COMING TO CAMP:

Arrival:  campers should be on site at 8:55 am at the outdoor tennis courts , weather permitting. 

Departure:  campers will be at outdoor tennis courts for pick-up, weather permitting.

CAMP WILL PROCEED RAIN OR SHINE!

If raining at arrival or departure, go to the Gordon Field House located on campus.

Campus address is
101 St. Theresa Ave
West Roxbury, MA 02132

The Gordon Field house can be accessed off Centre Street or the main entrance off St. Theresa Ave.

WHAT TO BRING:

• tennis racquet*
• water bottle with water
• hat
• sunscreen
• snacks
• lunch

*About racquet size:
Age 3-5: 17-21-inch racquets
Age 6-8: 21-23-inch racquets
Age 8-10: 25-26-inch racquets
Age 11 and up: 26-27-inch racquets

Please note: The racket length might be different depending on your kid’s size. The coach will help you select the appropriate racquet.

TYPICAL CAMP DAY:

On the first day of camp, the coaches will determine what groups the children will be placed into based on age and ability.

8:00am   Arrival at tennis courts for early drop off

8:55am   Meet at the tennis courts, warm up, stretch, morning demo, stroke analysis and court assignments

9:20am  Instruction, drills, and technique development

10:45am  Morning break with snack (CHILDREN NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN SNACK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)

11:15am  Back to the courts for fun based games to reinforce newly learned skills.

Game based play uses skills learned, rolled into a fun competitive game that makes tennis more fun while they continue to learn the basic fundamentals.

12:00 pm Departure for morning campers

12:15-1:00pm Lunch court side or at Gordon Field House if raining

1:15-2:55 pm Back to the courts for strategy sessions, match play against local tennis clubs and competitive play.

*Mondays are match days with the Charles River Golf and Tennis club. Longwood Cricket Club matches TBD.*

2:55 pm  Afternoon wrap-up

3:00 pm Departure for daily campers