Department of Kinesiology

Summer Youth Program

The BSU Summer Youth Program has been offering sport and physical activity opportunities for youth for over 30 years. Our goal since the beginning has been to provide youngsters with an affordable opportunity to learn new sport skills and improve upon those they bring to each class. We strive to make all class experiences enjoyable and rewarding for youth. Sport science research indicates that when conducted in an appropriate manner, children achieve numerous positive outcomes while learning to shoot a basketball, serve a racquetball, or reach the top of a climbing wall. They gain experience in caring, sharing, competing, and cooperating. They learn to be responsible and share responsibility, to lead and to follow, to face and overcome challenges, to handle success and to overcome failure.

Download the 2008 Summer Youth Program Brochure (pdf).

Registration for the Summer Youth 2008 program will open Saturday, April 26 from 7:30a.m. until 11:30am. Beginning April 28, Monday, parents can sign their children up for the program from 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m

Summer Youth Program instructors come from a wide variety of public schools and institutions throughout Idaho. For more information about our instructors, please see Instructor Information.

For information regarding registration for the Summer Youth Program and/or information about the refund/transfer policy, please contact Chris Borton at 426-4270.

Boise State Summer Youth Program General Description

The Boise State Summer Youth Program is not a sport specific program for elite athletes. There are numerous sport specific camps in the Boise area that cater to the needs of elite athletes. This program is designed to teach children the knowledge and skills needed for them to successfully engage in a variety of physical activities. This does not mean they will not be challenged to grow in their skill abilities, but that elite performance is not the goal.

Each Boise State Summer Youth Class Will:

Teach to the skill level of every child
Strive to help each child find success in whatever activities they engage in
Teach basic through intermediate skills and knowledge in the class content
Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for all children
Encourage outstanding attitudes in every child
Support and teach positive teamwork and social interactions in every class

We have some new classes this summer! The following paragraphs will provide a brief description of the class content, equipment and appropriate dress.

FLY FISHING

Students will learn the following in this class:

How to fly cast: Basic to intermediate
How to dry fly fish
How to nymph fish (sub-surface files)
Stream strategies (finding fish)
Basic bugs
Playing, landing and safe release of fish
How to out fish your parents

What you will need:

Your own fly rod
Your own fly reel
Your own fly line and leader

What to wear:

Ratty old tennis shoes
Shorts and t-shirt

We will provide:

Tippet material
Flies

TEAM BUILDING

Students will learn the following in this class:

Group dynamics (how my actions and behaviors affect others)
Cooperative games and challenges
Problem solving
Trust building activities
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Challenge by choice (choosing to challenge yourself and know your limitations)
How to be a good leader
How to be a good follower
How to become a trustworthy person

What you will need:

A positive attitude
Willingness to cooperate
Willingness to communicate

What to wear:

Tennis shoes
Shorts and t-shirt

We will provide:

Fun & Challenge

DANCE & CHEER

Students will learn the following in this class:

Basic to intermediate cheerleading moves
Cheers for traditional team sports
Basic to intermediate dance moves
Basic to intermediate dances for cheerleading
Basic stunts
Teamwork

What you will need:

A great attitude
Lots of energy and enthusiasm

What to wear:

Spandex or shorts that stretch
Tennis shoes
T-shirt that stretches and is long enough to tuck into shorts