Josh Diorio
Director of Ninja + Parkour
Kim Rich is the Director of Gymnastics at Chelsea Piers.
This summer will mark her 15th year at Chelsea Piers. Her favorite part of camp is when the whole gymnastics camp comes together to compete and share the skills they have learned throughout the week. Kim believes with proper skill progression, gymnastics is a sport that has benefits for everyone regardless of age or level.
Amy Rowland Siegel is the Director of our Preschool and Junior Gymnastics Camps.
This is her first season overseeing preschool and junior camps. Amy has coached gymnasts of all levels from preschool classes to elite team gymnasts!
John Dwinell is the Director of Sports Academy Camp.
John works at Ethical Culture Fieldston School as the head of Physical Education. He has also coached collegiate basketball for over 30 years and went to the NCAA Division II Elite 8 in 2016. This is John’s 16th summer at Chelsea Piers.
Josh Diorio serves as the director of the Gymnastics Summer Camp as well as the Assistant Director of Gymnastics throughout the academic year.
Josh has been involved in gymnastics for over 20 years as an athlete, coach and super-mega fan! During the school year, Josh serves as the assistant director of gymnastics and oversees all recreational gymnastics classes.
Ron Restrepo is the Co-Director of the Sports Academy Camp and Director of Elite Soccer.
Ron runs the soccer department at the Field House and is the President of the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League in NYC. This is Ron’s 16th summer being a part of Sports Academy Camp.
Jessica Huot is the Skating School Director atSky Rink and the Director of all skating camps.
She is a six-time Finnish National Ice Dance Champion and USFS quadruple gold medalist. Jessica’s true talent is her ability to bring her love of the sport to any skill level, making all campers feel comfortable on the ice.
Keith Knight is the Youth Hockey Director and Director of all ice hockey camps.
He has coached top teams since 1985, including the Cyclones, and has played for various ACHL and IHL hockey teams. Keith is dedicated to improving each player’s skills through hands-on coaching.
Dan O’Brien is the Lead Hockey Instructor for Junior, Full-Day and Acceleration Ice Hockey Summer Camps.
Coach Dan O’Brien has been a professional hockey coach since 1998. He coached the “AAA” PeeWee National Champions in 2001 and coached four USA National Championship Finals. Coach Dan is dedicated to providing a fun, safe and educational environment for players of all levels.
Chance Scheffing is the Lead Instructor of Performance Golf Camp.
Chance is a Class A PGA Member Certified in Teaching and Coaching, a First Tee Certified Assistant Coach and a U.S. Kids Top 50 Certified Instructor. In 2017, he was Chelsea Piers Coach of the Year.
Tim Townsend is the Lead Instructor of Golf Camp.
Tim has been a Class A PGA member since 1995 and has worked with four "Top 100 Teachers." He was named Chelsea Piers PGA Teacher of the Year in 2004 and 2005 and Coach of the Year in 2011 and 2015.
Devon Anderson is the Director of Basketball Camp as well as Urban Adventure Camp.
His favorite part of camp is the off-site trips! He has been involved in Summer Camp programs for over 10 years.
Craig Woodcock has been the Summer Camp Director for 13 summers and a part of the Chelsea Piers family for 17 years.
Craig is a former competitive hockey player and coaches year-round at Sky Rink. Craig is dedicated to providing the best summer camp experience for campers and their families.
Learn to climb, run, jump, push and pull at Ninja & Parkour Camp! This popular camp is inspired by the television show, American Ninja Warrior® and introduces campers to Parkour.
Starting with the basic fundamentals of tricking and Parkour, campers train in the art of movement, face challenging obstacles and learn flipping techniques from our experienced instructors. Perfect for campers looking to safely explore their physical capabilities in a creative, fun and fast-paced environment.
There is no typical day at camp but check out a sample schedule.
| 8:30am | Check-In & Warm-Up |
| 9:00am | Ninja/Parkour Rotation 1 |
| 10:30am | Snack |
| 10:45am | Ninja/Parkour Rotation 2 |
| 11:45am* | Lunch/Recreational Activities |
| 2:00pm | Ninja/Parkour Rotation 3 |
| 4:00pm | Cool-Down and Check-Out |
*Campers spend 45 minutes eating lunch and rotate through activities such as Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Bowling, Golf and Waterslide.
| WK 1: | June 17 - 21 |
| WK 2: | June 24 - 28 |
| WK 3: | July 1 - 5* |
| WK 4: | July 8 - 12 |
| WK 5: | July 15 - 19 |
| WK 6: | July 22 - 26 |
| WK 7: | July 29 - August 2 |
| WK 8: | August 5 - 9 |
| WK 9: | August 12 - 16 |
| WK 10: | August 19 - 23 |
| WK 11: | August 26 - 30 |
*No camp on July 4th.
Be sure to ask about our sibling discount.
| on/before May 17 |
on/after May 18 |
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|---|---|---|
| SAVE: 8+ weeks | $680/wk | $770/wk |
| 3-7 weeks | $725/wk | $860/wk |
| Two weeks | $760/wk | $880/wk |
| One week | $820/wk | $895/wk |
| SHORT WEEK OPTIONS | ||
| WK 2 | 2 DAYS: Thurs & Fri | $330 |
| WK 3 July 4th |
3 DAYS: Mon, Tue & Wed | $500 |
| 4 DAYS: Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri | $670 | |
The Ninja + Parkour coaches are experts in rock climbing, gymnastics, dance, sports and fun! Our staff members and instructors are with us year-round, they dedicate their careers to the development of youth athletes of all ages, abilities and interests.
Director of Ninja + Parkour