Athletics
Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association FUNdamentals Summer Camp
P.O. box 895, Asheville 28802 • 299-7277 • abysa.org/camps/fundamentals • shane@abysa.org
ABYSA’s FUNdamentals Soccer Camp offers a games-centered teaching approach to soccer education, creating an exciting and entertaining environment designed to boost player learning. The FUNdamentals teaching method enriches players’ passion for soccer while teaching them the proper techniques for future soccer success. Campers will be placed in proper age groups and skill levels to ensure that all players benefit from developmentally appropriate activities, teaching and competition. Lunch and early bird options available.
Coed • Ages 5-14 • Weekly • Half-day/Full-day • June 15-Aug. 14
Asheville Parks and Recreation 5 Star Sports Camp
285 Livingston St., Asheville • 259-5483 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • sjackson@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA
A fun, fast-paced experience in various sports, learning skills and playing organized games of flag football, basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball and more! Camp will be at the Grant Center. Fees: $50. City of Asheville residents receive a $10 discount. $25 for participants enrolled in Asheville Parks and Recreation Teen and Playground programs. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Coed • Ages 7-12 • Weekly • Full-day • June 6-10
Asheville Parks and Recreation Champions Football Camp
285 Livingston St., Asheville • 259-5483 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • sjackson@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA
Young athletes will develop proper football fundamentals, skills and techniques through the use of drills, demos and lectures by leading industry organizations Xcel Sports and Southeastern Sports Medicine. Camp also focuses on sportsmanship, teamwork and social skills needed to succeed at the game of football. Fees: $70 before June; $90 after June 1. City of Asheville residents receive a $10 discount. For rising second- through eighth-graders.
Coed • Ages 7-13 • Weekly • Full-day • June 22-26
Asheville Parks and Recreation Skateboard Camp
50 Cherry St. N., Asheville • 225-7184 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • mhalstead@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA
Our skateboard camps are for skaters who wish to sharpen skills, focus on progression and have fun skating with peers. Camps will be at the Food Lion Skatepark at the corner of Flint and Cherry streets in downtown Asheville. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information on camp dates or to register, call the Food Lion Skatepark.
Coed • Ages 6-15 • Weekly • Half-day • June 15-July 31
Asheville Parks and Recreation Swim Club
65 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville • 259-5800 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • chensleyshaw@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA
An introduction to competitive swimming. Instruction includes competitive strokes for butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Prerequisite: must be able to swim 25 yards. Camp will be at Recreation Park Pool. Fee: $50/session. City of Asheville residents receive a $20 discount.
Coed • Ages 8-14 • Other • Half-day • Session 1: June 30-July 23 – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Session 2: July 11-Aug. 1 — Saturdays 10-11 a.m.
Asheville Parks and Recreation Tennis Camp
336 Hilliard Ave., Asheville • 251-4074 • ashevillenc.gov/parks • lloftis@ashevillenc.gov • facebook.com/APRCA
Focuses on progressive skill development and play. The camp will be held at Aston Park Tennis Center in downtown Asheville. Fee: $100. City of Asheville residents receive a $20 discount. Space is limited. 3-6 p.m.
Coed • Ages 8-14 • Weekly • Half-day • Week 1: June 15-18; Week 2: June 22-25; Week 3: June 29-July 2; Week 4: July 6-9; Week 5: July 20-23; Week 6: July 27-30
Kolo Flow Bike Camp
1 Resort Drive, Asheville • 707-4876 • kolobikepark.com/kolo-flow-bike-summer-camp • theflow@kolobikepark.com • facebook.com/pages/Kolo-Bike-Park • @koloflow
Campers will ride on purpose-built mountain bike trails and skill elements designed for all levels of rider to experience flow on a bicycle. Kolo Bike Park is a great way for young riders to build confidence and skill in a controlled environment. Other activities include use of an outdoor swimming pool, off-bike games and indoor activities such a bicycle movies and games on bad weather days. The camp is for kids who can comfortably ride a two-wheel bicycle. Some off-road experience is recommended but not required. Rental bikes are available for an additional cost.
Coed • Ages 6-12 • Weekly • Half-day/Full-day • June 15-Aug. 7
Playball Asheville Sports Camp
223 Hillside St., Asheville • 575-3000 • playballasheville.com • maxyplayball@gmail.com • facebook.com/playballasheville
At Playball Camp, experienced teachers use positive coaching methods to guide children through a world of sports with high-energy, creative lessons. They create countless opportunities to learn new skills, make friends and gain confidence. Each game and lesson focuses on something new like balance, coordination, speed and how to have fun while playing team sports like soccer, football, baseball, tennis, hockey and volleyball. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40 per day or $180 for the week (sibling discounts available).
Coed • Ages 3-6 • Daily • Half-day • Week 1: June 29-July 3 (ages 3-4); Week 2: July 6-10 (ages 4-5); Week 3: July 13-17 (ages 5-6); Week 4: July 20-24 (ages 3-4); Week 5: July 27-31 (ages 4-5); Week 6: Aug. 3-7 (ages 5-6)
Ultimate Frisbee Summer Camp
60 Ridgelawn Ave., Asheville • 225-6986 • ashevilleultimate.org/e/ultimate-frisbee-summer-camp • 2015-summer-ultimate-youth-camp@auc.ultimatecentral.com • facebook.com/UltimateFrisbeeSummerCamp
Campers will learn the sport of Ultimate Frisbee in a fun, exciting and nurturing environment! They will learn important fundamentals and techniques to help each camper improve their skills and understanding of the sport. Campers will understand “The Spirit of the Game,” a governing rule in Ultimate Frisbee that is based on self-officiating. Campers will learn the game from 2014 World Ultimate Frisbee Champion and 2006 North Carolina Middle School Coach of the Year Mark Strazzer and other local players. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Coed • Ages 11-17 • Weekly • Half-day • Grades 6-8: June 22-26; Grades 3-5: June 29-July 2; High school: July 6-10
UNC Asheville Summer Sports Academy
1 University Heights, Asheville • 251-6930 • uncasportsacademy.com • tbrne@unca.edu • @ashevilledogs
Youth Baseball Camp: June 15-19; June 22-26; July 20-24;
Boys Basketball Camp: June 15-18; June 22-25;
Volleyball Camp: July 14-17; July 28-31;
Adult Running Camp: June 18-21.
Coed • Ages 6-13 • Weekly • Half-day/Full-day
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