Young athletes can have fun and stay fit by participating in a variety of sports camps in June at Delaware Technical & Community College’s Owens Campus.
Children should wear appropriate clothing to the camps which are held Monday-Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m., unless stated differently.
Beginning Monday, June 8, children ages 7-18 can learn the fundamentals of tennis in week-long camps at The Plantations in Lewes from 9 a.m. to noon; tennis camps begin every Monday in June.
Learn basic karate movements, improve coordination and build respect in karate which is offered in two age groups: 7-12 from 10 to 11 a.m. and 13 and up from 11 a.m. to noon; both sessions begin on Saturday, June 13.
Boys and girls ages 7-10 will be taught basketball skills including defensive play, rebounding, passing, shooting, dribbling and movement in a week-long camp beginning Monday, June 15.
Baseball, baton, and cheerleading begin on Monday, June 22. In baseball, campers ages 7-12 will concentrate on fundamentals and drills as well as the basic mechanics of pitching, infield/outfield plays, hitting, base running, and sliding; camp will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Children ages 7-14 will learn the basics of baton twirling with single and double batons; class gives an intro to tossing the baton, marching and rhythm; baton is a full-day camp from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
In cheerleading, students ages 7-12 will explore the basics of arm movement, voice and crowd control as well as learn new cheers, chants, cheerleading techniques, cartwheels, flips and jumps.
Baseball pitching, flag football, soccer, and tae kwon do camps begin in July.
Scholarships and sibling discounts are available for camps. To find out more information or to sign up, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.
