970-479-2280      |      Fax 970-479-2281    |    sports@vailrec.com       |     Registration     |  2012 Form Coming Soon

Registration fills quickly for the Vail Recreation District's youth summer sports camps, so sign up early! Camps provide children ages four and older with an opportunity to develop new skills and refine existing talents in baseball, basketball, sports training, lacrosse, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, tennis, soccer and more. 

Skills Volleyball Camp |  June 7 -9, 2012    |     Grades 2nd - 6th $60       |     Grades 7th - 12th $160
8 - 9:15 a.m. for grades 2nd - 6th       |     10 a.m. - 4 p.m. for grades 7th - 12th   |     Registration   |    
Location: Homestake Peak School, Eagle Vail

Colorado State University Head Volleyball Coach Tom Hilbert leads this three-day camp focusing on individual skills training. Call 970-479-2280.

Rocky Mountain Baseball Camp    |   June 11-5, 2012      |         Registration 
Ages 6 and Older (must be 8 years or older to attend full day)
$160 Full Day:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (bring a lunch)    |     $130/Half Day Half Day: 9 a.m. - Noon
Location:Eagle-Vail Baseball Field                                                                                                                                            

Participants will learn new baseball skills and build on natural talents during this five-day camp. Led by Colorado State University Pueblo coach Stan Sanchez, this is a fantastic opportunity for players of all ability levels. Children ages six and older may attend the half day sessions, but participants must be eight years or older to attend the full day session. Call 970-479-2280.

Vail Gymnastics Camp     |   Ages 5 & Older   | TBD   |   $175: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (bring lunch)   |     Online Registration Login 
Location: Vail Gymnastics Center
A week-long summer camp for children ages four and older that not only includes gymnastics, but also outdoor adventures such as hiking, visiting local parks and excursions to Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Nature Center and more. Children are grouped according to age and skill level. Children must be five years or older to attend the full day camp. Call 970-479-2287.

Youth Martial Arts Camps    |    Call 970-949-8121 for details.
The VRD's new youth martial arts camps will introduce children ages five to 12 to all aspects of martial arts. For all ability levels, and the camps are run by Vail Martial Arts Academy instructor Mathew Bayley. They include instruction on all major Japanese, Korean, Chinese and American martial arts, plus instruction from the national, award-winning Alert Kids Kidnap Prevention Program. Cost is $150 per camp, per child. Click here or call 970-949-8121 for more details.

Mini Hawks Sports Training Camp |   June 18-22, or July 23-27, 2012  |   $135     |     Ages: 4 – 7   |   9 a.m. – Noon    |     Registration     |     
Location: Donovan Park, Vail
This multi-sport program was developed to give children ages 4 to 7 a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun.  Games and activities are designed to allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes.  Sport-Specific Requirements:
All participants receive a T-shirt and a merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1 Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, a water bottle, running shoes and sunscreen.

Girls Soccer Academy |  June 25-29,2012  |    $160/full day or $130/ Half Day    |   Registration   |   
Ages: 6 -15   |   Full Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (bring lunch)  Half Day 9 a.m. – Noon (possibility of an evening session for High School Athletes)    |  Eagle-Vail Soccer Field    
                                                                                                                                             
Experienced local coaches and athletes lead Girl's Soccer Academy participants in skills-based sessions including footwork, passing, receiving, touch, shooting and agility in an unique environment. Children must be eight years or older to attend the full day session. Call 970-479-2280.

Vail Golf Club Junior Program  |  TBD    |     $85  |   Ages: 6-17    |    10 a.m. - Noon   |   Registration
The Vail Golf Club offers five sessions of three-day PAR and Birdie camps this summer.  In addition, the Youth Foundation's First Tee of Eagle County will offer a variety of summer programs, many of which take place at the Vail Golf Club. These include PAR, Birdie, Player's League and Girls' Night Out Programs.

VRD Skyhawks Lacrosse Camp   | July 9-13, 2012  |   $155 (additional cost to rent equipment)    |   Ages: 7 -14       |     9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (bring lunch)      |     Registration 
Location: Eagle-Vail Soccer Field

Lacrosse combines some of the basic skills used in soccer, basketball, and hockey into one fast-paced, high-scoring game. Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. Our staff helps campers learn not only the sport of lacrosse, but also important life skills such as respect, teamwork, and discipline. Designed for ages 7 to 14, this camp ensures that every athlete will come away with a deep understanding of the game and its traditions.  Sport-specific
Requirements:
All participants receive a T-shirt and a merit award. The participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 12:1. Participants should bring appropriate clothing, a lunch and snack (for programs four hours or less) or two snacks (for programs over four hours),  a water bottle, running shoes, a mouthguard, protective gloves, a helmet with full mask (or goggles for girls lacrosse), a lacrosse stick, and sunscreen. *Limited lacrosse kits available for online rental. Kits include helmet with full mask, lacrosse stick, and protective gloves. Call 800-804-3509 or visit www.skyhawks.com to reserve your kit today.

Rocky Mountain Beach Volleyball Camp   |  TBD  |    $125 Grades 9-12     |   $75 Grades 6-8
9 - 11 a.m. & 1 - 3 p.m. Grades 9-12     |     11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Grades 6-8       |     Registration 
Location: Sand Courts at the Vail Athletic Field
A camp for high school-age players who are looking to either learn the sport of beach volleyball or improve their skills. Players will be grouped according to ability with a maximum of 10 players per coach. The camp will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. then again from 1-3 p.m. for grades 9-12 and cost $125 per player. Grades 6-8 will play from 1 to 3 p.m. and the cost is $75 per player. 970-479-2280

Xcelerate Boys Lacrosse Camp   |July 18-21 or July 25-28 | Ages  8 - 18 | Information                                              
What better place to be than high in the Rocky Mountains during the month of July? Top level instruction will once again be offered to our campers from the best coaches and pros in lacrosse.

Challenger British Soccer Camps |  July16-20, 2012    |      Registration   | Ages 6 to 15 years: $185 Full Day, $140 Half Day   |   Half Day: 9 a.m. – noon  and Full Day:  9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |  Ages: 4-5 years: $103 10:30 a.m. to noon
Location: Ford Park, Vail
Professional coaches from England teach participants ball skills, passing, shooting and offensive and defensive techniques. Children must be eight years or older to attend the full day session.  Call 479-2280. Register online at www.challengersports.com by 6/1/12 to receive a free soccer jersey ($39 value)

Bob Johnson Hockey School  |    July 17-23  |       Registration
Dobson Arena hosts an exciting youth hockey camp every July. Now in its 26th year, Bob Johnson Hockey School has become as annual reason to vacation in Vail in the summer. The camp focuses on the fundamentals of hockey and offers three hours of on-ice instruction with an additional hour of instruction off the ice. Coaches include Mark Johnson, head coach of the 2010 Women's Olympic Ice Hockey team silver medalist and also a player on the 1980 Olympic Team who pulled off the Miracle on Ice.

Sidney Moncrief’s Back 2 Basics All-Star Basketball Academy   |  August 6-9, 2012 |   $145   
Ages: 6 and older      |   9 a.m. – 1 p.m.     
Location: Homestake Peak School, Eagle Vail
Participants are coached by former NBA All-Star, All-Pro Sydney Moncrief and his award winning staff during this four-day camp, which concentrates on learning new skills while building on the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork and defense. Call 970-479-2280.

Sidney Moncrief's Shooting Camp  | August 6-9, 2012 |  $140
Ages: 10 to 16  |   2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Homestake Peak School, Eagle-Vail
This camp focuses on players' shooting techniqe improvement to give participants an edge needed in a competitive basketball environment. Instruction will focus on individual shot mechanic analysis and a corrective action plan; form shooting instruction and training; progressive shooting practices and competitions; as well as shooting charts with effective tracking systems.

Tetra Brazil Soccer Camp  |   July 30- August 3, 2021  |     $158/Half Day or $203 Full Day   |  Registration 
Ages: 7 – 17 (must be 8 to do full day camp)     |    Half Day: 9 a.m. – Noon, Full Day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ford Park Vail
Since 1999, TetraBrazil Soccer Academy has been bringing Brazilian soccer expertise to American soccer players. TetraBrazil offers players the opportunity to experience first-hand, the kind of soccer training that has made Brazil the most successful soccer nation in the world. The camp will combine learning Brazilian techniques, footwork and moves – and fun. Register online at www.challengersports.com by 6/15/12 to receive a free soccer jersey ($39 value)

New! VRD Skyhawks Flag Football Camp |  July 23-27, 2012   |   $155   
Ages: 7 -14  |    9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (bring lunch)      |     Registration  Homestake Peak School Stadium, Eagle-Vail 
Skyhawks Flag Football Camps teach the core skills of passing, catching and de-flagging, as well as, defensive positioning while delivering fun and exciting action.  Each camp is organized into training environments that are designed to prepare kids to be champions both on and off the field, and all camps conclude with the Skyhawks Bowl, an exhilarating and action packed game that gives campers a chance to show off their skills

Vail Tennis Center Youth Tennis Camps    |     TBD   |   Monday to Friday 1-4 p.m.
The Tennis Center offers four  weeks of Youth Tennis Camps this summer. The camps are for ages six to teens and cost $160 for VRD residents and $185 for guests. In addition, junior tennis lessons take place throughout the summer with a ratio of six students per coach. Lessons are from 9 to 10 a.m. for ages five to six, 10 to 11 a.m. for ages seven to nine, 11 a.m. to noon for ages 10 to 12 and noon to 1 p.m. for ages 13 to 17. Costs are $65 per week or $60 per week for consecutive weeks. Call 479-2294 to register.

Sponsors of VRD youth sports camps include: Antlers at Vail, KidSPORT, Vail Daily, Vail Realty, Dave Honda’s Vail Sports Medicine Physical Therapy, Howard Head Sports Medicine Centers, American National Bank and Vail Racquet Club, Holliday Inn Apex Vail, Lifhouse, Simba Run, Vail International, Evergreen Lodge and Vail Marriott