Camps - Squash and Beyond

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Summer Camps
at Williams College
Education Programs
at Williams College
14 training sessions: June 15-August 22
Squash and Writing Programs
Squash and College Essay
Squash and SAT program
Squash and Community Service
Squash Tours
Tour of Italy
Squash and hiking in Switzerland
Tour of France
Tour of Northwest Pacific
Language Programs
Squash and French: South of France
Squash and Spanish: Barcelona
Squash and Spanish: Madrid
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Welcome
Dear Squash Players and Parents,
I am pleased to introduce you to the 2014 Squash and Beyond Summer Programs. Since 2003,
Squash and Beyond has been the leading summer squash program in the U.S. Our instructors—
some of the best squash coaches and professional players in the world—have helped thousands
of young players take their squash game to the next level and enjoy a summer experience they will
never forget.
The 2014 session of Squash and Beyond includes:
14 squash sessions at Williams College, including
Squash and SAT preparation
Squash and Expository Writing
Squash and College Essay (offered twice)
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experiences in Italy, Switzerland, France and the Pacific North West.
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quash and Language Immersion programs this summer in Barcelona, Madrid,
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Despite our growth over the years, we have never changed our core values or compromised our high
standards. Our programs give young squash players the opportunity to learn and practice their game
in a fun and safe environment with the most knowledgeable squash coaches anywhere. The key to
our continued success—the reason players come back year after year—is balance: our squash training
is professional and intense, but we make sure campers enjoy their time off court participating in fun
and safe outdoor activities.
As a father as well as a coach, I know that even as parents encourage their children to enjoy new
and challenging experiences like Squash and Beyond Camps, safety is always a concern. There is
no safer and more pleasant place to host a summer camp than Williams College. As in past years, I
personally plan and oversee all our programs at Williams to ensure that our campers have the safest
experience possible as well as a great time. All U.S. and overseas programs are closely supervised
by the staff day and night and we hold our campers and students to a high standard of individual
responsibility and mutual respect.
Whether you are a returning camper or a new one, I encourage you to attend one of our programs
this summer; I am certain you will enjoy your experience.
Sincerely, Zafi Levy, Camp Director
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“
The Squash and Beyond Camp was an amazing and very beneficial experience for my son. My son improved his
game so much and the difference between his skills and the level of play from beginning of camp to the end
was incredible and very significant. The coaching staff is excellent with college coaches from schools with
top squash programs. And Zafi is amazing with these high school athletes as far as his teaching and the way
he connects with the players. My son is playing squash in college this year and both he and I attribute the
success he is having to the training he received at the Squash and Beyond Camp.
— Parent of Camper, Summer 2013
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Squash Camps
at Williams College
14 training sessions, June 15-August 22
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The Williams Squash Camp
was a home run! The coaching
staff has high credentials and
spends a lot of time with the
players. Fun outdoor activities
are planned each day and they
vary the dinner reservations on
Spring Street to keep things
exciting. Hard to beat Williamstown in beauty and safety. My
sons keep in touch with other campers from around the
country and want to go for two
weeks next year.
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— P
arent of two campers,
Summer 2013
“
Squash and Beyond delivered
an exceptional experience both
on and off the court.
On
the court, my son became
a stronger player, due to the
top-notch instruction imparted by Zafi’s coaching staff.
Off the court, the evening
excursions allowed my son
to connect with his fellow
campers,
while
exploring
the Berkshires.
”
— Parent of camper,
Summer 2013
To keep young players motivated and energized, we balance intensive squash training with after-practice fun.
A mix of group activities offers variety, outdoor exercise, and opportunities for campers to interact socially.
By helping each group to bond, our recreational programs also contribute to a rich and memorable
camping experience.
We team with Crab Apple Whitewater to provide our campers with the experience of kayaking down the Deerfield
River—a great way to see the Berkshires and to spend a warm summer day outside and active. The kayaks are easy
to paddle and very stable, allowing campers to get a taste of whitewater kayaking with minimal risk. Single kayaks
are great for those 12 years old and over who want the freedom to challenge the river on their own, while bigger
boats allow younger campers to enjoy the river with an adult close by.
We take campers to Bosquet Water Park in the Berkshires to enjoy an afternoon of swimming, miniature
golf and go-carting.
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, located within a 20 minute drive from the Williams College campus, is the top
adventure park in New England. The highlight of the park is the Mountain Coaster, first of its kind on the East
Coast. Popular in Europe, the Coaster is thousands of feet of twisting, turning fun through the woods. You control
your speed so you may take a leisurely ride or get your thrills at speeds up to 23 mph. Other highlights of our
after-practice programs include an evening soccer tournament, and movie night.
Time and again, our campers tell us they have never experienced better squash training than at Squash and
Beyond. Our coaches are among the best in the world, and they have a passion for teaching. Our coaching
takes place one-on-one or in small groups, and includes fitness training as well as on-court input on mechanics
and strategy.
A hallmark of our squash training is the personal interest our coaches take in the development of each player. It
is that personal connection—the unique relationship that grows between coach and player—that inspires players
to push through to the next level. Training at Squash and Beyond will not only improve your game; it will lay the
foundation for sustained progress after your time with us.
S&B Camps offer:
n TOP INTERNATIONAL COACHES
n TECHNIQUE AND TACTICS
n DAILY FITNESS WORKOUTS
n DAILY MATCH PLAY
n 4:1 PLAYER-TO-COACH RATIO
n 2:1 PLAYER-TO-COURT RATIO
n VIDEO ANALYSIS
n INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
n IMPROVE YOUR LEVEL OF PLAY
Important Information
Campers at Squash and Beyond at Williams College train with some
of the best squash coaches in the world, live on campus, and take
part in an exciting after-practice program of outdoor
recreation and educational activities.
Williams College
Squash and Beyond Camps is located at Williams, a private liberal
arts college on a 450-acre campus in Williamstown, a small college
town nestled amid the scenic Berkshire Hills in the rural northwest
corner of Massachusetts. Established in 1793, Williams is one of
the oldest academic institutions in the United States.
The College’s 12-court Simon Squash Center, where campers train,
is one of the finest college squash facilities in the country. As part
of Squash and Beyond’s after-practice program, campers swim in
the College’s Olympic-size swimming pool, play soccer and other
sports on the College’s playing fields, and hike in Hopkins Forest,
a 2,600-acre reserve managed by the Williams College Center for
Environmental Studies.
Squash Training
Our head coaches are internationally recognized, passionate about
teaching young players, and come from all over the world—Australia, England, France, Italy, Switzerland, and elsewhere—specifically
to teach at Squash and Beyond. The assistant coaches are all
experienced club coaches, or professional players. Each session is
coached by three top international coaches as well as a support
staff of two assistant coaches, three counselors who are college
varsity players, and a fitness coach.
Campers at Williams spend five hours each day, on and off the
court, training to improve their game. Instruction takes place in
the morning, competitive play in the afternoon, culminating in a
tournament at the end of the week. Squash and Beyond at Williams
admits a maximum of 40 players per weekly session. Players are
divided into four groups of ten, which rotate through four stations,
spending 45 minutes in each. While one group works on fitness and
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another group does video analysis off court, two groups receive
on-court instruction, ensuring a 2:1 ratio of players per court,
and a small, 4:1 ratio of players to coaches. Some of the off-court
presentations we include in our program are lectures and
workshops on officiating, nutrition, proper training methods for
high school players and video analysis techniques for the elite
player. Campers are closely supervised by coaches and counselors
throughout the week. Squash and Beyond Camps is fully insured
and has a full-time athletic trainer on staff.
After-Practice Activities
One of the best-loved features of Squash and Beyond Camps is the
program of recreational activities following daily squash training.
Each day from 12 to 2 pm, campers may swim in the Williams
College Olympic-sized pool or relax with friends. Each evening at
6pm, a private bus transports campers to a different supervised
evening activity, which may include movies, soccer, or a bike trip.
One afternoon in each session, campers also take a guided kayak
trip on the Deerfield River and on another afternoon, a trip to an
Adventure Mountain Park.
Educational Programs
One of the Camps’ week-long sessions incorporates an education
program taught by professional teachers which includes an SAT/
math preparation class, and an SAT/Critical Reading workshop.
This Summer we will offer one squash and writing session and
two squash and college essay sessions.
Living on Campus
Campers are housed in private rooms (or may request to share a
double room) in a Williams student dormitory designated for the
exclusive use of Squash and Beyond Camps. The dormitory—containing a kitchen, TV room, library and laundry room—is only a few
minutes’ walk from the squash courts, which are in the heart of the
Williams campus and the center of town. Three counselors and one
assistant coach sleep at the dorm and are available to assist the
campers at all times.
During the week-long camp, Williams College Dining Services provides breakfast and lunch to all campers and staff. For dinner, each
night counselors take campers out as a group to dine
in local restaurants.
Our counselors are all college varsity players, many of whom began
their squash training at Squash and Beyond Camps, and all of
whom meet our high standards for excellence of character as well
as of squash skills.
To apply for a place in one of our sessions, complete the online
registration form for Camps at Williams on our website, www.
squashandbeyond.com. To check on session availability, or if you
have any other questions, please call Zafi Levy at 413.597.4627
or 413.884.2629. Many of our sessions fill by early April.
Payments and Refunds
The fee for one session is $1,580, and includes room and board
and transportation to evening activities. Once you have registered
online, a deposit of $400 per session is due upon your receipt of
our confirmation email. The balance of $1,180 per session is due
April 1. For registrations received after April 1, full payment is due
upon receipt of our confirmation email. All checks should be made
out to “Squash and Beyond” and mailed to Zafi Levy, Williams College, 22 Spring Street, Williamstown, MA 01267. We cannot accept
credit cards.
All cancellations prior to April 1st will be fully reimbursed. From
April 1st to May 1st, all funds will be reimbursed, minus the $400
deposit. After May 1st, there are no refunds unless a new camper
takes the cancelled spot, in which case, the remaining balance of
$1,180 will be reimbursed.
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Our two boys having trekked from Hong Kong all
the way to Williams, had an unforgettable experience at Coach Levy’s camp. The coaches and
staff could not have been more welcoming and
made them feel very much at home. Between
the incredible small group coaching, mentoring
from the world class players, and fun outside
activities, they are eager to come back for another summer in 2014. I absolutely recommend
the Williams Squash Camp for young players
looking to improve their game and have a blast.
— P
arent of two international Campers,
Summer 2013
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$10 for movie night), and spending money, are not included in
the fee. We recommend that campers bring $150 for evening
activity costs and spending money.
If a camper attends two consecutive sessions, there is an additional cost of $165 for a weekend stay between sessions (room
and board for two days).
Expectations and Rules
Squash and Beyond campers are expected to be positive,
enthusiastic, and respectful of one another and of all coaches
and counselors. Our campers understand that smoking, drinking
alcohol, or using drugs that are not medically prescribed are all
absolutely prohibited.
Communications
Campers may bring cell phones, iPods, laptops or other
communication devices with them to camp. Parents should
not hesitate to call Zafi Levy (413.597.4627 or 413.884.2629)
with any concerns.
Additional Costs
Transportation to Williamstown, costs for evening activities ($35 for
kayaking, $30 for waterpark, $25 for Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort,
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Super Elite
Advanced Elite
Elite
College
Essay 1&11
Designed for experienced players with a
minimum national ranking of 100, or for
members of high school varsity teams.
Super Elite sessions are physically demanding and highly competitive. Restricted to
players 14 or older.
Dates
Coaches
Super Elite 1
June 15-20 (Session 1)Dave Pearson, Danny Masaro
Super Elite 2
June 22-27 (Session 2)
Super Elite 3
June 29-July 4 (Session 3) Neil Guirey, Chris Simpson
Super Elite 4
Aug. 10-15 (Session 11)
Peter Barker, Phil Barker
Super Elite 5
Peter Barker, Phil Barker
Designed for advanced squash players with
a national ranking of 150 or higher as well
as members of high school junior varsity
teams, Advanced Elite sessions are physically demanding and highly competitive.
Restricted to players 14 or older.
Advanced Elite 4
July 6-11 (Session 4)
Neil Guirey, Chris Simpson
Intended for players who want to improve
their game and move up to the next level.
Intense and demanding, Elite Sessions
focus on improving players’ techniques,
movement and understanding of game
tactics. For players 14 and younger, and
members of the JV and thirds programs.
Elite 1
Alex Strait, Fabio Cechin
Elite 2
Simba Muhwati, Craig Thorpe-Clark
Elite 3
July 27-Aug 1 (Session 8) Dave Pearson, Joey Barrington
See page 18 for program description
Writing
July 6-11 (Session 5)Chuck Patak
Essay I
Chuck Patak Essay II
Jim Moore
Aug. 3-8 (Session 9)Dave Pearson, Joey Barrington
SAT
Community
Service
Education Programs
Writing
Summer Camps at Williams
Division
Dave Pearson, Danny Masaro
Daily schedule: SAT class: 8-10am, morning squash session 10:30am1:30pm, afternoon squash session 2:30-4:30pm. Evening activities are the
same as in other sessions. Besides the addition of the SAT course, the only
difference between this session and our regular sessions is that campers
receive somewhat shorter lunch and dinner breaks and are assigned one
hour of SAT homework each night, which they must complete during their
free time in the dorm. All costs associated with the SAT preparation course
are paid for by Squash and Beyond.
Craig Thorpe-Clark, Peter Barker, Phil Barker
Zafi Levy is a 2001 graduate of
Williams College, head coach of both
men’s and women’s teams at Williams
College 2003-2013. Founder and
director of Squash and Beyond Camps.
Dave Pearson has been the
England National Squash coach from
1995 to 2010. He is the personal coach
for World #1 Nick Matthew, World #6
Jenny Duncalf and World #14 Alister
Walker, and World #22 Chris Simpson.
Nick Matthew is World #1, a
three-time world champion, and
England’s top ranked player. In
October 2010, he made history by winning the individual and doubles gold
medals at the Commonwealth Games.
Phil Barker has been
head squash professional at
Greenwich Country Club since 2008.
Prior to that, he played professionally
on the PSA Tour for four years, reaching the Top 40 in the world.
Craig Thorpe-Clark is one of
the most experienced squash coaches
in the US. A former head squash coach
at the University of Pennsylvania
(1999-2010) and Vassar College
(1994-1998). Served as the head
coach of the U.S. national team for
two world championships and the
Pan American Games.
As World #6 and England #3, Peter
Barker’s steady progress on the
PSA Tour since going full-time in 2002
has led to a total of 13 Tour titles from
18 final appearances.
Neil Guirey is the head coach at
Abbeydale squash club in Sheffield,
England. Former coach at Chapel Allerton in Leeds, Neil is a Level 3 qualified
coach. Neil works with World Champion
Nick Matthew, as well as European
Champions Ashley Davies and
Carrie Ramsey.
Joey Barrington is a professional
squash player from England. He is the
son of the legendary squash player
Jonah Barrington and front man of
psasquashtv.com. Joey, a graduate of
Birmingham University, turned pro in
2002 and reached his highest world
ranking of 24 in January 2007.
Danny Massaro has been a
squash coach for 15 years, coaching
most ages and most levels. He’s
been a lecturer for 15 years in sports
coaching and performance and currently works at University of Central
Lancashire. He offers sport psychology
support for many performers across a
wide range of sports. His wife is Laura
Massaro (world #2 WSA player).
Jonathon Kemp is the winner of
18 PSA tournaments. He has achieved
a highest World Ranking of 20 on the
PSA tour and was a member of the
English National Team.
Greg McArthur is a former
Scottish Junior Champion and Scottish
National Team member. He is currently
the assistant squash professional at
the Roundhill Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. Greg is an active
member on the ISD tour and one of the
top doubles players in the nation.
Adam Walker is one of the most
experienced squash coaches in the
US. Adam is the head squash coach
at Eastern Athletic Club in New York
City. Adam is ranked 7th in the US
Nationals 40+ Division, has been a US
Nationals 5.5 Finalist for 3 straight
years, and has coached 4 US Junior
Champions.
Alex Stait, former world top 50
on the professional tour, currently
serves as the head coach at Auges Irwin
School in PA. Prior to arriving in the US,
Alex served as the head coach of the
Bowdoin squash club in Manchester.
Chris Simpson, 26 years old,
is a a professional squash player
who represented England as a
junior. He reached a career-high
world ranking of World No. 21
in October 2013.
Fabio Cechin is a 29 year old
squash professional from Porto Alegre
in Brazil. He’s been a Squash professional since 2001, and is extremely
passionate, enthusiastic, and a
dynamic coach. Over the past four
years, he’s worked as the assistant
head coach at Marion Cricket club in
Philadelphia.
Simba Muhwati is a
graduate of Trinity College, where he
helped the team win four straight national championships. He is currently
assistant pro at Cross Courts Squash
and Fitness Center in Natick, MA.
A Squash & Beyond staff coach,
Jim Moore teaches English and
AP MicroEconomics and directs the
squash program at Blair Academy in
New Jersey. Over his long career in
education, he has served as Dean of
College Counseling at Blair, Director
of College Advising at Savannah (GA)
Country Day School, Assistant Director
of College Advising at The Hill School
and Director of Alumni Relations at
the William E. Simon Graduate School
of Business Administration at the
University of Rochester.
Chuck Ptak is an English teacher
and varsity squash coach at the
Nichols School in Buffalo, New York.
He is a graduate of Franklin &
Marshall College and Wesleyan
University (Conn.), and was a
Klingenstein Fellow at Columbia
University. During has time as a
college counselor, Chuck spent
countless hours working with students
on college essay drafting and editing.
Chuck looks forward to working again
with the Squash & Beyond
campers in Williamstown!
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Squash Tours
“
Squash & Beyond Camp at Williams College was a wonderful
experience for my son, on and
off the squash court. He also
benefited from the high level of
instruction from coaches such
as Nick Matthew and the competitive play among the campers.
He’ll be back next summer!
— P
arent of camper,
Summer 2013
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“
My son had a fantastic time at
camp this past summer and I
know he believes his game has
really improved. For reference,
my son
is a “new” squash
player, having made the switch
from competitive tennis this
past
winter/spring.
After
attending your camp, he is now
fully hooked and committed.
Suffice it to say, he will be
back again to Squash and Beyond
camps, maybe next summer in
Barcelona!!
”
— Parent of camper,
Summer 2013
S&B Tours offer:
n PROFESSIONAL SQUASH TRAINING
n SMALL TRAINING GROUP
n DAILY FITNESS SESSION
Players on our Squash and Beyond World Tours benefit from an exciting, diverse training experience: They travel to
a top-ranking squash nation or region and are coached by top squash professionals. They train in the best squash
club in every major city they visit, giving them the opportunity to play some of the best squash players in each
region. Playing in many different venues with different partners exposes campers to a wide range of playing styles
and strategies and allows them to make new friends with other junior players from around the world.
Squash and Beyond World’s head coaches and tour supervisors include top high school coaches, coaches of
national teams, as well as former world class players. All are inspiring, experienced instructors who enjoy teaching
junior players. A squash professional who is also a skilled and enthusiastic teacher assists each head coach.
Coaching is one-on-one or in small groups and includes on-court instruction in mechanics and strategy, match play,
and fitness training.
While alternating training with cultural exploration, players stay energized, avoid burnout, and retain their enthusiasm for both squash and travel.
At each major stop on our itineraries, the group’s leaders identify two or three of that city’s top cultural sights
and activities and arrange for the group to experience them. After a morning of squash practice, we might visit an
historical site or art museum, sample the local cuisine, stroll along a famous boulevard, swim at a local beach, or
simply take in some of the world’s most beautiful scenery.
In Madrid, for example, our group went to the Prado, one of the world’s greatest art museums. In Valencia we visited the famous Museum of Science. In Zurich we visited the beautiful downtown area. In Geneva, we took a boat
tour on the lake. In Barcelona, we saw the Gaudi Cathedral and the Olympic Stadium. In Munich, we toured
the BMW Museum and also visited the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. In Paris, we strolled in the
gardens of Versailles, visited the Eifel Tower and ate lunch at the chanselise. In Florence, we admired the Ponte
Vecchio. In Rome, we visited the Colisseum. In Amsterdam, we took a tour of Ann Frank’s house. And in New
Zealand, we were awed by the natural beauty of the country everywhere we went.
n 3 HOURS OF INTENSE TRAINING EACH DAY
n DAILY MATCH PLAY
n FAN MATCHES AGAINST LOCAL JUNIORS
n TRAVEL IN EUROPE
n HIKE IN SWITZERLAND
n VISIT DIFFERENT CITIES
n LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS
n PRACTICE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
n SAMPLE A DIFFERENT CUISINE
n EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS
To apply for one of our tours, complete the online registration form
for Squash Tours at squashandbeyond.com. To check on current
tour availability, or if you have any other questions, please call Zafi
Levy at 413.597.4627 or 413.884.2629. Many of our tours fill by
early April.
Payments and Refunds
The cost of each tour covers all accommodation, food, court fees,
insurance, and transportation costs once the tour begins. It does
not include airfare to and from the start and end point for the tour.
Once you have registered online, a deposit of $1,000 will be due
upon your receipt of our confirmation email. The remaining
balance is due on April 1. For registrations received after April 1,
full payment is due upon receipt of our confirmation email. All
checks should be made out to “Squash and Beyond” and mailed
to Zafi Levy, Williams College, 22 Spring Street, Williamstown, MA
01267. We cannot accept credit cards.
Cancellations must be made in writing. Prior to May 10, all tuition
except for the $1,000 deposit is fully refundable. After May 10,
there are no refunds unless the vacant spot is taken by another
participant. Unless covered by insurance, campers sent home for
medical reasons or at the discretion of the camper, family, tour
coach or Squash and Beyond Tours will not receive a refund.
Campers sent home for breaking any part of the participation
agreement are not eligible for a refund.
We reserve the right to cancel any trip before the date of departure,
in which case the tour participant has the option of a complete
refund or transfer to another tour.
Additional Costs
Airfare to the start and end point, personal insurance, and personal
expenses are not included in the fee. We encourage all participants
to purchase airline tickets through our office in order to receive a
reduced price and to make sure all participants fly together to and
from each country. For gifts and other purchases, we recommend
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that tour participants bring no more than $150 per week, in the
form of traveler’s checks, cash, or credit or ATM card. We will assist
you with currency conversion upon arrival.
Travel Arrangements
Squash and Beyond Tours partners with travel consultant Teresa
Lassor of the Travel Store in Williamstown, whose services include
booking airline and train tickets, reserving hotels and rental cars,
arranging for special travel needs, and attending to all travel
logistics throughout the tour. All Tour participants travel together
on the same flight, and all trips depart from JFK Airport in New York
City. Our support staff attends to all the logistical details related to
each tour.
Expectations and Rules
Squash and Beyond Tours are physically and mentally rigorous. We
expect participants to be serious squash players who aspire to play
at the collegiate level. Participants are also expected to be positive
and enthusiastic, and respectful of one another, their coaches, and
the people and culture of the host country. The use of tobacco,
alcohol, or non-prescription drugs is strictly prohibited on all tours,
and Squash and Beyond reserves the right to search for illegal substances. Behavior detrimental to the safety or enjoyment of others
will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the tour.
Passports, Visas and Vaccinations
A passport is required for all international trips. Visa requirements
vary. We will notify you if a visa is required. Non-USA participants
must check local visa requirements. We will also notify you of any
required vaccinations or health precautions for the country you are
visiting. Please contact your family physician or local travel clinic for
the most up-to-date health advisories.
Insurance
Squash and Beyond purchases travel insurance in each participant’s name for all U.S. students traveling internationally. However,
all participants are also required to carry personal medical insur-
ance and must bring their personal insurance card from home to
facilitate transfer of data in an emergency. Please check with your
carrier to be sure that coverage is in effect while you are traveling.
To Contact Us
In case of emergency, coaches, parents or campers may reach
our Williamstown office by phone or email 24 hours a day:
413.597.4627 or 413.884.2629; zlevy@williams.edu
Communications
Campers may bring international cell phones or smart phones with
them to send text messages to their families. Campers may not
bring laptops. During the tour, the head coach carries an international cell phone with him at all times in case of emergency.
Meals
Tour participants eat breakfasts at their hotel and lunches at the
squash clubs where they train. Participants and coaches eat dinner
together each night in local restaurants. If you have food allergies or
special dietary needs, be sure to notify us when you apply.
Safety
The first priority of Squash and Beyond World Tours is safety. While
events in international tours can never be fully predictable, our
operating procedures and professional staff ensure that our tours
are as safe as human ingenuity can make them. The coaching staff
supervises Tour participants at all times, and Squash and Beyond
purchases a personal insurance policy for each of our campers and
coaches. The policy covers all expenses related to stolen luggage,
medical procedures abroad, and emergency evacuation. Our back
office also remains in constant contact with the head coach and
tour coach during the tour.
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June 15 - June 30
Tour of Italy
When it comes to reasons to visit a country, it’s impossible to think of
a nation that offers more than Italy. Where else would you find great
art, glorious monuments, stunning scenery, delicious food, and vibrant
culture in such abundance? You could spend a lifetime exploring
Rome alone.
Our tour will begin in Riccione, on Italy’s Northeast coast. When not
training on the courts, we’ll relax on Riccione’s beautiful beach.
Following the tournament, the group will head to Rome. The capital
of Italy, Rome is a bustling city of stylish shops and busy traffic that
abounds in reminders of its ancient past. In the heart of Rome, you
are but a few steps away from the ruins of the Roman Forum, Palatine
Hill and the Colosseum.
From Rome, we will travel to Tuscany, birthplace of the Italian
Renaissance and one of the most popular regions to visit in a country
that is itself one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
We will visit Viareggio, one of Tuscany’s most famous beach resorts;
Pisa, site of the Leaning Tower, and Florence, famed treasure house
of Renaissance art and architecture.
From Florence, we travel to Turin (Turino), capital and major business
and culture center of the Piedmont region in northern Italy and
home the world’s first Slow Food supermarket (housed in an old
Fiat factory).
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Itinerary:
June 15: Depart from JFK to Milan
June 16-July 18: Riccione
June 19-21: Rome
June 22-24: Viareggio (Northern Tuscany)
June 25-26: Florence
June 27-28: Torino
June 29: Milan
June 30: Fly back to the US
HEAD COACH: Sonia Pasteris
Sonia is one of Italy’s best squash
players. She played the women’s
professional squash tour for ten years.
Since 1997, Sonia has been coaching
professionally in Italy. She served as
the head squash of the Italian Junior
team from 2007 to 2011, and has
represented Italy in nine European
team championships and two world
team events. 2014 will be the fourth
time Sonia will lead the Italian tour for
Squash and Beyond.
July 18 - August 1
Squash and Hiking
in Switzerland
Switzerland is often reduced to banking, cheese, clocks and chocolate,
but a look behind the curtain of cliches and one quickly discovers a
land of adventure. Yes, Switzerland is also known for languages, direct
democracy, cuisine, the Alps, nature and more, but it is the quality
and combination of all components that enable an ultimate experience or even a life of adventure in Switzerland.
Zürich is a real cultural center, with unique events in many different
disciplines and walks of life. On any given day, there are around 70
different cultural events offered. With a beautiful lakeside location,
unspoiled environment and numerous leisure and cultural activities,
Zürich has always been Switzerland’s most popular tourist destination.
Lichtenstein measures just 25km in length and 6km in width; the
country is barely larger than Manhattan. And though it might not look
like much on a map, up close it’s filled with numerous hiking and
cycling trails offering spectacular views of craggy cliffs, quaint villages,
friendly locals and lush green forests.
Geneva with green parks, colorful gardens and lakeside promenades,
is considered one of the healthiest places in the world to live. The city
sits astride the River Rhône where it streams into Lake Geneva, and is
set against a dramatic backdrop of mountains.
Itinerary:
July 18: Depart from JFK to Zurich
July 19-22: Zurich
July 23-25: Lichtenstein
July 26-28: Lausanne
July 29-31: Geneva
August 1: Fly back to the US
HEAD COACH: John Williams
John is the current Swiss National
Coach. John has been a full-time coach
for the past 8 years and worked in several countries in Europe before settling
in Zurich, Switzerland. As a player on
the world Tour, John achieved highest
ranking of 12. John was a member of
the Australian team that won the world
team event in 2001.
TOUR LEADER: Ramsay Vehslage
Ramsay has been a science teacher at
Pingry School since 2006. He played
varsity squash in high school (Princeton
Day School) and Connecticut College,
where he captained the team his senior
year. Ramsay is the head squash coach
for both the boy’s and girl’s teams at
Pingry School. He holds a US Squash
Level 1 Coaching Certification and
has been a coach on the Squash and
Beyond Camps staff since 2009.
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July 2 - July 17
Tour of France
France is one of the largest countries in Europe. It is bordered by six
countries; Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany to the northeast;
Switzerland and Italy across the Alps to the southeast; and Spain
across the Pyrenees to the southwest. The UK is across the English
Channel. France is regarded by many people as the geographical
gateway to Europe.
France is the world’s most popular tourist destination, and it doesn’t
take long to figure out why. The country has an extremely diverse
physical landscape and an equally diverse climate. There are numerous museums and art galleries in France reflecting the fact that the
French are fiercely and deservedly proud of their country’s rich cultural,
educational, and political heritage.
France is divided into 22 official regions. Many of the regions have
very clearly defined and distinct identities. This is in part due to the
enormous geographical and climatic differences among the regions
which force the inhabitants of the various regions to lead very different
ways of life.
France has a turbulent history characterized by successive revolutions,
but at every stage it has been at the forefront of European development. The French are also known for taking great pride in their personal appearance and, in particular, their clothes. This is symptomatic
of the importance placed on presentation in general in France. Shops,
homes, and public gardens are all immaculately kept and display
immense attention to detail. The French love their food. French meals
usually involve three or four courses, including cheese before the dessert, and are accompanied by freshly baked breads.
France is one of the world’s best squash nations. Three of the top
players in the world are French: World #2 Gregory Gaultier, World #8
Thierry Lincou, and World #15 female player, Isabelle Stoehr. France
has over 1,500 squash courts around the country, while Paris, Lyon,
and Marseilles are considered squash hubs for many of France’s top
junior and senior players. France’s National Squash Center is located
in Aix-en-Provence near Marseilles.
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Itinerary:
July 2: Depart from JFK
July 3-7: Paris
July 8-10: Aix en Provence
July 10-16: Antibes
July 17: Fly back to New York
HEAD COACH: Jim Moore
Jim Moore teaches English and AP
MicroEconomics and directs the squash
program at Blair Academy in New
Jersey. Over his long career in
education, he has served as Dean of
College Counseling at Blair, Director of
College Advising at Savannah (GA)
Country Day School, Assistant Director
of College Advising at The Hill
School and Director of Alumni Relations
at the William E. Simon Graduate
School of Business Administration at
the University of Rochester.
July 23 - August 6
San Diego is a vacationer’s paradise, complete with idyllic year-round
temperatures and 70 miles of pristine coastline. Recognized as one of
the nation’s leading family destinations, the city is equally attractive
to those in search of art, culture, world-class shopping, and culinary
exploration. While there, the group will perform community service
with the Access Youth Academy, a non-profit organization that inspires
underprivileged youth to excel through a program combining
academics, the sport of squash and community service.
Famous for its beautiful scenery and landmarks including the Golden
Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz Island, Victorian architecture,
famous landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, San Francisco is one of
the world’s most popular international destinations.
The city of Portland sits in the shadow of the spectacular Mount Hood,
just south of the Oregon-Washington border. Local attractions range
from the outdoor appeal of alpine skiing and hiking to the enjoyment
of museums, restaurants and other cultural fare that area has to offer.
Located on the shore of sparkling Elliott Bay, with the snowy peak of
Mount Rainier in the distance, Seattle has a magnificent setting, with
a modern skyline of glass skyscrapers, a friendly charm and vibrant
atmosphere.
Itinerary:
July 23: Depart from JFK to San Francisco
July 23-27: San Francisco
July 28-31: Portland
August 1-5: Seattle
August 6: Fly back to New York
HEAD COACH: Craig Thorpe-Clark
Craig is one of the most experienced
squash coaches in the US. A former
head squash coach at the University of
Pennsylvania (1999-2010) and Vassar
College (1994-1998). Served as the
head coach of the U.S. national team
for two world championships and the
Pan American Games. Coach Clark
has been a head coach at Squash and
Beyond since 2010.
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Education Programs
“
My son had a rewarding
experience working at the
Habitat for Humanity project in North Adams. He soaked
up the on-court instruction
and work with Nick Matthews
and the great group of coaches and enjoyed the high-level
play with the other talented
players at camp. On top of
that,
the
outdoor
recreational activities and group
meals at local Williamstown
restaurants made for great
memories. Where else can a
kid do meaningful community
service and play high level squash with world-class
instructors?
Over the past few years, some of our most popular programs have combined our signature squash and activities
programs with writing and SAT prep courses. As is the case with everything we offer at Squash and Beyond,
balance is the key: we want our campers to become better squash players and more effective students while
having a fun summer experience that remember all their lives.
— P
arent of camper,
Summer 2013
Our College Essay program will be instructed by Jim Moore, a veteran English and Economics teacher and director
of squash programs at Blair Academy (NJ) and Chuck Ptak- English teacher and squash coach at Nichols School
(NY). Chuck will also teach the Writing Program.
”
This year Squash and Beyond offers the following educational programs:
n Squash and Essay Writing (ages 14-16)
n Squash and College Essay Writing (rising juniors and seniors)
n Squash and SAT Prep (rising juniors and seniors)
Campers enrolled in these programs participate in all squash training and evening non-squash activities;
SAT sessions and writing workshops take place in the mornings before practice and during the two-hour break
during lunch.
Program instructors
Our SAT program will be taught by two experienced high school teachers from Mount Greylock Regional HS
in Williamstown, Robert Thistle, Math teacher and Matthew Fischer, English teacher.
S&B Camps offer:
n TOP INTERNATIONAL COACHES
n TECHNIQUE AND TACTICS
n DAILY FITNESS WORKOUTS
n DAILY MATCH PLAY
n 4:1 PLAYER-TO-COACH RATIO
n VIDEO ANALYSIS
n INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION
n Participate in a community
n
n
n
service project
Improve your writing skills
Work on your college essay
Improve your SAT scores
July 6 - 11
Squash and Writing
programs: Williams College
Daily Schedule:
7:30 am: Wake-up call
8-8:30 am: Breakfast
9-noon: 1st squash session of the day
12:00-2:30 pm: Lunch and Writing session
2:30-4:30 pm: 2nd squash session of the day
5-5:30 pm: Dinner break
6:30-9:30 pm: Night activities
9:30-10:30 pm: Home work period
This hands-on program is designed to help student athletes ages
14–16 develop the qualities that set the most successful writers apart:
enthusiasm, confidence, and curiosity. By experimenting with style,
form, and a range of genres from memoir to sports writing, participants will build rhetorical awareness while acquiring a better sense
of who they are as writers. During each writing session, campers can
expect to write, discuss, and engage in interactive writing exercises,
all in a supportive environment. Campers will also have the chance to
receive individualized feedback about their writing from the instructor.
The program is limited to 12 participants, and campers will complete
a total of 20 hours of writing instruction throughout the week. Writers
of all levels are welcome.
Writing Teacher: Chuck Patek.
The Squash and Writing program offers the same level of squash training as any other squash session during the summer at Squash and
Beyond Camps. The Squash and Writing program will combine daily
squash training with intensive writing workshop. Participants in this
program will spend two hours each morning in the classroom perfecting their writing skills, followed by 3 hours of intense squash training.
After lunch break, campers will return to the courts to complete the
second squash session of the day which will include two hours of
match play and tactical analysis. After dinner break, campers will
participate in fun outdoor activities through 9pm. Upon return from the
night activities, each camper will be responsible to complete one hour
of homework assignments before going to bed.
Chuck Ptak is an English teacher and
varsity squash coach at the Nichols
School in Buffalo, New York. He is a
College and Wesleyan University (Conn.),
and was a Klingenstein Fellow at
Columbia University. During has time
as a college counselor, Chuck spent
countless hours working with students on
college essay drafting and editing.
Chuck looks forward to working again with
the Squash & Beyond campers
In Williamstown!
HEAD COACH: Neil Guirey
Neil Guirey is the head coach at
Abbeydale squash club in Sheffield,
England. Former coach at Chapel
Allerton in Leeds, Neil is a Level 3
qualified coach. Neil works with World
Champion Nick Matthew, as well as
European Champions Ashley Davies
and Carrie Ramsey.
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Session 1, August 3 - 8/ Session 2, August 17 - 22
Squash and
College Essay I & II
Each February, admissions officers throughout the land pore over
stacks of documents, searching for something to distinguish an
applicant from the thousands of others who present good grades,
strong test scores and effusive recommendations. Very often, what
creates that distinction is a essay that reveals what transcripts, score
reports and even the most thoughtful and observant recommendations
do not: a first-hand look at how a student thinks and writes.
The College Essay Workshop is a week-long program for students
who plan to apply to college within the next two years. Interspersed
between training sessions at the Simon Squash Center, the course
meets for a total three hours a day during the week to draft, discuss,
revise and polish responses to real college essay topics. During the
week, an admissions officer from Williams College will meet with us to
provide an application reader’s perspective on the best and worst approaches to the application essay. After the final day of squash camp,
we’ll spend an intensive eight hours working toward the completion of
each participant’s primary essay and, if time allows, a supplementary
essay as well.
The Squash and Writing program offers the same level of squash
training as any other squash session during the summer at Squash
and Beyond Camps. The Squash and Writing program will combine
daily squash training with intensive writing workshop. Participants in
this program will spend two hours during lunch time in the classroom
perfecting their writing skills, followed by 3 hours of intense squash
training. After lunch break, campers will return to the courts to
complete the second squash session of the day which will include two
hours of match play and tactical analysis. After dinner break, campers
will participate in fun outdoor activities through 9pm. At night, the
campers will spend 60 minute working on their individual College Essay before going to bed.
* Program runs for 7 days
Daily Schedule:
Saturday: Check in at 2pm
2:30-5 pm: First College Essay session
5-7 pm: Dinner break
7-9:30 pm: Second College Essay session
Sunday:
8 am: Wake up call
9-noon: First College Essay session
Noon-2 pm: Lunch break
2 pm: Join the rest of the squash campers
Monday-Friday
7:30 am: Wake-up call.
8-8:30 am: Breakfast.
12:00-2:30pm: Lunch and Writing session
2:30-4:30pm: 2
nd squash session of the day
5-5:30: Dinner break
6:30-9:pm: Night activities
9-10:30pm: Home work period
Session I, Writing Teacher: Chuck Ptak
Chuck Ptak is an English teacher and
varsity squash coach at the Nichols
School in Buffalo, New York. He is
a College and Wesleyan University
(Conn.), and was a Klingenstein Fellow
at Columbia University. During has
time as a college counselor, Chuck
spent countless hours working with
students on college essay drafting and
editing. Chuck looks forward to working
again with the Squash & Beyond campers In Williamstown!
Session II, Writing Teacher: Jim Moore
Jim teaches English and AP MicroEconomics
and directs the squash program at Blair
Academy in New Jersey. Over his long
career in education, he has served as
Dean of College Counseling at Blair,
Director of College Advising at
Savannah (GA) Country Day School, 2nd
Assistant Director of College Advising at
The Hill School In addition, Jim has been an application reader for
undergraduate admissions at both Rochester and Georgetown
University. He holds a B.A. in English from Cornell University.
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August 3 - 8
Squash and SAT
program: Williams College
For the sixth year in a row, Squash and Beyond will be offering a
squash training session combines with an SAT preparation course.
Designed for campers entering freshman year in high school or older.
The SAT course includes two full-length diagnostic SAT exams; one will
be sent to all campers prior to the start of the course; the second test
will be completed by each camper at the end of the course.
The Squash and SAT program combines daily squash training with
intensive math/critical reading classes taught by experience instructors. We will offer two separate classes during the course: math and
Critical reading. Each class will be limited to 20 students.
“
My son had a fantastic time at camp! He came
back with many stories about how incredible
the coaching was - he felt enormously privileged to be coached by this group. Also, he
loved the activities, the restaurants, the other
kids. He found the SAT classes very helpful
and was surprised how well he did on the
practice SAT.
”
— P
arent of camper,
Summer 2013
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Daily Schedule:
7:30 am: Wake-up call
8-8:30 am: Breakfast
12:00-2:30 pm: Lunch and SAT class
2:30-4:30 pm: 2nd squash session of the day
5-5:30 pm: Dinner break
6:30-9:30 pm: Night activities
9:30-10:30 pm: Home work period
MATH TEACHER: Robert Thistle
Robert is the curriculum leader of the
mathematics dept at Mount Greylock
Regional High School. He teaches AP
Calculus, PreCalculus and Geometry
and has taught all the high school
mathematics courses at MGRHS.
Robert has taught SAT prep for over
10 years. He graduated from Boston
University BA and UMASS Boston
(Masters). He is the high school boys’
basketball coach at MGRHS.
Critical Reading: Matthew Fisher
Matthew Fisher is an English teacher at
Mount Greylock Regional High School
with ten years of pedagogical experience.
He first taught students for the SAT when he
worked in New York City, and for the last
eight years, he has prepared students for
the test in New York, the Boston area, and
now Williamstown. For the last two years, he
has been Mount Greylock’s Reading and Writing SAT instructor in
a program that was co-sponsored by Williams College, and last
summer, he began working for the Squash and SAT camp.
August 10 - 15
Squash and
Community Service:
This unique program is designated for campers age 16 and
older who wish to participate in a squash camp and community
service project at the same time. Each day participants will take
part in all morning squash training sessions (3 hours each morning)
and will spend six hours working on a Habitat for Humanity building
project. As with any Squash and Beyond program, campers will enjoy
exciting outdoor activities each night and during the weekend. The goal
of this program is to combine elite squash training with some of the
world’s best coaches and the opportunity to take part in an intensive
community service project.
Habitat for Humanity, or simply Habitat, is an international,
nongovernmental, non-profit organization devoted to building simple,
decent, and affordable housing. Community-level Habitat offices act
in partnership with and on behalf of Habitat for Humanity. In the
United States, these local offices are called Habitat affiliates,
which coordinate all aspects of Habitat home building in their
local area, including fundraising, building site selection, partner
family selection and support, house construction, and mortgage
servicing. The mission statement of Habitat for Humanity reads:
“Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings
people together to build homes, communities and hope.” Habitat
homes are built using volunteer labor and are sold at no profit.
Squash and Beyond Camp has partnered with the Berkshires
Habitat Affiliate and will join forces with the organization to assist
in one of the local building projects scheduled for summer
of 2014 in Berkshire County. Over the course of the week,
participants will take active part in a building project of a home
and will accumulate 20 hours of community service hours.
While they are on the building site, campers will be supervised
at all times by Berkshire Habitat Affiliate programs’ coordinator
Paul Austin and his staff.
Weekend activities include: Kayaking trip down the Deerfield River and Jiminy Peak Adventure Park.
Daily Schedule:
Monday-Friday
7am: Wake up call
7:30-9 First squash training
10-12:30: Work at construction site
12:30-1pm: Lunch break
1-4: Work at construction site
4-6pm: Dinner break
6-7:30: Second squash session of day
8-10pm: Night activity
HEAD COACH: Craig Thorpe-Clark
Craig is one of the most experienced
squash coaches in the US. A former
head squash coach at the University of
Pennsylvania (1999-2010) and Vassar
College (1994-1998). Served as the
head coach of the U.S. national team
for two world championships and the
Pan American Games. Coach Clark
has been a head coach at Squash and
Beyond since 2010.
TOUR LEADER: Paul H. Austin
Paul H. Austin has been involved with
Habitat for Humanity for more than 10
years and currently serves as President
and Project Manager for the local affiliate, Northern Berkshire Habitat for
Humanity, Inc. He has supervised the
construction of three energy efficient
homes in Williamstown, working with
volunteers from all age groups.
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Language Programs
“
Our son had a wonderful
experience with the Squash
and Beyond Foreign Language
Abroad program this past
summer in Barcelona. The
small group provided for intensive immersion in the spanish
language and culture as well
as providing excellent squash
instruction.
He made good
friends, and both his accent
and play improved. I can highly
recommend this program.
— P
arent of a camper,
Summer 2013
”
Since 2012, Squash and Beyond introduced the first programs to combine intensive squash training with foreign
language immersion abroad. The programs proved to be so popular that this year we have added four more
sections to the original two. Each three-week program will enable students to strengthen their squash game and
improve their foreign language skills while exploring a particular city or region in a small, well-supervised group.
These programs are open to high school squash players who have had at least one year of instruction in the
language of the country to be visited, or equivalent language experience outside the classroom. Our programs
are small enough for our language instructors to be able to accommodate a variety of language levels, from
second year through advanced.
Squash Training
Students will train with the head squash professional–an experienced squash instructor who will also be
responsible for supervising all group activities. Squash and Beyond prides itself on the caliber of instruction in
each of our programs. The instructors in our Squash and Foreign Language programs are passionate about
teaching and skilled in working with junior players. Students will receive two hours of intensive squash training
and one hour of fitness training each weekday. Squash training will include one-on-one and small group coaching
as well as competitive play. Fitness training will aim to build strength, speed and stamina. The group will also
have opportunities to play friendly matches with local squash players at each club.
SQUASH INSTRUCTION HOURS: 60 hours of squash training (one two-hour session each weekday); 15 hours of
fitness training (one hour each weekday).
S&B Language Programs offer:
n IMPROVE YOUR SQUASH GAME
n PROFESSIONAL SQUASH TRAINING
n 2:1PLAYER-TO-COURT RATIO
n SMALL TRAINING GROUPS
n TWO HOURS OF INTENSE TRAINING EACH DAY
n DAILY FITNESS SESSION
n DAILY MATCH PLAY
n FAN MATCHES AGAINST LOCAL JUNIORS
n FRENCH, SPANISH
n DAILY LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
n TEACHERS WHO ARE NATIVE SPEAKERS
n CONVERSE WITH LOCALS
n Gain Confidence IN SPEAKING A
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Language Immersion
To facilitate rapid language progress, students will be encouraged to speak
only the native language of the country they are visiting. Our language
instructors are native speakers as well as experienced teachers. Our
French, Spanish and Chinese language instructors are all teaching
associates in the language departments at Williams College. Our Hebrew
language instructor has been a private Hebrew and English tutor in Israel
and the US since 2003. The language instructors will live with the students,
providing two one-and-one-half-hour sessions of formal instruction and two
one-hour sessions of structured conversational practice each day, as well
as ongoing opportunities to converse informally with a native speaker.
Language Instructions Hours:
60 hours of instruction with a native speaker (two daily one-and-a-half
hour sessions); 30 hours of conversational practice supervised by a native
speaker (two daily one-hour sessions)
Daily Schedule
Squash and Beyond believes that teens learn best when relatively short
sessions of formal instruction are interspersed with physical exercise,
outdoor activities, and rest and recreation. Accordingly, rather than having
students spend half a day in a classroom, we have designed our language
program so that language practice alternates throughout the day with
squash training, cultural exploration, recreation and relaxation.
Each day will begin with breakfast in the apartment and one and-a-half
hours of language instruction. After the language session, the group will
travel to the squash club for two hours of squash training.
Lunch will feature hearty sandwiches prepared by the group leader using
local ingredients. After lunch, the schedule will vary, depending on the
day’s activities, but on weekdays, the afternoon will always include another
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hour of fitness training, which may take place at the beach, in a swimming
pool, on a hiking trail, or at the squash club’s fitness center or gym.
The rest of the afternoon, the group will sightsee in town or travel to
nearby towns or attractions, relax at the beach, shop at local markets for
their dinner ingredients, or enjoy supervised free time. Both the group
leader and the language instructor will accompany students on all outings.
Each activity will provide an opportunity for informal language practice
and the introduction of new vocabulary. The language instructor will also
incorporate an hour of structured conversational practice in each
afternoon’s activities.
Each evening, while the group leader prepares dinner, the language instructor will conduct the second one-and-a-half hour language session of the
day. Dinner will be another occasion for conversational practice as well
as group bonding. Students will take turns assisting the group leader with
dinner preparation and cleanup.
Weekend Travel
On weekends, students will travel as a group, making day trips to nearby
cities, towns and beaches accompanied by their language instructor and
group leader. In addition to encouraging language practice on these excursions, the language instructor will help students navigate public transportation, understand local customs, and appreciate what the host country and
culture have to offer the visitor.
Supervision
The group leader and the language instructor will live with the students and
accompany them on all excursions, providing round-the-clock supervision.
Accommodations
Students will live in a comfortable furnished apartment close to their
program’s squash club or within easy commuting distance via public transportation. We personally select these apartments to ensure that they are in
safe neighborhoods and that all routes–by public transport–to the squash
club are safe as well. Apartments are equipped with a private kitchen,
bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Students will have their own bed, but
should expect to share a room with another student. Girls and boys will
stay in separate rooms.
Parents and Students Please Note:
We expect students in our Squash and Language programs to adhere to
the same rules that apply in all of our programs and tours. There will be no
late-night activities, and the use of tobacco, alcohol, or non-prescription
drugs is strictly prohibited.
Language Requirement
Our language programs are open to high school squash players who have
at least one year of instruction in the language of the program or equivalent language experience outside the classroom. Exceptions may be made,
depending on the type of language experience the student has had. If you
are uncertain about whether or not your student’s language background
qualifies, please give our office a call.
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July 5 - July 26
Squash and French:
South of France
This three-week program combines intensive squash training with
French language immersion and cultural exploration of the Côte d’Azur,
the fabled French Riviera.
Students will live in Antibes, one of the region’s prettiest coastal
towns, and will train at the Antibes Squash and Fitness Club. The
group will spend part of each weekday exploring Antibes’ cultural and
scenic attractions: its picturesque old quarter, lively open-air markets,
seaside promenade, medieval stone towers, and beautiful beaches.
On weekends, the group will make day trips to other towns and cities
on the Côte d’Azur: Marseilles, a bustling seaport known for its ancient
buildings and many museums and galleries; Cannes, glamorous
resort town and host to the world’s most famous film festival; Nice,
the Riviera’s capital, with its palm-lined promenade, pastel palaces
and famous view of the bay; and the sovereign city-state of Monaco,
elegant gathering place for European society.
Students will be encouraged to speak only French on this tour. Open to
high school squash players who have had one year of French language
instruction or the equivalent.
LANGUAGE TEACHER: Joanna Sprout
Joanna Sprout teaches French and
Spanish at Blair Academy in Blairstown,
NJ. Before joining the Blair faculty in
2013, she lived abroad for over a year
and a half in Toulouse, France, where
she studied literature at the Université
de Toulouse le Mirail and was an
English teaching assistant in French
public schools. This is her first year
teaching in Squash and Beyond’s South
of France program. For the last two
summers, she has directed the foreign
language program at Renbrook School
in Connecticut.
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July 5 - July 26
Squash and Spanish:
Barcelona
Spanish language immersion and cultural exploration of Barcelona,
Spain’s most cosmopolitan and energetic city and one of the Mediterranean’s busiest ports.
Students will live in Barcelona and will train at the Esportiu
Rocafort Athletic Club. The group will spend part of each
weekday exploring Barcelona’s cultural and scenic attractions: Antoni
Gaudí’s surreal architecture, the Picasso Museum, the Gothic Quarter,
the lively Ramblas, the colorful Mercat de la Boqueria, and the beautiful beaches that are just minutes from the city’s center.
On weekends, the group will explore Barcelona further and will also
make day trips to some of the beautiful towns and excellent beaches
along the rugged coastline of the Costa Brava as well as to Montserrat
(Serrated Mountain), an astonishing limestone massif whose caves
and rocky crags have been attracting hermits, monks and tourists
since the fifth century.
Students will be encouraged to speak only Spanish on this
tour. Open to high school squash players who have had one year of
Spanish language instruction or the equivalent.
LANGUAGE TEACHER: Elena Renedo
Elena was born and raised in Madrid.
This is Elena’s second year of teaching
at Squash and Beyond, and her 3rd trip
to Barcelona with SAB. Last year she
was the Spanish teacher for the
Barcelona program. In 2011, she
worked as a Spanish language teaching
associate at Williams College. She
holds an undergraduate degree in
English from the Complutense
University in Madrid.
“
Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her Squash and Beyond trip to Barcelona. It was a
perfect combination of physical activity and language learning. Not only did her
squash game improve, so too did her overall physical fitness. But perhaps the
most impressive strides were made in her Spanish language capabilities. Her time in
Barcelona was invaluable in terms of her Spanish language improvement. We strongly
recommend this program.
”
— Parent of camper, Summer 2013
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July 28 - August 18
Squash and Spanish:
Madrid
Spanish language immersion and cultural exploration of Madrid,
Spain’s capital since 1561 and largest city.
Students will live in Madrid and will train at Castellena Squash Club.
Top among Madrid’s cultural attractions is the Prado Museum, a
treasure trove of art collected by Spanish royalty since the time of
Ferdinand and Isabella; highlights include the works of Spain’s three
great masters—Goya, Velazquez and El Greco. But the city is full of
places worth visiting. To name a few: the Reina Sofia Museum of modern art, featuring the works of Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali; the
CaixaForum, a striking contemporary arts complex, one of whose walls
is a four-story vertical garden; the 18th-century Royal Palace with its
2,800 opulently decorated rooms and Royal Armory, where medieval
torture instruments are displayed.
LANGUAGE TEACHER: Elena Renedo
Elena was born and raised in Madrid.
This is her second year of teaching at
Squash and Beyond. Last year she was
the Spanish teacher for the Barcelona
program. In 2011, she worked as a
Spanish language teaching associate
at Williams College. She holds an
undergraduate degree in English from
the Complutense University in Madrid.
Madrid’s many parks and historic plazas offer other diversions. The
vast Parque del Buen Retiro was once the private playground of kings
and queens; now anyone can enjoy its gardens, lakes, fountains and
outdoor cafés. On weekends, its grounds come alive with puppet
theater, flamenco concerts, jugglers, street musicians, street painters
and fortune-tellers as well as hundreds of madrileños out for a jog or
a bike ride. The grand Plaza Mayor Review, completed in 1620, is one
of the largest public squares in Europe. Its quiet presence today belies
its eventful past: here, heretics were once burned, criminals were
executed, matadors confronted bulls, and royals were married.
For treasure hunters, there’s El Rastro, Europe’s largest flea market,
on a site that’s been an open-market for 500 years. And for those who
just want a cooling swim, there are many sports complexes around the
city with huge open-air swimming pools.
On weekends, the group will travel to sites within a few hours by train
or bus from Madrid: The walled town of Toledo, surrounded by the
River Tajo, was Spain’s capital in medieval times. In the 16th-century,
the city was the setting for many of El Greco’s paintings. Today,
Toledo’s cobblestone streets and medieval architecture still evoke the
city portrayed by El Greco, and its churches and museums hold some
of his most famous works. Segovia, north of Madrid, is best known for
its amazingly preserved first-century Roman aqueduct and its fairy-tale
castle, Alcázar, said to have inspired the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Also to the north of Madrid is the Sierra de Guadarrama
mountain range, which offers countless hiking options, including the
fascinating granite landscape of Parque de la Pedriza and the alpine
lakes and basins of Peñalara.
Students will be encouraged to speak only Spanish on this tour. Open
to high school squash players who have had one year of Spanish
language instruction or the equivalent.
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