All Sport Camp
Camp Philosophy
Since 1967, UW-Eau Claire has involved thousands of boys and girls, ages in fun and educational activities at a summer day camp. Formerly known as the Gym, Swim, and Dance Camp, the All Sport Camp will provide children with appropriate activities designed to get them moving and emphasize skills necessary for children to become effective at a variety of sports and physical activities.
Activities are structured to provide children with many repetitions and opportunities for cooperation and competition. The camp is intended for children who want to explore a variety of activities and will focus on fun and self-improvement.
Children who acquire physical skills at an early age are more likely to participate in physical activities in middle school, high school, and beyond. Involving your children in this camp will encourage a positive attitude toward physical activity, which can put them on the right track for a lifetime of health and fitness!
Dates and Times
The third and fourth week in July from 9:00-11:30 am for a total of 10 days. See brochure for specific dates.
Location
The All Sport Camp will be held in the McPhee Physical Education Center on the upper campus of UW-Eau Claire.
Age
Children must be at least five years old and under13 years old as of July 1 of each year.
Activities
Camp activities will include swimming, gymnastics, and one sport activity each day. The activities are designed to increase muscular endurance, aerobic endurance, strength, flexibility, coordination, agility, balance, as well as sport-related skills such as throwing, catching, dribbling, ect. These skills will build a foundation that will help children become better at a variety of sports and activities including but not limited to swimming, football, soccer, baseball, softball, gymnastics, dance, volleyball, and basketball
What to Bring
On the first day of camp, children should arrive with appropriate gym clothing. Appropriate clothing includes a t-shirt, comfortable shorts or pants, and tennis shoes. Please refrain from any oversized clothing, or shirts showing the midriff. Swim suits and towels will be needed on certain days of the week. We recommend that the children bring a water bottle, label their belongings and keep items in their own gym bag.
Typical Daily Schedule
- 9:00-9:50 Activity Station I (swimming)
- 9:50-10:40 Activity Station II (gymnastics)
- 10:40-11:25 Activity Station III (sport activity)
- 11:25-11:30 Closure
All Sport Camp Special Features
- Camper to instructor ratio approximately 3:1
- Enthusiastic instructors who enjoy working with children
- Ability and age grouping
- Parent/Guardian participation on last day of camp
- Individual awards ceremony on last day of camp
- Camp T-shirt provided
Registration and Cost
Check yearly prices from the brochure link below. Complete the medical form, registration form and mail it with your check or credit card information. Make checks payable to UW-Eau Claire All Sport Camp. If a deposit is sent, the balance is due on the first day of camp. After we receive your registration form, we will send you detailed camp information. Once camp begins, there are no refunds except for medical reasons. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. The All Sport Camp is limited to the first 100 registrants.
- All Sports Camp brochure (Adobe Acrobat file)
- Consent for Medical Treatment form (Adobe Acrobat file)
More Information
Jeff Lindauer, Program Director
(715) 836-2636
Fax: (715) 836-4074
E-mail: lindaujr@uwec.edu
Instructors
Jeff Lindauer, Ph. D
Assistant Professor, UW-Eau Claire
Jeff is currently the director of physical education teacher education program at UW-Eau Claire. His primary responsibilities are to teach physical education methods courses and to supervise student teachers in physical education. Jeff has several years of teaching experience in elementary physical education and enjoys promoting physical activity for children and adolescents.
Mary Mero
Swimming Instructor
Mary is a former teacher/director of the UW-Eau Claire Gymnastics and Aquatic School, and former director of the UW-Eau Claire Gymnastics camp (1969-2002). She is currently a volunteer at Putnam Hts and Little Red elementary schools working with kindergarten and first grades.
Jean DeLisle
Gymnastics Coach, UW-Eau Claire
Jean DeLisle, UW-Eau Claire’s women’s gymnastics coach, has more than 23 years of coaching experience. She was the head coach at UW-River Falls from 1992-2002 and currently is the instructor for Rising Stars Progressive Gymnastics in Oakdale, Minnesota.
UW-Eau Claire students who are enrolled in the “Physical Education and Health Education for Teachers of Grades K-9” course and preparing to be educators will assist with instruction.
