Webutuck to offer first-ever sports camp


 

WEBUTUCK — Webutuck School District Athletic Director Mike Riddle wants to keep children fit during the summertime while giving them something to do.

"I think starting in July, kids are home from school and they just don’t want to sit around the house all the time," Riddle said. "And Webutuck has a great athletic facility, so why not use it in the summer?"

Which is why Riddle has decided to launch a sports summer camp for students of all districts. He emphasized that the camp will be open to children ages 6 to 13 from all school districts, including neighboring Pine Plains.

The camp will offer programs in basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball and field hockey.

The soccer program is open to boys and girls and will offer players a chance to improve their technique and tactical knowledge of the game. Training will include practicing in dribbling, shooting, heading, tackling, receiving and other soccer skills. The soccer camp will be held from Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 11.

The girls volleyball camp will focus on improving basic skills, including learning about and practicing serving, passing, spiking and blocking. Instructors will work with individuals to analyze their abilities and smooth out problem areas. The camp will be held from Monday, July 7, to Friday, July 11.

The basketball camp is open to boys and girls and is designed to enhance players’ skills. The camp will include drills that will improve players’ fundamentals, including shooting, passing, ball handling, screening and pivoting. The basketball camp will be held from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18.

The boys baseball camp will teach fundamentals and team skills. Emphasis will be on hitting and determining what position the child wishes to play. The camp will be held from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25.

The girls softball camp gives children an opportunity to improve their skills. Campers will be encouraged to develop new skills and will learn facets of the game, including hitting, fielding, base running and team play. The camp will be held from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25.

The girls field hockey camp will teach players about fundamental stick work and understanding of the rules of the game. Players will have opportunities to put their skills to use in drills and competitive games. The camp will be held from Monday, July 21, to Friday, July 25.

"I’m hoping that we will get a good turn out," Riddle said. "I’m looking forward to having some fun."

The camp costs $50 per child per camp. For more information, contact Riddle at 845-373-7049 or by e-mail at Mriddle@wsd.dcboces.org.

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