New York City Area Tennis Summer Clinics at Yorkville Tennis Club
Yorkville Tennis Club, 1725 York Ave, New York, NY 10128
CAMP DATES
Session 1: June 30 – July 4, 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
Session 6: August 4-8, 2025
Session 7: August 11-15, 2025
Session 8: August 18-22, 2025
Session 9: August 25-29, 2025
Directed by Rick LaVere
AGE GROUP
adidas Tennis Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18, advanced players through tournament players.
CAMP FEES
Full Day: $1120 (9am-4pm)
Morning Half Day: $795 (9am-12pm)
Afternoon Half Day: $795 (1pm-4pm)
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
*Session 1: No clinic on Friday July 4th. Full Day is $896, Morning Half Day is $636, and Afternoon Half Day is $636.
OVERVIEW
We are offering full day all week camps, half day all week camps, and pro-rated per day rates for full day and half day.
Tennis In Manhattan is the largest provider of tennis instruction for children and adults in New York City with over 60 instructors.
Eight Weekly Sessions: June 30-August 29, 2025
-Intensive, customized training
-Drilling, stroke production, footwork, video analysis and match play.
-Ages 5 & older (advanced beginners through tournament players)
-Weather-proof, indoor, air-conditioned facility
-Student – teach ratio is 4:1
-Players are grouped by age & ability.
-The clinics will accommodate ages 3-13 on court dimensions consistent with USTA Quick Start guidelines.
**There will be no clinic on July 4th**
Our spectacular year round tennis facility is unsurpassed in its convenience, security and amenities. It is truly a magnificent club that caters to all levels of play ages 5 and older. An ideal place to play tennis in NYC with 8 newly surfaced indoor clay tennis courts in a climate controlled environment. Please take a moment to learn more about our tennis clinics in Manhattan.
These camps are not meant for “true beginners”. Campers must have tennis playing experience to join this camp.
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.
MUST ENROLL THE SATURDAY BEFORE THE START. ENROLLMENTS RECEIVED LATER CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
Camp Director
Rick LaVere has 36 years of experience teaching tennis to people of all levels, from beginners to nationally ranked junior players. He has playing experience at both the high school as well as at the collegiate level and coaching experience at the high school level where he coached his team to a state final. Rick has been in Manhattan for the past 5 years teaching tennis, and graduating from NYU with a Masters Degree in International Relations.
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
CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLINIC FLYER
Full Day: Monday through Friday – 9am-4pm. (Bring a bagged lunch)
Half Day: Monday through Friday – 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm
*Lunch NOT included
**Session 1: No clinic on Thursday July 4th.
These camps are not meant for “true beginners”. Campers must have tennis playing experience to join this camp.
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.
MUST ENROLL THE SATURDAY BEFORE THE START. ENROLLMENTS RECEIVED LATER CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
Tennis Typical Daily Schedule*
8:45am-9:00am – Check-in for full day and morning half day campers
9:00am-9:30am – Off-court warm up and stretching
9:30am-10:30am – Small-group training
10:30am-10:45am – Break
10:45am-12:00pm – Partner-based training and 1-on-1 sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch break & morning half day campers depart
1:00pm-1:15pm – Afternoon half day campers arrive & warm up and stretching
1:15pm-4:00pm – Small-group training, skillwork, matchplay & games, then all campers depart
*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 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
“We heard about this camp through a friend that went the previous year and it was everything they said and more! I highly recommend this camp.” –Auggie M.
“Tommy and Theresa had a great time for both weeks of camp. The staff were so engaging and really loved teaching the campers new skills to help improve and develop their games.” –Rhonda D.
“It’s been 3 weeks since camp ended and all my daughter wants to do is play tennis. She came out with an overwhelming passion to improve her game. She is now 100% dedicated to tennis, Thanks adidas Tennis.” –Kristina T.