Little ’Hawks sports camps set
Basketball
Little ’Hawks Basketball camp for boys and girls entering second through seventh grade next year, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 28-30.
Camp for second- and third-grade students will be in the Primary School gym.
Camp for fourth- and fifth-grade students will be in the Middle School gym.
Camp for sixth- and seventh-grade students will be in the High School gym.
The cost is $50 per student athlete. All proceeds go to the basketball program. Each child will receive a camp T-shirt. There will be contests and competitions for awards.
Concessions will be available for purchase during breaks.
The number one goal of this camp is for every child to have fun. There will be plenty of instruction and many opportunities for children to improve as players.
Camp will be broken up into three gyms based on grade level. Parent’s may pay in advance or check in at child’s grade-appropriate gym. Walk-ins will be accepted on Tuesday morning.
Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Campers must be picked up around 11:30 a.m. at ageappropriate gym. Camper must bring a note if going home with someone other than their parent.
The staff includes current Pea Ridge coaches and former players and will be directed by PRHS coaching staff. Current and former players will aid in instruction.
Checks are to be made payable to PRHS Basketball. The form and check may be sent to Pea Ridge High School, CH: PRHS Basketball Camp, 979 Weston St., Pea Ridge, AR 72751. For information, contact coach Heath Neal at 479-228-0700 or coach Trent Loyd at 479-651-8710.
Track and field
The Little ’Hawks Summer Camp for Track and field will be held May 2830 and sponsored by the Blackhawk Track program.
The camp has 60 openings, available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Students may turn forms into the school office or mail them to Heather Wade, Track Camp, 781 W. Pickens Road, Pea Ridge AR 72751. Checks should be made payable to PRHS Track.
The cam is available to male and female students who are entering grades 3 through 7 next year. The cost is $25 per student. Each participants receives a track and field medal.
A snack will be provided each day during the break.
Please have athletes picked up between 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. Campers must bring a note if going home with someone other than their parent.
On Thursday, there will be a mini track meet. The students will be able to compete in different events with the potential to win ribbon. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The goal of this camp is to introduce different events in track and field to elementary-age athletes in order to prepare them for the Pea Ridge Middle School track program. Track teaches students the importance of teamwork, discipline and a positive attitude. The staff will include current track and field coaches and athletes. who will assist in teaching and demonstrating the skills for each of the different events.
Students participating in the basketball camp can take their lunch to school and eat at the indoor facility between camps, according to school officials. Transportation from various basketball gyms to the facility will need to be arranged by parents.
For information, contact coach Heather Wade at hwade@pearidge12.com or Melissa Meyers at mmeyers@pearidgek12.com.