Summer 2010 - SYF Camps

The following camps are sponsored by SYF for Summer 2010

FOOTBALL CAMP 
SYF is pleased to announce that it is hosting Football University's invitation only football camp for students in grades 6 to 11 from June 18-20 at Westhill High School.  

The creators of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl have started a new kind of football camp. Football University (FBU) is invitation-only and considered by many experts as the nation's most complete football training camp experience. Sports Illustrated and Rivals calls Football University "elite". This is the camp that trains the majority of All-Americans and provides college exposure to more than 400 schools. For more information, visit www.footballuniversity.org or phone Football University representatives at 973.366.5027. Also see SYF's home page.

FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
For Summer 2010 SYF will offer a field hockey camp being run by Lauren Tamborino and Mary Michalidis, similar to Summers 2008 and 2009.  Dates are July 12-16 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at SHS Boyle Stadium.

Field hockey camp registration will be online at the Home Page or Registration tab. Attached for reference is a camp flyer for 2010. SYF Summer FH Camp2010[1].pdf  For further information contact Mary at (203) 975-7220 or email 

Summer 2010 - Other Summer Camps

The camps below are presented for informational purposes and reflect area camps in activities that are sponsored by SYF.

BOYS LACROSSE

Stamford Youth Lacrosse Association:  Dates June 28-30  Times: 9:00am to 12:00pm at SHS Upper Field for boys in Grades 2-7 and 1:00pm to 4:00pm for boys in Grades 8-12. The camp will be run by Jim McAleavey, four-time All-American attackman at UMass, and Bob Cavaliero. For more information go to SYLA website at www.stamfordyouthlacrosse.org or email Bob Cavaliero at   or call him at  (203) 968-1082. 
Camp flyer ====> SYLA_2010_CAMP_FLIER.doc

ALL PLAYERS WILL NEED EQUIPMENT. Girls will need a stick, goggles and a mouthguard. Boys will need helmets, arm pads, shoulder pads, gloves, stick and a mouthguard. There will be a limited amount of rental equipment for boys in grades 1-6. The middle school kids will be able to rent their equipment for a fee of $35 for the camp. The camp will emphasize skills such as catching, throwing and shooting, as well as one on one strategies and offensive and defensive individual and team play.

SYLA - Summer League  SYLA will also run a Summer League on the following dates: June 30 through August 18 on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15pm for boys in grades 6-8 and from 6:30-7:45pm for boys in grades 9-12. Dates are: 6/30, July 7,14,21,28 and August 4, 11 and 18. Location is tentatively Stamford High, Upper Field. Fee is $150 per player. All players receive a team jersey. Register at SYLA website. www.stamfordyouthlacrosse.org  The attached flyer has additional information as well. SYLA_SUMMER_LEAGUE_2010[1].doc

Gilman / Gamebreaker Lacrosse Camps:  Offerred in Stamford (WHS) week of July 19 from 8:30 - 12:00 and surrounding towns of Greenwich, Westport, Wilton, Darien, Fairfield and Danbury on different weeks.  Details can be found in the following link ===> http://www.laxcamps.com/camps/campLocation.html#list

South Norwalk (Sono) Field House:  Summer camps the weeks of July 12-16 and August 2-6 from 8:30am to 12:00 noon. Cost is $295. To register contact (203) 523-5875. Attached are flyer and link to Sono Fieldhouse website.  Sono FH Summer Lax Camp Flyer - 2010.pdf
http://www.sonofieldhouse.com/camps.html

GIRLS LACROSSE

CT LAX Camps: Girls lacrosse camps will be offerred by Kristin Wood, head coach of New Canaan High School girls lacrosse for players in grades 1 through 8. Camps run from June 22-25; June 28-July 1.  Camps are at the Turf field behind the water tower in New Canaan. Cost is $195. For further information go to ctlaxcamps.com/Default.asp

Session 1
Youth Camp
Date: June 28 - July 1
Time: 9:00 - 11:30am
Place: Water Tower Turf Field, New Canaan, CT
Age: Girls currently in Kindergarten - 4th grade
Cost: $195

Session 2:
Elite Camp
Date: June 28 - June 30
Time: 4:00 - 7:00pm
Place: Water Tower Turf, New Canaan, CT
Age: Girls currently in 5th grade - 12th grade
Cost: $175

Session 3
Youth Camp: 
Date: July 6 - July 9
Time: 9:00 - 11:30am
Place: Water Tower Turf, New Canaan, CT
Age: Girls currently in 3rd - 8th Grade
Cost: $195

Gilman Lacrosse Camps:  Offerred in Stamford (WHS) weeks beginning June 28 and July 19 from 8:30 - 12:00 and surrounding towns of Greenwich, Westport, Wilton, Darien, and Fairfield on different weeks.  Details can be found in the following link ===> http://www.laxcamps.com/camps/campLocation.html#list

Gamebreaker Lacrosse Camps (at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield)  Girls camp from July 25-28. Campers can be overnight or extended day and will be divided into groups by age and ability.  Returning to direct this camp is Sacred Heart head coach Laura Cook. This is Laura's 10th season directing this camp. The camp staff is comprised of local high school and college coaches and NCAA players.

Attached is a brochure. GameBreakerBrochure-2010-GIRLSsacredheart Camp.pdf  You can also visit the website www.laxcamps.com for more information.     

BASEBALL

Crusader Baseball School  Camp is run under the direction of Tracy Nichols and Mike Walsh at Trinity Catholic High School.  It is for little league players ages 6-12. Weeks are June 28-July 2 and July 5-9 from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Cost is $185 per session, $350 for both. Discounts are available if more than 1 child per family attends. For further information contact Tracy Nichols at (203) 322-3401 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (203) 322-3401      end_of_the_skype_highlighting x17.

Bobby Valentines Sports Academy (and New Canaan Baseball):  Weekly 4 day (M-Th) camps are offerred for players ages 5-14. Programs begin June 28 and end August 16 from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Location is Mead Park in New Canaan. Cost ranges between $200-$395/week. See Bobby V website for registration and more information at www.bobbyvacademy.com or Summer 2010 Camps_Baseball.pdf

VOLLEYBALL

MVP Sports:  Led by Stamford High School Coach Mike Smeriglio and a team of high school coaches. Two one week camps. Week 1 is July 19-23 for girls grades 6-12 and Week 2 is July 26-30 for girls grades 8-12. Cost is $175 if registered before June 15 and $195 after that. Additional information can be obtained at  or (203) 847-1899 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (203) 847-1899      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. 2009's Camp application is attached for reference.  MVP Volleyball 2009 Summer Camp Application & Flyer.pdf

FOOTBALL

NY Giants Camp:  This is a non-contact camp for ages 6-14. It will teach children to run, throw, catch and defend. The camp is expected to feature former Giants Billy Ard, Eric Dorsey, Sam Garnes and Charles Way among the instructors. Dates are July 19-23 at Stamford High School. The camp is offerred at other area locations during alternative weeks. Camp fee is $445 with early bird discount available. For more information call (877) 226-9919 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (877) 226-9919      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or go to www.nygiantscamps.com

Offense-Defense Camp:  Full contact sleepover camp for two age groups 7-13 and 14-18. Located at St. Johns University, Long Island, NY.  Camp runs from July 4-7, 2010. For additional information or to register visit website at www.o-d.com/ or see camp brochure 2010 ODCampBrochure.pdf

Joe Nameth/John Dockery Camp:  Full contact camp that is broken down into 3 divisions based on size, ability and previous playing experience. It may be sleepover or day camp. Ages 8-18. Located at Western Connecticut State College in Danbury, CT.  The 2010 camp runs from June 27-July 2. Fees are $775 for overnight and $475 for day campers. Visit website for registration or additional information www.joenamathcamp.com

CHESS

USA Chess - Greenwich Academy:  USA Chess is a national organization that sponsors summer camps among its chess related offerings. A chess camp is sponsored by USA Chess at Greenwich Academy August 2-6, 2010. Camps are full day or 1/2 day (morning and afternoon options). This is the only Connecticut camp offerred. A camp is also offered in NYC at the Dalton School from July 26-30. For further information go to www.usachess.com/.

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs sponsored by University College at Fairfield University, a non-profit organization. Classes are taught by professional instructors from the Institute of Reading Development, and are located at University of Bridgeport in Stamford (5 Riverbend Drive). Programs for ages 4 through high school run from June 24 to July 22.  Attached flyer contains further information. Fairfield U_Stamford_Summer 2010.pdf  Contact (800) 978-9596 for more information.

Eagle Hill School  Summer academic programs designed for children experiencing academic challenges. June 30 - August 6.  Offered is a 5.5-week program and 2-week workshops, as well as an extended day program. For further information go to www.eaglehillschool.org and click on "Other Programs".  Eagle Hill is located at 45 Glenville Road, Greenwich.

King School - Summer Institute  Offered are 6-week math and science credit classes taught primarily by King faculty. Also offered are two 3-week academic sessions for middle and high school students and two 1-week sessions for preK and elementary. Sessions run June 21 - August 6. For further information visit www.klht.org/SummerInstitute. 

GENERAL FITNESS

Camp Soundwaters  Outdoor fun on Long Island Sound for grades K-9. Camps include:
** Small Boat Sailing: 1-week sessions 9:00am-5:00pm;  Boats are Optimists (grades 4-6) and Pixels (grades 5-8, advanced)
** Sea Stars & Bluefish:  1-week and 2-week sessions for grades 2-5; Hands on experiments, swimming, fun activities, live animals
** Schooner Adventure: a 2-week long sailing adventure; two night island campout, swimming, etc aboard the Schooner Soundwaters Grades 6-9.
For more information visit www.soundwaters.org or call  (203) 406-3319  (203) 406-3319

Pathfinders Adventure Camp  Sponsored by the Mayor's Youth Services Bureau this all-day camp runs from June 28 through August 13, and can be attended in weekly increments or for the entire summer. Ages 10-14. It offers a variety of activities for campers, including ropes course, hiking, rock climbing, hiking, art, computers, game room, mountain biking, dance & drama, cheerleading, swimming, etc.  The camp is based at Cloonan Middle School. Costs range from $200/week to $1,000 for all 7 weeks. Registration forms can be picked up in the Government Center Lobby at 888 Washington Boulevard in Stamford. Lunch and bus transportation provided. Limited scholarships are available. For more information contact Justin LeBaire at the Mayor's Youth Services Bureau at  (203) 977-5361  (203) 977-5361 or .

Stamford Museum & Nature Center  Half-day and Full-day nature camps and farm-fun camps. Further information can be found in the attached brochure SummerScene2010.pdf, at www.stamfordmuseum.org or call  (203) 322-1646  (203) 322-1646 x6521.