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Camp David Kids Pickleball Camp
August 13 - September 17

Dates:

  • Sessions: August 6th - September 10th

  • Duration: 6 weeks

  • Time: Tuesdays from 6-7pm

 

What to Bring:

  • Racket

  • Water bottle

  • Towel

 

Registration:

 

Cost:

  • $150 per student

  • Payment via Venmo on or before August 6th

 

What’s Included:

  • Reservation of the pickleball court

  • Instructor fee

  • Camp David Pickle Kid uniform t-shirt

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Rules, terms, and basic skills of pickleball

  • Warm-up drills for endurance

  • Game play with 4 people on the court

 

Our Pickleball Principles:

  • Pickles are Positive: Encourage and cheer for each other.

  • Pickles are Proactive: Take initiative and keep the area clean.

  • Pickles are Punctual: Arrive on time and leave on time.

  • Pickles are Powerful: Learn new skills and improve.

 

Why Pickleball?
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America. It’s a fun, cost-effective, and relaxed way for kids to engage in physical activity and make new friends.

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Introducing Coach Angie: In a world where screens often steal the show, I'm here to bring kids back to the joy of real-life fun that lasts a lifetime! Pickleball isn't just a game; it's a fantastic way to boost mental health and wellness. My goal is to teach kids a sport that helps them escape the digital world and discover endless excitement on the court for the rest of their lives.

 

Hey there! My name is Angie Parkhouse, and I’m super excited to be the pickleball coach at this year’s Camp David Pickle kids camp! I’ve been practicing pickleball for about four years now, and let me tell you, it’s an absolute blast! I live in Drip and play mostly at the YMCA.

 

Back in my college days, I was a camp counselor, which means I’ve got a black belt in fun having. I absolutely love working with kids and connecting them with sports. Pickleball is awesome because you can play it anywhere, anytime, and it brings every walk of life together on the court. Pickleball isn’t just a sport; it’s a magical game that teaches courtesy, inclusion and is full of camaraderie.

 

You don’t need to be a superstar athlete; you just need a smile and a willingness to have fun. Plus, it’s super social so you make tons of new friends! I can’t wait to see all the fantastic moves your kids will bring to the court. Let’s get ready to paddle, rally, and laugh our way through an awesome camp!

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Check this space for at events at Camp David Retreat in 2024!

Past Events held at Camp David Retreat

Sunset and Stargazing Party, Friends of DS Library Fundraiser, Chamber of Commerce Mixer, Fundraiser-Mission Impact, Pickleball Tournament, Wedding Capital of Texas Network Meeting, Community Open House, DS Professional Women Meeting, Bankers Conference, Sword Casting Workshop

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January 28, 2024

Look for our booth!

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WEDDING CAPITAL OF TEXAS® SHOWCASE
Dripping Springs Distilling
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Past Events

November 15-19, 2023

AUSTIN JUNIOR LEAGUE
"A Christmas Affair"
Palmer Events, Austin
October 12, 2023
FRIENDS FOUNDATION
Creekside Event Center
Driftwood
September 9, 2023
GOAT COUTURE FASHION SHOW Hays/Blanco County FFA Benefit
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
January 28, 2023
WEDDING CAPITAL OF TEXAS® SHOWCASE & TOUR DAY
DS Distilling, Dripping Springs
In his Sold on Drip Podcast, Bill Cafferata interviewed David Jones to understand the success and versatility of Camp David Retreat, and how it is uniting families and friends to create lasting memories.
Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs talked with owner David Jones about how he came up with the concept for Camp David Retreat.
Dripping Springs City Lifestyle Magazine, April 2023 issue,  interview with owner David Jones.
Dripping Springs Outlook magazine
September 2023 article
June 2023 cover

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November 2022

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