Medford High School tennis coach Drew Hendrickson is leading a tennis and ELA program for ages 6 through 14 that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes coupled with a reading and writing program led by a certified teacher. The tennis portion will be fun, instructive and support teamwork and sportsmanship. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. The reading and writing component will consist of silent and group reading and daily writing activities. Each student will have a journal where students will free write, respond to writing prompts, write poems, and engage in other writing activities. The program will take place at Playstead Park from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on six consecutive Thursdays, from April 27 through June 1. Cost is $210 for Medford residents, $240 for non-residents. Register through the Medford Recreation website.