SPORT-SPECIFIC CLINICS

(Soccer, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Cheer, Dance, Flag Football)

All NSSA sport-specific clinics focus on age-appropriate skill development, emphasizing the core fundamentals skills using our three-tiered development model (Steps 1-3). Participants will engage in various skill drills and modified games throughout the 4-days. Each clinic has its specific curriculum tailored for each age group led by a highly qualified coach with high school, college, or club coaching experience in that sport. All of the programs stress the importance of having fun while improving.

ALL SPORTS CLINICS

NSSA's Multi-Sports clinics are a staple of NSSA's multi-sport athlete philosophy. These clinics allow young athletes to experience different sports, improve team-building skills through competition, and connect socially with their peers. Sports included: Soccer, Basketball, Floor Hockey. Field Hockey, Lacrosse. Flag Football, Baseball/Softball, Golf, Badminton, Basketball, and Olympic Events.

PERFORMING ARTS CLINIC
Step into the vibrant world of the Summer Stars Performing Arts Clinic, where imagination takes flight and youthful talent beams brilliantly! Crafted to kindle a love for the performing arts, our program beckons children from Kindergarten to 6th grade. With an exciting fusion of theater, music, dance, and visual arts, participants will embark on an exhilarating voyage of self-discovery, teamwork, and artistic exploration. The students will conduct a live performance each week on Thursday at 130pm in the Auditorium.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLINIC
Our outdoor adventure program immerses kids in hiking, survival skills, nature art, photography, and forest living. From trailblazing to capturing the beauty of the wild, we foster teamwork and nature connection in a hands-on wilderness experience. 

BUILDING BUDDIES CLINIC
Welcome to Building Buddies, where young minds shape their visions into tangible creations! Our STEM-based program is all about hands-on building and creative problem-solving. From crafting structures to exploring engineering principles, kids delve into the exciting world of construction and innovation. With guidance from experienced mentors, participants discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math while unleashing their imagination through engaging projects and challenges. Join us as we build, explore, and invent together!

 Time: 

Instructional programming runs from 9am-2pm. 

We offer FREE early drop off / late pick up from 8am-9am / 2pm-3pm. (8am-3pm included in the standard rate)

Location: 
All clinics this year are held at Miscoe Hill Middle School.

Program: 
NSSA runs high quality, age appropriate training programs and curriculums, each specifically designed around the concept of reinforcing proper fundamentals, introducing advanced skills and concepts, in a fun and enjoyable environment.

Cost: 
$160 per week, and/or $45 per day or $25 per half day.

Registration: 
Register online in advance online (preferred), or walk-in and register and pay at check-in on any day.

Payment:
Pay online when you register (prefered), or defer payment until day 1 of each week by choosing the pay by check option at the check out window.

Paying by Check: 
The NSSA registration cannot calculate day rates, 1/2 day rates, extended care, or other unique rates.If you are looking to pro-rate your order, you must register online and use the "pay by check method". NSSA staff will collect your payment at check-in to ensure payment is accurate. You can uss this same method of payment if you simple prerfer to pay with cash or check.

Combination Clinics: Clinic Switching

Participants are free to bounce back and forth between two or more clinics that are running at the same time. This is an ideal opportunity for multi-sport athletes or for players who are interested in trying something new.

When registering, please select the preferred clinic your child wants to participate in. 

If you do not want your child to switch sports, please let both NSSA and your child know.

PIZZA / GATORADE / ICE CREAM

Slice of Pizza : $2.50 per slide
Gatorade (12oz) : $1.50 per bottle
Ice cream bars/pops: $1.50 Novelty Ice Cream Option

Place orders in the morning at drop off, or order food in advance for the whole week!

Time: 

Instructional programming runs from 9:00am-11:45am. Half day only

• We offer FREE early drop off / late pick up from 8am-915am - 11:45 to 12:15pm.
• Advanced players can stay after 3pm and assist with coaching younger kids for volunteer / community service hours.
• Advanced players can stay for lunch. Must place pizza order in the morning

Location: All clinics this year are being held at Nipmuc High, 91 Pleasant Street Upton.

Program: This program is deigned to prepare athletes for High School and Middle School Sports. It is a half day  (2.5 hours per day) only as it included high intensity training. Players will look not only build their skill, but improve their overall fitness and conditioning. Tactical concepts will be built into the program as well.

Cost: $110 per week, and/or $30 per day

Registration:  Register online in advance online (preferred), or walk-in and register and pay at check-in on any day.

Payment: Pay online when you register  or defer payment until day 1 of each week by choosing the pay by check option at the check out window.

Paying by Check: The NSSA registration cannot calculate day rates, 1/2 day rates, extended care, or other unique rates.If you are looking to pro-rate your order, you must register online and use the "pay by check method". NSSA staff will collect your payment at check-in to ensure payment is accurate. You can uss this same method of payment if you simple prefer to pay with cash or check.

STEP 1: FUNDAMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (Grades K-3)

STEP 1 programs are designed for players grades K-3 and focus on developing proper fundamental and introducing to sport specific skills. Step 1 clinics are designed around having fun and sharing our love and passion for the sport through modified games that engage all participants while introducing age appropriate skills.

STEP 2: COMPETITIVE PLAY MODEL (Grades 4-5)

STEP 2 programs are built around competitive play with a focus on skill development. Players will engage in variety of skill challenges, competitive games and team games. 

STEP 3: FIT-TECH HIGH INTENSITY Grades 6-7-8-9)

STEP 3 Programs are content specific and our designed to focus on different aspects of the sport. These clinics are high intensity, with a strong physical demand, limited breaks, thus are only half day programs.