SPORTS, SPORTS CAMPS, AND FITNESS
HIGH SCHOOL

SWIMMING – COMPETITIVE CONDITIONING AND STROKE CLINIC   (Entering Gr. 8 & up):  Get in condition and work on your strokes under the direction of Staples High School Varsity Swim Coach Mike Laux and Jeff Doornweerd.  Improve your fitness and conditioning as you work out in the Fitness Center on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings.  Come as often as you like.

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)

YOGA FOR TEENS (Entering Gr. 8-12): This class will guide you toward a calming, centering practice of yoga to help you find self-acceptance, confidence, and become grounded. These years can be a time of struggle and alienation, but also one of transition and the awakening of endless possibilities. Yoga will challenge you to trust yourself and stay present through difficulties, as well as gain strength, flexibility, coordination and concentration. Please bring a mat.   (Instructor, Maria Vailakis-Wippick, RYT)  Sessions canceled. 

FITNESS AND CONDITIONING IN THE SUMMER (Entering Gr. 6 & up):  Improve your overall fitness and strength and be ready to perform at a higher level.  Develop your activity specific fitness program under the direction of Staples PE teachers and coaches.  Come work out with their guidance and support on your schedule between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.  Come as often as you like. (Instructor, CJ Shamas and staff)
#191 June 30-Aug. 8      open 8:00 am-3:00 pm  6 wks   $135     SHS

FITNESS / STRENGTH / CONDITIONING (Entering Gr. 9-12): Get in condition, get strong, and get fit. Work out in the Fitness Center under supervision to develop stronger legs, arms, and bodies. Improve your overall fitness and conditioning. Understand the principles of targeted workouts.

#189  For contact sports participants
(Instructor, Marce  Petroccio and staff)
June 23-Aug. 15    M,W,F  5:00-6:30 pm     8 wks    $135     SHS

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 SHS        Thursdays     7:30-9:30 p.m.   $85

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     SH

BASEBALL WORLD  TRAINING SCHOOL (Ages 5-15): Imagine yourself playing baseball all day long. Players will participate in drills, skills and intra-squad games. Instructors will focus on all aspects of the game of baseball, including infield/outfield techniques, hitting, bunting, catching, pitching, base running, and sliding. Each week a current or former major league baseball player, manager or coach will visit and conduct a clinic. Scheduled to appear this summer  are Sandy Alomar Sr., Gary Matthews Sr. and others. For information and to register call 203-984-2500 (www.baseballworldtrainingschool.com). (Instructor, Vince Diaco and staff)
July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8
9:00 am-3:00 pm                 1 wk     $325      

TYSON KRAUSE SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CLINICS  Connecticut Juniors Volleyball (Entering Gr. 6-12): Tyson Krause Volleyball School presents a week long program stressing individual skill development and team play. (Instructor, Tyson Krause, former coach at San Diego State College)
9:00 am-1:00 pm           1 wk     $200     SHS Fieldhouse

SUMMER LACROSSE FOR GIRLS (Entering Gr. 6-9):  Lacrosse is a fast growing sport, which means that in addition to offering all of the advantages that athletics do, girls find lots of opportunities at the collegiate level.  Join us for a week of fun developing your skills as a lacrosse player as we focus on individual and team skills.  Each player must have a stick and a mouth guard.  Bring plenty of water. (Instructor, Staff)

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.  Click here to see program definitions.  

*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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