Summer Sports Camps
SUMMER 2021
We regret to inform you that due to COVID-19, budget cuts and the use of facilities a few camps have been cut for 2021. Check back for updates. Stay safe and healthy!
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Summer Sports Camps
Enjoy the choice of twelve different sports camps this summer. The camps listed below include: Baseball, Train Like a Champion Baseball Clinic, Co-Ed Soccer, Girls Advanced Soccer, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse (TBD), Cheerleading, Softball, Volleyball, and Field Hockey.
To register for ANY of these camps below:
- Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com, with credit card for immediate confirmation.
- OR
- Look under "Registration" in the menu on the left and print a form and mail in a check.
Baseball Camp
The camp will cover all baseball fundamentals, including the offensive elements of the game: hitting, bunting, and base running. The defensive elements: catching, throwing, fielding, and fielding by position. Pitching mechanics and demonstrations. Open to boys and girls. Participants must provide own glove, sneakers, or cleats, snack and a water bottle with name on it.
Dates: July - July , Monday - Thursday
Director: Rob Carr - Vestal Boys Modified Coach
Times: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Ages: 7 - 12 years Participants divided by age.
Cost: $50.00 Vestal Resident $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt
Location: Little League Field, Clayton Ave.
To Register: Register online at Vestal recreation.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: BASE
Co-Ed Soccer Camp
Learn soccer skills and tactics in an instructional environment that is challenging and fun! The focus of the camp will be to develop skills of the game through many exciting activities. Skills taught will include: ball control, passing, receiving, shooting/finishing, and goal keeping. Individual defending and attacking skills and tactics will also be covered. Both boys and girls are welcome and participants will be grouped according to age. Bring a water bottle with your name marked on it. Wear shin guards and sneakers or plastic cleats (no sandals).
Dates: July - July - Monday - Friday
Director: Gina Baldwin - Vestal Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Coach
Times & Ages & Cost:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - 5 - 6 years Use Code: SOC5-6
$40.00 Resident - younger camp
$50.00 Non-Resident - younger camp
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - 7 - 12 years Use Code: SOC7-12 - (7 - 12 years divided by age)
$50.00 Resident - older camp
$60.00 Non-Resident - older camp
Includes: T-shirt
Location: TBA
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Code # listed above.
Girls Advanced Soccer Camp
This camp will include advanced techniques and tactics taught in small and large group game situations. Instruction is designed to meet the needs of high school athletes. The latest in strength and condition training will be used each day. Techniques (skills) necessary to compete at the high school level and beyond will be taught and reinforced through drills and games. Positional roles in different offensive and defensive team strategies will be emphasized. Instruction from highly qualified coaching staff with college soccer experience.
Dates: August - August - Monday - Friday
Director: Bill Stepanovsky - Vestal Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
Times: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Ages: 7th - 12th Grades
Cost: $55.00 Resident $65.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt
Location: Ross Corners Park, Old Owego Rd., Vestal
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: GADS
Co-Ed Basketball Camp - canceled for 2021
Learn all phases of basketball this summer. Skills include: dribbling, passing, foul shooting, rebounding, and shooting. Individual and team skills will be stressed with fun while learning. Open to boys and girls. Participants will be divided by age and ability.
Dates: July Monday - Friday
Director: Rob Carr - Vestal Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Times: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ages: 8 - 15 years
Cost: $55.00 Resident $65.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass, contests, team games, and pizza party
Location: Vestal Senior High School Gym, Woodlawn Dr.
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: BBLL
Girls Lacrosse Camp
This camp will emphasize stick skills with a focus on fundamental passing and catching techniques, dodging, draws, ground balls, basic defensive techniques and effective offensive concepts. Small group instruction will allow for individual attention. Players will be grouped by skill level to allow proper skill progression and success. Skills will be taught through drills and fun activities that allow participants to develop confidence and to enjoy the game of lacrosse. Small group team activities will be introduced as well as our famous T-shirt activity, where each player designs and makes their own Vestal lacrosse t-shirt.
Dates: July Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Director: Jeremy Daino, Vestal Girls Modified Lacrosse Coach
Grades: 3rd - 10th
Cost: $50.00 Resident $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, one week swim pass, lacrosse ball, awards, contests, games and pizza party.
Please Note: Participants must provide girls lacrosse stick. Mouth guards and goggles are provided. (participants may bring own goggles)
Location: TBA
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: GLX
Boys Lacrosse Camp - TBA
Learn all phases of lacrosse this summer. Skills include: passing, catching, cradling, scooping ground balls, shooting, dodging, defensive and offensive strategy, face-offs and goal keeping.
Dates: July Monday - Friday
Director:TBA
Times: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Ages: 7 -14 years (Participants divided by age)
Cost: $55.00 Resident $65.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt, lacrosse ball, awards, and games . Goalie sticks, gloves, helmets, shoulder pads and mouth guards are provided. (TBD)
Please Note: Participants must provide lacrosse stick and arm pads.
Location: TBA
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: BLX
Cheerleading Camp
Spend a fun filled week dancing, cheering, and jumping. Girls will learn basic arm motions, jumps, as well as an original dance and cheer. Participants will be working on the fundamentals every girl should know before trying out for CYO. This camp is a great opportunity to learn if cheerleading is the sport for you!
Dates: July - Monday - Thursday
Director: Katie Donlin, former Vestal Varsity Basketball Cheerleading Coach
Times: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Ages: 4 - 10 years (Participants divided by age)
Cost: $45.00 Resident $55.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt
Location: TBA
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: CHR
Train Like a Champion Basball Clinic
Join us for a brand new three day clinic that will teach championship level drills and skills, and how to have fun playing baseball. Learn competitive strategies of a professional baseball player. Learn how to train and practice like an elite player. Must have two years of Little League experience. Bring sneakers, cleats, glove, water and snack.
Dates: August - August , Tuesday - Thursday
Director: Shawn May, Former Professional Baseball Player
Times: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Ages: 10 - 12 years. (Two years Little League experience required)
Cost: $45.00 Residents, $55.00 Non-Residents
Location: TBA
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: TCBC
Softball Camp
This camp will cover all softball fundamentals, including: The offensive elements of the game: hitting, bunting, and base running. The defensive elements: catching, throwing, fielding, and fielding by position. Introduction to beginning/intermediate pitching mechanics. Participants must provide their own glove, running shoes or cleats. Bring a bat and helmet if you have one.
Dates: July - July - Monday - Friday
Director: Kristen Duff, Vestal Girls JV Softball Coach
Times: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Ages: 8 - 15 years (Participants divided by age)
Cost: $50.00 Resident $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt TBA
Location: Harold Moore Park, Old Vestal Rd., Vestal
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: SOFT
Volleyball Camp
Learn the fundamentals of volleyball. They include: bumping, setting, serving, and game situations through fun drills and game play. Open to boys and girls. Attended primarily by girls.
Director: Joe Nemecek, Vestal Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach
Ages, Times and Dates: All Camps run Monday - Friday
3rd - 6th grades - July - 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Use Code: VB3-6
7th - 8th Grades - July - July - 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Use Code: VB7-8
9th - 12th Grades - July - July - Noon - 2:30 PM
Use Code: VB9-12
Cost: $50.00 Resident $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt.
Location: Arnold Park, Andrews Rd.
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code listed above.
Girls Field Hockey Camp
Participants will learn field hockey skills in a challenging and fun environment. The camp will focus on skill development through exciting drills and games. Skills taught will include: dribbling, passing, receiving, positioning, shooting and goal keeping. Includes drills for specific situations, conditioning techniques and game play.
Dates: August - August, Monday - Friday
Director: Kelcy Wickman, Fall Recreation Field Hockey League Director
Ages: Kdg (must be 5) - 8th Grades - Participants will be divided by age.
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: TBA
Cost: $50.00 Resident $60.00 Non-Resident
Includes: T-shirt
Please Note: Participants must provide shin guards, running shoes, goggles (optional), and your own stick. Bring a water bottle with your name marked on it.
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department.
Use Code: FHCA
Basketball Shooting & Conditioning - canceled for 2021
Join us for the developmental shooting program for boys and girls. Includes: sports plyometrics and conditioning techniques.
Dates: July - August , Tuesday and Thursdays
Director: Rob Carr, Vestal Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Times: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Ages: 7th - 12th Grade
Cost: $50.00 Resident $60.00 Non-Resident
Location: Vestal High School Gym, Woodlawn Dr.
To Register: Register online at Vestalny.myrec.com or fill out a registration form from the menu on the left and mail with fee to the Recreation Department. Use Code: BBSH