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Summer Sports Camps
There’s still time to register for one or more summer athletic camps sponsored by the Huntington Booster Club. This year’s camp lineup includes tennis, girls’ basketball, soccer, girls’ lacrosse, boys’ lacrosse, fencing, boys’ basketball, field hockey and volleyball. Blue Devil coaches will serve as camp directors.
For a copy of general and specific camp brochures, log onto the Huntington School District’s website at www.hufsd.edu. Click on the School Community link and then the Booster Club tab on the left side of the screen and then select Forms & Files or click on the Athletics link and then on Summer Programs.
For more information about any of these camps contact Huntington Booster Club President Barbara Cutrone at Hizees@aol.com.
The summer program includes:
Tennis
The Huntington Booster Club’s summer co-ed tennis camp is always one of the most popular around. This year’s camp will again be held on the Huntington High School courts. Boys and girls ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to register. The camp will run from June 28 – July 2. Tuition is $125 per child and there is a ten percent discount for participating siblings.
Veteran Blue Devil head coach and physical education teacher Jamie Fishlow is back as the program director. The goal of the camp is to improve individual skills and to develop a basic understanding of tennis, including its rules. Tennis rackets will be provided to those needing one for camp participation.
There are two 90-minute camp sessions available: 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The camp will utilize the six-court complex at the high school. Beginner to intermediate ability levels are welcome to attend. Each camper will receive a t-shirt.
Participants will be grouped according to their age and current level of ability. There will be conditioning drills, skill development stations, contests and games. The camp has been designed to help each participant develop the skills and confidence necessary to become a competitive tennis player. Each day a particular skill or stroke will be emphasized.
Mr. Fishlow has more than two decades of experience working with young people of all ages. Tennis rackets will be provided to players if needed.
For more information e-mail Mr. Fishlow at jfishlow@hufsd.edu.
Boys’ Soccer
The Huntington Booster Club is sponsoring two soccer camps on the fields at Huntington High School this summer. The sessions will run during separate three hour blocks from July 19-23.
A camp for boys entering grades 9-12 is slated for 1-4 p.m. and a second coed camp for boys and girls entering grades 4-8 will be offered from 5-8 p.m. The registration fee is $125.
Blue Devil head coach John Pagano will serve as program director. Participants will receive a free t-shirt. In case of rain, the camp will move indoors to the high school gym. There is a 10 percent sibling discount for families sending more than one camper.
The high school level boys’ camp is entering its third year. “As a new season approaches, we are committed to raising the bar and continuing to strengthen our soccer programs at Huntington High School,” Pagano said. “We are thrilled to offer a one-week intensive preparatory camp to precede the 2010 season. Our focus will be squarely on both tactical as well as technical training and will serve as an excellent opportunity for both new and current players to get an important head start to the season.”
The co-ed camp is open to players of all skill levels. Sessions will feature technical training and a small player to coach ratio. There will be various competitions during the daily program, which will include ball skills, passing and dribbling, shooting, trapping, tournaments and games.
For more information contact Mr. Pagano at jpagano@hufsd.edu.
Girls’ Lacrosse
A summer girls’ lacrosse camp will be held at Huntington High School for students entering grades 3-8. The session will run from June 28 through July 2 from 5-8 p.m. each day. Tuition is $125 for each participant and a ten percent sibling discount is available.
The camp will offer a program for those ranging from beginners to players entering the junior varsity level. Participants will be taught solid fundamentals and techniques and develop the skills necessary for success.
Huntington varsity head coach Nancy Wilson will serve as program director.
She earned a BA degree at Arcadia University and was a four-year lacrosse player there, winning the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference Defender of the Year Award as a college junior. Ms. Wilson is an accomplished scholastic coach. Prior to taking over the Blue Devil program, she led Harborfields to several Suffolk crowns.
In case of rain, the camp will move indoors to the high school gym. Participants are required to bring goggles, a mouthpiece and a lacrosse stick each day. The program will focus on both technical and tactical training and serve as an opportunity for new and current players to improve their game. Certified coaches will instruct participants. Each camper will receive a t-shirt.
Boys’ Basketball
A summer boys’ basketball camp for students entering grades 3-8 will be held at J. Taylor Finley Middle School. The session will run July 12-16 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The registration fee is $125 and a ten percent sibling discount is available.
The camp will be directed by Tim Madden, the assistant coach for the Blue Devil varsity basketball team. Players will be grouped by age and ability and will participate in daily conditioning drills, skill development stations, contests and games. The program is focused on helping players build the necessary skills and confidence to be a competitive basketball player.
Mr. Madden teaches physical education at Finley Middle School and has coached at the middle school, junior varsity and varsity levels. Huntington varsity boys’ basketball coach Mike Schmitz, a veteran coach with more than three decades of successful experience, will also be on the camp’s staff and help direct program segments.
The registration fee includes a camp t-shirt. This marks the first time the Huntington Booster Club is sponsoring a summer boys’ basketball camp. Camp sessions will concentrate on both technical and tactical training and serve as an opportunity for new and current players to improve their game.
Girls’ Basketball
The Huntington Booster Club has put together what it feels is an exceptional summer girls’ basketball camp in the J. Taylor Finley Middle gym for students entering grades 3-8. The camp is slated for July 5-9 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The registration fee is $125 and a ten percent sibling discount is available.
The camp will be co-directed by Finley girls’ basketball coaches Phil Lowe and Rick Agnello. Lowe has coached the Falcons for the past 15 years, as well as AAU and junior varsity level teams. He is known to stress solid basketball fundamentals, “basketball IQ,” court awareness and teamwork. Agnello has been involved in the Finley basketball program for the past eight years and is another fanatic about developing strong fundamentals along with building a winning attitude.
The program will accommodate those ranging from beginners to players entering the junior varsity level. The camp will include daily conditioning drills, skill development stations, contests and games.
Players will be grouped based upon their age and ability. All participants will receive a camp shirt. The camp looks to provide participants with a solid basketball foundation.
Boys’ Lacrosse
A summer boys’ lacrosse camp will be held at Huntington High School for students entering grades 3-8. The camp will run from July 12-15. Sessions be will be held each afternoon from 2-5 p.m.
Huntington varsity lacrosse coaches Paul McDermott and Eric Triolo will direct the camp. The registration fee is $125 and there is a 10 percent discount for siblings. All campers will receive a t-shirt. Participants should bring a helmet, mouthpiece, shoulder and arm pads, a glove and a stick each day.
All aspects of lacrosse will be covered, including scooping, dodging, strong and weak hand drills, passing, fast breaks, shooting techniques, footwork, clearing, positioning, pick and rolls and stick protection. An instructional game will also be held each day.
The goal of the camp “is to improve individual skill level and develop a fundamental understanding of basic lacrosse,” according to the camp brochure. Camp sessions will begin with stretching and agility drills, along with line drills and four corner passing. Participants will rotate through various skill stations before scrimmaging with one another. In case of inclement weather, the camp will be held in the high school gym.
Field Hockey
A summer field hockey camp will run from July 5-8 from 5 – 8 p.m. on the synthetic turf field at Huntington High School. Registration is $125 per child and there is a ten percent sibling discount available.
The camp is open to girls entering grades 3-8. It will be directed by Blue Devil head varsity coach Jillian Seher, who has coached at the school since 2004. Mrs. Seher obtained her undergraduate degree at SUNY College at Cortland and earned a Master’s degree at Brooklyn College. She teaches physical education and health at Long Island City High School in Queens. Camp staff will be comprised of former Blue Devil varsity players.
The camp will feature skill instruction in dribbling, dodging, footwork and offense/defense. There will also be 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 games and competitions and larger group games and tournaments. The high school gym has been reserved for the camp in case of inclement weather.
“This is a great opportunity to practice new skills and will be enjoyable for everyone,” according to the camp brochure. “The camp will be divided among different age and ability levels, providing challenging activities and competition for all who attend. Stick work and small team games will be used to stress the concepts and skills necessary to become a better field hockey player.”
Fencing
A summer co-ed fencing camp is on the horizon. Sponsored by the Huntington Booster Club, the camp will be held at Jack Abrams Intermediate School on July 19-22 from 5 - 8 p.m. It is open to students entering grades four through nine. The registration fee is $125. A ten percent sibling discount is available.
“The goal of the camp is to improve individual skill levels and to develop a fundamental understanding of basic fencing,” according to the camp brochure. Sessions will be directed by Huntington fencing coaches Alan Kuver and Michael Fabio.
The camp program will feature a small instructor-to-athlete ratio to maximize teaching and learning. Beginner and intermediate skill levels are welcome to attend. An emphasis will be placed on skill building in a fun, caring environment.
Huntington has a proud fencing tradition. Many Blue Devil fencers have gone on to success on the collegiate level, including competing on NCAA championship squads and earning All-American honors. The summer camp is expected to contribute to the development of the next generation of champions. It will also undoubtedly serve as an enjoyable summer evening activity for young people in the community.
Volleyball
An evening co-ed volleyball camp will be held this summer at Huntington High School. Open to boys and girls entering grades 5-12, the camp will run July 12-15 from 6 – 9 p.m. Registration is $125 and there is a ten percent sibling discount available.
The camp will be co-directed by Blue Devil coaches Caroline Reilly and Lynn Hefele. The camp program will feature a small instructor-to-athlete ration, plenty of skill building games, fun drills, a final tournament and an easy-going atmosphere. Beginner and intermediate skill levels are welcome.
Ms. Reilly captained the Springfield College, winning team and Northeast Eight tournament MVP honors. She later served as assistant coach for Springfield’s men’s and women’s teams. She has also played in state and national tournaments and even internationally, traveling to Sweden and Israel with select teams.
Mrs. Hefele has coached boys’ and girls’ volleyball in Huntington on the varsity, junior varsity and middle school levels for two decades. An academic All-American volleyball player for Springfield College, she lead the team as captain and received both team and league MVP honors.
Camp sessions will be held in Louis D. Giani Gymnasium at Huntington High School. The goal of the game is to improve individual skill levels and develop a fundamental understanding of volleyball, according to a camp brochure.
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