Sports Specialty Camps, Grades 1-12
Bob Berman, Sports Specialty Camps Director x233 bberman@worcesterjcc.org
Kelly Sampson, Aquatics/Gymnastics Camp Director x235 ksampson@worcesterjcc.org
Click here to view the 2012 Summer Camp Brochure
The JCC Sports Camps provide expert sports instruction in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie. Our camps’ primary emphasis is on skill and technique complemented by an appreciation of teamwork and strategy. Our camp is safe, wonderful and productive place where kids learn to improve their skills while having a great time.
Sports campers make use of the JCC’s athletic facilities: Outdoor ball fields, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, 25 yard indoor and outdoor pools, and gymnastics studio. All camps are co-ed. Sports Camps will include Thursday lunch cookouts for all participants.
SPORTS SPECIALTIES EXTENDED DAY MODULES
Monday - Friday • 7:30 - 9 AM • $8/M, $10/NM per day
Monday - Friday • 4:00 - 5:30 PM • $8/M, $10/NM per day
Bus Transportation from the Westboro/Shrewsbury service area is available at the rate of $12/per day/ round trip or $7/each way. No refunds for transportation services.
BASKETBALL CAMP
Week 1: June 25 - June 29
Week 7: August 6 - August 10
Grades 1 and 2, 9 AM - 1 PM, $135/M, $155/NM
Grades 3 to 9, 9 AM - 4 PM, $200/M, $225/NM
Aftercare available 1-4 PM/ grades 1 & 2 at $15 per day (subject to minimum enrollment).
Expert staff, composed of top high school and college coaches, help campers better understand the game of basketball and reach higher levels of performance.
HIGHLIGHTS
- NBA/WNBA Fit and Skills Challenges
- Offensive and Defensive Fundamentals
- Daily Scrimmages
- Contests
- Instructional Videos
- Swim Option
- Camp T-shirt
- Guest speakers
- Complimentary Basketball
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Bill Gibbons, Holy Cross Women’s Basketball Coach
Brian Meehan, Head Basketball Coach, Brandeis University
PAST CELEBRITY GUESTS:
Boston Celtics - Rick Fox
Boston Celtics - David Wesley
Boston Celtics - Travis Knight
Wayne Turner - University of Kentucky
Michael Bradley - Philadelphia 76ers
Coach Willie Maye - Boston Celtics Color Commentator
GYMNASTICS
CAMP
Week B: June 18 - June 22
Week 5: June 18 - 22
Week 4: July 16 - 20
Week 8: August 13 - August 17
Grades 1 to 4, 9 AM - 4 PM, $200/M, $230/NM
This program provides interactive recreational gymnastics delivered in a fun, creative and safe environment. Incorporates tumbling, balance beam, spring board, dance and more. Perfect for the first time gymnast. Quality instructors safely challenge the limits of individual abilities.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Strength and Flexibility skills
- Tumbling and Dance
- Optional Swim
- Camp T-shirt
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING BOOT CAMP
Week B: June 18 - June 22
Week 3: July 9 - July 13
Grades 8 - 12, 9 AM - 1 PM, $200/M, $225/NM
This program provides an understanding of the importance of physical strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, core strength and functional movement for the individual as a competitive athlete or individuals interested in maintaining/improving performance in competitive sports or developing a life-long fitness regime, this program will give participants a varied cross training experience and provide the tools to continue a program to meet their fitness goals. Each participant will complete the program with a workout plan designed specifically to meet their training goals. The highlights will be part of each day.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- TRX Suspension training
- Spinning
- Power, agility and flexibility training
- Water resistance training
Staff: Elaine Drawbridge, JCC Health & Wellness Director and her staff of nationally certified personal trainers.
Participants should bring lunch and water. JCC will provide a daily snack. JCC Non-Members and Non-Fitness center members will be offered a special membership rate to train for the remaining part of the summer
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Grades 9 - 12
Tuesday and Thursday, 5 PM - 6:30 PM
4 Weeks - June 19 - July 12: 8 sessions
4 Weeks - July 17 - August 9: 8 sessions
4 Weeks - August 14 - September 6: 8 sessions
This program will focus on sports specific training for speed, agility, power and strength enhancement. Athletes will participate in a combination of exercises that will work to further improve athletic performance and help off season high school athletes move to the next level of achievement.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Weight training
- Plyometrics
- Core training
- Agility training and conditioning
Staff: John Dietel, JCC Fitness Staff (Asst. Varsity Football Coach for St. Peter-Marion and Asst. Varsity Basketball Coach for Burncoat High School).
$120/M & $160/NM
ALL-SPORTS
CAMP
Week 2: July 2 - July 6 (no camp on July 4)
Grades 1 to 9, 9 AM - 4 PM, $160/M, $180/NM
Week 4: July 16 - July 20
Week 5: July 23 - July 27
Week 6: July 30 - August 3
Grades 1 to 9, 9 AM - 4 PM, $200/M, $225/NM
Campers will receive instruction in a variety of sports. Skill sessions, contests and scrimmage games will help campers improve their level of play in a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Baseball, basketball, soccer, Jr. Olympic skills competition, NHL street hockey, track & field, tennis, NFL flag football and MASS Wiff whiffle ball tournaments are just some of the sports to choose from during our All-Sports Camps.
Daily swim option plus elective periods will provide campers with a fun-filled experience.
The All-Sports Camp instructors will be members of the JCC Health & Fitness Department and other qualified staff.
Weeks 4 & 5: NEW SPECIALTY LACROSSE ELECTIVE
Douglas Hughes, former varsity Lacrosse player at Wachusett High School, will give an orientation to this fun and exciting sport. Campers will learn the basic fundamentals and take part in various fun contests throughout the week.
Week 6: CIRCUS PERFORMING with...“GARY THE SILENT CLOWN”!
Circus performing with “Gary the Silent Clown” will challenge their fine and gross motor coordination as they improve confidence, and self esteem while they are participating in fun activities such as spinning plates, balancing, juggling, walking on stilts, unicycle, and much more. The program culminates with campers participating in a circus style show. Gary has performed extensively with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. He is well known throughout New England for his clowning programs given each year at many elementary schools, including here in Worcester at Flagg Street School! This program will be a great complement to a wide range of other great sports and activities throughout the week.
RICH GEDMAN BASEBALL CAMP 
Week 3: July 9 - July 13
Grades 1 and 2, 9 AM - 1 PM, $140/M, $160/NM
Grades 3 to 7, 9 AM - 4 PM, $210/M, $235/NM
Aftercare available 1-4 PM for grades 1 & 2 at $15 per day (subject to minimum enrollment)
Rich Gedman...
Hitting Coach of the Boston Red Sox Single A Minor League affiliate Lowell Spinners and former Can-Am Manager of the Year with the Worcester Tornadoes. Rich brings 12 years of Major League experience to the JCC. He played with the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and St. Louis Cardinals and participated in two American League Championship Series and the 1986 World Series. He was the 1981 Sporting News Rookie of the year and a two-time American League All-Star Catcher.
Dave Smith...
Camp Clinic Coordinator. Currently 3rd Base Coach and Director of Community Affairs & Education for the Worcester Tornados. Former senior instructor for the Chris Corkum Baseball Inc. programs of Connecticut and Western Mass. Former Varsity Baseball Coach at Murdock High School. Dave played semi professional baseball in the Boston Park League, Western Mass Tri County League and the Central New England Baseball Association.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Fundamental Drill Stations
- Professional Guest Instructors
- Indoor/outdoor facilities
- Intrasquad games and fun contests
- Camp T-shirt
- State-of-the-Art Baseball Training Equipment available at Strike Zone (rainy day option)
- Swim Option
- Achievement Awards
Field trips for all baseball campers to a professional baseball game:
- Worcester Tornadoes vs. Newark Bears, Thursday, July 12, 11:00 AM game.
CAMP COOKOUT, Wednesday, July 11
Staff: Top high school and college coaches.
SOCCER CAMP
Week 8: August 13 - August 17
Grades 1 and 2, 9 AM - 1 PM, $135/M, $155/NM
Grades 3 to 8, 9 AM - 4 PM, $200/M, $225/NM
Aftercare available 1-4 pm/grades 1 & 2 at $15 per day (subject to minimum enrollment)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Fundamental Drill Stations
- Specialized Training
- Guest Speakers
- Goalkeepers
- Skill Contests
- Scrimmage Games
- Soccer Ball
- Videos
- Swim Option
- Camp T-shirt
- Achievement Awards
Program Coordinator:
Massood Abolfazli...
A 20 year coaching veteran who trained 20 All--American Players. His Clark men’s teams won the Division III 1984 ECAC Championship, and competed in seven consecutive NCAA Tournaments. Under Massood’s guidance, the Clark women’s teams made 6 consecutive tournament appearances and in 1999 posted the only undefeated season in Clark women’s soccer history. Both the men’s and women’s teams were nationally ranked during his coaching tenure. Massood is a 4 time All-New England Selection and All-American Selection and a Clark University Sports Hall of Fame member.
Staff...
Top high school and college coaches
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS
Kelly Sampson and the aquatics staff look forward to helping your child improve their swimming skills in a clean, safe, and fun environment. We provide qualified instructors and off small class sizes to give your swimmer the best possible chance to improve.
Summer Swim Lessons will:
- Prepare your children for a summer of fun and a lifetime of safety in all aquatic environments
- Preschool programs focus on water exploration and comfort, with an emphasis on water safety
- K-6 programs use the American Red Cross progressive swim program
Week A: June 11 - June 14
Week B: June 18 - June 21
Week 1: June 25 - June 28
Week 3: July 9 - July 12
Week 4: July 16 - July 19
Week 5: July 23 - July 26
Week 7: July 30 - August 2
Preschool (Ages 3 - 5) and Grades K - 6
Monday through Thursday
Preschool: Level 1 & 2, 3:30 - 4 PM, $35/M, $45/NM per week
Grades K - 6: Level 1 & 2, 4 - 4:30 PM, $35/M, $45/NM per week
Grades K - 6: Level 3 & 4, 4 - 4:30 PM, $35/M, $45/NM per week
Red Cross Swim Program
Level 1...INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS...This class is designed for children who have no swimming skills. Children must be able to follow directions and hold on to wall by themselves.
Level 2...FUNDAMENTAL AQUATICS SKILLS...Participant must have passed Level 1. This class is designed to give students success with fundamental skills. Students learn to float by themselves and recover in a vertical position. They begin to move in both alternating and simultaneous arm and leg motions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes.
Level 3...STROKE DEVELOPMENT...Participant must have passed Level 2. The object of this level is to build on coordination of the front crawl and backstroke and introduction to elements of the butterfly and fundamentals of treading water. Basics of water entries will be introduced.
Level 4...STROKE IMPROVEMENT...Increase the development of the front and backcrawl with increase distance and coordination. Build on the butterfly stroke and refine skills of the elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Basics of turning on the wall will be introduced.
BOYS SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Grades 6 - 8, Tuesdays, 8 Weeks, July 10 - August 28, 5:30 or 6:30 PM games
Grades 9 - 12, Thursdays, 8 Weeks, July 19 - September 6, 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00 PM games
$80/M, $100/NM