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Youth Tennis 

Arden Park offers a comprehensive Tennis Program for both youth and adults, led by tennis pros Betsy Kessing and Thad White.  Current offerings include Private/Semi-private/Private Group Lessons, PeeWee and Youth Group Classes, and Youth Summer Camps.

Private/Semi-Private/Private Group Tennis Lessons

Private single, semi-private and private group lessons are offered year-round.  These lessons can be purchased in the Park District Office or online. Show instructor the paid receipt at the start of the lesson. Lessons are scheduled by contacting tennis pro Betsy Kessing at 916-947-5195 or Thad White at 916-717-9092.

Private (1 student), semi-private (2 students), private group (up to 6 students)

Private Fees: Adults: $60/hour, Juniors: $50/hour, Group: $10/hour/person

Lessons Offered: SATA 3.5 and Below Ability

Days/Times: Sundays 8:30-1oAM, Mondays 9-10AM, Fridays 6-7:30PM (additional days/times can be arranged with tennis pro)

PeeWee and Youth Group Classes

PeeWee and Youth group classes are offered March-October; 3 age levels are available.  All classes run Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are taught by tennis pro Thad White.

Session 5: July 18-August 10, 2023

Session 6: August 15-September 7, 2023

Session 7: September 12-October 5,2023

Session 8: October 10-November 2. 2023

Session Times:

Peewee (Ages 4-6): 3:45-4:15PM (Session 5 and 6 times 4-4:30PM)

Junior Division I (Ages 7-12): 4:15-5PM (Session 5 and 6 times: 4:30-5:15PM)

Junior Division II (Ages 13-17): 5-6PM (Session 5 and 6 times: 6-7PM)

Session Fees:

PeeWee - Resident: $50 or Non-Resident: $60

  • Bring 1 unopened can USTA Championship Heavy Duty tennis balls            

Junior Division I - Resident: $60 or Non-Resident: $70

  • Bring 2 unopened cans USTA Championship Heavy Duty tennis balls

Junior Division II - Resident:  $85 or Non-Resident: $95

  •  Bring 2 unopened cans USTA Championship Heavy Duty tennis balls

Summer Group Camps

Our tennis pro will be serving up the fun in our summer tennis camps! We mix in some summer camp-style fun while providing a game-based approach to learning about the sport of tennis. Players will be hitting the ball in no time and learning to rally in a team-oriented environment, all in the spirit of cooperative competition. Camps are located at the Arden Park tennis courts. Summer camps are taught by tennis pro Thad White.

Camp Dates:

Summer Camp 1: June 19-22 (M-Th)

Summer Camp 2: July 24-27 (M-Th)

Camp Times and Fees:

Ages 4-6: 9-9:30AM; Resident $50 or Non-Resident $6o

Ages 7-12: 9:30-11AM; Resident $110 or Non-Resident $125

Ages 13-17: 11AM-12:30PM; Resident $110 or Non-Resident $125

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