Grand Traverse Tennis Camp

Join us this summer for our 48th year of summer tennis! Grand Traverse Tennis Camps is proud to have Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies and The Larkin Group as our primary sponsors. Also sponsored in part by Burger King of Traverse City.

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Our Goal

Camp Philosophy

We aim to provide all campers with a tennis experience that not only maximizes their performance but helps build a foundation on which children continue to develop their interest in this lifelong sport. To accomplish this, we provide a high-energy learning environment that is safe, positive, and most of all – fun!

Awesome instructors

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Larry Nykerk

Founder/Director, USPTR

Larry is retired from head Varsity coaching for TC Central HS Girls and Boys teams and is Grand Traverse Tennis Camps Founder and Director. He was chosen as Michigan High School Coach of the year 3 times ,is in the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches "Hall of Fame" and was inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2014 Larry recorded his 1000th win. In his 40+ years of coaching tennis at TC Central, Larry's teams have won 35 Regional Titles, and have had 50 "Top 10" finishes at States. He has coached 25 State Champions, 72 All-Staters and has had 59 players join the prestigious "Century Club" (over 100 individual wins). Grand Traverse Tennis Camps has been the breeding ground that has produced some of the best players in the state!

Summer Camps

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All Camps
  • Red Ball Tennis

    Red Ball Tennis (Ages 4-6)

    Red Ball Tennis is a "child friendly" format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game in a fun way by tailoring the...

  • Future Champs

    Future Champs (Ages 6-12)

    For boys and girls 6-12 years old. Emphasis on learning the fundamentals and then using them in drills and games. Beginners, Intermediates and "Top Guns"...

  • Junior Excellence

    Junior Excellence (Ages 11-14)

    A combination of fast-paced drill time and team match play time, Junior Excellence has it all! The format offers one hour of personalized instruction led...

  • High School Team

    High School Team (Ages 14-17)

    Designed as the “next step” beyond Junior Excellence, High School Team Camp is for the competitive player committed to playing high school tennis and USTA...

  • Adult Camp

    Adult Camp (Ages 18+)

    Choose your session-Four two-week camps at the same times as Beginner/Intermediate and Quick Start-but separated from campers. Bring a friend and have fun tuning up...

Summer Tournaments

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Junior Tournament Series

For boys and girls ages 7-14, a great first competitive experience or USTA tournament preparation for Junior Excellence players. Grouped by age and ability into separate divisions with supervised match play.

Red Ball Tournament Series

For boys and girls ages 8 and under, a great first competitive experience or USTA tournament preparation for Junior Excellence players. Grouped by age and ability into separate divisions with supervised match play.

Our Facilities

The courts at Traverse City Central on Eastern Avenue. The Tennis Center at Traverse City Central High School complete with: concession, team room, bathrooms and plenty of shade!

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