MAC: Tennis Academy and Junior Tennis Program

Kids learn to play tennis at Manchester Athletic Club Tennis Academy, and Junior

There are a few openings left for the MAC Junior Tennis Programs.

  • JV/VARSITY PRACTICE (Ages 12 and Up) Monday 6-7:30, Wednesday 6-7:30. The JV/Varsity Practice, which runs for 1½ hours, is targeted for more advanced players that have excelled in their 10-12 Green Ball or Teen level classes. The JV/Varsity runs at a 4:1 ratio. Competition: USTA Tournaments and High School Tennis
  • Foam Ball Class for 5-6 Years Old: 3:30-4:30. Perfect for the K-1st graders. Court size: 36’ Court/Racquet size: 19- 21": The size of the courts and racquets are geared to let the 5-6 year-old players focus on developing tennis skills. The classes feature both drill-court and paired activities. Instructors create rally-building situations for students to facilitate their tactical and technical development and encourage their enthusiasm for the game.

Enroll today for the indoor tennis season at MAC and find out why MAC tennis is the premiere destination for tennis in New England. MAC Tennis Academy, MAC Junior Tennis Programs and a new program called Launch. Launch is for children ages 3-5, gets kids playing tennis on age appropriate sized courts so that every participant can experience success.

MAC Tennis Academy is for junior players with competitive tennis experience who is dedicated to the sport and driven by the desire to reach his or her peak potential. Commitment, determination, and an eagerness to learn the skills and strategies of the sport are the hallmark characteristics of the junior players enrolled in the MAC Tennis Academy. Designed personally by legendary coach Nick Bollettieri, the Academy offers an intensive and highly focused week of drills, stroke analysis, supervised match play, videotaping, fitness and mental conditioning. Another special aspect of this program is the supervised travel to USTA Sanctioned Tournaments. The MAC Tennis Academy program is currently training many of the best players in New England. This is one of the most complete training programs in the country!

MAC Junior Tennis Programs run from September 10, 2012 - May 23, 2013. This program is for players with the potential or strong desire to play highly competitive matches. The class reinforces the individual player’s solid technical base with a daily emphasis on grips, strokes and tactical and technical skills. This program has produced many top junior players in New England. The Junior Academy runs at a 4:1 ratio. The Junior Development Program offers a fun, energetic and extremely positive introduction to tennis that will set your kids on track to be fit for life.

Launch! A new tennis program for children ages 3-5 that incorporates 2 themes per session to allow the youngest players to develop physical skills while enjoying some variety in presentation and activity throughout the year. Launch! challenges your child’s physical skills while introducing basic tennis shapes in a fun and varied themed on-court environment.

Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts offers farm-based Summer Programs for kids ages 5-15

Todd Farm Market

Come to Todd Farm on Sunday - A classic New England Fleas Market in Rowley Massachusetts!
From early Spring to late Fall, Todd Farm is a great Sunday destination for families!  Head to the farm and explore the outdoor award-winning Market featuring up to 240 vendors from all over New England and New York!
5:00 am to 3:00 pm

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

Swan Boat Boston North Shore Parent, North Shore Parents Summer Activities Guide
The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Tuesday, May 6

Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

Swan Boat Boston North Shore Parent, North Shore Parents Summer Activities Guide
The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Music Together - Tuesday in Marblehead

Marblehead, Beverly Farms, Hamilton, Salem, Peabody Music Together
Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® of Salem classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45...
10:00 am to 10:45 am

Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

Kids can meet the barnyard animals and hear a story at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts.
Barnyard stories really come alive when you get to see the main characters in real life! Bring the kids down to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh version of story time. Explore the farmstead, visit our learning garden, see our cows and rabbits, and find a spot to play under a shady tree in our...
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Raptors Rule at NPL

Tailwinds Raptor Education will present Raptors Rule at the Newburyport Public Library in Massachusetts
Spring is in the air! Meet our amazing owl and raptor species up close while learning all about them. This program illuminates some of the many amazing adaptations that allow the animals here to not only survive but thrive!
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Wednesday, May 7

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Music Together - Wednesday

Marblehead, Beverly Farms, Hamilton, Salem, Peabody Music Together
Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...
9:30 am to 11:15 am

Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

Swan Boat Boston North Shore Parent, North Shore Parents Summer Activities Guide
The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Thursday, May 8

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

Swan Boat Boston North Shore Parent, North Shore Parents Summer Activities Guide
The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Marblehead Junior Class Carnival

The Marblehead Carnival is a fundraiser for the Marblehead High School junior class in Massachusetts!
Come join the annual Marblehead Carnival sponsored by Junior Class at Devereaux Beach. Each year this carnival serves as a major fundraiser.  You'll find rides, games, and great food!
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm