Summer Camps in Colts Neck This Year

Summer camp season is here, and the Colts Neck Recreation Department has posted a parents guide to township summer camps on its website.

There are sports camps, day camps, sleep away camps, science camps, art camps and more. So how do you choose?

! We want to get the best information possible out to other parents, so every kid has the best summer possible.

Recreation Day Camp

Parents can now register online for the , after the township struck a deal with online payment company PayPal.

Registering online will being a 2.9 percent plus 30 cent fee charged by PayPal for each transaction.

The annual camp is also now extended to seven weeks in the summer, from June 25 to Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the week.

The camp features events and trips, run through the Colts Neck Recreation Department and . 

Children who have completed grades K-3 will be at the , and children who have completed 4-7 will be at .

Fees:

• $385 first child
• $370 second child
• $355 any more children

Online registration can be accessed through the recreation website, or by clicking here.

Imagination On Fire

If your child has a creative spark, this day camp may be the perfect outlet. This theatrical camp taps into the acting bug your child may be trying to let shine, through improv, scripted acting, character creation and more.

The camp is produced by Lorin Ottone, a English teacher, quite familiar with live performance.

Ages 6 to 11 years old from June 25 to June 29, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

$125 Checks made payable to Lorin Ottone. For more information contact Lorin at (732) 915-7585 or lotto1106@aol.com.

Registration information can be found at the Colts Neck Recreation Department website.

Football Conditioning Camp

Coach Greg LaCava, Head Coach of , will direct this camp for boys enrolled in high school for the 2012-2013 school year. Through demonstrations, drills and hands-on coaching, participants will increase strength, muscular endurance and cardiovascular conditioning. General to High School level football athletes may enroll.

Starting July 2 – August 2;   Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

• Incoming Freshmen 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
• Upper Classmen 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

Registration and checks payable to Greg LaCava - $100. 

Registration information can be found at the Colts Neck Recreation Department website.

Cougar Basketball Camp

Coach Louis Piccola will run both boys and girls basketball camps for Colts Neck Youth.

• Session 1 – July 9 to July 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Session 2 - July 16 to July 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Session 3 – Girls Camp – July 30 to Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Camps will be held at , applications will be available the and Parks, 14 Heyers Mill Rd. Colts Neck, NJ.

• One Week - $175
• Two Weeks- $320
• Three Weeks - $465

Registration information can be found at the Colts Neck Recreation Department website.

Pitchers and Catchers Camp

Pitchers and catchers, ages 8 to 14 years old are invited to attend the 2012 Pitchers and Catchers Camp, July 2, 3, 5, and 6.

The camp will run on those days, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. running separate drills and camps for pitchers and catchers.

For pitchers: The CNHS staff, including pitching coach Bob Jack, will provide individual and small group instruction on proper pitching mechanics and technique. 

• Identify improper mechanics before they become detrimental to your son.
• Show your son how to properly warm-up prior to getting on the mound
• Implement drills for positional fielding. “PFP’s”
• Discuss the mental aspects of situational pitching
• Show your son how to properly grip and release age appropriate pitches
• Create and run age appropriate corrective drills that will help your son enjoy a healthy pitching career

For catchers: Drill and prepare your son on the following necessary catching skills.

• Stances for different situations
• Receiving Pitches
• Blocking Pitches
• Giving signs
• Blocking the plate
• Throwing to different bases
• Catching pop-ups
• Leading a team

For more information contact Mike Yorke at (732)771-3296, or xmyukie@optonline.net.

Registration information can be found at the Colts Neck Recreation Department website.

Future Stars Summer Baseball Camp

Youth baseball plays from 6 to 8 years old are invited to attend the summer mini-camp, July 2, 3, 5, and 6.

The camp will take place at the ball fields, or gymnasium, and participants are asked to be prepared for both. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

Price $100. 
Family Rate: Two or more from the same family is $90 per player.  

For more information contact Mike Yorke at (732)771-3296, or xmyukie@optonline.net.

Registration information can be found at the Colts Neck Recreation Department website.

Cougar Baseball Camp

Baseball players ages 8 to 14 years old are invited to attend coach Mike Yorke's baseball camp, June 25-29 or July 16-20.

• $165 (T-shirt included)
• $300 for both weeks

“My goal for each and every camper is well-defined.  For the younger players, I want to ensure that they have a clear understanding of the fundamentals of the game in order to assist them in their development.  For the more advanced players, my goal is to expose them to a higher caliber of instruction and give them the tools to refine their game.  I believe that having fun and learning to love the game, combined with proper fundamentals and mechanics, will lead to a lifelong passion for the great American pastime of baseball”-Coach Yorke

For more information contact Mike Yorke at (732)771-3296, or xmyukie@optonline.net.

Registration information can be found at the Colts Neck Recreation Department website.