THE PENN TENNIS CAMP
Philadelphia, PA
Day Camp With Half Day Option
By joining forces with Wilson, this summer’s Penn Tennis Camp promises to be the best to date. Long regarded as one of the most popular tennis camps in the nation, the Penn camp, in partnership with Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps, will host 9 weeks of camp this summer. By offering Full Day and Half Day options, there is an appropriate camp option for boys and girls ages 3-18 of all skill levels. Each camper receives personal attention, advanced teaching techniques, intensive drill work and game / match play, all in a fun and competitive environment.
We break the campers into small instructional groups of similar age and ability so each child is working in a group that is commensurate with their experience level. We tailor each program to the level of the players. Beginners would get a heavier dose of swing technique and fundamentals, while more advanced players would have more focus on strategy, point building and percentage tennis etc.
Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps are the premier camps for young players who strive to learn the game, improve their skills and/or participate in middle school, high school, USTA team tennis or tournaments.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAMP INCLUDE
- Comprehensive instructional program with daily teaching progressions
- Safety prioritized on and off the court
- Small instructional groups to ensure individual attention
- Great Wilson Raffle and prizes for all campers
- Camp demo program featuring all the latest Wilson rackets
University of Pennsylvania
240 South 31st Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Location Notes
- Extended day care is available from 3-6pm for $25 per day. Arrangement for extended day care should be made through Ellah Nze or David Geatz at the Hecht Tennis Center
- Campers who are not signed up for extended day care, but remain at camp after 3:30 pm will be charged $25 per day by the Hecht Tennis Center and the camp coaches
CAMP DETAILS
CAMP DATES
– Week 1: June 10-14, 2019 SOLD OUT
– Week 2: June 17-21, 2019 SOLD OUT
– Week 3: June 24-28, 2019
– Week 4: July 1-5, 2019 * Prorated 4 Day week skipping July 4th.
– Week 5: July 8-12, 2019
– Week 6: July 15-19, 2019
– Week 7: July 22-26, 2019
– Week 8: July 29- Aug 2, 2019
– Week 9: Aug 5-9, 2019
AGES
– Full Day Camp – Boys and Girls ages 5-17 of all skill levels
– Half Day Camp (Tiny Tots) – Boys and Girls ages 3-5
** For Sold out sessions please email the office HERE to be added to the waitlist.
CAMP FEES
- – Full Day – $440 per week
- – Half Day – $285 per week
Discounts: Discounts are available for campers attending multiple weeks of camp. To be eligible for this discount, a single camper must attend 3 or more weeks of camp. The rates for campers enrolling for 3 weeks or more are as follows:
3 + weeks of camp for any single camper:
- – Full Day: $395 per week ($45 off per week)
- – Half Day: $240 per week ($45 off per week)
Coupon Code: THREEPENN
* Note – Campers that use the code and are not eligible will be responsible for the full amount.
MORE INFORMATION
FAQ’s
MEET YOUR COACHES
Camp Director:
David Geatz
Head Men’s Tennis Coach
The Penn Tennis Camp
David Geatz was named the Albert G. Molloy Head Coach of Men’s Tennis in June 2011, and enters his fourth season overseeing the Quakers’ men’s tennis program.
Geatz (pronounced “gets”) has had a long and varied coaching career, but what cannot be dismissed is his success within the collegiate ranks. Most recently, he spent two years at Cornell, the first (2008-09) as head coach of men’s tennis and the second (2009-10) as head coach of both the men’s and women’s tennis programs.
Geatz’s impact on the men’s program was immediate and obvious — a perennial second-division program, the Big Red men finished sixth in the Ivy League in 2008, before his arrival. In his first year, however, Cornell went 5-2 in the Ancient Eight to finish second in the standings, behind Columbia. The Big Red then repeated the feat in 2010.
Those second-place finishes marked the program’s best EITA/Ivy finishes until this past spring, when Cornell won the Ivy title for the first time. Though heavily bearing his stamp, the Big Red’s title run came without him at the helm — Geatz left Cornell following the 2010 spring season.
For 18 years, from 1988-2006, Geatz was the head coach of men’s tennis at the University of Minnesota. During his tenure, the Golden Gophers won five Big Ten championships and put together a 45-match win streak in conference play (including four undefeated regular-season campaigns). Geatz was a three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year and also earned NCAA Regional Coach of the Year honors once. His teams had a streak of 12 straight NCAA Championship appearances, and he led the program to a No. 10 national ranking which was its highest ever. Individually, Geatz coached Harsh Mankad to the No. 1 position nationally in singles.
Co-Director:
Ellah Nze
Camp Director
The Penn Tennis Camp
Ellah Nze (pronounced N-Zee) was named the Manager of the Hecht/Hamlin Tennis Centers in March 2015 and is entering her second season as the Director for the Penn Tennis Camp. A Baltimore native, she began playing tennis at the age of 5 and by age 14 relocated to Florida to receive top training from the USTA (United States Tennis Association) High Performance coaches and the world renowned program at Saddlebrook Tennis Academy. As a junior tennis player, Ellah competed in all four Grand Slams (US Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open and French Open) and all the other top tier national and international junior tournaments. She was consistently ranked in the top 5 in the United States in all age divisions and top 50 in the world (ITF junior) rankings. While still an amateur in high school, she also competed on the ITF Pro Circuit winning three ITF Pro Circuit events reaching a career high WTA ranking of 478.
DAILY SCHEDULE
The following schedules are sample schedules of our camps. These are provided to give a rough idea of how each camp is programmed throughout the day.
DAILY SCHEDULE:
8:30 a.m – 9:00 a.m
Camp Check In
9:00 a.m – 9:15 a.m
Introduce Camp staff and go over rules, sportsmanship, etiquette and safety
9:15 a.m – 12 p.m
Morning tennis instruction/ drills based on the camp motto of Fun and Fundamentals.
Introduce and demonstrate stroke of the day.
12 p.m – 1:15 p.m
Lunch in the UPenn dining hall (All you can eat)
01:15 p.m – 03:00 p.m
Match Play/ Skills testing and Competition sessions
03:00 p.m – 03:30 p.m
Pick up for full day campers
03:00 p.m – 06:00 p.m
Extended Day starts for all campers who need to stay for late pick up times.
FACILITIES
HECHT & HAMLIN TENNIS CENTERS
The Hecht Tennis Center has eight indoor tennis courts and is open daily. The facilities are made up of eight glare-free Devoe illuminated courts with well paced Plexi Pave surfaces and seasonal air conditioning. There is a spacious observation deck that overlooks the front four courts. Showers and lockers available. Each player must provide their own lock and towel.
The Hamlin Center has 12 all weather courts in a beautiful park setting with views of the Philadelphia skyline. The facility has stadium seating for several hundred and is open daily. There are no restroom/shower facilities available by the outdoor courts, however restrooms/showers are available at the Hecht Tennis Center. Patrons must check-in at the Hecht Tennis Center and receive a ticket prior to playing on the courts.
