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Summer Sports Camps at George School

Join us on campus this summer for a series of short, intense sports camps designed to help young athletes develop their skills using proper techniques. Offensive and defensive position drills along with proper stretching and warm-ups occur each day along with fun competitions—all under the watchful supervision of our caring and attentive staff who ensure your athlete’s health and safety.

Campers may select any number or combination of weeks and sports.

Our camps this summer include:

arrow_smallBasketball Camp
arrow_smallEquestrian Camp

Star REGISTER HERE for any of our summer sports camps!

ABOUT THE COACHES: Our hand-picked coaches and staff members are selected for their expertise in their particular sport, and for their passion, commitment, and experience working with young athletes. All of our major coaches have either been college athletes or coaches on the high school or collegiate level. They bring next-level instruction that is well planned, organized, and fun. We want our athletes to return home with improved skills, new friendships, and a renewed sense of confidence and self-esteem, both on and off the courts and fields.

Basketball Basketball Camp (Ages 8-15)

The George School Basketball Camp is designed for motivated athletes who want to challenge their skills and take their game to another level. We train our campers with a philosophy that focuses on progression over perfection. Our goal is to educate players at every level and to give them the tools to be successful.

Week 1: June 24 to June 27

  • Open to all genders ages 8-15
  • Coaches: Ben Luber and La’Keisha Sutton

Week 2: July 22 to July 25

  • Open to all genders ages 8-15
  • Coach: Ben Luber

Week 3: July 29 to August 1

  • Open to girls ages 8-15
  • Coach: La’Keisha Sutton

DETAILS:

  • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Cost: $300.00 per week
  • Coaches: Ben Luber and La’Keisha Sutton
  • Lunch is not included. Campers will need to bring their own lunch.
  • If you have questions about the program, please contact Ben Luber at bluber@georgeschool.org or La’Keisha Sutton at lsutton@georgeschool.org.

About Coach Ben: Ben is the varsity boys’ basketball head coach at George School. Last season, he led the team to their first ever Friends Schools League (FSL) Championship! Previously, Ben was a ten-year Division 1 college basketball coach and played professionally for two years. He was a starter for the Penn State basketball team during his four years there and ranks in the Penn State top ten all-time in assists and steals. Ben played high school basketball at Council Rock North and is a member of their sports hall of fame, ranking number one all-time in points, assists, and steals.

“My teaching philosophy is to build confidence through repetitions. For a player to improve they must get in the gym to work on their skills. Our experienced coaching staff emphasizes progress over perfection. One day at a time we will work on improving your skills and competing to become better than the day before. Most importantly, we love the game of basketball and believe it is meant to be fun – come join us at George School and let your passion shine on the basketball court.”

About Coach Le’Keisha: La’Keisha, a former professional basketball player and current Harlem Globetrotter, is the co-head coach of the George School varsity girls’ basketball team. La’Keisha’s basketball career started in the fourth grade when she joined an all-boys basketball team and she has been breaking barriers ever since. She played for four years at the University of South Carolina, for Hall of Fame Player and Coach, Dawn Staley. While there, La’Keisha was nicknamed “Fan Favorite.” She played for teams in Taiwan, Finland, Ecuador, Germany, and Bulgaria before joining the World-Famous Globetrotters in 2018. She is also a published author and still an active member of the Trenton community.

“My hope is that each player will walk away more excited and prepared to continue to play the game of basketball. We emphasize development over perfection, girls will walk away smarter, stronger, and more skilled. One hundred percent guaranteed fun!” 

 

Horse face Equestrian Camp (Ages 8-16, all gender)

Learn how to improve your riding and horsemanship skills. We have horses available for beginner to advanced levels. Our camp includes flatwork, horsemanship, and jumping. Our certified instructors emphasize safety and riding enjoyment for all campers.

Week 1: June 17-21*
Week 2: June 24-June 28
Week 3: July 1-5*
Week 4: July 8-12
Week 5: July 15-19
Week 6: July 22-26
Week 7: July 29-August 2
Week 8: August 5-9

*Camp will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

DETAILS:

  • Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Cost: Learn more about the program and rates.
  • Coach: Tiffany Taylor
  • If you have questions about the program, please contact Tiffany Taylor at ttaylor@georgeschool.org or 215.579.6710.

About Tiffany: Tiffany is the director of the George School Equestrian Center. She is the head coach of our varsity equestrian team and is responsible for bringing the IEA into the GS Equestrian curriculum. Since George School has joined the IEA in the 2014-2015 competition year, the team has qualified individuals and the team itself for post-season competition every year. In addition to the success in the IEA, Tiffany’s students also compete locally at USEF recognized shows and Marshall and Sterling Finals.

“What makes the equestrian teams different from other sports is that students are really part of two teams—one with human and the other with equine teammates. The bond that develops between a horse and rider is something that is often greater than relationships they might hold with their friends. In learning good horsemanship students learn compassion for the animal which makes riders more aware of their surroundings and more aware of others, which will help them become better people in the long run.”