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Baseball Camp May 31-June 3
Grades 1-8
Registration ends May 27
Get a jump on the competition by coming and learning the fundamentals of baseball with Coach Jeremy Kemp from Gainesville High School. Hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, catching and the importance of stretching will be covered. Campers need to bring glove, bat, water bottle and small snack.
TU-F 9am-Noon   Fee: $75/$65 City Resident Discount
Where: City Park   Min/Max: 10/50
Instructor: Jeremy Kemp, GHS Baseball Coach

Softball Camp   June 6-10
Grades 1-8 Registration ends June 3
Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of Fast Pitch Softball. Pitching, catching, hitting and base running will be highlighted. Campers provide glove, bat and water bottle.
M-F 10am-Noon   Fee:$60/$50 City Resident Discount
Where: Candler Field   Min/Max: 10/50
Instructor: Michelle Green, GHS Softball Coach

Fishing Camp June 20-24
Ages 8 and up
Registration ends June 17
Learn how to bait a hook, the correct bait to use, safety measures and how to handle & care for a fish. Campers provide their own equipment and bait. Please bring water bottle and small snack.
M-F 9am-Noon      Fee: $55/$45 City Resident Discount
Where:1st day at Allen Creek Soccer Complex, then daily schedule to be provided.
Min/Max: 6/14

Football Camp June 21-23
Ages 6 -12
Registration ends June 17
GHS Coach Bruce Miller will lead this camp that introduces players to the basic fundamentals of Football.
TU-TH 10am-Noon     Fee: $50/$40 City Resident Discount
Where:City Park Stadium     Min/Max: 10/Unlimited
Instructor: Bruce Miller, GHS Football Coach

Soccer Camp for Ages 4-5     June 6-10
Register by June 3
Soccer Camp for Ages 6-8      June 13-17
Register by June 10
These camps will introduce participants to the basic fundamentals of the game of soccer such as passing, shooting, trapping and dribbling. Campers need to bring a soccer ball, shin guards and a water bottle.
M-F 10am-Noon     Fee: $45
Where:Allen Creek Soccer Complex     Min/Max: 12/40
Instructor: Mike Little, ACSC Facility Manager

Top Spinners Tennis Camp
Ages 6-15
Register by noon on Friday prior to class starting.
Designed for beginner level and students with some experience. Learn basic strokes, game
strategy, scorekeeping, and skill development. Bring racket and a water bottle.
M-TH 10am-Noon
6/6-9; 6/13-16; 6/20-23; 6/27-30; 7/11-14; 7/18-21; 7/25-28
Fee: $65/$55 City Resident Discount
Where: City Park Tennis Courts     Min/Max: 4/20
Instructor: Betsy Kiser

Summer Challenge Tennis Camp
Ages 11-18
Come out and join the fun in this summer match play camp. Enjoy fun, tennis, music and a free t-shirt. This is the chance for rising middle school through high school age tennis players to hone their skills in a fun environment. Play for a month or the summer. Make friends while refining your match play skills. Water cooler provided. Bring your racket, a water bottle, and your “A” game!
W 6pm-8pm Session
6/1-7/27; 6/1-6/29; 7/6-27
Session 1 Fee: $55/$45 City Resident Discount
Session2 & 3 Fee: $45/$35 City Resident Discount
Where:Longwood Tennis Courts    Min/Max: 4/30

Bowling Camp July 11-15
Ages 6 -14
Registration ends July 8 Participants will learn the fundamentals of bowling. Instructors will use videos and handouts with participants. Bowling shoes and bowling balls will be furnished.
M-F 10am-Noon     Fee:$55/$45 City Resident Discount
Where:Gainesville Bowling Center   Min/Max: 8/unlimited
Instructor: Gainesville Bowling Center Staff

Basketball Shooting Camp July 25-28
Register by 7/22 or when camp meets max
This camp is a fundamental basketball camp with a special emphasis on shooting. Both sessions are open to boys and girls. Register with Gainesville Parks and Recreation or the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County.
M-TH Grades 3-5 9am-Noon
M-TH Grades 6-8 1-4pm
Fee: $55/$45 Where: Boys and Girls Clubs of Hall County Min/Max: 0/20
Instructor: Seth Vining, Lakeview Academy Boys Basketball Coach

Volleyball Camp July 25-29
Ages 9-14 Registration ends July 22 Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball highlighting how to serve, spike, dig & volley. Campers provide knee pads and water bottle.
M-F 10am-Noon
Fee: $55/$45 City Resident Discount
Where: Gainesville High School Gym      Min/Max: 10/40
Instructor: Sara Johnson, GMS Volleyball Coach