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Aug 10

Learn Out of This World Tennis Skills at Space Themed Tennis Camp

Posted on August 10, 2017 at 9:20 AM by LeeAnna Sorrell

Deadline to register is Monday, August 14

Kids are invited to join Huntington Park Tennis Center for their Space Tennis Camp, Monday, August 21 - Thursday, August 24, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This tennis camp is for individuals between the ages of 4 and 18, with or without tennis experience. The focus is on teaching footwork, strength and balance in addition to the types of tennis strokes and how to hit the ball with control. 

Tennis professional Coach Harvey Robinson teaches in a fun filled environment for participants with distinct games and challenges specific to each age group. Participants learn basic tennis rules and scoring along with proper terms for the parts of the tennis court and tennis racquet. 
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There is a registration fee of $130 and the deadline to sign-up is Monday, August 14. Parents should make sure their child has on sunscreen and a baseball cap as this is an outdoor activity. Snacks are provided, but participants must bring their own lunch. For more information and to find out how to register, contact 757-926-1507 or nntennis@nnva.gov or stop by the Center at Huntington Park, 340 Hornet Circle in Newport News.