Enjoy Summer | Valley day camps, league play, recreation for June 2023 – 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. www.mil…. For teens. Register by June 23. Repeats July 24-26 and Aug. 21-23. $50/resident, $60/nonresident. 6-7:30 p.m., June 26-28.
ART
SMARTSOASIS: SMARTS’ Summer 2023 Workshops. SMARTS, Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman Street, first floor, Youngstown 44503. The summer arts series includes two workshop levels: grades K-12 and young creatives (ages 18 months to 5 years). Workshops are free and occur in person and online via Zoom (through Virtual SMARTS). Workshops run one week at a time for a total of four weeks. K-12 classes begin Tuesday, June 6. Early SMARTS week is July 11-14. Classes fill on a first-come, first-served basis. To see offerings, visit smartsartschool.org…
CAMP
2023 Summer Day Camp. Youngstown City Parks, Youngstown 44504; 330-742-8711. Operates weekdays 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… Mid-June through mid-August. Free.
Nature-Ology Camp: Session 1. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. This four-day camp focuses on different aspects of nature. Topics include rocks, birds, trees, and farms. Session 1 is for 5-6 year olds. Register/pay by June 20, online or call. $75 per child. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, June 27-Friday, June 30.
Nature-Ology Camp: Session 2. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. This four-day camp focuses on different aspects of nature. Topics include rocks, birds, trees, and farms. Session 2 is for 7-9 year olds. Register/pay by July 3, online or call. $125 per child. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, July 11-Friday, July 14.
Nature-Ology Camp: Session 3. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. This four-day camp focuses on different aspects of nature. Topics include rocks, birds, trees, and farms. Session 3 is for 10-12 year olds. Register/pay by July 17, online or call. $125 per child. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, July 25-Friday, July 28.
CYCLING
MetroCyclers. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet at Ford Nature Center for a bike ride around Lake Cohasset, West Cohasset and East Cohasset Hike and Bike Trail. 5-7 miles, moderately difficult with hills. Call for details. Members/free; nonmembers/$10. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, June 18.
MetroCyclers: MetroParks Farm Bikeway Trailhead. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet at Metroparks Farms Trailhead in Canfield. Ride travels 15-20 miles to border of Greenway Trail and park property. Registration required. Call for details. Members/free; nonmembers/$10. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, July 16.
BASKETBALL
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. Be ready to work hard and run the floor with coach Mo Gallardo. This clinic is designed for intermediate to advanced players. Register by Monday, June 19 or 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. June session: $60/member, $75/nonmember (participants receive a basketball to take home); August session: $37/member, $50/ nonmember. June 26-30 or Aug. 14-18.
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. July 2-Aug. 27.
HOCKEY
Youth DEK Hockey League. DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. DEK hockey consists of a seven weeklong season where teams will play six games. A one weeklong postseason follows the regular season in which teams will be seeded (based on record) into a single loss elimination tournament. This league is for adults 18 and older. Sign up by July 7. $80/resident; $90/nonresident. 6 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, July 22-Aug. 26.
SOCCER
Tiny Tike’s Soccer League. Wick Field 1-2, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. org. For ages 5 and under. Consists of an six-week long season where teams play six games. Practices will be held 30 minutes prior to games. Call for details. Register online, by email, or phone. $80/resident; $90/nonresident. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 8-Aug. 12.
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.
SWIMMING
Annual Splash & Dash and Spring Classic Sprint Triathlon. Davis Family YMCA,
45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512. 330-480-5656. The Splash & Dash swim/run (for children ages 5-12) occurs 8:30-10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 10. Participants complete a swim in the outdoor pool with the distance based on their age group. It’s followed by the outdoor running track. Participants receive a T-shirt, finish ribbon, an outdoor pool pass for the family (for the rest of the race day) and a kid’s lunch afterward. The annual Spring Classic Sprint Triathlon for adults takes place 7:30 a.m., Sunday, June 11. The event consists of a 500-yard swim, 14-mile bike, and a 5K run (either as an individual or a team relay). Participants compete for overall or age group honors with a swim in the outdoor pool, a bike segment (out to New Springfield and back) and a run that departs from the Y and winds through the neighborhood west of Market Street before returning to the finish line. For more information, visit www.springclassicsprint.com…. Spectators are encouraged at both events.
Logan Ducks and Ducklings Swim Teams. JCC’s Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3250, ext. 112. The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is accepting members for its Logan Ducks and Ducklings Swim Teams. The Ducks Swim Team is part of the Youngstown Swim League and competes throughout the summer. Swimmers ages 11 and older, and advanced swimmers, practice from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Beginners 10 and under practice from 10 to 11 a.m. The season runs from early June through the end of July. The Ducklings Swim Team is for ages 3 to 7 and focuses on stroke technique and endurance. It occurs from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Swim meets are optional for Ducklings. Both meet at the JCC’s Logan Campus. Daily attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged. To register your child or children for the Logan Ducks or Ducklings Swim Team, contact the Wellness & Aquatics Director at 330-746-3250, ext. 112.
TENNIS
Tennis Clinic. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. Want to learn the basic mechanics and techniques of tennis? This clinic is for beginners who want to learn how to play and develop a skill set for the game. Register by Saturday, July 1. $30/member, $40/non member. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, July 15-Aug. 5.
TRI-SPORTS
Tri-Sports. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. For ages 7-10. Interested in learning a sport but not sure which piques your interest? Tri-Sports is a new program for kids to try new sports without the full commitment. This six-week program covers basketball, tennis, and synchronized swimming. Register by Monday, July 3. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, and 14. $37/member, $50/nonmember. July 10-Aug. 14.
VOLLEYBALL
Sand Volleyball Open Play. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. Practice with your league team or play for fun. 5:30–7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 6-June 27.
Boot Camp & Volleyball Bash. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114, extension 104. www.mil…. The day begins with a 90-minute workout on Lower Field 3 followed by volleyball and cornhole. Volleyball teams will be put together randomly unless you send information ahead of time with a team of participants. $30. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 1.
Co-Ed Sand Volleyball: Adult League. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. League play guarantees 12 matches with a single elimination tournament. The Adult League begins Tuesday, July 11. A single elimination tournament begins Aug. 15, with the championship game on Aug. 22. Registration is open for full teams or single players. Visit jccyoungstown.org… to register. Email mg*******@je**************.org… to be placed on a team or to submit a team roster. $35/members, $45/nonmembers. July 11-Aug. 22.
Compiled from local reports.
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