
EXCLUSIVELY TAUGHT BY COLLEGE COACHES
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIa
July 25-26,2020
Early Bird Special - Expires April 1
Commuter: $899 $799
Resident: $1099 $999
Already Registered? Complete post registration forms
For boys & girls entering grades 8 - 12
About PENN Camp
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA
Overview: 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.
Camp Highlights:
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10 hours of on court collegiate style practices and match play for UTR ratings
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On court instruction and interaction exclusively with college coaches
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Get exposure and network with college coaches
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improve your skills and learn singles and doubles strategy specific to college tennis.
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In class seminars to motivate and educate players on how to prepare for college tennis
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T-shirt, prizes and much more!
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).
Resident Camper Program (2 nights housing, meals and 24 hr supervision)
Check-in/Check out: Players check-in on Friday July 24 (day before camp) between 4-6pm at the Homewood Suites by Hilton. The camp concludes July 26 at 4pm. Parents will pick up players at the courts. Players using the airport drop off service will be accompanied to the airport.
2 nights Housing, Meals, 24 Hour Supervision: The Resident Program includes meals, 24-hour adult supervision and 2 nights of luxury hotel accommodations at the Homewood Suites University City. Each room includes a king bed and sofa bed. Maximum 2 campers per room. Specific roommates can be requested, or if no request is made, players will be assigned a roommate of the same gender and age.
Roommate Request: Complete the Travel/Housing form. Will do our best to accommodate. However, we cannot guarantee requests that are less than 30 days before the start of camp.
Airport Pickup/Drop Off Service Upon request: Campers flying unaccompanied by an adult can be met by a member of our coaching staff at the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) according to the following schedule:
Schedule Your Flights
Arrival: Friday, July 24 between 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Departure: Sunday, July 26 after 6:30 p.m.
The group will take the 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. Detailed information on exact meeting location and contact information of the staff member meeting the group at the airport will be texted to the cell phone numbers provided during registration of parent and camper 48 hrs before the start of camp.
To schedule an airport chaperone: Complete the Travel/Housing form must be completed at least 10 days prior to start of camp.
*If you encounter problems scheduling flights during these times, please contact us at tennis@collegiatecamps.com before booking any flights.
Commuter Camper Program (daily lunch)
Check-in/Check out: Players check-in on Saturday July 25 at 7:30am at the Penn Tennis Center. The camp concludes July 26 at 4pm. Parents will pick up players at the courts.
Meals: The commuter program includes daily lunch.
Local Hotel Accommodations: For families requiring hotel accommodations, we recommend three hotels below. All are in walking distance to the Penn Tennis Center.
Homewood Suites by Hilton: www.homewoodsuites.com/universitycity
This is also our resident camper hotel
Sheraton: http://www.philadelphiasheraton.com
The Inn at Penn by Hilton: https://www.theinnatpenn.com/
Meet the Coaches
Learn from the best! On court instruction and training exclusively taught by college coaches
University of Pennyslvania
David Geatz
Amherst College
Benay Weintraub
Babson College
Olivia Leavitt
Boston University
Marc Maloney
Drew University
Scott Vieth
Endicott College
Tony D'Angelo
Hamilton College
Matt Brisotti
Haverford College
Drew Cohen
Kenyon College
Andrew Carlson
Oberlin College
Eric Ishida
MIT
Mason Astley
Swathmore College
Jason Box
Wilkes University
Torr Terranova
More Coaching Announcements Soon!
*Coaches schedules are subject to change
Coaches that will stop by the camp:
Villanova University
Drexel University
Temple University
Arcadia University
University of Mary Washington
Bryn Mawr College
Goucher College
Virginia State University
Rider University
The College of New Jersey
Barton College
Mars Hill University
Salem University
Arcadia University
Millersville University
*Coaches schedules subject to change


Camp Schedule
Friday July 24 - Resident Camper Arrival
4:00-6:00 p.m. –Resident camper check-in
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Dinner for Resident Campers
7:15-7:30 p.m. - Resident camper meeting
10:00 p.m. - Lights Out
Saturday July 26 - First Day of Camp
6:30 a.m. -7:30 a.m. – Breakfast for residents
7:30-8:00 a.m. – Commuter check-in at Penn Tennis Center
8:15-8:30 a.m. – Welcome seminar and introduction of college coaches
8:35-8:50 a.m. – Warm-up/stretching
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Singles & doubles matchplay drills and “college-style” team practices
12:00-1:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:15-2:15 p.m. – Classroom presentation by coaches
2:30-5:00 p.m. – Singles & doubles matchplay drills and “college-style” team practices
6:00 p.m. – Commuter camper pick up
6:00-7:00 p.m. – Dinner for residents
7:00-9:30 p.m. – Evening activity
10:00 p.m. – Lights out
Sunday July 27 - Last Day of Camp
6:30 a.m. -7:30 a.m. – Breakfast for residents
7:30-8:00 a.m. – Player check-in at Penn Tennis Center
8:15-8:30 a.m. – Morning seminar and introduction of college coaches
8:35-8:50 a.m. – Warm-up/stretching
9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. – Singles & doubles matchplay drills and “college-style” team practices
11:45-12:45 p.m. – Lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m. – Classroom presentation by coaches
2:00-4:00 p.m. – Singles & doubles matchplay drills
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. - Parents Seminar hosted by Founder and Director Tarek Merchant
4:00 p.m. – Closing Ceremony; Camp concludes
*schedule is subject to change in case of inclement weather