The ALTA Guide to Summer Tennis Camps

2021

The ALTA Guide To Summer Camps

By Cory Sekine-Pettite

You’ve probably read the news or watched TV reports over the last year touting tennis as the safe, socially distant outdoor activity. Participation in the sport is up at all levels. According to the USTA, total racquet sales jumped 22 percent last year and were up more than 27 percent for kids. The Physical Activity Council, an industry commission that tracks sports participation in the United States, reports that nearly 11 percent of the U.S. population now plays tennis, which represents a 50-percent increase over 2019. Yes, even ALTA is seeing record involvement!

As more Americans are playing the sport we all love and as tennis continues to prove to be safe, the organizers for many local tennis summer camps want you to know that they are operating and taking reservations. Take the opportunity to improve your skills or schedule lessons for your kids. No matter their skill level, there’s a program to improve their game. Keep reading to find a camp that fits your needs and get out on the courts!

ACE Tennis Academy

ACE Summer Tennis Camps are held at the Fields Club in Peachtree Corners and Medlock Bridge in Johns Creek. Jeff Weaver and his staff have been developing top-ranked juniors since 1994. ACE players have won more than 35 national titles, including 12 Gold Balls (national championships). Camps begin the last week of May and continue through early August. For the summer, ACE offers Morning Camps and Full-Day Camps for players of all levels, ages 7 & up. Reserve your spot today! • ACE Kids Academy (newer players)

Morning Camp, Mon-Thu 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. • ACE Camps (recreational players) • ACE Advanced Camps (competitive players) • ACE Elite Camps (tournament players only/selection by UTR)

Morning Camp, Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Full-Day Camp, Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information, visit ACETennisAcademy.net or email manager@ACETennisAcademy.net.

Huss 7576 Tennis

Do you want to prepare and peak for your important summer USTA/ITF/UTR tournaments? Huss 7576 Tennis at Crooked Creek in Alpharetta is offering training blocks throughout the summer for the serious tournament player. Drilling, match play, and video analysis are among the many offerings. Stephen Huss, former USTA National Coach and the 2005 Wimbledon Doubles Champion, will design and implement the training block for you. •Age Levels: 14+

Contact Stephen Huss at stephenhuss7576@gmail. com, or call 407.750.1292.

Manuel Diaz Bulldog Tennis Camp for Boys

For the 51st annual Bulldog Tennis Camp, Coach Manuel Diaz and his staff, including Associate Head Coach Jamie Hunt, provide campers with the same championship instruction Diaz utilized to lead the Bulldogs to the 1999, 2001, 2007, and 2008 National Championships. The 2007, 2001 and 1995 National Coach of the Year, Diaz has won 28 SEC titles and is in his 33rd year as the head coach of the Bulldogs. The camp will be held at the perennial site of the NCAA Championships, The Dan Magill Tennis complex, which holds 12 outdoor courts as well as four indoor courts. The Georgia Bulldog Tennis Camp will provide instruction for every level of play. For the beginner, basic fundamentals and stroke production will be emphasized. For the intermediate players, refinement of the fundamentals: footwork, grips, strokes, and strategy will be stressed. The advanced players will be trained at the same intensity level and similar drills that we train our Bulldog college players. Along with match play and conditioning, the coaches emphasize challenging the campers regardless of their level of play. •Session I: 6/20 – 6/24 •Session II: 6/27 – 7/1 •Session III: 7/18 – 7/22 •Residents: (Age 10 by Sept. 1, 2020) - $775 •Extended Day Campers: (9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.) - $650 •Day Campers: (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)-$575 •Boys of All Abilities Ages 9-17

For more information, visit bulldogtenniscamp. com, or contact Lynn Steedman at 706.542.9348.

Nike Tennis Camps

Nike Tennis Camps are back in action! Kids from 6 to 18 can join the fun and improve their game this summer at a Nike Tennis Camp throughout the South or nationwide. Organizers offer junior overnight, day and half-day clinics, as well as adult weekend clinics. Camp locations include Emory University, University of Georgia, Furman University, Florida State University, University of Alabama, Charleston, and more. Visit the camp website for more information as camp details and programs being offered may change according to local regulations. • Ages 6-18, co-ed • June-August • $300-$995

For more information, visit USSportsCamps.com/ tennis, or call 800.645.3226.

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Rome Tennis Center Summer Tennis Camps

At the Rome Tennis Center Summer Tennis Camps, kids enjoy an actionpacked day full of varied activities focused on learning and enhancing tennis skill sets. And you just can’t beat the setting. The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College is conveniently located at 100 Match Point Way, off the Armuchee Connector at GA Highway 27, central to Birmingham, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. • Open to all ages, all levels • Camps held weekly June thru August • Camps begin at $100/week • Organizers follow all CDC Covid-19 guidelines

For more information, call 706.236.4490, email rometenniscenter@gmail.com, or visit rometenniscenter.com.

2021 UTA SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS

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-Agnes Scott -Blackburn TC -James Creek -Summit Chase

-Briarlake Church

-Horseshoe Bend -Village Mill

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NIKE TENNIS CAMPS | 2021

Summer is a time to play without limits, to have a blast getting better at your favorite sport. Become more passionate about tennis this summer by improving your fundamentals and gaining more confidence alongside our top Nike Tennis Camp coaches. Work on every part of your game through a mix of drills, exercises and spirited competition.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

• Top Instruction from nationally renown coaches • Program options for all ability levels • Register for Junior Overnight & Day or Adult Weekend • Clinics at over 80 locations nationwide.

SCAN TO FIND A CAMP NEAR YOU

Questions? Call us! 1-800-NIKE-CAMP

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SUMMER CAMP

CAMPS OFFERED IN PEACHTREE CORNERS & JOHNS CREEK

MORNING CAMP

Monday - Friday, 10am - 12:30pm

FULL DAY CAMP

Monday - Friday, 10am - 3:30pm Ask about discounts for additional weeks.

Universal Tennis Academy Camps 2021

Universal Tennis Academy (UTA) in Atlanta is excited to offer summer tennis camps throughout Atlanta. UTA has trained all levels of players, from ALTA champions and NCAA competitors to ATP/ WTA touring professionals in a fun, exciting, and educational environment. UTA Tennis Camps are offered at the following locations:

• Agnes Scott College • Blackburn Park Tennis Center • Briarlake Church • Horseshoe Bend • James Creek Tennis Center • Summit Chase Country Club • Village Mill Club UTA holds summer camp every week of the summer, starting the week of Memorial Day. Both halfday and full-day tennis camps are offered. Join them for a summer of fun! Camp details include: • Ages 4-14, co-ed • June 1-4, June 7-11, June 14-18,

June 21-25, June 28-July 2, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 2630, and Aug. 3-7 • UTA follows COVID-19 safety guidelines at each facility. Please see utatennis.com for more information.

For more information, visit utatennis.com, or call 404.497.0680.