Page 7 - Town of Rocky Hill, CT | Programs

Youth
Parks & Recreation
Skyhawks Sports
Skyhawks Sports Academy provides sports programs where children discover and develop athletic skills and social values, such as teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. We offer children a positive sports experience while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.
Skyhawks Tennis Camps for ages 6–12
Grab your tennis racquet and get ready
to play! Whether you’re a beginning, an intermediate, or an advanced player, this program will improve your game and help
you get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players.
Each player is given personal attention and taught through repetition in and enjoyable, lively atmosphere. Skyhawks Tennis breaks down the fundamental skills of tennis through easily understood games and exercises to help improve the athlete’s overall coordination and technique. Players learn proper grips, footwork, strokes, volleys, and serves during a series of drills designed to teach skills
in a fun and dynamic way. In addition to developing a love for tennis, athletes will learn the rules and etiquette that make tennis such an exciting game to play. Due to limited court space, these programs fill quickly!
Gear to bring: Tennis racquet, appropriate clothing, sneakers, water bottle, and sunscreen
Day: Thursdays
Dates: May 14–June 11 (5 weeks)
Times: Ages 6–8: 5:00–6:00pm
Ages 9–12: 6:15–7:15pm
Location: Maxwell Park Tennis Courts
Fee: $99
Skyhawks Mini-Hawk (Baseball, Basketball & Soccer) for ages 4–7
This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Sports are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through exciting games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace.
Gear to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, sneakers, and sunscreen
Includes: Sport ball and T-shirt
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: April 22–May 27 (6 weeks)
Times: Ages 4 & 5: 5:00–5:45pm
Ages 6 & 7: 6:00–7:00pm
Location: West Hill School Outdoor Basketball Courts and Fields
Fee: $100
Skyhawks Volleyball Clinic for ages 10–14
Skyhawks Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled program. All aspects of
the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on bumping, setting, spiking, hitting and serving. This program is designed for the beginning to intermediate player. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear appropriate athletic attire, sneakers, and knee pads.
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: April 22–June 10 (8 weeks) Times: 5:30–7:30pm
Location: Rocky Hill Community Center Gymnasium
Fee: $145
Pickleball Clinics (Ages 8–17)
Children will participate in a variety of fun pickleball games that will begin to create
or continue a love for the game. Players will begin to learn rules and the scoring system of Pickleball if they do not know already. They will learn the basics or work to improve on serving, ground strokes, volleying, and court positioning based on their previous ability level. They will begin to learn strategy and tactics for more competitive play if desired. The goal of this class will be to foster an early love for the amazing sport of Pickleball! Instructor: Camp Pickleball
Location: Rocky Hill Community Center Gymnasium (Winter)
Elm Ridge Park Pickleball Courts (Spring) Day: Wednesdays
Winter Session 1 Dates:
January 7–February 11 (6 classes)
Winter Session 2 Dates:
February 25–April 1 (6 classes)
Spring Session 1 Dates:
April 15–May 20 (6 classes)
Spring Session 2 Dates:
June 3–July 8 (6 classes)
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Fee: $120 residents, $132 non-residents
7