Nike Tennis Camp at Oregon State University
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Join us for an action-packed Nike Tennis Camp at Oregon State University! This camp offers both Full Day and Overnight options, providing a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to learn from experienced coaches in a beautiful campus setting. This coed camp is for intermediate and advanced/tournament training players, ages 11-18.
Camp Director Ross Duncan and his expert coaching staff are dedicated to helping campers develop essential tennis skills, refine their technique, and improve their point-play strategies. Whether focusing on fundamentals or advanced tactics, players will receive personalized attention and a comprehensive training experience.
Overnight campers will stay in the Oregon State University dormitories, enjoy meals in the campus dining hall, and participate in a variety of fun and engaging evening activities.
Highlights Include
- 1 point tournament, drills, matches, conditioning and team competition
- 5-6 hours daily tennis training
- Fun evening social activities (activity fee applies)
- Every camper is eligible to receive merit-based prizes during camp
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Ross Duncan
Ross Duncan is in his thirteenth year as camp director at Nike Tennis Camps. He was the #1 ranked junior player in South Africa. Duncan coached on the professional WTA tour (pro level), at the University of Oregon, and is currently developing juniors in Southern California. He is a also a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional.
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Co-Director Carson Donnelly
Carson Donnelly has been a part of the Nike Tennis Camps for past 8 years.
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Coach Eva Dvorakova
Originally from the Czech Republic and grew up playing on clay court in her junior tennis career. She earned a full scholarship to play for Azusa Pacific University where she played number 1 singles and graduated with a Masters degree in Business Administration. This is her second year with Nike Tennis camps having Directed camps in California, Oregon and Washington. Eva was part of the coaching staff that helped Irvine Valley College secure its third State Championship in 2025. She is also a private coach in Orange County, California where she teaches both private and group lessons.
Camp Details
2026 CAMP DATES (New Dates Coming Soon!)
CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Camp Type(s) Offered: Full Day (9:00am-4:00pm) & Overnight
- Gender: Coed
- Age Range: 11-18
- Skill Levels: Intermediate, Advanced/Tournament Training & High School
SKILL LEVELS & GROUP PLACEMENT
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. Campers are then sorted by ability first, then age per the Camp Director's discretion - adjustments are made as needed during camp.
While there are many ways to define skill levels, the following descriptions are what the Camp Directors at Nike Tennis Camps will use to organize and group camp participants. At the time of registration, please choose the level that best represents your athlete's experience:
Intermediate: Players who can serve and sustain rallies with consistency. They are comfortable hitting medium-paced shots but may struggle with all strokes and directional control. Some may have participated in local tournaments and possess a UTR rating or are equivalent to a High School JV player.
Advanced/Tournament Training: Players with dependable strokes and solid directional control. They demonstrate a strong competitive spirit, improved court coverage, and are developing strategies for both singles and doubles play. These players frequently compete in tournaments and have a USTA or UTR rating.
High School: If your camper is currently in high school or will be entering high school in the fall of 2025, please select the high school skill level that best matches your athlete’s experience and abilities.
CAMP CHECK IN/OUT
- Overnight Camper Check-in: Overnight campers check in on Sunday between 2:30pm-4:00pm at the Cauthorn Hall dorms.
- Day Camper Check-in: Day campers check in on Sunday at 3:00pm-4:00pm at the Cauthorn Hall dorms. Campers should be dressed and ready to play and will be ready for pick-up at 6:00pm at the outdoor tennis courts.
- Check-out: Closing ceremony is Thursday at 11:30am at the outdoor tennis courts. Parents are encouraged to attend! Day campers depart immediately after the ceremony. Overnight campers will check-out immediately after the ceremony at Cauthorn Hall dorms.
Day Camp Hours
- Sunday 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
- Thursday 9:00am-11:30am
SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE
- 7:30am - Overnight campers wake up, breakfast, head to courts
- 9:00am - Day Campers check-in at the tennis courts & instruction/drills begin
- 12:00pm - Lunch, rest
- 1:00pm - Tennis instruction & match play
- 4:00pm - Day Campers dismissed
- 5:00pm - Overnight campers shower & dinner
- 6:00pm - Evening activity
- 9:00pm - Return to rooms
- 10:00pm - Lights out
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
- Overnight Campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided starting with dinner on Sunday, ending with breakfast on Thursday
- Supervision: Staff members reside in rooms strategically placed throughout the dorm to provide optimal supervision and participate in all activities
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: All campers receive a Nike Tennis Camps t-shirt
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Day Campers: Lunch is NOT included. Day campers must bring their own lunch each day.
- Activity Fee: Please be prepared to pay to via cash, Venmo or credit card at check-in on Sunday.
EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: Oregon State's new outdoor tennis courts
- Inclement Weather Plan: Indoor courts are available for use as needed
- Medical Protocol: In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
HOUSING - OVERNIGHT CAMP
- 2025 Dorms: Cauthron Hall
- Number of Campers per Room: 2
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age if possible. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Linens: Linens are not provided. Please bring bedding for a twin-sized bed - pillow and case, sleeping bag or sheets, and a light blanket.
- Air Conditioning: The dorms do NOT have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan
*PLEASE NOTE:
- If your overnight camper loses and/or damages their dorm key and/or their building access key, a fee of $75.00 will be charged for lost/damaged dorm keys and $15.00 for lost/damaged building access cards at the time of camp check-out. A lanyard will be provided to your camper at check-in to help keep track of these important items!
EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: Evening activities may include bowling & a pizza party, a talent show, magic show, camp dance, swimming or other surprise activities (subject to additional fee below).
- Activity Fee: Extended Day and Overnight Campers, please be prepared to pay to via cash, Venmo or credit card at check-in on Sunday. The fee for 2025 is $50.00
ADULT TENNIS CAMP
Click here for more information on the Nike Adult Tennis Camp at Oregon State University!
CUSTOMER PORTAL
To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, Camp Information Packet and pay any outstanding balance you might have please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If you need to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for the tuition fees paid, valid for one year for any sport and transferable to any immediate family member. Please note that participants who do not attend their registered session (no-shows) or fail to notify USSC at least 24 hours prior to check-in will not receive a voucher or refund.
- Refunds are available only if the Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration and the cancellation is made before your payment due date (1st of the month prior to your camp start date).
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL
- Day campers are responsible for arranging their own overnight accommodations if needed.
- Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from the airport, train stations, or bus depots.
- US Sports Camps, the Camp Director, camp staff, and the host facility are not liable for any travel-related arrangements, including but not limited to flights, hotels, Airbnbs, or rental cars.
- We recommend booking refundable or flexible travel and accommodation options in case of any changes to the camp schedule.
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Athletic, on-court tennis clothing
Tennis Racquet(s)
Tennis shoes (no running shoes)
Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts 1 paid/day)
Undergarments (1-2pair/day)
Swimsuit and towel (subject to change)
Pajamas
Shower flip flops
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
Personal items & medications
Washcloth and bath towel
Fan (optional)
Bed sheets
Comforter/blanket
Pillow/pillow case
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
Camp Code: TNXROR
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
Camp Has Concluded For This Season.
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Reviews & Testimonials
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Fun and encouraging staff
August 13, 2018: Fun matches and games. Bonding and making friends with other campers. Fun and encouraging staff
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Great camp!
8/14/2016 - Great camp! Lots of fun!!
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Coaches were supportive and encouraging!
August 02, 2017: The drills and match plays were her favorite! The camp was really fun and the coaches were really supportive and encouraging!
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Wants to attend next year
August 15, 2017: Great camp. Ella wants to attend next year!
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Great program
August 23, 2017: Great coaching, fun activities during and after practices, all-around amazing experience, my son loved it and came back with improved skills--thanks for the great program and week!
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staff was great!
August 16, 2016: The staff was great at the OSU Nike camp this year! This was our first year doing the camp ... my 8th grade son did the Day Camp from 9am - 5pm. He is already looking forward to staying for the entire week next year. I really appreciated the evaluation that Ethan was given at the conclusion of camp. It was very helpful to see where his strengths and weaknesses are ... and give him guidance on what to work on. I appreciate the time it took to evaluate him (and each player!), and additionally taking the time for specific written comments and encouragement. Thank you!
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Coaches were personable and professional
July 31, 2017: Everyone was so nice. I made the mistake of bringing Ethan to camp the wrong week, and the staff was so gracious and accommodating. It was easy to leave Ethan - knowing he'd be in great hands. The coaches and staff were very personable, professional, and trustworthy. He gained new skills which has increased his confidence.
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the energy and passion expressed by the staff was infectious!
July 27, 2019: Our son had an exceptional time at tennis camp at the OSU campus. He had a broken collar bone prior to the camp and the director and coaches were able to customize the program so that he could participate and have a fulfilled experience. I was so pleased with the quality of service and product presented by all involved. The energy and passion for tennis expressed by the coaches and staff was infectious. Thank you so much!
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This camp broke bad habits and replaced them with good habits
July 27, 2019: The variety of input from a large number of coaches combined with the intensity of the camp and drills broke bad habits and established good ones in their place.
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Coaches made sure to challenge him even though he was one of the better players
July 27, 2019: Our son started at this camp at 10 yrs old. This year he is 16. This camp to him is now like a family reunion. He looks forward to seeing Ross and many of the assistant coaches that comeback year after year. He’s usually closer to the top of the still level when he’s there but he is still able to grow as a player and Ross makes sure he is challenged.
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Learned a lot
August 11, 2017: My son learned a lot and said the instructors and other campers were very encouraging. This was great since he is very new to tennis. He asked if he can do it again next year.
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Great overall experience
August 13, 2018: Great overall experience. He enjoyed the endurance training. Enjoyed the competition in a team format. Great staff.
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Fun and safe environment
July 31, 2017: She felt comfortable and challenged her skills in a fun and safe environment.
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Too much conditioning
8/12/2015 - Too much focus on conditioning.
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Ross and staff are incredible!
August 11, 2016: Ross and his staff are incredible!!!!!! Only thing is to make sure there are enough of the t-shirts in all sizes.
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Encouraging coaches
August 11, 2018: Brooke enjoyed meeting the coaches and a variety of kids who share a love for tennis. She also enjoyed the team games that gave her the opportunity to play with mixed level of experience. The end of day games were super fun for her! This is only constructive feedback - coach Ben was the only coach that stood out to me this week as bordering on too intense and not as encouraging as the other coaches. Your shining star was coach Carson. Such a fun, encouraging coach and you can tell he loves kids!! Hope he’s back next year!
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great opportunity to improve
8/14/2015 - It was a great opportunity to improve and meet new people. I enjoyed the drills and also the non-tennis activities. The other kids had great attitudes and helped me learn a lot.
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very well organized
8/13/2015 - Ross was awesome! Camp was very well organized. Too much emphasis on conditioning and not enough tennis instruction.
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great first-overnight camp experience
8/9/2014 - My 11 year old daughter had a great, first-overnight camp ever experience. She had a very difficult time that first night, up until 1:30am and called me 4 times. I spoke with the camp counselor, and he was very supportive and very calm at 1:30am. I felt my daughter was with someone competent, and we got over that initial hurdle with no other issues after that. I appreciated his compassion. Also, my daughter left the camp much more interested in tennis than when she entered the camp, which is great! I also appreciated that ALL the kids received an award at the end.
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I had such a great time
8/11/2016 - I had such a great time, planning to attend camp again.
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great experience
August 15, 2016: My daughter had a blast! Thanks for the great experience!!
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Fun and encouraging staff
August 13, 2018: Fun matches and games. Bonding and making friends with other campers. Fun and encouraging staff
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Great camp!
8/14/2016 - Great camp! Lots of fun!!
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Coaches were supportive and encouraging!
August 02, 2017: The drills and match plays were her favorite! The camp was really fun and the coaches were really supportive and encouraging!
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Wants to attend next year
August 15, 2017: Great camp. Ella wants to attend next year!
-
Great program
August 23, 2017: Great coaching, fun activities during and after practices, all-around amazing experience, my son loved it and came back with improved skills--thanks for the great program and week!
-
staff was great!
August 16, 2016: The staff was great at the OSU Nike camp this year! This was our first year doing the camp ... my 8th grade son did the Day Camp from 9am - 5pm. He is already looking forward to staying for the entire week next year. I really appreciated the evaluation that Ethan was given at the conclusion of camp. It was very helpful to see where his strengths and weaknesses are ... and give him guidance on what to work on. I appreciate the time it took to evaluate him (and each player!), and additionally taking the time for specific written comments and encouragement. Thank you!
-
Coaches were personable and professional
July 31, 2017: Everyone was so nice. I made the mistake of bringing Ethan to camp the wrong week, and the staff was so gracious and accommodating. It was easy to leave Ethan - knowing he'd be in great hands. The coaches and staff were very personable, professional, and trustworthy. He gained new skills which has increased his confidence.
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the energy and passion expressed by the staff was infectious!
July 27, 2019: Our son had an exceptional time at tennis camp at the OSU campus. He had a broken collar bone prior to the camp and the director and coaches were able to customize the program so that he could participate and have a fulfilled experience. I was so pleased with the quality of service and product presented by all involved. The energy and passion for tennis expressed by the coaches and staff was infectious. Thank you so much!
-
This camp broke bad habits and replaced them with good habits
July 27, 2019: The variety of input from a large number of coaches combined with the intensity of the camp and drills broke bad habits and established good ones in their place.
-
Coaches made sure to challenge him even though he was one of the better players
July 27, 2019: Our son started at this camp at 10 yrs old. This year he is 16. This camp to him is now like a family reunion. He looks forward to seeing Ross and many of the assistant coaches that comeback year after year. He’s usually closer to the top of the still level when he’s there but he is still able to grow as a player and Ross makes sure he is challenged.
-
Learned a lot
August 11, 2017: My son learned a lot and said the instructors and other campers were very encouraging. This was great since he is very new to tennis. He asked if he can do it again next year.
-
Great overall experience
August 13, 2018: Great overall experience. He enjoyed the endurance training. Enjoyed the competition in a team format. Great staff.
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Fun and safe environment
July 31, 2017: She felt comfortable and challenged her skills in a fun and safe environment.
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Too much conditioning
8/12/2015 - Too much focus on conditioning.
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Ross and staff are incredible!
August 11, 2016: Ross and his staff are incredible!!!!!! Only thing is to make sure there are enough of the t-shirts in all sizes.
-
Encouraging coaches
August 11, 2018: Brooke enjoyed meeting the coaches and a variety of kids who share a love for tennis. She also enjoyed the team games that gave her the opportunity to play with mixed level of experience. The end of day games were super fun for her! This is only constructive feedback - coach Ben was the only coach that stood out to me this week as bordering on too intense and not as encouraging as the other coaches. Your shining star was coach Carson. Such a fun, encouraging coach and you can tell he loves kids!! Hope he’s back next year!
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great opportunity to improve
8/14/2015 - It was a great opportunity to improve and meet new people. I enjoyed the drills and also the non-tennis activities. The other kids had great attitudes and helped me learn a lot.
-
very well organized
8/13/2015 - Ross was awesome! Camp was very well organized. Too much emphasis on conditioning and not enough tennis instruction.
-
great first-overnight camp experience
8/9/2014 - My 11 year old daughter had a great, first-overnight camp ever experience. She had a very difficult time that first night, up until 1:30am and called me 4 times. I spoke with the camp counselor, and he was very supportive and very calm at 1:30am. I felt my daughter was with someone competent, and we got over that initial hurdle with no other issues after that. I appreciated his compassion. Also, my daughter left the camp much more interested in tennis than when she entered the camp, which is great! I also appreciated that ALL the kids received an award at the end.
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I had such a great time
8/11/2016 - I had such a great time, planning to attend camp again.
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great experience
August 15, 2016: My daughter had a blast! Thanks for the great experience!!
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July 31, 2023: My child saying she wants to keep playing!
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July 31, 2023: Improved skills and fun evening activities
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July 22, 2023: Fun things to do at night for overnight campers
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July 22, 2023: The great food and coaching and the evening activities
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August 7, 2022: Training, drill and having a lot of fun after the tennis training
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August 8, 2022: Variety of ways skills were developed and supportive, helpful coaches
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August 2, 2023: My son has fun, liked the instructors, improved his game, and wants to return next year.
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July 26, 2022: My daughter enjoyed all the tennis, but also liked making new friends and playing with a new group of people. She really liked the night time activities and her roommate.
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July 29, 2023: Our son really didn't want to go, but he was hooked the first day! He had a lot of fun, met new friends, gained new tennis skills, and found his passion for tennis again.
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It was a great experience