Where beginners get in the game and love it!
Advantage QuickStart is tennis customized for age, ability—and fun! Our Camp helps girls and boys ages 4 to 8 learn the game faster and enjoy it sooner. Camp delivers:
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
- East Side: Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (RIRC), 281 Main Street, Roosevelt Island – easy to reach by subway or safer modes of travel – ferry or tram
- West Side: Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club (MPRC), 450 West 43rd St., New York, NY – conveniently located in midtown west
- Upper East Side: Wagner Middle School, 220 East 76th St., New York, NY – easy to reach by subway, bus or walking
Here are even more benefits that make us the BEST INTRODUCTION TO TENNIS EVER!
FLEXIBILITY
Choose only the week or weeks that work for your family’s summer schedule. Add on an afternoon of fun at the East Side/Roosevelt Island or Upper East Side Day/Wagner Middle School Camps!
ACTIVITIES
Engaging drills & games, Play More sessions that make practice fun, Athletic Zone sessions to develop agility, balance & more
FRIENDSHIP
Campers meet others girls and boys in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere
GROWTH
Players learn the game, gain confidence, meet new friends and enjoy themselves
SUPPORT
We work with smaller racquets, slower bouncing balls, and quality coaches who receive intensive specialty training in teaching the Net Gen 10 and Under curriculum
CHOICE
East Side (RIRC) – easy to reach by subway or safer modes of travel—ferry or tram.
West Side (MPRC) – conveniently located in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
West Side (MPRC) – conveniently located in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
Upper East Side (Wagner Middle School) – centrally located and easy to reach by subway, bus or walking.
COMMITMENT
Advantage QuickStart is a proven teaching method that helps children of all levels of ability – best introduction to tennis ever!
SAFETY
Advantage is fully committed to every camper’s safety. Review our latest measures and policies.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
There’s always something new to learn—and enjoy—at Advantage QuickStart Tennis Camp!
Girls and boys get in the game, customized for age and ability, and love it! Here’s how:
- Enjoy fun drills & games
- Learn to rally sooner
- Use age-appropriate equipment
- Play in smaller-sized areas
- Learn from specialists in teaching children
- Giggle, grin, learn, play, repeat!
| 9:00-9:15 | Check-in |
| 9:15-10:30 | Skills and Drills |
| 10:30-10:45 | Snack Break |
| 10:45-11:30 | Athletic Zone/Alternate Sports Activity |
| 11:30-12:00 | Tennis Game and Point Play |
| Please note that this schedule represents a sample day and could change. | |
NOTE: At the West Side/MPRC location, drop off and pick up is at the front door of the racquet club. Counselors will walk children upstairs to the 4th floor lounge. Parents and/or caregivers will not be permitted to enter the racquet club building. They will be required to initial the sign in/out sheet at the time of drop off and pick up.
At the Upper East Side/Wagner Middle School location, campers check in and check out and enter and exit the school through the gym side entrance on 75th Street, closer to 3rd Avenue and west of the firehouse.
DATES & RATES
Flexible options for busy families!
At Advantage QuickStart Tennis Camp, we know you have a lot going on – all summer long! So we make it easy to include our camp in your plans.
- Choose a single week
- Select multiple weeks and save
- Even add afternoons at the East Side/Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side/Wagner Middle School Advantage Day Camp creating full days of fun!
SCHEDULE & FEES
East Side/Roosevelt Island Racquet Club – June 12 to September 1 – 12 weeks
Upper East Side/Wagner Middle School – June 29 to August 25 – 8 weeks
West Side/Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club – June 19 to September 1 – 11 weeks
| FEES – FULL WEEK | |
| Camp runs Monday through Friday – 9 am-12 pm | |
| East Side/Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side/Wagner Middle School & West Side/MPRC | |
| $545* per week for one week | |
| $500* per week for two to six weeks | |
| $480* per week for seven or more weeks | |
FULL DAY OF FUN ADD-ON
Parents can take advantage of early drop-off and late pickup for all QuickStart Tennis Camps—no extra charge! Plus, after mornings at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club Campers can stay where they are for Advantage Day Camp from noon to 4pm, starting June 19. Campers at UES/Wagner School can do the same starting June 29. QuickStart campers at MPRC on the West Side can add an afternoon of fun at our Upper East Side Day Camp at Wagner starting June 29. We provide round-trip transportation from MPRC to Wagner at 12pm and return to MPRC at 5pm.
Full days of fun, including lunch all at discounted rates!
| FULL DAY ADD-ON | Advantage Day Camp/East Side Roosevelt Island location – $425 per week |
| FULL DAY ADD-ON | Advantage Day Camp/Upper East Side/Wagner Middle School– $212.50 per week |
WHAT TO BRING
Tennis racquet, towel, a change of clothes and change if extra snacks or drinks are desired.
LEADERSHIP
EAST SIDE/Roosevelt Island Racquet Club
Christian Roumain picked up tennis while growing up in Haiti. As an adult he began teaching at Advantage Tennis Clubs as a way to give back to the sport. Today he is QuickStart Tennis Camp Director at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and is passionate about teaching Red Ball Tennis. Christian has many years of coaching experience in the NYJTL Community Tennis Program–most recently for the USTA at the BJK National Tennis Center. He is a USTA Certified Youth 10 & Under Coach, Net Generation Provider and USPTA Certified Tennis Instructor.
UPPER EAST SIDE/Wagner Middle School
Darrin Fallick brings 25+ years of experience to his role as Director of Advantage QuickStart Tennis Camp and Day Camp at Wagner Middle School. He has worked in physical education and athletics in independent schools — teaching and coaching tennis (he is a PTR L1 certified tennis coach) and a variety of other sports at all grade levels, and he has administered camp programs across New York City and Long Island. From his early experience as a camp counselor to today’s position as Camp Director, Darrin’s enthusiasm and focus have helped campers develop their skills and love of sports, make new friends and enjoy unforgettable summers.
WEST SIDE/Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club
Gabe Slotnick is Director of the West Side Advantage QuickStart Tennis Summer Camp. He also teaches Advantage Tennis Clubs’ QuickStart program at Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club and developed and directed the Summer Youth Program. USPTR-certified in Adult Development and 10 & Under, Gabe also has his USPTA certification.
Questions?
East Side/Roosevelt Island, email Mike Barbato or call Mike at 212.935.0250 ext 819
Upper East Side/Wagner Middle School, email Darrin Fallick or call Darrin at 646.884.9644
West Side/Manhattan Plaza, email Gabe Slotnick or call Gabe at 212.594.0554
5/31/23.
