Build Skills. Grow Confidence. Love the Game.
Whether your child is learning a sport for the first time or ready to strengthen the skills they already have, YMCA Sports Camps and Classes offer a welcoming place to learn, practice and play.
Through age-appropriate instruction, drills and active play, participants develop sport-specific fundamentals while building confidence, teamwork and good sportsmanship. YMCA coaches and instructors create an encouraging environment where every participant can learn, connect with others and experience the fun of being active.
Programs vary by season and location.
Cheerleading
Build confidence, coordination and team spirit while practicing cheers, motions, jumps and other foundational skills.
Soccer
Develop dribbling, passing, shooting and ball-control skills through instruction, drills and active play.
Hockey
Practice hockey fundamentals such as stickhandling, passing, shooting and positioning while building confidence and teamwork.
Basketball
Strengthen dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork and defensive skills through drills and game-like activities.
Basketball Camps
SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP PROMOTING THE INDIANA PACERS & FEVER - 2027 DETAILS COMING SOON
SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP
PROMOTING THE INDIANA PACERS & FEVER
2027 Dates Coming Soon!
The 2026 Summer Basketball Camp will take place July 13–17 and is led by professional shooting coach Thom Townsley, a nationally recognized instructor with more than 25 years of experience and over 6,500 clinics conducted worldwide. Thom also works with the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever as a promotional instructor and coach, bringing professional-level insight and experience directly to our campers. This camp is designed to help players build confidence, improve fundamentals, and develop game-ready skills in a positive and competitive YMCA environment.
2027 Dates Coming Soon!
• Location: Thomas Cloud Park
• Time: TBD
• Skill development focused on shooting mechanics, ball handling, footwork, defensive and offensive decision making
• Game-speed drills and competitive scrimmages
Friday, July 17 – Court of Dreams Experience
Campers will travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for the exclusive Court of Dreams experience. Participants will have the opportunity to play on the official Pacers court inside the home arena of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
Following the on-court experience, families will have the opportunity to purchase discounted Indiana Fever game tickets for the Friday, July 17 game.
To attend the Indiana Fever game, a parent or legal guardian must be present at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, purchase a discounted game ticket prior to tipoff, and officially sign their camper out with YMCA staff. Players will only be released to a parent or legal guardian who is staying for the game.
All other campers who are not attending the game will be bussed back home at the conclusion of the Court of Dreams experience at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Parental supervision is required at all times for those attending the game. A signed permission slip will be required prior to travel.
Open to ages 7-15
Available Locations for the week:
Thomas Cloud Park
4707 Brandt Pike
Huber Heights, OH 45424
Fee:
Member & Non-Member - $100
Non-Member - $150
*Financial Assistance is available for those in need!
DONOHER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP - 2027 DETAILS COMING SOON
DONOHER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP
BUILD SKILLS. GROW CONFIDENCE. HAVE FUN.
2027 Dates Coming Soon!
Our basketball camp is designed for young athletes ages 7–12 who want to learn the fundamentals of the game in a supportive and engaging environment. Participants will build confidence while developing essential skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and basic game strategy.
What Campers Will Experience
Each session is structured to help every participant learn, grow, and feel a sense of belonging:
- Skill-specific instruction focused on fundamentals
- Group drills that emphasize teamwork and communication
- Scrimmages to apply skills in a fun, game-like setting
Program Details
- Dates: TBD
- Time: TBD
- Location: Auglaize Mercer Family YMCA – North Branch
- Ages: 7–12 years old
Registration & Pricing
- Members: $70
- Non-Members: $80
- One-Day Option Available: Attend June 29 only
Registration is required. Open to both YMCA members and the community.
Meet the Coach
Camp sessions will be led by Meghan Donoher, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at Kettering Fairmont High School, bringing experience and energy to help each participant reach their potential.
Have Questions?
Contact: Carley Prenger, Sports Director, at cprenger@daytonymca.org
Volleyball
Build serving, passing, setting, hitting and movement skills while learning the value of communication and teamwork.
Sports Skills & Drills
Get extra practice with activities focused on coordination, agility, movement and sport-specific skills.
Sports of All Sorts
Explore a variety of sports and active games while building coordination, confidence and a love of being active. It’s a fun way for children to discover the sports they enjoy.
More Than Sports
At the Y, sports help young people build skills, confidence and connections. Our programs encourage caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through positive coaching, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Summer is fun at the Y!
YMCA Summer Camps
Looking to make your child’s summer memorable? Sign up for YMCA Summer Camps! Registration is open for Day Camp and YMCA Camp Kern.
