Each SPIRIT camp session begins on a Sunday. During the afternoon,
campers meet with their advisor to select the sports that they want to
play while at camp and to set up their schedule. Each camper must organize
her individualized sports schedule within the offerings of the master
schedule. Practices for the campers chosen sports start Monday morning.
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Varsity (grades 8 - 10) Sports Schedule: |
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Camper Sports Selection |
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9:00 - 12:00 |
Two of the following sports:
Soccer Field hockey Lacrosse Softball Volleyball Track/cross country
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3:00 - 4:30 |
One of the following sports:
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4:30 - 5:30 |
One of the following alternating-day sports:
Note: The 4:30 - 5:30
sports block is reserved for varsity sport selections that the girls will
play every other day. This alternating-day format encourages campers to
try something new. |
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Junior Varsity (grades 5 - 7) Sports Schedule: |
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Camper Sports Selection |
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9:00 - 11:00 |
Two of the following sports:
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11:00 - 12:00 |
One of the following alternating-day sports:
Note: The 11:00 - 12:00
sports block is reserved for junior varsity sport selections that the
girls will play every other day. This alternating-day format encourages
campers to try something new. |
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3:15 - 5:30 |
Two of the following sports:
Soccer Field hockey Lacrosse Softball Volleyball Track/cross-country
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Freshmen (grades 2 - 4) Sports Schedule:
Note: The freshmen campers
travel through a daily sports schedule as a unit. Their schedule is determined
after we meet with the campers who are enrolled and find out what sports
the majority of the girls are interested in playing. The chosen sports
are the sports we then teach most often during the campers stay with us.
A sample sports schedule for grades 2 - 4 is as follows: |
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Camper Sports Selection |
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9:10 - 10:30 |
Two of the following sports played for 35 minutes each:
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11:00 - 11:45 |
Swim instruction and pool games |
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3:15 - 4:50 |
Warm-up games followed by two of the following sports
for 35 minutes each:
Field hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track Volleyball |
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Sport-specific equipment requirements... |
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All campers must bring appropriate footwear, such as
cleats, basketball sneakers, and running shoes for the sports that they
are interested in playing. If a camper already owns sports equipment for
particular sports, such as a tennis racquet, a softball glove, a lacrosse
or field hockey stick, she should bring these items to camp with her.
However, equipment necessary to participate in most sports, with the exception
of golf (we have just a few sets) and in-line skating, will be provided
to each camper on an as-needed basis. Also, varsity lacrosse players must
bring their own eye guards (goggles) and mouth guards.
Specific information for those sports that have requirements
are listed below. |
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Basketball |
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Although basketball sneakers are not required,they are
strongly suggested. If you do not have a pair, please bring sneakers with
support for lateral movement. Wearing running shoes while playing basketball
increases the risk of a sprained ankle. |
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Field Hockey |
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Field Hockey players need a moldable mouth guard. We
do have a limited number of shin guards, but because you are required
to wear shin guards in order to participate in a scrimmage, we recommend
bringing your own. |
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Golf |
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Varsity Golfers (grades 8 - 10) should bring their own
clubs if possible. However, we do have some right handed clubs available
for use. Please keep in mind that we do not play on a full-size golf course.
Our instruction focuses on technique and when to use each club. A driver,
odd number clubs, a wedge and a putter should suffice for practice sessions.
Note: We are no longer
offering golf to freshmen (grades 2 - 5) and junior varsity (grades 6
and 7) players on a daily basis. Players in these age groups may choose
golf instruction during our free time blocks in the afternoon. Girls are
welcome to bring their own clubs or to use ours. |
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In-line Skating |
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In-line skates will not be issued by Spirit. Please
bring your own along with a helmet. Socks that extend above the top of
the skate are preferable. Wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads are
optional. |
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Lacrosse |
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All lacrosse players need a moldable mouth guard.
Checking is not allowed in freshmen games (grades 2
- 5) and junior varsity games (grades 6 and 7). Therefore, these players
are not required to wear goggles/eye guards. However,
we recommend bringing goggles/eye guards if you have them.
Varsity lacrosse players (grades 8 - 10) are required
to have their own goggles, eye guards, and mouth guards. Gloves are optional. |
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Soccer |
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Soccer players need cleats and shin guards. |
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Softball |
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Softball players need a softball hat, mitt, and a pair
of sweat pants. |
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Swimming |
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Swimmers should bring at least a couple of bathing suits
and towels, a pair of goggles, and a cap if you want one. |
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Tennis |
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Although we have several tennis racquets on hand, players
are encouraged to bring their own. |
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Track |
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Girls participating in track should bring good running
shoes. |
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Volleyball |
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Those playing volleyball just need to be able to whack
a ball and jump high... :) |
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Note: Click below to
access a packing checklist for our camp:
 SPIRIT Packing Checklist
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