National Junior Tennis and Learning Programs
Making a difference in our community through tennis and education
About Our NJTL Programs
As a chapter of the National Junior Tennis and Learning, we offer free and reduced-cost tennis programming for the youth of West Michigan. West Michigan Community Tennis was even awarded the NJTL Midwest Chapter of the Year in 2024 for the great work we get to accomplish in our community.
If you are interested in volunteering in any of these programs, please email Ali.Gallagher@wmctpremier.com
Tennis In The Parks
During the summer, WMCT hosts tennis camps in local parks around the greater Grand Rapids area.
Students are able to develop their tennis skills while also participating in mental health education through our partnership with the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and be nice.
For the summer of 2025, we will have the following programs:
Grand Rapids Parks and Rec
Sites: Aberdeen Park, Union High School, Ottawa Hills High Schools
Dates: June 9-25 (Session 1) // July 7-23 (Session 2)
Days/Times: View the schedule for each site by clicking the button below
Ages: 5-14 years old
Cost: $25 per session
For Grand Rapids Parks & Rec, click the button below. Select the “Youth Sports” tab and filter using the keyword “tennis.”
Kelloggsville Middle School
Site: Kelloggsville Middle School (4650 Division Ave SE, Grand Rapids)
Dates: June 10-26 (Session 1) // July 1-17 (Session 2)
Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Ages: 6-14 years old
Cost: $25 per session
For Kelloggsville, click the button below.
Scholarship Classes at Premier Tennis Center
WMCT hosts free tennis classes for local middle school and high school students during the school year. These classes require an application to the needs-based program.
Students participate in one hour of tennis on court at Premier Tennis Center, as well as 30 minutes of mental health education through our partnership with the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and be nice. This program operates in 8-week sessions.
FOR THE SUMMER OF 2025, WE ARE OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. ATHLETES MAY APPLY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL DRILLS + BE NICE. CLASS. FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO APPLY, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW.
WMCT After School Programs
During the school year, WMCT partners with after-school programs in local schools to provide tennis and mental health education.
We currently have programming at North Godwin Elementary, Campus Elementary, West Godwin Elementary, GR Ford Academic Center, and Godwin Middle School. In these schools, we work with Team 21 and the GRPS Loop programs.
Students participate in one hour of tennis and 30 minutes of mental health education. Our mental health education aspect is provided through our partnership with the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and be nice. This program operates in 8-week sessions.
