Overview
Our Sports Leadership Camp is "built for the big kids" with TWO FUN FIELD TRIPS packed into every week and a "design your own activity plan" for the days on campus!
Our 6th-8th grade campers will experience tangible leadership experiences throughout the week while staying super active and highly social amidst some quality travel experiences.
The Sports Leadership Camp is also a lead-in experience for those campers looking to transition into a coach position at Bald Eagle once they've aged out of our camp (entering 9th grade). For youth entering 9th & 10th grade, we offer the premier leadership experience in the Bay Area, the Coach In Training Program (CIT).
Check out the camper videos on the CIT page that give you the inside experience of our leadership development camp system. SLC is just another step in our system of helping your child flourish!
SLC PROGRAM FOR MON & WED - Connect, Play, Design
> Bond with their fellow SL campers through team building and social skills exercises.
> Make choices and design their day of activities individually and as part of a team. Engage in game design individually and with a group of peers
> Seize opportunities to go and work with younger campers, practicing as an Assistant Coach. Tangible, "leadership through sports".
> They engage in challenging, intense, well-organized and competitive game activities all day
SLC PROGRAM FOR TUESDAYS - Bonding and Leadership Skills
> Campers will be taken by professional shuttle service to Rio del Mar Beach near Santa Cruz for the famous Sand Olympics!
> Experience our team bonding lessons where they realize that leadership takes a lot of roles, not just the person who gets up to do the talking.
> Have a picnic lunch together with their peers while enjoying the warm sea air then play, boogie board or learn to body surf while in front of a lifeguard station at a beach known for safe waves
> Bond with their peers and enjoy running, digging, and playing a myriad of beach games we bring and set up
SLC PROGRAM FOR THURSDAYS-Fun In Competition!
*On all trips campers are in groups with a coach, not roaming alone.
> THURSDAYS 6/19, 7/10 & 7/24 - Campers will be taken by professional shuttle service to California's Great America. They will have supervised time with their peers to enjoy the rides and all that the theme park has to offer! Campers will have time to stop and buy lunch and snacks of their choice (not included in camp fee) inside the park and spend quality time together!
> THURSDAYS 6/26 & 7/17 - Campers will be taken by professional shuttle service to TopGolf in the morning THEN over to Pinstripes Bowling & Bocce Ball in the afternoon! They will compete in teams through all of these fun events, and lunch is INCLUDED! What a day!!
SLC FINAL TEST FRIDAY! - This is where we see how they grew!
> They set up, execute and run the station they created for the younger campers at the Go Bald Festival.
> They "Create Energy & Positivity" for all the campers who visit them and modify their activity on the fly if it isn't going well, a true leadership skill
> They participate in the Final Challenges for GoBald Fest and in the Triple-Impact Competitor Awards Ceremony
VIDEOS BELOW - SPECIAL NOTE
The SLC Overview Video has not been updated to include our new FIELD TRIP FORMAT! All other aspects of the video are still included in our camp program design.
Leadership Sports Camp Overview
What do you like about Leadership Sports Camp?
Whats one thing you learned in Leadership Sports Camp?
Daily Programming
It's hard to fathom sometimes, frightening at times, that our incoming 6th-8th grader is on the "edge of adulthood", blazing into teen independence. Is your child ready for that leap? Countless life-threatening situations that mandate sound decision-making skills are just around the corner. Healthy confidence, wisdom and maturity are paramount.
Sadly, at the time when they need to listen the most to their parents, part of their transition to adulthood involves not being as "attuned" to the voice of mom & dad.
It's in this pre-teen period when parents need to intentionally associate their child with quality peer mentors worth looking up to. Bald Eagle provides the best role models around who are experienced, trained and Certified PCA Coaches (see our PCA page).
More than ever before preteens need a compass (besides TikTok & Snap Chat!), a guideline, a clear picture of what it means to be a successful teenager and adult. At Bald Eagle Sports Leadership Camp our goal is to help frame a clear target on how they can strive for the Best Version Of Themselves in every area of their life.
Doubtful that we can do it? PLEASE WATCH the videos on this page of the Sports Leadership campers being interviewed. The experience they had at our camp speaks volumes to what we are ALL ABOUT! Click the link for "What's one thing you learned in SLC?" near the video section of this page.
Ask yourself this question. Does my 6th-8th grader have a "Team Captain Mentality"? Most kids don't.
What is it? Someone mature enough to stand on their own, socially skilled enough to connect with yet lead others, driven enough to maximize all of life experiences, and confident enough to stand tall for what they believe in through adversity by their peers. They are magnetic yet caring. The ultimate leader exudes "Servant Leadership", keeping their eyes on others while still striving forward.
With a Team Captain mentality, they are far more apt to make good decisions in all aspects of life.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
- TWO epic field trips every week!
- Professional Transportation service for all field trips
- Hands on experiences of leadership while being highly active.
- Building connections with quality role models, new peers and evolving their social skills
- Every member of the Bald Eagle staff is a PCA Certified Double Goal Coach
- All Directors and Head Coaches are CPR & FA Certified
- All Coaches and Staff are Background Checked
- Movement Training AND FunFIT workouteach week.
- Shaded Ga-Ga Ball Pit at ALL locations! First camp EVER to bring our own pit!
- Massive inflatable Boulders to create the EPIC Live Action Gamers Battle Zone!
- Ultimate Monster Bouncy House Obstacle Course!
- The Bay Areas BEST, the Go Bald FUN ZONE with brand new Games, Air Hockey & Foosball Tables!
- Unlimited Extended Care package available
- Talks by guest speakers, including college/pro coaches & athletes.
- Value that goes beyond a week of camp –12 months of PCA parenting resources
- Campers learn "sticky" life application tools that help them maintain a positive outlook in any environment, on or off the court.
- Unique GO ZONEFree Choice Period every afternoon!
- Also see BENEFITS liston this page for more!
MORE INCLUSIONS
- Every camper gets a Bald Eagle T-shirt, Water Bottle & Draw String Backpack.
- Every new Bald Eagle parent gets a copy of PCA Founder Jim Thompsons book, The Second Goal Parent.
- Several camp options for varying age ranges, so parents have a 1-Stop solution to summer for TK-10th Grade: Multi-Sports, Basketball, Sports Leadership or CIT Program all offered depending on location
- Every Full Day Camper gets morning & afternoon snacks included in the fee.
- Offered 5 weeks, June 16 - July 25, 2025*
- Each Session is 1 week long, Mon-Fri.
- You may sign up for one week or several. Package Discounts available.
- *No camp week of 6/30-7/4
- Drop off window 8:45am - 9:00am (8:30am ok Mon)
- Camp (Mon-Thu) 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Camp (Fridays) 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Pick up (Mon-Thu) 3:00pm - 3:15pm (Mon-Thu)
- Pick up (Fridays) 12:00- 12:15pm (Fridays)
LOS ALTOS - Blach Middle School
EXTENDED CARE
- Offered 7:30am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday. Particularly valuable on Fridays when camp ends at 12:00 noon.
- Unlimited EC Package offers huge savings for working parents. Cost is only $140. (Unlimited must be signed up for by Monday morning checkin. If done online during camp reg will include all discounts)
- Hourly option is $12/hr prorated every 15min and does not require any pre-registration or notice (we just keep your kiddos till you show up! :)
- Late fees are $1/min when you show up past 6pm due to extended facility and employee costs.
- STANDARD FULL DAY: $795/wk
- STANDARD EARLY BIRD: $775/wk (Ends March 1st)
- MULTI 4+ WEEKS: $750/wk (HUGE $50+/wk savings especially combined with Sibling Discount!)
- Sports Leadership Camp is for incoming COED 6th-8th graders.
PARTICIPANTS
- On the same location, we also offer a Basketball Camp for 3rd-8th graders as well as a Sports Leadership Camp for 6th-8th graders
- Incoming 9th & 10th graders should see our volunteer Coach In Training Leadership Program. This program fills every summer so you should apply early. Application opens in mid-February. Join our Newsletter at the bottom of our home page to receive program announcements.
- Paid Coaching Positions start for teens entering 11th grade and up.
- 10% Sibling Discount.
- Applies to all Packages (Unlimited Extended Care; Multi 4+ Week Package)
- Register kids separately, discount will be tracked and deducted automatically.
- Any camp, but must be same weeks & location.
OTHER CAMPS
SIBLING DISCOUNT
- Go Bald Early Reg Discount (ends March 1st)
- Go Bald All Summer Package Discounts (save $50/wk/child if they come 4+ weeks)
- Unlimited Extended Care Package - saving money for busy parents
- $25 Give-Get Referral Program - See details below
- Brand new families referred by an existing BE family via Referral Program process receives $25 off their first registration
- Referring Family gets $25 Bald Eagle credit
- MUST follow this Referral Program process and SEND REFERRAL LINK FROM YOUR DASHBOARD. (login>click name upper right corner>select Manage Account). Must be brand new to BE website and programs. Email team@baldeaglecamps.com with issues.
GIVE-GET REFERRAL PROGRAM
REGISTRATION CHANGES
NO CHANGE FEES!! Bald Eagle families can make changes from one week to the next, change location, or switch children at camp much as they would like with absolutely NO FEE. Whatever it is you need to change, we are here to serve you!
REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS
Bald Eagle families can cancel any summer camp registration, at any location, free of charge up until May 1st. Beyond May 1st, until 2 weeks prior to the start of camp, families have the following options....
1. Cancel your registration and receive a full refund to your credit card, minus a 20% cancellation fee.
2. Cancel your registration and receive a full credit to your Bald Eagle Account, minus a 5% cancellation fee. Credits do not expire and can be used for any future event, at any location, year round.
**Within 2 weeks of camp we reserve the right to only offer Option #2, particularly if a camp has been full.
QUESTIONS OR CHANGES? WE LOVE TO HELP!
Contact team@baldeaglecamps.com or call 888-505-BALD
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Coaches
Coach Bob is the Founder & CEO of Bald Eagle Sports Camps. He has taught Special Ed and PE since 1995, currently at Los Altos HS. Coach Bob has over 25 years coaching experience from youth to collegiate, is a Certified Positive Coaching Alliance Trainer and holds two Credentials along with a Masters in Special Education. Coach Bob is a Co-Founder of TRUSALUS, a tech platform specializing in peak performance and injury recovery in youth athletes. Lastly, he has served for nearly 2 decades as a Board Member of the largest youth recreation league in the region, Foothill Youth Basketball.
As the previous Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Los Altos High School, Coach Bob led the Eagles to 2 SCVAL titles ('13,'14) and the schools first ever Central Coast Section Championship (2015). Bald Eagle Camps has been profiled in PCA's books and Coach Bob was named by PCA as a Development Zone Leadership Fellow. Coach Bob believes children should have a place to feel encouraged, included, cared for, safe from bullying, free from negativity and expected to have as much fun as possible. At the same time, children need direction on how to be their best person in every given moment.
View all our coachesHighlights
See extensive detailed list above!