Tennis holidays for kids

It’s never too early to start learning! We offer the chance to try some tennis activities for all children in our Sea Urchins club, which is for tots aged 2 to 4. Our main aim is to make the sessions fun and engaging so that your toddler associates tennis with having a good time. Just getting on the court is a good start so your toddler is familiar with the environment and the equipment.

Through games and ball play, we work to develop hand-eye coordination skills, making sure there are lots of laughs along the way. Our favourite game for under 5s is ‘Popcorn’; all the kids balance their ball on their racket, and when the coach shouts ‘Popcorn,’ they have to throw the ball as high as they can, then run to pick it back up. It helps kids track where the ball goes, a key skill in tennis.

With one Sea Urchin club team member per four children, you can be sure your little ones are well looked after. Our Sea Urchins Club is free of charge and available to all children aged 2 to 4.

Our tennis coaches work closely with our children’s club team members to show younger children how fun tennis can be! Every child in our Sea Badgers, Surfbusters, Stingray and Sharksters clubs will have a weekly tennis session.

From reception-aged kids to those in their final year of primary school, our experienced coaches start teaching ball-receiving and ball-returning skills through various games designed to develop anticipation, perception, movement, decision-making, and footwork. Enjoyment is still the main focus, ensuring their experience on the tennis court is the best it can be.

A great game to practice receiving and returning skills is ‘Get Out of Jail’. The coach throws the ball over the net, and each child takes a turn to hit it back. If they're successful, they go to the back of the queue and take another turn. If they miss, they go to ‘Jail’. They don’t stay there for long; they can get out of jail by catching a ball hit by another child. It’s fun for adults, too!

Once they reach secondary school age, our coaches can start to work on stroke development, focusing on groundstrokes. We work on forehand and backhand, keeping the sessions flexible so everyone stays motivated. Our Surf Squad and Wave Riders clubs, for children of secondary school age, have a weekly tennis session.

You might think tennis is more complex to pick up than football or other sports. That’s why our coaches ensure that all sessions are enjoyable and encouraging so all our youngest guests have a great tennis experience. If every child leaves their tennis session with a smile on their face, then our coaches know they’ve done their job.

We also encourage families to make the most of our facilities and hire courts for ‘free play’ when they’re not used for coaching sessions. You can share what you learned during your tennis lessons and have fun as a family. All our children’s clubs are included in the price of a family holiday.

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The whole family can have fun during your Neilson tennis holiday! Kids as young as 2 will be introduced to tennis in their kids’ clubs, led by a qualified tennis coach. With plenty of engaging tennis games, the experience will be filled with excitement.

For children aged 6-12, there are even more chances to ace their game. They can participate in up to 4 complimentary 1-hour weekly sessions, learning from our professionally trained coaches.

We also provide a fantastic selection of junior equipment, including Wilson Roger Federer rackets and Junior Blades. Your child will gain valuable tips and tricks from our expert coaches while enjoying time with new friends.

Additionally, if your young ones are in Wave Riders or TAG, they can participate in inclusive adult group coaching sessions. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy tennis together!

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