Sports Camps and Clinics

SPORTS CAMPS AND CLINICS:
Baseball Basics

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 the Hastings Athletics Program and Hastings Legion Baseball players. The kids will be taught by some of the best in Hastings! Includes a free program shirt. A baseball glove is needed.

  • Dates: Saturday afternoons, March 4, 11, 18, and 25 2023
  • Ages: 5-10 (boys and girls)
  • Times: 2 pm - 3 pm
  • Price: Members $40  |  Non-Members $60  |  $10 Late Fee
  • Location: 18th St. YMCA Tennis Courts
  • Equipment Needs: baseball glove, athletic shoes, and water.
  • Registration deadline: March 1, 2023
Sports Sampler Camp

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!

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
  • Bowling
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Cheer
  • Wrestling
  • Dates: June 12 - 15, 2023
  • Camp days: Monday - Thursday
  • Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Divisions: 1st - 6th grade, boys and girls
  • Registration Opens: March 1, 2023
  • Registration Deadline: June 7, 2023
  • Cost: $55 members, $65 non-members
    • Price includes camp shirt and pizza party the last day of camp
    • $10 Late Fee
  • Location: Hastings Family YMCA

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Sodbusters Camp

Do you enjoy baseball and want to improve your skills? Do you LOVE the Hastings Sodbusters? Then this camp is for you! Sign up for this 2 day camp to be taught by current Sodbuster players and coaches. Campers will participate in fun drills and games, while learning from some of Hastings' best! Camp includes a Sodbusters camp shirt, ticket to a game, a game of wiffle ball and a BBQ with the Sodbusters after the final session. All participants will need their own glove and may bring their own bat. 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:
    TBD
  • Age: 8 - 12 year old, boys and girls
  • Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Price: $50 members  |  $60 non-members  |  $10 late fee
  • Location: Smith Softball Complex Baseball Field
  • Registration Deadline: TBD

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Cheer Clinic

The YMCA is partnering with the Hastings College Cheer & Dance team to provide a 4 week program where participants will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and basic cheer tactics. This hands-on program will feature lots of interaction with coaches/cheer and dance athletes. The program is unique to typical sports programs and welcomes all levels of skills and abilities to participate.

  • Date: TBD. February-April
  • Practices: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Location: Hastings College Kiewit
  • Price: $45 members  |  $65 non-members  |  $10 late fee
  • Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
  • Registration Deadline: TBD
  • Includes free pom-poms!
HC/YMCA Soccer Clinic

The YMCA youth soccer clinic, partnered with the Hastings College Men's and Women's soccer teams, is programmed to build skills, introduce the inexperienced to the sport, and develop current skills for the experienced. The clinic will be taught by HC coaches and players, giving participants hands-on experience and instruction. This program is intended to get participants "warmed-up" for the upcoming youth soccer league in the Spring. The kids will be divided by age at the clinic.

All participants will receive a FREE soccer ball!

  • Date: February 13 - March 6, 2023
  • 3 - 4 Years 
    Coed: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
  • 5 - 7 Years
    Girls: 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Boys: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • 8 - 11 Years
    Girls: 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Boys: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: YMCA 18th St. Tennis Courts
  • Cost:
    Members $40
    Non-Members $60
    $10 late fee
  • Registration Deadline: Feb 8
HC/YMCA Volleyball Clinic

The 4 week/4 session clinic will be run and taught by the Hastings College volleyball team. The clinic will teach kids the game and work on the fundamentals, while interacting with volleyball players and coaches. All levels of skill are welcome and all will get something out of the clinic. After the final session every participant will receive a free volleyball!

  • Dates: February 5, 12,19, and 26, 2023
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 6th Grade Boys & Girls
  • Time: Sunday afternoons from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Cost: $40 members. | $60 non-members
  • Registration Deadline: February 1, 2023
  • Location: Hastings YMCA
  • Equipment: Athletic shoes & water
Youth Basketball Clinic

Join us for 4 weeks on Sunday afternoons as 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: November 6, 13, 20, and Dec 4, 2022
  • Grades: Boys and girls, K - 4th grade
  • Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Registration Opens: October 6, 2022
  • Registration Deadline: November 2, 2022
  • Cost:
    $35 for members
    $55 for non-members
    $10 late fee
  • Location: YMCA

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