The Athletics Division of Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism offers over 70 weeks of summer camps in a wide range of sports and activities. Our summer camps are a great place for any young athlete that is looking to improve their skills, make new friends and have fun! 

Each camp is lead by area college or high school coaches with years of experience as coaches and educators. Area varsity and college players act as counselors to ensure a camper to staff ratio of less than 8:1. In each camp, campers will be broken down by age and ability and will be instructed on the basics of the sport with special attention paid to proper fundamentals.

All registered participants will receive a tee shirt, drinks, snacks and prizes throughout the week. For more information on athletic summer camps, please contact the athletics division at 540.387.6078 or by email at ahayes@roanokecountyva.gov

To register, call 540.772.PLAY or click on the course code to register online.

Click on the sport below to see what camps are offered:

Basketball	Soccer	Football
Softball	Baseball	Lacrosse
Tennis	Gymnastics - New!	Cheerleading
Performance - New!	Archery - New!	Volleyball - New!
	Golf

Click on your childs age to see what camps are offered: 

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Nine	Ten	Eleven	Twelve	Thirteen
Fourteen	Fifteen	Sixteen	Seventeen	Eighteen

Archery Camps –  Roanoke County's newest program is designed to open the world of archery to children in a safe and fun environment. The camps core content includes archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration, and self-improvement. All instructors are certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and have undergone a certification program referred to as BAI, "Basic Archery Instructor." The program is the perfect opputunity to open the world of archery to children. Please note that this program will focus on the skills of archery, not hunting. Ages 8 - 14. Fee: Regular $75. 

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Baseball Camps – Did your son enjoy the recreation baseball season but wanted more playing time? If so we have the perfect camp that will allow them to spend a week with an area varsity baseball team improving their baseball skills. Each camper will be instructed on the basics of hitting, fielding, pitching and base running with special attention paid to proper fundamentals.  Ages 7-12. Fee: Regular $75.

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Basketball Camps – Does your child have aspirations to play High School basketball? If so, we provide the perfect opportunity for them to spend a week with area varsity basketball teams honing the skills they will need to play organized basketball. Campers will be instructed on the basics of shooting, dribbling, and defending with special attention paid to proper fundamentals.  This popular camp always fills up early so don’t delay with your registration! Ages 9-13. Fee: Regular $75. Due to the popularity of this program, age exceptions are not made.

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Little Dribblers Basketball Camps – A similar program to our very popular basketball camp  yet designed specifically for children ages 5 to 8 with limited or no previous basketball experience. The camp will feature 75% basketball instruction and 25% organized play to ensure that kids are having a fun and active time. Ages 5-8.  Fee: Regular $75.

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Cheerleading Camp -  Roanoke County has joined forces with Northside High School Cheerleading Team to offer a four day cheerleading camp that will cover all aspects of cheering. Topics include jumps, tumbling, pom pom routines, yelling and safety with special attention paid to proper fundamentals. The camp is led by Rhonda Kay, an area high school cheer coach. Ages 6-12. Fee: Regular $59.

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Football Camps – Worried that your child does not have the fundamental skills needed to play organized football? If so, send them to this week long camp led by area varsity football teams to work on their football skills. Campers will be instructed on the basics of football including position responsibilities and skills, game strategy, and proper techniques.  This is a non contact camp and a perfect opportunity for youth to prepare for the upcoming football season.  Ages 7-12. Fee: Regular $69.

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Junior Golf Camps – Do you want your child to learn a sport they will be able to play for the rest of their life? If so, send them to a week long camp led by PGA Golf professionals from the 1st Tee of Roanoke where they will learn the proper fundamentals needed to begin playing golf. The first three days of the camp will focus on learning the grip, swing, putting, chipping, golf etiquette, and life skills. The last day campers will have the opportunity to compete for special awards and prizes. Campers are required to bring their own age appropriate equipment to camp. A limited number of prearranged loaner sets are available for free by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department. Ages 8-12. Fee: Regular $125.

Date	Times	Locations	Gender	Code
8/2 - 8/5	5:30 pm - 7:30 pm	First Tee of Roanoke	Coed	15551

Junior Player's Golf Camps – Brand new for 2010! The Junior Player's Camp is designed for juniors who currently play (or intend to play) competitive golf, whether it be in the Roanoke Valley Junior Golf Tour or in preperation for High School Golf. This program will focus more on playing the game of golf rather than swing fundamentals. The junior player will also be exposed to course managment, match play and stroke play cariations as well as sportsmanship and integrity. This is a great next steop for the junior that wants to take part in competitive golf. Ages 12-17. Fee: Regular $150.

Date	Times	Locations	Gender	Code
7/26 - 7/30	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Ashley Plantation	Coed	16475

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Gymnastics Camps – The Epperley Elite Gymnastics Academy, site of our gymnastics camps, has temporarily closed its doors due the loss of their facility lease.  The closure will result in the cancellation of all gymnastics camps scheduled for the summer of 2010. We apologize for any inconvinience.

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Lacrosse Camps – Does your child love sports but wants to try something new? If so, we have the perfect camp for them! Our youth lacrosse camp is a great place for any young lacrosse player to improve their skills, get great exercise, make new friends and most importantly to have fun! Our camps are designed to give players the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to compete in lacrosse on a recreational level. Every aspect of the game is covered from rules to teaching your child the proper fundamentals and skills needed to become a valuable team player. The camp is ''non contact'' lacrosse so there is no need for pads. Helmets will be provided. Please bring a lacrosse stick. Ages 7-12. Fee: Regular $69. 

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Soccer Camps – For over 9 years, Roanoke County's most popular camp has been improving the skills and knowledge of one of the Valley's most popular sports, Soccer! Let your child spend a week with 11-1 Inc., a collection of area college coaches and players sharpening your soccer skills for the upcoming recreation season. The format of these camps is based on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s youth developmental guidelines. The guidelines focus on the fundamentals of the games in a fun and safe atmosphere.  Available in half day or full day.  Due to the popularity of this program, age exceptions are not made.

   Full Day Camps - Ages 8-14. Fee: Regular $179

Date	Times	Locations	Gender	Code
7/26 – 7/29	9:00 am – 4:00 pm	Cave Spring Middle	Coed	15597

  Half Day Camps - Ages 6-14.  Fee: Regular $129

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7/26 – 7/29	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Cave Spring Middle	Coed	15609

Little Strikers Soccer Camps – A budding soccer player in the family? If so, get them off on the right foot with a specially designed camp for kids ages 4 to 6. The miniature version of our popular soccer camp, this camp will help children develop the basic soccer skills (kicking, trapping, running and agility) that are needed to participate in organized soccer. The camp is lead by 11-1 Inc., a collection or area college coaches who format their camps based on the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s youth developmental guidelines. The guidelines focus on the fundamentals of the games in a fun and safe atmosphere.  Ages 4-6. Fee: Regular $89. Due to the popularity of this program, age exceptions can not be made.

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7/26 – 7/29	9:00 am – 11:00 am	Cave Spring Middle	Coed	15589

Soccer Camp for Advanced Players – A dedicated soccer player in the family? If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity for them to immerse themselves in soccer for a week. The camp will focus on the nuisances of the game with special attention paid to game strategy and advanced techniques.   Each camper should have a solid understanding of the game and fundamentals. Campers are suggested to have a minimum of 3 years of soccer experience before registering. Available in half day or full day. Due to the competitive level of this program, age exceptions are not made. 

  Full Day Camps - Ages 9-14. Fee: Regular $179

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Tennis Camps – This fun and exciting camp is great for all level of junior players who are looking to get started in tennis or develop their young games.  The camp is lead by 11-1 Inc., a collection or area college coaches and players who will instruct campers on the basics of the tennis stroke, court positioning and scoring system. Registration is limited to allow for adequate court time and personalized instruction for all participants. This program is perfect for improving children’s coordination, agility, and fitness. Ages 7-12. Fee: Regular $125.

Date	Times	Locations	Gender	Code
7/26 - 7/29	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Roanoke College	Coed	15571
8/1 - 8/4	9:00 am – 12:00 pm	Darrell Shell Park	Coed	15572

Tot Tennis Camps - A similar program to the above mentioned tennis camp yet designed specifically for youth ages 4 to 7 with little or no previous tennis experience. Ages 4-7. Fee: Regular $89.

Tennis Camp for Teens- An aspiring tennis player in the family? If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity for them to improve their game with instruction from current and former college coaches and players. The instruction is specifically designed to help develop the skills needed for competitive tennis. Each participant must have a solid understanding of tennis including the stroke, rules and etiquette. This program is perfect for past tennis campers who are looking to polish their skills.  Ages 12-17. Fee: Regular $79.

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7/26 – 7/29	6:00 pm – 8:00 pm	Hidden Valley High	Coed	15583

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Volleyball Camp – Have a child who is interested in playing volleyball yet have no idea where to begin? If so, this camp is perfect for them. Each camper will be schooled on the basics of volleyball including passing, serving, setting, spiking, digging, blocking and court positioning from high school coaches. The camp is designed specifically to give beginner or intermediate level players the skills needed to try out for middle school and junior varsity volleyball.  Ages  10 -14. Fee: Regular $69

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To take advantage of promotions, registration must be done over the phone by calling 772-PLAY!

Early Bird Discount - Register before April 1st and recieve $5 off camps valued at less than $100, and $10 off camps valued more than $100.

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