First Tee Program

At First Tee – Orange County, we’re Building Game Changers by empowering kids and teens to be the best version of themselves. Check out the video to get a closer look into a First Tee class.

About the Program

At each age group, participants engage with the 5 Key Commitments: Pursuing Goals, Growing through Challenge, Collaborating with Others, Building Positive Self-Identity, and Using Good Judgement, while focusing on mastering golf fundamentals and building upon a golf skill foundation as they advance within the program.

Dates for 2025 Registration/Sessions/Camps*:

Winter Registration: 12/10/24, classes 1/13-3/16
Spring Registration: 3/11, classes 3/30-6/9 (no class on Easter 4/20 or Memorial Day 5/26)
Summer Registration: 6/5, classes 6/23-8/24 (no class on 4th of July- makeup on 8/29)
Fall Registration: 9/11, classes 9/29-12/7 (no classes week of Thanksgiving 11/24-11/30)

Summer Camps: Registration 4/2, camps run 8 weeks of 6/9-8/1
1-day Camps: Registration 8/13, 1-day classes run September 7-20
Thanksgiving Camps: Registration 10/9, 1 three-day camp, 11/24-26

*PLEASE NOTE: Schedules subject to change.

Advancing Through the Program:

Age 4-6

  • Be active and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner
  • Introduction to the game of golf

Age 7-9

  • Be active and have fun with peers in a safe and encouraging manner
  • Build inner strength and self-confidence
  • Learn to play golf
  • Focus on building relationships with other players while exploring the game of golf

Age 10-11

  • Explore character concepts in active and collaborative ways that are valuable on and off the course
  • Develop golf skills and enthusiasm for the game
  • Support positive Game Changing behaviors in fun and meaningful ways

Age 12-13

  • Explore both golf skills and characters commitments while having fun with peers
  • Provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery and growth in golf skills and abilities
  • Support growth and development of early adolescents

Age 14+

  • Build character and support personal development
  • Develop additional golf skills and abilities
  • Look toward their future and plan their own paths
  • Evaluate, reflect, and apply their understanding of life and golf skills to new situations on and off the course

Cancellation Policy

For any cancellation before the first day of the scheduled class, you may receive a 100% refund. Any cancellation between the scheduled time of the first day of class and the second week of class, you are entitled to a 50% refund. For any cancellation beyond the 2nd week of classes, will not receive a refund.