Lots of summer camps, team sports, individual training opportunities at BFR
Several sports camps, team sports and individual athletic opportunities are available this summer at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle.
Adult softball league
An adult softball league is forming for summer play. Games are Mondays or Wednesdays at 6 p.m. from July 11 to Aug. 17 at the Bluffton village park. The cost per team is $300. Teams can register online at www.bfronline.com/register.
Adventure Camp – ages 3 to 6
Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
June 16 –Space Invasion
July 14 – All About Animals
July 21 – Sports Galore
Aug. 11 – Time Capsule
Fun Fitness – for youth who completed K to 3rd grade
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, June 6-7-8
4 to 5:15 p.m. – snacks included
Parachute Fun – for youth age 3 to second grade
Friday, July 22, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Parent or grandparent accompany required
Olympic Stars
For youth who completed K to 4th grade
Dabble in many Olympic events. Each day includes two sports
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday, Aug. 15-16-17
5 to 6:15 p.m.
T-ball league
Summer Tee Ball League for 5 to 7-year-olds takes place from July 11 to Aug. 11. Games are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Bluffton village park. Cost per member is $30 or $40 for non-members.
Performance training
Performance training programs of eight sessions each are available lead by Matt Gillett.
A Developmental Program, for youth ages 12 to 14, offers an introduction to performance training and adds a sport-specific component.
A Prep Program, for youth ages 15 to 18, offers a high-performance training program covering all aspects of athletic performance.
Participants may participate in all eight sessions or selected sessions. Cost is $32 per session or $200 for all eight session (savings of $56)
Ride to Remember bike ride
The 2nd annual Ride to Remember bike ride on Saturday, July 16, offers several new features, according to the planning committee. BFR is one of the event sponsors. This year’s ride begins and ends at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool at Main and Snider Road, next to BFR. Registrations are being accepted at: www.RideToRemember.net.
British Soccer Camp
British Soccer Camp takes place from Monday, July 25, to Friday, July 29. The camp has classes for youth ages 3-4, 4-6, 6-16 and 10-18 at various times during the day with varying registration fees.
Sign up for either or both camps at www.challengersports.com or mail application and check payable to Challenger Sports, Simon Wigley, 1329 E. Kemper Road, Suite 4214, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
For additional information on any of these programs contact Bluffton Family Recreation, 2015 Snider Road, Bluffton, or call 419-258-4150.
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