Mini Tennis Camps - FAQS

You must be aged 18 years or more to make a booking. You can add your children (along with the relevant parental consents, allergies and medical information) to your online account at any time.

Different rules for camps and courses apply, according to the circumstances. Please refer to our Cancellations and Refund Policy.

If the warning is for 'extreme' weather such as heavy snow, strong winds or abnormally high temperatures - at our senior management's sole discretion - we may decide to cancel your booking or choose to remain open to the public. We will try to inform you in good time before your booking starts.

Children cannot leave any Park Sports venue by themselves unless you provide us with prior written consent.

Please ensure the coach is made aware of your child's medication needs and bring it along with you.

Please note we are not permitted by law to administer any medication. If your child cannot administer their own medication, please speak to the venue before attending.

Our Mini Tennis activities are suitable to introduce children as young as 4 years old to tennis. Tennis Camps and LTA Youth tennis courses are for children aged 4-16.

Yes. All children must bring their own rackets or purchase one at reception in advance.

The best length of tennis racket for your child will depend on their height. To measure start by getting your child to stand up with both arms down by their side. Get them to hold a racket in their hand so it's pointing downwards. If the tip of the racket reaches their ankle, then it’s the right one! Source: LTA

Yes, our sports camps are for children of all abilities!

When it comes to clothes kids can wear whatever they’re most comfortable in really. Just remember they will be active – think shorts, tracksuit bottoms, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. Keep the jeans and heavy coats at home.

Shoes wise, we’d suggest that kids wear a comfortable pair of trainers, as these will stop them from slipping and getting foot and ankle injuries when on the court. During the Summer months please apply a high factor sun lotion. If you are unsure, please contact us before arrival.

Camps are run in all weather (except at Greenwich Park) with creative indoor learning provided as necessary.

For Mini Camps we ask that a parent or a guardian is present at the venue while the one hour-camp takes place.

Alternatively, for parents of older children, parents have the choice of dropping their child off and picking them up at the agreed time or they can stay and watch throughout the day if they wish.

At selected venues (Hyde Park, The Regent's Park, Lammas Park and Chiswick) if we have availability on a specific day, yes. Priority will be given to those booking for the whole period.

Our LTA Youth programme is designed to introduce children as young as four to tennis. Fun, dynamic sessions will help kids get to grips with the basics of the game, improve their co-ordination and make some new friends along the way.

Any age is a great age to start playing tennis. It’s never too late to pick up a racket, learn some new skills and improve your fitness – parents, that includes you too!

If you’re looking to get your kid into competitive tennis, then the earlier they start the better. If they start later than 4 years of age there’s no reason why they still can’t go on to play competitively, or for fun of course!

Where do we start? Tennis can benefit your kids in so many ways, by providing physical, mental and social skills for life. As well as the obvious fitness training, your child will also:

• Find their passion and motivation
• Learn resilience through friendly competition
• Understand and practise emotional control (no frustrated racket smashes here)
• Develop respect, communication and teamwork
• Focus on personal best, not just winning
• Improve balance, agility and co-ordination
• Release endorphins and destress
• Improve focus and reaction times
• Meet new people and make friends

Whether a child is a beginner or a young pro, our coaches will help them become a confident, well-rounded individual, as well as a skilful player.

Tennis as a sport is relatively safe. Of course, there is always a small risk of tripping over or being hit by a ball, but overall the risk of serious injury is minimal. If your child is attending a Park Sports activity, our coaches will make sure they are playing in a safe environment, with the right equipment and to a level that suits their physical ability.

There are five different ways to win a point in tennis:

1. Opponent hits the ball into the net.
2. Opponent hits the ball outside of the marked area.
3. Opponent serves a double fault (misses 2 serves in a row).
4. The ball bounces twice before your opponent hits it (except for wheelchair players. They have two bounces permitted).
5. Hitting a winning shot that your opponent can't return e.g. an ace.

Source: LTA

For your own personal safety, if at any time you feel uncomfortable or unhappy, trust your instincts and share your concerns. Each of our sporting venues operates according to the ‘Safeguarding, Diversity and Inclusion’ policies as set out by the Governing Bodies for each of the sports played.

More information on our Welfare Officer and Safeguarding policies can be found here.