Beginning Youth Tennis Programs.
SUMMER BEGINNING TENNIS, KETCHUM
Summer 2026 Program with the City of Ketchum
- Participants: 10-16 students in grades 3-7
- Dates & Sessions:
Session 1: June 20-July 16 (5 weeks, 10 lessons)
Session 2: July 20-August 20 (5 weeks, 10 lessons)
Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:45 AM - 11:40 AM
- Curriculum: Lessons focused on 5 core skills broken down into easy check-ins, ranging from Ball Control, Moving to the Forehand, the Backhand, punching the Volley, the Pop & Push and L-Serves and ultimately, the Rally
- Coaching Staff: Powered by a dedicated team of up to 4 paid coaches including WRHS students and community members, all who are USTA certified coaches. Interested in getting trained to be a tennis coach? Click here
- Parents: Register your child here
COMING... AFTER-SCHOOL BEGINNING TENNIS, KETCHUM
Fall 2026 Program Highlights
with the City of Ketchum
- Participants: 34 students in grades 3-7
- Dates & Duration: September 14-October 29, 2026
6 weeks/12 lessons
- Curriculum: Lessons focused on 12 core skills broken down into easy check-ins, ranging from Ball Control, Moving to the Forehand, the Backhand, punching the Volley, the Pop & Push and L-Serves and ultimately, the Rally
- Coaching: Powered by a seasoned dedicated team of more than 10 coaches including Wood River High School students and several community members, all who received USTA-National certified coaching training. Coaching Team (tbd): Amy, Chuck, Cici, Jake, Joy, Kathy G., Mary, Nancy, Pamela, Shannon, Wendy, and Wylie
- Registration Opens August 10 here
Kids Learning Tennis
Tennis & Kids.
Connecting kids through tennis
American children are facing significant health challenges, including inactivity and obesity, which can have long-lasting effects. But there's a powerful and engaging solution: tennis. Programs like the BCRD and City of Ketchum 2025/2026 initiatives in the Wood River Valley, in partnership with USTA Tennis Association Idaho and Wood River Tennis, are offering a pathway to a healthier future for local kids.
These programs do more than just get kids moving. They help improve academics, behavior, and unlock new opportunities. Volunteer coaches from Wood River Tennis–including both experienced adult tennis players and high school tennis team members–will deliver in-gym and on-court beginning tennis instruction, helping kids discover the joy of tennis.
Let's come together as a community to give children access to tennis!
Ready to make the difference to our community's youth?
- Interested in signing up to coach? (click here)
- Count me in! I'm ready to sign up to volunteer in some capacity! (click here)
Let's get kids on the tennis court and start playing tennis!
