University of Mount Olive head men’s soccer coach Ian Spooner, far right, conducted a three-day soccer camp through the Faison Parks & Recreation Department. UMO rising sophomore Colby Thompson, far left, assisted Spooner. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)
FAISON — Want to escape those summer time blues?Tired of gaming?
Eager to develop your sports skills or try something new?
Faison Recreation Parks and Department has it all this summer, according to director Matt Scott.
Two camps concluded this week, but don’t fret.There are 15 additional camps slated for June, July and early August.
“We’ve done the best we can for the past two years to provide something that’s for everybody throughout the whole summer … give our community everything they deserve,” Scott said.
“These days, it’s really important because so many kids sit at home and end up playing video games and stuff like that. Getting out and getting active is really important.”
Included among the camp instructors are North Duplin coaches Heather Best (volleyball) and Nick Nielsen (JV boys’ basketball). Rebel alumni and multi-sport athletes Luis Villalon, Marcus Kornegay and India Elliott will share their knowledge in sports they excelled in during high school.
Kickball Days is planned from July 31-Aug. 4. On the final day, campers can indulge in the normal summer fare — snacks, hotdogs and drinks. They’ll also get to cool down on a waterslide.
Scott anticipates an exciting and fun-filled End of Summer Bash on Aug. 19. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. and is open to everyone.
Here is a list of remaining camps with ages, dates, times and fees:
▪ Basketball camp (ages 9-11): June 12-16 from 9 a.m.-noon. Fee $40.
▪ Tennis camp (ages 7-12): June 12-16 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee $40.
▪ Cheer camp (ages 5-14): June 19-22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee $40.
▪ Girls’ volleyball camp (ages 7-9): June 19-22 from 1-3 p.m. Fee $40.
▪ Football camp (ages 7-12): June 26-28 from 6-8 p.m. Fee $40.
▪ Baseball camp (ages 7-12): June 26-28 from 9 a.m.-noon. Fee $40.
▪ Girls’ volleyball camp (ages 10-14): June 28-29 from 9 a.m.-noon. Fee $35.
▪ Little Skills & Drills basketball camp (ages K-5th grade): July 8 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee $45.
▪ Soccer camp #2 (ages 5-12): July 10-12 from 9 a.m.-noon. Fee $60.
▪ Girls’ softball (ages 7-12): July 17-19 from 9 a.m.-noon. Fee $40.
▪ Kids’ Zumba camp (ages 4-12): July 18-20 from 1-3 p.m. Fee $40.
▪ Archery camp (ages 10-up): July 22 from 9 a.m.-noon, July 23 from 1-4 p.m. Fee $40.
▪ Basketball camp (ages 12-14): July 24-28 from 9 a.m.-noon. Fee $40.
▪ Essential Skills basketball camp (grades 6-8): July 29. Fee $75.
▪ Kickball Days: July 31-Aug. 1 for ages 5-8; Aug. 2-3 for ages 9-12; Aug. 4 is fun day. Fee $20.
▪ Arts & Crafts camp (ages 6-12); Aug. 7-9 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee $40.
