`SPORTS, SPORTS CAMPS, AND FITNESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Select from the below categories   Camp Programs Sports & Fun Camps Field Hockey Lacrosse Swimming & Diving Track Soccer Badminton Baseball Basketball

SWIMMING –BEGINNING (Entering Gr. K-5): For first time swimmers. Independent water entry and basic swim skills will be taught as well as arm movement, leg movement, and front and back position floating. (Instructor, Staff)

SWIMMING-ADVANCED BEGINNING (Entering Gr. K-5): For those who are comfortable with floating, crawl stroke and rhythmic breathing. Emphasis on back stroke and crawl, front dive and emergency procedures. Fridays will be parent observational days. (Instructor, Staff)

SPRINGBOARD DIVING CLASSES (Entering Gr. 5-12, coed): Here’s a wonderful  opportunity to learn springboard diving! We’re offering two instructional diving levels. Please see our website for details describing each level.   (Instructor, Dan Long, Varsity High School Diving Coach)

BADMINTON (Entering Gr. 4 & up):  Come learn this fun and exciting fast paced Olympic sport.  This is the real sport.  Beginners to advanced players welcome.  Meet and play with new friends, get exercise and have lots of fun.  Sneakers and badminton racquets required.  Racquets available if needed. (Instructor, Peter Bartush)
#984     8 Sessions   June 26- August 14             Thursdays     7:30-9:30 p.m.   $85         SHS

FIELD HOCKEY CAMP (Entering Gr. 3-12): 
Learn the latest skills, tactics and techniques at this exciting instructional and developmental Field Hockey camp.  Typical day will include varied warm-up activities, skill sessions, tactical situations and playing the sport.  Bring your stick, shin guards, mouth guard and water.  (Instructor, Staff)

TRACK & FIELD CLUB (ALL ages):  Emphasis is on proper running, jumping, and throwing techniques and on improving strength, flexibility, endurance and performance. Safety, good sportsmanship, and a healthy work ethic are also emphasized. T-shirt included. (Instructor, Jesse McCray) 
 
Beginners will be introduced to sprinting, distance running, and throwing events. Attendance at meets is optional.
#425a Beginners:  T & W          Begins July 1   5:00-7:30 pm
11 Sessions      $89       SHS

For the athlete wishing to compete on a team, events in addition to those above include long jumping and hurdles. The fee includes a singlet and a USTA membership.
#425b Competitive: M, T, W     Begins June 30               5:00-7:30 pm
16 Sessions      $139     SHS

DENNIS WHALEN BASEBALL CAMP (Ages 6-12): Dennis Whalen brings experience, expertise, knowledge and lots of fun to this week of baseball instruction. Dennis and his staff of local coaches instruct the boys and girls in the fundamentals and skills involved in playing America’s favorite pastime. Hitting, fielding, throwing and base running are a few of the skills to be covered.  No rain facility.  Bring water, snack and baseball glove.  (Instructor, Dennis Whalen, Assistant Coach at Fairfield Univ. and former UB Head Coach)
#158     August 4-8           9:00 am-12:30 pm         1 wk     $140     Town Hall Field    

GILMAN LACROSSE CAMP (Entering Gr. K-9): The camp week focuses on all aspects of lacrosse as a game and as a sport. Daily sessions include mini-clinics, video taping, strength and conditioning techniques, offensive and defensive strategies, and game play as a whole. 1 to 8 professional coach/participant ratio. T-shirt and gift bag included. The Gilman Lacrosse program is celebrating 10 years of lacrosse instruction as the only full time lacrosse school in the United States. Limited enrollment. Registration and payment deadline is May 31st.
To register call  203- 544-7597 or  www.gilmanlacrosse.com
June 23-26       Monday-Thursday        8:30 am-12:00 noon      $225     SHS
Aug. 4-7            Monday-Thursday        8:30 am-12:00 noon      $225     SHS

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CAMP: Major League Soccer Camp is one of the fastest growing instructional and recreational camp program in the area.  The camp focuses on soccer skills and team play. Coaches use an approach to teaching based on concepts in child development as well as soccer information. Have fun and success in playing the game while learning soccer basics.  Location is Wakeman Fields.  No rain facility.

*Parent participates along with child.

ALL-STARS SPORTS INSTRUCTIONAL BASKETBALL CAMP (Entering Gr. 3-10):  Players of all abilities – beginners to advanced – will love and enjoy our instruction on basketball fundamentals. Campers will be grouped by age and skill for daily drills, teaching stations, films, games, and contests. Demonstrations, awards and more will be incorporated into this action packed day camp. Come learn, improve both your skills and knowledge of the game, make new friends and have loads of fun. You’ll be ready and prepared to play better when you leave our camp. Bring water and a snack. Full day campers bring lunch. (Instructors will include the All-Stars Sports Camp instructors)

KARA WOLTERS “DREAM BIG” BASKETBALL CAMP FOR GIRLS (Ages 8-15):  Learn on court drills and off court skills from UCONN great and Olympic Gold Medalist Kara Wolters!  At 6’ 7”, Kara is one of the most accomplished female basketball players in the world.  She has played with undefeated National Champions UCONN in 1995 and then played in the WNBA in 1999 and won a championship with the Houston Comets.  Kara will bring with her experienced coaches and counselors and will have guest speakers that will offer great knowledge of the game.  This is a must for all young girls interested in playing basketball!
#146     July 21-25         9:00 am-12:30 pm           $225     SHS 

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