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Youth Sports Camps 2009
Monday-Friday
Children will learn and play several different sports each week. Campers will participate in bowling and recreational swimming each week. Each camp culminates with special activities and an outdoor water sports session. Every camper receives a FREE Cornell camp T-shirt. Click HERE
for a sample itinerary and list of each week's activities.
Click HERE for deadline information.
Camp Philosophy Our
main goal is to foster learning in a fun, sports-oriented atmosphere
where children receive positive feedback for their accomplishments and
recognition for their participation. Participation
in sports can greatly enhance both the physical and mental development
of young children. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 are active,
exuberant and possess a growing sense of independence. By experiencing
a wide variety of sports, these children can gain self-confidence and
self-esteem in a climate of teamwork and fair play.
In addition to learning about the physical and mental aspects of athletics, children will benefit from the daily social interaction with others. The Youth Sports Camp will allow children to develop camaraderie with their peers and to work with other children as a team. Staff
The Youth Day Camp is directed by Cornell’s Intramural Director. The camp director and counselors/intructors will teach rules and skills specific to the sports featured each week. Camp staff will be comprised of college students who have a background in youth education and athletics. Swimming - Recreational swimming will be offered everyday in the Helen Newman pool. Swimming does not include swim lessons for non-swimmers. Soccer - Instruction will be given in the basic skills of shooting on goal, heading, proper throw-ins, dribbling and passing, followed by games. Volleyball -Techniques of serving, passing and setting the ball will be shown, followed by games. Softball - Proper instruction on fielding the ball, batting and throwing will be taught. Games will be played following instruction. Tennis - Instruction on proper grip, serving and beginning play, followed by games. Badminton - Instruction on rules, serving and scoring, followed by games. Basketball - Basic instruction in dribbling, shooting and passing, followed by games. Floor Hockey - Instruction on passing and shooting, followed by games. Before and After Care A "Before and After" Day Care program is offered: 7:30-9:00 a.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. The program will be held at Helen Newman Hall. Staff members supervise and lead a variety of activities, according to the interest/talents of the children participating in the program.
Parents are required to sign children in and out when dropping them off in the morning and picking them up in the afternoon. Please allow time in your schedule to sign your child in and out. Schedule Campers may be dropped off at Helen Newman Hall at 8:45 a.m. and should be picked up at 4:30 p.m. If you need to drop your child off before 8:45 a.m. and/or pick him/her up after 4:30 p.m. you must sign your child up for before and after care. Counselors What to Bring
You can request more information
from the Cornell Summer Sports School by phone at:
607.255.1200
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