Edina Community Education Services

Fitness can be an essential part of a student’s well being, and there is not one way to work out. This fitness camp will give students an opportunity to explore a variety of workouts. Camp will include kickboxing, yoga, strength training, cardio, and more. Students will learn the basics of warming up, exercising, cooling down, and they will try all kinds of workouts. There may even be some team workouts and games! Edina Community Ed “Unified” camps blend students with special needs and students who are more typically developing to explore art, theater, science, fitness and more. Our goal is to create a community of individuals, both with and without disabilities, devoted to awareness, advocacy, leadership and empathy through authentic relationship-building experiences.

This sampler camp gives young athletes the chance to try out track and field events! Athletes will also learn how to effectively warm up/cool down, stretch, and participate in plyometrics while becoming faster and stronger in their track & field events. Campers will be separated into similar age groups. Please note this camp is only on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Full track camp weeks are June 21 and July 19 and will have a track meet on the last day of camp. Find out more at www.ebscamps.com.

This camp introduces the young athlete to the sport of soccer through skill development and small group games. Staff will focus on helping the children learn the rules of soccer while working on team play and sportsmanship. Individual skills taught: shooting, passing, and dribbling along with learning the strategies of offense and defense. Children will be divided by age and skill level. Staff to camper ratio is 10:1. Please bring shin guards, at least two filled water bottles, sunscreen, hand sanitizer and a great attitude!

Lacrosse is the fastest growing team sport in America! Non-contact lacrosse, also known as “Soft Lacrosse” is played. Individual skills taught: catching, throwing, scooping and cradling. Campers will be divided by age and skill level. All equipment is provided. Staff ratio 1:10.

This strength and speed program is designed for youth with minimal or no experience with performance training, but all fitness levels are welcome and will benefit! The goal of this program is to further enhance understanding regarding the basics of strength and speed training while establishing a foundation for present and future fitness and/or athletic competition. Please note that for any poor weather days (rain, very high heat index, etc.), camp will be held online via Zoom. By the end of this program, athletes will LEARN: Proper biomechanical movements Proper breathing techniques Injury prevention concepts and exercises Basic plyometric concepts: landing and jumping, progressions Standard policies and procedures in the weight room The difference between sets and reps, volume-load and intensity, and more Proper nutrition and hydration required That you can have fun while being active! By the end of this program, the athlete WILL: Be faster, stronger, biomechanically more sound and reactive Understand the why and how about long term fitness Have increased awareness of self and surroundings Have improved translation of training to sport Be less prone to injuries Have an improved mind-muscle connection

This strength and speed program is designed for youth with minimal or no experience with performance training, but all fitness levels are welcome and will benefit! The goal of this program is to further enhance understanding regarding the basics of strength and speed training while establishing a foundation for present and future fitness and/or athletic competition. Please note that for any poor weather days (rain, very high heat index, etc.), camp will be held online via Zoom. By the end of this program, athletes will LEARN: Proper biomechanical movements Proper breathing techniques Injury prevention concepts and exercises Basic plyometric concepts: landing and jumping, progressions Standard policies and procedures in the weight room The difference between sets and reps, volume-load and intensity, and more Proper nutrition and hydration required That you can have fun while being active! By the end of this program, the athlete WILL: Be faster, stronger, biomechanically more sound and reactive Understand the why and how about long term fitness Have increased awareness of self and surroundings Have improved translation of training to sport Be less prone to injuries Have an improved mind-muscle connection

This camp is a unique instructional camp for basketball players who are entering grades 4-5. A low coach-to-player ratio provides advanced and beginner players a place to practice the step-by-step and repetitive techniques that will build individual basketball skills. The camp is directed and coached by Joe Burger, the Edina Boys' Head Basketball Coach, EHS assistant coaches, Brian Jungwirth and Mike Landers, as well as numerous past and present Hornet varsity basketball players. In addition to skills camps for grades 4-9, see information about our Summer League session that takes place immediately after the skills camp session.

An introductory program designed for children ages 4-8 years old. This camp helps children explore cheerleading, dance and tumbling in a fun and non-competitive setting. No pressure, just lots of fun while these young children participate in learning motion/jump technique, sideline/performance cheers and dance routines. The final day participants will perform a cheerleading program in front of their friends and loved ones. Camp staff are trained to meet the needs of young children. Youth to staff ratio is 8:1.

Mini Ninja will give participants an opportunity to have fun testing their skills and abilities while going through various obstacles: tunnel crawl, cones weave, noodles crawl, mat rolls, parachute run, fitness ladders, hula hoop jump and hurdles. There will be a different course set-up each day. Who will be Ninja Warrior of the day? Game on Tag will introduce campers to all their favorite playground games: Ships Across the Ocean, Animal Tag, Freeze Tag, Red Light-Green Light, Kickball, Capture the Flag, Duck-Duck-Grey Duck, Dodgeball (with soft sponge balls), 500, Sharks and Minnows, Simon Says, Steal the Bacon and Castle Ball. These fun activities will help your child develop coordination and flexibility, and they are beneficial for each child’s physical and mental development. Camp staff are trained to meet the needs of young children. Youth to staff ratio is 8:1. All equipment will be provided.

This camp is a unique instructional camp for basketball players who are entering grades K-1. A low coach-to-player ratio provides advanced and beginner players a place to practice the step-by-step and repetitive techniques that will build individual basketball skills. The camp is directed and coached by Joe Burger, the Edina Boys' Head Basketball Coach, EHS assistant coaches, Brian Jungwirth and Mike Landers, as well as numerous past and present Hornet varsity basketball players.

Kids learn the fundamentals of grip, stance, swing, ball contact, putting, chipping and driving, and will be divided by age and skill level. Skyhawks uses SNAG (Starting New At Golf) equipment which involves golf clubs with over-sized composite plastic heads and (tennis size) velcro golf balls to help kids develop the skills of hitting the ball. This special equipment is specifically designed for the entry level player. No prior golf experience is necessary. All equipment is provided.

Designed for beginner and intermediate players, this camp focuses on all things soccer-- dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. Athletes will practice their skills throughout the week with a variety of skill-based games, daily scrimmages and fun soccer challenges!

This camp is a unique instructional camp for basketball players who are entering grades 6-7. A low coach-to-player ratio provides advanced and beginner players a place to practice the step-by-step and repetitive techniques that will build individual basketball skills. The camp is directed and coached by Joe Burger, the Edina Boys' Head Basketball Coach, EHS assistant coaches, Brian Jungwirth and Mike Landers, as well as numerous past and present Hornet varsity basketball players. In addition to skills camps for grades 4-9, see information about our Summer League session that takes place immediately after the skills camp session.

Directed by Joe Burger, Edina Boys' Basketball Head Coach, the main purpose of the league is to give youth players the opportunity to play basketball during the summer. Different than the Edina Basketball Skills Camp, Summer League provides a setting which is competitive and structured– only full court, 5-on-5 games will be played during the sessions. Teams are put together by the coaching staff and a tournament is put together the final three days as players compete for prizes. *We strongly encourage players to attend the Edina Boys Basketball Skill Camp prior to their league session. Players may not leave the gym area without permission from the director or a referee. Players do not need to bring a basketball. Teams of around 10-12 players will be created if COVID guidelines allow. Directors will try, but cannot guarantee players will be placed with preferred teammates. Players will be expected to play hard, play unselfishly, and support their teammates. Each day a schedule will be created and posted with team names etc. – some teams get together and wear the same color t-shirt or pinneys will be provided Games will be 20-25 minutes running time. Teams could play 3-4 25-min games per day. Substitutions will occur every 5 minutes of playing time. If there are 10 or more players on a team no player will be allowed to play two 5-minute segments in a row. If less than 10 players are available then no player will be allowed to play three – 5-minute segments in a row. There are neither practices nor are there any coaches. The referees of each game will assist the players and monitor the game play and player substitutions. No free throws will be shot. 1 point will be given on all non-shooting fouls – while retaining possession of the ball. 2 points or 3 points will be given on shooting fouls – while giving up possession of the ball. The officials are not licensed but will do everything within their power to create safe and fair play. No Zone defense is allowed. Teams with a 20-point lead will not be allowed to full-court press.

Directed by Joe Burger, Edina Boys' Basketball Head Coach, the main purpose of the league is to give youth players the opportunity to play basketball during the summer. Different than the Edina Basketball Skills Camp, Summer League provides a setting which is competitive and structured– only full court, 5-on-5 games will be played during the sessions. Teams are put together by the coaching staff and a tournament is put together the final three days as players compete for prizes. *We strongly encourage players to attend the Edina Boys Basketball Skill Camp prior to their league session. Players may not leave the gym area without permission from the director or a referee. Players do not need to bring a basketball. Teams of around 10-12 players will be created if COVID guidelines allow. Directors will try, but cannot guarantee players will be placed with preferred teammates. Players will be expected to play hard, play unselfishly, and support their teammates. Each day a schedule will be created and posted with team names etc. – some teams get together and wear the same color t-shirt or pinneys will be provided Games will be 20-25 minutes running time. Teams could play 3-4 25-min games per day. Substitutions will occur every 5 minutes of playing time. If there are 10 or more players on a team no player will be allowed to play two 5-minute segments in a row. If less than 10 players are available then no player will be allowed to play three – 5-minute segments in a row. There are neither practices nor are there any coaches. The referees of each game will assist the players and monitor the game play and player substitutions. No free throws will be shot. 1 point will be given on all non-shooting fouls – while retaining possession of the ball. 2 points or 3 points will be given on shooting fouls – while giving up possession of the ball. The officials are not licensed but will do everything within their power to create safe and fair play. No Zone defense is allowed. Teams with a 20-point lead will not be allowed to full-court press.