Registration open for Leisure Services summer day camps

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(Cookeville) - Some kids fill summer break with sports. Others prefer arts and crafts or free play. Cookeville Leisure Services’ summer day camps provide opportunities for all of the above.

“We are excited to be able to offer a jam-packed summer of sports camps, especially after not being able to have any last summer due to the pandemic,” Seth Bruton, Leisure Services athletic superintendent, said.

The sports-themed camps, to be held at Cane Creek Gymnasium and SportsPlex fields, include the return of All Sports Camp, Basketball Camp and Lacrosse Camp, as well as a new Volleyball Clinic.

“We are partnering with local coaches to give the best instruction and experience for our campers,” Bruton said.

Recreational Day Camp, to be held at Cane Creek Recreation Center, offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.

Cara Sheets, Leisure Services recreation superintendent, said, “Our day camp allows kids to be kids. We play outside, we do arts and crafts, we use our creativity, and we explore our park area. We encourage our campers to make new friends and be active.”

Details for all camps are as follows:

Recreational Day Camp

June 1-July 30: This camp, open to rising first graders up to age 12, will have age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, programs and free play. Each week has a different theme. Hours are 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. An enrollment calendar must be completed at Cane Creek Recreation Center. The registration fee is $25 per child, and the cost of camp is $80 per week.

All Sports Camp

June 7-11, June 28-July 2, July 12-16: This camp offers children ages 9-12 an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of several sports, including basketball, pickleball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, football, golf, lacrosse and disc golf. Participants will improve on the sports they play and build knowledge and ability playing sports they are unfamiliar with. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Complete registration at Cane Creek Gymnasium. Cost is $80 per week.

Basketball Camp

June 14-18, July 19-23: This camp will help young players accomplish their basketball goals. Campers ages 5-15 will engage in various drills and shooting techniques with Coach Jermaine McElvain of 1Shot Athletics. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Complete registration at Cane Creek Gymnasium. Cost is $80 per week (early registration) or $20 per day drop-in.

Lacrosse Camp

June 21-25: During this camp, children ages 8-12 will learn to play or improve skills in lacrosse with guidance from Cane Creek Gymnasium staff and area trainers. Equipment is provided. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Complete registration at Cane Creek Gymnasium. Cost is $80 per week.

Volleyball Clinic

July 7-9: This three-day clinic, open to ages 8-15, will benefit players of all skill levels. A session for beginners, to be held 8 a.m.-noon, will focus on game fundamentals so that participants will be ready for school seasons or travel teams. An afternoon session for intermediate and advanced players will be held 1-5 p.m. to help participants focus on areas they would like to improve. Coach Petreva Hobbs of Daniel 1 Academy is the instructor. Register at Cane Creek Gymnasium by July 2. Cost is $60 per session.

Cane Creek Gymnasium and Cane Creek Recreation Center and are located at 180 CC Camp Road. For more information, call the gymnasium at 931-526-9767 or recreation center at 931-526-7393.

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