Dennis Van der Meer Therapeutic Racquet Sports Camp
Beginner Level
Intro to tennis, basic skills, hand-eye coordination, social skills)
Intermediate Level
Orange Ball
Tennis experience required, adding movement w/drills and games, social skills
Advanced Level
Tennis experience required, Rallying on a full-size tennis court, learning rules of tennis for competition, social skills
Inclusion
Tennis experience required, student enters into typical after-school program or tournament competition, social skills
The PTR Foundation was founded by Dennis Van Der Meer in 1978, with a primary focus on making tennis available to everyone. Today, this mission has been expanded to also honor & preserve the incredible legacy of Dennis Van Der Meer.
Dennis Van Der Meer played a key role in expanding tennis worldwide and advancing coaching education in the sport’s history. Dennis Van der Meer, who was inducted into the Tennis International Hall of Fame in 2019, is recognized as a ‘Teacher of Teachers.’ Thanks to Dennis’ vision, tennis has become a favorite sport for adaptive athletes around the globe.
Registration Process
Please note that “Participant” refers to the tennis player/family member for whom you are registering.
FL Step Up for Students Scholarship Program
- Please enter your family member’s student ID #
- Enter the Promotional Code:
FLstepup
Camps
Spring Mini Camp
Dates: Monday–Wednesday | March 16–18
Daily Schedule:
9:00–11:00 AM | Tennis
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Indoor Speech & Occupational Therapies
12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch (Half-Day camper pick-up at 12:00 PM)
1:00–2:00 PM | Pickleball
2:00–3:00 PM | Indoor Arts & Games
3:00 PM | Full-Day camper pick-up
Package Options:
Fall & Winter Camps: Full Day $400 | Half Day $300
Scholarships: 2 LSA scholarships per camp (based on financial need). Families may also use Step Up for Students Unique Abilities scholarships (promo code provided during registration).
Location:
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis and Pickleball Center
5110 117th Ct N, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Summer Camps
2026 Therapeutic Racquet Sports Summer Camps
dates
Week 1 June 8-12
Week 2 July 27-31
times
9am-3pm Full Day
9am- 12pm Half Day
Daily Schedule:
- 9:00–9:30am- Arrival
- 9:30-9:45- Warmup
- 9:45- 10:15- Tennis
- 10:15-10:30- Water Break/ Cool Down
- 10:30-11:00- Tennis
- 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Indoor Speech & Occupational Therapies
- 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch (Half-Day camper pick-up at 12:00 PM)
- 1:00–2:00 PM | Pickleball
- 2:00–3:00 PM | Indoor Arts & Games
- 3:00 PM | Full-Day camper pick-up
Package Options:
Summer Camps: Full Day $600 | Half Day $400
Address
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
more information
Please contact Info@Loveservingautism.Org for more information
