University of Utah Tennis Camp: Comprehensive Guide to Utes Tennis Academy Programs

What are the key features of the University of Utah Tennis Camp. How does the Utes Tennis Academy structure its programs for different age groups and skill levels. What precautions are in place due to COVID-19. How can interested participants register for tennis programs at the University of Utah.

Current Status of Utes Tennis Academy Programs

The University of Utah’s Utes Tennis Academy has implemented significant changes to its programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the latest update:

• All Utes Tennis Academy programs are currently paused until further notice
• All 2020 summer camps have been cancelled
• This includes the cancellation of previously scheduled summer camp weeks in June, July, and August

These precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of participants, staff, and the broader community. The academy is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as circumstances change.

Program Structure and Offerings at Utes Tennis Academy

Under normal circumstances, the Utes Tennis Academy offers a comprehensive range of programs catering to various age groups and skill levels. The academy’s offerings are designed to provide a structured pathway for tennis development, from beginners to advanced players.

Junior Utes Programs

The Junior Utes Programs form the core of the academy’s offerings for young players. These programs typically run year-round and include:

• Junior Utes Academy: A year-round program with flexible registration options
• Summer Camps: Typically offered in multiple weeks throughout the summer
• Junior Development Program: Tailored sessions for different age groups and skill levels

Junior Development Program Categories

The Junior Development Program is structured into several categories, each designed to meet the specific needs of players at different stages of their tennis journey:

This structured approach ensures that players are placed in groups that match their age and skill level, allowing for optimal learning and development.

Program Objectives and Teaching Methodologies

Each program within the Utes Tennis Academy is designed with specific objectives and teaching methodologies tailored to the participants’ age and skill level:

Mini Utes

For the youngest players aged 3-8 years, the Mini Utes program focuses on:

• Basic racquet skills
• Coordination development
• Fun, engaging activities
• Use of red dot balls on smaller courts with lower nets
• Building foundational rally skills

Future Utes

The Future Utes program, designed for 8-10 year olds, builds upon the basics with:

• Continued focus on fundamental stroke production
• Enhanced coordination exercises
• Introduction to point play
• Use of orange dot balls on USTA Quickstart sized courts

Champion Utes

For players aged 11-18 years, the Champion Utes program advances to:

• Intermediate stroke production techniques
• More complex rally exercises
• Strategy development
• Use of green dot balls on full-sized courts

College Utes

The College Utes program caters to beginner and intermediate players using yellow balls, focusing on:

• Basic to intermediate techniques
• Strategy development
• Mix of fed ball and live ball drills
• Gameplay scenarios

Grand Slam Utes

For high-performance players competing in regular tournaments, the Grand Slam Utes program offers:

• Advanced techniques
• Complex strategy development
• Intensive point play scenarios
• Live ball drills and games

Registration and Pricing Information

While current programs are paused due to COVID-19, the typical registration process and pricing structure for Utes Tennis Academy programs are as follows:

Junior Utes Academy

• Summer: Weekly sign-up required, with daily drop-ins available
• School Year: One-time registration, automatically renewed monthly
• Billing: Monthly

Summer Junior Utes Academy Pricing (Pre-COVID)

• Green/Yellow Ball: $200 weekly rate, $60 daily rate
• Orange/Red Ball: $60 weekly rate, $40 daily rate

Junior Development Program Pricing

• Mini-Utes: $15 per hour
• Future, Champion & College Utes: $20 per hour

Summer Camps Pricing (Pre-COVID)

• Green/Yellow Balls: $500 per week, $125 per day
• Red/Orange Balls: $200 per week, $50 per day

It’s important to note that single-day registration for summer camps typically becomes available one week prior to the camp start date, subject to space availability.

Safety Measures and Waiver Requirements

The Utes Tennis Academy places a strong emphasis on participant safety. To ensure a safe environment for all, the academy has implemented several measures:

Waiver Requirements

Participation in any junior or adult camp/program requires a signed and completed waiver. The specific waivers include:

• Minor Participant Waiver: Required for all junior development programs and camps
• Junior Authorized Pick Up and Self-Check Out Form: Ensures proper procedures for child pick-up and release
• Adult Liability Waiver: Required for all adult groups and workouts

The academy strictly enforces a “No Waiver, No Camp” policy to ensure all participants are covered by the necessary legal protections.

COVID-19 Precautions

In response to the ongoing pandemic, the Utes Tennis Academy has taken proactive steps to protect the health and safety of all participants and staff. These measures include:

• Temporary suspension of all programs and camps
• Regular monitoring of public health guidelines
• Commitment to providing updates as the situation evolves

The academy is dedicated to resuming operations only when it is deemed safe to do so, in accordance with local and national health guidelines.

Contact Information and Support

For those seeking additional information or support regarding Utes Tennis Academy programs, the following contacts are available:

Junior Program Contact

Dee-Dee Brateanu
Phone: 801-821 7710

Adult Program Contact

Slim Hamza
Phone: 801-931 8128

These dedicated program coordinators are available to answer questions, provide guidance on program selection, and assist with registration processes once programs resume.

Future Outlook and Program Updates

As the situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Utes Tennis Academy remains committed to providing high-quality tennis instruction in a safe environment. While current programs are paused, the academy is likely exploring various scenarios for the future, which may include:

• Potential implementation of virtual training sessions
• Development of socially-distanced practice routines
• Enhanced sanitization protocols for equipment and facilities
• Possible adjustments to group sizes and program structures

Prospective participants and families are encouraged to stay connected with the academy through official channels for the most up-to-date information on program resumption and any modifications to existing structures.

The Value of Tennis in Youth Development

While the Utes Tennis Academy programs are currently on hold, it’s worth highlighting the numerous benefits that tennis can offer to young players:

Physical Benefits

• Improved cardiovascular fitness
• Enhanced hand-eye coordination
• Increased agility and balance
• Development of overall motor skills

Mental and Emotional Benefits

• Improved concentration and focus
• Development of strategic thinking skills
• Enhanced self-discipline and patience
• Boosted self-confidence through skill mastery

Social Benefits

• Opportunities for social interaction with peers
• Development of sportsmanship and fair play
• Learning to work as part of a team (in doubles play)
• Building relationships with coaches and mentors

These benefits underscore the importance of programs like those offered by the Utes Tennis Academy in contributing to the holistic development of young athletes.

As we look forward to the eventual resumption of tennis programs at the University of Utah, it’s clear that the Utes Tennis Academy is well-positioned to continue its mission of fostering tennis excellence and personal growth among players of all ages and skill levels. The academy’s structured approach, combined with its commitment to safety and adaptability in the face of challenges, ensures that it will remain a valuable resource for the tennis community in Utah and beyond.

University of Utah Men’s Tennis

UTES TENNIS ACADEMY

DUE TO COVID-19 OUR UTES TENNIS ACADEMY AND ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY PAUSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL 2020 SUMMER CAMPS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

Junior Program Contact:
Dee-Dee Brateanu
801-821 7710

Adult Program Contact:
Slim Hamza
801-931 8128

IMPORTANT:  Participation in ANY junior or adult camp/program will require a signed and completed waiver: NO WAIVER, NO CAMP!

Junior Development and/or Junior Camps, please download: Minor Participant Waiver
Junior Authorized Pick Up and Self-Check Out Form: Authorized Pick Up and Self Check
Adult Groups/Workouts, please download: Adult Liability Waiver

Junior Utes Programs:
Junior Utes Academy*: Year Round – PAUSED due to COVID
2020 Summer Camp Week 1: June 8-12, 2020 – CANCELLED due to COVID
2020 Summer Camp Week 2: July 13-17, 2020 – CANCELLED due to COVID
2020 Summer Camp Week 3: August 10-14, 2020 – CANCELLED due to COVID

*Our Junior Utes Academy goes year round. For summer (June through mid August) it requires weekly sign up, with daily drop ins available. For the school year (mid August through May) registration is required once and automatically renewed monthly. Billing is also done monthly.

Summer Junior Utes Academy Schedule & Pricing (Register HERE)
Week 1: June 15-19, 2020 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Week 2: June 22-26, 2020 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Week 3: June 29 – July 3, 2020 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Week 4: July 6-10, 2020 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Week 5: July 20-24, 2020 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Week 6: July 27-31, 2020 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID
Week 7: August 17-21, 2020 – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID

Green/Yellow Ball:
Monday through Friday 9am-12pm
Weekly Rate: $200
Daily Rate: $60

Orange/Red Ball:
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1-3pm
Weekly Rate: $60
Daily Rate: $40

Junior Development Program:
Our Junior Development Program is offered year round. There are 5 different types of camps that will each offer different sessions once or multiple times per week. Generally, we will follow the USTA guidelines regarding age, racquet size, court size and ball type. For more information, please click here.

We urge you to register your child in the below mentioned and age appropriate group. If you feel your child does not belong in the group, please contact us before registering.

If your child has never played tennis before, or cannot rally on a consistent basis, regardless of age, we highly recommend the Mini-Ute program!

Mini Utes:
Our Mini Utes are our youngest and brightest starts. We teach basic racquet, and coordination skills in a fun environment. By USTA guidelines, these kids will play with a red dot ball on a smaller court and a lower net. By the end of the Mini-Utes program, kids should be able to rally.

Future Utes:
Our Future Utes program is intended for those kids ages 8-10yrs  who have basic rally skills. We still focus on fundamental stroke production and coordination, but we will also introduce point play. By USTA guidelines kids will play on a USTA Quickstart sized court with orange dot balls.

Champion Utes:
In the age group of 11-18yrs, our Champion Utes, should transition to intermediate stroke production, as well as more complex rally and strategies. By USTA guidelines kids will play on a normal sized court with green dot balls.

College Utes:
Our College Utes program is intended for beginner and intermediate yellow ball players. Our focus will be on basic to intermediate technique and strategy, in a mix of fed ball and live ball drills and games.

Grand Slam Utes:
Our Grand Slam Utes program is intended for the high performance players that play competitive tennis tournaments on a regular basis. We will focus on advanced techniques, strategy and point play, mostly in live ball drills and games. Grand Slam Utes must be able to rally to register!

2019/2020 School Year Schedule:
Mini Utes: Mon-Thu from 4-5pm
Future Utes I: Mon-Thu from 5-6pm
Future Utes II: Mon-Thu from 4-6pm
Champion Utes II: Mon-Thu from 4-6pm
College Utes: Mon-Thu from 6-8pm

IMPORTANT: Our summer session will be an abbreviated session and we will reserve the right to combine sessions to accommodate all participants. Registration for Summer Junior Development is by the week, with daily drop in rates available.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PRICING:
Mini-Utes:
$15 p/hr

Future, Champion & College Utes:
$20 p/hr

2020 SUMMER CAMPS
Week 1: June 8-12
Week 2: July 13-17
Week 3: August 10-14

Cost:
Summer Camp (Green/Yellow Balls): $500 p/week ($125 p/day*)
Summer Camp Minis (Red/Orange): $200 p/week ($50 p/day*)
*Single day registration will become available 1 week prior if space is available.

Camp Schedule:
Monday – Thursday from 9am-4pm*
Friday from 9am-2pm*
*Lunch Included

Minis: Monday – Friday from 9am-12pm (does NOT include lunch)

IMPORTANT: Registration and payment are only available through our online system at http://www.ecclestenniscenter.com. Necessary waiver documentation MUST be presented BEFORE attending any of our camps.

Refund Policy: Refunds are allowed upon request 24hr PRIOR to the start of class. Refunds are subject to a 3% credit card fee. Credits to Eccles Tennis Center accounts are free.
We cannot refund is a class has already started, with exception of severe injury.

General Information:
As per NCAA rules all Utes camps are open to any and all entrants.

Where?
University of Utah
George S. Eccles Tennis Center
550 South Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581 7075.

What to bring?
1. A Great Attitude
2. Tennis Racquet
3. Tennis Shoes
4. Athletic Appropriate Attire
5. Water Bottle

To register for camps, please click HERE.
For more information, please email [email protected]
For any additional information on private and/or group lessons, please click HERE.

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Address:
550 S Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-7075

General Info:

• Home of the University of Utah Men’s & Women’s Tennis Teams
• Open to the public for court rentals
• 8 indoor courts, 6 outdoor courts
• Indoor seating capacity of 1,500, outdoor capacity of 485

To register, create account and book online visit: www. ecclestenniscenter.com or download the CourtReserve mobile app.
 
Pricing Information: Court Fees + Guest Fees
– Indoor Court Fees: $20/Hr. per court
– Outdoor Court Fees: $10/Hr. per court (no additional guest fees outdoors)
– Guest Fees: $10 per person/day
            (Guest fees are waived only for current U of U faculty/staff/students that bring their UID cards)

Tennis Staff:
Roeland Brateanu – University of Utah Men’s Tennis Head Coach
Sten Van Beurden – University of Utah Men’s Tennis Associate Head Coach
Graeme Cox – University of Utah Men’s Tennis Volunteer Assistant
Ric Mortera – University of Utah Women’s Tennis Head Coach
Melissa Kopinski – University of Utah Women’s Tennis Associate Head Coach 
Karly Wightman – University of Utah Director of Tennis Operations & Facility Administrator

About the George S. Eccles Tennis Center
Originally built in 1989, the $19 million facility features eight indoor tennis courts, coaches’ offices and locker rooms. A new outdoor facility, located immediately west of the indoor tennis center, has added six courts—three on either side of a raised seating area. The covered stands feature chair-back seats with restrooms and storage space located underneath. The recent additions also included six indoor and six outdoor scoreboards, and new LED lighting for the indoor courts.

By adding LED lighting to the indoor facility, all 14 courts meet Pac-12 Networks standards, allowing for nationally televised matches. The indoor seating capacity remained at 1,500, while the outdoor facility seats up to 485 fans.

“We now have the best combination of indoor and outdoor courts in the Pac-12 Conference. Due to its unique and fan friendly design, the Eccles Tennis Center is not only one of the best places to compete at, but very conducive for college tennis,” said Ute men’s head coach Roeland Brateanu.

Each court is marked with four-inch ATP standard baselines and equipped with an electronic scoreboard and an eight-foot ATP standard umpire chair.

The privately-funded $2.5 million project was spearheaded by a $1 million challenge grant from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and a $250,000 grant from the Lawrence T. and Janet D. Dee Foundation.

Fundraising will continue for additional renovations to the Eccles Tennis Center. Plans include renovating the entry way, locker rooms, players’ lounges and coaches’ offices; adding cameras for live video streaming, a Hall of Fame and team recognition area, and installing lights for the outdoor courts.

Russian player made it to the top US college for the first time. Lived 30 km from Petrozavodsk, went to training by bus – Tailgate – Blogs

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Editor’s Note : We’re on a great American football blog, and here’s a very unusual story. Stanislav Rynkevich talks about a Russian guy who is chasing his dream in the USA. They both deserve pros and a subscription to the blog!

What happened?

It was announced last week that Russian American football player Nikita Yuferov will start playing for the Utah State Aggies in the fall. He will receive a full sports scholarship. That is, we are not talking about an immigrant student of Russian origin who, by chance, will play American football, but about a Russian who was taken to an American college precisely because he plays overseas football.

Why is it so cool?

Utah State football players.

Firstly, because in the history of American football in Russia this has never happened before. There were children of emigrants who were born in the US or moved very young, grew up in American culture and advocated for college. For example, in 1986, at the University of New Hampshire, three brothers named Yaroshchuk spoke at once, whom local commentators called the “Russian front”.

There was Ossetian Soslan Gagloev, who, after a successful sumo career in Japan, went to the USA and played for very small colleges (not even in the NCAA system, but in the NAIA system). For one year he was listed as part of the University of South Florida (this is already a good level), but without any scholarship, he never entered the field. We will tell about his amazing story next week.

Nikita Yuferov is the first athlete who learned about American football in Russia, played it at an amateur level, set himself the task of getting into a US college and fulfilled it.

Is there a strong football team at Utah State University?

In short, yes.

To give you an idea of ​​the magnitude of the achievement, we’ll quickly outline the structure of college football. The fact that almost all children in the United States play this sport in one way or another is something you probably already know.

There are approximately 900 college football programs in the US. College football itself is divided into five divisions: NCAA Division 1, NCAA Division 2, NCAA Division 3, NAIA and NJCAA.

Nikita was officially proposed by three colleges – Utah State, North Texas and San Jose State. There were more than 50 unofficial visits, meetings with representatives of other colleges, but for the Russian, the priority has always been to find the strongest team possible.

At college screenings, they let you try on the uniform of the football team. Pictured are Nikita’s visits to San Jose State and North Texas

Not only do the Utah State Aggies play at the highest level, the NCAA Division I, but they were ranked the 24th best team in the country last season by both coaches and journalists.

In the 2021 season, the Aggies scored 11 wins and three losses in the regular season, after which they won the Mountain West Conference Finals and defeated the Oregon State University team in the Los Angeles Bowl (bowls are such cup finals for top college teams).

Utah State will play against the University of Alabama this season, one of the biggest college football monsters of the last 15 years.

How did Nikita get there?

Nikita Yuferov originally went to San Francisco, California to study at a language school. He had about $300 with him. The goal for the first time is to actively learn English from scratch and look for educational institutions that will be interested in a young overall (height two meters, weight 130 kg) football player. In parallel with his studies, he worked as a security guard in local institutions, sent most of the money to his mother at home. Soon, a very specific task arose – to get into the San Mateo Community College (a community college can be compared to a Russian vocational school. A two-year study serves as a bridge between a higher school and a university).

“At the language school where I studied, I saw a brochure with a list of places to go after graduation. There I saw the College of San Mateo. First of all, I looked to see if there was a football program there. I found the contacts and mail of the head coach, sent my highlights. After 10 minutes, he replied that he was waiting for me to meet the next day.

We talked. He said that he liked my story and would like me to come to train for the opening of the training camp. Then I already found out that guys from different states come to this team – the recruiting system here is like in the first student division, ”Nikita told First & Goal three years ago.

Nikita Yuferov playing for the San Mateo Community College team

Maxim Osokin, former head coach of the Russian junior American football team, helped Nikita adapt to his new job. He had previously moved to the United States for a non-sports job, although he later got a job coaching school teams anyway. Osokin knew Yuferov from playing for the national team.

“The very process of entering the San Mateo College was not difficult, since Nikita was helped in everything by the coaching and administrative staff of the college. You need to talk about what preceded the admission process, namely: learn a language from almost zero level, live in one of the most expensive cities in the US and constantly send out your videos to coaches and scouts of various colleges and universities.

Before entering college, Nikita did not have to show himself on the football field – he had a video. It only remained to show “live” what dimensions he is at 20 years old,” said Maxim Osokin.

Where did he learn to play American football before?

In Russia, Nikita played for the Gunsmiths team from the city of Petrozavodsk. He lived at the station Padozero, which is 30 kilometers from the capital of Karelia. I traveled to training by bus. In order to catch the last bus home from the bus station, I had to leave evening training sessions before they were over. These moments were captured in the teaser for an unreleased documentary about American football in Russia, the “Rusky Bowl”.

“He studied at a motor transport college, just entered the first year. The boy who studied with him came to the team. I left a couple of training sessions and then dragged Ufer. Ufer was 15 years old at that time, I remember, I also gave him a questionnaire for adult players, I ask: “How old are you?”. And he, such an elk, answers: “15, but next week 16,” recalls the president of the Karelian Federation of American Football, Yuri Kushnir.

Just in those years, a team from a city with a population of 280 thousand people begins to gain momentum. In 2015, it was headed by professional coach Sergey Kornev, multiple champion of Ukraine and champion of Hungary, who moved to Petrozavodsk with his family from Donetsk. Nikita Yuferov is called up to the Russian youth team, he begins to travel around the world and show results on the field. In 2017, the Gunsmiths win their division in the Russian Championship and take third place in the Regional Cup, while Nikita closes the top 50 Russian players according to First & Goal.

“His main asset is his desire to play football. This is a guy who has overcome many difficulties. And the first of them is where he got to training from, practically did not miss them. In the game, his main trump card was speed. Despite the fact that he is a big, big guy, for his mass he was very explosive and fast,” says the head coach of the “Armorers” Sergey Kornev.

Nikita Yuferov

“In technical terms [in America] I had to start everything from scratch – a different language, a new position. But in general and moral terms, of course, everything is only from the Gunsmiths. From there, such hardening, which helped me a lot, ”says Nikita.

In 2018, the Gunsmiths entered the Moscow Open, and Yuferov began to gradually miss training due to increased attendance at English courses. Serious exams and a long road to the other side of the ocean await him.

Nikita Yuferov (#92) and Nikolai Shitov (#12) in an episode of the match of the 3rd round of the Moscow Championship between the Bears and the Gunsmiths. May 27, 2018, Zelenograd, Moscow, Russia

What position does Nikita play?

One of the most invisible to the naked eye – the position of the right tackle in the offensive line. The main player on an American football team is the quarterback. Offensive linemen, on the other hand, are either guarding the quarterback from encroachment by defensemen or creating lanes for the ball carrier to break through. The whole game for them takes place on the line of scrimmage, in an endless crush with the same overall bulls. Linear attacks are invisible heroes of any team, nothing will work without them, but all spectators usually follow the movements of the ball, and not the alignment of blocks.

However, Nikita himself prefers to act on the other side of the ball – in the defensive line, that is, just to break through to someone else’s quarterback or stop a runner.

“Coaches see me as a right tackle, but personally I want to play where I played before San Mateo – defensive end. But football is football, the further you go, the less something depends on personal preferences,” says Nikita.

Will he appear on the field often?

At first, of course not. Most likely, Nikita will be given a taste of the level of the NCAA Division I, releasing a few combinations in the first games, after which they will be made a “released player”. You can’t play college football forever, there’s a certain number of years you can spend on a university sports team. Players who directly go to college after high school have 4 years of so-called. eligibility. Played with the team for four years – that’s all, on the way out. But there is a nuance.

Let’s say a talented freshman joins a college team who doesn’t get any playing time due to too much competition. In order for him not to lose a year just like that, the redshirt status was invented. Such a player gets the right to train with the main team throughout the year, but not to take part in matches, and thus gain experience, while maintaining the same four game years for himself. Recently, this rule has been expanded, giving “freed players” the right to occasionally participate in several matches of the season in order to feel in a combat situation.

This is a very likely prospect for Yuferov, whose position in Utah State is played by a fourth-year student for whom the upcoming season is his last. And so, after two years in a community college, the Russian has the right to play for the Aggis for two years.

Is he worth the NFL draft?

Nikita Yuferov

The ultimate goal is exactly that – to have a good season and enter the NFL Draft.

“I feel that now I need to work many times more, but this is exactly what I wanted. There are no words to describe when you achieve what you so much desired – it gives strength to move on. I hope this will somehow affect and help someone [in Russia]. I want to serve as an example for guys who love American football. I’ll say a banal thing: you can’t stop dreaming and believing. You need to give yourself 100%, and then everything will work out, ”said Nikita.

Last night, Nikita arrived at the team’s location, and today he started working at the training camp. The Aggis’ first game of the regular season will take place on August 27 against the University of Connecticut team.

Finally, we couldn’t let Nikita go without the traditional question in such cases – what advice would he give to his young self, after everything he’s already gone through?

– Come here even earlier.

Photo: vk.com/fafkarelia; firstandgoal.ru/Yuri Marin; Utah State University; social networks of Nikita Yuferov.

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Program: on the basis of the private school Chantemerle International School

Ages: 6-11, 12-16 years old,

Check-in dates:

• from 28. 06.2020 to 09.08.2020 (arrival every Sunday, minimum 2 weeks)

Location of the school:
The campus of the school is located in the charming village of Blonay, between the cities of Vevey and Montreux, which is an hour and a half drive from Geneva airport.

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Description of the school:
the school was founded in 1966 by the Wegmüller family. The family continues to own and operate the school to this day. The right to be a director is passed down from generation to generation, so when you come to the school, you immediately feel the imprint of heredity and aristocracy. The campus of the school occupies an area of ​​​​7 acres of picturesque land with its own forest, garden and access to the river. What distinguishes this school from others is the ideal location and small number of students. Only 60 children live in the boarding house of the school. In 2015, the school completely renovated the residence for the youngest children , made a separate playground for them and access to the garden. Also, the school has updated classrooms and scientific laboratories.

Description of the program:

The training program includes 24 hours of English, French or German (optional) per week. Children study in small groups, up to 10 people. Teachers pay special attention to speaking and grammar. The guys constantly communicate, participate in joint creative projects, and also work individually. Due to the small number of people in the groups, learning takes place almost individually, and teachers are always happy to explain something and come to the rescue. All children are tested for the level of knowledge of a foreign language upon arrival at school, then they are divided into groups. The school recommends coming for at least 2 weeks so that the child has progress in knowing the language.

In addition to a pure language program, the school offers specialized programs – Literature and Society (11 – 16 years old), Math Review + English / French (11-16 years old, from 19. 07 to 09.08), Inventors of the Future (science, robotics and game design; 11-16 years old, from 19.07 to 02.08), Entrepreneurs (business creation and leadership; 11-16 years old, 19.07 to 02.08).

As part of the Football Camp, the guys play football with coaches from the Juventus Junior Soccer School, who were trained at the Juventus University and trained at the Juventus Football School. The camp runs from 06.07 to 11.07.

At the basketball camp, the guys train with the famous NBA player, the Utah Jazz. The camp runs from 06.07 to 11.07 and from 13.07 to 18.07.

In the tennis camp, the guys undergo intensive training with coaches from the Sport Spirit club and Veveysan de Tennis. The camp runs from 28.06 to 09.08.

The golf camp is coached by ASPT teachers led by Alan Jonston. In the camp, the guys work out the basic skills of playing tennis. The camp takes place in two shifts from 28.06 to 12.07 and from 26.07 to 09.08.

In the riding camp, the guys train in the Equestrian Center of Villars. Classes will be held from 05.07 to 26.07.

Participation in a sports camp implies total immersion, without learning a foreign language. Therefore, these camps are held for only one week. Children can combine: one week to learn a foreign language, the next to take a special course or a sports program. Whatever camp the child chooses, he will be satisfied and will certainly want to return next year.

Accommodation:
children stay in fully equipped rooms for 2 to 4 people. The boys live separately from the girls in different wings of the buildings. Together with the children, a curator lives permanently, who looks after the order. Children are settled according to age.

Leisure activities:
Whatever program the child chooses, his day will be filled with entertainment, activities, trips and hikes. Every day, children can choose the activity that they like. The choice is provided daily from 2-3 types of activities.

For example, as part of a sports program, children will:

• shoot archery, play football/volleyball/basketball/rugby/tennis,
• take part in a talent show,
• themed parties,
• workshops (make marmalade/cookies/chocolate),
• sing, dance,
• learn how to take beautiful photos and create their own photo book,
• will visit the Swiss Museum of Photography,
• will go to the water park,
• will still visit many famous places in Switzerland (including the Alimentarium Museum),
• will go to Geneva, Bern, Lausanne, Basel,

As part of the program, children will be taken for 2 days to Germany – the Europa Park!
During all arrival dates, 3 trips to Germany are planned, 2nd week / 4th week / 6th week of the program.