We are excited to present to you our fourth annual Vertical Sports Camp!!
This is a day camp for boys and girls. June 10-14, 2024
4-5yrs: 8-12pm
6-9yrs: 8-12pm
10-14yrs: 1-5pm
Note: Each group has a max capacity so make sure to reserve your spot!
Registration $125 per child
Family Discount $99 for additional children
Ages 4-5yrs will have their own sports program. Everyone else from 6-14yrs will choose a sport for the week. Note- kids will do one sport for the whole week.
Check-in/pick-up will be at Hope Chapel, Kihei. There will be opening and closing rally’s everyone must attend. Please check in at least 30 mins prior to start time!
Every child must meet at Hope Chapel to check in each day, and parents will also pick up at Hope Chapel. Parents of every sport (including Keiki 45) will drop off their kids and leave them with their coaches throughout the day.
4-9yrs pickup at 12:30pm, 10-14yrs pickup at 5:30pm.
Each sport will have coaching experts, many traveling from the mainland to coach our keiki.
Athletes will need to bring a water bottle, snacks, hat, sunscreen, and any sporting equipment suitable for the sport you choose. i.e- if you have baseball equipment, bring it! But if you don’t, we will have some equipment for kids to share.
The sports will be:
Basketball: This camp will be held indoors at the brand-new South Maui gymnasium in Kihei (kids will all bus together from Hope Chapel). Philip Morison, skills trainer and former pro will be directing the camp. Taya Corosdale, former Duke women’s Basketball player now playing pro in Europe will also be coaching.
Baseball: Directed by Texas Rangers Baseball Coach Jay Sullinger. Tim Kuykendall, former Washington State coach will be coaching as well. Also, a number of former college Baseball players will be coaching. Baseball will take place at the Kalama Park Baseball Field. (kids will all bus together from Hope Chapel)
Flag Football: Directed by former NFL player Chris Draft. Eddie Williams who also played in the NFL will also be coaching. This camp will be at the soccer field next to the Kalama Park Baseball Field. (kids will all bus together from Hope Chapel)
CrossFit: Directed by 2021 CrossFit Open South Korean National Champion and current athlete, Josh Hong. This will take place at Aloha Kihei CrossFit. Athletes will be learning core, body weight, weight training, and cardio exercises with a focus on varied movements. Helping kids build a foundation of strength and conditioning. (kids will all bus together from Hope Chapel)
Volleyball: Directed by the University of Biola Volleyball Coach, Brian Failinger. This will be Brians third camp with us, and he will be looking to bring a few of his college athletes to coach as well. Volleyball will take place in the grass bowl at Hope Chapel.
Soccer: Directed by former college Soccer player Summer Peterson. Soccer camp will be at the South Maui Soccer field (next to the basketball gymnasium). Current College Soccer player Abby Werthman will also be coaching Soccer camp. (kids will all bus together from Hope Chapel)
Cheer(only morning – ages 6-14): Directed by 49’ers Cheer Captain Marissa Volk, along with Gold Rush teammate Allison Pulley. Cheer camp will take place in the Hope Chapel courtyard. At the end of camp, the cheer campers will perform a practiced team routine Friday, June 14th at 6:30pm at the Hope Chapel service in front of all the campers and parents!
Keiki 45 (4-5yrs) will only be from 8-12pm, no afternoon group. Kids will register if they are: 4yrs old, 5yrs & entering Kindergarten in the fall, also 5yrs entering 1st grade in the fall. Keiki 45 will teach kids the basics of sport movement and specific sports skills. In this program, we will introduce kids to the basics of rhythmic and skill development through sports instruction, while also having fun with coaches and learning more about Jesus through Bible story and huddle time.
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe (only morning – 6-14 yrs) We are excited to add this new sport this year! Paddlers will experience paddling through wa’a (canoe) respect and etiquette sessions, teamwork and teambuilding exercises, as well as both land and on-water technique training. Paddlers will focus on body, mind and spirit in each of these exercises. NOTE: Paddles and PFDs (personal floatation devices) will be provided- paddlers should bring their own towel, water bottle, and water shoes if desired. (kids will all bus together from Hope Chapel)
Hula (6-14yrs, afternoon only) Directed by Hope Chapel Hula Director, Mahi’ai Georgie Akau. Hula will be in the Hope Chapel courtyard, afternoon’s only. At the end of camp, the hula campers will perform a practiced team routine Friday, June 14th at 6:30pm at the Sports Camp Hope Chapel service and also for Father’s Day Sunday, June 16th at 8:30am and 10:30am services.
Flag/Touch Rugby (6-14yrs, afternoon only): Touch/Flag Rugby is a fun, safe, team game that develops a range of ball handling, running and evasion skills. While being taught the fundamental rules and ethos of Rugby, participants learn the importance of teamwork and respect for opponents, coaches and referees, which are key elements of the sports culture. There will be a focus on growing integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect, as athletes and children of God. This sport will take place at Kalama Park.
Each day, kids will have a “huddle” where the Coaches will sit down and go through a Bible lesson in the Camp Workbook, learning how to integrate sports and faith in Jesus Christ. We believe that our youth can maximize their potential when they grow physically, mentally and spiritually. This is a great opportunity for child development!
On Friday, the last day of camp, we will have a sports-themed Church service at Hope Chapel. We will have a panel of our guest coaches to interview and share some insights from their sporting careers and faith journey’s at Hope Chapel Kihei @ 6:30pm which we encourage all kids to attend with their families! This will be a great time to connect with every kid from every sport and celebrate their hard work together throughout the week. There will be prizes handed out along with a cheer performance from the campers!
There will also be a Father’s Day service Sunday at 8:30am & 10:30am.
If you need financial aid or have other questions, please contact [email protected] (scholarships available)
If you would like to sponsor a child(s) you can do that HERE
We look forward to you joining us at Sports Camp!