At BumbleBee Tennis, lessons are either in the BeeHive format or the HoneyComb format.
What exactly does BeeHive and HoneyComb mean? Let us differentiate them for you.
The BeeHive
In this format, classes that are tagged as BeeHive Classes will have the following characteristics:
- Group Class
- Programs offerd in this format
- Tiny Tennis to Adult Group
- Max of 7 to 12:1 student to instructor ratio.
- Cetain classes will have an assistant or a school counselor assisting in addition to an instructor.
- Benefits: Learn with friends and have a variety of competition partners for the different tennis drills and exercises.
- Generally rates are lower than the small group classes
- Manhattan Rates: $24-$35/class*
- Queensn/Bklyn Class Rates: $20-$36/class*
- Currently used in 14th Street Y - Youth Winter/Spring Sessions.
*Don't forget to check for additional discounts for certain package orders!
The HoneyComb
While the BeeHive is a larger group class the HoneyComb has the following characteristics:
- Group Class
- Programs offerd in this format
- Tiny Toddler to Adult Group
- Max of 4 to 6:1 student to instructor ratio.
- Tiny Toddler - Max of 2:1
- Tiny Tennis - Max of 4:1
- Mini Aces - Max of 4:1
- Jr Aces - Max of 6:1
- Adult Group - Max of 6:1
- Benefits: Learn with friends and receive even more instructional feedback than the group class.
- Regular Rates:
- Manhattan Rates: $34-$46/class*
- Queensn/Bklyn Class Rates: $24-$36/class*
- Currently used in SoHo & Gramercy (PS 40) - Youth Winter Sessions.
*Don't forget to check for additional discounts for certain package orders!
How will this affect our students?
The beehive format, is a recently added exciting class format that we now offer at limited locations.
the beehive and the honeycomb format follow the same programs and learning objectives. the overall curriculum is generally the same also. the main difference is that the beehive format is geared more towards students who enjoy learning with many friends in a group class, while the honeycomb format is for students who prefer a small group learning environment.
The beehive format uses exercises that are a mix between pair based drills, instructor feeding drills and foot work exercises catered towards a class size of 7-10 students. We are currently only offering this class at the 14th st. Y.
Exact class maximums and details are listed on the description of each class. Depending on location, program level and exact class size, prices range between $25-$30/class.
The honeycomb format, uses exercises that are a mix between pair based drills, instructor feeding drills and foot work exercises catered towards a class size of 4-6 students, most classes are a max of 4. Please check class description for exact details. Depending on location, program level and exact class size, prices range between $28-$44/class. Majority of our classes follow this format.
Please do not hesitate to call or email us if you have any questions or concerns.