Summer Camps 2020
In addition to our Summer Travel Immersion Programs, Maret offers a wide variety of athletic and recreational camps for boys and girls ages five and up, including volleyball, soccer, basketball, and more. Camps are open to participants outside of the Maret community. All are welcome!
- Boys & Girls Soccer: Starting June 15 - Multiple Weeks
- Girls Volleyball Camp: June 15-19
- Girls Basketball: June 22-26
- Tech Creation Camp: July 6-10
- Boys Basketball Camp: July 6-10
- Outdoor Adventures Camp: June 22-26 (FULL)
- Wide World of Sports & Games: June 22-26 (FULL), August 24-28 (FULL)
Boys & Girls Soccer: Starting June 15 - Multiple Weeks
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Mohan Telfer, Maret Boys’ Varsity Head Coach & Middle School Head Coach will be offering seven weeks of camps for various age groups and skill levels. Each week will feature three different options for players of varying skill levels plus goalkeeper training will be offered at all 7 weeks.
The goal of our camp is to strengthen the cognitive ability of each player while improving the technical level needed to execute successfully on the field.
The full-day program will run from 9am-3pm and participants should bring a bag lunch (no refrigeration available). All campers should also wear proper shoes for both outdoor and indoor soccer; bring a ball, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Camp fees are $375/week.
- Session 1: June 15-19
- Session 2: June 22-26
- Session 3: June 29- July 3
- Session 4: July 6-10
- Session 5: July 13-17
- Session 6: July 20-24
- Session 7: July 27-31
- Coed Elite for ages 10-14: Travel & Academy players only.
- Girls Elite for ages 10-16: Travel & High School players.
- Coed Premiere for ages 6-14: Travel and Recreational players.
- Goalkeeper training for ages 8-16: Travel and Recreational players.
*Premiere Camps are designed for current and potential travel players, and will include match analysis in the afternoon sessions. Elite Camps are open to travel players only.
Questions & Inquiries: (240) 426-1949 or mohantelfer@gmail.com
Coach Mohan Telfer, Maret Boys Varsity Head Coach (MAC Champions 2012, 2016 & 2018), holds a USSF “B” license. Telfer has been a Travel Soccer coach for over 15 years. With DC Stoddert, he spent over 10 years working with boys and girls teams between U-9 and U-17. He spent 3 years with the Darryl Gee Soccer Academy where he excelled in introducing the game to young players between the ages of 3 and 5. His resume also includes 2 years with DC Parks & Recreation Summer Soccer programs.
He has trained numerous teams in the Stoddert Recreational League as well and enjoys the challenge of working with varying age groups and skill levels. In the Spring of 2016, he led the Stoddert GU13 Blue Metros through an undefeated VYSA State Cup campaign where they finished with a record of 7-0 while scoring 19 goals and conceding only one goal. The victory was the first State Cup Championship trophy for Stoddert in over forty years.
Mohan was named Stoddert Travel Coach of the year 2016, an honor that he also received in 2008. Coach Mohan guided his Maret Boys Varsity Soccer team to a league winning 9-1-1 record to secure top honors in the MAC in the fall of 2018. The team also won the MAC tournament to secure the first double in Coach Mohan’s nine year tenure.
As Age Group Director of Stoddert GU13-15 for almost ten years Coach Mohan’s age group was very successful in the State Cup tournaments in both Maryland and Virginia. There were five Semifinalist appearances, three finals and one Championship between 2014 and 2018.
Coach Mohan is proud to announce the launching of his Girls Elite Training Series. The aim of these Series is to introduce top level coaching to Girls between the ages of 5 and 9.
*Refund requests are considered in the event of extenuating circumstances.Girls Volleyball Camp: June 15-19
Leader: Brooke Wilson
Contact: bwilson@maret.org
Dates: June 15 - 19, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ages: Girls rising 6th - 10th graders.
Cost: $325.00
Cap: 40 players
Full-day clinic is offered to athletes interested in sharpening technical and tactical skills as well as conditioning in preparation for junior varsity and varsity competition. Previous volleyball experience is not required.
Athletes must wear appropriate athletic shoes, knee pads and provide their own lunch and water bottle. Due to limited enrollment, preference is given to Maret athletes.
*Refund requests are considered in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Girls Basketball: June 22-26
Leader: Monique Liddell
Contact: mliddell@maret.org
Dates: June 22 - 26, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ages: Girls rising 6th - 10th graders
Cost: $250.00
Cap: 30 athletes
Camp Structure:
This is a full day camp designed to strengthen the all-around game of basketball players at every level. Each day will consist of skill instruction, structured live play, and classroom sessions geared toward developing the skills necessary to take your game to the next level.
The off-season is about self-improvement and taking the time to focus on physical and mental development. This camp will cover the physical through skill development and the mental through classroom sessions focusing on performance nutrition, goal-setting and athlete responsibility. Participants will return to their programs in the fall with improved skills and a greater sense of what it means to lead both on and off the court.
Athletes must wear appropriate clothing, bring their own lunch and water bottle.
Camp Director:
Monique Liddell is in her ninth season as the head girls basketball coach at Maret. She led the Frogs to a 23-6 record last season, finishing as ISL-A regular season and tournament champions, and her team competed through the semifinals of the DCSAA State Tournament. Ms. Liddell has played the game at every level and enjoys working with girls that are passionate about the game of basketball. A native of Sacramento, CA, Monique Liddell has accomplished a number of honors in her playing career to include All-MEAC selections (1996 - 2000), Morgan State Female Athlete of the Year (2000) and a Morgan State University Hall of Fame Induction in 2015.
*Refund requests are considered in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Tech Creation Camp: July 6-10
Leader: Mike Engelberg
Contact: mengelberg@maret.org
Dates: July 6 - 10, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ages: Rising 3rd - 8th graders
Cost: $420.00
Cap: 20 students
Do you love to create, build, design, play, film, and tinker? If so, this is the camp for you. The week is set up to allow the campers to have a range of options including but not limited to creating their own video game, playing on a Minecraft team, filming and editing a movie with special effects, making a stop motion animation, building and programming a robot and plenty more. Camp will run Monday through Friday from 9 to 3 and is taught by longtime Maret Technology Instructor Mike Engelberg. Every day will include two 30 minute outdoor recess breaks as well as a 30 minute break for lunch. No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and PLAY!
*Refund requests are considered in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Boys Basketball Camp: July 6-10
Leader: Chuck Driesell
Contact: cdriesell@maret.org
Dates: July 6 - 10, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon)
Ages: Boys ages 9 to 16
Cost: $325.00 per week
Chuck Driesell, Maret Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach, will be offering a week-long camp for various age groups and skill levels.
Camp Philosophy
We provide fundamental individual instruction to each camper through a variety of coaching techniques and then incorporate these fundamental into a team concept. Through guest lectures and a series of motivational speeches by Chuck Driesell, campers will be inspired to succeed not only on the basketball court, but also in the larger game of life. We feel each camper is special and deserves to be treated that way. Each day, campers will be exposed to skill instruction covering all facets of the game along with team play.
Camp Director
When it comes to teaching the game of basketball, Chuck Driesell is one of the best. Coach Driesell has been coaching college and high school basketball for over 30 years. After spending nine years as the associate head coach at James Madison University under the direction of his father, "Lefty" Driesell, Chuck spent six seasons as the head men's basketball coach at Marymount University, compiling an 88-72 record including the school's first NCAA Tournament appearance. He also coached at Georgetown University, University of Maryland, and The Citadel. Coach Driesell is now in his 31st year of running summer basketball camps.
*Refund requests are considered in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Outdoor Adventures Camp: June 22-26 (FULL)
Leaders: Lisa Tomasi-Carr and Meena Sudheendran
Contact: ltomasicarr@maret.org and msudheendran@maret.org
Dates: June 22 - 26, 2020
Hours: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Cost: $500.00
Ages: Rising 2nd – 4th graders
Cap: 13 children
Description: Outdoor Adventures Camp is designed for students to take time to be active, be refreshed, and be reflective outside in varying spaces. We will explore opportunities for outdoor enrichment within and beyond the borders of our city. Our goal is to promote personal growth through exposure to new and exciting environments and situations, ultimately leading to an appreciation for what the outdoors has to offer. Emphasis will be on how to safely and respectfully have fun in outdoor settings.
For this five day camp, students will participate in a variety of outdoor activities and will explore the beach, woods, rivers, parks, and outdoor skills. Day trips will be within a short drive of Maret and utilize public spaces in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. No previous outdoor experience is necessary, but an open mind is a must! Participants will bring a snack, a bag lunch, and two bottles of water each day. Space is limited to 13 students on a first-come basis.
*Refund requests are considered in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Wide World of Sports & Games: June 22-26 (FULL), August 24-28 (FULL)
Leader: Nate Stone
Contact: nstone@maret.org
Dates: June 22 - 26, August 24 - 28, 2020
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $400.00
Ages: Rising 3rd - 6th grades
Description:
If your child likes to play, have fun, and engage in friendly competition, then this is the camp for you! The bulk of the day will feature participating in a variety of sports games and activities, board games, friendly tournaments, and a short movie or sports clip. Basketball, soccer, wiffleball, dodgeball, Stone Tag, Capture the Flag, Footgolf, and Spikeball are a sample of some of the outdoor games that will be played. Many of the classic board games will be covered, as well as new favorites like Ticket to Ride, Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow, Mysterium, and Spy Alley. Finally, Mr. Stone will also host a unique academic game show called “Car Wars.”
In addition to the joy of play, sportsmanship and teamwork will be a constant theme throughout the week. Participants will have many opportunities to practice their sportsmanship skills and reflect on how to be a more supportive teammate.
Participants will need a bag lunch and a water bottle each day. No athletic or game experience is necessary, and space is limited to the first 15 students on a first-come basis.
*Refund requests are considered in the event of extenuating circumstances.