With the weather getting warmer, the summer months are right around the corner and with that, you may be looking to get your summer plans in order, especially when it comes to your kids! This summer, Owl’s Nest is offering a variety of different camps and leagues that your kid can get involved in so they can stay physically fit, meet some new friends, and enjoy a fun experience learning a new sport – whether that’s golf, tennis, platform tennis, or pickleball.
Check out some of Owl’s Nest’s offerings for your kids this upcoming summer:
Junior Golf & Racquet Sports Summer Camp
If your child is interested in both golf and racquet sports, the Junior Golf & Racquet Sports Summer Camp is a perfect opportunity for your kid to improve upon their skills and increase their knowledge in an exciting and interactive environment with professional instruction. The camp is taught by our experienced golf and racquet professionals over the course of five days and focuses on teaching the fundamental skills, and sportsmanship of golf and racquet sports.
The Junior Golf & Racquet Camp takes place on Owl’s Nest’s newly constructed Racquet Complex, as well as the driving range, putting green, short game/bunker area, and practice holes, on Owl’s Nest’s award-winning 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course. The camp begins with golf being played in the morning and platform tennis to follow in the afternoon. Participants will learn more about the fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of golf, tennis, platform tennis, and pickleball through skills-based challenges and games.
There are currently three sessions throughout the summer with open spots. Session times and dates include Session I on July 11-15 from 9am-3pm EST, Session II on July 25-29 from 9am-3pm EST, and Session III on August 8-12 from 9am-3pm EST. To sign up, you may download the sign up form here OR register directly with the SportsNest by dialing (603) 726-3076 ext. 211. You may also email Cole Ryan – SportsNest Operations Manager at cryan@owlsnestresort.com to sign up.
Junior Racquet Sports Summer Camp
If your youngster is looking to dive into racquet sports, the Junior Racquet Sports Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity for them to increase their knowledge and ability in tennis, pickleball, and platform tennis in a fun and exciting atmosphere! The Racquet Sports Summer Camp incorporates games and drills that instill all the fundamentals your kid will need to be successful on the court. This camp is run by the Director of Racquet Sports, Luana Stanciu, who ensures an interactive supportive, and safe atmosphere for everyone to learn.
There are three sessions throughout the summer that currently have open spots. Session times and dates include Session I on June 26-30 from 9am-3pm EST, Session II on July 10-14 from 9am-3pm EST, as well as Session III on August 7-11 from 9am-3pm EST. To sign up, you may download the sign up form here OR register directly with the SportsNest by dialing (603) 726-3076 ext. 211. You may also email Luana Stanciu – Director of Racquet Sports at lstanciu@owlsnestresort.com to sign up.
Junior Afterschool Tennis Program
If your son or daughter is looking to learn the skills of tennis this spring and summer, the Junior Afterschool Tennis Program is a great option! Taught by the Director of Racquet Sports, Luana Stanciu, participants will learn the fundamental skills and proper playing style of tennis on our signature red clay tennis courts. Owl’s Nest offers four groups for players of all ages and skill levels. Check out the details about session dates and times below!
The Junior Afterschool Tennis Program sessions are as follows:
PeeWee: Age 4-7. Monday and Wednesday from 3:45 – 4:30pm EST.
Session I: May 15 – June 21
Session II: August 14 – September 20
Green Ball: Age 7-12. Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 – 5:30pm EST.
Session I: May 15 – June 21
Session II: August 14 – September 20
Orange Ball: Age 7-12. Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30pm EST.
Session I: May 16 – June 22
Session II: August 15 – September 21
Yellow Ball: Age 11-16. Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 – 5:30pm EST.
Session I: May 16 – June 22
Session II: August 15 – September 21
For those interested in signing up, please email Director of Racquet Sports, Luana Stanciu, at lstanciu@owlsnestresort.com. If you are unable to sign up for an entire session, don’t worry! Drop-in participants are more than welcome to join us at each session for a small sign-up fee.
PGA Jr. League
Owl’s Nest is thrilled to be offering the PGA Jr. League at both Owl’s Nest Resort and Owl’s Nest Vineyard Course. The PGA Jr. League will be instructed by Director of Golf Operations, Jim Swarthout, PGA, and Owl’s Nest Golf Staff Members Cole Ryan, Trevor Delesdernier, and Jack Beaulieu. This league is designed to instruct the Juniors’ golf skills while experiencing fun competition with their peers and is perfect for those looking to improve upon their golf skills, or anyone just starting out!
For the PGA Jr. League, participants must have their own golf equipment, have the ability to walk the full 9 holes with their golf clubs, and must be able to stay safe on the course throughout the duration of the day. To note, parents are more than welcome to walk and follow groups on the course, if preferred.
The season begins on May 10th, with practice days on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00-6:15pm EST, and a total of 6 practices throughout the season. Match days will be held on Sunday afternoons starting on May 21st from 3:00-5:45pm EST, with a total of 5 matches throughout the season. Matches will be played at both Owl’s Nest Vineyard Course in Ashland, NH and Owl’s Nest Resort in Thornton, NH. Match locations and times are TBD.
Registrations for the PGA Jr. League will be closed on April 16th. To sign up, please click here.