General

Melbourne Park – AO Holiday Programs

4 July 2025

The following information will give you the opportunity to see which group is best suited for your child depending on the schedule and age/skill level.

HOT SHOTS CAMPS

Tennis World Hot Shots Camp is a high-energy, tennis-based school holiday program designed for children aged 5–12. Every session balance fun and challenge, using age-appropriate equipment and court dimensions to match each child’s ability. Through games, drills and match-play, players develop new skills, build confidence, and fall in love with tennis. Give your child a fun-filled holiday experience where every rally, serve and game builds skills, confidence and a lifelong passion for tennis!

Camp levels
Ages 5 - 8 +

o Introduction to fundamental tennis strokes, fundamental motor skills.

o Tracking skills, hand-eye coordination, introduction to rally based games on a modified red court.

o Fun, movement-based games that reinforce each new skill.

o Movement focused on balance, stances and footwork patterns.

Ages 8 - 10

o Tennis technique- Grip corrections and swing shapes.

o Introduction to spin, depth control, and decision-making in rally situations

o Challenge-based drills and modified match formats that emphasise strategic shot selection

o Movement focused around balance, stances and footwork patterns.

Ages 10 - 12+

o Refining skills—drop shots, slice, approach shots—and full-court rally patterns

o Movement focused around balance, stances and footwork patterns.

o Serve-and-first-ball planning, point construction, tactical understanding.

o Full-court singles and doubles with scoring formats to prepare players for competitive tennis.

Hot Shots Schedule:
TIMEACTIVITY
9:00 – 9:30 Introduction and warm-up
9:30 – 10:45On-court session
10:45 – 11:00 Recess
11:00 – 11:30 On-court session
11:30 – 12:30 Multi-sports action
*12:30 – 13:30Lunch
13:30 – 15:00On-site Movie
15:00 – 16:30 On-court session
16:30 – 17:00Conclusion and Farewell

*Half-day sessions end here, and pick-up will be at reception.

PERFORMANCE 10s CAMPS

Performance 10’s is our targeted development program for committed players aged 10 and under, players who have some solid foundations and big aspirations on court. Using modified green balls and full-sized courts, this camp aims to accelerate progress by challenging each player to draw on their existing skill set, testing and refining strokes, footwork, stances, and decision-making in a high-intensity yet supportive and competitive environment.

This isn’t a beginner program. Even though players may already be well developed more importantly they need to bring a strong attitude and a genuine hunger to improve, compete, and learn.

If you’re ready to step up your tennis, embrace hard work and competition, and take your all-round performance to the next level, Performance 10’s Camp is for you. Let’s accelerate your journey toward becoming the best player you can be!

Performance 10s Schedule:
TIMEACTIVITY
9:30 – 9:45Introduction and warm-up
9:45 – 11:30On-court session
11:30 – 11:45 Recess
11:45 – 12:45On-court session
12:45 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:00On-court session

JUNIOR DEVEOPMENT CAMP

This program is designed for players aged around 12 and up who is looking to continue their development using yellow balls.

Over the course of the camp, we’ll reinforce basic skills grip, footwork, stroke mechanics, so that every player has a solid foundation.

Introduction and refinement of more advanced techniques and tactics.

A big focus is growing on-court confidence and concentration. Through live-ball drills and match-play scenarios, players learn to make decisions under pressure and set goals.

We also build team spirit and friendships with partner challenges and doubles rotations, because a supportive group environment helps each player push harder and enjoy the learning process.

The Junior Development Camp delivers a high-energy, fun-filled environment where young athletes can make real strides in their all-round game walking away more confident, focused, and connected to their tennis community.

Junior Development Schedule:
TIMEACTIVITY
9:30 – 9:45Introduction and warm-up
9:45 – 11:30On-court session
11:30 – 11:45Recess
11:45 – 12:45On-court session
12:45 – 13:30Lunch
13:30 – 15:00On-court session

We hope to see you at our AO Holiday program camps!