DAY CAMPS
Summer Day Camps 2023 Schedule
Squash camps are a great introduction for those new to squash and the best place to develop young squash players who will outplay and outperform the competition. Camps are appropriate for players of all ages and skill levels. We offer multiple weeks of day camps with flexible session schedules and overnight camps at Mercersburg Academy, PA featuring guest coaches!
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Sportsmanship
setting expectations for fair and generous behavior and treatment of others
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Performance & Conditioning
building speed, strength and agility
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Growth Mindset
managing emotions, building a ‘grit’ mindset, establishing preparation for challenges on and off the court
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Strategy
learning to adapt personal strengths to be able to set the tone in a match, be responsive, and create game plans for success
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Technical Skill
stroke, movement mechanics, and specific elements for match play
Day Camps
10:00 AM | Noon |
Noon | 02:00 PM |
02:00 PM | 04:00 PM |
Want to play MORE squash? Campers can register for 1, 2 or 3 sessions per day. Full day campers receive a discount, and are provided lunch.
Summer Camp 2023 Schedule
For 2 hour session weekly cost. We offer 3 sessions a day.
Weeks | Level | Location | Price |
JUNE 12 – JUNE 16 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
JUNE 19 – JUNE 23 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
JUNE 26 – JUNE 30 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
JULY 10 – JULY 14 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
JULY 17 – JULY 21 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
JULY 24 – JULY 28 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
JULY 31 – AUG 4 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
AUG 7 – AUG 11 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
AUG 14 – AUG 18 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
AUG 21 – AUG 25 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
AUG 28 – SEP 1 | BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE | COLUMBIA | $200 |
Summer Day Camps at Columbia Squash 5 day a week
Starting June 12th till August 28th Monday to Friday
10am to 12pm | $200 No Lunch provided |
10am to 2pm | $400 Lunch provided |
10am to 4pm | $600 Lunch provided |
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Sleep Away Camps Mercersburg, PA
Our overnight squash camps are open to boys and girls ages 10 to 18. Whether you are new to squash or are a top junior player, in our camps you will experience world class squash training with seasoned coaches from England, Egypt, Australia, Pakistan, the United States and Mexico. The camp will run from June 18th to June 30th (12 days). You have a choice of either coming to the camp for 6 days or 12 days.
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All campers will have breakfast, lunch and dinner in the school’s cafeteria.
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Time for recreational activities outside of squash is allotted each day.
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All of our coaches are screened through federal and state government background checks.
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Campers will be supervised 24/7 in a 4:1 student-to-coach ratio.
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At night the coaches will supervise the campers in an air conditioned dormitory.
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Everyone receives a Play Squash Academy shirt.
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On the last day of camp we invite friends and family to our tournament with prizes for the top finishers.
TRAIN WITH THE BEST
About Alister Walker
As a player, Alister has won 11 Professional Squash Association Tour titles and ranked as high as 12th in the world for squash. He has competed nationally and internationally for both England and Botswana, his birthplace. He won Botswana’s first international gold medal in squash with the Men’s Individual All-Africa Title in 2013 and was named Botswana Sportsman of the Year in 2013. He is also a Britain Under 23 champion and gold medalist in the World Junior Team Championships and Commonwealth Youth Games. Walker brings 16 years of professional squash experience to the athletes of Play Squash Academy. He previously served as assistant coach for the men’s and women’s squash teams at Columbia University and helped lead the squash program to its first Ivy league title in 2018. He began coaching while studying at Wycliffe College in England, and currently holds England Squash level three coaching certificate. Walker has helped organize exhibitions and tournaments around the world and worked with various community organizations in the U.S. to promote participation in squash. “I’m incredibly excited to be working with the players at Play Squash Academy and continuing to help grow the game of squash,” Walker said. “I’ve played and coached at the highest levels of the sport, and the opportunities available through this program are an unmatched resource for anyone looking to achieve their full potential on the court.”
Playing Career
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Achieved Highest World Ranking of 12
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Awarded All-Africa Champion Title
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British Under 23 National Champion
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Member of England’s European Championship winning team
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Winner of 11 PSA World Tour Titles
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Won numerous world number ones during playing career
Coaching Career
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Private coach of elite junior athletes
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Assistant coach of Columbia University’s men and women’s squash team
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Coached Columbia Team to win first ever Ivy League title
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Coached numerous juniors who have been recruited and accepted to prestigious college varsity programs
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Currently coaches several top US National Junior Champions
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Currently coaches several top US National Junior Champions
About Nouran El-Torky
But most of all, I want players to love the game. It has been a transformative part of my life allowing me to experience the beauty of the sport, travel to various countries to compete, and get to know people and cultures of different places all over the world. When I am coaching or playing, I bring everything I have experienced and learned to the court. It energizes and excites me to know that I am opening these possibilities to another person’s life.”
Nouran has made an impact in every endeavor in which she chooses to invest her time. We are grateful she has chosen to dedicate her experience, ideas and enthusiasm to the Play Squash Academy family.
- 4 time All-Ivy League Award & 3 time All-American Award
- Yale Player & 2020 Graduate
- Recipient of the John F. Skillman Award
Spencer Lovejoy
Full-Time Professional Squash Player, PSA World Tour- 2017 & 2020 NESCAC Coach of the Year
- U.S. Squash Association’s Mid-Atlantic Region Regional Squad Head Coach for the top 13, 15 and 17 boy and girl players
Mark Lewis
Recipient of the John F. Skillman Award Middlebury College, Head Coach- Current Men’s and Women’s Squash Interim Head Coach Amherst College
- #3 European Ranking, Scottish Men's Team Member
- Two-time West of Scotland Regional Player of the Year & Open Winner
- U19 Scottish National Team Coach
- Head Coach at Heroit Watt University & Edinburgh University
Stuart George
Amherst College, Assistant Squash Coach- 7 yr PSA World Tour
- Member Squash Level 2 Certified Coach
- Sports Psychology BA
Mark Broekman
Wakefield High School Head CoachSleep away camp at Mercersburg Academy with Coaches who will develop your mental toughness and physical strength, while teaching you how to win matches and be recruited by top schools.
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Spots in these camps will fill quickly with returning campers. Reserve Yours Today!
Dates and Schedule
Starting from June 21st to July 2nd, 2021
Time | Description |
7:30 am | Rise & Shine |
8:00 am | Breakfast |
8:45 am | Drop off for athletes not staying on campus for the week |
9:00 – 11:30 am | Conditioning, Weight Training, Drills, and Technique work |
11:45 am-12:30 pm | Lunch |
01:15 pm-04:15 pm | AFTERNOON SESSION Athletic Psychology, Game Strategy, Nutrition Match Play Video Assessments |
04:15 pm-05:00 pm | Flexibility, Cool Down Performance Reflection Q&A with Coaches |
05:30 pm | Pick up of athletes not staying on campus for the week |
05:30 pm-06:30 pm | Dinner |
06:30 pm-08:30 pm | Recreational activities (Bowling/Pool/Student Center, Frisbee, etc.) |
06:30 pm-08:30 pm | Recreational activities (Bowling/Pool/Student Center, Frisbee, etc.) |
08:30 pm-09:30 pm | Return to the dormitory: Cards, board games, TV, etc. |
09:30 pm | Campers to their rooms |
10:00 pm | Lights Out |