Hartford Area Tennis Summer Camps at Avon Old Farms School
Avon Old Farms School, 500 Old Farms Rd, Avon, CT 06001
CAMP DATES
Session 1: July 6-11, 2025
Directed by Michael Filipek & Eric Henne
AGE GROUP
adidas Tennis Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18 of all ability levels.
CAMP FEES
Overnight:$1,399
Full Day: $779 (9am-4pm)
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
OVERVIEW
Beyond Camps (formerly known as Michael Filipek Tennis and Sports Academy) will hold its Day and Overnight Camps at Avon Old Farms School this summer. Located just outside of Hartford, CT, this is the perfect site for an adidas Tennis Camp.
In addition to tennis training campers will be participating in other racquet sports and other sports and activities both indoor and outdoor.
Campers will train at the Globe Foundation Tennis complex which overlooks AOF’s baseball and other amazing athletic facilities. You will be training on nine state of the art hard courts with ample room between courts and spectacular areas for viewing match play.
Camp is open to all ages and ability levels. We assess each camper’s ability during the first session of camp and make sure they are grouped according to their age and abilities so this way we can tailor the drills, games, and match-play to fit their individual needs.
Camp Director
In his 17th year of directing camps, Michael Filipek is the founder and director of Beyond Camps (formerly known as Michael Filipek Tennis & Sports Academy). He was born and raised in central Connecticut, was a nationally ranked junior player and twice earned the #1 ranking in New England. He received a scholarship to attend Indiana University where he captained the men’s team and graduated in 1997. He subsequently gained professional tour experience in both the United States and Europe.
As a coach, Michael is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional and has 25 years of full-time tennis teaching experience. He is the Head Tennis Professional & Junior Development Director at Tennis in Manhattan which operates three clubs in New York City and his Junior Development Program is the largest and most successful in Manhattan.
Michael brings his passion and lifetime tennis experience as a player and a coach to the adidas Tennis Camps making this an excellent choice for a tennis camp in Connecticut. His enthusiastic and caring style inspires players of all ages and levels.
Assistant Camp Director
Coach Henne has been with Beyond Camps for over a decade and has a wealth of tennis teaching and camp directing experience. As a player Eric played four years of varsity tennis at Springfield College. He was all NEWMAC sophomore year at #4 singles…with only one loss. In addition to many summers with Beyond Camps, Eric has also coached high school tennis in Newington for three years, in and is now in his third year of coaching girls tennis at East Catholic high school where he currently coaches one of the top 10 players in the state of CT.
Coach Henne is also a physical education teacher and an active player in USTA tournaments at a 4.5 level.
What to Expect
At adidas Tennis Camps you’ll receive individualized tennis training through a superior curriculum regardless your age or ability level. We want young tennis players to improve in every aspect of their game; our camps put a focus on individual skill development while incorporating drills and matches to emphasize teamwork & fun!
Features of our tennis staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; Groups based off of age & ability level; Fun, energetic, & experienced staff.
Supervision: The staff supervises campers for the entire duration of the camp. For overnight tennis camps, the staff will reside in the dormitories with the campers, providing supervision. Campers are expected to show respect towards other campers and the host facility. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco products are strictly forbidden, and will result in immediate dismissal from camp without refund.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in singles & doubles matches
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
- adidas Tennis Camp T-Shirt
- Great sportsmanship & camaraderie
- Exciting evening & off court activities
- Meet new friends
- Gain a passion for “the sport of a lifetime!”
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
TENNIS CAMP CURRICULM
Individual Skill Training
- Forehand and backhand – Hands-on instruction daily on how to improve on the two make strokes in tennis
Technical Skills Training
- Lobs and Top Spin – Practice and develop additional strokes you can use in matches
- Drop-Shots – Work on the proper way to hit a drop shot to add to your game!
- Serves – How to serve with confidence as well as work on all types of serves
- Grip – Proper technique to optimize your game
Tactical Skill Training
- Court Movements – Strategies and Practice of where to be on the court and when
- Decision-making skills to solve problems at the correct time
Game-Based Learning
- Rules & Scoring – Instructional Teaching
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Session 1:
Extended Day Campers: Monday 8:30am at the courts and the rest of the week from 8:45am-9am. Checkout as late as 5:30pm, Mon-Thurs. Dinner not included. Supervised free play from 4pm-5:30pm. Friday checkout at 4pm.
Day Campers: Check-In Monday 8:30am at the courts and the rest of the week from 8:45am-9am. Check Out daily is at 4pm.
Session 2:
Overnight Campers: Check In Sunday 2-3pm at Pelican Dorm, Check Out Friday at the dorm building for early dismissal- time Pelican Dorm.
Extended Day Campers: Monday 8:30am at the courts and the rest of the week from 8:45am-9am. Checkout as late as 5:30pm, Mon-Thurs. Dinner not included. Supervised free play from 4pm-5:30pm. Friday checkout at 4pm.
Day Campers: Check-In Monday 8:30am at the courts and the rest of the week from 8:45am-9am. Check Out daily is at 4pm. Lunch is included.
Tennis Typical Daily Schedule*
7:00am – Wake-up
7:45am – Breakfast
9:00am – Day campers arrive. Stretching and warm-up
9:15am – On-court training
11:15am – Match play
12:00pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Match situation drills
3:00pm – Instruction
4:00pm – Day campers depart
5:30pm – Dinner
6:30pm – Optional match play and/or fun off court evening activity
10:00pm – Lights out
*Schedule may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We suggest that campers do not bring expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are allowed to bring cell phones to camp to contact their guardians, but they are not allowed on court during training sessions. Please label every article you bring to camp. All personal items are the responsibility of each camper. adidas Tennis Camps and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Tennis racquet(s), tennis shoes
- Water jug/bottle
- Athletic Socks
- T-Shirts
- Shorts
- Sunscreen
- Bathing Suit (not all locations have access to a pool)
- Spending Money – we recommend bringing no more than $50
- Hat
- Sweatshirt (overnight)
- Off-Field Clothes (overnight)
- Pajamas (overnight)
- Twin XL Bedding Linens (overnight)
- Blanket/Sleeping Bag (overnight)
- Pillow (overnight)
- Shower Towel (overnight)
- Toiletries (overnight)
- Alarm Clock (overnight)
- Fan (overnight only, depending on location)
CAMP REVIEWS
“Great camp with a very low camper to coach ratio. Seemed like everyone was getting personal attention when it came to their strokes.”
–Jerry R.
“The director had such a fun and energetic staff. The kids were never bored and looked forward to going everyday!”
-Heather H.
“The coaches were awesome at the adidas Tennis Camp at Avon Old Farms School. Coach Filipek had collegiate players that we got to compete against during beat the pro. It was a great challenge and look forward to returning to camp.”
-Frita E.
