Youth Camps

Monona Grove Youth Volleyball Camp

Location: Monona Grove High School Gym
Dates: Monday, June 14th – Thursday, June 17th
Cost/Times: $45 7th-8th grade – 12:30pm-2:30pm
$35 5th-6th grade – 2:30pm-4:00pm
$25 3rd-4th grade - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Registration Deadline: Please pre-register by June 4 to ensure a t-shirt.

Youth volleyball camps are a chance for players entering grades 3rd through 8th to develop new knowledge and skills and have fun playing the game of volleyball. The camps will be instructed by Monona Grove Volleyball Head Coach Deidre Bradford, Varsity Assistant Coach Christy Frontier, along with help from MG volleyball players. Cottage Grove and Monona girls will get first hand instruction and tips on volleyball skills and drills, game situations, and proper technique for serving, passing, hitting, setting, and blocking. Whether the player is new to the game of volleyball or needs advanced skill development, the MG volleyball coaches and players will be there to guide each player to success while helping her learn a love for the game.

Silver Eagles Boy’s Basketball Camp

Location: Monona Grove High School Gym
Dates: Monday, June 14th – Thursday, June 17th
Camp #1 $35 current 2nd-4th grade (2009-10)
8:15am - 9:45am
Camp #2 $60 current 5th-8th grade (2009-10)
10:00am - 12:30pm
Deadline: Please pre-register by June 4 to ensure a ball & t-shirt.

Camp will focus on all aspects of the game by emphasizing fundamental work on both offense and defense. Some of the areas that will be covered include; ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting off the dribble, shooting off a pass, basic defensive principles, and game play. MG Head Coach, Dan Zweifel, just completed his 13th year as head coach at Monona Grove. Former Monona Grove stars, Shane Kieler (Augustana) and Travis Morehouse (UW-Whitewater) and current MG boys varsity basketball players will serve as camp counselors. Camper to coach ratio is 10 to 1. Do not bring personal basketballs to camp.

Players will receive a Camp t-shirt & MG basketball

MG Girls ’Drills for Skills’ Basketball Camp

Location: Monona Grove High School Gymnasium
Cost: $45 per player (girls receive camp t-shirt + cool prizes)
Dates: Monday, June 21 - Thursday, June 24
Session 1: Entering grades 7-9 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Session 2: Entering grades 4-6 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Registration Deadline: Please pre-register by June 11 to ensure a t-shirt.

MG Head Coach Eric Nelson and his staff, along with members of the Monona Grove Varsity basketball team, will host the 2010 Summer Camp. The ‘Drills for Skills’ camp is focused specifically on drills that will improve each camper’s shooting, passing, dribbling, and defense. Each of the skills will be worked on in a fun, competitive way and can be used at home. Don’t miss the chance to become a much better basketball player this summer with our second annual ‘Drills for Skills’ camp.

Silver Eagles Tennis Camp

Location: Monona Grove High School Tennis Courts
Cost: $45 per player (players receive camp t-shirt)
Dates: Monday, June 21 - Thursday, June 24
Entering grades 7-9 9:00am - 11:00am
Registration Deadline: Please pre-register by June 11 to ensure a t-shirt.

This Junior camp will focus on the basic fundamentals and fun of tennis. We will teach scoring, strokes and the skills needed to be successful in tennis. Monona Grove Varsity Coach John Willauer and Assistant Coach Doug Evans along with high school players will work with players of all abilities. All players should come with rackets and water bottles to the MGHS tennis courts.

MG Football - Gridiron Youth Football Camp

Location: Monona Grove High School Football Fields
Cost: $40 per player (includes Gridiron Camp t-shirt)
Dates: Thursday & Friday, June 24 & 25
Entering grades 2-4 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Entering grades 5-8 3:30 am - 5:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 11

MG Head Football Coach Mike Stassi, MG Football Staff and current MG football players will host the 2010 youth camp. Camp will focus on fundamental skills and techniques for all positions, punting, kicking and snapping, stretching, correct running form and how to improve agility and quickness. On rainy days, we will be in the weight room teaching proper techniques. If your child has any medical concerns, please contact the football office @ (608) 221-7666 ext. 2263. Please be prompt in picking up your child from camp at the end of their session.

Camp participants should bring cleats, tennis shoes, athletic shorts and a t-shirt. Mouth guards will not be provided. Please do not bring a football or scrimmage vest as they will be provided. Brochures available at MG Schools, CG Parks & Rec Office, and Monona Community Center.

CG Youth Sports Sampler Camp

Location: Northlawn Park (meet at park shelter)
Rookie Camp: K-2nd Grade (2009/10) Monday, August 2 - Thursday, August 5, 9:00am-11:00am
All-Star Camp: 3rd-5th Grade (2009/10) Monday, August 9 - Thursday, August 12, 9:00am-11:00am
Cost: $35 per participant (includes camp t-shirt)
Camp Staff: Camp Director Darren Johnson and various CG recreation employees
Registration Deadline: Please pre-register one week before camp

Children will learn a wide variety of sports in a fun atmosphere where they can enhance both their physical and mental development. Children in grades K-5 can gain self confidence and self esteem in a climate of teamwork and fair play. The camp will also allow kids to develop their skills and work with other kids as a team. Darren Johnson coaches boys & girls 7th/8th grade basketball at GDS and freshmen MG football. Different sports and games will be featured each day! Bring your own water bottle and dress in active clothing!

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