2012-13 Athletic Camp Offerings
The Elgin Academy Athletic Department aims to provide various opportunities for student-athletes to develop, enhance, and improve competence, knowledge, and skills through productive camp opportunities. Our camps involve a variety of fundamental physical activity skills that are inherent to active lifestyle and physical fitness. To register for any camp, download the registration form below and return with payment to Athletic Director Dewayne Robinson. If you have any questions about any of the programs listed on this page, contact the Athletic Office at 847-695-0309. Check this page frequently for updated camp opportunities throughout the school year.
Athletic Program Registration Form
Coach Robinson's Winter Shooting Camp
Grades: 6th - 12th
Dates: December 20 & 21, 2012
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Instructor: Dewayne Robinson, Athletic Director and Varsity Boy's Basketball Coach
Coach Robinson is offering a two day shooting camp that will specialize and focus on proper shooting mechanics and techniques. Coach Robinson will work with each camper individually to evaluate their shooting form and make proper adjustments that will increase accuracy and consistency. Each step of the shot will be broken down, utilizing drills that will help campers continuously improve their shooting stroke and distance. Basketballs and instruction is provided. Campers need to bring proper gym attire and basketball shoes.
Location: Elgin Academy Gym
Fee: $60
Registration Deadline: December 18, 2012
Min/Max: 6/20
Coach Robinson's Post Play Clinic
Grades: 6th - 12th
Dates: December 27 & 28, 2012
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Instructor: Dewayne Robinson, Athletic Director and Varsity Boy's Basketball Coach
Coach Robinson is offering his two day post play clinic for the first time during winter break. This camp will specialize on the ability to score and operate around the basket. Coach Robinson will work with each camper individually on skills such as establishing the post, footwork, balance, rebounding, and screening. In addition, campers will be drilled through an arsenal of post moves that they can incorporate into their game play. Each move will be broken down and taught the correct way, ensuring campers utilize the moves correctly and at the appropriate times. Basketballs and instruction is provided. Campers need to bring proper gym attire and basketball shoes.
Location: Elgin Academy Gym
Fee: $60
Registration Deadline: December 18, 2012
Min/Max: 6/20
Coach Shapiro's Winter Clinic
Grades: 6th - 12th
Dates: December 27, 28, & 31
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Instructor: Steve Shapiro, Head Baseball Coach
Coach Shapiro is once again offering his 2nd annual holiday baseball clinic. This clinic is a structured, fundamentally sound baseball camp that promises to address ALL skill sets of the game. Bats, balls, and loads of instruction will be provided for each camper. Campers should bring gloves and indoor shoes for running.
Location: Elgin Academy Gym
Fee: $150
Registration Deadline: December 20, 2012
Min/Max: 6/20
Field Hockey Winter Break Camp
Grades: 5th - 8th
Dates: December 27 & 28
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: Melissa Dugan, MS Dean and MS Field Hockey Coach
Ms. Dugan is hosting her 2nd annual Winter Break camp for 5th - 8th graders interested in field hockey. Her camp focuses on the fundamentals of field hockey, increasing knowledge in stick use, etiquette, field management, conditioning, and strategic play. This two day camp will provide a great opportunity for personal development and instruction. Sticks are provided. Campers will need to bring shin guards and eye protection.
Location: Elgin Academy Gym
Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2012
Min/Max: 8/20
