BEYOND THE COURT
Life Lessons Learned At Sports Camps
Sports camps are the place to be for athletes who are looking to amp up their game. Along with increasing skill sets, these camps also provide other important lessons that go beyond the field and can be applied to various aspects of life.
Attending a sports camp is a great way to connect with other people with a shared interest in that sport. It also means being able to work with coaches and mentors who can help further develop athletic techniques. Sports camps are a great way to stay in shape and increase strength and stamina.
However, athletes know that being active in sports means there are many lessons to be learned on and off the field.
Here are some of the life lessons athletes may learn at sports camps.
Life Lesson #1 : Setting Goals Is Gold
Athletes go into sports camp with a goal. And this can be anything from as small as trying a new sport to as big as mastering a certain play or getting that race PR.
One of the biggest life lessons learned at sports camp is the importance of goal setting and the discipline needed to achieve goals. This bleeds into every area of life such was in school, when applying for colleges and landing or climbing up the ladder at a dream job.
Sports camp can help athletes learn that setting small term goals are the baby steps and small wins that keep us on the path to success when reaching larger goals.
Life Lesson #2: Hard Work = Rewards
In life, nothing is handed to us. That means putting in the hard work to get the rewards. At sports camp workouts, practices, scrimmages, games, tournaments happen daily. This means lots of physical work, especially for those unconditioned or just starting in the sport.
But all good things come to those who work for it. It won’t come easy, but many might find the process of physical and mental strength gained is worth the consistent effort.
Life Lesson #3: The Power Of Teamwork And Community
In general, sports are a great way to be a part of a community. On a team, every person plays their role. Teammates need to work together to succeed. This can be applied to other areas of life such as when needing to work on a group project in school or pitching in among family.
At sports camp, athletes will work with others in workouts, games, challenges, and during fun activities. Athletes can also learn when to be a leader or captain or when to play a supporting role to complete a task. Learning when to ask for help, knowing when to rely on others, and standing up for others are all important life lessons.
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Life Lesson #4: How To Work With Others
Being part of a team environment can be very uplifting. However, not everyone gets along all t`he time. Being in a group setting like a sports camp teaches athletes how to work through power dynamics and diverse personalities. This will help them be able to navigate school and later workplaces where people differ on ideas. This is also a great way to learning conflict solving skills.
Life Lesson #5: Independence
Going to sports camps means being away from home. While some camps might be local and run for a few hours each day, others might be sleep away camps that can run at least a week or more. This means the athlete must be independent to be able to take care of themselves. This might include packing necessarily equipment and taking proper care of it while at camp, or even setting a bedtime routine that will ensure enough sleep before a long day of workouts.
It can be nerve-racking to be away from family and friends, but learning independence is important for being able to dorm at college or be on one’s own later on in life.
Life Lesson #6: Be Organized
In order to grow in the sport, time must be dedicated to working on skills and basic techniques. But with other activities planned at camp it might be hard to manage time effetely. This is where good time management skills come in.
It’s important to be organized in all areas of life—not just with physical things. This includes time. This is a value life skill to have that will help make camp days run smoothly as well when practicing in post-camp life.
Life Lesson #7: How To Be Tough
With back-to-back workouts, learning proper nutrition and hydrations, bonding with teammates, and being educated on injury prevention, camp days are jammed packed. Being att a sports camp teaches mental skills such as how to focus during the sports season, mental resilience to get through practices when tired, and other mental skills training. More than working on the body, sports camp helps to work on the mind. This makes athletes tough and strong enough to face any obstacles in their way beyond the field. ✪
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BADMINTON
East Bay Badminton Spring Camp
Elite. Intermediate. Beginner? It doesn’t matter. If you are interested in the competitive sport of Badminton, you have to come to our spring camps! We have age groupings from 19 and under to adult classes. Badminton is a sport for the masses. INFO: eastbaybadminton.com/
BASEBALL
All Star Academy All Skills Camp
All Skills Camps are designed for the beginning and intermediate player who wants to improve his basic fundamentals and experience game play in a positive learning environment. These camps emphasize individual skills with basic fundamentals, team play, and overall fitness while experiencing the joy of the game. All of our camps have full-time professional instructors with low student-instructor ratios. Our approach to coaching and instruction focuses primarily on teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, self-confidence and improvement. INFO: asabaseball. com/camps-clinics/camps/ Bronco Baseball Academy At Bronco Baseball Academy, our goal is to provide the best summer baseball camp in the Bay Area. To give your child the best opportunity to learn in a fun and safe environment, we break our summer camps into separate divisions based on age. This allows campers to practice with and compete against players within their same age range and skill level. Camps are for players aged 5 through 12 with four sessions available: June 10-14; June 17-21; July 8-12, and July 15-19. INFO: broncobaseballacademy. com; 925-899-4037, Ben@BroncoBaseballAcademy.com
Walnut Creek Skyhawk Baseball Camps
The City of Walnut Creek Skyhawk camps of Tot (age 3-4), Mini-Hawk (4.5-6) and a traditional Skyhawk camp for age 5-8. Camps promote the skills and passion for baseball through age-appropriate games with a big focus on fun. The camp for older ages expands on skill
NIC BRONZINI
CALIFORNIA-SAN
RAMON
’22 | LSU BASEBALL SIGNEE
What would you tell your younger self so that you could get more out of a camp? Work hard. It’s important to play hard, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. We are humans and we all make mistakes. If you get 1 percent better everyday then you’ll be 7 percent better in a week. What did you gain from a camp setting that you couldn’t have gained in a practice setting?
I was always able to gain more information and learn more from the coaches running the camp. They have to run practice so it’s hard to get that one on one action but I’m camps, you are able to get those. What’s one thing you learned at a camp or clinic that has stayed with you? One thing that has stayed with me is working hard. Sometimes you go to a camp and you do not know what the talent is like. Camps can be a great motivator for you and a way to evaluate where you are as a competitor.
development and includes more advanced drills. INFO: walnutcreek.org/departments/arts-andrecreation/arts-rec-open-now/ arts-rec-summer-camps De La Salle Youth Baseball Camp
The DLS coed baseball camp offers four sessions for young players (incoming 4th-9th graders) to further develop their skills in every facet of the game. The camp will emphasize the proper techniques for each player’s position and segment of the game (running, stealing, throwing, receiving, hitting, bunting, pitching, catching, outfield play and infield play). Drills and practice in all cat-
egories will be given, and games will also be played so the coaching staff will be able to analyze and help the camper in real game situations and scenarios. Camps run from 8:30am-12:30pm. Four sessions: June 12-15; June 1922; July 10-13; July 17-20. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/camps-clinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or call 925.288.8100 ext. 7090
Headfirst Baseball Academy & Summer Camps
Headfirst camps are known throughout Northern California for player development. Players will learn the correct mechanics of each position to achieve more success on the diamond.
Performance Pitching With Matt Jarvis
Performance Pitching in Northern California offers structured methods of baseball training designed specifically to develop the core skills players need to be successful on the field. With over 25 years of experience in private baseball instruction, we are committed to teaching you everything you need to know about baseball. We teach you the fundamentals of the game, how to improve your play, and a passion for baseball. INFO: performancepitching.net; 916-749-6241
TPC Baseball & Softball Camps
Spring - Winter Camps feature skills, drills and competitions in all areas of major areas of the game (hitting, pitching, throwing, fielding). Players will have a blast while improving their skills with our TPC staff and often guest appearances from former and current professional baseball players. Check our website for summer camp dates. INFO: Thepitchingcenter.com; 925-4161600
Skyhawks Baseball Camps
They will also focus on hitting, pitching, and much more! Most importantly, they will have a great time! INFO: Coach Michael, MJi0209@aol.com; Coach Mario, Mario74iglesias@aol.com
Nike Baseball Camps
Nike Baseball Camps offer athletes a variety of youth baseball camp options when considering the best possible location. Depending on the camp and its unique schedule, our campers can spend the entire week at one of our many locations nationwide. INFO: ussportscamps. com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
This program puts the Skyhawks twist on “America’s past-time,” allowing kids (ages 5 to 8) of all abilities to learn baseball fundamentals in a fun and exciting environment. Our Skyhawks original drills and games are interactive, fast-paced, and focus on individual skill development. Skyhawks coaches create a safe and positive environment that focuses on life skills: teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, respect, and integrity. Your young athlete will discover/develop a new passion for the game while learning the essential rules, strategies, and etiquette needed to take the next step in baseball. Available in Walnut Creek, other locations. INFO: Skyhawks.com
BASKETBALL
St. Francis (Sacramento) Basketball Camp
Basketball Summer Camp is staffed by Head Varsity Coach Britany Woodard and coaching staff. Current varsity players provide assistance. For girls entering 4th through 9th grades, the camp will teach fundamental skills including dribbling, pass-
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ing, rebounding, and shooting. The week ends with players divided into teams and playing competitive games One session (9am-Noon): June 10-14. INFO: stfrancishs.org/sports-camps
Salesian’s Nike Coed High Intensity Basketball Camp
Led by the Salesian Basketball coaching staffs, this camp will provide outstanding instruction to players entering 6th-8th grade. The High Intensity Camp is for players with at least three years of school and/or travel team experience. Camp will make use of high-tech equipment with equal focus on offense, defense, practice concepts and game study. June 17-20. INFO: salesian.com/ summer-camps/sports-camps
Salesian’s Nike Coed Complete Skills Basketball Camp
Led by the Salesian Basketball coaching staffs, this camp will provide outstanding instruction to players entering 4th-8th grade. The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental basketball skills and enhance their skill set at the post, wing or guard position. Two sessions (9am-3pm): June 24-27 and July 8-11.INFO: salesian.com/enrichment/summer-sports-camps Carondelet Basketball Camp I (6th-8th graders)
Middle school girls are invited to our campus to train with nationally-respected Carondelet coach Kelly Sopak and the rest of the Cougars staff and players. The camp is designed to improve their skills, and have fun playing their favorite sport. All campers will receive a special Cougar Camp t-shirt. One session available (4-5:30pm): June 17-20; INFO: carondeleths.org/resources/summer/sports-camps/ Carondelet Basketball Camp II (Freshmen)
Incoming freshmen girls are invited to our campus to train with nationally-respected Carondelet coach Kelly Sopak and the rest of the Cougars staff and players. The camp is designed to improve individual skills, and have fun playing their favorite sport. All campers will receive a special Cougar Camp t-shirt. One session available (6-7:45pm): June 24-27;
ALI BAMBERGER
CARONDELET-CONCORD
’19 | SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE
BASKETBALL
What would you tell your younger self so that you could get more out of a camp? I would go back and tell myself to pay more attention to the lectures. At excel camps, there used to always be a meaningful lecture, and to us campers it was a break from playing and the heat outside. Now that I am older, I have heard replays of the camp lectures, and wish I would’ve payed more attention. Coach Frank Allocco was one of the best coaches I’ve met, and I wish my middle school self would’ve payed more attention to his insight on the game of basketball and life. What did you gain from a camp setting that you may not have gained in a practice setting?
Since I am definitely a social person, I would have to say meeting new people. I got to meet new players and coaches throughout these camps. Everyday during these camps you were playing against new people: in games and every single competition. At practice, things can sometimes get monotonous, but at camps everyday was a new experience. What did the best camps you attended have in common?
All the coaches had great, welcoming attitudes. Being a young girl (in a coed setting), these camps didn’t have as many girls as boys. The camps included the girls, and let us compete against the boys. This was definitely another one of my favorite things. What’s one thing you learned at a camp or clinic that has stayed with you, and that you apply today?
I think it would have to be, that basketball is fun. The game of basketball isn’t just as simple as putting the ball in the basket. It can be, learning new moves that you’ve never seen or tried before, and for me getting out of my comfort zone is something that made me great. Getting out of your comfort zone to learn new things, should be fun. It shouldn’t make you uneasy or worried. How else are you supposed to get better if you just constantly practice and do the same things?
If you were a camp director for your sport, what’s the first thing you’d want your camp to have?
The first thing my camp would have, would be as many girls as possible. To me, growing the game of basketball for little girls is so important. Being able to compete with other little girls, is what’s going to make them fall in love with the game. When I was younger, being 1 of around 7 girls at a camp was intimidating. But being around more girls made me more comfortable. Camps aren’t always about purely becoming the best basketball player ever. They are about improving you as a player, but for some they are an exploration for if you truly like the sport or not.
INFO: carondeleths.org/resources/summer/sports-camps/ East Bay Bulldogs
The Bulldogs have been teaching basketball here in the Tri-Valley for 23 years. We run spring, summer, fall and winter sessions for all ages. For the most up-to-date schedule and information, visit our homepage or email Coach LeClaire. INFO: leaguelineup.com/welcome. asp?url=ebbulldogs; pgleclaire@ comcast.net
De La Salle Advanced Basketball Camp
Take advantage of elite coaching with the De La Salle varsity staff and players. This camp is designed to give you the attention & coaching you need to elevate your game. Boys & girls will be split by gender and/or skill within their grade levels for more targeted training. Shooting (technique & footwork), offensive moves, conditioning, ball-handling, perimeter & post skills, and rebounding. Open to boys and
Shooting, ball handling, passing, rebounding, defense, footwork, 1 on 1 moves and big man moves will all be covered. Our camps will also incorporate and stress having the proper attitude, teamwork and listening skills. Campers will be grouped by skill level and grade. DLS Basketball Day Camp is open to all levels of players who are incoming 3-9th graders. Four sessions: June 1013, June 17-20, July 15-18. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/camps-clinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or call 925.288.8100 x7090
De La Salle Junior Basketball Camp
De La Salle varsity staff and players will run this camp designed for the true beginners to the sport. This camp will be centered on teaching basic fundamentals and having fun. Open to boys and girls entering grades K-3. Two sessions: June 24-27, July 22-25. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/ camps-clinics; summercamps@ dlshs.org or call 925.288.8100 x7090
NorCal Sports TV Summer Basketball Camp
girls entering grades 5-9. Two sessions: June 24-27, July 22-25. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/campsclinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or call 925.288.8100 x7090
De La Salle Basketball Day Camps
De La Salle Basketball camp has six sessions aimed at creating a fun and safe environment while teaching the fundamentals of the game. Each De La Salle Basketball camp will be staffed by the DLS Basketball staff, current student-athletes and alumni.
Set in the beautiful foothills above Sonora,this camp will provide an unparalleled experience for campers ranging from 4th-12th grade. This five-day overnight camp will include top coaches and trainers from NBA, college and top high school programs. There will be a focus on high-level fundamentals and skills training, goal-setting and success skills. However, the most unique element will be game film with play-by-play commentary and video evaluation with each player. There will be two boys camps and two girls camps: June 10-14 and July 8-12. Check the website to view the early bird rate. INFO: norcalsportstv.com/ camp
Nike Basketball Camps
Nike Basketball Camps are pleased to offer day camps and overnight camps all over the country. Enjoy the ultimate basketball camp experience at some of our nation’s most beautiful college campuses. Or get better each day with one of our highlevel coaches at a location closer to you. INFO: ussportscamps.
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com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
Cal Stars Basketball Academy
The Cal Stars Basketball Academy (SBA) camps are for third through 11th graders, and are suitable for all skill levels. They are open to those not involved in the Cal Stars’ program. At the end of each week, you will notice remarkable improvement in ball handling, passing, footwork and shooting. INFO: calstars.org/ Modesto Magic Basketball Association
Let us help you take your game to the next level. If you are a girl (ages 4-17) and you love basketball, then your at the right place. We are here to help you take your game to the next level. We offer leagues, camps, clinics, tournaments, private lessons and AAU traveling teams. If your just beginning your basketball experience or if your a very skilled player, we have something for you. INFO: Stan Silva, 209-7655107; ssilva1920@aol.com
Breakthrough Basketball Camps
Breakthrough Basketball conducts quality, high-intensity, drill based camps that focus on not only bettering a players skill set on the court but also building character and confidence off the court. These camps will strengthen your athletes’ mentality while boosting their confidence to become more aggressive and skilled players. Our camps will provide a focused, fun learning environment that cannot be rivaled. Age range of each camp varies. INFO: breakthroughbasketball.com/camps/ Walnut Creek Skyhawk Basketball Camps
The City of Walnut Creek Skyhawk camps of Tot (age 3-4), Mini-Hawk (4.5-6) and a traditional Skyhawk camp for age 6.5-8. Camps promote the skills and passion for basketball through age-appropriate games with a big focus on fun. The camp for older ages expands on skill development and includes more advanced drills. INFO: walnutcreek.org/departments/arts-andrecreation/arts-rec-catalog
June 3-6 and June 10-14. INFO: calsportscamps.com
Randy Bennett Basketball Camps are dedicated to the development of basketball skill, game strategy, competition, and leadership. Each athlete will have the opportunity to learn and develop through individual instruction, group interaction, and actual game experience.
Randy Bennett Basketball Camps includes a pair of team camps, four summer day camp sessions, two High Potential camps and a Father-Son Camp. Team Camp sessions: May31-June2, June 7-9; Day Camp sessions: June 10-14 (Grades K-8) June 17-21 (K-8), June 24-28 INFO: smcmensbasketballcamps.com
Cal Boys Basketball Kids Camp
The Cal Basketball Kids’ Camp is for entering grades 3-8 only. This camp is designed for young boys who want to learn the fundamentals in a fun environment. Camp is open to participants of all abilities and is restricted only by gender and age. Two sessions:
Cal Girls Basketball Kids Camp
The Cal Basketball Kids’ Camp is for entering grades 3-8 only. This camp is designed for young girls who want to learn the fundamentals in a fun environment. Camp is open to participants of all abilities and is restricted only by gender and age. Two sessions: June 24027 and July 8-11. INFO: calsportscamps.com
Cal “Bear For A Day” Girls Basketball Camp
Bear for a Day is the most intensive Cal Girls Basketball Camp geared toward the more serious basketball players entering 7th-12th grade. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the day. In addition, campers will be evaluated and then split up into smaller groups according to age and ability. Campers will receive a camp tshirt! One session: Aug. 3. INFO: calsportscamps.com SOLD OUT
CHEER/DANCE
California Spirit Elite Cheer & Tumble Camps
At California Spirit we strive to deliver a safe learning environment, while maintaining a fun, recreational feeling. Our athletes will work under the direction of caring coaches who can assist each student in succeeding to the best of their ability. We hope to bring recognition to cheerleading being a competitive sport.
Our 2022 camps have several sessions available in full- and half-day formats. INFO: csecheer. com; (925) 556-1095; Salesian Coed Cheer Camp
Our coed Cheer Camp, led by Salesian cheer coach Sonia Caser, is geared to develop fundamental cheerleading skills. Those skills include basic motions, jumps, dancing, and stunting, while building community with our Salesian varsity cheerleaders. One session (10am-1pm): July 24-25. INFO: salesian.com/enrichment/summer-sports-camps
ENRICHMENT
Cal Camps Explorer Camp
For the smallest kiddos (ages 4.56): Come make new friends, play a variety of sports, and learn new developmental skills in a safe and energetic atmosphere designed just for you! Whether your child is a first-timer or an experienced Explorer camper, our exciting and active program is sure to create lasting memories for your child for years to come! Explorer Camp employs a superb and highlytrained group of instructors and group leaders to be there every step of your child’s camp experience. INFO: recsports.berkeley. edu/youth-programs/cal-youthcamps
Cal Leadership Training Camp
Cal Youth Programs has a Junior High and High School Leadership-to-Work Program that provides kids with an opportunity to learn outstanding leadership skills that can be applied to all aspects of life. Campers in Leadership Training (CILTs) participate in leadership lessons focused on
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Randy Bennett Basketball Camps
JAX GIMENEZ
Whitney-Rocklin Baseball • Senior
What would you tell your younger self so that you could get more out of a camp?
Just to play your game. And especially when in front of bigger crowds or scouts, the more you try to do, the worse it goes. When the moment is big, you often try to do something out of nature and things you can’t do. The more you stay within yourself is when you see the most success.
What did you gain from a camp setting that you may not have gained in a practice setting?
In a camp setting, you definitely feel the atmosphere and
the crowd that you wouldn’t feel in a normal practice setting. Also, there is pressure when out at a camp. That’s something you can deal with on your own, going back to my answer about what I’d have told my younger self: The more you put on yourself to perform, the worse it goes. What did the best camps you attended have in common?
The best camps I attended were the ones that were most organized and led to the most reps. What set these camps apart from others — and made them the best experience for myself as a player — was they allowed each player to really showcase what they were good at throughout the stay at the camp. Even if the player didn’t have a good performance. Also, those camps were the
most hands-on with players. Instructors were not only with you the whole time, but talked with you about the game (the good and the bad).
What’s one thing you learned at a camp or clinic that has stayed with you, and that you still apply today? Although it’s hard to do, each game, each camp and each practice should all be the same in your mind.
If you were a camp director for your sport, what’s the first thing you’d want your camp to have?
The first thing I would aim for is to let the players be themselves and create the most game-like situations. Sometimes they are going to screw up, and other times succeed, it’s what makes baseball so unique. ✪
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working with youth and learning general job skills. INFO: recsports.berkeley.edu/youthprograms/cal-youth-camps
Cal Media Production Teen Camp
Media Production Teen Camp is a new camp experience that puts campers at the leading edge of the exciting and innovating digital media industry. Campers will learn to use professional equipment such as cameras and camcorders, computer editing software, audio recording software, lights, and more. The program will lead youth through the many aspects of video production and digital journalism. Specialist instructors will guide and mentor campers through various activities while assisting them as they apply their newly-learned skills to the creation of culminating media projects. INFO: recsports. berkeley.edu/youth-programs/ cal-youth-camps
Camp Community Arts: Teen
Art Studio
Teen Art Studio will bring expert arts knowledge and innovative ideas to your teen’s artistic growth. Students will explore their creative expression and skills while creating new work. Individualized instruction, feedback, and critique will be provided as students learn new techniques, expand their creative repertoire, and begin to define an individualized voice and style. INFO: communityarts.org/ camps/summer
Camp Community Arts: Teen Drawing/Painting Intensive
Teen Drawing & Painting offers a range of 2-dimensional visual arts experiences for students ages 1418. Students will explore their creative expression and skills while creating new work. Our robust program will include workshops, lectures, student presentations, guided instruction, and collaboration with peers and mentors. Network and make new friends while exploring ideas and building portfolio pieces. INFO: communityarts.org/camps/summer
Camp Community Arts: Teen Ceramics Intensive
Teen Ceramics offers handson ceramic (hand building and
JACKSON PAVITT
CARDINAL NEWMAN-SANTA ROSA ‘20/ CAL POLY-SAN LUIS OBISPO FOOTBALL
Do you have a favorite camp or clinic memory?
The QB Collective camp in Southern California. I gained the most knowledge at that camp that I have at any other camp by far, and had a great time competing/participating.
What would you tell your younger self so that you could get more out of a camp?
Focus less on going to a bunch of camps, but instead just working on my own craft and going to fewer camps. ... Instead of going to a bunch of singular college camps, go to two or three mega camps where there are many eyes in one place.
What did you gain from a camp setting that you may not have gained in a practice setting?
If camps are done in the right way, it allows you to slow down and focus on certain specific pieces of your skill set without all the additional distraction/action.
What did the best camps you attended have in common?
The best camps all gave me something to work on at home by the time I was leaving.
What’s one thing you learned at a camp or clinic that has stayed with you, and that you apply today?
At QB Collective, the quarterbacks all learned a warm-up for arm care, and I use that same warmup before every time I throw the football now.
If you were a camp director for your sport, what’s the first thing you’d want your camp to have?
The one thing I’d want to have at my camp is either have it be a free or low-cost camp, so it is more available to everyone. Many great players aren’t able to attend certain camps because of the expenses that come with it, and they should get that opportunity.
wheel throwing) experiences for students ages 14-18. Our robust program will include workshops, lectures, student presentations, guided instruction, and collaboration with peers and mentors. Network and make new friends while exploring ideas and building portfolio pieces. INFO: communityarts.org/camps/summer
Camp Community Arts: Artist Studio
The Artist Studio offers halfday and full-day options for age groups 5-7 and 8-10. Students will experience visual arts themed mornings. Full-day students will experience an afternoon of multidisciplinary arts. All two weeks will occur on a block schedule of one and a half hour increments. Act fast! Many ses-
sions are already sold out. Four sessions: INFO: communityarts. org/camps/summer
Camp Community Arts:
Theater Camp
Theater Camp offers creative theater arts experiences for students ages 8-12. Students will go on a journey into the world of theatre, obtaining the foundational skills necessary for any actor’s tool belt while collectively working towards writing and performing short plays. In addition, students will develop critical theatrical skills such as acting, staging, set and costume design, and so much more. Over the course of two weeks, students will work towards putting together a performance of short plays for family and friends on stage at the Shadeland’s Audi-
public speaking, team-building and creative thinking. Make new friends while exploring comedy. Bring family and friends at the end of the two-week camp to watch what the campers have learned in an improv showcase performed on the De La Salle Stage or outside in the quad. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/campsclinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or call 925.288.8100 x7090
FOOTBALL
Acalanes Dons Football Camp
The Acalanes Dons Football Program is excited to announce that the Dons Youth Football Academy is coming this summer! The Football Academy will take place at Acalanes High, June 17-20 from 3-5pm. It’s open to all athletes entering 4th-8th grade in the fall of 2023. The goal of the Dons Youth Football Academy is to teach fundamentals, develop skills, and help kids with the transition to tackle football in a fun, fast-paced, and non-contact environment. INFO: acalanesblue@gmail.com
Campolindo Cougar Football Camps
torium. INFO: communityarts.org/ camps/summer
De La Salle CSI Camp
Help solve a mystery! Learn basic crime scene investigation techniques and anatomy of a crime scene as we unpack myteries. Explore various medical conditions and what they look like under a microscope to help rule out potential causes of death. Explore what indicators are present at a crime scene! Open to 7th and 8th graders, boys and girls. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/campsclinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or call 925.288.8100 x7090
De La Salle Improvisation/ Public Speaking Camp
Our two-week improv summer camp is fun and engaging while instilling great listening skills,
Led by longtime Campolindo High football coach Kevin Macy Cougar Football Camp’s goal is to develop fundamentals and techniques which prepare players for high school football. The camp will be staffed with a full complement of experienced coaches and a certified trainer. Two camps are offered, Youth Camp for grades 4-8 (campers separated by grade) and an Incoming Freshmen camp. Quantity of contact based on appropriate skill level or readiness. Both camps run concurrently for two weeks: July 8-12 and July 1519. INFO: cougarcamps.com California Football Academy Camps
CFA has hosted contact and noncontact camps in recent years. CFA offers flag football leagues and tournaments also. Summer camp info will be on CFA’s website in April: INFO: californiafootballacademy.com; email: californiafootballacademy@ hotmail.com
De La Salle’s Championship Football Camp
De La Salle’s Championship
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Football Camp was established in 1988 to help teach sound, fundamental offensive and defensive football techniques to the pre-high school player. The coaching staff will use demonstration and individual drills to teach basic skills to both beginning and experienced players. Proper warm-up, physical conditioning, skills drills and review are part of each scheduled session. Coach Ladouceur will be assisted by his regular coaching staff and selected former players. Full contact is not a priority at this camp. June 17-20, 9am-12pm. Open to both boys and girls who are incoming 4th-9th graders. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/campsclinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
De La Salle Quarterback/Wide
Receiver Camp
The purpose of the one-day DLS QB/WR camp is to create an environment of greater understanding of, and the proficiency with, the fundamentals, techniques, skills, motivation, and sportsmanship necessary for success at the individual offensive skill positions in the sport of football. We also strive to expand the overall knowledge and strategy of offensive play and defensive coverage. Open to boys and girls who will be incoming 4th-9th graders; June 15, 8:30-11 a.m.. No equipment is needed for this camp. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/ camps-clinics; summercamps@ dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
De La Salle Future Stars Advanced FB Camp
The focus of the Premier Football Camp is on athletes serious about football at the next level. The four-day camp (June 17-20, 1-3:30 p.m.) will be focused on high level technique mirroring the practice and tradition of De La Salle’s storied program. At the end of the week the athletes will have a comprehensive road map to success on the football field and beyond. Open to boys and girls who are incoming 7th-9th graders. Attendees must have their own pads, or rent from camp. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/ camps-clinics; summercamps@ dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
Skyhawks Flag Football Camp
Whether looking for a safe introduction to football, or an offseason program to prepare your child for competitive play, Skyhawks Sports and USA Football have created the perfect program to help your young athlete take the next step. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where players of all abilities can participate in friendly competition with lots of encouragement and a focus on fun! Your child will learn the fundamentals of passing, rushing, receiving, and defense, along with the rules, strategies and play-calls of the game. Available in Walnut Creek, other locations. INFO: Skyhawks.com GOLF
The First Tee Contra Costa
The First Tee Golf Summer Camp is a youth development Golf program for boys and girls ages 7-18. Participants will learn about golf and the life skills and values inherent to the game. In addition to golf skills rules and etiquette participants are introduced to
The First Tee Nine Core Values.
These values are- honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. INFO: Firstteecontracosta.org
The First Tee Greater Sac
The First Tee of Greater Sacramento uses golf to teach youth life lessons and leadership skills. Sessions include a fun, group setting for youth ages 7 to 18 regardless of background or previous experience. Teaming up with experts in positive youth development, The First Tee of Greater Sacramento helps youth become good golfers and even better people. INFO: tftgs.org
The First Tee Silicon Valley
The First Tee of Silicon Valley offers youth development through golf. As a life skills program, we build the character of youth to help them succeed in life. Classes are open to ages 7 to 18. Our Summer season is eight lessons over nine weeks. Each class is 90 minutes. INFO: thefirstteesiliconvalley.org
The First Tee Tri-Valley
The First Tee offers group lessons to youth ages 7 to 18 regardless of background or previous experience. Our coaches are trained to make kids feel comfortable and assure they have a positive, nonintimidating experience. All we ask is young people come with an open mind and positive attitude.
INFO: Firstteetrivalley.org
Nike Golf Camp
In our 25th year, Nike Junior Golf Camps provides junior golfers with the tools to improve and enjoy this great game for a lifetime. With more than 100 locations nationwide, there is an opportunity for every junior golfer to get better and have fun doing it. Enroll in camp today and see why over 185,000 golfers have attended Nike Junior Golf Camps! INFO: ussportscamps.com; 1-800-NIKECAMP
LACROSSE
De La Salle Spartan Lacrosse Training
The Summer Junior Spartans Lacrosse Program (JSLP) will con-
centrate on fundamentals, fun and focus. Through this system, we will emphasize maximizing reps, appropriate conditioning and free play to encourage competition and creativity. Open to all incoming 3rd to 9th graders. This camp is for beginner’s and higher level players! You must bring your own gear which includes helmet, stick, and pads. One session: July 8-11 from 8:30 a.m.-12;30 p.m. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/campsclinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
Nike Lacrosse Camps Improve your game and have a blast. Nike Lacrosse Camps provide players of all positions and ability levels the opportunity to improve and refine every facet of their game in a positive, progressive and challenging environment. Our high performance camp directors and coaches are involved in every step of the process, from teaching fundamental skills to promoting championship habits. INFO: ussportscamps. com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
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Cal Boys Complete Skills Lacrosse Camp
Come join Cal Men’s Head Lacrosse Coach, Ned Webster, at our camp and focus on being a complete lacrosse player. Open to boys ages 5-13 and all skill levels, camp will include stick skills, position play, team concepts and provide an overall intense level of competition. Watch your IQ grow and skills improve. Discussions on what it takes to become a Golden Bear as well as a campus tour are included. One session: July 29-31 (9am-3pm). INFO: calsportscamps.com
Cal Girls Lacrosse Camp
Directed by Cal Women’s Lacrosse head coach, Jennifer Wong, this Cal Lacrosse Camp is for emerging and elite players looking to take their game to the next level! Fundamental skill work covered will stick work, individual and defensive skills (shooting, dodging, footwork, etc). We will also cover tactical concepts and provide goalie-specific instruction. Every camper receives a reversible Cal practice jersey. There are two camps based on age groups. A Complete Skills Camp for ages 12-13, and Advanced Skills Camp for ages 14-18. Both run concurrently on June 10-11. INFO: calsportscamps.com
MARTIAL ARTS
Cal Martial Arts Camp
Our Martial Arts Camp is designed for campers of all skill levels, ages 6 to 16, separated by age and skill level. Through Martial Arts Camp, our experienced, certified UC Martial Arts staff provide quality instruction in martial arts, encourage youth to enrich their lives through fitness of mind and body, and foster the development of positive personal character. Each day, campers are immersed in three different martial art experiences (Judo, Taekwondo, and Yongmudo). Camp is offered in two- and oneweek sessions. Sessions run from June 2-July 22. INFO: recsports. berkeley.edu/youth-programs/ cal-youth-camps
MULTI-SPORT
De La Salle Junior All-Sports Camps
Looking for a great location for your children (K-3) to have fun,
TRE MARONIC
BEAR RIVER-GRASS VALLEY ’20 | WESTERN ILLINOIS FOOTBALL
Do you have a favorite camp or clinic memory?
My favorite camp was definitely the University of Wyoming football camp. It was the best ran camp I have ever attended.
What would you tell your younger self so that you could get more out of a camp?
The biggest thing for me was that I always tried to get myself noticed at the camps by being the first one in the lines and first one in drills. Coaches loved to see who would step up first.
What did you gain from a camp setting that you may not have gained in a practice setting?
The biggest difference between a camp and a practice is that you get to perform and compete in front of coaches and kids you don’t see everyday. Being able to compete against other great players makes it a whole new ball game.
What did the best camps you attended have in common?
The best camps were the ones where the coaches actually interacted with the players. The coaches actually cared about teaching you the game. The best camps for me were the ones that were not in it for the money, but in it for the game and the players.
What’s one thing you learned at a camp or clinic that has stayed with you, and that you apply today?
You never know who is watching, but someone always is. Work hard in everything you do at the camps because you never know if someone is watching you or not.
If you were a camp director for your sport, what’s the first thing you’d want your camp to have?
I would start with a coaches introduction. So every player knew the coaches or who was helping, that way they would feel more comfortable asking questions. The camps that didn’t do this made it harder for me to go up to coaches to ask questions. When they did the introduction at the start, I felt more comfortable talking to them about the game.
be active, learn and improve their athletic skills this summer? Come join us in a positive, caring and fun environment. Activities included but not limited to: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Kickball, Frisbee and MORE! De La Salle Youth All-Sports Camp provides kids with a unique opportunity to experience a wide array of recreational activities while learning sportsmanship, teamwork and a better understanding of each sport. Three sessions: June 1013, 24-27 and July 8-11. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/camps-clinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
GrowFit Sport Camps
Serving the Bay Area for nearly a decade, we provide the expertise, training, and physical education that every kiddo needs. We play, but we also learn. GrowFit camps are designed to help maximize the amount of learning and youth development you would come to expect from a program designed for 4-12 year olds. While we primarily focus on sports, we also focus on team building, having fun, and most importantly, keeping screen time away. Curriculum Based on Age. Sites located in Walnut Creek, Redwood City, San Jose, Los Altos, Orinda, Saratoga and San Ramon. INFO: https://
ties to play and engage in regular physical activity to support their mental health and well-being. This comprehensive recreational day camp for ages 7-12 combines developmental sports, outdoor learning, the arts, free play, and group games to create a fun, well-rounded, diverse camp experience. Two-week and one-week sessions are available, making summer planning easy. Blue Camp is split into three age groupings to ensure safety and age appropriateness for all activities. One- and two-week sessions run from June 3-Aug. 9. INFO: recsports.berkeley.edu/youthprograms/cal-youth-camps Skyhawks Summer Camp Olympics
This action-packed summer camp combines all your favorite Skyhawks games into one funfilled week. Participants (ages 6-8) learn and play fun Skyhawks variations of baseball, basketball, capture the flag, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, soccer, track and field, ultimate frisbee and volleyball. By adding just the right amount of friendly competition, this program teaches boys and girls teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and strategy. Bring your friends or come make new ones. Available in Walnut Creek, other locations. INFO: Skyhawks. com
OUTDOOR
/ ADVENTURE De La Salle Beginning Archery Camp
growfit.camp/ Nike Multi-sport Camps
The Nike Multi-sport Camps are a great place for any sport enthusiast who is looking to improve their skills, work hard, make new friends and have fun! Our mission is to provide athletes with the tools to improve and to enjoy sports for life! Offering coed, girls, and boys only programs at fantastic venues with a safe, healthy and FUN learning environment for all ability levels. INFO: ussportscamps.com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
Cal Youth Camps: Blue Camp Blue Camp grew from the idea that all children need opportuni-
This is a NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) basic archery program. Students (open to 3rd-12th graders) will enjoy learning about the bow and arrow, proper technique and skills to become an accurate archer. Shooting activities include target archery, balloon popping and tic tac toe games. All equipment will be provided for campers. Students with their own equipment may be allowed to use it upon inspection. This is a class designed to teach students the basics of archery from the history of archery, the components of the equipment, to proper shooting form and accuracy. Two sessions: June 13-15 and July 11-13, both from 8:30-10:30am. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/camps-
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DEREK THOMPSON
De La Salle-Concord Football-’23 • Harvard
What would you tell your younger self so that you could get more out of a camp?
To treat camps more like games. My preparation for a few of the camps I attended over the years was lackluster. What did you gain from a camp setting that you may
not have gained in a practice setting?
A chance to go against different playing styles. It gave me good game prep. In practice everyone is taught the same technique, and to do the same thing, so it’s good to see something different in a non-game setting. What did the best camps you attended have in common?
The best camps I went to were definitely the smaller ones with maybe a couple different schools in attendance.
The ones that come to mind college-wise were UC Davis and Cal. The Under Armour All-American camp down in Los Angeles was also really cool as well. I would say the smaller, the better, though.
If you were a camp director for your sport, what’s the first thing you’d want your camp to have?
Knowledgeable coaches for sure. Also, a limit on how many kids can attend. ✪
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AKey Factors to Consider When Choosing a Sports Camp
ttending a sports camp is a great way for an athlete to develop and improve their skills in their chosen sport. Providing a fun and immersive experience, athletes can connect and form bonds with others who share their same interests while tapping into the minds of expert coaches and specialized training that an athlete can’t get in a local club or team setting.
The camp can provide a safe environment where athletes can concentrate on their passion to progress in the sport. And while this can help give them that competitive edge, sports camp may be an experience bigger than the sport itself. Lessons both in the sport and off the field help shape not only them as an athlete, but also as a person.
Set up for success using these tips and key considerations to keep in mind when choosing a sports camp.
Programming And Skill Level
When choosing a sports camp, it’s vital to consider the type of camp that best suits the athlete’s needs. Specific sports camps, such as basketball, soccer, or swimming, focus on improving related skills and are led by experienced coaches in that sport. This type of camp is ideal for serious athletes who want to enhance their performance.
Multi-sport camps are another option for those who want to explore multiple sports and improve basic skills and overall fitness. These camps offer a range of activities, including volleyball, track and field, martial arts, soccer, etc., with different sports available at different times of the day.
No matter what type of sports camp is chosen, make sure that the athlete is of the appropriate skill level. Sports camps range from beginners to more advanced programming.
Coaching And Staff
Behind every great athlete is a great coach who helped them reach their goals. This is why coaches, instructors, and other staff members play a key role in deciding on a sports camp.
Coaches may include those who are passionate about fitness or sports in
general or those who specialize in a specific sport or a specific position or event in that sport.
As important as the coach’s expertise is the ratio between camp goers and coaching and staff. Consider this when deciding on if individualized attention and instruction and important.
Facility and Safety
Read reviews and recommendations to assess the camp’s reputation, facilities, instruction, safety, and overall experience by reading reviews and recommendations from others.
Ensure that the staff is CPR and first aid certified and that there is an AED on-premise, along with well-defined emergency procedures and safety measures.
Look for a well-maintained facility, high-quality fields, courts, accommodations, and equipment that are fully stocked and equipped to meet the needs of all campers.
Cost And Value
The cost of the sports camp plays a major role in attending. Think about if the value of the camp experience and level of expertise is worth the cost. Make sure to inquire about hidden or additional costs, or if athletes are required to bring their equipment.
Post Camp Development And Opportunity
It is important to consider the personal goals of the athlete and what they hope to gain from attending the sports camp. Will the camp help them continue to develop their skills? Are there any available opportunities for the athlete to grow in their sports? It is also a good idea to ask if there are any specific tournaments, showcases, or recruiting events that the athlete can participate in. Will they have access to scouts, college coaches, or recruiters? Opportunities may also include the option for the athlete to have a leadership role within the camp and to attend future activities or events. ✪
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technique, develop new skills, and work on every aspect of the game, in a fun and competitive environment. Open to incoming 4th-9th graders. Two sessions: June 10-14, July 29-August 1 , 8:30-11:30am. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/campsclinics;summercamps@dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
De La Salle Advanced Soccer Camp
Open to ALL elite players in 7th-12th grades. Focus is on technique, increasing tactical awareness, and position-specific functional training. PremierGold level players are preferred as the camp is designed for those players who have already been exposed to an advanced level of training/competition. One session: July 15-19, 8:30-10:30am. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/campsclinics;summercamps@dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
Skyhawk Soccer Camps
Skyhawks was founded as a soccer club in 1979. Thirty-five years later we are still the #1 choice for parents looking to introduce their child to the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Using our progressional curriculum, and focusing on the whole player, we provide young athletes (ages 6-8) with the skills, passion, and confidence to be a better player on and off the field. Available in Walnut Creek, other locations. INFO: Skyhawks.com
Kidz Love Soccer Camp
Kids ages 4.5-6 and 7-10 will spend a week enjoying the world’s most popular sport in a
fun, recreational environment. Learn and practice core soccer skills like dribbling, passing & receiving, shooting and defense. Everyone is a winner as the week’s fun culminates in an age-appropriate “World Cup” tournament. All campers will receive Kidz Love Soccer Jersey. Campers should bring a full water bottle and a healthy nut free snack. All participants must wear shin guards. Available in various locations throughout Northern California. INFO: kidzlovesoccer. com
Walnut Creek Surf Development Days/Skills Clinics
WC Surf Soccer Club is excited to offer six weeks of summer camps for players age 5 to 12. All camps run from 9am-2pm and are held at Arbolado Soccer Park. They are directed by professional WC Surf SC coaches who, along with our youth coach training staff, will lead players in a fun and player development camp experience. Check out our camp schedule and choose one or more camp weeks for your soccer player to attend. INFO: wcsc.org/summer-
the rest of the Cal Bears coaching staff will offer a variety of one-day camps for players aged 8-18. Youth camps are for ages 8-11, Advanced camps serve ages 1218, General skills camps is open to ages 8-18 and the three-day Elite Camp is for ages 13-18. Several camps serve a specific focus such as defensive skills, offensive skills, pitching and catching. The three-day Elite Camp runs Aug. 19-21. Please view website for all other camps/dates. INFO: calsportscamps.com
Nike Softball Camp
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Nike Soccer Camps
The Nike Soccer Camps are a great place for any soccer enthusiast who is looking to improve their skills, work hard and have fun! Our mission is to provide athletes with the tools to improve and to enjoy soccer for life! Offering coed, girls, and boys only programs at fantastic soccer venues with a safe, healthy and FUN learning environment for all ability levels. INFO: ussportscamps. com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP SOFTBALL
St. Francis (Sacramento) Troubie Softball Camp
SFHS head softball coach Kevin Warren and the Troubadour softball coaching staff will support student athletes (grades 4-9) in developing the proper skills necessary to compete in softball on a competitive level: That includes fielding (infield and outfield), hitting, throwing and a variety of bunting techniques. The camp will also include pitching and catching techniques along with proper base running. One session (8-11am) June 17-21. INFO: stfrancishs.org/sports-camps Cal Softball Camps
Head coach Chelsea Spencer and
At Nike Softball Camps every facet of the game is covered - hitting, fielding, base running, team play and more. Our goal is to stimulate a love for the game by immersing you in the sport and giving you the kind of focused, intensive training essential for your improvement. We provide players of all ability levels the opportunity to improve their game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. INFO: ussportscamps.com; 1-800-NIKECAMP
SWIMMING / AQUATICS
Walnut Creek Aquanuts
Synchronized Swimming “Try It” Days
Do you love swimming, dance and gymnastics? Then you’ll love synchronized swimming! Come to one of our “Try it” Days and be a synchronized swimmer for a day. Or, enroll in our Trainee Camp Sessions in the summer and fall. The Walnut Creek Aquanuts is a world-renowned synchronized swim club based in Northern California. “Try It” Days: June 1 (10-11:30am), August 31 & Sept. 1 (10-11:30am). INFO: aquanuts.org
Nike Water Polo Camps
Directed by USA Olympian Genai Kerr and other college coaches, these camps are designed to provide the highest level of individualized coaching for aspiring water polo athletes; offered year round and open to all ability levels INFO: ussportscamps.com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
Sherman Swim & Diving School
We are a Lafayette swimming and diving school established in 1961. Sherman Swim School has taught over 39,000 students
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ISAIAH & ELIJAH CORTEZ
Gilroy Wrestling • Juniors
Do you have a favorite camp or clinic memory?
ELIJAH: My favorite camp memory was when we got to play Sharks & Minnows with Kyle Dake (four-time World Champion, four-time NCAA champion and 2022 Olympic Bronze Medalist) at the Gilroy camp. What would you tell your younger self so that you could get more out of a camp?
ISAIAH: Write down what you learned at the camp. That way you can incorporate in into your style of wrestling after you leave. What did you gain for a camp setting that you may not have gained in a practice setting?
ELIJAH: A camp offers the ability to test moves on kids who are outside of your normal practice partners. What did the best camps you attended have in common?
ISAIAH: They focused on little details in keen positions
that make a difference in the match.
What’s the one thing you learned at a camp or clinic that has stayed with you, and that you still apply today?
ISAIAH: Plan long warm-ups so you don’t injure yourself during practice.
If you were a camp director for your sport, what’s the first thing you’d want your camp to have?
ELIJAH: An organized schedule with high-level technicians and good in-between-time food. ✪
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to swim and turned out numerous diving champions. Our swim teachers love to work with children and receive extensive in-water training. One-on-one instruction with patient, encouraging teachers, and extremely comfortable water (90°-94°), create an ideal learning environment. Voted Diablo Magazine’s “Best of East Bay”. INFO: Shermanswim. com Phone: 925-283-2100.
Nike Swim Camps
Offered during the summer and located at colleges and universities across the country, Nike
Swim Camps are a great place for competitive swimmers to improve their stroke technique, starts and turns, and overall performance. Our mission is to stimulate your love for swimming, in a positive and healthy environment, all while maximizing your swimming potential. INFO: ussportscamps. com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
Cal Swimming Camp
Get better this summer at the California Swim Camp. Directed by Interim Head UC Berkeley Coach, Jesse Moore, two weeks of outstanding stroke technique
camps are offered on the beautiful campus of the University of California, Berkeley. From in water training and dry-land conditioning, to classroom content and discussions, the Cal Swim Camp will help you become a more effective and passionate swimmer. INFO: calsportscamps.com Cal Diving Academy Club was established in 2013. However, our coaching staff has thousands of hours as competitive divers and diving coaches at every level. The Academy is further sanctioned by both
national governing bodies in our sport; the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and USA Diving (USAD). “Springboard diving is a safe and fun sport for all ages, offering both physical and mental skill-building elements. Cal Diving Academy utilizes progressive training techniques in both dryland and in-water facilities. Visit our site for info on all of our various programs, including camps and clinics. INFO: caldiving.org; Inquiry@CALdiving.org
TENNIS
Tompkins Tennis
Tompkins Tennis runs the #1 yearround Junior program in Northern California. Located at ClubSport San Ramon and Livermore Valley Tennis Club, we produce more nationally ranked juniors than any other program! Visit our website to view upcoming 2023 camp dates at varying locations. INFO: tompkinssport.com/camps
Nike Tennis Camps
Take your game to the next level! Nike Tennis Camps provide young players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our camps are directed by America’s most respected college coaches and tennis professionals. They have a passion for teaching and a gift for helping you take your game to the next level. INFO: ussportscamps.com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
Lifetime Activities Camps
Join the leader in fun and learning! Lifetime has been providing amazing camp experiences for over 25 years. We’re not just tennis!. We have a wide variety of camps for a multitude of sports including badminton, chess, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, cricket and pickleball. Bay Area locations include Cupertino, Pleasanton, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek. INFO: lifetimeactivities. com/camps/
TRAINING / FITNESS
Carondelet Dual Session
Strength/Conditioning Camp
Middle school girls (rising 2nd-8th graders) and rising 9th graders are invited to our Carondelet Sports Complex to train with Carondelet strength and conditioning coaches. This two-week course
(eight days, no Fridays) will focus on providing the athletes with elite level training based on their training age; speed, power, explosiveness, strength, change of direction and numerous other elite athletic traits are untapped. INFO: carondeleths.org/resources/summercarondelet/sports-camps/ Carondelet Strength/ Conditioning Camp
Middle school girls (rising 2nd8th graders) are invited to our Carondelet Sports Complex to train with Carondelet strength and conditioning coaches. This four-day course will focus on providing the athletes with elite level training based on their training age; speed, power, explosiveness, strength, change of direction and numerous other elite athletic traits are untapped. INFO: carondeleths.org/resources/summercarondelet/sports-camps/
De La Salle Youth Performance Training Camp (4th-7th graders)
Our camps are dedicated to enhancing the youth athlete’s abilities, experience and Spartan Experience. All camps and clinics focus on providing the athletes with elite level training based on their training age; speed, power, explosiveness, strength, change of direction and numerous other elite athletic traits are untapped. The Spartan Experience has three major focuses: Mindset, Performance and Experience. Three coed sessions: June 4-7, June 10-13; July 8-13,1-2:30pm. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/camps-clinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or call 925.288.8100 x7090
De La Salle High School Performance Training Camp (7th-10th graders)
Our camps are dedicated to enhancing the youth athlete’s abilities, experience and Spartan Experience. All camps and clinics focus on providing the athletes with elite level training based on their training age; speed, power, explosiveness, strength, change of direction and numerous other elite athletic traits are untapped. The Spartan Experience has three major focuses: Mindset, Performance and Experience. Camps run June 19-July 18 with two options: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30pm, or Tuesdays
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and Thursdays 1-2:30pm. INFO: dlshs.org/athletics/campsclinics;summercamps@dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
Kenion Training
Coach Nathan Kenion leads multiple training programs, all geared to help athletes achieve their dreams. He works with everyone to make sure you have the right motivation, skills and knowledge to take your game to the next level today. He’s all about changing the little things that will get you to your ultimate goal. INFO:keniontraining.com
TRACK / RUNNING
Nike Cross Country Camp of Champions Stanford University
Nike Running Camps help runners become better, faster, and smarter athletes. They provide an educational and inspirational experience for cross country and track and field campers of all ages, skill levels, and abilities. You’ll leave camp with increased running knowledge, new friends, and an enhanced love for the sport! INFO: ussportscamps. com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
Throws Lab Throw Camps
Throws Lab hosts year-round Track & Field Throws Camps at Discus, Rotation, Glide Shot-Put Camps, Hammer camps, Throws camps and one-on-one training. In order to develop into an elite thrower, there are simply no shortcuts. Training frequency & intensity are a must for one to achieve and succeed. Throws Lab is located in Clayton. INFO: throwslab.com
Marin Waves
The Marin Waves club’s individualized training programs are created to suit the goals and interests of each athlete, while enjoying a fun and supportive team atmosphere. The club is designed for youth level (6-14), high school (15-18), open (19-39), and masters (40+) athletes interested in improving their skills. Athletes are taught a variety of sport topics including proper warmup/game preparation, correct event mechanics, race strategies, mental preparation, training schedules and strength development. Summer season training includes: Track & Field Events, Speed & Agility Training For All
Sports, Distance/Trail Running, Fitness Training/Running, Road Race Training (5k, 10k, etc.), Football Combine Training and Cross Country Running. INFO: marinwavestrack.com
Mission Valley Track Club
The Mission Valley Track and Field Club is a community based nonprofit group serving Union City and the surrounding areas. The club works in conjunction with the James Logan Track and Field Team and James Logan Cross Country Team. We are open to all ages 6 and up with a goal to promote life skills through the sport of track and field. Our summer season begins May 3 with 5 p.m. practices Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at James Logan High. INFO: Lee Webb 510-304-7172; l_webb@nhusd.k12.ca.us
Youth Runner Camps
The Youth Runner experience will give you confidence and a boost going into the fall cross country season. Our destination camps offer a chance to run and train around experienced elite athletes. Learn new running skills. Gain knowledge that you won’t get on your school team. Meet and learn from world-class coaches and experts. Get new ideas, tips, and inspiration that will get you prepared for the upcoming season and beyond. June 21-22 Eugene, Oregon (ages 10-18) | July 29-Aug. 2 Mt. Hood ,Oregon (ages 11-14) | Aug. 7-Aug. 11 Mt. Hood, Oregon (ages 11-14).
INFO: youthrunnercamp.com
VOLLEYBALL
Absolute Volleyball Camps
Absolute Volleyball is a championship-level club based out of San Rafael. We are offering up to 30 different summer camps from June through August. Our camps serve athletes from 3rd gradehigh school and offer grade/ skill-specific training AND feature elite drills & training techniques that have propelled ABSOLUTE athletes to high-level college volleyball careers and beyond. Our camps will help you elevate your volleyball game while having fun! All camps are developed and created by Absolute Volleyball Club directors and facilitated by our many experienced coaches. INFO: absolutevb.com/summer-
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St. Francis (Sacramento) Volleyball Camps
SFHS volleyball coaches Taryn Campbell and Bill Hanrahan, host two beginning level camps. One for grades 4-6, and one for grades 7-9. Players will learn basic skills required for volleyball: how to pass, set, hit, serve and utilize basic defensive moves. At the end of the week, student athletes will be divided according to skill level for a culminating tournament. Every participant will take home a full-size SF logo volleyball. Grades 4-6 (8:3011:30am) June 24-28; Grades 7-9 (1-4pm) June 24-28. INFO: stfrancishs.org/sports-camps
U.S. Youth Volleyball League
The United States Youth Volleyball League is the leader in developing and maintaining youth volleyball leagues for boys and girls ages 7-15. Its motto “Volleyball Starts Here,” clearly represents its commitment to the development of the sport in the U.S. The USYVL will be hosting a series of volleyball camps this Summer in several Northern and Southern California locations. INFO: 1-888-988-7985 or email questions@usyvl.org
Salesian Coed Volleyball Camp
The Salesian Volleyball camp led by varsity coach Michaela Ahlenslager is open to rising 4th-8th graders with an aim to build and strengthen fundamental and intermediate volleyball skills through: Passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking drills and games. There will be serving competitions, hitting practice, 3-on-3 and 6-on-6 competitions throughout the week. The camp is designed to improve foundational volleyball skills and develop each athlete’s life-long passion for the sport through fun games, motivating competitions, and an emphasis on team building. Participants should bring a bag lunch, refillable water bottle and knee pads. One session (9am-1pm): July 15-17, 22-26. INFO: salesian.com/enrichment/ summer-sports-camps
Branham Bruins VB Camps
Members of the Branham High varsity volleyball staff will conduct a pair of week-long coed
camps for players in grades 6-9. Our camp is geared towards individuals looking for instruction combined with an opportunity to practice their skills in game situations. All sessions are targeted towards the skill level of the majority of participants. June 10-14 (female only) and June 17-21 (coed). INFO: branhamsportscamps.com
Carondelet Volleyball Camp
Middle school girls (rising 6th9th graders) are invited to our campus to train with Carondelet coaches, improve their skills, and have fun playing their favorite sport. All campers will receive a special Cougar Camp t-shirt. INFO: carondeleths.org/ resources/summer-carondelet/ sports-camps/ Carondelet Junior VB Camp
This junior camp invites rising 4th-5th graders to our campus to train with Carondelet coaches, improve their skills, and have fun playing their favorite sport. All campers will receive a special Cougar Camp t-shirt. INFO:carondeleths.org/ resources/summer-carondelet/ sports-camps/
Diablo Valley Volleyball Club
Summer Clinics
Diablo Valley Volleyball Club was founded to provide junior boys and girls the opportunity to improve their volleyball knowledge and skills. It is our goal that each player will find the Diablo season rewarding, educational, and fun! The majority of our players have shown incredible dedication to the sport as well as to Diablo VBC. Our summer clinics schedule includes seven summer sessions and caters to both boys and girls grades 4 through 12. Sessions run from June 12-Aug. 3. Visit our site to get dates and info on each session. INFO: diablovolleyball.org/clinic-information/ summer-clinic-information/ De La Salle Volleyball Camp
The De La Salle Volleyball Camp will give boys and girls entering Grades 4-9, the opportunity to learn from the De La Salle coaching staff and former standout student athletes. The camp will emphasize the proper techniques for each players position and segment of the game. Drills and
practice in all categories will be given to help strengthen and develop the player. One camp, two session: June 24-27, 1-3pm (4th-6th graders). INFO: dlshs. org/athletics/camps-clinics; summercamps@dlshs.org or 925.288.8100 x7090
Nike Volleyball Camps
Who says getting better can’t be fun too? At Nike Volleyball Camps, you’ll meet other young athletes who love volleyball as much as you do. On or off the court, you’ll share an experience you will remember forever. INFO: ussportscamps.com; 1-800-NIKE-CAMP
Bay Area Volleyball Summer Skills Clinics
Bay Area Volleyball Club (BAVC) is a community-based volleyball organization which provides a place for players of all ages and levels to develop their volleyball skills. Our primary goal is to build character and develop sportsmanship among players all while putting competitive teams on the court. BAVC has a variety of boys and coed summer programs scheduled for 2023. Sessions will run throughout June and July. Find details on each session on the club’s website. INFO: bayareavolleyballclub.com/summerprograms
Core Volleyball Club Clinics
Welcome to Core Volleyball Club. At Core we want to offer you and your daughter a quality experience. We offer a competitive and fun environment where your daughter will enjoy competing at a high level not only in games, but in practices as well. INFO: teamcvc.com
Skyhawks Volleyball Camp
Skyhawks volleyball is a fun and positive introduction to the exciting game of volleyball. Through fast-paced drills, games, and scrimmages, boys and girls (ages 6-8) learn the fundamentals of volleyball through play! Deigned for beginning to intermediate players, Skyhawks staff create a safe and interactive setting that develops skills while building confidence. Your child will leave with new friends, new skills, and a new love for volleyball. Available in Walnut Creek, other locations. INFO: Skyhawks.com ✪
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