US Sports Camps names Uber as first North American youth sports rideshare partner

US Sports Camps has named Uber its official rideshare partner for the 2026 summer season, giving registered campers access to teen ride support across more than 20 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The deal is Uber’s first North America-wide partnership with a national youth sports organization and is aimed at removing transportation barriers for teen athletes.

Why it matters: - Transportation is a common reason families miss youth sports opportunities, especially when parents lack a second car, flexible schedules or a carpool network. - The partnership is meant to make it easier for teen athletes to get to and from camp safely and independently. - US Sports Camps is positioning the deal as part of its broader effort to expand access to high-quality coaching and sports experiences.

What happened: - US Sports Camps named Uber its Official Rideshare Partner for the 2026 summer season. - The announcement makes Uber’s first North America-wide activation with a national youth sports organization. - Families attending US Sports Camps programs this summer will be able to use Uber teen accounts for transportation support. - The partnership covers registered 2026 campers from May through August. - On-site activations and branding will appear at more than 20 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

The details: - Uber teen accounts let teenagers ages 13 to 17 request rides and order food with parental supervision. - Teen accounts include trip tracking and real-time notifications for parents. - Only highly rated and experienced drivers who pass a multi-step safety screening can receive teen trip and delivery requests. - The screening includes a Motor Vehicle Record check and a criminal background check. - Families registered for a USSC summer camp will receive exclusive offers for Uber Eats and teen accounts during the season. - Locations in the partnership include Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Portland, Toronto and Washington, D.C. - US Sports Camps is headquartered in San Rafael, Calif., and is the licensed provider of Nike Sports Camps. - USSC has offered sports camps since 1975 and has worked with Nike for more than 30 years. - USSC is part of Youth Enrichment Brands, which also includes i9 Sports, School of Rock and SafeSplash Swim School.

Between the lines: - The deal extends Uber’s teen-focused products into a setting where reliable transportation can directly affect participation. - It also gives US Sports Camps a national mobility partner at a time when families increasingly want safer, more flexible options for summer activities. - The partnership fits both brands’ focus on parents, teens and convenience, while adding a new layer of independence for campers. - Justin Hoeveler, president of US Sports Camps, said the partnership helps remove a real barrier for families by giving teens a transportation option built with the safety features parents expect. - Caitlin O’Donovan, head of Teens & Kids at Uber, said the goal is to make it easier for teen athletes to show up every day.

What’s next: - Uber teen accounts will be available throughout the summer camp season. - US Sports Camps will continue camp operations across its nationwide network while promoting the partnership at participating locations. - Families can register or learn more through US Sports Camps.

The bottom line: - US Sports Camps and Uber are turning camp transportation into a safety and access play, not just a logistics issue.