Summer 2024 Youth Tennis Camps
Weekly through Aug 16, Indoors 9 am-Noon
$300 per week per child (ages 6-12)
Samantha Tenney
2024 co-director of Northshore Tennis Youth Summer Camps along with Assistant Pro John “Fox” Doyle
NST is excited to welcome your child to our Summer 2024 Northshore Youth Tennis Camp!
Camp runs weekly Monday through Friday (rain or shine) from 9 am – Noon starting July 8th and ending August 16th.
Each week, activities and games will adhere to a certain theme where campers will build their sportsmanship skills as well as increase their personal repertoire of individual tennis abilities.
These activities are meant to both comfortably challenge campers and foster an enjoyment for the game of tennis. Safety is our top priority as well as inclusivity. We are looking forward to an amazing summer!
How to Drop Off (Camp Begins at 9:00): Please sign your child in to camp each day at the check-in station where a Tennis Camp staff member will meet you.
How to Pick Up (Camp Ends at 12:00): Please sign your child out from camp each day at the check-out station with a staff member.
What to Bring Each Day: All campers should arrive in athletic clothing (no specific dress code) and sneakers (no sandals, crocs, etc.). All campers should bring a racquet, water bottle (can refill water throughout the camp day), and a snack. Please label all items with your child’s name. It is advisable to have an extra change of clothing in case of an unplanned need. If you like, campers can pack this and leave for the week.
Important Notes:
We will be providing occasional treats including popsicles during the week. Please let us know if your child has any allergies or restrictions that camp staff should be aware of.
All campers will get their 2024 NST Summer Camp T-Shirt on the first day of the camp week.
-Samantha Tenney, Co-Director
Samantha Bio:
2024 Little East Conference Academic Honor Roll
Salem State Women’s Tennis Captain Junior & Senior Years
#1 Singles 2 years
Women’s Tennis 4 years
Instructor at Bass River Tennis Club
3 years Day Care Center experience
Graduate Danvers High School
Pursuing Masters Degree in the Fall
Interview with Samantha:
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Samantha Tenney and I am a senior undergraduate student at Salem State University. There, I major in Psychology with dreams of becoming a School Adjustment Counselor in the near future. On campus, I am a member of the Commonwealth Honors Program, a leader in the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, a proud constituent of the LEC All-Academic team, and the captain of the Women’s Tennis Team. Go Vikings!
When did you begin your tennis journey?
I first started playing tennis during my freshman year of high school. I ended up falling in love with the sport. I made the varsity team my sophomore year and was nominated as a captain during my senior season.
How was your college tennis experience?
I played tennis during all four of my undergraduate years. I progressively moved up the line until I made it to first singles my Junior year. I also found success as a member of all three doubles teams. I was nominated to be team captain during both my junior and senior seasons.
What is your favorite tennis-related memory?
My favorite tennis memory has to be helping the team clinch an important win against Castleton University in 2022. It seemed like my doubles partner and I would need to accept defeat, but we ended up pulling out the superset win with a score of 8-7 (7-4). The energy of the crowd and the pride we felt that afternoon will forever give me chills.
What does your teaching experience look like?
I worked at a preschool for 3 years before starting my tennis coaching journey. I have worked with youth players ages 3 to 15. I enjoy incorporating fun into learning, while striving to maintain a safe environment for players of all levels.
What will the structure of the summer camp look like?
Each week will be centered around a fun theme. The games and drills will fit the theme of the week as well as focus on a specific aspect of tennis.
What are some of your goals for the summer camp at North Shore tennis?
I am looking forward to helping the youth players develop their personal tennis goals as well as enrich their experience with team-building games and plenty of fun! I have learned a diverse set of drills and exercises imperative to the sport that I am eager to share. I cannot wait to meet all of the campers and have a great summer! We are going to learn a lot and have a blast doing it!
