School Holiday Tennis Camps in North Ryde: Dates, Pricing, and What's Included
School holidays raise the same question for a lot of North Ryde parents: how do you keep an active kid active, social, and off screens for a week or two, without it turning into a full-time job for you. A school holiday tennis camp is one of the more straightforward answers, structured days, real coaching, other kids to play with, and a schedule you can book around work rather than the other way around. Here's what's actually involved, what it costs, and how to work out which option suits your child.
Why school holiday tennis camp works for kids in North Ryde
The appeal is fairly simple: a camp gives a child several hours of genuinely active, coached, social time, instead of a week that drifts toward the couch. Because camps run at our North Ryde facility during the actual NSW school holiday period, they slot into the same gap in the calendar that parents are already trying to fill, without needing a second booking somewhere else across town.
Who camps suit: ages, stages, and skill levels
Our school holiday camps are designed for children aged 4 to 14, spanning the full range from a child who has never picked up a racquet through to a Squad-level player keeping their game sharp over the break. Coaches group and coach children according to ability within the camp day, so a complete beginner and an experienced Green Ball or Squad player are both genuinely catered for rather than lumped together at one pace. If you're not sure which Hot Shots stage your child sits in, our Kids Tennis Stages Explained guide breaks down what each stage actually looks like.
What a typical camp day looks like
Camp days run from 8:30am, with mornings dedicated to tennis instruction led by our coaching team. Afternoons open up into a rotation across our other facilities, soccer, basketball, padel, and pickleball, so the day doesn't stay narrowly focused on one sport for six hours straight. Regular breaks and hydration stops are built into the schedule throughout. Families choosing the half-day option get the tennis-focused morning block only, finishing at 12:30pm, while full-day bookings run through to 3:00pm and include the afternoon multi-sport rotation. An optional after-care add-on extends the day to 5:30pm for families who need it.
Current camp dates, pricing, and how to book
For the current spring school holidays, sitting inside the official NSW Term 3 to Term 4 break of 26 September to 12 October 2026, camp runs across three weeks:
- Week 1: Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
- Week 2: Tuesday 6 October to Friday 9 October
- Week 3: Monday 12 October
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Full week (5 days) | $330 |
| Full week (4 days) | $264 |
| Single full day | $90 |
| Half day | $70 |
| After-care add-on | $16 per day |
Bookings run through the site's online booking system, or you can call our team directly on (02) 9888 7466. Because camps run every school holiday period, not just this one, these exact dates and prices will roll over to the next break once it's confirmed, so it's worth checking our School Holiday Camps page directly for whichever holiday period you're booking around.
Full day or half day: which is right for your child
There's no single right answer here, it comes down to your child's age, stamina, and your own schedule. Younger children or first-time campers often do well starting with a half day, the tennis-focused morning block is enough activity and social time without a long stretch away from a familiar routine. Older or more experienced players, or families that need full-day coverage for work reasons, tend to get more out of the full day, since the afternoon multi-sport rotation adds variety rather than more of the same thing. A single full day or half day booking is also a sensible way to trial camp before committing to a full week.
What's included, and what to bring
- Included: tennis instruction each morning, the afternoon multi-sport rotation for full-day bookings, loan racquets for children who don't have their own, regular breaks and hydration stops, and after-care if added on.
- Not included: lunch and snacks, though kiosk food is available for purchase on-site, so it's worth packing food or budgeting for the kiosk depending on your child's preference.
- Worth bringing: comfortable enclosed shoes, a hat and sunscreen for outdoor sessions (the same sun-protection basics covered in our Kids Tennis Equipment Guide), a labelled water bottle, and their own racquet if they already have one correctly sized, though it isn't required.
What our coaches notice camp do for kids mid-term
How camps fit around term-time Hot Shots classes
Camp isn't a replacement for term-time Hot Shots classes, it's a way to keep momentum going during the break between terms, and in some cases to accelerate a child who's ready to move up a stage before term resumes. Children already enrolled in Hot Shots don't lose their regular class spot by attending camp, and children who aren't yet enrolled can use a camp week as a lower-commitment way to try tennis regularly before signing up for the term program.
Summary
School holiday tennis camp at Ryde Multisport & Racquet Centre gives kids aged 4 to 14 a structured, coached, active option for the break, with flexible full-day or half-day bookings and an afternoon multi-sport rotation that keeps full days varied. Dates and pricing are set per school holiday period, so always check the current camp page before booking, but the format itself, tennis mornings, multi-sport afternoons, all abilities catered for, stays consistent term to term. It suits complete beginners and established Squad players alike, and works well both as a standalone holiday activity and as a way to keep progress going between Hot Shots terms.
FAQ
What ages can attend school holiday tennis camp in North Ryde?
Camps are designed for children aged 4 to 14, with coaching grouped by ability so complete beginners and experienced players are both genuinely catered for within the same camp day.
How much does school holiday tennis camp cost?
For the current session, a full week (5 days) is $330, a full week (4 days) is $264, a single full day is $90, and a half day is $70, with an optional after-care add-on at $16 per day. Pricing is set per school holiday period, so check the current camp page for the exact figures when you're booking.
What's the difference between full day and half day camp?
Half day runs 8:30am to 12:30pm and covers the tennis-focused morning block. Full day runs through to 3:00pm and adds an afternoon rotation across soccer, basketball, padel, and pickleball.
Does my child need their own racquet for camp?
No. Loan racquets are available for children who don't have one. If your child already has a correctly sized racquet, our Kids Tennis Equipment Guide covers how to check the size is right.
Is tennis camp suitable for a complete beginner?
Yes. Camps cater to the full range from first-time players through to Squad-level kids, with coaching grouped by ability rather than a single pace for everyone.
Is food provided at camp?
Lunch and snacks aren't included, though kiosk food is available for purchase on-site. Many families pack food, particularly for younger kids or full-day bookings.
Can I book just one day instead of a full week?
Yes. Single full-day and half-day bookings are both available, which is also a practical way to trial camp before committing to a full week.
Does attending camp affect my child's regular Hot Shots class enrolment?
No. Camp runs during the school holiday break between terms and doesn't affect an existing Hot Shots enrolment, it's a way to keep momentum going over the break rather than a replacement for term classes.
Is after-care available?
Yes, an optional after-care add-on extends the day to 5:30pm for an additional $16 per day.
How do I book a school holiday tennis camp in North Ryde?
Bookings run through our online booking system on the School Holiday Camps page, or you can call us directly on (02) 9888 7466.
Next steps
Ready to book your child in? Visit our School Holiday Camps page for the current session's exact dates and pricing, or call us on (02) 9888 7466. Curious about our competitive side too? The Hot Shots Challenge is a great next step for kids who catch the competitive bug during camp week.
If your child hasn't tried tennis at all yet, a free trial Hot Shots session is a lower-commitment way to see how they take to it before booking a full camp. And if you're completely new to kids tennis in North Ryde, our Parent's Guide to Kids Tennis in North Ryde covers the basics, from the right age to start through to what to expect at a first lesson.