Choose the type of camp first
Junior residential camps, day camps, adult weekend programs and resort clinics can all be called “tennis camps,” but they serve very different travelers. Decide whether the priority is high-volume training, family vacation time, social play or a short technical tune-up.
For junior players
Look for clear supervision policies, age and level groupings, coach-to-player ratios, weather plans and a daily schedule that balances court time with recovery. For overnight programs, ask how housing, meals, transportation and medical needs are handled.
For adult players
Adult camps work best when the program explains the expected level, daily court hours and whether match play is included. A strong program should give you enough instruction to improve without turning the trip into a week of overuse injuries.
Combine a camp with a destination
Resort-based programs can be ideal for couples and families because not everyone has to follow the same schedule. Consider Amelia Island, Hilton Head, Palm Desert or Mallorca for trips where tennis can be paired with a broader vacation.
Questions to ask before paying a deposit
- How are players grouped by level?
- How many hours per day are spent on court?
- What happens in bad weather?
- Are meals and lodging included?
- Are there fitness or recovery sessions?
- What is the cancellation policy?
- Can non-playing family members stay at the same property?