Nike Tennis Camp at Lawrenceville School
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In its 44th year, the Lawrenceville School Nike Tennis Camp in New Jersey has become one of the best junior tennis camps in the country! This renowned East Coast tennis camp in NJ delivers technical instruction and drilling, supervised match play, and a variety of evening social activities.
Highlights Include
- June 16-20 and June 23-27 sessions are instructed by the Florida State University's Head Men's Tennis Coach Dwayne Hultquist and his staff
- June 30-July 4, July 7-11 and July 14-18 sessions are instructed by the Cal Berkeley Men's Assistant Tennis Coach Francis Sargent and his staff
- Low camper to coach ratio
- 5-6 hours daily instruction
- Fun off-court evening activities for overnight campers
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Dwayne Hultquist
Dwayne Hultquist is the Head Men’s Tennis Coach at Florida State University.
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Camp Director Francis Sargeant
Francis Sargeant joined the Cal men’s tennis program as an assistant coach in July 2021
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Camp Details
2024 CAMP DATES
- June 16-20 (Directed by Dwayne Hultquist)
- June 23-27 (Directed by Dwayne Hultquist)
- June 30-July 4 (Directed by Francis Sargeant)
- July 7-11 (Directed by Francis Sargeant)
- July 14-18 (Directed by Francis Sargeant)
SECURE YOUR SPOT
This camp SOLD OUT in 2023. You can expect high demand on these first-come first-serve camper spots, so be sure to register early!
CAMP PROGRAMS
We offer Day Camp (8:30am-4:00pm) and Overnight Camp for kids, ages 8-18, with All Skills and High School program during certain weeks.
All sessions are open to players of all abilities. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
- All Skills Program: The All Skills program is designed for tennis players of any skill level and background. Campers will learn fundamentals and improve upon their game.
- High School Program: The High School Program is provided for any and all players currently on their high school team and wanting to move up the ladder or those planning on making the high school team.
CAMP SCHEDULE
- Check-in: All campers Sunday 1:30pm-2:30pm at the dorms. Day campers will depart at 5:30pm.
- Check-out: Graduation at 3:30pm at the tennis courts for all campers on the final day of camp. Parents are invited to attend! Check-out immediately follows at 4:00pm.
- Day Camp Schedule: Sunday 1:30pm-5:30pm, Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm
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
- Day campers: Lunch is provided (Monday-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 and prize
MEALS
- Day Campers: Lunch will be provided for Day Campers
- Overnight Campers: All meals are included
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT, & FACILITY
- Ratio: 5:1 camper-to-coach ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience
- Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle
- Facility: The Lawrenceville School is a prestigious college preparatory school with outstanding facilities. Campers play on the school's 12 tennis courts and the Lavino Field House’s indoor tennis facilities (3 courts).
- Inclement Weather Plan: The Lawrenceville indoor courts will be under construction this summer and will not be available in the event of inclement weather. The camp will utilize a multi-court indoor space and focus on off-court training, nutrition, and mental toughness.
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital
HOUSING
- Dorm: Dawes Dorm 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. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Linens: Bed linens are NOT provided. Please bring sheets Twin XL, blanket, towel, facecloth, and pillow
- Air Conditioning: The dorms do NOT have A/C. Campers are encouraged to bring a fan
EXTRAS
- Evening Activities: Supervised off-court activities may include daily swimming, a talent show, a camp dance, and a movie/pizza night.
- Weekend Stayovers: Not offered at this location
TRAVEL
Nike Tennis Camp does not provide any transportation to/from camp from airports, train stations, or bus depots. If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into Newark International Airport and schedule a shuttle from the airport to camp through the Princeton Airport Shuttle Service (800) 385-4000.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
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 (if linens are not provided)
Comforter/blanket (if linens are not provided)
Pillow/pillow case (if linens are not provided)
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE TENNIS CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page
SWING VISION
Maximize your camp experience with SwingVision, an iPhone app that provides the following benefits when you record your play: watch a full match in 20 minutes with the dead-time automatically removed, view stats like shot placement, court positioning, shot speed, and consistency for each shot type, filter to particular shot or point types and easily create highlight videos of certain points or shots, access video analysis, and stats immediately after you finish recording, all on unlimited cloud storage.
Lawrenceville School is not in any way involved in the ownership or management of the Nike Tennis Camp.
Camp Code: TNXRLV
Show Less See More Camp DetailsSample Daily Schedule
- 8:30am Stretching, Camp Meeting at Courts
- 8:45am Tennis Instruction
- 10:00am Break
- 10:15am Tennis Instruction and Drills
- 11:45am Lunch, Rest, Optional Tennis
- 1:15pm Tennis Program, Match Play
- 2:45pm Break
- 3:00pm Tennis Program, Doubles and Drills
- 4:00pm Conclusion of Daily Tennis Program
- 4:15pm Groups or Private Extra Help, Optional Tennis, Swimming
- 5:00pm Rest, Shower, Dinner
- 7:15pm Evening Activity
- 9:30pm Overnight Campers to Rooms
- 10:15pm Lights Out
Camp Reviews
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July 1, 2022: being with very fun and skilled camp counselors; being on that beautiful campus
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July 1, 2023: Improvement of skills is visible
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July 15, 2023: My son had a great, safe experience!
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July 23, 2023: One on one help with skills needing improvement
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July 20, 2023: Hearing my kids say "we want to go again next week!"
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June 26, 2023: Our kids made friends, improved skills, and had a great time.
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August 4, 2023: My child had a lot of fun. It was the first sport camp for her.
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June 23, 2023: Lots of high quality players and coaches engaged in getting better
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July 16, 2022: Having my child experience being independent and making new friends
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June 26, 2023: Our kids had a lot of fun, made friends, and improved their tennis skills.
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July 15, 2023: The ability to play tennis all day and the evening fun when the day was done.
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July 7, 2023: A great chance to meet and play with other kids and get some good focused training.
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June 24, 2022: first sleepaway experience, loved the coaches, the friends he made, the food and the trivia game
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June 24, 2022: honestly - it was about my son building his confidence, enjoying the sport even more through his successes...
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July 7, 2023: For me the highlight was that my son had so much fun that he did not have time to call us and talk to us daily.
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July 1, 2022: All the coaches and the kids were very friendly. Christian said he learned a ton and definitely wants to go back.
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July 10, 2022: Son had a wonderful time! Made friends, said he improved his game and specific skills. He was delighted with the whole experience
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July 1, 2023: Meeting new players and coaches; learning new skills from new people; playing with all different types of players (age, size, gender, ability, etc.); making new friends
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He learned and had fun!
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SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.