Swimmer Scott Brown, left, readies himself mentally before his shot at the title of King of the Hill, a competition held traditionally mid-week at the Penn State Swim Camp. Both males and females competed in their own age classes during this event, which narrowed down all swimmers to "the best," also known as The King, of the pool.

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Year Taken: 2008

Swimming Camp 1, held in McCoy Natatorium, was in full swing as well. Here, female swimmers leave the blocks. Both males and females, aged 14 and under, participated in this camp.

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Year Taken: 2008

Swimmers participate in trials during Swimming Camp 1. During the course of the week, each participant is videotaped during trials while being critiqued by coaches and instructors. A DVD recording of their progress is provided to each swimmer at the end of the camp, allowing each participant to take home a constructive record of their personal performance.

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Year Taken: 2008

During the final heat of a practice competition, participants of Swimming Camp 1 bring out their "spirit fingers" before the final two female swimmers compete. The camp's structure was such that participants were given individual instruction, and attended group technique workshops and designated unstructured activities among others.

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Year Taken: 2008

Telldrick Morgan, left, of Meade Senior High School, Maryland, watches his fellow players during a drill. Morgan, who had injured his hand prior to coming to Football Camp 1, sat out during some drills after aggrivating the injury at the beginning of camp, although he still was able to participate in many activities.

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Year Taken: 2008

Good weather graced participants during the final days of Football Camp 1. Intermittant strong storms delayed the outdoor activities on several occasions, although the Lasch Sports Facility/Holuba Hall was available for indoor practice as well. Penn State assistant coach Larry Johnson, who oversaw over 750 defense participants, said that the 780-plus high school camp participants showed a common eagerness to learn and willingness to improve. Technique, coordination and attitude were the facets most improved upon during the week, stated Johnson.

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Year Taken: 2008

Jesstin (in blue), completes a catch during a wide receiver drill series during Football Camp 1. Jesstin, from Maryland, will be a sophomore this year. He cited the excellent curriculum, coaching, fellow participants and range of learning as reasons for why he has returned this summer, his second at this camp. The camps were held on the Bigler & flower garden fields. Holuba Hall was available for inside work during stormy weather.

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Year Taken: 2008

Participants in Tennis Camp 1 had the opportunity to attend clinics by coaches, play against Penn State varsity athletes, and compete against each other during impromptu skills games, such as the match of King of the Court seen here. The camp took place on the Sarni Tennis Facility and Natatorium courts.

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Year Taken: 2008

Tennis Camp 1 participant Dave serves the ball in a doubles match. Dave, a sophomore from Allentown PA, was split in his decision of what was best about the camp: the knowledgeable, talented, fun staff, or the free-time games such as King of the Court & Beat the Pro.

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Year Taken: 2008

Mariah, a high school sophomore form Stroudsburg Pa., returns the ball against her instructors in a practice session during Tennis Camp 1. It was her first year coming to this camp, and she most appreciated the different styles, views and techniques presented by the coaching staff, as well as the drills used to solidify those points.

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Year Taken: 2008

Clinics also were a large part of the camp. Coaches and instructors, hailing from universities and professional/semi-professional teams alike, presented strategy, technique and concepts to the participants, and then led the group in drills reflecting the ideas taught.

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Year Taken: 2008

Practice sessions began with a specialized stretching routine led by staff. According to camp instructor Brett Wilson, the boys used the time to get their bodies and minds set for the practice ahead.

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Year Taken: 2008

The USA Hockey Camp, running from June 15 through 20, included activities for youth hockey players above the novice level. Participants, split between the White and Yellow teams, played against one another in scrimages in addition to practicing techniques and drills led by the coaching staff.

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Year Taken: 2008

Penn State Live's Andy Colwell interviewed sports camp participants to find out what they like best about the camps they're attending.

Photo Credit: Andy Colwell

Year Taken: 2008