The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Kids have fun while learning to play tennis
Youngsters from ages 6 to 11 had an experience to try something new to most of them and enjoy time outside in the sun on July 14.
Children exercised and learned the basic fundamentals of tennis during the fifth annual free Youth Tennis Day at Lorain County Community College Learning Center at City Center.
Dina Ferrer, the LCCC Lorain Learning Center coordinator, said she was thrilled to see children actively participating and learning.
“You never know what could peak their interest,” Ferrer said. “We’ve had children who came to this workshop and left wanting to, and actually, taking tennis lessons.”
From 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the children learned how to use tennis rackets, hit the tennis balls, work on stance and teamwork.
The next workshop is from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., July 15, at LCCC Wellington Center, 151 Commerce Drive in Wellington.
Many of the children who attended the event were from the Little Lighthouse Learning Center in Lorain.
“Any kind of activity for children is great,” Ferrer said. “They learn new skills, and honestly, any kind of new skills can benefit a child.”
Volunteer Kenny Santiago Marrero said it’s important to keep children active especially during the novel coronavirus pandemic because they may not have been able to have as much exercise as normal.
“Their lives didn’t stop, and they were cooped up inside,” Marrero said. “COVID brought a reality and a lot of problems, but we’re working to combat those.
“It melts your heart to see the children out here and transitioning to a better place.”