Enjoy Summer | Day camps, league play, recreation in August – Our guide covers the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Have a news release or tip? Email: in**@me**********.net…. Office: 330-259-0435.
ARCHERY
- Archery Camp. Archery Range, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. For teens. Register online, in-person, or by phone. $50/resident, $60/nonresident. 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 21-23.
BASKETBALL
- RESPECT Basketball League. Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St. Youngstown 44503. For more information, contact Dre Brown, YMCA executive director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion at 330-744-8411, extension 131. Email: db****@yo************.org…. The RESPECT Basketball League is dedicated to engaging adult males and females, ages 18-24, and providing them with life skills to foster growth and improve their quality of life. Sponsors include the YMCA of Youngstown, the City of Youngstown, the Youngstown Police Department, and Community Initiative to Reduce Violence. Through Aug. 27.
- Basketball Camp. Gymnasium, JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. www.jccyoungstown.org…. This five-day program will help elevate your basketball skill set. This clinic is designed for intermediate to advanced players. Register by Monday, Aug. 7. The Basketball Camp offers three age brackets: (ages 7-9) 9:45-11 a.m.; (ages 10-12) 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; and (ages 13-15) 12:45-2 p.m. $37/member, $50/nonmember. Aug. 14-18.
CAMP
- 2023 Summer Day Camp. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-742-8711. Operates weekdays through mid-August at select city park locations. Activities, sports, field trips, and free breakfast and lunch are offered in a safe, adult-supervised environment. For ages 5-17. Sponsored by the Youngstown Department of Parks & Recreation. Call or visit youngstownohio.gov…. Free.
CYCLING
- MetroCyclers: Bike Lake Newport to Suspension Bridge and E. Lake Newport Hike and Bike Trail. Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meets at the Lake Newport Wetlands Parking Lot for a bike ride along West Lake Newport to the Silver Bridge and back on the East Newport Hike and Bike Trail. 10-12 miles, moderately difficult with hills. Members/free; nonmembers/$10. 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13.
FOOTBALL
- Youth Fall Flag Football. Wick Field 2, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Divisions include 6 and older, 8 and older, 10 and older, and 12 and older. Call the Wick Recreation Area for details 330-740-7114. Register online, in person, or by phone by Aug. 5. $119.99/resident; 129.99/nonresident. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2-Oct. 14.
- Youth Fall Flag Football Cheer Squad. Wick Field 1, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. The cheer squad will participate in weekly practices and cheer at the Youth Flag Football games. Call the Wick Recreation Area for detail. Register online, in person, or by phone. Registration open until Aug. 4. $80/resident; $90/nonresident. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2-Oct. 14.
KAYAKING
- Wetland Wandering. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Experience a MetroParks educator-guided paddle on Lake Newport. Kayaking this way allows you to explore the wetlands and take in the views of wildlife from the water. For adults 18 and older. BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak). Participants muse arrive early to fill out waivers and unload equipment. Participants must wear a personal-flotation device and should wear clothes that can get wet. Registration required. Register/pay online by Aug. 16 or call. No walk-ins. $5 per person. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18.
SOCCER
- Co-Ed 3v3 Soccer League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. Consists of a five-week season where teams play double headers for four weeks with a one week post season. For adults 18 and older and 16 and older with parent/guardian consent. Call for details. $50/resident; $60/nonresident. 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10-Sept. 7.
- Youth Fall Soccer. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Includes six weeks of play with a one day tournament in the seventh week. Divisions will be 6 and older, 8 and older, 10 and older, 12 and older or 7 and older, 9 and older, and 12 and older depending on total number registered by age. Register by Aug. 5 online or call. $80/residents and $90/ronresidents. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2-Oct. 14.
T’AI CHI
- T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Walk-ins welcome. $12/class. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, July 5-26. Repeats Wednesday, Sept. 6-27 and Wednesday, Oct. 4-25.
- T’ai Chi Basics for Beginners Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Learn this classic art of energy balancing while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength. Designed for beginners, this course includes warm-ups, breathing exercises and the first steps of a classic T’ai Chi form. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. $120. (No class on Nov. 2.) Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7-Nov. 16.
YOGA
- Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Marina Perdos will teach a blend of yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Walk-ins welcome. $15/class. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-11 a.m., Sept. 5-28 and 9:30-11 a.m., Oct. 3-31
- Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Features gentle, but thorough, classes guided by instructor Karres Cvetkovich. This is an eight-week course. Weather permitting, the class meets outdoors in the gazebo. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. $96. 8-9:15 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 20-Oct. 8.
- Yoga Basics Course. Kidston Pavilion, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength and flexibility. Classes are taught by instructor Karres Cvetkovich. Register online or call. This is a six-week course. $72. 6-7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22-Sept. 26.
Compiled from local reports.
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