Sports Youth & Teen

Skate Like a Girl: Girls and/or Trans Youth Skateboard Camp

ages 6–16 r$329 N$359

This camp is for skaters that identify as girls, trans, non-binary and/or gender expansive and skate abilities from never skateboarded to working on advanced skill. Our camps incorporate learning to skateboard through discussion and practice of life lessons and themes; such as self-confidence, humility, being radical, equity and determination. Our camps are a space for young people to use skateboarding as a tool for creativity, self-exploration, community and having pure fun!

Week 3

Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Week 5 r$264 N$294

M, W–Fri July 3–July 7 (4×)* 9:00am–12:00pm

Week 7

Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Skate Like a Girl

Location: Coaches Field, Kennelly Skate Park Min: 5; Max: 20 *No camp on July 4

Skate Like a Girl: All Gender Skateboard Camp

ages 6–13 r$329 N$359

This Skateboard camp is a program for youth of all genders (boys are welcome) and skate abilities from never skateboarded to working on advanced skill. Our camps incorporate learning to skateboard through discussion and practice of life lessons and themes; such as self-confidence, humility, being radical, equity and determination. Our camps are a space for young people to use skateboarding as a tool for creativity, self exploration, community and having pure fun! All genders welcome.

Week 2

Mon–Fri June 12–June 16 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Week 4

Mon–Fri June 26–June 30 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Week 6

Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm

Instructor: Skate Like a Girl

Location: Coaches Field, Kennelly Skate Park Min: 5; Max: 20

Beginning & Intermediate Fencing Camp

ages 8–16 r$300 N$330

Fencing is one of oldest sports in the world and one of five original sports included in modern Olympic Games. Learn the basic skills of this amazing sport through games and exercises, develop athletic skill, improve concentration and gain self-confidence, all while having fun! This class is designed for both the beginning and intermediate level fencer. No experience required. David is a USFCA and AAI Certified Coach with over 40 years as a professional coach and high level competitor. Wear lose fitting clothes and athletic/tennis shoes. Protective gear is provided. Please bring a water bottle and a snack.

Week 3

Mon–Fri June 19–June 23 (5×) 8:30am–12:30pm

Week 6

Mon–Fri July 10–July 14 (5×) 8:30am–12:30pm

Week 7

Mon–Fri July 17–July 21 (5×) 8:30am–12:30pm

Week 8

Mon–Fri July 24–July 28 (5×) 8:30am–12:30pm

Instructor: David Sinkkonen

Location: Piedmont Community Church

Min: 6; Max: 18

Middle School Volleyball: Summer Conditioning

grades 6–8 r$200 N$230 f

Get ready for our upcoming girls’ volleyball season this fall. This program is open to both returning and new players. Players will learn and review key aspects of the game including rules, rotations, offensive techniques, defensive moves, serve and receive, and rules of the game. Learn through drills, partner work and scrimmages to help get a jumpstart on the upcoming season. Whether you are fresh off a club season or excited to give volleyball a shot, come and have fun conditioning and socializing with other players.

M/W/F June 5–June 30 (12×) 3:30–5:30pm

Instructor: PRD Staff

Location: PMS Morrison Gym

Min: 5; Max: 30

Scherman Summer Camp! Sports, Cooperative Games & Crafts Camp

grades 5–10 r$300 N$330

After last year’s successful summer, Ted Scherman’s son, Lucas, will return for the second year leading Scherman Summer Camp. Campers will learn new games, get fresh air, practice new skills, make friends and be themselves! At camp, learn the art of wood-burning and how to make paracord survival bracelets. We play kickball, double-dutch, capture the flag, poker, dominos and much more. Scherman Summer Camp will be a screen-free, good old-fashioned camp.

Week 2

Mon–Thur June 12–June 15 (4×) 10:00am–2:00pm

Week 3

Mon–Thur June 19–June 22 (4×) 10:00am–2:00pm

Week 4

Mon–Thur June 26–June 29 (4×) 10:00am–2:00pm

Instructor: Julian Scherman

Location: Havens Elementary, Blacktop

Min: 12; Max: 28

Middle School Running: Summer Conditioning

grades 6–8 r$200 N$230 f

Stay in shape for Cross Country season and train with our PMS Summer Conditioning coaches. Summer conditioning is a perfect opportunity to prepare students for fall sports and the upcoming school year. Conditioning includes sprint and speed training, endurance training, form improvement, warm-up exercises, cool down, and stretching core muscles. Non-Piedmont residents are welcome. Notice: 5th graders are welcome to run and train in the Middle School program. See details under Piedmont Jr. Running Club in the youth sports section, page 50.

M/W/Th July 10–Aug 3 (12×) 3:30–5:00pm

Instructor: PRD Staff

Location: Community Hall, Amphitheater

Min: 12; Max: 28