Sports Academy
NSDC’S SPORTS ACADEMY – BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!
North Shore Day Camp’s Sports Academy is designed for boys and girls entering 1st–4th grade who love sports and want to dive deeper into the games they enjoy!
It’s truly the best of both worlds — a sports camp experience from 9:30am-11:00 followed by the rest of the day with their camp group that includes many of their favorite activities.
Being part of the Sports Academy isn’t about being the best athlete on the field — it’s for kids who simply love to play and want more focused instruction, competition, and a fun sports experience alongside like-minded teammates.
Multi-Sport Skill Development
Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football and Baseball are the core sports for the Academy, plus FAST Sports Training (covering hand-eye coordination, speed, agility, and balance). Skill development will be tailored specifically for each sport, age, and ability level so that campers have the opportunity to improve week-to-week.
Balanced Combination of Instruction & Gameplay
In Sports Academy, campers will participate in two 45-minute sports periods each day, focusing on instruction and gameplay. To keep it fun and fresh, we’ll rotate the sports that campers play each day (i.e. Mon = Basketball & Soccer, Tue = Flag Football & Baseball, etc).
How does it work?
Sports Academy will be offered Monday-Friday during Weeks 2-7 (6 weeks total). Campers can choose anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks of Sports Academy.
Who are the coaches?
Sports Academy coaches are from our athletic affiliate, FAST Sports. They’re highly trained instructors who specialize in working with young children and building skills the right way.
They’re joined by NSDC Sports Academy counselors who are often varsity or collegiate athletes passionate about teaching the next generation.
Sports Academy Schedule
A morning built for young athletes: focused instruction, FUN competition, and plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the camp day.
- 9:00–9:20 AM – Campers arrive to NSDC
- 9:30–10:15 AM – Sports Academy Period 1 (Instruction + Drills/Contests + Gameplay)
- 10:15–11:00 AM – Sports Academy Period 2 (Instruction + Drills/Contests + Gameplay)
- 11:00 AM – Campers rejoin their camp groups for the rest of their fun-filled NSDC day!
Our coaches are chosen as much for their character as their experience — because we believe confidence and teamwork matter just as much as winning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will they miss camp traditions?
No! Sports Academy runs mornings only, so campers still enjoy all their favorite camp activities — from Special Events to FUNtastic Fridays to STARFISH Huddle.
For 1st–2nd graders, Sports Academy overlaps with their club elective period — when they’d normally choose sports or similar activities — so they’re not missing anything special from their regular group schedule (i.e. 1st graders & 2nd graders will not miss swim).
Does my child need to be a great athlete?
No, they just have to really enjoy playing sports! Aside from building skills and offering competitive gameplay, we always emphasize FUN as part of our Academy!
Is there an additional cost?
Yes. $40 per week ($8/day). This small fee helps us bring in top-tier coaches and keeps the program focused on campers who are genuinely eager for a more competitive sports experience.
What does my child do if they don’t participate in Sports Academy?
Good news…your child’s camp day will remain unchanged. They’ll still enjoy our excellent standard athletic program and all regular activities with their group.
We do not expect the majority of any one group to participate, so friendships and group dynamics will stay intact.
Stay tuned this spring for Sports Academy sign-ups — we can’t wait to get your future all-star on the field!
Questions? Call us in the office at 516-676-0904 or email us at [email protected]
*Based on weather or other special circumstances, our Sports Academy program is subject to changed on any given day*
