Overview
Kids who participate in week-long Summer Sports at the Y discover so much more than their athletic abilities. They build character, develop self-confidence and create healthy relationships through positive competition. Kids of all skill levels and abilities can choose from a variety of sports to explore this summer. Friday Play Days give participants the opportunity to put their hard work and new skills into action at the end of each week.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Sites
YMCA in Burnsville
13850 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
River Valley YMCA in Prior Lake
3575 N Berens Rd NW
Prior Lake, MN 55379
Participants will be bussed from drop-off sites to summer sports at William Byrne Elementary School in Burnsville.
Dates & Hours
Dates vary by sport. See specific sport information for dates.
Program Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Includes Before and After Care: 7 – 9 a.m. and 3:30 – 6 p.m.
Cost
Cost varies by sport. See specific sport information for cost.
One time, non-refundable deposit of $50 per week per child includes a program T-shirt and will be applied to the weekly fee. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions and program supplies.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of June 12, July 10 and August 21
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Kids learn the basic skills and techniques of soccer and improve on those skills as they learn to play every position. Our staff works through a curriculum with kids on ball-control, passing, trapping, shooting and defense. Participants have the option of bringing their own shin guards and plastic cleats.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of June 12 and August 7
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Kids will develop and improve their tennis techniques and skills: forehand, backhand, serving, anticipating the ball and play strategies. They’ll play a set or two as they learn the rules and unique scoring. Participants are encouraged to bring their own racquet. Tennis balls are provided.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of June 19 and August 14
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Participants develop and improve skills: throwing, catching, pitching, hitting and running bases.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of June 19 and July 17
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Learn the ins and outs of basic and advanced cheer and dance moves. Finish the week participating in a choreographed routine put to music. Families can watch the performance live at the end of the week.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Week of June 26
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Kids learn the proper techniques of running, pacing, jumping and throwing. They will work on personal bests and learn about track and field greats and their success.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of June 26 and July 31
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Kids can improve their stick handling, passing and shooting skills through drills and our hockey curriculum.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Week of July 5 – 7 (No program July 3 – 4, fee prorated)
Member Participants: $120/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $135/week
Our lacrosse instruction is designed to stimulate a kid’s love of the game through focus on skills, drills and rules of the game.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of July 10 and August 21
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Kids learn about the sport of volleyball including: rules, communication skills, serving, setting and bumping. Players work through a progression of skills while learning the importance of team work.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of July 17 and August 14
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Players will progress through the skills of basketball: dribbling, passing, shooting and defensive skills through drills.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of July 24 and August 28
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Participants learn about proper grips, stances and alignment for setting up a great shot. We will practice on a local golf course where young golfers will have an opportunity to improve their driving, chipping and putting. Bring your own golf clubs; but clubs are available if needed. Bussing provided from summer sports site.
Entering grades 1 – 6 in fall, 2017
Weeks of July 24 and August 7
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Kids play every position and learn the basic offense and defense skills including catching, passing, capturing the flag, punting and kicking off a tee. Our focus is on teamwork, sportsmanship and learning the game without contact or tackling.
Entering grades 1 – 8 in fall, 2017
Week of July 31
Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week
Kids will have fun and improve their fundamental and advanced stroke swim skills including start and turn techniques, as well as instruction on diving. The Y’s certified instructors use a nationally recognized learn to swim curriculum.
Entering grades 7 – 9 in fall, 2017
Weeks of June 12 – 30, July 10 – 28 and August 7 – 25
Member Participants: $330/Three-Week Session
Non-Member Program Participants: $355/Three-Week Session
Kids rise to the challenge of Leaders-in-Training (LIT) and discover their leadership qualities. During the leadership training, LITs will learn and develop skills needed to lead sports camp activities.
This program focuses on personal development areas: Building Confidence, Time Management and Activity Planning. Participants will have opportunities to demonstrate and strengthen their skill level in each of these areas, while shadowing experienced camp counselors, and assisting them for several days in the various sport activities and leadership roles. There will also be plenty of time for hanging out with friends – old and new. By joining the leadership team, kids experience sports from a whole new perspective!