Youth Tennis Camp

Revised 1/1/08

(Ages 6 - 12)

 

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:         $195.00                 NR Fee: $205.00

Instructor:              Fairfield County Tennis Staff

Session I:                 6/16 - 6/19              Activity #:  4405

Session II:                6/23 - 6/26              Activity #:  4406

Session III:               6/30 - 7/3                Activity #:  4407

Session IV:               7/7 - 7/10                Activity #:  4408

Session V:                7/14 - 7/17              Activity #:  4409

Session VI:               7/21 - 7/24              Activity #:  4410

Session VII:              7/28 - 7/31              Activity #:  4411

Session VIII:             8/4 - 8/7                  Activity #:  4412

Session IX:               8/11 - 8/14              Activity #:  4413

Registration for this program is ongoing.

 

 

Spring 2008 Tennis Camps

(Ages 5 - 12)

 

Camp focuses on development of juniors working on all skills of tennis along with lots of fun games with certified experienced tennis staff. Participants will spend two hours on tennis courts and one hour doing cross training exercises in the field.  Tennis lessons will be taught by the staff of Fairfield County Tennis Program.  For more information about their programs, please call (203) 640-1724 or visit their web site @ www.fairfieldcountytennis.net.

 

May 17 – June 14 (No class May 24)

Classes held on Saturday

Tennis Camp 1:00- 3:30pm (ages 5-8 & 9-12) $159

Ratio: 4-6 students per instructor

Minimum of 5 sign-ups, max of 35

Rain make-ups will be held on June 21 only

 

Fall 2008 junior clinics

September 15, 2008 – October 17, 2008

 

Classes held on Monday

Pee Wees 3:30 – 4:00pm (ages 4&5) $79

Juniors 4:00 – 5:00pm  (Beginner) (ages 9 – 12) $129

Juniors 5:00 - 6:00pm  (Beginner) (ages 6- 8) $129

Ratio: 4 –6 students per instructor

Minimum of 3 sign-ups per class; maximum of 15

Rain make-ups will be held at the end of the session

Classes held on Wednesday

Juniors 3:30- 4:30pm (Advanced Beginner) (ages 9 - 12) $129

Juniors 4:30- 5:30pm (Advanced Beginner) (ages 6 - 8) $129

Pee Wees 5:30 – 6:00pm(ages 4&5) $79

Ratio: 4-6 students per instructor

Minimum of 3 sign-ups per class; maximum of 15

Rain make-ups will be held at the end of the session

 

Classes held on Friday

Juniors 3:30 – 5:00pm (Match Play) (Ages 9 – 12 & 13 – 16) $139

Minimum of 4 sign-ups per age group; maximum of 24 for both age groups combined

Juniors 5:00 – 6:00pm (Beginner/Adv. Beginner) (Ages 9 – 12) $129

Ratio: 3-6 students per instructor

Minimum of 3 sign-ups per class; maximum of 10

 

 

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

 

Please note: A $20 late fee will be charged to any parent who arrives more than 15 minutes late to pick up their child