Sports Camps and Clinics

For 4 weeks and for about an hour on Sunday afternoons, Brendan Lipovsky (former Hastings College basketball player) and current Hastings College athletes will lead an interactive and hands-on clinic to introduce basketball to the inexperienced and help develop skills to the experienced. This clinic will teach the fundamentals of basketball to beginners (how to dribble, shoot, pass, etc.) and build current skills to the experienced (dribbling without using eyes, proper shooting form, technique, etc.). All levels of skill are encouraged to attend! Parent participation is requested.

All participants will be given a FREE basketball after the final session!

• Date: Sunday afternoons, Nov 22, 29, Dec 6, and 13, 2020
• Grades: Boys and girls, K - 4th grade
• Time:
  K - 1st: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
  2nd - 4th: 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
• Registration Deadline: November 18, 2020
• Cost:
  $35 for members
  $55 for non-members
  $10 late fee
• Location: YMCA

The YMCA Tennis Clinic is for all ages, boys and girls, and is about fitting tennis to kids based on ability. Any child can start playing tennis almost immediately, even having never picked up a racquet. For the K-2nd, kids will enjoy basic activities designed to facilitate hand-eye coordination, court positioning, and the basics of tennis. For 3rd-5th, the class will be taught the fundamentals of tennis through small-sided skill games and hands-on learning with a coach. Proper technique will be emphasized through fun games to stay focused and get hands-on experience.

Tennis is for everyone! Try something new and exciting! All participants will either receive a free racquet or a clinic t-shirt!

• Date: Tuesdays, Jan 12 - Feb 2, 2021
• Time:
  K - 2nd: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
  3rd - 5th: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
  
• Age: K - 5th grade
• Location: 18^th St. YMCA Tennis Courts
• Registration opens: Nov. 24, 2020
• Registration deadline: Jan. 7, 2021
• Price: Members $45 | Non-Members $65
  $10 late fee

The middle school development program is to teach the game of tennis and build skills. Whether kids have never picked up a racquet before and are interested in tennis, or have played it before, this program is instructed and coached by the Hastings High School Tennis Coach, Roger Sunderman, and is designed to provide coaching with interactive games. The first half of each session will consist of hands-on instruction/learning and skill development while the second half will include interactive games and competitive play. A racquet will be provided if participants are in need of one. All participants will receive a free program t shirt! This is a development program designed to teach the game and build skills.

• Date: January 12 - February 2, 2021
  Tuesday nights
• Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• Grade: Boys and girls, 6th - 8th grade
• Price:
  $45 members
  $65 non-members
  $10 late fee
• Located at the 18th St. YMCA tennis courts
• Registration deadline: January 7, 2021

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The Hastings YMCA offers Baseball Basics as a program that will introduce youth to the game of baseball with skill development and games. Youth will be taught the fundamentals of baseball that will get them ready for the upcoming Hastings Baseball season. Parents are encouraged to attend and learn the fundamentals of how to practice with their kids at home. Baseball Basics is a hands-on, learning experience for youth in a low-pressure environment. The program is run and instructed by Hastings Legion Baseball players and coaches; youth will be taught from some of the best in Hastings. Participants will receive a free t-shirt as part of their registration.

• Dates: Coming Winter 2021
• Grades: 1st - 6th grade boys and girls
• Times: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Price: Members $35  |  Non-Members $55  |  $10 Late Fee
• Location: 18th St. YMCA Tennis Courts
• Equipment: Gloves are recommended, athletic shoes, and water.
• Registration deadline: TBD

Are you looking for a fun and interactive activity for your daughter(s) to participate in? Then this program is for them! The Hastings Family YMCA hosts a volleyball clinic to expose youth to the game of volleyball and get them interested in the sport. Most participants may have little to no experience, so this clinic to aim toward those wanting to learn about the game and work on fundamentals. The clinic is taught by the Hastings College women's volleyball team who do an excellent job teaching kids the essentials of volleyball and giving them a hunger to keep playing as they get older. The clinic runs for 4 weeks in February on Sunday afternoons. Participants receive a volleyball as part of their registration!

• Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021
• Grades: Kindergarten - 6th Grade Boys & Girls
• Time: Sunday afternoons from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Cost: $36 members. | $56 non-members
• Registration Opens: December 16, 2021
• Registration Deadline: February 3, 2021
• Location: 16th Street YMCA
• Equipment: Athletic shoes & water

We are excited for our YMCA/Hastings College Soccer Camp! This camp will give the opportunity to develop their skills and have fun! This program is designed specifically for boys and girls ages 4-13. We encourage players from various playing backgrounds and abilities to attend! The majority of each session will be developing skill and small-sided games. Sessions will be coached by Hastings College Women's Soccer Coach Alex Piekarski, Hastings College Soccer Coach Aaron Champenoy, and Hastings College Soccer players. Participants will receive a soccer ball and jersey as part of registration!

• Date: Coming Winter 2021
  Tuesday Nights
• Happy Feet (Ages 3 - 5)
  Coed: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
• K - 2nd Grade
  Girls: 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
  Boys: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
• 3rd - 6th Grade
  Girls: 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
  Boys: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
• Location: YMCA 18th St. Tennis Courts
• Cost:
  Members $35
  Non-Members $55
  $10 late fee
• Registration Deadline: TBD

Partnered with the Hastings College Cheer & Dance team, participants will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and basic cheer tactics. This fun and interactive program will include one-hour practices on Monday nights and conclude with a performance open to family members on the final clinic session on April 13th. This will take place at Hastings College in the cheer and dance studio in Kiewit. All participants will be given FREE pom-poms!

Try something new and different, and who knows, this may be right up your child's/kids' ally!

• Date: Spring 2021
• Practices: Mondays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Hastings College
• Cheer Performance: April 13th at 7:00 pm – Hastings College
• Price: $45 members  |  $65 non-members  |  $10 late fee
• Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
• Registration Deadline: TBD
• Includes free pom-poms!

BlastBall, the fun alternative to traditional T-Ball, uses an exclusive "Honking" base to entertain younger players, adding excitement to the game. The rules are simple and call for a faster-paced game in which all of the players are involved and "on their toes" at all times. Not only does BlastBall keep the kids' attention and focus, it also helps develop their hitting, catching, fielding, throwing, and base running skills. BlastBall is a great introduction for kids 3-5 years old, as skill development will be stressed through games and drills. The first half of the session will focus on a specific fundamental, while the second half will consist of a BlastBall game where players will hit off a tee and run to first base to "honk" it. Fielders will then try and field the ball and yell "BLAST!" before the runner honks the base. The game is played with a foam bat and ball, with no additional equipment needed.

Participants receive a free t-shirt as part of registration.

• Dates: July 6 - July 29, 2021
• Day options: Tuesday or Thursday Nights
• Ages: 3-5 years old
• Times: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
• Opens: May 19, 2021
• Deadline: June 30, 2021
• Location: Tennis Courts, 18th St. YMCA
• Cost: $30 members, $45 for non-members, includes t-shirt

Do you enjoy baseball and want to improve your skills? Do you LOVE the YMCA and the Hastings Sodbusters? Then this camp is for you! Sign up for this 3 day camp to be taught by current Sodbuster players and coaches.

Campers will participate in fun drills through one of a kind outfield and infield position specialization. Camp includes a Sodbusters camp shirt, ticket to a game on August 13, a game of wiffle ball, a BBQ with the Sodbusters after the final session, and one day of camp will be held at Duncan Field! All participants will need their own glove and may bring their own bat.

This is an exciting opportunity that is unique to our area. Have some fun with the Hastings Sodbusters before school starts!

This camp is endorsed by Hastings Baseball, Hastings A's, and Hastings Bombers baseball organizations. 

• Date: June 2021
• Age: 7 - 12 year old, boys and girls
• Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Price: $36 members  |  $56 non-members  |  $10 late fee
• Location: Smith Softball Complex Baseball Field and one day at the historic Duncan Field
• Registration Deadline: TBD

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Looking for something fun to do this summer? Wanting to improve skills, learn new drills, and be with friends? Thinking about a sports camp but can't decide on a sport? If this describes you and your child/kids, then this camp is for you! In Summer 2020, the Hastings YMCA will be hosting a sports sampler camp that will all be taught by Hastings College coaches and athletes.

This sports sampler is intended to give participants the opportunity to get a taste of every sport while also making it fun for a sport specific athlete. Participants will be grouped by grades and will complete a circuit, spending time at each sport. Statistics have shown that kids who play multiple sports tend to do better in school, play sports longer through their youth years, and have more fun without getting burnt out from one or two sports. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!

Sports Offered:

• Volleyball
• Flag Football
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Golf
• Tennis/Pickleball
• Bowling
• Baseball/Softball
• Track and Field
• Cheer & Dance
• Swimming
• Wrestling

• Dates: June 2021
• Camp days: TBD
• Divisions: Kindergarten - 8th grade
• Registration Opens: TBD
• Registration Deadline: TBD
• Cost: $45 members, $55 non-members
  • Price includes camp shirt and pizza party
  • $10 Late Fee
• Location: Hastings Family YMCA