Kids Pickleball Classes Durham

Location and Description

Kids love Pickleball!

Pickleball is easier than tennis to pick up! They’ll have fun, make new friends, be healthier, and build a skill!
Location: Piney Wood Park

The only dedicated pickleball courts in Durham. The address is: 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713.
The future of Pickleball!

Pickleball is turning into a collegiate sport! The NCAA is reviewing pickleball to be a varsity sport. Be ahead of the curve and get your child learning pickleball today!

6-Week Beginner Pickleball Camp

Give your child the perfect mix of high-energy fun, skill-building, and individual attention!
To guarantee high-quality, personalized coaching, every single class is strictly capped at 4 players max for a player-to-Coach Ratio: 4:1 for unparalleled individual focus and safety.

Duration: 6 Weeks (1.5 hours per session)

Middle Schoolers (Ages 11–14)

Mondays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesdays: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Elementary Schoolers (Ages 8–11)

Tuesdays: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Thursdays: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

💡 Note for Parents of 11-Year-Olds

If your child is 11, you know them best! If you feel they have the emotional maturity, physical focus, and drive to thrive alongside the older kids, you are welcome to register them for the Middle School sessions. Otherwise, the Elementary School sessions will be a fantastic, high-comfort fit.

Coach Spotlight • Durham, NC

Get to know Coach Rachael

#1 Ranked Coach

Rachael James

PPR Certified Pro • Current Pickleball Pro

Hi, I’m Rachael!

As a touring pro previously ranked in the top 20 on the professional tour, I’ve spent years competing at the highest level—but my favorite thing is translating that experience into fun, actionable lessons for young players. I’ve served as the Pickleball Director at both Pickles and Play and Peak Sports in Apex, and now I’m entirely focused on growing my own youth programs.

I believe that learning real, high-level skills doesn’t have to be rigid or boring. My coaching philosophy centers on breaking down proper mechanics into simple, game-based cues that kids love to practice. Your child will get all the energetic fun of a great youth sports camp, combined with the technical foundation of pro-level training. I can’t wait to introduce them to the game and watch their confidence soar!

Refund, Credit, and Cancellation Policy

Please read carefully before registering. Because classes are strictly capped at 4 players, spots are highly limited.

No Refunds & Strict Credit Policy

No Credit Card Refunds: Under no circumstances do we issue refunds back to credit cards. All sales are final.

No Sickness or Family Emergency Exceptions: We cannot offer credits or refunds for missed classes due to illness, travel, or family emergencies.

The Only Exception: The only exception for which a credit will be issued is if a child breaks a limb (or suffers a similar major medical injury) that completely prevents them from playing for the remainder of the series, rendering them unable to use the credit.

Weather & Coach Illness Cancellations (The 8-Week Window)

If a class is canceled due to rain, inclement weather, or coach illness, the class will be pushed back and tacked onto the end of the 6 weeks. The makeup class will take place at the exact same day and time as the regular schedule.

Important for Parents: While this is a 6-week program, please ensure your child is available for an 8-week window from the start date just in case we need to utilize makeup weeks due to weather.

Summary: If we cancel due to weather, we will extend the series and add the missed day to the end of the 6 weeks. If you miss a class for personal reasons (sickness, vacation, etc.), no refunds or credits will be provided.