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Summer Camps
The Huntington Booster Club announced its summer sports camp line-up several weeks ago and registration has been ongoing. There will be 24 separate camps. Each is priced at $100, $125 or $150, depending on the respective program. Anyone that registers for three or more camps will receive a $50 discount.
"While our camps serve as a community service to the residents of Huntington, our goal is to create a healthy, safe and competitive environment wherein the campers will work to improve individual and team skill level and learn to appreciate that competition is fun," according to the summer camp program brochure.
The camp brochure is posted on the Huntington School District's website at www.hufsd.edu. To access the brochure click on the Athletics link and then on the Summer Programs tab on the left side of the screen.
The camp line-up includes:
June 24-27 Boys Lacrosse: Open to all boys grades 2-9
$150 4:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grades 2 – 6
$125 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Grades 7 – 9 (Advanced Clinic)
Directed by two-time state champion varsity head coach Paul McDermott, and longtime assistant coach Eric Triolo; Grades 2-6 will focus on competitive drill work and game play. For the first time there will be a clinic for boys in grades 7-9, which will include competitive drills and scrimmages. Former star Huntington High School lacrosse players will assist throughout the duration of the camp.
June 24-27 Co-Ed Tennis: Open to all boys and girls grades K-12
$100 9:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Grades K – 5
$100 11:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Grades 6 – 12 (Advanced Clinic)
Directed by varsity coach Jamie Fishlow; The camp seeks to improve each player's skill level while they have fun while learning techniques taught by a winning coach!
June 24-27 Girls' Basketball: Open to all girls grades 2-12
$150 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Grades 2 – 6
$125 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grades 7 – 12 (Advanced Clinic)
Directed by varsity coach, Mike Kaplan and assistant coach, Marissa Bergmann; NCAA Division I athletes will be featured. The camp will each player's fundamentals and knowledge of basketball.
July 2-August 1 Running with the Blue Devils Track and Field:
Open to all boys and girls grades 4-12
$150 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Led by varsity track and cross country coaches Jen Fudens and Shawn Anderson. Campers will participate in various running and jumping events. The conclusion of the camp will include time trials and a mock track meet.
July 8-11 Highsteppers: Open to all girls grades 2-9
$150 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Calling all girls who love to dance!!! Highsteppers are a regional and national award-winning kick line/dance team. They have performed at Knicks games and many competitive events. All girls will learn various dances and kick line routines taught by Samantha Natalello and Alli Greenstein, the current coaches of the Highstepper team at Huntington High School. There will be a culminating performance at the end of camp.
July 8-11 Boys' Soccer: Open to all boys grades 2-12
$150 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Grades 2 – 6
$125 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grades 7 – 12 (Advanced Clinic)
Directed by varsity Coaches, John Pagano and Jason Suarez; The camp will focus on improving each camper's skill level through competitive drills and fundamentals while having fun!
July 8-11 Girls' Field Hockey: Open to all girls grades 2-12
$150 4:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grades 2 – 6
$125 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Grades 7 – 12 (Advanced Clinic)
Directed by varsity coach Kathy Wright; The camp will strive to improve each player's skill level and knowledge of the concepts of field hockey while they enjoy every minute of this fun sport! The advanced clinic will feature competitive skill work and game play.
July 15-26 Speed and Strength Training: Open to all boys and girls grades 7-12
$150 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays
Led by Todd Jamison, former star athlete for Huntington, St. John's University and the Philadelphia Eagles and the current strength coach for Huntington High School. He will teach each camper the proper strategies and techniques to improve their strength and speed with a focus on getting results. Space is limited to 25 campers.
July 15-18 Boys' Basketball: Open to all boys grades 2-7
$150 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Directed by JV coach Ed Lein; The camp will continue to cultivate each player's skill, knowledge and love for the game of basketball. Brian Carey, current head coach and founder of the highly successful "Brian Carey's Shooting School," will teach each camper shooting techniques to improve their shot and skill level.
July 15-18 Girls' Lacrosse: Open to all girls grades 2-12
$150 4:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grades 2 – 6
$125 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Grades 7 – 12 (Advanced Clinic)
Directed by head varsity coach, Kathy Wright; Grades 2-6 will focus on fostering a love for the game by concentrating on skill improvement while at the same time having tons of fun! Grades 7-12 will feature a clinic focused on competitive drill work and game play.
July 15-18 Co-Ed Fencing: Open to all boys and girls grades 4-9
$150 4:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Directed by one of the most well regarded fencing coaches on Long Island, Huntington varsity head coach Alan Kuver, who will teach the fundamentals and strategies of the sport. There will be two camp sessions! (See also August 11-14.)
July 22-25 Boys' Wrestling: Open to all boys grades 3-8
$150 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Directed by assistant varsity wrestling coach Travis Smith, a former Huntington High School wrestler that went on to wrestle at Brockport State University. Any boy interested in participating in Huntington's great wrestling tradition and program should find this camp of value. Sessions will focus on the techniques and strategies needed to be successful on the mat.
July 22-25 Girls' Softball: Open to all girls grades 3-8
$150 4:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Directed by JV coach Jim Byrnes. The camp will teach the fundamentals that will improve each camper's skill level and confidence in the great game of softball.
July 29-August 1 Girls' Soccer: Open to all girls grades 2-12
$150 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Grades 2 – 6
$125 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Grades 7 – 12 (Advanced Clinic)
Directed by varsity head coach John Walsh and JV Coach Vinny Tannazzo. Each camper will improve their current skill level! The camp will focus on competitive drills and fundamentals while having loads of fun!
July 29-August 1 Boys' All Sports and Classic Gym Games: Open to all boys grades 3-6
$150 9:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
This new and exciting camp will feature organized and classic gym games directed by physical education teacher and oach Travis Smith. Campers will participate in great games such as dodge ball, floor hockey, basketball, flag football and many other organized games kids love to play!
August 12-15 Co-Ed Fencing: Open to all boys and girls grades 4-9
$150 4:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (2nd session)
Directed by one of the most well regarded fencing coaches on Long Island, Huntington varsity coach Alan Kuver, who will teach the fundamentals and strategies of the sport. There will be two camp sessions. (See also July 16-19.)
August 12-15 Boot Camp for all Fall Sports: Open to all boys and girls grades 7-12
$100 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
If any athlete needs to get a jump start on getting into shape for the upcoming season, this clinic is the answer! Athletes can prepare for any team that they are trying out for! Directed by Iron Man and fitness guru Jamie Fishlow and field hockey, basketball and lacrosse coach Marissa Bergmann.
For more information about any of these camps contact Huntington Booster Club President Timothy Pillion (tpillion@optonline.net) or summer program coordinator Timothy Madden (tmadden@hufsd.edu).