The Pinkney Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Winter/Spring Junior Golf Camps, a unique opportunity for youth ages 5-18 to enhance their golf skills while building valuable life skills through the game. These award-winning Social Emotional Learning After School Camps are designed to foster personal growth, teamwork, and confidence, all while enjoying the sport of golf. The camps will be held at the state-of-the-art Primetime Golf Indoor Facility located at 306 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607, offering a structured and engaging environment for young participants.
The Junior Golf Camps will run in four-week sessions, starting in January 2025. Each session includes twice-weekly lessons from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with options to attend on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, ensuring flexibility for families. The cost for each session begins at $250, with scholarships available upon request to ensure accessibility for all participants. Registration is available HERE.
Camp Highlights
The program is structured to provide a comprehensive golf education while instilling essential life skills. Key features of the camp include:
• Small Group Instruction: A low 1:4 coach-to-student ratio ensures personalized attention and tailored guidance for each participant.
• Weekly Course Play: Participants gain hands-on experience on the course, applying their lessons to real-world situations.
• Skill Development: Players will learn golf fundamentals, etiquette, strategy, and course management, providing a strong foundation for future play.
• Fun and Engagement: The camps feature contests, tournaments, and prizes, making learning both exciting and rewarding.
• Life Skills Training: Beyond golf, participants will engage in social-emotional learning activities, helping them develop teamwork, resilience, and leadership skills.
By the end of each session, campers will not only leave with improved golf skills but also a deeper appreciation for the game and meaningful ways to practice with friends.
Session Dates
The Junior Golf Camps are offered in three sessions, providing multiple opportunities for participation:
• Session 1: January 13 – January 30, 2025
• Session 2: February 3 – February 27, 2025
• Session 3: March 3 – March 27, 2025
Parents can choose the session that best fits their schedule, ensuring every child has the opportunity to benefit from this enriching experience.
Why Join the Junior Golf Camps?
The Pinkney Foundation’s mission is to nurture positive and productive citizens through youth development programs, using sports as a powerful tool for growth. The Junior Golf Camps embody this mission, combining the technical aspects of golf with essential life skills training. Participants not only learn the game but also develop confidence, discipline, and a sense of community.
Golf is more than just a sport—it’s a medium for teaching strategy, patience, and perseverance. By participating in the Pinkney Foundation’s Junior Golf Camps, young players will gain skills that extend beyond the golf course, preparing them for success in all areas of life.
Spaces for the Winter/Spring Junior Golf Camps are limited, so early registration is encouraged. To enroll or request a scholarship, please contact the Pinkney Foundation at your earliest convenience. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child the gift of golf and life skills through this engaging and transformative program.
