ATHLETICS
Westmont Summer Camps
For almost 35 years Westmont has offered day camps for kids who want to develop in a sport in a safe and fun environment. We had a large increase in enrollment last year and we look forward to continuing this upward trajectory in the future. We are proud to have an excellent reputation in the community. Kids of all ages and skill levels will get to work with some of our coaches and student-athletes. Our experienced coaches will help kids build skills as well as introduce sports to those who are just beginning!
POOL UPDATE: We are so excited to welcome campers back to Westmont for another fun filled Summer! We wanted to inform you that we will not be utilizing the pool this Summer. Due to multiple factors, we will not be accessing the pool moving forward. We will continue to offer water activities and games for campers to cool-off and enjoy the Santa Barbara sunshine. We appreciate your understanding and continued support of Westmont Summer Camps.
Summer Camps Offered
Sports Skills
- Sports skills camp includes a wide variety of athletic activities, sports, and skills, that campers rotate through daily.
- Some past examples of activities include: track and field skills, golf, soccer, parachute, archery, basketball, jump rope, and much more!
Basketball
- Skill work on the court includes layups, jump shots, and free throws during a variety of fun exercises on the court.
Girls Basketball
- This girls basketball camp teaches the skill work needed to be a great basketball player! This includes handling, passing, jump shots, layups, free throws, decision making, and teamwork!
Cheer & Dance
- Campers will enjoy a week of learning cheer and dance skills that will be choreographed into a dance routine!
- The routine will be performed on the last day of camp, and all are welcome to attend and watch the campers perform
Baseball
- Baseball camp teaches campers the fundamentals of baseball (throwing, hitting, catching, running) while also learning about teamwork.
Archery & Badmitten
- While there are competitive opportunities for archers, most participate in the sport for the enjoyment of watching their own improvement. This makes it an ideal sport for children. It is a joy to watch campers significantly increase their level of skill during this one-week camp!
Co-Ed Flag Football
- NEW to Westmont Summer Camps! Fun-filled flag football camp aims to promote skill development, understanding of rules/regulations of flag football, and of course lots of games!
- Camper limit is 65.
Tennis
- Tennis camp provides campers the opportunity to learn (or improve) their tennis skills! These include the different strokes: serve, forehand, backhand, forehand volley, backhand volley, and overhead, as well as learning the ins and outs of tennis rules.
Co-Ed Volleyball
- Co-Ed Volleyball camp breaks down the technical and tactical skills needed to play the sport of volleyball. This includes: Passing, serving, setting, hitting, defense, pepper, serving positions, game situations, communication, and application-playing games!
FAQs
- No refunds after 90 days.
- Cancellations received two (2) weeks prior to the camp start date and within the 90 day window will receive a 50% refund.
- Cancellations received less than two weeks before the reserved camp date are not eligible for a refund, unless there is a documented medical hardship or family emergency.
- All cancellation requests must be made in writing via email to summercamps@westmont.edu.
Can I switch my child into a different week of camp
- Yes (as long as that camp roster is not full)
What time is drop-off?
- First day (Monday) drop off begins at 8:30am-9am
- Rest of week 8:45-9am
What time is pick-up?
- Half Day Camp pickup is 1pm (where drop-off was)
- Full Day Camp pickup is 3pm
- After Care pickup is 3pm
Can I send my child home with a friend's parent?
- Yes-only if they are authorized to pick them up (you can fill this out when you register for camp)
- You can also fill out an authorization form on the first day of camp at Drop-off
- Authorization forms must be filled out prior to that person picking your child up
- Even if the parent is picking up from the same camp-we must have that adult authorized for your child
Where is drop-off?
- A Welcome letter will be sent the week before camp from the Camp Director will specific details
- There will also be signage and camp workers on first day directing you where to go
If I need to pick my child up early one day, is that ok?
- Yes-just be sure to tell their camp counselor/director
- They should be able to tell you the campers location at any given time of day
- Make sure you pack a lunch and a snack for your child and send it with them in a backpack or lunch box.
- They will receive a popsicle at snack time!
- Backpacks are encouraged for campers to help carry all their things
- Must wear closed toed shoes to camp
- Bring sunscreen, a towel, and water bottle (we will have water jugs to refill throughout the day)
- Wear athletic/movement friendly clothing
Do we need to bring our own equipment?
- It depends on the camp but all the necessary equipment needed is provided
- You may need to send cleats or a bat, but your camp director will notify you
Is there a Lost & Found?
- Athletic Admin office by the basketball gym
Do they need to wear their camp shirt everyday?
- Some directors may ask them to, but it is usually not required
Can my child request to be in a different group (with their friends)?
- They may ask but it is up to the camp directors/counselors
- Groupings are done initially based on age and grade
- Camp Directors can typically accommodate if it works for their groupings but it is not guaranteed
What is included in aftercare?
Campers will enjoy some down time (and a snack), with options to watch a movie, play outside, draw, play games, and other activities.
Can I sign up for aftercare the week of camp?
Yes. Just bring a check or cash the week of camp and shoot us an email so we can add them to the roster, and we would love to have them.