Still Time for Local Camp Sign-ups at Baird

It's not too late to register for some of the camps and activities in South Orange this summer.  Complete details, fees and registration information are available at the Baird and online at www.thebaird.org.

SUMMER CAMPS

COUGAR BASEBALL - The final week of Cougar Baseball Camp begins Monday, July 18th, under the direction of Coaches Larry Busichio and Chris Henry. This camp, for children ages 7-14, will focus on the basic fundamentals of baseball-- proper throwing, fielding techniques, base running, hitting, catching, and pitching.

MULTI-SPORTS CAMPS- South Orange will host the US Sports Institute and their multi-sports camp August 15-19 in Meadowland Park. Program details and registration information are available on their website at www.USSportsInstitute.com.

Camps are offered for three different age groups:

• The 'Sport Squirts Camp', is a great way to introduce children ages 3 to 5 to a variety of sports such as soccer, t-ball, basketball, lacrosse and hockey.
• A half day camp for children ages 5-7 gives younger participants the opportunity to experience over 10 sports in a week. 
• The full day camp for children ages 7-14 offers participants the chance to experience many sports and daily challenges.

BEGINNER GOLF - The US Sports Institute will offer a beginner golf clinic for children ages 5-11, August 22-26. The USSI Golf Clinic is an ideal way to introduce young boys and girls to the game of golf. Two sessions will be offered:  Ages 5-7 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and ages 8-11 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.  Program details and registration information are available on their website at www.USSportsInstitute.com.

TENNIS CAMPS - The US Sports Institute will provide a 1-week tennis clinics for children ages 3-14 July 18-22.  For a complete schedule of times for different age groups, go to www.USSportsInstitute.com.

COOL ROCKETS AND SCIENCE CAMP - After the first 2 weeks of this camp filled up, we added a third, August 8-12, 1:00-5:30 pm at the Baird. This camp is for childran ages 6-11. The instructor is long-time science and math teacher, Brad Turner.

BASKETBALL AT THE BAIRD

The South Mountain YMCA and the South Orange Department of Recreation are teaming up this summer, offering youth basketball clinics and game play on the outdoor courts at the Baird. The basketball courts will be supervised by a member of the YMCA coaching staff all summer Thursdays and Fridays, 4:00 pm til dark and Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00 pm til dark. In addition, clinics will be offered providing instruction on game fundamentals and team play.  Instructors for these clinics will be YMCA coaches Fred Ross and Laron Ross.  For complete details and registration information for these basketball programs, go to www.smountainymca.org.