SUMMER 2021 Athletic Camps

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SUMMER 2021

Athletic Camps

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Grades 3-4 Dates June 7-10 Time 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost $50

Baseball - Boys

Each camp session will focus on individual skill development such as catching, throwing, fielding, and hitting. Campers will have multiple opportunities to work on developing and improving their skills using age-appropriate drills. Camp will be run by the YHS Varsity Baseball Coach and members of the coaching staff, along with current and former players from the baseball program. Emphasis will be placed on structured, well-supervised activities to prevent injuries.

Students entering grade 9 who plan to try out for YHS Baseball the following spring are encouraged to participate in the YHS Baseball Camp for incoming freshmen.

Location Camp will be held rain or shine at the Yorkville High School Varsity Baseball Field, located at

119 W. Somonauk St. (east of the YHS Academy).

Bring Grades 3-8: glove and bat, water bottle or sports drink, gym shoes (required), and baseball cleats Grade 9: glove and bat, water bottle or sports drink, gym shoes (required), baseball cleats, and sweats or baseball pants (catchers should bring their catcher’s gear) Grades 5-6 Dates June 7-10 Time 10-11:30 a.m. Cost $50 Grades 10-12 Dates June 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Time 10:15-11:45 a.m. Cost $60

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Grades 7-8 Dates June 7-10 Time 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost $50 Grade 9 Dates June 1-3 Time 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost $60

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Baseball Catchers Camp - Boys

Catchers Camp will focus on individual skill development such as catching, throwing, blocking, and developing a mental approach to catching. Campers will have multiple opportunities to work on developing and improving their skills using age-appropriate drills.

Camp will be run by the YHS Baseball coaching staff and current and former players from the YHS baseball program.

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Grades 4-7 Dates June 15, 22, 29 Time 1-2 p.m. Cost $30 Grades 8-12 Dates June 15, 22, 29 Time 2-3 p.m. Cost $30

Location Camp will be held rain or shine at the Yorkville High School Varsity Baseball Field, located at 119 W. Somonauk St. (east of the Yorkville High School Academy).

Bring Catcher’s equipment/glove, water bottle or sports drink, gym shoes (required), and baseball cleats

YORKVILLE LOYALTY

Three cheers for Yorkville, Yorkville will win! Fight to the finish, never give in.

Rah! Rah! Rah!

You do your best team, we’ll do the rest team. Fight for a victory!

We will cheer, “YHS!” We will cheer, “YHS!” We will cheer, cheer, cheer, we will cheer, “YHS!”

And with all the rival high schools, good friends we’ll always be. We will cheer, cheer, cheer, “YHS!”

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Grades 3-5

Dates June 14-17 Time 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Gymnasium

Grades 6-8

Dates June 14-17 Times 10-11:30 a.m.

Cost $50

Grades 9-12

Dates June 14-July 1 (Monday-Thursday) Times 7-8:30 a.m.

Cost $100

Location Yorkville High School Gymnasium Note Athletes will participate in

summer leagues and tournaments throughout the summer. Dates will be provided by the coach.

The cost is $100 if summer leagues occur. If they do not, the cost will be $80.

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Basketball - Boys

Basketball Camp teaches the fundamental skills every player needs before making a contribution to the team. Individual instruction will ensure every athlete who is willing to work hard and learn will see a measurable

improvement in skills by the end of the session. The staff works to develop players to their fullest potential while making the camp an enjoyable experience for all campers.

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Grades 3-4 Dates June 7-10 Time 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost $40

Basketball - Girls

The Lady Foxes summer girls basketball camp is a skills-based camp that focuses on individual development and fundamental skill work. All athletes who come and are willing to work will leave with better skills, drills, and workouts that they can continue to do on their own.

Grades 9-12

Dates June 14-July 1 (Monday-Thursday) Times 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Cost $100

Location June 14-17: Yorkville High School Academy Gymnasium

June 21-July 1: Yorkville High School Gymnasium

Note Athletes will participate in

summer leagues and tournaments throughout the summer. Dates will be provided by the coach.

The cost is $100 if summer leagues occur. If they do not, the cost will be $80. High school dates and times are tentative.

Grades 5-6 Dates June 7-10 Times 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Cost $40

Grades 7-8

Dates June 7-10 (Monday-Thursday) Times 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Cost $70

Location Yorkville Middle School Gymnasium

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Cheer - Boys & GIrls

Campers will be instructed in cheerleading basics including stretching, jumps, cheer, dance, and stunting for appropriate levels. Tumbling is not covered at YHS Cheer camp in sessions 1 and 2. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work. This will be achieved through individual instruction and support.

Grades K-6

Dates August 16-18 Time 5-6:30 p.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Academy Gymnasium

Attire athletic shorts and T-shirt with gym/ cheer shoes

Grades 9-12

Dates June 1-July 30 Time 6:30-9 a.m.

Cost $80

Grades 7-8

Cost $60

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Bowling - Boys & Girls

The Yorkville Foxes Bowling summer camp is designed to teach the correct fundamental skills of the sport. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work. This will be achieved through individual instruction in a supportive and fun environment.

Grade 7-12

Dates June 21-23 Time 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Cost $40 (includes shoe rental) Location Yorkville Bowl

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Dance - Girls

Campers will be instructed on basic dance technique, such as jumps, leaps, and turns. They will also have the opportunity to learn a halftime dance routine and sideline routines for appropriate levels. Emphasis will be placed on development and fundamental skill work. Grades K-8

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Cafeteria Attire comfortable clothes, athletic or

dance shoes Grades 9-12

Dates June 1-July 30 Time 6-8 a.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Cafeteria Attire comfortable clothes, athletic or

dance shoes

Grades 9-12

Dates July 12-30 (Monday-Friday) Time 7-8:30 a.m.

Cost $100

Location Yorkville High School Track

Endurance Camp - Boys & Girls

Endurance Camp provides participants with guided distance training based on the ability of each individual. Training will include a variety of workouts, each of which will take into account the ability of each athlete. Those thinking of participating in the camp should not be discouraged by their current endurance level. The intention of the Endurance Camp is to guide participants to a desired level of fitness for his/her sport.

Grades 5-8

Dates June 7-July 2 (Monday-Thursday) Time 8-9:30 a.m.

Cost $100

Location Yorkville High School Track

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Grades 7-8 Dates July 12-16

Time 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Practice Fields (west of Yorkville High School) Bring gym shoes or cleats, water

Grades 9-12

Weights June 1-25 (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays)

Camp &

Weights July 5-27 (Mondays, Tuesdays, _Thursdays) Weights Camp Weights Camp Weights Camp Freshmen 7:45-9 a.m. 9-10:30 a.m. Sophomore 10-11 a.m. 8-10 a.m. Varsity 6:45-8 a.m. 8-10 a.m. Cost $100

Location Yorkville High School Practice Fields (west of Yorkville High School) Bring gym shoes, cleats, water (shoulder

pads and helmet will be distributed) Grades 1-6

Dates July 12-16 Time 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Practice Fields (west of Yorkville High School) Bring gym shoes or cleats, water

Football - Boys

Camp participants in Grades 1-6 will learn Foxes football terminology and skills in a safe, non-contact environment. The focus of this camp is for current YHS coaches and players to introduce campers to the various skills and positions in football.

Middle school participants will learn skills in a safe, non-contact environment. The focus of this camp is to provide drills and terminology that athletes will be able to use in their seasons at YMS or in Yorkville Youth Tackle Football. New players are welcome as it is a great way to learn from current YHS/YMS coaches and players.

High school camp participants will improve on their football skills, which will include strength, running, form, and other skills related to specific positions, game knowledge, and work ethic. Campers will also learn the Yorkville Football philosophy and terminology from current coaches, to be used in summer 7-on-7s and during the season.

Dates

Time

Golf - Boys & Girls

Golf Camp focuses on teaching the individual skills needed to enjoy the game of golf.

Grades 6-12

Dates July 5-August 12 (Mondays) Time 8-10 a.m.

Cost TBD

Location Cedardell Golf Club 14264 Hale Rd., Plano

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Soccer - Boys & Girls

The goal of the camp is to provide a positive place for soccer players to learn and enhance their soccer skills and team concepts, as well as their understanding of the soccer program. This camp will create an opportunity for the current soccer coaches to teach fundamentals to the soccer players of the future, while also giving the participants the opportunity to work with local soccer trainers for further individualized support and instruction.

Grades 6-8 Dates July 12-16 Time 10-11:30 a.m.

Cost $70

Location Beecher Field

908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Soccer - Boys & Girls

This camp will create a common understanding among the future high school soccer athletes of the expectations and philosophies that they will encounter upon entering the JV and varsity levels. With both middle school and high school coaches coordinating the camp, a curriculum of skills will be implemented in hopes of creating a true understanding by every player of the necessary skills and conditioning to earn a spot in the soccer program, either as a middle school athlete or a future high school player.

Grades 1-5 Dates July 12-16 Time 10-11:30 a.m.

Cost $70

908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

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Soccer - Boys

Soccer Camp will provide a positive place for soccer players to learn and enhance their soccer skills and team concepts, as well as their understanding of the soccer program. The camp will create an opportunity for the current soccer staff to teach those who want to be a part of the in-season experience.

Grades 9-12

Dates July 5-9, 12-16 Time 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Cost $110

908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville Bring indoor shoes, outdoor soccer

cleats, food, shinguards, water, medication, phone

Attire Yorkville, Yorkville Soccer, or Yorkville-colored shirts

Soccer - Girls

The camp is designed to teach the correct fundamental skills of the sport. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work. This will be achieved through individual instruction and support. Grades 9-12

Dates July 12-16 Time 8-9:30 a.m.

Cost $55

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Softball - Girls

This camp will focus on individual skill

development in the areas of fielding, throwing, catching, hitting, and base running. Participants will have multiple opportunities to enhance skills in a positive and fun learning environment, using challenging yet age-appropriate drills. This camp will allow players to interact with the YHS Softball staff and both current and former varsity players.

Grades 2-6

Dates June 28-July 1 Time 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Softball Fields (directly behind Yorkville High School main campus)

Bring glove, spikes or gym shoes, water, helmet, bat (whenever possible) Grades 7-9

Dates June 28-July 1 Time 10:15-11:45 a.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Softball Fields (directly behind Yorkville High School main campus)

Bring glove, spikes or gym shoes, water, helmet, bat (whenever possible)

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Speed Camp - Boys & Girls

Speed Camp is open to all athletes in grades 9-12, regardless of sport. The focus is on learning and improving proper sprint mechanics to build functional speed and power. The skills learned will benefit any athlete in any sport who is looking to be faster.

Grades 9-12 Dates July 12-16 Time 7-8:30 p.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Stadium / Yorkville High School Track

Strength & Conditioning - Boys & Girls

Yorkville High School offers a free strength and conditioning program to high school students throughout the summer months. The coaching staff focuses on proper form and technique, individual strength and conditioning gains, and teamwork in a strength and conditioning setting. Emphasis is placed on effort, positive attitudes, commitment, and integrity.

Grades 9-12 Dates June 1-25

July 5-30

(Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) Time Varsity Football

Freshman Football General Boys/Girls Sophomore Football 6:45-8 a.m. 7:45-9 a.m. 8:45-10 a.m. 9:45-11 a.m. Cost Free

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Tennis - Boys & Girls

The camp is designed to teach and practice the fundamentals of tennis in an encouraging setting. All levels of experience are welcome. Coaches will teach and review form on groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, and players will receive drill and game-time on the court. High school level sessions will help prepare new and returning players for the upcoming season.

Rain make-up dates are Fridays of each week, and if necessary, go into the following week.

Grades 1-12

Dates June 14-17, 21-24 (Fridays are rain dates) Time Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-9 Grades 10-12 8:15-9 a.m. 9-10 a.m. 10-11 a.m. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost 1 week: $60 2 weeks: $80

Location Yorkville High School Tennis Courts Bring tennis racquet, running shoes, water

bottle

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Volleyball - Girls

The Yorkville High School Volleyball Camp provides each camper with fundamental training based on the skills and age level of each individual player. Training will include work on individual positions, breaking down and teaching the various aspects of volleyball, and putting each camper through a variety of drills. Each activity will take into account the individual capabilities of the athlete. Those thinking of participating in the camp should not be discouraged by lack of prior experience or knowledge about the sport.

Grades 7-8 Dates July 12-16 Time 12:15-2 p.m.

Cost $75

Location Yorkville High School Gymnasium Attire spandex shorts, T-shirt

Grades 5-6 Dates July 5-9 Time 8:30-10 a.m.

Cost $65

Grades 9-12

Dates July 6-9, 12-16 Time 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost $90

Note The cost also covers a summer tournament at Joliet Junior College.

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Wrestling - Boys & Girls

The Yorkville Foxes Wrestling Camp is designed to teach the correct fundamental skills of the sport. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work. This will be achieved through individual instruction and support.

Grades 3-12 Dates June 14-17

Time 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost $50

Location Yorkville High School Academy Wrestling Room

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Registration Information:

• Complete the Yorkville Athletic Summer Camp Registration form at: https://forms.gle/UNjzEAc7Eat92haY8 • By selecting a summer camp, you are committing to attend the summer camp offered. In addition to completing

this survey, you will need to bring payment (cash or check) the first day of camp.

• Please note that only one camp can be registered at a time; a new survey must be completed for each additional camp.

• Student-athletes will receive an email from the coach who is organizing the respective camp with camp protocols (drop off, check in, COVID related protocols) a minimum of three days prior to the start date.

Questions?

Contact Luke Engelhardt, YHS Athletic Director [email protected]