Programs and Activities: Sports

Here at Camp Hillard we take great pride in our 97-year history as a leader in sports skills development. Our winning formula is a result of excellent instruction, quality of our facilities and the variety of sports offered.

Each day, our campers are developing their athletic skills in a positive and healthy setting, where fun and learning go hand in hand. The improvement of sports skills is fostered through lots of encouragement and individual success.

Campers receive excellent instruction in the proper fundamentals in each sport from an exceptional team of experienced individuals comprised of some of the finest coaches in the area.

Our program is built around success so whether your child is a beginner, intermediate or more advanced they will thrive. Our goal is always on skill development but with a priority on safety, fun, and teamwork.

The variety of sports includes:

SPORTS LEAGUE

Boys and Girls entering 1st grade (6-year-olds) and older are participating in sports leagues, sports challenges and tournaments. Sports Leagues provide skill development and fun for all. Campers learn about teamwork, game rules, and good sportsmanship. In addition, we have developed specific rules for each age group allowing campers to have success. Sports league games include a variety of sports including soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, walled soccer, flag football, box lacrosse, and volleyball.

SPORTS CHOICE

Boys and Girls entering 2nd grade (7-year-olds) and older participate in more advanced sports leagues and are scheduled for sports choice periods. Campers can choose specific sports depending on their interests. Sports choices include archery, baseball, basketball, soccer, street hockey, flag football, lacrosse, tennis, gymnastics, and golf.

SPORTS SPECIALIZATION PROGRAMS

Campers entering 4th grade (9-year-olds) and older can choose to participate in our Sports Specialization Programs. This program is an enhancement to our already strong sports program for boys and girls entering 4th grade and older. It's a hybrid between specializing in a sport of choice and participating in the traditional camp program. It's a great choice for those campers looking to improve for their recreational or travel teams!

The boys have the option of specializing 3 full mornings a week and the girls 2 mornings a week in the core sports - soccer, baseball, softball and basketball. This program, led by some of the finest coaches in the area, focuses on advanced skills and game play.