Greetings to tennis camp families! My staff and I want to give your player the best tennis camp experience possible. So here are some things to keep in mind for a successful camp experience!
What to bring to Camp: Tennis Racquet, filled water bottle, mask and a new unopened can of balls.
Check-In – On the first day, the responsible adult introduces themselves to the camp staff. Special instructions for camp staff (aunt is picking them up, or they are being picked up early) should be communicated at this time so that we can make sure we are on the same page. After the first day, the camper may be dropped off in the parking lot.
What to wear to Camp: It can be cool in the morning. Campers can wear long pants (like a sweatsuit), and a sweatshirt that can easily be removed. Campers should also wear shorts and a T-shirt. It’s better if they wear light colored clothes on court, since dark colors absorb the heat. You might want to send a hat with a visor, as well.
Restroom Usage – Remind your camper to use the bathroom before coming to camp to maximize court time. However, the CSC bathrooms will be available to our camp.
Footwear – Campers need to wear athletic shoes that tie or have velcro. No sandals, boots, street shoes or slippers, please. No Vans or Converse, which tend to conduct heat from the court to the foot, and makes the kids miserable.
Pick up: Your camper needs to be picked up at the specified time at the end of camp.
Camp Photo: Camp photos are taken on Thursdays and sent to the family via e-mail
Behavioral Expectations – We want to create an exciting and positive environment for learning and tennis development. This is only possible if everyone feels safe and respected. We have the following camp rules:
- Use appropriate language at all times. No teasing or put-downs.
- Bullying is never allowed at camp. Bullying is defined as a repeated behavior that is aggressive, directed at a tennis player and intended to hurt or diminish a tennis player. Bullying can be emotional or physical and includes:
- Verbal (name calling a tennis player)
- Physical (hitting or kicking a ball at a tennis player)
- Social (spreading rumors about a tennis player)
- Listen to the directions of the instructors.
- Respect the materials, equipment, and facilities.
If there is minor misbehavior, the camper will first be given a warning. If the behavior continues, we will call you to explain the situation and ask you to talk to your child on the phone. Ongoing disrespectful behavior may be cause for dismissal from the program. Additionally, we have a zero tolerance policy for campers who deliberately physically harm other people or damage property. Please review these expectations with your child prior to camp.
Damage or Loss of Property: Camper’s parent/legal guardian will be financially responsible for any and all damages caused by camper. Parent/Legal guardian will be billed for any damage to camp facilities or equipment.
Medication, Accidents & Illness – Staff is not permitted to administer medication. However, if your child requires medication during camp, we can store it in a secure location and provide it to the child for self-administration at the appropriate time. This includes inhalers and EpiPens.
All accidents will be documented with an incident report. For minor scrapes or cuts, we will provide small bandages. For more serious injuries or medical emergencies, staff will contact you and/or your emergency contacts immediately. You may be required to pick up your child. An ambulance or paramedic will be called if necessary.
If your child is sick, please do not send him or her to camp so we can maintain a healthy environment for other campers. If your child becomes sick or injured during camp, we will notify you to come pick him/her up.
Castro Valley Junior Tennis & Pickleball 