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Wiz Kids Sports Camps

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   Olympia Fields, Illinois, United States

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Wiz Kids Sports Camps (Basketball and Tennis) June 11th - August 17th (10weeks, Monday-Friday) 7:30am-5:30pm Ages 5-14 (Grades K-9) Rich Central H S Olympia Fields, IL 7:30am - 5:30pm (extended care available) Enrollment tuition - $195 per week We invite children ages 6-13 to join us for the 2012 Wiz Kids Sports Camp season which will be hosted on the campus of Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, IL. Summer Education The camp scholastic instructors place a special emphasis on making the summer learning experience engaging and fun. Your child will be challenged with curriculum designed to help prepare him or her for the forthcoming academic year. Academic sessions will be led by State of Illinois certified elementary school teachers featuring a specialized curriculum designed by professionals in higher education. An assessment will be conducted at the onset of camp to determine the best ways we can personally enrich your child’s learning experience. Each day, children will participate in 3-hour educational sessions with a structured curriculum that includes math, language arts, science. Tennis Camp The world of tennis offers cultural enrichment and this year's camp will be no different. The emphasis will be on having fun, stroke production fundamentals and tournament preparation. Campers will learn the correct mechanics, proper court position and movement, and strategies for future on-court growth. The basic rules and techniques will be reinforced daily through team oriented games, coordination exercises and singles point play. In addition to a rigorous tennis regimen designed to build your child's skills, the camp will feature visits by some of the area's best players and coaches. The Wiz Kids Summer Tennis Camp staff will be led by a certified USPTA professional. Basketball Camp Basketball is an exciting team sport that builds character and promotes healthy exercise. Our coaches focus on improving a child’s game while nurturing enjoyment of the sport and teaching important life skills that the child can use off the courts. Through individual drills and team competition, each camper has an opportunity to enhance their overall basketball skills. Our Values Through the concept of "values based camping," our aim is to help our campers in the following ways: * Excel athletically & learn sportsmanship * Emphasize the importance of academic excellence * Develop a more positive self-esteem * Learn the importance of friendship * Learn the importance of giving 110% * Develop greater self-confidence * Develop interpersonal relational skills * Interact with positive role models

Camp Type:  Day
Year Established:
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 5 to 14 years old
Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk
Religious Affiliation:
Camp Owner(s):

Camp Director(s):
Nathan Legardy

Nearest Large City: Chicago
Off Season Rental:
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Literature
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Math
Sports Camps: Basketball
Sports Camps: Tennis

Special Accommodations:
Food Allergies, Extended Care
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Sports Activities:
  •  Tennis

Academic Activities:
  •  Other Academics

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Travel/Trips

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Camp Dates: June 11-August 17, Monday - Friday Time: 7:30am-5:30pm Tuition $195 per week - Final enrollment deadline June 1st Wiz Kids Sports Camps (Basketball and Tennis) June 11th - August 17th (10 weeks, Monday-Friday) 7:30am-5:30pm Ages 5-14 (Grades K-9) Rich Central H S Olympia Fields, IL 7:30am - 5:30pm (extended care available) Enrollment tuition - $196 per week for more details: call 708-799-9400 We invite children ages 6-13 to join us for the 2011 Wiz Kids Sports Camp season which will be hosted on the campus of Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, IL. Summer Education The camp scholastic instructors place a special emphasis on making the summer learning experience engaging and fun. Your child will be challenged with curriculum designed to help prepare him or her for the forthcoming academic year. Academic sessions will be led by State of Illinois certified elementary school teachers featuring a specialized curriculum designed by professionals in higher education. An assessment will be conducted at the onset of camp to determine the best ways we can personally enrich your child’s learning experience. Each day, children will participate in 3-hour educational sessions with a structured curriculum that includes math, language arts and science. Tennis Camp The world of tennis offers cultural enrichment and this year's camp will be no different. The emphasis will be on having fun, stroke production fundamentals and tournament preparation. Campers will learn the correct mechanics, proper court position and movement, and strategies for future on-court growth. The basic rules and techniques will be reinforced daily through team oriented games, coordination exercises and singles point play. In addition to a rigorous tennis regimen designed to build your child's skills, the camp will feature visits by some of the area's best players and coaches. The Wiz Kids Summer Tennis Camp staff will be led by a certified USPTA professional. Basketball Camp Basketball is an exciting team sport that builds character and promotes healthy exercise. Our coaches focus on improving a child’s game while nurturing enjoyment of the sport and teaching important life skills that the child can use off the courts. Through individual drills and team competition, each camper has an opportunity to enhance their overall basketball skills. Our Values Through the concept of "values based camping," our aim is to help our campers in the following ways: * Excel athletically & learn sportsmanship * Emphasize the importance of academic excellence * Develop a more positive self-esteem * Learn the importance of friendship * Learn the importance of giving 110% * Develop greater self-confidence * Develop interpersonal relational skills * Interact with positive role models A Typical Day 8:00a Camp opens 8:30a Education Session 10:00a Morning Break 10:30a Education Session - II 11:45a Morning Conditioning 12:15a Lunch 1:00p Instruction Fundamental Drills 3:30p Afternoon Snack 3:45p Scrimmages/Games 5:30p Camp closes Nutrition Health consciousness is an important theme for Wiz Kids Sports Camps. As such, we are proud to exclusively offer the freshest organic and natural foods to camp participants. Lunch and snack time plans are prepared under the advisement of a National Food Board counselor. We also spare no expense to cater to the special needs of any child including vegan, diabetic, kosher, allergies, and vegetarian. Lunch We are able to prepare a cold lunch plan that can be provided to your child at an additional fee. For child safety, parents who provide their lunch to campers daily, are reminded to always enclose at least one cold pack to lunch coolers. Tuition & Fees * A $125 non-refundable deposit per child is due upon registration * Tuition per child for 10 week session: $1950 ($195 PER WEEK); Does not include lunch * 50% of the balance due: May 16th, Balance is due: June 1st * Registration is limited to the first 80 campers * Refunds: All cancellations must be in writing and submitted to the Executive Director. If cancellation occurs anytime prior to May 16th, 100% of the payments (less the $125 deposit) will be refunded without question. If cancellation occurs anytime between May 16, and May 31, 40% of camp fees will be withheld. If cancellation occurs anytime after June1, 100% of camp fees will be withheld. Extended Care Options for extended care are available to parents upon request.




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