Building positive self-esteem, confidence, and a pathway to post-secondary success for under resourced youth through in-school, after school and summer tennis and educational programs.
Summer tennis & reading camp
Summer fun on the tennis court and reading groups offered in partnership with St. Louis Public Library. Curriculum focused on developing life skills, athletic skills, and tennis skills while promoting enjoyment of reading, keeping minds and bodies active over summer recess. Players of all levels welcome.
June 4th - August 7th
- Highlands Golf & Tennis Center
- Saturdays 9:00 am - Noon
- Sundays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Books and resources provided by St. Louis Public Library - Schlafly
- Register now
June 26th - August 9th
- Tandy Park Tennis Courts
- Tuesdays 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- No registration, $10 drop-in
- Books and resources provided by St. Louis Public Library - Julia Davis
- Offered in partnership with DUMAS Child Development Center and Annie Malone.
Summer tennis and life skills clinic
Summer fun on the tennis court with focus on playing games tailored to the player's level.
June 17th - July 29th
- Located at Marquette Park
- Every Friday (except Jul 08)
- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- For Gene Slay Boys & Girls Club members only.
- To register, contact Betsy King.
June 13th - August 7th
- Matthews-Dickey Boys & Girls
- Every Friday
- 9:00 am - Noon
- For Matthews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club members only.
- To join click here.
June 6th - July 18th
- Located at City Academy
- For City Academy students only.
- Mondays and Wednesdays (except Jul 4th)
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Our Sponsors






Mr. and Mrs. Donald Danforth III
Don and Susannah Danforth Family Fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation
Don and Susannah Danforth Family Fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation
James and Gayle Messina Charitable Fund
Our Community Partners




Upcoming partnerships
- Saint Louis Parks and Recreation
- Tandy Rec Center
- Arthur Ashe Memorial Courts in The Ville
- Annie Malone
- Better Family Life
- Thomas Dunn Learning Center
- Marquette-Dunn Rec Center
- Marquette Park
- Saint Louis Public Schools
- Sigel Elementary