Nike Newtown Hawks Track and Field Camp Sandy Hook, Connecticut
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Our summer camp is a great way for girls and boys, ages 6-15, to stay active during the summer months, while improving their skills and having fun. For both novice and seasoned track athletes the camp provides both introduction and advanced instruction to many of the most popular track and field events.
Athletes condition and train in their specific events throughout the week for a camp wide mini-meet that is held each Friday. Events covered at camp include: short distance, long distance, jumping (both long and high jump), and throwing (shot-put, discus and javelin).
Highlights Include
- Extended care available
- Nike Running Camp T-shirt
- Camp completion certificate
Our entire staff consists of former and current track athletes. Our staff is experienced in track and field coaching and members of our staff are CPR certified and trained in first aid. Campers enjoy a day filled with exercise, track and field instruction, and, most importantly, FUN!
Meet your coaching staffElieen Fish
Head coach Eileen Fish is a CIAC licensed coach as well as an AAU and USATF certified team coach. Since 2007, Fish has been the director of the Newtown Hawks track and field team. The Hawks are a member of the newly formed Western Connecticut Conference (WCC) Middle School League. The Hawks compete in meets throughout Fairfield County as well as invitational and state championship competitions.
Coach Fish began her coaching career in 1982 at Sheehan High School in Wallingford Connecticut. After 20+ years of high school coaching she moved on to coach at the Division 1 college level in 2010 and is currently a member of the coaching staff at Sacred Heart University.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:00-900am Morning extended care (optional, for an additional fee.)
- 9:00am Warm ups & stretching
- 9:30-10:00am Distance run or workout
- 10:00am-12:00pm Individual Event Stations
- 12:00-1:00pm Lunch (rest time and passive games)
- 1:00-2:00pm Activity (crafts, yoga, movie, talent show, etc)
- 2:00-2:30pm Practice Individual events
- 2:30-3:00pm Games
- 3:00-5:00pm Afternoon extended care (optional, for an additional fee.)
Check-in is on Monday July 9th, 16th 23rd and 30th at 8:30am at Newtown High School.
Graduation Friday July 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd at 3pm at the Newtown High School track.
The health/release forms must be completed and brought to camp on the first day. CAMPERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED WITHOUT THESE FORMS.
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This is a first year Nike Camp. Has run for several years independently.