Overtime Athletics Summer Camps 14 years Strong!!!

Looking for the best summer camp in town? Look no further than OTA! Overtime Athletics has been running camps nationwide for over 14 years. You have tried the rest…this summer enroll your child in a local OTA summer camp to experience why we are the best around.

What makes a great summer camp?

Safety

• Safety is the number one priority at all OTA Camps.

• Campers are separated by age and ability.

• On-site staff members are CPR & First Aid trained. (Diabetes, epi-pen and inhalers where necessary!)

• Age-Appropriate sports equipment.

• Maintained playing areas and fields.

Staff

• All OTA employees have been submitted to an extensive background check.

• Each employee must go through a rigorous hiring and training process geared specifically towards summer camps.

• OTA staffs camps with a strict 10:1 ratio.

• Most coaches run OTA after-school programs throughout the year.

• OTA does not hire high school students to work their camps.

Affordable

• OTA’s summer camps have the best prices around. Compare and see for yourself!

• Steal Deal and Pop-Up discounts throughout the year.

• Before and After-Care available at most day camp sites!

Curriculum:

• OTA has built a tried and true curriculum with the best games and activities over their 14-year existence.

• Traditional sports, gym-games, playground games, arts and crafts and MORE.

• No camp day is the same to ensure your children have a new experience week after week.

Customer Service

• OTA employees are on-site all summer long to assist you with any questions or concerns.

• Offices are open all summer to help with payment options.

• OTA is there for you – need anything – ask us.

Kids NEED Fresh Air!

Why fresh air is important for the development of ANY child:

Overtime Athletics prides itself on providing quality after-school activities for kids. Although Overtime Athletics tries to focus on activities outdoors, sometimes this is not possible because a large portion of the U.S. sees snow or mud for a sizeable part of the year. However, not only should children have the proper amount of exercise each day or week, they should also participate in rigorous, heart-pumping sports and games in the great outdoors for a variety of reasons.

1. Fresh air promotes a healthy lifestyle and decreases risk of disease and cancer in children. Childhood obesity is an epidemic in America, and heart disease and failure seen in many U.S. adults should be combatted starting at a young age.

2. Kids who participate in after-school school or other activities outside are more likely to socialize with other children. These healthy activities are then more likely to be carried into late childhood and early adulthood, where individuals make better choices when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle.

3. With exercise, hyperactive children who have trouble focusing in school become calmer and more relaxed in class and at night during homework sessions.

4. Fresh air stimulates eyesight. In coordination with activities such as tennis, golf, and baseball, eyesight and focus in children improves through practice and repetition.

5. Fresh air relieves stress in children just as much as it does in adults. Children exercising in fresh air are less likely to have bad attitudes or poor behavior both inside the classroom and in the household.

So the next time your children refuse to put down the remote or video game and play outside, just give them a few simple reasons why exposure to fresh air is actually for their own benefit! Exercising in fresh air and maintaining proper blood flow is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The Importance of Administrators and PTA/0's bringing After School Programs to their School

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day. One of the most important reasons for administrators to bring after school programs to their school is that it will keep students active and healthy in a safe way. At times, it can be difficult for young students to find some type of physical activity every day. This problem can be solved by providing them with the option to participate in an organized, convenient, and enjoyable after school program.

What About the Parents?

Having after school programs in place are not just for the youngsters – Parents benefit as well! We all know how easy it can be to lose track of time in the busy work week. After school activities provide a safe, structured environment for children of working parents. After school enrichment is also a great way to expose your kids to new interests without the stress and commitment of a full-time team. Along the same lines, children sometimes have trouble or become a little nervous when deciding on a sport or activity. After school programs can help build your child’s confidence and steer them in the direction they enjoy most.

Administrators, if you do not already have after school programs in place now is the time!