Warren County YMCA

Summer Sports Camps & Conditioning Clinics

 
SUMMER SPORT CAMPS

SPORTS CAMPS:

  • Girl's Volleyball Camp
  • Gymnastics Camp
  • Track & Field Camp
  • YMCA Soccer Camp
  • Tennis Camp
  • Golf Camp 
  • Self Defense Camp
  • Wrestling Camp
  • Skills & Drills Basketball Camp
  • Challenger International Soccer Camp

 

REGISTRATION:
Summer Sports Camp registration kicks off Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Camp sign ups will remain open until camp fills and/or camp starts. In-house or online registration available. 
 

REGISTRATION FORM: Coming Soon!

 

  • New for 2025** Phone and Online registration for Sports Camps is offered! (If registering online, please ensure you're registering child as participant.)
  • NO discount issued for same child attending multiple sport camps/weeks. 
  • We offer a $10.00 sibling(s) discount off Summer Sport Camps when registering sibling(s) for the SAME camp. After the first child enrolls, each sibling will receive $10.00 discount. MUST register for the EXACT same Sport Camp. (Gymnastics Camp will be considered as one camp regardless of the level/week attending.)
  • Ages for camps are based on child's age as of camp start date and/or grade level for the 2025-26 school year.
  • Summer memberships available from May-August. See "Summer Membership" tab for details.
  • Anyone wishing to attend both Summer Child Care Camp and a Sports Camp scheduled for the same week will need to pay for both camps. **Transportation to and from summer childcare/sports camp is the parent's sole responsibility.
  • Membership/Program scholarships are available. Applications available under "Financial Aid", YMCA Welcome Center Front Desk or contact Jennifer Pojar, Membership Coordinator.
  • NOTE: It is required that children 9 and under be accompanied by an adult at all times while at our YMCA. No Front Entry drop-off or pick-up. Please walk your child to/from their supervised program. Thank you.

 

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS - Listed by date
 

GYMNASTICS CAMPS - GIRLS AND BOYS

2025 Dates: (Choose one, two, three, or four weeks for Gymnastics Camps.)
Camp #1: June 9-13, 2025
Camp #2: June 16-20, 2025
Camp #3: July 14-18, 2025
Camp #4: July 21-24 (4 day camp Monday-Thursday. Cost is prorated.)
*No discount if attending more than 1 week of camp. Sibling discount of $10 applied after 1st child enrolls in gymnastics camp.

Tiny Tumbler Gymnastics Camp

Children ages 3-Kindergarten in Fall 2025 will be instructed on floor exercise, balance beam, vault and uneven bars. Attire is a leotard or shorts with a t-shirt tucked in. Long hair must be pulled back. All ability levels welcome.
Max participants = 12 per class. 
NOTE: Two class times to choose from. Due to limited enrollment, please select either 10:00 am or 12:15 pm.

Ages: 3-Kindergarten in Fall 2025
Time: 10:00-10:45 am OR 12:15-1:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 Y Members / $60.00 Non Members
Cost for 4-day camp Week #4: $32.00 Y Members / $48.00 Non Members

Progressive Gymnastics Camp

Participants going into 1st grade in the fall through 16 years of age are eligible to attend. In Progressive Gymnastics Camp emphasis is placed on all four events: vault, bars, beam and floor.  Tumbling instruction will also be included. Participants must wear appropriate clothing - no snaps, buttons, zippers, long strings or baggy clothing. Hair should be pulled back into a pony tail. 

Ages: 1st Grade in Fall thru 16 years
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Cost: $40.00 Y Members / $60.00 Non Members
Cost for 4-day camp Week #4: $32.00 Y Members / $48.00 Non Members

**NEW Gymnastics Camp for 2025**
Tumbling with Tykes - Parent & Child Camp

This is a 30 minute class to promote and help develop gross and fine motor skills while fostering parent/child relationships. The class will provide safe obstacles for little tykes to explore along with balance beams, a trampoline and more. Class is for children age 24 months to 3 years old and parent participation is required.

Ages: 24 mo's thru 3 years
Time: 9:15 am - 9:45 am
Cost: $20.00 Y Members / $40.00 Non Members
Cost for 4-day camp Week #4: $16.00 Y Members / $32.00 Non Member

 

TRACK & FIELD CAMP

June 16-20, 2025

At Track & Field camp, participants will run, jump and throw while learning the fundamentals and skills involved in track & field. Join WAHS Track & Field coach Kevin Dustin and meet several of the high school athletes. Camp is held at War Memorial Field. (Will be moved indoors if inclement weather.)

Ages: 5 (Kindergarten Fall of 2025) thru 6th grade
Date: June 16-20, 2025
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am
Cost: $40.00 members
Cost: $60.00 non-members
Location: War Memorial Field

CAMP INSTRUCTORS:
Kevin Dustin, WAHS Track & Field Coach
WAHS Track & Field Athletes

 

VOLLEYBALL CAMP 

June 16-20, 2025

Girls entering grades 4 through 9 in the Fall will be instructed in all phases of volleyball and game situations. These future volleyball players will practice the proper way to pass, set, attack and serve. Participants should wear shorts, t-shirt and sneakers. Knee pads optional. All attendance areas welcome! Camp is instructed by Mike Dolan, WAHS Head Varsity Volleyball Coach. Participants will meet several of the WAHS Girls Volleyball players and join them on the court during this exciting week of volleyball! 

Grades 4-6th (Max participants = 25)
Date: June 16-20, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 members 
Cost: $60.00 non-members
Location: YMCA Gymnasium

Grades 7-9th (Max participants = 25)
Date: June 16-20, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Cost: $40.00 members 
Cost: $60.00 non-members 
Location: YMCA Gymnasium

CAMP INSTRUCTORS:
Mike Dolan, WAHS Girls Volleyball Coach
WAHS Volleyball Players

 

WRESTING CAMP

June 

This FREE camp will introduce participants ages 5-11 to the sport of wrestling. Held at the Kinzua Wrestling Club Gym. Cost for this camp is sponsored by the Kinzua Wrestling Club.
***REGISTRATION LINK: Register direct through Kinzua Wrestling Club

Date: June 
Ages: 5 - 11
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Cost: FREE *Sponsored by Kinzua Wrestling Club 
Location: Kinzua Wrestling Club Gym, 200 Struthers Street, Warren, Pa. (Former Riverside Bowling Lanes)

CAMP INSTRUCTORS:
Adult wrestling coaches and members of the Kinzua Wrestling Club

 

SKILLS AND DRILLS BASKETBALL CAMP

June 23-27, 2025

Boys and girls ages 6-17 can register for Skills and Drills Basketball Camp. Directed by Anthony Nelson, this popular camp is held at the Warren YMCA. Camp will meet Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am -4:00 pm. Friday will include a half-day from  8:30 am - 1:00 pm.  Participants will be instructed in ball-handling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense. For complete details contact Tony at 814-688-8295. Registration forms are available at the Y Front Desk or through Facebook at: http://facebook.com/SkillsAndDrillsBasketballCamps

Date: June 23-27, 2025

Ages: 6-17
Time:
8:30 - 4:00 pm (Mon-Thur.)
8:30 - 1:00 pm (Friday)
Fee:
$175.00
Family Discount: 2 Siblings $280.00 / 3 Siblings $310.00
Registration: Direct through Tony Nelson 814-688-8295. Forms at Y Front Desk or through Facebook above link.

CAMP INSTRUCTOR:
Tony Nelson

 



CHEER/HIP HOP CLINIC CAMP

 

June 23-27, 2025

 

Participants ages 3-6, 7-11 and 12-18 will participate in a dynamic, fun-filled week of Hip Hop dance, Jump, Tumbling and Stunts. Parents/guardians are invited to observe the last day. Held at the Extreme Athletix Facility, 1149 N. Main Street, Russell, PA. Email Shawna Fitzgerald for more information: yextremecheer@outlook.com or visit their website at www.extremeathletix.com.

Date: June 23-27, 2025
Ages/Time:
3-6 years / 5:30-6:30 pm
7-11 years / 6:30-8:00 pm
12-18 years / 6:30-8:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 YMCA Members
Cost: $60.00 Non-Members
Location: Cheer Athletix Facility, 1149 N. Main St., Russell, PA

CLINIC INSTRUCTORS: 
Shawna Fitzgerald and staff

 

SELF DEFENSE CAMP

 

July 14-18, 2025

 

Join Rick Johnson of Johnson's Black Belt Academy for a week of karate training. Over the five 1-hour classes, participants will gain knowledge of the basics of body, hand, and foot movements; self defense against punches; kicks, grabs, and chokeholds. This will be followed by a brief introduction to non-contact sparring. All will be presented in a safe fashion. Students will have an opportunity to earn a belt. 

Date: July 14 - 18, 2025
Ages: 8-14
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 YMCA Members
Cost: $60.00 Non-Members
Location: YMCA

CAMP INSTRUCTOR:
Sensei Rick Johnson

 

CHALLENGER SPORTS SOCCER CAMP 


July 14-18, 2025

 

Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America, will return to War Memorial Field for 2025. Registration for their Soccer Camps is only available online at www.challengersports.com. Complete camp details including, dates, ages, times and fees is available from the Challenger website. (Click on link below.)

Date: July 14 - 18, 2025
Ages Groups/Times/Fees: Available at the Challenger website
Registration: NOW OPEN

Link: Challenger Sports Soccer Camps

 

TENNIS CAMP 

July 21-25, 2025

Join WAHS Tennis Coach Thomas Pellegrino for a week of instructional Tennis Camp. Players will focus on learning the fundamentals of tennis. Beginning with the basics of tennis, progressing into strokes (techniques in striking the ball), footwork, as well as physical fitness and conditioning. NEW location is at Beatty Park Tennis Courts. **Must be age level at start of camp week**

Date: July 21-25, 2025
Age Groups/Times:
6-9 years / 5:00-6:30 pm
10-14 years / 5:00-6:30 pm
Cost: $40.00 YMCA Members
Cost: $60.00 Non-Members
Location: Beatty Park Tennis Courts
Equipment: Tennis Racquet (limited racquets may be available)

CAMP INSTRUCTORS:
Thomas Pellegrino, WAHS Tennis Coach

 

YMCA YOUTH SOCCER CAMP


July 28-August 1, 2025

Our Youth Soccer Camp will be held in August to kick off our Fall 2025 Warren County YMCA Recreational Soccer League! Join us for an action packed week of soccer skills and drills. They will learn soccer skills like kicking, dribbling, and throwing in the ball. Fun activities and games included. Sessions will be broken down by age groups (see below). Players age 6-14 will participate in a more intense training program. Offense, defense, passing and ball control along with game play will be taught. Conditioning drills to prepare players for the upcoming season will also be included.
Get ready for Fall 2025 soccer season! Held at the Warren State Hospital Soccer Fields.

Date: July 28-August 1st
Age Groups:
Ages 4-5
Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cost: $20.00 YMCA Members
Cost: $40.00 Non-Members
Equipment: Shin guards required. Rubber soccer cleats optional.

Ages 6-10
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $40.00 YMCA Members
Cost: $60.00 Non Members
Equipment: Shin guards required. Rubber soccer cleats suggested. Suncreen recommended.

Ages 11-14
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $60.00 YMCA Members
Cost: $80.00 Non Members
Equipment: Shin guards required. Rubber soccer cleats suggested. Suncreen recommended. Bring plenty to drink!

*In the event of extreme inclement weather, camp will be moved indoors and indoor shoes will be required.

Location: Warren State Hospital Soccer Fields, Rt. 62
Coaches: TBA'd

 

YMCA JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

 

YMCA Junior Golf camp is aimed at creating golfers for life by introducing young people to the game with a curriculum which teaches many aspects of golf including safety on the course and practice areas. Join Andrew Papalia for 6 days of golf instruction where campers will learn putting, chipping, full swing, irons, bunkers and more! Lessons will be held 1-day per week for 6 weeks. See below for specific camp days. 
 Andrew brings golf experience as a former assistant golf pro at the CC of Halifax, MA, a junior golf camp instructor, and as a high school golf coach at Seton LaSalle High School.

**Must be age level at start of camp week. Max participants per age group = 15.

Date: TBD'd

Time/Age Groups:
8:00-9:00 am / Ages 5-7
9:00-10:00 am / Ages 8-10
10:00-11:00 am / Ages 11-17
Cost: $40.00 YMCA Members
Cost: $60.00 Non-Members 
Location: TBA'd
Equipment: Golf Clubs. (If clubs are needed, please email Andrew at andrew@warrenymca.org)
CAMP INSTRUCTOR: Andrew Papalia, YMCA Youth Sports Coordinator

 

For additional information on YMCA Summer Sports Camps please email Andrew Papalia, Youth Sports Coordinator at andrew@warrenymca.org

 

YOUTH SPECIALTY TRAINING

 

Youth Sports Strength & Conditioning Clinic - Summer 2025

Youth ages 13+ can prepare for the upcoming sports season by training with Coach 'K" untilizing different modalities needed to improve performance and conditioning levels. Coach "K" has a Master's degree in Exercise Science from Long Island University. She has trained athletes in a variety of sports, general wellness, post rehab, strength and more!

Modalities:
Speed & Conditioning
Plyometrics (Jump Training)
Conditioning
Mobility & Flexibility
Strength & Power

Dates: Tuesday, June 10th thru Thursday, July 31, 2025 (No class July 3rd)
Days: Tues/Thur
Time: 10:30 - 11:45 am
Cost: $30.00 members / $60.00 non-members (Entire summer clinic)
Registration: Opens April 26, 2025
Instructor: Coach K. Email khughes@warrenymca.org with any questions.

 

Basketball Skills 

Youth will be instructed in basic basketball skills. Dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork and more!
Cost is for a 5-week session of classes.

Dates: 5-week sessions:
June 9th - July 13th
July 14th - Aug 17th
Days: Mondays
Time:
9:00 - 10:00 am (Grades 1st & 2nd)
10:15 - 11:15 am (Grades 3rd & 4th)
11:30 - 1:00 pm (Grades 5th & 6th)
Cost:
$25.00 members / $35.00 non-members (Grades 1st thru 4th) 
$35.00 members / $45.00 non-members (Grades 5th & 6th)
Registration: Register during the 5-week registration dates. Click here for details
Instructor: Peyton Wotorson
Information: Email andrew@warrenymca.org with any questions.