2010 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
Quick Start USTA Saturday Morning Camps
Quick Start USTA Weekday Morning Camps
Junior Developmental USTA Half- & Full-Day Camps
High School Training Camps
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Leagues
USTA Junior Team Tennis League
Quick Start USTA Saturday Morning Camps
Fee: $85/residents, $89/non-residents
Participants will 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 | Time | Court |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10324 | Saturdays, May 8 - June 5 (no May 29) | 9:30 - 11:30 am | Brookview |
| 10325 | Saturdays, May 8 - June 5 (no May 29) | Scheid | |
| 10343 | Saturdays, August 28 - October 2 (no Sept 4 or 18) | Brookview |
Quick Start USTA Weekday Morning Camps
Locations: Brookview (B) or
Scheid Park (S) tennis courts
Fee: $99/week or $245/session or $599/all weeks (non-residents add $4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10328 (B) 10329 (S) |
10330 (B); 10344 (S) | June 7 - 11 | 9 - 11 am |
| 10331 (B); 10345 (S) | June 14 - 18 | ||
| 10332 (B); 10346 (S) | June 21 - 25 | ||
| 10333 (B) 10347 (S) |
10334 (B); 10348 (S) | July 5 - 9 | |
| 10335 (B); 10349 (S) | June 28 - July 2 | ||
| 10336 (B); 10350 (S) | July 12 - 16 | ||
| 10337 (B) 10352 (S) |
10338 (B); 10351 (S) | July 19 - 23 | |
| 10339 (B); 10353 (S) | July 26 - 30 | ||
| 10340 (B); 10354 (S) | August 2 - 6 | ||
| -- | 10341 (B); 10355 (S) | August 9 - 13 | |
| -- | 10342 (B); 10356 (S) | August 16 - 20 | |
| 10326 (B) 10327 (S) |
All Weeks | June 7 - August 20 |
Junior Developmental USTA Summer Full & Half-Day Tennis Camps
Location: Brookview or Scheid Park tennis courts
Full-day Camp (9 am-4 pm): $195/week or $435/session
3-Hour Half-Day Camp (9 am-12pm or 1-4 pm): $115/week or $275/session
5-Hour Half-Day Camp (11am-4pm): $165/week or $365/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.
Champs Tennis-n-Fun Day Camp
Ages 6 - 8
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.
Challenger Team Tennis Camp
Ages 9 - 12
This camp is for advanced-beginner and intermediate level players and will give children 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.
Advanced Team Tennis 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: $1099, Code 10323
| Session Code | Code | Week | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10238 | 10239 | June 7 - 11 | 9 am - 4 pm |
| 10240 | June 14 - 18 | ||
| 10241 | June 21 - 25 | ||
| 10242 | 10243 | June 28 - July 2 | |
| 10244 | July 5 - 9 | ||
| 10245 | July 12 - 16 | ||
| 10246 | 10247 | July19 - 23 | |
| 10248 | July 26 - 30 | ||
| 10249 | August 2 - 6 | ||
| 10424 ($285) | 10250 | August 9 - 13 | |
| 10251 | August 16 - 20 |
Half-Day Camps at Brookview (B) and Scheid (S)
| Session Code |
Code | Week | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10294 (B) 10264 (S) |
10296 (B); 10265 (S) | June 7 - 11 | 9 am - 12 pm |
| 10297 (B); 10266 (S) | June 14 - 18 | ||
| 10298 (B); 10267 (S) | June 21 - 25 | ||
| 10299 (B) 10268 (S) |
10300 (B); 10269 (S) | June 28 - July 2 | |
| 10301 (B); 10270 (S) | July 5 - 9 | ||
| 10302 (B); 10271 (S) | July 12 - 16 | ||
| 10303 (B) 10272 (S) |
10304 (B); 10273 (S) | July19 - 23 | |
| 10305 (B); 10274 (S) | July 26 - 30 | ||
| 10306 (B); 10275 (S) | August 2 - 6 | ||
| 10426 (B) 10428 (S) $150 |
10307 (B); 10276 (S) | August 9 - 13 | |
| 10308 (B); 10279 (S) | August 16 - 20 | ||
| 10420 (B) 10422 (S) |
All Weeks | June 7 - August 20 | |
| 10252 (B) | 10253 (B) | June 7 - 11 | 11 am - 4 pm (5-hour half day) Only at Brookview |
| 10254 (B) | June 14 - 18 | ||
| 10255 (B) | June 21 - 25 | ||
| 10256 (B) | 10257 (B) | June 28 - July 2 | |
| 10258 (B) | July 5 - 9 | ||
| 10259 (B) | July 12 - 16 | ||
| 10260 (B) | 10261 (B) | July19 - 23 | |
| 10262 (B) | July 26 - 30 | ||
| 10263 (B) | August 2 - 6 | ||
| 10425 (B) $285 |
10277 (B) | August 9 - 13 | |
| 10248 (B) | August 16 - 20 | ||
| 10419 (B) | All Weeks | June 7 - August 20 | |
| 10309 (B) 10280 (S) |
10310 (B); 10281 (S) | June 7 - 11 | 1 - 4 pm |
| 10311 (B); 10282 (S) | June 14 - 18 | ||
| 10312 (B); 10283 (S) | June 21 - 25 | ||
| 10313 (B) 10284 (S) |
10314 (B); 10285 (S) | June 28 - July 2 | |
| 10315 (B); 10286 (S) | July 5 - 9 | ||
| 10316 (B); 10287 (S) | July 12 - 16 | ||
| 10317 (B) 10288 (S) |
10318 (B); 10289 (S) | July19 - 23 | |
| 10319 (B); 10290 (S) | July 26 - 30 | ||
| 10320 (B); 10291 (S) | August 2 - 6 | ||
| 10427 (B) 10429 (S) $150 |
10321 (B); 10292 (S) | August 9 - 13 | |
| 10322 (B); 10293 (S) | August 16 - 20 | ||
| 10421 (B) 10423 (S) |
All Weeks | June 7 - August 20 |
High School Training Camps
Ages: 14 - 18
Locations: Brookview Tennis Courts
Fee: $99/week or $599/all weeks
This camp is for Junior Varsity and Varsity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10357 | All weeks below | Mon - Thurs | 4 - 6 pm |
| 10358 | June 7 - 10 | ||
| 10359 | June 14 - 17 | ||
| 10360 | June 21 - 24 | ||
| 10361 | June 28 - July 1 | ||
| 10362 | July 5 - 8 | ||
| 10363 | July 12 - 15 | ||
| 10364 | July 19 - 22 | ||
| 10365 | July 26 - 29 | ||
| 10366 | August 2 - 5 | ||
| 10367 | August 9 - 12 | ||
| 10368 | August 16 - 19 |
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.
USTA Junior Team Tennis League
Ages: 12 - 18
Location: Brookview & other participating cities
Fee: $125/resident, $129/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 Brookview Park. Schedules will be given at the start of the program.
| Code | Dates | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10466 | June 7 - August 18 | Mon & Wed | 1 - 3 pm |
