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Session Dates: July 12 - July 16 2010                             

                           August 16 - August 20 2010

Overview
    For the kid who can skate and wants to take their skating to the next level. Each camper will enjoy a wide variety of games, drills, skills, and fun! Safe, proper techniques through the Zero Gravity Progression Method will be taught so that each camper can excel in their skating.  General fitness and athletic training will be emphasized.

    One day will be dedicated to traveling to other skate parks. 

Mission
    To develop each skaters ability and confidence by introducing a progression of techniques and tricks in a supportive environment.

Camp Facilities
    Our camps use the 25,000 square-foot indoor skate park in Hartford, VT, the 20,000 square-foot outdoor park in Lebanon, NH and our Whaleback Facilities in Enfield, NH. There is a flexible assortment of ramps, rails, jumps, spines, pyramids, as well as a 32-foot wide, 11-foot high vert ramp and quarter pipes. We also have a 600-foot NBL dirt track, in-ground trampoline, and other cross-training equipment for riders and skaters.

Lodging
    Overnight campers stay at beautiful Kimball Union Academy in Meriden NH (www.kua.org). The campus offers a swimming pool, fitness center, and playing fields. Campers are supervised at all times and must be in their rooms by 10pm with lights out 10:30pm.

Meals
    Overnight campers are provided three healthy meals with a variety of choice, including vegetarian. Day campers can bring their own lunch or buy lunch from Zero Gravity @ Whaleback.

Arrival & Departure
    All drop off and pick up is at Zero Gravity Skate Park at Hartford. Overnight campers should arrive Sunday between 1 – 5pm. Pick up is between 4 – 7pm on Friday.

Transportation
    Passenger vans will be used to transport campers from KUA to the facilities daily. Each van is well-maintained, insured, and equipped with safety features.

Typical Routine
    Each session starts with stretching and warm-up period followed by instruction, during which everyone learns new skills and techniques and campers are encourage to try new tricks. Proper body position and awareness are emphasized through video analysis and feedback. Gymnastic instruction and practice are scheduled through out the week. Goal setting and mental training workshops will also be presented.

Other Activities
    The BMX track, mountain biking, paintball, cross-training, equipment repair, arts and crafts, among other activities will also be available to full day and overnight campers.   

Age Requirements
Day campers must be 7 years of age or older; overnight campers must be 10 years of age or older.

Safety Equipment
    All skaters MUST HAVE HELMET; knee and elbow pads are recommended.   

                     
Camp Directors
    Evan Dybvig, co-owner of Whaleback, is a 2-time Olympian, 2-time National Champion; and has 12 years experience coaching summer camps, including 4 years operating Camp Revolution, Mt. Hood, OR.

    Frank Sparrow, co-owner of Whaleback, operated Zero Gravity, Rutland, VT, Central Vermont's largest skate park with 10 summer camp sessions yearly; has 15 years  ski operations experience; and managed Killington’s youth ski program.

    Dylan Goodspeed, co-owner of Whaleback, has 12 years coaching experience and is a seasoned competitor.