Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, MI
4.5 Stars – Based on 6 User Reviews
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Full Day Camp with Half Day option
Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps in the Zoo! Returning in 2025 after a successful first summer last year, Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI, will be offering two weeks of camps this summer. Directed by WMU Asst. Head Coach Stephen Payne, this year’s camp will be hosted at the impressive Sorensen Courts on campus.
Each camper receives personal attention, advanced teaching techniques, intensive drill work, and game/match play, all in a fun and competitive environment. We break the campers into small instructional groups of similar ages and abilities so each child works in a group commensurate with their experience level. We tailor each program to the level of the players. Beginners get a heavy dose of swing technique and fundamentals, while more advanced players focus on strategy, point building, percentage tennis, etc. The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps are the premier camps for young players who strive to learn the game, improve their skills, and participate in middle school, high school, USTA team tennis, or tournaments.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAMP INCLUDE:
- Comprehensive instructional program with daily teaching progressions
- Small instructional groups to ensure individual attention
- Safety prioritized on and off court
- Camp T-Shirt and prizes for all campers
- Camp demo program with all the latest Wilson rackets
MORE INFORMATION
Inclement Weather:
- Unfortunately, we do not have indoor courts on campus. In the event of inclement weather, we will have to adjust accordingly. We will supplement the tennis with fitness and footwork drills, video tennis analysis, and mental coaching. Please be assured we will do everything possible to ensure maximum outdoor tennis throughout the week, and we will make every effort to communicate with families on days of poor weather.
Grouping:
- Kids are grouped by skill, age and experience. Often these groups change throughout the course of the camp.
Swimming:
- This camp does not offer swimming as an option.
Camp Policies:
- Please make sure you read the camp polices HERE
Safety:
- Camp safety is our number one priority. All efforts are made to ensure that the kids are safe throughout the camp. Safety will be prioritized over tennis and activities when necessary. The camp, Wilson Sporting Goods, Premier Sports camps and its coaches and universities are not responsible for personal items brought to camp.
Camp Notes:
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Pertinent Camp Information for Check-in
Times:
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Full Day Option:
- 9 am – 4:00 pm daily
- Half Day Option:
- 9 am – Noon daily
Camp Check-In:
- Check-in / Drop off Time: 8:45-9:15am on the first day of camp and 9:00am the rest of the week.
- Check-in / Drop off Location: Lower Sorensen Tennis Courts
- Check-in / Drop off Address: North Dormitory Road, Kalamazoo MI 49006
Camp Check-Out:
- Check-out / Pick up Time: 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 12:00pm Friday for Full Day Campers / 12:00pm daily for half day campers
- Check-out / Pick up Location: Lower Sorensen Tennis Courts
- Check-out / Pick up Address : North Dormitory Road, Kalamazoo MI 49006
Meals:
- Full day Campers should pack their lunch daily. There will option to buy lunch from Cafeteria (Valley Dinning Center- $10.50 per meal : subject to price change)
Packing List:
Day Campers:
- Tennis Racket
- Tennis Shoes
- Sun Screen
- Hat / Visor
- Water bottle
- Signed Medical Form (dowload here – https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/camp-forms/)
- Signed Liabililty Form if you did not complete online during registraion (dowload here –https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/camp-forms/)
FORMS & ACCOUNTS
Liability Forms:
- Your Liability Waiver was signed during the registration process and is complete as long as you registered online. If you did not sign up with an account online – this form can be downloaded at https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/camp-forms/
Medical Forms:
- Each camper must have a completed and signed medical form brought to check-in on the first day of camp. – Download Form here
A physical exam is not required for campers. If the camper needs medical or disability accommodations, including significant food allergies that require special meals, please email the office. This form can be downloaded at https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/camp-forms/
My Account / Payments:
- To check if you have a remaining balance, you can access your account here.
MEET YOUR COACHES
Camp Director:
Stephen Payne
ASSISTANT MEN’S TENNIS COACH
Western Michigan University
Stephen Payne enters his fifth season as an Assistant Coach with the Broncos in 2022-23 after a highly decorated playing career at WMU. The 2021-22 year was a good one for the Broncos as they posted a 15-9 record and capturing the MAC conference title with a 4-2 win over the University of Toledo. In addition, the team won the conference regular season championship and qualified for the NCAA Championships for the 15th time in school history.
He graduated in 2016 from Western Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Management. Played 4 seasons for WMU from 2012-2016 winning 2 Conference Championships. Achieved Career High ITA Doubles ranking of #37 in January 2016. 2-time Hap Sorensen Coaches’ Award Winner. 2014-2015 WMU Doubles team of the year with Matt Hamilton. 2014-15 Team Captain.
CAMP REVIEWS
Friendly coaching, enjoyed going every day.
My kid loved the experience and received great coaching to improve his game.
This was an excellent camp!!! My son learned a ton and had fun. The coach was outstanding and my son looked forward to go daily. He will be attending next year. This time for full days instead of 1/2.
My daughter enjoyed the week. She learned a lot and said the coaching staff as excellent.
It’s a great camp, great location and coaching staffs was helpful and resourceful.
We’ll do it again.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
- 8:30-9am Drop-off/check-in at Sorensen Lower Tennis Courts.
- 9am-9:30am- K/Q of the court and dynamic stretching
- 9:30am-10am Introduction and Camp rules, split into groups
- 10am-11:15am- Drills and Instruction from Coaches
- 11:15am-12pm- Game play
- 12pm-1pm- Lunch at Student Dinning Center
- 1pm-4pm- Competitive games and point play
- 4pm- Pick-up at Sorensen Lower Courts
