Come, join us at SPORTS P.L.U.S.
on the beautiful 125 acre Milton Academy campus!

Open House on Sunday, May 4, from 3-5 p.m. in Greenleaf Hall

Camp Facts

June 30–July 25, 2008
(No camp on July 4)

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Pre Camp from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
After Camp from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(both available for additional fee)

Boys and girls entering grades K-6 learn, practice and compete in soccer, basketball, softball/baseball, lacrosse, tennis and swimming in a safe, collaborative environment.  Campers are led by experienced adult leaders, counselors and coaches at a ratio of 1:4.

Please Note: Taking into consideration the 2008 calendar and the last day of classes for public schools, it is not possible for Sports PLUS to run for five weeks this year.

Sports PLUS Forms

Click on these links to download the necessary forms.
Sports PLUS application
Sports PLUS Health Form

Camper Orientation

Sunday, June 29, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Campers may pick up their uniforms, meet their Adult Leaders and Camp Staff, and tour the facilities

Lower Camp

• Entering kindergarten and Grades 1 & 2.  Girls and boys are introduced to soccer, basketball, softball/baseball and lacrosse on a rotating basis.  Swimming, Group Games and Tennis are presented each day, along with a Personal Learning Period.
• Campers must be age 5 by June 1st.
• Sample Daily Schedule

Upper Camp

• Entering Grades 3-6.  Campers swim and participate in each of five sports daily, along with a Personal Learning Period.
• Campers will be placed in small gender specific groups based on their school grade.
• Sample Daily Schedule

Pre Camp

• Supervised AM care is available each camp day starting at 7:30am.  The cost is $10 per day/per child and you must register in advance.  Please check the box for “Pre Camp” on the application to receive a registration form.  NOTE:  This is NOT a drop in program.

After Camp

• Extended supervision with swimming and other activities is available from 4:00-6:00 p.m. each day, except July 25, when camp ends at 1:00 p.m.  After Camp costs $10.00 per hour.
• Anyone picking up their child after 6:05pm will be charged $1 per minute.

Lunch/Snacks

• Lunch and daily snacks are prepared and served by FLIK, Milton Academy’s food service.  A hot entrée, along with sandwiches and special cookouts are served in Forbes Dining Hall and the Caroline Saltonstall Gym lunch room.  The cost for all food is included in the camp price.

Uniforms

• Campers must wear the SPORTS P.L.U.S. uniform.  Two t-shirts, two pairs of shorts and a sports bag are included in the camp price.  (Additional uniforms may be purchased.) 
• Campers are required to bring waterbottles and sunblock.

Transportation

• SPORTS P.L.U.S. does not provide transportation, but staff will help parents organize carpooling.  Please check the appropriate box on the application if you are interested in carpooling.
• It is a Milton Academy Summer Programs policy that no child can walk alone to or from camp.

Medical Forms

• Laws of the Commonwealth require that each camper produce a current immunization record/health history and proof of medical exam (within two years) by a licensed physician and a completed Health History Form (to be filled out by a parent).  You may forward these forms with your application, or look for further information in your camp registration packet.  The final deadline for medical forms is May 16, 2008
• No camper will be allowed to participate in the Camp without the required records on file.

Insurance

• SPORTS P.L.U.S. does not provide health or accident insurance coverage.  All campers must be covered by medical insurance or an HMO program and provide policy information.  (See Health History Form.)

Camp Directors

Geordie Dunnington, Camp Co-Director
Since 1992, Geordie has coached and been the athletic director at Sports PLUS.  He holds a degree in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  A faculty member at Milton Academy, Geordie teaches a variety of Physical Education classes including Fitness Concepts, Project Adventure and CPR/First Aid Certification.  Geordie, as head boys’ lacrosse coach, led the team to its first ever undefeated season in 2004.

Sandi Dunnington, Camp Co-Director
Sandi has been the Program Director at Sports PLUS since 1998.  She holds a degree in Hospitality Management and worked in college counseling at Milton Academy prior to taking time off to be with her two children, Sam and Annie.  Sandi has also spent a couple of seasons coaching the Milton Academy junior varsity volleyball team.  The Dunnington’s are also dorm parents on the campus. 

Alex Helm, Lower Camp Director
After graduating from Milton Academy in 1997, Alex attended Boston College where he received a bachelor’s degree (2001) and a master’s degree in secondary education (2006).  Alex has also attended leadership workshops and conferences, including the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute in Colorado Springs. In 2001, Alex joined the faculty at Newton Country Day School in Newton, Massachusetts, where he currently teaches mathematics in the middle school.  In addition, he coaches varsity cross country, sailing, and middle school basketball.  He is also a fifth grade moderator and is involved in a number of community service initiatives.  In 2004, Alex joined the Sports PLUS staff as an adult leader, working in the Lower Camp.

Personal Learning Using Sports

• The P.L.U.S. is “Personal Learning Using Sports”.  During the “Personal Learning Period” (PLP), adult group leaders lead campers in fun activities and learning projects to build self-respect, good sportsmanship, healthy lifestyles and critical thinking.

• Some activities during the campers PLP are reading about athletes and sports, writing in a personal journal, figuring out strategy problems and working together on sports related art projects.

• Our goal is for campers to leave Sports P.L.U.S. better, more confident athletes and students.  Responsibility, respect, teamwork, discipline, perseverance, kindness and caring for others are distinct values coached on the fields and taught in the classrooms that will help campers achieve this goal.

Staff

Our staff creates a fun and challenging environment for your child.  Each group is led by an adult leader, counselor and a counselor in training.  We strive to hire adult leaders who are school teachers during the year, so they can bring their leadership and teaching skills to camp.  Our counselors are all college or high school age; some are previous Sports P.L.U.S. campers.  The sports coaches bring experience from all levels to help your child build new skills or try a new sport.  We take pride in our staff and some of them have been with Sports P.L.U.S. for many years.

Swimming

Campers receive swim lessons every day as part of our sport rotation; they are evaluated at the beginning of camp and placed in appropriate levels.  Following the Red Cross model, our certified water safety instructors help campers to develop their swimming abilities.  Occasionally, there are times when campers get a free swim period.

“The counselors were excellent – always very positive and nurturing.  My son has great role models.”

“Your program I have compared to Disney – a well-oiled machine.  Your counselors and staff always seem happy, which certainly reflects great management!”

“I liked the Sports PLUS philosophy of teaching respect, cooperation, and leadership through sports.  The quality and experience of your coaching and counseling staff was wonderful.”

“My girls thrive at this camp because it builds their self-esteem while letting them have fun through sports.”

"This was my son's fourth year at camp and for him the experience gets better and better."