Frequently Asked Questions |
My child is an advanced player, is it worthwhile for them to attend camp?
All players regardless of skill have areas they can improve on; our aim is to provide them with the tools and opportunity to train hard while improving their game. The instructors all have significant playing and coaching experience ensuring your child will receive the best possible instruction. As a player's skills levels get higher we adapt the drills and match play to suit.
How do you decide on the groups the children are in?
For the instruction and match play portions of the day we divide the camp into small group according to ability and age. We are able to adjust these groups as often as we feel necessary. Each group works on similar aspects of the game but in a way that relates to the specific group and is best suited for their abilities. It is our intention to have the most evenly matched groups.
If you or your child has a concern, please alert us so that we can help make the experience positive for all.
What should my child pack for tennis camp?
All your child needs is gym clothing, sneakers or tennis shoes, a racquet, and a bathing suit if they wish to swim. We also encourage children to bring sunscreen and wear a hat. If your child does not have a racquet then we do a limited number of spares that can be used.
For overnight tennis camp?
As well as the day camp requirements, we recommend 5-6 pairs of socks, hat, shorts and t-shirts for everyday workouts and casual clothes for evening activities. Personal toiletries including; sunscreen, band-aids, and any incidental (Tylenol/Advil) or prescribed medicines. (Which will be held by a staff member). Cell phones are allowed but will be taken away if they are abused or used at inappropriate times. Calling cards are suggested as an alternative.
Laundry facilities will not be available.
Can my child take private lessons?
Private lessons can be scheduled at the end of the camp day. If an instructor is available then a private lesson may be scheduled during swimming time at the additional private lesson cost.
What if it rains?
We move indoors and adjust our schedule to fit as many as possible in the best possible environment. We have two indoor courts as well as the 15,000 sq ft recreation space for indoor tennis, basketball, soccer and floor hockey.
What happens if a camper breaks the rules?
We take our responsibility of ensuring a camper's safety very seriously; therefore our enforcement of rules and regulations is quite strict. Cliff Drysdale Tennis reserves the right to remove a child from camp and send them home without refund should their actions break the rules and/or endanger themselves, their peers, or our staff.