Kennolyn's sports department is comprehensive and offers campers a wide range of hands on learning and FUN. Our activity program is divided up into the following departments:

• Beach Volleyball (R)
• Fencing
• Tennis
• Riflery
• Archery
• Self Defense
• Basketball (R)
• Batting Cage (R)
• Golf (R)

As you can see our sports activities offer something for everyone. It is important to note that because of the wide range activities we offer at Kennolyn, many of which are not available to campers at home, some of our sports have very small enrollment and are offered as more of a recreational opportunity than an in-depth instructional activity. This means that the class will emphasize fun and sound fundamentals and is most suitable for Beginner level players (although everyone is welcome.) These activities are indicated by (R).

Browse below to read about some of our COOL activities!

Beach Volleyball-Our sand court is the perfect place to have fun and learn the basics of this exciting sport. Campers will learn to serve, bump, set, and dig. Instruction will also feature team play, tactics, and sportsmanship.

Basketball / Batting Cage

Basketball, Batting Cage, and Golf-Have fun in all of these recreational classes. Basic instruction is offered with lots of opportunity for fun and development of basic skills. Golf takes place on our all-weather putting green complete with sand traps and our driving cages. back to top

Fencing

Fencing-This fast and exciting Olympic sport has been taught at Kennolyn since the 1960s.. Campers' going into 2nd grade and older are eligible. We have all the necessary equipment, including an electronic scoring machine for tournament play. Safety is emphasized form the very beginning as is the importance of keeping equipment in good repair. Our shaded fencing piste has an elegant, non-slip surface and is perfect for beginners or improving fencers. This program is taught by an advanced international fencer who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Kennolyn. Fencing is also available as part of our KC Select program Read more here.

Self Defense

The particular skills taught in Self Defense change each summer depending on the particular Martial Arts discipline practiced by the instructor. However, it always includes conditioning and safety as well as basic skills in the particular discipline. This class is designed for beginners or those with limited martial arts experience.
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Tennis

Tennis-Always popular for its social as well as athletic opportunities, tennis is offered to all ages. Games and drills teach the fundamentals while game play situations allow campers to develop all aspects of their game. We offer Beginner through Intermediate instruction.

Riflery

Riflery-Another Olympic sport taught at Kennolyn. We use Daisy brand BB Guns and Air Rifles to teach the sport of Target Shooting. Our program is operated under the guidance of the Civilian Marksmanship Program and emphasizes safety over all else. Five basic safety rules are practiced daily and enforced rigidly. Our goal is for campers to learn gun and gun range safety that will serve them well if they chose to continue in this exciting sport. Campers will experience shooting in the standing, kneeling, and prone positions. Awards can be won and outstanding shooting is always recognized during campfire announcements.

Archery

Archery-Popular since the very early days at Kennolyn, we shoot on a 20 yard range and campers will learn all the basics and have a chance to shoot often. Building skills means building scores and awards have been reintroduced into our program to provide fun and incentive.
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