Using tennis as a vehicle for personal growth, confidence, and connection.
Free youth tennis • Family pickleball • Community
Our mission
Using tennis to help young people grow on and off the court.
CourtBloom expands access to tennis, physical activity, mentorship, and wellness programming for children and families, with a focus on creating welcoming opportunities regardless of financial circumstance.
Ages 2–12Free youth programsRackets provided
September community partner
Breakfast is on Waterhorse Irish Pub.
Throughout September, Waterhorse Irish Pub is providing free breakfast sandwiches for participants at CourtBloom's weekend programming.
Fundraising activities—including private lessons, group lessons, clinics, camps, and community events—help sustain and expand our free charitable programming.
CourtBloom Community, Inc. • 501(c)(3)
Using tennis to help young people grow on and off the court.
CourtBloom provides charitable and educational youth development programming through tennis, physical activity, mentorship, and wellness. We create accessible opportunities for children and families to build confidence, healthy habits, relationships, and a lasting connection to their community.
Waterhorse Irish Pub is feeding our weekend participants.
Free breakfast sandwiches all month.
Throughout September, every participant attending CourtBloom's weekend programming can enjoy a free breakfast sandwich provided by Waterhorse Irish Pub. Their support helps us make our programs feel like more than time on a tennis court—it helps build community around the kids and families we serve.
Our mission in action
Removing barriers while building confidence, healthy habits, and community.
Our core youth programming is designed to make tennis and physical activity accessible to children and families who might otherwise face financial or logistical barriers to participation.
Fundraising activities—including private lessons, group lessons, clinics, camps, and community events—help sustain and expand CourtBloom's charitable programs.
Led by an RSPA Tennis Professional, with youth tennis curriculum designed for consistency, safety, and age-appropriate progression.
Now enrolling
7 programs available
Free community programs in Franklin and Laconia for children and families. Registration is open now.
Location
Youth Tennis • Current
Early Bloom Tennis
Accepting enrollments
Free
Odell Park (Outdoor), Franklin, NH
Franklin
A fun, structured introduction to tennis built around movement first. Players develop coordination, balance, and basic athletic skills, then learn their first tennis swings through games, simple challenges, and lots of positive reps—perfect for first-time players.
Schedule
Sat & Sun • 11:30AM–12PM
Ages
2–4
Dates
Jun 13, 2026
Oct 31, 2026
Starts Jun 13, 2026
Max 10
Youth Tennis • Current
Red Ball Tennis
Accepting enrollments
Free
Odell Park (Outdoor), Franklin, NH
Franklin
Learn tennis the right way on a kid-sized court with red balls that are easier to track and control. Players build fundamentals through skill stations and games, with an emphasis on cooperative rallying and confidence.
Schedule
Sat & Sun • 12PM–12:45PM
Ages
5–7
Dates
Jun 13, 2026
Oct 31, 2026
Starts Jun 13, 2026
Max 10
Youth Tennis • Current
Orange Ball Tennis – Weekends
Accepting enrollments
Free
Odell Park (Outdoor), Franklin, NH
Franklin
Take the next step toward real tennis with orange balls and a larger scaled court. Players improve technique, movement, consistency, scoring, and point-based play in a supportive weekend format.
Schedule
Sat & Sun • 12:45PM–1:30PM
Ages
8–12
Dates
Jun 13, 2026
Oct 31, 2026
Starts Jun 13, 2026
Max 10
Family Pickleball • Current
Family Pickleball
Accepting enrollments
Free
Odell Park (Outdoor), Franklin, NH
Franklin
Free Saturday family pickleball at Odell Park in Franklin, NH. Beginners and returning players are welcome.
Schedule
Sat • 10:30AM–11:30AM
Ages
10–99
Dates
Jun 13, 2026
Oct 31, 2026
Starts Jun 13, 2026
Max 16
Youth Tennis • Current
Early Bloom Tennis
Accepting enrollments
Free
Laconia Community Center, Laconia, NH
A fun, movement-first introduction to tennis for young children. Players build coordination, balance, confidence, and basic athletic skills while learning their first tennis movements and swings through games, simple challenges, and positive repetition.
Schedule
Wed • 4PM–4:30PM
Ages
2–4
Dates
Oct 7, 2026
May 26, 2027
Starts Oct 7, 2026
Max 10
Youth Tennis • Current
Red Ball Tennis
Accepting enrollments
Free
Laconia Community Center, Laconia, NH
A welcoming introduction to tennis using age-appropriate red balls and scaled activities. Players develop movement, racquet skills, rallying, coordination, confidence, and foundational tennis skills through structured games and instruction.
Schedule
Wed • 4:30PM–5:15PM
Ages
5–8
Dates
Oct 7, 2026
May 26, 2027
Starts Oct 7, 2026
Max 10
Youth Tennis • Current
Youth Tennis – Ages 9+
Accepting enrollments
Free
Laconia Community Center, Laconia, NH
Free youth tennis for players ages 9 and older. Sessions develop technique, movement, consistency, rallying, scoring, point play, confidence, and a positive connection to tennis in a supportive community environment.