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Junior Tennis Clinics & Kids Tennis Lessons Near Philadelphia

Kids tennis lessons that are fun, structured and taught by certified coaches, on public courts across the Philadelphia suburbs. Junior clinics run as five-week series for ages 7 to 14, grouped by level from first racket to performance. Loaner rackets, low-compression balls for younger players, and a coach who stays with the group all season.

Junior beginner tennis clinic

Beginner / Advanced Beginner (Ages 7 to 13)

Grip, forehand, backhand, serve and footwork through games and short rallies with low-compression balls. Perfect first tennis program.

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Junior intermediate tennis clinic

Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

Consistent groundstrokes, a real serve, volleys, shot selection and the first match strategy. For juniors who can rally and want to play points.

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Junior performance tennis clinic

Performance (Ages 11 to 16)

For competitive juniors: stroke refinement, live-ball drills, conditioning and match play to prepare for middle school, high school and USTA play.

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Junior tennis summer camp

Summer Tennis Camps

Monday to Thursday mornings all summer, tennis-only or tennis and pickleball. Ages 7 to 14, every level.

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How Junior Tennis Clinics Work

Five weeks, one hour a week, grouped by level, with a coach who knows every kid by name by week two.

Junior clinics are five-week series on township courts, one hour once a week, in groups of up to 16 split across two courts. We group by level rather than strictly by age, so a 9-year-old who has played for two years is not stuck with first-timers and a 12-year-old beginner is not thrown in with tournament players. Younger beginners use low-compression balls and shorter courts so they rally sooner and build real technique instead of chasing balls.

Each session mixes technique, drills, footwork and games, with point play every week once the group can rally. Coaches are certified and background-checked, and the same coach stays with the clinic all season. Parents are welcome to watch; many run their own adult clinic on the next court at the same time.

Clinics run outdoors from spring through fall in every town, with indoor winter sessions in a few. Rain-outs are made up on a date scheduled with the township. Loaner rackets are available, and when your child is ready for their own, the coach will suggest the right size.

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What It Costs, and What Happens Next

Junior tennis clinics are $150 to $180 for the five-week series depending on the town, with a resident rate in some townships. Rackets can be borrowed and balls are provided. Clinics that do not reach their minimum are cancelled with a full refund.

Most juniors move from Beginner to Advanced Beginner after one or two series and into Intermediate within a year. From there, our Performance clinics and summer camps prepare players for school teams and USTA junior play. For kids under 7, Ready Set Rackets covers ages 1.5 to 5, and many towns run a 5-to-7 option; ask us for the best fit.

Where We Run Them

Junior tennis clinics run on township courts in these towns. Each page lists live dates, times, levels and prices.

Common Questions About Junior Tennis

Are there kids tennis lessons near me?

Yes. Junior tennis clinics run on public township courts in more than 20 towns across the Philadelphia suburbs and the Main Line, plus Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Pick your town above.

What ages are junior tennis clinics for?

Ages 7 to 14 for Beginner through Intermediate, and 11 to 16 for Performance. Ages 1.5 to 5 play in Ready Set Rackets.

My child has never played. Where do they start?

Beginner / Advanced Beginner. It starts with the grip and the first forehand, uses low-compression balls, and most of the group is brand new.

How much do kids tennis lessons cost?

$150 to $180 for a five-week series of one-hour sessions, depending on the town. That is about $30 to $36 a session with the racket included.

Do you provide rackets?

Yes, loaner rackets are available at every clinic. When your child is ready for their own, the coach will recommend the right size.

Who are the coaches?

Certified, background-checked coaches, most of whom live locally. The same coach stays with the clinic for the whole series.

Can my child join mid-series?

Sometimes, if there is space and the level fits. Email us with your child's age and experience and we will tell you.

Do you run junior tennis in winter?

A few towns offer indoor winter tennis. Most junior tennis runs outdoors spring through fall. Junior pickleball runs indoors in winter in several towns.

Ready to Play?

Every town page shows live dates, times, levels and prices. Pick yours and grab a spot.