Red Ball Tennis Camp (Ages 5–8)
Wayland & Wellesley | All Skill Levels Welcome
Fun, foundational tennis using kid-friendly courts and equipment—perfect for new and developing players.
Red Ball uses smaller courts, softer balls, and child-sized racquets so kids can learn easily, build confidence, and enjoy lots of movement and play. It’s an age-appropriate, playful introduction to tennis!
What Your Camper Will Learn:
- Age-appropriate tennis skills using lower-compression balls
- Hand-eye coordination & athletic movement
- Rallying and point play on 36’ courts
- Team games that build confidence and excitement
- Sportsmanship + structured group play
- Leveled groups by age & ability for success
Typical Day at Camp
- A day designed for fun, movement, and building real tennis skills.
- Warm-up & coordination games
- Tennis Session #1 (fundamentals + games)
- Water, snack break, crafts or group activities
- Tennis Session #2 (rallies + team challenges)
- Lunch + mid-day break
- Optional Swimming (Wayland only)
- Tennis Session #3 (full-day only)
- Water, snack break, quiet time / age-appropriate movie (full-day only)
- Tennis Session #4 & end-of-day games (full-day only)
Locations & Pricing
Red Ball — Wayland - Longfellow Wayland Youth Sport Zone, 522 Boston Post Rd, Wayland, MA
Red Ball — Wellesley - Longfellow Wellesley Tennis & Health Club - 140 Great Plain Ave, Wellesley, MA
Please double-check your selection during registration.
| Camp Type | Time | 1–3 Weeks | 4+ Weeks | Paid by March 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $395/week | $349/week | $374/week |
| Full-Day | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | $625/week | $575/week | $595/week |
Optional Swimming — Wayland Only (Half-day and full-day campers)
Swim time: 12:15–12:45 PM
Campers will take a staff-supervised walk to and from the main Longfellow pool, with separate boys’ and girls’ changing areas; all campers must be able to change independently, and a swim permission slip is required (sent before camp and available on site).
If you have questions about camp details, day-to-day logistics, or player level placement — or if you’d like to schedule a tennis evaluation — please email our Camp Director:
Wayland Red Ball Camp – Sofia Osorio - sofiaarojaso@hotmail.com
Wellesley Red Ball Camp – Dave McNaughton -
dbmcnaughton@yahoo.com