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Free camp celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day

2.07.2019

In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Illinois College will host its second annual Sport Skills Camp on Saturday, February 16.

The free one-day camp is open to all girls from kindergarten through 8th grade. Nearly every women's sport offered by IC will be represented with fun activities planned for participants of all ages. 

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the concourse of Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center. Participants will meet the student-athletes and coaches of Illinois College and begin the camp at 10 a.m. Following activities, everyone will cross the street to Cummings Dining Hall for lunch with the Lady Blues from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Following their meal, campers and their families are welcome to stay for the women’s basketball game at 1:00 p.m. and the men’s basketball game at 3 p.m, both against Lawrence University. There is free admission for all registered campers and their families.

Registration is available online here. All participants will receive a free lanyard and those who register by February 8 will also receive a free camp T-shirt. For more information, contact Illinois College Head Volleyball Coach Kristy Duncan at 217.245.3403 or at kristy.duncan@ic.edu.
 

About Illinois College

Illinois College has believed in the power of opportunity for nearly 200 years. Today, more than 1,000 students come to our vibrant campus in Jacksonville, Illinois, to find their people, their passions, and their path forward. Whether exploring over 80 academic programs, competing in athletics, or interning worldwide, IC students live fully and Graduate READY to make a difference in the world. That’s why Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society, chose Illinois College as one of only a few schools in the state. 

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Media Contact Information
Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
Office of Marketing and Communication
217.245.3219 | emily.titsworth@ic.edu