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Summer Camp Programs for Summer 2007
To sign up for any camp, please visit the
Whittier College Athletics Department and pick up a brochure. Make checks
payable to Whittier College. For more information, please call (562)
907-4271.
34th ANNUAL SPORTS CAMP
The Whittier College Athletic Department will offer three 2 week morning sessions
of sports activity instruction. College coaches and athletes will instruct in
the two main areas of emphasis: SWIMMING and TENNIS. The recreational activities
rotate among basketball, kickball, track, soccer, softball, wiffleball, etc.
Each 2-week session will culminate with a Swim Meet, Decathlon and Tennis
Tournament with ribbons and certificates awarded.
Daily sessions (Monday-Friday) will run from 8:45am-12:00 noon for boys and
girls 6-12 years of age. Youngsters will be grouped according to age and ability
level.
Here’s a sample of the daily schedule, directed by Rock Carter:
8:45 - 9:00 Group organization
9:00 - 9:50 Activity 1
10:00 - 10:50 Activity 2
11:00 - 11:50 Activity 3
12:00 noon Parent Pickup
FEES: $135 per session
$10 discount in same family,
same session.
Includes T-shirt and instruction.
Youngsters should provide their own tennis racket, swim suit, towel, shorts
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11th ANNUAL ALL DAY CAMP
Play all day! Join your friends for All Day Camp experience directed by Megan
Carter. Beginning its 11th year, the All Day Camp has become one of our most
popular camps for kids and parents alike. Activities include group games, arts,
crafts and swimming.
Morning 8:45 - 12:00 Sports Camp Schedule
Afternoon 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and quiet activities
Program: 1:30 - 2:00 - Swim lesson
2:00 - 4:30 - Camp activities - small group games arts and crafts, science
projects,
nature walks, etc.
4:30 - 5:15 Free swim
FEES: $300 all day per
2 week session
Includes supervision from 8:45am-5:15pm.
(Youngsters must bring their lunch)
Afternoon Only
FEES: $205 per
2 week session
SWIM LESSONS
The experienced Aquatics staff will feature small group instruction in
swimming and diving fundamentals for all ability and age levels after Sports
Camp. Three 1/2 hour classes will be held at 12:00, 12:30 and 1:00 with a
minimum age of 3.
FEES: $40 for 2 week session |
TENNIS LESSONS
The Tennis staff will offer a full hour of professional instruction for all
ability and age levels at 8:00am, prior to Sports Camp.
FEES: $40 for 2 week session
33rd
ANNUAL SUMMER SWIM CLUB
For the 33rd year in a row, we are pleased to make the Slade Aquatic Center
available to the Whittier Community on a swim program membership basis
this summer. The program is limited to 200 family memberships.*
The pool will be under the constant supervision of certified life guards. Pool
regulations will be posted, and we trust that you will assist us in maintaining
the safety and health rules. Parents must be responsible for young children
since the minimum depth of the Pool is 3 1/2 feet. Children under the age of
6 must be accompanied by an adult. Limited locker space is available, but we
must warn that the College is not responsible for the loss of valuables.
If interested in this program, please fill out and return the application to the
Athletic Department with your check made out to Whittier College. A membership
card will be sent to you that must be presented for admittance to the
pool. The family membership will admit only your immediate family with no
provision for any guests (an additional 5 guests will be admitted over the
summer with the punch card.) The name of each family member will be
imprinted on the membership card and be checked off for pool admittance each
day.
*There will be youngsters using the pool during some weeks from camps and
conference groups using other college facilities. Their use of the pool will be
carefully regulated.
DATES: June 11-August 10 (closed July 4)
HOURS: Weekdays 2:00-7:00 pm Weekends 12:00-6:00 pm
(The last 10 minutes of each hour will be reserved for adult lap swimmers)
| FEES: $115 Summer Family |
$125 Summer Family |
$65 Summer Individual |
| Membership (up to 5)* |
Membership (over 5)* |
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(up to 9 family members,
over 9 will be an additional fee) |
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Membership
*Immediate family only. Separate families residing at different addresses must
have separate memberships and may not share a common membership. |
SPORTS SPECIALTY CAMPS
FEE: $190 per camp
The Whittier
College Athletic Dept. will offer 5 weeks of Specialty Camps this summer, each
directed and staffed by Whittier College head coaches. The day camp format (9:00
am-3:00 pm) allows us to provide a “low cost, high quality” alternative to
expensive overnight camps at a third of their cost.
This
experienced staff of outstanding coaches and their assistants will present a
daily developmental program with an emphasis on teaching of sports fundamentals
as they pertain to basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball.
CAMP
FEATURES:
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Instruction: |
Lectures
and station teaching of offensive, defensive, individual and team
fundamentals. |
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Competition |
Although
emphasis is on skill development, competitive contests will be held daily
before lunch, with afternoon team competitions. |
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Evaluation: |
To
strengthen weaknesses, each camper will receive a written evaluation by his
coach of skills to improve on. |
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Lunch: |
Delicious “all you can eat” daily lunch at the campus cafeteria. |
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Swim: |
Until 4 |
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Medical: |
Whittier
College trainers will be responsible for the care and prevention of any
injuries or illness. |
BASEBALL-$190
JULY 16 - 20 Boys & Girls 7-12 years old
Mike Rizzo, Head Baseball
Coach at Whittier College, and his staff will direct the 17th
annual baseball camp. Campers are divided into groups by age and skill level.
The emphasis will be placed on developing the fundamental skills of baseball.
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Program: |
Skill
instruction-the emphasis placed on the individual.
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Fundamentals: |
Hitting,
bunting, throwing, fielding, base running, pitching.
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Ball
Games: |
Afternoon league based on age level.
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SOFTBALL-$190
JULY 16 - 20 Girls
only 7-12 years old
Erin
Bridges-Thorpe, Head Softball Coach at Whittier College, and her staff will
direct the 3rd Annual Softball Camp.
| Program: |
Skill instruction - the
emphasis placed on the individual. |
| Fundamentals: |
Hitting, bunting, throwing,
fielding, base running and pitching. |
| Ball Games: |
Afternoon league based on age
level. |
BASKETBALL-$190
JUNE 25 - JUNE 29 and JULY 9 - 13 Boys and Girls 8-16 years old
The 25th
annual Basketball Camp with Head Coach, Rock Carter, will offer 2 sessions of
Basketball Camp, each will be limited in number. Register early! A fine staff
comprised of high school coaches and college players will provide excellent
instruction to prepare you for your upcoming season. Each basketball player will
receive a T-shirt and a regulation camp basketball at the end of the week.
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Program: |
Skill
development-shooting, ball handling, rebounding, passing.
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Daily
games: |
Two
division competitive experiences against players of equal skill.
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Goal: |
To
provide in-depth basketball experience with emphasis on a fundamental
approach for success. |
SOCCER - $190
JULY 23 - 27 Boys & Girls
7-16 years old
The Whittier College soccer staff
will bring a new format to the 17th
year of soccer camp. The staff will emphasize fundamental
skills, technique, and tactical methods to become an excellent soccer player.
Camp will use methods focusing on
creativity, team play and rhythm.
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Program: |
Brazilian
Warm-up, touch drills, tactical instruction, and game evaluation for players
at the beginning to advanced levels.
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Goal:
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To provide a
training experience that encourages campers to love the game of soccer, and
the basic skills to advance their level of play. |
VOLLEYBALL-$190
JULY 23 - 27 Boys & Girls 9-17 years old
The Volleyball Coach at Whittier College,
and her staff will direct the 17th annual volleyball camp. In addition to individual skill
development and analysis, emphasis will include individual pride in performance
mental training.
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Program: |
Skill
instruction-underhand passing, setting, spike approach, hitting, serving and
jump training will be featured.
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Teaching: |
Of offensive
and defensive team systems.
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Conditioning: |
In-season and
out-of-season conditioning concepts. |
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