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Whether your junior is a skilled player looking to take their game to the next level or you've always wondered if they would enjoy the game, Eric MacCluen Golf has camp programs designed for all skill levels. Eric MacCluen Golf offers both Full Day and Half Day camps, Specialty camps, and new extended care options. The talented and passionate EMG instructors look to inspire the love of the game while showing juniors how to develop, strengthen and refine their swing. These experienced and dedicated PGA instructors will share many techniques to practice regularly that will build confidence, prepare them for play on course, and ultimately lower scores. Join us this summer and love the game of golf!

 
     
 


2013 Summer Camps

Applecross Country Club

~ Camps are open to both members and non-members ~


 
     
 

New Camp Features for 2013

  • Extended Care Options

  • High School/College Prep 3-day Tune-up
    Specialty camps


Junior Golf Summer Camp

  • Available each week of the summer beginning
    June 10th thru August 30th

  • Open to all boys and girls ages 6-14 years old

  • Student / Instructor Ratio is ~6:1


Full Day Camp
               
$425/Week
*

*Discounted camp rates apply to Applecross Country Club Members.
Discounts apply to siblings & alumni campers when participating in our Full Day Camp!
~ view pricing below.


Full day camps combine both instruction and on course skills training guided by our talented PGA Teaching staff. The camp is designed to improve junior golfers of all skill levels as we combine practice with a variety of interactive activities each day. Up to five hours each day will be spent on instruction covering all fundamental aspects of the golf game; full swing, woods, putting and chipping. Students will also spend time on the course each week with an instructor learning various other components to the game of Golf, including: rules, etiquette, strategy, and course management.

  • Monday ~ Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Approximately 25 hours of Instruction
  • Refreshments/ Lunch are available at the course Half-Way House (snacks and lunch are not provided)
  • Gift Pack
  • Daily activities may consist of a variety of golf games, golf instruction, video analysis, on course time (when available), movies during break, and instructor monitored free swim (weather permitting)

 

Half Day Camp                
$290/Week*

*D
iscounted Half Day camp rates apply to Applecross Country Club Members.
Discounts DO NOT apply to siblings & alumni campers when participating in our Half Day Camp!
~ view pricing below.

Half day camps focus on fundamentals including full swing, woods, putting and chipping. Basic rules and etiquette will also be covered. For up to three hours each day we combine practice with interactive activities so the juniors enjoy golf and see it as a life time sport. Each student will be given information to help improve their skills. (The Golf course may be closed on a Monday or Tuesday and most often available to campers in the afternoons)

  • Monday ~ Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • Approximately 15 hours of Instruction
  • Refreshments are available at the course Half-Way House (snacks are not provided)
  • Gift Pack
  • Daily activities may consist of a variety of golf games, golf instruction, video analysis, and on course time (when available)


Applecross Country Club is a private golf club and therefore, proper golf attire is required! Boys must have a collared shirt tucked in.
Please, absolutely NO T-shirts, tank tops, jeans, cargo or gym shorts/pants are permitted on the course or practice facility!

 


2013 Extended Care Options

 

Before Camp Care
$8/Day or $35/Week

Full day and Half day campers may be dropped off at the Learning Center up to one hour prior to the start of camp. Campers can spend a little extra time in the morning at the Learning Center putting on the green around the building, hitting shots out of the bunker, or hitting a few balls on their own during this hour.

  • Monday ~ Friday, 8:00am to 9:00am
  • 1 hour of Supervised Practice Time around the Learning Center (no instruction)

 

After Camp Care
$9/Day or $40/Week

Full day campers will enjoy free time at the Pulte Welcome Center for up to one and a half hours after regular camp ends. They may bring their own electronic devices, play cards or board games, read a golf book, or just relax in the comfortable great room during this time.

  • Monday ~ Friday, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
  • 1 1/2 hours of Supervised Free Time at the
    Pulte Welcome Center (no instruction)

 

Before & After Camp Care
$15/Day or $70/Week

Full day campers may be dropped off at the Learning Center up to one hour prior to the start of camp and picked up at the Pulte Welcome Center at the end of the day.

  • Monday ~ Friday, 8:00am to 9:00am
    & 4:00pm to 5:30pm
  • 2 1/2 hours of Additional Camp Time each day


 

 

Lunch Time Add-On
$7/Day or $30/Week

Half day camp ends at 12:00pm, but perhaps you need just one more hour in the day to get a few more things done. Now your camper may stay for that extra hour and watch a movie while they eat lunch. Rated PG films will be shown.

  • Monday ~ Friday, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • 1 hour of Lunch/Movie Time
  • Refreshments/ Lunch are available at the course
    Half-Way House (snacks & lunch are not provided)


 


2013 Junior Golf Camp Dates & Pricing

 

Junior Golf Camps run each week of the summer. Final camp dates possibly affecting the first and last weeks on the schedule will be determined when school make up snow days are finalized and school calendars for Fall are posted.

2013 Junior Golf Camp Dates
(Camp ends at 3:00pm on July 4th)

June 10 ~ 14
June 17 ~ 21
June 24 ~ 28*
July 1 ~ 5
July 8 ~ 12*
July 15 ~ 19**
July 22 ~ 26
July 29 ~ Aug. 2**
August 5 ~ 9
August 12 ~ 16
August 19 ~ 23
August 26 ~ 30


During two weeks of the summer, we will include a special "Just for Girls" camp as an added part of our weekly golf camp schedule. Girls will have the opportunity to connect with other girls making golf more exciting and enjoyable in the process of learning the game.

"Just for Girls" Specialty Camp Weeks*: June 24~28 and July 8~12

Also, this year we will include a special "High School/College Prep" tune up camp. This 3-day camp will occur on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday only of the designated week. This specialty camp will offer juniors the opportunity to thoroughly prepare for high school and college tournament golf. More information on this specialty camp is located below.

"High School/College Prep" Specialty Camp Weeks**: July 17~19 and July 31~August 2

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Eric MacCluen Golf encourages Juniors to always sign up for a full week of summer camp so that your child may enjoy the total experience of our golf camps. The unpredictable summer weather, the availability of the many practice areas around the facility, and the varying course schedule determines daily activities so that each day offers a different opportunity to learn and get better.

  • Juniors must attend one full week of camp this season before we will accept registration for 1 ~ 4 days per week for Full or Half Day Camp.
  • Juniors must complete one full week of Full Day Camp at regular price during the 2013 season to qualify for the additional week(s) discount.
  • Discounts do not apply toward additional week(s) or siblings for Half Day Camp.
  • Additional discounts do not apply toward the High School/ College Prep Camp.
  • Only one discount may be deducted per child per week.

**Remember...discounts apply on all programs and private instruction
for Applecross Country Club Members so become a member today!**

 
2013 Junior Golf Full Day Camp Pricing 
Member*
Non-Member
Full Day Camp - Regular Weekly Rate (9am - 4pm)
$375/week $425/week
Full Day Camp - Weekly Discounted Rate per each additional sibling
$350/week $400/week
Full Day Camp - Discounted Rate for Additional 2013 Camp Week(s)
$325/week $375/week
Full Day Camp - Per Day Rate
$70/day $80/day
Full Day Camp - Per Day Drop in Rate
$75/day $85/day
High School / College Prep Camp - 3 Day Specialty Camp Rate (9am - 5pm)
$325/week $375/week
2013 Junior Golf Half Day Camp Pricing 
Member*
Non-Member
Half Day Camp - Regular Weekly Rate (9am - 12pm)
$240/week $290/week
Half Day Camp - Per Day Rate
$50/day $60/day
Half Day Camp - Per Day Drop in Rate
$55/week $65/week
2013 Junior Golf Camp Extras 
Daily
Weekly
Before Camp Care (8am - 9am)
$8/day $35/week
After Camp Care (4pm - 5:30pm)
$9/day $40/week
Before & After Camp Care (8am - 9am & 4pm - 5:30pm)
$15/day $70/week
Lunch Bunch (12pm - 1pm)
$7/day $30/week
 
  • Eric MacCluen Golf kindly requests that you complete one registration form per child for each week of camp.

  • All registration forms must be received and paid in full by Thursday 12 noon (3 days) prior to the week attending in an effort to provide adequate staff for the week.

  • All registration forms submitted after that time will be assessed a $25 late registration fee for the week or charged the drop in rate for each full or half day.

  • Please submit registration forms with payment in person to the golf shop or by mail to: Applecross Country Club, Attn: Eric MacCluen Golf, 170A Zynn Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. Payment must accompany registration form or you will not be enrolled in Junior Golf Camp.

  • Please make checks payable to: Applecross Country Club and include the child's name as well as the week or day(s) attending on the check.

  • Drop-ins must have all forms completed and payment ready to hand in at drop-off in the morning so camp is not delayed. Drop-ins may be denied if space is not available.

 

   


2013 High School / College Prep Specialty Camp

 

High School / College Prep Golf Camp

  • Available July 17th~19th and July 31st~August 2nd

  • Open to all Junior Golfers grades 8~12

  • Student / Instructor Ratio is ~6:1


3-Day Specialty Camp                
$375/Three Days
*

*Discounted camp rates apply to Applecross Country Club Members.
No other discounts apply when participating in this High School / College Prep Specialty Camp!
~ please see pricing and registration forms above.


The High School / College Prep camp is an intensive three-day camp designed to give the higher-level junior golfer an opportunity to develop their game in preparation for High School, Collegiate, and tournament golf. Learning sessions will include course management and mapping, mental training, fitness education, nutritional habits, video analysis, on-course playing time, and college recruiting information. Players will spend one-on-one time with our experienced PGA Teaching Staff. Upon completion of camp, each camper will be provided with recommended drills, summaries of various discussion topics, and the outline of a plan for self-improvement. Space is very limited for this camp.

  • Wednesday ~ Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Approximately 21 hours of Instruction
  • Refreshments/ Lunch are available at the course Half-Way House (snacks and lunch are not provided)
  • Gift Pack
 

Camp Topics

1. Golf course management: how to form a game plan that stands up to pressure.

2. Identifying strengths and weaknesses and how to keep your own statistics.

3. Golf Fitness: the golfer as an athlete.

4. Pre-tournament and on-course nutrition.

5. Short Game: a comprehensive review and instruction on chipping, pitching, and bunker play.

6. Putting sessions including pre-putt routines, stroke analysis, and green reading.

7. The Mental Game: tournament preparation, pre-shot routines, finding your "comfort zone", and performing under pressure.

8. College recruiting: creating a golf and academic resume, contacting coaches, and setting goals to make yourself attractive to college programs.

9. Time management: how to balance athletics and academics and prepare yourself for life on a college campus.

10. Video analysis and instruction from our team of professionals, along with significant on-course playing time.

 

3-Day Camp Schedule

Day One:

9:00-10:00 Introductions and discussion of strengths and weaknesses.
10:00-10:45 Review of putting fundamentals and pre-putt routines.
10:45-12:00 Putting stations, including drills and individual instruction.
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:30 Nutrition; eating properly before and during competition.
1:30-2:30 Chipping review with individual instruction.
2:30-3:00 Warm up including ball-striking evaluation by instructors.
3:00-5:00 Open play with instructor evaluation.

Day Two:

9:00-10:00 Golf Fitness; preparing to play like an athlete.
10:00-11:00 Pitching technique review and drills.
11:00-12:00 Bunker play review and drills.
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Time Management; balancing athletics and academics.
1:45-3:00 Full Swing review and instruction.
3:00-5:00 Open play with instructor evaluation.

Day Three:

9:00-10:00 Course Management: creating a game plan.
10:00-11:00 Wedges with emphasis on distance control.
11:00-12:00 Putting contests.
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Discussion of the college recruiting process, creating a resume.
2:00-3:00 Ball-striking evaluation and instruction.
3:00-5:00 Open play with instructor evaluation.

 
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Eric MacCluen is one of the original 13 teaching professionals in the
United States to receive the "Top 50 Kids Master Teacher" award.
This is the highest honor a golf instructor can receive from US Kids Golf. These Master Kids Teachers are honored for their perpetual efforts in growing the game of golf among kids.

 
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Refund Policy:

Clinics by the month: All requests for cancellation must be made in writing one week prior to the start of the registered month. All monies paid with the exception of a $25 deposit will be refunded in the form of tuition credit that can be used for any other program with Eric MacCluen Golf at Applecross Country Club. No refunds of any kind will be given if cancellation is made less than one week prior to the start of clinics that month, regardless of the nature of cancellation.

Summer Camps: All requests for cancellation must be made in writing one week prior to the start of the registered camp week. All monies paid with the exception of a $75 deposit will be refunded in the form of tuition credit that can be used for any other program with Eric MacCluen Golf at Applecross Country Club. No refunds of any kind will be given if cancellation is made less than one week prior to the start of the registered camp week, regardless of the nature of cancellation.

All cancellation requests must be received via e-mail: hollymaccluen@yahoo.com or
to Applecross Golf Academy c/o Eric MacCluen Golf, 170A Zynn Road, Downingtown, PA 19335.

Make-up Policy:

Clinics by the month: We ask that you make every effort to attend your scheduled classes. Lessons are a building process and consistency does make a difference with your progress. If you are unable to attend a class please notify Eric MacCluen via e-mail: maclesson@aol.com prior to the class to find another class day/ time during that same session to attend. We will make every effort to complete missed classes in a reasonable time frame for both parties. Please be advised that instructors are not required to schedule private time to make up a group class. A NO-SHOW without written notification prior to the missed class will not be rescheduled, regardless of the nature for not attending.

Summer Camps: We ask that you make every effort to attend your scheduled camp days. Each camp day is a building process and consistency does make a difference with your progress. The unpredictable summer weather, the availability of the many practice areas around the facility, and the varying course schedule determine daily activities so that each day offers a different opportunity to learn and get better. Therefore, a Wednesday one week may have the campers on the course playing a few holes yet put on video in the Learning center the next week. If you are unable to attend a camp day please notify Eric MacCluen via e-mail: maclesson@aol.com prior to that day to find another camp day to attend. A NO-SHOW without written notification prior to the missed camp day will not be rescheduled, regardless of the nature for not attending.

Return Check Policy:

A $25 Returned Check Fee will be charged for all checks returned unpaid by the bank. Original payment amount will be due immediately along with the additional returned check fee. If we need to charge you member account a 3% convenience fee will be added to the total amount due. No exceptions!


 


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