McGuire Fit Factor Youth Sports Camps Published June 15, 2007 MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. -- Through innovative programming and the use of active learning practices focusing on obesity prevention, lifelong fitness and skill development, the Youth Sport Camps support the educational and public service mission of the 305th Services Youth Center at McGuire, while promoting the benefits of physical activity and health lifestyles for youth in the community. The Youth Sport Fit Factor Camps are five days a week and consist of sports activities, leadership, self esteem and teamwork. The 2007 camp season will go from July 2 until August 3. Camps run from 9 a.m. to noon (ages 6 to 9) and 1 to 4 p.m. (ages 10 to 15) Monday through Friday. One-week sessions are offered in field sport, basketball, outdoor adventure and other athletics. In addition, they feature the Fun Learning to Improve Fitness and Eating camp this year, which combines sports and physical activity with healthy lessons and curriculum. This summer, they have also added the Field Sport Sampler Camp, which will allow campers to get a brief taste of several sports in a short time. All one-week camps are $12 a week for each camper. This will include one t-shirt for the summer. Sign up for all five camps at one time and save $10 (i.e. five camps for $50). All campers will be given a Fit Factor password to use the Air Force Youth Fit Factor Web site. Each camper is to wear athletic shorts, tee shirt, socks and sneakers. Lunch and transportation is not provided by the youth center. It is the parents or guardian's responsibility to make sure their child arrives on time daily and brings a water bottle. Due to limited space, early registration is recommended to ensure a spot. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Fit Factor Field Sports July 2-6 (no camp Fourth of July) The field sports camp is designed for boys and girls entering grades 1-8 and will give campers a brief "taste" of several different sports. It is engineered to appeal to campers who may not be interested in a full week of any specific sport and campers who simply want to try new things. Activities may include lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, flag football, field hockey, softball and others. Campers will experience a different sport each day. Fit Factor Soccer July 9-13 The soccer camp is a developmental camp designed for boys and girls entering grades 1-8, grouped by ability. Passing, ball handling, shooting, offense and defense skills, game strategy and teamwork will be developed through a variety of drills, games and matches. Instruction will be given in the basic skills of shooting on goal, heading, proper throw-ins, dribbling and passing, followed by games. Fit Factor Basketball July 16-20 The basketball camp is a developmental camp designed for boys and girls entering grades 1-8, grouped by ability. Basic ball handling, passing and shooting skills will be developed through group and individual instruction. Basic instruction in dribbling, shooting and passing, followed by games. Americas Armed Forces Nike Sport Camp July 23-27; 9 a.m. to noon Develop core fitness skills. This camp includes a free Nike t-shirt. Fit Factor Start Smart Sports Develop-ment Camp July 23-27; 9 a.m. to noon The start smart camp is a developmental camp for boys and girls entering grades K-3. Emphasis will be on improving the individual fundamentals of sports passing, hitting and serving, as well as teaching team strategy through games and contests. Techniques of skills with balls will be shown, followed by games. Fit Factor Outdoor Adventure "Fun LIFE" July 30 through August 3 The outdoor adventure camp is designed for boys and girls entering grades 1-8. There will be an olympic-style field day to end the summer session August 3.