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Registration for Skyhawks programs will be accepted until camp is full or seven days before the camp starts. Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Skyhawks programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Skyhawks patient and knowledgeable staff use a variety of skill-building games and activities to give each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport. Since 1979 Skyhawks has taught more than one million boys and girls life lessons through sports. Each camp includes quality instruction, a t-shirt and a merit award.
Tiny Hawk – (Parent and Me) –Designed for children three to four years of age, this camp introduces the essentials of soccer. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development. Must be toilet trained in order to participate. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 6:1.
Mini-Hawk –This multi-sport program was developed to give four to six-year-olds a positive first step into athletics. Baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace.
Cheerleading –Skyhawks cheerleading teaches the essential skills to lead crowds and support the home team! There is no stunting in this entry level program—just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns proper hand and body movements and jumping techniques. The week concludes with a choreographed performance. All participants receive pom-poms.
Beginning Golf –Campers will learn the fundamentals of swinging, putting and body positioning. Skyhawks has adopted the SNAG (Starting New at Golf) system to its curriculum. SNAG is specifically designed for the entry-level player; SNAG simplifies instruction so that young players can make an easy and effective transition onto the golf course. All equipment provided. The golf camp will utilize golf helmets for protection. This is a fundamental golf camp.
Soccer –Developed over 30 years, this is the number one soccer camp for parents looking to introduce their children to the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Using our progressional curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer. Participants must bring shin guards.
Flag Football – Flag football is the perfect introduction to America’s Game. Campers learn skills on both sides of the football, including the core components of passing, catching, and defense – all presented in a fun and positive environment. The camp week will end with the Skyhawks Sports Bowl! This is a great camp for those kids interested in playing in our flag football league.
Basketball – This fun, skill-intensive program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player. Using our progressional curriculum, staff focus on the whole player, teaching respect, teamwork and responsibility. An active week of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding makes this one of our most popular programs. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1.
New! Capture the Flag –You know it from playgrounds, backyards and family get-togethers. We take all the traditional aspects of the game and put a Skyhawks spin on it. Your young athlete will learn strategy in addition to the rules of the game while we incorporate sportsmanship and teamwork into this action packed camp. At the end of week participants will play for the Skyhawks Flag. Bring your friends or come and make new ones in this unique and fast-paced program. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 14:1.
Soccer – Developed over 30 years, this is the number one soccer camp for parents looking to introduce their children to the fundamentals of the world’s most popular sport. Using our progressional curriculum, your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for that next step into soccer. Participants must bring shin guards.
Track & Field – Skyhawks Track & Field combines technical development, fundamental techniques, and safety with a major focus on fun! Using special equipment, Skyhawk staff teaches the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down techniques. Participants put it all together for one fun-filled day at the Skyhawks track meet! These are learning camps not training camps.
Lacrosse –Suit up and find out why lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Lacrosse combines the basic skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into one fast-paced, high-scoring game. Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. Participants must bring their own protective gloves, mouthpiece, helmet with full mask and a lacrosse stick. Need equipment? Weekly rentals ($20) are available at www.skyhawks.com or 1-800-804-3509.
Baseball – Skyhawks baseball staff teaches the fundamentals of fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running, all in a fun, positive environment. Specifically designed for beginning and intermediate players, this program teaches athletes new baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and responsibility. Participants must bring a glove.
Multi-Sport Camps –Our multi-sport camp is designed to introduce athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. For this program we combine soccer and baseball or soccer and flag football into one fun-filled week. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport along with vital life lessons such as respect and teamwork. Shin guards are recommended for the soccer camps.
Beginning Volleyball –All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. This co-ed, outdoor program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player. Our staff will assist campers in developing fundamental skills through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole player.
For more information, please contact Jill Nunes at 720-240-5933, or at jnunes@highlandsranch.org. Start Smart Sports Development Programs Start Smart Sports is developed by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, a leading authority for youth sports in the United States. Start Smart programs prepare children ages three through five for organized sports in a FUN, non-threatening environment. Parents must accompany and participate with the child allowing them to work one-on-one. A variety of general skills including throwing, catching, kicking and batting are incorporated. Exercises will be taught that become increasingly more difficult as the program progresses and children show improvement. The program meets one day a week for six weeks. Classes will meet at Redstone Park.
For more information, contact Vickie Rodriguez at 720-240-5912, or at vrodriguez@highlandsranch.org. Need to sharpen your lacrosse skills? Learn through a summer camp led by Mountain Vista High School Boys’ Lacrosse Head Coach, José Trujillo, who will focus on teaching and sharpening the skills and strategies employed by the most successful lacrosse coaches and players. Whether you are a new or an experienced player, this camp will be a great experience. All campers are required to bring a stick, mouthpiece, shoulder pads, a helmet, gloves and arm pads. Participants should bring plenty of water! Camp is held at Shea Stadium. Fee: Resident: $110 Non - resident: $121 Activity #102202-A Activity #102202-B For more information, please contact Amber Garrett at 720-240-5934, or at agarrett@highlandsranch.org. Pre-Season Flag Football Camps Sharpen your football skills by participating in pre-season flag football camps conducted by former professional quarterback T.J. Rubley. This non-contact camp will teach athletic skills, football skills, flag football formations, life skills, and are a blast for all kids five to 14 years old. The camp is recommended for all participants of the Metro District Youth Flag Football league as well as individuals interested in learning more about flag football. Fee: Resident: $25 Non-resident: $29 5th Annual Fall Pre-Season Camp For more information, please contact Amber Garrett at 720-240-5934, or at agarrett@highlandsranch.org. This page was last updated on June 3,
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