Looking for open-air fun for the family this summer? The Reston Association provides a range of activities to soak up all of a family’s free time, including pools and tennis courts for guests and locals with the appropriate passes. Many half-sized tennis courts have opened around the Reston-Herndon area providing a non-competitive environment for children to ply their tennis arm while parents join in the fun, or take lessons from any one of the friendly coaches available for practicing drills and techniques.

Signing children up for tennis is just a matter of visiting the Association online at www.reston.org, and looking up tennis programs in the Parks, Recreation & Events section of the website. Instructors are available during spring, summer, and early fall, with classes ranging from 45 minutes to an hour, once or twice a week or on weekends. Children as young as 3 can get involved in classes that cater to their age group, while parents seeking a commitment to lessons for children 10 and under can register for the Quickstart tennis program, a step-by-step approach to teaching tennis to peers at similar skill levels over the course of three to six weeks.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, a variety of tennis programs are available for the family no matter the age, skill, or time constraints at play, and summer 2012 is stocked with events, leagues, and ladder tournaments for all those seeking time on the courts. Sign up early as courses get booked quickly after becoming available for the summer. For questions and registration information contact Tennis@Reston.org or call 703-435-6502.