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Fishing Tips & Techniques
For girls & boys in grades 5–8
Classes will be held at the GMMS Ecology Center. This is a CT. DEP sponsored class run by Ed Calhoun and Sue Alender.  Curriculum includes discussions and videos on tackle boxes, lures, tackles, rod & reel combos, casting, fisheries management, aquatic management, baits, outdoor ethics, cleaning the catch and identifying local fishing areas.  The State provides the fishing poles (do NOT bring your own).  A parent is required to remain during the class.  Cost:  $5 per student (adults do not pay).  This class will be rescheduled at a later date; call us if you are interested.

2008 Softball Pitching & Catching Clinics
For girls ages 7 - 11
Come learn the basic fundamentals of pitching and catching from George Perlotto, a thirty-year veteran of fast pitch softball who has played and pitched at national, regional and state ASA levels.  This clinic is designed for the beginning pitcher and catcher, who are looking to learn the fundamental approach to pitching that will last them a lifetime.
DATES:
6 Saturdays, March 1 - April 12, 2008  (N0 3/22)
TIMES:
I / Pitching:     1:30 - 2:30PM
II / Catching:    2:30 - 3:30PM
COST:
$106pp  (Non-residents add $5)
LOCATION:
Wells Road School Gym
LIMIT:
10 per session
DEADLINE:
February 22 or when sessions are full
BRING:
Gloves & Athletic shoes (no cleats)
A parent is asked to remain to assist.

2008 April Vacation All Pro Sports Camps
For Grades 1 - 6
Campers are grouped by age and ability and play basketball, soccer, floor hockey, and baseball (among other games) in a cooperative atmosphere that stresses fun over competition!  Bring snack and water bottle; wear appropriate sports clothing and sneakers.  All day campers should bring a lunch.  Instructors are staff from All Pro Sports.
DATES:
Monday - Friday, April 21 - 25, 2008
COST/TIME:
$135pp
8:00AM - 12:00Noon
$175pp
8:00AM -  2:30PM
LOCATION:
Granby Middle School Gym
CLASS SIZE:
Minimum 8
DEADLINE:
April 15

2008 April Vacation Junior Golf Camp
For girls & boys ages 9 - 16
For all skill levels.  Includes 4 days of instruction, greens fees, range fees, daily tournament, lunch, drinks, trophies and prizes.  Format:  Each session will be divided into 2 groups of 8 with instruction in the morning, tournaments each afternoon.  Must provide your own equipment or rentals are available directly from Copper Hill Golf Academy.  Bring water bottle, hat, sunscreen & a positive attitude.  Lunch is provided.
DATES:
Monday - Thursday, April 21 - 24, 2008
TIME:
9:00AM - 3:30PM
CLASS SIZE:
6 places available
COST:
$275pp (Non-residents add $5)
LOCATION:
Copper Hill Golf Academy, 37 Griffin Road, East Granby
Pick up at Fox Run Golf Course

2008 April Vacation Tennis Lessons
For girls & boys ages 6 and older
Classes are geared to the beginner and intermediate youth player and held at Salmon Brook Park.  Kevin Imbt, GMHS Tennis Team Coach, will be the instructor.  Participants should bring an appropriately sized racket, lots of water, towels and wear tennis shoes.  Balls will be provided.
DATES:
Monday - Thursday, April 21 - 24, 2008
TIMES:
Beginners / Ages 6 - 9 (6 places - FULL)
2:00 - 3:00PM
Intermediate / Ages 10 & older  (8 places - FULL)
3:00 - 4:00PM
COST:
$19.50pp  (Non-residents add $5)


Intro to Youth Wrestling Clinic
For Boys Grades 3 - 8
This is not the wild, "off the top rope" stuff you see on TV. This is an opportunity for youth (and parents) to gain an understanding and appreciation for the various wrestling styles - Freestyle, Greco - Roman and Folkstyle. Participants will be introduced to wrestling techniques, experience live wrestling and have fun learning about the world's oldest sport. Focus will be on learning moves, conditioning and stretching; no competition is involved. Instructors are Todd Crisostomo, GMHS head wrestling coach, and Jeff Levine, GMHS Assistant Coach, assisted by members of the wrestling teams. A parent is required to remain at each session.
DATES:
Tuesdays, April 8 - June 10, 2008 (No 4/22 or 5/27)
TIME:
6:00 - 8:00PM
COST:
$69.50pp (Non-residents add $5)
Includes a 1-yr USA Wrestling membership (August to August)
LOCATION:
Granby HS Community Gym
CLASS SIZE:
8 - 30
DEADLINE:
April 1
WHAT TO WEAR:
Shorts, T-shirts, sneakers (wrestling shoes, if available)
1st NIGHT:
Come at 5:45 to complete USAWCT membership paperwork


In-Service Day Multi-Sport Camp
For Grades 1 - 6
Want your child to have fun on this Granby Schools Teacher In-service Day?  Campers are grouped by age and ability and play basketball, soccer, floor hockey, and baseball (among other games) in a cooperative atmosphere that stresses fun over competition!  Bring snack and water bottle; wear appropriate sports clothing and sneakers.  All day campers should bring a lunch.  Instructors are staff from All Pro Sports.  Register by May 20.
DATES:
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
COST/TIME:
$35pp
8:00AM - 12:00Noon
$70pp
8:00AM -  2:30PM
LOCATION:
Granby Middle School Gym
CLASS SIZE:
Minimum 8
DEADLINE:
May 20

Horseback Riding Camps for 2008         
For girls & boys ages 6 - 12
Walk trails, ride horses, feed animals, play games, make friends!  These week-long sessions offer an opportunity for students to learn horsemanship through games and activities.  Students will be divided into small groups for mounted and unmounted lessons.  Maple View Farm is focused on safety and ensures this by maintaining a low counselor to student ratio.
What to wear/bring:  a boot with a heel, long pants for riding, a water bottle, a sack lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, a swimsuit (for a dip in the brook), old shorts and sneakers for after riding (we will get dirty and everyone needs to wear footwear at all times), a towel, riding helmet (loaners are available), and your parent for the first day to fill out some forms.  Riders will receive a Maple View Farm bag.
DATES:
Week 1
June 23 - 27, 2008
Week 2
July 7 - 11, 2008
Week 3
July 14 - 18, 2008
Week 4
July 21 - 15, 2008
Week 5
July 28 - August 1, 2008
TIME:
9:00AM - 2:00PM
LOCATION:
Maple View Farm, 192 Salmon Brook Street
COST:
$255/week (Non-residents add $5)
DEADLINE:
1 week prior or when class is full (3 spots available each week)

2008 Tiny Hawks Multi-Sports Camp
For girls & boys ages 3 - 4
This is an introductory program presented by Skyhawks to help young children fine-tune motor skills through various sport activities and games.  The goal is to introduce general concepts and skills needed for sports and life:  hand-eye coordination, teamwork, sportsmanship, foot-eye coordination, cooperation and balance.  NO pressure - just fun for the young athletes to learn basics of soccer and basketball through age-appropriate unique games.  Skyhawks staff is trained to meet the special needs of young children.
Parents must stay on-site.  Participants should wear t-shirt/shorts/sweats/socks (i.e., appropriate clothing), sneakers and sunscreen (put on by parent).  Shin guards are recommended.
DATES:
Monday - Thursday, June 30 - July 3, 2008
TIME:
9:00 - 10:20AM
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park
(Rain site TBA)
COST:
$50pp (Non-residents add $5)
CAMP MINIMUM:
15
DEADLINE:
One week before session or when camp is full

2008 Mini Hawks Multi-Sports Camps
For girls & boys ages 4 - 7
This is an introductory program for young children to explore soccer, baseball & basketball.  It is run by Skyhawks coaches trained to meet the special needs of young children, getting them off on the right foot as they take their first steps into athletics.  There is no pressure, just lots of fun!  Mini Hawk participants should bring shin guards, 2 snacks & water bottle and wear t-shirt/shorts/sweats/socks(i.e. appropriate clothing) and sunscreen.  They will receive a ball, t-shirt and Merit Award.
DATES:
Session 1
Monday - Thursday, June 30 - July 3, 2008
9:00AM - 12:45PM
Session 2
Monday - Friday, July 21 - July 25, 2008
9:00AM - 12:00Noon
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park
(Rain site TBA)
COST:
$115pp (Non-residents add $5)
MINIMUM:
15
DEADLINE:
One week before session or when camp is full

2008 Chris Corkum Baseball Camp
For girls & boys ages 7 - 12     
Teaching skills that last a lifetime.  The Chris Corkum Baseball Program is geared to emphasize skill development.  The child is carefully guided through selected skill activities and drills culminating in team play.  Each child's strengths and weaknesses are evaluated so growth is an on-going process.  Lecture and demonstrations by qualified instructors enhance this process to its fullest.  Program includes:  individual and small group instruction in fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, base running, physical conditioning and game strategy, with discussion of rules and regulations.
DATES:
Monday - Thursday, June 30 - July 3, 2008 (No July 4)
TIME:
9:00AM - 1:00PM
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park
AGES:
Girls & Boys, 7 - 12 years
COST:
$109pp (Non-residents add $5)
BRING:
Glove, bat, appropriate footwear and lots of water
DEADLINE:
June 23

2008 Skyhawks Co-Ed Lacrosse Camp
For boys & girls ages 7 - 14
Learn America's First Sport! Skills used in soccer,basketball, and hockey all come together in the unique game of lacrosse, one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. Lacrosse athletes will learn all the fundamental skills,including stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting, in a non-checking environment. Athletes will test and improve these skills through game-speed drills and exercises. Every athlete will come away with a deep understanding of the game and its traditions.

All Participants should wear appropriate clothing with sneakers and bring 2 snacks, a water bottle, sunscreen and name on all personal belongings. In addition, all must have the following equipment: protective gloves, mouthpiece, helmet w/ full mask (boys only), protective eyewear (girls only), elbow pads and stick. Participants will receive a T-shirt and a merit award.

DATE:
Monday - Friday, July 7 - 11, 2008
TIME:
9:00AM - 12:00 Noon
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park Open Field
(Rain site:  TBA)
COST:
$115pp ( Non-residents add $5)
MINIMUM:
15
DEADLINE:
June 30 or when camp is full
EQUIPMENT RENTAL:
Additional $20pp (gloves, helmet, & stick)

Bears' Basketball Clinics
For girls & boys grades 3 - 8
Run by GMHS Coach Wally Hansen and coaching staff Vince Scacchitti & Russ Bombard, this clinic will concentrate on fundamentals and individual & team development as well as foster self-confidence in a fun atmosphere.  Conditioning, drills, stations, team & individual competitions will stress the fundamentals of ball handling, shooting, defense & rebounding.  Awards ceremony at last session will recognize contest & championship winners.  Participants are to bring a ball (put your name on it!) and wear sneakers, shorts & T-shirts.
DATES:
Girls:  Monday - Friday, July 7 - 11, 2008
Boys:  Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18, 2008
TIMES:
Girls
8:30 - 11:30AM
Boys grades 3 - 5
8:00 - 11:00AM
Boys grades 6 - 8
11:30AM - 2:30PM
LOCATION:
Granby High School Gym
COST:
$101 includes instruction & T-shirt
(Non- residents add $5)
DEADLINE:
1 week before camp OR when sessions are full
CLINIC SIZES:
Minimum 24, maximum 40 per session

2008 Field Hockey Camp
For girls grades 3 - 8
Basics of passing, receiving and strategy will be stressed and lead - up games will be played to utilize these skills. If you attended last year, there will be new and different things to learn this year. Instructors will be Sandy Wickman Mason, Jody Bascetta and former & current Granby HS players.

DATE:
Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18, 2008
TIME:
5:30 - 8:00PM
COST:
$125 ( $130 Non - resident )
LOCATION:
HS Hockey Field
DEADLINE DATE:
July 7

2008 Archery Lessons
For girls & boys ages 8 - 18
Designed for beginning to intermediate archer in mind.  This 5-day program with instructors from Sagittarian Archery School will take students through a step-by-step explanation of proper shooting technique.  Students will enjoy an hour of shooting with instruction by a certified level 2 coach and national archery champion.  Equipment will be provided.  Topics covered will include range safety, proper shooting form, equipment selection, aiming, and sight adjustment.  Students will also have an opportunity to shoot for score and earn Jr. Olympic Archery Development awards.
DATES:
Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18, 2008
TIMES:
Session I/Ages 13 - 18     8:30 - 9:30AM
Session II/Ages 8 - 12      9:30 - 10:30AM
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park
CLASS SIZE:
Minimum 8, Maximum 12
COST:
$58pp (Non-residents add $5)

2008 Academy International Lacrosse
For girls ages 7 - 18
This program will challenge all players to improve and progress at their own comfortable rate of learning.  The camp curriculum includes progressive skill training, individual stick skills, ground balls, cradling, padding & receiving, cutting & checking, shooting & offense, slow & fast breaks, defensive skills as a team & individual, special fun interactive activities, adaptive lacrosse, small-sided games and more.  Academy International will provide weeklong instruction, player evaluation, t-shirt, award and a family presentation.  Families hosting a coach receive a $75 rebate.
DATES:
Monday - Friday, July 21 - 25, 2008
TIME:
5:00 - 8:00PM
LOCATION:
Ahrens Park
COST:
$207pp (Non-residents add $5)
WEAR / BRING:
Appropriate sports clothing & footwear, cap & sunscreen
Protective eyewear
Lacrosse stick, mouth guard & plenty of water
DEADLINE:
July 7

2008 Skyhawks SNAG Golf Camp
For Girls & Boys Ages 5-8
A program that is on par for the fundamentals! Skyhawks Golf focuses on building the confidence of young athletes through training in proper technique and foundational skills. Golf is a challenging and lifelong sport, so young athletes need proper focus on the essentials of a good swing, putting, and body positioning. To assist in this training, Skyhawks has adopted the SNAG ( Starting New At Golf ) technology to its curriculum. SNAG utilizes a set of equipment designed for beginning golfers, including oversized plastic club heads and "mini-tennis balls" to help build confidence. Holes are constructed with preset tee boxes or launching pads and are finished off with Velcro targets for greens. This program is perfect for developing a love for the game of golf! All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. The participant - to - coach ratio is approximately 8:1.

DATES:
Monday - Friday, July 21 - 25, 2008
TIME:
9:00AM - 12:00 Noon
WHERE:
East Granby Farms, 79 North Main Street,  East Granby
COST:
$115 ( $120 Non-resident )
CLASS SIZE:
Minimum 15
WEAR/BRING:
T-shirt, shorts, sneakers, 2 snacks & water bottle
DEADLINE:
July 14th

MLS Soccer Camp
For girls & boys ages 5 - 18
Players of all ages & soccer abilities will benefit from this unique, child-centered curriculum developed by Dr. Gary Russell of the UK.  The coaching staff consists of talented, licensed & fully trained men & women who run clinics year-round.  All coaches are required to attend numerous training days throughout the year when they are trained in all aspects of coaching, interaction & communication.  To ensure the maximum safety of all campers, MLS also requires that all coaches are 1st aid trained & undergo thorough, third party background checks.
For ages 5 - 11, the program goals are soccer awareness, fun & education.
For the 9 - 18 year olds, the focus is attitude, training, techniques, awareness, competition and knowledge.
If you are willing to host a coach at your home for the week, please contact the Recreation office.  You will receive a 50% discount for one child.
All refunds are subject to the 10% administrative fee to Granby + $25 fee to MLS.
DATES:
Monday - Friday, July 28 - August 1, 2008
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park (AM rain site TBA, PM rain site not available)
TIMES:
Ages 5 - 11       9:00AM - 12:00Noon
Ages 9 - 18       5:30 - 8:30PM
COST:
$118 includes ball & shirt (Non-resident, add $5)
DEADLINE:
July 21
Register on-Line: MLSCamps.com


Summer 2008 Softball Clinics
For girls ages 7 - 11
Come learn the basic fundamentals of pitching and catching from George Perlotto, a thirty-year veteran of fast pitch softball who has played and pitched at national, regional and state ASA levels.  This clinic is designed for beginning pitchers and catchers, who are looking to learn fundamental approaches that will last them a lifetime.
All participants must bring gloves and wear cleats.  Catchers should bring gear if they have or can borrow it.  A parent or designated helper should remain to assist pitchers by catching.
DATES:
Monday - Friday, August 4 - 8, 2008
TIMES:  Session I
Pitching:     8:00 - 9:00AM
            Session 2
Catching:   9:00 - 10:00AM
COST:
$58pp (Non-residents add $5)
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park Softball Field #1
LIMIT:
10 per session
DEADLINE:
1 week before camp OR when sessions are full


2008 Skyhawks Flag Football Camp
For youth ages 7 - 14
This camp is a great way for kids to be introduced to this popular sport rich in tradition.  And because it is flag football, the introduction is both safe and fun.  Players learn valuable football skills - catching, passing and de-flagging as well as the rules and the strategies of offense and defense.  Instructors will be staff from Skyhawks Sports Camps.  Participants should wear socks, sneakers, t-shirts, sweats or shorts and bring two snacks, water and sunscreen.  All participants will receive a ball, t-shirt and Merit Award.
DATES:
Monday - Friday, August 4 - 8, 2008
TIME:
9:00AM - 12:00Noon
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park Open Field
(Rain Site:  TBA)
COST:
$115pp (Non-residents add $5)
MINIMUM:
15
DEADLINE:
July 28 or when camp is full


US Sports Beginner LAX Clinic for 2008
For boys & girls ages 7— 14
Beginner lacrosse players will have great fun learning this exhilarating game.  The US Sports Institute lacrosse program is ideal for entry-level players with little or no previous experience.  Players can experience stick handling, passing, scooping, dodging and shooting as well as many other fundamental techniques.  Players will be grouped by age, playing ability and experience level.  All campers receive a USSI t-shirt and certificate.  WEAR/BRING:   Appropriate sports clothing & footwear, mouthpiece, sun protector (cap & sunscreen), & plenty of water.  All sports equipment is provided free by US Sports Institute.
DATES:
Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15, 2008
TIME:
5:00PM - 7:00PM
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park
COST:
$95pp  (Non-residents add $5)
MINIMUM:
12
DEADLINE:
August 4

US Sports Squirts Camp for 2008
For ages 3 — 5
Run by staff from US Sports Institute, this camp is a great way to introduce children to a variety of sports such as soccer, t-ball, basketball and hockey - all taking place in a safe structured environment.  Activities are designed to evoke a child's imagination in which they can Find Nemo, send Shrek into a spin or capture Jellyfish with Sponge Bob Square Pants.  All games and activities promote hand-eye coordination, movement and balance and most importantly Fun, Fun, Fun!  All campers receive a USSI t-shirt and certificate.
DATES:
Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15, 2008
TIMES:
Session I:     5:00PM - 6:00PM
Session II:     6:00PM - 7:00PM
LOCATION:
Salmon Brook Park
COST:
$60pp (Non-residents add $5)
CLASS SIZE:
12