Darton College
CAMPS
Summer 2011
A wide variety of sports camps will be offered on the Darton College campus this summer.
For more information, contact the Intercollegiate Athletics & Physical Education at (229) 317-6558.
Baseball Camp
Attention boys and girls ages 6 – 14
Seize this chance to get individual instruction and learn the fundamentals of pitching, catching, fielding, and team play. Hitting is a major part of practice each day. Game drills and batting cage time, combined with coaching from collegiate players add up to a lot of fun.
Camp coach is Glenn Eames, Darton College Baseball Coach. Darton College baseball players will provide individualized attention and additional coaching. Bring shoes, glove, cap, bat, helmet and long pants.
Register early – Camp is limited to 80 participants. Free camp T-shirt to participants registered by May 13.
Date: Tuesday - Friday, May 31 – June 3
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $100 ($90 each for 2 or more in the same family) Bring your own lunch - Concession Stand open daily
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education – 317-6730/6726
Tennis Camp
Attention boys and girls ages 6 - 17
Get into the swing of summer, and play at the new Darton Tennis Complex. Learn the basics and get individual instruction on the fundamentals of forehands, backhands, and serve. Find out about scoring, etiquette, terminology, and matches. Developing good habits at an early age will create a “love” for the game.
Instructor(s): David Mann, M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Date: Tuesday - Friday, May 31 - June 3
Time: 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Place: Students should be dropped off at the Tennis Pavilion, located behind the PE Building. In case of rain the camp will begin and end inside the PE Building.
Fee: $ 65 (T-shirt included)
Early Bird Registration: $60 (T-shirt included) Deadline is May 30
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education – 317-6730/6726
Soccer Camp
Attention boys and girls ages 6-14
Improve your game! Receive the technical and functional training for basic skills, along with position play. Each day get training on a specific technique (shooting, passing-receiving, heading, etc.) followed by match related games emphasizing the technique learned. Younger players will be challenged by developmental drills focusing on coordination and understanding of their role as a player.
Instructor(s): will include Darton College players, coaches as well as other area players
Date: Monday - Wednesday, June 13-15
Time: 9:00am-12pm
Drop-off available at 8:30 am, and pick-up until last one gone
Fee: $100 (includes T-shirt)
Early Bird Registration: $90 (includes T-shirt) Deadline is June 3rd
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education – 317 – 6730/6726
Cross Country Camp
Attention boys and girls of all ages
Is your child ready for a rewarding, challenging sport? Get introduced to cross country running! With daily activities, games and beginner fun runs, your child will enjoy a positive experience that could lead to a healthful lifetime sport and activity. Campers will benefit from instruction in goal setting, meeting challenges, a “wilderness run’ and more. No matter their experience levels, this camp is designed to inspire a love of running and is open to all youths.
Instructor(s): David Mann, Darton College Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach and Darton
Date: Thursday – Saturday, June 9 - 11
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Place: Camp begins and ends at the Darton College Tennis Pavilion, located behind the Physical Education Building. In case of rain, the camp will begin and end inside the P.E. Building.
Fee: $65 (T-shirt included)
Early Bird Registration: $60 (T-shirt included) Deadline is May 30
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education – 317 – 6730/6726
Swimming
Splash into a Swim-Gym
What better way to promote FUN, physical fitness? Swimming, bowling, racquetball, movies, games and much more! This camp is designed for kids of all ages. They will even learn how to swim from collegiate All-Americans. Campers will spend a fun-filled week with experienced coaches at Darton College, the best facility in Southwest Georgia!
Date: Three, one-week sessions: June 6-10, 13-17, and 20-24 (Monday-Thursday)
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00pm
Drop-Off Available at 7:45am and Pick-Up until 5:30
Place: Darton College Physical Education Building
Fee: $150 per session
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education- 317-6730/6726
DC Wrestling Technique Camp
Attention boys and girls ages K-8th Grade
Interested in learning more about the world’s oldest and greatest sport? This camp is designed to cover all aspects of the sport of wrestling, from takedowns to pins, mentally wrestling the Championship match, nutrition, and conditioning. The camp will be held in the Darton College Recreation Gym.
Camp coach is Josh Watts, Cavaliers Head Coach. Darton wrestlers and local coaches will provide individualized attention and additional coaching. You will receive an official camp T-shirt (indicate shirt size on registration form).
Date: Friday - Sunday, July 1-3
Time: 8am – 12pm
Place: Darton College Recreational Gym
Fee: $ 85
Early Bird Registration: $75 Deadline is June 1st
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education – 317-6730/6726
DC Individual Basketball Camp
Attention boys and girls ages 7 -16
Looking for fun, fundamentals and games? How about learning or improving your ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, stance and footwork on the court? Then come join us to learn and be challenged to play your best. The camp will be held in the Darton College Cavalier Arena.
Darton basketball players will provide individualized attention and additional coaching. You will receive an official camp T-shirt (indicate shirt size on registration form).
Date: Monday - Wednesday, June 13-15
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Place: Darton College Cavalier Arena
Fee: $ 85 per camper
Bring your own lunch - Concession Stand open daily
$50 deposit required by June 3, 2011 with completed registration form and waiver.
DC Team Basketball Camp
Attention High Schoolers
Darton College has facilities to host 20-24 basketball teams. Upon your request, lines will be put down on the courts to distinguish 3pt value and out of bounds. High school officials and staff members will officiate the games. Two, 20 minute halves will be played. Team jerseys or t-shirts with numbers and non-marking shoes are required. We hope you will take this opportunity to bring your team and experience team play in the Cavalier Arena. Each team will receive camp t-shirts.
Teams that have attended past years: Lowndes, Westover, Lee, Americus, Albany, Calhoun, Brooks, Byne, Tifton, Cairo, TCC, Early, Hawkinsville, Deerfield, Jefferson, Sherwood, Colquitt, Josey, Central Macon, Crisp and Worth.
Date: Thursday - Saturday, June 9-11
Time: Games begin at 10am
Place: Darton College Cavalier Arena
$130 per player
Commuter Cost:
$350 per team
* Non-refundable $100 deposit required by May 5th
DC Fundamentals Basketball Camp
Attention boys and girls 1st through 12th Grade
During this 2-day camp, each player will learn the importance of the FUNDAMENTALS of basketball.
There will be sessions on concepts such as shooting, footwork, defense and ball handling. These basic concepts are important in order to excel the growth of an athlete.
At the conclusion of the camp, the camper will have a better understanding of dribbling principles, understand the fundamentals of passing and catching, understand the proper technique of jump shooting and free throw shooting and the importance of the defensive stance.
Date: Monday & Tuesday, June 20-21
Time:
Session I: 1st – 6th grade: 10-12pm
Session II: 7th-12th grade: 2-4pm
Place: Darton College Cavalier Arena
Fee: $ 75 per camper if paid in full by June 9th at 4pm
* Cost after deadline is $85 per camper
* $5 discount per sibling
* a non-refundable $25 deposit must accompany application by May 21st; this amount will be applied toward cost of camp.
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education – 317-6730/6726
Softball Day Camp
Girls ages 6 – High School Seniors
Come join our four day instructional softball camp and learn the fundamentals of hitting, throwing, fielding, catching, and individual position play. The camp will feature Head Softball Coach David Dews, Assistant Coach Sam White, other well known coaches as well as current and former players. This is a chance to get great instruction and have fun learning the game. Campers need to bring shoes, gloves, and a winning attitude. We look forward to working with you. GO CAVS!
Date: Monday – Wednesday, June 6-8 & July 25-27
Time: 8:30am – 11:30am
Fee: $85 (T-shirt included) Concession Stand will be open for break
Early Bird Registration: $75 (T-shirt included) Deadline is May 27th (for June camp) & July 18th (for July camp)
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education – 317-6730/6726
Softball Hitting Clinic
Girls ages 6 – High School Seniors
Be a part of our four day clinic that is solely devoted to hitting and the offensive side of fast-pitch softball. This clinic will teach proper swing mechanics and fundamentals that will help you become a better offensive player. The Darton Coaching Staff and a handful of well known instructors will provide individualized attention as well as group instruction for the hitters. This clinic is a can't miss opportunity for girls that are serious about becoming a better offensive player. Players need to bring shoes and gloves, they may also bring their own bats and batting gloves. GO CAVS!
Date: Monday – Wednesday, June 27-30 & July 11-13
Time: 8:30am – 11:30am
Fee: $85 (T-shirt included) Concession Stand will be open for break
Early Bird Registration: $75 (T-shirt included) Deadline is June 13th (for June camp) & July 1st (for July camp)
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education- 317-6730/6726
Darton College All Sports Camp
Boys and Girls ages 6- 14
Darton College is ready to challenge campers to our four day athletics camp. We will be doing a wide variety of different activities and participating in many different sports throughout the camp. The Darton College Athletic Department will be supervising and hosting the camp. If you love to play then this camp is the one for you, couple it with one of our afternoon camps and you have yourself a day of fun. Beware, however, this camp is so much fun that it will cause early bedtimes at night. Come and be a part of Darton College. GO CAVS!
Date:
Monday – Thursday, June 27 - 30
Monday- Thursday July 18-21
Time: 8:30 – 12PM
Fee: $85 ( T-shirt included) Concession Stand will be open for break
Early Bird Registration: $75 (T-shirt included)
Deadline June 20 (June Camp) & July 11 (July Camp)
For Registration, contact:
Darton College Continuing Education- 317-6730/6726
