Sports Camp Activities
The following sports will be part of every week.
Archery
Robin Hood beware! We teach safety and shooting techniques with a bow and arrow. A favorite summer sport for all ages.
Basketball
Ball handling, defense, shooting, passing, and free throws are emphasized to develop a complete player.
Baseball -NEW THIS YEAR!
Fundamentals of throwing, catching, hitting, fielding and baserunning are taught to enhance the love of our national past time.
Field Sports
We play kickball, capture the flag, home run derby and other camp favorites such as medic and bocci ball.
Soccer
Dribbling, passing, shooting, foot skills and game concepts are introduced and enhanced.
Swimming
Thunderbird, Paradise Valley and Phoenix Swim Club locations have swim lessons 4 mornings a week. Swimmers are divided by ability. All camps have open swim in the afternoon. Sunnyslope campus plays water games and activities in the afternoon. Sunnyslope pool is closed due to the cities decision to close and repair the pool over the summer.
Volleyball
We concentrate on ball handling, bumping, passing, setting and team play.
Team Concepts
We concentrate on understanding how a team works together for both individual and team success.
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We believe….
- Teaching young athletes basic fundamentals in a variety of sports allows them to discover the sports they enjoy and where they can excel.
- In a positive attitude on and off the field; in competition and away from competition.
- In the values and rewards of true sportsmanship and the importance of team spirit and team play.
- That success breeds confidence and happy campers. We emphasize success, progress and accomplishments.
- That what our campers learn on the field and in their groups will transfer into their daily routines.
- Strongly in the professionalism and dedication necessary to develop a program that focuses on sports and children, self-esteem and learning.