Kutsher's Sports Academy
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Kutsher's Sports Academy (KSA), in Monticello, New York, is a summer sleepaway camp for children ages 7-17. It was originally "conceived and developed by Milton and Joseph Kutsher and legendary basketball coach Clair F. Bee in 1968." [1] The Kutsher Family owned and operated the Academy until 2005 when they sold the camp to Marc White, the long time Executive Director.
Part of the reason for the sale may be because the site was considered for a casino before the deal between the Kutsher family and the St. Regis Mohawks was cancelled in favor of another site. [2]
Campers choose from a variety of sports, tailored to their own interests, either to increase their skills in a particular sport(s) or to try a sport they haven't tried before. There are also opportunities for campers to play sports on a purely recreational level. [3] Creative and Performing Arts activities are available as well.[4]
Facilities include:
- 6 Outdoor Basketball Courts with lights
- Clair Bee Field House with 3 indoor basketball courts
- 14 Outdoor Tennis Courts with lights
- 3 Indoor Tennis Courts
- 4 Baseball/Softball Fields
- 3 Soccer Fields
- Gymnastics Center with state-of-the-art equipment in all areas.
- Full Fitness Center with three rooms for cardio, weights and free weights.
- 2 Volleyball Courts
- Roller Hockey arena
- Ice Skating Rink
- Full Pool Program
- Track & Field program with oval track, high jump, long jump and shot put areas.
- Lake Anawana, with water-skiing, sailing, row boating, fishing and canoeing. [5]
The reputation is so stellar among athletes that Joe DiMaggio and Wilt Chamberlain trained here in the off season. [6]. The Maurice Stokes Game was held at the Field House. [7]
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- ^ http://www.kutsherssportsacademy.com/staticPages/programactivities.htm
- ^ http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051108/SPECIAL03/60726145/-1/SPECIAL03
- ^ http://www.newcolabs.com/live/kutshers/pg3.htm
- ^ http://www.newcolabs.com/live/kutshers/pg4.htm
- ^ http://www.kutsherssportsacademy.com/staticPages/facilities.htm
- ^ http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20050619/ai_n14689092
- ^ http://www.newcolabs.com/live/kutshers/pg8.htm
