YMCA Sports Camp

The goal of sports camp is simple: for each camper to become more skilled in sports and, in turn, more skilled in life. We know that the lessons learned through playing a sport – teamwork, discipline, perseverance, sportsmanship – are lessons that apply to every area of life and will lead to success both on and off the court.

A great deal of our focus is spent on challenging players to improve their skills, regardless of their current ability. Understanding that every camper entering our doors at different levels is crucial. As a result, sports camp has its own motto: "You'll mess up, but don't give up."

The key to accomplishing our goal is our talented, dedicated and experienced staff. Each camp is led by a responsible and energetic staff of adults, college and high school students with years of experience in their sport. We carefully select each staff member through a comprehensive application and interview process, under the direction of full-time YMCA professionals. All staff receive more than 30 hours of training with an emphasis on skill development, role modeling, safety, creativity, fun, and Christian mission. Our programs are effective because of the quality of our staff!

Each rank level (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple) is divided into 7 categories focusing on knowledge, character development and skill achievement. As each camper achieves a level, he or she will receive a bead corresponding to that rank. Campers accumulate beads as they progress through the levels for each sport.

Click on the numbers within the chart below for the rank requirements for both basketball and soccer camps.