Summer camps around the Lowcountry
Here's a sampling of local sports camps this summer.
SPORTS
Seggie Tennis Academy
Camp Name: Camp Shell Hall
Times: 8:30-10 Group I, 10:30-noon Group II
Dates: July 25-29
Location: Bluffton High School
Ages: 5-10, 11-14
Cost: $100
Notes: Small, intimate camp ideal for beginners to advanced beginners. Week will include prizes and a private lesson.
Website: blufftontennis.org
Phone Number: 843-290-2833
Email: randdbrown@hargray.com
TOUR Academy
Camp Name: TOUR Academy Junior Golf Caps
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Full Day, 9 a.m.-Noon Half Day
Dates: Half day June 6-10-20-24 or July 11-15 Full day June 27-July1 or July 18-22
Location: Port Royal Plantation
Ages: 7 years old to 16 years old
Cost: $295 for the half day-$595 for the full day
Notes: Ed Brill, PGA Instructor
Website: touracademycamps.com
Phone Number: (843) 681-1516
Email: ebrill@touracademy.com
TOUR Academy
Camp Name: TOUR Academy Junior Summer Golf Camps at Port Royal Golf Club
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Full Day, 9 a.m.-Noon Half Day
Dates: Full Day: June 27-July 1, July 18-22; Half Day: June 6-10, June 20-24, July 11-15
Location: Port Royal Golf Club, 108 Fort Howell Drive
Ages: Full Day 9-16, Half Day 7-13, Co-Ed Programs; all skill levels and abilities welcome.
Cost: Full Day Camps $595, Half Day $295
Notes: More than 20-plus nationwide locations. Each camp session is provided in a safe, supportive, and well-supervised environment. TOUR Academy camps are taught by leading industry teaching professionals using the most effective teaching methodologies and the latest golf training equipment and technologies. In addition to receiving great instruction, including golf fundamentals such as full swing mechanics, putting, and chipping, students are also taught lifelong skills such as good sportsmanship, integrity, and other skills, which can be applied both on and off the course. Programs include half day, full day, overnight and elite camps. Each camper receives an amenity package, featuring Bridgestone golf balls, an OGIO backpack, a TOUR Academy golf cap, and a camper booklet (a total value of over $100).
Website: pgatourcamps.com/hiltonhead
Phone Number: 877-611-1911
Email: info@pgatourcamps.com
Van Der Meer Tennis
Camp Name: Junior Summer Camps
Times: Sunday 4-6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday: 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 2-4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Dates: June 5-Aug. 12 (10 weeks)
Location: 19 Deallyon Ave. (next to the Players Club Hotel)
Ages: 8-18
Cost: Weekly rate-$660; Call for daily rates
Notes: Advance your game with the expertise of our PTR certified coaches. Develop proper stroke production and footwork through videotape analysis. Gain confidence in your shot-making ability with our goal-oriented drill and point play selections. Match play coaching. Increase your fitness level with top strength and conditioning exercises. An amazing camp that will take your game to the next level.
Website: www.vdmtennis.com
Phone Number: 843-785-8388, option 1
Email: tennis@vdmtennis.com
Island Soccer Academy
Camp Name: 3rd Annual Island Soccer Academy
Times: 9-11 a.m. in Hilton Head and 6-8 p.m. in Bluffton
Dates: July 13-15
Location: Island Recreation Center & Bluffton at Lawton Station Community
Ages: 8 and up
Cost: $50
Notes: We are in our third year and remain committed to providing a safe and fun soccer learning experience. Our coaches are nationally licensed and have over 40 years of experience at the club, high school and college level. This is also a great opportunity for local girls to be seen by the Lander University coach.The staff is insured and have passed SLED background checks.
Website: www.islandsocceracademy.com
Phone Number: 803-606-8125
Email: HHSOCR@hargray.com
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Camp Name: FCA Hilton Head Golf & Tennis Camp
Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Dates: Aug. 8-11
Location: Palmetto Dunes Resort
Ages: 12-18
Cost: $395
Notes: Four day "day camp" with professional golf and tennis instruction, competitive play, food and great fun for 8 hours each day. FCA camps are a time of "inspiration and perspiration" for student/athletes who want to reach their potential through comprehensive athletic, spiritual and leadership training. Register by July 1. Cost includes food, instruction, use of amenities and giveaways. Limited scholarship assistance available.
Phone Number: 843-290-9801
Email: pcifaldi@fca.org
New School Football
Camp Name: Collin Drafts' Football Skills Camp
Times: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dates: May 21
Location: Battery Creek High School Football Stadium
Ages: all ages
Cost: $50 for preregistered; $75 if register on day of camp
Notes: Train like a pro with a pro. Collin Drafts- former stand-out at Battery Creek High School, Charleston Southern quarterback and current Arena I quarterback will be having a football skills camp.
Website: www.newschoolfootball.com
Phone Number: 843-367-9633
Email: collindrafts@hotmail.com
Sports Academy Gymnastics
Camp Name: Sports Academy Gymnastics Weekly Day Camp
Times: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Dates: Jun 13-Aug. 12
Location: 20 Maxine Lane, Beaufort, SC 29906
Ages: 4 and older
Cost: Half Day $65, Full Day $125
Notes: Children need to bring a bagged lunch, early and late dropoff/pickup as as required.
Website: www.eteamz.com/sagym
Phone Number: 843-846-1804
Email: sagym@hargray.com
The Batters Box of HHI
Camp Name: Baseball Hitting Camp
Times: 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: June 13-17, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 25-29, Aug. 8-12
Location: 2 Southwood Park Drive, Ste. B, Hilton Head Island
Ages: Ages 7-12
Cost: $75 per week or $20 per day
Notes: Focus on the FUNdamentals of hitting including instruction, practice, and technique. Also FUN games such as dodgeball, wiffleball and kickball will be offered. Water and snacks provided.
Website: www.BattersBoxHHI.com
Phone Number: 843-715-2737
Email: lisa@battersboxhhi.com
Organization Name: Run Human, Run
Camp Name: Summer Run Camp I (Pacesetters)
Times: 8-9:30 a.m. (Monday and Thursday)
Dates: June 13-July 21
Location: Coligny Beach
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $75
Notes: Summer Run Camp I (Pacesetters) is for young athletes wishing to maintain and improve their running abilities for all athletic endeavors. Please consider Summer Run Camp II for beginning runners or non-athletes.
Website: www.runhumanrun.com
Phone Number: 843-842-4786
Email: john.dogger@gotrisports.com
Organization Name: Run Human, Run
Camp Name: Summer Run Camp II (Starters)
Times: 8-9:30 a.m. (Tuesday and Friday)
Dates: June 14-July 22
Location: Coligny Beach
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $75
Notes: Summer Run Camp II (Starters) is for beginning runners and non-athletes interested in an enjoyable, pressure free environment for beginning their progress toward an athletics.
Website: www.runhumanrun.com
Phone Number: 843-842-4786
Email: john.dogger@gotrisports.com
Organization Name: Run Human, Run
Camp Name: Summer Youth Triathlon Camp
Times: 8-9:30 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)
Dates: Aug. 2-Sept. 2
Location: Multiple locations on Hilton Head Island
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $125
Notes: Prerequisites (ability to swim without flotation device 50 yards; bicycle.) Exciting opportunity for young athletes to gain experience, increase their efficiency, and prepare for youth or sprint distance triathlon.
Website: www.runhumanrun.com
Phone Number: 843-842-4786
Email: john.dogger@gotrisports.com
