West Des Moines Community Schools Community Education - Athletic Campshttp://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-29T01:49:01-05:00Girls' Wrestling Camp, Grades 1-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1632/athletic-summer-camp-2024/girls-wrestling-camp-grades-1-122024-03-18T08:00:00-05:00<p>This camp will provide students an introduction to the sport of wrestling. We will cover the basic skills and basic rules of the sport. Athletes will have fun learning the sport and meeting students from other schools. Instruction for this camp will be provided by head coach Corey Rasmussen and a couple former Valley wrestlers. Wrestlers will be grouped according to their ability as well learn the different skills and techniques of wrestling.</p><p> Participants will also be receiving a camp t-shirt.</p>Volleyball Skills Camp, Grades 5-8http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1608/athletic-summer-camp-2024/volleyball-skills-camp-grades-5-82024-03-18T00:00:00-05:00<p>This girls' volleyball camp will focus on positional and fundamental training for beginning to advanced athletes. Gameplay and competitions will be used to apply the skills in a safe and fun environment. </p>Volleyball Open Gym and Positional Clinic, Grades 9-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1636/athletic-summer-camp-2024/volleyball-open-gym-and-positional-clinic-grades-9-122024-03-18T12:00:00-05:00<p>This girls volleyball camp is for incoming 9-12th graders, to help you grow in your skills for your position. <strong>Note: Attendance to every session is not required</strong>.</p><p> Players who sign up for this camp will be welcome to attend any or all of the scheduled dates, to participate in competitive coach-led games on two courts, and positional training development with the varsity staff. </p><p>Breakout sessions by position will be a part of every date. Sessions will be determined by players in attendance and their positions. This camp is in additional opportunity to the other High School camp also taught by VHS coaching staff. </p>Gary Swenson Tiger Football Camp, Grades 9-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1611/athletic-summer-camp-2024/gary-swenson-tiger-football-camp-grades-9-122024-03-18T08:00:00-05:00<p>Tiger Football Camp teaches non-contact skills and helps grow the student through the fundamentals of football. They are directed by Valley High School Head Varsity Football Coach Gary Swenson. Coaches from all levels of the Valley Football Program provide the instruction during camp.</p><p>Walk-ups on the first day of camp will still be required to register.</p><p>Scholarships available based on need, please fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9bKOmjjv-cZ7H5aNPakyP1VKcRX078ZWPiZeED9Zr3cBeIQ/viewform">this form</a>.</p><h4></h4>Boys Basketball Camp - Grade 4-8http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1637/athletic-summer-camp-2024/boys-basketball-camp-grade-4-82024-03-18T00:00:00-05:00<p>Come out and work with the 2023 4A state champion Valley Tigers varsity basketball team. There will be skill work and instruction, guest speakers and demonstrations as well as games and contests. </p>Girls Basketball Camp, Grades 6-8http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1602/athletic-summer-camp-2024/girls-basketball-camp-grades-6-82024-03-18T00:00:00-05:00<p>This Camp allows every player to grow in our program. We will focus on fundamentals and develop hard working players who are focused on team basketball. Each camper will receive a Valley Girls' Basketball T-Shirt.</p>Girls Basketball Camp, Grades 3-5http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1601/athletic-summer-camp-2024/girls-basketball-camp-grades-3-52024-03-18T00:00:00-05:00<p>This camp allows every player to grow in our program. We will focus on fundamentals and develop hard working players who are focused on team basketball. Each camper will receive a Valley Girls' Basketball T-Shirt.</p>Gary Swenson Junior Tiger Football Camp, Grades 4-8http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1610/athletic-summer-camp-2024/gary-swenson-junior-tiger-football-camp-grades-4-82024-03-18T08:00:00-05:00<p>Tiger Football Camp teaches non-contact skills and helps grow the student through the fundamentals of football. They are directed by Valley High School Head Varsity Football Coach Gary Swenson. Coaches from all levels of the Valley Football Program provide the instruction during camp.</p><p>Walk-ups on the first day of camp will still be required to register. </p><p>Scholarships available based on need, please fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9bKOmjjv-cZ7H5aNPakyP1VKcRX078ZWPiZeED9Zr3cBeIQ/viewform">this form</a>.</p>High School Girls Basketball Camp. Grades 9-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1603/athletic-summer-camp-2024/high-school-girls-basketball-camp-grades-9-122024-03-18T00:00:00-05:00<p>This Camp allows every player to grow in our program. We will focus on fundamentals and develop hard working players who are focused on team basketball. Each camper will receive a Valley Girls' Basketball T-Shirt.</p>Valley Volleyball Skills Camp, Grades 9-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1609/athletic-summer-camp-2024/valley-volleyball-skills-camp-grades-9-122024-03-18T00:00:00-05:00<p>This girls' volleyball camp will cover fundamentals, then focus on positional training for beginning to advanced athletes. Gameplay and competitions will be used to apply the skills in a safe and fun environment. </p>Junior High Cross Country Camp, Grades 7-8http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1617/athletic-summer-camp-2024/junior-high-cross-country-camp-grades-7-82024-03-07T08:00:00-06:00<p>The Junior High Cross Country Camp will provide a fun atmosphere for both boys and girls to learn about and train for cross country and distance running. During these dates campers will learn about proper stretching, running technique and many more insights on running. You will also get a chance to build-up aerobic endurance through organized runs. Plus the camp offers the opportunity to get in shape and have fun with others...it is more fun to run with others! Meet up down by the track at VHS. Camp fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle, run sticker, and a distance booklet.</p>2024 Summer Youth Track and Field Camp, Grades K-3http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1614/athletic-summer-camp-2024/2024-summer-youth-track-and-field-camp-grades-k-32024-03-07T08:00:00-06:00<p>The Valley High School boys’ and girls’ coaching staff is focused on building enthusiasm for track and field in young athletes. Emphasis will be placed on having fun and building individual skills and fitness. Campers will participate in team building activities, learn track and field fundamentals, learn about track and field events and compete in track and field events. Camp includes t-shirt and a meet days with medal and time/distance.</p>2024 Summer Youth Track and Field Camp, Grades 4-7http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1615/athletic-summer-camp-2024/2024-summer-youth-track-and-field-camp-grades-4-72024-03-07T08:00:00-06:00<p>The Valley High School boys’ and girls’ coaching staff is focused on building enthusiasm for track and field in young athletes. Emphasis will be placed on having fun and building individual skills and fitness. Campers will participate in team building activities, learn track and field fundamentals, learn about track and field events and compete in track and field events. Camp t-shirt, meet day with medal and times/distance.</p>8th Grade Football Strength & Speed Traininghttp://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1638/athletic-summer-camp-2024/8th-grade-football-strength-speed-training2024-03-07T08:00:00-06:00<p>This is a non-contact strength camp that teaches and implements fundamentals of strength/speed training for incoming 8th grade football players. Students will be working with the high school strength coaching staff to improve performance and learn techniques utilized in the weight room to prepare for the upcoming season.</p>Valley Tiger Summer Cross Country Camp, Grades 7-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1605/athletic-summer-camp-2024/valley-tiger-summer-cross-country-camp-grades-7-122024-03-07T08:00:00-06:00<p>This co-ed running camp will provide a fun atmosphere for both boys and girls to learn about and train for cross country and distance running. During these dates campers will learn about proper stretching, running technique and many more insights on running. You will also get a chance to build-up Aerobic endurance through organized runs. Plus the camp offers the opportunity to get in shape and have fun with others...it is more fun to run with others! This camp is open to 7th-12th grade boys and girls interested in cross country. Meet up down by the track at VHS. Camp fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle, RUN sticker, and refueling snacks.</p>Youth Tiger XC Camp, Grades 3-6http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1616/athletic-summer-camp-2024/youth-tiger-xc-camp-grades-3-62024-03-07T08:00:00-06:00<p>Youth Tiger XC Camp will provide a fun atmosphere for both boys and girls to learn about and train for cross country and distance running. During these dates campers will learn about proper stretching, running technique and many more insights on running. You will also get a chance to build-up aerobic endurance through organized runs. Plus the camp offers the opportunity to get in shape and have fun with others...it is more fun to run with others! Meet up down by the track at VHS. Camp fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle, and RUN sticker.</p>Tiger Tough: Strength & Speed Camp, Grades 7-8http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1607/athletic-summer-camp-2024/tiger-tough-strength-speed-camp-grades-7-82024-03-06T08:00:00-06:00<p>Junior High strength and conditioning program that focuses on age-appropriate exercises such as mobility, flexibility, core control, stability, running, upper/lower strength power, agility and plyometrics. Camp includes a Tiger Tough T-shirt. </p>Kevin Ferguson Offensive Line Skills Academy, Grades 5-9http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1604/athletic-summer-camp-2024/kevin-ferguson-offensive-line-skills-academy-grades-5-92024-02-27T12:00:00-06:00<p>Designed to develop lineman skills and techniques to take your play to the next level. </p><p>This camp will focus on the basic fundamentals of Offensive Line Play. We will coach safe and proper technique through drills for specific parts of the game including run blocking, pass protection and more. Competitions will be held throughout camp. Come ready to learn and focus on how to make yourself better both mentally and physically in reaching your full potential as an offensive lineman. Please bring Cleats/T-shirt / Shorts / Water Bottle. Camp fee includes a T-Shirt.</p>Girls Soccer Clinic: Grades 6-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1618/athletic-summer-camp-2024/girls-soccer-clinic-grades-6-122024-02-23T08:00:00-06:00<p>This 3-Day skills camp teaches and improves technical and tactical abilities. We will be using individual and small group training to grow campers skills. The games are designed to provide campers an environment to improve and compete in games while displaying their skill. Each registered camper will receive a free camp t-shirt. </p>COED Soccer Camp- Grades 1-7http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1606/athletic-summer-camp-2024/coed-soccer-camp-grades-1-72024-02-21T08:00:00-06:00<p>This camp will focus on the basics and foundations of the game. The camp experience will benefit both beginning and recreational players. Coaches will touch on the physical, technical, tactical and physiological aspects of the game. Campers will have a balance of games, drills and fun! Each player will receive a free t-shirt and soccer ball.</p>Green Ball Tennis Camp, Grades 5-6http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1597/athletic-summer-camp-2024/green-ball-tennis-camp-grades-5-62024-01-30T08:00:00-06:00<p>The goal of our girls tennis camp is to have fun and help improve players’ skills through a combination of drills as well as match play. This camp is five weeks long, and will meet on a M-W-F basis. Players need to bring their own tennis racket and water bottles only. This camp is taught by Michael Conlon the Valley Varsity Tennis coach, a USPTA certified professional instructor, and was nominated for National Coach of the Year! </p>Jr. High Tennis Camp, Grades 7-8http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1598/athletic-summer-camp-2024/jr-high-tennis-camp-grades-7-82024-01-30T08:00:00-06:00<p>The goal of our girls tennis camp is to have fun and help improve players’ skills through a combination of drills as well as match play. This camp is five weeks long, and will meet on a M-W-F basis. Players need to bring their own tennis racket and water bottles only. This camp is taught by Michael Conlon the Valley Varsity Tennis coach, a USPTA certified professional instructor, and was nominated for National Coach of the Year! </p>Orange-Black Tennis Camp, Grades 9-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1599/athletic-summer-camp-2024/orange-black-tennis-camp-grades-9-122024-01-30T08:00:00-06:00<p>The goal of our girls tennis camp is to have fun and help improve players’ skills through a combination of drills as well as match play. This camp is five weeks long, and will meet on a M-W-F basis. Players need to bring their own tennis racket and water bottles only. This camp is taught by Michael Conlon the Valley Varsity Tennis coach, a USPTA certified professional instructor, and was nominated for National Coach of the Year! </p>Travel Team & Invited Players Tennis Camp, Grades 9-12http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1600/athletic-summer-camp-2024/travel-team-invited-players-tennis-camp-grades-9-122024-01-30T08:00:00-06:00<p>This camp is for returning high school players who are already on the VHS Travel Team or have been asked to join. The players will improve their skills through a combination of drills as well as match play. This camp is five weeks long, and will meet on a M-W-F basis. Players need to bring their own tennis racket and water bottles only. This camp is taught by Michael Conlon the Valley Varsity Tennis coach, a USPTA certified professional instructor, and was nominated for National Coach of the Year! </p>Red Ball Tennis Camp, Grades 1-2http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1595/athletic-summer-camp-2024/red-ball-tennis-camp-grades-1-22024-01-30T08:00:00-06:00<p>The goal of our girls tennis camp is to have fun and help improve players’ skills through a combination of drills as well as match play. This camp is five weeks long, and will meet on a M-W-F basis. Players need to bring their own tennis racket and water bottles only. This camp is taught by Michael Conlon the Valley Varsity Tennis coach, a USPTA certified professional instructor, and was nominated for National Coach of the Year! </p>Orange Ball Tennis Camp, Grades 3-4http://wdmcs.ce.eleyo.com/course/1596/athletic-summer-camp-2024/orange-ball-tennis-camp-grades-3-42024-01-30T08:00:00-06:00<p>The goal of our girls tennis camp is to have fun and help improve players’ skills through a combination of drills as well as match play. This camp is five weeks long, and will meet on a M-W-F basis. Players need to bring their own tennis racket and water bottles only. This camp is taught by Michael Conlon the Valley Varsity Tennis coach, a USPTA certified professional instructor, and was nominated for National Coach of the Year! </p>