Program Overview

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, games, and fun contests. The number of coaches will be determined by enrollment to assure a low coach-to-player ratio.

The Harvard-Westlake Boys' Soccer coaching staff invite you to a week of intense soccer training. 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. The training sessions will be demanding and will recreate game-like situations that will allow the players to improve specific offensive and defensive skills and tactical resolutions that apply to modern soccer. 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.

Come learn the basics of competitive fencing, an international and Olympic sport. This class 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.

Jelena Durisic, Head of Program 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.

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.

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.

This summer, one of our own Harvard-Westlake athletic trainers, Kelli Blumberg, will teach campers how to care for, manage, and prevent athletic injuries as well as certify qualified campers in American Red Cross CPR & First Aid. Kelli is a Certified Athletic Trainer and has years of experience with high school athletics. Enrollment is limited.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps now offer After-Camp Yoga! Yoga is accessible to everyone – from beginner to advanced levels. You will learn basic to intermediate yoga postures (asanas) that will help improve strength, balance, and flexibility. In addition to learning the physical aspect of yoga, you will be taught many styles of mediation and learn relaxation techniques to help manage stress. The camp will take place on the Upper Campus and is taught by Harvard-Westlake’s yoga instructor, Cindy Gannon.

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, games and fun contests along with special guests. The number of coaches will be determined by enrollment to assure a low coach-to-player ratio. On the last day of camp, there will be an autograph session. 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.

Come learn the basics of competitive fencing, an international and Olympic sport. This class 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.

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, Michael Burnett. 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.

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 advanced camp is for 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 all of Southern California.

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 all of Southern California.

Jelena Durisic, Head of Program 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.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps now offer After-Camp Yoga! Yoga is accessible to everyone – from beginner to advanced levels. You will learn basic to intermediate yoga postures (asanas) that will help improve strength, balance, and flexibility. In addition to learning the physical aspect of yoga, you will be taught many styles of mediation and learn relaxation techniques to help manage stress. The camp will take place on the Upper Campus and is taught by Harvard-Westlake’s yoga instructor, Cindy Gannon.

If you are an advanced player and one of the best in your school or city, we want to help you maximize your talent and become the best player and person you can be. The Wolverine Sports Elite Basketball Camp offers intensive skill development and competition, and will prepare you for a strong future. At our camp, we will apply technical basketball instruction, intensive drill sequences, and guided game situational play from some of this city's most proven coaches. The Wolverine Sports Elite Basketball Camp's highly refined training methods seamlessly translate from the practice court to game competition. This is not for beginners, but for those who have significant basketball experience. If you think you've got what it takes, do not miss out on this opportunity!

Come learn the basics of competitive fencing, an international and Olympic sport. This class 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.

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 advanced camp is for 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 all of Southern California.

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 all of Southern California.

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 10 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.

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 en route to 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. Daily scrimmages and games provide opportunities for players to experiment with new techniques. Participants should bring their own gear, although equipment will be available for those new to the sport.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps now offer After-Camp Yoga! Yoga is accessible to everyone – from beginner to advance levels. You will learn basic to intermediate yoga postures (asanas) that will help improve strength, balance, and flexibility. In addition to learning the physical aspect of yoga, you will be taught many styles of mediation and learn relaxation techniques to help manage stress. The camp will take place on the Upper Campus.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps now offer After-Camp Yoga! Yoga is accessible to everyone – from beginner to advanced levels. You will learn basic to intermediate yoga postures (asanas) that will help improve strength, balance, and flexibility. In addition to learning the physical aspect of yoga, you will be taught many styles of mediation and learn relaxation techniques to help manage stress. The camp will take place on the Upper Campus and is taught by Harvard-Westlake’s yoga instructor, Cindy Gannon.

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 sixteen Mission League titles and six CIF Championships. Coach Hearlihy has been the Daily News Coach of the Year numerous times, ESPN Rise Coach of the Year in 2010, and has taken her teams to two open division finals. 

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 and quicker. 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.

Bo Hardt, Head of Program for Boys Tennis at HW, will coach 2 summer camps along with his experienced coaching staff and Varsity alumni tennis players. As assistant for the last 5 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. HW’s top doubles team also made history in 2018 by winning The Ojai Tournament and CIF Individuals Tournament. Instilling a team first concept and a love for daily improvement, Coach Hardt’s players have thrived in the strong academic life and flourished in the team environment.

Led by Harvard-Westlake’s Brian Flacks and Emily Greenwood, this week-long camp will be dedicated to water polo. The camp will be an introductory course for those who want to learn the basic FUNdamentals of water polo. Harvard-Westlake has an incredible history that includes 33 league championships, 2 CIF championships, 3 Olympians, and over 75+ college all-Americans! The camp will emphasize the fundamentals of swimming, passing, shooting, and game play. You will participate in daily one-on-one sessions, scrimmages, and film sessions. All athletes need to bring athletic shoes, shorts, suit, towel, and goggles. All other equipment will be provided.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps now offer After-Camp Yoga! Yoga is accessible to everyone – from beginner to advanced levels. You will learn basic to intermediate yoga postures (asanas) that will help improve strength, balance, and flexibility. In addition to learning the physical aspect of yoga, you will be taught many styles of mediation and learn relaxation techniques to help manage stress. The camp will take place on the Upper Campus and is taught by Harvard-Westlake’s yoga instructor, Cindy Gannon.

Wolverine Sports Surf Camps are geared toward the novice through intermediate surfer and provide a safe, fun, and educational introduction to surfing and the ocean environment for boys and girls grades 5-12. Our low student-to-instructor ratio guarantees surfing improvement, personal attention, and, most importantly, safety. All instructors are CPR & First-Aid Certified and are among the top surfers in the area, each with years of teaching experience and training. Campers meet in the parking lot at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach, just north of the Rosecrans Ave. Arrangements can be made for transportation to and from the high school. Contact Coach Crelling at jcrelling@hw.com for arrangements. Come join us this summer and learn to surf!

Bo Hardt, Head of Program for Boys Tennis at HW, will coach 2 summer camps along with his experienced coaching staff and Varsity alumni tennis players. As assistant for the last 5 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. HW’s top doubles team also made history in 2018 by winning The Ojai Tournament and CIF Individuals Tournament. Instilling a team first concept and a love for daily improvement, Coach Hardt’s players have thrived in the strong academic life and flourished in the team environment.

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 4 CIF championships. 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 the camp will include an enjoyable intra-camp multi-event competition, where athletes will apply their newly acquired abilities in a meet environment.

Harvard-Westlake Wolverine Sports Camps now offer After-Camp Yoga! Yoga is accessible to everyone – from beginner to advanced levels. You will learn basic to intermediate yoga postures (asanas) that will help improve strength, balance, and flexibility. In addition to learning the physical aspect of yoga, you will be taught many styles of mediation and learn relaxation techniques to help manage stress. The camp will take place on the Upper Campus and is taught by Harvard-Westlake’s yoga instructor, Cindy Gannon.

The week-long volleyball camp will emphasize fundamental skills and basic strategies of the game. High-quality demonstrations, repetitions, and competitive games will be provided to ensure each player's skill development. Enrollment in this camp will be limited in order to ensure a quality student-to-teacher ratio. Hayley Blanchard is in her third year as Program Head for Girls Volleyball, coming from a successful three years at Mira Costa High School, where she was Daily Breeze Coach of the Year in 2016 after leading her team to a Bay League Championship, and numerous national tournament championships. She is also the director of Surfside Volleyball Club, where her teams rank top 10 in Southern California, with all ages qualifying for Junior Nationals. Harvard-Westlake’s rich volleyball history includes 17 league championships, 6 CIF championships, 4 State Titles, and numerous student athletes who have gone on to play collegiately at top academic and athletic schools at the Division I, II, and III levels.

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 and quicker. 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.

Wolverine Sports Surf Camps are geared toward the novice through intermediate surfer and provide a safe, fun, and educational introduction to surfing and the ocean environment for boys and girls grades 5-12. Our low student-to-instructor ratio guarantees surfing improvement, personal attention, and, most importantly, safety. All instructors are CPR & First-Aid Certified and are among the top surfers in the area, each with years of teaching experience and training. Campers meet in the parking lot at 38th St. in Manhattan Beach, just north of the Rosecrans Ave. Arrangements can be made for transportation to and from the high school. Contact Coach Crelling at jcrelling@hw.com for arrangements. Come join us this summer and learn to surf!

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 14 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. Campers will also have a chance to work on their technique in the gym by playing futsal (flat shoes required). If you have your own soccer ball, please bring it, but soccer balls will also be provided.

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. You will participate in daily drills and scrimmages, and there will be many opportunities to win camp prizes during games and fun competitions. 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.

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 4 CIF championships. You 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 the camp will include an enjoyable intra-camp multi-event competition, where athletes will apply their newly acquired abilities in a meet environment.

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 10 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.