Summer Sports Camps 2009

BRAHMA BASEBALL & SOFTBALL CAMP (8-12 yrs.)

This camp will focus on the basics of batting, fielding, pitching, catching and base running. Campers will develop an understanding of the game from both an individual and team perspective. Individualized instruction and drills are designed to develop a confident “total” player. Cool off with an hour of recreational swimming, enjoy lunch in the school cafeteria (included in fee), then root, root, root for your team during a fun and exciting game.

EngleberthAlvarez-SimmS has been the athletic coordinator at CHIME Charter Middle School for three years and coaches the girls’ softball and boys’ baseball teams. He has also coached for the Pierce Brahma Basketball Campforthe last five summers.

Tennis Camp (8-15yrs)

In each two week session you'll learn practical instruction in technique and theory. Cool down each day during an hour of supervised swimming. After lunch in the school cafeteria (included in fee) campers will put their skills to the test in tournament style competitions. Campers will be grouped according to age and ability.

Vazghen Zaghiyan teaches private lessons and directs the Pierce Extension Tennis Camp. He is USPTA certified and has played division 1 tennis.

Brahma Basketball Camp (8-12 yrs)

Through clinics, drills and games, students will learn the fundamentals of defense, shooting, passing and dribbling. Each of the sessions will include 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 tournaments and will conclude with a team tournament. Students will cool off each day with an hour of supervised swimming in the Pierce College pool. Lunch is provided each day. (included in fee) Students are encouraged to enroll in all sessions as they will be evaluated and then grouped according to playing level and skill.

Victor Koopongsakorn All-League player at Reseda HS. Head Coach Boys Freshman, Sophomore and Jr. Varsity boys Basketball at Kennedy HS for the last five years. International coaching experience in Japan. Current faculty member/teacher at Kennedy HS. Co-coordinator Brahma Basketball Camp Pierce College Extension for three years.

Brahma Sports Camp (8-11yrs)

Emphasis will be on fun and good sportsmanship in this summer camp. A variety of sports and activities will be covered including track and field, volleyball, badminton, soccer and basketball, plus a free swimming period from 11 am-noon each day. During each two-week session students will enjoy basic instruction in individual as well as team play. Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement.

Instructors: Mary Baily, BS and Rose Rahn, BS

Volleyball Camp (8 - 11 Yrs)

Five days of volleyball skills, drills and games! Students will learn the fundamentals and strategies of this popular sport and then have fun playing in tournament-style competitions. An hour of recreational swimming is also included.

Mary Baily, BS in Recreation, has taught volleyball since 1984 and is a professional beach volleyball player since 1992. Rose Rahn, BS has been coaching and teaching volleyball at all levels since 1971. She is an active USA Volleyball player.

GOLF CAMP (10 - 14 yrs)

You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about the game of golf. We'll cover grip, stance , swing, balance, club selection rules and tournament play. All levels ore welcome . students will be placed according to ability. Cool off each day with one hour of supervised swimming. Golf clubs will be provided for use in class.

Peter Argiriou is a golf enthusiast and has been teaching since 1990.

EXTENDED DAY CARE

Offered only to Pierce Campers and available on a limited basis.

7:30-8:45 AM and/or *3:30-6:00 PM