Summer Sports Camps

Cheerleading: The Newtown Cheerleading, Conditioning, And Skill Camp will be held July 11-25 and July 18-22 at Newtown Youth Academy. The camp, for girls ages 8-18, will be held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Athletes should bring sneakers, cleats, water and athletic attire. Contact Cody Foss at cfoss@newtown youthacademy.org.

Football: For the third year, Steve George, Newtown High School’s football coach, and Cody Foss, director of speed training at Newtown Youth Academy, will host their preseason football camp. Register for the program through Newtown Parks and Recreation. Cost: $125 per. Sessions are offered July 11-15 and July 18-22 from 9:30-11:30 am. Contact Cody Foss at cfoss@newtownyouthacademy.org.

Tennis: Newtown Parks & Recreation offers outdoor tennis programs for Tiny Tots and Juniors on the new tennis courts at Dickinson Park this summer. Registration may be completed online at www.newtown-ct.gov. For program details, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or call 203-640-1724. Register early to reserve a spot.

Basketball: The Rising Start Summer Basketball League will begin its 15th season the week of July 11. All boys and girls entering grades 6-9 are eligible to play. Register online at http://www.newtownct.gov/public_documents/NewtownCT_Park/registration. Register with Activity # 409613. Late registrants are welcome. Walk-in registration is available at the Parks and Recreation Department.

 The Lady Nighthawk Basketball Camp, sponsored by Newtown Parks and Recreation, will be held at Newtown High July 25-29. The camp is for ages 10-14 and will run from 9 am to noon. Cost is $135. Register online through the Newtown Parks and Recreation Department and use Activity # 409640 A.