Here's what others have had to say about Tennis and Life Camps.
"This camp is absolutely amazing!!! Not only has it changed my tennis game, but also my outlook on life. Every single staff member takes the time to get to know you on a personal level. They are all great!!! (:"—B.A., Int., June 2009
"Frankly, I can't imagine how this camp could be much better (other than move it closer to my home). First, it was a great community of enthusiastic adult tennis players, who were taught by extremely talented staff--most of whom were present (or immediate past) collegiate tennis players and champions.
The instruction was clear, consistent, and designed to produce results which, in my case, it did. The drills were also useful as they pointed out the key areas of tennis performance and provided both indoor and outdoor opportunities to develop and reinforce that performance. Instructional groups were small (four or less) and provided opportunities for one-on-one attention from the instructors. In addition, "floater" instructors would come by and add other concepts or thoughts that would improve overall performance.
In addition to tennis instruction, this camp provided a strong point-of-view on the "life" part of its name. It emphasized cultivating the right attitude, delivering best effort at all times, and demonstrating good sportsmanship--all important points for any tennis player.
The setting was in a highly-successful college tennis program in Minnesota. The success of these collegiate players, both male and female, was inspirational to those of us who were playing in the same settings that these champions had played.
The price for this four-day experience was also extremely reasonable and well worth the investment. I liked the organization of the camp, the instructors, the variety (days went extremely fast), the options (scheduled activities occurred roughly from 7:30 to 5, with a number of optional evening activities available until 11 pm).
The food at the camp was great--and there was a lot of it. I don't recall being hungry--ever. Although it is difficult to find a weakness, if I had to identify one, it would be the dorms. These were typical college dorms--nothing fancy--a bed, a chest, a desk and, if you wanted, a roommate. They weren't horrible--and frankly, after a tough day of tennis, I was just glad to see a bed.
This camp is well worth the investment. Because I took the camp in early-June, the weather was great and made it possible to play a lot of tennis without wrestling with sweltering heat. This is a camp to which I expect to return--again and again."—O.M., June 2007
"Great wholesome camp for kids that that gives them a wonderful perspective on tennis and life. My daughter is successful on and off the court and I attribute a lot of her success to Tennis and Life camps."—L.J., Adv., May 2007
Well run and economically priced, these Tennis and Life Camps understandably tend to fill up very quickly. Camps for juniors alternate with those for adults and families during June and July. Adults, like juniors, have the option of staying in dormitories and dining in the college cafeteria. All leversl are welcome, from beginners to very strong (NTRP 5.5) competitive players, with instruction adjusted to each level's ability and conditioning level. Neal Hagberg, who since 1981 has headed up the "and Life" aspect of the camp, has now taken over the tennis directorship. He and his wife Leandra are nationally acclaimed singer/songwriters nationally acclaimed singers and songwriters. He not only provide inspiringn talks but with his wife provides entertainment during the adult sessions.
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These fill up very early. The family camp takes children as young as age 8 when accompanied by their parents. The adult camp is for those age 18 and over.
Adults: June 14-17, June 21-24 & July 12-15, 2012
$525/session
Family Camp: June 28-July 1 & July 19-22
$525/person/session
Family Camp: July 26-29, 2012
$525/person/session
Seasons. Year-round.
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