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High School Tennis Camp

Gillenwaters Tennis Complex · $150/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

The High School Tennis Camp, offered by the Springfield Park District, provides tennis instruction and play opportunities for high school-aged participants i...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Springfield Park District's camps page, which lists various camps including a 'High School Tennis Camp' for ages 13-18. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a cost of $150 for residents and $180 for non-residents. The Springfield Park District is a municipal parks organization, indicating public ownership. The website states, 'All staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid,' which is a significant safety measure. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp is part of a larger, well-established park district. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.4 stars based on 1,029 reviews, generally reflecting positive community sentiment. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles for the Springfield Park District are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

High School Tennis Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in sports, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Sports
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 4-7 p.m.
  • Address: Springfield, IL 62701, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about High School Tennis Camp

What ages does High School Tennis Camp accept?
High School Tennis Camp is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does High School Tennis Camp cost?
High School Tennis Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $150 median for sports camps in Springfield. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are High School Tennis Camp's hours?
High School Tennis Camp runs 4-7 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs High School Tennis Camp?
High School Tennis Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does High School Tennis Camp provide lunch?
High School Tennis Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does High School Tennis Camp compare to other sports camps in Springfield?
High School Tennis Camp is one of 8 sports camps in Springfield that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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