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Youth Summer Camps & Lessons

2021 Youth Summer Camps and Lessons
**All Shelburne Recreation Summer Camps will operate following current State protocols and guidelines. As these may change before summer, camp format is subject to change to follow rules and restrictions. All registered participants will receive specific information about camp guidelines the week before their camp. In addition to the Registration Form, all participants must have a signed COVID Waiver on file to participate which can be found under Related Documents to the right.
Camp Create This year’s theme: New Day, New Artist! Each day throughout the week campers will learn about a specific artist and create artwork inspired that artist. Campers will spend their days learning about artists, making their own art, playing games, and enjoying the summer sunshine! All Camp Create projects, activities, and games can be adaptable to include all ages or ability levels. Instructor, Pete Boardman, will work one on one with each camper to help them set and reach their artistic goals. In the interest of safety: All activities will follow the VT DOH guidelines. Most activities will be outside. Campers will be required to wear face coverings while indoors and while within 6 feet of others outdoors. Hand washing will be available / encouraged before all activities. Minimum 10, Maximum 30.* Registration Deadline: June 1, 2021 Dates: June 21 through June 28 Ages: 5-7 years old Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $300.00 Location: Shelburne Town Gym
Youth Tennis Lessons: Ages 10-14 Give your child an early start to a sport for a lifetime! Campers will receive instruction and play drills, matches and fun all-camp games. Bring racquets, sneakers, water and a snack. Taught by Amy DeGroot, PTR Certified Pro. & CVU Girls’ Coach. Minimum 6, Maximum 12 per class. Registration Deadline: June 7, 2021 Dates: June 28 through July 2 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cost: $140.00 Ages: 10-14 years Location: Davis Park, Shelburne
Rocketry Camp Build, test, and launch solid propellant rockets that safely return by parachute. Learn the aerodynamics of rocket flight and create a six foot tall experimental rocket with your team. Campers will leave class with at least three rockets that they have launched and can launch again. Please bring a water bottle and snack each day. Minimum 5, Maximum 10. Registration deadline: June 7, 2021 Dates: June 28 through July 2, 2021 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grades: Entering 3rd-6th grade, (Fall 2021) Cost: $240.00 (Includes model rockets and all building supplies including launch engines.) Location: Town Center Activity Room Instructor: Bob Gurwicz
Horse Camp Livery Stables, Hinesburg Our camp philosophy is “learning by doing” and is appropriate for all level riders, beginners through advanced. The campers are encouraged to do their very best while feeling comfortable in a safe and non-competitive environment. The camp is on a working horse farm where kids take part in all aspects of "horse". Youth will learn the basics of horse care including how to groom, feed, lead and manage on foot as well as how to ride during a lesson daily. Lessons are English style, but we also incorporate bare back riding and trails. The camp week ends with games on horseback day for ribbons and prizes, and a beauty contest where the kids decorate ponies for prizes! Bring a lunch, snack, water bottle and boots with a heel. . Campers must provide own transportation. Maximum 6 kids Camp Dates / Registration Deadline: Week 1: June 28-July 2, Register by June 7, 2021 Week 2: July 26-30, Register by July 5, 2021 Ages: 8-16 years old Time: 8:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. (Half Day) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Full Day) Cost: $320.00 (Half Day) $495.00 (Full Day) Location: Livery Stables in Hinesburg Director: Kim Johansen. For more information about Livery Horse Farm, check out their website at: http://www.liveryhorsefarm.com/
Baseball Camp This camp will focus on fundamentals in all aspects of the game of baseball, including drills and activities to better their skills in hitting, fielding and pitching. All 3 main instructors played college baseball and are all currently coaching middle school, high school and college programs. This week long camp is meant for all little league aged players! Come join us for some fun!! Maximum: 20 participants/session Registration deadline: June 21, 2021 Dates: July 12 to July 16 Cost: $175.00 Ages: 8-12 years Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Instructors: Nicky Elderton, SCS Middle School Head Coach Reece Tanguay, Head Coach Northern Vermont University Dylan Newton, Head Coach Saint Albans JV Baseball. Mental Performance Mastery Certified Coach
Redhawk Soccer Camp Join CVU varsity coach Stan Williams and other CVU soccer coaches and players for a fun week focused on a variety of age appropriate technical skills. However, the number one emphasis of the camp is fostering a love of the game of soccer! Campers will be divided by age groups and all participants will receive a ball and a t-shirt. Participants who plan to attend Part 2 in the afternoon will be taken to the school by a counselor. Please inform staff at check in. Maximum 75 Registration Deadline: June 21, 2021 Dates: July 12 to July 16 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $150.00 Grades: Entering 4th—9th, (Fall 2021)
Field Hockey Camp This camp is the perfect summer introduction to field hockey for beginners or a chance to practice skills for those who already play. Players must provide mouth guard, shin guards, and a full water bottle. Sticks are available if needed. Minimum 8, Maximum 20 Registration Deadline: June 21, 2021 Dates: July 12 through July 16 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $110.00 Ages: 7-14 yrs. Old Location: Harbor Road Fields Director: Megan Maynard-Jacob
Basketball Camp Campers will learn and practice basic fundamental skills each day. They will have fun with friendly games and competitions with an emphasis on teamwork and general knowledge of the game. Participants will receive a t-shirt. Minimum 8, Maximum 20 Registration Deadline: June 28, 2021 Dates: July 19 through July 23 Cost: $125.00 Ages: 7-11 years old, Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Ages: 11-14 years old, Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Directed by: Nick Elderton
Youth Swimming Lessons Boost your child’s comfort and skills in the water and give them the ability to enjoy this lifelong sport and past time! A certified instructor will lead each 1/2 hour lesson for 8 days in a small group setting. Please call for more info. on each level. Maximum 3 per class. Registration Deadline: July 5, 2021 Cost: $50.00 Dates: Monday through Thursday, July 26 to July 29, August 2 to August 5 (8 days). Fridays, July 30 to August 6 are weather make-up days if needed. Ages: 3-4 yrs Time: 10:00 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. Both of these classes are full. Ages: 5-7 yrs Time: 11:30 a.m.
Youth Tennis Lessons: Ages 7-9 Give your child an early start to a sport for a lifetime! Campers will receive instruction and play drills, matches and fun all-camp games. Bring racquets, sneakers, and water. Minimum 6, Maximum 12 per class. Registration Deadline: July 5, 2021 Dates: July 26 through July 30 Time: 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Cost: $75.00 Ages: 7-9 years old Location: Davis Park, Shelburne Taught by: Amy DeGroot, PTR Certified Pro. & CVU Girls’ Coach.
Lego Robotics 2.0 Learn to program free roaming LEGO robots and make science come to life and see science ideas grow from design to action. Get in gear with LEGO’s new updated software to build and use an iPad to program, Milo the Science Rover and other fun untethered robots. In the morning, explore guided robotics projects to create an earthquake -shake table to test house designs. Next, create a bot to sort and recycle items. Brought to you by Wicked Cool for Kids! Minimum 6, Maximum 10 participants. Registration Deadline: July 19, 2021 Dates: August 9 through August 13 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost: $245.00 (* see note below) Grades: Entering 1st-5th grade (Fall 2021) Location: Shelburne Town Gym * Cost to attend both Lego Robotics 2.0 and Wicked Cool Vet School for a Full day of fun is $345.00
Wicked Cool Vet School Do you dream of becoming a veterinarian? Grab your lab coat, animal lovers, as we learn about our favorite furry, flying and fishy friends! Make amazing animal models, build big bones and investigate animal intestines from our favorite vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Brought to you by Wicked Cool for Kids! Minimum 6, Maximum 10 participants. Registration Deadline: July 19, 2021 Dates: August 9 through August 13 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cost: $245.00 (* see note below) Grades: Entering 1st-5th grade (Fall 2021) Location: Shelburne Town Gym * Cost to attend both Lego Robotics 2.0 and Wicked Cool Vet School for a Full day of fun is $345.00.
Summer Soccer Camp Registration Peter Kim • Red Cedar Lane, Shelburne Announcement Soccer Roots will again run three soccer camps this year, outdoors at the Shelburne Fieldhouse: Youth Camp (K-6) - July 19 to July 23, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Youth Camp (K-6) - August 2 to August 6, 9:00 a.m. to noon High School Prep Camp - August 15 to August 17 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Camp registration will remain open until filled, after which we will form a waiting list. Please visit www.SoccerRoots.org for more information.