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Summer Camps & Programs

Sports Camps

The Berkeley Summer Sports Camps provide an exciting and rewarding opportunity for young, developing athletes to concentrate on a sport they are passionate about in a supportive and closely supervised atmosphere. Each camp is led by an experienced coach who will focus on building and refining skills and promoting a love of the game. We are extremely proud of the vibrant variety of sports camps that we offer for all ages and skill levels, the high quality of our coaching staff, and our first-rate facilities.

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  • Advanced Hitting & Pitching (Baseball/Softball) with Varsity Head Coach Richie Warren

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    Welcome to Berkeley's Advanced Hitting and Pitching camp for baseball and softball players. Coach Warren and his staff will be running this half-day camp for players with previous playing experience in a travel ball setting. This competitive camp will help players hone their knowledge of the game and individual skills so that they are well-prepared for the upcoming fall season. 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch offered by Sage Dining Services in an add-on option for this camp. 

    Week 7 (ages 8-14)

    About the Coach
    In 2014, Coach Warren led Jesuit High to its first state baseball championship in 14 years.  In eight seasons as head baseball coach at Jesuit, he amassed an impressive 206-39 record, and in the last five seasons his team advanced to the state final four.  He is a graduate of Jesuit High, where he won a state championship as a starting pitcher, and he attended the University of Florida.  Coach Warren joined the Berkeley staff in 2014, and in 2016 he led Berkeley baseball to the state semifinals. He is a seven-time district coach of the year and in 2020 he earned his 300th win as a head coach and his 350th win in 2023!
  • Berkeley Co-ed Indoor Soccer Camp with Varsity Head Coach Tim Cooper

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    Come and enjoy the beautiful game of soccer. This camp is geared for co-ed campers ages 9-14. The first half of the camp consists of fun ball skill games, and each camper will have their own ball and they will get lots of touches. The second half of camp is play, play, play! Each camper will be placed on a 4-on-4 team and will play all week with that team. Teams earn points and on Friday the teams battle it out for the championship trophy. The key to this camp is for the campers to enjoy the game and learn along the way. Keep kicking!

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Week 7 (ages 9-14)

    About the Coaches
    Coach Tim Cooper, the 2012 and 2017 NSCAA Florida High School Coach of the Year, has over 20 years of coaching experience from the youth to the collegiate level. He has been the head soccer coach at Berkeley for the past thirteen years, where he has led the Bucs to several district and regional titles and three state finals runner-up trophies. In addition, Coach Cooper has worked at Lakeland and Countryside High Schools, St. Leo University, and Florida Southern College, his alma mater. Coach Cooper played professionally in England with the Crawley Town FC. He spent 10 years coaching at the club level in the Tampa Bay Area. In addition to his coaching and playing experience, Coach Cooper has 15 years of experience working youth soccer camps, both at Florida Southern College and the University of South Florida.
  • Camp Berkeley

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    This camp is about having FUN!

    Campers will enjoy a mix of pool games and dry-land games utilizing all Berkeley has to offer including the: Cantonis Pool, Buccaneer Ridge Rockwall, Dickey Field, and indoor gyms. Campers will also build and launch their own rockets and tie dye their own shirt!  Slip & slide, water balloons and popsicles will be a part of each week.

    Campers will need to bring a change of clothes, swimsuit, snack and water bottle each and every day.

    This is a one-week session. Full-day and half-day options are available. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (ages 5-14)

    Campers must be able to swim.
     
    About the Coach
    Jonathan Jordan was a 2008 Berkeley graduate, high school All-American, 2012 Olympic Trial Qualifier, and a 4-year letter winner and team captain for the #4 ranked University of Florida swim team. In 2016 Coach Jordan helped coach the Berkeley Buccaneers men’s swimming team to a 2nd place finish in the state, the highest placing in school history. He has taught swim lessons for the past 16 years and loves to develop perfect swimming technique for future competitive swimmers of any age. He currently serves as the Seventh-Grade Academic Dean and a Sixth & Seventh-Grade Science teacher at his alma-mater. Coach Jordan also tends to the Berkeley’s apiary, where he manages 15 honeybee hives. 
  • Girls Flag Football with Coach John Coup

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    Berkeley Summer Programs is once again offering Girls Flag Football Camp. Coaches John Coup and Aaron Smith are excited to work with all of our campers to teach them the physical and mental skills needed to excel in the sport of football. The fundamentals of the sport will be a daily curricular piece. This includes, but is not limited to, offensive and defensive strategy, communication, stances, steps, starts, route running, flying to the football on defense, and pulling flags.

    The sport of football offers our athletes so much more than wins and losses. This flag football camp will assist our campers in believing in their abilities to play excellent football and demonstrate excellent leadership skills. Girls Flag Football Camp at Berkeley encompasses the following belief: None of us is as strong as all of us! When our athletes gain the trust of their teammates and work as one, the game becomes a very rewarding educational experience.

    Did you know that at the NAIA level, women’s flag football is a varsity sport? We look forward to having your amazing daughters join us for this camp. You will be very excited when they arrive home each day to share exciting stories of our camp. We are committed to helping your child reach her dreams!

    In this full-day camp, we will spend the first hour of each camp working on the offensive (quarterback, wide receiver, and running back) and defensive (linebacker and defensive back) fundamentals. Campers will then be divided into teams and play 30-minute games (two 15-minute halves) with a 5-minute water break until lunch and swim time. After lunch and swim, we will spend an additional 15-minutes running offensive plays in an attempt to create the most efficient and successful offense possible. Campers will be bracketed according to age range (5-7, 8-10, 11-12, 13-14).

    Teams will be arranged in a manner that accommodates friends who’d like to play on the same team and skill level to offer the most parity possible.

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach.

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 1 and 4 (ages 5-14)

    About the Coach
    John Coup is currently in his 25th year as an instructor at Berkeley. He has been part of the volleyball program for twenty-five years and was the head coach at Berkeley Prep for four years. During this time, Berkeley played in three final fours and a regional final. He played competitive flag football in and around the state of Florida and the southeast for over a decade. He was part of a team that won the national championship and enjoys passing on his passion for flag football to youth players.

    Coach Aaron Smith, a certified personal trainer (CPS) and strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), has over 20 years of experience working with athletes at all levels to achieve their athletic goals.  Coach Smith began his career at Berkeley in 2002 with the men’s soccer program and shortly thereafter began working with many of Berkeley’s sports teams as well as individuals.  Coach Smith is a member of Berkeley’s Physical Education department and is Berkeley's head strength coach.  
  • Golf with Varsity Head Coach Jane Geddes

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    Summer Golf Camps at the Gipe Golf Center on the Berkeley campus are fun and educational programs designed to introduce kids to the game of golf in a supportive and engaging environment. Led by US Women's Open winner and Berkeley Varsity Golf coach, Jane Geddes, the club will focus on teaching the basics of the golf swing through age-appropriate activities and games. The emphasis is on building fundamental skills in a fun, low-key environment.

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 1 and 2 (ages 10 - 14) - This is a half-day camp.
    Weeks 3 and 4 (ages 10 - 14) - This is a full-day camp.

    Weeks 3 and 4 (Full-Day Camp Information)
    The morning session of this camp will be held on campus and end at 12:00 p.m. There will be a 1-hour lunch break and then golfers will head to a local golf course for 9-holes of play. All participants registering for the full-day camp must have a basic golf knowledge and acumen in order to join this offering.

    About the Coach
    Jane Geddes is a retired professional golfer who made her mark on the LPGA Tour by winning 14 tournaments worldwide throughout her 20-year professional career. 

    Geddes attended Florida State University, where she played collegiate golf and was a member of the 1981 National Championship team. After turning professional in 1983, she quickly made an impact on the LPGA Tour, earning her first victory in 1986 at the US Women’s Open with her second major, the LPGA Championship, coming the following year. 

    Throughout her career, Geddes amassed 11 LPGA Tour victories and 3 international wins including the Women’s British Open (prior to its Major status).  Geddes' consistent performances on the tour also earned her a spot on the U.S. Solheim Cup team and she later served as assistant Captain for two consecutive Solheim Cup events. 

    Known for her strong ball-striking and competitive spirit, Geddes was a respected figure on the LPGA Tour throughout her career. She retired from professional golf in the mid 2000’s, attended law school at Stetson College of Law and continued to stay involved in the sport working for the LPGA Tour and other golf industry leaders. 

    In recognition of her contributions to the game, Geddes was inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Today, she remains a respected figure in the golf community, remembered for her skill, determination, and impact on women's golf during her playing days on the LPGA Tour and involvement in the sport after her retirement. 

    For the past three seasons, Geddes has served as Berkeley Prep’s Boys and Girls Varsity Golf Coach with the Boys team making their first appearance at the State Championship this past Fall.  She looks forward to taking full advantage of the new Gipe Golf Center – a start of the art golf practice facility located on the Berkeley campus.


  • Introduction to Strength & Conditioning

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    Participants will learn and perform the fundamental exercises that are used in sport performance and general fitness training including (but not limited to) squats, deadlifts, lunges, presses, and rows as well as a variety of bodyweight exercises.  Additionally, campers will learn the basic fundamentals of Olympic weightlifting with PVC pipes as well as many opportunities to run, jump, and throw things for speed and power development.

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

    Weeks 1, 2, and 3 (Incoming 6th to 8th graders)

    About the Coach
    Coach Joe Maldonado has been a personal and group trainer for over a decade.  With a Masters in Sport Coaching, he also interned at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs where he worked with USA and foreign national athletes, first responders, and youth athletes.  Prior to transitioning to an Elementary PE teacher, he achieved status as a Master Trainer at the Harbour Island Athletic Club while also leading the staff education program.  He has obtained training certificates including: NSCA CSCS, NASM CPT, USA Track & Field Level 1, CrossFit Level 1 / Olympic Weightlifting / Kids, and a GMB Fitness Apprenticeship.
  • Pickleball with Varsity Head Coach Jacquelyn Rosen

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    It’s pickleball time! Coach Rosen, our pickleball and tennis pro, has been teaching students and adults the intricacies of the fastest-growing sport in the country for quite some time. All campers who join this camp will develop the fundamentals of pickleball while making new friends and developing a love for the sport! Pickleball will be held in our newly constructed Frederick Pickleball Complex – by far and away the best stadium in town!

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

    Weeks 5 and 6 (ages 10-14)

    About the Coach
    Jacquelyn Rosen is now in her 12th year as Berkeley's head varsity coach and director of tennis.  She is the 2011 Hillsborough County Coach of the Year, having led the Plant High School girls tennis team to a state championship in 2011. In 2016 she coached Berkeley's boys doubles team to the state title. In 2017, she led the girls varsity team to district and regional championships and then onto states for the first time in over a decade. In 2018-2021 she led the girls varsity team to undefeated regular seasons. They are currently 67-0 in regular season play. The girls team has made state appearances and were state finalists in 2018 and 2019; in 2020 they were state semifinalists. In 2021 Coach Rosen led both the girls and boys varsity teams to undefeated regular seasons; both were district and regional champs and state semifinalists  As a junior player, Coach Rosen was ranked #1 in Florida and the United States in the girls 12's and #2 in the U.S. in the girls 14's. At age 14 she was ranked #1 in Florida in the girls 18's. She won three gold medals at the Maccabiah Games in Israel and turned pro at age 15. She has been the winner or runner-up of 14 WTA/ITF Women's Pro tournaments throughout the world.
  • Rosen's Racquet Sports with Varsity Head Coach Jacquelyn Rosen

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    Are you ready to create some racquet? If so, here's your chance! Coach Jackie Rosen will be offering a racquet sports camp that allows campers to play tennis the first half of camp and pickle ball the second half of camp. All campers will develop the fundamentals of each sport while making new friends and developing a love for the fastest growing lifelong sport, pickle ball! Pickle ball will be held in our newly constructed Frederick Pickleball Complex!

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 (ages 10-14)

    About the Coach
    Jacquelyn Rosen is now in her 12th year as Berkeley's head varsity coach and director of tennis.  She is the 2011 Hillsborough County Coach of the Year, having led the Plant High School girls tennis team to a state championship in 2011. In 2016 she coached Berkeley's boys doubles team to the state title. In 2017, she led the girls varsity team to district and regional championships and then onto states for the first time in over a decade. In 2018-2021 she led the girls varsity team to undefeated regular seasons. They are currently 67-0 in regular season play. The girls team has made state appearances and were state finalists in 2018 and 2019; in 2020 they were state semifinalists. In 2021 Coach Rosen led both the girls and boys varsity teams to undefeated regular seasons; both were district and regional champs and state semifinalists  As a junior player, Coach Rosen was ranked #1 in Florida and the United States in the girls 12's and #2 in the U.S. in the girls 14's. At age 14 she was ranked #1 in Florida in the girls 18's. She won three gold medals at the Maccabiah Games in Israel and turned pro at age 15. She has been the winner or runner-up of 14 WTA/ITF Women's Pro tournaments throughout the world.
  • Track and Field

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    Campers will learn and practice Track and Field events including (but not limited to) hurdles, running long jump, sprints, javelin, discus, and shot put.  Participants of all skill levels will benefit from training and competing in running, jumping, and throwing for athletic development.

    This is a one-week session. A heart lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

    Week 1 (incoming 6th - 8th graders)

    About the Instructor

    Coach Joe Maldonado has been a personal and group trainer for over a decade.  With a Masters in Sport Coaching, he also interned at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs where he worked with USA and foreign national athletes, first responders, and youth athletes.  Prior to transitioning to an Elementary PE teacher, he achieved status as a Master Trainer at the Harbour Island Athletic Club while also leading the staff education program.  He has obtained training certificates including: NSCA CSCS, NASM CPT, USA Track & Field Level 1, CrossFit Level 1 / Olympic Weightlifting / Kids, and a GMB Fitness Apprenticeship.
  • Tumbling with Director of Berkeley Cheerleading Erica Spada

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    In this camp, Coach Spada will teach many tumbling techniques and skills such as handstands, backbends/ back walkovers, cartwheels, round offs, and any advancing skills that each individual athlete is ready to progress to safely. All skills we be done on mats, an air track, or using training mats, such as a cheese mat. Coach Spada's goal is for every athlete to leave with a better technique in a known tumbling skills and/or a new skill.  She looks forward to “flipping” through the summer with the campers!

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp. 

    Weeks 1 and 2 (ages 5-12)
    Week 7 (incoming 6th - 8th graders)

    About the Coach
    Erica Spada has always had a passion for cheer, beginning with her first memory of the sport at an early age of 4. Erica did competitive cheerleading for her entire cheer career, where she even competed in 4 world championships. She was a part of the National Cheerleading Association from 2008-2014 where she hosted youth, high school, all star, and collegiate cheer clinics and camps around the country. She has 13 years coaching experience and specializes in stunting and tumbling skills training. 
  • Wrestling with Varsity Head Coach Jeremy Carter

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    Berkeley Wrestling Camp will focus on learning the skills and techniques needed to control and dominate opponents from the top position, particularly through leg riding. Wrestlers will learn how to break down opponents to easily transition into a leg riding series. Wrestlers will learn multiple pinning combinations to put opponents away, end matches, and get their hands raised quickly from dominant leg riding series taught in this clinic. They will also learn strategies for maintaining top position while avoiding escapes or reversals. These camps will also cover some basic leg riding defenses and how to avoid being controlled from the top position.
     
    Wrestlers will warm-up, stretch, and then go into light-conditioning team games. Wrestlers will then go back and forth between "tech time" where Coach Carter will go over technique, followed by drilling techniques previously learned with a partner. Camp sessions will end with live wrestling, and a cool-down/stretching period.

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (ages 7-14) 

    About the Coach
    Coach Jeremy Carter is from just outside of Detroit and has competed in martial arts and combat sports since the age of 4. He studied 4 years of Tae Kwon Do and 7 years of Isshinryu Karate, competing in 2 National Tournaments.

    Coach Carter started wrestling as a sophomore at Northville HS, where he was a 3 year varsity wrestler and helped lead his team to 2 top 4 finishes in the State Tournament. He also earned a spot on the Michigan National Freestyle Team.

    After serving 5 years in the United States Marine Corps, he began his coaching career in Michigan at Novi HS. He was there 2 years, helping to result in 4 State Qualifiers and 2 State Placers. Next, he coached for 5 years at Livonia Churchill HS, helping to result in 6 State Qualifiers and 2 State Placers. During that time, he also trained and competed in mixed martial arts and was ranked 4th for Michigan amateur 125 pound fighters.

    Coach Carter moved to Florida in 2012 and started coaching at Plant HS in 2015.  In 2017, Coach Carter was named Head Coach at Plant HS. His time at Plant helped result in 6 State Qualifiers, including 1 undefeated State Champion, and a team record of 146 - 52. 
     
    In 2022, he came to Berkeley as a volunteer coach, helping to result in 2 State Qualifiers, including 1 State Placer. In 2023, Coach Carter was named the Head Coach of Berkeley Preparatory School's Wrestling team. 


  • Cheerleading with Director of Berkeley Cheerleading Erica Spada

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    Berkeley Cheerleading Camp will teach young athletes all the essential skills needed to perform. It is specialized to help cheerleaders learn new skills, spend extra time on challenging, hard-to-master skills, and bring their developed skills to new heights. The camp will consist of practicing cheers, dances, proper techniques, jumps, stunts, and tumbling; camp will conclude with a cheer performance. Equally important, this camp will focus on leadership skills, teamwork, communication, trust, confidence, and fun! 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 1 and 2 (ages 5-12) 
    Week 7 (incoming 6th - 8th graders)

    About the Coaches
    Erica Spada has always had a passion for cheer, beginning with her first memory of the sport at an early age of 4. Erica did competitive cheerleading for her entire cheer career, where she even competed in 4 world championships. She was a part of the National Cheerleading Association from 2008-2014 where she hosted youth, high school, all star, and collegiate cheer clinics and camps around the country. She has 13 years coaching experience and specializes in stunting and tumbling skills training. 

    Ashley Dunbar started cheer when she was just 4-years old in pop warner. She quickly found her love for all-star competitive cheer and was part of an all-star cheer program called CNY storm for 9 years. Through her all-star cheer journey, she was able to compete at the cheerleading worlds twice. On top of doing all-star cheer, she also cheered for her school team in middle school and high school. Ashley was the Varsity cheer captain her junior and senior years. She has coaching experience with ages 6 to 18 and has put on various clinics and camps throughout her cheerleading journey. Ashley is very excited to be a part of Berkeley this year!
  • Adventure Education (Rock Climbing, Low & High Elements) with Coach Sean Davidson

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    Climb, jump and be pulled thirty feet in the air! Students will participate in rock climbing at Buccaneer Ridge and Project Adventure high and low element activities on Kuhn Field. Everyone will push themselves to climb as high as they can within the “Challenge By Choice” approach of Project Adventure. A positive and supportive environment will be cultivated while students learn to persevere and build confidence.

    This is a one-week session.  A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Week 2 (ages 8-14) 

    About the Coach
    Coach Sean Davidson began participating in Adventure Education activities 25 years ago and loves that it can challenge the most novice climber to the most advanced.  In addition to teaching Physical Education and Health, he also is the Adventure Education Coordinator, leads the Experiential Module of the Leadership Academy at Berkeley and coaches JV basketball.
  • Indoor All-Sports (5-14 years old)

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    In Indoor All-Sports Camp, students will learn a variety of fundamental sports skills as they are exposed to a different sport each day of the week. Sports of the day include: baseball, basketball, bowling, football, and soccer. Fundamental skills include: locomotor movements, throwing and catching, striking/batting, dribbling, passing and trapping; shooting (basketball and soccer), and dodging. A typical day may include: morning exercises/warm up/ cooperative games; AM sport-specific skills-of-the day and games; daily pool time/free swim; PM sport contest/big group games. Most camp activities are scheduled to be indoors to escape the Florida summer heat. The goal is for the campers to learn in a positive atmosphere with a focus on building general skills, inclusion, sportsmanship, and fun.

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach.

    This is a one-week session; both half-day and full-day sessions available.  A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 5, 6, and 7 (ages 5-14); Campers are grouped by age and skill level. 

    About the Coaches
    Coach Joe Maldonado has been a personal and group trainer for over a decade.  With a Masters in Sport Coaching, he also interned at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs where he worked with USA and foreign national athletes, first responders, and youth athletes.  Prior to transitioning to an Elementary PE teacher, he achieved status as a Master Trainer at the Harbour Island Athletic Club while also leading the staff education program.  He has obtained training certificates including: NSCA CSCS, NASM CPT, USA Track & Field Level 1, CrossFit Level 1 / Olympic Weightlifting / Kids, and a GMB Fitness Apprenticeship

    Coach Aaron Smith, a certified personal trainer (CPS) and strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), has over 20 years of experience working with athletes at all levels to achieve their athletic goals.  Coach Smith began his career at Berkeley in 2002 with the men’s soccer program and shortly thereafter began working with many of Berkeley’s sports teams as well as individuals.  Coach Smith is a member of Berkeley’s Physical Education department and is Berkeley's head strength coach.

    Coach Gena Dempsey is currently in her 9th year at Berkeley coming to us from Hillsborough County Schools where she coached for 18 years. She teaches MD physical education and currently coaches in the MD volleyball program and is the MD softball coach. In her time here at Berkeley, she has also coached soccer and basketball in the Middle Division. Coach Dempsey graduated from the University of Tampa where she played softball for the Spartans. 

    Coach Dayna Crawford chairs Berkeley's Physical Education department. She is Berkeley's Personal Fitness and Health teacher and the varsity softball coach whose team is coming off a district championship season. She is also the 18U Gold Clearwater Bullets coach, which earned a top 10 finish in the Gold Nationals this past summer. Coach Crawford attended Western Michigan University where she played Division 1 softball for the Broncos.

    In 2014, Coach Warren led Jesuit High to its first state baseball championship in 14 years.  In eight seasons as head baseball coach at Jesuit, he amassed an impressive 206-39 record, and in the last five seasons his team advanced to the state final four.  He is a graduate of Jesuit High, where he won a state championship as a starting pitcher, and he attended the University of Florida.  Coach Warren joined the Berkeley staff in 2014, and in 2016 he led Berkeley baseball to the state semifinals. He is a seven-time district coach of the year and in 2020 he earned his 300th win as a head coach and his 350th win in 2023!


  • All-Sports (5-14 years old)

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    All-Sports Camp is an interactive camp for athletes of all levels. Campers will participate in a variety of sports such as tennis, pickleball, flag football, soccer, matball, basketball, hockey and many other sports. The camp also includes indoor games from Berkeley’s Project Adventure program. Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

    This is a one-week session.  A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.
     
    Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 (ages 5-14); Campers will be grouped by age and skill level. 

    About the Coaches
    Coach Denise Gaberino has taught at Walker Middle Magnet for 12 years and currently completed her 32nd year of teaching in Hillsborough County.  She has always had a love of sports, both playing and coaching.  Coach Gaberino joined Berkeley as a rock climbing instructor in 2017 and loves interacting with the campers and helping them conquer the challenges of each wall.

    Coach Adam Stoll is entering his sixth year working with the Berkeley Summer Sports Program.  He is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia where he rowed as a division 1 athlete and was captain of the team.  He graduated with a bachelors in International Relations.  After college he spent 8 years as the Head Coach for rowing at Berkeley.   Adam is in his eighth year as a math teacher at Walker Middle Magnet School.

    Coach Tim Cooper, the 2012 and 2017 NSCAA Florida High School Coach of the Year, has over 20 years of coaching experience from the youth to the collegiate level. He has been the head soccer coach at Berkeley for the past thirteen years, where he has led the Bucs to several district and regional titles and three state finals runner-up trophies. In addition, Coach Cooper has worked at Lakeland and Countryside High Schools, St. Leo University, and Florida Southern College, his alma mater. Coach Cooper played professionally in England with the Crawley Town FC. He spent 10 years coaching at the club level in the Tampa Bay Area. In addition to his coaching and playing experience, Coach Cooper has 15 years of experience working youth soccer camps, both at Florida Southern College and the University of South Florida.

    Coach Tara Martz joined Berkeley in 2012 as a Lower Division Physical Education teacher. She helped coach the JV and Varsity girls’ basketball teams, the Varsity girl’s lacrosse team, and she has been involved with the middle school girls’ basketball team and track team. She has had a passion for sports since she was a young kid. Coach Martz grew up in Marietta, GA where she played high school basketball and softball. She went on to play Division 1 collegiate basketball at Furman University. As a player, she was a four-year starter at point guard and helped lead her team to the Southern Conference Championship earning them a trip to the NCAA tournament. In addition to coaching responsibilities, Coach Martz continues to teach Physical Education to grades 1-5 at Berkeley.

    Coach Sean Davidson began participating in Adventure Education activities twenty years ago and loves that it can challenge the most novice climber to the most advanced.  Since 2010 he has taught Physical Education and Health at Berkeley.  He currently is the Adventure Education Coordinator and coaches MD basketball and the UD Sports Performance and Wellness program.  
  • Berkeley Boys Baseball Camp with Varsity Head Coach Richie Warren

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    In our popular baseball camps, we teach the fundamentals of the game including batting, fielding, catching, throwing, pitching, and base running, as well as the mental aspects of baseball. We preach situational baseball and knowing what to do with the ball before it comes to you. Our campers are fully prepared to excel in the sport of baseball.

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 1 and 2 (ages 7-14)

    About the Coach
    In 2014, Coach Warren led Jesuit High to its first state baseball championship in 14 years.  In eight seasons as head baseball coach at Jesuit, he amassed an impressive 206-39 record, and in the last five seasons his team advanced to the state final four.  He is a graduate of Jesuit High, where he won a state championship as a starting pitcher, and he attended the University of Florida.  Coach Warren joined the Berkeley staff in 2014, and in 2016 he led Berkeley baseball to the state semifinals. He is a seven-time district coach of the year and in 2020 he earned his 300th win as a head coach and his 350th win in 2023!
  • Berkeley Boys Basketball Camp with Varsity Head Coach Renaldo Garcia

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    Coach Garcia's full-day basketball camps are a mix of fundamental instruction, fun, and competition. Campers learn and drill a wide range of fundamentals including shooting, ball-handling, passing, and footwork. Coach Garcia also teaches several offensive and defensive schemes and instructs the campers on general basketball philosophy.  Combined with the instruction are plenty of daily contests including free throw shooting, one-on-one, hotshot, and - of course - basketball games and scrimmaging.

    Coach Garcia’s camps are for both the beginning and skilled player.

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 4 and 5 (ages 6-14)

    About the Coach
    Coach Renaldo Garcia joined Berkeley in 2017 as its new varsity head coach. Prior to that, he served as head basketball coach at Sickles High since 2002. His coaching accolades include leading Sickles to the 2017 Class 8A State Championship, finishing the season with an impressive 29-4 record. Other highlights include a State runner-up finish in 2010, and two Regional Championships in 2010 and 2017. Coach Garcia, who also served as the assistant coach at Sickles from 1997-2002, helped the school earn 12 regional playoff appearances (2005-2017), eight District Championships (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017), and an overall record of 332-104, during his tenure.  He has coached several collegiate and professional players including former UNC Tar Heel and current Milwaukee Buck, John Henson. As a player, Coach Garcia was a three-year starting guard for the University of Florida from 1987-1991, where he was a member of the school’s first SEC Championship team in 1989. He played professionally for Liga Georgina de Villegas (San Pedro Sula, Honduras) from 1991-1992. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Coach Garcia teaches full time as a member of Berkeley's Physical Education department. 

    Coach Sean Davidson began participating in Adventure Education activities twenty years ago and loves that it can challenge the most novice climber to the most advanced.  Since 2010 he has taught Physical Education and Health at Berkeley.  He currently is the Adventure Education Coordinator and coaches MD basketball and the UD Sports Performance and Wellness program.   

    Coach Tara Martz joined Berkeley in 2012 as a Lower Division Physical Education teacher. She helped coach the JV and Varsity girls’ basketball teams, the Varsity girl’s lacrosse team, and she has been involved with the middle school girls’ basketball team and track team. She has had a passion for sports since she was a young kid. Coach Martz grew up in Marietta, GA where she played high school basketball and softball. She went on to play Division 1 collegiate basketball at Furman University. As a player, she was a four-year starter at point guard and helped lead her team to the Southern Conference Championship earning them a trip to the NCAA tournament. In addition to coaching responsibilities, Coach Martz continues to teach Physical Education to grades 1-5 at Berkeley.
  • Berkeley Football Camp with Varsity Head Coach Dominick Ciao (non-contact)

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    This full-day camp focuses on such core football fundamentals as passing, receiving, and stances, as well as strategies and teamwork.
    Each day we will play organized games of touch football/7-on-7 so kids can put to use the knowledge they have gained throughout the camp. The camp maintains a safe, non-contact style of play.

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 2 and 3 (ages 7-14)

    About the Coach
    Coach Dominick Ciao is one of the most respected coaches in the greater Tampa area, and he is third winningest head football coach in Hillsborough County history with over 250 victories. Coach Ciao’s teams own nine district titles and three regional titles. In his 16 years as head coach of Jesuit, he amassed an impressive 132-60 record. Coach Ciao brought his winning formula to Berkeley Prep in 2007, and in 2011 he led the varsity team to a district championship, regional championship, and state semifinal. In 2016, Coach Ciao's Berkeley team was district runner-up, regional champs, and state semifinalists. In 2021, Berkeley finished with an overall record of 12-1 and reached the 3A state championship game.  In his head coaching career, he has coached over 125 Division I signees. Coach Ciao is the 2016 recipient of the Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach award for his positive impact on youth athletes.
     
  • Berkeley Indoor Football Camp with Varsity Head Coach Dominick Ciao (non-contact)

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    This full-day camp focuses on such core football fundamentals as passing, receiving, and stances, as well as strategies and teamwork. Each day we will play organized games of touch football/7-on-7 so kids can put to use the knowledge they have gained throughout the camp. The camp maintains a safe, non-contact style of play.  This camp is indoors in the Straz Family Field House, and campers will be out of the hot late-July sun!

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Week 6 (ages 7-14)

    About the Coach
    Coach Dominick Ciao won his first state title in the fall of 2023 and is one of the most respected coaches in the greater Tampa area, and he is third winningest head football coach in Hillsborough County history with over 250 victories. Coach Ciao’s teams own nine district titles and three regional titles. In his 16 years as head coach of Jesuit, he amassed an impressive 132-60 record. Coach Ciao brought his winning formula to Berkeley Prep in 2007, and in 2011 he led the varsity team to a district championship, regional championship, and state semifinal. In 2016, Coach Ciao's Berkeley team was district runner-up, regional champs, and state semifinalists. In 2021, Berkeley finished with an overall record of 12-1 and reached the 3A state championship game.  In his head coaching career, he has coached over 125 Division I signees. Coach Ciao is the 2016 recipient of the Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach award for his positive impact on youth athletes.
  • Berkeley Boys Lacrosse Camp with Varsity Head Coach Mike Ryder

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    The Berkeley Boys Lacrosse Camp provides opportunities for players of all ability and experience levels to learn the game of lacrosse, develop their individual skills, and practice team concepts. Whether you have played lacrosse for years or have never picked up a stick in your life, you will benefit from this camp. In this full-day camp, boys will play alongside others of similar age and ability levels, allowing for maximum development regardless of prior experience.

    Players are encouraged to bring a stick, helmet, and gloves if they have them (these are not required).

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Week 1 (ages 9-14)

    About the Coach
    Coach Mike Ryder is in his fourth year as head coach of Berkeley Prep Boy's Lacrosse. He has spent most of last decade between Colorado and Florida, where he has coached lacrosse at all levels. He currently serves as national director of camps and Florida for 3d Lacrosse, the nation’s largest lacrosse training and development company.

    Coach Ryder first came to Tampa to assume the role as defensive coordinator at the University of Tampa (2011-2013). During his time at UT, the Spartans were crowned regular season Deep South Conference Champions both years. Under Coach Ryder’s direction, the Spartan defense ended the 2012 campaign with the 9th ranked defense in all of Division II. He also coached at IMG Academy (2014-2015) and served double duty as both head coach of the FHSAA varsity team and as offensive coordinator of the national team which ended the 2015 season ranked #5 nationally by USA Today. Coach Ryder previously spent time in Colorado where held the position as head coach for the University of Colorado Men’s Lacrosse program (MCLA Division I). After taking over the program midseason in 2010, he led the team to a 16-9 overall record in just under two years, which included two MCLA championship tournament appearances and 12 wins over MCLA top 25 programs, including a victory over # 1 Michigan, ending the Wolverines 49-game winning streak.

    Outside of lacrosse, Coach Ryder completed his master’s in sports leadership from Northeastern University in 2016. He is a 2008 graduate of Salisbury University with a bachelor’s in secondary education/history, where he was also a member of one of the most prestigious Division III lacrosse programs.
     
  • Berkeley Co-ed Soccer Camp with Varsity Head Coach Tim Cooper

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    Come and enjoy the beautiful game of soccer. This camp is geared for co-ed campers ages 5-11 (weeks 1 and 2) and ages 9-14 (weeks 4 and 6). The first half of the camp consists of fun ball skill games, and each camper will have their own ball and they will get lots of touches. The second half of camp is play, play, play! Each camper will be placed on a 4-on-4 team and will play all week with that team. Teams earn points and on Friday the teams battle it out for the championship trophy. The key to this camp is for the campers to enjoy the game and learn along the way. Keep kicking!

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 1 and 2 (ages 5-11)
    Week 4 (ages 9-14)

    About the Coaches
    Coach Tim Cooper, the 2012 and 2017 NSCAA Florida High School Coach of the Year, has over 20 years of coaching experience from the youth to the collegiate level. He has been the head soccer coach at Berkeley for the past thirteen years, where he has led the Bucs to several district and regional titles and three state finals runner-up trophies. In addition, Coach Cooper has worked at Lakeland and Countryside High Schools, St. Leo University, and Florida Southern College, his alma mater. Coach Cooper played professionally in England with the Crawley Town FC. He spent 10 years coaching at the club level in the Tampa Bay Area. In addition to his coaching and playing experience, Coach Cooper has 15 years of experience working youth soccer camps, both at Florida Southern College and the University of South Florida.
  • Berkeley Girls Basketball Camp with Varsity Head Coach Beth Lauteria

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    At the Girls Basketball Summer Camp, the beginner to the most advanced athlete will be challenged. There is a theme each day where the drills and games are centered around concepts such as offensive mind-set, defensive intensity, and toughness. Some highlights of the full-day camp include: everyone's shooting form videotaped and analyzed, varsity girls basketball players assisting as counselors, skill-based games each day, and the 1-on-1, 2-on-2 and 4-on-4 tournaments.

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 2 and 4 (ages 9-14)

    About the Coach
    Coach Lauteria is Berkeley's head varsity girls basketball coach.  She is a former college player at Glenville State College (Division 2). By her senior year she was ranked 7th in the nation for three point scoring, finishing with over 1000 points. While coaching, her main focus is to educate the fundamentals of the game, both mentally and physically, and teaching all players that through discipline, an unstoppable work ethic, and a passion for the game, dreams of playing at any level they choose are possible.
  • Berkeley Girls Lacrosse Camp with Coach Bart Wagner

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    The sport of lacrosse is growing all over the country!  At the Berkeley Girls Lacrosse Camp we will be learning the techniques of passing, catching, shooting and defense.  This camp is designed for girls ages 6-14 of all ability levels and playing experience.  Players will be coached at their own individual level.  

    Swimming pool time is offered at the discretion of the head coach. 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 2 and 4 (ages 7 - 14)
    Week 2 = Half-Day Camp
    Week 4 = Full-Day Camp
    *Coach Stoll will run the Week 4 camp*

    About the Coaches
    Coach Bart Wagner was raised in Baltimore, MD where he was involved in many sports growing up. As a student at St. Paul's School for Boys, he earned 9 varsity letters in 3 different sports; was a US Lacrosse All-American; Towson Times Athlete of the Year and. is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame at St. Paul's School for Boys. Coach Wagner also has a storied collegiate career as a player, including: 4 years playing, and a 4-year starter at UNC Chapel Hill; USILA All-American; leading Tar Heels top scorer in 3 of his 4 years. His coaching experiences include girls' teams in Baltimore at St. Paul's School, Maryvale Prep and Dulaney High School. Coach Wagner believes that a focus on fundamentals of the game will build a solid foundation from which the team will grow. In addition to a wealth of lacrosse knowledge, he is excited to lead these young ladies and elevate our girls' lacrosse program to new heights. He states, "First, I am thankful for the opportunity to join the Berkeley Community. Berkeley's academic and athletic programs are first in class which is why I look forward to adding to their successes. Lacrosse has been instrumental throughout my life
    and I am so happy to be able to lead the Girls Varsity team this Spring. Go Bucs!"

    Antonia Palmeri is a Long Island native who recently relocated to 'Tampa. She has over a decade of coaching experience, including leading state championship-winning varsity teams and directing a youth program. She holds an undergraduate degree from Villanova University, where she excelled in both club lacrosse and coaching middle and high school teams. With a wealth of experience and passion for lacrosse, Antonia is eager to foster and expand the lacrosse community at Berkeley. 

    Jennifer (Fletcher) Stoll has been a part of the Berkeley Preparatory Girls Varsity Lacrosse program since 2009.  A native of Syracuse, New York,  Stoll moved to Tampa following her time playing Division I lacrosse at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.  As a player, Coach Stoll was a four-year starter, team captain, and an Academic All-American.
     
    Coach Stoll was the Head Varsity Coach of Berkeley Preparatory School's Girls Lacrosse team for ten years.  A passion of Coach Stoll's since moving to Tampa has been to introduce the sport of lacrosse to young athletes and grow the game in the Tampa Bay area.  Coach Stoll has been a part of Berkeley's Summer Lacrosse Camp since 2009 and also leads Berkeley's Lower Division Lacrosse After-School Club throughout the academic year.
     
    Stoll is a current second grade teacher in the Lower Division at Berkeley Preparatory School and has taught second, third, fourth, and fifth grade during her sixteen years of teaching.  




  • Berkeley Girls Volleyball Camp with Varsity Head Coach Sarah Kirkwood Reiss

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    The goal for this full-day camp is to learn volleyball in a positive atmosphere with a focus on building general skills, inclusion, sportsmanship, and fun. Players come in with different levels of experience and are grouped according to their skill. Campers learn the basic techniques of volleyball and then apply those techniques during game-like situations, all with the aim of developing each participant into a more complete player.  

    This is a one-week session.  A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 1, 2, and 3 (ages 7-14)
    *Former Varsity Head Coach, and current Berkeley Middle Division Coach, John Coup, will be running the camp during Week 3*

    About the Coaches
    Sarah Kirkwood Reiss graduated from Plant High School in 2004, winning state titles in 2001, 2002, and 2003. In addition, Coach Reiss was named Florida Gatorade Player of the Year her senior year. A 2008 graduate of the University of Virginia (UVA) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in cognitive science and a pre-medicine concentration in neuroscience, Coach Reiss had one of the most outstanding volleyball careers in Cavalier history at outside hitter. She established team records for career kills, kills per set, and service aces, and graduated ranked sixth all-time in hitting percentage and eighth in digs.

    During her time at UVA, Coach Reiss racked up numerous accolades. She was an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-American as a sophomore and senior, as well as a two-time ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American—including receiving First Team honors her junior year. A two-year team captain, Coach Reiss was also selected All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) each of her four years and was named the ACC Freshman of the Year in 2004. She was a three-time Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Player of the Year. Off the court, Coach Reiss received the Thomas Rodney Crowley, Jr. Scholarship and the Ralph Sampson Scholarship Award. She was also a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship.
     
    Following graduation, Coach Reiss continued her volleyball career professionally in the Association of Volleyball Professionals and internationally in Italy and Puerto Rico.

    Following her professional volleyball career, Coach Reiss earned a Master of Science degree in Commerce with a concentration in Financial Services from UVA in 2010. She earned a law degree from the Cardozo School of Law in New York City, concentrating on Intellectual Property.

    John Coup is currently in his 24th year as an instructor at Berkeley. He has been part of the volleyball program for twenty-five years and was the head coach at Berkeley Prep for four years. During this time, Berkeley played in three final fours and a regional final. He played competitive flag football in and around the state of Florida and the southeast for over a decade. He was part of a team that won the national championship and enjoys passing on his passion for flag football to youth players.

    Ashley Bassler is entering her 18th year as a fifth grade teacher and volleyball coach. She is a native of Tampa and a graduate of Berkeley, where she was an All-American volleyball player. Ashley continued her volleyball career at the University of Florida, where she earned All-American honors as an outside hitter. After graduating, she went on to play professionally in Belgium. After retiring as a player, Ashley spent many years as a club coach and camp counselor before starting her teaching and coaching career. Ashley is excited to be returning to Berkeley this summer and joining the varsity girls coaching staff in the fall.

    Ally Simon has been coaching volleyball for 8 years. She played competitively in high school and college, and qualified for Junior Olympics in 2016. She is so passionate about volleyball that when there was not an option for a Volleyball Club at her university, she founded one and took the team to Nationals in their first year! She played all throughout her university experience - three years at the Club level at Winthrop University and one year at the collegiate level at Mount Olive College. After college, she has been coaching youth volleyball (ages 4-10) and high school volleyball (ages 14-16) and most recently she was the JV White Coach at Berkeley for the 2022-2023 Fall season. Ally is looking forward to continuing to develop our younger players’ skills and interest in this wonderful sport!




  • Berkeley Co-ed Beach Volleyball Camp with Varsity Head Coach LT Treumann

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    This exciting instructional camp will be on Berkeley's brand new Gries Beach Volleyball Complex! 

    This is a one-week session. A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 3 and 4 (ages 10-14)

    About the Coach
    Born in Brazil, Livingstone “LT” Treumann was raised in Orlando and has been involved with the game of beach volleyball for more than 20 years. His extensive career has allowed him to coach a wide range of players, including Olympic-bound athletes and numerous junior athletes. Under Treumann’s guidance, his athletes have achieved great accolades in the sport, have been recognized by the USA Volleyball High Performance team as standout players, and have earned scholarships within the NCAA Division I and II levels.  Treumann resides in St. Petersburg where he owns and co-directs BeVolleyball Academy, a nationally known premier Junior Beach Volleyball Club.  In December of 2021, he was named Berkeley Prep’s head beach volleyball coach for its inaugural season.

    A few of his career's highlights:
    • 2019 3rd Place Men's AVP Manhattan Bech Open
    • 6 National Junior Tournament Championships (USAV, AVP, AAU)
    • 2020 AVP Coach (TEAMS: Andy Benesh/Eric Beranek and Troy Field/Tim Bomgreen)
    • Year-round training and Private Lessons to Junior/Pre-Collegiate athletes who obtained the following status:
    • USAV HP & USAV FLORIDA REGION TEAM athletes
    • FULL/PARTIAL Scholarship recipients at NCAA Division 1 and 2
    • Lead/Participated in training sessions with the following Olympians: Kerri Walsh, Casey Patterson, Sean Rosenthal, Chaim Schalk, April Ross, Brooke Sweat, and Jake Gibb.
  • Rock Climbing and High Ropes Challenge Courses

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    Campers will enjoy the brand-new rock wall with newer holds, challenging pathways up to the top and real rock formations to simulate real life rock climbing. In addition, campers will experience the catwalk, flying squirrel, and the dangling duo on the high ropes course. It’s elements such as these that combine the thrill of climbing with the joy of conquering your fears. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or a complete novice, our professionally designed rock wall and high ropes course will provide something for everyone. Our experienced instructors will challenge each camper within their comfort zone, offering support and encouragement, and ensuring you have a safe and memorable experience. 


    This is a one-week session.  A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (ages 6-14)

    About the Coaches
    Coach Denise Gaberino has taught at Walker Middle Magnet for 12 years and currently completed her 32nd year of teaching in Hillsborough County.  She has always had a love of sports, both playing and coaching.  Coach Gaberino joined Berkeley as a rock climbing instructor in 2017 and loves interacting with the campers and helping them conquer the challenges of each wall.

    Coach Adam Stoll is entering his sixth year working with the Berkeley Summer Sports Program.  He is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia where he rowed as a division 1 athlete and was captain of the team.  He graduated with a bachelors in International Relations.  After college he spent 8 years as the Head Coach for rowing at Berkeley.   Adam is in his eighth year as a math teacher at Walker Middle Magnet School.

    Coach Tara Martz joined Berkeley in 2012 as a Lower Division Physical Education teacher. She helped coach the JV and Varsity girls’ basketball teams, the Varsity girl’s lacrosse team, and she has been involved with the middle school girls’ basketball team and track team. She has had a passion for sports since she was a young kid. Coach Martz grew up in Marietta, GA where she played high school basketball and softball. She went on to play Division 1 collegiate basketball at Furman University. As a player, she was a four-year starter at point guard and helped lead her team to the Southern Conference Championship earning them a trip to the NCAA tournament. In addition to coaching responsibilities, Coach Martz continues to teach Physical Education to grades 1-5 at Berkeley.  

     
  • Berkeley Aquatics Swim Lessons with Coach Jonathan Jordan

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    We believe that the life-saving skill of swimming should be taught as a fun, safe and healthy activity each and every day of the year. Our group lesson program allows children to progress from blowing bubbles to swimming butterfly at his or her own pace. Swimming skills must be practiced regularly with perfect technique in order to be effective, and class instructors will make sure each student has mastered the skills necessary to succeed at every level along the way. Berkeley Aquatics will provide instruction aimed to challenge each child to take their swimming level as far as they can dream. 

    This is a one-week session.

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (ages 4-12)
     
    About the Coach
    Jonathan Jordan was a 2008 Berkeley graduate, high school All-American, 2012 Olympic Trial Qualifier, and a 4-year letter winner and team captain for the #4 ranked University of Florida swim team. In 2016 Coach Jordan helped coach the Berkeley Buccaneers men’s swimming team to a 2nd place finish in the state, the highest placing in school history. He has taught swim lessons for the past 15 years and loves to develop perfect swimming technique for future competitive swimmers of any age. He currently serves as the Director of Environmental Research and a 6th grade teacher at his alma-mater. Coach Jordan also tends to the Berkeley’s apiary, where he manages 20 honeybee hives. 
  • Berkeley Swim and Dive Camp

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    The Swim and Dive Camp is run by certified USA Swim coaches.  The coaches will instruct the campers in all four Olympics strokes.  Each stroke is broken down starting with body position in the water to full technique.  The coaches will instruct specific drills for each stroke to improve efficiency.  Starts and turns will also be included.

    Divers will learn the basic approach, positions, and dives in all four directions (front, back, inward and reverse). The coach will analyze each diver’s abilities and encourage the divers to learn new dives when ready.

    Campers will be divided into two groups. One group swims for ½ hour and the other group will dive for ½ hour. Then the groups will switch.   
     
    Qualifications:  Campers must be able to swim 25 yards of basic freestyle and backstroke.

    This is a one-week session.

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (ages 6-12)

    About the Coach
    Coach Svet Bobov Joined Berkeley's Swim Program 2021. He graduated in 1996 from the National Sport Academy “Vassil Levski" in Sofia, Bulgaria as a swim coach and PE teacher. His has been coaching since 1994, and coached the National Swim Team of Bulgaria 2000-2002, Croatian National team coach 2004-2008, 2008-2012, Arena Swim Team, and throughout Croatia from 2003-2013.
     
     
    Personal Coaching Awards
    48 Broken National Records of Croatia in all group ages and seniors 
    2004-2012 Winning the title “Best Swimming Coach” each year for that period, Istra Region, Croatia 
    183 medals won from National Championships of Croatia and Bulgaria 
     
     
  • Berkeley Tennis Camp with Varsity Head Coach Jacquelyn Rosen

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    Berkeley Summer Tennis Camp emphasizes tennis fundamentals and technique, such as agility, hand-eye coordination, footwork training, basic strokes, and racquet form. The camp also incorporates interactive games with other children of the same skill level.

    This is a one-week session.  A hearty lunch provided by Sage Dining Services is an add-on option for this camp.

    Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 (ages 5-9)
     
    About the Coach
    Jacquelyn Rosen is now in her 12th year as Berkeley's head varsity coach and director of tennis.  She is the 2011 Hillsborough County Coach of the Year, having led the Plant High School girls tennis team to a state championship in 2011. In 2016 she coached Berkeley's boys doubles team to the state title. In 2017, she led the girls varsity team to district and regional championships and then onto states for the first time in over a decade. In 2018-2021 she led the girls varsity team to undefeated regular seasons. They are currently 67-0 in regular season play. The girls team has made state appearances and were state finalists in 2018 and 2019; in 2020 they were state semifinalists. In 2021 Coach Rosen led both the girls and boys varsity teams to undefeated regular seasons; both were district and regional champs and state semifinalists  As a junior player, Coach Rosen was ranked #1 in Florida and the United States in the girls 12's and #2 in the U.S. in the girls 14's. At age 14 she was ranked #1 in Florida in the girls 18's. She won three gold medals at the Maccabiah Games in Israel and turned pro at age 15. She has been the winner or runner-up of 14 WTA/ITF Women's Pro tournaments throughout the world.

Summer 2024

Week 1: June 3 - 7
Week 2: June 10 - 14
Week 3: June 17 - 21
Week 4: June 24 - 28
NO CAMPS July 1 - 5
Week 5: July 8 - 12
Week 6: July 15 - 19
Week 7: July 22 - 26
2024 Summer Catalog!
About the Director
Josh Beckwith is entering his 14th year as Summer Programs Sports Director. He is a native of Seminole, Florida, and a graduate of Seminole High School, where he was an All-American swimmer and swim team captain. He graduated from Emory University, where he also captained the swim team, and he holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education, K-8, from Vanderbilt. Josh has twelve years of swim coaching experience, including four years with Berkeley’s varsity swim and dive team. He coached the Berkeley middle division girls soccer team for fourteen years and is presently in his 18th year as a Middle Division Global Studies teacher at Berkeley. Josh also serves as the sixth-grade Academic Dean. Josh has been a teacher for 25 years, five of which were spent in Japan.
Founded in 1960, Berkeley is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory day school located in Tampa, FL, for boys and girls in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12. Approximately 1,400 students gather here from the greater Tampa Bay area to form ONE Berkeley.