Summer camps set to start up in June

There will be plenty of summertime camps and activities for students in the Catoosa and Walker County areas as several high schools will be hosting summer youth camps starting next month.

RINGGOLD BASKETBALL CAMP

The Ringgold High School Tigers Basketball Camp will be held June 5-7 from 8:30-11 a.m. each day. Doors will open for drop-off at 8 a.m.

Girls, K through rising eighth graders, may participate, while ages for boys will be K through rising fifth graders. Participants should use the grade they will be in entering Fall 2023.

The camp staff will include the boys and girls’ high school coaching staffs, along with the RHS team members, while instruction will include individual fundamentals, passing, dribble, shooting, offense and defense.

The fee is $50 per camper if received by May 24 and $60 after May 24. Fees for a family of two or more siblings will be $50 for each camper and each camper will receive a camp T-shirt.

Pre-registration will end on May 26, though registration will also begin at 7:30 a.m. on each day of the camp.

For more information, contact Coach Josh Hensley (jhensley. rhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us).

HERITAGE SOFTBALL CAMP

The Heritage High School 2023 Softball Skills Camp will be held June 5-7 from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day at the Heritage High School softball field. In case of rain, the camp will be held inside the hitting building located behind the baseball field.

The camp is open to players, ages 5-12, at a cost of $75 each. Checks should be made payable to the Heritage High School Fastpitch Dugout Club.

Campers should bring cleats, tennis shoes, a bat (if they have one), a glove, a helmet and water.

For more information, contact Coach Megan Crawford (mcrawford.hhs@catoosa.k12.ga.us).

RIDGELAND BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP

The Ridgeland High School Boys’ Basketball Camp will be held June 5-7 from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day.

The camp is open to boys in first through eighth grade at a cost of $50 per camper.

For more information, contact Coach Matt King (mattking@walkerschools.org) or Coach Ryan Pipes (ryanpipes@walkerschools.org).

HERITAGE DANCE CAMP

The Heritage 5-Star Dance Camp will be held June 6-8. A performance will be held at noon on the final day of the camp.

The cost is $50 per camper and those that register by May 30 will get a camp T-shirt.

More information or to register, visit Heritage5stars.com.

GORDON LEE BASEBALL CAMP

The Gordon Lee High School Trojan Baseball Camp will be held June 6-8 from 8 a.m.-12 noon each day at the GL Baseball Complex.

The fee is $100 per camper, cash or check. Campers who register by May 26 will receive a camp T-shirt.

For more information, contact Coach Mike Dunfee (mike.dunfee@glschools.org).

LAFAYETTE VOLLEYBALL CAMP

The Lafayette Youth Volleyball Camp will be held June 12-13 from 5-7 p.m. each day at Dan Priest Arena (Lafayette High School gym) for upcoming first through upcoming eighth grade students.

The fee will be $40 per camper and sibling discounts are available. Campers who register by May 29 will be guaranteed a camp T-shirt.

More details can be found at tinyurl.com/2023lhsvballcamp.

For more information, contact Coach Chris Logan (chrislogan@ walkerschools.org).

LFO CHEER CAMP

The LFO Little Warrior Cheer Camp will be held June 12-14 from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day. The cost is $60 before May 26 and $70 after May 27.

For more information, visit bit. ly/littlewarriorscamp.

GORDON LEE GIRLS SOFTBALL/BASKETBALL CAMP

Gordon Lee High School will be holding a softball and a basketball camp for girls, June 12-14. Softball will be from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., while the basketball camp will run daily from 1-4 p.m.

The cost is $100 each or $150 for both camps. Transportation will be provided from the softball field to the basketball gym for those attending both camps.

For more information, contact Coach Dana Mull (Dana.mull@ glschools.org) or Coach Chris King (Chris.king@glschools.org).

LAFAYETTE FOOTBALL CAMP

The Lafayette Ramblers Youth Football Camp will be held June 12-14 from 6-7:30 p.m. each night at Jeff Suttle Field at Jack King Stadium.

The fee will be $25 per camper and will be open to all rising third through eighth grade students.

For more information, contact Coach Andy Scott (andyscott@ walkerschools.org).

GORDON LEE FOOTBALL CAMP

The Gordon Lee High School Trojan Football Camp will be held June 13-15 from 8 a.m.-12 noon on each day on Bobby Chappell Field.

The cost is $100 per camper, which includes snacks and drinks each day. The camp is open to students K-sixth grade.

Campers made pre-pay or pay on the first day of camp.

For more information, contact Coach Josh Groce (josh.groce@ glschools.org).

RIDGELAND RIFLE CAMP

Ridgeland’s rifle team will hold basic rifle camps at the school’s indoor firing range June 20-22 and June 27-29.

Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to participate at a cost of $40 per camper. Each camp is limited to 12 spots.

For more information, contact Coach Carl Gentry (carlgentry@ walkerschools.org).

LAFAYETTE CHEER CAMP

The Lafayette High School cheerleaders will be holding a summer Kiddie Camp, June 26-29, from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day at the LHS cheer room.

The camp is for ages 4-12 and will be $40 per camper. Registration will take place on the first day of camp.

For more information, contact Coach Nicole Harris (nicoleharris@walkerschools.org).

RIDGELAND CHEER CAMP

The Ridgeland Panther Kids’ Cheer Camp will be held July 1012 from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day. The cost is $50 before July 1 and $60 after July 1. A camp T-shirt will be included.

For more information, contact Coach Abby Bates (abbymanus@ walkerschools.org).

LAFAYETTE BASKETBALL CAMP

The Future Ramblers Basketball Camp will be held July 11-13 from 1-4 p.m. each day at Dan Priest Arena (Lafayette High School gym) for upcoming pre-k through upcoming eighth grade students.

The fee will be $70 per camper and sibling discounts are available. Campers who pre-register will receive a T-shirt and a camp basketball.

More details can be found at tinyurl.com/2023futureramblers.

For more information, contact Coach Holly Rhudy (hollyrhudy@ walkerschools.org) or Coach Hank Peppers (hankpeppers@walkerschools.org).

OAKWOOD VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Oakwood Christian Academy will be offering a volleyball camp for fifth through ninth graders, July 18-21 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day at OCA.

The cost is $100, which includes a camp T-shirt.

For more information, contact Coach Krystal Bankston (krystal. bankston@oca.oakwoodbc.org).

LFO DANCE CAMP

The LFO Dance Team Kids’ Camp will be held July 24-26 from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day at LFO High School.

Students in Pre-k through eighth grade may participate at a cost of $60 per camper. Additional siblings will be $50 each. Snacks and camp T-shirts will be provided.

For more information, contact Coach Leann Maretti (lmaretti.lfo@ catoosa.k12.ga.us).

RINGGOLD CHEER CAMP

The Ringgold High School Cheerleading Clinic will be held July 26-28 from 9 a.m.-12 noon each day at the RHS Gymnasium. Check-in begins on Wednesday, July 26 at 8:30 a.m.

The clinic is for kids in Pre-k through fifth grade and instruction will include cheers, chants, dances, tumbling, and stunts.

The cost is $65, which will included a T-shirt and snacks. Registration and payment can be done up until the first day of the clinic. However, preferred T-shirt size is not guaranteed for those who register after July 15.

For more information, contact Coach Anna Crisp (akcrisp.rhs@ catoosa.k12.ga.us).