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ADVENTURE CHALLENGE* (Major only, off campus, $45 fee)
Exciting adventure activities to challenge the campers to set higher goals through the use of advanced high and low rope elements. *Prerequisite for the activity is the Loras Rock Climbing course. Activities are taught at the beautiful Four Mounds outdoor recreation facility. Instruction is conducted by Team Building Blocks and Associates. (Limit – 50) |
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ARCHERY (Minor only, off campus, $30 fee)
Introduced to the fundamentals of shooting target archery, terminology and rules. Safety will be stressed along with proper handling of a bow and arrow. Shooting at different target faces and distances will be incorporated into practice sessions. (Limit - 80) |
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BADMINTON (Major only, need tennis shoes)
Rules of the game and skills of racket preparation, general strokes, serves, volleys, lobs, overhead swings, single and double play strategies will be taught. Emphasis placed on meeting individual skill level needs of each camper. Drills, various lead-up games, activities, videotaping and competition will be included. (Limit - 24) |
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BASEBALL (Minor only, need glove)
Covers the basics of throwing, infield/outfield fundamentals, base running, hitting through use of drills lead-up games and game situations. Drills and lead-up games will be broken into ability groups.
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BASKETBALL (Boys or Girls)
Major – Covers the basic fundamentals of ball handling/dribbling with both hands, passing and rebounding, shooting and defense. Drills, lead-up games and league games will be utilized. All activities are divided according to ability level. (Limit – 70)
Minor – Covers the same as the Major except less time given to each area due to time constraints. |
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BIKING* (Major only, off campus, bikes provided, camper must provide helmet, $40 fee) *Must be entering 5th grade
Learn more about one of America’s fastest growing sports and major recreational activities. The aerobic conditioning and physical development that result from training on a bicycle are great assets to a healthy lifestyle. In this sports camp activity you will learn more about bicycle maintenance and proper riding techniques while increasing your endurance in some of Dubuque’s most scenic settings. (Limit -12) |
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BOWLING (Off campus, shoes/ball provided)
Major ($40 fee) – Depending upon the ability of the camper, will have an opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals as well as refine and become a more consistent bowler. All sessions are divided into groups according to ability levels. Lessons will include challenge activities and games. (Limit – 30)
Minor ($30 fee) - Covers the same as the Major except less time given to each area due to time constraints. (Limit - 60) |
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CANOEING / KAYAKING / DRAGON BOATING* ( Major only, off campus, all equipment provided; additional bathing suits recommended, $45 fee) *Must be entering 5th grade and have passed beginning swimming level
Learn the basics of water safety procedures and skills necessary to participate in canoeing, kayaking and dragon boat racing in a safe, effective manner. All activities will be done on the backwaters of the Mississippi River. (Limit – 36/no exceptions!) |
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**The Dubuque Dragon Boat is an original wooden boat from China. It was donated from the Field Museum of Chicago. Models were made from that boat to create new boats made from fiberglass. The boat is 40 feet long and about 4 feet wide in the middle. The boat weighs 2,000 lbs. without the paddlers. A dragon boat team consists of 18 paddlers, a drummer (who is the coach), a flag catcher, and a sterns man. Paddlers sit side by side, two rows of nine, and work together to move the boat 300 meters to the finish. To win the race, the flag catcher must climb on top of the dragon’s head and reach out and grab the flag. In the Midwest, most races are 300 meters long and two boats race against each other for the fastest time. |
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CHEERLEADING (Minor only)
Learn and practice jumps, motion cheers, chants, and dance routine. Perform at the closing ceremonies of the camp on Friday morning. (Limit – 100) |
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CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING (Minor only)
As road racing and the marathon have become more popular fitness and recreational activities in the U.S. so has cross country running at the junior high school and high school level. Campers will go through proper warm-up, stretching and cool-down techniques as well as participate in different types of training for cross country running. Popular games such as Scavenger Hunt and Lions and Gazelles will be played. Campers will also learn about running form, pacing, race strategies, nutrition and recovery. |
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DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY* ( Major only) *Must be entering 5th grade NEW!!
Dance your way to Broadway. This activity will engage the dancer in modern Broadway style from Fosse to Footloose to hip hop jazz while the All-Sports Camp instructors will make your feet happy. Each camper will be able to choreograph their own dance routine and perform in front of their parents on Friday. No special dance wear is requried (Limit - 30) |
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DANCE – JAZZ (Minor only, off campus, $30 fee)
Dance will teach the basics of jazz and pop and rock, learning steps and combinations that are new and creative. The campers will also learn routines to perform for each other during instruction. Different levels will be provided from beginner to advanced, so everyone is welcome. We will travel off campus to a new dance studio facility. No special dance wear is required. (Limit - 60) |
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FISHING (Major only, off campus, supplies provided, $40 fee)
Introduce casting techniques, fishing methods, spin casting and fly casting techniques and water safety. With the opportunity to fish in small ponds, lakes and streams surrounding Dubuque using the different methods and techniques of fishing. (Limit - 20) |
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FOOTBALL (Football shoes recommended but not required. NO other pads/equipment necessary – not tackle)
Major – Involves the development of skills and techniques for playing the different positions in offense, defense, and specialty teams. Involves a variety of drill work, games and punt, pass and kick competition.
Minor - Covers the same as the Major except less time given to each area due to time constraints. |
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GOLF (Off campus, need bag, balls and clubs-driver, 3 wood, 5, 7 & 9 irons, NO pull carts)
Major ($40 fee) – Instruction will be given on the full swing, pitch shot, chipping and putting. Emphasis is on the grip, proper alignment, how to address the ball, proper stance, weight transfer and follow-through. Opportunity to practice skills on driving range, putting green and nine hole golf course. Videotaping will be used for analysis of each camper. (Limit - 36)
Minor ($30 fee) – Same as above except campers will not have time to play a nine hole golf course or be video-taped. (Limit – 72) |
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GYMNASTICS (Major only, off campus, need leotards, $40 fee)
According to ability levels, the campers will be given the opportunity to develop skills for bars, vault, beam, tumbling and dance. All campers will be video taped and analyzed. (Limit – 18) |
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HORSEBACK RIDING (Major only, off campus, $80 fee) Long pants and riding/biking helmet are required; a shoe with a small heel is recommended.
The Loras summer program is designed for children who have never ridden or have had limited experience riding Western or English. Students will learn control of the horse on the ground and in the saddle. All will learn correct riding form at walk and trot. Students with the appropriate skill level will learn to canter. The emphasis of this program is to build a solid foundation for basic riding skills. Participants will also learn basic care of the horse and tack. All lessons are under the direction of certified instructors. (Limit – 26) |
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HULA HOOPING & DANCE AEROBICS (Minor only) NEW!!
This activity brings fun and fitness together. We will teach basic hooping skills using a weighted hula hoop. Over the course of the week, we will learn a variety of hooping moves and put a routine to music. Hoopaerobics is a combination of dance aerobics and weighted hoops. It is an energetic class set to music where the students will weave dance aerobic moves into a hoop routine. (Limit - 30) |
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JUDO (Minor only)
Teach various techniques of Judo including break falls, hold downs, and Throws. Camper participation and practice of all the skills. Explanation of history significance of the belt colors is also included. |
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LACROSSE (Minor only, optional equipment – mouth piece, soccer shoes. Stick will be provided. Non-contact)
The sport of lacrosse is a combination of basketball, soccer and hockey. It includes short sprints up and down the field, and quick changes of direction, and precision passes with a stick. Rules of the game and skills of throwing, catching and scooping, offensive and defensive techniques and strategies will be taught. Emphasis will be on skill development though drills, various lead-up games, activities and competition will be included. (Limit – 60) |
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RACQUETBALL (Minor only, racquet/balls/goggles provided)
Introduce the campers to safety rules, rules of playing, skills of serving, forehand and backhand shots. Includes drills, lead-up games and tournament play. (Limit - 32) |
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ROCK CLIMBING (Off campus)
Major ($45 fee) – Introduce campers to the safety rules and use of the equipment for climbing a low and high wall. Activities include elements of a climbing wall and a high and low ropes course. (Limit – 50)
Minor ($35 fee) – Same as Major except does not include elements of a high and low ropes course. (Limit – 80) |
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ROLLER-SKATING/BLADING ($30 fee) (Minor only, off campus, skates/roller blades provided – may bring own skates if stopper/brake is NOT black)
Develop and/or refine skills of backward skating, turning corners and turns. Campers will participate in various skating activities, games, relay and races.
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RUGBY (Minor only, soccer shoes recommended)
Introduced to rules of playing the game, skills of ball handling, passing, picking up and setting down ball, line running, and kicks. Drills, relays and various lead-up games will be used to teach the skills. Campers will also have an opportunity to play a controlled scrimmage. (Limit – 80) |
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SOCCER (Need shin guards and soccer shoes – tennis shoes may be worn instead)
Major – Rules of the game and skills of dribbling, passing/receiving, trapping/heading and finishing/shooting will be introduced and practiced. Drills, small-sided games and large-sided games as well as league play will be utilized.
Minor – Covers the same as the Major except less time given to each area due to time constraints. |
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SOFTBALL (Major only, need glove)
Skills of throwing, catching, infield and outfield, techniques, hitting fundamentals and base running will be introduced and practiced. Use of station teaching, drill work and games will be incorporated into each lesson. |
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SWIMMING
Major - Campers will be divided into three groups: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Each group will practice skills which are appropriate for that level. Dry land drills, water drills, games and/or relays will be used. Water Polo skills and techniques will be introduced as one of the fun games. (Limit – 30)
Minor – Covers the same as the major. (Limit – 60) |
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TENNIS (Need racquet and tennis shoes)
Major – Campers will be divided into four groups according to ability level. Rules of the game and skills of racket preparation, good strokes, serves, volleys, lobs, overhead swings, single and double play strategies will be taught. Emphasis placed on meeting the individual skill level needs of each camper. Drills, various lead-up games, activities, videotaping and competition will be included (Limit – 40)
Minor – Same as Majors except no videotaping and less time for practice of each skill. (Limit - 70) |
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Major – Campers will be divided into three groups based upon age. Each group will be given an opportunity to develop skills in sprinting, starts, relay hand-offs, hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin. Station teaching, drills, games, relays, and videotaping will be used.
Minor – Same as Majors except no videotaping and less time and practice due to shortened time interval. |
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TRAPSHOOTING* (Off campus, Major only, $55 fee) *Must be entering 6th grade and weigh at least 85 lbs.
Gun safety is stressed along with proper gun handling and loading. Introduce and practice shooting techniques of shooting at target – straight away, skeet shooting and, trapshooting. Station teaching of the skills along with videotaping will be used in each practice session. (Limit – 20) |
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VOLLEYBALL (Knee pads recommended)
Major – Practice and develop the skills of passing, spiking, serving and setting. Various drills, lead-up games, activities and league play will be incorporated into practice sessions. Videotaping of individuals will also be utilized. (Limit – 60)
Minor – Same as Majors except no videotaping and will have less time with practicing of the skills due to shortened time interval. (Limit – 90) |
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WRESTLING (Minor only)
Each wrestler will be given the opportunity to develop their wrestling skills in the area of take downs, top position, bottom position and pinning combinations. Rules and scoring system will also be covered. Drills, mini matches and games will be included in each session. |
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PILATES / YOGA* (Minor only) *Must be entering 5th grade
Yoga/Pilates Minor sessions integrate yoga and pilates poses, flowing sequences, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques. Independent and group activities will increase preteens’ physical strength, flexibility, coordination, posture and balance. Participants gain a basic understanding of the physical aspects of yoga and pilates with a Christian emphasis. (Limit - 40)
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