Big Hit Tennis Camps July - Aug 2024
25 years running Tennis camps, 15 years at Arklow Lawn TC
General Camps ( 7-13 yrs )
Intermediate Camps ( 10-15 yrs )
Teenage Camps ( 14 -18 yrs )
25 years running Tennis camps, 15 years at Arklow Lawn TC
General Camps ( 7-13 yrs )
Intermediate Camps ( 10-15 yrs )
Teenage Camps ( 14 -18 yrs )
Camp 1 General Camp July 8 - 12 10am - 1pm Completed
Camp 1b Teenage Camp July 8 - 12 1.30 - 4pm Completed
Camp 2 General Camp July 15 - 19 10am - 1pm Completed
Camp 2b Inter/Teenage Camp July 15 - 19 1.30 - 4pm Completed
Camp 3 General Camp July 22 - 26 10am - 1pm Completed
Camp 4 General Camp July 29-Aug2 10am-1pm Completed
Camp 4b Teenage Camp July 29-Aug2 1.30 - 4pm Completed
Camp 5 General Camp Aug 6-9 10am - 1pm Completed
Camp 6 General Camp Aug 12-16 10am - 1pm 7-13 yrs Completed
Camp 6b Teenage Camp Aug 12-16 1.30 - 4pm 14-18yrs Completed
PRICES Per Camp
Non members of Arklow Lawn Tennis Club
€ 100 for one child
€ 85 for second child, same parent, same week
€ 70 for 3rd and subsequent children, same parent, same week
Members of Arklow Lawn Tennis Club price discounted
€ 90 for one child
€ 75 for second child, same parent, same week
€ 60 for 3rd and subsequent children,same parent, same week
The Club membership fee must have been paid to Arklow Lawn Tennis club from May1st 2024 or in advance of the camp start date - (€60 per junior annual membership) ( Family membership €250 ) For more info about membership of Arklow LTC see here
How to Book
Firstly, To enquire about places please text David on 0878166525.
*please Text ONLY if possible * (only call if totally necessary, as texts are imperative to record an enquiry)
When Enquiring firstly and then if Booking please include
1. your child's name and your own full name as a Parent / Guardian,
2. Your child's School's name and the class/year they will enter in Sept 2024 ( eg 1st class, 2nd class etc )
3. Which camp number you are interested in , Camp 1 or 2 for example. No harm to include the date aswell to be doubly sure
David will reply to you as soon as possible to confirm if a place is available.
A 50% deposit at the time of booking will be required to reserve your child's place.
The Balance of payment must be made a minimum of 3 weeks in advance of the Camp start date ( 2 weeks in advance for tennis club members) ( for those booking in last minute, where places are available, full payment must be made at the time of booking )
You can pay by bank transfer, cash or cheque. ( Pls note we do not have a revolut account for payments )
For Bank Transfers
For Bank Transfers , IBAN IE43, BOFI , 9010 8737 619 077 IBIC, BOFIIE2D account name David Sheehan
NB, Please reference your bank transfer with you childs' name/surname and text us when making the transfer, so we can reply with a reciept once payment has been received.
If you are with BOI, transfers can be relatively quick, if with another bank please allow 3 working days.
Many Thanks
Refund Policy
If you notify us a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the start date that you child or children cannot attend , a full refund will be given. We regret that we cannot offer a refund with less than 2 weeks notice, unless there’s a situation where someone else can take your child’s place at short notice.
General information
All camps operate subject to minimum numbers, but that said in general camps almost always go ahead.
Teenage and Intermediate Camps are a little harder to guarantee but we certainly make every effort to encourage budding Teenagers to attend.
* NB Flexibility is occasionally needed time wise in the event of weather that's extrememly inclement. This is an outdoor camp and whilst we try stick to the time schedule as much as possible, every Summer we get in general one or two washout days. Any Time/Days postponed will be made up to the best of everyones ability.
General and Intermediate camps cater for beginners. For Teenage Camps , some playing experience is a benefit but not always a prerequiste ( please talk to David 0878166525 if you have a concern )
General Camps for boys and girls , Mornings 10am - 1pm
We go along school lines rather than ages...
Ie Boys and Girls entering 1st class primary to 1st year secondary ( Sept 2024 )
3 groups within each camp .. in General, (1st, 2nd )( 3rd - 4th - 5th )( 6th, 1st year )
( we occasionally accept kids going into SENIOR Infants Sept 2024 subject to conditions, please see the note at the end of this page)
General camps run a general ratio of 12:1 per court/group max 14
Intermediate camps Boys and Girls entering 4th class primary Sept 2024 to 3rd year secondary roughly 10 - 15 yrs
Teenage Camps Boys and Girls entering 1st yr secondary Sept 2024 to 6th year Secondary ( Sept 2024 ) 13 - 18 yrs
Teenage camps run at a lower ratio in general 8:1 per court/group max 12
All of our camp assistants are Garda Vetted and have been longtime students of the Tennis program themselves. They have been hired for their proficiency in tennis, their gentle and caring nature, and their over all experience in helping at camps. Any assistants over the age of 18 also have their child Safe Guarding course and certificate completed.
Registration for first time attendees ( text/reply in advance of camp start date )
We have no written registration form but we would like everyone to text David 0878166525 to confirm you have read the following basic requirements on booking
1. If your child has any medical, dietary, or specific allegeries if you could call to discuss in advance of the camp. Also, importantly if your child has any learning, mobility or coordination requirements, please call or text David 0878166525 to discuss in advance of the camp
2. Please ensure your child has a light packed lunch for a 15 minute break. We operate a healthy eating policy. Please no crisps or popcorn or fizzy drinks Please also ensure your child brings his or her own water bottle.
3. The camp will operate in most weather conditions, but in the event where the weather is likely to be too inclement for play for the 3 hour period, the co-ordinators reserve the right to postpone and try to reschedule. David will keep in contact with everyone with more exact weather forecasts closer to the time. Any time lost due to very poor weather will be recouped during the week ( or in the case where this is not possible at a later date over the Summer period ) In an average Easter Camp schedule we often have 1 day over the 2 week period where play on a certain day or hour needs to be rescheduled due to very inclement weather. If there are light or heavy passing showers we go ahead with camp and just shelter where necessary.
4. All boys and girls under the age of 16 years of age must remain inside the club grounds until their parent comes to collect them. If you would like your child to exit of their own accord please ensure you have informed us, verbally or in writing via text.
5. As this is our 104th year of tennis at Arklow lawn, its another big year. We have photos going back from the 1920s which are an amazing record for the club. If you would prefer that your child is not in any photos pls do let us know.
A group photo may be shared for club promotional or social media purposes ( excluding children who have notified us in advance that they wish not to have their photo taken )
6. Please avoid parking directly outside the club or on the terrace.. other than dropping or collecting your child off without entering the club yourself. There is a designated parking area a little further up the road. We are aware parking is limited so we will try to ensure home time is as orderly as possible.
7. On those sunny day please try ensure your child has a pair of sunglasses or a baseball cap.
The Sun when out can be blindingly bright from one end making play extremely difficult. ( Particularly so in the morning )
8 . In the extremely rare event we reserve the right to cancel a camp, due to number of factors, ( subject to coach illness, or other rare and mitigating factors, A full refund would at all times be given )
Note for Parents of kids currently in Junior Infants June 2024
As a coach and parent of young boys, I see all to regularly how this one extra year between Junior and Senior infants can make a big difference in a childs’ tennis/sporting pathway development.
For some current Junior infants 3 hours can be alot of tennis each day, Particularly in the heat of Summer
We always ask that parents of junior infants to speak with us first before attempting to make a booking.
Sometimes Junior infants can feel more comfortable with other Junior infants or friends beside them. Occasionally due to the open nature of our bookings we might not have alot of junior enquiring for a particular week.
This would have an enfluence on how we might advice you particularly if your child is very shy or reserved. Regardless , please do speak with us in confidence at the time of booking and we can have a more general discussion on whether we feel the camp would be suitable.
Yours in tennis, Director or Tennis , David Sheehan 0878166525
Camp 1b Teenage Camp July 8 - 12 1.30 - 4pm Completed
Camp 2 General Camp July 15 - 19 10am - 1pm Completed
Camp 2b Inter/Teenage Camp July 15 - 19 1.30 - 4pm Completed
Camp 3 General Camp July 22 - 26 10am - 1pm Completed
Camp 4 General Camp July 29-Aug2 10am-1pm Completed
Camp 4b Teenage Camp July 29-Aug2 1.30 - 4pm Completed
Camp 5 General Camp Aug 6-9 10am - 1pm Completed
Camp 6 General Camp Aug 12-16 10am - 1pm 7-13 yrs Completed
Camp 6b Teenage Camp Aug 12-16 1.30 - 4pm 14-18yrs Completed
PRICES Per Camp
Non members of Arklow Lawn Tennis Club
€ 100 for one child
€ 85 for second child, same parent, same week
€ 70 for 3rd and subsequent children, same parent, same week
Members of Arklow Lawn Tennis Club price discounted
€ 90 for one child
€ 75 for second child, same parent, same week
€ 60 for 3rd and subsequent children,same parent, same week
The Club membership fee must have been paid to Arklow Lawn Tennis club from May1st 2024 or in advance of the camp start date - (€60 per junior annual membership) ( Family membership €250 ) For more info about membership of Arklow LTC see here
How to Book
Firstly, To enquire about places please text David on 0878166525.
*please Text ONLY if possible * (only call if totally necessary, as texts are imperative to record an enquiry)
When Enquiring firstly and then if Booking please include
1. your child's name and your own full name as a Parent / Guardian,
2. Your child's School's name and the class/year they will enter in Sept 2024 ( eg 1st class, 2nd class etc )
3. Which camp number you are interested in , Camp 1 or 2 for example. No harm to include the date aswell to be doubly sure
David will reply to you as soon as possible to confirm if a place is available.
A 50% deposit at the time of booking will be required to reserve your child's place.
The Balance of payment must be made a minimum of 3 weeks in advance of the Camp start date ( 2 weeks in advance for tennis club members) ( for those booking in last minute, where places are available, full payment must be made at the time of booking )
You can pay by bank transfer, cash or cheque. ( Pls note we do not have a revolut account for payments )
For Bank Transfers
For Bank Transfers , IBAN IE43, BOFI , 9010 8737 619 077 IBIC, BOFIIE2D account name David Sheehan
NB, Please reference your bank transfer with you childs' name/surname and text us when making the transfer, so we can reply with a reciept once payment has been received.
If you are with BOI, transfers can be relatively quick, if with another bank please allow 3 working days.
Many Thanks
Refund Policy
If you notify us a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the start date that you child or children cannot attend , a full refund will be given. We regret that we cannot offer a refund with less than 2 weeks notice, unless there’s a situation where someone else can take your child’s place at short notice.
- We unfortunately cannot offer a refund once the camp has started for illness or otherwise but we will to the best of our ability offer your child time in lieu on another camp if they are too ill too attend. We always help as best we can, in every circumstance, but we cannot offer any hard and fast guarantees
For Any other queries please text or call David 0878166525
Other than that ,we wish everyone a great time at Tennis Camp 2024!
General information
All camps operate subject to minimum numbers, but that said in general camps almost always go ahead.
Teenage and Intermediate Camps are a little harder to guarantee but we certainly make every effort to encourage budding Teenagers to attend.
* NB Flexibility is occasionally needed time wise in the event of weather that's extrememly inclement. This is an outdoor camp and whilst we try stick to the time schedule as much as possible, every Summer we get in general one or two washout days. Any Time/Days postponed will be made up to the best of everyones ability.
General and Intermediate camps cater for beginners. For Teenage Camps , some playing experience is a benefit but not always a prerequiste ( please talk to David 0878166525 if you have a concern )
General Camps for boys and girls , Mornings 10am - 1pm
We go along school lines rather than ages...
Ie Boys and Girls entering 1st class primary to 1st year secondary ( Sept 2024 )
3 groups within each camp .. in General, (1st, 2nd )( 3rd - 4th - 5th )( 6th, 1st year )
( we occasionally accept kids going into SENIOR Infants Sept 2024 subject to conditions, please see the note at the end of this page)
General camps run a general ratio of 12:1 per court/group max 14
Intermediate camps Boys and Girls entering 4th class primary Sept 2024 to 3rd year secondary roughly 10 - 15 yrs
Teenage Camps Boys and Girls entering 1st yr secondary Sept 2024 to 6th year Secondary ( Sept 2024 ) 13 - 18 yrs
Teenage camps run at a lower ratio in general 8:1 per court/group max 12
All of our camp assistants are Garda Vetted and have been longtime students of the Tennis program themselves. They have been hired for their proficiency in tennis, their gentle and caring nature, and their over all experience in helping at camps. Any assistants over the age of 18 also have their child Safe Guarding course and certificate completed.
Registration for first time attendees ( text/reply in advance of camp start date )
We have no written registration form but we would like everyone to text David 0878166525 to confirm you have read the following basic requirements on booking
1. If your child has any medical, dietary, or specific allegeries if you could call to discuss in advance of the camp. Also, importantly if your child has any learning, mobility or coordination requirements, please call or text David 0878166525 to discuss in advance of the camp
2. Please ensure your child has a light packed lunch for a 15 minute break. We operate a healthy eating policy. Please no crisps or popcorn or fizzy drinks Please also ensure your child brings his or her own water bottle.
3. The camp will operate in most weather conditions, but in the event where the weather is likely to be too inclement for play for the 3 hour period, the co-ordinators reserve the right to postpone and try to reschedule. David will keep in contact with everyone with more exact weather forecasts closer to the time. Any time lost due to very poor weather will be recouped during the week ( or in the case where this is not possible at a later date over the Summer period ) In an average Easter Camp schedule we often have 1 day over the 2 week period where play on a certain day or hour needs to be rescheduled due to very inclement weather. If there are light or heavy passing showers we go ahead with camp and just shelter where necessary.
4. All boys and girls under the age of 16 years of age must remain inside the club grounds until their parent comes to collect them. If you would like your child to exit of their own accord please ensure you have informed us, verbally or in writing via text.
5. As this is our 104th year of tennis at Arklow lawn, its another big year. We have photos going back from the 1920s which are an amazing record for the club. If you would prefer that your child is not in any photos pls do let us know.
A group photo may be shared for club promotional or social media purposes ( excluding children who have notified us in advance that they wish not to have their photo taken )
6. Please avoid parking directly outside the club or on the terrace.. other than dropping or collecting your child off without entering the club yourself. There is a designated parking area a little further up the road. We are aware parking is limited so we will try to ensure home time is as orderly as possible.
7. On those sunny day please try ensure your child has a pair of sunglasses or a baseball cap.
The Sun when out can be blindingly bright from one end making play extremely difficult. ( Particularly so in the morning )
8 . In the extremely rare event we reserve the right to cancel a camp, due to number of factors, ( subject to coach illness, or other rare and mitigating factors, A full refund would at all times be given )
Note for Parents of kids currently in Junior Infants June 2024
As a coach and parent of young boys, I see all to regularly how this one extra year between Junior and Senior infants can make a big difference in a childs’ tennis/sporting pathway development.
For some current Junior infants 3 hours can be alot of tennis each day, Particularly in the heat of Summer
We always ask that parents of junior infants to speak with us first before attempting to make a booking.
Sometimes Junior infants can feel more comfortable with other Junior infants or friends beside them. Occasionally due to the open nature of our bookings we might not have alot of junior enquiring for a particular week.
This would have an enfluence on how we might advice you particularly if your child is very shy or reserved. Regardless , please do speak with us in confidence at the time of booking and we can have a more general discussion on whether we feel the camp would be suitable.
Yours in tennis, Director or Tennis , David Sheehan 0878166525
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