Adult Camp (June 16 - August 7)
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Designed for all level club players from beginner to advanced. Emphasis is on teaching tennis skills and strategies, while affording the advanced player the opportunity to fine-tune his skills. Ideal for players who want to play lots of tennis, improve their game, meet other tennis enthusiasts and have fun. Campers will hit more forehands, backhands, overheads, serves and lobs in a morning than in weeks of playing. And private lessons afford players the opportunity to work on any weakness in their game. The Swarthmore tennis experience will improve skills with quality instruction, giving one added self-confidence and a new enthusiasm for the game. Maximum instructor to camper ratio is never more than 4:1 and campers are carefully grouped with others of the same ability level. Program includes special game-sharpening drills, round robins, strategy sessions, private lessons and videotape analysis (mid-week only). |
Highlights
- Minimum of 5 hours instruction and supervised match play every full day
- Maximum 4 campers per instructor
- 1-3 Private lessons at no charge
- Videotaping
- 12 Outdoor All-Weather Courts
- 6 Indoor Courts (3 feature Rebound Ace, a cushioned surface used at the Australian Open)
Adult Campers Recreational & Cultural Events
Nearby Philadelphia (only 25 minutes by train) offers a wide array of summer cultural and recreational events for every taste - from charming Rittenhouse Square to the off-beat boutiques of South Street. Historic and beautiful Brandywine Valley is not to be missed - offering the famous Longwood Gardens, DuPont's Winterhur Museum and the Wyeth Museum.
Swarthmore Amenities
- Outdoor and Olympic size indoor swimming pools
- Indoor tennis courts available for rainy days
- Walking trails (by the Swarthmore creek)
- Outdoor Track
- Masseuse (on call)
- Off Campus (local) fitness club and public golf course
Dates
June 16 - August 9
Adult Sessions
| Each week campers have four program options | |||
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| June 16 - 21 | June 16 - 19 | June 18 - 21 | June 19 - 21 |
| June 23 - 28 | June 23 - 26 | June 25 - 28 | June 26 - 28 |
| June 30 - July 5 | June 30 - July 3 | July 2 - 5 | July 3 - 5 |
| July 7 - 12 | July 7 - 10 | July 9 - 12 | July 10 - 12 |
| July 14 - 19 | July 14 - 17 | July 16 - 19 | July 17 - 19 |
| July 21 - 26 | July 21 - 24 | July 23 - 26 | July 24 - 26 |
| July 28 - Aug. 2 | July 28 - 31 | July 30 - Aug. 2 | July 31- Aug. 2 |
| Aug. 4 - 9 | Aug. 4 - 7 | Aug. 6 - 9 | Aug. 7 - 9 |
*Resident campers arrive Friday evening
Special Advanced Player Sessions
| Full Session | June 23 - 28 | July 28 - Aug. 2 |
| Mini Session I | June 23 - 26 | July 28 - 31 |
| Mini Session II | June 25 - 28 | July 30 - Aug. 2 |
| Weekend | June 26 - 28 | July 31 - Aug. 2 |
Advanced Player Sessions June 23 - 28 and July 28 - Aug 2 - all sessions (regular program runs concurrently). Designed for advanced players - learn new strategies, build more powerful strokes and improve strength and speed for a competitive edge. Of course, advanced players are welcome at all sessions during the summer.
Adult Camper Options
5-Day Session: Tues. 1:30 p.m. - Sunday noon
25 hrs. of instruction + three 1/2 hr. private lessons
3-Day Session: Tues. 1:30 p.m. - Friday noon or Thurs. 1:30 p.m. - Sun. noon
15 hrs. of instruction + two 1/2 hr. private lessons
2-Day Session: Sat. 9:00 a.m. - Sun. 4:00 p.m.
(On campus - arrival Fri. evening between 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
10 hrs. of instruction + one 1/2 hr. private lesson
NEW FLEX SESSIONS: Although we have specific program dates (listed above), we will be happy to tailor a program that works for you if your schedule doesn't fit these session times.
Adult Accommodations and Rates
Each week campers have four program options from June 16 - August 9
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Full Session (Tues. - Sun.) |
Mini Session I (Tues. - Fri.) |
Mini Session II (Thurs. - Sun.) |
Weekend (Fri.*/Sat. - Sun.) |
| $1160 | $795 | $795 | $595 |
| Strathaven* includes all meals (except weekend dinners) |
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| *Above rates are per person for single or double room. For Efficiency upgrade (bedroom, kitchenette and sitting room), add $25 per night. Includes most meals. College dining hall is open Tuesday - Friday lunch. Box lunches are provided on weekends. | |||
Day Campers (includes lunch) |
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| $895 | $640 | $640 | $495 |
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Flex Sessions - Off-Campus: Mornings
9:00 - 11:30 |
$125.00 / Session |
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Ashton
House - Add $60/night -
Continental breakfast and lunch included on all full days of
tennis |
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Adult Camper Housing
Strathaven Condominiums offers double or single (no extra charge) accommodations with air-conditioned rooms and private bath, TV and outdoor pool.
Ashton House offers charming air-conditioned 1880's Victorian B&B (call early - limited availability). Price includes continental breakfast and lunch. Campers, however, may opt to have dinner at Sharples Dining Hall at a nominal charge.
Other local accommodations: Please call us for a list of B&B's or hotels in the area.
Dining
Meals are served in the air-conditioned Sharples College Dining Hall (open Monday thru Friday lunch). Box lunches are served on weekends.
*Note for resident campers - Swarthmore serves an early dinner
Adult Discounts
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5% Discount for all returning campers.
Group discounts available for 4 or more of 5%
Families attending together
Please note the Junior and Adult tennis programs are separate. The Junior Program begins on Sunday afternoon while the Adult Program begins on Tuesday afternoon and ends either Friday or Sunday noon. You are welcome to stay on campus for the extra nights, and there are many cultural activities to see in the area i.e. - Longwood Gardens, Valley Forge etc. as well as attractions Philadelphia has to offer.