Lifetime Sports

Camping – New Instructor!

Are you a fan of the great outdoors? Do you know how to live in the woods without leaving a trace? Could you set up a tent, build a fire, or cook a meal in the wilderness? Come and learn how to not only exist but thrive in an environment that makes even the simplest tasks a challenge. Join us and the University of Minnesota Climbing & Adventure Programs and learn the basics of camp set-up as well as the ethics of being in the wilderness.

Fly-Fishing

Learn the basics of fly-fishing, including how to tie a fly and casting. Test your new skills on one of Minnesota’s many lakes. Drift a fly down a local trout stream. Enjoy and learn about the worldaround you, and possibly catch a fish while doing it! This class is open to all skill levels. Equipment will be supplied--just come and GO FISH! This program is offered in cooperation with Fly Quest. A fly quest waiver is required forparticipation.

Archery

Aim, shoot, BULLS-EYE! Learn discipline and marksmanship from the challenging sport of archery. Develop technique with a keen eye. As BWANA is a “game oriented” business, the youth may at times have the option of practicing their skills on artificial animals. Please speak to our child about this possibility. If your child is not comfortable targeting game animals, they will have the option of shooting at conventional targets and balloons. This program is offered in cooperation with BWANA Archery.

Fencing

A modern sport developed from ancient and medieval traditions. While learning footwork, blade work, and strategy, students will understand how sport fencing is different from the movies, and appreciate the significance of the U.S. Women’s Saber team 2004 fight for Olympic gold - the first fencing gold for the U.S. in 100 years. Touché!

Ultimate Frisbee -New Class!

Combining the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football, a game of Ultimate is played by two seven-player squads with a high-tech plastic disc on a field similar to football. The object of the game is to score by catching a pass in the opponent’s end zone. There is a reason why hundreds of new people begin playing Ultimate each year. Ultimate is genuinely fun and exciting. The unique flying options of the disc mean that no two throws look alike and the options are limitless. Join us for the fun this summer!

Golf

Tee off this summer! See why so many Minnesotans love this sport. Acquire the basics of this challenging game. Make improvements from wood to iron to wedge to putter. Put your recently developed golf skills to use on a local nine-hole course at the end of the week. This class is best suited for the beginner. We do have golf clubs available for those who do not have, or not able to purchase their own. While we do have several sets of clubs available we highly recommend that each child bring the following clubs: 5 Iron, 7 Iron & a 9 Iron and a putter. Clubs should be brought with on their first day of camp. Parents should also keep in mind that this activity takes place outdoors. Clothing appropriate for the weather should be considered. This includes a cap, sunscreen, a water bottle, as well as a rain coat and/or a golf umbrella if it is raining. This program is offered in cooperation with the Les Bolstad University Golf Course.

Judo /Jujitsu for self-defense

The teaching of judo/jujitsu self defense gives youth valuable skills for today’s too frequently dangerous environment. Somewhere between the threat of abduction and the abundance of bullies, kids need something that will provide them with tools for reasonable resistance, restraint and response. Kids learn to avoid, escape, and fight off the most common forms of attack, from being grabbed to being hit. They also learn critical falling and “going to the ground” skills. The class addresses the serious nature of attack and defense; both psychologi-cally and physically. The former requires students to adopt a “mature” attitude about the reali-ties and responsibilities of defense. The physical aspects are sometimes “rough and tumble” and although not violent, they provide the student a realistic awareness of physical combat. We recommend that parents take this into consideration and discuss expectations prior to enrollment.

Tennis

Game, set, match! Increase your tennis skills with drills, stroke analysis, and game situations. Enjoy learning ground strokes, volleys, lobs, and serves. Develop skills that will get you from the first serve to match point. Challenge yourself to become a better tennis player. No experi-ence is necessary to take this class. The camper should bring their own racquet if possible. We will have some racquets available for those who do not have their own. This activity does take place outside. Please ensure that your child has a cap, sunscreen and a water bottle.

Tennis/Golf

Before the end of summer, get outdoors and enjoy these two great sports. Polish up your swing in both tennis and golf before putting the clubs and racquets away. We suggest if at all possible that each child bring the following clubs: 5 Iron, 7 Iron & a 9 Iron and a putter. Clubs and a tennis racquet should be brought with on their first day of camp. Parents should also keep in mind that this activity takes place outdoors. Clothing appropriate for the weather should be considered. This includes a cap, sunscreen, a water bottle, as well as a rain coat and/or a golf umbrella if it is raining. This program is offered in cooperation with the Les Bolstad University Golf Course.

Lacrosse for kids!

Fun and camper safety are the top priorities for this introduction to the fast paced game of Lacrosse. Emphasis is place on team play and individual skill development. We will focus on throwing, catching, and cradling with both hands. Repetition will be stressed throughout the week to build muscle memory. Drills and positive practice will enable the camper to develop the fundamental skills needed to understand and play beginning Lacrosse. Instructor will monitor a controlled scrimmage near the end of practice to give players a chance to practice their new skills in a real game setting.

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