If you’re looking for school holiday sports camps Northern Beaches families can book with confidence, Oxford Falls Racquet Club in Frenchs Forest runs structured tennis, pickleball and beach tennis camps for children aged 5 and up. Our coaches run every session, whether your child has never held a racquet or already plays every weekend, and the whole program happens outdoors in the Oxford Falls bush. Current dates and availability are always on our holiday camps program and upcoming dates page.

Our camps bring three sports together in one program, so children try tennis, pickleball and beach tennis in a structured, age-appropriate format rather than committing to a single activity for the week. Groups are adapted by age and ability, which means complete beginners and kids who already play can both get something out of it. The setting makes a difference too. Oxford Falls is bushland, not an indoor hall or a council park, and children spend their time outside on our courts and sand courts. Places are limited and fill quickly, particularly over summer and December, so booking early is the safest move. Regular outdoor activity is also something Active and Healthy NSW highlights for children’s health and wellbeing, which is part of why parents look for programs like this.

Parents tend to weigh up the same handful of things when they compare options:

• Qualified, experienced coaches who work well with children
• A structured program that keeps kids engaged from start to finish
• An outdoor, active environment without screens or passive entertainment
• A beginner-friendly approach, so children with no experience can join in confidently
• A venue that’s easy to reach from across the Northern Beaches
• Straightforward booking, with dates and availability listed in one place

We built our camps around exactly these points. Our coaching team supervises every group, sessions are pitched at beginner level first, and everything is booked through one page. It’s the kind of checklist a camp should be able to tick without any fine print.

A typical camp day covers all three racquet sports, mixing skill-building, team challenges, match play and fun drills. Our coaching team supervises groups throughout, and programs are adapted to age and ability. Camps run across the school holiday period, and the holiday camps page lists the current formats and dates.

Everything your child needs on court is provided. Children bring a water bottle and wear comfortable sports clothing and non-marking court shoes, and equipment is available at the venue.

Tennis at the Holiday Camp

Beginners are introduced to rally technique, serving basics and court positioning. Returning players work through structured drill and match-play progressions, on courts set up for junior formats. If your child enjoys it and wants to keep going, have a look at our junior tennis coaching at Oxford Falls for ongoing options, or read our guide to Junior Tennis: how to choose the right program. Tennis Australia also has useful background on how juniors typically progress in the sport.

Pickleball at the Holiday Camp

Pickleball is one of the most popular sessions with younger campers, because it’s fast to learn and immediately fun. We use scaled equipment and court dimensions suited to junior players, and it’s a natural gateway into the sport for kids who go on to join regular sessions. You can see more on our pickleball sessions and beginner programs page.

Beach Tennis at the Holiday Camp

Beach tennis is played on our sand courts, which is a genuinely new experience for most children. Lightweight paddles and a depressurised ball make it accessible from the first session, and it’s high-energy, competitive and easy to pick up. Most kids take to it straight away. Learn more about beach tennis for juniors on our beach tennis page.

• Complete beginners who have never tried a racquet sport
• Kids who already play tennis or pickleball and want to stay active over the break
• Children who thrive in structured, outdoor environments
• Families across the Northern Beaches looking for a local, well-run program

Our camps are open to children aged 5 and up, with groups arranged by age and ability. If you’re weighing up which sport might suit your child best, our tennis vs pickleball vs beach tennis comparison breaks the three down. Parents who are curious about the sport themselves can also look at our adult tennis programs.

We’re at 1110 Oxford Falls Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2100, and families regularly come to us from Dee Why, Collaroy, Brookvale, Manly, Curl Curl, Narrabeen, Warriewood and Mona Vale. There’s easy on-site parking, which makes morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up simple, and the club is open seven days from 7am. The bushland setting is a draw in itself for kids who love being outdoors. For directions and details, see find us and plan your visit.

Spots are limited, and early booking is the right move, particularly for the summer holidays. Check upcoming camp dates and availability on our holiday camps page, or call 0412 070 121 to find out what’s coming up these school holidays. Book your child’s spot at the next OFRC holiday camp, and if they enjoy it, you can book a class online for regular sessions afterwards.