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cheer camp also gymnastics and tumbling camp

you, the camper, are the most important person at woodward!

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Early enrollment assures sessions of your choice!

Located in the picturesque mountains of central Pennsylvania, Woodward Camp is approximately 25 miles from Penn State University and about 3 hours from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. Last year campers from 45 states and 15 countries attended Woodward Camp.

Every summer, hundreds of instructors want to teach at Woodward; only the best in the country meet our high standards. Those who make the cut do so because they can teach correct fundamentals and techniques with enthusiasm and fun. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, advanced, elite gymnast, tumbler or cheerleader, our staff will carefully tailor a program that meets your personal goals and helps you to achieve your highest potential.

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Woodward boasts 19 deep foam and 34 floor-level “Resi-Pits” in its four gymnasiums. These foam landing

We know that you come here to learn and improve as a gymnast, cheerleader, or tumbler, but we also know that you want to have fun, make new friends, and have new experiences available only in a camp setting. It is our mission to help you realize all of these goals.

areas provide the best possible transition from the early

Our campers come from every corner of the United States and all over the world. Some come by themselves, some with friends, and still others with an entire team, but they all share the desire to improve their skills, meet new friends, and make lifelong memories.

the best opportunity to advance to their next skill level in

Come to Woodward Camp this summer... we’re committed to making it your best summer ever!

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we suggest a two-week stay!

learning stages of a skill to the competitive floor surface.

This system provides all athletes, beginner to world class,

a progressive, confident manner.

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table of contents

4-What’s Camp Like 5-Comfy Cabins and Health & Wellness 6-Five Great Programs 7-Women’s Gymnastics 8-Team Cheer 9-Cheer Tumble 10-Tumbling 11-Men’s Gymnastics 12-A Typical Day 13-Facilities / Beam Gym 14-The Pit Gym 18-Open Gym 20-The Cheer Gym 22-The Men’s Area 24-Visiting Coaches Program 25-Our Staff 28-The Visiting Teams 33-The TAP & Target Program and Scholarship Opportunites 34-Beyond Flipping 36-The Application 39-Directions & Transportation www.campwoodward.com

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what’s camp like? woodward is located in a peaceful country setting, surrounded by mountains, forests, and Amish farmland. We dedicate ourselves to the highest quality training and traditional camp activities to ensure a fun, memorable experience.

We are committed to ensuring that every one of our campers has an unforgettable experience.

It’s true: there’s no place on Earth like Woodward Camp!

olympic gold medalist dominique moceanu

food, food,

and more good food!

No one can possibly go hungry at Woodward Camp!

We serve three nutritional meals a day in our cafeteria, which features a salad bar, fruit bar, bagel bar, taco bar, peanut butter bar, hot bar and cereal bar!

That’s not all... campers can also enjoy outdoor dining at one of our two grills! The Burgers ‘n Dogs Grill serves hamburgers and hot dogs, while the Chicken Grill offers chicken fajitas and veggie burgers!

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camp store, canteen PlayStation lounge

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Everyone loves to hang out in the Canteen or the PlayStation® Lounge to play video games, listen to tunes from the jukebox, and socialize with friends.

Snacks, pizza, hot food bar, ice cream, smoothies, and sodas are available for purchase, as well as incidentals like toothpaste and a laundry service which is available to stay-over campers. The Camp Store offers a full line of workout apparel and Woodward clothing.

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The Canteen and Camp Store are open every day. Campers place spending money in their “camp bank account” and draw against it for their purchases so they never have to carry cash.

Kick back and relax in style in the PlayStation® Lounge and smoothie bar with six 20” tvs and two 65” tvs for sampling the latest and greatest from PlayStation®!

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Campers enjoy country living in rustic cabins with bunk beds and individual storage space. Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning, and an adjacent bathroom. A counselor lives in each cabin with our campers to make sure that every one of our guests has a rewarding social and learning experience. (Please see our section on “Youth Camp” for campers age 9 and under.)

health & wellness

Woodward Camp has a training room located adjacent to our gyms and a live-in trainer is on duty during every workout. A resident nurse lives in our well-equipped infirmary.

Campers must be covered by their own medical insurance.

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s m a r g o r p d r a w d o o w e th we offer five great programs:

women’s gymnastics - All Olympic events and trampoline are taught to female gymnasts team cheer - A tumbling and stunting program designed for teams of cheerleaders that come to camp with 4 cheerleaders or more russell warfie

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temple university assistant coach caitlin council

cheer tumbling - A unique program that utilizes tumbling and trampoline to teach acrobatic skills required by today’s cheerleaders tumbling (Competitive) - We offer a specialized program for beginner and / or competitive power tumblers to teach aerial awareness to athletes specializing in power tumbling

h assistant coac former OSU l jay campbel

men’s gymnastics - All Olympic events, trampoline and conditioning are taught to male gymnasts

our outstanding staff and continually updated facilities ensure that woodward camp offers you the most complete summer gymnastics/cheer/tumbling learning experience in the nation.

instruction for every level!

We are proud to maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio of not more than 1:8 30 percent of our campers attend Woodward with their team Most campers come to Woodward with a friend or friends 70 percent of our campers attend Woodward without a team affiliation

university of pennsylvania head coach john ceralde

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who can be a woodward camper?

Any boy or girl who has reached 7 years of age is eligible to attend Woodward Camp. No previous experience is required, only interest.

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Campers’ skills are evaluated upon arrival at Woodward so each gymnast can be placed in a class according to his or her skill level.

women’s gymnastics program beginners

high school competitors

competitive gymnasts

Each week Woodward is home to many beginner gymnasts. Our instructors teach skills progressing in difficulty on each event in order to ensure that campers are learning the necessary fundamentals before moving on to more advanced skills. When campers are ready to move to the next level, they will do so confidently and successfully.

Many high school gymnasts specialize on one or two events.

Our philosophy at Woodward is to provide some exposure to all Olympic events during 2½ hours a day of structured class time.

An additional 4½ hours of open workout time is available every day for specialized training with an instructor.

Competitive gymnasts are challenged within the limits of their individual ability. Emphasis is placed on skill development.

Our staff members include college and private club coaches, judges (all levels), and college and Olympic gymnasts, all of whom provide our competitive gymnast campers with insight into their athletic development.

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team cheer program

cheer tumbling program A unique program that utilizes tumbling and trampoline to teach acrobatic skills required by today’s cheerleaders. Whether you come on your own or with a team, if you want to improve your tumbling skills for cheer this program is for you.

For teams of cheerleaders of four or more who have the desire to improve both tumbling and stunting skills. With a minimum of four cheerleaders (2 bases, 1 backspot and 1 flyer) your team can perfect their current skills as well as progress to new and exciting skills.

who can be a woodward team cheerleader, or cheer tumbling camper?

Anyone interested in cheer is welcome to attend. Whether you are new to cheer or a seasoned vet, Woodward has something for everyone. Our cheer programs are geared toward the novice, intermediate, and advanced ranging in ages 7-18 years.

If you enjoy all-star cheer or cheering for your school, Woodward Cheer Camp can help you reach your cheer goals. Our staff takes pride in helping every cheerleader be the best they can be.

the cheer facilities

cheer gym and open gym

• 12 Resipits • 5 Deep foam pits • Overhead spotting rig • Bungee Trampolines • 6 trampolines • 1 Double mini tramp • 3 floor exercise areas which have the ability to dismount into deep foam • 3 rod floors (2 are 125 feet) into deep foam & resi • 2 in-ground tumble tramps

note: up to 7 hours per day of tumbling/stunting training available!

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tumbling program

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“The U.S.T.A. National Team spent a good weekend in a great facility for trampoline, double-mini trampoline, and tumbling. I have never seen a more organized facility and great staff! WE LOVED IT!!”

Our tumbling program is designed for teams and/or individuals of all abilities. Our expert staff from Europe, Canada and the US, come to Woodward to train and coach in a unique camp setting.

Structured classes and open workouts allow campers up to 7 hours a day to learn and practice in 4 gymnasiums totaling 65,000 square feet.

the men’s gym

• 4 Mushrooms • 2 Pommel Horses • 2 Ring Towers • 3 Low Rings • 2 Competitive High Bars olympic • 1 Strap Bar rustam gold medali st sharipo v • 2 Parellel Bars • 1 Parellel Bar Dismount Area • Floor, Vault and a whole lot more

Our men’s program varies slightly from the typical schedule: male gymnasts work out three times each day. A Structured Class focuses on the basics and improving current skills; Open Workouts concentrate on new skill development; and Daily Training offers a regimen of strength and flexibility.

men’s gymnastics program

slava boiko, penn state men’s assistant coach

come learn and train on some of the finest equipment which includes: • 12 Resipits • 5 Deep foam pits • Overhead spotting rig • Bungee Trampolines • 6 trampolines • 1 Double mini tramp • 3 floor exercise areas which have the ability to dismount into deep foam • 3 rod floors (2 are 125 feet) into deep foam & resi • 2 in-ground tumble tramps

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Woodward provides the nation’s finest gymnastics, cheer, tumbling facilities with four gymnasiums, totaling 65,000 square feet, plus the ever-popular Bungee Trampolines! r pool

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woodward’s awesome facilities Equipment supplied by

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Additional tumbling and vault training equipment supplied by Tumbl Trak.

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Wonder what a typical day at Woodward is like?

Each camper’s schedule will be individualized according to his or her sport and recreational interests, but the following will give you a good idea of what to expect: 7:00 am Rise and shine! Clean cabins 7:30 – 8:45 am Breakfast 9:00 –11:30 am Morning classes OR open workout, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm 1:00 – 1:30 pm 1:30–4:00 pm 4:00–6:30 pm 6:45–8:30 pm 8:45–10:00 pm 10:00 pm 10:30–11:00 pm 11:00 pm

arts & crafts, digital lab, ropes course, rockwall, horseback riding, B-boy, paintball, or recording studio.

Lunch and leisure time Occasional demo or afternoon clinic Afternoon classes OR open workout,arts & crafts, digital lab, ropes course, rockwall, horseback riding, B-boy, paintball, or recording studio Dinner and leisure time Evening open workout Recreation activity Return to cabins Prepare for bed Lights out!

woodward’s youth camp

Woodward developed a Youth Camp to assist younger campers aged 7 to 9 in adjusting to camp life. Youth campers have the same schedule, workout opportunities and use of facilities as our general camp. They do, however, live apart from older campers with a “mini mom” (girls) or a “mini dad” (boys) and have an earlier bedtime (9:30pm).

All campers age 9 years and under are required to live in the Youth Camp, however older friends may request to stay with them.

for ages 9 & under 7:45-8:30 pm 9:00 pm 9:00–9:30 pm 9:30 pm

Recreation activity Return to cabins Prepare for bed Lights out!

our heated pool is open every day from 10am to 9pm, weather permitting.

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Woodward’s Visiting Coaches Program offers an unparalleled educational opportunity to all coaches. Participants are offered daily clinics on skill development, progressions, teaching techniques and spotting. Requests for special clinics are honored every week.

Attendees can interact with their peers at special recreational activities and receive a certificate of participation.

The Visiting Coaches Program is open to coaches who enroll five or more campers at Woodward Camp. Coaches must be 18 or older.

Space is limited so enroll early. The Visiting Coach Program is available to practicing coaches only.

For more information about this unique program, please call Tracey Rosenfeld at 814.349.5633 or email at trosenfeld@woodwardcamp.com.

visiting coaches

Woodward Camp has been a training site for the USA Gymnastics National Team, the U.S.T.A. National Team , Region 7 Gymnastics Team and the US National Snowboard Team, is approved by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health and the Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Resources, and is a member of the United States Gymnastics Safety Association.

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did you know?

If you were a camper in 1970 or just last year we are trying to track you down. Woodward has started an Alumni Assocation to track down our old campers. So log on to the camp website and register.

woodward camp is also the nation’s premier action sports camp! Call the camp office for more info: 814.349.5633.

All people are welcome to attend our programs and use our facilities regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. If you have a disability and feel that you will need assistance or if you would like further information please call Abby at 814.349.5633 24 www.campwoodward.com

www.campwoodward.com enjoy camp at two other locations: woodward west in CA: 661.822.7900. lake owen in WI: 715.798.3785.

college coaches john anderson

Appalachian State University, Head Coach

Craig Ballard

Bowling Green State University, Assitant Coach

jessica bartgis Pitt, Assistant Coach

jessica bastardi

woodward staff

Woodward Camp has built its reputation on outstanding facilities, dedication to each and every camper, and a staff of experienced, dedicated, and talented individuals. We’re proud to share a small representation of our summer instructional staff.

Penn State University, Assistant Coach

lindsay jacki & john

viatchelslav “slava” boiko

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Penn State Men’s Assistant Coach, 2003 NCAA Assistant Coach of the year, 1976-1992 National coaching staff for former Soviet Union

John Ceralde

University of Pennsylvania, Head Coach

vicki chliszczyk University of Maryland, Assistant Coach

caitlin council

Temple University, Assistant Coach

ricky harris

Brown University, Assistant Coach

teshawne jackson

Iowa State University, Assistant Coach

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dan kendig

University of Nebraska, Women’s Head Coach, 1988 NCAA Division II Coach of the Year, 1999 & 2003 NCAA Division I Coach of the Year

Aaron Murphy

barry kistler

bob nelligan

Temple University, Head Coach

George Washington University, Assistant Coach

University of Maryland, Head Coach

mary lewis

College of William & Mary, Head Coach

University of Oklahoma, Assistant Men’s Coach

Jeremy Miranda

Steve Shephard

University of Florida, Volunteer Assistant

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Penn State University, Head Coach

George Washington University, Volunteer Coach

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justin watson

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john holman

Jamie Weinfeldt

College of William and Mary, Assistant Coach

steve wilce

Eastern Michigan University, Head Coach

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special instructors

olympian annia hatch, olympic coach alan hatch, and olympian shannon miller

percy price TNT Gymnastics, Florida Co-owner and Head Coach

gary stam Gymkhana (Pittsburgh, PA)

john wojtczuk Eastern National Academy (NJ)

mike comeau More Than Gymnastics (Fort Wayne, Indiana)

sue challis 1984 World Champion in Women’s Trampoline British Federation Senior Advance Coach 1983 and 1993 European Champion

valentina pintchouk Paragon Gymnastics (VA)

craig tetrault Paragon Gymnastics (VA)

russell warfield USAG National Team Choerographer

danish national tumbling team randy roth Berks Gymnastics (PA)

john holman Parkettes Gymnastics (PA)

eugene tunaya Universal Cheer Force (FL)

tom hamblin Docksiders Gymnastics (MD)

bob ouellette Docksiders Gymnastics (MD)

rich fiorintino Berks Gymnastics (PA)

Jay Campbell Former OSU Assistant Coach

Tony Eusini All Pro Gymnastics (MD),

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directors

nancy claar graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee with a degree in Health and Physical Education. She taught club gymnastics for 15 years and has been judging for over 30 years.

She is currently a Brevet rated official, having judged several regional and national championships for the NCAA and the USAG.

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tracey rosenfeld earned a degree in Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto, where she also competed and coached gymnastics. She is the former assistant coach at Arizona and Penn State and now works for Camp Woodward as the club program director.

Since 1997, alan meyers has directed the men’s gymnastics program at Woodward Camp. He has been involved with the sport as a gymnast and coach since 1965 and was a camper at Woodward himself in the 1970’s. Alan is former owner of Tri-Boro Gymnastics in Pittsburgh and lives at Woodward year-round.

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vicki chliszczyk has been a program director at Woodward Camp since 2004, and has been affiliated with Woodward Camp since 1996. Vicki earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at York University in 2001. Vicki is an assistant collegiate coach at the University of Maryland.

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greg frew graduated from James Madison University with a BS in Psychology and from North Carolina State University with a MA in Education. He was head coach of the College of William and Mary women’s gymnastics team for eight years, assistant coach at North Carolina State University for 4 years and part of the Woodward staff for over 20 years.

1988 USA Olympic team captain, Bronze Medalist on beam; Hall of Fame inductee

2000 Olympic Team Member

shannon miller

1992 and 1996 Russian Olympic Gold Medalist

kimberly blevins has been a program director at Woodward Camp since 2006. She first came as a camper in 1988. Kimberly attended Kent State University and has been coaching for 14 years.

dominique moceanu

Anna Sexton has been coming to camp since 1999. She first came to camp as a junior counselor and has worked her way up to program director. She earned a degree is marketing and business management from the University of South Carolina. She is the head coach at Carolina Gymnastics.

annia hatch

Lindsay Jacki first came to camp at the age of 10 as a camper. She has been a coach at Woodward and Woodward West since 2003. She has been a collegiate cheerleader for 4 years and is the current captain of the Purdue Cheerleading team. She will graduate in May 2009 with a degree in PR/Advertising Major and Sociology minor.

1988, 1992 Soviet Union and 1996 Belarus Oylmpic Gold Medalist

1996 Ukraine Olympic Team Gold Medalist, floor and all around Gold Medalist

phoebe mills

Elise Ray

1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, America’s most decorated female gymnast 1996 USA Olympic Team Gold Medalist; 1998 Goodwill Games All Around Champion; 1995 USA National Champion

rustam sharipov morgan white 2000 Olympic Team Member dalist olympic gold me kaia svetlana boguins

2004 Olympic Silver Medalist (Vault and Team)

alan hatch Coach of Olympian Annia Hatch

Natalia Laschenova 1988 Olympic Team Gold Medalist Soviet Union

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m a r g o r p m a e visiting t AGA gymnastics Flint, MI — “Our week at Woodward Camp is our favorite week of the entire year. Thank you Woodward for all that you do. See you next summer!” – Julie Fair

aim high gymnastics chee r dy na sty Ashburn, VA – “Camp Wood ward has always been, and continues to be a great exper our athletes. From the begin ience for all of ner to our most advanced tumblers, everyone has a great something new, and come time, learns s back to the gym with renew ed motivation. Our athletes days until it’s time to go back! count down the !” — Brandi Sims

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is what Docksiders believes in Millersville, MD — “Excellence By Choice” ard because we know their and chooses to follow. We choose Woodw Camp! – Bob and Kim Ouellette standard of excellence! We Love this

flip over gymnastics Martinsburg, WV — ‘Woodward- Thank you for a wonderful 5 years of great memories! The demos were amazing, the staff was incredible, and the memories were priceless as always’ – Cat Reeves

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East Greenwich, RI – “Year after year it gets better and better. Woodward is truly our summer home. Aim high is proud to be a part of the Woodward Family. Thank you all for providing our athletes with expert training and wonderful camp experiences. We have already picked our weeks for next season.” – Cheri Jackson

every summer more and more cheer/tumbling/gymnastics clubs take advantage of the special privileges offered by our Visiting Team Program. Woodward Camp takes great pride in providing outstanding facilities, clinics, staff, and a complete gymnastics, cheer and tumbling training environment for visiting teams with 20 or more. Visiting team members are housed together (mini’s together, maxi’s together), receive a team picture (featured in our brochure!), and partake in a private pizza party. The team also goes home with a Woodward banner for its gym and each team camper gets a special T-shirt. Visiting team coaches can enroll in our Visiting Coaches Program (tuition is based on the number of team campers in attendance).

We would like to thank all of the clubs and visiting coaches who helped make last summer the best that it could be. It was a pleasure hosting so many wonderful teams and we invite you to join us next summer for our 39th year. Space is limited so enroll early.

For more information about this exciting and fun-filled program please call Tracey Rosenfeld at 814.349.5633 or e-mail her at trosenfeld@woodwardcamp.com.

y ber ks gym nast ics aca demes, Great gymnastics, Great time!’ – Rich Fiorentino people, Great coach Reading, PA — ‘Woodward, Great

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Elkridge, MD – ”There’s only one place you can go to get quality coaching with the luxuries of a summer camp and that’s Woodward!” – Tony Eusini

Grand Rapids, MI — “Woodward provides state of the art equipment and some of the countries finest coaches.

The Woodward experience cannot be duplicated. It is a gymnasts and coaches dream....one of the greatest places on earth. Thanks Woodward! We are already counting down the days until Summer 2009!” – Stacey Ballinger

Brockville, ON — ”Thanks for another amazing year at camp!! Our athletes had a great time and we look forward to being back again next year!”

– Kim Charbonneau

Houston, TX — “Woodward is a phenomenal experience!

The caliber of the coaching staff is second to none and each child feels individually important. Every year our team wants to stay a second week!” – Tom Brewer

Bloomington, IL — ‘Camp is always our highlight for the summer. The kids have a great time learning new things. Thanks Again!’ – Teresa Millmore

West Seneca, NY — “Woodward is a fantastic camp! Tons of goals were achieved. We can’t wait till next summer!”

—Steve and June Haas

CAPE COD GYMNASTICS

CHANTILLY ACADEMY

CHEER EXTREME

gymkhana

hot shots gymnastics

Integrity gymnastics

Dennis, MA — “‘Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Only at Woodward does working out hard feel like a vacation.” – Jason and Jenn Watkins

Warrenton, VA — “Chantilly Academy Gymnastics loves the quality experience Woodward Camp offers our competitive athletes. We are dedicated fans that put week 4 on our calendar every season” – Anne Foster

Raleigh, NC — “The facilities at Woodward are truly the best! There are endless opportunities for athletes of all levels. We loved Woodward Camp and can’t wait for next summer!” – Lee Grobstein

Pittsburg, PA — “I would highly recommend Woodward Camp to any club program. We bring a variety of levels to camp every year and they all come back with something learned “ – Gary Stam

Plainview, NY — “Woodward was a Blast! Can’t wait till next year!” – Melissa Rossero

Plain City, OH — “Integrity loves Woodward Camp” – Natalia Laschenova

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DREAM ALL STARS

international gymnastics

kendrick gymnastics

KMc gymnastics

Malvern, PA­— “Cheer Tyme really enjoys the time spent at Woodward Camp every Summer. The Facility is Amazing! The Staff is Great! A successful season always starts with a strong Summer Camp. Thank you Woodward for providing that cheerful atmosphere.”

– Scott Braasch

Gaithersburg, MD — “Only as high as I reach can I grow, Only as far as I seek can I go, Only as deep as I look can I see, Only as much as I Dream can I be.” — Karen Mason

Mathews, NC — “After 13 summers in a row, I can say that if you are not sending your kids or athletes to Woodward Camp, you are missing out on the greatest gymnastics experience in the entire country! Camp offers everything a gymnast could possibly need for training and fun! See you in 2009”– Suzie Sanocki

Philadelphia, PA — “I am grateful for the opportunity to offer my team the Woodward experience. After two weeks at camp with your exceptional staff and facilities, all 27 of our gymnasts had attained a goal.

Thanks for everything, Woodward! We can’t wait to return next year!” — Saranne Miller

Kennett Square, PA — “Woodward is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, work with experienced coaches and overall have a great time.”

– Sergei Poukas & Tamera Lomanovitch

farmington valley Gymnastics

Lake shore gym and dance

moon gymnastics

new heights

Plainville, CT — “Thanks again for another amazing week.

The facility and coaches/staff are above and beyond.

Can’t wait for next year!” – Erin & Dawn Battista

May Village, OH — “It was my first time here; the people are awesome and I had a great time! Thank you for an amazing week.” – Amanda St. John

Moon Twp, PA — “We always have a great time with great people at a great facility. Woodward is an annual event for the Moon gymnasts! See you next summer for our 20+ visit.” – Amy Caprino

Wauseon, OH — “It’s been an amazing 10 years! No one does camp better! Our cheerleaders and gymnasts love Woodward! See you next year!” – Ed and Amy Nyman

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Colonie, NY — “Woodward provides a perfect blend of instruction & recreation. The cheerleaders learn so much and yet have so much fun making lasting memories!!” – Jessica Kantner

Fairfield, CT — “As a first year visiting team, Woodward exceeded all of our expectations. It was the highlight of our summer and the team can’t wait to go back” — Tina Martin

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Ocean tumblers

ohio extreme

paragon gymnastics

Chesapeake, VA — “My team has come here for 28 years and plans to continue. Woodward is that good!”

– S. Ray Shackelford

Avon, OH — “Our kids look froward to Woodward all year, it is a great time to bond as a team, meet new people, and learned new skills” – Leah Rhodes

Fredricksburg, VA — ‘What an amazing week at Woodward! Thanks to the entire staff for all your hard work and effort! We made the Golf Cart List! The Visiting Coaches Program is 2nd to none!’ – Craig Tetreault

phoenixville ymca

Pittsburg northstars

platinum cheer

Phoenixville, PA — “Our week at Woodward Camp is our favorite week of the entire year. Woodward is our favorite place to build friendships, gymnastics skills and great memories. Remember to be fierce and we’ll see you in 2009!” — Phoenixville YMCA Coaches

Wildwood, PA — “Woodward is a beautiful place with a positive environment where great things happen.”

– Lainy Carslow

Jarvisburg, NC — “Our girls had a great time. Your facilities were top notch!” – Hope DelToro

richmond hill gymnastics club Richmond Hill, ON — “It always gives us Canadians a feeling of coming home every year we arrive at Woodward. This will be our 11th year and camp just seems to get better each time! Thanks to all your amazing staff!” – Barb Spencer

rines gymnastics

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West Seneca, NY — “Every year at Woodward gets better and better! Thank you for another phenomenal experience at camp. As always we are looking forward to next year.” – Teresa Johnson

Stoughton, MA — “What a great time our team had at Camp Woodward. This was our first year, and we can’t wait to come back. The cheer staff was tremendous, and the bonding that our team experienced created lifetime memories. Thanks so much.” – Betsy Kelley

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Clarkston, MI — “Our team looks forward to the Woodward trip every summer. It is a great week of gymnastics, growing, and great memories! Thanks for a wonderful experience!!” - Cassie Davis

Freehold, NJ — “Our team had the most AMAZING time at Camp Woodward! It was an experience we will never forget and we are looking forward to coming back again next summer!!” — Christine Schneiweiss

Cranberry Twp, PA — “Try Camp Woodward & you will see there is no other gymnastics camp that can compare. You will love it & so will your kids! No one does it better. We will be back for our 15th year!

— Bob Blanchette

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our tap program this past summer we selected the most improved and enthusiastic campers from all of our groups and invited them to return for a special rate during TAP week. Campers were selected from the Gymnastics, Cheer and Tumbling programs. Over 175 campers and staff took us up on the offer and came back for an awesome week of camp! Look for us to continue the TAP program for many years to come. Maybe this will be your year!

the target awards ®

Thanks to the generous support of the Target organization we sponsor Target awards for our Campers of the Week in our morning and afternoon classes for both Gymnastics, Cheer, and Tumbling. Winners receive the Target “Bling Bling” medals and a pizza party for their cabins.

scholarship opportunities A scholarship fund has been created called “The Woodward Camp Foundation.”

These funds will be distributed to deserving individuals who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend Woodward Camp. The Woodward Camp Foundation is made possible by contributions from individuals, alumni, sponsors, and staff who want to give something back to their sports.

Applications are available on our web-site at www.campwoodward.com www.campwoodward.com

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• Rock Wall • Target Dance Party • Ropes Course • Horseback Riding* • Bungee Trampoline • Swimming Pool • B-boy Show & Class • Recording Studio • Volleyball • Playstation® Lounge • Paintball** • Go-karts* *Requires an additional fee **Requires parental permission slip

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woodward letters we suggest a two-week stay.

Note: All sessions begin Noon Sunday and end 9 AM Saturday. Special activities are scheduled for stay over campers.

*** Deduct $50.00 for each additional session enrolled. Deduct $50.00 for each additional sibling enrolled (Family Rate).

• Registration fee of $250.00 per session must accompany application form.

• Session fee minus registration fee = balance due.

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of fee due April 1*

* After April 1, 2009, applications will still be accepted but must be submitted with total session fees in the form of a money order or certified check.

• All sessions begin Noon Sunday and end 9 AM Saturday.

• Early enrollment assures sessions of your choice.

• The registration fee of $250.00 PER SESSION must accompany each camper application.

• Campers must be covered by their own medical insurance.

• Balance

of fee due April 1*

* After April 1, 2009, applications will still be accepted but must be submitted with total session fees in the form of a money order or certified check.

payment policy • Before April 1, 2009, personal checks will be accepted as payment for all camp fees. Registration fee is due when you submit application form. The remainder of your balance is due April 1, 2009.

• After April 1, 2009, applications will still be accepted but must be submitted with total session fees in the form of a money order or certified check. (Do not send cash.)

• We do not accept credit card payments.

• Please note that all fees must be paid in U.S. currency via money order or certified check (or personal check before April 1) drawn upon a U.S. bank located on U.S. soil. There is a charge of $30.00 on each bank wire and each returned check.

refund policy • Anytime before April 1, 2009, upon written notice of cancellation, registration fees paid less $100.00 processing charge per session enrolled are refundable.

• After April 1, 2009, all registration fees are non-refundable.

• Written cancellations postmarked 30 days prior to arrival will receive session fees less registration fees.

• Cancellations within 30 days of arrival will not receive a refund.

No deadline to register (provided space is available).

Applications will be accepted until first day of desired session (provided space is available).

woodward camp, inc.

P.O. Box 93, 134 Sports Camp Drive, Woodward, PA 16882 Phone: 814.349.5633 • Fax: 814.349.5643 • Web: www.campwoodward.com Email: office@campwoodward.com

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Dear Woodward Camp, I would like to thank you for running a top notch facility, a program that sets the standard by which all other camps will try and follow. My daughter had a great experience.

She truly loves the sport of gymnastics and your camp is a gymnast’s dream come true, the sport’s best instructors at a world class training facility. The heated pool and canteen don’t hurt either! I know she will return home with tons of new skills, improved confidence and priceless memories.

— A grateful parent.

Dear Woodward, I am writing to thank you and Woodward Camp for inviting my children back for week 11.

Conrad and Courtney returned home last night and showed us their congratulations letters from your TAP program. They are very happy that they were offered the opportunity to return this summer. They had an amazing week of training, taking full advantage of the open gym sessions everyday and meeting new friends who share their enthusiasm for gymnastics. They are particularly impressed by the coaches who not only helped them with skills but also shared their knowledge about the sport and physiology. Thank you and congratulations on another year of success at Woodward.

— Warm regards, Tammy

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2009 sessions and fees gymnastics, cheer, tumbling: *** week 1: June 7 — June 13.............$745.00 week 2: June 14 ­— June 20.............$795.00 week 3: June 21 — June 27............$895.00 week 4: June 28 — July 4...............$845.00 week 5: July 5 — July 11..............$895.00 week 6: July 12 — July 18.............$895.00 week 7: July 19 — July 25..............$865.00 week 8: July 26 — Aug 1................$845.00 week 9: Aug 2 — Aug 8................$845.00 week 10: Aug 9 — Aug 15...............$845.00 week 11: Aug 16 — Aug 22.............$845.00 week 12: Aug 23 — Aug 29 .............$845.00

2006 Woodward Gymnastics Camp Application 2009Box Woodward Gymnastics, and Tumbling P.O. 93, 134 Sports Camp Dr.,Cheer, Woodward, PA 16882 Application (Please print clearly) P.O. Box 93, 134 Sports Camp Dr., Woodward, PA 16882 Business Office: 814.349.5633, Web: www.campwoodward.com Email: Businessoffice@campwoodward.com Office: 814.349.5633, Web: www.campwoodward.com (Please print clearly) Email: office@campwoodward.com Camper’s Name Last Name First Mailng Address

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I hereby authorize the staff at Woodward Camp Inc. to act for me according to their best judgement in any emergency requiring medical attention, and I hereby waive any and all claims for personal injury, illnesses and/or property damage that I may have against Woodward Camp, Inc. and its directors, officers, agents, employees, contractors, representatives and any volunteers in any way associated with Woodward Camp, Inc. I understand that participation in Gymnastics, Cheer, Tumbling, Trampoline, Inline Skating, Skateboarding, BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Snowboarding, and all other camp activities involves motion, rotation, and height in a unique environment and as such carries with it the risk of injury. The camp is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen or damaged. All medical expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the camper or the camper’s family. In lieu a of medical certificate signed by a medical doctor, I have no knowledge of any physical or mental impairment that would be affected by the named camper’s participation in the camp program, as outlined in the camp brochure, which I have read. I also expressly grant to the Camp and any third party authorized by the camp the right to film, videotape, photograph, record the voice of and make any reproductions of the camper’s physical likeness and voice and the irrevocable right in perpetuity to use, display, and digitally enhance or alter in any manner, such likeness in any media now known or hereafter devised, including but not limited to the exhibition and/or online use, broadcast, theatrically or on television, cable or radio, or any motion picture film, video tape, DVD, CD or any published articles in which such likeness may be printed, used or incorporated, and in the advertising, exploiting and publicizing of the Camp, camp products, licensed products, and all affiliated relationships.

letters Dear Woodward Staff, I just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work you guys put in. I attended your gymnastics program last year and I really enjoyed it. I had a lot of fun and learned skills that I desperately needed at the same time. You guys find a way of mixing fun and learning together. I competed my first year of high school gymnastics and did great thanks to your coaching and help. I liked it so much that I will be attending again this year. I hope that I get even better. You all really encouraged me to keep going and I guess I could never thank you enough. Thank you for everything, — Brooke

Woodward Camp provides shuttle services between camp and the following locations:

State College, PA Bus Station: 25 miles from camp. Fee $30 one way, $50 round trip. Serviced by Greyhound and Trailways.

State College, PA Airport: 25 miles from camp. Fee $30 one way, $50 round trip. Serviced by US Airways, United, and Northwest.

The Rockaway Town Square Mall: Located in Rockaway, NJ directly off Interstate 80, exit 35. Three hours from camp via a full-sized charter bus.

Fee $110 one way, $160 round trip. Established as a pick-up point to provide transportation for our campers in the New York, New Jersey Metro Area. This service is available for the first and last day of each session.

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By the very nature of the activities, Gymnastics, Cheer, Tumbling, Trampoline, Inline Skating, Skateboarding, BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, and Snowboarding, all carry with it the risk of physical injury. No matter how careful the participants and instructors are, no matter how many spotters are used, no matter what height is used, no matter what safety equipment is worn or used, no matter what surface is being ridden, or what landing surface exists, risk cannot be eliminated. Risk can be reduced but never eliminated. The risk of injury includes minor injuries such as bruises and more serious injuries such as broken bones, dislocations, and muscle pulls.

The risk also includes catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or even death from landings or falls on the back, neck, or head.

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Dear Woodward, My first trip to Woodward was at age seven and I have been back many times since. The one thing that has never changed is all the fun I have and how many great friends I make. Oh, and the ropes course and bungee are THE BOMB! I absolutely love them.

Thanks again for a great time.

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Dear Woodward Camp, I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you how much my daughter loves your camp! This was her second year there, and she’s already looking forward to next summer. You all do a wonderful job and provide a great experience for these gymnasts. See you next year!

Thanks again, — Linda

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P.O. Box 93, 134 Sports Camp Drive, Woodward, PA 16882 Phone: 814.349.5633 Fax: 814.349.5643 Web: www.campwoodward.com • Email: office@campwoodward.com www.campwoodward.com

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p.o. box 93, 134 sports camp drive, woodward, pa 16882 ph: 814.349.5633 • fx: 814.349.5643 email: office@campwoodward.com web: www.campwoodward.com