Play all day at these specialty sports summer camps- perfect for the kid who’s on the move.
New York Yankees Camps: Serving kids of all abilities – in convenient locations around New York and New Jersey offers teammates a top-notch weeklong camp experience: The very best in baseball instruction (differentiated according to skill and grade level, including hitting and pitching video analysis for campers entering 4th grade and higher) combined with unforgettable moments such as receiving an official Yankees uniform, going behind the scenes for an exclusive tour of Yankee Stadium, the opportunity to see a World Series Trophy or enjoy a “meet and greet” with a player on the Yankees current roster. Each one-week session is designated either a Grand Slam Package week (when the Yankees are on the road) or a World (Locations include: Cresskill and Oradell plus more, 1 or 2 week sessions available, 9am to 3pm with before and aftercare options, Ages 5 to 13, starts at $559 per week)
TGA Golf and Tennis Camps: TGA camps focus on providing a fun atmosphere for youth of all ages and skill levels to further develop their passion for tennis or golf, build friendships and create lifelong memories. TGA camps are held during the summer and include day camps at tennis facilities, school-based camps, and camps in conjunction with other youth organizations. The camps are staffed by certified TGA instructors who focus on improving each camper’s skills and ensuring that they have fun by experiencing success through expertly designed lesson plans. (Golf locations include Mahwah, Emerson, Rockleigh, River Vale, Tennis locations include Farleigh Dickenson in Teaneck and St. Joes High School Montvale, Early Bird Specials available through March 1st, Camp begins June 23rd and runs for week sessions check website for offerings of times and levels. Starts at $200 per week)
Wyckoff YMCA Elite Competitive Camps: The Wyckoff Family YMCA Elite Competitive Sports Camps under the direction of Pat O’Hagan takes your young athlete to the next level! Drills, techniques, strategies, and scrimmage play enhance the skills of serious club and league players alike. Now offering football, basketball, girls vollyball, soccer, and lacrosse camps. (half day 1 week sessions are $180, Wyckoff YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, 201-891-2081)
Sports Camps at the Superdome: The massive Waldwick activities mecca offers a general sports camp for kids who want variety, plus specialized camps in Soccer and Lacrosse. Their All Sports Plus Variety Camp offers sports, games, arts and crafts and more under the dome and on outdoor fields as well with an emphasis on fun and teamwork. The Soccer and Lacrosse programs train kids who want to specialize and refine their skills. (134 Hopper Ave, Waldwick, 201-444-7660, Variety Camp runs from June 29th through Sep 4th, Ages 5-13, 9am to 3pm, $295/week, Open House Feb 7th and March 7th, multiple week discounts available, check specific schedules for specialty camp info.and pricing)
Goatgear Basketball: If you have a mini-baller on your hands, Goatgear Basketball Camps will keep them competitive with weeklong camps in the Ridgewood/Glen Rock area. Days are scheduled with fitness, skills drills, games and contests (free throw and one on one) that keep your kid engaged and low counselor to camper ratios ensure safety and good training. The camp has been known to bring in expert college and professional trainers to work with the kids and bring in real life experience.(various locations in Ridgewood/Glen Rock area, boys and girls ages 5-15, weeklong camps run from June 22nd through September 4th, 9am to 3pm, half day options available and before and aftercare available, $275 for a full week session, multiple week discounts)