BumbleBee Summer Tennis Camp

This summer tennis camp on the West Side of Manhattan is for beginner to intermediate tennis players ages 8-14yrs.

Agenda and Activities*

Weekly Schedule

• Monday: Forehand and Volley Focus and getting familiar with the tennis
  racquet and court
• Tuesday: Backhand Focus
  • Review of Forehand and Volleys
• Wednesdays: Serving and Footwork Focus
  • Review of Forehand, Volleys and Backhands
• Thursdays: Tennis Scoring & Strategy Focus
  • Review of Forehand, Volleys and Backhands and Serve
• Friday: U.S. Open Tennis Match Day
  • Focus on consistency and control
  • Review Forehand, Volleys and Backhands and Serve
  • Note: Fridays may not include swimming because it is tennis match day.

Student’s Ages and Levels

• Ages:
  • 8-10 yr olds: Intermediate Players.
  • 10-14 yr olds: Beginner to advanced beginner tennis players.

Groups

There is a maximum of 8 students per Jr. Aces camp.

Location

The camp takes place at John Jay College, 899 10th Ave., on 10th Ave. between 58th and 59th St. Students will never have to leave the building since all activities are held in this one building. We will be using the roof top tennis court (5th floor) and indoor pool (basement floor).  If it rains we will use the gymnasium (3rd floor).

Dates

The camp is held Monday through Friday*, 1pm to 4pm.

Our 2010 schedule will be up in April.

Transportation

Right now we do not offer transportation to the camp. However, since it’s conveniently located a few blocks from Columbus Circle on the West Side, hopefully transportation will be convenient for you.

Tennis Instructors

All tennis instructors are trained tennis professionals who have played tennis competitively. See our Tennis Instructors page.

Camp Size

Student to Teacher Ratio: Maximum of 6 Students: 1 Instructor ratio. However, generally there are only 4-5 students per Instructor.

Total Camp Size: There is a maximum of 8 students for the entire camp! Since this is a small private tennis camp with limited spaces, enrollment is on a first come first serve basis.

Early BumbleBee Special: Pay for your camp in full by April 24th, 2009 and receive an extra $10 OFF per week
of camp.

Sibling Discount: 5% OFF the second camper and 10% OFF the third camper.

Half Day Rates (1pm-3pm):

• $425/week when you sign up for 1 week + Free camp shirt
• $395/week when you sign up for 2 weeks + Free camp shirt
• $375/week when you sign up for 3-7 weeks + Free camp shirt + Free camp water bottle

FAQ’s

What happens on rainy days?

If it rains we will use the gym on the third floor of the building and work with the mini nets.

Do campers ever leave the building?

No. Since all the facilities are located within the building, students will never have to leave the building to get to another activity.

Doesn’t it get hot outside?

It does get hot, but the building’s surrounding wall offers shade on half the court depending on the time of day.  In addition, students take water breaks after every game in an air-conditioned lobby next to the court.