- Grand Prairie Independent School District
- Athletic Camps
Athletic Camps
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Grand Prairie Gopher Boys Soccer Camp
For all incoming freshmen and returning players: meet with the coaching staff for conditioning, instructional skills, and soccer field time. All participants will need to have a physical examination and complete all UIL Online Forms through Rank One.
- Eligibility: Incoming freshman and returning players
- Dates: June 10 - June 20 and July 15 - July 18 (Monday - Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: Student Athletic Center and/or Soccer Practice Field
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Bennie Cruz, email: Bennie.Cruz@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie Gopher Softball Camp
The camp is for student-athletes entering grades 1st through 9th. This is an opportunity to be coached by our coaching staff and former players in establishing a softball foundation through skills and drills. Please wear athletic clothes and bring your glove and any softball equipment (optional). Be sure to bring water to stay hydrated.
- Eligibility: 3rd - 9th grade
- Dates: June 3 - June 5
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Location: Heisig Baseball Field
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Thanh Kinder, email: Thanh.Kinder@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School (GPHS) Boys Basketball Middle School Open Gym
GPHS will host a Middle School Open Gym from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, to be held in Turner Gym. This open gym will provide middle school students with an opportunity to work on basketball drills before entering GPHS as freshmen or to prepare for their middle school practices.
Please contact Coach Brown if you have any questions at (214) 642-9894 or email at barron.brown@gpisd.org.
- Eligibility: 6th – 8th grade students
- Dates: June 5, June 12, June 26, July 10, and July 17 (Monday-Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Hours: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: GPHS Turner Gym
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Barron Brown, email Barron.Brown@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School (GPHS) Cross-Country Practice
GPHS Cross-Country Practice will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, starting on June 17th from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., continuing through the end of July. There will be no practice during the week of the 4th of July. The purpose of practice is to prepare our male and female athletes for cross-country meets for the 2024-25 school year, with morning runs ranging between 1 to 3 miles.
Athletes will meet either at Turner Gym, SAC (Student Athletic Center) or Soccer locker room and will be notified by the Head Coach of the meeting place.
- Eligibility: 9th - 12th grade
- Dates: June 17, June 18, June 20, June 24, June 25, June 27, July 8, July 9, July 11, July 15, July 16, July 18, July 22, July 23, and July 25
- Hours: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Location: GPHS
- Program Contact: Chase Danford, email: Chase.Danford@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Baseball Camp
Baseball Camp: Learn fundamental baseball skills through drills and skills development. The camp is open to all students entering 6th through 9th grade. Please bring a baseball glove and any other baseball equipment (optional), as well as water. The camp will be held at the baseball field at Grand Prairie High School. The sign-up sheet will be posted on the GPHS Baseball social media page.
- Eligibility: 6th grade - incoming 9th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 5
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: GPHS
- Cost: No Cost
- Program Contact: Scott Reeves, email: Scott.Reeves@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Boys Basketball Open Gym
Open Gym time in Turner Gym to practice skills or a pick-up game with other athletes.
- Eligibility: 5th – 12th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 27, July 8 - August 1 (Monday - Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: GPHS Turner Gym
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Barron Brown, email Barron.Brown@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Boys Basketball Summer Success Camp
GPHS Basketball will host Summer Success alongside other athletic programs in the SAC (Student Activity Center) from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Participants will be assigned to either a conditioning group (on the football field) or weight training (in the SAC). After one hour, groups will switch.
Participants must have a physical and completed UIL online forms. For more information, please contact Coach Brown at (214) 642-9894 or email: barron.brown@gpisd.org.
- Eligibility: 5th – 12th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 27, July 8 - July 11, and July 22 - July 25 (Monday-Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Location: GPHS SAC and football field - conditioning
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Barron Brown, email Barron.Brown@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Girls Basketball Camp
GPHS Girls Basketball will host Summer Success from 8:00 am to 9:00 am, starting with a weight room (SAC) workout followed by conditioning on the football field from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Open gym will be held in J2 Gym (located to the left of the Football Fieldhouse) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am to fine-tune skills or engage in games with other athletes. Please remember to bring water to stay hydrated.
- Eligibility: 7th – 12th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 27 and July 8 - July 18 (Monday - Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: GPHS SAC, football field - conditioning, and J2 Gym
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Alexis Hedgepeth, email Alexis.Hedgepeth@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Summer Success Football Camp
Summer Success – We will train anyone and everyone who wants to achieve the following:
- Get stronger
- Get faster
- Improve agility
- Increase endurance
- Enhance flexibility
We will divide participants into older and younger groups. One group will start either in the weight room (SAC) or outside on the football field, focusing on agility drills. Groups will switch halfway through.
After the lifting and conditioning sessions, we will then focus on voluntary football drills led by our senior athletes, overseen by the coaches.
All participants must have a physical examination and complete all UIL Rank One Online Forms.
- Eligibility: 7th – 12th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 20 and July 8 - August 1 (Monday - Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: GPHS SAC and GPHS Football Field
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Anthony Tademy, email: Anthony.Tademy@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Volleyball Camp
The GPHS Volleyball Camp will run from July 29th to July 31st, from 9:00 am to 12 noon, in our new gyms (J1 and J2), located to the left of the Football Fieldhouse. Campers will focus on skills such as passing, setting, attacking, serving, and blocking.
CAMPERS NEED: Court shoes, knee pads (optional), T-shirt, and shorts.
- Eligibility: Incoming 5th - 12th grade
- Dates: July 29th - July 31st
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: GPHS J1 and J2 Gym
- Cost: $40 per person (Cash Only) Includes all 3 days. Payment and registration are required on the first day of camp!
- Program Contact: Sabrina Gramillo, email: Sabrina.Gramillo@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Volleyball Open Gym
Volleyball Open Gym is available for student-athletes who want to practice their skills before volleyball tryouts in August or simply engage in a pick-up game with other volleyball athletes. The Volleyball Open Gym will be held in the new gym (J1), located to the left of the Fieldhouse.
- Eligibility: 8th - 12th grade
- Dates: June 11, June 13, June 18, June 20, June 25, June 27, July 9, July 11, July 16, July 18, July 23, and July 25
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: GPHS J1 Gym
- Program Contact: Sabrina Gramillo, email: Sabrina.Gramillo@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Wrestling Camp
GPHS will hold its Wrestling Camp from June 3 to June 6 in the Wrestling Room. The camp is designed to introduce participants to wrestling and provide wrestling-based strength and conditioning.
- Eligibility: 1st – 9th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 6
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: GPHS Wrestling Room
- Cost: Free
- Program Contact: Anthony Bergamini, email Anthony.Bergamini@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie High School Wrestling Open Mat
GPHS Wrestling will host a Wrestling Open Mat/Lift for all new and returning wrestlers in the Wrestling Room. This opportunity allows participants to work on wrestling moves and improve skills at scheduled dates and times. Weightlifting sessions will be held in the SAC (Student Athletic Center).
- Eligibility: 1st – 12th grade students
- Dates: June 10 - June 27 and July 8 - July 25 (Monday - Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: GPHS Wrestling Room
- Cost: Free
- Program Contact: Anthony Bergamini, email Anthony.Bergamini@gpisd.org
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Grand Prairie Police Department (GPPD) Youth Summer Sports Camp
The GPPD seeks to build positive relationships with the youth of our community through sports.
- Eligibility: Students ages 8 to 16
- Dates: July 8 - July 25 (Monday - Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Jackson Middle School
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Officer Wes Jackson and Rich Laffey, email: Rich.Laffey@gpisd.org and wjackson@gptx.org.
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Prairie Lakes Beginner Golf Camp
The purpose is to generate interest in golf among kids in the community and equip them with the basic fundamentals to play at Prairie Lakes Golf Course.
- Eligibility: Students entering 1st - 9th grades
- Dates: TBD
- Hours: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: Prairie Lakes Golf Course
- Cost: $25
- Program Contact: Shayn Nelson, email: Shayn.Nelson@gpisd.org
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South Grand Prairie Baseball Camp
Camp will be used to teach fundamentals and team skills but will also be used to prepare the athletes for high school baseball. Coming to this camp gives players a chance to meet the high school coaches and get instruction before their freshman year. It is a great opportunity for young players to prepare for the future.
View and download the flyer here.
- Eligibility: 1st - 9th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 6
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Location: SGPHS Baseball Field
- Cost: $100
- Program Contact: Paul Ylda, email: Paul.Ylda@gpisd.org
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South Grand Prairie Boys Basketball Camp - “2 Feet In”
The SGP Boys Basketball Camp will enhance students' basketball skills, strategies, and techniques. The camp is tailored to grade levels and skill sets, providing a fun environment for learning.
View and download the flyer here.
- Eligibility: 1st – 9th grade students
- Dates: June 10 - June 13
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: SGP Gym
- Cost: $100
- Program Contact: Brandon Bennet, email Brandon.Bennet@gpisd.org
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South Grand Prairie High School Warrior Volleyball Camp
This volleyball camp is open to all ages and skill levels. We will focus on the fundamentals of volleyball and expand our understanding of the game. Our goal is to create an environment where participants can improve their skills and enjoy themselves. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
- Eligibility: 1st – 9th grade students
- Dates: May 28 – May 31
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: SGP Gym
- Cost: $100
- Program Contact: Teresa Dunn, email Teresa.Dunn@gpisd.org
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South Grand Prairie Lady Warrior Basketball Camp 2024
The Girls Basketball Camp will focus on students in grades 1st through 9th, helping them acquire and enhance their basketball skills. Athletes will learn new techniques in a fun environment, with the camp tailored to every grade level and skill set.
View and download the flyer here.
- Eligibility: 1st - 9th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 6
- Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: SGPHS Gym
- Cost: $100
- Program Contact: Brion Raven, email Brion.Raven@gpisd.org
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South Grand Prairie Softball Camp
At the SGP Softball Camp, participants will have the opportunity to work with coaches, current players, and alumni to strengthen their softball skills.
- Eligibility: Uprising 3rd - 9th grade students
- Dates: June 3 - June 5
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: SGP Gym
- Cost: $60
- Program Contact: Haltom Dillard, email Haltom.Dillard@gpisd.org
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South Grand Prairie UIL Football Summer Conditioning
Strength & Conditioning sessions include weightlifting, agility training, flexibility exercises, plyometrics, and speed development.
- Eligibility: 9th - 12th grade students
- Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Dates: June 3 - June 28 and July 8 - 25, (Monday - Thursday only; closed for holiday on June 19)
- Location: SGPHS SAC and football field
- Cost: FREE
- Program Contact: Laban DeLay, email at Laban.DeLay@gpisd.org