2024 June Sports Camps

At the start of every summer, Rye Country Day athletes have the opportunity to participate in an intensive week of training for a specific sport with RCDS coaches.

Grades

Rising Grade 5 through Grade 12 Rye Country Day students, as well as incoming students, are invited to register.

Dates

Team Camps Week 1: Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14, 2024

Strength & Speed Camps Week 2: Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21, 2024 (RCDS will be closed for Juneteenth)

Times

The June Sports Camps will run daily, Monday through Friday. Times will vary per camp.

Registration

Online registration for 2024 June Sports Camps will be open from Wednesday, March 27, 2024 through Friday, May 31, 2024. Shortly after registering, you will receive an email confirming that your registration has been received. If a camp is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified as soon as possible, and your account will not be charged.

NEW FAMILIES: In order to participate in June Sports Camps, you will need to complete a waiver form during the registration process.

Program Information

Payment and Financial Aid

Payment

The fee ranges from $155-$300 per camp. Payment will be billed directly to your RCDS account. Please do not send payments by check, as all camp fees will be charged to your school account.

Financial Aid

A part of every current RCDS student’s financial aid grant includes one Wildcat Mini-Camp (1 week) OR one June Sports Camp (1 week) billed at the same percentage as your student’s financial aid grant for tuition. Families will not be billed at the time of registration. Additional camps will be billed at the full cost.

Medical Information

Parents/guardians should review the full RCDS Health and Safety policies, which include sections on travel, illness, and COVID exposure prior to the start of camp.

CURRENT FAMILIES: Please ensure that your child's medical information is up to date in Magnus before they begin camp. Our instructors will rely on the information available within Magnus for emergency contacts/allergy information/etc.

NEW FAMILIES: In order to participate in June Sports Camps, you will need to complete all components of Magnus, Rye Country Day's online health management system. You will receive access to Magnus in May 2024. If you have any questions about accessing Magnus or have concerns about your ability to complete the required health forms before camp begins, please contact Patrice Brophy, School Nurse, at patrice_brophy@ryecountryday.org.

Withdrawal and Absences

Contact Information

Director of Athletics

Craig Stolzberg

CONTACT
Phone: (914) 925-4575

Fitness Center Summer Programs

Start exercising or continue your training with the RCDS Fitness Center.

Fitness Center Summer Hours

June 10 - August 2, 2024

Monday - Friday: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Open to rising Grades 9-12 and RCDS employees
Free of charge

Middle School Camps

Boys' Basketball

Girls' Basketball

Football

Girls' Ice Hockey

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $225
Director: Coach Jessica Zimmerman, Girls' Varsity Hockey Head Coach

The Girls' Ice Hockey camp is dedicated to those who are interested in playing Ice Hockey. We will work on Ice Hockey related skills, stick handling, passing, and shooting in the form of ball hockey. We will partake in workouts as well as team building activities.

Suggested Equipment: Hockey stick, sneakers, t-shirt, shorts, water bottle.

Boys' Soccer

Girls' Soccer

Squash

Girls' Volleyball

Wrestling

Strength & Speed (Grades 7-8)

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $155
Director: Ray McGhee, Director of Fitness Center

*PLEASE NOTE: This camp takes place from Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21. No camp will be held on Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19.

Strength & Speed Camp is for rising Grades 7-8 students who want to improve athletic performance or personal fitness. We will educate students on effective training techniques from Bigger Faster Stronger and the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Knowing the correct exercises, sets, repetitions, and rest periods will positively affect your program. Improving speed, agility, and quickness can make anyone a better athlete.

Suggested Equipment: Sneakers, t-shirt, shorts, water bottle

Upper School Camps

Boys' Basketball

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $300
Director: Coach Trinity Sells, Boys' Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach

This program is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in playing basketball in the winter season. Players will be working on speed training and technical and tactical skills in a fun environment.

Suggested Equipment: Sneakers, t-shirt, shorts, water bottle.

Girls' Basketball

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $300
Director: Coach Russell Tombline, Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach

This program is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in playing basketball in the winter season. Players will be working on speed training and technical tactical skills in a fun environment.

Suggested Equipment: Sneakers, t-shirt, shorts, water bottle.

Field Hockey

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $300
Director: Coach Georgette Summers, Varsity Field Hockey Head Coach

The RCDS Field Hockey program is excited to offer this camp. The camp goals are to provide a positive teaching environment that allows each athlete to improve their individual skills and understand game concepts, while enjoying the game of field hockey.

Suggested Equipment: Stick, water bottle, t-shirt, shorts. Mouthguard and shinguards are required.

Football

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $300
Director: Coach John Calandros, Varsity Football Head Coach

This program is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in playing football in the fall season. Players will be working on speed training and technical and tactical skills in a fun environment.

Suggested Equipment: Water bottle, sneakers, t-shirt, shorts, football (optional).

Girls' Ice Hockey

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $225
Director: Coach Jessica Zimmerman, Girls' Varsity Hockey Head Coach

The Girls' Ice Hockey camp is a camp dedicated to those who are interested in playing Ice Hockey. We will work on Ice Hockey related skills, stick handling, passing, and shooting in the form of ball hockey. We will partake in workouts as well as team building activities.

Suggested Equipment: Hockey stick, sneakers, t-shirt, shorts, water bottle.

Boys' Soccer

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $300
Director: Coach Alin Andrei, Boys' Varsity Soccer Head Coach

This program is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in playing Varsity or JV soccer in the fall season. Players will be working on speed training and technical and tactical skills in a fun environment.

Suggested Equipment: Sneakers or cleats, t-shirt, shorts, shin guards, water bottle.

Girls' Soccer

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $300
Director: Jack Booth, Girls' Varsity Soccer Head Coach

Suggested Equipment: Sneakers or cleats, t-shirt, shorts, shin guards, water bottle.

Girls’ Volleyball

Wrestling

Strength & Speed Camp

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $215
Director: Ray McGhee, Director of Fitness Center

*PLEASE NOTE: This camp takes place from Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21. No camp will be held on Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19.

Strength & Speed Camp is for students who want to improve athletic performance or personal fitness. We will educate students on effective training techniques from Bigger Faster Stronger and the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Knowing the correct exercises, sets, repetitions, and rest periods will positively affect your program. Improving speed, agility, and quickness can make anyone a better athlete.

Suggested Equipment: Sneakers, t-shirt, shorts, water bottle