Summer Sports Camps
We are proud to offer outstanding, sport-specific camps throughout the summer at Pingry. The philosophy of Pingry Athletics is to provide a competitive athletic environment while instilling positive character traits such as responsibility, integrity, and self-discipline within a framework of sportsmanship and commitment to teamwork. Pingry has six expansive playing fields, two gyms, a 25-meter indoor pool, 12 all-weather outdoor tennis courts, and an all-weather track.
Note: Camps are open to all students from our surrounding communities unless specifically noted. All grades are based on where your child will be for the 2013-2014 school year.
For information on school year sports clinics, please visit our School-Year Programs page.
Big Blue Summer Sports Camps: Calendar by-Week
Summer Sports Camps at a Glance 
BASKETBALL
Big Blue Basics Basketball Camp
This camp is for Pingry students of various ability levels. The focus is to reinforce the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball.
Pingry Students Only, Grades 3-7
June 10-14, 2013
12:30-3:00 pm
Short Hills Campus
$225
Register now! | Contact: lmiller@pingry.org
Big Blue Community Basketball: Murdock and Tierney Elite Skills Training
Big Blue Advanced Training Clinic
This clinic is designed for players who have a true passion for the game of basketball and enjoy the challenges of enhancing their skills through consistent effort and dedication to the sport.
Coed, Grades 5-8
June 24-28, 2013
1:00-4:00 pm
Basking Ridge Campus
$300
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: mfacciani@pingry.org
Big Blue Community Basketball: Murdock and Tierney Elite Skills Training
Big Blue Basketball Camp
This full day camp is designed for players of various ability levels; the goal of this camp is to enhance players’ skills in a fun, competitive environment.
Coed, Grades 3-8
July 15-19, 2013
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Short Hills Campus
$350
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: mfacciani@pingry.org
BOYS' LACROSSE
Pingry First Class Lacrosse Plus
Unstoppable Skills Camp
This one week lacrosse camp provides more instruction and drills in one week than an entire summer of travel lacrosse! With experienced coaches at every position, this camp provides focused individual and small group instruction, helping each camper become "unstoppable!"
Boys Only, Grades 3-9
June 24-27, 2013
1:00-4:00 pm
Basking Ridge Campus
$275
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: mwebster@pingry.org
Pingry First Class Lacrosse Plus
Total Package Lacrosse Camp
Boys Only, Grades 3-12
July 15-18
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Basking Ridge Campus
$295
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: mwebster@pingry.org
FOOTBALL
Oben Flag Football
Through USA Football and its FUNdamentals system, Oben Flag Football introduces children to the sport by teaching basic skills in a FUN and energetic environment. USA Football-certified coaches use a series of drills to show passing, catching, and running skills in a non-contact setting. All skills and drills combine Roman Oben's experience with USA Football's Player Progression Development Model, ensuring children are learning in an age-appropriate manner and in an ideal atmosphere for FUN!
Coed, Grades 1-8
July 22-25
Basking Ridge Campus
Mini Camp: Grades 1-4 - 3:30-5:30 pm
Senior Camp: Grades 5-8 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Mini Camp: $250 (Pingry Summer Day Camp Price - $200)
Senior Camp: $295
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: mfacciani@pingry.org
GIRLS' LACROSSE
Sum It Up for Girls
Sum It Up for Girls is an outstanding organization that offers lacrosse camps and clinics for girls from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The mission of Sum It Up for Girls is to encourage teamwork and promote positive self-esteem among young girls through the sport of lacrosse. Above all, their emphasis is to teach the skills of lacrosse through games and activities desgined to remind the girls that sports are supposed to be fun! Now in its 7th year, Sum It Up is known for specializing in teaching beginners and intermediates and has had over 1,800 K-8 girls participate in its programs.
Girls, Grades K-8
June 24-28
Short Hills Campus
Register now! | Brochure Contact: sumitupforgirls@gmail.com
Pingry Breakthrough Lacrosse: Carter Abbott Camps and Clinics
Mini Camp
The Mini-Camp is designed to provide a fun, age-appropriate introduction to girls’ lacrosse. This experience will help girls improve basic lacrosse skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Girls Only, Grades 1-4
July 8-12, 2013
3:00-5:00 pm
Basking Ridge Campus
$200 (if enrolled in Pingry Summer Day Camp)
$250 (if not enrolled in Pingry Summer Day Camp)
Register now! | Contact: mfacciani@pingry.org
Pingry Breakthrough Lacrosse: Carter Abbott Camps and Clinics
Elite Camp
The mission of Elite Camp is to help dedicated lacrosse players elevate their game to a higher level. We help our players achieve these goals by challenging them to maximize their individual effort through focus on lacrosse fundamentals within the context of a team-first philosophy.
Girls Only, Grades 5-8
July 8-12, 2013
5:15-7:15 pm
Basking Ridge Campus
$300
Register now! | Contact: mfacciani@pingry.org
GOLF
Pingry Golf Camp
The Pingry Golf camp provides professional instruction of introductory technique for golfers to help players improve their skills. Golf competitions provide a fun opportunity for participants to practice and enhance their skills in an enjoyable environment.
June 17-21, 2013
Mini Camp: Grades K-2, 9:00-11:00 am
Junior Camp: Grades 3-6, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Short Hills Campus
$250 Mini Camp
$375 Junior Camp
Register now! | Contact: lmiller@pingry.org
SOCCER
Miller Bugliari Soccer Camps
Specialty Soccer Camp
This camp will provide a highly competitive soccer environment involving team and individual work as well as practice scrimmages to analyze players.
Pingry Boys Only, Grades 6-12
June 10-14, 2013
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Basking Ridge Campus
$360
Extended Session (1:00-3:30 pm) - additional $125
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: pingrysoccercamp@pingry.org
Miller Bugliari Soccer Camps
Pingry Soccer Camp
The Pingry Soccer Camp offers a one-week session of skilled soccer instruction for beginner, intermediate, and advanced soccer players in an atmosphere of learning and fun.
Coed, Grades 3-12
August 5-9, 2013
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Basking Ridge Campus
$320
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: pingrysoccercamp@pingry.org
Soccer for Life
Soccer for Life coaches kids of all ages and skill sets in the fundamentals of the game, helping develop exceptional players and even better teammates.
Boys and Girls, Pre-K to Grade 5
June 10-14
Half Day, Morning Only - Times TBA
Short Hills Campus
Registration begins February 25, 2013 | Learn more!
UK Elite Soccer
Established in 1992, UK Elite Soccer has over 20 years of soccer experience that simply can not be replicated. The UK Elite Soccer Training Methodology tackles real player development issues and provides relevant coaching programs to aid all outcomes.
UK Petite Camps: Boys and Girls, Ages 2-6
UK Elite Soccer Camps: Boys and Girls, Ages 5-14
June 17-21
June 24-28
July 29 - August 2
Half Day and Full Day Options
Basking Ridge Campus
Register now! | UK Petite Camps Brochure | UK Elite Soccer Camps Brochure |Learn more!
TENNIS
Pingry Summer Tennis Academy
The Pingry Summer Tennis Academy provides high quality, age appropriate tennis instruction for players of all ability levels. We strive to enhance the skill level of each player in a competitive but supportive environment.
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: lcastelli@pingry.org
Tennis Program
Coed, Grades K to 8
June 10 – August 16, 2013
Basking Ridge Campus
Full Day - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Half Day - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Full Day: $595; Half Day: $345
For beginners through intermediate players, the emphasis will be on fundamental stroke production and efficiency. Campers will learn the correct mechanics of each stroke, proper court position and movement, and sound strategies for future growth and development.
Tennis Plus
Coed, Grades K to 8
June 10 – July 11, 2013
Basking Ridge Campus
Full Day - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Half Day - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Full Day: $595; Half Day: $345
Tennis Plus is designed to give your child exposure to high level tennis instruction complemented by a variety of field games. While this is a tennis program at its core, the objective is to keep your child excited and engaged throughout the day. Through cross-sport movement, players gain confidence as tennis competitors.
High School Competitive
Coed, Grades 7 to 12
June 10 – August 16, 2013
Basking Ridge Campus
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$595
For high school and middle school tournament players, we will work to further refine stroke production, power, intensity, focus, and match play skills. We will work diligently to reveal strengths and overcome weakensses so players are ready to move up to the next level on a team or in the rankings.
Custom Options
4 Session Half Day Package: $1,295
4 Session Full Day Package: $1,975
8 Session Half Day Package: $2,495
8 Session Full Day Package: $3,650
Customize your own program that meets your child's needs and fits your schedule. Contact Coach Castelli to build your ideal package!
Register now! | Brochure | Contact: lcastelli@pingry.org
