Junior Programs

Junior Clinics, Camps, Leagues and Programs

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and Juniors are the future of Pickleball! At Pickleball Charlotte we are committed to introducing the next generation of players to this great sport.

Clinics
Pickleball Charlotte sponsors and co-sponsors a series of Juniors Clinics and Play Days throughout the year.  Parents / Mentors are encouraged to sign up, learn, and play, as well. Register and pay online for each person planning to participate in the Clinic. Based on the number, skill, and age of players, the format of the clinic could vary from more instruction to possible round robin play and lots of fun!

Summer Camps
Pickleball Charlotte offers Pickleball specific Summer Camps for kids ages 8-14 during the summer at our Ballantyne Pickleball location. Each camp will focus on Pickleball Specific Skills and Drills each day with lots of actual Game Play. No experience, or equipment is needed. (See below for more information on summer camps)

Open Play
Kids under the age of 18 are welcome to accompany an adult to any of our normal Open Play sessions. Pickleball Charlotte also has special Junior Open Play sessions for ages 8-18. Check the CourtReserve APP for dates and times.

Junior Academy
We are excited to now offer our new Pickleball Charlotte Junior Training Academy.

Leagues
Is your child ready to play competitively on a weekly basis? In conjunction with our Junior Academy, we have some Youth Specific Leagues in the summer and on select weekends during the year.

To view the actual dates, times, and availability and to register for a Junior Program, please visit our CourtReserve Online System. You can also download the CourtReserve App from the App Store. Apple | Android.

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Junior Summer Camps

Pickleball Charlotte offers Pickleball Specific Camps for kids ages 8-14 during the summer at our Ballantyne and Sharon Lakes Pickleball locations.

Camps are 8:30 – 11:00 AM on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the summer. The camp fee includes all 3 days and equipment if needed.

Each camp will focus on Pickleball Specific Skills and Drills each day, with lots of actual Game Play. These camps are designed for juniors that are familiar with, and have played the game of pickleball.

If you have a Beginner Junior player interested in learning the game of pickleball, be sure to check out our Summer Beginner Series designed for Juniors learning the game of pickleball.

Pricing:
$120 for all three days

Days:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Times:
8:30 – 11:00 AM

Ballantyne Dates:
Level Up Camp – June 11, 12, and 13
Next Gen Juniors – July 9, 10, and 11
Level Up Camp – August 6, 7, and 8

Sharon Lakes Dates:
Next Gen Juniors – June 25, 12, and 13
Level Up Camp – July 23, 24, and 25
Next Gen Juniors – August 13, 14, and 15

Locations:
Pickleball Charlotte – Ballantyne
11611 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277

Pickleball Charlotte – Sharon Lakes
8401 Sharon Lakes Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210

NEED FULL DAY CAMP?
If you are looking for a Full Day of Camp (to have your kids stay after their morning pickleball session and pick them up in the afternoon) consider registering them for a Half Day Camp with Sports Connection Ballantyne in the afternoon. The Super Terrific Fun Camp at Sports Connection Ballantyne can be booked independently from the Pickleball Camp by visiting the Sports Connection Website.

Junior Beginner’s Summer Series

Pickleball Charlotte offers Beginner’s Pickleball Clinic Series for kids ages 8-14 during the summer at our Ballantyne and Sharon Lakes Pickleball locations.

Clinics are age-specific and take place from 11:00 – 2:00 PM on select Saturdays during the summer.

Each clinic will focus on Foundational Pickleball Skills including scoring, rules and various pickleball-specific techniques.

These clinic series are designed for juniors that are new to the game of pickleball.  The goal is for juniors to learn how to play so they can join in on the summer camp fun to develop their pickleball game.

Pricing:
$20

Days:
Select Saturdays

Times:
11:00 – 2:00 PM

Ballantyne Dates:
Summer Series (Ages 8-13) – June 29th at 11:00 AM
Summer Series (Ages 10-16) – June 29th at 12:30 PM
Summer Series (Ages 8-13) – August 3rd at 11:00 AM
Summer Series (Ages 10-16) – August 3rd at 12:30 PM

Sharon Lakes Dates:
Summer Series (Ages 8-13) – July 20th at 11:00 AM
Summer Series (Ages 10-16) – July 20th at 12:30 PM

Locations:
Pickleball Charlotte – Ballantyne
11611 Ardrey Kell Road
Charlotte, NC 28277

Pickleball Charlotte – Sharon Lakes
8401 Sharon Lakes Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210

To view the actual dates, times, and availability and to register for a Junior Program, please visit our CourtReserve Online System. You can also download the CourtReserve App from the App Store. Apple | Android.