2019 New York Tennis Magazine Camp Guide

March 19, 2019 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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Advantage Junior Tennis Camp at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (RIRC)
281 Main Street        
Roosevelt Island, N.Y.
Contact: Steve O’Keefe
(212) 935-0250          
AdvantageCamps.net  

Advantage Junior Tennis Camp is “tennis heaven for kids”–giving players ages seven to 17 more drills, more skills and more time on the courts! Directed by Xavier Luna, it’s the City’s oldest and most-established junior tennis program.

Girls and boys learn from a team of pros—including some of the finest coaches in the East. Campers use 12 Har-Tru indoor courts and three outdoor courts to improve their game with instruction, match play and cross-training. And if you’re looking for more tennis instruction, we can arrange a private lesson with the RIRC coach of your choice during your Camp week. While the focus is on tennis, campers go swimming, too!

Choose single or consecutive weeks—and ask about the sibling discount! We even offer individual days with our 10-, 20-, 30-pack option. Camp is at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, easy to get to by tram, ferry, subway or car.

 

 



Advantage QuickStart Tennis Camp
West Side: Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club
450 West 43rd Street
New York, N.Y.
Contact: Gabe Slotnick​
(212) 594-0554, ext. 20         
AdvantageCamps.net

East Side: Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
281 Main Street        
Roosevelt Island, N.Y.
(212) 935-0250          
AdvantageCamps.net 

Advantage QuickStart Tennis Camp delivers a super summer for kids ages four through eight, with tennis customized for age, ability—and fun! During half days from 9:00 a.m.-noon, campers love playing with smaller rackets and slower-bouncing balls that make the game accessible. Engaging drills and games mean there’s always something new to learn and enjoy. Camp is led by an all-star tennis pro who specializes in teaching kids. And our coaches receive intensive specialty training in teaching the Net Gen 10 & Under curriculum.

Enrolled campers also benefit from free unlimited Play More Sessions that make practice fun and Athletic Zone Sessions that help develop agility, balance and more. Choose only the weeks you need–and the more you choose, the lower the weekly rate!



Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning 2019 Summer Camp
1720 Crotona Avenue          
Bronx, N.Y.
Contact: Liezel Huber at (718) 247-7420   
CaryLeedsInfo@NYJTL.org 
CaryLeedsTennis.org  

Summer Camp at the Cary Leeds Center

Led by seven-time Grand Slam Champion and Executive Director Liezel Huber, the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning offers Summer Camp from June 17-Aug. 23 for juniors ages five- to 18-years-old. All levels are welcome from beginners in the development level program to advanced players in the competition level program. Players will train to develop necessary tennis technique, improve consistency and create basic patterns of play for effective point construction. Included is a fitness component designed to improve players’ footwork, balance, speed and overall strength. Camp hours run from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and round-trip transportation is offered from convenient pick up and drop off points or door-to-door.

NYJTL Community Tennis Programs

The Cary Leeds Center is the flagship home of New York Junior Tennis & Learning and offers free programming as a part of its commitment to the community. The summer Community Tennis Program begins the week of July 5. NYJTL offers free programming throughout all five boroughs. For specific program days and times, please visit NYJTL.org to find a location near you. NYJTL’s mission is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. All proceeds from the Cary Leeds Center fund its mission.

 


Centercourt Tennis Academy
Annual Players Program & Performance Camps
Chatham | Morristown |​ Florham Park
25 miles from Manhattan
(862) 308-3029
CentercourtAcademy.com  
Conrad@CentercourtClub.com 

A commitment to excellence! Centercourt Performance Tennis Academy has quickly earned the reputation as one of the sport’s premier destinations for player development in the Northeast. With multiple world-class facilities from clay- to hard-court, indoor and outdoor, our players experience top-tier tennis training in all key aspects of the game.

Centercourt’s points of difference

►International tennis professionals lead daily programs in our cutting-edge environment
►Attention to detail allows athletes to improve in multiple dimensions: Technical, Fitness, Mental and Tactical
►Centercourt’s official UTR events offer opportunities for athletes to apply what they learn after training and improve their rating
►Centercourt is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each and every one of its players
►Centercourt’s players are among some of the leading Sectional- and Nationally-ranked competitors from around the country
►Centercourt puts the needs of the player first, in a development-focused model of training
►Athletes are grouped in level by UTR; featuring small group training, match play, individualized fitness plans, mental coaching and video analysis
►Tournament, supervision, coaching and travel are available
►Players who commit to Centercourt’s training will see themselves develop life skills that will enable them to become champions, both on and off the court.

Centercourt Performance Tennis Academy provides a superior junior player pathway that satisfies the needs of Sectional- and Nationally-ranked juniors. Centercourt Performance Tennis Academy offers programs with rolling admissions year-round and Summer Camp from June 10-Aug. 31.

 

 


CourtSense Tennis Training Center at Bogota Racquet Club
156 West Main Street           
Bogata, N.J.

CourtSense at Ramapo College
505 Ramapo Valley Road    
Mahwah, N.J.
(201) 489-1122
CourtSense.com       
Info@CourtSense.com 

With CourtSense, you’ll achieve your personal best, because our training is of the highest professional caliber and easily tailored to suit your age and skill level. We use tennis as a vehicle to teach life lessons by tapping into the spirit of every player, with lots of passion, expertise and character. Students have access to 32 outdoor and 15 indoor tennis courts and to CourtSense’s revolutionary PlaySight smart court system.

High Performance Summer Tennis Camp at Bogota Racquet Club and/including Overnight option at Ramapo College. This camp is geared towards High Performance Tournament and high level High School players. CourtSense has trained and is currently training players who have become ATP- and WTA-ranked players, U.S. Olympians, as well as many college scholarship athletes. CourtSense’s International High Performance Coaches, in collaboration with its fitness staff and a sports psychologist, have developed a program that maximizes all athletes’ strengths, both on and off court.

►Full Day High Performance Tennis Camp at Bogota Racquet Club runs from Monday-Friday, June 24-Aug. 23 (nine weeks), featuring 10 hours of tennis training; five hours of fitness and eight hours of match/point play) for players ages 11-18. Campers will have access to outdoor and indoor hard and clay courts, with a 3:1 student-to-coach ratio. Weekly dual matches with other academies, and mental toughness training are also included. Transportation service provided from Bogota Racquet Club.

►Sleepaway Option at Ramapo College runs from Monday-Friday, June 24-July 12 (three weeks), featuring 10 hours of tennis training; five hours of fitness and eight hours of match/point play) for players ages 11-18. Campers will have access to outdoor and indoor hard and clay courts, with a 3:1 student-to-coach ratio on a beautiful college campus. Campers will have access to an indoor swimming pool and lunch is provided at a brand new, air-conditioned cafeteria. Two players per fully air-conditioned room with their own shower and bathroom. Round-trip transportation service from Tenafly and Bogota Racquet Clubs.


 

Ed Krass’ 31st Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp ® & Clinics
University of Rhode Island: Saturday-Sunday, June 29-30
Lehigh University: Sunday-Thursday, July 14-18 & Saturday-Wednesday, July 20-24; Sunday-Wednesday, July 14-24 (10-day program)
Harvard University: Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28
(813) 684-9031          
CollegeTennis.com 

Coach Ed Krass’ 31st Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp & Clinics, for ages 14-18, are taught exclusively by head college coaches who will work with you on-court to improve your singles and doubles match play strategies and provide college recruiting guidance. Instructional drills and match play competitions will be conducted in the same style and intensity as a college team practice.

The two-day College Tennis Exposure Clinics will be offered at University of Rhode Island, Saturday-Sunday, June 29-30 (with a limited enrollment of 40 players) and at Harvard University Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28.

There will be four-day residential College Tennis Exposure Camps at Lehigh University Sunday-Thursday, July 14-18 and Saturday-Wednesday, July 20-24, and a 10-day residential camp session Sunday-Wednesday, July 14-24 for players seeking maximum instruction, match play and exposure to college coaches. The residential camp at Lehigh University includes air-conditioned dormitory accommodations, healthy cafeteria meals and 24-hour adult supervision.

Coach Ed Krass, Founder and Director of College Tennis Exposure Camp & Clinics, has coached varsity tennis teams at Harvard University, Clemson University and the University of Central Florida prior to founding the College Tennis Academy.

For more information, call (813) 684-9031 or visit CollegeTennis.com.


Evert Tennis Academy
10334 Diego Drive South     
Boca Raton, Fla.
(561) 488-2001
EvertAcademy.com  
Evert@EvertAcademy.com 

The Evert Tennis Academy is located in sunny Boca Raton, Fla., and is considered by many as one of the best tennis camps in the country. John and Chrissie Evert set out to continue their father’s legacy 22 years ago by installing core values: Excellence, Resilience, Integrity and Leadership. “Our core values are the roadmap to coaching every student-athlete towards reaching their full potential.”–John Evert

Evert Tennis Academy clinics will focus on technical development, tactical training and competitive settings. Players will experience a typical Evert program that includes tennis lessons, strength and fitness conditioning, mental conditioning and competitive match play against players from all over the world. Players will get a coach’s evaluation during their stay here to review at home.

Top five reasons why to attend this summer (Monday-Sunday, June 3-Aug. 18):

1. Coaches/program: Our coaching staff continues to put a program together that is second to none. Each program is designed so that each player will get the personalized attention needed to improve his or her game while having fun. Whether you are an intermediate player looking to fine tune your game or a high-level nationally ranked player we have the program for you.

2. Facility/boarding: Evert Tennis Academy is one of the only academies to provide boarding services for any student wishing to stay only steps away from the courts. Its eight-acre facility provides a safe environment nestled in the beautiful and secure Mission Bay residential neighborhood, surrounded by lakes, manicured lawns and lush Floridian foliage.

3. Competition: The Evert Tennis Academy provides match play for each student every day. The Evert Tennis Academy will also be hosting two UTR tournaments (July 6-7 and July 27-28) this summer for any player looking to get match play prior to the Clay Court & Hard Court Nationals, Zonals or just get access to players of equal playing level. All levels are welcome.

4. College Showcase: The Evert Tennis Academy will be hosting a College Showcase on Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 for any student interested in attending for the week of July 9.

5. Location: Located in the beautiful town of Boca Raton, Fla., the Evert Tennis Academy is located only a few minutes away from the beach and only 30 minutes away from the Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach airports making it an easy trip from the Northeast.

 


 

Future Stars Summer Camps
(914) 273-8500          
FSCamps.com 

Locations in Farmingdale, N.Y., Old Westbury, N.Y., Patchogue, N.Y., Purchase, N.Y. and Southampton, N.Y. 

Future Stars Summer Camps offer the finest weekly tennis day camps at five outstanding locations: Purchase College SUNY, The College at Old Westbury, Farmingdale State College, St. Joseph’s College-Patchogue 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.

 


Gilad Bloom Tennis Summer Camp
Riverdale Tennis Center
3671 Hudson Manor Terrace          
Riverdale, N.Y. 

The Gilad Bloom Summer Camp begins on Monday, July 8 and runs four times a week, Monday-Thursday, for eight weeks until Wednesday, Aug. 28. The camp operates from Noon-2:00 p.m. Gilad Bloom Tennis also provides:

►Private lessons before and after group session.
►Match play before and after group session.
►Fitness sessions before or after the group.
►Tournament travel available seven days a week.

 

Come learn and train under Gilad Bloom, who achieved a career high ranking of 61st in the world and reached the U.S. Open fourth round in 1990. Bloom scored victories over Jimmy Connors, Petr Korda, Brad Gilbert and Marcelo Rios during his career, and represented Israel in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic games.



Gotham Stadium NYC Summer Camps at Mill Pond Park
Next door to Yankee Stadium
(718) 665-4684
StadiumTennisNYC.com    
Info@StadiumTennisNYC.com 

Stadium Tennis Center offers a unique array of summer camp programs designed for tennis players of all levels to experience.

Through a partnership with Gotham Tennis Academy, some of the most talented and engaging tennis pros in New York City have been assembled. The pros share a passion to work closely with players of all levels and ages to help them develop to their fullest potential.

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

►The Summer Elite High Performance Tennis Academy: 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: Designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Ages five through 14 are welcomed to enroll. Your child will learn proper stroke production fundamentals, strategy, match play, conditioning and footwork. Round-trip transportation from points in New York City, Westchester and New Jersey may be arranged.


 

Gotham Tennis Academy Morning Summer Camp at Equinox Sports Club/NY
160 Columbus Avenue         
New York, N.Y.
(646)-524-7069
Info@GothamTennis.com   
GothamTennis.com
Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays starting in June, from 10:00 a.m.-Noon 

The Gotham Tennis Academy Morning Summer Camp at Equinox 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 Equinox 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 rackets to accelerate the development of early muscle memory. In no time, your child will learn to swing the racket 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.


 

The IHC Tennis Academy
(914) 345-2155
CampIHC.com/Tennis         
Nico@CampIHC.com 

The IHC Tennis Academy (IHCTA) is the best of both worlds—an incredible tennis program nestled within a beautiful summer camp facility where kids can truly enjoy what we call “Childhood Unlimited.” Take your child’s game to the next level with one week of tennis instruction filled with zip-lining, water-skiing, and other fun outdoor summer activities.

At the IHCTA, our program welcomes a wide range of playing levels and experiences, from the tennis enthusiast who is only starting to take the sport seriously, to the intermediate player thinking about trying out for their school varsity team. Everyone has a place here and no matter your child’s ability level they are going to fit in, have fun and experience summer as it should be.

Our one-of-a-kind program includes:

►Drills and stroke production adapted for each players individual level
►Match play and fun inclusive games
►On-and off-court conditioning (advanced players)
►Nutritional guidance (advanced player)
►Alternative activities such as: Yoga, zip-lining, water skiing, paddle boarding, rock climbing, swimming, ropes course, flag football, basketball and more

IHCTA’s top-notch campus includes:

►17 tennis courts
►Four indoor court complex
►State-of-the-art gym
►Dedicated yoga studio
►Swimming pool
►Indoor multi-sport complex
►Traditional wooden cabins
►State-of-the art facilities and unlimited outdoor spaces with sports fields, lake, trails and stunning views of the beautiful North Eastern Pennsylvania Mountains

Visit IHCTA at CampIHC.com/Tennis for dates, rates and more information. IHCTA offers pick-up and drop-off from airports in the New York and Long Island areas.

 

 



Inspiration Academy
7900 40th Avenue West       
Bradenton, Fla.
►Instagram: InspirationAcademyTennis​
►Facebook: Inspiration Academy Tennis
(941) 795 5466           
Ashley.Hobson@InspirationAcademy.com 

Director of IA Tennis, Ashley Hobson invites you to improve your tennis with us this summer! A veteran in player development, he has accrued proven principles, techniques and frameworks for transforming contenders into champions—producing junior Grand Slam Champions and working with over 20 top 100 tour players. He has also held the prestigious titles of National Coach and Davis and Federation Cup Captain.

At Inspiration Academy, we believe champions are molded from the inside out! We use demanding training and regular competition to develop our athletes’ tennis ability as well as enrich their character. Our transformative atmosphere and innovative coaching methods are supported by state-of-the-art equipment to extract the full potential of our athletes.

Our camps run on a weekly basis (Monday to Friday) allowing players to compete in tournaments over the weekend. Practices run from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. will focus on:

►Perfection of footwork, stances and technique.
►Repetition with innovative training and overload drills to stimulate development.
►Enhancing players’ understanding of strategy and tactics, styles of play, tactical court and personal patterns.
►Training mental toughness through routines and rituals, match flow, momentum, stages of a match and problem solving.
►Strength and conditioning under the world-renowned EtchFit system for explosive and injury-free athletes.
►Supervised point and match play, followed by evaluation and goal-setting.

Bradenton, Fla. is a hotbed for competitive tennis, with an abundance of weekly tournaments at every skill level. Players have access to national and international competition every weekend within a thirty-mile radius. We are also 10 minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With professionals and world-ranked juniors training with us year-round, we are prepared to receive both aspiring and seasoned players. We offer boarding and homestays services for players in need of accommodation. This summer, progress your tennis with us in the tropics!

Sign up at InspirationAcademy.com/Tennis-Registration.


 

Joel Ross Tennis Camp
(914) 723-2165
JoelRossTennis.com 
Info@JoelRossTennis.com 

No need to go to Florida for a summer camp! Joel Ross Tennis Camp in Kent, Conn. will host many ranked players this summer including more than a dozen nationally ranked juniors and several number one sectionally-ranked juniors from the East, New England and Middle States.

This is our 29th year!

Our tennis facilities include 12 tennis courts, including four indoor and eight new outdoor hard courts.

The campers drill in the morning and play matches in the afternoon and on alternate evenings. Private lessons are given each night after the matches have concluded.

Some of the electives are swimming in our indoor pool, canoeing and kayaking on the Housatonic River, squash in the new squash center, archery, golf on our driving range, basketball, soccer, etc.

Joel Ross, Owner and Director, 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. Their four grown children each attended and worked at the camp.

Contact Info@JoelRossTennis.com or visit JoelRossTennis.com for more information.



MatchPoint NYC
2781 Shell Road ♦ Brooklyn, N.Y.
(718) 769-0001
MatchPointComplex@gmail.com ♦ MatchPoint.NYC

Grab your tennis racket and get ready for a great summer at Camp MatchPoint NYC! The summer tennis and multi-sport camps for kids are a great way to help them learn, excel and master the game, as well as make new friends and develop long-lasting friendships. MatchPoint’s program is committed to developing young players to their peak potential, providing them with the best chance at tournament success.

For those just starting out in the sport, MatchPoint offers a multi-sport program that includes tennis, swimming, basketball, stretching and lunch. All programs include drills, match play and fitness sessions.

MatchPoint NYC is the sports and fitness destination for the entire family, located in Brooklyn, only 20 minutes away from downtown Manhattan. Spread across 120,000-sqare feet, MatchPoint’s premier health and fitness complex features a cutting-edge tennis facility that includes nine indoor tennis courts.

Additional features include a full-sized gym with top of the line fitness equipment and three group fitness studios, a Junior Olympic pool, a rhythmic gymnastics center, a basketball court, yoga studio, and a variety of youth and adult competitive and recreational training programs.

For more information, visit MatchPoint.NYC/Camp or call (718) 769-0001. Sign up today and find your game!

 


New York Tennis at Shelter Rock Tennis Club
100 Long Island Expressway          
Manhasset, N.Y.
(516) 233-2790
NYTAGN.com         
Info@NYTAGN.com 

The New York Tennis Academy at Shelter Rock Tennis Club is under the Direction of Brian Stein and Chris Tasso. For more than 20 years they have both developed and coached some of the top juniors in the Long Island/New York City area. They will be sure to look after every junior’s personal needs, as well as instill a real competitive presence at the camp. In addition to their leadership at the camp, Brian and Chris are also the Directors of Junior Tennis at New York Tennis at Great Neck.

The coaching staff at the camp will feature a highly accomplished set of former ATP, ITF and NCAA players, as well as current college players that were once juniors in the program and fully understand the hard work philosophy. The camp is hosted at a beautiful facility of Har-Tru courts, a large pool that campers can enjoy in the afternoons, and is centrally located right off of the Long Island Expressway in Manhasset. On days it rains, the camp utilizes several indoor courts located on-premises to keep up the tennis fun.

Finally, the New York Tennis Academy’s mission is that every junior player loves going to camp and has an incredible summer tennis experience. The entire staff will be dedicated to giving campers a summer they’ll never forget.

 


Nike Tennis Camps
(800) NIKE-CAMP
(645-3226)
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. Dedicated camp directors have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level.

Locations include: Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, N.Y.); Lawrenceville School (Lawrenceville, N.J.); Randy Mani Tennis Academy at Hardscrabble Club (Brewster, N.Y.); Colgate University (Hamilton, N.Y.); Amherst College (Amherst, Mass.); Curry College (Milton, Mass.); and Colby College (Waterville, Maine).

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 Director Reiny Maier is an outstanding teacher who inspire all players to get better and love the game. Multiple camp options and dates offered throughout June and July.

 


 

Peter Kaplan’s Westhampton Beach Junior/Adult Tennis Academy
142 Montauk Highway        
West Hampton, N.Y.
(631) 288-4021          
(914) 234-9462
WestHamptonBeachTennis.com     
PeterKaplan2002@yahoo.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, clinics, one to seven full- and half-day camps are offered. The flexibility of the programming enables participants to enjoy the nearby beautiful ocean beaches, charming village, Performing Arts Center, movie theatre, wine country, shopping, cafes, restaurants and nearby water park.

Resident students/families/teams stay at the historic, newly-renovated and highly-honored Grassmere Inn, located on quiet, tree-lined Beach Lane, 50 yards from the beginning of the charming village, yet less than one mile from a beautiful ocean beach. The Grassmere’s 22 guest rooms all have air conditioning, WiFi, cable TV and private bathrooms. Ideal for families, are two suites or interconnected rooms. A delicious breakfast is included daily.

The Tennis Academy features 12 soft courts and features an enthusiastic staff, renowned for its high-quality instruction with an average student/staff ratio of 2:1.

Most participants seek a less intensive program of three to five hours of instruction daily. Visiting tennis pros bring students with Kaplan’s staff available to supplement the pros. Here, you can play tennis during the day, go to the beach and have a glass of wine at sunset, and then dine at a great restaurant, or take in a movie or a show at the Performing Arts Center.

We are the only academy in the world the USTA selected for the members benefits program for both juniors and adults. And we are annually selected among the top 25 in the world and number one in the East by TennisResortsonline.com. Packages, including accommodations, breakfast and instruction, begin at $99.

Also, we will once again be offering partial and full scholarships to both adults and juniors, for our tennis academy. These are for beginning tennis players who have made contributions to their community, and are in the names of two of Peter Kaplan’s Cornell roommates.


 

Ross School Tennis Academy
20 Goodfriend Drive
East Hampton, N.Y.
(631) 907-5162
Ross.org/Tennis        
TennisAcademy@Ross.org 

The Ross School Tennis Academy (RSTA) is a beautiful tennis facility in the Hamptons that is open to the public and located on the Ross Upper School campus in East Hampton, NY. The tennis center features six Har-Tru tennis courts that are enclosed by a bubble from mid-fall through mid-spring, allowing for year-round play. The courts are directly adjacent to the state-of-the-art Field House, featuring amenities such as locker rooms, lounge, snack bar, and ping-pong tables, and the staff provides a fun and supportive atmosphere that allows for the greatest amount of success.

RSTA Summer 2019

►Monday-Friday, June 24-August 30: From specialized U10 programs with orange and green dot balls designed for developing competitive tennis players, to our high-performance training with live ball drills and match play series for players entering middle and high school, this 10 week all-encompassing summer program is our most intense and complete junior tennis education offered. Players considering this program should be serious about their commitment to tennis, consistently practicing at least three days per week year-round. All training in each age and development level includes a daily fitness and match play component. Players can sign up for this weekly but space is limited. Tryout required (videos accepted). Boarding available certain weeks for grades seventh through 12th, including an option to combine academics and tennis in our new Combination Program that allows you to be a student in the morning and an athlete in the afternoon.

►Full Day (8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)/Green and Yellow Ball: Our most intense summer tennis training program is for USTA/ITF junior players grades fifth through 12th. The program is specially designed for a small group of players who are dedicated to intense training in preparation for regular weekly USTA tournaments. In addition to four hours of on-court group and private training, players undergo video comparison analysis and practice one hour of fitness daily. Program limited to 24 players. Tryout required.

►Half-Day (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)/Orange and Green Ball: Specialized U10 training program designed for developing competitive tennis players entering grades first through fourth. All training uses orange and green dot balls and includes a daily fitness and match play component. Players must be able to serve and keep score. Program limited to 16 players. Tryout required. For tryouts, call (631) 907-5162 or e-mail TennisAcademy@Ross.org to schedule.



 

SPORTIME EXCEL Tennis Camps and JMTA Summer Tennis Training Camps
(888) NY-TENNIS    (888) 698-3664
Camps@SportimeNY.com
SportimeCamps.com SportimeCamps.com/JMTA 

Locations across Long Island, in Manhattan and Westchester

No one knows tennis training for juniors better than SPORTIME! And with multiple tennis camp locations across Long Island, including the Hamptons, and in New York City and Westchester, aspiring tennis players can enjoy John McEnroe Tennis Academy and SPORTIME tennis training programs throughout the summer.

SPORTIME’s and JMTA’s training methods are fun and fast-paced, and feature technical and tactical training. Innovative tennis training techniques are rooted in competitive games and tennis-specific conditioning regimens. Newer players learn and enjoy the sport in age and level appropriate groups. Higher level training prepares serious juniors for the physical, mental and emotional demands of match and tournament play. SPORTIME’s international coaching staff is dedicated to turning weaknesses into strengths and strengths into winning games.

 

For our youngest players, ages 10 and under, campers work through clearly defined stages of development that follow an internationally accepted progression of court sizes (red 36’, orange 60’), ball types (red, orange) and net heights that make it possible for kids to actually play tennis from the moment they step onto the court. With our fun and unique “gamification” approach, our junior players don’t just take lessons—they get sent on missions, acquire skills, collect points and achieve milestones. Campers also enjoy instruction and competition in a variety of team sports activities.

Visit SportimeCamps.com to find the SPORTIME EXCEL or JMTA Summer Tennis Training Camp nearest you, or e-mail Camps@SportimeNY.com to find out more. Programs vary by location.

 


SPORTIME Summer Camps
(888) NY-TENNIS    (888) 698-3664
SportimeCamps.com Camps@SportimeNY.com

Locations across Long Island, in Manhattan, Westchester and Schenectady

“Last year, I had the best summer ever!” Who said that? Every kid who attended a SPORTIME Summer Camp last summer! That’s because at SPORTIME summer camps our staff of teachers, coaches and counselors makes sure that every camper has a positive and memorable experience. SPORTIME knows how to make camp fun!

How does SPORTIME do it? Our experienced, certified, international staff is skilled at providing camp programming that is challenging, innovative and educational, all at facilities that are state-of-the-art, safe, and easily accessible.

 

From preschoolers to pre-teens, kids who enjoy tennis, sports, friendship and fun love coming to SPORTIME summer camps, which offer programs and events tailored to every age group and interest. With camp locations across Long Island, including the Hamptons, and in New York City and Westchester, we’ve got your summer covered! Go to SportimeCamps.com to find the perfect camp for your child or e-mail us at Camps@SportimeNY.com.

Programs and facilities vary by location. High-level tennis, volleyball and hockey camps are also available.



The West Side Tennis Club–Summer Camp 2019
One Tennis Place      
Forest Hills, N.Y.
(718) 268-2300, ext. 127
ForestHillsTennis.com         
JuniorProgram@ForestHillsTennis.com 

The West Side Tennis Club offers a fun-filled Rock N’ Roll Summer Tennis Camp led by French Open Champion Luke Jensen! Our Camp boasts top-notch coaching at the most historic tennis venue in the United States. Former home of the U.S. Open, The West Side Tennis Club still maintains eight grass courts, three synthetic grass courts, three hard courts, two red clay courts, 21 Har-Tru courts and the Forest Hills Stadium court. The Club facilities also include a Junior Olympic Size Swimming Pool, the beautiful Rose Garden and of course, the historic Club House itself.

The 2019 Rock N’ Roll Summer Tennis Camp starts on June 17th and runs for 11 weeks. Camp is open to junior players of all ages and levels (ages four through 17; beginners through tournament-level players). Camp days run Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. A camp day starts with warm-up drills and stretching, followed by tennis instruction from certified professionals. A snack and lunch will be provided each day by the West Side Tennis Club’s renowned restaurant. After lunch, campers can either challenge each other at match play, challenge themselves at advanced training, engage in other sport activities (soccer, basketball, flag football, ultimate frisbee, etc.), or cool off in the pool.

Advanced training is also offered in the afternoons via The West Side Tennis Club’s Tournament Training Program. The Club’s elite coaching staff will work with tournament level players from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. with high intensity drills and physical conditioning. The program is offered for Regular Ball tournament players, as well as Green Dot Advanced players.


 

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadow-Corona Park     
Flushing, N.Y.
(718) 760-6200          
NTC.USTA.com 

The USTA Billie Jean National Tennis Center will once again offer fun in the sun tennis day camps starting in June. Enrollment will soon be available online and you may choose registration for one, two or as many as seven weeks. The weekly program runs 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 the development of tennis techniques, tactics, sports conditioning, multi-sports and strategy geared toward 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 multi-purpose recreational facility, off-site field trips include ice skating, Mets games, and more, and full access to the many fun activities on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

The program accepts junior players, ages four- through 10-years-old for the 10 & Under programs. Recreational players 11-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 also be invited to participate in an intensive Tennis Academy training program.

The National Tennis Center has 22 outdoor courts, 12 indoor courts, and four stadium courts. Also on-site are ping-pong tables, ball machines, a fitness center, and other age-appropriate fun activities like arts, multi-sports, arts and crafts, and other engaging sporting events. The primary focus will be on developing tennis skills, while offering other activities to enhance the learning and summer camp experience.

Also offered are junior evening and weekend programs, as well as adult daytime, weekday evening and weekend camps.

Detailed information will be available soon at NTC.USTA.com. You may contact the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at (718) 760-6200 for more information about year-round and summer day camp programs.

 


Windridge Tennis and Sports Camps
1215 Roxbury Road 
Roxbury, Vt.
(802) 860-2005
WindridgeCamps.com         
Misha@WindridgeCamps.com 

Windridge … a tradition of tennis, soccer and horseback riding and so much more for 50 years. Located in the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Windridge Tennis and Sports Camps stand unique in that they feature specialized sports programs within the framework of a traditional New England camp setting.

Since 1968, children have come to Windridge from most of the 50 states and more than 30 countries to share in the Windridge experience. Campers make a commitment to hard work, good sportsmanship, and wholesome fun and laughter, within a warm and friendly environment.

Windridge offers two- and three-week coed sessions from June through August, serving ages seven through 15. Windridge’s 4:1 camper-to-counselor ratio is an important factor in its warm and nurturing environment. In addition, we offer three 10 day Rookie Camps for 7-10 year-old first time campers.

Windridge offers “majors” in tennis, soccer and horseback riding, and also offers many elective programs, such as golf, mountain biking, archery, a ropes course, basketball, volleyball, arts and crafts, and more. Windridge adds to this a wide variety of exceptional evening activities and special events, such as Carnival Day and Teela-Games to create a well-rounded experience for each camper.

For more information, visit WindridgeCamps.com or contact Camp Director Norbert Auger at NAuger@WindridgeCamps.com.

 

 


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