Londonderry Area Tennis Summer Camps at The Chris Lewit Tennis Academy
Chris Lewit Tennis Academy, 3997 Vermont 100 Londonderry, VT 05148
CAMP DATES
Early Training 1: June 2-6, 2025
Early Training 2: June 9-13, 2025
Session 1: June 15-20, 2025
Session 2: June 22-27, 2025
Session 3: June 29 – July 4, 2025
Session 4: July 6-11, 2025
Session 5: July 13-18, 2025
Session 6: July 20-25, 2025
Session 7: July 27 – August 1, 2025
Directed by Chris Lewit
AGE GROUP
Our summer camp is for players of all ages. Players must be between 9 and 18 years old for boarding, although we can make exceptions for older or younger kids on a case-by-case basis. We do have many young super stars coming to train with Chris, and if the players are 8 years old or younger, they usually come and stay with their family.
CAMP FEES
Overnight: $1,900
Full Day: $1,450 (9am-5pm)
* Team Discounts Available: Click Here For More Info
*For those who do consecutive weeks of overnight camp, the weekend in between the weeks are included in the total price.
OVERVIEW
Chris Lewit Tennis Academy Vermont, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains, is one of the premier high performance tennis training centers in North America, developing champions from the United States and Canada–and from around the world.
We specialize in small group training under the direct supervision of experienced professional coach, Chris Lewit, and his team of trained coaches. In addition, we feature some of the best physical training resources in the world, having access to many Olympic-level trainers who are involved with the elite snow sports in the Stratton and Okemo Mountain areas.
One unique aspect about CLTA summer camp is that Chris is personally available to discuss each student’s summer development plan and goal-setting, and he works with each camper in small groups (only 2 players per court per coach) each day.
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
He is a dynamic, innovative leader in the high performance tennis community. After playing #1 for Cornell University and training and competing for several years on the professional tennis tour, Chris found his passion and calling as a developmental coach shaping the games of gifted junior players, serious adults, and other students willing to commit seriously to the study of tennis.
Chris Lewit is known for his unique qualities that make him highly sought after as a coach, not only for his unparalleled knowledge of the technical/tactical game, but for his forceful intellect; rigorous academic mind; demanding, physical teaching style; and ability to motivate and inspire a diverse group of students. Chris has developed many top national junior players–many who are now competing on the pro circuit–and he has extensive experience building the foundations of prodigies, especially at very young ages.
Although he is a full-time dedicated coach, Chris maintains a very high level as a player, and he still competes on the USTA and ITF Professional Futures Circuit, when his schedule allows.
For Chris, a coach must lead by example and be a role model–both on and off the court. Chris Lewit students fight to win, but Chris expects them to always win with integrity, honor, and sportsmanship.
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
Overnight: Check in 4-6pm Sunday afternoon at the Upper Pass Lodge
(all meals are included)
Day: Check in 8:30am Monday morning (9am the rest of the week) and pick up at 5pm.
Refund & Make Up Policies:
Students are allowed to make up any missed academy classes during the summer season as long as space allows and with approval. Summer make ups will not be carried over into another season. All summer make ups must be used by the last day of the summer season. Other makeup situations, such as extreme cases due to serious illness or major injury must be discussed directly with Chris, and will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Under no circumstances will refunds be given, only credit.
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.
With 2 Players per court and coach ratio, your child will get semiprivate training all day long with the special Spanish ratio every week of camp! We have 4 courts on site for training, so that means for every tennis training session, we take a maximum 12 players per session, and Chris works on the court with the players individually within the group. We believe this is what makes our training so special: the individual attention every player receives and the chance to interact and work on court directly with Chris each day. Because we are so small, we know each player and his or her game very well, and we can address details that larger camps often overlook.
All players receive an assessment from Chris during the week and Chris works with each player to set some training goals and a development plan for the length of his or her stay.
Summer Camp Student Housing
Summer students will be staying at the nearby Upper Pass Lodge, www.upperpasslodge.com, which offers comfortable room options with private bath in a charming New England setting at the base of Magic Mountain. The Lodge also has a lovely outdoor swimming pool for our students to enjoy daily after practice. Students will be roomed together by gender and age or by request. CLTA counselors and coaches live at the lodge, and players have full-time supervision.
Food and Meals
The Upper Pass Lodge has a full restaurant, The Red Slate Restaurant, and will provide nutritious chef-made meal options for our players including a breakfast buffet and bag lunch. The chef can accommodate all types of special nutrition requests. Please notify us in advance of your special dietary restrictions and we will accommodate.
Grocery Visits
There is a supermarket near the club and we will take the players to the market once per week, usually on a weekend day, so players should bring their favorite snacks and plan on having a week’s supply on hand before being able to go to the store.
One unique aspect about CLTA summer camp is that Chris is personally available to discuss each student’s summer development plan and goal-setting, and he works with each camper in small groups (only 2-3 players per court) each day.
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
- 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
“Chris’ attention to detail and patience creates a unique learning environment that allowed our daughter to improve and develop at an extraordinary pace. As a result of Chris’ coaching, in less than two weeks she transformed her serve and strengthened all aspects of her game. The intimate, family oriented environment in Vermont that focused on training on and off the court also created a fun but demanding experience that helped build confidence in our daughter and has allowed her to compete at a national level. She can’t wait to go back this summer to continue to work on her game!” –Ryan F.
“We are very fortunate to have found an academy such as the Chris Lewit Tennis Academy where we can take our son (a top 100 nationally ranked junior) to during the summer and know without a shadow of a doubt that the greatest care and diligence in his tennis development will be of the utmost priority with proven results evident after attending the summer camp and our willingness to continue to travel out of state to place our son at the academy with such passionate and knowledgeable coaches.” -RJ.
“My son has been attending CLTA summer camp for the past two summers, and is looking forward to this coming summer, also. in fact, his younger brother will be joining him. it has been a very enjoyable experience for him, with the perfect combination of fun and hard work. his tennis game has improved enormously in a short time, as well as his dedication and commitment. the staff is very personally invested and skilled. Chris and his assistants provide a great balance between play and instruction, both physical and psychological, which is essential for young athletes.” -Marleigh M.
“My 14 year old son Liam has been attending the CLTA summer tennis camp since he first started playing the game as a 10 year old. During this time Liam has played in USTA tournaments, starting as novice and working his way to a top 30 ranking in the East.. I can state without question that Chris Lewit and his coaches at CLTA provided the best environment for player development. Liam would come after spending the day at camp and tell me “Dad I want to play more tennis”. I can only attribute this to Chris and his staff making the learning/training experience enjoyable while at the same time being highly effective. I often have spent time at CLTA observing how the camp is conducted, the coaches take time to talk with students and are always instructing proper techniques and strategies. They don’t just hit balls for hours. I believe it is the best tennis environment available in the area and I would recommend CLTA to any parent looking to help their child develop both on and off the court.” –Eric k.
“My daughter attended Chris’s camp for the last two years and improved her game significantly each summer. Besides the drills and point play, she received daily technical instruction and correction from Chris. She also developed close relationships with the staff, experienced players who were genuinely excited to help her improve and reach her goals. The personal attention and support she received really distinguished this camp experience from that of other tennis camps.” -Sarah G.
“Chris pushed my boys to their best. Everyday, my boys got home exhausted but look forward to going back next day. They improved a great deal in their stokes, footwork, stamina, mental toughness, and work ethics during the summer. Compared to others, Chris’s camp has fewer kids on each court, and each kid receives more individual instructions. Everyone worked so hard there.” -Mother
“Chris Lewit is a phenomenal tennis coach and mentor. We researched out the best coach to help guide us through the Spanish Way of tennis. After reading Chris’s book, we knew we’d found the right resource. Our girls had the pleasure of attending his tennis camp in Vermont. The group setting, instruction and facility were just what we were looking for. The girls worked so well with Chris that we flew him out to train with our girls in our hometown. He’s very interested in our girls success and helps guide us through tournament selection and training plans. I’d highly recommend you working with him.” –Dave D.
“In addition to his skills as a tennis coach, Chris has the added advantage of being able to communicate his tennis philosophies through his writing. Given that I live in California, that is exactly how I found Chris. His approach of blending the best European and American techniques into one consistent approach was very appealing. I thought it would be valuable to expose my 14-year old son who is a competitive tennis player to Chris’ ideas and therefore we visited Chris. My expectations were entirely exceeded and my son still uses Chris’ training techniques on a weekly basis. Chris also set the right tone with my son – his training sessions were fun, but there was an underlying sense of discipline and he imparted some useful life lessons along the way. All in all, it was a hugely positive experience and well worth our effort. We hope to be back next summer.” -Parent.
“Our 12-year old son had a great experience at Chris Lewit Tennis Academy summer camp, and we were delighted as well. Chris really knows what he is doing — his tennis camp is fun but at the same time serious about tennis, challenging but not punishing, productive and goal-oriented, but not a “tennis factory.” Our son has gone for the last two summers, and intends to go this coming summer again. We highly recommend Chris Lewit Tennis Academy!” -Seth H.