Sports Specialty Camps
For the sporty camper who wants to play a lot of different sports, or those who want to focus on one particular sport, Shai Sports is made for them! Each day, campers receive two hours of specialized instruction from coaches to learn the game, practice their skills, and scrimmage. In addition to sports instruction, campers will enjoy free swim, water games, other camp activities, and chugim (free choice activities). On Fridays, Shai Sports joins the whole camp for Friday FUNday, a sports wrap-up, and “tag in” for our camp-wide Shabbat programming. To accommodate age-appropriate skill development, Shai Sports is offering age groups: K – grade 1, grades 2 – 3, and grades 4 – 6.
JUNIOR SPORTS | Rising K
New to Shai Sports, our Junior Sports program is specifically designed for rising kindergarteners who want to try their hand at an assortment of team games and activities. Campers will spend 1.5 hours each day learning about what it means to play as a team, testing their skills in a variety of different sports, and laughing with friends in fun and engaging team builder exercises.
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS | Rising 1st – 2nd
Sports of All Sorts is a perfect fit for your athletic camper who wants to try out a variety of sports this summer! For campers in rising 1st and 2nd grade, they’ll get to explore a variety of sports and games during their time in Shai Sports such as floor hockey, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, kickball, and so much more!
SPORTS INTENSIVES | Rising 3rd – 6th
Our Sports Intensives programs are a perfect match for campers who love playing team sports and want to hone their skills. Aided by our coach staff, these campers will get even more time to practice with a group of peers, learn how to improve their game, and scrimmage with teammates.
Session One | June 10 – 14, June 17 – 21
Basketball & Other Court Sports
Bring out your inner LeBron with this e perfect mix of fun and excitement within a competitive environment. While the session is primarily focused on basketball, we’ll bring in some other fun court sports along the way, for variation. Campers will develop their shooting, passing, and love of the game, and learn many unexpected skills along the way. This session at camp will immerse campers in a focused, intensive clinic that’s sure to be a slam dunk!
Session Two | June 24 – 28, July 1 – 5*
Dodgeball, Gaga, & Other Court Sports
Do you anxiously await the next opportunity to play Gaga and secretly hope that every day in gym class will be dodgeball? This session just might be for you! Our Shai Sports stars will spend the two weeks focused on our most fun and competitive pastimes while also learning how to best level up your skills. While the focus will primarily be on Gaga and dodgeball, ‘ll bring in some other fun court sports along the way, for variation.
Session Three | July 8 – 12, July 15 – 19
Soccer & Other Field Sports
If you were inspired by the World Cup, this is for you! During this session at camp campers will focus on soccer, with other field games dispersed throughout the week to change it up. In this soccer session, players will learn techniques to enhance their individual skill levels in dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and defense. Whether your camper is an experienced player or only a beginner, this week will improve each camper’s overall skill in the game of soccer and provide them with a memorable and positive experience! This session at camp is sure to be very “goal” oriented!
Session Four | July 22 – 26, July 29 – August 2
Flag Football & Other Field Sports
This session at camp is sure to bring out your inner LeBron with the perfect mix of fun and excitement within a competitive environment. While the session is primarily focused on basketball, we’ll bring in some other fun court sports along the way, for variation. Campers will develop their shooting, passing, and love of the game, and learn many unexpected skills along the way. This week at camp will immerse campers in a focused, intensive clinic that’s sure to be a slam dunk!
Session Five | August 5 – 9, August 12 – 16
Tennis & Other Racquet Sports
Camp Shai and the JCC’s Tennis Center are teaming up again to bring you Shai Tennis! Campers will start their session learning various racket sports and developing skills, then the second week of the session will be all tennis, all day! Campers will practice basic stroke technique, racquet/ball games, and have lots of on-court time to learn the game. The Tennis Center has many tools, including age-appropriate racquets, short nets, ROGY tennis balls, and fun games to practice hand-eye coordination. Join us this week to “make a racquet!”