Overall Summer Wrestling Calendar at a Glance ~ Click Here
- Note to parents: the events listed are those that DYS endorses in terms of (a) knowledge of at least one DYS kids planning to attend, (b) high quality event from prior experience, (c) provided due to ease of travel or convenience for DYS families.
School Calendars and Closings
June 8, Friday, Last Day for Prince William County Schools, Online Information ~ Click Here
June 13, Wed, Last Day for Loudoun County Schools, Online Information ~ Click Here
June 15, Friday, Last Day of School for Fairfax, Online Information ~ Click Here
Camp Listings in Chronological Order
The following terminology may apply to the camps below:
- B-beginner
- N-Novice
- A-Advanced
- I-Intense
- L-Local means within an easy drive of the Dulles VA area
- C-Commuter (means parents arrange hotel or lodging separately from the camp)
- SO-Sleep Over or resident (generally meals and lodging come with the camp)
June 16-17, Saturday-Sunday, Navy Father-Son Camp, Annapolis Maryland
Dates: Session 1 – June 16-17, 2018, or Session 2 – July 7-8, 2018 Price: $245 for father & son $80 for each additional child Grades: Pre-K thru 12 Description: Fathers will create a wholesome connection with their sons. The father and son mini camp gives dads and sons a great chance to connect in a common environment. The camp will include fundamental skills at a pace suitable for both a young child and a wise father.
June 18-20, Monday-Wednesday, “Bull Trained X30, 3-Day Commuter Camp”
A, C, I
Riverbend 3-day extreme camp w/ Sam Henson
Location: Riverbend High School, 12301 Spotswood Furnace Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Sam Henson is an Olympic silver medalist and World Champion and head coach of the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
Plus an added college style session for extra cost
Cost: $299
Location: Sterling VA
Advanced style sessions for grades 4-8th
This camp features 4x All-American Steve Fittery and former Iowa Hawkeye 3x All-American Mike Evans. Both of these clinicians have instructed at TOP before and are extremely popular. In addition, Zain Retherford from Penn State will serve as a Camp Counselor. Others will be named in the coming weeks.
This camp is recommended for wrestlers with at least two years of prior experience, or those that competed in advanced wrestling competitions so to get the most out of the program. Instructors have credentials at the national and international level. It is very convenient for kids in the lower Loudoun county and western Fairfax county areas, especially those in the Dulles Youth Sports programs
June 18-22, Freedom HS, All Day Camp, South Riding VA
B, N, A, L
Cost: $125 for the entire week (lunch not included)
This camp is for anyone of any skill level but is especially good for kids with less than three years of prior experience in the sport of wrestling, including kids new to the sport. It is very convenient for kids in the lower Loudoun county and western Fairfax county areas, especially those in the Dulles Youth Sports programs.
Here is how to register:
Click on this link ~ Click Here ~ then type "wrestling" as the keyword
If you are having trouble registering online then simply do the following:
Visit the Dulles South Multi-Purpose Center, located at, 24950 Riding Center Dr, South Riding, VA 20152
Multipurpose center is open Mon-Fri until 9:00 PM and Sat-Sun until 7:00 PM
Register at the desk with a clerk in person
Tell them you are registering for the Freedom Eagles Wrestling Camp with the following activity codes
Number 821538-01 for grades 5-12
Number 821539-01 for grades 8-12
Contact Greg Northart, Freedom Head Wrestling Coach
703-609-9116 cell
Greg.Northart@LCPS.ORG
June 17-30, Sunday-Saturday, Two Solid Weeks, J.Robinson Intensive Camp
A, I, SO
Cost: $1599
Ages 13-19
Location: Edinboro University in northwest Pennsylvania
Virginia Wrestling Camps offer options for all ages and levels. Physical, technical, and character development will be addressed. Enjoy learning from the UVa Coaching Staff, UVa wrestlers, and Olympic hopefuls. Speeches will be included in all camps. Listen to ACC and NCAA Champions as well as current aspiring Olympians. Instructors: Coach Garland.
**Technique Camp, Date: June 24-27, 2018, Age: Rising 2nd-12th Grade Cost: $495 Resident or $250 Commuter
(Team Discount Available: Teams with 12 or more attending will receive a $75 team discount per camper*) Description: Camp will consist of technique that will work at any level. We'll cover offense, counter offense, Garland grind ride, and how to get out on bottom. Telephone conversations with the head coach specified a concentration on legs.
Elite Camp, Date: June 24-30, 2018, Age: 7th-12th Grade Cost: $995 Resident or $495 Commuter Description: You will be exposed to the process our Olympic/World team goes through in preparation for the World Championships. There will be strength, nutrition, metal, technique, film, and cardio training that will get you ready for any competition at any level. Come find out what the elite do to beat the best!
June 28 to Sun, July 1, Thur-Sun, Lock Haven Specialized Technique or Team Camp **
** Option 1-Top and Pinning at its best– learn the positions and technique used to ride, turn, and pin the best in the country. Each session will emphasize top work including legs, cradles, tilts and bar-arms. The LHU coaching staff will teach you to be aggressive and score from the top position and counter attacks. Back points win matches, get your top series at this camp! Learn how to pin from every position!
Option 2– Takedowns and Chain Wrestling-If you want to be one of the best, you must have excellent chain wrestling. From set-ups to finishes this camp will emphasize scoring from your feet and making a quick transition once you get to the mat. Hand fighting, movement, under-hooks, front heads locks and leg attacks will be your specialty after finishing this great camp.
July 2-3, Fairfax City VA, Mini Day Camps with Jon Morrison and Kurt McHenry
MS camp is designed around individual competition while using a TEAM CONCEPT that allows campers to participate with their team. If you attend camp as an individual or in a small group you will be placed on a team. This camp will consist of both competition (dual meets/individual tournament) and technique sessions. All technique will be taught by the Virginia Tech coaching staff or the upper classmen on the Hokie wrestling team. Each camper will be guaranteed between 12 and 18 matches. We have one of the top team camps on the East coast. In 2015 more than 500 campers and 38 teams attended this camp.
HS camp is designed around individual competition while using a TEAM CONCEPT that allows campers to participate with their team. If you attend camp as an individual or in a small group you will be placed on a team. This camp will consist of both competition (dual meets/individual tournament) and technique sessions. All technique will be taught by the Virginia Tech coaching staff or the upper classmen on the Hokie wrestling team. Each camper will be guaranteed between 12 and 18 matches. We have one of the top team camps on the East coast. In 2015 more than 500 campers and 38 teams attended this camp.
If you weigh over 100 pounds we recommend you register with the John Champe or Champe Team in the pull down selection.
If you weigh less than 100 pounds, we recommend you register with the Dulles Youth Sports Middle School Team in the appropriate pull down menu when registering.
July 19-19, Monday - Thursday, at Top of the Podium, Sterling VA
B, N, L
Mostly focused on middle school age kids new to the sport
July 30-August 3, Monday-Friday, Joel Caruso’s RIP Camp at Top of the Podium
B, N, A, L
Cost: $179 (without lunch included)
Times: 9:00-3:00 daily
All age groups but recommended for kids in grades 4-8, plus high school
70% of the camp involves wrestling while the rest involves physical exercise including outdoor activities such as flipping tires, handling heavy ropes, running, and more
August 31 - September 3, Fri-Mon, Kemmerer Pre Season Camp, Abingdon VA (near TN)
A, SO, Sometimes intense
Address: 25285 Lee Hgwy. Abingdon, VA 24211
Focus: This camp will be focused on HIGH PERCENTAGE TECHNIQUE taught through a CHAIN WRESTLING SYSTEM reinforced with a variety of LIVE WRESTLING situations.
CAMP SCHEDULE:
Over Night Camper $275 includes lodging and meals
Commuter Camper $200 includes wrestling only
Over night campers need to bring: Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Wrestling Shoes, Workout Clothes, Soap, Towels, Toothbrush
Register by calling coach Bill Marck to make the arrangements
