Choosing the Best Sports Camp for Your

Child

Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Summer Sports Camp

Contents– Sports Camp Consideration

• History and Proven Track Record • Staff Experience• Staff-to-Camper Ratio• Courts and Facilities• Programs and Activities • Personal Recommendations• Coaching Needs • Areas of Focus

– What Makes Summer Camp Great• Physical Activity • Social Skills • Confidence and Independence• New Interests and Hobbies• New Friends• Lasting Memories

– Presentation Resources

Sports Camp Considerations• History and Proven Track Record

– Ask yourself how established the camp is and what type of track record they have. The more established the better!

• Staff Experience– The experience level of the staff can be a

great way to get a sense of the quality of instruction being offered.

• Staff-to-Camper Ratio– Make sure there is a proper staff-to-camper ratio

so your child is getting the attention and education they need during the day and on the court.

Sports Camp Considerations• Courts and Facilities

– Do your research into the courts and facilities offered and find the camp that you know your child will love.

• Programs and Activities – Not all campers are the same before choosing

ask your child what type of camp they prefer.

• Some children enjoy a camp with multiple sports to choose from while others want a more sport focused program.

• Personal Recommendations– Ask people you trust what camps their kids

enjoyed or others they know about first hand.

Sports Camp Considerations• Coaching Needs

– Make sure that your camp suits your child’s level and abilities.

– Try to find camps that offer separate classesfor each level of player, from beginner to experienced levels.

– Decide how extensive of a program you are looking for.• Some camps play a couple hours a day

while others can offer 4-5 hours a day.

Sports Camp Considerations• Areas of Focus

– Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player make sure your camp has a focus on the right areas for your game.

• Beginner and Intermediate Players – Should focus more on the fundamentals

of the game and developing a strong foundation.

• Advanced and Tournament Players – Can focus more on coaching, match

play experience and programs more geared towards strategy.

What Makes Sports Camp Great

As your kids can tell you :

There’s nothing better than being at camp!

Here are just some reasons why summer camp is such a great experience!

What Makes Sports Camp Great• Physical Activity

– Take a break from playing inside and get outside while learning a new sport or improving your skills.

• Social Skills – Gain a sense of belonging while

improving communication skills and learning to work as a team.

• Confidence and Independence – Build self-confidence and independence by

trying new things and growing on your own.

What Makes Sports Camp Great

• New Interests and Hobbies– Discover new interests and hobbies in the

ideal environment.

• New Friends– Find new and long-lasting personal friendships

while developing social confidence skills.

• Lasting Memories– Build amazing memories of your time making

new friends, playing tennis and enjoying all the experiences that come with being at camp!

Presentation Resources• Tennis Anyone? – Huffington Post• 7 Key Points for Choosing the Right Tennis Camp – Advantage Tennis Clubs• 7 Reasons Why Summer Camp is Great – Advantage Tennis Clubs