Jump Start Sports provides camps for children ages 5-12 that focus on cooperation, teamwork, sportsmanship, understanding the importance of recreational game play, the benefits of physical activity and summertime fun. We utilize innovative drills, competitions, and games to help teach children at their level of skill and understanding. Our fun-oriented and highly instructional camps create an atmosphere that enables children to learn, grow, make friends, and have a meaningful summer experience.  

Each day features a full-camp game in the morning, skill instruction in the day's sport, and afternoon recreational games and activities.

Location: Newtown Middle School Auxiliary Gym

Time: Half-Day (ages 5-12) 9:00-12:00 or Full-Day (ages 7-12) 9:00-3:00

Fee:
Half Day: $130 a week/$110 for 4-day camp weeks
Full Day: $190 a week/$160 for 4-day camp weeks

Camp Themes:
Sports Camp Kickoff (June 27 - June 30, no camp July 1)
Kick off summer with Jump Start Sports with your favorite summer camp games and activities!  This includes kickball, dodgeball, capture the flag, tag games, relay races, and more. 

All American Sports (July 5-July 8, no camp July 4)
Come play these traditionally American games the week following Independence Day. Activities include basketball, cornhole, ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf, spike ball, whiffle ball, newcomb ball, speedball and much more. There might even be some water games!

Ultimate Warrior (July 11 - July 15)  
Looking for a fun fitness challenge? Age-appropriate activities specifically designed to challenge, inspire, and excite. Obstacle courses, relays, tug-of-war, and many other activities designed to teach cooperation and teamwork. 

Olympics (July 18 - July 22) 
The Olympics are coming to Newtown! Children are grouped by age and divided into countries to learn about a wide variety of Olympic sports, including track and field, badminton and more. Campers make a flag to carry at the "Closing Ceremonies" and "Presentation of Medals". 

Sticks & Stones (July 25 - July 29 ) 
Have some fun with all of your favorite stick sports. This includes the oldest American sport, lacrosse, as well as hockey, cricket, noodle games and more. Kids will create a Newtown Kindness Rock (stone) to help spread kindness in their community.

Color Wars (August 1 - August 5) 
A great old school camp concept. Campers are divided into teams (colors) to play a variety of sports and camp games. This fun format enables children and benefit from the positive aspects of competition while working toward a common goal.

College Days (August 8 - August 12) 
Have a blast learning about and playing a wide variety of college sports including football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and more. Campers make a school pennant and t-shirt and wear their school colors to demonstrate their school spirit. 

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