Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center

A 20% surcharge will be applied on out-of-parish registrations for any BREC program that has an activity number.

Youth Programs

293022-M1-M2/01-02/06-09 Summer Junior Tennis Camps (Ages 4-17) Full-day camp is Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Half-day camp is Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Full day is $215 per person/per week; half day is $160 per person/per week.  Weekly early drop-off from 8-9 a.m. is $45 per person/per week.  Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday before camp begins.  No same day registration allowed.  $10 late fee after registration deadline.  Camp Director:  Natalie Johnson.  Click here to register.

July 15-19       293022-07               July 22-26            293022-08

July 8-12         293022-06             July 29-Aug. 2      293022-09

593025-16-17 Summer Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.  Four-week session:  July 8-31.  Skill levels include beginner, advanced, and intermediate.  $60 for one day per week, $110 for two days per week.   Online registration is not available.  Registration Deadline:  Thursday, July 4.  No drop-ins.  Space is limited.  Academy Director:  Natalie Johnson.

293022-31-32 National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) Program (Ages 8-18) June 3-July 10.  The USTA NJTL is a six-week program for the beginner, novice, and intermediate tennis player.  The format used will be the rally ball format, round robin play, team tennis play, drills, and group games.  Rules and manners will be taught.  Opportunity for the beginner player to be on a team, as well as the intermediate player to develop their game. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. (intermediate players only for 7:30-9 p.m. session).  $50 for East Baton Rouge Parish resident; $60 for out-of-parish resident.  On-going registration.  Camp Director:  Eugene St. Martin.  Click here to register.

Session I                     6-7:30 p.m.      293022-31

Session II                    7:30-9 p.m.      293022-32 (intermediate only)

593025-07M/07G/07S-08M/08G/08S Fall Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) This is a continuous year-round program separated into semesters.  Fall Academy operates Monday-Thursday, Aug. 19-Dec. 12.  Skill levels for beginners, intermediates, and advanced.  Monthly and semester rates available (10% discount on semester rates if registered by Wednesday, Aug. 7).  Online registration is not available.  Must register 24 hours prior to attending class.  Same day walk-ins will not be accepted.  Academy Director:  Natalie Johnson.

Minnows – red ball (Ages 5-8) times are 4:30-5:30 p.m.  Semester rate:  $185 one day/week; $345 two days/week; $475 three or more days/week.  Monthly rates:  August and December rates (two-week sessions): $24 one day/week; $45 two days/week; $65 three or more days/week.  September-November monthly rates:  $48 one day/week; $90 two days/week; $130 three or more days/week. 

Guppies – orange and green dot ball (Ages 8+) times are 4:30-6 p.m.  Participants must have taken Minnows or have Academy Director approval. 

Sharks – yellow ball (Ages 9-17) times are 4:30-6 p.m.  Participants ages 9-11 must have taken Guppies or have Academy Director approval.

Guppies and Sharks:  Semester rates:  $220 one day/week; $415 two days/week; $525 three or more days/week.  August and December rates (two-week sessions):  $30 one day/week; $57 two days/week; $75 three or more days/week.  September-November monthly rates:  $60 one day/week; $115 two days/week; $150 three or more days/week.

293023-05-07 10 and Under Fun Tennis Mixer (Ages 6-10) Saturday, Aug. 31, from 8:30 a.m.-noon.  This tennis mixer features a singles round robin format to prepare players for tournament play.  Red ball: ages 8 and younger on a 36-ft. court.  Orange ball: ages 10 and younger on a 60-ft. court.  Green dot ball: ages 10 and younger on a 78-ft. court.  Players will follow USTA rules.  Free snacks for players.  $20 per person.  Registration Deadline:  Monday, Aug. 26.  Click here to register.

Adult Programs

293021-04 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Tuesdays, July 9-30, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.  Click here to register.

293021-03 Strokes, Strategy and Play for Adult Intermediate Players Tuesdays, July 9-30, from 7-8 p.m.  This four-week program reinforces stroke development, conditioning, and strategies for adult intermediate players.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.  Click here to register.

293021-05 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Thursdays, July 11-25, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin.  Click here to register.

Show Up and Play-Intermediate Adult Round Robin Thursdays (no session July 4) from 7-8:30 p.m. FREE. Just pay court fees. No registration required.

Pickleball Group Play Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 courts available from 6-7 p.m. and 6 courts available from 7-8 p.m. through July 30.  Beginning Aug. 1, 6 courts available from 6-8 p.m.  $1 per person (includes court fees). Each person must pay inside tennis center prior to playing.  No registration required.

Pickleball Beginner Clinic Beginning Sept. 6, Fridays from noon-1:30 p.m. in the recreation facility (indoor gymnasium).  Come learn the sport of pickleball!  This clinic is for beginner pickleball players and those who want to learn the fundamentals and skills of the sport.  Includes how to hold the paddle, how to serve, ball control, rallying with consistency, movement, and scoring.  History of the sport is also included.  Relaxed and fun environment.  Registration is not required.  No additional fee (included with the $5 one-time key fob fee).  Instructor:  Robert Kelly.

Private lessons are available with BREC approved tennis or pickleball instructors.  Contact Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center at 225-766-0247 for more information.