Camp Curiosity, The Curiosity Shoppe & Toddler Center

Tennis Center - Curiosity Courts

Programs

Private Lessons

  • Individual instruction with one of our certified instructors is offered in 1-hour or 1 1/2-hour sessions.

Semi-Private Lessons

  • Have a fantastic workout with some of your friends and family.  Having more people in the group tends to take the stress out of learning, making the lesson more enjoyable and helping with the learning process.  Offered in 1-hour or 1 1/2 hour sessions. 

Group Sessions

Meet new people with our group sessions.  The sessions are already set up and all you need to do is join the one that best fits your schedule.  The sessions range from beginner to advanced.
  • Lil Aces (Ages 5-7)
  • Young Beginners (Ages 8-10)
  • Young Intermediate (Ages 8-12)
  • Young Adult 
  • College Prep
  • Adult Beginner
  • Adult Intermediate
  • Adult Advanced

Cardio Tennis

  • For adults: a great way to learn tennis while getting an aerobic workout and having FUN!  
  • Slow-moving, low pressure balls are individually fed by certified instructors while lively music keeps the session moving!  
  • Heart monitor watches are provided to keep track of your heart rate and the number of calories burned.  
  • This group session includes a warm-up, cardio workout and a cool-down phase and is designed for anyone, regardless of ability or tennis experience. 

An example of Cardio Tennis

Beach Tennis

  • Get ready to have some real fun with this great skill-building exercise!  
  • Beach tennis will be practiced on a sand-filled volleyball court with low-pressure balls and no bounces are allowed!  
  • With only two people per side, this exercise teaches players to get the ball early and helps kids with their eye hand coordination. 

    Meet the Staff

    Our staff has been certified by the United States Tennis Association.  We strive to give the highest quality education to everyone. 

    Rich Hodelka

    • Tennis instructor since 1980
    • USPTA Professional
    • Assistant Director of the Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Center (1984-1987)
    • Former Head Pro at Doylestown Tennis Club
    • Tennis Director at Camp Curiosity since 1998
    • Head of various tennis community programs
    • BCTA Developmental Coach
    • Cardio Tennis Instructor Certified
    Playing Expertise:
    • Ranked in USTA 35's, 40's and 45's 

    Jeremiah Thomas

    • PTR Certified
    • Teaching at Camp Curiosity since 2000
    • BCTA Instructor
    • High School Tennis Coach since 2003
    • Cardio Tennis Instructor Certified
    • School Teacher since 2005
    Playing Expertise:
    • All Conference Honors in Highschool
    • 4 Years College (1st Singles & 1st Doubles)
    • 2nd Team All League Double Selection (PAC)
    QuickStart Tennis
    • It’s a whole new ball-game for kids tennis! With equipment and courts tailored to suit their needs and abilities, kids will feel confident as soon as they pick up a racquet. 
    • Using the QuickStart Tennis format allows kids to rally back and forth over the net right away and enjoy the game right from the start.

    Weekly Intensive Sessions

    • Correction and improvement taught by the use of games
    • Individualized instruction
    • Ball machine training 
    • Cardio Tennis

    Extras

    • Strategy sessions (on and off court)
    • Video Analysis
    • Rebound wall training
    • Variety of on-court tennis matches (matched for ability)