Camp Objectives
Young athletes work best and learn the most in an environment that is personal and has the flexibility to tailor instruction to address individual needs. University of Denver Tennis camp uses small group instruction combined with individual attention to form the cornerstone of camp curriculum. Court time includes a variety of activities designed to keep campers motivated while they improve fundamentals. Skill work and discussions are balanced with match play, offering each player the opportunity to work on tactics and employ the mental prepartion skills they are learning. This camp is not operated as a clinic where campers stay overnight; a variety of fun social and reacreational activities planned for off-court times give campers a chance to get to know each other, the counselors and coaches, and to form long-lasting friendships.
Camp Features
- Stroke execution and proper mechanics.
- Shot selection in match situations.
- Tactical aspects of tennis.
- The importance of a winning attitude and mental toughness.
- Relaxation and concentration techniques to help in match situations.
- Match play.
- Personal one-on-one technical work.
- Daily supervised recreational activities.
- Full-service dining in the college cafeteria.
Curriculum
A typical day includes six hours of on-court instruction followed by cross training and/or evening activities. No students will be forced to play beyond their limits or go home feeling that they have not played enough tennis.
Sample Schedule:
- Wake up and get a great breakfast in the Cafeteria.
- Spend the morning on the courts doing drills and getting personal instruction.
- Lunch, you'll have lots to choose from each day in the Cafeteria.
- Free time: digest your lunch and hang out with other campers and counselors.
- Court time, competition - singles and doubles
- Dinner, another great meal in the Cafeteria.
- Social and recreational activities with the coaches and counselors.
Activities
Our evenings are reserved for fun activities with an occasional lecture or court session if needed. Campers enjoy the opportunity to relax and socialize as a group. Evening events include games, trips to the student activity center on campus, movie rentals, campus tours, ice skating, pizza night, and a trip to nearby ice cream. More information will be available at check-in. Campers are fully supervised at all times.
Day Camp
Day campers are welcome for any of the camp sessions. Our day begins at 9:00 a.m., ends at 4:30 p.m. and includes lunch. Please drop off and pick up promptly. Check in will be on Sunday at 4pm at the tennis courts
Housing
Roommate requests will try to be accomodated but are not guaranteed. If a roommate is not requested, we will assign one of approximately the same age. The dorm is configured with double and single rooms. Campers are grouped by age on the hall. Preference for doubles is given to younger campers.Air-conditioned rooms may be given on a first come first serve basis. Check in is on Sunday at 3pm.
Early Arrivals/Late Departures
University of Denver Tennis Camp does not have the facilities or personnel to accommodate campers who arrive the day before or who leave the day after the designated dates of their camp.
Key Deposit
A room key deposit is required prior to camp commencement and will be returned at check-out time. Charges will be assessed for lost keys.
FOR MORE INFO AND HOW TO ENROLL - go to www.dutenniscamp.com
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