In this first-ever fully communal summer camp in China, these young amateurs will be treated like professional tennis players as they will receive instructions from an array of both Chinese national team coaches as well as international mentors. The program is well-organized to the highest degree to provide these future stars with an intensive, yet fun-filled schedule. At the conclusion of the program, two children from each regional camp will be selected to compete in the national training camp with other "Swing for the Stars" junior professional athletes. After a series of matches, the final three stars will then be elected for the opportunity to participate in a more intensive one-month training period and corresponding tournaments at the United States Tennis Academy (USTA). Therefore, aside from receiving basic tennis training, the camp will provide each member with an opportunity to enlarge their vision and enrich their life experiences.
The training environment will provide an exciting experience for the children as it will enrich them with the valuable opportunity to get acquainted and live with kids that they have never met before. This five-day communal living will provide a stepping stone for the children to build an independent life as they will gain the skills to take care of themselves, to build strong relationships and make progress together with one another – an experience they will never acquire through their daily lives.
The sweat and hard work put into the trainings will reap precious benefits that these young players will cherish for their whole life. These players will leave the camp with a very important accomplishment – a strengthened mind and body. As a consolation, these children will also be proud to say, "I have just had the most exciting and unforgettable summer vacation!"