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Session Dates: June 30 - July 4
July 7 - July 11
Cost
Half Day: $175
(includes travel day)
Full Day: $299
Overnight: $675
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.
Myles Cotter-Sparrow has 12
years of experience in coaching and is a seasoned competitor.
Zero Gravity seeks to achieve a 7-1 camper/counselor ratio to make
for a great experience. All campers are supervised at all times of the
day. Zero Gravity is a State of New Hampshire certified youth camp:
Camp License No. 143.
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