Alright so I finally got into that NU Tennis Camp thing people keep asking about. Here’s exactly how it went down for me, step by step.
Step 1: Actually Finding the Info
First off, I went looking for it. Searched like crazy online – “NU Tennis Camp sign up” or whatever. Ended up on their main page after a few tries. The dates were kinda hidden under some “Summer Programs” tab. Took me a minute to find them. Pro Tip: Don’t waste time clicking everywhere, just look for words like “Programs” or “Activities”.
Step 2: The Dreaded Registration Page
Found the sign-up button after scrolling way down. It was just a simple blue button saying “Register Now”. Clicked it and got dumped onto this form. Man, it asked for everything!
- Full name (obviously)
- My kid’s birth date (gotta prove the right age)
- Email and phone number (like 3 times, felt redundant)
- Emergency contact stuff (make sure you know their number offhand)
- Any medical allergies? (Important, so be honest here)
Step 3: Payment Hassle
This part always gets me. The payment page loaded after the form. Options were card or some weird electronic payment thing I never heard of. Chose the card option. Typed in the numbers super carefully, didn’t want it to glitch. Had to put in the security code and my zip code too. Tip: Have your card ready before you start, saved me some panic-scrambling.
Step 4: The Waiting Game (and Confirmation)
Hit submit and… the little circle spun forever. Seriously, felt like an hour. Thought maybe the site crashed. Almost closed the browser! Then finally, a page pops up saying “Registration Confirmed!” plus a message popped into my email inbox a minute later. Big relief. Printed that email confirmation immediately. Like they say, no paper trail means it might not have happened.
Step 5: Last Minute Prep Stuff
Thought I was done? Ha! The confirmation email had links to more stuff:
- A PDF packing list (rackets, shoes, water bottle, sunscreen – tons of sunscreen).
- A waiver form to print, sign, and bring on the first day. Almost missed this!
- A reminder about start time and which court gate to use.
Don’t skip this part! Showed up on day one and saw other parents running back to their cars to grab forgotten forms.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, it wasn’t rocket science, but the site layout made it feel harder than it needed to be. Just follow the steps carefully, have your info ready, especially the payment card and emergency contact numbers, and double-check for those follow-up emails with the waivers. See you on the courts!