School is almost over and summer, along with its many camps is nearly here.
It’s not too early to start thinking of where your child can go during the break. There are enough camps to suit just about any child.
As usual there will be a wide variety of football camps available. Almost all are district-specific and open to both boys and girls.
Currently, there will be camps in West Bay, George Town, Bodden Town, North Side and East End starting as soon as July. All camps will be free and held from 9am-12:30pm.
The West Bay camp will be held August 20-24 at the primary school play field. Parents can contact Roy Ebanks at 925-4424 or Mike Barnett at 926-3469.
The George Town camp will be held July 23-27 at the Annex play field. Contact Ernie Seymour at 321-6879.
The Bodden Town camp will be held August 6-10 at the primary school play field. Contact Elbert McLean at 949-7082.
The North Side camp will be held July 16-20 at the Old Man Bay Playing Field. Contact the Sports Office at 949-7082.
The East End camp will be held July 30-August 3 at the Donovan Rankine Field. Contact Darrel Rankine at 916-2600.
There will also be an additional football camp in George Town called the Scholastic Camp. It will run from July 23-27 at the Annex play field.
Football isn’t the only sport that will have camps. Basketball, Track and Field and Karate will be some of the choices available for youngsters.
The Basketball camp will be held July 23-27 at the Digicel court off Eastern Avenue. It will be free and take place 9am-1pm for boys and girls ages 10-16. Snacks and water will be provided. Contact Victor O’Garro at 916-5083 or Redver Ebanks at 926-9335.
The Track and Field Camp will be held August 6-10 at the George Hicks play field. It will be free and take place 9am-12:30pm for boys and girls ages 10-16. Snacks are provided and kids are asked to bring track shoes, especially those with spikes. Contact William at 927-3046 or 323-0163.
The Karate Camp, put on by the Purple Dragon Karate Academy, will be held July 16-August 24 at the Purple Dragon studio. It will cost $200 per child and take place 8:30am-5:30pm for boys and girls ages 7 and older. Contact Purple Dragon at 946-1241.
For more information about these and other camps, contact the Department of Youth and Sports at 949-7082.
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