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Sport Camps

From soccer, tennis, gymnastics and golf, Moore County has sport camps for youths of all ages. If you child needs to run, jump and have fun, then check out these summer camps:

Sandhills Futbol Club

Join the Staff and Guest Coaches of Sandhills FC this summer for multiple soccer camp opportunities.For more information or to register, please call (910) 986-1281 or visit www.sandhillsfc.com.

West End Elementary Camp
June 23 - 27 from 9 AM – 12 PM
All Players (U6 – U10) - Cost $40.00

*Sandhills FC Summer Day Camp at Sandhills Sports Center
July 7 – 11 from 9 AM – 12 PM
All Players (U11 – U15) - Cost $125.00

**GK ONE Goalkeeper Camps at Sandhills Sports Center
Session I: July 14 – 18 from 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Goalkeepers (U10 – U14) - Cost $150.00
Session II: July 21 – 25 from 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Goalkeepers (U15 – U19) - Cost $150.00

Sandhills FC Summer Recreational Camp at Hillcrest Park
July 28 – Aug. 1 from 9 AM – 12 PM
Rec Players (U6 – U9) - Cost $50.00

*The Sandhills FC Summer Day Camp will be instructed by Coach Erwan Le Crom. Coach Le Crom is currently in charge of the Richmond Strikers US National Academy Program, and has played and coach professionally in France and the States.

**The GK ONE Camp is specially designed by the Women’s US National Goalkeeper Coach Phil Weldon. The camp will be instructed by Coach Weldon’s experienced staff.

The Lawn and Tennis Club of North Carolina

For more information and to register for tennis camps, visit www.lawnandtennisclub.com and (910) 692-7270.

Fun in the Sun Camps
Beginner/Intermediate    Ages 3 - 12    Cost: $95.00
Sessions: June 16-20, July 14-17, July 21-24, August 18-21
Monday – Thursday,   10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
(Fridays reserved as make-up days in case of inclement weather)
Join The Lawn and Tennis Club certified pros and their seasoned staff of instructors at the most popular tennis camp in the area. Camp Includes: T-Shirt, Snow Cones, Photographs, Crafts(optional) and Supervised Swimming.
On the last day of camp, take home the week’s craft and pictures from the display board. Throughout the summer, view the weeks’ activities on the club’s popular website, www.lawnandtennisclub.com. Children enjoy seeing themselves online!

Stealth Tennis Camps
Intermediate Players $65.00
Sessions: June 24-27, July 29-August 1, August 5-8, August 12-15
Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Head Pro, George Lowe, in this smaller camp designed for those kids on the cusp of playing real matches! Camps Includes: Court Positioning, Scoring, Rules, Training Drills, Match Play, Quick Start.
Players will learn how to really play the game of tennis! Each camp will include a snow cone break and a short period of supervised cool down swimming.

Dirtballers Academy Camps
Intermediate/Advanced $95.00
Sessions: June 9-12, June 16-19, July 14-17, July 21-24, August 4-7, August 11-14
Monday – Thursday, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(Fridays reserved as make-up days in case of inclement weather)
Join Director of Tennis, Ryan Peterson, at the advanced version of the most popular tennis camp in the area. This camp is designed for experienced players with a desire to improve all aspects of their game, while having fun. Camp Includes: Agility Tests , Match Play, Mental Training, Training Drills. Video Analysis. Players will train in the heat of the day to aid in performance development, with a pool only yards away from the courts to help keep them cool! A camp T-shirt and snow cones will be given to each participant.

Sandhills Academy of Gymnastics

Join us for a Fun-filled summer of morning camps. Pick and choose from 8 theme weeks. These camps are for boys and girls ages 3 to 13. The camps run Monday through Friday from 9am to Noon. The cost is $90 per week. Pre-registration is necessary and space is limited!

June 11-13 - Mini Camp ($54 for 3 days) - Gymnastics and more!
June 16-20 - Cheer and Tumbling Mania
June 16-20 - Dino-Mite (A Dinosaur Adventure)
June 23-27 - The Tumbling Tumbleweeds (For Cowboys and Cowgirls!)
July 7-11 - Jedi Training Camp - Light Saber Training included.
July 14-18 - Dragon Quest - (Knights and Princesses Adventure!)
July 21-25 - Cheer and Tumbling Mania 2
July 21-25 - Where the Wild Things Are (Animals & NC Wildlife!)
July 28- August 1 - Summer Olympic Games!
August 4-8 - Pirates of the Caribbean
August 11-15 - Aloha Summer

Fore more information, visit www.sandhillsgymnastics.com or call (910) 295-0724.

Moore County Parks & Recreation

All-Star Sports Quest
Session 1: July 21—25, 2008
Session 2: August 4-8, 2008
Ages: 8—12
8:00 am—noon
Cost: $40.00
Limit: 20
This week will be solely focused on PHYSICAL FITNESS and HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. Emphasis will be placed on the basic fundamentals of soccer, football, baseball, volleyball and disc-golf. Special guests will give instructions on many new and exciting ways to get fit and stay in shape. Healthy snacks will be provided. To register for this camp, contact Scott Kidd at Moore County Parks and Recreation at 947-2504. Registration forms can be downloaded at: http://www.moorecountyparksandrec.com

All-Star Sports Quest
August 4-8, 2008
Ages: 8—12
8:00 am—noon
Cost: $40.00
Limit: 20
This week will be solely focused on PHYSICAL FITNESS and HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. Emphasis will be placed on the basic fundamentals of soccer, football, baseball, volleyball and disc-golf. Special guests will give instructions on many new and exciting ways to get fit and stay in shape. Healthy snacks will be provided. To register for this camp, contact Scott Kidd at Moore County Parks and Recreation at 947-2504. Registration forms can be downloaded at: http://www.moorecountyparksandrec.com

Southern Pines Parks & Recreation

Jr. Cheerleading Camp
(3-5 & 5-8 years)
Gymnastics, Dance, Crafts, Design t-shirts, team ribbons and megaphones. Make new friends, make lots of noise (and not being told to "hush"), Exercise, Cheering, Fun 'n Games are just a few of the exciting things going on at the Jr. Cheerleading Camp! Instructors are Ms. Jenna Barto, Ms. Jordan Thompson, and Ms. Megan Middleton.
Bring: Drink, snack and a plain white t-shirt.
Wear : T-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes
3-5 year old Session 1: July 28 - Aug 1 9:00am - 11:30am
5-8 year old Session 2: July 28 - Aug 1 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Fee: $40r / $80nr
Min/Max: 18/20

Cheerleading Camp - Fall Football Cheer
(ages 7-12)
Show your spirit and come cheer with us. Learn arm motion technique, proper posture, jumps and kicks, tumbling, stunting, side line cheers, dances and more. Your child will learn to memorize cheers and master the art of performing them. Youth interested in cheerleading, are enthusiastic, full of energy, and planning to cheer for the Fall Youth Tackle Football League should attend camp. Adult volunteers are needed to help lead Fall cheerleading squads-no cheering experience necessary. (11 and 12 year old girls will be grouped on a Senior Level Squad).
Location: Southern Pines Recreation Center
Date: Aug 22 & 23
Time: Aug 22 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Aug 23 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: $25r/$50nr (includes Fall Cheerleading, skirt, shirt, and poms)

Pinehurst Parks & Recreation

YOUTH TENIS LESSONS
Ages 6 – 15
Lessons are co-sponsored with Pinehurst Tennis Club and Sandhills
Tennis Association. Julie Angrick will teach youth the basics of the game including proper grip, forehand and backhand strokes, serves and volleys. Youth should wear tennis shoes and bring their own racket. Class meets on Thursdays at the Pinehurst Tennis Club. Registration is open until classes are full.$5 Residents, $10 Non-Residents. Minimum/Maximum: 5/10. NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION WIL NOT BE ACCEPTEDUNTIL MARCH 7.

Session I: Ages 6 - 9 – Thursdays, April 17 – May 8 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
                 Ages 10 - 15 – Thursdays, April 17 – May 8 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Session II : Ages 6 - 9 – Thursdays, June 5 – June 26 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
                  Ages 10 - 15 – Thursdays, June 5 – June 26 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Session III : Ages 6 - 9 – Thursdays, July 24 – August 14 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
                  Ages 10 - 15 - Thursdays, July 24 – August 14 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

YOUTH BASEBALL CAMP
Ages 5 – 12
Jeff Hewitt, Head Baseball Coach at Pinecrest High School, will lead this instructional camp for youth ages 5 – 12. This camp will focus on basic skills and techniques of baseball and will be held at the Cannon Park baseball fields. Each camper will receive a T-shirt. Registration forms are available at Village Hall.
Cannon Park Monday – Thursday, June 23 – 26 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
$45 per participant – checks made payable to Jeff Hewitt

YOUTH SOCCER CAMP
Ages 6 – 12
Ted Hassenfelt will instruct youth on the basics of the game of soccer. This camp will be held at the Cannon Park soccer fields the week of Spring Break. The week will be broken into two camps, one for ages 6 – 8, and the other for ages 9 – 12. Registration forms are available at the Recreation Department. $30 per participant. Please make checks payable to Ted Hassenfelt.

Ages 6 – 8
Monday – Wednesday, April 7 – April 9 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ages 9 – 12
Wednesday – Friday, April 9 – April 11 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Sandhills Celtc Soccer Club (Formerly the SYSL)

College Coaches Camp - July 28-31 (M-Th) 9:00 am - 12pm (noon). Cost is $150. We are bringing university level coaches to our fields and encourage motivated players from select and rec teams to attend this camp.

GK/Striker Camp - Aug 4-6 (M-W) 6:00-8:30 pm. Cost is $75. Specific instruction in GK and the art of goal scoring.

For more information or to register, visit them online at www.gosysl.com. The Sandhills Celtic Soccer Club was formerly the Sandhills Youth Soccer League. Same great program and staff, just a new name.

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