Summer Programs For Kids2020-01-23T17:22:55+00:00

Project Description

Summer Programs for Kids

Summer 2020

Mindful Sports Summer Programs are an awesome way to spend a summer in Brooklyn! Children ages 6-12 enjoy a full day of sports, with valuable and fun sports themed mindfulness integrated into engaging games and activities.

Summer Program Details

Mindful Sports Summer Program

Start: June 22nd

End: August 14th

Black Out Date: Friday, July 3rd

Drop In/Weekly Registration: Sign up for a day, a week, or spend the entire summer with us!

Days: Monday – Friday

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Prospect Park by Grand Army Plaza

Ages: 6-12

Sports: Baseball, kickball, soccer, flag-football, and more!

Weekly Cost: $495 $395 (Early Registration Rate 2/1-3/15)

Daily Drop-In: $125 $95 (Early Registration Rate 2/1-3/15)

Registration Opens February 1st!

[My son] really loves Mindful Sports and we’re so happy that he found something sports related that makes him feel happy and strong (on the inside and out).

Mindful Sports Parent

Summer FAQs

What's the day plan for the summer?

9:00am – 9:30am: Fun Arrival Time Sports Games

9:30am – 9:50am: Introductions, Day Plan/Theme

9:50am – 10:15am: Athletic Warm Ups

10:20am – 11:20am: Skills and Drills and Games

11:20am – 11:30am: Snack

11:30am – 12:30pm: Morning Games

12:30pm – 1:15pm: Lunch

1:30pm – 1:50pm: Afternoon Mini Games

1:50pm – 2:50pm: Afternoon Games

3:00pm: Dismissal

Is there an after-camp program?

Yes, after-camp runs from 3:00pm to 5:00pm and is $100/week or $30/day. Children will be at the Park or taken to an indoor space for pick up.

How do the kids learn mindfulness?

All kids are taught age-appropriate mindfulness skills through sports. Kids learn:

• An understanding of what mindfulness is

• Mindful listening, breathing, and body awareness

• How to use mindfulness skills with sports

• How to use mindfulness skills off the field

• Importance of teamwork, respect for others, resilience, kindness, and mindful leadership

What should we be bring to camp?

Kids should wear athletic clothes and bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle to camp. Kids are welcome to bring their own athletic equipment, but all equipment is also provided.

What happens if it rains or it is too hot?

The summer program will be indoors during inclement weather, at a location TBD. The location will be a short walk to Prospect Park.

What's the coach-to-kid ratio?

Our summer program maintains at least an 8:1 ratio of counselors to kids

What if my child doesn't like the sports their playing?

Sports and games will vary and rotate day by day. Kids will have choices and options during the camp day as a group to vote and decide on different sports.

My child is five-years-old. Can he/she/they attend camp?

We do allow select five-year olds into camp. However, they need to have attended a Mindful-Sports program in the past and/or receive permission from the camp director. Please contact us at contact@mindful-sports.com for details.