Sports Camps
Basketball Camp I
For kids entering 1st grade
The camp is designed to introduce students to the game and skills of basketball through drills, relays, and small group games.
| Course #: | 47600 |
| Dates: | June 16-20 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 12:00-1:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $40 |
| Instructor: | Sandy Freres, Prairie's Athletic Director |
| Location: | Primary School Gym |
| Use Entrance: | #3 |
| Minimum: | 8 |
| Maximum: | 16 |
Basketball Camp II
For kids entering 2nd grade
The camp is designed to introduce students to the game and skills of basketball through drills, relays, and small group games.
| Course #: | 47601 |
| Dates: | June 16-20 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 1:30-3:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $40 |
| Instructor: | Sandy Freres, Prairie's Athletic Director |
| Location: | Primary School Gym |
| Use Entrance: | #3 |
| Minimum: | 8 |
| Maximum: | 16 |
Basketball Camp III
For kids entering 3rd grade
The camp is designed to introduce students to the game and skills of basketball through drills, relays, and small group games.
| Course #: | 47602 |
| Dates: | June 16-20 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 3:00-4:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $40 |
| Instructor: | Sandy Freres, Prairie's Athletic Director |
| Location: | Fieldhouse Door #1 |
| Minimum: | 8 |
| Maximum: | 2 |
Basketball Camp IV
For GIRLS entering grades 4 through 6
This camp will introduce students to the game through fundamental skills, drills, small games, and competitive play.
| Course #: | 47604-1 |
| Dates: | June 16-20 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 9:00-11:00 a.m. |
| Fee: | $65 |
| Instructor: | Melody Owsley, Lady Hawks' Varsity Coach, Steve Shaffer, Varsity Assistant Coach |
| Location: | Johnson Athletic Center |
* Students are required to change shoes upon arrival to the Johnson Athletic Center. No black-soled shoes are allowed.
Basketball Camp IV
For GIRLS entering grades 7 & 8
This camp will focus on fundamental skills, shooting, defense, offensive moves, small games, and competitive play.
| Course #: | 47604-2 |
| Dates: | June 16-20 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 12:00-2:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $65 |
| Instructor: | Melody Owsley, Lady Hawks' Varsity Coach, Steve Shaffer, Varsity Assistant Coach |
| Location: | Johnson Athletic Center |
* Students are required to change shoes upon arrival to the Johnson Athletic Center. No black-soled shoes are allowed.
Basketball Camp V
For BOYS entering grades 4 through 8
This camp will focus on fundamental skills, shooting, ball handling, passing, and some competitive play.
| Course #: | 47605 |
| Dates: | June 23-27 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 4:00-6:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $65 |
| Instructor: | Lance Marifke, Head Boys' Varsity Coach, and Staff |
| Location: | Johnson Athletic Center |
* Students are required to change shoes upon arrival to the Johnson Athletic Center. No black-soled shoes are allowed.
Individual Basketball Sessions
For boys & girls entering grades 7 through 11
Athletes will benefit from individualized training by achieving specific goals and improving their skill level. These sessions are designed to identify and address weaknesses and improve strengths in a series of individual workouts coached by Mr. Ellis.
| Dates: | Arranged by you & Coach Ellis |
| Time: | Arranged by you & Coach Ellis |
| Fee: | $25/hour for one player |
| $20/per player for group | |
| of two students | |
| Instructor: | Coach Tim Ellis, Prairie Physical |
| Education Department Chair | |
| Location: | Johnson Athletic Center/Fieldhouse |
* Complete the registration form and Coach Ellis will contact you to arrange dates/times for basketball sessions.
Start to Finish Camp
This three-stage program is divided by age and/or ability to provide a challenging, yet fun environment to find soccer success.
Start to Finish has a well-balanced curriculum that emphasizes individual technique, which are the building blocks of high-level soccer. Players will get technical repetition in highly active and enjoyable activities. Players will learn from an energetic, enthusiastic, and involved staff that has a passion to teach soccer to young developing players.
Students will need to bring the following to soccer camp daily: soccer shoes for wet/dry surfaces, shin guards, soccer ball (labeled with name), sun block, and water bottle. Wear clothes appropriate for the weather.
Starters Camp (Ages 4-9)
| Course #: | 47610-1 |
| Dates: | July 21-25 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 9:30-11:30 a.m. |
| Fee: | $90 |
Half-Timers Camp (Ages 10-14)
| Course #: | 47610-2 |
| Dates: | July 21-25 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 1:30-3:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $90 |
Finishers Camp (Ages 12-19)
Advanced Players Only (Limited Enrollment)
| Course #: | 47610-3 |
| Dates: | July 14-18 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $190 |
* Students must bring a bag lunch.For more information, and a full brochure please contact Cory Oakland at 262-260-4398 or coakland@prairieschool.com.
Volleyball I
For kids entering grades 5 & 6
Players will be active in learning fundamentals skills including serving, passing, setting, and team playing. Good shoes and kneepads are required. All players will receive a T-shirt.
| Course #: | 47621-1 |
| Dates: | August 4-8 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 8:30-10:30 a.m. |
| Fee: | $65 |
| Location: | The Prairie School Fieldhouse |
| Instructor: | Prairie Volleyball Coaching Staff |
Volleyball I
For kids entering grades 7 & 8
Players will be active in learning fundamentals skills including serving, passing, setting, and team playing. Good shoes and kneepads are required. All players will receive a T-shirt.
| Course #: | 47621-2 |
| Dates: | August 4-8 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $65 |
| Location: | The Prairie School Fieldhouse |
| Instructor: | Prairie Volleyball Coaching Staff |
Golf Camp
For kids entering grades 4-7
A beginner's session for students who have little or no experience in golf. We will work on the swing, chipping, and putting. Focus will be on golf course etiquette and management.
| Course #: | 47633 |
| Dates: | June 23-27 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 1:00-3:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $85 (Includes green fees and range balls) |
| Location: | Raymond Heights Golf Course |
| Instructor: | Sandy Freres, Prairie's Athletic Director |
Distance Running Camp
For kids entering grades 8-12
A five-day program for boys and girls who are cross country and middle distance runners, the camp's purpose is to provide quality individual instruction in the techniques and training that are necessary for young athletes to reach their full potential. Workouts, lectures, films, and activities are all designed to instruct, entertain, and motivate.
| Course #: | 47650 |
| Dates: | July 7-11 (Monday-Friday) |
| Time: | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $75 |
| Location: | R. J. Schacht (4-year cross country & track athlete at U.W.- |
| Whitewater) Tommy Obenauf (4-year cross country & | |
| track athlete at U.W.-Parkside) |
Intro to Dance Summer Program
For kids ages 6 and up
Students will participate in a two-week program learning fundamental techniques in elementary ballet and jazz dance movement.
| Course #: | 47670-1 |
| Dates: | Tuesdays & Thursdays July 22, 24, 29 & 31 |
| Time: | 9:00-11:00 a.m. |
| Fee: | $75 |
| Location: | Johnson Athletic Center - Dance Studio |
| Instructor: | Danelle DalBesio Schultz |
Summer Tennis!
All classes are held on the Prairie School tennis courts and class sizes are limited. The primary instructors for tennis are Nich Schafer, Harold Swanson, and Tim Ellis. There will be NO prorating of tennis fees. Any questions about the program should be directed to Sandy Freres at 262-260-4398. Private lessons are also available. For more information, please contact Nich Schafer at 262-260-4633.
* Classes will meet rain or shine!
Beginning Tennis
For those students new to tennis but able to follow directions and are excited to learn. The emphasis is on learning how to handle the ball and racket. Students will need to bring their own tennis racket; tennis balls will be supplied.
| 47640-1 [Session 1]: | June 23-26 |
| 47640-2 [Session 2]: | June 30-July 3 |
| 47640-3 [Session 3]: | July 7-10 |
| 47640-4 [Session 4]: | July 14-17 |
| 47640-5 [Session 5]: | July 21-24 |
| Times: | 8:30-9:15 a.m. (Monday-Thursday) |
| Fee: | $30 per session |
Intermediate Tennis
For those students who have some tennis experience. The emphasis will be on forehand, serve, and playing doubles. Students will need to bring their own tennis racket; tennis balls will be supplied.
| 47640-1 [Session 1]: | June 23-26 |
| 47640-2 [Session 2]: | June 30-July 3 |
| 47640-3 [Session 3]: | July 7-10 |
| 47640-4 [Session 4]: | July 14-17 |
| 47640-5 [Session 5]: | July 21-24 |
| Times: | 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Monday-Thursday) |
| Fee: | $30 per session |
Middle School "Budding Stars" Tennis Class
A limited number who love the game and are willing to work will be enrolled in this class. Students must be entering grades 5 through eight unless approved by an instructor. There will be two classes, one for girls, and one for boys. Half of the class will be instruction and drills and the other half will be supervised play. If you have any questions, please call Sandy Freres at 262-260-4398.
| Dates: | June 23-27, June 30-July 3, July 7-11, July 14-18, |
| July 21-25, July 28-Aug 1 | |
| Time: | GIRLS 47644-1 ⋅ 12:30-1:30 p.m. |
| BOYS 47644-2 ⋅ 1:30-2:30 p.m. | |
| (Monday-Thursday) | |
| Fee: | $250 Entire Session |
| $60 Weekly Rate |
* On Fridays girls and boys will both meet at 8:30-9:45 a.m. for competitive play.