Gator Youth Sports Summer Camp

1600 Holloway Ave near 19th Ave, San Francisco CA

Description

After a two year break due to the pandemic, for summer 2022 we are bringing back the San Francisco State University Gator Youth Sports Summer Camp. Dr. David Walsh, Professor of Sport-based Youth Development in the Department of Kinesiology hosts the program, which has a 30 year history. Kids (ages 7-14) are grouped by age and offered a variety of developmentally appropriate sports and physical activities. The program aims to enhance self-esteem and confidence through physical activity and sports instruction, in addition to promoting fitness and motor skill development. Kids participate in 4-one hour activities everyday: 1) Martial Arts 2) Swimming 3) Tennis 4) Soccer, Basketball, OR Volleyball We are also bringing back Gator Start (our morning camp), to create a full day option for interested families. The program will focus on teaching children life skills and how to become balanced, well-rounded healthy individuals. Through a variety of engaging games and activities, our campers will learn to develop critical skills that can help them throughout their lives. Hosted by Dr. Kent Lorenz, Associate Professor of Physical Education in the Department of Kinesiology, our curriculum is designed around science, art, and movement to engage campers to explore and enjoy the world around them. We want everyone to have fun while participating in activities that encourage academic skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication. This program will be a fantastic way to have fun in a positive environment and make new friends, develop self-confidence, perseverance and leadership skills, and strengthen the body and mind. Registration opens on 3/1/22 Our Program Times: Gator Start: 8am to 12pm Supervised Lunch: 12pm to 1pm Gator Sports Camp: 1pm to 5pm Our Camp Website: https://www.gatorcampsf.com/ Our Department Contacts: Department of Kinesiology: GYM 101; Department Website: https://kin.sfsu.edu/ Our Dates for Summer 2022 Week 1: June 20 – June 24 Week 2: June 27 – July 1 Week 3: July 5 – July 8 (closed on July 4th) Week 4: July 11 – July 15 Week 5: July 18 – July 22