JSS Jump Start Sports: Sports Around the World

Campers engage in an exciting week of camp by learning about different sports that are played all over the world. Children will be exposed to the culture and history of each sport as well as play a variety of games and tournaments applicable to each sport. Sports will include Rugby, Team Handball, Cricket, Badminton, Soccer, Gaga, Netball, and Gaelic Football! Campers will also decorate their own boomerang to take home. Campers should bring NUT FREE SNACKS, A NUT FREE LUNCH that does not require refrigeration and plenty of water.

Note:

Q: What does the participant need to bring to the program?
A: Participants should arrive each day equipped with appropriate footwear, water bottle, a nut-free snack, and already wearing sunscreen. If the participant is attending a full day camp, please arrive with a nut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration.

Withdrawal / Refund Policy/ Removal from Program
Any participant may withdraw from a Springfield Township Parks & Recreation activity, and be entitled to a refund, if such withdrawal and refund request is provided to the Parks & Recreation Department no less than three (3) weeks prior to the start of any program. An administrative fee of $15.00 (per program per child) will be withheld from all processed registrations. Many classes & camps depend on the number of participants and your registration may ensure that the programs will run. NO adjustments or refunds will be made within three (3) weeks of the start of the class or for missed classes/sessions.

For those registering for an outdoor or athletic program such as tennis, golf, soccer, basketball, etc; please be aware, Springfield Township Parks and Recreation does not guarantee rain out dates. In the event that an activity is a rained out, the registration fee will not be refunded.

Program Type Summer Camp
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 3/18/2025 9:00 AM
Enrollment End Date 7/31/2025 9:00 AM
Instructor(s)
Tom Stackhouse
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 15
Maximum 40
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 6 years Enforced - As of date 8/4/2025
Maximum 12 years Enforced - As of date 8/4/2025
Resident
Residency Restriction Resident Only
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $230.00
Non-Resident
Residency Restriction NonResident Only
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $245.00
Monday - 08/04/2025
Start Time 9:00 AM
End Time 3:00 PM
Location Recreation Center A: Gymnasium (no AC)
Tuesday - 08/05/2025
Start Time 9:00 AM
End Time 3:00 PM
Location Recreation Center A: Gymnasium (no AC)
Wednesday - 08/06/2025
Start Time 9:00 AM
End Time 3:00 PM
Location Recreation Center A: Gymnasium (no AC)
Thursday - 08/07/2025
Start Time 9:00 AM
End Time 3:00 PM
Location Recreation Center A: Gymnasium (no AC)