Riverside Gardens

Riverside Gardens Swim and Tennis Club

8633 Buckboard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308

Director: Angela Davis

Summer 2023 Junior Team Tennis

MVCT Junior Division Summer League is a local inter club junior team tennis (JTT) league for players between the ages of 10-18 years old. Matches will take place at Riverside Gardens as well as other local clubs (Mount Vernon Park Association, Mansion House, HMSTC, to name a few).

PRACTICES: Practices will take place on Tuesdays, and Thursdays for 6 weeks (Monday, June 19 - Friday, July 28).

  • 9 - 10am - Advanced Tennis (Mainly geared towards 13 & Up)
  • 10 - 11am - Team Tennis Starters - No Match Play (9 & Up) 
  • 11am - 12pm - Intermediate Tennis (Mainly geared toward 11 & Up) 

MATCHES: Matches will take place on Wednesdays from 8:30-10:30 AM and Sundays from 5:00pm-7:00pm. There will be selection for matches (not everyone may get to play in competitive matches).

Weekly Summer Camp Prices

Summer Camp Offerings
Junior Team Tennis Fee $225 Per Player
Match Play Only Fee $50 Per Player
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SUMMER CAMP 2023

TENNIS EXPLORERS SUMMER CAMP (Ages 4-14)

Are you looking to make Summer 2023 one to remember for your child(ren)?! ProsToYou Tennis has the perfect camp experience for your child(ren) between the ages of 4-14 years old. Campers will enjoy a variety of tennis games, sports, and activities all summer long! From the tennis courts to the pool and everything in between, our coaches and counselors will cultivate a fun environment for every activity throughout the day.

 

Non Member registrations are only for those that have been invited by a current Riverside Gardens member and are registered for camp the same week. Please put their name on the registration form. If left blank or the family name cannot be found in the Riverside Gardens family database, your registration will have to moved to a different camp location.

 

Camp Hours - Monday - Friday:

Full day -  9am-4pm

Morning Half day -  9am-12:30pm

Afternoon Half day - 12:30pm-4pm

 

Please Note: This camp option is for children who are interested in learning the sport of tennis in a fun and easy going environment. In addition, your child(ren) will receive a multi-sport camp experience (i.e. recreational camp).

Photo of kids being led in a standing stretch at summer tennis camp

Camp Weeks:

  • Week 1

    June 19 - June 23

  • Week 2

    June 26 - June 30

  • Week 3

    July 3 - July 7

  • Week 4

    July 10 - July 14

  • Week 5

    July 17 - July 21

  • Week 6

    July 24 - July 28

  • Week 7

    July 31 - August 4

  • Week 8

    August 7 - August 11

  • Week 9

    August 14 - August 18

  • Week 10

    August 21 - August 25

Camp Schedule:

9:00am-9:15am = Check-In

9:15am-9:30am = Introduction & Let’s Get Moving!

9:30am-10:30am = Tennis Fundamentals/Drills

10:30am-10:45am = Snack Break

10:45am-11:45am = Cool In The Pool!

11:45am-12:45pm = Lunch Break

12:45pm-1:45pm = More Fun In The Sun or Cool in the Pool (and Shade!) (basketball, kickball, board/card games, arts & crafts)

1:45pm-2:30pm = Fitness (agility, balance, coordination)

2:30pm-3:45pm = Tennis Games For Prizes!

3:45pm-4:00pm = Pack-Up & Check-Out

Photo of a stack of four tennis rackets at Rock Creek Tennis Center

Weekly Summer Camp Prices

Summer Camp Offerings
Full Day for Members $375 Per Camper/ Per Week
Full Day for Non-Members $410 Per Camper/ Per Week
Half Day for Members $210 Per Camper/ Per Week
Half Day for Non-Members $225 Per Camper/ Per Week

SUMMER CAMP FOR SWIM/DIVE TEAM PLAYER (4-14 YEARS)

Is your child(ren) on the Club Swim/Dive Team and would like to participate in our Summer Camp? They can hop into our Summer Camp before and/or after their Swim/Dive Team practices! Campers will be able to attend our camp, go to their Swim/Dive Team practice, and re-join our camp for the remainder of the camp day! This camp is for children between the ages of 4-14 years old.

 

Non Member registrations are only for those that have been invited by a current Riverside Gardens member and are registered for camp the same week. Please put their name on the registration form. If left blank or the family name cannot be found in the Riverside Gardens family database, your registration will have to moved to a different camp location.

 

Camp Hours - Monday - Friday:

Full day -  9am-4pm

Morning Half day -  9am-12:30pm

 

Please Note: This camp option is for children who are interested in learning the sport of tennis in a fun and easy-going environment. In addition, your child(ren) will receive a multi-sport camp experience (i.e. recreational camp).

Photo of three young tennis players standing by the net at Langley Swim and Tennis Club

Camp Weeks:

  • Week 1

    June 19 - June 23

  • Week 2

    June 26 - June 30

  • Week 3

    July 3 - July 7

  • Week 4

    July 10 - July 14

  • Week 5

    July 17 - July 21

  • Week 6

    July 24 - July 28

Camp Schedule:

9am - 9:15am: Check-In
9:15am - 9:30am: Introduction & Let’s Get Moving!
9:30am - 10:15am: Tennis Fundamentals/Drills
10:15am - 10:30am: Snack Break/Change For Swim Team Practice
10:30am - 11:30am: Swim Team Practice
11:45am - 12:45pm: Lunch Break
12:45pm-1:45pm: More Fun In The Sun or Cool in the Pool (and Shade!) (basketball, kickball, board/card games, arts & crafts)
1:45pm - 2:45pm: Back To The Pool!
2:45pm - 3:45pm: Tennis Games!
3:45pm - 4:00pm: Pack-Up & Check-Out

Weekly Summer Camp Prices

Summer Camp Offerings
Full Day for Members $325 Per Camper/ Per Week
Half Day for Members $210 Per Camper/ Per Week

MORNING TENNIS SESSIONS (Ages 4-14)

Seize the day with our morning tennis sessions! This program is designed for junior players who would like to hit the courts and play an hour of tennis daily. The morning tennis sessions are also compatible with the Club’s Swim/Dive Team practice times. Players will be able to attend both tennis sessions and their Swim/Dive Team practices!

 

Non Member registrations are only for those that have been invited by a current Riverside Gardens member and are registered for camp the same week. Please put their name on the registration form. If left blank or the family name cannot be found in the Riverside Gardens family database, your registration will have to moved to a different camp location.

Photo of a boy in a blue shirt swinging a racket at a tennis ball at Tally Ho Potomac Tennis Club

Camp Weeks:

  • Week 1

    June 19 - June 23

  • Week 2

    June 26 - June 30

  • Week 3

    July 3 - July 7

  • Week 4

    July 10 - July 14

  • Week 5

    July 17 - July 21

  • Week 6

    July 24 - July 28

  • Week 7

    July 31 - August 4

  • Week 8

    August 7 - August 11

  • Week 9

    August 14 - August 18

  • Week 10

    August 21 - August 25

Morning Tennis Options:

Advanced Tennis (Mainly geared towards 13 & Up) - 9 - 10am 

Team Tennis Starters - No Match Play (9 & Up) - 10 - 11am 

Intermediate Tennis (Mainly geared toward 11 & Up) - 11am - 12pm 

Weekly Summer Camp Prices

Summer Camp Offerings
Morning Session for Members $80 Per Camper/ Per Week
Morning Session for Non-Members $80 Per Camper/ Per Week

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (CIT) CAMP (Ages 13-15)

Are you ready to become a Counselor in Training (CIT) and learn the responsibilities of a camp counselor? If so, spend your summer with us assisting our staff with the daily operations of camp! You can make friends with other CITs, earn community service hours, train to be a camp counselor, and have fun. This program is for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.

 

Non Member registrations are only for those that have been invited by a current Riverside Gardens member and are registered for camp the same week. Please put their name on the registration form. If left blank or the family name cannot be found in the Riverside Gardens family database, your registration will have to moved to a different camp location.

 

Camp Hours - Monday - Friday:

Full day -  9am-4pm

Morning Half day -  9am-12:30pm

Afternoon Half day - 12:30pm-4pm

 

Full-Day CITs will earn 35 community service hours

Half-Day CITs will earn 18 community service hours

Photo of a young child in a ballcap learning tennis at Seven Locks Swim & Tennis Club

Camp Weeks:

  • Week 1

    June 19 - June 23

  • Week 2

    June 26 - June 30

  • Week 3

    July 3 - July 7

  • Week 4

    July 10 - July 14

  • Week 5

    July 17 - July 21

  • Week 6

    July 24 - July 28

  • Week 7

    July 31 - August 4

  • Week 8

    August 7 - August 11

  • Week 9

    August 14 - August 18

  • Week 10

    August 21 - August 25

Camp Schedule:

9:00am-9:15am: Check-In
9:15am-9:30am: Introduction & Let’s Get Moving!
9:30am-10:30am: Tennis Fundamentals/Drills
10:30am-11am: Snack Break/Change Into Swimsuit
11am-11:45am: Cool In The Pool!
11:45am-12:45pm: Lunch Break
12:45pm-1:45pm: More Fun In The Sun (and Shade!) (basketball, kickball, board/card games, arts & crafts)
1:45pm-2:45pm: Back To The Pool!
2:45pm-3:45pm: Tennis Games
3:45pm-4:00pm: Pack-Up & Check-Out

Weekly Summer Camp Prices

Summer Camp Offerings
Full Day for Members $325 Per Camper/ Per Week
Full Day for Non Members $375 Per Camper/ Per Week
Half Day for Members $170 Per Camper/ Per Week
Half Day for Non Members $205 Per Camper/ Per Week
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SUMMER TENNIS CLINICS 2023

5 WEEK SUMMER TENNIS SERIES
Session 1 - June 19 - July 23
Session 2 - July 24 - August 27

JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS

Photo of a smiling young blonde girl on an outdoor tennis court at Hollin Meadows Swim and Tennis Club holding armfuls of tennis balls.
Photo of a woman and a young boy playing tennis outdoors at Highlands Swim and Tennis

RED BALL CLINIC
(4-6 Year Olds)

Red Ball is an introduction to tennis for children as young as four to six years of age. We’ll focus on developing the ABC’s of tennis (agility, balance and coordination) while introducing proper technique.

CLINIC DAY(S)/TIME(S):

Tuesday - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

ORANGE BALL CLINIC
(7-9 Year Olds)

This level introduces the basic skills of tennis using hand-eye coordination drills along with stroke production. The ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) are a major focus at this level. Cooperative drills are used to introduce players to serving, rallies, and scoring.

CLINIC DAY(S)/TIME(S):

Tuesday - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

GREEN BALL CLINIC
(10-12 Year Olds)

Green Ball players will learn basic rules, footwork, grips, groundstroke development, serves, and sportsmanship through drills, point play, and competition points.

CLINIC DAY(S)/TIME(S):

Tuesday - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

JR. Intermediate/ Advanced
(Ages 11+/Yellow Ball)

This class is taught using a rally-based curriculum and focuses on developing sending and receiving skills, sound footwork, racquet mechanics and incorporating comparable athletic skills developed in other sports. Players learn how to properly position themselves to execute groundstrokes and volleys, hit with purpose, serve and ultimately sustain a rally of varying speed and duration.

CLINIC DAY(S)/TIME(S):

Tuesday - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Junior Tennis Programs Prices

Program Offerings
RED BALL CLINIC (4-6 Year Olds) $120/per player
ORANGE BALL CLINIC (7-9 Year Olds) $120/per player
GREEN BALL CLINIC (10-12 Year Olds) $120/per player
YELLOW BALL CLINIC (13+ Year Olds) $120/per player
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ADULT CLINICS 2023

5 WEEK SUMMER TENNIS SERIES
Session 1 - June 19 - July 23
Session 2 - July 24 - August 27

ADULT BEGINNER

The journey begins...If you’ve never picked up a racket or are returning to the game after a decade or two, this class is perfect for you! Our adult beginner class is designed to teach you the basic skills quickly so you can hit the courts running.

CLINIC DAY(S)/TIME(S):

Tuesday - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

LADIES TEAM PRACTICE

This Ladies Team Practice is for those playing on the Riverside Gardens Team. Coaches will prepare players for match play, provide effective doubles strategies, and provide opportunities for practicing with your partner for upcoming matches!

 

CLINIC DAY(S)/TIME(S):

Levels 2.5 and below - 
Wednesday - 6pm - 7pm 

Levels 3.0 and above - 
Wednesday - 7pm - 8pm 

LIVE BALL

Live Ball is the tennis workout that tries to check all the boxes: Fitness. Fun. Action. Camaraderie. High energy continuous-play tennis games! Live Ball offers fun and competitive point play that will improve fitness, footwork, reaction time, and net game.

CLINIC DAY(S)/TIME(S):

Tuesday - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saturday - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Adult Tennis Programs Prices

Program Offerings
1 HOUR CLINIC $120/per player
1.5 HOUR CLINIC $145/per player
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