2014 New York Tennis Magazine Camp Guide

March 31, 2014 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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26th Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp
June 15-19 (University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla.)
July 7-11 (University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va.)
July 20-25 (Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.)
July 27-Aug. 1 (Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.)
(813) 684-9031 ♦ www.collegetennis.com

Coach Ed Krass' 26th Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp is the nation's only training camp taught exclusively by head college coaches. The camp is open to all players, ages 15-18, who are interested in playing college tennis. Players receive instruction and training from head coaches representing every level of the college game. Ed Krass coached varsity tennis teams at Harvard University, Clemson University and University of Central Florida prior to founding the College Tennis Exposure Camp.

Under the skillful eyes of top college coaches, players showcase their singles, doubles and One-on-One Doubles skills, and receive specific feedback on their game. Instructional drills and match play competitions are conducted in the same style and intensity as collegiate practice sessions. Players have the opportunity to sample various coaching styles and receive on-court coaching during team competitions. Classroom seminars with college coaches motivate and educate players about college tennis preparation.

The camp is offered at University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. from June 15-19; University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va. from July 7-11 and at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. for two sessions, from July 20-25 and July 27-Aug. 1. Air-conditioned dormitory accommodations, cafeteria meals and 24-hour adult supervision are provided. For more information, call (813) 684-9031 or visit www.collegetennis.com.



 

Advantage All-City Junior Tennis Camp at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
281 Main Street ♦ Roosevelt Island, N.Y.
Contact: Xavier Luna (212) 935-4049
myadvantagetennis@gmail.com ♦ 
advantagecamps.net
Advantage All-City Junior Tennis is the city’s oldest and most established junior tennis program. Our summer day camps and year-round programs serve players of all ages and skill levels, including our QuickStart program for four- through 10-year-olds. Programs and groupings are based on age, playing level and goals, and include beginners, recreational, competitive, and serious tournament players. Xavier Luna, director of junior programs for the Advantage Tennis Clubs, has been directing the Advantage All-City Junior Tennis Camps for eight years. His love of the game and professional skills inspire campers who return year after year to the All-City Junior Tennis Camps. The Advantage All-City Junior Tennis Camp at Roosevelt Island is a wonderful place for young tennis players to grow and to have fun this summer. The Advantage All-City Junior Tennis Camp incorporates tennis drills, competitive play and rounds out each day with other recreational activities. The camp also utilizes an adjacent indoor swimming pool, Sportspark and various other athletic fields just a short walk from the club.



 

Advantage Sea & Sport at SUNY Maritime College and New York Tennis Club
3081 Harding Avenue ♦ Throgs Neck, N.Y.
Camp Director: Paul Fontana
(718) 239-7919 ♦ 
pfontana@advantagetennisclubs.com
www.advantagecamps.net

The Advantage Sea & Sorts Camp is unique in the New York Metro area. We hold camp at the beautiful 55-acre campus of the Maritime College in Throgs Neck, N.Y., conveniently located near Manhattan, Queens and lower Westchester. The award-winning waterfront program offers Advantage campers ages six through 17 the opportunity to sail, kayak and motorboat their way to fun! An aquatic center and extensive recreational facilities encourage swimming, soccer, basketball and more. Advantage Sea & Sports Camp even includes a tennis program at The New York Tennis Club, only two minutes from Maritime College. Staffed with tennis professionals, the Club includes a QuickStart and tournament training program in a beautiful country-like setting.

 

 



 

 

Centercourt Performance Tennis Center
65 Columbia Road ♦ Morristown, N.J.
(973) 635-1222 ♦ www.centercourtclub.com/cptc
Contact: Clay Bibbee ♦ 
clay@centercourtclub.com
“Our Mission: Create the Next American Champion!"
The Centercourt Performance Tennis Center (CPTC) is the ultimate training facility featuring seven hard courts, one red clay court, a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning center, a modern and innovative academic center, and a beautifully renovated lobby located on the second floor of the club house. The CPTC offers both full-time and comprehensive after-school programs seven days per week. CPTC also offers a multi-faceted and great summer camp program, strength and conditioning programs, as well as tournament travel year-round.

Why you should choose CPTC:
►Train in a world-class environment with high-performance level coaches from around the world.
►Achieve significant individual improvement in all facets of your game, including technical, physical, and mental aspects.
►We are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each and every one of our students.
►Our Academy players are among some of the top sectional, national, and ITF ranked players from around the world.
►We put the needs of the player first, in a development-focused model of training.
►Each camp will be tailored to the skill levels and goals of our players; featuring small group training, match play, individualized fitness plans, mental coaching, and video analysis.
►Tournament coaching and travel.
►Players who commit to our training will see themselves develop life skills that will enable them to become champions both on and off the court.

CPTC provides a superior junior player pathway, which satisfies the needs of sectional and nationally ranked juniors.  CPTC programs have rolling admissions from Sept. 9 to June 8, 2014, and it offers an 11-week summer camp from June 16 to Aug. 29, 2014. For more information, contact Clay Bibbee by phone at (973) 635-1222 or e-mail clay@centercourtclub.com.



 

Chris Lewit Tennis Academy
NYC & Westchester Locations
(914) 462-2912 ♦ 
www.chrislewit.com
Spanish and European Training Paradigms

Chris Lewit Tennis Academy (CLTA) is a leading high performance academy training players from the New York City area and around the country and world. The camp is lead by Chris Lewit, former number one for Cornell and Pro Circuit player, and offers a unique curriculum based on authentic and progressive Spanish and European teaching methods.

CLTA offers an internationally recognized summer camp in Westchester at the Hackley School in Tarrytown (www.hackleyschool.org) and in NYC at The New York Tennis Club (www.newyorktennisclub.com).

CLTA specializes in building the complete foundation for aspiring tournament players and serious players of all levels. All camps are led personally by Chris Lewit, who works daily on the court with each student in a small group setting. With the Spanish student to coach and court ratio of approx. 2:1, all players receive individualized and personal instruction from Chris and his team, and no players slips through the cracks.

At both locations, the full-day academy starts at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. and includes six hours of training (one hour lunch/rest break). Players training full-day will be on court for four hours working to achieve both a strong technical game and a very complete tactical system. Two hours a day are also devoted to fitness, including injury prevention, cross-training and strengthening. Sessions begin June 15 and end Aug. 15.

For more information please visit www.chrislewit.com.



 

Future Stars Summer Camps(914) 273-8500 ♦ www.fscamps.com
The College at Old Westbury
223 Store Hill Road ♦ Old Westbury, N.Y. ♦ (516) 876-3490

Farmingdale State College
2530 Broadhollow Road ♦ Farmingdale, N.Y. ♦ (631) 609-0438

Future Stars Tennis Club
1370 Majors Path ♦ Southampton, N.Y. ♦ (631) 287-6707

LIU Post Summer Sports Camps
720 Northern Boulevard ♦ Brookville, N.Y.

Future Stars Summer Camps offer the finest weekly tennis day camps at four outstanding locations: The College at Old Westbury, Farmingdale State College, LIU Post and Future Stars Tennis Club in Southampton, N.Y. Programs are directed by experienced and qualified teachers and coaches who share a passion for working with children. Weekly programs are offered for boys and girls entering grades K-12.

Tennis camps offer the perfect mix of match play, drill work, strategy sessions and off-court activities to challenge players of all levels. The program is designed to improve every facet of the game, including technical, tactical, physical and mental components under the guidance of our experienced and enthusiastic tennis professionals.

Campers will be carefully grouped according to skill level and age and will be encouraged to enhance their strokes and strategies via group lessons, skill building drills organized play, target training, fitness routines and more.

At Future Stars Summer Camps we play with confidence, enthusiasm and a genuine love of the game! Stop by our regular on-campus open house events to view the facilities, meet the directors, and take advantage of enrollment savings.



 

Go! Tennis Summer Day Camps
34-28 214th Place ♦ Bayside, N.Y.
(718) 224-6303 ♦ 
www.gotennisprograms.com
The year 2014 marks the 17th year of operation of the Go! Tennis Day Camp in Bayside, N.Y. Conducted at North Shore Tennis & Racquets Club by Director of Tennis George Garland, the camp has the use of 19 courts (14 Har-Tru and five hard courts). There is a daily program for every level of player, from QuickStart to ranked tournament juniors. The Tournament Player program is directed by teaching veteran Marvin Dent. The camp season consists of nine, one-week sessions beginning June 26 and ending Aug. 22. There are scheduling and programming options available for all campers.



 

Gotham Tennis Academy in The Hamptons
Napeague Tennis Club
47 Montauk Highway ♦ Amangansett, N.Y.
(646) 524-7069 ♦ 
info@gothamtennis.com
www.gothamtennis.com

Gotham Tennis Academy offers summer tennis and sports day camps in the Hamptons at the Napeague Tennis Club, located at 47 Montauk Highway in Amangansett, N.Y.

Directed by our enthusiastic, USPTA-certified tennis coaches in a beautiful setting emphasizing skill development, fun and a supportive environment. The tennis and sports camp based at the Napeague Tennis Club is situated in a beautiful location on the Napeague Stretch, five miles east of Main Street in Amagansett, N.Y., next to Cyril’s, only steps from the beach and the bay!

The Napeague summer program features: An outstanding tennis and multi-sport day camp featuring instructors with international backgrounds; half-day and full-day options are available; basketball, soccer and other field sports on our multi-purpose court; kayak, beach trips and mountain bike excursions may be arranged; and transportation can be arranged upon request. New this year, an early drop-off option between 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Light snacks and beverages are provided. Round-trip or one-way transportation may be arranged.



 

Gotham Tennis Academy Morning Summer Camp at Reebok Sports Club/NY
Reebok Sports Club/NY
160 Columbus Avenue ♦ New York, N.Y.
(646)-524-7069 ♦​ info@gothamtennis.com

www.gothamtennis.com
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays starting in June, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Gotham Tennis Academy Morning Summer Camp at Reebok Sports Club/NY (Upper West Side) is a great way to keep your child active and improve his or her tennis in a fun and supportive indoor atmosphere. Indoor tennis offers a safe, sun/rain/bug-free environment so children can really enjoy the sport!

The Gotham QuickStart Tennis Program emphasizes skill development and fun on a specially equipped tennis court at the Reebok Sports Club/NY. In friendly, small group tennis lessons, Gotham Tennis Academy’s certified professional instructors utilize foam balls and pressure-free balls, mini-nets, and age- and level-appropriate miniature racquets to accelerate the development of early muscle memory. In no time, your child will learn to swing the racquet and move his or her feet like a tennis prodigy! For beginners and advanced beginners between the ages of three to nine, you can expect your child to have fun, develop self-confidence, and learn tennis fundamentals.



 

Joel Ross Tennis & Golf Camp
info@joelrosstennis.com ♦ www.joelrosstennis.com

(914) 723-2165
Joel Ross, owner and director of Joel Ross Tennis & Golf Camp in Kent, Conn., is a native Long Islander, having grown up in Westbury, N.Y. He won the New York State High School Singles Championships two consecutive years and earned a full tennis scholarship to the University of Michigan, where he captained the team and played number one singles. In 1971, Joel was Big 10 Singles Champion and was featured on the cover of Tennis Magazine. His best circuit wins include John McEnroe and Tom Gullikson. He currently resides in New Rochelle, N.Y. with his wife, Ellen, and four children.

Joel Ross Tennis & Golf Camp, located only 90 minutes from the Whitestone Bridge, is located in beautiful Kent, Conn., at the base of Mt. Algo, alongside the Housatonic River. The camp facilities include 13 on-campus tennis courts, including four indoor in our own steel building. We do not have to bus the campers to tennis facilities! Our swimming pool and squash courts are also on-campus. We have recently added a golf program. We have a 300-yard driving range/mini course right on campus! Our tennis campers can even do one week of golf!

Joel is a hands-on director, in attendance 24/7. His program of instruction and fitness in the morning and ladder play in the afternoon and evening has endured for 20 years since the inception of the camp in 1991. Our campers play ladder matches daily and our tennis groups change two to three times each week, based on the ladder results. The afternoon/evening ladder is the glue of the camp.

All of our campers and staff are residents. Our tuition covers everything: Private lessons, laundry, snacks, trips, etc. Our campers can also participate in many electives, including archery, squash, canoeing, kayaking, basketball, soccer, football and more! We have a multi-tiered “Bully Prevention Program” in place as well. Our campers can canoe and kayak in the Housatonic River!

Give us a call at (914) 723-2165 and find out why Joel Ross Tennis & Golf Camp is a keeper!



 

Junior Tennis Champions Center Summer Camp
5200 Paint Branch Parkway  ♦ College Park, Md.
(301) 779-8000 ♦ www.jtcc.org

Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) is a world-class training program offering opportunities for junior players from all backgrounds to reach their full potential on the court and in the classroom.  JTCC was selected by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as the first Regional Training Center for its high performance program.

JTCC Summer Programs
Champions: Tournament level players between the ages of 12 and 18, requires approval of the senior director of tennis.

►On-court training including technical fundamentals, tournament preparation and high level competition.
►Mental training with emphasis on concentration, momentum control and situational techniques i.e. “playing the score.”
►Strength and Conditioning Fitness Coaches conduct speed and agility training, tennis specific weight training and yoga and flexibility exercises.

Junior Champions: Tournament level players between the ages of seven and 12, requires approval from the director of junior champions.
►78’ court with green dot balls.
►Premier performance training program for tournament level players between the ages of seven and 10. Weekly camps consist of 25 hours of training including drilling, fitness and competition with peers during match play sessions.
►"Junior Champs” serves as a great place for talent identification and is officially the first stage in the Champions pathway.

Future Champions Competitive Training Camp
For players who have achieved sectional rankings between 51 and 150 or are playing varsity high school tennis.
►Focus on technical and tactical development as well as delivering understanding of singles and doubles strategies necessary to compete at tournament level. Throughout the week, players drill, play matches and complete a fitness regimen that will aid them in becoming a more complete player.

Future Champions Middle School and High School Training Camps
►Focus on fundamentals of tennis in a fun, encouraging atmosphere plus development of athleticism through daily, age-appropriate fitness activities.

Players in the Summer Program have the option of staying in the D.C. area with a family of another student in the program or a JTCC coach. Host families/coaches will provide breakfast, dinner and transportation daily. Summer Camp is 11 weeks from June 9-Aug. 22. For more information and to register for one or multiple weeks, please contact Marco Impeduglia at mimpeduglia@jtcc.org.



 

Midtown Tennis Club 2014 Summer Camps
341 8th Avenue (27th Street) ♦ New York, N.Y.

(212) 989-8572, ext. 104  www.midtowntennis.com
Midtown Tennis Club (MTC) offers a unique summer option in New York City … outdoor rooftop tennis! The bubble is dismantled from June through September and the upper four courts become the city’s best kept tennis secret.

The main attraction on these courts is the club’s Adult Outdoor Tennis College. MTC hosts these group classes year-round, but the summer months attract tennis enthusiasts of all levels looking to meet new people, while improving their skills. Groups of six are arranged based on skill level and include instruction on stroke technique, footwork and strategy. In the summer months, classes are held daily for all levels at convenient after work hours (6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) in both one- and two-hour formats. The one-hour classes are drill-based and instructional, covering all the basics. The two-hour edition adds match play, strategy and games to complete your game.

Classes are offered in a series of four sessions at competitive rates and there are no membership fees.

For advanced players, Midtown offers Camp from 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday for 4.0-5.0 Level players. Also “Stroke of the Week” clinics on Saturdays and Sundays are a great way to sharpen your skills.

Midtown’s spectacular view of the Empire State Building and city street life are an ideal escape from the office. MTC is centrally located in Chelsea (8th Avenue at 27th Street) and easily accessible by the C, E or 1 Train. The first outdoor classes will be in June and registration begins Wednesday, May 7. The programs sell out quickly, so call Alex at (212) 989-8572, ext. 104 to reserve your spot!



 

New Rochelle Tennis Club
114 Valley Road ♦ New Rochelle, N.Y.
Owner: Michael Aronstein ♦ Tennis Director: Juan Rios
(914) 633-3388 ♦ 
www.newrochelletennisclub.com
New Rochelle Tennis Club is pleased to announce its first multi-sport camp for children ages five through 16. Our Club is one of the oldest tennis-only clubs in the United States, where all-white attire is still enforced. Over the years, the Club has hosted numerous celebrities from the tennis world and entertainment industry, including Ivan Lendl, Steve Denton, Wojtek Fibak, Olympic athlete and New York Giants announcer Marty Glickman, television personality Stone Phillips, and legendary tennis referee Jack Stahr.

Juan Oscar Rios, former Davis Cup player and Olympian, our new tennis director, will be hands-on and personally in charge of all tennis instruction. Juan has been working with kids and running camps worldwide for 30 years. We specialize in teaching your young players the game of a lifetime. Your kids will enjoy learning techniques and footwork in addition to playing matches and games with other campers. Our most important priority is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all of our participants. Since this is a multi-sport camp, in addition to playing tennis, our campers will also enjoy other activities including soccer, golf, ping-pong, dodgeball and chess. The camp consists of 10 sessions running from June 16-Aug. 22. The program begins daily at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. (pickup by 4:00 p.m. with no additional charge). Lunch, snacks and refreshments are included in the tuition for all campers. Sessions will not be cancelled when there is inclement weather, however, since we are outdoors, there will be other activities for campers to get excited about and be entertained. There will be team competitions amongst area clubs and t-shirts provided to all campers.



 

Nike Tennis Camps
(800) NIKE-CAMP (645-3226) ♦​ www.ussportscamps.com/tennis

Come join the fun and get better this summer at a Nike Tennis Camp! With more than 80 locations nationwide, both overnight and day options, there is a camp for everyone. Nike Tennis Camps provide young players the opportunity to improve their tennis skills, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our dedicated camp directors have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level.

This summer, Robbie Wagner’s Tournament Training Camp in Glen Cove, N.Y. is offering three weeks of overnight and day camp (8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) for ages nine through 18 and an additional seven weeks of day camp only (8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) for ages nine through 18 with half day (9:00 a.m.-noon or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.) options for ages five through 10.

Other locations in the Northeast include: Lawrenceville School (Lawrenceville, N.J.), Colgate University (Hamilton, N.Y.), Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, Pa.), Chirico-Cohen Tournament Training at Chestnut Hill College (Chestnut Hill, Pa.), Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, Conn.), Amherst College (Amherst, Mass.), and Curry College (Milton, Mass.).

Who says that only kids can go to camp? The Nike Adult Tennis Camp at Amherst College has hosted more than 30,000 adult tennis players since 1972. Camp Directors Reiny Maier and Maureen Rankine are outstanding teachers and passionate coaches who inspire all players to get better and love the game. Multiple camp options and dates offered throughout June and July. Visit www.ussportscamps.com for details.



 

NYJTL Outdoor Program Offerings
Advanced Training Program-Summer Tournament Team Tryouts at Crotona Park
May 24, 2014 (time TBD) ♦ Contact: Elena Bantovska
(347) 417-8168 ♦​ ebantovska@nyjtl.org

Community Tennis Summer Program (begins July 7)
Register for free on-site during hours of operation
Contact: Scott Daly
(347) 417-8177 ♦​ 
tc@nyjtl.org
The Advanced Training Program’s Summer Tournament Team, provides talented players ages six through 18 with year-round on- and off-court elite training by USPTA- and PTR-certified coaches. The program focuses on helping Tournament Team members develop their skills, and improving technique, footwork, balance, coordination and point construction. Our professional staff work to improve the children’s tennis skills and build character through the sport. Through training, each student develops discipline, decision-making skills, self-esteem, the ability to focus on goals, and a commitment to high standards.

Tryouts for the Summer Tournament Team are scheduled for Saturday, May 24 at Crotona Park in the Bronx. USTA’s QuickStart equipment will be used for all players ages eight and under. Selected Summer Team members receive free on court training and conditioning five hours a day, five days a week, for eight weeks. 

NYJTL Tournament Team members participate in USTA Junior Team Tennis, travel to top local and national competitions, and receive free entry in designated USTA Tournaments. In addition, they compete in the Arthur Ashe essay contest, receive scholarship opportunities and counseling in support of continuing their education in college. Training takes place at the future home of the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning at Crotona Park in the Bronx. Free transportation is provided from NYJTL’s main office in Woodside, NY.

NYJTL also offers free Community Tennis Programs in more than 40 sites throughout the five boroughs for children ages five through 18. Community Tennis Spring programs run May and June and summer programs run in July and August and offer children tennis instruction at absolutely no cost. Everything required to play tennis is provided, except sneakers. Community Tennis Program participants also have the opportunity to go on special trips to Mets and Yankees games, Junior Team Tennis tournaments, U.S. Open qualifiers and Arthur Ashe Kids Day.

For more information about NYJTL’s programs or about how you can support them, visit www.NYJTL.org or call (347) 417-8176.



 

Peter Kaplan's Westhampton Beach Junior/Adult Tennis Academy
Contact: Peter Kaplan ♦ (631) 288-4021 or (914) 234-9462
peterkaplan2002@yahoo.com ♦  www.westhamptonbeachtennis.com

Peter Kaplan’s Westhampton Beach Junior/Adult Tennis Academy, and the affiliated Grassmere Inn, is a wonderful destination for beginners to nationally-ranked players of all ages. Private instruction and 90-minute clinics are offered daily. Camps and one- through seven-day programs are available. The flexibility of the programming enables participants to enjoy the nearby beautiful ocean beaches, charming village, Performing Arts Center, movie theatre, wine country, flower farms, shopping, cafes, restaurants, water park and other East End attractions. Peter Kaplan, an attorney, former New York State Tennis Champion, and a graduate of Cornell University, is on-site every day.

Resident students/families/teams stay at the historic Grassmere Inn, located on quiet, tree-lined Beach Lane in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., only 50 yards from the beginning of the charming village, yet less than one mile from a beautiful ocean beach. The location could not be better. The Grassmere has 22 guest rooms, all with air conditioning, WiFi, cable television and private bathrooms. Ideal for families, are two suites or interconnected rooms. A delicious breakfast of fresh muffins, bagels, cereal, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, milk and yogurt is included daily.

The Tennis Academy, located three miles away, is primarily a teaching center featuring 12 soft courts. We have welcomed participants from over 25 countries and 30 states since 2000. The Academy features an enthusiastic staff, renowned for its high-quality instruction and low student-to-staff ratio. The maximum ratio is 4:1, but the average ratio is 2:1.

Thirty-five Japanese juniors have been coming for three weeks annually, for the last eight years. They run three miles before breakfast and then 10 hours of instruction, running and matches. However, most participants seek a less intensive program, taking three to five hours of instruction daily. The staff is always accommodating and happy to tailor programs to fit the needs of the customer. Frequently, an adult team will come at the beginning of the season and return for a family vacation. There are also tennis pros who bring groups. The Academy’s staff is available to supplement visiting pros staff. The groups always have an incredible time, some having returned for 10 consecutive years. Tennis during the day, a trip to the beach in the late afternoon, perhaps a glass of wine at sunset, and then dining at a great restaurant, a movie or a show at the Performing Arts Center. Occasionally, guests are coaxed into karaoke with the international staff!



 

Riverside Park Conservancy’s Multi-Sport Summer Camp
96th Street Red Clay Tennis Courts and at the 102nd Street Playground
Executive Director (RCTA): Mark McIntyre
(212) 870-3078 ♦ 
mark@rcta.info
www.rcta.info

Riverside Park Conservancy’s Multi-Sport Summer Camp offers week-long day camp in four different sports, including tennis, as well as several dual-sport weeks, at the ball fields and courts of Riverside Park on the West Side of Manhattan. RPC is a non-profit organization and proceeds from the camp go towards the improvement of the park.

Tennis Camp is run by the Riverside Clay Tennis Association at the 96th Street Red Clay Tennis Courts and at the 102nd Street Playground, where 36’ and 60’ courts have been lined on existing volleyball and basketball courts.

Participants four- through eight-years-old will play on the well-shaded playground, while eight- to 16-year-olds will play at the beautiful red clay courts along the Hudson River. The Tennis Camp can accommodate participants with all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.

A week of tennis camp, which operates 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, is $450. Early registration, multiple week and sibling discounts are available. Registration is available online at www.riversideparknyc.org. For more information, contact RCTA Executive Director Mark McIntyre at mark@rcta.info.

The RPC Multi-Sport Camp also offers baseball, soccer and basketball weekly camps. Soccer camp is run by the Carlos Rivera Soccer Academy, which has been operating summer programs in Riverside Park for over 10 years. Baseball and basketball camps are run by Kids of Summer, a long-time provider of after school and summer programs throughout New York City. Some dual camps are offered, for example, soccer in the morning and baseball in the afternoon. Details for all camps, as well as registration, can be found at www.riversideparknyc.org or call the RPC camp director at (212) 870-3070.



 

Ross School Tennis Academy
18 Goodfriend Drive ♦  East Hampton, N.Y.
(631) 907-5162 ♦ tennisacademy@ross.org

www.ross.org/summerterm/tennisacademy
USTA/ITF players aged 12-18, join us this summer at Ross School Tennis Academy, where you can increase your skills under our highest-level tennis training program. This intensive program is specially designed for a small group of players dedicated to training to their highest potential every day.

At RSTA’s Summer Term program, you will:
►Train on six impeccably maintained Har-tru courts in preparation for USTA tournaments.

►Practice for four hours daily in group and private sessions.

►Participate in weekly group sessions with RSTA’s sports psychologist.

►Use Dartfish video comparison analysis to improve your form and your skills.

►Reside in luxurious boarding houses with students from around the world, dining at our renowned Ross Café and taking part in weekend and evening excursions to local Hamptons activities or to New York City.

Additional private training, sports psychologist sessions and coaching are available for a fee.

Phil Williamson had been coaching nationally ranked juniors at the Grand Slam Tennis Center in Bedford, N.Y., where he served as senior head pro. His experience in tennis includes the management of clubs, but his passion lies in coaching. Phil is a Life Member of the USTA and was named 2007 Pro of the Year by the USPTA/Eastern Section. He is a USPTA Member with a P1 rating, and he was certified as a High Performance Coach in 2007. As a player, Phil led the Columbia University team to their second Ivy League title in three years and achieved a rank of 31st in Head Intercollegiate Tennis Standings. He has placed in the U.S. Open four times and achieved an ATP singles ranking of 294th and 133rd in doubles.



 

Southampton Racquet Club & Camp
Director: Thomas Coffey
Winter: 85 Crescent Beach Road  ♦ Glen Cove, N.Y.
(516) 953-5176

Summer: 665 Majors Path ♦ Southampton, N.Y.
(631) 488-4700
tom@camptlc.com ♦ www.southamptonrcc.com

Southampton Racquet Club & Camp (SRCC), part of the TLC Family of Camps, offers an extraordinary program at their Southampton, N.Y. location for children ages two-and-a-half through 10 years of age.

Our Southampton Racquet Club & Camp campus features a beautiful 17-acre wooded landscape in the middle of Southampton, just 1.5 miles north of Route 27. We offer the perfect summer program for every camper with our tennis camp program filled with a unique blend of age appropriate activities including aquatics, athletics and creative arts that help build a strong foundation of physical movement skills and cross-training, essential for the development of every child.

SRCC offers air-conditioned bus transportation, included in tuition, from Westhampton-Bridgehampton, flexible enrollment options, including full and mini-day, and is also committed to small groups with extensive staffing. Qualified teachers, coaches and activity specialists ensure that all campers have the best summer possible.

Our tennis program is facilitated by the nationally-renowned Cliff Drysdale Tennis company, and provides world class coaching from a highly qualified national and international staff.  With a well-balanced program of technique, strategy, game-play, fitness and having lots of fun our program is established to instill qualities on and off the tennis court. With our structured curriculum, we help improve and develop tennis and skills in young players, not just for the season, but for life.

Come and join us at Southampton Racquet Club & Camp and enjoy the perfect summer program, building self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience in a safe and fun environment.



 

SPORTIME Randall’s Island EXCEL Summer Camp
SPORTIME Randall’s Island
One Randall's Island New York, N.Y.
(212) 427-6150 ♦ campsri@sportimeny.com
sportimeny.com/manhattan

Dates: June 9 until Labor Day (Monday-Friday, weekly from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Welcome to 2014 EXCEL Summer Tennis Camp at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, flagship location of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy! Starting on June 9, and extending until Labor Day weekend. Last summer was our most successful camp season to date and we are already making plans to make summer 2014 even better. Not only did we have campers at all levels of play last summer, we had a great group of nationally- and sectionally-ranked players. The level of energy, excitement and fun was outstanding. And to top it off, eight players who competed in the 2013 Junior U.S. Open trained for the event at EXCEL Summer Camp, including JMTA’s own Noah Rubin and Jamie Loeb.

The EXCEL Camp is designed and directed by Lawrence Kleger, SPORTIME’s executive director of tennis and director of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Assisting Lawrence as head coaches will be EXCEL Camp Director Greg Evans and JMTA Directors Bruce Haddad, Felix Alvarado, Nate Emge and Cosmin Cotet. Our pro staff includes former ATP- and WTA-ranked professionals, world-class developmental coaches and top collegiate players. This team will ensure the highest quality and most intense summer tennis camp experience in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Program Philosophy
EXCEL Tennis Camp offers a uniquely challenging tennis training program for serious-minded junior competitors. It is ideal for those interested in improving their skills and taking their game to the next level. Instilling confidence and pursuing excellence is a big part of everything we do at EXCEL. We turn weaknesses into strengths; and strengths into a winning game.

Our head coaches carefully evaluate campers and customize a program to meet their developmental needs. Campers are divided into small groups to achieve the following:

►Technical proficiency
►Peak physical conditioning
►Effective implementation of strategy and tactics
►Positive self-esteem and mental toughness

We believe that attitude, intensity and commitment are key elements in developing a complete tennis player and determining future success.

For juniors interested in mixing a variety of team sports with great tennis, SPORTIME Randall’s Island offers our Tennis & Sports Summer Camp. Campers ages five through 12 will take part in a variety of group sports, fitness training, and fun activities with daily tennis instruction, including by teaching professionals from the John McEnroe Tennis Academy.

Tennis & Sports campers learn to play basketball, soccer, kickball, flag football, softball and other team sports on our beautiful outdoor fields and facilities. And don’t forget our popular slip ‘n slide! This is a perfect summer camp program for young athletes who love tennis and sports! Both camps are offered on a weekly basis from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, and will operate from June 10 until Labor Day weekend.

SPORTIME Randall’s Island offers a unique Summer Tennis & Sports camp experience minutes from Manhattan. SPORTIME Randall’s Island features 160,000-square feet of tennis courts and amenities, including five indoor and five indoor/outdoor Deco-Turf hard courts, and 10 indoor/outdoor Har-Tru clay courts. Camp facilities also include outdoor sports fields and an outdoor multi-sport court. This extraordinary club also features a functional training and fitness center; comfortable lounge areas with excellent viewing; a junior lounge/computer lab; a pro shop featuring top brands and 24-hour stringing and a cafe serving healthy food, snacks and beverages.



 

Stadium Tennis Center Summer Camps
Stadium Tennis Center at Mill Pond Park
725 Gateway Center Boulevard (formerly Exterior Street) at E152nd Street and the Harlem River ♦ Bronx, N.Y.
Contact: Eric Faro or Rachel Aaron
(718) 665-4684 ♦ info@stadiumtennisnyc.com

www.stadiumtennisnyc.com
Stadium Tennis Center offers a unique array of summer camp programs designed for tennis players of all levels to experience. Through our partnership with Gotham Tennis Academy, we have assembled some of the most talented, and engaging tennis pros in New York City.

Our pros share a passion to work closely with players of all levels and ages to help them develop their fullest potential.

Stadium Tennis Center offers two distinct summer tennis camp experiences to choose from:

►The Summer Elite High Performance Tennis Academy is designed for those juniors who are ranked in the top 30 or better in their section. It includes a low player-to-coach ratio, on-court drills, match play, video analysis, mental toughness training and an extensive fitness program to prepare for sectional and national events.

►The Junior Summer Tennis Development Program is designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Ages five through 14 are welcome to enroll. Your child will learn proper stroke production fundamentals, strategy, match-play, conditioning and footwork. Round trip transportation from points in NYC, Westchester and New Jersey may be arranged.



 

TCR—The Club of Riverdale 2014 Tennis Camp
2600 Netherland Avenue ♦ Riverdale, N.Y.

(718) 796-9099 ♦ www.tcr-nyc.com
For 21 years, TCR’s “one of a kind” club has been offering the best tennis camp, facilities and staff in New York City. TCR’s 150,000-square foot facility is one of the nicest in the industry. Campers will benefit from six indoor air-conditioned courts, 14 outdoor courts, a recreation hall and gymnasium for court sports, kids-only locker rooms, and an indoor 25-yard swimming pool. TCR also boasts an indoor café, outdoor deck with grille service, full fitness and spa facilities, and a golf center.

Camp philosophy: To provide all campers with an energized and captivating environment that will inspire them, and increase their self belief to learn, practice and play tennis with more focus, enthusiasm, and enjoyment of the game.

TCR Camp Director Steve O’Keefe will oversee all aspects of TCR’s camp program. The TCR Tennis Camp is designed to further develop your child’s love of the game, no matter their age or ability level.

Camp groupings:
Future Stars (ages 4-7): A minimum of two hours of tennis per day; two swim periods per day; gym sports; arts and crafts; and a buffet lunch.

►Hot Shots (ages 8-11): Two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half hour of tennis per day; a daily swim; gym sports; and a buffet lunch.

►Competitive Edge (ages 12-15): Three to four hours of tennis per day; a daily swim; gym sports; and a buffet lunch.

►Tournament Training: Four to five hours of tennis/ per day; conditioning and fitness; a daily swim; gym sports; and a buffet lunch.

Key camp features:
Caring and professional international staff

Multi-level teaching curriculum featuring TCR’s progressive teaching methodology

Friday afternoon awards ceremony

Weekly interclub matches against other camps and clubs in Westchester, Fairfield, New York City and the Hamptons.

Week-long “Color Wars” team competition

Friday “Davis Cup” team tennis competition

Complimentary early drop-off and late pick-up

Door-to-door transport

Flexible attendance options

TCR runs 13 weekly camp sessions from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with complimentary early drop-off at 8:00 a.m. and late pick-up until 6:00 p.m. Door-to-door transit is offered from Wall Street to as far north Greenwich, Conn. For enrollment, additional information, a tour of the club, or group specials, contact TCR Tennis Manager/Camp Director Steve O’Keefe at (718) 796-9099 or e-mail steve@tcr-nyc.com.



 

Tennis Innovators Tennis & Sports Summer Camp 2014
Contact: Juan Andrade
(646) 476-5811  jandrade@tennisinnovators.com

Tennis Innovators is proud to once again provide your junior with one of the top tennis camps in New York City. The Tennis & Sports Summer Camp 2014 begins on June 16 and runs through Aug. 29. We offer your junior a daily dose of stroke development, private instruction, fun drills and games. Our camp ensures a successful experience developing tennis skills and coordination while enjoying a fun and exciting summer camp day. Outdoor fields are available for multi-sport activities, where players can enjoy soccer, basketball, baseball and more to keep each camp day fresh and exciting. Tennis Innovators offers: Indoor and outdoor locations; tennis lessons and games; multi-sport activities; arts and crafts; and sprinklers and a trip to the pool.

A typical summer camp day at our camp runs from 8:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and features yoga-infused stretching; tennis instruction, drills and games; multi-sport activities; lunch; and a cool down at the pool or in the sprinklers.

Full-day, half-day or weekly enrollment is available. For more information, please call (646) 476-5811 or visit www.tennisinnovators.com.



 

Tennis Mom Sailing Dad (TMSD)
lauraann@tennismomsailingdad.com www.tennismomsailingdad.com

(917) 882-0901
Tennis Mom Sailing Dad (TMSD) was launched as a way to use sports and travel together to foster and empower juniors to think both critically and autonomously on and off the court.  Tournaments among Friends, (TAF), our adult program, was established as a private concierge service engaging friends in tennis training, friendly competition while on vacation.

Junior Camp
TMSD acts as a full-service chaperone offering three-week sessions during summer months as a way of providing aspiring juniors the opportunity to train at the acclaimed Ferrer Tennis Academy (FTA) in Javea, Spain.

►​In addition to junior tennis instruction, a home-away-from home experience is offered. Home-cooked meals, laundry services and chauffeuring to and from the FTA just to name a few. Daily Spanish lessons are provided and local excursions included.

►​Juniors are cared for as part of TMSD’s extended family. Friendships are forged, sporting skills enhanced, and memories are formed that will last a lifetime. Most importantly, juniors become empowered with a sense of confidence that helps them navigate their surroundings and their world.

FTA Residency Programs
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FTA has joined forces with the Lope de Vega International School of Benidorm, Spain offering year-round Residency Programs. Students study full time while concurrently training at the FTA under the direction of Javier Ferrer, Director of the FTA and former tennis professional, Israel Vior.

►​Students gather from around the world and together they enjoy athletics, academics and a culturally enriching experience. Juniors will immerse themselves in Spanish customs while partaking in intensive tennis training and tournament participation.

►​In the end, students graduate with a master of English, French and Spanish.  Additionally, their game will be brought to the next level, while simultaneously preparing themselves for college scholarships or a professional tennis career.

Adult Camp
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TAF specializes in luxurious, all-inclusive tennis packages worldwide.

►​As friends with TAF, you will share in elite destinations, exclusive villas and gourmet dining all the while training for friendly and competitive tournaments.

►​TAF acts as your private concierge service, customizing your vacation, your way.

Tourna-cations
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Offers the same luxurious, all-inclusive tennis packages following major tennis events of your choice, such as our Jet Setter Package: Nice Open, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, French Open. If you want, you can even rent a Ferrari for the day, and have lunch in Portofino, Italy. Now that’s a vacation!



 

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Summer Camps
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
(718) 760-6200 ♦​ www.ntc.usta.com

The USTA Billie Jean National Tennis Center will once again offer seven weeks of fun in the sun tennis camps starting in June 2014. Enrollment is available online and you may choose to registration for one, two or as many as seven weeks. The weekly program runs from Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break or a twilight session from 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Campers work on development of tennis techniques, tactics, sports conditioning, and strategy geared to maximizing the learning experience in a fun presentation. As the juniors develop, they are advanced to more challenging groups. Tennis activities include Stroke-of the Day, team games and Competitive Match Play. The camp also offers cross-training activities such as soccer, softball and basketball in the park or at the Corona park multipurpose recreational facility, swimming at the nearby FMCP Aquatics Center, off-site field trips include ice skating, Mets games, etc., and full access to the many fun activities on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

We accept junior players, ages four through 10 for the 10 & Under programs (visit www.quickstarttennis.com for information about this tennis learning format). Children 10-years-old and up are enrolled in the Junior Camps (8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.). Advanced High Performance Tournament training campers will be invited to participate in an intensive Tennis Academy training program which runs Monday-Friday, from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

We have 22 outdoor courts, 12 indoor courts, and four stadium courts. We have available on-site Ping-Pong tables, ball machines, fitness center, arts and crafts, and other engaging sporting activities. Our primary focus will be on developing tennis skills while offering other activities to enhance the learning and camp experience.

Detailed information will be available soon at www.ntc.usta.com. We are located in Flushing Meadow Corona Park. You may contact the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at (718) 760-6200 for more information about year round and summer camp programs.


 

West Side Tennis Club’s 2014 Summer Camp
The West Side Tennis Club
One Tennis Place ♦ Forest Hills, N.Y.
Contact: Thomas Gilliland, Assistant Tennis Director (718) 268-2300, ext. 135

thomas@forestillstennis.com ♦ www.foresthillstennis.com
The West Side Tennis Club’s Summer Camp offers top notch coaching at the most historic tennis venue in the U.S. Led by former touring pro Bob Ingersole, who has coached numerous sectional, national and professional players, our program outlines the “Road to Success.” Former home of the U.S. Open, the Club still maintains grass, hard, red clay and Har-Tru courts. Each day, campers receive three hours of instruction from our certified staff. Our 10 & Under program is an innovative way to start children off on the right foot. Using graduated-length racquets, low compression balls and smaller nets, we can immediately increase their success rate which makes learning tennis more fun.

Our Tournament Training Program was created to meet the needs of the top players in the area. Gus Alcayaga, one of the highest caliber coaches in the area, heads up our team of senior staff professionals. In addition to the high intensity drills we conduct on the court, we incorporate conditioning and match play into the curriculum to make sure our players reach their maximum potential. The camp consists of players ranging from touring pros to complete beginners. Campers also have two hours of free swim in our Junior Olympic-sized pool. The camp provides drinks throughout the day, a snack of fresh fruit, a lunch catered by our restaurant and towels for pool time.

Day to day activities are handled by Assistant Tennis Director Thomas Gilliland. A national coach, graduate of Columbia University’s Maters of Sports Management Program and vice president of the USTA Metro Region, Thomas has run the camp for the past five years. Thirteen weeks of camp begin June 9, and transportation is available from Queens and Manhattan. For more information, call (718) 268-2300 or e-mail thomas@foresthillstennis.com.



 

Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps | Premier Sports Camps
Contact: David Schilling
(330) 333-CAMP (2267) ♦ dschilling@premiersportscamps.com

www.wilsontenniscamps.com
Higher learning for your game
The number one brand in tennis. The nation’s top college coaches. The camp where young players fulfill their potential.

Beautiful college campuses set the background for the Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps. It’s here where boys and girls, ages eight through 18, experience a structured curriculum. Catering to all skill levels, our camps offer five-and-a-half to six hours of tennis every day.

Each camper is exposed to personal instruction as well as various formats of match play. Our camps offer a unique blend of the latest teaching techniques and focused training progressions in first-rate facilities.

Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps are the premier camps for young players who strive to participate in middle school, high school, USTA team tennis, or who are preparing to compete in USTA leagues and/or tournaments, or just learn how to play the game.

Personalized curriculum: Well-rounded days with a comprehensive curriculum that progresses through the course of the week, coupled with first rate facilities at the most beautiful campuses, our camps will feature small group instruction and personal attention in a fun and safe environment. Each camper will receive instruction on the fundamentals of all major strokes which will enhance their skills through repetition, ball-feeding drills, live-ball situations and competitive match play. In addition, campers will be exposed to team play and match play in singles and doubles and learn aspects of team play.

►​All skill levels: Offering camps for all levels of young players, The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps features the widest variety of camp programs in the nation. No matter where you are or where you want to go, we have a camp program to help you get there.

►​Safety: Safety is one of the bedrocks of our camps. Kids are monitored at all times during their time at camp and experienced staff members prioritize the need for awareness and safety both on and off the courts.

The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps is where learning is organized, fun is emphasized and safety is prioritized.


New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Centercourt
USTA NTC

January/February 2024 Digital Edition