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Sports Camps
from Spring/Summer 2020
by SWPRD
SPORT CAMPS
Timothy Edwards Physical Education Experience (TEPEE) Grades 6-9 Our very own certified physical education & health professional from Timothy Edwards Middle School will lead physical education units while incorporating the use of technology to monitor health benefits. Team games, cooperative learning and individual activities will emphasize the skills and strategies needed to perform each activity. Learn different ways to be active while meeting new friends and having fun! TEPEE will utilize the gym, weight room and grounds. Please bring a water bottle and snack every day.
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Monday-Friday, 6/22-6/26, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $150 Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Gym Instructor: Val Giaccone, TEMS Health and Physical Education Teacher
Chris Corkum’s Baseball Camp Ages 7-12 This long standing summer camp program is geared towards players age seven through Little League age 12. Emphasis is on skill development, in-depth work in fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, base running and game play. Program includes lectures, demonstrations, physical conditioning, knowledge of rules and regulations and stress on the importance of good sportsmanship. Campers receive both individual and small group instruction from college and professional level coaches. The player to coach ratio never exceeds 8:1. Chris Corkum has over 50 years of baseball experience. After years of education and experience, Chris formed his own baseball school and it has become well known throughout Southern New England for its quality experience.
Monday-Friday, 7/6-7/10, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $150 Location: Ayers Rd Complex, Director: Chris Corkum Ron Pires Basketball Camp for Boys Ages 8-16 Back by popular demand as usual, with over 60 participants last summer, The Ron Pires Basketball Camp will once again offer a challenging and highly instructional week of basketball for boys. Emphasis is on skill development and teamwork. Directed by E.O. Smith High School coach Ron Pires, along with several past and present players, your player will not only improve their skills but build character and confidence. Coach Ron Pires has over 30 years of head coaching experience at E.O Smith High School as the Boys Varsity Head Coach. All participants should wear sneakers, bring a bag lunch, and a basketball to camp daily.
Monday-Friday, 7/13-7/17, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., $168 Location: South Windsor High School Gym, Director: Ron Pires
Cougar Volleyball Camp Grades 6-9 25 year SWHS Veteran Volleyball Coach, Tina Holt, will bring her long time experience coaching girls and boys high school volleyball to camp. Tina Holt and her staff will focus on skills, drills, and improving each player. The camp is open to grades 6-8 and 8th graders going into their freshman year. Come have fun, improve your skills and meet former high school coaching staff and players.
Monday-Friday, 7/27-7/31, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $142 Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Gym Instructor: Tina Holt
Cougar Soccer Camp Grades 4-9 Beginners and veterans: Take your game to a whole new level. Learn new skills while meeting new friends and having fun! Daily schedule will include a technical/dynamic warm-up, a circuit of skills and challenges, small sided games, and a street soccer style tournament. All participants must bring a soccer ball, water bottle, snack (optional) and shin guards.
Monday-Friday, 7/20-7/24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $135 Location: Timothy Edwards Middle School Soccer Field Instructors: Coaches Brian Chandler & Gary Swierczyski
Swim Camp Ages 6-18 Want to get a jump on the fall swim season? USA ASCA Certified Level 3 coach Mike Krajewski will lead this swim camp for swimmers who would like to work on the four competitive swim strokes and building endurance. Extensive work on starts, turns and finishes. Video will be used to see progress through this awesome transition. Bring sneakers each night for dry land exercises. The camps are open to swimmers who have a background in competitive swimming.
Monday-Friday 8/10-8/14, 4:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Swim Camp A $140 Location: VMP, Instructor: Mike Krajewski Field Hockey Camp Grades 5-10 For beginner players to seasoned veterans, this camp will assist in maximizing your potential. Focus on technique and game play that will provide confidence, skill development, fun and fitness. Learn to love the game. Practice and learn the important principles of team play to maximize your chances of making the team for any level of play. Players need to provide their own: stick, shin guards, eye protection and mouth guard.
Monday-Thursday, 8/17-8/20 (8/21 rain day make up), 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $80 Location: SWHS Turf Field, Instructor: MaryKate Custer
Skyhawks Sports Camps
Since 1979, Skyhawks sports has led safe, fun and skill-focused sports camps and programs for youth between the ages of 3-12. We offer 15 different sports–and countless ways for your child to grow. The camps range from soccer to baseball to our popular multi-sport camps where kids sample three different sports (soccer, basketball and baseball) in one camp. Skyhawks camps and programs are offered locally throughout over 500 communities. The format includes traditional week-long summer day camps and year-round after-school programs that range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in duration, per day. Our progression of camps and programs, led by our expert staff, are generated toward youth looking for a sport introduction or those who want to refine and master their sport-specific skills. Tiny-Hawks (Soccer & Basketball) Ages 3-4 The essentials of soccer and basketball are introduced in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. Campers must be toilet trained in order to participate. Children will learn balance, body movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development through a series of sport-specific games tailored to their attention spans. Our staff are trained to handle the specific needs of these young athletes. Go to www.skyhawks.com for more information and sample schedules. Participant-to-coach ratio: 8:1 Gear to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, sneakers, and sunscreen.
Monday-Thursday, 6/22-6/25, 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m., $75 Monday-Thursday, 6/22-6/25, 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m., $75 Location: Orchard Hill Elementary Gym, Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
Mini-Hawk (Soccer, Basketball & Baseball)
Ages 4-7 This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Our Mini-Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes. Participant-to-coach ratio: 8:1 Gear to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, sneakers and sunscreen, Food to bring: Two snacks & water bottle
Monday-Friday, 6/22-6/26, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $139 Monday-Friday, 8/10-8/14, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $139 Location: Orchard Hill Elementary Gym, Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
Skyhawks Basketball Ages 6-8 Skill-intensive program for the beginner to intermediate player. Using our progressional curriculum and focusing on the whole player, we teach the skills needed both on and off the court to be a better athlete. Focus on respect, teamwork, and responsibility, and start each day with a “skill of the day” and progressing into drills and games. Participant-to-coach ratio: 8:1 Food to bring: Two snacks & water bottle
Monday-Friday, 7/13-7/17, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $139 Location: Orchard Hill Elementary Gym, Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
Skyhawks Beginning Golf Ages 5-8 Skyhawks Golf focuses on building the confidence of young athletes through proper technique and refining the essential skills of the game. Golf is a challenging and lifelong sport, so young athletes need proper focus on the fundamentals of form, swinging, putting, and body positioning. To assist in this training, Skyhawks has adopted the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) system to its curriculum. SNAG is specifically designed for the entry-level player; SNAG simplifies instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course. No need to bring your own clubs, all equipment is provided. For safety reasons we utilize special helmets for all campers and keep the instructor-to-camper ratio for this program very low, resulting in limited availability. These programs fill up quickly.. Participant-to-coach ratio: 8:1 Gear to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, sneakers, and sunscreen. Food to bring: 2 snacks & water bottle
Monday-Friday, 7/20-7/24, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., $139 Location: Orchard Hill Elementary Gym, Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
Skyhawks Multi-Sport Camp Ages 7-11
(Soccer, Baseball, Basketball & Flag Football)
Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. For this program we combine soccer, baseball, basketball & flag football into one funfilled week. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week, your child will walk away with knowledge of multiple sports along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and self-discipline. Participant-to-coach ratio: 12:1 Gear to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, running shoes, baseball glove, and sunscreen. Food to bring: Lunch, snack & water bottle
Monday-Friday, 6/22-6/26, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., $159 Monday-Friday, 8/10-8/14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., $159 Location: Orchard Hill Elementary Gym, Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Skyhawks Flag Football Camp Ages 7-12 Skyhawks Flag Football is the perfect program for young athletes who want a complete introduction to “America’s Game” or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Through our “skill of the day” activities, campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning – all presented in a fun and positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! Participant-to-coach ratio: 12:1 Gear to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, sneakers or cleats and sunscreen Food to bring: 2 Snacks & water bottle
Monday-Friday, 7/6- 7/10, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., $139 Location: South Windsor High School Turf Field, Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
STEM & Play Basketball Camp Ages 8-12 This program combines strategic STEM-based activities with traditional Skyhawks basketball instruction and a focus on life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship. The STEM Sports® basketball curriculum educates children on subjects including velocity and acceleration, basketball shoe design, tracking with technology and much, much more! Participants will also learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill-based drills and scrimmages. Skyhawks puts the Sports in STEM. Participant-to-coach ratio: 12:1. Gear to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, sneakers and sunscreen. Food to bring: 2 Snacks, lunch, & water bottle
Monday-Friday, 7/27-7/31, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., $175 Location: Orchard Hill Elementary School Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
