Summer day camps, sports programs, league play

Summer day camps, sports programs, league play in the Mahoning Valley | Includes individual and group sports and programs for children and adults.

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Archery Camp. Archery Range, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 6-12. The camp will be led by Drawn Archery. 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 24-27. Repeats July 22-25 and Aug. 26-29. $60 resident, $70 nonresident.

ART

SMARTS Summer 2024 Workshops: SMARTS on Double Duty. SMARTS, Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St., Youngstown 44503. 330-574-2787. Features an in-depth arts education with two strategically paired classes. Twenty two individual classes will be paired with 11 workshops. Weekly workshops occur 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 10-14, July 8-12 and July 15-19. Students must attend both the morning and afternoon class of their workshop pairing and bring their own labeled lunch and drink. Enrollment opens May 22. To see offerings, visit here.

BASKETBALL

Youth Basketball Camp. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. For ages 10-16. For boys and girls seeking to improve their basic fundamentals and skills on the court. Register online by Friday, July 12. 9 a.m.-noon, July 8-July 12. $56 members, $75 nonmembers.

Basketball Open Play. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. This time is reserved for basketball only. Shoot hoops with friends or join a pick-up game in the JCC gym. Equipment is not provided. See attendant to rent a basketball. 7-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays; 5:30-6:45 p.m., Fridays.

Basketball Clinics. Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44501. Contact Mike Brown at 330-744-8411, ext. 125 or email

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. For ages 6-15. Days and times are determined by skill level. $50 for the month, $11 for individual sessions.

RESPECT Basketball League. Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St. Youngstown 44503. For more information, contact Dre Brown, YMCA executive director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion at 330-744-8411, ext. 131. Email:

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. The RESPECT Basketball League is dedicated to engaging adult males and females, ages 18-24, and providing them with life skills to foster growth and improve their quality of life. Sponsors include the YMCA of Youngstown, the City of Youngstown, the Youngstown Police Department, My Brother’s Keeper and the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence. Registration is open from May 13 to July 1. Games occur 2-5 p.m. on Sundays from July 7-Aug. 25.

CYCLING

MetroCyclers Bike Trip. Parking lot, Lanterman’s Mill, Mill Creek MetroParks, 980 Canfield Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet for a bike trip on the E. Park and E. Cohasset Hike and Bike trails. Moderately difficult: 5-7 miles with inclines. 1 p.m., Sunday, June 9. Members are free. Nonmembers: $10 residents, $15 nonresidents.

MetroCyclers Bike Trip. Meets at the Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Features a ride on the East Cohasset Hike and Bike Trail. Bring your own helmet and bike. Moderately difficult, 5-6 mile ride some inclines. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, July 14. Members are free. Nonmembers: $10 residents, $15 nonresidents.

MetroCyclers Bike Trip: MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead. Meets at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Bring your own helmet and bike. Moderate, 12-14 mile ride to the Niles Greenway Trail. Low to no inclines with some busy road crossings. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18. Call about MetroCyclers memberships. Nonmember single ride: $10 residents, $15 nonresidents.

DANCE

One Day Dance Workshops. Dance Studio, lower level, Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. Register online at jccyoungstown.org….
These one-day summer dance workshops feature a themed dance lesson, craft and snack. Register for each session separately. Register by the Friday prior to each workshop date.

• Workshop 1: Ballet Luau. Ages 3-5: 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 18. Ages 6-8: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 18. $15 members, $20 nonmembers.
• Workshop 2: Circus Acro. Ages 3-5: 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16. Ages 6-8: 5:45-7:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 16. $15 members, $20 nonmembers.
• Workshop 3: Safari Jungle Jazz. Ages 3-5: 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20. Ages 6-8. 5:45-7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20. $15 members, $20 nonmembers.

Ballet Western Reserve Summer 2024 Programming. Camps and classes occur at Ballet Western Reserve, 218 W. Boardman St., Youngstown 44503. For more information, call 330-744-1934 or email:

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• Preschool Dance Camps. Ages 3-5. $130/camp. Barbie Dance Party: 10 a.m.-noon, July 9-12. Beach Dance Party. 10 a.m.-noon, July 22-25. Each camp will feature all styles of dance and includes a daily snack and craft. Registration is currently open.
• Four-Week Summer Session. Ages 6 and older. The whole session is $180 or $22 per class. Levels 3 and up (intermediate/advanced dancers): Tuesday evenings, June 18, 25, July 16, 23. Levels 1 and 2 (beginner dancers): Thursday evenings, June 20, 27, July 18, 25. Registration is currently open. Call for schedule.
• Master Class Week. Ages 6 and older. Aug. 5-8. Levels 3 and up (intermediate/advanced dancers): $180 for all six classes. Levels 1 and 2 (beginner dancers): $120 for all four classes. Registration opens June 1 and pre-registration is required by July 15.

DAY CAMPS

Camp JCC 2024. Jewish Community Center of Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3250, ext. 140. Includes arts and crafts, music, sports, swimming, baking and dancing. For kindergarten through eighth grade. Open to everyone. Limited scholarship funds are available. Contact

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for more information. June 3-Aug. 9. Weekly fee: $140.25 for members, $165 for nonmembers.

Central YMCA Day Camp: Set Sail for Summer. Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St., Youngstown 44503. 330-742-4792. Email 

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. For ages 6-13. Consists of swim lessons, cooking classes, physical activities, educational programming and field trips. Offers the benefits of overnight camp, while allowing campers to return home each afternoon. American Camp Association accredited. Led by experienced staffers. Brochure/registration. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 10-Aug. 23. Members $170 per week, nonmembers $205 week.

Davis Family Y Day Camp: Set Sail for Summer. Davis Family Y, 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512. For more information, contact Olivia Ferraro at 330-480-5658 or email

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. For ages 5-12. Includes swim time, outdoor play, sports, arts and crafts, educational programming, fitness activities, cooking and weekly field trips. Brochure/registration. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 10-Aug. 23. Members $170 per week, nonmembers $205 week.

2024 Summer Day Camp. Parks Department, City Hall, 26 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-742-8711. Operates weekdays from mid-June to mid-August at select city park locations. Includes activities, sports and field trips. Offers free breakfast and lunch. Adult-supervised environment. For ages 5-17. Sponsored by the Youngstown Department of Parks & Recreation. Call or visit youngstownohio.gov… for an application. Mid-June through mid-August. Free.

Nature Things Summer Camp: Week One – Earth Things. Classroom A, Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. Register/pay online by June 19 or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129 for more information. This summer nature camp is appropriate for ages 5-9. Each weeklong session will focus on a new nature topic. Campers will be outside for the majority of the day in all kinds of weather. Spots are limited. A letter with additional information will be sent as soon as paid registration is received. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 24-28. $125 per child. 

Nature Things Summer Camp: Week 2 – Sky Things. Classroom A, Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. Register/pay online by July 3 or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129. For ages 5-9. Each weeklong session will focus on a new nature topic. Campers will be outside for the majority of the day in all kinds of weather. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 8-12. $125 per child.

Nature Things Summer Camp: Week 3 – Water Things. Classroom A, Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. Register/pay online by July 17 or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129. For ages 5-9. Each weeklong session will focus on a new nature topic. Campers will be outside for the majority of the day in all kinds of weather. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 22-26. $125 per child.

Youth Sports Camp. MetroCyclers Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Youth learn the fundamentals of several sports in a large group setting. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., July 15-July 18. $100 residents, $110 nonresidents.

DEK HOCKEY

DEK Open Skate. DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. Bring your roller or inline skates to the DEK hockey rink for four hours of skating. Skates are not available to rent. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Noon-4 p.m., Sundays, May 5-Oct. 27.

Youth DEK Hockey League. DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 6-12. Includes six regular season games with four scheduled practices. A one-week postseason follows where teams will be seeded (based on record) into a single elimination tournament. Participants must have hockey gloves, shin guards and a helmet. For ages 6-12. 9-11 a.m., July 6-Aug. 17. $75 resident, $85 nonresident.

FOOTBALL

Summer Youth Flag Football. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 3-12. Register by June 21. Discounts available for youth who participated in the spring Flag Football League. Noon-3 p.m., July 6-Aug. 17. $129.99 residents, $139.99 nonresidents.

Summer Youth Flag Football Cheer Squad. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 3-12. Call Wick Recreation Area for details. Noon-3 p.m., July 6-Aug. 17. $90 residents, $100 nonresidents.

KAYAKING

Kayak Club. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512 and the Lake Glacier Boathouse, W. Glacier Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. Participants will learn the fundamentals of kayaking and water safety. Members will be able to use the kayaks at Lake Glacier and Lake Newport and will be provided with a life jacket. Members also receive a long-sleeve kayaking shirt, back pack, water bottle, dry bag, signaling device and six kayak adventures. Includes rain dates. 6-7 p.m., Thursday, June 13. Repeats Thursday, July 18. $100 resident, $110 nonresident.

PICKLEBALL

Youth Pickleball Clinic. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. For ages 7-17. Youth will learn the sport of pickleball with movement activities and a variety of drills. A family discount is available when signing up for both youth and adult clinics. Register online by Monday, June 3. 9-10 a.m., Saturdays, June 8-29. $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers.

Pickleball Foundations Clinic. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. For 18 and older. Covers rules, fundamentals and techniques. A family discount is available when signing up for both youth and adult clinics. Register online by Monday, June 3. 10-11 a.m., Saturdays, June 8-29. $30 members, $40 nonmembers.

Pickleball Shootout. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. Features any doubles combination (men’s, women’s, mixed combined) with skill levels of 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 plus. The tournament coordinator may limit or combine skill levels based upon registration numbers. Maximum eight teams per skill level. Medals will be awarded for first, second and third place. Register online by Friday, July 12. 9 a.m., Saturday, July 20. $20 members, $25 nonmembers.

Pickleball Ladder League. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. Features competitive outdoor play. Groups of four or five and will compete to move up the ladder. Register online by Friday, July 26. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 31-Aug. 28. $25 members, $30 nonmembers.

SOCCER

Tiny Tikes Summer Soccer League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 3-5. Consists of a seven-week season where teams play seven games. No scores are kept. Call for details. 8 a.m.-noon, July 6-Aug. 17. $75 residents, $85 nonresidents.

Summer Youth Soccer. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil….For ages 6-12. The youth soccer league consists of a six-week season with a single elimination tournament in week seven. Discount available for those that participated in the spring league. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 6-Aug. 17. $90 residents, $100 nonresidents.

TENNIS

Youth Tennis Clinic. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. Learn the basic mechanics and techniques of tennis. For beginners in two age categories. Register online by Friday, June 14. 9-10 a.m., ages 7-12 and 10-11 a.m., ages 13-17. Monday through Thursday, June 17-20 or July 29-Aug. 1.  $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers.

Adult Tennis Clinic. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. Register online by Friday, June 14. For beginners who wants to learn the basics of tennis. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23. Member $30, nonmember $40.

VOLLEYBALL

Adult Sand Volleyball League. Volleyball Courts, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. Consists of a 12-week season where teams will play 24 games. A one week post-season follows where teams will be seeded (based on record) into a single loss elimination tournament. For adults 18 and over. Call for details. 6-9 p.m., June 3-Aug. 31. $75 for residents, $85 for nonresidents.

Sand Volleyball League. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. Email

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. Registration is open for full teams or individuals looking to be placed on a team. League play guarantees 12 matches with a single elimination tournament. Teams of four to six participants with a roster of no more than eight. League starts Tuesday, July 9. Single elimination occurs Tuesday, Aug. 13 and championship game takes place Tuesday, Aug. 20.

YOGA

Outdoor Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Led by instructor Karres Cvetkovich. Register online or call. This is an eight-week course. The class meets outdoors, weather permitting. 9:15-10:30 a.m., Sundays, June 30–Aug. 18. $96.

Outdoor Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Led by instructor Karres Cvetkovich. Register online or call. This is an eight-week course. The class meets outdoors, weather permitting. 6-7:15 p.m., Tuesdays, July 2–Aug. 20. $96.

Compiled from local reports.