2025 Camp Dates

  • Camp Week One: July 1-5
  • Camp Week Two: July 6-10

Camp Information

  • Gender: Coed
  • Age Range: 9-18
  • Skill Level: First Timers, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (UTR range 0-11)

Camp Check-In

Camper Check-In: All campers will check in at our residence Hall (TBD) between noon and 3:00pm.

Tennis Courts

  • Facility: Campers will have access to 18 courts - 12 outdoor lighted courts at the UA Tennis Stadium and 6 indoor courts at The Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis Facility. We will move camp practice INDOORS in case of rain.
  • Trainers: Camps have a certified athletic trainer on-site and in the residential hall. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

Camp Schedule

  • Check in day – 2 hours on court and a night activity
  • Day 2 through Day 4 – 5-6 hours tennis per day and a night activity
  • Check out day – completion of the Camp tournament in the morning.

Dining

All meals will be provided for at Dining Hall (TBD). We will plan for a pizza party on final night of the camp in the dorm.

Housing

  • Dorm: Martha Patham East Hall
  • Dorm Address: Martha Parham East Hall, 921 6th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
  • Number of Campers per Room: 2, some triples and quads are available, but not guaranteed
  • 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.
  • Linens & Towels: Bed linens and towels are NOT provided. Please bring size Twin sheets or a sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, and towels.
  • Air Conditioning: The dorms do have A/C. Campers can bring a fan for extra cooling

Evening Activities

  • Evening 1 – Camp Capture the Flag
  • Evening 2 – Movie Night
  • Evening 3 – Bowling
  • Evening 4 – Games in the dorms

Camp Bank

Camp Bank: The camp will require all campers to deposit minimum $50 to cover each campers activity fees (bowling, movies, swimming). They will also have access to withdraw cash daily for other purchases (usually extra snacks at the nightly activities).

Travel

We CAN provide any transportation to/from camp from the airport, train stations, or bus depots. If you fly into camp, we recommend that you fly into the Birmingham Airport. Additional fee $95 each way will be required .

Cancellation/Refund Policy

There are NO REFUNDS for camp. If you need to cancel for any reason up to 72 hours before camp check-in, you will receive a credit for the ½ tuition fees paid, valid through the following summer camp season.

What to Bring

  • Athletic clothing
  • Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts)
  • Undergarments
  • Swimsuit and towel
  • 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 (**linens are not provided)
  • Comforter/blanket (**linens are not provided)
  • Pillow/pillow case (**linens are not provided)
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