Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the following summer camps in July.
Flag football
The registration deadline for this Skyhawks Sports Academy program is June 29. The program for youth ages 7 to 12 will meet Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Shepardson field. The fee is $109.
Skyhawks flag football is the perfect program for young athletes who want a complete introduction to America’s game or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball, including the core components of passing, catching and de-flagging or defensive positioning – all presented in a fun and positive environment.
The week will end with the Skyhawks Sports Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! Each camper will receive a T-shirt and a football. Please bring two snacks and a water bottle.
Jedi engineering with LEGO
This camp for ages 5 to 7 will meet Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Shepardson Center. The fee is $145 for residents; $155 for nonresidents.
Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining LEGO X-Wings, R2-units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators and defense turrets. Registration deadline is July 13.
Jedi master engineering with LEGO
This camp for ages 8 to 10 will meet Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 24, from1 to 4 p.m. at Shepardson Center. The fee is $145 for residents; $155 for nonresidents.
The Force is strong in this class. Build complex machines and structures based on the best designs from a galaxy far, far away. Projects include LEGO X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, settlements, and fortresses. Play-Well’s Jedi instructors reinforce key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics, eccentric motion and more as students tap into the powerful forces of imagination and engineering. Registration deadline is July 13.
U.S. Sports Institute Camps
Total Sports Squirts for ages 3 to 5 will meet Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 24, in two sessions, one from 9 to 10 a.m. and one from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Shepardson field. Registration deadline is July 13. The per-session fee is $80 for residents; $90 for nonresidents.
Participants have the opportunity to try soccer, T-ball, basketball, floor hockey and lacrosse in a safe, structured environment. Each player will receive a camp T-shirt. Please bring a water bottle.
Tennis Squirts for ages 3 to 5 will meet Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 24, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. at the Middlebury Recreation Area. Registration deadline is July 13. The fee is $70 for residents; $80 for nonresidents.
Participants will learn the fundamental skills and tennis strokes in a low-pressure, fun environment. Racquets are provided for Tennis Squirts ONLY. Each player will receive a camp T-shirt. Please bring a water bottle.
First Play Tennis will have two age groups, 5 to 8 and 9 to 11. It will meet Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Middlebury Recreation Area. Registration deadline is July 13. The fee is $119 for residents; $129 for nonresidents.
This program targets beginner to intermediate players. The main focus of the class is developing basic shot techniques and skills. Time also will be dedicated to developing the children’s ability to participate in full match play, and the class will culminate in their own U.S. Open Championship Friday. Each player will receive a camp T-shirt. Please bring a racquet and a water bottle.
For more information on these camps visit www.middlebury-ct.org or call 203-758-2520, ext. 702.
