Summer Tennis Camp
Ten weeks of tennis camp running from June 24 to August 30
36’ Court Camps
FOR AGES 4-10 (5-10 IN BROOKLYN) NEW AND WITH TENNIS EXPERIENCE ON A 36 FT COURT
36' Court Camps allow your child to exercise, gain social interaction and continue to build upon their tennis skills. Using red balls, the focus is on stroke production, footwork, athletic skill development, rallying and point play. Players will rotate between courts every 20-25 minutes. Note, beginners are welcome; no prior tennis experience is required. Camps will have a limited capacity.
AVAILABLE IN BROOKLYN, LONG ISLAND CITY, AND FiDi
HALF-DAY OPTION
9 AM - 12 PM | 1 PM - 4 PM
Full Week (Mon - Fri)
FULL DAY OPTION
9 AM - 4 PM
Full Week (Mon - Fri)
60’ Court Camps
FOR AGES 10-13 WITH TENNIS EXPERIENCE ON A 60 FT COURT
60' Court Camps are designed for kids who have experience playing on a larger court. Using orange balls, players work on building longer strokes from the back of the court, proper net play, and a more sophisticated service motion. Capped at 6 kids on a court, players focus on enhancing physical fitness, footwork, and point play strategy. Camps have limited capacity.
AVAILABLE IN BROOKLYN AND LONG ISLAND CITY ONLY
FULL DAY OPTION
9 AM - 4 PM
Full Week (Mon - Fri)
HALF-DAY OPTION
9 AM - 12 PM | 1 PM - 4 PM
Full Week (Mon - Fri)
During online registration, be sure to sign up each child individually.
Members receive a 16% discount on weekly camp.
All camp registration is Monday through Friday with the exception of the week 7/1/23.
We will be closed in observance of Independence Day on 7/4/23.
Weekly Summer Camp Themes
Camps are booked on a weekly basis. Book a single full week of camp or whichever multiple weeks work best for you.
Early Summer Camp
Week 1
6/10 - 6/14
Early Summer Camp
Week 2
6/17 - 6/21
Week 1 - Tennis Around the World
6/24 - 6/28
Campers learn how tennis is played in countries around the world. Coaches discuss the unique resourcefulness of various nations in creating tennis courts using atypical equipment to play the game.
Week 2 - Wimbledon
7/1 - 7/3 + 7/5
Campers learn about the history and culture of Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world and widely considered the most prestigious. Played outdoors on grass courts, Wimbledon 2023 occurs from 7/3 to 7/16.
Week 3 - Adaptive Tennis
7/8 - 7/12
Campers learn tennis can be adapted so that everyone can participate in the sport. Coaches discuss the philosophy behind 10 and Under Tennis and also programs for differently abled athletes. Kids learn about Court 16’s own program for visually impaired players, Sound of Tennis, as well as others including wheelchair tennis and programs for players with other special needs.
Week 4 - Singles vs. Doubles
7/15 - 7/19
Campers learn about the structural and tactical differences between singles and doubles play. Players will be asked to compare differences between the two as they watch points played by professional tennis players.
Week 5 - Role Models in Tennis
7/22 - 7/26
Campers learn about important role models in the history of tennis, including Billie Jean King, Arthur Ashe, Venus and Serena Williams - and more!
Week 6 - Psychology of Tennis
7/29 - 8/2
Campers learn about the mental side of the game including the importance of developing patience, rituals, and an inner-calm during the course of matches. Players observe how professional tennis players respond to adversity, and will be asked to describe how they would respond to situations posed by the coaching staff.
Week 7 - The Science of Tennis
8/5 - 8/9
Campers learn about the importance of science in the game - including how physics impacts every stroke they practice on the court.
Week 8 - General Tennis History
8/12 - 8/16
Campers learn about the origins of the game we love. We explore how the game was founded and how it has evolved over time to what it is today.
Week 9 - Tennis Surfaces
8/19 - 8/23
Campers learn about the three primary tennis court surfaces - hard, grass, and clay. Coaches describe how the differences in these surfaces impact the bounce of the ball and the movement of the players.
Week 10 - U.S. Tennis History
8/26 - 8/30
Campers learn about famous American tennis players, how tennis is played around the country and the history of the US Open. Played outdoors on hard courts, US Open 2023 occurs from 8/28 to 9/10.
Refund Policy
No refund will be applied once booked. With respect to medical issues that may arise, please email us with medical documentation or a doctors note, we will work with you to switch to a later camp session within the summer season.