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Harlingen students enjoy pickleball during summer camp activities

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:31 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

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Summary

On June 25, 2026, students from Harlingen participated in a pickleball event at RGV Pickle as part of the ACE Summer Camp. Kids from Long Elementary, Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences, and Coakley Middle School took part in learning the sport, many for the first time. The event aimed to introduce students to pickleball and provide a fun, active experience. Danyella Rodriguez, an ACE coordinator, highlighted the importance of exposing children to new activities. Many participants expressed their enjoyment of the game, emphasizing its recreational and physical benefits.

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Key Details

•Harlingen students played pickleball as part of the ACE Summer Camp.
•Several schools participated, including Long Elementary and Coakley Middle School.
•Many children experienced pickleball for the first time.
•Coaches taught the basics of the game, including paddle handling and strokes.
•The event was designed to provide a fun and active summer experience.

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8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Harlingen students enjoy summer fun playing pickleball

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Harlingen are coached on how to play pickleball at RGV Pickle Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Travis M. Whitehead | Valley Morning Star) HARLINGEN — The kids dashed about the courts with their laughter and the thump-thump-thump of the yellow balls bouncing. The kids were playing pickleball Thursday at RGV Pickle, and they enjoyed this sport with great spontaneity and the joy of the freedom of their ...
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