The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
Mar. 11 2008 9:42 am
Get the kids moving this summer. Here's a sampling of 10 sport-theme camps in our database. For more ideas, go to www.arizonamoms.com/camps.
Tiger Volleyball Camp: For ages 5-18. May 27-June 28. 7:30 a.m.-ƒo11:30 a.m. Sessions include instruction on passing, setting, hitting, defense and blocking. Position camps also available. See Web site for time, date and age breakdown. Gilbert High School, 1101 E. Elliot Road. $60-$125. www.tigervolleyballcamp.com. 480-497-0177, ext.ƒ|128.
Karate Kids Kickin' Summer Day Camp: For ages 7-14. May 27-ƒoJune 20. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Learn martial-arts movements such as kicking, punching and board-breaking, as well as leadership and team-building. Extended days available. Price is per week. Babin's ATA Black Belt Academy, 1017 S. Gilbert Road, Suiteƒ|107, Mesa. $179. 480-497-0515.
TOUR Academy Summer Advanced Jr. Golf: For ages 7-18. 7ƒ|a.m.-noon. Coed golf lessons. Sessions: June 1-7, June 8-14, June ƒ|22-28, June 29-July 5, Jul yƒ|13-19, July 20-26 and July ƒ|27-Aug.ƒ|2. TOUR Academy TPC Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Road. $695-$1,395. 800-766-7939.
Trapeze Camp: For ages 7-18. Juneƒ| 30-July 3. 9 a.m.-3ƒ|p.m. Students learn how to use a trapeze in a safe and nurturing environment. Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road. $250. www.scucc.com. 480-946-9900.ƒo
Tempe Junior Crew Summer Rowing Program: For ages 12-18. June ƒ|2-Aug. 1. For intermediate rowers (must have at least six months of experience) from 7:15-9:15 a.m., weekdays. For advanced rowers (must be at least 16 years old and have at least two years of experience) from 5-7 a.m., weekdays. Price is per weekly session. Tempe Town Lake, Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue. $50.
www.tempejuniorcrew.org. 602-316-3060.ƒo
Scottsdale Gymnastics Day Camp: For ages: 6-14. June 2-Aug. 8. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Activities include the vault, bars, beam, floor exercise, tumble track, air track, rope climbing, tumbling, zip line and games. Camp is on weekdays. Price is per week and does not include $10 registration fee. Scottsdale Gymnastics, 9321 N. 94th St.. $225. www.scottsdalegymnastics.com/camps.htm. 480-951-0496.ƒo
Wrangler Camp: For ages: 15-17. July 6-18. Camp designed for former Cowboy Camp graduates who want to advance their horsemanship skills. Ends with an overnight packing trip. Master skills and techniques such as lead changing, spinning and side passing. This program is limited to the first 6 registrants. Chauncey Ranch, 3027 E. Old Sycamore Road, Mayer. $2,150-$2,350. www.azycamps.org. 800-660-1385.ƒo
Nike Baseball Camp: For ages: 10-18. July 20-24. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Includes individual instruction, drill work and chalk talks. Directed by Jon Wente, head coach at Central Arizona University. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott. $305-$535. www.ussportscamps.com/baseball. 800-645-3226.
Phoenix Suns Basketball Camp: For ages: 7-18. July 25-29. The overnight camp includes speakers, films, drills and games. Room and board included in price. Pine Summit Camp, 800 E. Wolf Creek Road, Prescott. $495. www.nba.com/suns/jrsuns/overnight_campQA.html. 602-594-2267.ƒo
Secret Agent Camp: For ages: 13-16. June 10-16. Develop secret agent skills with activities such as paintball, night games, surveillance strategy and geo-tracking. Camp Sky-Y, Prescott. $595. www.azycamps.org. 1-800-660-1385.
