Mike Van Zutphen Tennis Academy

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2017 THANKSGIVING JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP

The Mike Van Zutphen Tennis Academy Thanksgiving junior Tennis Camp is open to players aged 5-18. Everyone from the beginner to the advanced player is encouraged to attend.  All camps are taught by USPTA-certified coaches and Mike Van Zutphen personally oversees the Camp Program. Enrollment is limited to ensure the highest standard of individual attention.  Please enroll well in advance to secure a spot.

CAMP INFORMATION 
The most important highlight of Mike Van Zutphen Spring Break Tennis Camp is that the kids HAVE LOTS OF FUN while DISCOVERING AND ENJOYING THE GAME OF TENNIS. THE SPORT OF A LIFE TIME! Beginners will be taught the fundamentals of tennis. The intermediate players will work on developing solid ground strokes, serves and volleys. The advanced juniors will focus on fine-tuning their overall game by simulating pressure situations during game-like settings. Good sportsmanship and a positive attitude are strongly encouraged. Participants will have daily refreshments break consisting of Gatorade, water and NRG food bars and prizes will be awarded on Friday including one Wilson Jr. tennis racket to a lucky camper. 

Values gained by children through the VALTER PAIVA CAMP PROGRAMS ARE: 

  • Enhancement of social and behavioral skills 
  • The learning of positive attitude and good sportsmanship
  • The realization of continual practice to bring greater success
  • Learning that “perfect practice” makes perfect
  • Constant participation develops agility, coordination and fitness
  • Understanding and proper use of rest time and food intake
  • Strong participation improves their tennis skills

Dates of Thanksgiving Tennis Camp 
November 20 – 24, 2017

Camp Hours and Prancing 
Half Day – 15 Hours Camp – $225/ Week
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Drop in Daily Fee $50

15% Family discount on 2nd and 3rd sibling
All students must fill out a registration form in advance with payment in full. Cancellations are a credit on file to be used at a later date.

Daily Schedule 
8:30 – 8:55 AM – Check in to camp
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Warm Ups
9:15 – 9:35 AM – Baseline Drills
9:35 – 9:55 AM – Baseline Games
9:55 – 10:10 AM – Volley Drills
10:10 – 10:30 AM – Volley Games
10:30 – 10:45 AM – Refreshment Break
10:45 – 11:00 AM – Serve Technique
11:00 – 11:20 AM – Serving Game
11:20 – 11:55 AM – Music Game
12:00 – Is the end of our fun day of tennis!    

Note: Please avoid wearing running or cross-training shoes – especially those with black soles. The soles on these types of shoes mark the courts. Skate and fashion brands like Sketchers, Vans, Circa, DC, Etnies, etc. Will not be permitted.