New York, New York, May 27, 2009 – Summer camp season is just around the corner and the Cayman Islands is excited to announce an impressive line-up of the world’s best skateboarders at the Caribbean’s only destination skateboarding camp, Skate Cayman. Part of Cayman Summer Splash, Skate Cayman will debut at Black Pearl skatepark in the Cayman Islands from June 8-August 21 and has enlisted some of the top pro skaters in the business for all 11 weeks of camp. Shaun White will be visiting Cayman for the first week, leading an impressive lineup of talent throughout the summer. Following Shaun will be recognizable names in skateboarding including Bucky Lasek, Brian Sumner, Greg Lutzka and Rune Glifberg, as they skate Black Pearl providing trick tips, demos and autographs to campers of all skill levels. Marquee weeks will take it to the next level with Friday night skate under the lights, movie screenings, and some great Caymanian food. The complete camp schedule is listed below with marquee weeks in bold:
Week Of Skate Cayman Skater
June 12th Shaun White
June 15th Mesh Crew - Ryan Nix, Robert Wooten, Brett Peterson, Chris Blake, Evan Smith
June 22nd Bucky Lasek
June 29th Greg Lutzka
July 6th Aaron Astorga, Bruno Passos, Dyson Ramones
July 13th 1031 Boards - Kristian Svitek, Chad Knight, Ben Raybourn
July 20th Chris Cole
July 27th Shut Skates - Todd Jordan, Javier Nunez, and Luis Tolentino
August 3rd Josh Harmony and Brian Sumner
August 10th Duane Peters, Tosh Townend, Barry Marmion, Jake Reuter
August 17th Rune Glifberg
Skate Cayman provides families with an opportunity to take a skatecation, a family vacation combined with a chance to skate one of the most unique skateparks in the world with top coaches and professional skateboarders. Camp sessions are $63 a day or $282 for the week and run from 9:30am until 3:00pm, leaving plenty of opportunities for families to also enjoy other Cayman vacation activities including swimming with the stingrays, visiting the turtle farm at Boatswain’s Beach, or scuba diving in the deep blue sea. Campers interested in booking their skatecation can visit www.SkateCayman.com for more information.
Located 480 miles south of Miami in the vibrant tranquility of western Caribbean, this trio of tiny islands is a premier destination for discriminating travelers, honeymooners and families. World renowned for its idyllic beaches and diving spots, and recognized as a sophisticated, diverse financial center, the Cayman Islands offer spectacular recreational opportunities along with warm, impeccable service. To learn more about the Cayman Islands, visit www.caymanislands.ky or www.divecayman.ky or call your local travel agent.
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