Program Overview

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Led by Harvard-Westlake Basketball Coach, David Rebibo, and staff, the camp will emphasize all the fundamentals of basketball:  ball-handling, passing, dribbling, man-to-man defense and offense, shooting, rebounding, footwork, screens, cuts, and conditioning. Plan to have a great time with Coach Rebibo, as well as past and present players, while learning the game of basketball! Each day will feature warm-ups and fun contests. The number of coaches will be determined by enrollment to assure a low coach-to-player ratio.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

The Harvard-Westlake Boys' Soccer coaching staff invite you to a week of fun and challenging soccer day camp. Harvard Westlake Summer Day Camps are designed for players of all levels who want to learn and improve their fundamental soccer skills in a fun and encouraging environment.  Players are given the unique opportunity to receive individual instruction from Harvard Westlake Soccer's coaching staff . Each day is filled with a variety of activities to promote correct soccer technique including: small-sided games to encourage personal involvement and enhance the understanding of team concepts; technical and ball mastery skills sessions; shooting drills and much more. If you are looking to improve your soccer skills in an environment that is both challenging and fun, come to Harvard-Westlake this summer to take part in our soccer camp. This camp is open to male players entering grades 5-12 with club or AYSO Extra/Flex experience and above. Players will be divided by age and skill level.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Come learn the basics of competitive fencing, an international and Olympic sport. This camp will promote fun, while you learn the fundamental skills of fencing. Learning fencing will help you develop balance, concentration, coordination, tactical skills, teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem. Participants will learn proper footwork, execution of fencing actions, and recreational bouting. All equipment will be provided, including equipment for electronic scoring.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

The Harvard-Westlake Golf staff of experienced teaching professionals will conduct this camp at the Weddington Golf and Tennis Club. The camp will accommodate the following skill levels:  the junior, who has clubs but wants to learn more golf fundamentals; the tournament-level junior, looking to improve his or her tournament results; and the high school golfer, looking to improve. You will participate in drills, skills challenges, and other fun activities throughout the week. Instruction may include video analysis. You'll learn putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing. Course play will emphasize strategy, shot selection, course management, rules, and etiquette.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps swimming staff will have two weeks of swim camp this summer. Both weeks of camp are designed for intermediate level swimmers and advanced swimmers. The elite camp is for advanced swimmers who are looking to improve race strategies, race pacing, and overall race performance. Swimmers will receive instruction in all four competitive strokes, racing starts and turns, as well as advanced race theories. The Wolverine Swim Camps have highly qualified coaches who use the latest developments in training sciences to help swimmers move as efficiently as possible through the water. In addition to work in the water, campers will be taught dry land workouts designed to improve core strength, which will help swimmers hold proper body line in the water. The camps will both take place in the Copses Family Pool, one of the finest aquatic facilities in Southern California.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps swimming staff will have two weeks of swim camp this summer. Both weeks of camp are designed for intermediate level swimmers and advanced swimmers. The intermediate camp is for swimmers who are looking to refine their start, turn, and stroke techniques. Swimmers will receive instruction in all four competitive strokes from highly qualified coaches who use the current best practices to help swimmers move as efficiently as possible through the water. In addition to work in the water, campers will be taught dry land workouts designed to improve core strength, which will help swimmers hold proper body line in the water. The camps will both take place in the Copses Family Pool, one of the finest aquatic facilities in Southern California.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Jelena Durisic, Program Head for Girls Tennis, and her highly qualified staff will have two camps for grades 5-12. Coach Durisic and her assistant coaches led the HW Team to the finals of CIF-SS, and Mission League Championships. The coaches are all former college or professional players who know what it takes to get better on the court. Because of the vast experience that Coach Durisic and her staff have, the camp will focus on skill development, singles and doubles strategies, movement and footwork, and match play. We believe in working hard and having a great time. You will walk away at the end of the week with a smile on your face having developed as tennis players.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Jonas Koolsbergen has been the head track and field coach for boys and girls at Harvard-Westlake since 1992. This camp is geared towards giving each athlete the tools needed to become faster. You will receive personal attention to improve your running - and you do not have to be track athletes to participate or benefit, as athletes in almost all sports can benefit from being faster , quicker and building proper mechanics. We will dissect the very process of sprinting and use the knowledge gained to make refinements in each athlete's sprinting. Each phase of running will be analyzed:  start, acceleration, and maintained speed. You will go through sample workouts and entire long-term training programs will be introduced. Stretching and injury prevention will also be taught.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Led by Harvard-Westlake Basketball Coach, David Rebibo, and staff, the camp will emphasize all the fundamentals of basketball:  ball-handling, passing, dribbling, man-to-man defense and offense, shooting, rebounding, footwork, screens, cuts, and conditioning. Plan to have a great time with Coach Rebibo, as well as past and present players, while learning the game of basketball! Each day will feature warm-ups and fun contests. The number of coaches will be determined by enrollment to assure a low coach-to-player ratio.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Come learn the basics of competitive fencing, an international and Olympic sport. This camp will promote fun, while you learn the fundamental skills of fencing. Learning fencing will help you develop balance, concentration, coordination, tactical skills, teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem. Participants will learn proper footwork, execution of fencing actions, and recreational bouting. All equipment will be provided, including equipment for electronic scoring.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Participants will experience firsthand the latest football techniques and fundamentals that are essential in the game of football. The camp will be directed by Harvard-Westlake's Football Program Head Coach, Aaron Huerta. You will have personal instruction by a devoted staff that will motivate and challenge you in a fun and competitive environment. You will learn the basics, such as stance, start, leverage, proper body position for blocking and tackling, throwing, catching, kicking, and running. Safety and proper technique will be emphasized in every drill. You will not actually tackle or block at full speed but will be instructed on the fundamentals through the hands-on, personal approach of our knowledgeable staff. You will be introduced to basic strength training along with a speed and conditioning program, all of which are essential to excelling in the game of football.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps swimming staff will have two weeks of swim camp this summer. Both weeks of camp are designed for intermediate level swimmers and advanced swimmers. The elite camp is for advanced swimmers who are looking to improve race strategies, race pacing, and overall race performance. Swimmers will receive instruction in all four competitive strokes, racing starts and turns, as well as advanced race theories. The Wolverine Swim Camp has highly qualified coaches who use the latest developments in training sciences to help swimmers move as efficiently as possible through the water. In addition to work in the water, you will be taught dry land workouts designed to improve core strength, which will help swimmers hold proper body line in the water. The camps will both take place in the Copses Family Pool, one of the finest aquatic facilities in Southern California.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps swimming staff will have two weeks of swim camp this summer. Both weeks of camp are designed for intermediate level swimmers and advanced swimmers. The intermediate camp is for swimmers who are looking to refine their start, turn, and stroke techniques. Swimmers will receive instruction in all four competitive strokes from highly qualified coaches who use the current best practices to help swimmers move as efficiently as possible through the water. In addition to work in the water, you will be taught dry land workouts designed to improve core strength, which will help swimmers hold proper body line in the water. The camps will both take place in the Copses Family Pool, one of the finest aquatic facilities in Southern California.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Jelena Durisic, Program Head for Girls Tennis, and her highly qualified staff will have two camps for grades 5-12. Coach Durisic and her assistant coaches led the HW Team to the finals of CIF-SS, and Mission League Championships. The coaches are all former college or professional players who know what it takes to get better on the court. Because of the vast experience that Coach Durisic and her staff have, the camp will focus on skill development, singles and doubles strategies, movement and footwork, and match play. We believe in working hard and having a great time. You will walk away at the end of the week with a smile on your face having developed as tennis players.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Athletic trainers are an integral part of every successful athletic program at all levels. Athletic Trainers specialize in the emergency response of an acute injury, as well as prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. They work hard to keep athletes safely playing their sport. This summer, one of our own Harvard-Westlake athletic trainers, Alex Calderon, will teach you how to care for, manage, and prevent basic athletic injuries, as well as certify qualified campers in American Red Cross CPR & First Aid. Alex is a Certified Athletic Trainer and has years of experience with high school athletics. Enrollment is limited.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Harvard-Westlake alumni, Jason Collins, who was previously a member of the New Jersey Nets before his retirement, and his twin brother, Jarron, who is currently an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors, will coach this memorable camp. The camp will emphasize all the fundamentals of basketball:  ball-handling, passing, dribbling, man-to-man defense and offense, zone defense and offense, shooting, rebounding, footwork, screens, cuts, and conditioning. Plan to have great fun, get to know these NBA veterans, and learn basketball at the same time! Each day will feature warm-ups and fun contests. The number of coaches will be determined by enrollment to assure a low coach-to-player ratio. Come experience the tradition of championship Wolverine Basketball and stories from their college days and as pros. Due to their off-season NBA training, the Collins' hours at camp will be limited. Enrollment is limited.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

This camp provides individual attention and guidance for student runners in events 800 meters and up, including cross country races. You will train in an environment where success is the focus and you'll receive guidance from coaches whose expertise utilizes the latest research in exercise science and best practices. This includes training, racing strategies and racing philosophy, injury prevention, character development, and leadership skills. Coach Sharpe has over 15 years’ experience at Harvard-Westlake. His achievements as a coach include five CIF team championships in Cross Country and Track & Field, countless CIF and State champions, and even National Championships, as well as two National Records.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Come learn the basics of competitive fencing, an international and Olympic sport. This camp will promote fun, while you learn the fundamental skills of fencing. Learning fencing will help you develop balance, concentration, coordination, tactical skills, teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem. Participants will learn proper footwork, execution of fencing actions, and recreational bouting. All equipment will be provided, including equipment for electronic scoring.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Bo Hardt, Program Head for Boys Tennis at HW, will coach 2 summer camps, along with his experienced coaching staff and Varsity alumni tennis players. Over the past 6 seasons the program has had tremendous results. After making the finals in 2014 and 2015, HW won the D-1 CIF SS Championship in 2017. In 2018 HW cemented itself as the #1 tennis program in So Cal by taking second place at The All American National Tournament and repeating as CIF champs while adding its first ever CIF State Regional title. In 2019 the team won the National All American tournament for the first time and in 2020 they won the National High School UTR tournament in Texas. Because of the vast experience that Coach Hardt and his staff have, the camp will focus on skill development, singles and doubles strategies, movement and footwork, and match play. We believe in working hard and having a great time. You will walk away at the end of the week with a smile on your face having developed as tennis players.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Varsity Head Coach, Melissa Hearlihy, and her staff will stress fundamentals, focusing on individual offensive and defensive skills, and begin the process by applying individual skills to team offense, defense, and transition. The camp will emphasize all the fundamentals of basketball, including ball-handling, passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and foot work. Coach Hearlihy has been a Varsity Head Coach since 1986, winning nineteen Mission League titles and 7 CIF Championships with a Division 1 win in 2020 and a state title in 2010. Coach Hearlihy has been the Daily News and CIF Coach of the Year numerous times, the ESPN Rise Coach of the Year in 2010, and has taken her teams to two open division finals

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Jonas Koolsbergen has been the head track and field coach for boys and girls at Harvard-Westlake since 1992. This camp is geared towards giving each athlete the tools needed to become faster. You will receive personal attention to improve your running - and you do not have to be track athletes to participate or benefit, as athletes in almost all sports can benefit from being faster , quicker and building proper mechanics. We will dissect the very process of sprinting and use the knowledge gained to make refinements in each athlete's sprinting. Each phase of running will be analyzed:  start, acceleration, and maintained speed. You will go through sample workouts and entire long-term training programs will be introduced. Stretching and injury prevention will also be taught.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Bo Hardt, Program Head for Boys Tennis at HW, will coach 2 summer camps, along with his experienced coaching staff and Varsity alumni tennis players. Over the past 6 seasons the program has had tremendous results. After making the finals in 2014 and 2015, HW won the D-1 CIF SS Championship in 2017. In 2018 HW cemented itself as the #1 tennis program in So Cal by taking second place at The All American National Tournament and repeating as CIF champs while adding its first ever CIF State Regional title. In 2019 the team won the National All American tournament for the first time and in 2020 they won the National High School UTR tournament in Texas. Because of the vast experience that Coach Hardt and his staff have, the camp will focus on skill development, singles and doubles strategies, movement and footwork, and match play. We believe in working hard and having a great time. You will walk away at the end of the week with a smile on your face having developed as tennis players.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Jonas Koolsbergen is the head track and field coach for boys and girls at Harvard-Westlake. Since 1992, he has coached hundreds of CIF finalists and led the Wolverines to 5 CIF championships in Track & Field. Participants in this camp will be introduced to all aspects of track and field, covering the technique and training concepts of all events. This will be a very active camp. You will learn by doing, and we emphasize learning and fun without pressure. The end of each event session will include event competition level work, where athletes will apply their newly acquired abilities in a meet environment.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

The Harvard-Westlake Golf staff of experienced teaching professionals will conduct this camp at the Weddington Golf and Tennis Club. The camp will accommodate the following skill levels:  the junior, who has clubs but wants to learn more golf fundamentals; the tournament-level junior, looking to improve his or her tournament results; and the high school golfer, looking to improve. You will participate in drills, skills challenges, and other fun activities throughout the week. Instruction may include video analysis. You'll learn putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing. Course play will emphasize strategy, shot selection, course management, rules, and etiquette.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

This camp is open for all levels and abilities in water polo — no prior experience needed! For beginners, we will teach the basic fundamentals and rules of the game.  For our more advanced campers, we will introduce and strengthen more complex tactics and skills.  Each day in addition to the time in the pool, campers will get a chance to watch video, review concepts in classroom sessions and learn the basics of dry-land.  Beat the heat this summer and come check out the best water polo camp out there!

*Requirement: Since, this camp is focused on water polo and not swimming, campers need to be able to swim two consecutive laps in the pool in order to participate.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Harvard Westlake's Head Lacrosse Coach, Erik Krum, along with his qualified assistants will host a week-long lacrosse camp. The camp will cover the building blocks of lacrosse from stick skills, dodging, shooting, team offense, team defense, and transition play toward becoming an advanced player. More advanced players will receive insights as to what will elevate them from good to great. Initial sessions of the camp will focus on individual skills, while later sessions emphasize the incorporation of these skills into group and team concepts. Participants should bring their own gear, although equipment will be available for those new to the sport.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Jonas Koolsbergen has been the head track and field coach for boys and girls at Harvard-Westlake since 1992. This camp is geared towards giving each athlete the tools needed to become faster. Athletes will receive personal attention to improve their running. You do not have to be track athletes to participate or benefit, as athletes in almost all sports can benefit from being faster, quicker and building proper mechanics. We will dissect the very process of sprinting and use the knowledge gained to make refinements in each athlete's sprinting. Each phase of running will be analyzed:  start, acceleration, and maintained speed. You will go through sample workouts and entire long-term training programs will be introduced. Stretching and injury prevention will also be taught.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

The Harvard-Westlake Baseball coaching staff will conduct a baseball camp at O'Malley Family Field in Encino on all facets of the game of Baseball. Individualized instruction and game situational play will be used to prepare the athletes to perform at a higher level. Each player will be analyzed and coached in the following aspects of baseball:  hitting, fielding, base running, mental approach, and stretching techniques. Each day of camp will feature a competitive game. Enrollment is limited.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

This camp provides individual attention and guidance for student runners in events 800 meters and up, including cross country races. You will train in an environment where success is the focus and you'll receive guidance from coaches whose expertise utilizes the latest research in exercise science and best practices. This includes training, racing strategies and racing philosophy, injury prevention, character development, and leadership skills. Coach Sharpe has over 15 years’ experience at Harvard-Westlake. His achievements as a coach include five CIF team championships in Cross Country and Track & Field, countless CIF and State champions, and even National Championships, as well as two National Records.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be canceled.

Join the Harvard-Westlake coaching staff in this week-long field hockey camp, ranging from beginner to intermediate and advanced. During the camp, athletes will be divided into smaller groups for individual instruction, covering fundamental dribbling skills, jabbing and block tackling, scoring techniques and strategies, passing and receiving, and other principles of play. Special sessions for goalkeepers will also be offered. Players will participate in daily drills and games, and there will be opportunities to win camp prizes during many of these games. Camp will end with A Day of Games, a fun way for campers to bond and show off their new skills, compete, and win prizes. Sticks and goalie equipment may be borrowed for camp if needed.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

This intermediate-to-advanced skills camp is perfect for girls looking to improve their individual skills. Enrollment is limited to assure a low player-to-coach ratio. The camp will address fundamental technical and tactical skills with a focus on footwork, developing confidence and creativity with the ball, and combination play in small spaces. Additional topics will include physical and mental preparation, injury prevention and tactical awareness. HW girls' soccer camps are directed and overseen by Harvard-Westlake Program Head Richard Simms. Coach Simms has been in his role at HW for 16 years and is also a Director of Coaching at a local club. The camp will also employ many of the HW Varsity coaching staff and will include the opportunity for campers to play with, and learn from, current HW Varsity players. If you have your own soccer ball, please bring it, but soccer balls will also be provided.

If in-person classes are not offered, this class will be virtual.

Jonas Koolsbergen is the head track and field coach for boys and girls at Harvard-Westlake. Since 1992, he has coached hundreds of CIF finalists and led the Wolverines to 5 CIF championships in Track & Field. Participants in this camp will be introduced to all aspects of track and field, covering the technique and training concepts of all events. This will be a very active camp. You will learn by doing, and we emphasize learning and fun without pressure. The end of each event session will include event competition level work, where athletes will apply their newly acquired abilities in a meet environment.

COME GET READY FOR FOOTBALL SEASON!!

With football season just around the corner, come join us for a fun night of football at Ted Slavin Field. The camp will be directed by Harvard-Westlake's Football Program Head Coach, Aaron Huerta and you will have personal instruction by the 2021 Del Rey League Championship coaching staff that will motivate and challenge you in a fun and competitive environment. You will learn the basics, such as stance, start, leverage, proper body position for blocking and tackling, throwing, catching, kicking, and running. Safety and proper technique will be emphasized in every drill. You will be introduced to basic strength training along with a speed and conditioning program, all of which are essential to excelling in the game of football.