Dunes Junior Gators

The Dunes Club currently has approximately 600 children under the age of 18 as members of the club and our family programming has grown tremendously over the years to accommodate this demographic. We are pleased to offer extensive junior golf and tennis programs for all ages and skill levels under the direction of our certified PGA and USPTA Professionals. Our social calendar for children is by far one of the most robust in Myrtle Beach with activities such as Parent’s Night Out, camping on the oceanfront lawn, field trips to local hot spots, indoor funhouses, pool parties, mother/daughter teas, a weekly “Family Night” with organized games and much more. We know how to have fun and we encourage you to join in!

Social Programming
- Looking to Entertain Your Kids?
  
  Under the direction of Kerri Aikens, our Youth Activities Coordinator, we have an extensive social calendar for kids under the age of 12. Kerri promotes a fun and safe environment for the children, where being silly is encouraged and bullying is not tolerated. In the summer months, you'll find the kids on our oceanfront lawn playing with water balloons or enjoying a friendly game of soccer. The pool is also a favorite past time where Kerri and the kids will likely be playing water basketball or having build-a-boat races. In the cooler months, we still keep the kids entertained indoors with relay races in the Ballroom, comedy shows, and indoor bounce house play days.
  
  Mom’s Morning Out
  
  Offered Tuesday-Friday throughout the year (except for summer months). Kerri will watch your toddlers for three hours each morning while you run errands, play in a tennis clinic, hit the gym, or just need a little break. A convenient and affordable option for moms on-the-go.
  
  Weekly Family Night
  
  We offer a “family night dinner” every Tuesday where Kerri and her staff prepare organized games and activities during dinner service so you can relax while we take care of the kids.
  
  Parent’s Night Out
  
  Offered monthly on a Friday night. Let us play with the kids while you enjoy an evening in the bar or dining room with your friends and family.
  
  Examples of other youth social events include interactive plays, talent shows, middle school dances, camping on the oceanfront lawn, junior cooking classes, princess tea parties, pool parties and more.
Junior Golf
- Growing the Game of Golf
  Led by Cyndi Graham, PGA and Holden Patterson, PGA, the Dunes Junior Gator Golf Academy is a comprehensive golf program for juniors 4-18 years old. The Academy offers a tiered program for all skill levels. Through the levels, each junior will be involved in a structured training environment designed specifically for their skill level. In addition to the private setting of training, many clinics and camps are available. Throughout the year, the academy will offer holiday, summer and weekend camps, weekly clinics with on course playing opportunities and much more. The Academy holds an “I Can, I Will” motto to help ensure all juniors understand that the game of golf is a progressive learning curve and that a positive attitude will lead to positive results.
  
  Friday FUNdamentals
  
  Weekly after-school clinic that covers the basics of golf while having tons of FUN! The Friday Fundamentals clinic runs from 3:45 - 4:30 pm.
  
  Elite Junior Training
  
  Juniors who possess the skill to play 9 holes and participate on the club’s PGA Junior League team have an opportunity to come out and play three 6-hole matches to hone their competitive skills.
  
  Parent/Junior League
  
  Junior golfers are able to team up with one of their parents or a family members. You may play as a 'Foursome' and the game is a 9 hole 'Captains Choice' or 'Scramble' format.
  
  Private Lesson / Buddy Lessons
  
  Juniors learning the game or just wanting to improve are welcome to sign up for private lessons in 30-minute blocks, a “Buddy Lesson” is available where the cost of the lesson can be split up. This is great for the kids who need to carpool or just want to take a lesson with a buddy!
Junior Tennis
- Teaching Youth for their Size
  
  Under the direction of our Certified USPTA Professionals, our junior tennis program is widely accepted as one of the best in Myrtle Beach. We emphasize having fun while learning technique correctly and juniors are grouped for clinic instruction by age and skill level. Clinics are offered year-round starting at the age of 2.5. In the summer we offer summer camps for ages 6-11 years and continue junior clinics for tournament/school tennis players ages 11 -18 years.
  
  ANKLE BITERS
  
  ages 2.5-4 years
  A fun introduction to the basic skills needed in tennis. The emphasis at this level will be concentration on eye/hand coordination, tracking the ball’s path and bounce, footwork and having fun. 30 minute sessions.
  
  tiny tots
  
  ages 4-5 years
  A fun introduction to the basic skills of athletic movements, balance, and hand-eye coordination. The emphasis at this level will be making contact with the ball even if it is not over the net. One hour sessions.
  
  HIP HUGGERS
  
  ages 5-8 years
  As kids progress, the emphasis at this level will be to learn the basic skills of balance, throwing, reaction, speed, agility, and coordination. One hour sessions.
  
  orange ball
  
  ages 7-11 years
  This group will continue to work on improving their balance, throwing, reactions, speed agility and coordination. The juniors will work on stroke development, learn to keep score and begin to play singles and doubles. One and a half hour sessions.
  
  Green Ball
  
  ages 9-12 years
  This program focuses on developing all five ball controls (direction, height, depth, speed, spin) and all phases of movement. Juniors will learn how to rally, keep score and play matches. One and a half hour sessions.
  
  tournament and school tennis prep
  
  ages 11-18 years
  This program offers 3 days a week under our Head Tennis Professionals: This Clinic is NOT for beginners, juniors MUST know how to rally, keep score, and play matches. We will incorporate fitness, hand and racquet feeding, cooperative drills, strategic point, and match play during practices. One and a half hour sessions.
Summer Youth Program
- From June through August we offer an extensive summer youth program that provides a fun, safe and educational experience for the kids. We offer sports camps with training in either golf or tennis. These programs include weekly progress reports to track player development and is ideal for kids who want to learn new skills and improve their technique. Looking for something less structured? We also offer five weeks of fun and games activity camps that expose the kids to plenty of social interactions. Kids will enjoy organized activities, swimming, beach time, pool games and field trips to local attractions.