Summer Tennis & Reading Camp (Red/Orange/Green Ball) - Saturdays Only

Summer fun on and off the tennis court, keeping minds and bodies active over summer recess. Players of all levels welcome. Clay court tennis fun and books and resources shared by Nine PBS and St. Louis Public Library. Orange and Green ball progression tennis training focused on younger players 4- to 11-year-olds. Red/Orange ball camp is for kids 4 to 8 of all levels who are using a 19”-25” racket and learning tennis fundamentals, strokes, footwork and coordination. The focus will be on hand feeding the ball, tennis games, and fitness. Green ball camp will focus on advanced players ages 5 to 7 and beginner players 8-11. Kids will learn to hit with racket head speed and hit from the base line. Each camp day will focus on 1.5-2 hours of tennis, 1 hour of reading, art, and related games, and 30 minutes of time to socialize with friends and peers. Snacks, water, and sports drinks will be provided.