Youth Tennis
Ages 4 – 16
We believe that tennis is one of the greatest sports and can be played for a lifetime!
We offer spring, summer, fall and winter programs for all levels
2024 Spring Youth Program:
Lots of fun, tennis and exercise! Register here (our season has started but you can pro-rate your registration!)
Our Spring afterschool tennis program offers one-hour classes for boys and girls (ages 5-16) for beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate players.
Our tennis instructors will focus on teaching tennis techniques and strategies, building strength and endurance, improving agility, and enhancing players’ coordination and speed. And we'll make sure our players are having fun and getting lots of exercise!
-Where: Lafayette-Pointer Park tennis courts
-Dates: 14-week season (Monday, March 11 - Friday, June 14)
-When: Monday-Friday (3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 one-hour classes).
-Price: $35/class or $490 for 14-week season.
-Determining your child's level: If you have questions about your child's level, on the first day of class, LTA Tennis Director Erin Rosebar will evaluate your child's level and place them in the appropriate class for the day you signed up. If you have questions before then, contact Kate or Erin.
-POD: If you are interested in creating a POD (i.e. creating a group for your child and child's friends), please contact Kate at kate_emanuel@yahoo.com
-School days off: We will still have classes every day regardless of school days off (except for Federal holidays).
-Make-ups: We will offer make-up classes the week of June 17. Or, your child is welcome to make-up classes throughout the season.
-If paying by check: Please contact Kate (kate_emanuel@yahoo.com) for details on where to drop off/mail the check.
-Tennis gear: If you need to buy a racquet, we have a brand new relationship with Tennis Zone (4839 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, WDC) where you can get 10% off (mention LTA) and they can help you pick a racquet that's appropriate for your kid's size.
We offer year round youth tennis programs
Winter Tennis
(December 4, 2023 - February 23, 2024)
This energetic indoor tennis program is for kids (ages 4-9) at the Chevy Chase Community Center. Using mini nets and foam balls, we focus on footwork, form and control. This is perfect for younger players who can learn tennis (or improve their skills), get some exercise and prepare to go outside in the spring!
Register here.
Summer Tennis Camp
(2024 dates: June 24-August 23)
Our Summer tennis program offers morning and afternoon half-day camps for all levels. We’ll teach your child tennis basics (or help improve their skills) while having fun and getting lots of exercise! To beat the heat, we take lots of water breaks and have misting spray bottles and hoses for cooling down in between tennis games and drills.
Register here & see below for more information.
Fall Tennis
(2024 dates: September 3 - November)
Our Fall season offers one-hour classes (3:30, 4:30, 5:30 pm) for boys and girls (ages 4-16) for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediate players. Our classes will end depending on daylight savings: The 5:30 class will end Friday, October 25, the 4:30 class will end Friday, Nov. 1 and the 3:30 class will end Friday , Nov. 8.
Registration will open up April, 2024.
Spring Tennis
(2024 dates: March 11- June 17)
Our Spring afterschool tennis program offers one-hour classes (3:30, 4:30, 5:30 pm) for boys and girls (ages 5-16) for beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate players. We’ll teach your child how to play basic tennis (or help improve their skills) while having fun and getting lots of exercise!
Register here
2024 Summer Youth Tennis Camp: Register now!
Register before March 1 and get a $25 early bird discount!
Overview: Our summer tennis program offers morning and afternoon half-day camps for beginner, advanced beginner and intermediate players. We’ll teach your child tennis basics (or help improve their skills) while having fun and getting lots of exercise! To beat the heat, we take lots of water breaks and have misting spray bottles and hoses for cooling down in between tennis games and drills.
We believe that tennis is one of the greatest sports and can be played for a lifetime! If your child shows any interest at all, our camp will present a perfect opportunity for he/she to build on their aptitude and gain confidence.
The Lafayette Tennis Camp offers a fun, high-quality instruction program for players of varying ages and abilities. As soon as our campers arrive, they will be greeted by our coaches with enthusiasm and positive energy and ready to take on the day. Campers will be evaluated and divided into different groups based on previous tennis experience and age, assuring that each performance level receives the most appropriate and effective coaching. Our tennis instructors will focus on teaching tennis techniques and strategies, building strength and endurance, improving agility, and enhancing players’ coordination and speed. For older players, we'll also work on improving their mental toughness. (Our coaches will use various teaching techniques, such as one-on-one feedback and special drills.) For the the afternoon session, we often set up matches and focus on game play (for suitable players). We encourage our campers to sign up for multiple weeks to increase their opportunities to improve their tennis skills.
When: The 2024 season will run from June 24-August 23 (Lafayette Elementary Fall school term Monday, August 26.)
What: Half-day camps are weekly (M-F):
Morning camp: 8:30 am-noon: $325
Afternoon camp: 1:00 pm-4:30 pm: $325
Full day: $585 (reflects10% discount for full-day registrants)
Drop in for day: $65
Pre-camp/Post-camp care: We offer both pre (8:00-8:30 am) and post-camp (4:30-6 pm) care.
Who: Boys and girls (4-17); all skill levels
Where: Lafayette-Pointer Park tennis courts
Drop-ins: Drop-in days are available
POD classes: If you are interested in creating a POD (i.e. creating a group for your child and child's friends), please contact us!
Tennis gear: If you need to buy a racquet, we have a relationship with Tennis Zone (4839 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, WDC) where you can get 10% off (mention LTA) and they can help you pick a racquet that's appropriate for your kid's size.
Questions? Contact Kate Emanuel, LTA Co-Director at kate_emanuel@yahoo.com or (202) 413-7165.
