summer literacy & tennis campS

       NOTE: ALL CAMPS ARE FULL
​      2018 SUMMER CAMP INFO

A's & Aces has four (4) summer camps in 2018. Sites vary in the age ranges for campers,  in the number of campers that can be accepted, in the number of weeks, and/or in the cost to attend according to the circumstances of each site.  For all sites, priority is given to applicants attending all weeks of the Camp.  

Registration began March 3, 2018. Camp applications are available from links below on this page.

Only fully completed applications are accepted for each camp site, and eligible applicants will be admitted in order of submission:

  • A's & Aces at University of New Orleans Tennis Center
    - Address: 6801 Franklin Ave
    - Tournament Training Camp (by invitation only*)
    - Head Coach: AJ Varnado is certified through the USTA High Performance Coaching Program, the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), and the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) at the highest "Elite" level.  
    - Ages: 10 - 16
    - Tennis level:   *Participants are players training year-round and competing in USTA tournaments. 
    - Dates/Times - 7 weeks, June 4 - July 27, M-F 9:00-3:00
    - Cost: $520 - $70  (See sliding scale fees)
    - Click here to download an application to this camp. 
    NOTE: With the generous help of our donors, our goal is to make this camp available to deserving players of all income levels. (The fair market value for one Week of this camp is much higher than the highest fee charged for ALL 7 WEEKS.)
  • ​A's & Aces at Dillard University: ​
    - Address:  2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122  
    - Ages:   6 - 9 
    - Tennis level:   beginners and intermediates
    - Cost:  $520 - $70  (See sliding scale fees)
    - Click here to download an application to this camp.

  • A's & Aces Camps at NORD  - Two (2) sites:
    - Ages:   7 - 10 
    - Tennis level:   beginners and intermediates
    - Dates/Times :8 weeks, June 4 - July 27, M-F 9:00-3:00
    - Cost: Free      (NORDC policy requires that the # of above-moderate income campers is limited to 10% )​
    - Click here to download the NORDC component of the application, AND click here to download the A's & Aces component of the application for either of these Camps: 
    • at Joe Brown Park Tennis Center (20 campers)
      5601 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127​

      or
    • at Atkinson-Stern Tennis Center (40 campers)
      4025 S Saratoga St, New Orleans, LA 70115
​On the A's & Aces application, be sure to indicate which of the NORDC Tennis Center sites (Atkinson-Stern or Joe Brown) is your preference.

DOWNLOAD and PRINT, and FULLY COMPLETE and DELIVER (by mail or by hand) BOTH the NORDC Application AND the A's & Aces Application to the A's & Aces office at 1036 Arabella St., N0LA, 70115.
 Camp Schedule & Sites 
                              2018 Schedules
               8 Weeks (June 4 - July 27) at NORD Camps
       7 Weeks (off July 4th week) - at UNO & Dillard Camps

Week 1: June 4-8                                               
Week 2: June 11-15   
Week 3: June 18-22                        
Week 4: June 25-29                     
Week 5: July 2-6    NOTE:  No Camp at Dillard & UNO this week
Week 6: July 9-13
Week 7: July 16-20
​Week 7: July 23-27
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Tournament Training at UNO
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at our Dillard, ASTC & JBTC Camps
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Dillard University Tennis Courts
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Joe Brown Tennis Center
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Atkinson-Stern Tennis Center
View 2015 -2017 Photos here
2014 Camp Photos (Below)
The "I Love My Tennis Camp" song, was written and performed by campers - and then went viral. (Click below to view  the 24 sec. video.)
Since 2009 A's & Aces has proudly partnered with NORDC to provide Summer Literacy & Tennis Camps.