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2009 Spring-Summer Youth Tennis

Each spring/summer, Golden Valley Park & Recreation offers a variety of athletics. For more information, contact the Park and Recreation Department at 763-512-2345.

Camps & Lessons

Saturday Camps
Youth Beginner Tennis Camps
Youth USTA Half- & Full-Day Camps
High School Training Camps
Private & Semi-Private Lessons

Leagues

USTA Junior Team Tennis League
Golden Valley Youth Tennis League

Register Online

Youth USTA Saturday Camps

Locations: Brookview tennis courts
Fee: $110/residents, $113/non-residents

Sign-up for the appropriate age group as indicated below. Participants will then be divided into their specific age range on the first day. Camper/coach ratio is 6:1.

Future Champs

Ages: 3 - 5

This camp is for our smallest hitters. Our goal is to provide a safe, exciting, and fun tennis environment for young children to begin enjoying the fantastic game of tennis while making lots of new friends.

Junior Champs

Ages 6 - 8

This camp is for beginning players. Junior Champs gives children a variety of exciting opportunities to develop their tennis skills and participate in an enjoyable tennis atmosphere.

Code Dates Day Time
9722 May 2 - June 6 (no May 23) Saturday 9 - 11 am
9723 June 13 - July 18 (no July 4) Saturday 9 - 11 am
9724 July 25 - Aug 22 Saturday 9 - 11 am
9725 Aug 29 - Oct 10 (no Sept 5 & 19) Saturday 9 - 11 am

Junior Challenger

Ages 9 - 11

For advanced-beginner and intermediate level players. Camp will give them many exciting opportunities to further develop skills and increase their knowledge of scoring and playing the game. Campers will have the opportunity to play matches with their teammates and other teams.

Junior Advanced

Ages 12 - 14

For intermediate and advanced level players. Campers will continue developing and practicing their technical strokes and skills, play fun tennis games, compete in house tournaments and participate in local league matches. Players provide their own rides to away matches.

Code Dates Day Time
9726 May 2 - June 6 (no May 23) Saturday 12 - 2 pm
9727 June 13 - July 18 (no July 4) Saturday 12 - 2 pm
9728 July 25 - Aug 22 Saturday 12 - 2 pm
9729 Aug 29 - Oct 10 (no Sept 5 & 19) Saturday 12 - 2 pm

Online Registration LinkYouth Beginner Tennis Camps

Locations: Brookview (B) or
Scheid Park (S) tennis courts
Fee: $95/week or $235/session or $549/all weeks (non-residents add $3)

These camps are offered Monday-Friday. Sign-up for desired dates and participants will be divided into their appropriate age group on the first day of camp. Camper/coach ratio is 6:1.

Future Champs

Ages: 3 - 5

This camp is for our smallest hitters. Our goal is to provide a safe, exciting, and fun tennis environment for young children to begin enjoying the fantastic game of tennis while making lots of new friends.

Junior Champs

Ages 6 - 8

This camp is for beginning players. Junior Champs gives children a variety of exciting opportunities to develop their tennis skills and participate in an enjoyable tennis atmosphere.

Session
Code
Code Week Time
9662 (B)
9664 (S)
9665 (B); 9666 (S) June 8 - 12 9 - 11 am
9667 (B); 9668 (S) June 15 - 19
9669 (B); 9663 (S) June 22 - 26
9677 (B)
9678 (S)
9679 (B); 9680 (S) July 6 - 10
9681 (B); 9682 (S) June 29 - July 3
9683 (B); 9684 (S) July 13 - 17
9685 (B)
9686 (S)
9687 (B); 9670 (S) July 20 - 24
9671 (B); 9672 (S) July 27 - 31
9673 (B); 9674 (S) August 3 - 7
-- 9675 (B); 9676 (S) August 10 - 14
-- 9689 (B); 9688 (S) August 17 - 21
9735 (B)
9736 (S)
All Weeks June 8 - August 21

Online Registration LinkYouth USTA Summer Full & Half-Day Tennis Camps

Location: Brookview or Scheid Park tennis courts
Full-day Camp (9 am-4 pm): $190/week or $420/session
3-Hour Half-Day Camp (9 am-12pm or 1-4 pm): $110/week or $260/session
5-Hour Half-Day Camp (11am-4pm): $160/week or $350/session

Sign-up for desired week/session. Participants will then be divided into their appropriate age group on the first day of camp. Camper/coach ratio is 6:1. Campers attending full-day camps should bring a lunch and snack each day.

Junior Champs Quick Start USTA Tennis-n-Fun Camp

Ages 6 - 9

This camp is for beginner and intermediate players. Junior Champs gives children a variety of exciting opportunities to develop their tennis skills and participate in an enjoyable tennis atmosphere.

Junior Challenger Team Tennis USTA Tennis Camp

Ages 9 - 11

This camp is for advanced-beginner and intermediate level players and will give children many exciting opportunities to further develop their tennis skills and increase their knowledge of scoring and playing the game. In addition, campers will have the opportunity to play matches with their teammates and other teams.

Junior Advanced Team Tennis USTA Competition Camp

Ages 12 - 14

This camp is for intermediate and advanced level players. Campers will practice technical skills, play fun tennis games, compete in house tournaments, and participate in local league matches, and most importantly continue developing the fundamentals of tennis. Players will need to provide their own rides to all away league matches.

Full-Day Camps at Brookview

Entire Summer: $999, Code 9743

Session Code Code Week Time
9744 9745 June 8 - 12 9 am - 4 pm
9746 June 15 - 19
9747 June 22 - 26
9748 9749 June 29 - July 3
9750 July 6 - 10
9751 July 13 - 17
9752 9753 July 20 - 24
9754 July 27 - 31
9755 August 3 - 7
-- 9756 August 10 - 14
-- 9757 August 17 - 21

Half-Day Camps at Brookview (B) and Scheid (S)

Session
Code
Code Week Time
9759 (B)
9804
(S)
9760 (B); 9805 (S) June 8 - 12 9 am - 12 pm
9761 (B); 9806 (S) June 15 - 19
9762 (B); 9807 (S) June 22 - 26
9763 (B)
9808
(S)
9764 (B); 9809 (S) June 29 - July 3
9765 (B); 9810 (S) July 6 - 10
9766 (B); 9811 (S) July 13 - 17
9767 (B)
9812
(S)
9768 (B); 9813 (S) July 20 - 24
9769 (B); 9814 (S) July 27 - 31
9770 (B); 9815 (S) August 3 - 7
-- 9771 (B); 9816 (S) August 10 - 14
-- 9772 (B); 9817 (S) August 17 - 21
9758 (B)
9803
(S)
All Weeks June 8 - August 21
9774 (B) 9775 (B) June 8 - 12 11 am - 4 pm
(5-hour half day)
Only at Brookview
9776 (B) June 15 - 19
9777 (B) June 22 - 26
9778 (B) 9779 (B) July 6 - 10
9780 (B) June 29 - July 3
9781 (B) July 13 - 17
9782 (B) 9783 (B) July 20 - 24
9784 (B) July 27 - 31
9785 (B) August 3 - 7
-- 9786 (B) August 10 - 14
-- 9787 (B) August 17 - 21
9773 (B) All Weeks June 8 - August 21
9789 (B)
9819
(S)
9790 (B); 9820 (S) June 8 - 12 1 - 4 pm
9791 (B); 9821 (S) June 15 - 19
9792 (B); 9822 (S) June 22 - 26
9793 (B)
9823
(S)
9794 (B); 9824 (S) July 6 - 10
9795 (B); 9825 (S) June 29 - July 3
9796 (B); 9826 (S) July 13 - 17
9797 (B)
9827
(S)
9798 (B); 9828 (S) July 20 - 24
9799 (B); 9829 (S) July 27 - 31
9800 (B); 9830 (S) August 3 - 7
  9801 (B); 9831 (S) August 10 - 14
-- 9802 (B); 9832 (S) August 17 - 21
9788 (B)
9818
(S)
All Weeks June 8 - August 21

Online Registration LinkHigh School Training Camps

Ages: 12 - 18
Locations: Brookview Tennis Courts
Fee: $95/week or $549/all weeks

This camp is for Junior Varsity and Junior High level players. Players will have the opportunity to improve their tennis skills and to gain confidence in match play situations. Emphasis will be placed on singles and doubles strategy, as well as complete technical development.

Code Dates Day Time
9614 All weeks below Mon - Thurs 4 - 6 pm
9615 June 8 - 11
9616 June 15 - 18
9617 June 22 - 25
9618 June 29 - July 2
9619 July 6 - 9
9620 July 13 - 16
9621 July 20 - 23
9622 July 27 - 30
9623 August 3 - 6
9624 August 10 - 13
9661 August 17 - 20

Private and Semi-Private Tennis Lessons

Private lessons have a ratio of 1:1 with a USPTA Certified Coach and semi-private lessons have a ratio of 1:2, 1:3, or 1:4. All private lessons will be schedule at Brookview or another location if available. To arrange for lessons in advance, call Twin City Tennis Camps at 612-600-2460 or stop by the tennis shop to make an appointment.

Online Registration LinkUSTA Junior Team Tennis League

Ages: 12 - 18
Location: Brookview & Medley and other participating cities
Fee: $125/resident, $128/non-resident

This 10-week league will emphasize teamwork and fun through skill development, match play for players of all levels of ability, and a year-end Golden Valley City Tournament. Match play will be with teams from Crystal, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and Robbinsdale. Participants need to provide their own transportation. Home matches will be at Medley Park. Schedules will be given at the start of the program.

Code Dates Day Time
9625 June 8 - August 19 Mon & Wed 1 - 3 pm

Online Registration LinkGolden Valley Youth Tennis League

Ages: 9 - 14
Fee: $55/resident, $58/non-resident

This is a recreational tennis league which will emphasize teamwork and fun through skill development to improve confidence in match play situations. Practices held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with matches on Saturday afternoons, May 30 - July 25 (no July 4). Teams will be formed at parks listed below. Sign up for desired practice location.

Code Site Dates Day Time
9730 Lions May 5 - July 23 Tues & Thurs 6 - 7 :30 pm
9731 Medley
9732 Scheid
9733 Wesley
9734 Wildwood

 

   
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