USTA Florida All-Girls Tennis Camps Continue to Empower the Next Generation

USTA Florida’s All-Girls Tennis Camps are back and stronger than ever in 2026. The initiative, which is part of USTA Florida’s Women in Tennis efforts, is designed to empower girls of all ages and abilities by creating a space where they can develop their tennis skills, build confidence, and see themselves reflected in the women who coach and mentor them. With the first camp of the year already in the books and several more on the calendar, USTA Florida is continuing to expand the reach and impact of this powerful program. 

College Connection at Edward Waters University 

The 2026 All-Girls Tennis Camp series kicked off this past Saturday at Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, and it was a fantastic start to the year. The camp featured a unique element that made it especially meaningful. Members of the EWU Women’s Tennis Team served as coaches for the day, leading the young participants through drills, activities, and on-court instruction.  

The experience was empowering for everyone involved. For the young girls, it was an opportunity to learn from college athletes who look like them and who are living proof that tennis can take you places. For the college players, it was a chance to give back, lead by example, and see the impact they can have as role models. The connection between the two groups was something special to witness, and it is a model USTA Florida hopes to bring to more college campuses throughout the year. 

“When girls are given a court and a voice, they learn they belong anywhere,” Tracy Almeda-Singian, USTA Florida Board Member said. “I really want to emphasize the importance of having a safe space to learn, grow and nurture talent and the USTA Florida All-Girls Camps are a great place to do that.”

The camps are open to girls ages 5 to 18 of all skill levels and abilities. Each camp features tennis instruction delivered by an all-woman coaching team, along with lunch, a women’s panel, and giveaways including t-shirts and swag. The goal is to create an environment where girls feel supported, inspired, and confident that they belong in every aspect of tennis and sports. 

“Women’s empowerment is essential to providing equitable opportunities for girls and women in sports, a traditionally male-dominated field,” said Katie Bivolan, USTA Florida High School and Youth Team Play Coordinator. “It demonstrates that barriers can be overcome and that real opportunities exist to create meaningful change.” 

More Camps on the Way 

USTA Florida has a full lineup of All-Girls Tennis Camps planned for the rest of 2026, with events being organized at locations across the state. The City of Fort Walton Beach All-Girls Camp is confirmed for September 19, and additional camps are being planned at the University of North Florida, Cocoa Beach, and Riverside Racquet Complex in Vero Beach. USTA Florida is also looking to expand its college-based camp model after the success of the EWU event, with the goal of partnering with more university women’s tennis programs to create that same powerful connection between college players and young campers. 

These camps are part of a larger movement within USTA Florida to grow girls’ and women’s participation in tennis. Since launching the All-Girls Camp initiative, the organization has partnered with universities, community organizations, and programs like Black Girls Tennis Club and Love Serving Autism to reach more than 100 girls across multiple camps in recent years. The momentum continues to build, and 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet. 

To learn more about upcoming All-Girls Tennis Camps or to get involved, visit ustaflorida.com/women-in-tennis.