Youth Tennis Summer Programs

STAMFORD RECREATION TENNIS PROGRAMMING

Teddy Tennis (Ages 3 - 5 )
Teddy Tennis is a fantastic educational pro- gram that inspires children to get active and learn to play tennis. It works by combining music (specially composed and played by Teddy Tennis), pictures (specially created by Teddy Tennis) and teddy bear stories (specially written by Teddy Tennis) into a totally interactive learning adventure that children love.
Where: Cunmings Park Tennis Courts
When: July 30 - August 2
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 12:15PM - 1:00PM
Fee: $139.00 per child

Red Ball Tennis Camp (Ages 6 - 9)
This class provides a relaxed environment where fundamental tennis skills are taught along with a wide range of fun activities that help develop agility, balance, movement, sending, receiving and gross motor skills on a 36 foot court. In addition to expanding tennis skills, players improve their movement and rallying. We help each player to develop better tennis mechanics and more consistent shots. A variety of fun activities are used to improve player athleticism through agility, balance, coordination and movement development.

• Where: Cunnmings Park Tennis Court
• When:
  • Session 1: July 16 - July 19
  • Session 2: July 30 -August 2
• Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
• Days: Monday - Thursday
• Fee: $139.00 per child per session

Orange Ball Tennis Camp (Ages 7-10)
Players develop their tennis technique, athletic and court coverage skills in order to achieve success in rallying consistency and in point playing on a 60 foot court. A variety of fun and competitive games are used to develop a strong foundation of tennis fundamentals. Players increase their rallying, volley, serve and point playing skills while improving their athleticism and shot consistency. Players will focus on using the proper shot techniques and court coverage skills before moving on to a 78 foot court.

Where: Cummings Park Tennis Court
When:

• Session 1: July 16 - July 19
• Session 2: July 30 - August 2
• Days: Monday - Thursday
• Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
• Fee: $139.00 per child per session

Green Ball Tennis Camp (Ages 8 - 12)
This class emphasizes all aspects of the game and helps improve proper shot technique. Focus is placed on live ball drills that develop rallying and decision-making skills along with proper movement and recovery. Point playing games are used to reinforce the skills learned and to improve the player’s competi- tive skills.

• Where: Cummings Park Tennis Court
• When:
  • Session 1: July 16 - July 19
  • Session 2: July 30 - August 2
• Days: Monday - Thursday
• Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
• Fee: $139.00 per child per session

Slammer Tennis World Summer Camp (Ages 6-16)
Slammer Tennis World summer camp is designed to teach the participants the basics of tennis (rules, groundstrokes, volleys, the overhead, and the serve) in a fun- filled atmosphere. It will also incorporate some light exercises and footwork drills to build stamina. This program is open to children 6 to 16 years old and campers will be grouped by age. All participants must bring their own tennis racquet, snack and a water bottle to camp each day. Whether your child has tennis experience or not, they will enjoy this camp.

• Where: Scalzi Park Tennis Courts
• When:
  • Session 2: July 16 - August 3
• Days: Monday - Friday
• Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
• Fee: $432.00 per session per child