Tennis in Canada 2025

Coaching staff

• Expertise: experienced coaches, certified professionals and former players.
• Qualifications: All trainers have the necessary certifications and experience working with children.

Curriculum

• Skill Development: Includes technical exercises, tactical training, and playing matches.
• Fitness training: Programs include exercise and injury prevention.

Services

• Quality: from local clubs to top-notch centers with indoor and outdoor courts.
• Amenities: Residential camps provide accommodation and meals, day camps have on-site facilities.

Side Events

• Entertainment: social events, excursions and team games in camps with accommodation.
• Master classes: seminars on sports psychology, nutrition and injury prevention.

The daily schedule and a typical day starts with a morning warm-up, followed by training sessions that include technical skills, tactical exercises, and game sessions. In the afternoon, classes continue, including strategy sessions, individual or group lessons and match games. The day ends with a warm-up and a discussion of the progress made. Some camps have themed days or include other sports and activities in the program to keep participants interested.

Camps typically maintain a low coach-to-player ratio (1:4 to 1:8), which ensures individual attention for each participant. Players are grouped by age and skill level for more effective training.

Many camps start with a skills assessment to tailor the program to each player's needs: technical skills, physical fitness, and a strategic understanding of the game. Regular feedback sessions help players discuss their progress and set personal goals.

Skills Development

• Technical Skills: Camps focus on improving basic techniques such as grip, punching mechanics, and footwork. Advanced camps additionally learn more advanced aspects, such as sword rotation and placement.
• Tactical Understanding: Players learn to strategize for different opponents and conditions, resist pressure during matches, and adapt their actions during the game.

Physical training

• Athletic fitness: Strength training, including agility and endurance exercises, is common in camps to help improve overall fitness and prevent injury.
• Health education: Some camps provide nutrition and injury prevention workshops, teaching players how to maintain physical health and improve performance.

Mental stability

• Psychological skills: In the camp, young tennis players are taught methods to overcome pressure, stay focused and develop a positive mindset.
• Resilience training: Players learn to cope with setbacks and stay motivated, which is critical for competitive play.

Tennis camps for children in Canada offer young players the perfect environment to improve their fitness and skill levels in a supportive environment.

• Daytime: Operate during school holidays or weekends, from morning to evening. These camps offer a variety of activities, including technical training, match games, and strength training.
• Residential Camps: Usually lasting several days or weeks and include on-site accommodation, offer an engaging and fulfilling experience with intense training, recreational activities, and social activities
• Specialized: Focused on improving specific skills , advanced techniques, tactical play, or mental training. These camps are suitable for players who want to focus on improving certain aspects of their game
• Tennis Mini Camps: Designedfor the youngest players (4-8 years old) and aimed at developing basic skills and coordination, all classes are designed to make learning fun and interesting.

1. Tennis Canada Camps: Organized by the National Tennis Association, they aim to develop young talent with a focus on high-quality instruction and take place at national training centers and regional clubs across the country.
2. Camps of the Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy. Inspired by the Spanish Nadal Academy, offer advanced training programs with a focus on technique, physical and mental preparation. They operate in different regions of Canada, often in partnership with local clubs.
3. Local tennis clubs and academies. For example, the Toronto Tennis Academy and the Montreal Tennis Club offer camps for different skill levels, combining day and boarding options.
4. University-based campus campuses. For example, the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia (UBC) host camps with experienced coaches and state-of-the-art facilities, providing quality instruction and the opportunity to experience college-level tennis.
5. National and Regional Camps: Elite camps in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, as well as regional camps focused on developing young talent.

• Daytime: Usually between US$300 and US$600 per week, depending on location and level of equipment.
• Residences: Usually between US$600 and US$1500 per week, but prices may be higher depending on the quality of the accommodation and the reputation of the camp.
• Specialized: Costs range from $600 to $2000 per week, depending on the level of specialization and the services provided.

• Toronto: Offers a variety of tennis camps at clubs and academies, including programs from Tennis Canada, Toronto Tennis Academy, and other local clubs.
• Montreal is known for its strong tennis community and developed infrastructure, offering camps for general and specialized training - Montreal Tennis Club and others.
• Vancouver provides many camps in well-equipped tennis centers, taking advantage of the developed tennis infrastructure of the city (Vancouver Lawn Tennis Club and others).
• Calgary and Edmonton: Both cities offer camps with an emphasis on skill development and competitive play, using local clubs and facilities such as the Calgary Tennis Club.