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 2026 Registration/Sessions/Camps*:

Winter Registration: 12/16/25, classes 1/12-3/15
Spring Registration: 3/11, classes 4/6-6/7
Summer Registration: 6/3, classes 6/26-8/30 (No Classes July 3-5 for Independence Day Weekend)
Fall Registration: 9/2, classes 9/28-12/6 (no classes week of Thanksgiving 11/23-11/29)

Summer Camps: Registration 3/18, camps run 9 weeks of 6/8-8/24
1-day Camps: Registration 8/12, 1-day classes run September 7-20
Thanksgiving Camps: Registration 10/6, 1 three-day camp, 11/23-25

*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 weekly classes: 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.

For weeklong camps and one-day classes: Any cancellation request made in advance of 72 hours prior to the start of the camp/class, may receive a 100% refund. For any cancellation requested after this time will not receive a refund.