Tennis Camps in New England

In America, the growth in summer camps throughout the nation has meant the growth not just in the total number of camps but also in the special functions those camps perform. Today we see thousands of traditional summer camps providing a full menu of sports, water activities and crafts. But more and more kids are looking for camps that specialize in the sports they love. While the majority of kids who head for the specialty camps choose football,
basketball and baseball camps, there are also some excellent tennis camps in New England.

Nike Tennis Camp at Williams College Nike Sports is not just purveyor of sports shoes and clothing, it also sponsors tennis camps. One of the best of these programs is housed at Williams College in Williamstown, MA in western Massachusetts. Nike Tennis Camp at Williams College has been operational for some 33 years and during that time has serviced over 10,000 junior players making it stand out as one of the better tennis camps in New England.

The Williams College site offers 6 stadium style courts, 18 outdoor and 8 indoor courts to accommodate its drills, practice sessions and competitive play. The program at Williams has been conducted for many years by Dave Johnson, tennis coach at Williams College. Johnson is a recent recipient of the National Division III Coach of the year, an accolade gained by producing many years of successful NCAA tournament teams. Johnson and his staff are not simply the administrators of the camp program, they are on the courts daily assisting junior players in the development of their skills.

Camp sessions at Nike Tennis Camp at Williams College are arranged in two week sessions. Instructional programs and competitive play are geared to the ability level of campers. Many campers attend Nike Tennis Camp at Williams College to improve their overall play to prepare for participation on school teams and all attendees receive a written evaluation of their progress.