Sports Camp
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Where do I go the first day of camp? Where is the gym located?
You will come to St. Paul’s gym located at 212 5th Street North, Jacksonville Beach, Fl. 32250. We have a check-in room inside the glass doors in the gym. Directions to the gym are located on our Web site www.beachesbasketball.com
2) What do I need to bring to Sports Camp?
Campers will need to bring a lunch Monday through Thursday. Drinks and Pizza are provided on Fridays. We have water fountains and give frequent water/restroom breaks throughout the day. A water bottle or Gatorade is fine to bring.
3) What are camp hours? What is early drop off? Is there a cost for this?
Sports Camp is from 8am-3pm. Early drop off is from 8am-9am. There is no charge for early drop off. During this time, campers will be supervised while playing in the gym or game room. Camp officially starts at 9am.
4) What if I cannot get to camp by 9am?
That is perfectly fine. When you arrive at camp, you will be put into whatever activities are going on at that time.
5) Can my child be with his/her friends?
Yes. All campers have the opportunity to be with friends and family. Every morning before we begin activities, we form groups. Groups are made based on age. However, we allow the campers to be with friends or family regardless of age.
6) How much time is spent outdoors?
On a typical day campers spend no more than an hour outside. We normally go outside during the morning hours between 9am-11am.
7) Is Lunch provided?
Campers must bring their own snacks and lunch Monday through Thursday. Pizza and drinks are provided on Fridays.
8) Is there a snack bar?
Yes. We have a snack bar that is open during lunch as well as during Extended Care. Snacks including candy, chips, cookies, and Drinks including Gatorade, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and bottled water will be on sale.
9) Is Extended Care available?
Yes, we offer Extended Care from 3pm-6pm. Campers should bring a snack and drink. Extended Care is $50 per week or $10 per day.
10) What if need Extended Care but have not signed up yet?
You can call or text Tommy Hulihan (904) 349-2611 during the day and we will put your child into Extended Care. The cost is $10 per day. All campers remaining after pickup will be put in Extended Care.
11) What happens at Bowling?
On Fridays, we will take a bus to Beach Bowl and bowl from 12:30pm-2:15pm. We have junior counselors at all bowling lanes who are in charge of 5 or 6 campers. We also station adult coaches at the front door, bathrooms, game room, and throughout the building. Beach Bowl normally closes the bowling alley during this time and we are the only group in there.
12) Does my child get a T-shirt?
Yes. All campers receive a T-shirt on Fridays for bowling. In order to keep camp costs down, we do not give out a new T-shirt each week for campers who attend more than 1 week. If you attend more than 1 week of Sports Camp please have your child wear their T-shirt on Fridays. Additional T-shirts can be purchased for $5 per shirt.
13) The staff?
A huge part of our camp’s success can be attributed to our Staff. All of our Coaches have been finger-printed and have taken the “Protecting God’s Children” course. This course is required of all diocesan staff. We have 5 full time coaches who are CPR/First Aid certified. We have been running the summer sports camp for 11 years. Many of our coaches came to the camp as youngsters. In addition to our Coaches, we also have Coaches in Training. These teenagers attend local high schools. They provide help to all the coaches during day to day activities. When we go to Beach Bowl on Fridays, they have their own bowling groups.
14) I have a rising 7th or 8th grader. Is there anything for them?
Yes, we have started a special program for 7th and 8th graders. They can attend camp at half price and are given some coaching responsibilities, as well as playing opportunities at camp. Please contact Tommy Hulihan (904) 349-2611 if you have additional questions.
