Youth Tennis Camp

Revised 2/17/10

(Ages 6 - 13)

 

Camp focus on development of juniors working on all skills of tennis along with lots of fun games with certified experienced tennis staff.  Each day of camp, players are introduced to a different “stroke of the day” including the forehand, backhand, serve, and volley.  The camp also offers a cross-training component to enhance players’ coordination and endurance.   Campers can also look forward to using inflatable waterslides once a week.  Tennis lessons will be taught by the staff of Fairfield County Tennis Academy.  For more information about their programs, please call (203) 640-1724 or visit their web site @ www.fairfieldcountytennis.net.

 

Where:                      Route 7 Tennis Courts

When:                       Monday through Thursday*

Time:                         9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Resident Fee:            $189.00     NR Fee: $199.00

Instructor:                 Fairfield County Tennis Staff

Session I:                 6/21 - 6/24               Activity #:  5374

Session II:                6/28 - 7/1                 Activity #:  5375

Session III:              7/6 - 7/9                    Activity #:  5376

Session IV:               7/12 - 7/15               Activity #:  5377

Session V:                7/19 - 7/22               Activity #:  5378

Session VI:               7/26 - 7/29               Activity #:  5379

Session VII:              8/2 - 8/5                   Activity #:  5380

Session VIII:             8/9 - 8/12                 Activity #:  5381

Registration for this program is ongoing.

About our Head Professional

John Barbaria returns for his third year as Head Pro. John has had several years of teaching experience and has taught at Fairfield Indoor, Tennis Club of Trumbull, Sylvan Tennis Club, and Milford Recreation and Westport Parks and Recreation.

About our staff…

Co-Directors Dave Kardas and Greg Sansonetti run tennis camps and clinics in Easton, Newtown, Stratford, Wilton, Orange, and Fairfield in conjunction with town recreation departments. They also direct programs for Branford, Wilton,  Greenwich and New Canaan YMCA’s. Dave, a member of both USPTR and USPTA, is Director of Tennis with the Westport Parks and Recreation Department. Greg, also a USPTR-member, recently won the New England Open mixed doubles tournament and has taught at several Fairfield County clubs over the past ten years. Greg also brings to court an undergraduate degree in Sport Science and certification through both USTA Sports Science and the American Council on Exercise.

All classes will be held at Route 7 courts. There will be no class on Fourth of July. All pee wee and tennis camp participants will receive a FREE T-shirt. Repeat signups will also receive a FREE water bottle. Non-residents will pay an additional $10 per class. Rackets are available for purchase through instructors. For more information call 203-640-1724 or visit our website at www.fairfieldcountytennis.net