Sports
Aardvark Girls’ Hoop Academy - CANCELLED
Missy Smith, Jerry Purvis
This enrichment program is designed to help develop female athletes. Build confidence and develop a sense of team play and leadership. Focus will be on ball handling, shooting, passing fundamentals, footwork, quickness, and speed. Improve your skills by attending for one week or for all nine sessions.
June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 10, 17, 24, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Grades 4–12 • Cost: $30 per session
Advanced Hoop Camp
Missy Smith, Dennis Black & Lauran Pratt
Calling all girls and guys: Want to develop your playing skills? Join our coaches for a fun week of Hoop Camp! This camp will stress both individual skill development and team concepts. Camp includes instructional sessions and competition between players of similar ability.
August 9–13, 9:00–12:00
Grades 6–10 • Cost: $125
Beginning Fencing
Anna Angelova
Come train at the facility where Olympic stars are produced! Fun and opportunity await the novice fencer. Skill-building games and basic introduction to sabre fencing will be covered. No previous experience necessary. Safety is always emphasized. Camp is held at the OES Sports and Recreation Complex (SPARC), which can be reached via a footpath behind the OES dorms or by car from Oleson Road.
July 26–30, 1:00–4:00
Grades 2–6 • Cost: $145
Exploring Nature Through Yoga
Jeannie Rawley
From the air we breathe, to the food we eat, to the exercise and comfort we find in nature, our personal wellness is connected to the health of our environment. Are you interested in learning how to practice yoga, exploring the outdoors and being a steward of the earth? This kid friendly yoga practice will be integrated with explorations of our wetlands and woods.
August 2-6 • 9:00–12:00
Grades 2-5 • Cost: $175
Fencing for High School - CANCELLED
TBA
On guard! Learn the Olympic sport of sabre fencing! This dynamic sport will challenge your mind, quickness, agility, and coordination. Learn the rules of the sport and have fun at a tournament the last day of camp! Safety is always emphasized! Camp is held at the OES Sports and Recreation Complex (SPARC), which can be reached via a footpath behind the OES dorms or by car from Oleson Road.
July 6–9, 9:00–12:00
Grades 9–12 • Cost: $145
Games & Crafts
Lindsay Rickard
Join us for two days of fun games! Activities will be age-appropriate and children will be divided by age. Play "Star Wars," "Not In My Backyard," and other favorite games. Create cards, collages, and puppets with our amazing art supplies. Build friendships and have fun!
Session A: August 19 • 9:00–3:00
Session B: August 20 • 9:00–3:00
Grades PreK–6 • Cost Session A: $45, Session B: $45
Girls’ Lacrosse Camp
Tucker Pierson
In this fun week of skill development in girls' lacrosse students will be grouped by grades and ability. Scrimmages and "player down" situations will help develop every player's abilities. Techniques in shooting, dodging, stick skills, defense, and team strategy will be covered. Instructional strategies will be varied and will include drills, and full-field competition.
July 12–16 • 9:00–12:00
Grades 3–10 • Cost: $150
Hoop Camp
Dennis Black & Lauran Pratt
Join our coaches for a fun week of Hoop Camp! Designed for both boys and girls, this camp will stress both individual skill development and team concepts. Focus will be on specific skills: passing, dribbling, defense, shooting, and rebounding. Children will be divided by grade level.
Session A: July 12–16, 9:00–12:00
Grades K–1 • Cost: $125
Session B: July 12–16, 9:00-3:30
Grades 2–6 • Cost: $175
Junior Golf
Lindsay Rickard
Whether you are a first-time player or more experienced, you will learn new things. The emphasis will be on skill building as we learn our strokes. Putting will be the first challenge to master, then developing the full swing. This class includes a field trip to Putt Putt Golf.
Session A: July 19–23 • 1:00–4:00 - Session A is full; call to be wait listed
Session B: August 9–13 • 9:00–12:00
Grades K–2 • Cost: $175
Lacrosse Camp
Splinter Wrenn
Girls and boys are welcome to attend this camp. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of lacrosse. Students will work on throwing, catching, shooting, dodging, and picking up ground balls through fun, non-contact activities and games. Students will leave the camp prepared for team play in the older grades.
Session A: August 2–6 • 9:00–12:00 - Session A is full; call to be wait listed
Grades K–2 • Cost: $145
Session B: August 9–13 • 9:00–12:00
Grades 3–5 • Cost: $145
Low Ropes Course
Lindsay Rickard
Enjoy a week of challenging, outdoor personal development and team-building activities, using a low ropes course. Elements used will be trees, boards, and teeter totters in the woods. Work together with others to accomplish tasks, solve problems, surmount obstacles, and overcome barriers. Make new friends and experience success in this challenging outdoor experience.
July 19–23 • 9:00–12:00
Grades K–2 • Cost: $145
Next Level Lacrosse
Dennis Sullivan
Increase your understanding of the game and the speed at which you play. This will be accomplished through college-level drills and controlled scrimmages. If you want to take your game to the next level, this camp is for you! Intensive and competitive instruction provided.
July 12–16 • 9:00–12:00
Grades 8–10 • Cost: $150
Skill Building Tennis
Tom Van Gasse
Get personalized coaching to improve your game. Learn the rules, practice your serve, and work on a multitude of skills. You will have opportunities to play games, work on techniques, and get coached through weaknesses. This class provides a lot of individual instruction. Improve your skills and have fun! Camp is held at the OES Sports and Recreation Complex (SPARC), which can be reached via a footpath behind the OES dorms or by car from Oleson Road.
Session A: June 28–July 2
Session B: July 6–9
Session C: July 12–16
Grades 1–5 • 1:00–4:00
Cost: A: $175, B: $145 C: $175
Skills & Thrills Lacrosse Camp
Dennis Sullivan
Skills & Thrills Lacrosse Camp for boys will be run by the head varsity coach at OES, who has over 10 years of coaching experience at the high school level. Players will learn shooting, dodging, stick skills, defense, and team strategy. This will be accomplished through drills, small-sided games, and full field competition.
June 21–25 • 9:00–12:00
Grades 3–11 • Cost: $125
Speed Stacking - this camp is full - please call to be wait listed.
Stephanie Rankin
Develop hand-eye coordination through the exciting game of speed stacking. Compete against others and on teams as we pick up speed. This game helps develop sequencing, motor skills, patterning, and concentration while having a blast!
August 2–6 • 1:00–4:00
Grades PreK–5 • Cost: $145
Sports Extravaganza
Lauran Pratt
Play hard, play fair, have FUN! Play a wide variety of traditional games such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, and football. Develop skills and try out some new games. Surprises and variations to increase the fun will be added.
August 9-13• 1:00–4:00
Grades 2–5 • Cost: $145
Tennis Camp: Grades 1–8
Angela Leong, Chris Leong & Assistants
Join us for a skill-building week of tennis for beginning through intermediate players. Learn to play, improve your abilities, and work on a multitude of skills. Students will have opportunities to play games, improve coordination, and work on tennis techniques. Our small class size (1:6 ratio) will allow for a lot of individual instruction. You may enroll in sessions individually or consecutively. Camp is held at the OES Sports and Recreation Complex (SPARC), which can be reached via a footpath behind the OES dorms or by car from Oleson Road.
Session A: June 28–July 2
Session B: July 6–9
Session C: July 12–16
Grades 1–8 • 9:00–12:00
Cost: A: $175, B: $145 C: $175
Wushu camp - CANCELLED
Shaowen Yu
Enjoy a fun week learning Wushu along with engaging activities—all from China and immersed in Mandarin. Drama, painting, calligraphy, and dance will round out the day in this Chinese cultural class.
July 26–30 • 9:00–3:00
Grades K–12 • Cost: $250
