Overnight Camp
*Important Update*
June 2nd, 2011
With much disappointment, we regretfully will not be offering the weeklong Overnight Camp in 2011. Our hope is that you will be able to attend the much anticipated Day Camp!
Thank you for your suppot!
Coach Herb Haygood
Dates? 2011 TBD
Location? Warner Camp, Grand Junction, MI
Length?
The overnight camp runs 7 days and 6 nights. Campers check in on Monday afternoon and pick up is Sunday afternoon.
Who can attend?
Athletes entering grades 5th through 12th as of the 2010 school year.
HIGH SCHOOL (grades 9th-12th)
YOUTH (grades 5th-8th)
Youth players receive the same on-field instruction as the high school players. Their position meetings are specifically geared to youth football. Please consider your camper’s maturity including whether he can get along with other boys from a variety of backgrounds and his ability to spend 7 days and 6 nights in a dorm setting away from home.
What Positions are eligible to attend?
ALL POSITIONS WELCOME! Each position has its own position coaches who work exclusively with their groups the entire week.
Registration, Cost & Discounts?
Details COMING SOON!
Housing?
Campers are placed in cabins or dorms with other campers of similar age and position. Each cabin or dorm has a counselor and is responsible for the athletes in his cabin throughout the week. Roommate requests are honored when possible.
NON- Contact...
Herb Haygood Off Season Skills Overnight Camp is NON-CONTACT. We believe that high school and youth players should learn the fundamentals of their positions without risking the chance of a season or career-ending injury.
Small Group Instruction
Herb Haygood Off Season Skills Camp’s coach to camper ratio averages 1:7, perfect for maximum repeitions with minimum fatigue. Campers rotate with their group through instructional stations where they learn specific drills, skills and actions and practice them repeatedly until they become habit.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Our camper’s health and safety is priority #1. A a certified athletic trainer is on staff 24 hours to care for accidents, injuries, illnesses and medical emergencies.
Camp Features...
- Proceeds donated back to local communities (in the form of equipment & monetary donations).
- Camp Ratio of at least 1 coach to every 7 campers.
- Meals & Beverages provided at no additional fee for campers.
- T-Shirt for campers provided at no additional fee.
- Campers will receive up to 7 hours each day of valuable instruction, lectures and demonstrations!
- Outstanding recruiting and scholarship opportunities for High School campers. The opportunity to meet and work with college coaches on our staff is priceless!
- Special Guest Speakers to teach and inspire the youth covering such topics as leadership, attitude, importance of education, nutrition, substance abuse, etc.
REQUIRED
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Meals will be provided, but additional snacks may be brought or purchased.
- A small amount of extra spending money is suggested.
- Mouthpiece
- Workout attire, sleepwear, swim wear.
- Football cleats (preferably previously worn to avoid blisters)
- Running shoes or sneakers (in case of rain and we have to practice indoors)
- Practice T-Shirts (7-9)
- Practice Shorts (7-9)
- Sleeping bag or bed linens; Blanket and pillow
- Bath Towel, soap and personal necessities
- Avoid bringing valuables, as the organization is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
OPTIONAL
- Notebook & pencils/pens
- Alarm clock
- Fan
- Plastic hydration bottle
- Sunscreen
- Coolers for snacks & drinks
- Flip-flops for shower and lake swimming
- Swim/Beach Towel & Swimshorts
- Bag/backpack/string-bag (to carry gear to/from practice)
About the location?
Warner Camp is a nonprofit Christian campground, youth camp, and retreat facility located on 192 acres and Lester Lake in Grand Junction, Michigan.
Warner Camp is no stranger to football, in the past the camp has hosted programs the likes of Belding, Battle Creek Central, and Michigan State. It's quiet setting and large fields make it the perfect facility for our football camp.
Camper's are placed in dorm style housing that sleep anywhere from 2-4 athletes. These dorm rooms will be made up of other athletes of the same age and position, room mate requests will be honored when possible. The coaching staff will serve as camp counselors and consists of former and current college athletes and coaches. All members of our coaching staff have undergone extensive training as well background checks. The camp is also aided with an on-site full time athletic trainer as well as a full time nurse.
Warner Camp is also widely known for it's food program, featuring full service hot meals three times a day in a large cafeteria. Meals are well balanced. That said, the meals also taste great and is full of kid favorites, and because football players are known for their appetites there will be plenty of food to go around. Additional snacks are also available for purchase.
For more information and directions to Warner Camp please visit their website at
www.warnercamp.com
RULES & REGULATIONS
Camp Merchandise
Campers may purchase Herb Haygood Off Season Skills practice gear at check-in and throughout the camp. All campers will receive 1 complimentary t-shirt, but other merchandise such as hooded sweatshirts, practice shorts, etc. will be available for purchase/order.
Leisure Time
We encourage players to rest and relax between practice sessions to achieve maximum learning.
Transportation to/from Camp
Campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp. Our insurance coverage prohibits Herb Haygood Off Season Skills Camp to transport or arrange carpools for campers. Campers who arrive before the opening day of camp must make their own accomodations.
IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION
By registering your son in Herb Haygood Off Season Skills Camp you are providing him with most comprehensive and current football training instruction available. In order to assure that he has the best experience possible we ask that you:
- With your camper read the “Herb Haygood Off Season Skills Camp Rules and Regulations” listed above before committing him to attend the overnight camp. We only want campers who are willing to follow our camp rules and regulations.
- CHECK-IN – Your son is expected to check in himself. Parents are encouraged to let their son, regardless of his age, check-in himself. Part of the Herb Haygood Off Season Skills Camp experience is to teach independence, self-confidence and leadership. Check-in is 1:00-2:30pm on July 5, 2010.
- DORMS/HOUSING – For safety and security reasons once camp officially starts at 3:00pm on the first day of camp, only Herb Haygood Off Season Skills Camp staff and campers are allowed in the dorms until check-out the last day.
- PRACTICES – We request that parents and guests stay well outside the boundary areas where practice is held and to wait until after practice to talk to a camper. Please refrain from making any comments during practice.
- MEALS – Parents are discouraged from eating with their son in the cafeteria. Again, we encourage our campers independence, and to meet other players.
- HOUSING FOR PARENT AND GUESTS – If you are going to stay in the area during camp please take advantage of the campground or local hotels. Beautiful beaches are located just minutes away in South Haven, MI.
