Exploring Top Junior Tennis Summer Camps for 2024
Junior summer camps 2024 are abundant, but finding the right one for your player can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. If you're seeking a blend of top-notch training and unforgettable experiences, you're in the right place. These summer tennis camps are real tennis experiences for performance players. Perfect for juniors who love the game & want to compete at higher levels. Let's dive into three exceptional junior tennis academies with summer tennis camps that promise not only real skill, but also a rich & fun tennis lifestyle.
Here’s the thing. You read one junior academy headline you’ve read them all. Think of these 3 junior tennis camps as exposure to the system they run, the player levels, professional coaching staffs they have on site and the academies organization for future annual training. That’s right, year round professional training towards college or pro tennis.
Families will typically head out for 1-3 weeks summer camp before heading back for a longer period, maybe 3 months pre-tournament training. The next leap is the annual training where your junior player gets on court & off court training, on-site or online education, boarding with other players, and traveling with coaches & players with periodization plans to increase your player’s ranking throughout the coming year.
If you’re serious about player development than any one of these academies should be your list to consider. All three are heavy on competition training towards a junior players bigger goals.
Rafa Nadal Academy, Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Nestled in Rafa Nadal's hometown of Manacor, this academy offers a focused environment on player safety & enjoyment. Here, juniors board by age and gender, surrounded by peers from around the globe. With a staggering 45 tennis courts, solid coaching staff & the occasional Rafa siting, it's a junior players dream. If you want to know more about the Rafa Nadal Academy and if its right for you and your player, Read this article for a deeper understanding of the academy from a former coach.
Dates: June 16 - August 24, 2024
Ages: 6 - 10 years old (must stay with parents/guardians)
Program: 10 hours of tennis training, 10 hours of sports activities
On-court Language: English
Promo Code: IndieTENIS
Dates: June 2 - September 1, 2024
Ages: 8 - 18 years old
Program: 20.5 hours of tennis training (Court/player ratio: 1:4), tennis competitions on Saturdays, 7 nights' accommodation at the academy, transfer service to the airport, language classes available
Promo Code: IndieTENIS
Dates: September - June (2024 - 2025)
Program: 22 hours of high-intensity tennis training (Court/player ratio: 1:3), 30 minutes of individual tennis training per week (Ratio: 1:1), 6.25 hours of specific physical preparation, 3 training sessions on nutrition, injury prevention, and wellness, tennis competitions on Saturdays (Matches with annual players or UTR Tournament), 7 nights' accommodation with full board, transfer service to the airport
Ages: Contact academy for details
Promo Code: IndieTENIS
Rafa Nadal Academy and Iberia Airlines have collaborated to offer flight coupons for players inside Europe & non-EU residents, making it easier to access this Summer tennis camp experience. Find out here if your trip meets the conditions and you may just fly free!
Juan Carlos Ferrero Equelite Tennis Academy, Villena, Spain
Under the watchful eye of Juan Carlos Ferrero, this academy in Villena is a testament to serious junior tennis. Despite its intense training regimen, the summer program balances hard work with ample fun. Kids are happy and clamoring for a return Summer year after year! With two swimming pools & structured evening activities, juniors get a taste of Spanish tennis while sharpening their skills and walking the same grounds where Carlos Alcaraz calls home. Throughout the year there’s too many WTA & ATP sightings to count.
Dates: June 2 - August 31, 2024
Ages: 8+
Duration: 1 week
Fee: €1,620
Agent: Rhonda
Rural hotel on site for visiting families
Eric Dobsha Tennis Academy, North Tampa, Florida
For those stateside, the Eric Dobsha Tennis Academy offers a high-performance program year-round. With personalized attention and carefully curated training sessions, juniors are groomed for match play. This academy is known for working in reverse.
That’s right, they play matches on repeat - all day, every day. Basket drills and dead ball feeds come from where players break down from coaches watching juniors play matches. If your forehand breaks down, they work on it. If the serve is causing problems they zone in on that. If points aren’t well or with thought behind it or confidence & bad tempers rear in matches, they go to work on it.
The philosophy at Dobsha’s is; ‘play to learn & not learn to play’.
I absolutely love this system because too many parents contact me about their high level player but their player’s barely played any tournaments or has no ranking to speak of!! We all know that if college tennis is on the line than your player needs match play experience and wins. And that comes from playing junior tournaments!
Florida’s still the epicenter of junior tennis in the USA with a ton of local outstanding tournaments & player levels throughout Florida. Dobsha’s gained great success in Florida with his program style. Consider this spot a 1-stop shop for tournament players at a fraction of the cost of most junior tennis academies.
The drawback is there is no boarding.
Dates: Year-round
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 4:30-7:30 pm
Fee: 3x/week - $800/month; 4x/week - $1000/month
Promo Code: Rhonda
Contact: Eric Dobsha
These camps aren't just about tennis. They're about encouraging a love for the game, building lasting friendships with other kids who love tennis, and creating lifelong memories. So, why wait? The time is now.
Book your spot earlier than later and watch your junior player shine on and off the court.
Note: Prices, dates, and programs are subject to change. Please refer to respective academy websites for the most accurate information.