Mahwah Area Tennis Summer Camps at Ramapo College
Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430
CAMP DATES
Session 1: June 23-27, 2025
Session 2: July 7-11, 2025
Session 3: July 14-18, 2025
Session 4: July 21-25, 2025
Session 5: July 28 – August 1, 2025
Directed by Raza Baig
RAIN POLICY
We do have indoor option back ups for passing showers or quick storms on campus in the rec center. If the day looks like it will be a total wash out, we will be sure to communicate with you by 8:00am via email and pop ups on our website notifying you of a camp change. If a day is rained out, campers will be invited to come back another day in one of our other 5 weeks of camp to make up the missed time.
CAMP FEES
Full Day: $749 (9am-4pm)
Morning Half Day: $449 (9am-12pm)
Afternoon Half Day: $449 (1pm-4pm)
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
AGE GROUP
adidas Tennis Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18 of all ability levels.
OVERVIEW
Our Ramapo College tennis camp in New Jersey features 12 outdoor tennis courts and a state-of-the-art athletic facility that includes an indoor swimming pool.
Less than an hour away from New York City, our New Jersey Tennis Camps at Ramapo College is a wonderful tennis clinic in an excellent spot in NJ.
*Lunch is not included. Please bring a bagged lunch
Camp Director
IRaza Baig enter’s his eighth season as head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programs. Coach Baig took over the tennis programs at Ramapo after serving as the Interim Head Coach for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 seasons. Prior to serving in the interim position, Baig was an assistant coach with both programs for two years.
The Lady Roadrunners finished in second place in the New Jersey Athletic Conference behind 34-Time NJAC Champion, The College of New Jersey.The men’s program has continued to improve as they won the GNAC Conference title the last five seasons, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The Roadrunners made their third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament after earning the GNAC’s automatic bid each year. Coach Baig was named GNAC Coach of the Year following the 2014 season
Coach Baig attended Allegheny College where he was a member of the tennis team in both singles and doubles play for three years. He is a certified professional certified by both the USPTA and the USNTA. Coach Baig has been teaching professionally for 11 years and is the owner of Game Set Match which conducts clinics and camps in the New Jersey area.
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
Full Day Campers:
8:45am-9:00am Monday-Friday at the tennis courts everyday. Pick up is at 4:00pm daily. Lunch is NOT included.
Morning Half Day Campers:
All 5 weeks, Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm
Afternoon Half Day Campers:
All 5 weeks, Monday-Friday, 1pm-4pm
Rain Policy: We do have indoor option back ups for passing showers or quick storms on campus in the rec center. If the day looks like it will be a total wash out, we will be sure to communicate with you by 8:00am via email and pop ups on our website notifying you of a camp change. If a day is rained out, campers will be invited to come back another day in one of our other 5 weeks of camp to make up the missed time.
Tennis Typical Daily Schedule*
9:00am – Day campers arrive. Stretching and warm-up
9:15am – On-court training
11:15am – Match play
12:00pm – Lunch, half day campers depart
1:00pm – Match situation drills
3:00pm – Instruction, match play
4:00pm – Day campers and afternoon half day campers depart
*Schedule may vary location by location and is up to the discretion of the director & staff on site.
Rain Policy: We do have indoor option back ups for passing showers or quick storms on campus in the rec center. If the day looks like it will be a total wash out, we will be sure to communicate with you by 7:30am via email and pop ups on our website notifying you of a camp change. If a day is rained out, campers will be invited to come back another day in one of our other 6 weeks of camp or we will extend the other days of camp to help offset the missed time.
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 the field 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
- Sunscreen
- Bagged lunch
- Bathing Suit (not all locations have access to a pool)
- Hat
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CAMP REVIEWS
“I had such a great time at the Ramapo College adidas Tennis Camp. I met amazing NCAA players and coaches. They taught and inspired me to do so many things. I can’t wait for next year!” –Bob W.
“My kids loved the coaches and his staff. We have been to camp the last 3 years specifically because the staff is so attentive and energetic.” -Lisa T.
“My daughter really enjoyed her week at camp, and wanted to add another week. Thanks again.” -Steve S.
“Both of my children enjoyed the camp a lot. The setting was very nice and the accommodations were as expected. I appreciate that we were told to bring fans! That was most helpful. The kids felt that they learned a lot and enjoyed playing with different children. They enjoyed being challenged and have asked me to send them at least two weeks next year! Please notify me as soon as registration becomes available for next year! Thank you for organizing such a great tennis camp.” -Robert A.
