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Check here for updates and announcements about the camp.  During camp, daily announcements will be posted under the announcements on your camp's website, texted to your cell phone, and emailed to your email.

Lake Junaluska Camp #2 starts Sunday, 10/5/2025, and here are some links to the website and announcements for you.

Updates will be sent via text and email to your registration form's phone number and email.  If your information has changed, please let us know.  

NOTE: Some cell phone and email providers block mass text messages, so you should contact your provider before camp to ensure you can get a mass text message. 

Additionally, updates will be posted on this website in the announcements section, which can also be accessed via the link to the camp website or by scanning the QR Code that will be displayed on the Pickleball Courts.

Multiple resources are available for camp updates, so if you want to stay informed about what's happening at camp, check your resources each morning and throughout the day for the latest updates.

Information about the camp can be found on the website at https://suncoastpickleball.com/camp-lake-junaluska-2-2025

ADDRESS

Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
91 North Lakeshore Drive
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

TRAINING CENTER
KERN CENTER & PICKEBALL COURTS
11 Memory Ln
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

LODGING FACILITY
The Terrace Hotel
689 N Lakeshore Dr
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745-9745

TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES
There are several transportation companies in the area, including Uber, Lyft, taxis, and other specialized companies, that provide transportation from the Asheville Airport to Lake Junaluska, in addition to providing transportation in the Asheville area. 

In the past, many players and pros have had good service from Roger at Asheville Affordable Transportation.  He routinely pickes up and delivers passengers to The Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center.  You may call or text him at 828-779-7882 or email him at rogerraaac@gmail.com

CLICK HERE for a list of Asheville Transportation Companies

CAMP CHECK-IN

• Check-in to the camp begins at 12 noon on Sunday, the first day of your camp, on the front porch of the Kern Center by the Pickleball Courts.  After checking in, you can play Pickleball on the courts and warm up for evaluations.
• Check-in to your hotel room at the Terrace Hotel starts at 4:00 pm, and you can check in after evaluations.  If you check in between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, go to the Welcome Center for check-in.  If you check in after 5:00 pm go to The Terrace Hotel.  You will get your room key card and meal ticket at check-in.
• Beginning at 2:00 pm, there will be a mandatory evaluation session.  You must attend this session to be grouped with players of a similar level.
  • Evaluation Format
    We will begin the evaluation process with doubles play in 8-minute games. After each game:
    • Winners move up a court and split partners
    • Losers move down a court and split partners
    • This rotation will continue for 4–5 rounds and then the coaching staff will move players to different courts.
      
      
• After the Evaluation Session, you can check in at the hotel beginning at 4:00 pm.  Dinner will be from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, and then we will have announcements at The Kern Center after dinner.
• For your convenience, below are some links to get information about the camp.  Click on the heading to get to the website.

CAMP WEBSITE

This includes information about the camp.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to see daily announcements, player groups, and how to contact the pros at that camp for private lessons.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about camp.  If you have any other questions, please send an email to us.

SCHEDULE

The schedule will provide the details of the training sessions, including days and timesthat .  further questions, please don't hesitate to Note the subject is scheduled to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

You will find current announcements about the camp.  These announcements will provide information about the camp or changes to the schedule for the day.

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH THE PROS

The Pickleball Camp Pros will be available for private and small group lessons on Friday morning and before and after the training sessions. Some instructors may start earlier or later than 8 am. They may also have times available before and after each daily training session. Private and small group lessons are a great way to get personal guidance for developing your Pickleball skills in a private or semi-private setting. These lessons will allow you to receive instruction on the specific skills you want to improve. You can do a session with 1 and a pro, 2 and a pro, 3 and a pro, or 4 and a pro. Each instructor will set their lesson price, make their own reservations, and collect payment for the lesson. It is best to schedule your private lessons before camp because these private lessons generally sell out quickly. Pro contact information is available using the link above or by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Don't miss out on this chance to get private or small group instruction from these superb Pickleball Pros and Trainers!!!

PLAYER GROUP RATING EVALUATIONS
To get everyone in a similar skill set group, players will be evaluated on their self-rated skill set on the Sunday arrival date of your camp. Player evaluation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the courts.  At the end of the session, you should be with similar-level players.  Be warmed up and ready to play to be in the right group.

GROUP PICTURE
The group picture will be taken on Monday morning at 8:15 am on the Pickleball Courts. All participants and Pros are asked to wear their camp shirts for the picture.

GREEN INITIATIVE

In order to reduce waste, we will be not have paper cups at the courts for water.  Bring your water bottles for drinking water and fill your bottle from our Water Station setup.

MEAL CARDS

A meal card will be provided to you at check-in for your meals.  Be prepared to show your meal card upon entering the Dining Room.  Write your name on the back of your meal card with "Pickleball Group" in case it gets lost.

RAFFLE TICKETS

The pros have generously brought prizes for you to win.  When you check in to the camp, you will be given a pickleball backpack, with a t-shirt in it. On the bag is your badge and in the badge holder is your raffle ticket. Be sure to write your name on this raffle ticket in case you lose it. On Tuesday, we will have a raffle, and you will match your ticket to the ticket on the prize to see if you are a winner.

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING

• Refillable water bottle
• Notepad and Pen/Pencil
• Chair
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito/Insect repellent
• Cooler
• Light Jacket
• Warm Ups
• Hiking Shoes
• Playing Cards
• Board Games
• Plenty of Clothes
• Other Outside Gear as Needed

WARM-UPS AND STRETCHES ON THE COURTS

Consider doing appropriate stretches, exercises, or a short brisk walk to avoid potential injuries.

ICE  & WATER AT THE COURTS

Remember to stay hydrated during camp.  At the courts, there will be Igloo coolers with ice water, and you will need a water bottle to drink this water, as noted in the Green Initiative mentioned above.  A separate ice chest with ice will be available to fill your water bottles with ice.  There is a scoop to get the ice from the container into your water bottle.  Please DO NOT dip your water bottle or use your hands to get ice or water out of the containers.  Use the pitcher or scoop to get ice for your water bottle. Consider starting your hydration process before camp to ensure your body is hydrated. 

TRASH
Please do not leave trash on the courts. Put your trash in the trash cans. There is a trash can by the steps outside, at the far end of the courts by the table, and inside the tennis center. If you are inclined to recycle anything like plastic, metal, paper, or glass, there is a recycling bin inside the Kern Center.

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

Lost and found items will be put on a table labeled "Lost & Found" at the Pickleball Courts.

COVID PROTOCOLS

We will adhere to all Covid protocols mandated by the local and national governments and Lake Junaluska.  If there are any changes in the COVID-19 protocols, they will be announced before camp

If you have Covid symptoms while at camp, you must leave the camp and get a Covid test from a medical provider or health facility. If your test is positive for Covid, it is your responsibility to contact the Suncoast Pickleball Staff by email, phone, or text with your certified test results. To return to camp, you must have documented proof of a negative test from a medical or health facility in addition to a documented recommendation from a doctor that you can return to camp and are not contagious with Covid.

If you get Covid while at camp, you will have to leave the camp, and there will be no refund. Anyone directly exposed to you, such as a roommate or spouse, will have to leave the camp with no refund and be required to get a Covid test from a medical provider or health facility. Even if they test negative and you test positive, the person or persons with close contact will not be allowed to return to camp and should isolate themselves according to CDC Guidelines. There are no refunds for these Covid-related situations, so we highly recommend getting travel insurance to cover any losses caused by this unforeseen incident.  This policy applies to both in-house and commuter players.

DEADLINES FOR FULL PAYMENT

Total payments are due on the date specified below by 5 pm ET.  If full payment is not received by the deadline, then your reservation in camp is subject to a $50 late fee and may be canceled.  If your reservation is canceled, your payment is subject to the terms outlined in the Cancellation / Refund Policy.

May Camps: February 17, 2025
Sept Camps: April 21, 2025

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS 

LUNCHES

Lunches will be served at the Terrace Hotel Dining Room, so we will have to walk there for lunch.  It’s about a 5-minute walk and we have added 15 minutes to lunch to accommodate everyone.

WEATHER

For October, generally, morning temperatures are dipping into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Day temperatures are approaching the upper 60s and mid 70s, so bring a light jacket and appropriate clothing.

INCLEMENT WEATHER & RAIN POLICY

If it rains, we will go to The Kern Center for video, training, and Q&A sessions. Inclement weather policy notices will be sent via text and email to the phone and email address you provided at registration.

MASSAGES

Massages will not be available onsite.  If you want a massage, you may do an internet search to find a local massage therapist.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT

For Thursday Night Out, everyone will be on their own for dinner. CLICK HERE for a list of restaurants in Waynesville, NC.

From 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, after dinner, everyone is invited to Assebly on Main to have a Grand Finale and mingle with the pros and other campers. This is a fun time for everyone.