Specific Camp Information
1.) How old do you have to be to attend CUC? Are there any age limitations?
2.) What do campers receive during a session of CUC?
3.) Is CUC best suited for beginning, intermediate, or advanced players?
4.) What are the qualifications of the staff?
5.) What do we do when we are not playing ultimate?
6.) What if it’s uncomfortably hot outside during camp?
Logistics
7.) What do I need to register?
8.) What are the essential items to bring to camp?
9.) Do Day Camps provide lunch?
10.) Does CUC offer extended hours for Day Camps?
11.) Can I sign up for multiple sessions and are discounts available?
12.) How do I apply to be a coach or CIT?
Frequently Asked Questions
1.) How old do you have to be to attend CUC? Are there any age limitations?
CUC is designed for campers in middle school and high school. Each session is tailored for different age groups: Session 1 (ages 12-18), Sessions 2 and 3 (ages 10-15), Session 4 in Bayside, MD (ages 14-18)
Our coaches are dedicated to providing challenging instruction to all individuals, regardless of age or experience. Each player is matched up with someone of her/his ability and speed as much as possible.
Please contact Dave Soles or Will Smolinski with any questions or concerns!
2.) What do campers receive during a session of CUC?
CUC promises all campers an energetic, active environment to learn and improve their ultimate skills, as well as plenty of opportunities to build strong relationships and goof around.
Every camper receives a CUC Disc, Hat, and Jersey.
3.) Is CUC best suited for beginning, intermediate, or advanced players?
Day camps are best suited for beginning and immediate players. Fundamentals are developed throughout the week using basic drills and concepts. More advanced strategy is taught on an individual or small group level, but is not the main focus.
The Bayside Overnight camp is for advanced players who have played ultimate for 1 or more years at the competitive high school level. Bayside campers learn advanced strategy and play in a more competitive environment. This session supports and challenges players who are driven to improve their game and develop a stronger understanding of the sport.
4.) What are the qualifications of the staff?
Camp directors and coaches are mature, responsible adults who are passionate about working with kids and sharing their love of frisbee. Most of all, our staff are excellent teachers with years of experience playing, coaching, and leading.
Camp Directors Will Smolinski and Dave Soles have each worked in Arlington Public Schools for over a decade. Will has been a P.E. and Health teacher at Williamsburg MS since 2004 and Dave has taught at HB Woodlawn since 1996, until recently moving to teach at Washington-Lee HS.
See the Meet Our Staff page for full bios!
5.) What do we do when we are not playing ultimate?
Instruction and scrimmaging are balanced with games and activities to let campers relax, have fun, and interact off the field. Games like Battleship, Settlers of Catan, and Connect-4 are staples during lunchtime. Outside games include disc golf, frisbee tennis, ZOMBIE!, Galaxy Wars, and capture the flag.
6.) What if it’s uncomfortably hot outside during camp?
CUC has various ways to keep campers hydrated, cool, and engaged during hot days. Every day several shade tents are posted around the fields for campers to rest, fill up water at our coolers, and get out of the sun. Throughout the day, campers head inside for breaks, lunch, and indoor games. Depending on the severity of heat, activities are adapted for the gymnasium so campers can remain safe in the air conditioning.
Every Wednesday, CUC sets up Slip-N-Slides, SuperSoakers, and a variety of water games to allow campers let loose and cool off. Water Wednesday is always a camp favorite and campers especially enjoy dunking the coaches!
7.) What do I need to register?
Fill out the CUC Registration Form
Print and fill out the USA Ultimate Medical Release and Liability Waiver
Mail a check and the two (2) USAU Waivers to Capital Ultimate Camp, 6928 Westlawn Drive, Falls Church VA 22042
Please visit the Registration page for more details!
8.) What are the essential items to bring to camp?
Campers should always bring a water bottle labeled with their name, cleats, a packed lunch, and 1 dark and 1 white shirt or jersey for scrimmaging each day.
Day Campers: bring a bathing suit, towel, and extra socks on Water Wednesday!
9.) Do Day Camps provide lunch?
Day campers are expected to bring their own lunch each day. Each morning, campers are given time to put their lunch inside in the air conditioning. Water, Gatorade, and snacks are provided throughout the day as well.
Meals are provided during the Bayside Camp, but campers are encouraged to bring their own snacks too!
10.) Does CUC offer extended hours for Day Camps?
Yes! Extend hours are offered from 7-9am before camp, as well as 4-6pm in the afternoons. Extended hours are $25 per extension for an entire session. Please contact Dave Soles or Will Smolinski with any questions or concerns!
11.) Can I sign up for multiple sessions and are discounts available?
Yes, campers can attend multiple sessions! Families with multiple siblings attending camp or other financial concerns can request a discount. We do not want to exclude anyone based on financial situation. Please email davelovesbikes at aol dot c0m or will.smolinski at gmail dot c0m to request a discount
12.) How do I apply to be a coach or CIT?
Since starting in 2008, CUC has grown each summer to include more campers, more sessions, and more staff. We anticipate growth to continue and we are always looking for talented coaches who are passionate about teaching ultimate. If you are interested in getting involved with CUC, please send a brief email to Dave Soles at Davelovesbikes@aol.com with a description of your ultimate, camp, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
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