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Sports Camps
The Troy Parks and Recreation Department and the Troy School District will offer many summer sports camps in the coming season for ages four - eighteen. Brochures will be available in January with complete camp offerings and descriptions. Listed below are the camps offered starting in mid June - early August. Watch for details in schools, local newspapers and our spring bulletin, Troy Today or 2010 Sports Camp Brochure.
Athletic Trainer
High school students and adult coaches learn the basics of Athletic Training. This workshop is subdivided into five sections: anatomy, injury evaluation, taping, wrapping techniques and basic first aid. Certificate upon successful completion of each section.
Baseball
This fundamentals camp will help improve your baseball skills; fielding, hitting, and game strategies. The specialized three-day pitching camp will improve your form mechanics. Equipment required - baseball glove, baseball/gym shoes (bat optional).
Basketball
Receive instruction on shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding and defensive techniques. All campers will receive a basketball. Equipment required - gym shoes. Note -place in grade entering in 2006-07 school year.
Junior Basketball
Receive basic instruction on shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, defense techniques and scrimmaging. Coordinator B.J. Smith. This camp is for youngsters ages 5-7 years old. Each camper will receive a basketball.
Cheerleading
Learn what it takes to become a cheerleader at the middle or high school level. Each camper learns a series of cheers and chants, a dance routine and other cheerleading skills. The older class will include elementary stunts. Equipment required - gym shoes, shorts, no jewelry.
Fantasy Sports
This popular camp includes many sports such as gladiator, flag football, basketball, frisbee golf, sports skills competitions, swimming, floor hockey, kick ball and more. Equipment required - gym shoes, swim suit, and towel.
Fast Pitch Softball
Designed for the player of any skill level, this camp specializes in fast pitch skills including pitching, catching, infield and outfield play, hitting and base running. Equipment required - glove and proper shoes.
Football
Learn the basics at all football positions including linemen, ends, receivers and defensive backs. Equipment required; cleats or gym shoes, shirt, shorts or sweat pants, Grades 6-12 contact your coach to receive your helmet prior to leaving for the school year. Preventative taping available for campers requiring attention. Youngsters age 8-13 will get a general skills program targeted at training for all skill positions.
Golf
This PGA Junior Golf Camp includes all levels of golf instruction with one instructor per ten campers. Camp will include: swing fundamentals, etiquette and basic rules. This is a group camp, not individual lessons. Equipment required - golf clubs, golf/gym shoes (no sandals).
Gotta Dance
This dance program offers Tap, Jazz, and Ballet, a six week program on Mondays. Equipment required - proper shoes and comfortable clothing.
Gymnastics
This camp will emphasize skill development for all levels which includes basic drills to enhance strength and flexibility necessary for all gymnasts. Equipment required - cotton socks or gymnastics slippers and bands for hair.
Lacrosse
Focus on basic skills and team concepts. Offensive skills taught include: passing, catching, feeding, shooting and dodging. Defensive skills include: stance, checks, holds and slides. Team concepts include: clearing, riding, man up and man down offense and defense, fast break man for man and zone offensive/defensive concepts. Boys equipment required - protective helmet, gloves, stick, mouth piece and arm protection. Girls equipment required; stick only.
Pom Pon Dance
Learn what it takes to be a precision dance team member! Learn the coolest moves, to the coolest music, taught by the most talented staff! Learn basic pom and jazz techniques. Equipment required; tennis/dance shoes (must be supportive), knee pads, dance attire preferred but not required, water bottles. Pull hair back and no jewelry.
Soccer
Learn basics such as shooting, heading, receiving rolling balls, receiving air balls, dribbling, feinting and attacking moves, and shielding. The advanced premier camp will cover technical instruction in the morning followed by tactical play and functional training by position in the afternoon. Goalkeepers' camp will focus on techniques specific to this position. Each camper to receive a soccer ball. Equipment required - soccer or gym shoes and shin guards. Camp prepares you to be a successful high school team player. Athens/Troy High guest coach appearance throughout week.
Junior Soccer
This popular camp will offer basic soccer instruction for the beginner. Each camper to receive a soccer ball. Equipment required - soccer or gym shoes and shin guards.
Speed, Power, Agility and Quickness
Intro: Improve speed, power, agility, and quickness in all sports based on cutting edge techniques of sports science. Participants will improve explosive starts, body mechanics, acceleration, speed, flexibility, change of direction and jumping performance.
Advance: Participants gain knowledge of advanced topics in sports specific training and conditioning, including; stretching routines, warm-up methods, strength training, lifting techniques, plyometric programs, core training, goal setting, nutrition, video analysis of movement, and sport-specific training program design.
Competitive and Synchronized Swim
These camps are not learn-to-swim programs. Equipment required: Swimsuit, goggles, and towel. Swim caps suggested for girls. Synchronized Swim; one piece suit is required.
Introduction for Elementary School Students - These camps are designed for swimmers who can swim at least 50 yards (2 lengths of pool), and have no previous swim team experience. Instruction will include all four competitive strokes, starts and turns. Emphasis is on what competitive swimming is all about. Games and races are used as part of the learning process. Camps are 1.5 hours a day for two weeks.
Competitive Swimming for Middle and High School students - This camp is designed for swimmers who are interested in participating on their high school swim team. Previous participation on an intramural or other competitive team is helpful, but not required. Swimmers are expected to be able to swim 50 yards. Instruction will include all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and an introduction to swim training techniques. Emphasis is on what competitive swimming is all about. Games and races are used as part of the learning process. The camp is three hours a day for one week.
Synchronized Swimming - Synchronized swimming is like dancing in the water. The sport combines grace and flexibility with strength and power. You'll learn specific elements - figures, as well as routines to music. Swimmers must be able to swim 4 laps of the pool without stopping and be able to tread water for 30 seconds.
Track and Field
This week will give each athlete experience in the field events of the high jump, long jump, and shot put. Track races include 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, hurdles and relays. Proper running and hurdle form will be emphasized. Times and distances will be recorded. The week will conclude with a mini meet on Friday. Awards and certificates will be presented to each athlete.
Ultimate Fantasy Challenge
This camp keeps traditions with the past Fantasy Camps but has the added element of Tournament-Style Scoring. Campers will participate in all the Fantasy Camp favorite games such as Gladiator, Lightning, Go-Ghost and many more. Each participant will compete for points in order to become the "Ultimate Fantasy Challenge Champion."
Volleyball
Girls and Boys learn basic volleyball skills such as passing, serving and game strategies. The hitter/setter camp and the advanced skills camp are for the experienced player! The advance camps are for players who played on school teams. The parent/child camp will require the parents to participate with their child in all aspects of volleyball training. All campers will receive a volleyball. Equipment required - gym shoes, kneepads, and sweatbands.
Wrestling
All wrestling basics including escapes, take-downs, reversals and standing/down starts will be taught with emphasis on folk style and some high school techniques. Equipment required - gym shoes.
Water Polo
This camp offers basic knowledge for middle school participants as well as advanced training for high school. Must be a proficient swimmer. Skills practiced are; egg beater kick, dribbling, passing and shooting. There is an element of conditioning during warmups. Equipment required - Swimsuit, goggles, and towel.
