Exploring Top Junior Tennis Summer Camps for 2025 (and Beyond)

Junior tennis summer camps for 2025 and 2026 are everywhere — but finding the right one for your player can feel overwhelming fast.

If you’re reading this, you’re likely not looking for a babysitting camp or a casual tennis experience. You’re looking for real training, real structure, and an environment that supports a junior player who genuinely loves the game and wants to compete at a higher level.

I’ve spent years working with these academies directly. I know how they operate, how they train, and what type of junior actually thrives in each system. This isn’t about hype. It’s about fit.

Think of these camps as exposure to a full academy system — coaching philosophy, daily structure, player levels, and long-term development paths. Many families start with a 1–3 week summer camp, then return later for longer blocks or annual training as goals become clearer.

If you’re serious about junior development, all three of these academies are worth understanding.

Rafa Nadal Academy

Manacor, Mallorca, Spain & Cancun Mexico

Located in Rafa Nadal’s hometown, this academy offers a highly structured and safe environment for junior players from around the world. Juniors are boarded by age and gender, and the academy places strong emphasis on player wellbeing alongside performance.

With over 45 tennis courts, a deep professional coaching staff, and a well-organized daily schedule, this is a strong option for families looking for a polished, international training environment. Yes, you may even catch a Rafa sighting — but what really matters here is consistency and scale.

If you are interested in this academy, have a deeper read at the Rafa Nadal Academy here.

Summer Tennis Camp – Kids

• Dates: June 16 – August 24, 2025

• Ages: 6–10 (must stay with parents/guardians)

• Program: 10 hours tennis + 10 hours sports activities

• On-court language: English

• Promo code: IndieTENIS

Summer Tennis Camp – Intensive

• Dates: June 2 – September 1, 2025

• Ages: 8–18

• Program:

  • 20.5 hours tennis training (1:4 ratio)

  • Saturday competitions

  • 7 nights accommodation at the academy

  • Airport transfers

  • Optional language classes

• Promo code: IndieTENIS

High Performance Tennis Program

• Dates: September – June

• Program includes:

  • 22 hours high-intensity tennis (1:3 ratio)

  • Weekly individual session (1:1)

  • Physical preparation

  • Nutrition, injury prevention & wellness sessions

  • Saturday match play (UTR / annual players)

  • Full-board accommodation

• Ages: Contact academy (if you have problems, contact me and I’ll put you in direct contact.

• Promo code: IndieTENIS

Rafa Nadal Academy also collaborates with Iberia Airlines, offering flight coupons for eligible European and non-EU players — in some cases allowing families to significantly reduce travel costs.

Juan Carlos Ferrero Equelite Tennis Academy

Villena, Spain

This is a serious tennis academy — full stop.

Under the leadership of Juan Carlos Ferrero, Equelite has built a reputation for high standards, strong structure, and competitive player development. Despite the intensity, the summer camps balance training with quality downtime, and juniors are genuinely happy here. Many return year after year.

With swimming pools, structured evening activities, and a strong community feel, players train hard during the day and decompress properly afterward. Juniors also benefit from training in an environment where ATP and WTA players are frequently present — including Carlos Alcaraz, who trains here.

Summer Stage Competition Program

• Dates: June 2 – August 31, 2025

• Ages: 8+

• Duration: 1 week

• Fee: €1,620

• Agent: Rhonda

• Accommodation: Rural hotel on site for visiting families

This academy is best suited for competitive juniors who respond well to structure and are motivated by high standards.

Eric Dobsha Tennis Academy

North Tampa, Florida, USA

For families based in the U.S., this is a very different — and very effective — model.

Eric Dobsha’s academy works in reverse compared to most programs. Juniors play matches constantly. Coaches observe breakdowns in real time, then address those issues directly. If a forehand fails under pressure, they fix it. If the serve collapses, they isolate it. If decision-making or emotional control becomes an issue, that’s where the work begins.

The philosophy here is simple:
“Play to learn — not learn to play.”

This approach is especially valuable for players aiming for college tennis. I regularly hear from parents of “high-level” juniors who have barely competed and hold no meaningful ranking. College tennis doesn’t reward theory — it rewards match experience and wins.

Florida remains one of the strongest junior tennis ecosystems in the U.S., with constant tournament opportunities. Dobsha’s program benefits directly from that environment.

High Performance Program

• Schedule: Year-round

• Training: Mon–Fri, 4:30–7:30 pm

• Fees:

  • 3x/week – $800/month

  • 4x/week – $1,000/month

• Promo code: Rhonda

• Contact: Eric Dobsha – edobsha@hotmail.com

Important note: There is no boarding at this academy.