Andrea Zarate, Director
Andreazarate12@yahoo.com
916-217-1151
One Session: July 27-31, 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Boys and girls ages 5-12 years old.
Cost: $99.00 per player, $50.00 additional siblings.
Download the Application Form (PDF)
ABOUT THE CAMP:
This multi-sports camp is designed for boys and girls ages 5-12, and features a dynamic week of physical activity and recreation while giving campers a brief "taste" of several different sports and recreational games. It is engineered to appeal to campers who may not be interested in a full week of any specific sport and campers who simply want to try new things. Our camp provides a great opportunity for children to experience a variety of sports with an emphasis on fun. Activities will include both traditional sports like soccer and basketball and non-traditional sports such as capture the flag and dodgeball.
Multi-Sports Camp
Sample Schedule
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Time |
Activity |
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9:00 – 9:30 |
Warm-Up |
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9:30 – 9:45 |
Skills |
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9:45 – 10:15 |
Games |
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10:15 – 10:30 |
Break |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
Skills |
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10:45 – 11:30 |
Games |
Sample Schedule of Events:
Monday – Soccer
Tuesday – Non-Traditional Sports
Wednesday – Basketball
Thursday – T-ball/Softball
Friday – Non-Traditional Sports
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:
Andrea Zarate, Sacramento native, started playing youth soccer at the age of 5 years old. As a youth, Andrea played for numerous local competitive soccer leagues. During her last two years of competitive soccer as a member of Capital Valley, now known as California Rush, she won back to back State Cup Championships.
Andrea attended Cosumnes River College (CRC) after playing 4 years of Varsity Soccer at Valley High School. During her first year as a college soccer athlete, Andrea was awarded the prestigious national All-American award. Regionally and locally she earned Western Region, 1st Team Northern California, 1st Team All-Conference, Pepsi-Scholar Athlete, CRC Female Athlete of the Year, and team MVP. Andrea’s second year at CRC was topped off by attaining the school’s scoring record of 22 goals in a single season. The success Andrea accomplished at CRC was not only limited to the soccer field, but she also excelled in the classroom by earning honors with an AA degree.
Recognizing the importance of balancing school and soccer, Andrea transferred to the University of California, Davis in 1996 to continue her education and soccer career. Upon receiving her Bachelor’s Degree as a Human Development major, Andrea was awarded All-Western Region and All-Conference in soccer. After graduating from UC Davis, Andrea enrolled into the Teaching Credential Program at California State University, Sacramento. While in the program, she coached competitive soccer with Capital Valley. Andrea is currently a teacher at Sam Brannan Middle School where she has been dedicated to her students for the last 7 years and is also the Co-Owner of Art Beats Academy which focuses on toddler art and movement classes offered with Cosumnes Community Services District (CSD).
“Participating in athletics has always had a positive impact on my life. Many skills and experiences were gained solely by being an active athlete. Athletics has not only provided numerous opportunities, but it has also provided me a significant amount of life long lessons applicable for the real world. Sports and exercise are necessary for the development of our children, and I feel only fortunate to work with young children to provide opportunities to enhance their lives.”
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Natasha Luna - Co-Director
Natasha Luna grew up in south Sacramento and was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. She transferred to CRC and was a member of CRC Women’s Soccer Team in the late eighties, in which CRC won the Bay Valley Conference Northern California Championship. She was then accepted to Chico State University, where she continued to play collegiate soccer for the Wildcats. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, and moved back to the Sacramento area where she worked for the YMCA as the Fitness Coordinator for the downtown facility. In the meantime, she earned a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Masters in Education. In 1997, Natasha began teaching in the Elk Grove Unified School District and is currently teaching middle school Physical Education.
She has coached competitive soccer for Sacramento United, was the assistant coach for girls’ basketball, and has served as the Head Coach for the Track and Field team for Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School the past 2 years. She was the previous Athletic Director in which she oversaw the athletic programs at the middle school. She currently is serving on the Board of Directors for Pocket Little League as the Volunteer Coordinator, as well as Co-Owner of Art Beats Academy- a toddler art and movement based class offered through CSD.
In her spare time, Natasha enjoys spending time with her two young sons, and being actively involved in their education and athletic events. “Athletics has always played a fundamental role in my life. I have learned a number of life skills through sport that I have applied to many other areas in my life. I hope to be able to share those experiences not only with my children, but others in the community as well.”
Cristin Tahara-Martin - Instructor Janel Morinaga - Instructor
In high school I played varsity basketball at C.K.McClatchy High School for 4 years and varsity volleyball as a sophomore and junior. I went on to play basketball for San Francisco State University and was a team captain. I taught P.E. to children K-8th grade in San Francisco for 1 year, I then moved back to Sacramento. I taught P.E. to 7th and 8th graders at Sam Brannan Middle School for 7 years before becoming the Assistant Principal. I have coached basketball for the 7th grade girls basketball team at Sam Brannan for 1 year, coached the freshman girls basketball team at McClatchy High School for 2 years, I then coached the JV girls basketball team for 4 years and assisted with the varsity team.
Basketball is a sport that I have played since elementary school, throughout high school and college, and continue to compete today. I started my coaching “career” at 18, volunteering to coach basketball in church leagues. At Sam Brannan Middle School, I coached the 7th grade girls’ basketball team to a second place season. I previously coached the JV girls’ basketball team at John F. Kennedy High School where we were Metro League Champions three of the four years I was. Prior to that, I coached high school boys’ and girls’ teams for the Warlords Basketball Organization for ten years. Professionally, I have been teaching at Sam Brannan Middle School for seven years where I have had the opportunity to teach 7th grade Life Science as well as Physical Education. Activities that are taught in PE include a variety of team sports, individual sports, non traditional games, dance, and weight training.