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Newsletter Week 1 Chicago
June 27, 2014

Dear Game On! Chicago Families:

 

With the help of our daily photos and video of the week posted below, we hope you have a keen sense of just how amazing our days are at Game On! We accomplish so much without sacrificing quality. We bond. We learn. Together we create the most unique, fun camp atmosphere.

 

To enhance your feel for our week, read on. And remember calendar previews and reminders are summarized below so don't stop short.

 

VIDEO OF THE WEEK FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE: Click Here 

 

CAMPERS OF THE WEEK:

 

Claire Lokken

Bella Brown 
Shea Moroney 
 

 

It is with great privilege and honor that we introduce to you our Campers of the Week, awarded to campers who display the attitudes and characteristics we emphasize each day at Game On! including though not limited to Effort, Sportsmanship, Leadership, Heart and Spirit that goes ABOVE & BEYOND:

 

WEEK IN REVIEW: 

 

Skills of the week included:

 

Tennis: Footwork, Racquet Coordination, Tennis terms

Volleyball: Passing

Basketball: Dribbling, Ball Control, Cross-Overs & Arm Positioning

Softball: Throwing and Catching

Lacrosse: Cradling

Soccer: Dribbling

Fitness: Ab/Tummy Work

 

Yes, we challenged the more advanced to go that one step further. Yes, we worked closely with the many who had not yet learned. Yes, we permitted all the opportunity to feel progress, thereby increasing confidence and a love for the game.

 

And all the while having a blast, including  

 

Finally our Healthier Me topic and discussion revolved around respecting  ourselves and others and our Spirit Competition involved creating a team cheer. 

 

As always, if you think this week was great, JUST WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK!

 

                        

                                  

Calendar Preview & Reminders
CHICAGO - (wear your camp shirts every Monday please)

  
Week of June 30: 
  • Monday All-Camp frisbee clinic hosted by special guest Ultimate Chicago
  • Wednesday is Girl Power Day - remember to design a piece of clothing (ie. old white t-shirt, pair of socks, shorts - be creative) that honors the Power of She 
  • Thursday is Red White & Blue Day so show your patriotism and dress in the colors of our American Flag
  • Friday - ENJOY THE FIREWORKS - Happy 4th! - NO CAMP TODAY

 

Week of July 7: 
  • Monday is Tie Dye Day. Psych up for tie dying a Game On! shirt that we will provide. Instructions for follow-up care are  here
  • Tuesday is Color Me Colors Dress-Up. Remember to dress in as many colors of the rainbow as you are able and earn team points.  We are also honored to have the respected organization Windy City Field Hockey host an in-camp clinic
  • Wednesday Field trip to CHICAGO SKY GAME: game time is 11:30 a.m. and the opponent the Washington Mystics. Family and Friends encouraged to attend
  • Thursday the Chicago Rowing Foundation will be paying Game On! a visit, bringing their Ergs (rowing machines) to excite our campers about the challenging sport of rowing. 
  • Friday  - Yup we are enjoying our "Sweet Treat" at lunch today as we do every Friday
 
Week of July 14
  •  Monday we welcome a Yo Yo demonstration and clinic. So Fun
  • Tuesday is BRING YOUR FRIENDS TO CAMP DAY GRADES K -Remember no friends can participate without a fully executed Game On! waiver found here
  • Thursday is HALLOWEEN IN JULY - campers dress in their best costumes and earn points for their teams
 
Week of July 21 is Olympic Week
 
  • Tuesday is BRING YOUR FRIENDS TO CAMP DAY GRADES 3 - 8th.
Remember no friends can participate without a fully executed Game On! waiver found here
  • Wednesday is DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVORITE OLYMPIAN DAY and earn valued team points
 
Week of July 28
  • Tuesday - what a day! Not only do we have a special soccer goalie clinic but it is high time for GAME ON! SUPER SOAKER WATER WARS. Camper bring a super soaker, water gun, or bucket for some wild water fun
  •  Wednesday is an Game On! Favorite: CARNIVAL DAY
  • Thursday - wow! CRAZY HAIR DAY means campers fuss with their hair until it looks wacky. Stay tuned for some of the best photos of the season
 
Week of August 4 - GREAT GAMES WEEK
  • Every day boasts special events that make for the most memorable closing week possible. Check out the calendar for a look
  • Friday - OH NO! WHERE DID THE TIME GO? CLOSING CEREMONIES
Parents invited to observe typical sports stations from 1 - 1:30. Our award ceremony will take place immediately following until about 2:30. And then we invite all to enjoy our sweet treat table compliments of our campers who wish to contribute baked goods (store bought or homemade and please know that contributions are optional). 
* Please park in the back lot or on surrounding side streets as per usual
 

Questions??? Feedback??? We are here for you and ready to provide answers. Give us a call at 847-229-9959 or shoot us an email at info@gameonsportscamp.com.

Our promise - we will do our best to make sure that each day is as good if not better than the last.

Sincerely,

The Game On! Staff

 

Barb Lazarus

Owner

Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls

Game On! Sports Foundation

847-229-9959

barb@gameonsportscamp.com

  

Sara Hokin

Director of Operations

Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls

Game On! Sports Foundation

847-229-9959

sara@gameonsportscamp.com

www.gameonsportscamp.com

Supporting Quality Sports Opportunities 4 Girls

       Game On! Supports Our Women's Professional Teams

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Chicago Bandits Women's Softball:  Click here for the game schedule .

Chicago Force Women's Football:  Click here for the game schedule

Chicago Red Stars:  Click here for the game schedule

Chicago Sky Women's  Basketball: Click here for tickets.  Game On! families get a special discount.  Just enter promo code:  gameon   

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