Tennis academy in Sumter, SC — programs, ages, and what it costs, explained for parents.
City of Sumter public tennis center inside Palmetto Park (400 Theatre Dr): 24 hard courts, 8 red clay courts, and 4 pickleball courts, all lighted. Certified pros offer lessons and year-round youth programming (Aces, Spinners, Slammers, Challengers, Drop Shots, Quick Start, Performance, High Performance); runs the First Serve scholarship program giving low-to-moderate-income kids ages 5-18 sixteen lessons plus a Wilson racquet (~$240 value). Hosts a USTA women's 25K Pro Circuit event and national zonals; hard-court play is free.
Typical costs: Free hard-court play; First Serve scholarship (16 lessons + racquet, ~$240 value) for ages 5-18. Always confirm current pricing directly — academy rates change.
Palmetto Tennis Center serves 4-18.
Palmetto Tennis Center does not offer boarding; it's a day-training program.
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