Whittier College Summer Camps

Summer Camp Programs for Summer 2008

To sign up for any camp, please visit the Whittier College Athletics Department and pick up a brochure. Make checks payable to Whittier College. For more information, please call (562) 907-4271.

35th ANNUAL SPORTS CAMP
Session I: June 23 - July 3
Session II: July 7 - July 18
Session III: July 21 - August 1

The Whittier College Athletic Department will offer three 2 week morning sessions of sports activity instruction. College coaches and athletes will instruct in the two main areas of emphasis: SWIMMING and TENNIS. The recreational activities rotate among basketball, kickball, track, soccer, softball, wiffleball, etc.

Each 2-week session will culminate with a Swim Meet, Decathlon and Tennis Tournament with ribbons and certificates awarded.

Daily sessions (Monday-Friday) will run from 8:45am-12:00 noon for boys and girls 6-12 years of age. Youngsters will be grouped according to age and ability level.

Here's a sample of the daily schedule, directed by Rock Carter:

8:45 - 9:00 Group organization

9:00 - 9:50 Activity 1

10:00 - 10:50 Activity 2

11:00 - 11:50 Activity 3

12:00 noon Parent Pickup

FEES: $145 per session

$10 discount in same family, same session.

Includes T-shirt and instruction.
Youngsters should provide their own tennis racket, swim suit, towel, shorts and light soled shoes.

12th ANNUAL ALL DAY CAMP

Play all day! Join your friends for All Day Camp experience directed by Megan Carter. Beginning its 12th year, the All Day Camp has become one of our most popular camps for kids and parents alike. Activities include group games, arts, crafts and swimming.

Morning 8:45 - 12:00 Sports Camp Schedule

Afternoon 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and quiet activities

Program: 1:30 - 2:00 - Swim lesson

               2:00 - 4:30 - Camp activities - small group games arts and crafts, science projects,
                                  nature walks, etc.

               4:30 - 5:15 Free swim

FEES: $325 all day per 2 week session

Includes supervision from 8:45am-5:15pm. (Youngsters must bring their lunch)

Afternoon Only

FEES: $220 per 2 week session

SWIM LESSONS

The experienced Aquatics staff will feature small group instruction in swimming and diving fundamentals for all ability and age levels after Sports Camp. Three 1/2 hour classes will be held at 12:00, 12:30 and 1:00 with a minimum age of 3.

FEES: $45 for 2 week session

TENNIS LESSONS

The Tennis staff will offer a full hour of professional instruction for all ability and age levels at 8:00am, prior to Sports Camp. FEES: $45 for 2 week session

34th ANNUAL SUMMER SWIM CLUB

For the 34th year in a row, we are pleased to make the Slade Aquatic Center available to the Whittier Community on a swim program membership basis this summer. The program is limited to 200 family memberships.*

The pool will be under the constant supervision of certified life guards. Pool regulations will be posted, and we trust that you will assist us in maintaining the safety and health rules. Parents must be responsible for young children since the minimum depth of the Pool is 3 1/2 feet. Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Limited locker space is available, but we must warn that the College is not responsible for the loss of valuables.

If interested in this program, please fill out and return the application to the Athletic Department with your check made out to Whittier College. A membership card will be sent to you that must be presented for admittance to the pool. The family membership will admit only your immediate family with no provision for any guests (an additional 5 guests will be admitted over the summer with the punch card.) The name of each family member will be imprinted on the membership card and be checked off for pool admittance each day.

*There will be youngsters using the pool during some weeks from camps and conference groups using other college facilities. Their use of the pool will be carefully regulated.

DATES: June 14-August 8 (closed July 4)

HOURS: Weekdays 2:00-7:00 pm Weekends 12:00-6:00 pm
(The last 10 minutes of each hour will be reserved for adult lap swimmers)

FEES: $125 Summer Family	$135 Summer Family	$70 Summer Individual
Membership (up to 5)*	Membership (over 5)*
	(up to 9 family members, over 9 will be an additional fee)

Membership
*Immediate family only. Separate families residing at different addresses must have separate memberships and may not share a common membership.

SPORTS SPECIALTY CAMPS

FEE: $195 per camp

The Whittier College Athletic Dept. will offer 5 weeks of Specialty Camps this summer, each directed and staffed by Whittier College head coaches. The day camp format (9:00 am-3:00 pm) allows us to provide a "low cost, high quality" alternative to expensive overnight camps at a third of their cost.

This experienced staff of outstanding coaches and their assistants will present a daily developmental program with an emphasis on teaching of sports fundamentals as they pertain to basketball, baseball, soccer and volleyball. CAMP FEATURES:

Instruction:	Lectures and station teaching of offensive, defensive, individual and team fundamentals.
Competition	Although emphasis is on skill development, competitive contests will be held daily before lunch, with afternoon team competitions.
Evaluation:	To strengthen weaknesses, each camper will receive a written evaluation by his coach of skills to improve on.
Lunch:	Delicious "all you can eat" daily lunch at the campus cafeteria.
Swim:	Until 4
Medical:	Whittier College trainers will be responsible for the care and prevention of any injuries or illness.

BASEBALL-$195

JULY 14 - 18 Boys & Girls 7-12 years old

Mike Rizzo, Head Baseball Coach at Whittier College, and his staff will direct the 18th annual baseball camp. Campers are divided into groups by age and skill level. The emphasis will be placed on developing the fundamental skills of baseball.

Program:	Skill instruction-the emphasis placed on the individual.
Fundamentals:	Hitting, bunting, throwing, fielding, base running, pitching.
Ball Games:	Afternoon league based on age level.

BASKETBALL-$195

JUNE 23 - JUNE 27 and JULY 7 - 11 Boys and Girls 8-16 years old

The 26th annual Basketball Camp with Head Coach, Rock Carter, will offer 2 sessions of Basketball Camp, each will be limited in number. Register early! A fine staff comprised of high school coaches and college players will provide excellent instruction to prepare you for your upcoming season. Each basketball player will receive a T-shirt and a regulation camp basketball at the end of the week.

Program:	Skill development-shooting, ball handling, rebounding, passing.
Daily games:	Two division competitive experiences against players of equal skill.
Goal:	To provide in-depth basketball experience with emphasis on a fundamental approach for success.

SOCCER - $195
JULY 28 - AUGUST 1 Boys & Girls 7-16 years old

The Whittier College soccer staff will bring a new format to the 18th year of soccer camp. The staff will emphasize fundamental skills, technique, and tactical methods to become an excellent soccer player. Camp will use methods focusing on creativity, team play and rhythm.

Program:	Brazilian Warm-up, touch drills, tactical instruction, and game evaluation for players at the beginning to advanced levels.
Goal:	To provide a training experience that encourages campers to love the game of soccer, and the basic skills to advance their level of play.

VOLLEYBALL-$195
JULY 21 - 25 Boys & Girls 9-17 years old

The Volleyball Coach at Whittier College, and her staff will direct the 18th annual volleyball camp. In addition to individual skill development and analysis, emphasis will include individual pride in performance mental training.

Program:	Skill instruction-underhand passing, setting, spike approach, hitting, serving and jump training will be featured.
Teaching:	Of offensive and defensive team systems.
Conditioning:	In-season and out-of-season conditioning concepts.