Day 4
We’ve got one day left of camp this year! Thanks again for sharing your campers with us, as we’ve had a blast! Tomorrow the weather is looking pristine, and we have a lot of special fun planned for our final day of camp!
Before I share the details for tomorrow, I’d like to personally invite any and all of y’all to come check out one of the two churches that put on this camp – the Congregational Church of Eastford (the church I am a pastor at) and Living Proof Church (where Pastor Pat pastors).
- CCE meets every Sunday at 10am right at the Eastford Elementary school gym! We have childcare and classes for kids who are Sports Camp age! For more info on our church, check out our website here<<<
- Living Proof is in Ashford, and meets every Sunday at 10am at 38 Pompey Hollow Rd in Ashford (right on route 44 across from Cumberland Farms). For more detailed information on their church, visit their website here<<<
On behalf of both our churches, we just want to thank you for a great week! Here’s the details for our final day!
- Tomorrow is Friday Funday! Campers are encouraged to dress in whacky tacky outfits, hats, etc. that still allow them to participate in their sports!
- We have our campers vs. coaches scrimmage tomorrow at 11:35 that families and friends are invited to come watch! Our closing rally is also a lot of fun, with the winners of Change4change being announced, and the losing coaches getting pied by campers!
- We would also like to invite y’all to stay for a free hot dog lunch after camp is let out. Hot dogs, snacks, water and snowcones will all be provided! Stick around and get to know the coaches and staff!
- Sign in will be back behind the school again, as will sign out. For those coming to watch the scrimmage, you can do the sign out process on your way in to watch the game!
Thanks again for a great week, and looking forward to our final day with your campers! Woohoo!
Evan Burgess, Camp Director
Day 3
Your campers were awesome today, despite being inside for the whole morning! We found a way to have just as much fun, and I want to give a shout out to all your campers and all our coaches! Looks like we might be in for more rain tomorrow, so we will plan for our drop off process to be the same tomorrow. Read the rest of this email carefully for important details!
- Check-in will NOT happen behind the school tomorrow, but via the main entrance of the school! A reminder that you cannot just drop your camper off, but you must bring them in and check them in with our sign in/sign out team! We will try to provide as much rain cover as possible out front. Check in will open as usual at 8:30, and camp will start at 9am. Camp runs until 12:15, the sign-out process opens at 11:45, but campers won’t be released until 12:15.
- Make sure your campers wear shoes! Campers for football/soccer can still bring their cleats, as we may still get outside for some of camp tomorrow, But they will need shoes for inside!
- Be prepared for your camper to be wet at pickup! Depending on how much rain we get, we may still be partially outside. So heads up, you may have a soggy camper at pick up!
- If you haven’t already, please return your RSVP for our free hot dog lunch on Friday! Thankfully the weather is still looking clear for lunchtime Friday! Please join us for free hot dogs and snow cones!
- Reminder to have your campers fill out the green Day 3 sports flashes this afternoon, and have them return the cut off tab to return for entry into our daily raffle!
- Change4Change so far: Girls-$222.83, Boys-$203.53
- Please remember to avoid parking near the Eastford Town Hall building!
Day 2
Our camp will run rain or shine for the same allotted time, but there are some important changes on check-in/check-out. Please read this carefully for our rainy day plan for tomorrow!
- Check-in will NOT happen behind the school tomorrow, but via the main entrance of the school! A reminder that you cannot just drop your camper off, but you must bring them in and check them in with our sign in/sign out team! We will try to provide as much rain cover as possible out front. Check in will open as usual at 8:30, and camp will start at 9am. Camp runs until 12:15, the sign-out process opens at 11:45, but campers won’t be released until 12:15.
- Make sure your campers wear shoes! Campers for football/soccer can still bring their cleats, as we may still get outside for some of camp tomorrow, But they will need shoes for inside!
- Be prepared for your camper to be wet at pickup! Depending on how much rain we get, we may still be partially outside. So heads up, you may have a soggy camper at pick up!
- If you haven’t already, please return your RSVP tomorrow for our free hot dog lunch on Friday! Thankfully the weather is looking clear (at least so far lol) for lunchtime Friday! Please join us for free hot dogs and snow cones!
- Reminder to have your campers fill out the orange Day 2 sports flashes this afternoon, and have them return the cut off tab for entry into our daily raffle!
- Change4Change so far: Girls-$77.98, Boys-$99.56
- Please remember to avoid parking near the Eastford Town Hall building!
- Evan Burgess (Camp Director) phone number is 860-794-0045. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to him with any other questions or concerns!
Day 1
- For the remainder of the week, PLEASE AVOID PARKING NEAR THE TOWN HALL*** during drop off and pick up. We’re going to do our best to mark off which spots are off limits for camp, but please avoid all the spots close to the town hall building, above and below.
- We do have some rain in the forecast later in the week. We are prepared for camp rain or shine! We are able to move inside during torrential rain or anytime there is thunder and lightning. However, we are not afraid to get wet as well! Your camper may be wet at pickup depending on the day, so be prepared. For Wednesday, as of right now it’s looking like A LOT of rain, so keep an eye out for my email tomorrow with details for check in and check out, as we may move that process inside.
- Make sure your campers fill out their first sports flash paper this afternoon (day 1 is pink, team 45 has day one coloring sheet). They must complete it, cut off and bring the tab with them tomorrow to enter into our daily raffle. We have a separate Sports Flash tent (picture below) where campers can drop off their flashes. This is also where they can contribute to our Change4change.
- You were also sent home with RSVPs for our free hot dog lunch on Friday. Please fill that out and bring it tomorrow if possible, Wednesday the latest!
- Reminder that starting tomorrow, sign in and sign out starts at 8:30!
Your campers may be asking you about the music we listen to this week, and you can find the playlist of songs below:
SPORTS CAMP
July 27 – 31, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Held at Eastford Elementary School
12 Westford Road, Eastford
Ages 4 – 12, $65/camper
Basic Camp Instructions
Please read through all of this information before camp. Thank you!!
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Registration opens at 8:15am on Monday and 8:30am Tue – Fri with camp officially commencing at 9:00am under the BIG Tent.
- On Day 1, each family receives a bag with t-shirts and sports flashes for the week.
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Campers line up by sport in the designated waiting area just beyond the registration tables (after signing in, getting nametags, returning sports flashes, and contributing to Change 4 Change if they’d like).
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Coaches will be waiting and ready to receive your camper(s) between 8:30 and 8:45am.
- Please leave toys, trading cards, electronics, etc. at home since we cannot be responsible for lost or damaged items.
Campers are encouraged to:
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apply sunscreen before coming to camp
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bring their own water bottles (with camper name)
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bring their own balls for maximum playing time (with camper name) – some will be for sale on Day 1
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wear sneakers
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wear shin guards for soccer – some will be for sale on Day 1
During the week:
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water coolers are stationed at each sport location (cups available for those who don’t have water bottles)
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snack is served before the half-time rally – fruit option always included, and we purchase other options that avoid the most common allergens (snack allergy code noted on camper nametags and our volunteers check the list of allergies to ensure campers receive safe options)
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campers drop off their take-home Sports Flash (with camper name) when signing in Tue – Fri for a chance to win prizes
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campers encouraged to bring money for “Change 4 Change” (competition between boys and girls to see who earns the most money to help send kids to sports camp – coaches of “losing” team get pies to the face – but really, everyone wins in sharing the fun and helping other kids attend camp)
Parents/Guardians:
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when signing in, please note any changes to pickup
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have camper(s) put on a nametag each day (Day 1 nametag is already on the free t-shirt you receive)
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please note that campers wait by teams in the registration area until a team coach comes to lead them to the sport location
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sign-out requires that you show an ID to receive pickup tags
- pick up camper(s) at each sport location by handing coach your pickup tag(s) – information about sport locations will be posted in the registration area
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have campers earn some or all of the money for “Change 4 Change” which helps kids attend sports camp in other international and urban USA locations (collection Tue – Fri)
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remind camper(s) to bring Sports Flash (with camper name) Tue – Fri
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check the whiteboard(s) in the registration area for information and updates each day
| STANDARD CAMP SCHEDULE | |
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
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Morning: 9:00 – 12:15
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Registration
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8:30 – 8:55
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Opening Rally
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9:00 – 9:15
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Sports Session #1
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9:20 – 9:55
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Coach’s Huddle
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9:55 – 10:05
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Sports Session #2
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10:05 – 10:40
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Half Time Rally/Snack
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10:40 – 11:05
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Sports Session #3
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11:10 – 11:40
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Bible Time Rally
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11:45 – 12:10
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Final Whistle
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12:10 – 12:15
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Wednesday
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Morning: 9:00 – 12:15
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Registration
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8:30 – 8:55
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Opening Rally
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9:00 – 9:15
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Sports Session #1
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9:20 – 9:50
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Coach’s Huddle
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9:50 – 10:00
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Sports Session #2
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10:00 – 10:30
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Half Time Rally/Snack
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10:30 – 10:55
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Sports Session #3
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11:00 – 11:30
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Bible Time Rally
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11:35 – 12:10
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Final Whistle
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12:10 – 12:15
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Friday
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Morning: 9:00 – 12:30
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Registration
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8:30 – 8:55
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Opening Rally
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9:00 – 9:15
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Sports Session #1
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9:20 – 9:55
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Coach’s Huddle
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9:55 – 10:05
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Sports Session #2
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10:05 – 10:40
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Half Time Rally/Snack
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10:40 – 11:05
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Bible Time Rally
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11:10 – 11:35
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Sports Session #3 *Soccer & Football Games*
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11:35 – 12:05
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Final Whistle/Closing *Cheer & Team 45 Perform*
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12:05 – 12:30
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Families invited to stay for free hot dog lunch
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12:30 – 1:30
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Families are invited to watch the coaches vs. campers games on Friday (11:35am) and attend the Final Whistle/Closing on Friday (with performances and announcement of “Change 4 Change” winners). All are welcome to stay for the free hot dog lunch after.
In Partnership with:
Congregational Church of Eastford
www.cceastford.org
&
Living Proof Church of Ashford
www.ashfordchurch.org
&
Uncharted Waters Sports Ministry
Meet the 2026 Coaches
| Basketball
Pastor Pat |
Cheerleading
Abby |
Flag Football
Kyndrie |
Soccer
Bekah |
Team 45
Jen |
| Addy F | Abby M | Abel B | Adam M | Aurora K |
| Aniyah M | Ada M | Abram A | Alexander F | Bradley A |
| Asa M | Adalynn K | Alan M | Alina P | Cameron J |
| Audric S | Adeline L | Barakiah (Bear) B | Anya B | Camille (Cam) J |
| Bekah B | Adeline M | Ben S | Benjamin G | Cayson G |
| Brayden K | Ainslee B | Brynn C | Brayden Y | Corey A |
| Clara B | Anna Moore | Eliseo B | Carter M | Eli S |
| Donovan M | Anna Mott | Ezra S | Daniel B | Evigt S |
| Emerson L | Audrina M | Finn S | Daniel L-B | Jack B |
| Eve M | Aveleen A | Giovanni C | Declan S | Josie S |
| Grace M | Bella P | Harrison S | Griffin B | Julian K |
| Hudson P | Camille R | Judah M | Jameson R | June W |
| Jackson G | Celeste R | Kainoa G | Jocylin H | Koen C |
| Keenan W | Charlotte B | Kayden P | Joey A | Lauren K |
| Levi S | Dalia B | Kayden S | Jonah K | Levi B |
| Lucy B | Elianna K | Keagan M | Michael M | Levi C |
| Natallia K | Eliza A | Keegan C | Millie S | Liv M |
| Owen M | Freya H | Rhett L | Nathaniel G | Madison M |
| Raylynn B | Hailey B | Sebastian A-M | Nicholas C | Nora G |
| Sam F | Harper T | Shelton W | Oliver F | Nora V |
| Sonny G | Isabela A-M | Vincent B | Olivia L | Parker K |
| Zoe L | Izzy P | Tyler G | Owen B | Salim B |
| Ella H | Kali A | Owen S | Sullivan W | |
| Lydia B | Roman B | Talon S | ||
| Mikenna A | Rory B | Thea B | ||
| Norah B | Ryden H | |||
| Pieta D | Sam B | |||
| Ruby S | Sebastian B | |||
| Ruth M | Tanner C | |||
| Sylvia W | Theo B | |||
| Tanis S | Vincent M | |||
| Vivian S | Joseph G | |||
| Ainsley G | ||||
| Scarlett G | ||||
| Isabel H |