Junior Summer Camps

Junior Summer Camps includes Red Ball for ages 4-7, with a softer ball used and sessions on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It also offers Morning Juniors for ages 7-14, Afternoon Juniors for ages 13-17, Early Advantage for ages 13-17, and Intensive Juniors for ages 13-17, with tennis instruction, match play, footwork, conditioning, shot technique, singles and doubles strategy, and off-court sessions listed for some camps.

Programs

• Red Ball — For ages 4-7 yrs. · Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. · $40 per week · A softer ball is utilized to provide more opportunities for success. June 29 - August 14.
• Morning Juniors — For ages 7-14 yrs. · Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–noon · $52–$205 per day
• Afternoon Juniors — For ages 13-17 yrs. · Monday-Friday, 1 -4 p.m. · $52–$205 per day
• Early Advantage — For ages 13-17 yrs. · Monday-Friday, 1 -4 p.m. · $52–$234 per day · Fundamental tennis skills and specific shot techniques are reinforced with single and doubles match play. Tennis experience is required for this camp. June 15 - June 26.
• Intensive Juniors — For ages 13-17 yrs. · 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; July 13 - 17 | August 3 - 7 | August 17 - 21 · $125–$450 per day · By invitation only. Full day of tennis for highest level junior players. Includes footwork, conditioning, specific shot technique and usage, singles and doubles strategy, plus off-court sessions.
• Adult Camp — Ages: 18 and over; camp rating 2.5 or above. · Monday-Thursday, 9–11 a.m. · $45–$130 per day · Focuses on specific shot technique, with singles and doubles strategies covered in drills and games.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $40–$450
• Facility hours: Monday - 8:00am - 8:00pm; Tuesday - 8:00am - 8:00pm; Wednesday - 8:00am - 8:00pm; Thursday - 8:00am - 8:00pm; Friday - 8:00am - 8:00pm; Saturday - 8:00am - Noon; Sunday - 8:00am - 1:30pm

About the provider

The Lane Starke Tennis Center was founded as the Highland Racquet and Riding Club in 1966. The Binghamton Tennis Center was born in 1983, was sold to Binghamton University in 2022, and was renamed the Lane Starke Tennis Center in 2023. Leadership listed includes Elizabeth (Libby) Mcgover, Chris Ellerson, Billy Mendler, and Michelle Porterfield. The center serves the training and competition needs of Binghamton University Division I mens and womens varsity tennis teams, aspiring tennis students, and the surrounding community, and it is the only dedicated tennis facility in Broome County open to the general public. It is also listed as open to the general public, with non-members always welcome to join summer camps.

Camps are organized by age and skill level so each participant is appropriately challenged. Beginner players are exposed to the fundamentals of tennis. Experienced players focus on point-play, strategy, fitness and other components needed for continued success in competitive match play. Morning Juniors: some tennis experience is helpful but not necessary. Afternoon Juniors and Early Advantage: tennis experience is required. Intensive Juniors: by invitation only. Indoor and outdoor courts are used.

Last updated August 23, 2026.