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Sports

WEEK OF JUNE 12-16 GIRLS BASKETBALL

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 3-9, $350

Learn to love the fun game of basketball. Emphasis on offensive and defensive skills. Players will participate in game-like situation drills and organized scrimmages. Coached by Tower Hill basketball coach Amanda Blackstone.

TRACK AND FIELD CAMP - SPEED AND AGILITY

3:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 5-8, $125 (Tuesday-Friday)

This four day clinic series will feature collegiate level track and field instruction each day centered around teaching proper running form, learning strength development exercises and exposing athletes to field events. The speed and agility portion of the camp will offer athletes an opportunity to clock their 40-yard dash time, as well as learn new agility exercises to enhance overall speed. The session will be divided into different segments ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. The first segment will focus on teaching proper warmup techniques, stretching and plyometric exercises that help runners reach top speed. The second segment will include a running workout, with a technical breakdown of form and posture. In addition, athletes will learn bodyweight strengthening exercises. The last segment will be focused on exposing athletes to different field events. The Track and FieldSpeed and Agility Camp is meant to provide athletes with an opportunity to get small group instruction for any runners ranging from beginners to more experienced competitors. Coached by Division I Collegiate Champion and Tower Hill Head Coach Justin Hicks.

WEEK OF JUNE 19-23

Boys And Girls Volleyball Clinic

8:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 6-9, $225

Tower Hill is the home of the Volleyball Delaware State Champions this year! We want to take this energy and excitement and provide a boys and girls volleyball clinic for rising 5th-8th graders. All aspects of the game will be taught through fun drills and games that will improve passing, setting, hitting and serving. This co-ed clinic is designed for beginners to competitive players and will incorporate essential life lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Coached by Amanda Blackstone.

Tower Hill Baseball Camp I

Ruly Carpenter Field

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 1-5, $350

Run by the Tower Hill varsity baseball staff, the week will be centered around developing players' love of the game. They will learn the basic fundamentals of the game, play live games on Ruly Carpenter Field and participate in some fun drills and games! Equipment required: water bottle, cleats, sneakers, a bat and a glove.

WEEK OF JUNE 26-30

BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-9, $225

Basketball is a sport that can help players develop good sportsmanship, build character and develop leadership skills. This boys and girls basketball clinic is designed for rising 5th-9th graders who want to learn and expand their fundamentals through fun skill-based instruction and competitive scrimmaging. Join us this summer at Tower Hill to expand your love for the game of basketball. Coached by Amanda Blackstone.

WEEK OF JULY 17-21

Phillies Baseball Camp

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Phillies Baseball Academy is coming to the Tower Hill School! Phillies Baseball Academy, the premier baseball camp experience for boys and girls, ages 6-14, offers top-notch instruction and the opportunity to visit the home of the 2022 National League Champions, Citizens Bank Park! Join us from July 17 to July 21 at Tower Hill School by registering at https://www. philliesacademy.com/ or 610.520.3400.

WEEK OF JULY 24-28

Flag Football

8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Grades 5-7, $225

In the flag football camp, athletes will learn the rules of the 7-on-7 passing league competition. The day will be filled with fun competitive, non-contact route running football. There will be no tackling or pads used in this 40-yard thrilling flag football game. There will be no blocking or QB running in gameplay, which will enable fast-paced route running and receiving. Games will be played on a 40-yard segment of the 100-yard football field with 20 minute halves with a short break for halftime. Teams will be allowed one timeout per half and first down opportunities throughout the play. Be sure you do not miss out on the fun this summer. The football camp will be run by Justin Hicks, Assistant MS and Varsity Football Coach.

TRACK AND FIELD CAMP - SPEED AND AGILITY

3:30-5:30 p.m. Grades 5-8, $150

This five day clinic series will feature collegiate level track and field instruction each day centered around teaching proper running form, learning strength development exercises and exposing athletes to field events. The speed and agility portion of the camp will offer athletes an opportunity to clock their 40-yard dash time, as well as learn new agility exercises to enhance overall speed. The session will be divided into different segments ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. The first segment will focus on teaching proper warmup techniques, stretching and plyometric exercises that help runners reach top speed. The second segment will include a running workout, with a technical breakdown of form and posture. In addition, athletes will learn bodyweight strengthening exercises. The last segment will be focused on exposing athletes to different field events. The Track and Field - Speed and Agility Camp is meant to provide athletes with an opportunity to get small group instruction for any runners ranging from beginners to more experienced competitors. Coached by Division I Collegiate Champion and Tower Hill Head Coach Justin Hicks.

WEEK OF JULY 31-AUG. 4

Girls Field Hockey

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 5-8, $350

Focus on building the fundamental skills for the Middle School player, whether she is new to the sport or is looking to develop her skills for future high school play. Emphasis on building strong stick skills, defensive techniques, teamwork and offensive tactics. Players will also participate in small games and scrimmages. Coached by Delaware Sharks coaches Paul Zelenak and Erin Tarburton. Paul is head coach at PA state runner-up Episcopal Academy, and Erin was a member of the Women’s National Team and is a former collegiate coach.

Tower Hill Baseball Camp Ii

Ruly Carpenter Field

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 6-8, $350

This week will be geared towards players who want to play high school baseball and beyond. The camp will be structured like a high school baseball practice in the morning with live scrimmages in the afternoon. Campers can expect a face-paced, fun environment that will push them to improve! Equipment required: water bottle, cleats, sneakers, a bat and a glove.

Wrestling Clinic

6-8:30 p.m. Grades 5-12, $125

This four night clinic series features a different expert clinician teaching each night. These clinics are meant to be approachable to newer wrestlers but will also make the most of the expertise in the room by venturing into more advanced techniques. The night will end with live wrestling and pairing up campers based on appropriate skill level. This camp is meant to provide an opportunity to get some applicable training for first year wrestlers to the most experienced athletes. The Tower Hill coaching staff will be present each night to support our clinicians and athletes.