Sports Camp

Day 3:  Boys are ahead in Change 4 Change!

• We are officially over halfway through Camp! What a week we’ve had thus far. We have experienced all sorts of weather, full sun, heavy cloud cover, high humidity, some bouts of rain and even a cool breeze. You’ve got to love New England! The Lord has certainly blessed us this week by allowing us to remain outdoors and marching on with activities as scheduled.
• As your campers may have made you aware, we announced a ‘Team USA’ theme for FUN FRIDAY as it coincides with the Opening of the Summer Olympics. We ask that your kids come to camp on Friday dressed in any and all RED, WHITE and BLUE apparel. As a reminder, you’re able to join us at 11:30am on Friday to participate in camp close-out activities (soccer and flag football) – 12pm for Cheer and Team 45. We will be hosting a Hot Dog Lunch and snow cones following.
• As the week has progressed, we have experienced a few incidents with distractions that have been brought into camp inside bags and backpacks, mainly electronics. Please make sure toys, trading cards and electronics are left at home. We are not responsible if anything is lost or damaged. Moving forward, please send snacks and other necessary items in a clear bag as to prevent any issues or further distractions.
• We pray your children are enjoying themselves and creating lasting friendships with campers and staff alike. We look forward to the remaining time we have with your children and wish you all a safe and happy rest of your Summer!

Day 1:

• Camp will still march on, rain or shine. In the event of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, we have a contingency plan to retreat indoors. We have been granted access to the School Gymnasium and classroom, if necessary.
• As you may already be aware, we have a camper that tested positive with Covid-19 after camp this afternoon. This camper will remain home for the rest of the week as a precaution. He was on the basketball team so if any of your campers present with symptoms, please consider keeping your child home until well again.
• Camper drop off time will remain at 8:30-9am for the rest of the week.  Campers will be released at 12:15 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, beginning at 11:30, we will be inviting parents to watch their kids scrimmage (Soccer, Flag Football and Basketball).  Cheer and Team45 presentations begin shortly after noon. Kids will be released at 12:30 on Friday. You are all invited to join us for a Hot Dog Lunch following these festivities.

      Thank you for registering for Sports Camp 2024, signing the medical release information, and paying for your camper(s)!  If you have not yet completed any of these steps, please visit https://cceastford.org/sports-camp/. We look forward to seeing you and your Camper(s)! Please help us kick off the week with sign-in and t-shirt pickup between 8:15-8:55am on Monday, July 22nd.

Please read through this email, as it contains additional information and camp schedule which can also be found on our website.

• Registration opens at 8:15am with camp officially commencing at 9:00am under the BIG Tent – Daily
• Campers line up by sport in the designated waiting area just beyond the registration tables (after signing in and getting their nametags).
• Coaches will be waiting and ready to receive your camper(s) beginning at 8:30am

Campers are encouraged to:

• apply sunscreen before coming to camp
• bring their own water bottles (with camper name)
• bring their own balls for maximum playing time (with camper name) – some will be for sale on Day 1
• wear sneakers
• wear shin guards for soccer – some will be for sale on Day 1

During the week:

• water coolers are stationed at each sport location (cups available for those who don’t have water bottles)
• snack is served before the half-time rally – fruit option always included, and we purchase other options that avoid the most common allergens (snack allergies represented by S in corner of camper nametags and our volunteers check the list of allergies to ensure campers receive safe options)
• campers drop off their take-home Sports Flash (with camper name) when signing in Tue – Fri for a chance to win prizes
• 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:

• when signing in, please note any changes to pickup
• have camper(s) put on a nametag each day (Day 1 nametag is already on the free t-shirt you receive)
• please note that campers wait by teams in the registration area until a team coach comes to lead them to the sport location
• sign-out requires that you show an ID to receive pickup tags
• before picking up your campers, stop for your family’s take-home Sports Flash packet (a registration attendant will have them sorted by family)
• 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
• 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)
• remind camper(s) to bring Sports Flash (with camper name) Tue – Fri
• check the whiteboard(s) in the registration area for information and updates each day

STANDARD  CAMP  SCHEDULE
Monday – Wednesday	Morning: 9:00 – 12:15
Registration	8:15 – 8:55
Opening Rally	9:00 – 9:15
Sports Session #1	9:20 – 9:55
Coach’s Huddle	9:55 – 10:05
Sports Session #2	10:05 – 10:40
Half Time Rally/Snack	10:40 – 11:05
Sports Session #3	11:10 – 11:40
Bible Time Rally	11:45 – 12:10
Final Whistle	12:10 – 12:15
Thursday	Morning: 9:00 – 12:15
Registration	8:15 – 8:55
Opening Rally	9:00 – 9:15
Sports Session #1	9:20 – 9:50
Coach’s Huddle	9:50 – 10:00
Sports Session #2	10:00 – 10:30
Half Time Rally/Snack	10:30 – 10:55
Sports Session #3	11:00 – 11:30
Bible Time Rally	11:35 – 12:10
Final Whistle	12:10 – 12:15
Friday	Morning: 9:00 – 12:30
Registration	8:15 – 8:55
Opening Rally	9:00 – 9:15
Sports Session #1	9:20 – 9:55
Coach’s Huddle	9:55 – 10:05
Sports Session #2	10:05 – 10:40
Half Time Rally/Snack	10:40 – 11:05
Bible Time Rally	11:10 – 11:35
Sports Session #3 *Soccer & Football Games*	11:35 – 12:05
Final Whistle/Closing *Cheer & Team 45 Perform*	12:05 – 12:30
Families invited to stay for free hot dog lunch	12:30 – 1:30

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.

 

The 2024 Sports Camp theme is ‘Undefeated’, based on Romans 8:37-39: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

You can search for our themed camp songs on your favorite listening platform:

Stay Blessed!

Matthew Cote

2024 Camp Director

In Partnership with:

Congregational Church of Eastford

www.cceastford.org

             &

Living Proof Church of Ashford

https://www.ashfordchurch.org/

 

2024 promo video (below) featuring footage from last year’s sports camp!