2021 New York Tennis Magazine’s Camp Guide

March 18, 2021 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff
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New York Tennis Magazine’s 2021 Camp Guide


Advantage Junior Tennis Camp at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (RIRC)

281 Main Street I 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 I New York, N.Y. 

Contact: Gabe Slotnick  

(212) 594-0554, ext. 20

AdvantageCamps.net

East Side: Roosevelt Island Racquet Club

281 Main Street I 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 2021 Summer Camp

1720 Crotona Avenue I Bronx, NY

718.247.7420 

caryleedsinfo@nyjtl.org

caryleedstennis.org

Summer Camp at the Cary Leeds Center

The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning offers Summer Camp from June 14 to August 20, for juniors ages five to 18 years old. All levels are welcome from beginners in the development level program to advanced players in the high performance 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 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

NYJTL Community Tennis Program

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 is coming soon! NYJTL offers free programming throughout all five boroughs. Please check our website, 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 – High-Performance Full-Time Academy & Elite Camps

Offered Weekly, Annually and for Specific Periods required

►Chatham

►Florham Park 

►Drew University

►Newark Academy

►Gillette

►Marlboro

Just 25 miles from Manhattan

(862) 308-3029

Centercourtcta.com

Conrad@Centercourtclub.com

Our commitment to Excellence at Centercourt Tennis Academy has earned our reputation as the Toughest Playground in the Northeast. With a passion for Elite Player Development and with a dedicated High-Performance Team as well as our multiple World-Class facilities from Indoor and Outdoor Clay & Hards to our Strength and Conditioning Institutes.

Our players experience Only the Best in Competitive Training and an array of Tournaments and Events in one Academy.

Based just 25 Miles from Manhattan Players come from International as well as the Tri – State area. We offer Additional Homestay and Transportation Options upon request.

The Centercourt Tennis Academy Points of Difference

►World renowned International Tennis Coaches on Court daily in our innovative environment

►Attention to detail allows athletes to improve in multiple dimensions: Technical, Tactical Fitness, Emotional & Mental

►Centercourt’s list of events including USTA, ITA & official UTR tournaments provide opportunities for athletes to compete weekly and improve UTR ratings quickly.

►Centercourt is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of each one of our players

►Centercourt’s players results are amongst top National rankings and the ITF100 ranked players.  Our Alumni are competing ay Ivy League as well as top Colleges all over 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 Toughness Training and On the Spot video analysis.

►Tournament Support, Supervised Practice Sets and Team coaching are all available.

►Our Environment shows our commitment to develop players Holistically – we believe in shaping people from the Inside Out and guide our team in our Team based Academy setting.

Centercourt Tennis Academy’s Proven Superior Player Development Model has seen countless outstanding results achieved in recent times.  With our athletes competing at Top Colleges around the nation we are confident in our ability to bring your Childs Ability to their potential .

Centercourt Tennis Academy offers programs with rolling admissions year-round and Summer Camp from June 8th – September 3rd, 2021.

 


Chris Lewit Tennis Academy

Manchester, Vermont

(914) 462-2912 

ChrisLewit.com

Chris@ChrisLewit.com

Chris Lewit Tennis Academy (CLTA) Summer Camp is a serious high performance sleepaway and day camp set in the natural paradise of Vermont. In addition to the summer program, Chris Lewit Tennis Academy also offers year-round training—with boarding—both short term and long term!

Players at CLTA have the opportunity to train personally in very small groups with Chris Lewit, one of leading high-performance junior development coaches in the United States. Chris is known as an expert in technique and biomechanics, and in Spanish training methods. Chris wrote the best-selling book, Secrets of Spanish Tennis, and he is currently pursuing an advanced degree in Kinesiology and Biomechanics.  He has developed numerous top 10 nationally-ranked juniors, many of whom are now graduating to the pro circuit. He also has experience building the foundations of many young prodigies.

The camp focuses on players from ages 8-18, from serious beginner to national and ITF ranked players, and offers day or full boarding options. Campers live in a charming Vermont Inn and have exclusive use of a private tennis club, CLTA Vermont, which offers both outdoor red clay courts and indoor hard courts in the event of rain, gym, yoga studio and clubhouse, all set on 15 picturesque acres with a majestic river for swimming onsite.

The camp features daily morning yoga and mindfulness training from a certified master yoga instructor and an injury prevention program overseen by a NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach who is training for the Olympics in Track and Field.

CLTA offers a unique hybrid teaching system based on the Toni Nadal, Pato Alvarez/Sanchez-Casal, and Bruguera Methods from Spain, as well as other European influences based on Chris Lewit’s travels abroad. Chris has spent the last 14 years studying with many of the legendary coaches in Spain and Europe. Recognized as a world-leading expert in Spanish systems, he is the only coach in the US certified in three distinct Spanish styles:  Nadal, Bruguera, and Sanchez-Casal. Chris brings the most cutting-edge training methods from Europe back to the U.S. for his students.

New this year is a character building and mindset training based on the teachings of Toni Nadal!

All students receive personal coaching and mentoring directly from Chris Lewit, and are supported by his highly trained staff of top college and ATP players.

This summer, the academy will host a full series of UTR tournaments, Little Mo Sectionals, U14 World Championship Qualifiers, and UTR Pro Money event featuring players as high as 200 ATP! 

For more information, contact Chris directly to discuss your player’s summer development plan by e-mail at Chris@ChrisLewit.com, or text/call/WhatsApp (914) 462-2912, or visit ChrisLewit.com.

You can also learn more about Chris’s philosophy at his Prodigy Maker Blog, and podcast, The Prodigy Maker Show. Visit ProdigyMaker.com for the blog and show links.

 


CourtSense Tennis Training Center at Bogota Racquet Club (home of the High Performance program)

156 West Main Street

Bogota, N.J.

(201) 489 1122 

CourtSense at Tenafly Racquet Club (Home of the Performance program)

195 County Rd.

Tenafly, N.J.

(201) 254 5836

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 that is installed on 20 courts.

High Performance Summer Tennis Camp at Bogota Racquet Club. This camp is geared towards High Performance Tournament and high level High School players for UTR level 4 and above and age group 11 to 18 years old. 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 28-Aug. 27 (nine weeks), featuring 10 hours of tennis training; 5 hours of fitness and 8 hours of match/point play) for players ages 11-18, and UTR level 4.00 and above. 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. Evaluation is required prior to enrollment. Transportation service between locations is provided.

►Full Day Performance Tennis Camp at Tenafly Racquet Club runs from Monday-Friday, June 28-Aug. 27 (nine weeks), featuring 8 hours of tennis training; 4 hours of fitness and 6-8 hours of match/point play) for players ages 8-12, and UTR level under 4.00. Campers will have access to a premier and very unique facility where they will be able to experience playing on all grand slam surfaces (European red clay, grass, hard court), with a 3:1 student-to-coach ratio.  Mental toughness training is also included. Evaluation is required prior to enrollment.

 


Ed Krass’ 33rd Annual College Tennis Exposure Camp ® & Clinics

►The Long Island Health & Racquet Club: Saturday-Sunday, June 5-6 

►Mercer Country Park Tennis Center: Friday-Saturday, July 23-24

Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.: Saturday-Sunday, August 21-22

Beerman Family Tennis Center, Lakeland, Fla.: Saturday, Sunday, December 11-12

 (813) 684-9031

CollegeTennis.com

Coach Ed Krass’ 33rd 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 advice. 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 Camp will be offered at the Long Island Health & Racquet Club in Setauket, N.Y., Saturday-Sunday, June 5-6 and Mercer County Park Tennis Center in Windsor, N.J., Friday-Saturday, July 23-24

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 Coach Krass at (813) 684-9031 or visit CollegeTennis.com. Look for more camp locations at 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 four reasons why to attend this summer (Monday-Sunday, May 31-Aug. 21):

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 and all levels are welcome. Although the tournament schedule is not yet confirmed, we normally host three UTR tournaments throughout the 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.

4. Family Oriented and Personal: The Evert Tennis Academy in known worldwide for a family oriented atmosphere and a place where players enjoy both on-court training and off-court activities. Students that choose the Developmental Program will receive a taylor made personalized program that is second to none in the industry.

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.

 


John McEnroe Tennis Academy Summer Tennis Training Camps

Locations on Long Island including the Hamptons, in Manhattan and Westchester:

JMTA New York City / SPORTIME Randall’s Island – (212) 427-6150

JMTA Long Island / SPORTIME Syosset – (516) 364-2727 

JMTA Hamptons / SPORTIME Amagansett – (631) 267-3460

JMTA Westchester / SPORTIME Lake Isle – (914) 777-5151

Email:  CampsNYC@SportimeNY.com

Website:  SportimeCamps.com/JMTA

No one knows tennis training for juniors better than SPORTIME! And, with multiple tennis camp locations across Long Island, including in the Hamptons, and in New York City and Westchester, aspiring tennis players can enjoy John McEnroe Tennis Academy and SPORTIME tennis training programs across the region, throughout the summer. Faced with the challenges of COVID-19, we responded immediately with new guidelines and protocols designed to keep our players, campers, members, guests and staff safe and healthy. To find out more, go to SportimeNY.com/Covid19_Guidelines.

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 CampsNYC@SportimeNY.com to find out more.

Programs vary by location.

 


MatchPoint NYC

2781 Shell Road

Brooklyn, N.Y. 

(718) 769-0001

MatchPointComplex@gmail.com

MatchPoint.NYC/Camp

Grab your tennis racket and get ready for a great summer at MatchPoint NYC!

Our tennis and multi-sport summer full-day programs are a great way to help young athletes learn, excel and master the game of tennis, as well as make new friends and develop long-lasting friendships.

MatchPoint NYC’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 NYC 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 NYC’s premier health and fitness complex features a cutting-edge tennis facility that includes eight 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/summer-camp/or call (718) 769-0001.

Sign up today and find your game!

 


Midtown Tennis Club Junior Summer Camp

341 8th Avenue (between 26th & 27th Streets)

New York City 

(212) 989-8572

midtowntennis.com

Midtown’s Junior Summer Tennis Camp is a great way to keep your child active and improve their tennis skills in a fun and supportive environment with our team of experienced tennis pros.  Join for one week, two weeks, eight weeks or just a few days.

Whether your child is a beginner, intermediate or advanced level player, they will gain confidence and learn proper stroke fundamentals, strategy, match play, conditioning and footwork … all while having a fun and social summer tennis experience!

Summer Camp will be scheduled on our outdoor rooftop courts with an indoor option on rainy days. Camp will operate rain or shine.   Camp days run 10 am – 4pm, Monday-Friday, with an hour lunch break and a 15 minute snack break.   All campers should bring sunscreen, hats/visors, water bottles, lunch, snacks, and appropriate clothing for hot/sun-filled days.  

Midtown will also offer a one hour Quickstart Camp for 4-6 year olds, 12-1 pm.   Quickstart will be held on our indoor courts and will offer mini nets, pee wee racquets and low pressure balls.  It’s a great way to start learning tennis!

Private and semi-private lessons are available all days throughout the summer too!

Contact us to get your summer swinging!

 


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: Lawrenceville School (Lawrenceville, N.J.); Randy Mani Tennis Academy at Hardscrabble Club (Brewster, NY); Colgate University (Hamilton, NY); Amherst College (Amherst, MA.); Buckley Country Day School (Roslyn, NY); and Curry College (Milton, MA).  Please visit our website for more information as camp details and programs being offered will vary according to local regulations.

 

 


Ross School Tennis Academy

18 Goodfriend Drive

East Hampton, NY 11937

631-907-5376

Ross Summer, built on the innovative, educational foundation of Ross School, is an exciting and enriching experience for kids and teens! Ross Summer offers fun programs in the arts, media, and sciences, for-credit academic courses with top faculty, and high-level athletic training. Ross is a leader in COVID preparedness with extensive facilities and a COVID Response Team that maintains the highest safety standards. Premium services enhance the Ross Summer experience and provide an opportunity for families to create their ideal summer.

Ross Summer Camp, which is celebrating its fourteenth year, is a place where children can learn and grow in a supportive environment under the tutelage of professional instructors. Along with all the fun of a traditional summer camp, campers can participate in a wide range of immersive and exciting week-long programs!

Ross Sports Camp provides young athletes with an opportunity to spend their summer training under expert coaches and sports professionals. From specialized U10 programs to our high-performance training with live ball drills and match play series, our all-encompassing summer program is our most intense and complete junior tennis education offered. Ross also brings the same dedication and experience of the Ross School Tennis Academy to the soccer field and basketball court, with programs designed to help young athletes of all levels build their skills.

Programs include:

►High-performance tennis training for players 7–16

►Strengthen individual and team basketball skills

►Individualized soccer instruction for all levels

►Multisport program for ages 4+

►Limited capacity, enrolling now

Ross Stay Sharp allows students to earn high school credits and participate in enrichment programs by working with Ross School’s world-class faculty. Rigorous academic courses are balanced with relaxation and time at the beach in idyllic East Hampton.

Ross also offers a Summer Concierge Service, allowing families to create their ideal summer with custom-designed programs. Contact us to learn more. ross.org/summer

 


SPORTIME Summer Tennis & Sports Camps

Locations across Long Island, in Manhattan and Westchester and in Schenectady:

SPORTIME Bethpage – (516) 933-8500

SPORTIME Kings Park – (631) 269-6300 

SPORTIME Lynbrook – (516) 887-1330

SPORTIME Quogue – (631) 653-6767

SPORTIME Roslyn – (516) 484-9222

SPORTIME Schenectady – (518) 356-0100

SPORTIME Syosset – (516) 364-27274

SPORTIME Westchester – (914) 777-5050

EHSC@SPORTIME Amagansett – (631) 267-2267

SPORTIME Volleyball Camps – (515) 731-4432

Email:  Camps@SportimeNY.com

Website:  SportimeCamps.com

“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 and safe! 

How does SPORTIME do it? Our experienced, certified, international staff are skilled at providing camp programming that is challenging, innovative and educational, all at facilities that are state-of-the-art, safe, and easily accessible.Faced with the challenges of COVID-19, we responded immediately with new guidelines and protocols designed to keep our players, campers, members, guests and staff safe and healthy. To find out more, go to SportimeNY.com/Covid19_Guidelines.

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.

 


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 for the weekly programs:

Please note that the camp will be held both indoor and outdoor this summer.

►Week 1: June 21 – June 25 (Mini-Session) – Only offered Week 1, you can sample our camps daily or choose the whole week. More information coming soon.
►Week 2: June 28 – July 2
►Week 3: July 5 – 9
►Week 4: July 12 – 16
►Week 5: July 19 – 23
►Week 6: July 26 – 30
►Week 7: TBD

We offer summer camps for all ages and levels from 10 and under tennis to recreational juniors to high performance players. Space may be limited so register early and get the best pricing.

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.

 


Windridge Tennis and Sports Camps

1215 Roxbury Road

Roxbury, Vt. 

(802) 860-2005

WindridgeCamps.com

ramsey@windridgecamps.com

Windridge … a tradition of tennis, soccer, horseback riding and golf for over 50 years. Located in the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Windridge Tennis and Sports Camp stands 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-week 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 10-day Rookie Camps for 7-10-year-old first-time campers.

Windridge offers “majors” in tennis, soccer, riding and golf. Campers will develop skills in their chosen major each day while rounding out their schedule with electives like mountain biking, archery, 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.

 

 


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