2023 SUMMER PROGRAMS
ORYA summer programs will be used as fundraising initiatives for ORYA and specific in-season programs. ORYA looks forward to providing fun and developmentally appropriate programs that improve our ability to offer quality programming during the regular seasons. Programs will be posted as they are created.
2022 basketball SKILLS
ORYA’s summer volleyball clinic will provide players a fun environment to learn age-appropriate skills & techniques. Players will learn the fu
*A minimum of 16 players in each age group are needed to make this program successful.
TUESDAYS | July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9
GRADES 5-8 | 4:00-5:00pm
LOCATION | Oyster River High School
TUITION | $100
*Limited to 15 participants
Reg. Deadline | May 1
+$15 Late Registration | May 2 Onward
2023 BaseBALL clinic with ORHS Coach Cam Calato
ORYA’s extended baseball clinic will help our young players get additional time on the field following the short spring season while working on key fundamentals such as fielding, hitting, throwing, and base running. Through fun games and exercises our objective is to offer a fun & welcoming environment where players can build on their passion for the game while making improvements to their overall game. Players will have a break halfway through the day so please pack a healthy snack and plenty of water.
DATES | August 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
TIME | 9:00-12:00pm
COED AGE GROUP | Live Pitch & Majors Players as of 2023 spring season
LOCATION | Demerritt Park
TUITION | $165
REG. DEADLINE | June 30
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | July 1 Onward
2023 ICE HOCKEY SKILLS
This skills Series will focus on skating and stick-handling as a way of keeping players in shape and developing skills and habits for the upcoming season. Coaches will be ORYA Hockey coaches. Sessions will be held on Friday mornings at the Dover Ice Arena. Note the first and last dates are slightly earlier. While most participants will be ORYA players, we welcome players from any program.
*A minimum of 16 players in each age group are needed to make this program successful.
DATES | July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18
2023-2024 U8 and U10 Age Groups: 7:00-8:00am
2023-2024 U12 and U14 Age Groups: 8:00-9:00am
LOCATION | Dover Ice Arena
TUITION | $150
*Limited to 25 players per age group
REG. DEADLINE | June 30
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | July 1 Onward
2023 volleyball SKILLS
ORYA’s summer volleyball clinic will provide players a fun environment to learn age-appropriate skills & techniques. Players will learn the fundamentals of passing, hitting and over hand serving. More specifically, players will learn footwork, arm swings, and the keys to passing. They will come away with a better understanding of the rules of the game as well as how a basic offense and defense work. They will get LOTS of small group instruction as well as play time in drills and game-like settings. The main goal will be to develop players skills, knowledge of the game, and a passion for the sport. Clinics will be run by Cassandra Doore, the Oyster River High School Varsity coach, with help from her team! The drills used and skills taught will cover the same fundamental principles as the ones used at ORMS and ORHS.
*A minimum of 10 players in each age group are needed to make this program successful.
TUESDAYS | June 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8
GRADES 5-8 | 4:00-5:00pm
LOCATION | Oyster River High or Middle School
TUITION | $100
*Limited to 20 participants
Reg. Deadline | June 16
+$15 Late Registration | June 17 Onward
2023 volleyball SKILLS
ORYA’s summer volleyball clinic will provide players a fun environment to learn age-appropriate skills & techniques. Players will learn the fundamentals of passing, hitting and over hand serving. More specifically, players will learn footwork, arm swings, and the keys to passing. They will come away with a better understanding of the rules of the game as well as how a basic offense and defense work. They will get LOTS of small group instruction as well as play time in drills and game-like settings. The main goal will be to develop players skills, knowledge of the game, and a passion for the sport. Clinics will be run by Cassandra Doore, the Oyster River High School Varsity coach, with help from her team! The drills used and skills taught will cover the same fundamental principles as the ones used at ORMS and ORHS.
*A minimum of 10 players in each age group are needed to make this program successful.
2022 Info for Reference:
TUESDAYS | June 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8
GRADES 5-8 | 4:00-5:00pm
LOCATION | Oyster River High or Middle School
TUITION | $100
*Limited to 20 participants
Reg. Deadline | June 1
+$15 Late Registration | June 2 Onward
2023 Ultimate Frisbee
Come check out the fastest growing team sport in the United States! Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting field sport with a flying disc (frisbee) that combines the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with aerial passing skills. It is also governed by Spirit of the Game – a tradition of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the players. Learn more at USA Ultimate. We stress sportsmanship and fun at this camp. SAFETY: We will be following CDC guidelines including playing in smaller groups, using clean discs and social distancing on the sidelines. WHAT TO BRING: Cleats, a full water bottle, sunscreen and clothes appropriate for exercise and the weather.
In New Hampshire, there are many options for play - see Seacoast Ultimate options! Oyster River and other high schools have after-school clubs. A NH high school team has competed in the U.S. Youth Club Championships since 2017. Join us!
TUESDAYS | June 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15
COED GRADES 3-8 | 6:00-7:30pm (grades as of 2023-2024 school year)
LOCATION | Tibbetts Field
TUITION | $75
*Limited to 40 participants
Reg. Deadline | June 16
+$15 Late Registration | June 17 Onward
2023 softball clinic with Coach Glen Miller
The Bobcat Softball Skills Clinic will be run by Oyster River High School's former varsity coach, Glen Miller, with assistance from former players including at least 2 that have gone on to play at the collegiate level. The Bobcat Softball Skills Clinic will include fundamental instruction in all phases of the game including pitching, catching, infield, outfield, hitting, base running and decision-making. An emphasis will be placed on learning and utilizing proper mechanics in all phases. Instruction will be highly personalized and fine-tuned to fit the athletes participating. Each session ends with either traditional game playing (if numbers allow) or other fun, competitive skill games. The Bobcat Softball Skills Clinic is appropriate to everyone from beginners to pre-collegiate athletes.
DATES | June 27, 29, July 11, 13
TIME | 6:00-7:00pm
AGE GROUPS | Ages 12 and older
LOCATION | ORHS Softball Field
TUITION | $50
REG. DEADLINE | June 16
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | June 17 Onward
2023 softball clinic with Coach Glen Miller
The Bobcat Softball Skills Clinic will be run by Oyster River High School's former varsity coach, Glen Miller, with assistance from former players including at least 2 that have gone on to play at the collegiate level. The Bobcat Softball Skills Clinic will include fundamental instruction in all phases of the game including pitching, catching, infield, outfield, hitting, base running and decision-making. An emphasis will be placed on learning and utilizing proper mechanics in all phases. Instruction will be highly personalized and fine-tuned to fit the athletes participating. Each session ends with either traditional game playing (if numbers allow) or other fun, competitive skill games. The Bobcat Softball Skills Clinic is appropriate to everyone from beginners to pre-collegiate athletes.
DATES | June 27, 29, July 11, 13
TIME | 6:00-7:00pm
AGE GROUPS | Ages 12 and older
LOCATION | ORHS Softball Field
TUITION | $50
REG. DEADLINE | June 16
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | June 17 Onward
2023 Summer Tennis
Led by current UNH Tennis players, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play – so it’s perfect for beginners and intermediate players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. Sessions are based on USTA’s Net Generation curriculums and uses modified tennis balls, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game! Participants may be recommended to move to a younger or older group if the coach believes that will better match a players’ current ability level.
While players are welcome to bring their own racquet coaches will have 21″ racquets on hand for use. To size a racquet for your player check out this USTA Video.
*A minimum of 7 players are needed in each group.
Tuesdays | June 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8
Red Ball | Grades 1&2 | 5:00-6:00pm
Orange Ball | Grades 3-5 | 6:00-7:00pm
Green Ball | Grades 6-8 | 7:00-8:00pm
*Min of 10 participants needed; Max of 24 participants
LOCATION | Woodridge Park courts, Durham
TUITION | $100
REG. DEADLINE | June 16
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | June 17 Onward
2023 surfing
Summer Sessions (SS) is the absolute best place in New Hampshire for kids to learn to surf. Their programs are the perfect way for new surfers to learn and progress in the sport alongside their friends. This program, open to Oyster River Participants, is designed to introduce kids (age 6-13) to surfing in a safe and fun environment. No experience necessary and all equipment is included! Each participant will also receive a summer sessions hat, water bottle and gift certificate for a free future rental.
Their instructors will work with your child to help get them accustomed to the mechanics and timing of the waves as well as teach them the skills to enjoy riding them. If they have never surfed before, this is their chance to learn! If they have surfed before, their camps help refine their techniques and develop a foundation for more advanced maneuvers. The program is held in Rye, New Hampshire, at Sawyers Beach, just south of Jenness State Beach and only 3 Miles North of Hampton, NH.
Your SS program will include professional instruction from a staff with more than 40 years of surf experience. A maximum student to instructor ratio of 4:1
2022 Info for Reference:
Session 1 | June 27, July 11, 18, 25
Session 2 | August 1, 8, 15, 22
TIME | 7:00-8:00pm
AGE GROUPS | Open to ages 8-14
LOCATION | Summer Sessions; 2281 Ocean Blvd. Rye, NH 03870
TUITION | $225 Session
REG. DEADLINE | June 16
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | June 17 Onward
2023 basketball SKILLS
ORYA’s skills sessions have been developed as part of ORYA’s Basketball’s new dedication to year ’round development. Creating a solid pathway for player development, ORYA Basketball hopes to give every player the core skills set and confidence to compete at the high school level.
Unlike ORYA’s regular season program which builds from skill work to game-play scenarios, this program will focus exclusively on individual skill with the ball. Developing ball handling skills, offensive moves and shot mechanics will be primary goal of the program. All sessions will be led by Coach Jason Campbell.
*Register for the program corresponding to your players grade within the 2023-2024 school year (grade they are entering in the fall).
FRIDAYS | July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18
GRADES 3&4 Coed | 5:30-6:30pm
GRADES 5&6 Coed | 6:30-7:30pm
GRADES 7&8 Coed | 7:30-8:30pm
LOCATION | ORMS Gym
TUITION | $100
*Limited to 20 participants per age group
REG. DEADLINE | June 16
+$15 LATE REGISTRATION | June 17 Onward
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ORYA Mission Statement
The Oyster River Youth Association provides inclusive, fair, diverse, and developmentally appropriate recreational programs to the youth of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, NH. ORYA meets the changing needs of the children and families in our community for sports and recreational activities by acquiring and maintaining facilities, promoting volunteerism, and seeking collaborative and strategic partnerships.