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Over nine individual sports clinics are offered with instruction in the fundamental skill development for each sport. The program is open to all male & female residents in the metropolitan Buffalo & Lackawanna area between the ages of 6-16. These programs are offered at no cost; due to new guidelines all participants MUST pre-register here online and enrollment will be limited to a first-come basis. No walk-ups will be accepted. These programs operate during the months of July through August.
Diversity Dance in the Park:
Amor and Heritage, a traditional Hispanic dance company, provides dance instruction using traditional music from Columbia, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Peru, Brazil, and Mexico to educate the students on the dance styles from these countries.
At Riverside Park: TBA
Every Monday and Wednesday from 10 am until noon next to the playground
Chess:
Our chess program will teach the children the history of the game, rules, and movements along with the values of each piece. Students will learn how to play team chess and be presented with various chess situational problems to test their knowledge and skill development. They will be taught how to play by all the rules of local and national tournaments with the usage of clocks and score sheets.
At Riverside Park: TBA
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am until noon next to the playground
Tennis:
Equipment maintenance, vocabulary, fundamental skills & drill, how to score and job opportunities that are related to the field will be covered.
Session 1 July 17 – 21 from 1:30 pm until 3 pm at Delaware Park McMillian Courts
Session 2 July 24 – 28 from 1:30 pm until 3 pm at Delaware Park McMillian Courts
Session 3 July 31 – Aug. 4 from 1:30 pm until 3 pm at Delaware Park McMillian Courts
Basketball:
Students will learn effective skills (e.g. passing/receiving, lay-up and outside shooting, dribbling, rebounding, guarding, etc.) along with regulations, rules, and drills that can be utilized for personal development. There will be two sessions starting from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Clinics will be held on July 8, 22, 29, and August 5, 12 at Buffalo State College Houston Gym. ***July 15 this special week’s session will be held at Dr. Bennett W. Smith Life Center at 833 Michigan Ave at same weekly times.
Baseball:
It’s Baseball season, so why not let your child learn the game with us, TEAMHUTCH!! We will be teaching the FUNDAMENTALS of the great game of baseball. From throwing, catching, and fielding, to hitting and base running, all basic aspects of the game will cover. Did we mention FUN?? There will be games and competitions to keep things interesting and enjoyable. Also, your child will learn the importance of teamwork, camaraderie, and respect. PLAY BALL!!
July 10 – August 18 Daily registration at 9:30 am Training starts at 10 am until noon at McCarthy Park
Softball:
Equipment maintenance, vocabulary, fundamental skills & drill, how to score and job opportunities that are related to the field will be covered.
July 10 – August 11 Daily registration at 9:30 am Training starts at 10 am until noon at McCarthy Park
Students will be taught basic skills, strategies, rules and conventions, and participate safely with appropriate personal, social behavior, and job opportunities that are related to the field of soccer. Campers will compete in a competitive afternoon summer league in which awards will be given out to playoff teams!
July 10 to 28th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Johnnie B Wiley/ Masten Park
July 31 to August to 18th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Riverside Park
Volleyball:
Campers will learn the skills (e.g. legal overhand serve, forearm pass, set, spike, etc.) with few, if any, observable errors in technique, along with the rules & regulations of gameplay. Campers will also get to display their skills in summer league games!
Section 1 July 31- August 4 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm 5th through 8th graders at Canisius College Koessler Center
Section 2 July 31- August 4 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 9th through 12th graders at Canisius College Koessler Center
Section 3 August 7 – 11 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm 5th through 8th graders at Buffalo State College Houston Gym
Section 4 August 7 – 11 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 9th through 12th graders at Buffalo State College Houston Gym
Swimming:
These sessions will promote water safety and the practices that go along with it. Students will learn how to keep a safe environment in and around the pool areas. The students will learn how to use the lifesaving equipment that is found on the deck around the pool. They will learn how to develop the sidestroke, backstroke, and freestyle strokes. They also will become comfortable in and around water.
July 11 – August 25 every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Belle Center 104 Maryland Street
Section 1 from 5 pm to 6 pm for ages 6 through 10
Section 2 from 6 pm to 7 pm for ages 11 through 16
Crew/Rowing:
Rowing is a rewarding sport with a unique balance of techniques, fitness, and character. Classes at the West Side Rowing Club are for the complete beginner to learn the basics to enjoy a new sport on the waterways. Learn-To-Row coaches are hand-selected from rowers within the West Side Rowing Club members who have shown expertise in both knowledge of the rowing stroke and the ability to teach it. They take pride in teaching participants to be well-rounded with knowledge in both sculling and sweep rowing.
Session 1 July 10th – 21st from 8:30 am to noon at the West Side Rowing Club Half Day
Session 2 July 24th – August 4th from 8:30 am to noon at the West Side Rowing Club Half Day
Session 3 July 10th – 14th from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the West Side Rowing Club Full Day
Session 4 July 17th – 21st from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the West Side Rowing Club Full Day
Lackawanna Summer Clinics Updates
Chess: At Global Concepts Charter School located at 1001 Ridge Road …TBA
Steel Drums: At Global Concepts Charter School located at 1001 Ridge Road …TBA