SPORTS CAMP
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Sports camp is the place for the athlete in your family to experience fun game play, daily competitions and learn fundamental skills. Our core sports are basketball, soccer and flag football. However, we also have a blast playing, kickball, whiffle ball, floor hockey, dodgeball and more.
Fundamental Skill Training (Basketball, Soccer & Flag Football)
Elective Recreational Games
Jersey Days
Day of Champions
TESTIMONIALS
“Kids who attend Sports Camp at the JCC are all treated like super stars. They are encouraged to try new things and everyone wins as a team. It’s a fun and safe place to try every sport your child has ever wanted to play.”
“I’ve loved Sports Camp for so long! I love all of the sports and new friends I got to make every year. We always got some sort of special activity in the afternoon.”
“My boys have really enjoyed their summers at Sports Camp. Every year they look forward to the different sports, great friends, and top staff.”
CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES
June 7th – First day of Camp
June 8th – Jersey Day (Wear your favorite jersey)
June 10th – Day of Champions
June 15th – Jersey Day (Wear your favorite jersey)
June 17th – Day of Champions
June 22nd – Jersey Day (Wear your favorite jersey)
June 24th – Day of Champions (End of Session 1)
June 27th – First day of second session
June 29th – Jersey Day (Wear your favorite jersey)
July 1st – Day of Champions
July 6th – Jersey Day (Wear your favorite jersey)
July 8th – Day of Champions
July 13th – Jersey Day (Wear your favorite jersey)
July 15th – Day of Champions (End of Session 2 and Camp)
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
8:45 – 9:00 am Arrival
9:00 – 9:30 am Huddle/warm-up
9:30 – 10:15 am Individual Sports skills session 1
10:15 – 10:25 am Water break/snack*
10:25 – 11:10 am Team Concepts Sports skills session 2
11:10 – 11:15 am Water break*
11:15 am – 12:00 pm Sports skills session 3
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch/rest
1:00 – 1:30 pm Sports Trivia
1:30 – 2:45 pm REC games
2:45 – 3:00 pm Awards and change for swim
3:00 – 3:40 pm Swim
3:40 – 4:00 pm Change and Carpool
Todd Kelly was born and raised in Chicago and has been involved with sports in some capacity his whole life. He was an all-conference student athlete in High School for both basketball and track. After high school, he went on to compete in basketball at the college level, finishing his career at East Central University in Oklahoma. After his playing career Todd began a coaching career that has spanned almost two decades. He has coached at the high school level for six years and the college level for 13, most recently as the head coach at Illinois Tech in Chicago. During his time at the college level Coach Kelly also worked in admissions, financial aid, student affairs, career services and community relations. Coach Kelly has also directed camps and tournaments for almost 20 years for children of all ages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, we do play many of our sports outside. We try to keep most of our outside games in the morning when temperatures are cooler. We also have frequent mandatory water breaks and inside breaks throughout the day.
Campers should wear athletic shorts, a t-shirt or tank top and tennis shoes or high tops. Please make sure to apply sunscreen before coming to camp and we will make sure your child re-applies it during the day. A swimsuit, towel, and sandals are recommended even if your child says they will not swim. Also, a change of clothes is a good idea in case they sweat through their first outfit.
Our three focus sports are basketball, soccer, and flag football. We work on those fundamentals and compete in those sports in the mornings depending on the week. In the afternoon we play a variety of recreational games such as kickball, whiffle ball floor hockey, and dodgeball.
No, the Sports Camp does not require mask-wearing while we are playing sports.
No, swimming is optional. However, the entire camp will be at the pool during free swim. If your child is not a strong swimmer they can stay in the shallow end. All swimmers will be watched closely by lifeguards and counselors. If they choose not to swim they can hang out on the pool deck.
