Now is the time to get those budding athletes ready for the future in one of Penn’s summer sports camps.
In addition to the Quaker Basketball Camp (Current, April 20), day camps will be offered in the following sports:
FENCING: An intermediate level camp for 14- to 17-year-olds. Two one-week sessions beginning July 23. Info: Dave Michanik, 215-898-6116.
GYMNASTICS: For beginners and intermediate-level gymnasts, geared towards young children. Five one-week sessions beginning June 19. Cost per session $210. Info: Tom Kovic, 215-898-5316.
FIELD HOCKEY: A Nike-sponsored elite camp for 9th to 12th grade girls. Two one-week sessions, June 18-22 and July 30-Aug. 3. Cost per session $495. Info: Donna Mulhern, 215-898-6308.
SOCCER: For 6- to 13-year-olds at all skill levels. Two one-week sessions beginning July 17. Cost per session $200. Info: Jon Pascale, 215-573-6177.
TENNIS: For 6- to 16-year-olds at all skill levels. Nine one-week sessions beginning June 12. Cost per session $225. Info: Hal Mackin, 215-898-4741.
VOLLEYBALL: A Nike-sponsored camp for 7th to 12th graders at all skill levels. One-week session begins Aug. 9. Info: Kerry Major, 215-898-6495.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE: A Nike-sponsored elite camp for 10th to 12th graders. One-week session begins June 22. Cost $395. Info: visit eSportsCamps.com.
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FENCING: An intermediate level camp for 14- to 17-year-olds. Two one-week sessions beginning July 23. Info: Dave Michanik, 215-898-6116.
