Lake Forest Area Tennis Summer Camps at Lake Forest Academy
Lake Forest Academy, 1500 Kennedy Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
CAMP DATES
July 6-10, 2025
Directed by Nico Rousset
AGE GROUP
adidas Tennis Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18 of all ability levels.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $1049
Day: $549 (9am-4pm) (See times below)
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
OVERVIEW
Campers will enjoy Lake Forest Academy’s beautiful 150 acre campus on the former J. Ogden Armour Estate.
Lake Forest Academy’s campus is a safe, secure setting near Lake Michigan and is conveniently located just 30 miles north of Chicago and 20 miles from O’Hare International Airport.
Join us at this tennis clinic and improve your tennis skills this summer!
Camp Director
Nicolas Rousset serves as an assistant coach for UIC’s men’s and women’s tennis programs. From August through October 2023, Rousset served as the Interim Head Coach of the UIC women’s tennis program. He joined the Flames staff in the fall of 2022.
Rousset was reunited with Jovan Parlic, who was an assistant at Arkansas during Rousset’s junior and senior seasons. Rousset played three years at Arkansas, racking up 32 singles wins and 35 doubles wins. He was a key contributor to the 2021 Razorback team that earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. He had four singles wins over ranked opponents.
Prior to Arkansas, Rousset played two years at Seward County (Kansas). He was the ITA JUCO singles national champion in 2018-19, as well as the Region IV singles and doubles champ. He was also a double Region IV champion as a freshman in 2017-18, and was third at the ITA JUCO nationals championships in both singles and doubles. Rousset was an ITA All-American in both singles and doubles.
Rousset graduated from Arkansas in the spring of 2022.
What to Expect
At adidas Tennis Camps you’ll receive individualized tennis training through a superior curriculum regardless your age or ability level. We want young tennis players to improve in every aspect of their game; our camps put a focus on individual skill development while incorporating drills and matches to emphasize teamwork & fun!
Features of our tennis staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; Groups based off of age & ability level; Fun, energetic, & experienced staff.
Supervision: The staff supervises campers for the entire duration of the camp. For overnight tennis camps, the staff will reside in the dormitories with the campers, providing supervision. Campers are expected to show respect towards other campers and the host facility. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco products are strictly forbidden, and will result in immediate dismissal from camp without refund.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in singles & doubles matches
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
- adidas Tennis Camp T-Shirt
- Great sportsmanship & camaraderie
- Exciting evening & off court activities
- Meet new friends
- Gain a passion for “the sport of a lifetime!”
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
TENNIS CAMP CURRICULM
Individual Skill Training
- Forehand and backhand – Hands-on instruction daily on how to improve on the two make strokes in tennis
Technical Skills Training
- Lobs and Top Spin – Practice and develop additional strokes you can use in matches
- Drop-Shots – Work on the proper way to hit a drop shot to add to your game!
- Serves – How to serve with confidence as well as work on all types of serves
- Grip – Proper technique to optimize your game
Tactical Skill Training
- Court Movements – Strategies and Practice of where to be on the court and when
- Decision-making skills to solve problems at the correct time
Game-Based Learning
- Rules & Scoring – Instructional Teaching
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Overnight Campers: Check In Sunday 4pm at dorm TBA, Check Out Thursday 4pm at the the tennis courts.
Day Campers: Check In Monday-Thursday 9am at the tennis courts. Check out is 4pm Monday-Thursday. Lunch is Included
Campers will train and play tennis on Lake Forest Academy’s 5 outdoor tennis courts.
Make sure campers bring all necessary tennis equipment, a refillable water bottle, & snack. (See Below)
Tennis Typical Daily Schedule*
7:00am – Wake-up
7:45am – Breakfast
9:00am – Day campers arrive. Stretching and warm-up
9:15am – On-court training
11:15am – Match play
12:00pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Match situation drills
3:00pm – Instruction
4:00pm – Day campers depart
5:30pm – Dinner
6:30pm – Optional match play and/or fun off court evening activity
10:00pm – Lights out
*Schedule may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are allowed to bring cell phones to camp to contact their guardians, but they are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please label every article you bring to camp. All personal items are the responsibility of each camper. adidas Tennis Camps and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Tennis racquet(s), tennis shoes
- Water jug/bottle
- Athletic Socks
- T-Shirts
- Shorts
- Sunscreen
- Bathing Suit (not all locations have access to a pool)
- Spending Money – we recommend bringing no more than $50
- Hat
- Sweatshirt (overnight)
- Off-Field Clothes (overnight)
- Pajamas (overnight)
- Twin XL Bedding Linens (overnight)
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag (overnight)
- Pillow (overnight)
- Shower Towel (overnight)
- Toiletries (overnight)
- Alarm Clock (overnight)
- Fan (overnight only, depending on location)
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CAMP REVIEWS
“Staying overnight was an adventure I’ll never forget! From early morning drills to hanging out with my friends in the dorms, every moment was exciting. The coaches pushed me to improve, and I can’t wait to come back next summer!” –Carter T
“My son loved his experience at this camp! He cherished the opportunity to stay overnight, bond with teammates, and sharpen his skills. The coaches’ dedication and the camp’s atmosphere made it an experience he won’t soon forget. We’ll be back next summer!” –Paul K
“Our daughter really wanted the chance to stay overnight, bond with fellow players, and immerse herself fully in the tennis experience. Glad we signed her up because she’s counting down the days until she can do it all again!” –Heather T
