2016 2016 NIKE SPORTS CAMPS INTERNATIONAL CAMP PROGRAMS TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to US Sports Camps Page 3 Overview for International Students Page 4 International Campers – Program at a Glance Page 5 What Comes with Your Multi-Week Package Page 6 Airport Pickup and Arrival Page 9 Sample Schedules Page 10 Other Details You Should Know Page 11 Info About Our Shorter Programs Page 14 What to Pack Page 15 Registration Procedures Page 16 Nike Sport Camp Program Overview Page 20 Page 2 WELCOME TO NIKE SPORTS CAMPS The official operator of Nike Sports Camps, are among the most respected and accom- US Sports Camps (USSC) was founded in plished coaches in the US and bring the 1975 and is the largest and most success- perfect blend of serious training and abso- ful sport camp operator worldwide. With lute fun to each camp program. over 70,000 young athletes attending our For international students ages 8-18 camps each year from around the world, attending our U.S. camps, USSC introduced we offer a range of programs across a vari- a partnership with ELS Language Cen- ety of sport disciplines to attract athletically ters in 2011, expanding camp offering to minded students. Working with the nation’s include ELS language classes for those top collegiate coaches, high school coach- who wanted to improve their English skills es and player development instructors while working on sports skills. Today, we to produce the best sports camps in the offer integrated multi-week ELS and Nike world, USSC has camps locations in USA, Sport programs in 10 different U.S. loca- Canada, China, Italy and Australia. tions across all of the major sports. These Here in the U.S., Nike Sport Camp programs integrated programs offer the best of two are held at some of America’s finest col- instructional worlds: first class English leges, resorts and prep schools; our net- education and unsurpassed sports training. work extends to the campuses of Stanford, The combined program incorporates two Cal Berkeley, Northwestern, Duke, The hours of English instruction with four-to- Stevenson School and The Lawrencev- five-hours of daily sport instruction, helping ille School in New Jersey. Campers have athletes to develop socially and to commu- access to the best training facilities, safe nicate more effectively with peers both on and comfortable housing accommodations. and off the playing field. Our experienced and passionate coaches Page 3 NIKE SPORTS CAMP OVERVIEW FOR THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Our U.S. camps offer students fun, flexible, convenient, and serious sport instruction that delivers true skill enhancement and improvement. To address the specific needs of the in- ternational camper, we have created an assortment of Nike Camp programs at 13 U.S. locations that combine the best of our US Nike Camp programs to align with the needs of international families. These packaged Nike Sport camp sessions run anywhere from two weeks up to six weeks and combine skilled sport camps with fun weekend excursions. KEY BENEFITS: n 2-6 week programs in soccer, basketball, volleyball, swim and tennis n 20-25 hours of sport instruction per week PLEASE NOTE: International campers n Option to add English classes to improve language skills are welcome at any one of our 500 Nike Camp programs in the US. However most n Interaction with American kids locations do not cater to the international n Convenient access to major international airline hubs camper. Those interested in shorter 4-6 day n Weekend programs and fun activities programs or day-only sessions should read that complement travel in the U.S. section below about shorter programs or n Serious sport instruction that delivers refer to our website. The shorter programs true skill enhancement and improvement will not include airport pick up, weekend n Evening activities designed to promote excursion packages or offer ESL classes. social interaction and fun for all campers Page 4 PROGRAM AT A GLANCE WHAT DO WE OFFER? WHERE? n Nike Sport Camp programs offering n 13 locations in the U.S. (See map below) instruction in Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, n Airport meet & greet with pick up Volleyball and Swim. Directed by top U.S. available at seven major airports serving coaches and professionals. the East and West Coast, including, Boston, New York, New Jersey, Miami, Los Angeles, WHEN? San Francisco, San Jose and San Diego. n Available during the U.S. summertime: June through the first two weeks of August. WHO IS IT FOR? n Student athletes aged 8-18, from around n Program can begin any week, in the world. most locations n Check-in day: Sunday n Check-out days: Thursday or Friday, depending on location and sport San Francisco International SPORTS Boston Logan International JFK or Newark International C A M P S Miami International INTERNATIONAL2016 Camp Locations & AssociatedCAMP PROGRAMS Airports San Diego International Los Angeles International Milwaukee Airport or Chicago O’Hare Camp All Star Rod Shroeder Williams College Amherst Brooks School San Domenico School Curry College Caldwell College Stanford Santa Cruz UCSB Westmont College Pepperdine University of San Diego Florida International Univ Page 5 WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE WITH A MULTI-WEEK PACKAGE HIGHLY SKILLED SPORT TRAINING: FUN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: n Instruction is tailored to camper age and n Specially designed ELS language skill level, and is provided by top college classes are offered at 8 locations. and professional coaches. n As one of the foremost providers of n Camp evaluations are completed upon English language instruction on US college arrival on Sundays, and after evaluations, campuses, ELS is the leader in international campers are placed in appropriate training education, and our program is specifically groups. tailored to complement the Nike Sport n Our general skills programs are Camp environment. designed to help players develop their n Using multi-media to engage students, skills technically and tactically. Campers these highly interactive classes focus on will master fundamental skills, experi- general English and conversation practice ence plenty of game competition, and play with the goal of helping students develop alongside American athletes. effective social and communication skills n Each week students will receive 20-25 both on and off the field. hours of sport instruction. When staying multiple weeks, campers generally improve significantly and move up a skill level. Additionally, each Sunday a new group of American kids will join the camp, making each session unique and challenging. n There is a low camper to coach ratio: 10:1 for team sports, and individual sports such as tennis and golf have a 6:1 ratio. Campers have the chance to “win” Nike prizes specific to their sport, based both on attitude and skill. All participants receive a Nike Camp T-shirt, except golf campers who receive a Nike amenity package: hat, golf balls, and bag tag. Page 6 WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE WITH A MULTI-WEEK PACKAGE EVENING ACTIVITIES: FOOD, LODGING, CAMPUS: n Fun evening activities are planned n All meals, as well as lodging in dou- on-campus 2-3 evenings a week, including ble-occupancy, dormitory housing located beach BBQ’s, dances, movie nights and on the camp campus are included. Three relevant sporting events. Each camp direc- meals are provided daily, except check-in- tor creates their own program, and these and check-out days. evening activities are listed on individual n Campers can request to room with a camp webpages or program profiles. friend, otherwise they will be placed in WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: a room with a child the same age and n Excursions off-campus are usually gender and matched with American planned for non-instruction days including campers whenever possible. Friday and Saturday. Sample activities SAFE AND SECURE CAMPUS include amusement parks, sporting events, ENVIRONMENTS water parks and shopping venues. n Campers are supervised by staff 24 n Off-campus activities are included in the hours a day, and campus facilities are price of packaged camp programs. secure. Each camper will have a key to n The remainder of the weekend allows access their dormitory as well as a key time for campers to rest and relax in- to their room. Adult staff resides in the between the sport sessions. dorms and campers are supervised to and from camp instruction and activities. No campers are allowed to roam our camp campuses alone. Page 8 WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE WITH A MULTI-WEEK PACKAGE AIRPORT MEET AND GREET n Unaccompanied minors under the age SERVICES of 14, often need to provide the airline with n Round-trip airport pickup is available at the name/contact information of who will seven major airports serving the East and be meeting their campers on arrival. In West Coast including, Boston, New York, these instances, please use the director New Jersey, Miami, Los Angeles, San name and cell phone number – found in Francisco, San Jose and San Diego. the camp registration packet. n We use licensed transportation compa- n Important: We ask all parents to confirm nies to meet and drive campers to and from their child’s travel to/from camp with the camp. In order to meet your children at the airlines 24-hours prior to travel. airport, please send the child’s travel details n An emergency contact phone number or to [email protected]. camper cell phone number is required for n Campers will receive a confirming email all traveling minors. Please see our travel letting them know the specifics of their forms for details. These completed forms pickup at the airport 7 days prior to will be required for all campers being met departure. at airport. Please contact international@ ussportscamps.com with any questions.