REGISTRATION OPENS SAT, JAN. 20 FOR SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS:

Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, lacrosse, pickleball, soccer, sports training, tennis and volleyball

(Vail, Colo.) - Registration will open at 9 a.m. on Sat, Jan. 20 at vailrec.com/register for the following 2024 Vail Recreation District sports camps: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, lacrosse, pickleball, soccer, sports training, tennis and volleyball. Scholarships are available, apply at vailrec.com.


When registering, please note that you will need an account for our registration software, Amilia/SmartRec. If you do not have an existing account, create one here.


Registration for our summer day camps, including Camp Vail and Pre Kamp Vail, will open in early April. Stay tuned to vailrec.com for more details, as well as information about golf, gymnastics, hockey and mountain biking camps.


SKYHAWKS FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

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Session 1 - Half Day

Dates: Mon-Fri, June 3-7

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ages: 7-14

Cost: $235

Location: Homestake Peak School Stadium, 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


Session 2 - Full Day

Dates: Mon-Fri, Aug. 5-9

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ages: 7-14

Cost: $300

Location: Homestake Peak School Stadium, 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


Campers learn skills on both sides of the ball, including the core components of passing, catching and defense. Using a curriculum developed by Skyhawks and USA Football®, athletes will also develop and refine their movement ABCs – agility, balance, coordination, strength and speed. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl! Call 970-479-2280 for more details and information.


ROCKY MOUNTAIN BASEBALL CAMP

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Dates: Mon-Fri, June 10-14

Times: Full Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Half Day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ages: 6 and older (Must be 8+ to participate in full day)

Cost: $295 full day | $235 half day

Location: Mon-Wed: Ford Park Softball Fields: 700 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657 | Thu-Fri: Freedom Park in Edwards: 300 Miller Ranch Rd, Edwards, CO 81632


Participants will learn new baseball skills and build on natural talents during this five-day camp. Led by recently retired Colorado State University - Pueblo coach Stan Sanchez, this is a fantastic opportunity for players of all ability levels. Call 970-479-2280 for more details and information.


VRD VAIL VALLEY LACROSSE CAMP

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Dates: Mon-Thu, June 24-27

Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Ages: 7-12, beginner to intermediate players

Cost: $225 (equipment rentals available)

Location: Homestake Peak School Stadium, 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


VRD lacrosse camp is now powered by Vail Valley Lacrosse Club and its team of professional coaches! Learn from some of the area's best in a safe and fun environment. Lacrosse combines the basic skills used in soccer, basketball, and hockey into one fast paced, high scoring game. Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting, all in a fun, non-checking environment.


BRITNEY BROWN BRANSON VOLLEYBALL CAMP

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Session 1

Dates: Wed-Fri, June 26-28

Grades 6-8 | 9-11 a.m. | $180

Grades 9-12 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | $180

Location: Homestake Peak School Stadium, 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


Session 2

Dates: Wed-Fri, Aug. 7-9

Grades 6-8 | 9-11 a.m. | $180

Grades 9-12 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | $180

Location: Homestake Peak School Stadium, 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


Join 2006 Battle Mountain State Champion and Player of the Year, 2010 Division I Player of the Year for the Colonial Athletic Association, professional volleyball player, and Former Laramie County Community College Volleyball Coach Britney (Brown) Branson for a fun-filled and energetic volleyball camp. Britney, who currently coaches volleyball at Vail Christian High School, will share her passion for the game and provide insights into being a successful player. The first part of each day of camp will be focused on drills, and the second part will be competitive play. 


MINI-HAWK SPORTS TRAINING CAMP

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Dates: Mon-Fri, July 8-12

Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Ages: 4-7

Cost: $235

Location: Homestake Peak School Stadium, 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


This baseball, basketball and soccer program gives children a positive first step into athletics with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Through games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. 


CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP

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Session 1

Dates: Mon-Fri, July 15-19

Tiny Tykes Soccer: 8 to 9 a.m. | Ages 4-5 | $135

Half Day | 9 a.m. to noon | Ages 6-16 | $235

Overtime (Mon-Thu) | Noon-3 p.m. | Ages 8-16 | $95 (in addition to half day price)

Location: Ford Park Softball Fields: 700 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657


Session 2

Dates: Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug. 2

Half Day | 9 a.m. to noon | Ages 6-16 | $235

Overtime (Mon-Thu) | Noon-3 p.m. | Ages 8-16 | $95 (in addition to half day price)

Location: Ford Park Softball Fields: 700 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657


Challenger Sports is the leading soccer camp company in North America for good reason; it gives players exactly what they want! Our industry experts have crafted an approach which uses methodologies from all around the world to truly reflect the global nature of the sport today. We use age-appropriate practices to help players develop at their own pace, learn brand new skills and become an all-round better player...while having an amazing time with our international coaching staff! 


BASKETBALL CAMP

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Back 2 Basics All-Star Basketball Academy

Dates: Mon-Thu, July 22-25

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (bring lunch)

Ages: 6 and older

Cost: $240

Location: Homestake Peak School 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


Sidney Moncrief's Shooting Camp

Dates: Mon-Thu, July 22-25

Time: 1:15 to 3:15 p.m.

Ages: 10-16

Cost: $225 

Location: Homestake Peak School 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


Participants are coached by NBA Hall of Fame inductee, All-Pro Sidney Moncrief and his award-winning staff during this four-day camp, which concentrates on learning new skills while building on the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, footwork and defense. This is the tenth season that the VRD has hosted Moncrief and his staff to Vail. Moncrief is known for his time playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks, including qualifying to the Final Four in 1978 prior to earning all-star status in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks. Moncrief was awarded Defensive Player of the Year twice as a player and has coached several teams in the NBA, in addition to 20 years of clinic experience. Call 970-479-2280 for more details and information.


SKYHAWKS CHEERLEADING CAMP

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Dates: Mon-Fri, Aug. 5-9

Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Ages: 4-10, beginner to intermediate level cheerleaders

Cost: $235

Location: Homestake Peak School Stadium, 750 Eagle Rd, Avon, CO 81620 (EagleVail)


Skyhawks cheerleading teaches young athletes all the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the home team. Skyhawks' cheer camp will ensure that each camper will learn cheers, proper hand and body movements as well as jumping techniques. There is no stunting, just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns important life skills such as team building and leadership. The week concludes with a choreographed performance. The participant to coach ratio is approximately 10:1. Call 970-479-2280 for more details and information.


JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS

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Dates: Mon-Fri | Weekly sessions run from June 17-Aug. 9

Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Ages: 7-17

Cost: $300

Location: Bill Wright Tennis Center, 700 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657


Grab your tennis racket and get ready to play! Tennis camps will help improve the game of beginner, intermediate and advanced youth players while teaching hand-eye coordination, technique, footwork and match play. This 2.5-hour, week-long camp will walk students through a stroke a day. Located in the heart of Vail, there’s no better place to improve your game then at the Bill Wright Tennis Center!


JUNIOR PICKLEBALL CAMPS

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Dates: Mon-Fri | Weekly sessions run from June 10-Aug. 16

Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Ages: 7-17

Cost: $250

Location: Golden Peak Pickleball Center, 461 Vail Valley Dr, Vail, CO 81657


Weekly pickleball camps offer kids the opportunity to learn how to play one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton.


For questions about VRD summer sports camps, call 970-479-2280 or email [email protected]. We can't wait for another great summer of sports with our campers!

About the Vail Recreation District

The Vail Recreation District's mission is to offer diverse and exceptional recreation opportunities that enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of all its residents and guests. The VRD aims to help Vail Valley residents and visitors pursue their recreational passions by providing activities in summer and winter including: running, whitewater and mountain bike races; numerous tournaments and/or leagues for hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, flag football and pickleball; venues like Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Golf Club, Vail Nordic Center, Vail Gymnastics Center, Vail Skatepark, Bill Wright Tennis Center, Golden Peak Pickleball Center, Community Programming and Imagination Station; use of additional gyms, playing fields and the surrounding White River National Forest via collaboration with local entities; and a variety of youth camps and programs.

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