Camp Howard Sports Camp

Girls Volleyball Camp at Camp Howard (Session 2)
Our annual weekend Volleyball Camp at Camp Howard is one of the most popular programs on our summer schedule! Head Coach Julie Taylor, who has over 19 years of coaching experience at both Central Catholic High School and Rose City Volleyball, will direct the two-day camp featuring plenty of technical instruction and fun competitive games for all ability levels. Our camp features counselors that are Central Catholic Volleyball players and the 2009-2011 6A State Champions in Oregon. Enjoy the best of Camp Howard when not on the court including arts & crafts, campfire, games, swimming and our 100-foot long Slip n’ Slide! Open to female camper ages 8-14.

Mike Bergmann Running Camp at Camp Howard (Session 2)
Swoosh! Lace up your “sneaks” and get ready to run! Our popular weekend running camp provides kids with the opportunity to learn about running for sport, or enjoyment while experiencing the beauty of Camp Howard. We will focus on technique and training, injury prevention, group runs, racing advice for competitors and lots of beautiful running trails. Participants will also enjoy popular Camp Howard activities including arts & crafts, campfire, games, swimming and our 100-foot long Slip n’ Slide! Camp is co-led by Coaches Mike Bergmann of Central Catholic High School and Paul Boileau of CYO Track. Open to runners ages 10-14 of all abilities and experience levels.

In-Town Sports Camps

Central Catholic Football Camp (Session 4)
Steve Pyne, Head Coach for Central Catholic’s Varsity team will return to the CYO Football Camp line-up.

Coach Pyne and his crew, looking forward to working with youth entering grades 3-8, who are beginners or advanced participants. You do not need to be in the CYO program to sign-up.

Five mornings of contact football instruction followed by a scrimmage game on the last day are included. Athletes are divided into teams by age, weight, size, and ability. Parents and friends are welcome to come and cheer. All participants are afforded substantial playing time.

Football gear owned by CYO will be issued. The helmet, chin-strap, shoulder pads, jersey, and pants are all provided for use during the five-day session. Participants should supply their own athletic supporter, mouthpiece, socks, shoes/cleats and water bottle (water only, no food or drink at Central Catholic football facility). Everyone receives a complimentary Contact Football t-shirt at the close of the week, after they have turned in their gear. See our website for more information. If you have paid in-full for the regular 2013 CYO football season you may keep your issued gear, for the upcoming season at the end of camp.

Valley Catholic Basketball Camp (Session 3)
Our highly popular summer basketball skills camp is once again scheduled at Valley Catholic High School. With a primary focus on basketball technique and skills development for players of all ability and experience levels, the camp also features recreational games, lunch, swimming and a ton of fun for all! This camp has side benefits for campers and parents in that it’s a great place for participants to meet players from other schools, while the program hours are ideal for working parents in the summertime. Just drop your camper off on the way to work and pick them up at 4 p.m. The Valley Catholic High School coaching staff looks forward to working with all youth entering grades 1-8 in the fall. Joel Sobotka, Head Coach for Valley Catholic’s Men’s Varsity team will direct the camp. Whether you’re a beginning player or seasoned veteran, you’ll be ready for CYO Basketball at the end of camp. However, you do not need to be a CYO basketball player to register. See our website for more information before the start of camp. A complimentary t-shirt is included.

Intermediate Swim Camp at Valley Catholic Pool (Session 4)  NEW!
This new sports camp program is a swim lesson “camp” located at the Valley Catholic pool. The program is designed for “intermediate” swimmers (participants must be beyond beginner level and comfortable with their face in the water prior to camp) with program activities geared to build upon existing basic swim skills in camp. Swimmers will review the fundamentals of body position and stroke mechanics to become more competent swimmers. Components of all four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly) will be covered during the camp. Attention will be given to each individual, working through a personalized progression that fosters confidence while pushing to new skill levels. Games will be incorporated into the water activities to ensure that all campers are having fun while learning new life-saving skills to benefit a lifetime! CYO Director of Swimming, Mark Lee, will teach the camp. A complimentary t-shirt is included. Open to camper ages 7-14.