Summer table tennis camp for beginners.
A day camp at Gold Coast Table Tennis Club in Port Washington for elementary and middle school kids. Eight weeks of coaching, drills, and tournament play. No prior experience needed.
About the camp
Camp meets weekdays at Gold Coast Table Tennis Club. Each day combines coaching, drills, and match play, and much more!
For beginners
No experience required. Campers learn grip, footwork, stroke mechanics, and more.
The facility
A 3,000 sq ft, air-conditioned club with Olympic-grade flooring. Same facility used by the club's national-level coaches.
Small groups
Campers are split by age and skill level. Drills are matched to each group.
Tournament play
Bracketed match play every afternoon. Round robins, ladders, and team challenges.
Chess & Board Games
The club has several chess boards. Campers can receive beginner chess instruction. Campers can bring their own favorite card/board games.
Full day
8am to 5pm with a 90-minute lunch break. Drop-off from 8am, pickup until 5pm.
Sample daily schedule
Drop-off runs from 8 to 9 am. Pickup is open from 4 to 5 pm. Campers must bring their own lunch (or money to buy lunch from Gino's Pizza next door). It is recommended that the campers wear t-shirts, shorts, and sneakers, and bring a small towel. Fridge on site.
Drop-off and free time
Open arrival window. Light rallying, footwork warm-ups, and stretching.
Coaching block: fundamentals
Group instruction by age and skill. Strokes, grip, stance.
Drills and multi-ball
High-rep practice with coaches feeding from baskets. Footwork and consistency focus.
Lunch break
Campers eat the lunch they brought from home, or buy from Gino's Pizza next door. Supervised downtime with chess sets, board games, and ping-pong challenges.
Match skills
Serve and return practice, point patterns, and game-situation coaching.
Tournament-style games
Daily brackets, ladders, and team relays. Cool-down at the end.
Pickup window
Open pickup from 4 pm. Supervised play and reading until parents arrive.
Pick your weeks.
2-week minimum. They don't have to be consecutive. Sign up for any two of the eight weeks, or all eight.
- 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday
- All equipment provided. Bring sneakers, water bottle, small towel, and lunch (or cash for Gino's Pizza next door)
- Air-conditioned, Olympic-floor facility
- Small-group coaching with ITTF-certified coaches
- Daily tournament play
- Chess & board games during downtime
- Extended drop-off (8 to 9 am) and pickup (4 to 5 pm) included
Weekly Sessions
All weeks run Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Two-week minimum. Non-consecutive weeks are fine.
FAQ
Who is the camp for?
Elementary and middle school kids who are new to table tennis or have casual experience. No prior coaching required. Campers are grouped by age and skill level.
What should my camper bring each day?
We suggest a t-shirt and shorts, plus sneakers, a water bottle, a small towel, and a packed lunch (or money to buy lunch from Gino's Pizza next door). All paddles, balls, and tables are provided. Campers can bring their own equipment if they want.
How do I pay?
Sign up online and we'll follow up by email with payment instructions (Venmo, Zelle, check, or cash).
Sign up.
Spaces are limited each week. Register online now and pay later via Venmo, Zelle, check, or cash.
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