Who should I contact with my questions?
Please contact Jennifer Lutgert at j-lutgert@northwestern.edu with any questions.
Where are summer camps located?
Summer camps are located at the Vandy Christie Tennis Center at 2311 Sheridan Rd, at the intersection of Sheridan Rd and Colfax on the Northwestern University Campus.
Where are clinics located during the school year?
Tennis classes during the school year are located at the Combe Tennis Center, 2311 N Campus Drive. (Take Sheridan Rd to Lincoln; head east on Lincoln for 1 block; we are on the left-hand side, on the lakefront.)
What is the refund policy?
We will issue a refund up to two weeks before the start of your camp or clinic, less a $35 fee. If you choose to cancel with less than two weeks' notice we will issue you a credit, good for another camp that summer, or a good towards our schoolyear clinics, less the $35 fee, toward any Northwestern Tennis camp or clinic. Credit expires at the end of the following schoolyear (ie it is not good for the following summer's camp).
Is there a discount for Northwestern faculty and staff?
We do offer a 10% discount for NU faculty and staff for our summer camp programs. Unfortunately we do not offer a discount for school year programs.
Is there a discount for enrolling multiple children in the same week of camp?
If you enroll 2 or more children in the same week of camp, you will receive a $20 discount off the camp fees for every child after the first. (The first child would be $295, and every child after that would be $275). Please note that children must be enrolled in the same weeks of camp.
What is the deposit amount required, and when do I need to pay the balance for camp?
A $100 deposit per child is required to hold a space in summer camp. The balance is due by June 1.
What should my child bring to summer camp?
Your child should bring a tennis racquet and wear non-marking athletic shoes. Water and Gatorade are provided, but your child is welcome to bring an additional water bottle to bring on-court with them. Please make sure your child is wearing sunscreen, and they may want to bring additional sunscreen as well as a hat. On very hot days we may use a sprinkler to cool off; if your child does not like being wet, an extra T-shirt is advised.
Full day campers should bring a bag lunch, preferably in a lunchbag or cooler that can hold an icepack to keep lunches fresh. We do have a refrigerator available, but space inevitably is limited.
What time can I drop my child off for camp?
You can drop your child off as early as 8:45am for our morning camps, and as early as 12pm for our afternoon camps.
What is the new extended day option?
Parents looking to add an extra hour to the camp day can send their child to the lunch hour free of charge from 12-1pm. Lunchtime is supervised by our staff, and campers can eat their bag lunch and relax, play board games, or play more tennis with other campers (note: there is no structured tennis at lunchtime). Parents can pick up morning campers no later than 1pm, or drop off afternoon campers no earlier than noon. Please let us know if you would like to take advantage of this option - we must be notified one week prior to your child's camp. Please note that there is no extended day option offered for Sessions 5 and 6.
What happens if it rains?
If it rains we will move indoors to the Combe Tennis Center, our state-of-the-art indoor tennis facility.
What should my child bring to school year indoor tennis classes?
Children should wear athletic clothes and wear non-marking athletic shoes. They will also need a tennis racquet.
What forms do I need to submit to complete my child's registration process?
Every parent/guardian needs to complete a Waiver and Release form. You can download one on our website.
Do you have more detailed directions to the facilities?
Vandy Christie Tennis Center (outdoor):
From the north: I-94 south, exit Old Orchard Rd. Make a left at the light onto Old Orchard Rd. Take Old Orchard until it deadends at Crawford; Make a left on Crawford. Make a right (east) on Central (the next light). Central will dead-end at Sheridan Rd. Make a right on Sheridan Rd. The tennis courts are three blocks south on the right-hand side.
From the south:
From the west: I-294 north, exit Dempster. Take Dempster all the way to Evanston (approximately 20 minutes). Make a left (north) onto Chicago Ave. Head north on Chicago Ave; it will merge with Sheridan Rd. You will see the Northwestern Campus on your left. Courts are at the north end of campus, on the left-hand side, at the intersection of Sheridan and Colfax.
Combe Tennis Center (indoor):
