Photo Credit: Beverly Schaefer

That's a wrap for Summer Camp 2025

NJTL of Trenton Summer Camp concluded on August 14, 2025, with a lively celebration at Cadwalader Park filled with games, giveaways, music, and tennis. Mayor Reed Gusciora joined the festivities and announced exciting news: the City of Trenton plans a full renovation of the Cadwalader Park tennis courts, giving campers brand-new courts to enjoy in 2026. Special thanks to professional photographer Beverly Schaefer for capturing the day’s memorable moments—scroll down to view the photos!

A recap of our 2025 Summer Camp!
Video by Paris Russell, NJTLT Program Coordinator

2026 Summer Camp

The Best Place to Learn Tennis

Established in 1975, the NJTLT’s summer program initially began at one site with 30 youngsters. It now operates at numerous sites with hundreds of children. The summer program emphasizes character development and tennis instruction. In addition to the Tennis & Ace programs, many additional opportunities are offered throughout the summer – field trips, Junior Team Tennis, US Open Arthur Ashe Kids Day trip, Trenton Thunder Baseball games, etc. Many city and local organizations and camps collaborate and utilize the program to incorporate tennis instruction into their programming allowing NJTLT to reach a greater number of students.

June 29 to August 6, 2026 - 6 Week Program

Mon. thru Thurs. 8:30am-11:30am (Friday rain make up)

Ends with a Summer Picnic Extravaganza

Ages 8-18 years old
$60 for 6 weeks of camp = $10 per week per child
Pay as you go options available. Cash/Check/Venmo/Zelle accepted

No sibling discount

Locations: Cadwalader Park & Villa Park - Trenton, NJ
Tennis Program (Ages 8-18 yrs)
The summer program emphasizes character development and tennis instruction. It provides USTA Net Generation tennis for younger players and intense training for beginners, intermediate to advanced levels. Coaches will teach basic fundamentals: technique, movement, rallying the ball, and how to keep score in addition to tactical development.
ACE / Tennis Program (3rd - 6th Graders)
Our ACE program is designed to provide an academic experience in a fun environment! Students will learn math/geometry and reading skills. They will also be introduced to the incredible life of Arthur Ashe. Each day students will participate in ACE, have tennis lessons, a second sports activity and be part of a play production class.
Summer Chess Club (3rd - 6th Graders)
This program teaches children the game of chess, helping them develop critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills. Through fun and strategic play, they’ll build confidence, sportsmanship, and a love for the game!