Meredith Athletics Sports Camps 2012

GOOD-BETTER-BEST Sports Camp

DETAILS: This camp is designed for kids who enjoy playing all types of sports! A variety of sports will be played that may include the following: softball/baseball, kickball, soccer, basketball, capture the flag, tennis, volleyball, and frisbee sports. Our intent is to teach and reinforce key character components through sport in a fun environment. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of having and demonstrating good sportsmanship and character.

Objectives: To teach and develop greater skills in a variety of sports. To teach the value and importance of having and demonstrating good sportsmanship, with an emphasis on:
1) Respect – Being considerate towards others and dealing peacefully with disagreements
2) Integrity – Doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.
3) Responsibility – Being self disciplined and accountable for your words and actions
4) Perseverance – Being the best you can be in all situations
To tie the lessons on the field, of positively working together and giving your best, into skills that can be applied off the field in the game of life. HAVE FUN!

WHEN:    Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22, 9am – 4pm.  Before and after extended care available by request.
WHO:    Boys and girls ages 8 to 14
WHERE:    Meredith College
STAFF:    Program Directors: Ashley Riggs and Suzanne Tadlock, who have a combined 25 years of Physical Education teaching and coaching experience.
COST:    $200 if you register before May 15.  $225 after May 15.  Includes camp t-shirt.

SOCCER Camp

DETAILS: This camp will provide technical and tactical skills training in a fun and challenging environment for girls ages 8 to 18. Campers will be divided by age and ability to maximize growth. Camp training sessions will include: passing/receiving, dribbling, 1v1 offensive and defensive moves, heading, and finishing. Tactical aspects of the game will be trained in small sided games and competitions. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the importance of having and demonstrating good characteristics as a player and as a person.

WHEN: Monday, June 25th – Friday, June 29th, 9am – 4pm. Before and after extended care available by request.
WHO: Girls ages 8 to 16.
WHERE: Meredith College Athletic Field and Track
STAFF: Program Director: Asst. Meredith College Soccer Coach Ashley Riggs, along with current and former college players
BRING: Soccer ball, shin guards, cleats, sneakers, sunscreen, water bottle, lunch
COST: $200(before May 15)$225(after May 15), includes camp t-shirt.

BASKETBALL Camp

DETAILS: Instructional Day Camp – a week-long day camp designed to help players improve their offensive and defensive skills and to understand the strategies/techniques of the game. Fundamental instruction, individual development and limited team competition in a fun, yet intense atmosphere are all part of this camp.

WHEN: Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20 - Daily 8:30am – 3pm
WHO: Female only camp for rising 6-8 graders
WHERE: Meredith College, Weatherspoon Gym
STAFF: Head Coach Melinda Campbell will be assisted by her staff who will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge.
COST: $285

VOLLEYBALL - Day Camp

DETAILS: This camp focuses on fundamental volleyball skills using fun instructional techniques and competition. This is session is geared towards beginning to intermediate skill levels.

WHEN: Monday, July 23 – Wednesday, July 25 - Daily 9am – 3pm
WHO: Female only camp for 6th – 10th graders
WHERE: Meredith College, Weatherspoon Gym
STAFF: Camp will be led by Meredith's Head Volleyball Coach Fiona Barkley with the assistance from Meredith volleyball players and staff. Coach Barkley enters her 6th season at Meredith. Bringing with her recent coaching and camp experience from DI & DII levels.
COST: $140 if you register before June 23rd. $150 after June 23rd. Price includes lunch daily and a souvenir camp T-shirt.

VOLLEYBALL – Overnight Camp

DETAILS: This is session is designed to help campers master the fundamentals, develop proper technique, learn new skills and gain valuable play experience.

WHEN: Thursday, July 26 – Saturday, July 28
WHO: Female only camp for 8th – 12th graders
WHERE: Meredith College, Weatherspoon Gym
STAFF: Camp will be led by Meredith's Head Volleyball Coach Fiona Barkley with the assistance from Meredith volleyball players and staff. Coach Barkley enters her 6th season at Meredith. Bringing with her recent coaching and camp experience from DI & DII levels.
COST: Overnight Camper $240 before June 26th/ $250 after June 26th - Overnight Price includes meals, lodging and a souvenir camp t-shirt
Commuter Camper $190 before June 26th/ $200 after June 26th - Commuter Price includes meals and a souvenir camp t-shirt