First Serve - New Mexico is 100% free of charge to all participants and their families. As a non-profit organization, we rely on the generosity of our donors to support our students. While we encourage participant families to donate to FS-NM to help sustain our operations, it is not required for your child to participate. What we do require is your child’s commitment and positive attitude for the duration of the program that they are enrolled in.

· School Year Cost: The full program, which includes tennis, tutoring and life skills would cost approximately $5,000 per student out of pocket.

· Summer Camp Cost: Our summer program would cost approximately $400 per week for each child to attend.

Our program is funded through the generosity of individual donors, grants, and community partnerships. These contributions allow us to offer our services at no cost to families.

No, FS-NM provides a holistic experience that includes Education, Tennis, and Life Skills. We are more than just a tennis club; we are committed to the overall development of each participant.

Yes, tutoring is an integral part of our program. We ask all participants to join tutoring sessions, regardless of their current grades. We provide advanced supplemental lessons to students who already excel in the classroom. We have also partnered with Winward Academy to provide SAT practice for high school students and offer life skills programs for students during the tutoring sessions.

The best opportunity to try out the program is during our summer camp. We offer a free two-week introductory period for students grades 3-12.

Participants are expected to commit to a minimum of 3-4 afternoons per week for the duration of the program.

The program operates Monday through Thursday, with alternating days dedicated to tennis and tutoring/life skills. Each school site will have a different schedule to accommodate the availability of our students, coaches, and tutors.

· Tennis: Athletic clothing, tennis shoes (no black soles), a water bottle, appropriate layers for colder months, and sunscreen and a hat for warmer months.

· Tutoring/Life Skills: Homework, a book to read, interesting assignments, or long-term projects.

Yes, we provide racquets, balls, and coaches. Students should come wearing tennis shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Online registration using League Apps opens each August for the school year program, which begins in September. Summer camp registration opens each April for FS-NM members and in May for non-members.

We ask that your child commits fully to the program for one year to maximize the benefits. We understand other opportunities may arise and will try to accommodate a schedule that works best for you. If your child participates in one other sport during the year, we can work around that. However, if your child is involved in 2-3 other sports, FS-NM may not be the best fit.

We welcome beginners! FS-NM works with students at all skill levels, regardless of previous experience.

Students who do not have the program available at their school can attend tutoring at our hub school, currently Milagro Middle School. When we open our facility, most of our programs will be held there.

Our program is designed for students in 3rd-12th grades.

Transportation is not provided, but we can assist in facilitating carpooling with other families at the same school site.