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Sport Clinics and Camps

Sport Clinics and Camps

YMCA sports clinics are geared to help athletes develop specific skills in particular sports. When participating in clinics at the YMCA participants are sure to improve on skills, make friends and have fun. Clinics at the YMCA are great lead up for participating in a class or league setting at the YMCA. Everyone plays, learns and wins in sports clinics at the YMCA.

YMCA sports camps offer an extended opportunity similar to a clinic. Sports camps are a fantastic chance to focus on skill improvement in a short concentrated burst. A sport camp can help you quickly enhance your understanding and endurance. It is also a great way to try out a sport without committing to a whole season.

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Preschool (1-5 yrs)

Just Gym It

Finger play, songs, and more to enhance your child's small and large gross motor skills while having fun.

Munchkins Sports Clinic

Learn and play all different types of sports from soccer to basketball to football. Participants will develop a variety of skills and will help determine strengths to integrate into competitive sports. 

Scooters Pre-Hockey

An introduction to hockey for both boys and girls between the ages of 4 yrs - 6 yrs. 

Tot Ice Skating Class

Ice Skating lessons for children 3-5 yrs.on our outdoor ice rink.

Youth (6-12 yrs)

1st and 10 Flag Football Clinic

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL? This clinic is perfect for beginners and more experienced players who want to get a jumpstart on the upcoming Flag Football season. The clinic will stress fundamentals, teamwork, and positive competition in a fun, safe, non-contact environment. All ability levels are welcome.

Alpha Skate Lessons

Ice skate lessons on our outdoor rink.  Should be able to march, glide and do backward wiggles.

Basketball Prep Clinic

This program is for those athletes who love basketball. This class will be run by a YMCA sports staff. This class will teach your young athlete the basic skills of basketball during an action-packed 75 minute class. All participants will get a t-shirt and medal in this program.

Beta Skate Lessons

This is a intermediate level skate lesson on our outdoor rink.  Must be able to do backward stroking and a snowplow stop.

Firday Night Lights Floor Hockey

This program is for the boys and girls who love floor hockey. Participants will learn skills and play floor hockey every week.. If you love floor hockey then this is the perfect program for you! All participants will receive T-shirt and medal in this program. Maximum 20 kids will be taken for each age group. First two weeks practice and skill building. The next five weeks games against fellow participants.

Flag Football

The goals of our program are to improve individual technical skills by incorporating teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership with emphasis on speed, agility, and quickness.  Meet at Corrnell park

Flag Football Camp

Get read for flag football season.  This camp will get the first time player up to the expert level and excited to play!

Freestyle Ice Skate Lessons

This is our most advanced level of ice skate lessons.

Gamma Ice Skating Lessons

This is an advanced level of ice skating lessons.  Must be able to do backward stroking left and right, left and right backward crossovers and left and right t-stops.

Girls Indoor Softball Clinic

Come get ready for the spring season at our Softball clinic. This great new offering will be taught by former and current Travel Softball coaches and players. This clinic will stress development of skills, teamwork and positive competition in a fun environment. This clinic will consist of the basics of batting, fielding and strategy. Space is limited, so sign up FAST.

Indoor Baseball Clinic

Even though there is snow on the ground you can still get tuned up for spring. Come join us for this great clinic that will stress fundamentals, teamwork and positive competition in a fun and safe environment. This is a great clinic for beginners and those players looking to not only stay sharp over the winter months but also get ready for the next season. Each session will consist of drills and games to help develop and reinforce taught fundamentals. All ability levels are welcome. Space is limited so sign up FAST.

Munchkins Sports Clinic

Learn and play all different types of sports from soccer to basketball to football. Participants will develop a variety of skills and will help determine strengths to integrate into competitive sports. 

Parents Versus Shorties Shoot Out

Bring your family to the High Ridge YMCA to participate in a Parents vs. Shorties (kids) basketball Tournament and Shoot Out. Hoop it up to some of your favorite tunes (both parent's and kid's) and enjoy your time as a family while playing the sport the YMCA invented! High Ridge YMCA will be open to families participating in this family event only.  

Pitch, Hit, & Run

This competition is to test your baseball skills in the three areas of pitching, hitting, and running bases.  Challenge your friends at this one day only special event!  Meet at Cornell park.

Pre-Alpha Penguins Skate Lessons

Ice Skate lessons on our outdoor ice rink.  No skating ability necessary for this level.

Professional Baseball Clinic

Receive instruction from qualified ball players. Children will learn proper baseball techniques. The clinic will focus on pitching, base running, fielding, baseball fundamentals and batting. Participants will split into different age groups.

Rookie T-Ball Clinics

 T-ball season is approaching and so are the local leagues. The Y offers rookie T-ball to prep players for the up-coming season. We will work on fundamentals such as throwing, catching, hitting and running bases. It is a FUN first class that everyone is encouraged to play regardless of your skill level.

Sports Hoops for Dreams

This is a program that Magid, Joy of the Game, and the McCormick Tribune YMCA are hosting. It is a basketball clinic monthly.

Volleyball Clinic

Learn how to bump, set, spike and serve with fun games and drills. This clinic will teach you the basics and have you ready for games.

Youth Baseball/Softball Clinics

 This class is Spring Training for athletes interested in playing baseball or softball. Leagues start soon, so the Y is offering a program to develop fundamentals and skills necessary for the up-coming season. Each week will be a new skill such as hitting, pitching, throwing, in fielding, out fielding, and base running. All you need is a glove and the other equipment will be provided.

Youth Speed and Agility

This is a class for children ages 7-14 with no sport experience needed. It will focus on training athletes through exercises to increase speed, agility, quickness, and jumping ability. Each participant will be able to have a workout routine and more knowledge for improvement.

Youth Track and Field Clinics

 This class is designed to introduce and reinforce the fundamentals of track and field events on our state of the art track. Participants will learn proper running, agility, throwing, and training techniques to get ready for the school year. There is no experience needed and all will benefit from the class.

Teen (13-17 yrs)

Highschool Volleyball Clinic

Clinics are opened to High School Freshman-Seniors who are currently not on a club volleyball team. During the 2 hour clinics athletes will learn skills to help improve their volleyball techniques. These classes will go for 6 weeks, once a week; each week working on different volleyball skills.

Adult (18+ yrs)

40 & Over Women's Basketball

Calling all women: come learn the fundamentals of basketball! Learn and develop shooting, dribbling, and  defensive skills in an exciting and low-key environment. You will also learn basic game strategies as you participate in actual basketball games. This class is primarily for women over 40, but we will make exceptions

Adult Ice Skate Lessons

This is for all levels of adults on our outdoor ice rink.

Family

Parents Versus Shorties Shoot Out

Bring your family to the High Ridge YMCA to participate in a Parents vs. Shorties (kids) basketball Tournament and Shoot Out. Hoop it up to some of your favorite tunes (both parent's and kid's) and enjoy your time as a family while playing the sport the YMCA invented! High Ridge YMCA will be open to families participating in this family event only.