Sport Camps
At Tatnall, the opportunity to learn and grow, and to prepare for college and for life, is not limited to the classroom. In fact, athletics are a vital part of the well-rounded Tatnall experience. Thanks to Tatnall’s sports camps, every camper has hands-on opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship, and healthy living—skills that will serve them well no matter what their path in life. Whether a student is an elite athlete or is trying a sport for the first time, every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and compete during Tatnall’s sports camps.
Select your program of interest:
Archery Camp
Exploring Archery
John Noel
Join John Noel, Level 3 USA Archery Certified instructor, for this introduction to archery camp. Founded in the National Training System developed by USA Archery, this camp will cover the fundamentals of archery with recurve and compound bows. Your archer will learn range safety, how to shoot recurve and compound bows, and proper shooting techniques. All equipment will be provided.
Dates:
Week 4: July 10-14
Times & Grades:
9 A.M. to Noon: Grades 2-4
1 P.M. to 4 P.M.: Grades 5-8
Cost: $280
Basketball Camps
One Hundred Percent Basketball
One Hundred Percent Athletics' John Noonan
John Noonan’s camp is designed to improve each athlete’s offense and defense fundamentals. The successful formula used by 100% Basketball teaches the game in a fun-filled yet hard working environment. All camp sessions are positive and up-tempo, with the main objective being improved skills and greater confidence for each camper.
Dates:
Week 1: June 19-23 (CoEd)
Week 6: July 24-27 (Co-Ed)
*Please note camp runs Monday-Thursday
Times: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Grades: 2-8
Cost: $240
Hornet's Boys & Girls Basketball
Coach Gary Pento & Coach Doug Nicholas
Tatnall's very own girls and boys basketball camps run by Coach Gary Pento & Coach Doug Nicholas. Camp focus is skills and drills as well as future goal development on and off the court. Campers will work on dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. Every player will receive a personalized workout instruction sheet, player profile, and camp Tshirt! Early bird and Tatnall student discounts available!
Dates:
Week 2:
June 26-29 (Co-Ed)
*Please note camp runs Monday-Thursday
Times: 9am-12pm
Grades: 3-10
Cost: $225
Field Hockey Camp
Hornet Field Hockey
Kelsey Martin
During this week-long camp, girls will learn individual field hockey skills along with small game situational strategies. We will focus on things like ball control, defense, team play, passing and receiving, goal scoring, and transfer and outletting. Towards the end of the week, we will get into more small game situations and small team play.
WHAT TO BRING: Refillable water bottle, sunscreen, field hockey stick, mouth guard, shin guards, snack, and sneakers or turf shoes.
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all.
Dates:
Week 5: July 17-21
Times: 9am-12pm
Grades: 2-8
Cost: $250
Lacrosse Camp
Hornet Boys Lacrosse
Peter Borror
Instructed by Tatnall Coach Peter Borror, this Hornet Boys Lacrosse camp will offer skill development, games and competitions for boys entering K through 8th. Boys K through 2nd will need to provide their own stick but will not need to bring any other equipment. Boys 3rd through 8th grade will need to bring their own stick and require full padding. Mornings will begin with skill work and training and end with more competitive drills and mini games.
Dates:
Week 4: July 10-13th
*Camp is Mon-Thurs
Times: 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.
Grades: K-8
Cost: $225
Hornet Girls Lacrosse
Ruth Hiller - Girls Varsity Head Coach
Learn to love the fast and fun game of girls lacrosse! This week-long Hornet Girls Lacrosse camp will offer skill introduction and development, situational games, and competitions for girls entering K through 8th grade. Led by Tatnall Coach Ruth Hiller, we will focus on developing fundamental skills for those new to the sport as well as those looking forward to middle and high school play. Players will need a lacrosse stick, goggles, a mouth guard, and sneakers or turf shoes. For those that don’t have a lacrosse stick or goggles, please reach out to coach before the camp week. Girls should also bring a refillable water bottle, a snack, and sunscreen.
SKILL LEVEL: Open to all.
Dates:
Week 5: July 17-21
Times: 1pm -4pm
Grades: 2-8
Cost: $250
Mixed Gym Games Camp
Hornet PE & Games
Marcia Conkey & Marc Scott
Do your children love physical education class? Do they like to play dodgeball, tag, capture the flag and team sports? If so, this is the camp for them. They’ll spend an entire week with Tatnall teachers Mrs. Conkey and Mr. Scott and enjoy their favorite team and PE games.
Dates:
Week 2: June 26-30
1/2 day 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.
Week 7: July 31-August 4
1/2 day 9 A.M. to Noon
Grades: 3-7
Cost: $215
Soccer Camps
Real Madrid Soccer
Real Madrid Foundation
Learn more and register here.
Dates:
Week 5: July 17-21
Times: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Grades: K-10
Cost: $499 (early bird)
Soccer Camp
Soccer Shots - Delaware
Soccer Shots is a national leader in youth soccer development. Our nationally recognized program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes both soccer skills and character development. Campers will enjoy exclusive Soccer Shots' games and be challenged throughout the week to improve their basic soccer skills. This summer's camp theme will be "Celebrate the Cup!" as the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team competes in the World Cup this June and July!
Dates:
Week 6: July 24-28
Times: 9 A.M. to Noon
Grades: PK4 - 2
Cost: $195
Tennis Camps
Excellence Tennis Academy
Excellence Tennis Academy
Excellence Tennis Academy Director, David Taylor, will lead this camp alongside experienced and skilled coaches. The camp will be broken into two mini-camps: Beginner/Intermediate Camp and Advanced Training. The beginner and intermediate group will learn stroke techniques, rules and court awareness, while the advanced group will focus on training for tournaments and high school tennis by practicing footwork skills, fitness and mental strategy. Each morning will be filled with drills, followed by lunch, swimming and match play in the afternoon.
Dates:
Week 0: June 12 - 16
Week 2: June 26 - June 30
Week 6: July 24-28
Week 8: August 7-11
Times & Grades:
9 A.M. to Noon (Grades K-2)
9 A.M. to 3 P.M. (Grades 3-12)
Cost:
Half Day: $195
Full Day (All Levels): $305
Wrestling Camp
Hornet Wrestling
Steve Wermus
This week-long, half-day camp would establish basic wrestling skills and understanding of rules and scoring, as well as fundamental takedowns, escapes, and pinning combinations. Campers would also be exposed to the elements of physical fitness needed for wrestling success, and will be given basic, playful, body-weight-only routines to develop flexibility, core strength, and overall strength: crawling, running, leaping, climbing, throwing. Wrestling develops the lifelong skills of fitness, discipline, and resilience, and your child can begin their wrestling journey on this proven path to success this summer.
Dates:
Week 2: June 26-30
Times: 9 A.M. to Noon
Grades: 1-8
Cost: $215
Speed & Conditioning Camp
Speed, Agility, Strength
Champion Body -Anthuan Maybank
Conducted by Anthuan Maybank, 1996 Olympic Track and Field gold medalist, this camp is designed to teach all athletes the principles of speed, agility and strength. Sprinting, changing direction at full speed and strength training are all learned skills. Athletes can get faster, and they will do it at this camp.
Dates:
Week 1: June 19-23
Times: 1 P.M. to 4 P.M.
Grades: 4-12
Cost: $325