learned a lot about patience and persever - ance , especially when the pandemic threw a wrench in his season . ” Capuano’s two oldest children graduated from high school in 2018 and 2020 , respec - tively . Her youngest daughter will start high school in September . She hopes her daughter continues to participate in track and field . She also likes the fact that the more time her daughter spends at meets and prac - tices — more time in “ the real world , ” as she calls it , making new friends and dis - covering new aspects of herself — the less time she is likely to spend on her smart - phone . ? Not every girl wants to be a cheerleader and not every boy wants to play football . ? “ I think playing sports helps kids find their way in the world , ” she adds . “ Kids today have a lot more options than we did , and for the most part I think that’s a good thing . That applies to athletics and other extracurricular activities ; you wouldn’t believe some of the clubs schools have now . Not every girl wants to be a cheerleader and not every boy wants to play football . In that sense , they don’t have a lot of the same limitations we grew up with . ” Even though the school year has begun to wind down , that doesn’t necessarily mean students will take a break from the sports they love . These days , some students train and play all year long , hoping their ef - forts pay off as they prepare for college . Many area schools , including Salesianum School in Wilmington , Delaware , offer a raft of coeducational summer camps rooted in athletics — from baseball to wrestling , from football to soccer , and from basketball to lacrosse . “ Our athletic camps cover almost every age , from six to 18 , and every skill level , ” says Gene Delle Donne , the director of Sale - sianum’s summer sports camps . “ These are not elite camps for the top 10 percent in the state ; basically we’re helping kids have fun and build a foundation to take with them into the fall and winter . Kids go to summer camp to learn something new , develop their skills , and have fun . That’s what we’re really after . ” EDITOR’S NOTE : While many of the camps from local schools and other organizations have likely already reached capacity , anyone interested in signing up may still find some available spots . School websites will provide more detail about camp dates , availability , and registration , as well as information regarding safety protocols for COVID - 19 . SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 | 51