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Summer Athletics St. Christopher’s School offers a variety of athletic learning opportunities for young people during the summer. Our popular baseball, basketball, lacrosse, and football camps are back along with tennis, soccer, and wrestling.
Tennis Camp Session I
ends with a baseball game against players of similar age or ability.
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Campers need a glove and hat; cleats and bats are optional.
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5-14 year olds June 8 - 12 5-8 year olds (9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) 8-14 year olds (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.) 1 ½ hour session 5-8 year olds ($110) 3 hour session for 8-14 year olds ($195) Richard Peyton
Here’s the chance to get together with friends to work on your tennis skills.We placed the St. Christopher’s Tennis Academy at the beginning of the summer so you can take all that you learn with you and showcase your talents throughout the summer.The summer program is designed for beginners, novices and seasoned players. Participants will be grouped together by age and ability. If you are a beginner, you will be taught the proper fundamentals of the game with an emphasis on proper footwork and stroke production.We stress the importance of “no bad habits” so the improvement process will not be restricted. If you are a more experienced player, we identify your weaknesses and improve upon them to enable you to take your game to another level. Eight outdoor courts in our tennis facility, plus five indoor courts in Bolling Field House, make our facilities some of the best around. Come see for yourself! Our “beginners” program for kids between the ages of 5 and 8 years old is designed to introduce the fundamentals to children that have never played before.We will use undersized racquets along with other modern teaching techniques that will develop hand-eye coordination at an early age. All the great players started young! This program will last 11/2 hours.
Saints Lacrosse Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:
6-12 year olds June 15 - 19 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. $160 John Burke
St. Christopher’s oldest sports camp! Come join us as we explore the basics of the game.We’ll introduce and reinforce stick work, shooting, defense, footwork, and more.Through drills and activities you are sure to improve your skills. Players of all levels are welcome! You bring a lacrosse stick, and we’ll supply the helmet (when necessary).
St. Christopher’s Wresting Youth Camp Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:
Rising JK-6th graders June 15 - 19 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $195 Ross Gitomer
The Saints Youth Camp is for the wrestler that has no experience or some experience in wrestling. This camp will emphasize the core positions consistently used in High School wrestling. Campers will come away from camp having learned key fundamentals, while having fun and learning to compete.We will incorporate games, drills and activities that can be used throughout the year.
All Star Baseball Camp Session I
St. Christopher’s Elite Wrestling Camp
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K-5th graders June 15 - 19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Warren Hunter
Come work on your skills with STC coaches, players, and former STC players. Learning the game early is something that all high school coaches agree gives you a greater chance for success down the road. Our All Star Baseball Camp is open to new comers and “veterans” alike. Whether your slugger is learning what hand to wear the glove on, or is ready for the Major Leagues already, this is the camp for him.With focused skill and technique instruction on hitting, throwing, and catching, the campers make amazing gains over the course of the week. Each day starts and
Rising 4th - 12th graders June 15 - 19 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $195 Ross Gitomer
The St. Christopher’s Elite wrestling camp is for the wrestler that has at least 1 year of experience in wrestling.We will focus on the St. Christopher’s wrestling system.We will focus on the details of all three positions: top, bottom, and neutral positions, as well as transition wrestling between all three positions. Some of the key positions we will cover is the turk position, near wrist positions, building bases, and hand fighting techniques to attacks. There will be lots of technique that the kids will use in middle, high school, and college wrestling. Also, the campers will benefit from the large amount of live wrestling and competition structure.
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Elite Basketball Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:
Rising 5th-8th graders June 15 - 19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $200 Hamill Jones
This camp is for the serious basketball player who aspires to play at the high school level. Each day, campers will go through the challenging individual skill development drills that Coach Jones runs with his varsity players.The primary focus will be on improving each player’s ball-handling skills, shooting form, and offensive moves using both the left and right hand. Campers will learn about reading screens, team defense, and some basics of high school offense.This camp is limited to 15 participants so that it can be run like a high school practice, and it is designed for boys who are truly motivated to learn how to improve their skills.
Basketball Camp Session I Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:
Rising 1st-6th graders June 22 - 26 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Hamill Jones
Hamill Jones and his staff will instruct campers both individually and in group/ team settings on the importance of practicing and playing with intensity. Beginners and experienced players welcome.We’ll have games and drills designed to give the athlete an opportunity to work on individual skills while improving their ability in team play. Leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship will be discussed. Indoor and outdoor courts, locker rooms, and showers are available. Come, have fun, and learn the game of basketball…again.
Football Session I Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:
Rising 1st-8th graders June 22 - 26 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $295 Lance Clelland
Junior Camp Description: (Rising 1st-5th graders):Young boys love to run and jump and play. Many of them also love to roll around and tussle. If you have such a boy, we would like to help him channel these natural inclinations into a love of the game of football, and to guide him in learning the fundamentals of how to run, throw, catch, kick, block, and tackle. Staffed by St. Christopher’s coaches and players, as well as current college football stars, the camp will guide youngsters toward an understanding of the basics.
competitive flag football games. Athletes of all experience levels are welcome and no equipment is required other than cleats/sneakers, athletic clothes and a willingness to play hard and have fun. Senior Camp Description: (Rising 6th-8th graders): St. Christopher’s football camps have a long tradition of bringing together knowledgeable professionals, veteran players and the next generation of up-and-comers with the common goal of honoring the game by helping each other improve. The senior camp targets three essential areas: positional skills, speed/agility/strength development, and competitive sportsmanship. Individual instruction and competitive games will assist each camper in improving offensive, defensive and special teams positional skills. Exposure to an adaptable fitness curriculum, woven throughout each day’s schedule, will aid each camper’s development of the balanced coordination, dynamic acceleration, explosive power and overall conditioning demanded by competitive football. Campers will work on their game with coaches and players from throughout the Richmond area, forging an authentic understanding of sportsmanship through the camp’s unique blend of competitiveness and camaraderie. Athletes of all experience levels are welcome. As some drills will entail partial contact, campers will need a helmet and shoulder pads in addition to cleats/ sneakers, athletic clothes and a willingness to play hard and have fun.
Basketball Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:
Rising 1st - 6th graders July 20 - 24 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $195 Hamill Jones
Hamill Jones and his staff will instruct campers both individually and in group/team settings on the importance of practicing and playing with intensity. Beginners and experienced players welcome.We’ll have games and drills designed to give the athlete an opportunity to work on individual skills while improving their ability in team play. Leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship will be discussed. Indoor and outdoor courts, locker rooms, and showers are available. Come, have fun, and learn the game of basketball…again.
Campers will gain an understanding of football rules, terminology, and basic strategy. Each day will include individual instruction as well as SUMMER VENTURES 2015
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All Star Baseball Camp Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instrctor:
Rising K - 5th graders July 27 - 31 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., $195 Andy Stratton
Come work on your skills with STC coaches, players, and former STC players. Learning the game early is something that all high school coaches agree gives you a greater chance for success down the road. Our All Star Baseball Camp is open to new comers and “veterans” alike. Whether your slugger is learning what hand to wear the glove on, or is ready for the Major Leagues already, this is the camp for him.With focused skill and technique instruction on hitting, throwing, and catching, the campers make amazing gains over the course of the week. Each day starts and ends with a baseball game against players of similar age or ability. Campers need a glove and hat; cleats and bats are optional.
Tennis Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time:
Cost:
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5-14 year olds August 3 - 7 5-8 year olds (9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) 8-14 year olds (9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.) 1 ½ hour session 5-8 year olds ($110) 3 hour session for 8-14 year olds ($195) Richard Peyton
Here’s the chance to get together with friends to work on your tennis skills.We placed the St. Christopher’s Tennis Academy at the beginning of the summer so you can take all that you learn with you and showcase your talents throughout the summer.The summer program is designed for beginners, novices and seasoned players. Participants will be grouped together by age and ability. If you are a beginner, you will be taught the proper fundamentals of the game with an emphasis on proper footwork and stroke production.We stress the importance of “no bad habits” so the improvement process will not be restricted. If you are a more experienced player, we identify your weaknesses and improve upon them to enable you to take your game to another level. Eight outdoor courts in our tennis facility, plus five indoor courts in Bolling Field House, make our facilities some of the best around. Come see for yourself!
played before.We will use undersized racquets along with other modern teaching techniques that will develop hand-eye coordination at an early age. All the great players started young! This program will last 11/2 hours.
Football Session II Enrollment: Dates: Time: Cost: Instructor:
Rising 1st - 8th graders August 3 - 7 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $195 Lance Clelland
Junior Camp Description: (Rising 1st-5th graders):Young boys love to run and jump and play. Many of them also love to roll around and tussle. If you have such a boy, we would like to help him channel these natural inclinations into a love of the game of football, and to guide him in learning the fundamentals of how to run, throw, catch, kick, block, and tackle. Staffed by St. Christopher’s coaches and players, as well as current college football stars, the camp will guide youngsters toward an understanding of the basics. Campers will gain an understanding of football rules, terminology, and basic strategy. Each day will include individual instruction as well as competitive flag football games. Athletes of all experience levels are welcome and no equipment is required other than cleats/sneakers, athletic clothes and a willingness to play hard and have fun. Senior Camp Description: (Rising 6th-8th graders): St. Christopher’s football camps have a long tradition of bringing together knowledgeable professionals, veteran players and the next generation of up-and-comers with the common goal of honoring the game by helping each other improve. The senior camp targets three essential areas: positional skills, speed/agility/strength development, and competitive sportsmanship. Individual instruction and competitive games will assist each camper in improving offensive, defensive and special teams positional skills. Exposure to an adaptable fitness curriculum, woven throughout each day’s schedule, will aid each camper’s development of the balanced coordination, dynamic acceleration, explosive power and overall conditioning demanded by competitive football. Campers will work on their game with coaches and players from throughout the Richmond area, forging an authentic understanding of sportsmanship through the camp’s unique blend of competitiveness and camaraderie. Athletes of all experience levels are welcome. As some drills will entail partial contact, campers will need a helmet and shoulder pads in addition to cleats/ sneakers, athletic clothes and a willingness to play hard and have fun.
Our “beginners” program for kids between the ages of 5 and 8 years old is designed to introduce the fundamentals to children that have never SUMMER VENTURES 2015
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Additional Athletic Camps! Registration does not take place with St. Christopher’s. All camps are held at St. Christopher’s. Please visit: www.stchristophers.com/summer for registration information.
Redskins Football Camp Outside Registration Date: July 13 - 17
Own Touch (Soccer/Futsal) Outside Registration Date: July 20 - 24 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ages 9-17 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ages 6-8 The Own Touch Soccer/Futsal Summer Camp uniquely combines both aspects of traditional outdoor soccer and Futsal.
British Soccer Outside Registration Date: July 27- 31 Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country based upon one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US!
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