Register now for Summer Sports Camps

It’s time to start thinking about summer!

For more than 25 years, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has offered summer sports camps for area athletes. This summer, a number of truly unique Cougar Camps – for boys and girls basketball, volleyball and softball – will again be offered at the college’s Texas Township Campus for athletes of all ages.

“All Cougar Camps are designed to develop individual skills while emphasizing the importance of teamwork, self-discipline and sportsmanship,” said Russ Panico, athletic director and student relations coordinator at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

The overall aim is to provide the kind of camp experience that will enable all student athletes to feel the joy that comes from sharing with and relating to others in a positive way. All camps are led by Kalamazoo Valley coaches and student athletes who work with campers to develop fundamental correctness, and emphasize the value of practice and reaching their potential.

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

June 24 - 27 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Girls entering grades 6 – 8 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Girls entering grades 9 - 12 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Equipment needed: Gym shoes, socks, shorts, knee pads, jersey or t-shirt, and labeled water bottle or thermos. Camp fee: $110 until May 28. $135 for registrations received after May 28. Registration closes June 17.

VOLLEYBALL TEAM LEAGUE

June 27, July 11, 18, and 256 - 8 p.m. 2 matches/night

For area high school varsity teams. Ten team maximum. All teams must adhere to MHSAA rules regarding coaching players in the off season. Team fee: $200/team. Registration opens Feb. 1 and closes June 24.For more information call 269.488.4799 or email jbuikema@kvcc.edu.

GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP

July 8 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Girls entering grades 6 - 12

Equipment needed: Gym shoes, socks, shorts, jersey or t-shirt, and labeled water bottle or thermos. All campers should bring a sack lunch or money to eat in the school cafeteria. Camp fee: $135 until June 3. $160 for registrations received after June 3. Registration closes July 1.

BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

Session 1: July 15 - 18 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Session 2: July 22 - 25 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For boys entering grades 6 - 12

Equipment needed: Gym shoes, socks, shorts, jersey or t-shirt, and labeled water bottle or thermos. All campers should bring a sack lunch or money to eat in the school cafeteria. Session 1: Camp fee: $135 until June 10. $160 for registrations received after June 10. Registration closes July 8.Session 2: Camp fee: $135 until June 17. $160 for registrations received after June 17. Registration closes July 15.

GIRLS SOFTBALL CAMP

July 29 - August 1 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For girls entering grades 4 - 7 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Girls entering grades 8 - 12 1 - 4 p.m.

Equipment needed: All campers should arrive dressed to play each day with a softball glove, bat, helmet, cleats and labeled water bottle or thermos. Camp fee: $110 per camper through June 25. $135 for registrations after June 25. Registration closes July 22.

Registration is now open. For specific information about each camp and to register visit: www.kvcccougars.com