Our Philosophy:
Sports Camps are YMCA Day Camps that offer sports related and team building activities, that allow us to build confidence, self esteem, and tomorrow’s leaders. Sports Camps follow the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility as part of our everyday activities. Sports camps are licensed by the City of North Adams Board of Health. With our trained, caring, and responsible staff, each day bring a new adventure.
Session Dates:
Itty Bitty Camps are for children 4-6 yrs., most sports camps are for children 7-12 yrs. unless noted otherwise
Session 1 June 24-June 28
Itty Bitty SteepleCats Baseball
Water Sports Exploration
SteepleCats Baseball –North Adams
Session 2 July 1-July 5
Itty Bitty Exploration
Y Sports Camp
SteepleCats Baseball
Session 3 July 8-July 12
Itty Bitty Soccer
Adventure Exploration Camp
SteepleCats Baseball-Williamstown
Session 4 July 15-July 19
Itty Bitty SteepleCats Baseball
Basketball Camp
SteepleCats Baseball-Adams
Session 5 July 22-July 26
Itty Bitty Basketball
Golf Camp
Water Adventure
Session 6 July 29-Aug. 2
Itty Bitty Sports and Field Games
Basketball Camp
Flag Football
Session 7 Aug. 5-Aug. 9
Itty Bitty Flag Football
Gymnastics Camp
Soccer Camp
Session 8 Aug. 12-Aug. 16
Itty Bitty Tumbling
Challenge Camp
Gymnastic Camp
TUITION/TIMES:
Before Camp - $5 per day/$25 per week – 7:00am – 9:00am
(Transportation to Sports Camp Provided by the YMCA)
Itty Bitty Camps - $45 – 9:00am – 12:00pm
Golf Camp - $140 – 9:00am – 4:00pm
Flag Football – $80 – 9:00am – 4:00pm
All other Sports Camps – $70 – 9:00am – 4:00pm
After Camp – $5 per day/$25 per week – 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Both Before and After Camp are – $40 per week
Itty Bitty Steeplecats Baseball
Location: Brayton Field
Instructors: SteepleCats
Items to Bring: Glove (hat, bats are opt.)
Description: They’re back! This program is an introduction to the game of baseball/softball for both boys and girls. We will focus on learning the basics of the game using age appropriate activities.
Itty Bitty Exploration Camp-4-6 yrs old
Location: YMCA and surrounding area
Instructors: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: A sense of Adventure!
Description: This camp is for young explorers to go out and experience the world around them. We will explore streams, ponds, woods, and the surrounding nature to create an understanding of how the world works around us.
Itty Bitty Soccer-4-6 yrs
Location: Brayton Field
Instructor: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: cleats (optional)
Description: Come learn all the skills needed to play soccer. We will do drills, play games, and have scrimmages against one another. Program is for all levels of ability and will help take your game to the next level.
Itty Bitty Basketball Camp-4-6 yrs
Location: YMCA Gym & Brayton Field Court
Instructor: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: Basketball shoes (optional)
Description: Fun is the main focus of this camp! This camp is for players of all abilities to come and explore the world or basketball. We will play games, practice drills, and learn the basics of the game.
Itty Bitty Sports & Field Games-4-6 yrs
Location: Brayton Field
Instructor: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: Water bottle
Description: We will be Playing all sorts of field and sports games such as soccer, tag, flag football, basketball, kickball, track events, relay races, as well as many other fun and active events.
Itty Bitty Flag Football-4-6 yrs
Location: Brayton Field
Instructor: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: Water Bottle, Cleats (Opt.)
Description: With this non-contact camp, campers will learn to work on all aspects of their game. The will work on route running, passing, as well as offence and defense. This camp is for kids of all abilities and levels.
Itty Bitty Tumbling-4-6 yrs
Location: YMCA Gym
Instructor: Erika Liljestrand – Head Coach
Items to Bring: T-shirt or Leotard, No Jewelry, hair ties required
Description: This is an introduction to the sport of Gymnastics. Most of this time will be spent tumbling, playing on the balance beams, exploring the equipment, and learning how exciting gymnastics can be!
Sports Camps
Water Sports Exploration-7-12 yrs
Location: YMCA Pool and Field
Instructors: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: Bathing Suit, towel, goggles optional
Description: Come explore the fun of water activities. We will be playing many games in the pool including sharks and minnows, water polo, relay races, and other activities. All activities will be fun for all abilities.
SteepleCats Baseball Camp-7-12 yrs
Location: DiSanti Field
Instructors: SteepleCats
Items to Bring: Glove and hat (bats opt.)
Description: They’re Back! The SteepleCats Baseball camp will feature instruction on all parts of the game including hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and other related activities. Campers will play games daily to practice their new skills.
Y Sports Camp- 7-12 yrs
Location: Brayton Field , YMCA Gym & Pool
Instructors: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring:
Description: During this camp we will be playing games like basketball, Frisbee, flag football, soccer, tag, relay races, and other activities. This will be a team building camp that will allow participants to learn about new activities and staying active.
Adventure Exploration Camp-7-12 yrs
Location: YMCA and surrounding area
Instructors: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring:
Description: This camp is designed to help connect with the surrounding area. We will visit the Natural Bridge, hike around Greylock, visit the Cascades as well as explore things of interest along the way. We will be on our feet a lot so bring solid shoes!
Basketball Camp-7-12 yrs
Location: YMCA Gym
Instructors: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: Basketball shoes, Water bottle
Description: Campers of all skill levels will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of their game. Campers will not only develop their physical skills, they will also work on their court awareness during the week. After drills and practice each camper will get a chance to try out their skills each day during game play.
Golf Camp7-12 yrs
Location: The Range, North Adams CC
Instructor: ?
Items to bring: Clubs, Balls, Glove.
Description: This golf Camp is open to boys and girls with or without golf experience. This camp will cover swing technique, short game shots, driving, and actually on course play. The fee includes range balls, golf course fees, and a certificate of completion. Registration by July 12th.
Water Adventure Camp-7-12 yrs
Location: YMCA Pool and Field
Instructors: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: Bathing Suit, towel, goggles.
Description: Come explore the fun of water activities. We will be playing many games in the pool including sharks and minnows, water polo, relay races, and other activities. All activities will be fun for all abilities.
Flag Football Camp-7-12 yrs
Location: DiSanti Field
Instructor: Bob LeClair, Head Football Coach at McCann High School.
Items to Bring: Cleats and Mouth guard
Description: With this non-contact camp, campers will learn to work on all aspects of their game. The will work on route running, passing, as well as offence and defense.
Gymnastics Camp-7-12 yrs
Location: YMCA Gym
Instructor: Erika Liljestrand – Head NBYMCA Gymnastics Coach
Items to Bring: T-shirt or Leotard, No Jewelry, hair ties required
Description: This program is open to boys and girls of all skill levels. It is an introduction to tumbling, floor, bars, balance beam, and additional events. They will work on skills in the morning and practice fun games and skill in the afternoon.
Soccer Camp-7-12 yrs
Location: Alcombright Field
Instructor: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: Shin Guards, Cleats, Water Bottle
Description: Campers will learn to work on all aspects of soccer. They will work on dribbling, passing, rules, and ball management to help make them stronger players. This is open to players of all abilities and is sure to help improve their game.
Challenge Camp-7-12 yrs
Location: Windsor Lake & YMCA
Instructor: NBYMCA Sports Camp Staff
Items to Bring: Your Competitive Spirit
Description: A week of friendly competition between the Sports Camp and Camp Abinaki out at Windsor lake. We will be playing activities at both locations and at the end of the week we will come together to see which camp came out on top!
THE NECESSITIES
Please label everything that your child brings to camp. The Y is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Each day children should bring a backpack with the following items in it each day: bathing suit and towel, sunscreen, light jacket and/or raincoat, sweatshirt, 2 snacks and drinks, lunch and a drink, WATER BOTTLE, and sneakers or enclosed shoes. Parents are required to apply sunscreen to their campers before camp each morning. Parents are also responsible for sending a bottle of sunscreen everyday with their child. Each camper will be instructed to apply sunscreen regularly throughout the day. The camp Staff recognizes that some children may need assistance putting on sunscreen. Staff will apply sunscreen to visible parts of the body. Please note that since our camps are outdoor camps, children will be outside-please dress for the weather. Also, please send your child/children in clothing that can get dirty while playing outdoors! Please leave items such as radios, cell phones, electronic equipment, expensive jewelry, nice clothing and valuables at home.
RAIN DAY POLICY
Please keep in mind that we make every effort to remain outdoors during camp. Children should bring raincoats/sweatshirts to protect themselves from the weather. However, when inclement weather prevents camp from taken place outdoors all children should be dropped off at the YMCA. TUNE INTO WNAW FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ENROLLMENT:
Monday thru Friday
REGISTRATION:
To register your child for YMCA Sports Camp we need to receive full payment the Wednesday before camp begins. Payment can be made to the front desk of the Northern Berkshire YMCA.
We accept checks, cash, debit and credit cards (no American Express or Discover). The YMCA also offers financial aid to any qualifying camper. We do offer Electronic Fund Transfers that pull funds from your debit or credit card each week to pay for camps. Failure to pay for camp the Wednesday before camp b begins will result in a $20 late fee or the possibility of camp being filled. There will be no refunds for children removed from the program for behavior of disciplinary reasons.
Campers must complete the enclosed registration form and attach a copy of your child’s most recent physical and immunizations. Children without completed forms will not be admitted to the Northern Berkshire YMCA Camps. Only one set of forms are needed per camper, as the forms will be used for the whole summer.
