Activities include: Baseball, tennis, swimming, canoeing, Bosque Water Park, water games, free swim, basketball, soccer, softball, golf, gymnastics, football, backyard games, dance, hiking, scavenger hunt.
Location: The Northern Berkshire YMCA, 22 Brickyard Court, North Adams, MA. Sports Camp start sites vary in location. Camp sites include, Noel Field, Valley Street Field, Bud Anderson Field, Municipal Tennis Courts, DiSanti Field, YMCA YMCA Gymnasium & Pool. The perfect place for kids to be kids.
Our Philosophy: Sports camps are a YMCA Day Camp that offer sports related and teambuilding 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. Where lasting friendships are made. Sports camps are licensed by the City of North Adams Board of Health. With our trained, caring, and responsible staff, (role models) each day brings a new adventure.
The Program: Sports camps are open from 9:00AM-4:00PM. We understand that some families need extended hours of care for their children, therefore we offer Before and After Camp services. Before Camp takes place at the Northern Berkshire YMCA from 7:00AM-9:00 Am. Transportation will be provided to camp. After Camp takes place at Camp Abenaki .
All sports camp participants will be picked up at 4pm at the YMCA, unless your child is enrolled in the after camp program.
Session 1 June 19th— June 22nd
SteepleCats Youth Baseball Camp-North Adams
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $65
Instructors: Steeple Cats Players
Location: Drop off at DiSanti Field & pick up at YMCA!
Items to bring: Glove
They’re back! The SteepleCats baseball camps will feature instruction on all phases of the game, including hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and everything in between. Additionally, we will instruct our campers on defensive skills and will play games everyday!
Youth Tennis Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $75
Location: Drop off at Municipal Tennis courts (Haskins School) & pick up at YMCA.
Instructor: Dot Houston, certified by the Professional Tennis.
This program focuses on the fundamentals of tennis. Children will learn forehand, backhand, volley & serve, rules, game play. Children will develop hand and eye coordination and agility through games and drills.
Itty Bitty SteepleCats Baseball Camp
4-6 years old 9:00am – 12:00pm $45
Location: Drop off at Brayton Field & pick up at YMCA
Instructors: SteepleCats Players
Items to bring: Glove, hat (optional), bats are allowed.
This program is an introduction to the game of baseball/softball for both girls and boys. We will focus on learning the basics of the game using age appropriate games.
Session 2 June 25th – June 29th
Youth Softball Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $65
Location: Drop off at DiSanti Field & pick up at YMCA
Instructors: Mike Ameen, Head Coach Hoosac Valley High school Girls Softball
Items to bring: Glove, bats are allowed, cleats or sneakers.
Campers will learn all aspects of softball, including pitching, hitting (including slap), fielding, and base running. Campers will learn game tactics and play games during the week. This camp is open to all skill levels.
Youth Swim Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $70
Items to bring: Goggles & swim cap recommended.
Campers will learn the four basic strokes: crawl stroke, breaststroke, backstroke, and butterfly stroke. In addition, campers will learn starting and turning of each stroke. Water Polo will also be a part of the curriculum during the week.
Itty Bitty Soccer Camp
Location: Drop off at Brayton Field & pick up at YMCA
Instructors: NBYMCA Summer Sports Staff
4-6 years old 9:00am – 12:00pm $45
Items to bring: Shin pads are recommended.
Fun is the main focus of this camp! For those campers that are new to the game, this camp is an introduction to the game of soccer. For those campers who have played before, we will continue to instruct on all aspects of the game.
Session 3 July 2nd — July 6th
Youth Golf Camp
7-17 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $120
Location: The Range & North Adams Country Club & pick up at YMCA
Instructor: Kay McMahon, LPGA & PGA, David Bond, PGA
The Golf Camp is open to girls and boys, with or without golf experience. The Camp will cover swing technique, short game shots, actual on-course play (North Adams CC), rules and etiquette. The fee includes unlimited range ball, golf course fees, gift bag, prizes and a certificate of completion. Deadline for registration is Monday July 12th. Clubs will be provided if necessary.
Youth Basketball Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $65
Location: NBYMCA Gym
Instructors:Holly McGovern, MCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach
Campers of all skill levels will have the opportunity to work on all aspects of the game.
Campers will not only develop their physical skills, they will also work on
their court awareness during the week. Offensive and defensive skills and
drills will be worked on. Additionally, all campers will have a chance to
practice these skills during games.
Itty Bitty Swim Camp
4-6 years old 9:00am – 12:00pm $45
Location: NBYMCA Pool
Items to bring: “Swimmie” pull-up if applicable
Floatation devices will be provided.
Campers will learn the basics of the crawl stroke, backstroke, and breaststroke. Through these strokes, campers will learn breath control and the concept of floating and diving.
Session 4 July 9th — July 13th
Youth Gymnastics Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $75
Instructors: Gymnastics Instructor
Items to bring: T-shirt or leotard, no jewelry, hair-ties are required.
This program is open to all girls and boys of all skill levels. We will focus on an introduction to all phases of gymnastics, including tumbling, floor, and additional events. All apparatus for gymnastics will be taught during the week. Our week will end with gymnastics “competition”. From 9:00am – 12:00pm, campers will swim and work on stretching and other gymnastics drills to prepare them for the afternoon session. The gymnastics skill phase of the day will be from 12:00pm – 4:00pm.
SteepleCats Youth Baseball Camp Williamstown
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $65
Location: Drop off at Bud Anderson Field & pick up at YMCA
Instructors: SteepleCats Players
They’re back! The SteepleCats baseball camps will feature instruction on all phases of the game, including hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and everything in between. Additionally, we will instruct our campers on defensive skills and will play games everyday! This program is an introduction to the game of baseball/softball for both girls and boys. We will focus on learning the basics of the game using age appropriate games.
Itty Bitty Gymnastics Camp
4-6 years old 9:00am-12:00pm $45
Instructors: Gymnastics Instructor
Items to bring: t-shirt or a leotard.
Session 5 July 16th — July 20th
Youth Team Adventure Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $65
Instructors:NBYMCA Summer Sports Staff
Items to bring: Snack, water bottle, sunscreen, lunch and drink, sneakers, and swim gear.
In this camp, each camper will be assigned a staff team captain. Each team will compete for points by facing sports challenges. This week will provide each camper with a unique perspective on teamwork.
SteepleCats Youth Baseball Camp Adams
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $65
Location: Drop off at Valley Street Field & pick up at YMCA
Instructors: SteepleCats Players
Items to bring: Glove, hat (optional), bats are allowed
They’re back! The SteepleCats baseball camps will feature instruction on all phases of the game, including hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and everything in between. Additionally, we will instruct our campers on defensive skills and will play games everyday!
Itty Bitty Basketball Camp
4-6 years old 9:00am – 12:00pm $45
Instructors: SteepleCats Players/NBYMCA Summer Sports Staff
Location: NBYMCA Gym
Fun is the main focus of this camp! For those campers that are new to the game, this camp is an introduction to the game of basketball. For those campers who have played before, we will continue to instruct on all aspects of the game.
Session 6 July 23rd-July 27th
Youth Football Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $75
Location: Drop off at DiSanti Field & pick up at YMCA
Instructors: Bob LeClair, Head Coach McCann High School Football.
Items to bring: Cleats and mouthpiece are recommended.
Youth Soccer Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $65
Location: Drop off at Alcombright Field & pick up at YMCA
Items to bring: Shin pads
With this non-contact camp, campers will learn and work on all aspects of the game. Our focus will be on learning proper route running, catching, quarterback skills, footwork, offensive and defensive line drills and skills, and running back drills. We will also take a field trip to see the New York Giants at their training facility in Albany, NY!
Campers will learn and work on all aspects of the game of soccer. Drills will be used to increase dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive skills. Campers will also be introduced to game management skills, for a more effective way to play the game.
Campers will be able to practice these techniques in games throughout the week.
Itty Bitty Water Adventure Camp
4-6 years old 9:00am – 12:00pm $45
Items to bring: sneakers & water shoes.
Campers will enjoy a week of all different kinds of water activities. Such as canoeing, swimming and playing on the beach at Windsor lake, pool party with floats, water balloon & squirt gun play, Slip n’ Slide & water slide fun. This will be an exciting week full of fun and adventure!
Session 7 July 30th— August 3rd
Backyard Sports Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $75
Join us for some old-time summer fun. We will be playing Red Rover, Dodge ball, Double Dutch jump rope, four squares, kick the can, Frisbee, and more.
Youth Dance Camp $65
Itty Bitty Classic Gym Camp $45
Session 8 August 6th — August 10th
Youth Amazing Survivor
7-13 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $65
Add a little bit of the Amazing Race, a dash of Survivor and it all adds up to an amazing week! Our campers will face a variety of challenges throughout the week. As each team passes a challenge, they will move to another challenge. Each challenge will prove to build character. Let the Amazing Survivor Challenge begin!
Youth Water Adventure Camp
7-12 years old 9:00am – 4:00pm $75
Location: Will vary daily drop off & pick up at YMCA
Campers will enjoy a week of all different kinds of water sports. Campers will participate in a variety of water activities such as canoeing, Kayaking, water polo, pool party with floats and Slip n’ Slide, and end with a picnic at the Windsor Lake. This will be an exciting week full of fun and adventure!
Session 9 August 13th-August 17th
Lacrosse Camp $65
Session 10 August 20th-August 24th
Classic Gym Camp $65
Session 11 August 27th-August 31st
Ultimate Frisbee Camp $65 (7-17yrs)
