Esports Camp
Esports: George Mason University Esports Academy
Contact: George Mason University Office of Student Involvement, email
Ages: 14-18
Location: Fairfax Campus
Description: George Mason University Esports Academy is designed to prepare high school students to enter the world of national competition in esports, as well as emphasize life balance and skills development through various workshops and hands-on experience in a successful college esports environment. Each week will be tailored to certain game titles, so make sure to check out the website for more details.
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Recreation Camps
Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center: Camp Freedom
Contact: fccamps@gmu.edu, 703-993-8444
Ages: 3-12
Location: SciTech Campus (Manassas)
Description: Camp Freedom offers campers a little of everything. Whether your camper is interested in soccer or painting, they will enjoy a week in Camp Freedom! The weekly schedule will be based around a different exciting theme each week. Camp activities will include a broad range of recreational sports and games, arts and crafts, and special enrichment sessions. Some activities may include recreational sports games, nutrition education, science experiments, and drama games and skits. Counselors encourage cooperation and teamwork in a fun and positive atmosphere.
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Sports Camps
Baseball: Shawn Camp Baseball Academy*
Contact: Matt Marsh, George Mason Baseball, baseball@gmu.edu
Location: Fairfax Campus
Ages: Grades 1–8
Description: This day camp offers personal and group instruction in all phases of the game of baseball. Our knowledgeable and energetic staff will provide proper instruction and drills to enhance the skill level of each individual. Campers will be instructed in fundamentals including: hitting, pitching, infield, outfield, catching, base running, bunting, cut-offs and relays, rundowns, and sliding. Games will be played each afternoon to emphasize the techniques learned in daily instruction. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in the Baseball Olympic events at the end of the week. Team camps are also available.
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Basketball: Tony Skinn Basketball Camp*
Contact: George Mason Men’s Basketball, email
Ages: 7–14
Location: Fairfax Campus
Description: Tony Skinn Basketball Camp will be held June 19–22 (Session I) and June 26–29 (Session II). The camp will take place at the Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC) on the Fairfax Campus of George Mason University.
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Basketball: Vanessa Blair-Lewis Basketball Camps*
Contact: George Mason Women’s Basketball, email, 571-373-1179
Ages: 6–13 (Little Patriots Camp), or rising 9th–12th graders (Elite Camp or Team Camp)
Location: Fairfax Campus
Description: Events are held at the Recreation and Athletic Complex (RAC) gym and basketball practice facility on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Camps and clinics are hosted by George Mason Women’s Basketball coaching staff.
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Football: Jonathan Allen Football Camp featuring members of the Washington Commanders*
Ages: 7–18
Location: Fairfax Campus
Description: Participants receive up to six hours of instruction each day. Players will learn individual and team techniques on both offense and defense from the best instructors available. The veteran coaching staff will ensure each player is placed in the appropriate group to allow coaches to progressively teach basic and advanced techniques to best benefit each group from youth to high school. Sports International will help you develop your skills and take your game to the next level.
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Lacrosse: Surge Elite Lacrosse Academy*
Ages: Ages 6–12 (youth camp) and grades 8–12 (elite camp)
Location: Fairfax Campus
About: At Surge Elite Lacrosse Academy, coaches strive to encourage, teach, and mentor athletes to grow their passion and refine their skills. As a staff, we take pride in our electric attitude complemented by a wealth of lacrosse knowledge from the highest levels of competition. We aim to mold our athletes into the best versions of themselves on and off the field by teaching the most innovative techniques and cultivating a team-oriented culture of competition and determination.
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Soccer: Costanzo Soccer Academy*
Ages/Grade Levels: Age 4 through high schoolers
Location: Fairfax Campus
Description: Youth Day Camps provide a great opportunity for young players to train and play on the beautiful Fairfax Campus fields. These camps focus on the fundamentals of the game and teaching proper technique so that the players have the opportunity to continue to grow as players. This is a fun and informative environment for the players to learn! College ID Camps are a great way to get a glimpse into the life of a NCAA DI college soccer player. The George Mason Men’s Coaching staff will run exercises and sessions that are executed with the current team. This is a great way to improve your game and give yourself a chance to be evaluated by the coaching staff. Team camps are also available.
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Soccer: Aaron Brunner Soccer Camps at George Mason*
Ages/Grade Levels: Ages 6–14 (Youth Camp), and Grades 8–12 (College ID Camp)
Location: Fairfax Campus
Description: The focus of Youth Camp is to develop fundamental soccer skills in a fun environment. This camp will allow campers to grow their understanding and enjoyment of the game under the guidance of our staff. This includes current George Mason women’s soccer players and the current coaching staff. Training sessions will grow each camper’s personal development within game focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting, while allowing them to make new friends and memories. College ID Camp reflects a day in the life of what it means to be a George Mason women’s soccer player. Campers will be challenged, replicating the same high level training sessions that our student-athletes experience all year. Led by the newly hired Aaron Brunner and his coaching staff, campers have the opportunity to compete and showcase their skills in this high-level environment.
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Softball: Justin Walker Softball Camp*
Ages/Grade Levels: Youth Camp (grades K–6)
Location: Fairfax Campus
Contact: Justin Walker, Mason Softball, jrosswal@gmu.edu or 419-569-1853
Description: George Mason Head Coach Justin Walker welcomes you to register for this summer’s Softball Camps. Camps will focus on the fundamentals of all aspects of the game including proper throwing mechanics, increasing arm strength, defensive fundamentals (IF, OF, pitching, and catching), swing mechanics, and base running. Players of all ability levels are welcome. Campers are divided by age and ability level. We have assembled a veteran group of coaches experienced in camp instruction and dedicated to helping each camper become a better softball player.
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Volleyball: Gold Star Volleyball Camps*
Ages: Grades 4–12
Location: Fairfax Campus
Description: Camps are run by the experienced staff of George Mason Women’s Volleyball, along with top college and high school coaches from around the country. It is the mission of our staff to help advance the sport of volleyball in the state of Virginia and around the country and to help develop players of all levels to become more skilled and competitive athletes. We aim to create an environment where girls of all ages can grow in the sport of volleyball and learn the value of hard-work, being a member of a team, and have fun.
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