Parents shouldn’t assume that all tennis camps will occur during the summer break. Most schools around the country follow different academic calendars, which means some schools might continue to be in session into June, while others do not start a new academic year until September. Tennis camps often take place in week-long terms from May through August, but whether a certain camp overlaps with a certain school’s schedule is to be determined by parents and young players. Checking and double-checking both camp and school schedules is key, especially for camps on the fringes of summer or during other times of the year.
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Location
Many serious young tennis players are willing to travel to see their sports dreams come true — but that isn’t necessarily the case for all young tennis players. Some tennis players prefer to stay close to home, either for cost considerations or for convenience. Families who prefer not to send their child across the country, or across the world, for a tennis camp should be careful to read about the camp’s location. It is possible to find a worthwhile camp close to home, but the best tennis camps tend to be located on well-appointed campuses so that they can provide the best resources to camp-goers. Parents and players should discuss their options near and far to make the best choice for the future.
Many serious young tennis players are willing to travel to see their sports dreams come true — but that isn’t necessarily the case for all young tennis players. Some tennis players prefer to stay close to home, either for cost considerations or for convenience. Families who prefer not to send their child across the country, or across the world, for a tennis camp should be careful to read about the camp’s location. It is possible to find a worthwhile camp close to home, but the best tennis camps tend to be located on well-appointed campuses so that they can provide the best resources to camp-goers. Parents and players should discuss their options near and far to make the best choice for the future.
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Skill Requirement
By the same token, not all 15-year-old tennis players perform at the same skill level. It borders on cruel to group together a ranked junior tennis player and a player who just picked up a racket a few months before. Fortunately, camps also tend to separate players by skill level in addition to age, so players are guaranteed to get the precise, coaching, conditioning and community they need. Some camps offer vague guidelines, like “beginner” and “advanced,” while others have more precise qualifications, like USTA rankings or auditions. Again, parents and players should research skill requirements or contact camps directly to better understand skill levels.
By the same token, not all 15-year-old tennis players perform at the same skill level. It borders on cruel to group together a ranked junior tennis player and a player who just picked up a racket a few months before. Fortunately, camps also tend to separate players by skill level in addition to age, so players are guaranteed to get the precise, coaching, conditioning and community they need. Some camps offer vague guidelines, like “beginner” and “advanced,” while others have more precise qualifications, like USTA rankings or auditions. Again, parents and players should research skill requirements or contact camps directly to better understand skill levels.
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