About PENN Camp

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA

Overview:​

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The goal of the camp is to continue your development as a player while immersing you in and exposing you to a competitive college tennis environment. While technique will be evaluated and addressed, the aim of the camp is to focus on how to play and how best to prepare for college tennis.

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• 12 hours of on court collegiate style drill and match play for UTR ratings

• College style training exclusively with college coaches 

• Get exposure and network with college coaches

• improve your skills and learn singles and doubles strategy specific to college tennis. 

• In class seminars to motivate and educate players on how to prepare for college tennis

• T-shirt, prizes and much more!

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Facilities: 

the Hamlin Tennis Center is the home of the Penn men's and women's tennis teams and is one of the finest collegiate facilities in the country! Featuring 20 courts (12 outdoor & 8 indoor). Take a 360 degree view of tennis center! http://www.earlycommit.com/penn/mobile/tennis-courts.html#!startscene=tennis-courts

Housing:

The Resident Program includes meals, 24-hour adult supervision and luxury hotel accommodations at the Sheration University City (located next to campus and walking distance to the courts). All rooms are double or triple occupancy. Specific roommates can be requested, or if no request is made, players will be assigned a roommate of the same gender and age. The Commuter Program, which does not include overnight accommodations, is also an available option.

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Transportation & Airport Pickup Service:

A Regional Rail service (SEPTA), which includes an Airport Line that runs directly from the Philadelphia International Airport to the University City station. University City station is only a few steps away from Penn's campus. The cost is approx. $10 each way. Players must bring cash to pay for tickets. 

Students flying unaccompanied by an adult can be met by a member of our coaching staff at the rail station in Philadelphia International Airport, according to the following schedule: Schedule your arrival into the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on Friday, July 27 between

1100 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and your departure on Sunday, July 29 after 5:00 p.m.

*If you encounter problems scheduling flights during these times, please contact us at tennis@collegiatecamps.com before booking any flights. 

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Local Hotel Accommodations

For families requiring hotel accommodations, we recommend three hotels:

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Sheraton University City: (our resident camper hotel):  http://www.philadelphiasheraton.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton: www.homewoodsuites.com/universitycity

The Inn at Penn by Hilton: https://www.theinnatpenn.com/

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