Jewish Action for Mental Health (JAMH) hosted a successful mini tennis camp at St Mary’s Park.
Jewish Action for Mental Health (JAMH) experienced tremendous success at its recent mini tennis camp, held over two days at St Mary’s Park. The camp, funded by a Park Life grant, was aimed at promoting physical activity and mental wellbeing among young teenage girls in the Jewish community. Over 12 enthusiastic participants aged 13 to 17 took park all under the expert guidance of a female tennis coach from We Do Tennis.
The camp quickly reached full capacity, with an overwhelming response from the community, leading to the difficult decision of having to turn away additional applicants. Participants were from a variety of local Jewish schools including Jewish High, Meor, Yavneh, and King David.
Leora Chesner, one of the participants shared her excitement about the camp, saying: “The tennis group was fun and enjoyable. Gloria was extremely kind, patient, and skilled at tennis. The atmosphere throughout all our lessons was fantastic, and I really feel that I gained much understanding about tennis, and how to play. Thank you JAMH.”
Another participant, Eliana Mason, expressed her gratitude, saying: “The coaching is brilliant, and every session is not just a learning experience but loads of fun too!”
Gloria, an experienced coach from We Do Tennis who led the camp, was thrilled with the outcome: “It was an absolute pleasure to coach such a passionate and eager group of girls. Their enthusiasm and commitment were truly inspiring, and it was wonderful to see them grow in confidence and skill over the two days. I look forward to working with JAMH on future events to continue supporting the mental
and physical wellbeing of young people in our community.”
Kate Lurie, Project Manager of JAMH, said: “At JAMH, we understand the importance of offering culturally appropriate activities that align with the values and needs of our community. Hosting a tennis camp with a female coach was a deliberate choice to ensure that the Orthodox members of the Jewish community could fully participate and benefit from the experience. Providing an environment where girls feel comfortable, respected, and understood is crucial to fostering both their physical wellbeing and mental health.”