2008 Summer Tennis Camps in Marin

One of my passions in life is the game of tennis. As a child, I took lessons, and I love to play with friends and family.  I love the challenge of tennis, and of course it’s great exercise at any age. It's also a great game to challenge the wee ones and a good way for them to meet new friends. Listed below are a few summer tennis camps in Marin. I will be updating the list of tennis camps as I get more information about them.

Fairfax

The Cañon Club in Fairfax is offering a tennis camp for ages 7-14 and are grouped according to their ability level. The weekly camp sessions start on June 16 and run through August 15. They are Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm with extended day care available from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The cost is $185/wk or the daily drop-in rate is $40 a day. Extended care is $65/wk. The Canon Club is at 135 Mitchell Drive in Fairfax. Fore more info, call (415) 457-9217 or go to www.tennisinmarin.com.

Kentfield

Ross Valley Swim and Tennis Club is offering a sumer tennis camp for ages 6-16.  All levels of the game are covered: stroke technique, hand-eye and footwork drills plus strategy in singles and doubles. Two-week sessions Mondays through Thursdays in three age groups, 6 to 7, 8 to 11, 12 to 16, Monday through Thursdays. Each session is eight days. Five different sessions offered. Sessions begin June 16, 30, July 7, 21 and Aug. 4. $135 to $250 per session. Split or one-week sessions are available. The Ross Valley Swim and Tennis Club is located at 235 Bon Air Road. Please call 415-461-4383 for more info.

Larkspur

Larkspur Recreation will have a tennis camp at Piper Park for ages 7-12. Tennis fundamentals will be emphasized in this camp along with fun and sportsmanship. All skill levels are welcome. The weekly camps start on June 16 and runs through July 31. The are Monday thru Thursday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The cost is $79/week. For more info, call 415-927-6746.

Mill Valley

Strawberry Recreation in Mill Valley will be offering a Junior Tennis Camp for ages 9–15 for June and July sessions and ages 6–15 for August sessions . The camp will include some action packed, fun-filled tennis sessions incorporating sports specific exercise and games and of course improve the young players' game of tennis. Student players will be divided into groups according to ability for these one week sessions. The camps start on June 23 and run through August 22.  Camp will be held Monday-Friday from 11 am to 2:30 pm and cost $160/week. For more information, call (415) 383-6494 or go to their website.

Novato

Novato Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of tennis summer camps from ages 7-16. For more info about the classes, go to their website.

The Meridian Rolling Hills Club will be offering a tennis camp for all ages and levels throughout the summer starting the week of June 16 and ending August11. The camps are divided into four age groups: Tiny Tots, ages 3 to 4, Pee Wees, ages 5 to 7, Juniors, 8 to 12, and Teens, 13 and up. All camps run Monday through Thursday. A special one-day USTA Sectionals camp will be offered on Monday, June 16, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm for $125. Two full-day junior excellence camps for tournament-level players, ages 8 to 17, will be offered June 23 to June 27 and from July 14 to July 18. Beginning and intermediate camps for ages 5 to 18 are also offered from June 16 to July 25. For more info, go to www.bodiesinmotion.com

San Anselmo

San Anselmo Recreation is having a tennis camp at Memorial Park for ages 7-14. Tennis fundamentals will be emphasized in this camp along with fun and sportsmanship. All skill levels are welcome.The weekly camps start on June 16 and run through August 15. They are from Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at $119/week. Private and small group lessons can be arranged for those kids who are in need of more individual instruction. For more info, call the San Anselmo Recreation at 415-258-4640.

San Rafael

Totally Tennis Summer Camp will be taking place at the Rafael Racquet Club starting June 16 through Aug. 7. The camps will take place on Monday through Thursdays from noon to 1:00 pm for children ages 4 to 6; 1:00 pm to 2:30 p.m. for children ages 7 to 10; and 2:30 to 4 p.m. for ages 11 to 15. Camps are two-week sessions, but on a space-available basis; one-week sessions offered. Rafael Racquet Club is located at 95 Racquet Club Drive in San Rafel. For more info, go towww.rafaelracquetclub.com

Unlimited Tennis is offering Junior Tennis Summer Camp for ages 6-13 that will take place at the Marin Tennis Club in San Rafael (Dominican area) from June 15 through August 29. The camps run on a weekly basis from 9 am-3 pm, Monday-Friday with lunch (not included), and Early drop off and late pick up available. The weekly sessions are $295. Partial weeks and half-days available. For more info about the camps, call 415-462-1302 or go to their website.

Where to get your tennis gear:

A great place to go to purchase all your tennis gear is at Brad Gilbert's Tennis Nation in San Rafael. I went in there recently, and they have everything you need to play the game of tennis. If you don't know what kind of racket is right for your child they can help you select the correct one; they are very helpful and knowledgeable. Brad Gilbert Tennis Nation is located at 874 Fourth Street, San Rafael or call 415-453-5399.