Duke Tennis Camp Information

Facilities

The Ambler Tennis Stadium is the hub of Duke Tennis Camp activity. We use the 12 laykold courts of the Ambler Tennis Complex and the 10 laykold courts of the East Campus Tennis Complex in conjunction with the 6 indoor courts of the Sheffield Tennis Center. Campers will be shuttled between facilities by van. Campers are housed in dormitories near the West Campus courts and dine for breakfast and lunch in the West Union Building. Our dinners are catered near the dorms.

Official Team Hat and Visor

Camp MerchandiseOfficial hats and visors of the Duke Tennis Team are available for purchase. The white cotton twill cap is embroidered in navy. Items purchased one month prior to camp will be ready for pick up at check-in.

Activities

Our evenings are reserved for fun activities with an occasional lecture or optional court session. Campers enjoy the opportunity to relax and socialize as a group. Evening events may include Capture the Flag, Crazy Olympic Sports, trips to the student activity center on campus, movie rentals, and campus tours. Campers are fully supervised at all times.

An off campus activity such as a Durham Bulls game or a movie may be an evening option for a nominal fee. Campers are fully supervised at all times. Parents must submit a signed and completed Permission Form for residential campers to be eligible to participate in off-campus activities.

Dates

Ages

All sessions are open to boys and girls ages 8 through 18. Duke Tennis Camp recommends residential campers be age 10 or above. Please use parental discretion.

Skill Level

Please note that the skill level noted for your camper is a starting point for the coaches to group kids based on ability. On the first day of camp, the coaches will further evaluate campers to form groups of similar ability. For example, within “intermediate” there will be a number of courts that vary by ability. We strongly suggest that beginner campers have some experience making contact with the ball and with basic rules and scoring procedures.

Day Camp

This summer Duke Tennis Camp is offering a Monday-Thursday day camp option. The daily schedule is 9am-5pm. Campers' lunch will be provided in the dining halls.

Day campers are welcome to register for any of the other camp sessions. Sunday hours are 3:00-5:30pm, Monday-Wednesday hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, lunch included, and Thursday hours are 8:30am-noon. PLEASE DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROMPTLY.

Cost

Residential: $695.00; Day: $395.00

Payment is due in full with registration. No refunds upon confirmation of registration. Applications will be accepted until the camps are full. Registration within one week of camp requires cash or money order.

Housing

Roommate requests will try to be accommodated but are not guaranteed. If a roommate is not requested, we will assign one of approximately the same age. The dorm is configured with double and single rooms. Campers are grouped by age on the hall. Preference for doubles is given to younger campers.

Check-In

June 16-19, Monday-Thursday Day Camp: Check in will take place at 9:00am at the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center.

June 22-26 and June 29 - July 3: Check in will take place each Sunday from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Tennis instruction begins at 3:00pm upon confirmation of registration.

Check-Out

June 16-19, Monday-Thursday Day Camp: Camp ends at 5:00pm at the Ambler Tennis Stadium.

June 22-26 and June 29 - July 3: Check out will be at the Ambler Tennis Stadium at 12:00 noon on the last day of camp. Camper belongings will be at the courts.

PLEASE PICK UP PROMPTLY.

Key and Card Deposits

Boarding campers are required to submit a $65.00 room key and dorm access card deposit with the application. Please write a SEPARATE check which will be returned at check-out when these items are turned in. Lost key charges are $55.00, lost and broken cards are $10.00.

Transportation

Transportation service will be available to and from Raleigh-Durham airport. A Duke Tennis Camp representative will meet your child at the baggage claim for his/her flight and will accompany him/her to and from camp. The cost of this service is $45.00 each way and is due with your application. It is best to plan arrivals the morning of check-in (11am-2pm) and departures during the early afternoon of check-out (noon-2pm). Ten days notice is required to arrange transportation needs.

Early Arrivals/Late Departures

The Duke Tennis Camp does not have the facilities or personnel to accommodate campers who arrive the day before or who leave the day after the designated dates of their camp.

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