Landon Grand Slam Tennis Camp


2012 Schedule
Early Week: June 11 - June 15 Week 1: June 18 - June 22 Week 2: June 25 - June 29 Week 3: July 2 - July 6 Week 4: July 9 - July 13 Week 5: July 16 - July 20 Week 6: July 23 - July 27 Week 7: July 30 - August 3 Week 8: August 6 - August 10 Week 9: August 13 - August 17 Week 10: August 20 - August 24

General Information

Students in the tennis camp should bring their own tennis racquet and be dressed in appropriate tennis attire and footwear. Students in the mini-camp will be provided with a scaled-down racquet. The Landon Grand Slam Tennis Program is held on Landon's thirteen tennis court facility located in the center of the campus. Participants should use the Wilson Lane entrance for the school (6101 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, Maryland). Camp is held rain or shine. Planned indoor activities are held until courts are dry.

About the Director

For over thirty years Shubrick Kothe has been a teaching professional to students of all ages and abilities. He is a member of the Wilson Advisory Staff, the United States Professional Tennis Association and the APTA and USTA.

Ages 7-17

The Landon Grand Slam Tennis Program provides a positive, enthusiastic atmosphere for boys and girls, ages 7-17. Students learn the fundamentals of tennis: basic strokes, singles and doubles strategy, rules of the game, and court etiquette. Campers are grouped by age and ability and their development is carefully observed by our professional staff.

Mini Tennis - Ages 3-7

The Landon Grand Slam Mini-Camp is the best program of its kind around! It is open to younger children, ages 3 to 7. Campers have fun while developing hand-eye coordination, socialization skills and an appreciation of tennis. Program Director Shubrick Kothe developed the first mini-tennis program in the Washington area.

Tournament Training Program

This program is offered for students interested in playing in local tournaments or trying out for their local school teams. From 3:30 - 4:30 Tuesday and Thursday match play is arranged and critiqued by our professional staff. Students must be approved by the Program Director to participate. This program is free of charge to those currently enrolled. Private lessons can be arranged by request.