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Golf can become a lifelong sport when you start with building confidence through training and proper technique. Skyhawks Sports golf camps have adapted the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) technology to its curriculum, which results in a focus on building a foundation of skills while having fun.

Golf can be a very relaxing sport to play. It requires no running, no split-second decisions, and no physical contact. Additionally, golf courses are extremely beautiful, and serene. All of these are reasons golf can be very relaxing, and a great sport to introduce to kids. Even kids in the age group of 4 - 8 years old can get involved in golf.

Golf is a Great Way to Help Kids Grow

Though more relaxing than some other sports, golf still provides the same benefits as many sports. For instance, golf helps kids develop their hand-eye coordination. Golf also helps kids develop their decision making skills. Unlike in other sports when decisions have to be made quickly and under duress, decisions in golf can be thought through fully. Deciding on the proper club and angle of each shot can be deliberated upon fully until the golfer has decided on the best course of action. In addition to developing hand-eye coordination and decision making, kids develop their self-confidence as they play golf. Having an activity that they develop and persevere through troubles makes kids feel more capable and confident. Plus competition teaches children perseverance and how to deal with adversity.

Youth Golf Camps Help Kids Learn and Have Fun

Skyhawks Sports offers golf programs geared towards kids in a safe and supportive environment. Not only is the Skyhawks Sports staff supportive and great with kids, they also are skilled at the sport they are teaching. Their contagious enthusiasm helps draw in the kids and get them interested in the sport they are learning. Skyhawks Sports offers a five day a week, three hours a day golf camp for kids interested in learning to play. No prior experience with golf is necessary. The atmosphere at the camp is relaxed and emphasis is placed on having fun while learning golf. Skyhawks Sports uses SNAG (Starting New At Golf) equipment which involves plastic golf clubs with oversized heads, and miniature tennis balls, to help kids develop the skill of hitting the ball. This special equipment helps kids learn the basics of golf, without getting frustrated by it being too difficult.

Enroll Your Kids in a Skyhawks Sports Youth Golf Camp Today

If this sounds like a great summer activity for your kids, contact Skyhawks Sports golf camp today. It could be the beginning of a lifetime love of the great sport of golf.

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Description:
Discover your child’s active interests in golf, a challenging and lifelong sport. This camp, designed specifically for children ages 4-6, will provide your children with the opportunity to focus on the essentials of a good swing, putting, and body positioning. Coaches are trained to maximize the full experience golf has to offer and to deliver fun in a safe environment where children learn life skills through sports. Each day of camp, the kids will take steps towards becoming athletes. To assist in this training, Skyhawks Sports has adopted the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) technology to its curriculum. SNAG utilizes a set of equipment designed for beginning golfers, including oversized plastic club heads and “mini tennis balls” to help build confidence and to have fun. As a safety precaution, Skyhawks Sports will be utilizing golf helmets for protection.

Ability:
The introductory ability level is a great opportunity to set the tone for a lifetime of athletic enjoyment. The primary focus is to begin to learn the basics by developing skills while continuing to refine their dexterity, balance, and coordination. No prior experience is necessary.

Included With Purchase:
White T-shirt and merit award. New For 2009. Shirts must be ordered by size at www.skyhawks.com in advance of a Skyhawks Sports camp. Shirts will be distributed Thursday at the end of camp.

Safety:
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Testimonials:
My son loved golf camp and already asked if he can do it again next year.
Mrs. A.
San Jose, CA

Ryan had a great time at golf camp. The activities were enjoyable and encouraged teamwork. He was excited to leave for camp each morning. Thanks!
Andrea S.
Medina, OH

The director was very nice and made it really fun for the kids. He set expectations of what they were going to learn each day and taught the golf skills in a fun way.
Shelly S.
Golden Valley, MN

Schedule:

9:00 AM	Welcome & check-in
9:05 AM	Separate into groups
9:05 AM	Warm-up & stretch
9:10 AM	Introduce Skill of the Day (SOD)
9:20 AM	Develop skills
9:45 AM	Games & exercises
10:20 AM	Water/snack break
10:30 AM	Introduce SOD part II
10:40 AM	Develop skills
10:50 AM	Games & exercises
11:10 AM	Small-sided scrimmages
11:50 AM	Close camp & review
12:00 PM	Dismiss & check-out

Camp Dates:
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Food To Bring:
Lunch, Snack & Water Bottle (for programs over four hours), Two Snacks & Water Bottle (for programs four hours or less)

Gear To Bring:
Appropriate clothing, water bottle, running shoes and sunscreen.
Color-coded shirt schedule:
Mon. & Wed.-Navy; Tues. & Thurs.-Gray; Fri.-White
Summer Campers will need to wear a Navy shirt on Mondays and Wednesdays and a Gray shirt on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will provide a shirt for Fridays. These shirts will help identify who is part of the Skyhawks camp and assist our staff in watching over them.

Camp Type:
Recreation
Recreation camps focus on having fun and being safe. Young athletes will have opportunities to refine skills through games and scrimmages.

Requirements:
Color-coded shirt schedule:
Mon. & Wed.-Navy; Tues. & Thurs.-Gray; Fri.-White
Summer Campers will need to wear a Navy shirt on Mondays and Wednesdays and a Gray shirt on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will provide a shirt for Fridays. These shirts will help identify who is part of the Skyhawks camp and assist our staff in watching over them.

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