Local youth sports camps to start June 1-3
By Donnie A. Lucas
Local students will have the opportunity to participate in several sports camps during the summer break, including one scheduled June 1-3 the week after school ends.
The first camp combines three sports – football, baseball and basketball – with one day of instruction dedicated to each.
The All-Sports Camp is open to both boys and girls.
“Each day the participants will go through drills that will help improve their agility, speed, and hand-eye coordination, along with focusing on running, throwing and catching techniques,” Ryder Peacock said. “This camp is open to and will benefit both boys and girls.”
Cost of the camp is $35 for all three sessions or $15 per day if choosing only one of two of the sessions.
Tuesday, June 1 will concentrate on football, followed by baseball on Wednesday, June 2. Basketball will be taught on Thursday, June 3.
Sessions will be divided into two age groups, with students entering grades K-3 next year meeting from 9:00 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. each day.
For students entering grades 4-9, the session will be from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
All students will meet at the Green Room at the field house on the secondary campus.
Family rates are available, including $60 for two siblings and $85 for three.
The camp is sponsored by the First National Bank of Albany.
Forms were sent home with students currently in grade school, or can be obtained by contacting camp instructors David Fairchild 325-721-5232 or Ryder Peacock 325-762-0253.
Completed forms and registration fees can be mailed to Fairchild at 224 S. Jacobs, Albany TX 76430.
Basketball Camp
A two-day basketball camp is set for June 7-8 at the high school.
The camp is open to both boys and girls and will be divided into two age groups. Students entering grade K-3 will meet from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. on both days. Students entering grades 4-9 in the fall will meet at 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. both days.
The camp will be instructed by Ryder Peacock and Tate Thompson.
The cost for the two-day event is $25.
Forms are being sent home with students and will also be available from either coach.
For more information, parents may contact Thomspon at 940-257-4141 or Peacock at 325-762-0253.
Forms must be signed and returned by parents, along with the registration fee. Completed registration forms can be mailed to Ryder Peacock, 375 Ranch Road 1, Albany TX 76430.
Volleyball Camp
Coach M.J. Reneau is hosting a three-day volleyball camp on July 19-21 at the high school.
The cost is $25 and includes a camp T-shirt.
Campers will be divided into three groups, including students entering grades 1-3, who will meet from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Students entering grades 4-6 will meet from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon each day, while grades 7-9 campers will meet from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Forms have been sent home with students, but anyone needing more information can contact Reneau at 325-762-0351.
Completed forms and registration fees can be mailed to M.J. Reneau, 156 Breckenridge St., Albany TX 76430.
Cheerleading Camp
A cheerleading camp for students age three through sixth grade is set for July 26-28.
Sessions will be held at the high school gym from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. each day.
Participatants will be divided into groups by age, with members of the junior high and high school cheer teams providing the instruction.
The cost of the camp is $35, with each additional sibling registration set at $20.
Students will be taught cheers and chants, along with a dance routine to be showcased at the annual Ice Cream Supper in August.
Forms are available at the grade school and can be mailed along with payment to Nickie Leveridge, P.O. Box 2050, Albany, TX 76430.
The cost of the camp includes a T-shirt if forms and payment are received by July 12.
