Programs

General Information about All-Court Tennis Camp

Camp Goals: All-Court Tennis Camp strives to provide child-friendly, age-appropriate instruction.  All-Court staff members are experienced, patient, and enthusiastic.  We love playing the game, and share this passion with the campers. Each day is unique, often with a specific theme—e.g. “Backhands,” in which a stroke is broken down into its essential parts and taught as a simple sequence. Campers practice each component, and then assemble these parts back into a complete movement.  Teaching activities are varied, focused, and fun—often utilizing a mix of small court games, quick drills, and slightly silly “special events.”  With small teaching groups we are able to tailor what we teach to match the interests of most campers.

We are located at the edge of the Pingree Campus, a short walk out past the soccer fields. (There is a back entrance at the softball field that is closer to the courts.)

Prior to start of camp, the Board of Health requires each camper to submit an immunization record, proof of physical exam within the last twelve months, and a Medical Release. These forms are available on our website on the REGISTRATION page.

Campers should bring their own snacks (plus lunch if they are a Full-day camper), sunscreen, water bottle, hat, and tennis racket.  No peanut products on the first day of camp in case there are allergy concerns—we will adjust snack for the rest of the week if necessary.  We can lend campers tennis rackets on a temporary basis, and assist parents if they need advice in selecting a racket. Tennis whites are not required—but a black T-shirt can get hot on a sunny day, so dress sensibly for the conditions.

Water will be freely available at all times, and frequent breaks are built into the day.  We suggest campers bring their own water bottles for convenience–and to save on paper cups.

We welcome any participant with a special medical need or physical impairment, but ask that you inform the director at the time of registration so that any adjustments can be made. We enjoy getting to know each camper as an individual, and we celebrate each camper.

Camp will NOT be canceled due to rain. Instead, instruction will shift to indoor activities such as tennis in the gym, videotape analysis of camper activities from earlier lessons, strategy talks, stroke analysis, DVDs of famous matches from history. We also discuss score-keeping and tennis etiquette. Coach Olson also directs the Pingree Table-Tennis Club in the winter.  The PTTC has a separate practice space with four tables.  Table tennis is excellent for teaching hand-eye coordination and spin. Rainy day ping-pong tournaments have been a favorite for years.

Half-Day Camp: Ages: 6 -16 (5-year-olds with prior approval are welcome too). Children typically learn tennis best in an immersion program that teaches good fundamentals through daily contact and reinforcement.  Our half-day camp provides this steady instruction—yet is short enough, and varied enough, to hold the attention of even the youngest campers.  However, the half-day camp is not just for the young—older campers who are beginners, or veterans who want to keep their afternoons open, are also frequent participants, and enjoy having this option. (We generally have good success forming small teaching groups based on age, gender, and level of play from the ranks of these campers.)

Time:                (Morning Session) 8:30am – Noon,  M-F           (Afternoon Session)  1:00 – 4:30pm, M-F

Tuition:             $225   (Less $20 for early payment in full and/or less $15 for each sibling/carpool friend.)

Typical Half-Day:

Full-Day Camp: Ages: 6-16 (Some 5-year-olds, often attending with a sibling and with prior approval have been very successful all-day campers in the past—call to inquire). Our full-day option offers campers the chance to play more tennis, make rapid progress, and give greater depth to their game.  A variety of activities are added to the morning program to keep interest levels high.  There is often the opportunity for 1-on-1 time with a coach, or the chance to play a longer game, or even develop some match-play experience.  (Just as the half-day camp isn’t simply for beginners or younger players, the full-day camp isn’t only for older players with experience.  Full-day camp can be perfect for any player—if they are motivated.

Time:    8:30am – 3:30pm                 M-F

Tuition:             $345 (Less $30 for early payment in full and/or less $15 for each sibling/carpool friend.)

Typical Full-Day: