Game, set, fun

Game, set, fun at New York City parks. Thanks to CityParks Foundation, children 5 to 16 years old can receive free tennis lessons. Classes run now through August 8 at various parks throughout the city.

Kids and teens can learn how to serve, find the sweet spot on a racket, and other tennis basics at the Allen Shandler Rec Area in Van Cortlandt Park, St. Mary’s Recreation Center, Hunter Island Park, Haffen Park, and St. James Park.

Registration is available at each location. The program promotes physical fitness —for all skill and fitness levels — and provides tournaments, leagues, and help with special events. All equipment is supplied and the best part is that it’s free. Check our listings for exact dates, times, and locations.

CityParks Foundation [www.nycgovparks.or or www.cityparksfoundation.org/sports/tennis].

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder

British Swim School - Manhattan

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!