Three weeks and three different sports. Come spend your summer with us at Sports Camp developing your fundamental skills, competing with the highest sportsmanship, and bonding with your fellow campers through teamwork. Our core sports are basketball, soccer, and flag football. Campers and counselors also have a blast playing, kickball, whiffle ball, floor hockey, dodgeball and more. We are the place for the aspiring athlete in your family.
Sports Camp will take one field trip per session. Prior field trips have included trips to a World Champion Texas Rangers Game, Dallas Wings Game, Frisco Roughriders Game, Strike and Reel, Hawaiian Falls and Urban Air. We will release this year's field trips closer to the start of camp.
Dates
Session 1: June 8 – June 26
Session 2: June 29 – July 17
Session 3: July 20 - Aug 7
Sports Camp is the place for the athlete in your family to experience fun game play, daily competitions and learn fundamental skills. Our core sports are basketball, soccer and flag football. However, we also have a blast playing, kickball, whiffle ball, floor hockey, dodgeball and more.
Fundamental Skill Training (Basketball, Soccer & Flag Football)
Elective Recreational Games
Jersey Days
Day of Champions
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Huddle/warm-up
9:30 – 10:15 AM: Individual Sports skills session 1
10:15 – 10:25 AM: Water break/snack*
10:25 – 11:10 AM: Team Concepts Sports skills session 2
11:10 – 11:15 AM: Water break*
11:15 – 12:00 PM: Sports skills session 3
1:00 – 1:30 PM: Sports Trivia
1:30 – 2:45 PM: REC games
2:45 – 3:00 PM Awards and change for swim
3:00 – 3:40 PM: Swim
3:40 – 4:00 PM: Change and Carpool
Meet Zackery Thomas (“Coach Zack”)
If you’ve spent any time around Sports Camp, chances are you’ve already gotten a Coach Zack high five and left smiling because of it.
Coach Zack brings more than 12 years of experience in sports, fitness, and coaching, along with nonstop energy, positivity, and a passion for helping kids grow both on and off the field. A 2013 graduate of Texas State University with a degree in Exercise & Sport Science, Coach Zack has become a favorite around the J through his work teaching preschool team sports classes and building connections with campers of all ages.
After serving as Assistant Sports Camp Director for the past three summers, Coach Zack is excited to step into the role of Interim Sports Camp Director and help lead an unforgettable summer filled with sports, friendships, growth, fun, and of course, plenty of high fives. Known for brightening everyone’s day with his enthusiasm and encouragement, Coach Zack is ready to make this summer one campers will always remember.
Our Power Week sports camps are designed for athletes to jump in, build skills, and make meaningful progress—all in a high-energy, supportive environment.
Each week focuses on a specific sport, allowing campers to fully immerse themselves while developing both fundamentals and game play. Through a mix of skill-building drills, friendly competition, and team-based activities, campers grow their confidence, coordination, and love of the game.
Whether joining for one week or all three, each experience stands on its own while also complementing the others—giving campers a well-rounded summer of growth, play, and connection.
Build sport-specific skills and fundamentals
Improve coordination, agility, and teamwork
Gain confidence through game play and skill progression
Have fun in a positive, encouraging environment
Power Week 7 – Flag Football
July 20-24
Learn the fundamentals of flag football through drills, scrimmages, and team play. Campers build skills in passing, catching, and strategy while having a blast on the field.
Register NowPower Week 8 – Soccer
July 27-31
Focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through fun drills and small-sided games. Perfect for all skill levels to grow confidence and game awareness.
Register NowPower Week 9 – Basketball
August 3-7
Develop core basketball skills like shooting, dribbling, and defense through high-energy drills and games. Campers will compete, collaborate, and elevate their game.
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“I’ve loved Sports Camp for so long! I love all of the sports and new friends I got to make every year. We always got some sort of special activity in the afternoon.”
“Kids who attend Sports Camp at the JCC are all treated like super stars. They are encouraged to try new things and everyone wins as a team. It’s a fun and safe place to try every sport your child has ever wanted to play.”
