Kids at a Universal Rackets junior pickleball clinic

Pickleball for Kids: Lessons, Classes & Camps Near Philadelphia

Junior pickleball clinics for ages 7 to 14 across the Philadelphia suburbs, plus summer pickleball camps for ages 6 to 14. Kids are grouped by level.

Junior pickleball clinic session

Junior Pickleball Clinics

One-hour clinics for ages 7 to 14, once a week for four to six weeks, grouped by level.

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Kids at a summer pickleball camp

Summer Pickleball Camps

Full weeks of pickleball for ages 6 to 14.

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What a Kids Pickleball Clinic Looks Like

A coach, a group of kids at the same level, and a lot of balls hit in an hour.

Each session has a warm-up game, skill work through games, and a fun finish. Clinics meet once a week at the same day and time for four to six weeks.

Levels We Run

Junior Level 1: new to pickleball. Grip, serve and the kitchen.

Junior Level 2: can rally and is ready for consistency and footwork.

Junior Level 3: plays comfortably and wants more challenge.

Not sure? Pick Level 1 and the coach will place your child.

What Your Child Needs

A paddle: please bring your own. If your child needs to borrow one, let us know before the first class.

Sneakers: closed-toe athletic shoes.

Water and sun protection: a water bottle, plus sunscreen and a hat outdoors.

Safety and Supervision

Our coaches are experienced with kids, and the light plastic ball is gentle on growing bodies. Rained-out sessions get a make-up date.

Where We Run Junior Pickleball Near Philadelphia

Every town page lists dates, times and levels.

Main Line & Delaware County

Radnor, Lower Merion, Tredyffrin, Kaiserman JCC and Concord Township.

Montgomery County

Upper Merion, Conshohocken, Whitemarsh, Lower Gwynedd, Upper Dublin, Springfield Township and Limerick. Whitpain and Lower Providence run junior pickleball camps in summer.

Chester County & Philadelphia

Phoenixville and West Chester, plus La Salle in North Philadelphia and Fox Chase in Northeast Philadelphia.

Our Philadelphia area page lists every town and what runs there. Our pickleball page covers the adult side.

How to Register

Find your town, pick a clinic and register online. Every listing shows dates, times, level and ages. Register early to get the day and time that fits your family.

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Questions Parents Ask Us

What age can kids start pickleball?

Junior pickleball clinics are for ages 7 to 14. Summer pickleball camps are for ages 6 to 14. For ages 1.5 to 5, Ready Set Rackets is our parent and child program for pickleball, tennis and padel.

Is pickleball good for kids?

Yes. The court is small, the paddle is light and the ball is slow. It builds hand-eye coordination, footwork and confidence.

Does my child need their own paddle?

Yes, please bring your own paddle. We keep a limited number of extras, so if you need to borrow one, just let us know before your first class and we will set one aside for you.

Can parents watch?

Yes. You are welcome to watch from outside the court.

What if my child is a complete beginner?

That is exactly who Junior Level 1 is for. The first session covers how to hold the paddle and how to serve.

Do you run kids pickleball camps?

Yes. Summer pickleball camps run for ages 6 to 14 across the Philadelphia suburbs. Campers are grouped by age and level.

Give Your Kid a Sport They Will Love

Pick your town and grab a spot in a junior clinic or a summer camp. Beginners welcome.