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Tennis Camp

Spend your summer playing tennis outdoors and splashing in our beautiful pool! Tennis camp runs from 9:00am – 4:00pm, with before care and after care options available.

Play Like a Pro at Tennis Camp!

Join us for a summer at Tennis Camp filled with sun, sweat, and smiles as you perfect your swing and discover a love for the game. Our spacious outdoor tennis courts provide the perfect setting for an active and adventurous summer, and with an hour of daily swim time, you’ll be able to cool off and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Our experienced tennis pro and coaches will help children entering 1st – 8th grade develop their skills, make new friends, and learn valuable technical training and tennis strategy. Most importantly — they’ll have fun!

The daily schedule includes morning instruction and drills, followed by lunch and free swim; the afternoon concentrates on games and match play according to ability levels. In case of inclement weather, Tennis Camp will move indoors to the basketball gym. 

Campers entering 9th and 10th grade will be a part of the CIT program. For more information on our Counselors in Training leadership development program, please see CIT section below.

Tennis Camp Summer 2025 Rates and Registration

Registration for returning families opens December 4New family registration opens December 11.

2025 Rates & Dates

Rates

Early Bird Pricing Before 2/1 $825/week
Regular Pricing as of 2/1 $845/week
Please note a $25 non-refundable registration fee will apply to each camper enrolled. On April 15, the registration fee will increase.
JCC Members: Save $25/week.

 

2025 Dates

Week 1 June 23-June 27
Week 2 June 30–July 3 (No camp on July 4)
Week 3 July 7–July 11
Week 4 July 14–July 18
Week 5 July 21–July 25
Week 6 July 28–August 1
Week 7 August 4–August 8
Week 8 August 11–August 15

Camp runs single week sessions from June 23–August 15.

Regular Camp Hours: 9am–4pm

Add-Ons

After Care (4:00–6:00pm) +$190/week
Before Care (8:00–9:00am) +$95/week
Bus Transportation +$125/week
Lunch (weekly) +$65/week
Lunch (daily) +$13/day

Before Care, After Care and Transportation are available Weeks 1–8.

kids at Tennis Camp.

Day at a Glance

9:00 – 9:15am | Drop off

9:15 – 9:30am | Welcome/Introduction

9:30 – 10:30am | Skills and Drills part 1

10:30 – 10:45am | Snack Break

10:45 – 11:30am | Skills and Drills part 2

12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch

1:00 – 2:00pm | Free Swim at the outdoor pool

2:20 – 3:40pm | Tennis Team Games and Match Play

3:40 – 3:50pm | Wrap up and Recap

4pm | Pickup 

Rise to the Challenge

CIT Program

Counselors in Training is a leadership development program for campers entering grades 9–10. These future Camp Counselors and community leaders will receive valuable training, including CPR and first aid, event planning, child development, conflict resolution, public speaking skills, and much more. In addition to specialized training, CITs also work alongside experienced Counselors and Specialists to get real, hands on experience leading camp activities. CITs may opt to pursue a variety of their own interests via various camp electives, activities, and special events. All CITs attend special workshops, lead the camp in community service (tzedakah) projects, and help plan and execute special events and activities.

Counselor helping kids at Tennis Camp.

JOIN THE FUN WITHOUT THE HASSLE

Transportation

Conveniently located at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC in Newton, we’re dedicated to making it as easy as possible for everyone to get to camp. For a weekly rate of $125 per camper, we provide bus transportation from nearby communities, including Cambridge, Brookline, Framingham, Sudbury, Wayland, and Weston.

Meet Our Team

Haim Zion Headshot.

Haim Zion

Tennis Instructor

Meet Haim, our experienced tennis instructor. Haim has an impressive background in the sport, having served as the head coach and national head coach at various clubs in Israel. In addition to his success on the court, Haim has over 20 years of experience teaching and coaching tennis to players of all ages and abilities before joining the JCC in 2022. He is excited to share his wealth of knowledge and passion for the game at the JCC.

Contact Haim:  tennis@jccgb.org
Annie Rotman Headshot.

Annie Rotman

Program Manager, Tennis and Sports Camp

Annie is the Operations and Program Manager for the Health & Wellness department, and oversees JCC Tennis Camp and Sports Camp. She is passionate about creating a sense of community and excitement in her sports programs. During the off-season, Annie continues organizing and implementing sport programs for kids and adults at the JCC. The JCC holds a special place in Annie’s heart – she went to preschool here, and worked as a sports camp counselor during her high school summers. Annie holds a bachelor’s in Health and Wellness from The University of New Hampshire.

FAQs

What Dates Do I Need To Know About in 2025?

  • Dec 4–Feb 1: Sessions/weeks may be dropped or changed, subject to availability.
  • Feb 1: Financial Aid applications due online.
  • After Feb 1: Deposits are not refundable.
  • May 1:
    • Full payment is due, or a payment plan must be in place and no refunds will be issued. You cannot drop weeks after this date.
    • All camp forms are due.
  • June 23: First Day of Camp
  • July 4: There will be no camp on July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.

What Should I Bring To Camp?

Packing List

  • Water bottle (labeled)
  • Bathing suit, towel, swim cap
  • Lunch
  • Sunscreen & bug spray
  • Snacks
  • Hat

Clothing
To ensure quick return of any lost items, please label all clothing, water bottles, towels, and bathing suits with your camper’s full name. Additionally, please check the weather forecast and provide appropriate clothing, including secure footwear such as sneakers or sandals (no flip-flops please).

Valuables
To avoid loss or damage, please refrain from sending items of high monetary or sentimental value to camp. Additionally, the use of all electronics, including cell phones and handheld devices, is prohibited.

Sun Safety & Hydration
To ensure their well-being during outdoor activities, children should come to camp with sunscreen applied and a labeled water bottle. Our staff will provide opportunities for reapplying sunscreen, refilling water bottles, and they will encourage regular hydration throughout the day.

What Food Is Provided?

  • All campers are served ice pops in the afternoon.
  • All food supplied by the camp is kosher certified and nut-free.
  • Campers should bring a healthy, peanut-free snack and lunch from home every day.

 

What Are Your Health & Safety Procedures?

JCC Newton Camps are staffed by a camp nurse, and a physician is on call. In case of an emergency, the local hospital is less than five miles away from JCC Greater Boston.

JCC Newton Camps are in compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health policies and is inspected and licensed by the City of Newton Department of Public Health. As part of that relationship, we have been asked to share commonly asked questions about Meningococcal Disease.

Parents may request copies of background checks, health care policies, discipline policies, as well as procedures for filing grievances.

What Are Your Security Procedures?

All visitors must show their JCC pass or ID for admission into the building. Parents, staff and all campers must enter the building through the front entrance and check in at the desk.

Policies

Payments, Cancellations, and Terms & Conditions

    • Payments & Cancellations
      • JCC Newton Camps require a separate deposit for each session or week. The deposit(s) are strictly tied to those specific sessions and/or weeks. A deposit of $75 per week is due upon registration.
      • Sessions or weeks may be dropped or switched, pending availability, without loss of deposit, until February 1.
      • Sessions may not be split in order to drop individual weeks.
      • Payment Dates:
        • After February 1: Deposits are no longer refundable or transferable.
        • February 1–May 1: Sessions may be dropped, and all fees paid will be refunded, except the registration fee and any deposit(s).
        • May 1: Families are financially responsible for all sessions and/or weeks for which they are registered. Any outstanding fees will be collected in accordance with the previously selected payment plan option unless written notice to withdraw/unenroll has been received by May 1.
          • Tuition is non-refundable after May 1. This includes: no refunds for illness, partial sessions/weeks attended, or change of plans.
      • JCC Newton Camps do not charge a fee to be on our waitlist. If a camper is waitlisted and a spot opens up, the next camper in line will automatically enrolled, with a deposit charged to the payment method on file and the family will receive notification.
        • Families have one week to decline the spot for a refund of the associated deposit.
        • Families may remove their name from the waitlist by email at any time.
      • Payment of camp tuition may be paid in the following forms:
        • By check
        • By Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
        • By credit card.
          • A convenience fee may apply depending on the method of payment. If you elect to pay by physical check, please note that payment must be received and processed before the installment date, to avoid having that payment charged to the payment method on file.
          • A $25 processing fee will be added to your invoice for any check or EFT returned unpaid, or credit card declined.
      • There are two payment options available at the time of registration:
        • You may pay in two installments (in March and in May)
        • You may pay via a monthly payment plan.
        • You must select your payment option at the time of registration. Any registration after May 1 requires full payment by June 15.

COVID-19

COVID: In the event that a JCC Camp must close your child’s bunk, or all of camp, due to state or local mandate, JCC Camps will do our best to fit you into another week, session or JCC camp program as you prefer. If we are unable to accommodate you, JCC Greater Boston will credit your account for use in a future program. COVID procedures may be updated during the camp season as necessary.

ILLNESS: Keep children home if they are not feeling well. Campers with a fever will not be admitted to camp. Campers who develop a fever or other symptoms of illness will be sent home. Campers will be asked to follow precautions and regulations regarding COVID-19, which will be updated based on current conditions and provided before camp begins. Parents are expected to arrange prompt pickup of any child who is ill.

Financial Aid

Thanks to the support of generous individual and foundation donors, JCC Greater Boston makes every effort to offer financial assistance to campers in need. For more information, or a confidential conversation, please contact us. Applications are due February 1.

Financial aid applications must be made online before February 1, at which time all submitted requests will be reviewed. Requests made after February 1 will be reviewed individually and are dependent upon funds remaining. Awards are not guaranteed year to year or for weeks added after February 1. If you are unable to accept the award, you must submit a written request to either reduce enrollment or withdraw. You must submit this request within two weeks of award notification in order to receive a refund of any deposit(s) connected to the withdrawal.

Additional weeks may be added after the deadline has passed, however, there is no guarantee that the aid will be the same. Financial aid is not transferable between camps.

Inclusion At Camp

JCC Newton Camps are designed to be fully inclusive. Campers with special needs participate in all activities and are fully integrated into their age group with their peers. Where necessary, camp may require and help coordinate an Advocate Counselor to provide additional support within the bunk to ensure all campers are fully included. Our Inclusion Coordinator works with our Camp Leadership Team, Camp Counselors, and families to design and facilitate an inclusive environment for each camper. As each camper’s needs are different, the inclusion process and supports provided may differ. Inclusion support can include one or more of the following interventions:   

o    Additional forms, intake calls, and/or meetings with support staff (teachers, aids, other) as part of registration to gather additional information to ensure we are set up for success prior to summer 

o    Check-ins with campers and/or family members as needed  

o    Visual schedules, sensory breaks, and/or other tools  

For more information, email sportscamp@jccgb.org.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Attendance & Extended Day

Absence: If your child will be out for the day, please email the camp office at sportscamp@jccgb.org or call 617.558.6413.

Pick-Up Policy: Campers will be released to parents/guardians or those listed on your registration form. If your camper will be picked up from camp by anyone else, please let us know.

Before and After Care: Available by the week. Please sign up within your CampInTouch account.

Drop-Off

Morning drop-off is 9:00-9:15am. Cars drive through the loop, dropping off in designated areas.

Before Care drop-off is 8:00-9:00am. Park in the lot and escort your camper or pull up to the drop-off area by the theater, as instructed.

Pick-Up

  • Pickup is at 4:00pm at the main entrance.
  • After Care is 4:00-6:00pm. Park in the lot and walk into the building to meet your child.

Get In Touch

sportscamp@jccgb.org
617.558.6413

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