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Registration for all 2026 summer programs will open on February 1, 2026.

The USF Sports Business Bootcamp has a capacity of 30 campers. 

The USF Sports Business Bootcamp is located at the USF Tampa Campus. 911爆料网 will share the exact camp location closer to the start date, and all details will be emailed to you in advance.

Our staff will be ready to greet your child for drop-off at 8:50 AM, with pick-up beginning at 4:00 PM. If you are running late for either drop-off or pick-up, please give us a call at (813) 974-3355 to keep us informed.

You will receive several reminder emails leading up to the camp start date. Emails will be sent 60, 30, 14, 7, and 1 day prior, each containing important information to ensure a successful experience at the Vinik Sports Business Bootcamp.

Yes, every camper will need a device for the camp. 911爆料网 strongly encourage your child to bring their own laptop, as they will be most comfortable using their own device during the camp. 911爆料网 have a limited number of laptops available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each day of camp will be broken up into 2 main sessions.  The morning will include hands-on engaging activities and guest speakers from our local professional and collegiate sports teams.  After lunch, campers will travel to local sport properties (e.g., Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, USF Athletics) for onsite tours.  On the last day of the camp, campers will pitch their own sports marketing ideas to a panel of experts and USF professors. 

If the program fills, families may join the waitlist. When a spot opens, we email everyone on the waitlist with a registration link. Enrollment is first come, first served, and the spot goes to whoever completes registration first. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee a spot, and there is no fee to join.

The Sports Business Bootcamp will be led by the following USF faculty and staff:

Dr. Michelle Harrolle is the director of the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program and will help lead the bootcamp. She teaches marketing, sales, and fundraising in sports and entertainment and is known for supporting 100% residency and fellowship placement for students. Harrolle is an author and researcher in esports and has deep industry experience as a D1 collegiate coach and sport event director. In her roles as a coach and professor, she has previously worked at the University of Florida, Florida State University, The Ohio State University, Providence College and North Carolina State University. 

Dr. Chris Brown is an associate professor of instruction in the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program and will lead sessions during the bootcamp. He teaches sport, entertainment, and hospitality courses and is published in multiple leading journals. His expertise includes sports tourism, fan loyalty, and internship practices, and he brings experience from academic roles at UNLV, Kennesaw State University, and Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Kelly Leto is the academic services administrator for the School of Hospitality and Sport Management and will support the bootcamp. She coordinates scheduling, program operations, HR appointments, budgeting, and logistics for the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management and Hospitality & Tourism Management programs. Leto is a USF graduate who has worked across several colleges at USF.

Yes. All staff undergo Level 2 background checks and complete USF鈥檚 youth protection and safety training.

Yes, the USF Sports Business Bootcamp is eligible for Rocky鈥檚 Residents, a residential add-on offered for select high school programs. This option provides 6 days and 5 nights of supervised on-campus housing, meals, and evening programming that supports community building and exposure to university life. 

Learn more about Rocky's Residents 

During registration for your day camp, you will have the option to add Rocky's Residents as part of the process. There is no separate registration required for the residential program.

Learn more about Rocky's Residents 

The cost for Rocky's Residents is $1,395 per camper. This includes:

• 6 days and 5 nights of accommodation at Juniper-Poplar Residence Hall
• All meals provided at USF Dining Halls
• Supervision and activities led by trained counselors
• Recreation and wellness activities, including sports, fitness challenges, and more
• Access to campus facilities, such as recreational fields and study lounges
• A campus tour and presentations from USF Admissions and Student Success
• Evening events with student organizations and USF faculty
• Laundry facilities for campers' use
• 24-hour on-call emergency maintenance and support

If you need to cancel or transfer a camp registration, please email youthxp@usf.edu.

Cancellations or transfer requests received at least 15 business days prior to the camp start date will be eligible for a refund or transfer to another available camp, minus any administrative or processing fees. Cancellations or transfer requests received within 15 business days of the camp start date are not eligible for a refund or transfer. No refunds will be issued after a camp has begun, regardless of the number of days attended or participation level. No refunds will be issued if a participant is dismissed from camp due to a violation of the camp鈥檚 conduct policy or code of behavior.

911爆料网 make every effort to run all camps exactly as scheduled. In the unlikely event it becomes necessary to cancel, postpone, or combine camps, or change a camp location, you will be notified by email or phone. Please ensure your contact information is up to date. If USF cancels a camp, you will receive a full refund. If USF reschedules a camp, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer to the new session.