Summer Fun Activities for Kids - Athletics
Baseball
WKU Baseball Camps
For children ages 6-12. Youth Skills camps will cover all the fundamentals and basics of baseball. From catching and throwing to pitching and hitting. Kids will have an opportunity to learn how baseball is played correctly from mechanics to approaches to baseball tactics. Learn baseball the right way at a young age and get a head start on becoming a solid overall ball player. Campers will be playing live coach pitch games with kids of similar ages on our game field. The camp will take place at WKU on the game field along with the use of the indoor hitting facility.
Dates: June 4-7 and July 16-19 from 9am to noon.
Cost: $120
For more information contact Jeff Mercer at 270-745-2493 or jeff.mercer@wku.edu.
Hot Rods Summer Baseball Camp
For children ages 6 to 13. They will receive instruction from Hot Rods players and coaches on hitting, base running, fielding and more. They will also get to play on the Bowling Green Ballpark field. Each camper receives a ticket to the Hot Rods game, a youth sized t-shirt, and an autograph session with the Hot Rods players.
Dates: June 6/7 and July 18/19
Time: 8:30am-12pm at Bowling Green Ball Park
Cost: $80 includes game ticket
300 8th Ave Bowling Green, KY 42101
Contact: (270) 901-2121
Basketball
WKU Lady Topper Basketball Camps 2013
Please see our website for more information: http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=207111861&DB_OEM_ID=5400
Individual Day Camps, team camps, skills camps offered.
June 25th - 28th for grades 5-12 as of Fall 2012
Cost is $175 includes camp fee, t-shirt and lunch.
Little Lady Topper Camp
July 23-26th for grades 1-4 as of Fall 2012
Cost is $80 includes camp fee and t-shirt
For more information call 270-745-2133. Applications are available through the Lady Topper Basketball office or online.
First Baptist Church Upward Basketball Camp 2013
Dates: Monday, June 24, Tuesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Description: Basketball camp for Kindergarten through 8th grade boys/girls
Cost: The registration cost per child for basketball camp is $45. Deadline for registration is June 10. Camp size is limited, so sign up early. Camp grades are based on the grade your child is entering in the fall.
Contact: Janet Kay Brown at 270-842-1019 or at rocreception@firstbaptistbg.org or click here for the brochure.
Football
Bowling Green High School Purples Football Camp 2012
Date: July 18-20
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Age: 2nd through 8th Grade
Location: Bowling Green High School Practice Facility, 1801 Rockingham Lane
Cost: $30/Player, $50 for two family members
Contact: 270-746-2308 or email kevin.wallace@bgreen.kyschools.us
Web: www.purplesfootball.com
WKU Hilltopper Football Camps 2013
June 9-11 - Senior High Padded Camp
This will be a HELMET and SHOULDER Pad Camp. You will be responsible for bringing your own pads and jersey as well as practice gear and clothes to wear to dinner. Please make sure you have both cleats and tennis shoes. Camp store will be open.
Students entering 9th - 12th grade
Cost: Overnight Campers: $300. Day Campers: $250.
June 12, 2013 - Youth Camp
Equipment: Youth campers will not wear helmets and shoulder pads; T-shirts, shorts, and shoes only.
Grades: Campers entering grades 1-4
Cost: Day Campers Only $50
June 13-15 2013 - Junior High Camp
Equipment: Jr. High campers will not wear helmets and shoulder pads; T-shirts, shorts and shoes only.
Grades: Campers entering 5-8
Cost: Overnight campers $300. Day Campers: $250.
July 20, 2013 - Junior/Senior Prospect Camp
Equipment: Jr./Sr. campers will not wear helmets and shoulder pads; T-shirts shorts
and shoes only.
Cost: Day Campers Only: $50
For more information about these camps or to pre-register visit www.wkufootballcamps.com, 270-745-2984 or email football.recruiting@wku.edu.
Soccer
WKU Soccer Team Camp for Boys and Girls 2013
June 16-20
HSA Girl's Team Camp (Overnight)
Location: Western Kentucky University Females 12-18
Cost: $ 425.00
June 16-20
HSA Girl's Team Camp (Commuter)
Location: Western Kentucky University Females 12-18
Cost: $ 345.00
June 20-22
HSA Individual and Goalkeeper Camp (Overnight only)
Location: Western Kentucky University Females 10-18
Cost: $ 325.00
July 12-14
HSA Elite Individual and Goalkeeper Camp (Overnight only)
Location: Western Kentucky University Females grades 9-12
Cost: $ 325.00
July 15-19
HSA Half Day Camp (Commuter only)
Location: Western Kentucky University Male & Females 6-12
Cost: $ 115.00
http://www.wkusoccercamps.com/
For More Information contact assistant coach Chris Tinius at (270)745-4952 or chris.tinius@wku.edu.
Hilltopper Soccer Academy
Website: www.wkusoccercamps.com
Ages: Boys and Girls ages 6 – 12
Dates/Times: July 15 – 19 from 8:30 am until 11:30 am
Cost: $115 before May 15 / after May 15 $185
Contact Person: Chris Tinius
Contact Info: chris.tinius@wku.edu or 270.745.4952
2013 SKY Soccer Summer Camps and Night Games
SKY Soccer will be holding several camps and games this summer at the Lovers Lane Soccer Complex to improve players' soccer skills in a fun and challenging environment. Players will receive valuable instruction from current SKY Soccer Staff. If you have questions, please call our office at: 846-1010 or email: office@skysoccer.org Registration forms can be printed from our website: www.skysoccer.org or you can sign up at the office!
*Sibling and multiple camp discount: $15 off for each additional sibling OR multi camp registration. Limit one type of discount*
June 7, 14, 21, 28 - Middle School Friday Nights
- Game begins at approximately 6pm every night
- $40 per player
June 8 – July 18 – Summer Showdown on Tuesday or Thursday Nights (except July 1-5)
- Game begins at approximately 6pm every night
- $50 per player
July 12-13 - Girls' and Boys' Strikers and Keepers Clinic
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Friday); 8:30-10:30am and 12:30-2:30pm (Saturday)
- $60 per player
July 22-25 - Half Day Camp for U10-U12
- 8:30am – 11:30am
- $95 per player
July 29 – August 1, Half Day Camp for U4-U8
- 8:30am – 10:30am
- $95 per player
July 29- Aug. 1 - Select Pre Season Training Camp
- 6:00 pm – 8:00pm
- $95 per player
Greenwood Gators Soccer Camp 2013
Date:June 10-13, 2013
Description: Greenwood Gator Soccer Camp is designed to teach and improve the technical skills to become a successful soccer player. The staff will provide a fun and challenging environment to meet all campers needs. The camp will take place on the Greenwood Gator field behind Drakes Creek Middle School. Boys and gIrls ages 5-13
Cost: Please make checks payable to GHS Soccer Camp. $50 per player. Families of two or more is $35 each.
Contact: Lyndsey Deere at 270-991-7928 or at lyndsey.deere@warren.kyschools.us
Softball
2013 WKU Summer Softball Camps
Following a record setting season that included an at large bid into the NCAA tournament and a finish in the top 32 in the nation, the WKU Softball Team would like to announce our Summer Softball Camps! Come learn the fundamentals of the game from the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year, Tyra Perry, and members of the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Champion Softball Team. Staff will also include other college and elite travel coaches.
ELITE CAMP LIL TOPPER CAMP
June 17 – 19, 2013 June 27, 2013
Girls Ages 13 to Age 21 Girls Ages 6-12
WKU Softball Field WKU Softball Field
TEAM CAMP
Monday, June 24 1:00pm - Wednesday, June 26 1:00pm
High School Varsity/JV and 14U, 16U & 18U Summer Travel Teams, 6 Team Maximum
Buchanan Park, 9222 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101 and the Keen Dormitory at
WKU
**Details can be found at www.wkusoftballcamps.com**
Contact: Megan Smith at Megan.Smith@wku.edu
Or Kirin Kumar at Kirin.Kumar@wku.edu
*****EMPLOYEES $20 Discount to Elite Camp and $10 Discount to the Lil Topper Camp*****
Swimming
WKU Start and Turn Camp 2013
June 6th - June 9th for children ages 6-18
Cost: Day Campers $200, Overnight Campers $350
Online Registration: http://abcsportscamps.com/wkuswimming
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Monday, May 27th
The goal of the camp is to provide swimmers with elite coaches who teach using the most current training methods, motivate campers to reach their potential while developing their appreciation for the sport. Our goal is to increase the level of success for all campers by focusing on starts, turns and stroke efficiency.
Please contact Danielle Grobmyer at Danielle.Grobmyer@wku.edu or (434) 981-7790.
WKU Swim Camp 2013
The WKU Swim Coaches will be hosting a camp at the Preston Recreation Center for children ages 6-18. Camp focuses on starts and turns with an emphasis placed on technique. Each day will feature a video presentation to introduce new techniques and drill work before moving to the pool to apply these new skills. In addition, our staff will include a number of coaches who will provide lectures on various topics designed to improve your skills and knowledge of the sport.
Online registration and other camp information can be found at http://abcsportscamps.com/wkuswimming. All children of WKU faculty, staff, students, and employees are being offered a registration DISCOUNT which waives the online registration fee. To receive the discount, enter DAY2012 for day camper registration or RES2012 for resident camper registration.
Date: June 6-9, 2013
Cost: $200 for day camp $350 for residential camp
Contact: Please contact WKU Swimming Assistant Coach Danielle Grobmyer at 434-981-7790 or by email at danielle.grobmyer@wku.edu with additional questions.
Volleyball
WKU Lady Topper Volleyball 2013 Camps
June 5-7 All Skills Camp Ages: Entering Grade 7-12
June 5-7 Elite Camp Ages: Entering Grade 9-12
June 12-14 Lil' Volley Topper Camp Ages: Entering Grade 6 and younger
July 11-13 High School Team Camp
For more information visit www.wkuvolleyballcamps.com or contact Kristi Griffin at Kristi.griffin@wku.edu
2013 Lady Purples Volleyball Camp
This mini-camp is being held to provide instruction for girls in the fundamentals of volleyball. The camp will consist of skills, drills, and games. Rising 3rd-5th grade: 9:00-noon and Rising 6th-8th grade: 1:00-4:00.
May 29, 30, & 31
Cost: $50
Contact: Amy Wininger at 270-793-0679 or at amy.wininger@bgreen.kyschools.us
Cheer/Gymnastics
Bowling Green High School Cheer Camp
The mini-camp will be held at the Bowling Green Commons area. The camp will consist of tumbling, stunting, dance, cheer, and jumps. On the last day they will conclude with a performance. Ages 3 and up.
Dates: June 10-13 8:30-11:30
Cost: $60 includes t-shirt, craft, snack
Contact: Julie Simpson at 270-784-3389 or at bgjulieb@insightbb.com
TawKwonDo
Jeramy Black TaeKwonDo Camp
June 10th-June 29th & July 22nd-August 10th
3 Weeks of classes
Cost: $49 includes a uniform
Contact Jeramy Black at 793-9090 or jblacktkd@bellsouth.net
Sports Training
D1 Sports Training
Must sign up between May 27th and June 7th. D1 Will only be accepting the first 10 athletes per age group.
D1 Summer School is an opportunity for children to stay active during the summer and develop skills such as running technique, sprint mechanics, flexibility, strength, and conditioning. D1 Summer School will be starting in the beginning of June and ending the end of July.
Contact: Trevor Ayers at 715-0446 or trevor.ayers@d1sportstraining.com
Total Fitness Connection
Description: Sports enhancement for all ages located at the 3 Springs Road gym. Program offers training to student athletes to increase strength, speed and power.
Dates: May 6-July 5; June 3-Aug 2
Cost: Prices range from $250-$400
Contact: Sean Hamilton 782-3503 shamilton@totalfitnessconnection.com
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If you would like to include your organization or agency's summer activities for youth, please feel free to email the event information to alivebg@wku.edu.
