The 7 Best Adult Tennis Camps in the World (Wine and Yoga Included)

You loved summer camp as a kid. The lanyards, the Gatorade, the coach who taught you how to do a proper serve toss. Adult tennis camps are basically that, minus the Gatorade and plus a wine list. Whether you want elite level training with a Grand Slam pedigree or a long weekend that mixes doubles drills with a vineyard tour, there is a camp out there built for exactly your kind of tennis obsessed vacation.

Here are seven of the best adult tennis camps in the world right now, organized by what you are actually craving: pro level intensity, a little indulgence, or full body recovery.

What to Look For in an Adult Tennis Camp

Before you book, it helps to know what you are optimizing for. Most adult camps fall into one of three buckets:

• Performance camps focus on drills, match play, and video analysis. Think structured, coach heavy days built for players who want measurable improvement.
• Social camps lean into the "summer camp for grown ups" vibe, with group clinics, round robins, and a bar that opens right after the last ball is hit.
• Wellness camps pair tennis with recovery tools like yoga, spa treatments, or nutrition coaching, so your body can actually handle the mileage.

Know your NTRP or UTR level going in, since most camps group players by ability, and check whether the price includes accommodations or just court time. Now, onto the camps.

1. Rafa Nadal Academy, Mallorca, Spain

If tennis had a pilgrimage site, this would be it. The Summer Tennis Camp at the Rafa Nadal Academy is one of its flagship programs and runs on flexible weekly bookings between June and August, so you can build a trip around one week or several. Every day under the Rafa Nadal Methodology opens with 45 minutes of physical preparation to activate the body and prevent injuries, and the program even includes a one-on-one functional assessment with a physiotherapist to help optimize your performance.

The facilities alone are worth the trip. The academy campus in Manacor includes indoor, semi covered, clay and hard courts, a state-of-the-art gym, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, paddle courts, and the Rafa Nadal Museum, plus an onsite sports clinic for anyone who wants a full medical checkup alongside their training. If you want the absolute VIP version, the Toni Nadal Adult Tennis Camp includes an exclusive group session with Toni Nadal himself, 12 hours of technical training, and a nutrition talk with the academy's professional nutritionist.

Best for: Players who want to train the way Rafa did, and don't mind treating tennis like a full contact sport for a week.

2. Tennis and Wine Camps, Walla Walla, Washington

This one is for the player who considers a good tannin structure part of a balanced diet. Set on the Whitman College campus, Tennis and Wine Camps have spent over a decade showcasing local Walla Walla Valley vintners as part of four-day packages built around tennis, wine tastings, vineyard tours, and winemaker dinners. The valley itself is no joke either, with nearly 3,000 acres of vineyards, and more than 120 wineries in the designated Walla Walla Valley AVA.

Mornings are for tennis, led by longtime USTA National Coach Greg Patton, who has worked with players like Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, and Michael Chang, with sessions that lean toward games-based play rather than hard core drilling. Afternoons shift into vineyard mode, where everyone piles into vans with a local wine expert for tours, followed by winemaker dinners often served outdoors among the vines.

Best for: Groups of friends or a doubles team who want their post-match cooldown to involve a cheese board.

3. Cliff Drysdale Wine and Tennis Weekends

If Walla Walla feels like a bigger commitment than you're ready for, Cliff Drysdale Tennis runs shorter wine focused getaways at resorts across the country. At the Ritz Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, a weekend package delivers eight hours of court time, two nights of accommodations, and an exclusive wine blending seminar with Rodney Strong Wines where you build your own custom blend. There is also a dedicated pairing at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort outside Atlanta, where camps are customized to your group's level and paired with onsite winery experiences.

Best for: A quick weekend trip when you want the tennis and wine combo without blocking out a whole week of vacation days.

4. Sensei Porcupine Creek Tennis Optimal Wellbeing Program, California

This is the camp for players who treat recovery as seriously as their forehand. Set in the desert outside Palm Springs, the five-night program is designed for NTRP 3.0 and above players and pairs a Tennis Professional with video analysis alongside one-on-one sessions in mindset, nutrition, yoga, and spa treatments. A typical day might start with a private lesson using video technology to break down racquet path, spin, and swing speed, then move into a private yoga session focused on posture and breathwork before finishing with Thai massage.

Best for: Solo travelers who want serious, personalized coaching but refuse to skip their yoga practice to get it.

5. True Nature Mindful Tennis Retreats

For a lighter touch on the wellness side, True Nature Travels runs retreats that blend tennis with daily mindfulness work. Each day includes morning yoga and mindfulness, focused tennis practice sessions, and an evening reflection on the day's activities, with the week wrapping up in a tournament, a closing ceremony, and a farewell dinner. It is built by a founder with 15 years of competitive tennis experience and a background in teaching mindfulness, so the on-court coaching is legitimate, not just a wellness add on.

Best for: Anyone who wants their forehand and their nervous system to improve on the same trip.

6. John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, Texas

Sometimes you just want the summer camp energy without the spa robe. At John Newcombe's, the vibe is communal and social, with "Aussie style" entertainment, buffet meals, and a full day of tennis alongside plenty of coaches and players to train with, thanks to a junior academy that shares the grounds. It is widely considered one of the best options for solo travelers and social players looking to make lifelong friends off the court.

Best for: Solo bookers, girls' trips, or anyone who wants tennis by day and a bar full of new friends by night.

7. Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, France

If you have watched enough Grand Slam broadcasts to know the name Patrick Mouratoglou, this camp is his. It stands out for its focus on the mental game and match tactics, and the adult intensive camp runs three to four hours of tennis daily plus an hour and a half of physical fitness, with dedicated sessions on tactics and mental coaching to help you learn how to compete under pressure. Insiders move: book Night Sessions to train under the lights on the Cote d'Azur after spending the day sightseeing.

Best for: Competitive players who choke on big points and want to fix that specifically, not just hit more balls.

Packing List for Your Tennis Camp Trip

Whichever camp you pick, a few essentials make the week run smoother:

• Extra strings and a backup racquet. Camps mean more hours on court than your normal week, and strings lose tension fast under that kind of volume.
• Rotate your shoes. Clay, hard, and grass all wear differently on outsoles, so check what surface your camp uses before you pack.
• Sun protection that survives sweat. You will be out there for hours a day, often in unfamiliar climates.
• A separate bag for wet gear. Trust us on this one if wine or spa treatments are part of the itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best adult tennis camp for beginners? Social camps like John Newcombe Tennis Ranch or resort-based clinics tend to group players more casually by level, making them a gentler entry point than performance heavy academies.

Do adult tennis camps include accommodations? It varies. Academy style camps like Rafa Nadal Academy typically bundle lodging into the price, while some resort weekends charge separately, so always check before booking.

How fit do I need to be for a tennis camp? Most camps ask for a baseline of consistent rallying ability, generally around NTRP 3.0, though wellness focused programs are often more flexible since they balance court time with recovery.

What should I bring to a tennis camp? Pack at least two racquets, a few sets of strings, extra overgrips, court appropriate shoes for the specific surface, and layers, since mornings and evenings can run cooler than midday sessions.

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