CSG Summer Sports Camps

CSG Girls’ Basketball Camp
CSG Girls’ Field Hockey Camp
CSG Girls’ Lacrosse Camp
CSG Girls’ Soccer Camp
CSG Future Stars Tennis Program
Co-ed Junior Tennis Camp
CSG Girls’ Volleyball Camp


CSG Girls’ Basketball Camp

Grades 4–8, 1–4 pm, June 26–June 30
The primary goal of the CSG Girls’ Basketball Camp is to actively engage student athletes, both physically and mentally, in a complete basketball program focusing on components of the game and movement fundamentals, fundamental skills progression in offensive and defensive play, and rules and procedures. The emphasis is on developing basketball skills in preparation for competitive team play. Enrollment in the program is limited to 50. This number is maintained to ensure a student/coach ratio of 10:1, thus providing the personal instruction necessary for individual development. All students are evaluated at the onset of the program and placed in instructional groups that are designed to allow them to progress with peers at their own skill levels. Activities will include:

• Fundamental skill stations (ballhandling; shooting; perimeter skills; post skills)
• Components of team offense
• Components of defensive play; player to player, multiple zones
• 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 team competitions
• Individual skill competitions–i.e., speed spot shooting
• Basketball rules and game procedures

The camp is directed by CSG head basketball coach, Jamie Scott-Lusher.
Fee: $110

CSG Girls’ Field Hockey Camp
Grades 4–8, 9 am–12 pm, June 19–June 23
The primary goal of the CSG Field Hockey Camp is to provide a thorough and complete field hockey training program that focuses on skill fundamentals, game strategy, and team play. Enrollment in the program is limited to 60 players. This number is maintained to ensure a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1, thus providing the personal attention necessary for individual progress. The teaching staff is personally selected for its experience, maturity and character, and is trained to provide the highest standard in field hockey instruction. All game play and instruction will take place at the Geupel Field on CSG’s main campus. We will also use our air-conditioned gymnasium for indoor skill-building techniques and competition.
Fee: $110

CSG Girls’ Lacrosse Camp
Grades 4–8, 1 pm–4 pm, June 19–June 23
The primary goal of the CSG Lacrosse Camp is to provide a thorough and complete training program that focuses on skill fundamentals, game strategy, and team play. Enrollment in the program is limited to 60 players. This number is maintained to ensure a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1, thus providing the personal attention necessary for individual progress.
Fee: $110

CSG Girls’ Soccer Camp
Grades 4–8, 9 am–12 pm, June 26–June 30
The first focus of the CSG Girls’ Soccer Camp will be to establish excellent ball handling fundamentals, for this is where exciting, skillful soccer begins. We will practice techniques for receiving, keeping, and sending the ball properly through drills designed to be amusing and stimulating. In a non-position-specific setting, we will emphasize offensive and defensive skills and tactics. We will focus on position specific skills when playing short-sided and full-field games.

The second focus of the week will be team play. Well-timed and well-placed passes between two or more players can beat any defense. We will also emphasize communication skills on the field. The campers will receive reminders and explanations of the rules of soccer as necessary, tips for training on their own, and advice on how to prevent injuries through proper stretching, conditioning, and strengthening. Dana Paine, CSG’s head soccer coach, will be coordinating this week’s activities. He played intercollegiate soccer, and has experience in coaching at many levels.
Fee: $110

CSG Future Stars Tennis Program
First & Second Terms/Grades 1–3, 1 pm–4:30 pm
CSG’s Future Stars Tennis Program introduces children in grades 1–3 to the game of tennis in a way that is fun and age-appropriate. Players provide their own racquets and instructors focus on hand-eye coordination, foundation strokes, basic rules, tennis games, and good sportsmanship. No heavy competition, no pressure–just good times and fun! This program runs from 1–4:30 pm with instruction on the court limited from 1:15–2:45.

All students will be transported to the Martha Coke Kieckhefer Tennis Center after lunch and will return at 3. After tennis activities include water play, free swim, and other supervised indoor and outdoor recreational activities at CSG. The Future Stars tennis program is run by USPTA tennis professional, Pam Lippy.
Fee: Half day $400 per term, Full day $650 per term

Co-ed Junior Tennis Camp
First & Second Terms/Grades 4–8, 8:30 am–12:30 pm
The beautiful Martha Coke Kieckhefer Tennis Center at CSG’s Kirk Campus provides the setting for tennis instruction on a variety of levels. Beginning students learn the fundamentals of the game by focusing on grip, footwork, basic strokes, and serves. Students on an intermediate level refine their serve and volley techniques and prepare for match play. Advanced students have the opportunity to learn and work on specialty shots and strategies with personalized instruction, innovative drills, and challenging games.

This program provides an intensive experience with instruction, practice and match play provided from 9 am to 12 pm This schedule permits the continuity necessary to develop a strong skill base and the flexibility to allow for personal development and progress. The emphasis is definitely on fun and a CSG Summer Sports Camps Descriptions commitment to the cultivation of tennis as a lifetime sport with all the benefits of fitness and confidence that it provides.

The CSG Junior Tennis Camp is open to boys and girls starting in grade four and is run by USTPA tennis professional, Pam Lippy.
Fee: $350 per term

CSG Girls’ Volleyball Camp
Grades 4–8, 1–4 pm, June 26–June 30
The CSG Girls’ Volleyball Camp combines an emphasis on fundamental techniques with an active program of match play. All student-athletes are evaluated at the onset of the camp and placed in instructional groups that are designed to allow them to progress with peers at their own skill level. Beginning students learn the fundamentals of the game by focusing on footwork, underhand passes, setting, hitting, and the serve. Students on an intermediate/advanced level refine their basic skills and work on game strategies, offensive/defensive skills, and challenging match play. Personal instruction will be provided to insure individual development. Enrollment in the program is limited to 24 players. This limit ensures a student teacher ratio of approximately 10:1, thus providing the personal attention necessary for individual progress. The camp is directed by CSG’s Upper School head volleyball coach, Gary Blosser.
Fee: $110

 

 

 

 

 

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March 1, 2006