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Tennis Camp at Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center in New Haven, CT

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All Reviews about Tennis Camp at Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center in New Haven, CT

5 Reviews

  • Safety. Loved Rachel and Emma s enthusiasm with the younger kids. They made it such a fun experience for all . And took very good care of the kids that they did not get overtired in the hot sun but still had fun with other kids and learned tennis.
  • My child loved attending the camp and made new friends. He was motivated to play and learn.
  • Coaches who cared and great level of playing for my child
  • my son had fun and made friends--and improved his skills
  • My son had fun and enjoyed camp. Overall a great time.

Camp Overview

IMPROVE YOUR GAME AND HAVE SERIOUS FUN

This tennis camp is geared towards boys and girls ages 7-17 who are excited to have fun while also advancing their tennis skills. We have a great staff that is energetic and eager to connect with campers and help them develop their skills and technique in a fun and friendly environment.

Campers will receive tennis instruction, utilize awesome tennis facilities and have the opportunity to hit a ton of balls and make new friends.

Highlights Include

  • Instruction from Head Women's Tennis Coach, Rachel Kahan, and her expert staff
  • Low camper to coach ratio
  • Campers receive Tennis Camp T-shirt and prizes

Camp Coaches

  • Rachel Kahan Bio Pic

    Rachel Kahan

    Camp Director

    Rachel Kahan, who coached Middlebury College to two NCAA Tournament semifinal appearances and was a successful student-athlete at Duke, was named the Swensen-McMahon Head Coach of Women's Tennis at Yale in July of 2021. Kahan enjoyed remarkable success in four seasons at Middlebury, including one that was cut short by the pandemic. The Panthers posted a 40-10 overall record, won six NCAA Tournament matches and advanced to two NESCAC Championship matches during her tenure.

    Rachel Kahan Bio Pic

    Rachel Kahan

    Camp Director

    Kahan was named the head women's tennis coach at Middlebury in the spring of 2018. She had served in an interim role since July of 2017 and was an assistant coach with the program for the 2016-17 season. During the 2017-18 season, Kahan guided the Panthers to the NCAA semifinals, finishing with a then program single-season tying 17 wins (17-4). Middlebury also advanced to the NESCAC Championship match. In 2018-19, Middlebury returned to the NESCAC Championship match and made its fourth-straight appearance in the NCAA semifinals with a program single-season record 19 wins (19-3). The Panthers also had two doubles pairs play their way into the NCAA semifinals. In her one season as an assistant coach, Middlebury finished with a 17-5 record and reached the NCAA semifinals. Kahan is a 2015 graduate of Duke University where she enjoyed an incredibly successful tennis career, earning the second-most Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) singles wins (36) of any student-athlete in Duke history. In her first season, she posted a record of 31-1 and a perfect 11-0 mark in conference play on her way to being named the ACC Rookie of the Year. She had a singles record of 26-5 as a sophomore and helped the Blue Devils win the ACC championship and advance to the NCAA Tournament semifinals. In her senior campaign, she had a 20-6 singles mark and was the National Indoor Champion after missing her junior year due to injury. As a Blue Devil, she accumulated an overall singles record of 77-12 and a 44-22 mark in doubles. Kahan was ranked as high as 77th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) at the conclusion of her rookie year. Originally from Unionville, Connecticut, Kahan is familiar with Yale’s tennis facility. She participated in the Pilot Pen Professional Tournament at Yale as an amateur in 2009. Her other success on the junior circuit included winning the New England United States Open Qualifier Tournament in 2010, posting wins against International Tennis Federation (ITF) juniors ranked No. 1, No. 10 and No. 40 in the world and being the top-ranked player in New England from 2005-07. In addition to earning her undergraduate degree as a sociology major at Duke, Kahan attended Duke’s Graduate School in the Master’s and Liberal Studies program in 2014-15 and earned a Master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from American Public University in 2020.

Camp Details

2026 CAMP DATES

  • July 20-24

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

Please note: Last year, all camp sessions SOLD OUT at this location. You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

CAMP PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Camp Type(s) Offered: Half Day (9:00am-12:00pm) & Full Day (9:00am-4:00pm)
  • Gender: Coed
  • Age Range: 7-17
  • Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

SKILL LEVELS & GROUP PLACEMENT

Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. Campers are then sorted by ability first, then age per the Camp Director's discretion - adjustments are made as needed during camp.

While there are many ways to define skill levels, the following descriptions are what the Camp Directors at Nike Tennis Camps will use to organize and group camp participants. At the time of registration, please choose the level that best represents your athlete's experience:

  • Beginner: Players new to the game with little to no formal tennis instruction. They are still learning the fundamentals, focusing on basic skills and rules of the game. Typically play for recreation and have minimal match-play experience.

  • Intermediate: Players who can serve and sustain rallies with consistency. They are comfortable hitting medium-paced shots but may struggle with all strokes and directional control. Some may have participated in local tournaments and possess a UTR rating or are equivalent to a High School JV player.

  • Advanced: Players with dependable strokes and solid directional control. They demonstrate a strong competitive spirit, improved court coverage, and are developing strategies for both singles and doubles play. These players frequently compete in tournaments and have a USTA or UTR rating, or are equivalent to a High School Varsity player.

CAMP CHECK-IN/OUT

  • Check-in: All campers check in at 9:00am on Monday at the tennis courts. Campers should come dressed and ready to play. Parents can park in the parking lot at 279 Derby Ave, West Haven, CT 06516.
  • Full Day Check-out: Campers will check out at 4:00pm each day
  • Half Day Check-out: Campers will check out at 12:00pm each day

CAMP SCHEDULE

  • Full Day Camper Schedule: Monday 8:45am-4:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Half Day Camper Schedule: Monday 8:45am-12:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm

MEALS

Lunch is not provided. Campers will need to bring their own lunch, water, and snacks each day. If you need to refrigerate any food, please let Rachel Kahan know upon arrival that day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: 5-6 hours of daily tennis training, morning and afternoon sessions
  • Supervision: Staff members participate in all activities
  • Camp T-shirt: All campers receive a Tennis Camps t-shirt

EQUIPMENT, FACILITY & MORE

  • Equipment Needed: All campers must bring a tennis racquet, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
  • Facility: 12 court outdoor facility and 8 court indoor facility on Yale University's campus.
  • Inclement Weather Plan: We will use the indoor courts at Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center if needed
  • Parking: Parking lot for drop off. If it is full, please park on Central Ave. which is the next street over.
  • Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

CUSTOMER PORTAL

To access your completed camp enrollments, Health and Release Forms, Camp Information Packet and pay any outstanding balance you might have please visit: US Sports Camps Customer Portal

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you need to cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before camp check-in, you will receive a camp credit voucher for the tuition fees paid, valid for one year for any sport and transferable to any immediate family member. Please note that participants who do not attend their registered session (no-shows) or fail to notify USSC at least 24 hours prior to check-in will not receive a voucher or refund.

Refunds are available only if the Cancellation Protection was purchased at the time of registration and the cancellation is made before your payment due date (1st of the month prior to your camp start date).

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

  • Athletic, on-court tennis clothing
  • Tennis Racquet(s)
  • Tennis shoes (no running shoes)
  • Sweatshirt/warm-up jacket and pants
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FORMS

In addition to US Sports Camps' online Health and Release forms, the following additional required documents MUST be completed and brought to camp on the first day. Campers will not be permitted without the documents below. These documents can be found in the online portal under the 'Important Notes' section and they are linked below.

TENNIS CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our tennis camps please see our FAQ page

Camp Code: TNXDYU

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Sample Daily Schedule

8:45am Check-in

9:00am-12:00pm Tennis Instruction

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm-4:00pm Tennis Instruction

4:00pm Pick up

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Tennis Camp at Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center in New Haven, CT

5 Reviews

  • Safety. Loved Rachel and Emma s enthusiasm with the younger kids. They made it such a fun experience for all . And took very good care of the kids that they did not get overtired in the hot sun but still had fun with other kids and learned tennis.
  • My child loved attending the camp and made new friends. He was motivated to play and learn.
  • Coaches who cared and great level of playing for my child
  • my son had fun and made friends--and improved his skills
  • My son had fun and enjoyed camp. Overall a great time.

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