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Camp AoF
About Camp AoF
Camp AoF was created as an extension of Athletes of Faith — a place where movement, teamwork, and personal growth come together. Designed for youth of all backgrounds and skill levels, Camp AoF focuses on staying active, learning athletic fundamentals, building coordination, and developing the social and emotional skills that matter most in sports.
This interactive program is committed to helping young athletes build confidence, develop physical skills, and discover the joy of movement. Through active play, teamwork, and faith‑driven encouragement, we create an uplifting environment where every child can grow, connect, and thrive — both as athletes and as individuals.
How Camp AoF Aligns with CA's PE Standards
Camp AoF’s curriculum is intentionally designed to support California’s Physical Education Standards (Grades K–6). Each session blends movement, fitness, strategy, and social‑emotional learning so children experience a complete, developmentally appropriate PE program — all within a fun, camp‑style environment.
California PE Standards Included in Every Camp Series
📌 Standard 1: Motor Skills & Movement Patterns Children practice locomotor, non‑locomotor, and manipulative skills such as running, jumping, balancing, throwing, catching, and coordinated movement sequences.
📌 Standard 2: Movement Concepts, Principles & Strategies Athletes explore spatial awareness, force, speed, pathways, levels, offensive/defensive concepts, and simple strategies that support successful movement.
📌 Standard 3: Fitness Assessment & Maintenance Camp activities help children build endurance, strength, flexibility, and agility while learning how to monitor effort and understand personal fitness goals.
📌 Standard 4: Physical Fitness Concepts & Health Principles Kids learn about warm‑ups, cool‑downs, hydration, muscle groups, heart health, safe movement habits, and how to care for their bodies during physical activity.
📌 Standard 5: Psychological & Sociological Concepts in Physical Activity Camp AoF emphasizes teamwork, communication, leadership, resilience, emotional regulation, and sportsmanship — the social and emotional skills that matter most.
📌 Standard 6: Application in Real Play Children apply skills in modified games, group challenges, and team‑based activities that reinforce strategy, cooperation, and real‑time decision‑making.
What Your Child Will Experience
Strong Bodies. Strong Minds. Strong Character.
Every Camp AoF session blends:
- High‑energy movement games
- Skill‑building activities
- Teamwork and leadership challenges
- Faith‑centered encouragement
- A supportive, uplifting environment for all athletes
Your child will move, learn, and grow through activities designed to build lifelong healthy habits.
Our 4‑Week Camp Structure
- Week 1: Foundations & Confidence: Movement basics, body awareness, trust‑building, and positive encouragement.
- Week 2: Skill Building & Strategy: New motor skills, teamwork strategies, and guided movement challenges.
- Week 3: Fitness, Strength & Resilience: Endurance, strength, flexibility, and perseverance through fun circuits.
- Week 4: Game Play & Celebration: Applying skills in real play, teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship.
Meet the Coaches
Coach Thomas
Thomas Muniz brings a powerful blend of athletic expertise, youth development experience, and heart‑centered coaching to Camp AoF. Raised in San Diego and a proud alumnus of The Bishop’s School, Thomas was a four‑year varsity starter and the recipient of the Cindy Gronendyke Award, the school’s highest athletic honor — a testament to his leadership, character, and commitment to excellence.
Thomas is NFHS certified in Coaching, Heat Illness Prevention, Concussion Safety, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and is Red Cross CPR Certified, ensuring that every athlete trains in a safe, knowledgeable, and supportive environment. Over the past four years, he has coached Olympic‑level strength and conditioning techniques for middle and high school athletes, helping young people understand how to use their bodies functionally while building strength, speed, and force with proper form and confidence.
At The Bishop’s School, Thomas spent three years coaching Varsity Football and served as Head Coach for Junior Varsity, where he became known for developing athletes who are disciplined, resilient, and grounded in strong fundamentals. His coaching philosophy centers on teaching children how their bodies work, empowering them to move with intention, athleticism, and joy.
Thomas’s athletic journey includes playing collegiate football at Bowdoin College and two years of collegiate rugby at the University of San Diego, where he recently graduated with a double major in Finance and Accounting. His experience as a multi‑sport collegiate athlete shapes his ability to connect with young athletes who are learning to set goals, overcome challenges, and believe in their own potential.
At Camp AoF, Coach Thomas creates an uplifting, high‑energy environment where every child feels capable, strong, and supported. He believes that athletic development is about more than performance — it’s about confidence, discipline, and faith in what you can become.
Coach Leia
With more than 20 years of experience in the early childhood field, Leia Muniz brings a rare blend of educational expertise, leadership, and genuine care to Camp AoF. Her career spans roles as a teacher, center director, and quality partner, where she has supported programs across the United States in building strong foundations for children’s learning, growth, and well‑being.
Leia holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Child, Family, and Development — a combination that reflects her lifelong commitment to understanding how children learn, move, and thrive.
As a mother of three, Leia is no stranger to the world of youth sports. She’s spent countless hours cheering from the sidelines, supporting her children through victories, challenges, and the everyday moments that shape young athletes. Her passion for movement, teamwork, and confidence‑building is at the heart of her coaching approach.
At Camp AoF, Leia creates an environment where every child feels welcomed, encouraged, and excited to grow. She believes that movement builds not only physical skills, but also resilience, joy, and faith — and she brings that belief into every session.
Camp Sessions
Each camp runs in a 4‑week series, with one 1‑hour session per week. Designed for athletes K-6 grades, sessions operate at a 1:15 coach‑to‑athlete ratio and are held at SDSU Mission Valley River Park. A Camp AoF t-shirt is included for all participants.
October Session: Mindful Movers
What your child will experience: Understanding how movement works
- Week 1 - Spatial awareness & movement choices
- Week 2 - Force, speed & efficiency
- Week 3 - Strategy in motion (offense/defense basics)
- Week 4 - Applying concepts in real play
This session is scheduled on Wednesdays from on October 7, 14, 21, and 28.
November Session: Fit for Life
What your child will experience: Building fitness habits through fun, kid-friendly routines
- Week 1 - Endurance foundations
- Week 2 - Strength foundations
- Week 3 - Flexibility & mobility
- Week 4 - Personal fitness goals & game-based fitness
This session is scheduled on Tuesdays from on November 3, 10, and 17, and on Thursday November 19.
If you are interested in partnering with us to bring enrichment or after-school sessions to your school, we'd love to connect. Please email athletesoffaith23@gmail.com to begin the partnership.
Fall Break Camp Sessions
Each session includes one hour of instruction per day and maintains a 1:15 coach‑to‑athlete ratio at Voyager Park in Chula Vista. Sibling and multi‑session discounts are available upon request.
Session 1: 9/21-9/23 11:00 am-12:00 pm
What your child will experience: Three days of active learning designed to build strong movement habits and boost confidence through purposeful play.
- Day 1: Developing steady balance, controlled movement, and strong body awareness
- Day 2: Practicing dynamic skills like jumping, safe landing, and quick directional changes
- Day 3: Building hand‑eye coordination through throwing, catching, and fast‑reaction activities
Session 2: 9/28-9/30 11:00 am-12:00 pm
What your child will experience: A three‑day exploration of how movement works, designed to build awareness, efficiency, and smart decision‑making during play.
- Day 1: Exploring personal space, directional choices, and how bodies move through an environment
- Day 2: Experimenting with force, speed, and energy to move with purpose and control
- Day 3: Learning simple offensive and defensive concepts and using them in active, game‑based situations
If you are interested in partnering with us to bring enrichment or after-school sessions to your school, we'd love to connect. Please email athletesoffaith23@gmail.com to begin the partnership.