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Tennis Camp

Why the SU tennis camp?

A specialized camp is the best way for youngsters to improve their tennis. We think you will be interested in the Shippensburg University Tennis Camp for the following reasons. We have nine courts with all lighted for night play. We provide a complete program involving at least six hours of tennis instruction per day supervised by outstanding players and coaches. Enrollments are limited so that courts can be used for matches every afternoon. In this way, players receive actual game experience as part of a team format.

Camp Information

1. All camps are for advanced players. If you are younger than ninth grade and feel you could handle an advanced camp, special permission may be granted from Coach Manderson.
2. All phases of the game of tennis will be instructed by a qualified staff of coaches and players during the camp.
3. Each camper will receive individual attention.
4. The university's Etter Health Center, with a nurse on duty 24 hours a day, is available to any camper needing medical attention. A certificate of health must be presented by each participant at the camp's registration. A standard form will be sent upon acceptance. This form does not require a physician's examination or signature. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids or services must be made in writing to the Office of Social Equity at least fifteen (15) days before the camp begins. The Office of Social Equity is located in Old Main 200, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299, (717)477-1329.
5. Housing: Only two participants will be assigned to a room. Two sheets, one pillowcase and a pillow are provided. No towels, washcloths, or blankets are provided. Bring a light blanket, washcloths and towels with you. Coin operated washers and dryers are available in the residence hall.
6. Key Policy: Campers who do not turn in their room key at camp dismissal will be subject to a lock change fee (ranging from $25-$40). For security reasons, lock changes must be made immediately before the next group arrives. Keys returned after check out is not permissible. There will be no exceptions.
7. During the evening recreational activity period, opportunities will be available to use the indoor/outdoor basketball courts (when available), sand volleyball courts, handball courts, swimming pool, and weight training room.
8. Absolutely no visitation by family members during the week unless permission is granted by the camp director. Experience has shown that the campers are more receptive to instruction and less stressed when outside adults are not present.

Staff

About the Director

Walt Manderson will be entering his sixth season as head coach of the Shippensburg University women's tennis team. Manderson served as the head coach at Smithsburg High School in Maryland in the spring of 2003. He was the assistant tennis coach at Penn State-Mont Alto for five seasons from 1998 to 2002. In addition, Manderson is the coach and captain of the Chambersburg men's 4.0 tennis team, a position he has held for seven years. Manderson holds a B.S. degree in business and management from the University of Maryland and is a veteran of the U.S Army.

Others may be added to our staff. Staff subject to change.

Schedule

Camp Check-in
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Sunday, June 15, July 20 or July 27, 2008
Camp Dismissal
4:30 p.m.	Residence hall lobby Thursday, June 19, July 24 or July 31, 2008
Daily Camp Schedule
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast, Reisner Dining Hall
9:00 a.m.	All campers report to tennis courts
9:00 a.m. - noon	Individual and group instruction — forehands, backhands, net play, lobs, ball placement emphasized, conditioning drills
noon - 2:00 p.m.	Lunch, Reisner Dining Hall/Relax
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.	Serves, overheads, volleys, mental strategy, doubles, match play
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.	Dinner, Reisner Dining Hall
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.	Movies, swimming, tennis tournaments, extra practice
10:30 p.m.	Lights out!

Fees

Complete fee information is listed on the registration form (PDF).