PickleRage’s Junior Academy Summer Program: PickleRage is starting a 6-week Junior Academy on June 2, 2025, offering indoor pickleball lessons for kids ages 8 to 12 and teens ages 13 to 16. The program will take place every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and aims to teach pickleball fundamentals in a fun, friendly space.
Structured Play for Young Learners
The Junior Academy is split into two groups based on age. The “Rising Stars” group is for children ages 8 to 12. They will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the scheduled days. The “Teen Aces” group, for ages 13 to 16, will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All sessions will be held indoors at PickleRage. Each group will begin their training on June 2, 2025. The lessons will continue for six weeks, with kids participating three days a week.
Skills and Games in a Fun Setting
The program teaches basic pickleball skills like how to dink, lob, and serve. It also includes games to keep kids moving and engaged. PickleRage’s goal is to help kids learn while having fun with others their age in a safe environment.
The cost for each 6-week session is $175. A parent or guardian is required to stay on-site while their child plays.
Fun, Fitness, and Friendships
This new program is part of the organization’s effort to grow the sport among young people. It gives children and teens a way to stay active during summer while picking up new skills and making friends.
With pickleball quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the country, programs like this aim to help kids start early. Learning the game in a structured, positive setting could lead to a lifelong love of the sport.
News in Brief: PickleRage’s Junior Academy Summer Program
PickleRage will start a 6-week Junior Academy on June 2, 2025, for kids aged 8–16. The program will run three days a week indoors and costs $175. It aims to teach pickleball skills through fun games and lessons. A parent or guardian must be present during play.
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