Goshen College to offer summer camps for sports, writing, musical theater and art

March 2, 2017

Goshen College will offer a number of summer camp opportunities for kids three years old through high school, including sports such as soccer, basketball and volleyball, as well sports writing, musical theater and 3-D art. Learn more and sign up at goshen.edu/summercamps.

Soccer camps for boys and girls

Ages: 3-14
Dates: June 5-9 (ages 3-14) and June 12-14 (ages 8-14)
Cost: varies, $40-$175

The soccer camps, directed by women’s head coach Scott Gloden and men’s head coach Arron Patrick, are built on the elements of fun, technique, tactics, repetitions and a low player-to-coach ratio. Gloden and Patrick, along with collegiate soccer players, will teach a variety of techniques and skill development, all appropriate to the age and skill level of the player.

The camps will run from 4 to 5 p.m. daily for ages 3-5; 9 a.m. to noon for ages 5-7; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 8-14. In case of inclement weather, the camp may continue inside the Roman Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center.

All campers will receive a Goshen College Soccer Camp T-shirt, and should bring their own soccer ball, shin guards, water bottle, sunscreen and other soccer equipment. Campers in the 8-14 age group should also bring their own lunches and campers in the 5-7 age group should bring a snack, except on Friday when pizza will be provided to both groups.

Campers who register by May 8 will receive a $5 discount; the fee will be discounted by $10 for the second child from a family and $20 for children of GC faculty and staff. (Day Camp only)

Learn more or register for this camp

Musical Theater Camp

Ages: Grades 9-12 (Fall 2017)
Dates: June 18 – 24, 2017
Cost: On campus, $550; Commuter, $475

Develop singing, acting and dancing skills for the stage. Students will participate in workshops, masterclasses, private lessons, and rehearsals, and all students will have the opportunity to perform in Saturday’s Musical Theater Revue.

Watch the video from last year’s camp.

New this year, participants will have the option to stay in the college dormitories and eat meals in the dining hall.

The camp will kick off on Sunday, June 18, with an evening of auditions, games and a pizza party. The week will culminate in a performance on Saturday afternoon that will highlight soloists and scenes rehearsed during the camp. The performance will begin at 2:30 pm in Umble Center and will be open to the public.

Learn more or register for this camp

Write On Sports Camp

Ages: Grades 7-8 (Fall 2017)
Dates: July 10-21, 2017
Cost: free (includes lunches and transportation from select locations)

The fifth annual Write On Sports camp runs from July 10-21 at Goshen College. In partnership with the national Write on Sports program, Goshen Community Schools and the Goshen College Communication Department, the camp for middle school students teaches writing skills by harnessing their love for sports.

Watch the video about Write on Sports.

During the upcoming camp, as always, students will interview star athletes. Last summer, the lineup included Malik Zaire, a quarterback for Notre Dame; Tony Janzen, who played professional soccer in Cambodia; and Michelle Marquis, a Goshen High graduate who became the first USA BMX certified coach and who for nearly two decades worked with Indy driver Lyn St. James.

Students will also learn interviewing techniques from journalists with The Goshen News and The Elkhart Truth.

Field trips include a visit to Notre Dame University and a South Bend Cubs game, where students will have a chance to interview team members before the game. Students will write sports stories and create videos during the two weeks; their work will be published online and in a camp magazine.

“Write on Sports camp was two of the best weeks of my summer,” said one 2016 participant. “First of all, the food is amazing, and there is an ice cream machine. Secondly, the experiences were memorable. We got to interview Malik Zaire, which was pretty awesome.”

The camp is free, with scholarships made possible by the Exchange Club of Elkhart County, the Maple Leaf Athletic Club, MutualBank, United Way of Elkhart County, the Windward Foundation and other donors. Lunch will be provided.

Learn more or register for this camp

Basketball Camps

Ages: Ages 5-17
Dates: Varies, July 17 － Aug. 6
Cost: Varies, $30－$75

Goshen College men’s basketball head coach Neal Young, along with other Maple Leaf coaches and players, will conduct a series of camps between July 17 and Aug. 6 for youth ages 5-17, including Little Leafs and Future Leafs day camps focusing on the basics, and advanced specialty camps that focus on honing specific skills.

Basketball camps at a glance:

Future Leafs Day Camp Session 1: June 19-21 (Boys & Girls Ages 10-15) ($75)
Future Leafs Day Camp Session 2: July 17-19 (Boys & Girls Ages 10-15) ($75)
Future Leafs Day Camp Session 3: July 31-Aug. 2 (Boys & Girls Ages 10-15) ($75)
Little Leafs Day Camp Session #1 July 17-19 (Boys & Girls Ages 5-9) ($50)
Little Leafs Day Camp Session #2 July 31-Aug 2 (Boys & Girls Ages 5-9) ($50)
Advanced Shooting Camp: July 17-18 (Boys & Girls Ages 10-17) ($60)
Elite Perimeter Skills Camp: July 31-Aug. 1 (Boys Ages 12-17) ($60)
Elite Post Skills Camp: Aug. 2 (Boys Ages 12-17) ($30)
HS Boys Upperclassmen Elite Camp: Aug. 5 ($75)
HS Boys Underclassmen Elite Camp: Aug. 6 ($50)

Learn more or register for these camps

Volleyball Camp

Ages: Grades 7-12 (Fall 2017)
Dates: June 13-15
Cost: Varies, $75 － $90

Goshen College volleyball coach Jim Routhier will bring his 35-plus years of coaching experience to two volleyball camps June 13-15, with a basic skills camp for grades 7-8, and an advanced skills camp for grades 9-12.

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3-D Art Camp

Ages: Grades 6-8 (Fall 2017)
Dates: June 12-16
Cost: $60

Led by Seth Krabill, a 2015 Goshen College graduate and an art teacher at Prairie View Elementary, with help from GC art professor Merrill Krabill, this new 3-D art camp will focus on working with clay, and include forays into other sculptural mediums.

Learn more or register for this camp

Additional camps may be added, check back at goshen.edu/summercamps to learn more.