Check out these Bloomington-area youth summer sports camps
UPDATED: Adds camps for Edgewood football and Lighthouse Christian basketball and volleyball.
Looking for a Bloomington-area sports summer camp for your young athlete?
Bloomington North, Bloomington South and Edgewood are offering a number of opportunities in several sports close to home.
Here's a rundown of what's on tap:
BASEBALL
Cougar Baseball Camps
The Cougar Baseball Camps will take place for middle schoolers (2021-22) on June 13-16 from 9 a.m.-noon and for boys in grades K-6 (2021-22) on June 20-23 from 9 a.m.-noon at Bloomington North.
Participants will play in game competition. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals and fun while working on throwing, catching, fielding and hitting. Head coach Richard Hurt, staff and players will direct the camp. Participants need to bring a glove, bat and cleats. Baseball or sweat pants and cap recommended.
Cost is $100 for one child, $180 for two children and $255 for three family members, and includes camp T-shirt.
For more information or to obtain a registration form, contact Hurt at 330-7831 or 336-8720.
South Baseball Camp
Camp on June 27-30 for boys in grades 3-5 will take place from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with another session for those in grades 6-8 will run from 1-2:30 p.m.
Cost is $65.00. A special combined rate of $110 is available when combined with registration for the South Jr. Panther Basketball Camp (listing below)
Sign up online: https://www.grassrootspanthers.com.
BASKETBALL
North Elementary Boys Camp
The Cougar Basketball Camp for boys currently (2021-22) in K-6 grades will take place on May 24-26 at Bloomington North. The camp will focus on skill development and the establishment of proper fundamentals.
Cost is $50 for grades K-3 and $75 for grades 4-6 and includes a camp T-shirt. Register at: http://www.bloomingtonnorthbasketball.com.
The camp, conducted by head coach Jason Speer, his staff and players, will be split in two sessions: Grades K-3 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and grades 4-6 from 1:30-3:30 each afternoon. Pre-registration is highly encouraged.
North Middle School Boys Camp
The North Boys Basketball Camp for boys currently in grades 7-8 will take place May 31-June 3 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Bloomington North.
Cost is $100 and includes a camp T-shirt when you preregister at: http://www.bloomingtonnorthbasketball.com.
The camp, conducted by head coach Jason Speer and his staff will focus on individual skill development through varsity drills. Items of focus will include man-to-man defense concepts, and fundamentals including shooting, ball handling, and passing techniques. The players will also be introduced to North’s offense and defense.
In addition to the camp experience, many players will be asked to participate in summer league games at Twin Lakes Recreation Center against other local teams. Games are played (usually two games per night, per team) in the evenings on June 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, and 22. A tournament is also scheduled for current 8th graders at Martinsville High School June 11-12.
For more information, contact Speer at jspeer@mccsc.edu or 812-330-7724 x51055.
Jr. Panther Skills Academy
Sessions for boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 (for 2022-23) will take place June 1, 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, 20 and 22 at Bloomington South.
Sessions for those in grades 3-5 run from 6-7:15 p.m. each day and those from 6-8 graders will be from 7:15-8:30.
Cost is $15.00 per session or $100 for all 4 weeks. Signup at www.grassrootspanthers.com
For more information, contact: Kyle Simpson (ksimpson0624@att.net) or Kyle Dugan (kyledugan1421@yahoo.com).
North Girls' Elementary Camp
The Bloomington North girls basketball program will be holding their Elementary Summer Camp for players currently in grades K-4 on June 13-14, 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. each day at North.
Cost is $50 and each participant who pre-registers by June 5 will receive a camp T-shirt. Pre-registration through the team website is highly encouraged. To register for camp and find out more information please visit: www.bloomingtonnorthgirlsbasketball.com.
Head coach Jeff Turmail, the high school coaching staff, and the current high school players will conduct the camp. The camp will focus on skill development and the establishment of proper fundamentals.
Lighthouse girls camp
The Lighthouse Christian Girls' Basketball Camp from players in grades 3-8 will take place June 13-17 with a scrimmage on June 18 at the school gym.
The session for players in grades 3-5 (upcoming school year) will be from 9-10:30 a.m. each day while the session for players in grades 6-8 will run from 10:30-noon.
Players should bring athletic clothes, tennis shoes and a water bottle. LCA dress code will be followed.
Cost is $30. Register at https://form.jotform.com/220834852239156
Jr. Panther Basketball Camp
This camp for boys and girls in grades 3-8 (for 2022-23 school year) will run from June 27-30 at Bloomington South.
Sessions for grades 6-8 will run from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and for grades 3-5 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Fee is $65, with a discounted rate when combined with the South Baseball Camp (see listing above).
Lighthouse boys camp
The Lighthouse Christian Boys' Basketball Camp from players in grades 3-8 will take place July 11-15 at the school gym.
The session for players in grades 3-5 (upcoming school year) will be from 3:30-5 p.m. each day while the session for players in grades 6-8 will run from 5-6:30 p.m.
Players should bring athletic clothes, tennis shoes and a water bottle. LCA dress code will be followed.
Cost is $25. Register at https://form.jotform.com/221093644945157
Eastern Greene Girls' Camps
The Eastern Greene high school girls' basketball program will hold a camp July 25-28 at the high school gym.
There will be three sessions, with athletes in grades K-2 from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; grades 3-4 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. and grades 5-8 at 1:30-2:45. Camp will be led by the Eastern Greene coaching staff and players.
Cost is just $10 per player and includes a camp T-shirt. For more information or to preregister, contact head coach Joe Pigg at 812-798-8530.
Football
Mustang Youth Camp
Edgewood's football team will hold its Mustang Youth Team Camp for children in grades 1-8 on July 25-29 from 10 a.m.-noon each day on Edgewood's famous red turf.
The camp will feature head coach Caleb True and members of the Edgewood varsity staff and current players. They will provide position specific instruction in football techniques and skills with a special family event on the final day.
Players will begin learning the basic fundamentals and techniques necessary for success at all levels of competition.
Camp free is $60 and includes a camp t-shirt. Visit mustangsgridironclub.com to get more information and to register for camp by June 30.
2022 LCA Boys Basketball Camp
When: Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15
Time:
3:30 - 5:00pm (3rd - 5th Grade, 2022/23 School Year)
5:00 – 6:30pm (6th - 8th Grade, 2022/23 School Year)
What to Bring: Athletic clothes, tennis shoes and a water bottle. LCA Dress code will be followed.
Where: LCA Gym
Cost: $25
Lacrosse
Girls' Summer Stickwork
Free sessions for middle school and high school girls organized by the Bloomington Pride will take place throughout the summer. No experience, equipment, cost or obligation required.
For more information, join the Btown Girls’ Summer & Fall LAX Remind group by texting @btowng to the number 81010.
For more information, contact coach Leslie Cook at btownpridehslax@gmail.com.
VOLLEYBALL
Eastern Greene Camp
Eastern Greene’s high school volleyball program will be putting on a camp June 6-9 from 9:30-11 a.m. each day at the Middle School gym for any interested incoming players in grades 7-8. Cost is $30 per camper.
The camp will consist of fundamentals, team building activities, 1-on-1 skill building and an opportunity to further an athlete's volleyball knowledge.
For more information or to register, contact Amanda Tieman at the middle school office by May 18 or head coach Kelsey Frye by email by May 20 at kelseyfrye@gmail.com to guarantee a camp T-shirt.
North Total Skills Camps
This camp is for all volleyball players, boys or girls, beginners or seasoned veterans and takes place June 20-24.
Sessions on June 20-23 from 10 a.m.-noon will take place for children in grades 1-6 ($50) and for grades 7-8 ($80). A special elite camp for freshmen ($95, positions limited) will take place those same days from 9-noon.
On June 24 from 9-10 a.m. a setter's speed session ($20) and a libero's pit session ($20) will take place.
A camp tournament for the players in grades 7-9 will take place from 10-noon.
T-shirt included with fee and 10% discount for younger siblings. Register by June 1 (late fees applied after/on site) by emailing head coach Disney Bronnenberg at bhsnvball@gmail.com.
Lighthouse girls volleyball camp
The Lighthouse Girls' Volleyball Camp will take place June 27-July 1 for players in grades 3-8 (for 2022-23) at the school gym.
The sessions for players in grades 3-5 will run from 9-10:30 a.m. and the session for grades 6-8 will run from 10:30-noon each day.
Campers should bring athletic clothes, tennis shoes and a water bottle. LCA dress code will be followed.
Cost is $30. Register at https://form.jotform.com/221093827292155
WRESTLING
Edgewood Camps
The Edgewood wrestling program is holding a couple of free youth camps the week of June 20-24.
A session for girls in grades K-12 will run from 10-11 each day, with a session for beginning boys in grades K-12 will run from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Girls' Wrestle Too Camp is open to the first 50 to sign up. Instructors include former Bloomington South (two-time state champ) and current Campbellsville University wrestler Ciera Broukal and Edgewood senior standout Rylie Austin. Register at www.edgewoodwrestling.com.
The Boys' Beginning Camp is open to the first 50 who signup and is for wrestlers new to the sport. Instruction will be led by head coach Greg Ratliff and his team. Register at www.edgewoodwrestling.com.
Contact Jim Gordillo at jgordillo@heraldt.com and follow on Twitter @JimGordillo.
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