Summer Sports Camps
Sunday, January 26 (snow date Feb. 2) 12 to 3 p.m.
MCCC West Windsor campus Student Center (SC)
Welcome to Summer Sports Camps! ...four different programs full of variety and fun.
The camps are designed for young people between the ages of 6 and 13. Most camps are held five days a week from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Physical Education building on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College in Trenton, New Jersey. Optional swimming is available from 3 to 3:30 p.m. daily.
Staffed by experienced instructors, including local visiting college and high school coaches and college athletes, our camps are designed to help youngsters develop their skills in a competitive, but fun, environment. Making use of the college's excellent athletic facilities, campers enjoy small group, individualized instruction based on their age and/or ability, along with friendly competitions.
Our directors have many years of experience and expertise in their sport. They structure their approach to ensure that each camper, from the beginner to those with more advanced skills, makes progress and achieves new goals. Appearances by special guest coaches supplement the activities developed by the regular staff.
Mercer's camp programs are inspected and certified annually by the NJ State Dept. of Health. Each camp includes certificated K-12 Instructors.
Cost, Refund Policy
The cost for each sports camp session is listed on the Registration Form.
Refunds willy only be granted when written notice of a camper's withdrawal is received not later than five working days before the first day of camp. Refunds thereafter will be charged a $25 processing fee. Telephone withdrawals will not be accepted.
Registration
To register, mail a registration form and a medical form.
Registrations will not be processed without a medical form.
- Registration Form
- Medical Form (pdf file)
The camp offers Before Camp Care. This option allows for a 7:30 a.m. drop-off to campers. Before Camp Care participants will be supervised on-site from 7:30 - 9 a.m. during camp days.
An After Camp Care service allows campers to remain on campus until 6 p.m. in a supervised recreational program.
- Registration Form for Before and After Care
For more information, please e-mail zegarskr@mccc.edu or call Ryan Zegarski, MCCC Athletics / Sports Camps, at (609) 570-3779.
Camper Responsibilities
- Campers must submit a completed Medical Form with each application submitted. Registration will not be accepted without a medical form.
- Campers may bring their own lunches (refrigeration is not available) or purchase meals and drinks at the college cafeteria.
- Campers are invited to use the college's Olympic size swimming pool at the end of the afternoon session, from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Those wishing to swim must bring a bathing suit, towel and sandals.
- Locker facilities are available. Campers are asked to bring their own locks to secure their items.
- Campers should not bring electronic games or devices.
Sports Camps 2020
Basketball Camp
(ages 6-13) CO-EDJune 22-26, 2020 / June 29,30, 2020 / July 1,2 2020 / July 6-10, 2020 / July 20-24, 2020 / July 27-31, 2020 / Aug. 3-7, 2020
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS & ACTIVITIES: Camp Director Mike Tenaglia's program emphasizes fundamentals and personalized attention. Dribbling; Passing; Shooting; Offensive and defensive strategies; Conditioning; Game competition; Swimming (optional).
CAMP STAFF: Director Mike Tenaglia (Head Coach, MCCC Women's Basketball); College basketball players and visiting coaches.
FACILITIES: Spacious, air conditioned gymnasium; Video room; Olympic size indoor swimming pool.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT/ATTIRE: Campers should wear sneakers and suitable gym clothing. Those interested in the end-of-the-day swim should bring a bathing suit, sandals and towel.
AGES: Boys ages 6-13 are welcome. Participants will be separated by age and/or ability for both instruction and games. Participation is co-ed.
Field Hockey Camp
(ages 6-13) CO-EDJune 29,30, 2020 / July 1,2, 2020
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS & ACTIVITIES: Passing; Dribbling; Shooting; Offensive and defensive skills; Game competition; Swimming (optional).
CAMP STAFF: Director Suzanne Albanese (Certified K-12 Physical Education Teacher, USFHA Level I Certified Coach, USFHA Level III Umpire); College and club players on staff.
FACILITIES: MCCC full-size turf field; Spacious, air conditioned gymnasium; Olympic size indoor swimming pool.
AGES: Participants will be separated by age and ability for both instruction and games.
Sports Fitness & Readiness
(ages 6-13) CO-EDJune 15-19, 2020 / July 6-10, 2020 / July 13-17, 2020 / July 20-24, 2020
The Sports Fitness Camp helps children develop skills that are required to be successful in individual and team sport play.
Skills such as balance, agility, quickness, speed, core training and hand/eye coordination are examples of the physical skills needed to develop, enjoy and be successful in youth sports.
The Camp will will focus on teaching these skills by using pre testing, mechanical analysis, drills, recreational games and post testing to best help the campers.
TEACHING METHODS: drills, recreational games and videos
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS & ACTIVITIES: Core training; Drills; Mechanical analysis; Personalized instruction; Videos; Skills testing; Team play; Swimming (optional).
FACILITIES: Turf field; Spacious, air conditioned gymnasium; Tennis courts; Fitness Center; 25-yard indoor swimming pool.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT/ATTIRE: Participants should wear sneakers and clothing suitable for working out. Those interested in the end-of-the-day swim should bring a bathing suit, sandals and towel.
AGES: Boys and girls ages 6-13.
Tennis Camp
(ages 6-13) CO-EDJune 15-19, 2020 / June 22-26, 2020 / June 29-30, 2020 / July 1,2, 2020 / July 6-10, 2020 / July 13-17, 2020
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS & ACTIVITIES: Basic strokes, including groundstrokes, serve and volley; Tennis etiquette; Rules and scoring for beginners; Strategy and tactics for various levels; Movies and exhibitions; Games, round robins, singles and doubles; Swimming (optional).
CAMP STAFF: Director Marc Petchel (former MCCC/Rider University player. Teacher and Tennis pro).
FACILITIES: Newly refurbished state-of-the-art tennis courts; Spacious, air conditioned gymnasium; 25-yard indoor swimming pool; Mercer County Tennis Center.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT/ATTIRE: Participants are required to bring their own tennis racket. Those interested in the end-of-the-day swim should bring a bathing suit, sandals and towel.
AGES: Boys and girls ages 6-13 are welcome, and all participation is coed. Participants will be separated by age and/or ability for both instruction and games. Younger or handicapped applicants may be accepted with approval of camp director.