Summer sports, league play, camps around the Mahoning Valley | Where to find recreational activities for children, youth, adults and families.
ART
SMARTS Something Old, Something New. SMARTS, Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St., Youngstown 44503. 330-574-2787. Features an in-depth arts education. Registration opens May 28. Features 15 workshops, representing 23 individual sessions in theater, visual art, music and dance. Classes are free, age-appropriate and open to the public. To see offerings and schedules, visit here.
Support Through Expressive Arts. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. Register at jccyoungstown.org…. For ages 18 and older. Hope Haney, executive director of NAMI of Mahoning Valley, will lead an expressive arts workshop on mental health wellness and healing. 6-7:30 p.m., Mondays, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18.
BASKETBALL
Basketball Clinics. Community Gym, Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St. Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8411. ymcayo.org…. Contact Sports and Recreation Director Mike Brown at mb****@************ca.org… or call 330-744-8411, ext. 125. For ages 6-15. Determined by skill level. Beginners: 6-7 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Competitive: 7-8 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. Advanced: 6-7 p.m., Tuesday and Friday. Free (members), $50 for the month or $11 for individual sessions (nonmembers).
RESPECT Basketball League. Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St. Youngstown 44503. For more information, contact Dre Brown, YMCA executive director, at 330-744-8411, ext. 131 or email db****@************ca.org… or mb****@************ca.org…. The RESPECT Basketball League is dedicated to engaging adult males and females, ages 18-25, and providing them with life skills to foster growth and improve their quality of life. Each player is required to take part in a weekly, hour-long training session arounds such topics as anger management, substance abuse, job skills and nutrition. Register by June 23. League games are played every Sunday from June 8 through July 20.
CAMP
Camp JCC. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. Register at jccyoungstown.org…. For campers entering grades K-8. Open to everyone. Activities include arts and crafts, music, sports, dancing, baking and swimming. A Leadership-In-Training program is available for teens entering grades 9 and 10. Extended care is available. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday, June 2-Friday, Aug. 8.
Central YMCA Day Camp: Aloha Summer. Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St. Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8411. ymcayo.org…. Full-day summer camp for ages 6-13. Eleven-week camp includes sports, recreation, learning, and local and regional trips. Visit here for schedule and brochure. See other summer YMCA programs here. June 9-Aug. 22.
Kids Summer Camp: Youngstown Parks & Recreation. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-742-8711. Call or email Micaela Brown, recreational programs supervisor at mb****@************io.gov…. For ages 5-13. Features a variety of activities, includes swimming, sports and arts and crafts. Applications can be picked up at the Youngstown Parks & Recreation Office (City Hall) and the Richard W. and Eugenia C. Atkinson Recreational Center in Youngstown. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 9 to Aug. 8. Free.
Youth Sports Camp (ages 6-12). Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Children will learn the fundamentals of various sports/recreational activities which could include soccer, flag football, hockey, tennis, golf, kickball, baseball/softball, gaga ball, and corn hole. Registration deadline is June 9. 9 a.m.-noon, June 9-12. $100 for residents, $110 for nonresidents.
Davis Family YMCA Day Camp: Aloha Summer! Davis Family YMCA, 45 McClurg Road, Boardman 44512. ymcayo.org… 330-480-5656. Full-day summer camp for ages 6-13. Eleven-week camp includes sports, recreation, learning, and local and regional trips. Visit here for schedule. See other summer YMCA programs here. June 9-Aug. 22.
Pete and Penny’s Summer Camps. For more information, contact Josiah Horst at 330-941-2239 or email jd*****@*su.edu…. For children ages 5-12. Includes sports, hands-on experiences and creative activities in three, one-day sessions. Camps include: “Penguins at the Beach,” Friday, June 20; “YSU ALLStars,” Friday, July 11; and “Red and White Spirit, Friday, July 25. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each camp. $50, $40.
Specialty Camp: A Pirate’s Life for JCC. JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. Register at jccyoungstown.org….
This two-week theater camp is for grades 4-8 (ages 8-13). “A Pirate’s Life for JCC” combines stage combat with live performance. Aspiring swashbucklers will dive into the world of pirates. Campers will create a high-seas adventure production complete with costumes, props and two live performances on the final day. No previous experience is necessary. Register 24 hours in advance by contacting Barb Wilson, director of Cultural Arts & Jewish Engagement, at bw*****@**************wn.org…. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., July 7-11 and July 14-18.
CYCLING
MetroCyclers Bike Trip. Kirk Road Trailhead/Kirk Road Bikeway, Mill Creek MetroParks, Austintown 44515. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Bring your own helmet, bike and source of hydration. Call for details. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, June 1. $10 residents, $15 nonresidents.
MetroCyclers Bike Trip. Kirk Road Bikeway, 6685 Kirk Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Bring your own helmet, bike and hydration. Meets at the Kirk Road trailhead. Call Wick Recreation Area for more details. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, July 13. $10 for Mahoning County residents, $15 nonresidents.
MetroCyclers Bike Trip. Meets at the West Golf Drive overflow parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Call Wick Recreation Area for details. Bike ride is along the East Golf Hike & Bike Trail. Bring your own helmet, bike and hydration. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10. $10 for Mahoning County residents, $15 nonresidents.
FISHING
Fishing at the Farm. MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Bring your own fishing equipment or use what is available at the MetroParks Farm. A valid fishing license is required for participants 16 and older. 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, June 6, July 11, Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7.
FOOTBALL
NFL Flag Football League (Ages 3-12). Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 3-12. The NFL Flag Football League runs for seven weeks and ends with a championship tournament on Aug. 16. Participants will receive an NFL-sponsored uniform, flag belt, black socks, a MetroParks water bottle and drawstring bag. Shoes/cleats and mouth guards are not provided. Cleats must have non-metal tips. Mouth pieces can be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area. Participants will be placed in age-appropriate groups, depending on registrations. Register by June 22. Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, July 5-Aug. 16. $130 for Mahoning County residents, $140 for nonresidents.
NFL Flag Football Cheer Squad. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 3-12. The squad will cheer at the NFL Flag Football games on Saturdays from July 5-Aug. 16. Participants receive a MetroParks-branded uniform, water bottle, drawstring bag and pompoms. Register by June 22. Noon-3 p.m., Saturday, July 5-Aug. 16. $90 for Mahoning County residents, $100 for nonresidents.
GOLF
Disc Golf 101. Hole No. 2 (Field Course), MetroParks Farm Disc Golf Course, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Learn the basics of disc golf. Free instruction (for beginners) from 4:30-5 p.m. Call for details. 5-6:30 p.m., June 6, July 11, Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3 and Nov. 7. Bring your own disc or rent one ($2.50 per disc)..
Women’s Par 3 Golf League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For women ages 18 and older. This league begins on Aug. 12 and leads to a season-ending tournament on Sept. 30. Groups will play shotgun-style and alternate between the front and back nines each week. Participants receive a Mill Creek MetroParks’-branded golf top. Registration deadline is Aug. 12. 4:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12-Sep. 30. $60 for Mahoning County residents, $70 nonresidents.
KAYAK
Ecotour Kayak. Lake Glacier Boathouse, Mill Creek MetroParks, West Glacier Drive, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Features a guided, interpretive kayak program. Limited number of kayaks will be available to rent or bring your own. For ages 18 and older. Register/pay by June 5, online or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 7. $15 (kayak rental), $5 (bring your own).
Summer Solstice Paddle. Lake Newport Boathouse parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Features a guided, interpretive kayak program on the summer solstice. For ages 18 and older. A limited number of kayaks will be available to rent or bring your own. Register/pay by June 18. No walk-ins. No pets. 7-9:15 p.m., Friday, June 20. $15 to rent a kayak, $5 to bring your own.
NATURE/OUTDOORS: ALL AGES
An Evening in Nature. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Features an evening around the Ford Nature Center fire pit and an optional stroll on the grounds. The group will learn to identify the sights and sounds of an evening in nature. Bring a lawn chair. Register online by June 18. No walk-ins. No pets. 8-9:30 p.m., Friday, June 20.
Summer Trolley Tour – Recreation in the Park. Boards at Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Learn the history and the stories behind the many recreational activities offered in Mill Creek Park over the past 134 years. Limited seating. Boards at Ford Nature Center. Register/pay by June 29. 3-4 p.m., Tuesday, July 1. $10 for Mahoning County residents, $12 for nonresidents. Seniors and youth are $7 for Mahoning County residents and $9 for nonresidents.
NATURE: CHILDREN
Forest Babies. Birch Hill Cabin, off McCollum Road, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44509. 330-330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. For ages 1-3. Explore the area around the Lily Pond and create a simple nature craft. Dress for the weather. Register/pay by June 2, online or call. No walk-ins. 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, June 4. $5.
Critter Tales: Frog Fiesta. Birch Hill Cabin, off McCollum Road, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown 44509. 330-330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. For ages 3-5, with an adult. Learn all about frogs. Includes a story and craft. Register/pay by June 3, online or call. 10-11 a.m., Thursday, June 5. $5.
The Forest and Me Nature Camp: The Forest Life Below My Feet. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Three-week nature camp for children ages 6-12. Includes hiking, lessons, crafts, and activities with an emphasis on nature. Children will explore soil, rocks and geology, burrowing creatures and life underwater. Register/pay by June 2. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June 9-13. $125.
Nature Explorers – Leaf Science. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. For children in grades 1-3. Each month the MetroParks will explore nature through experiments and hands-on activities in a child-only program. Parents and caregivers will drop off and pick up. Register/pay by June 12. 1-2 p.m., Saturday, June 14. $7.
The Forest and Me Nature Camp: The Forest Canopy Just Beyond My Reach. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. For children 6-12 years old. Campers will learn about the forest canopy, birds, bats, flying insects, weather and the sky. Includes hiking, lessons, crafts and activities. Register/pay by June 30. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 7-11. $125 per child.
Nature Explorers – Bubble Science. Ford Nature Education Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, 44511. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. For children in grades 1-3. Each month the MetroParks will explore nature through experiments and hands-on activities in a child-only program. Parents and caregivers will drop off and pick up. Register/pay by July 10. 1-2 p.m., Saturday, July 12. $7.
Nature Explorers – Kitchen Science. McMahon Hall, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. www.mil…. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. For children in grades 1-3. Each month the MetroParks will explore nature through experiments and hands-on activities in a child-only program. Parents and caregivers will drop off and pick up. Register/pay by Aug. 7. 1-2 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 9. $7.
SOCCER
Tiny Tikes Soccer League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 3-5. This learning league runs for run seven weeks. Participants receive a MetroParks-branded top, water bottle, drawstring bag and black socks. Shoes/cleats, shin guards and mouthpieces not provided. Cleats must have non-metal tips. Shin guards and mouth pieces can be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area. Register by June 22. 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, July 5-Aug. 16. $75 for Mahoning County residents, $85 for nonresidents.
Youth Soccer League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. For ages 6-12. League runs for seven weeks and ends with a single-elimination tournament. Participants receive a MetroParks-branded top, water bottle, drawstring bag and black socks. Shoes/cleats, shin guards and mouthpieces not provided. Cleats must have non-metal tips. Shin guards and mouth pieces can be purchased at the Wick Recreation Area. Participants will be placed in age-appropriate groups, depending on registrations. Register by June 22. 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, July 5-Aug. 16. $90 for Mahoning County residents, $100 for nonresidents.
SWIMMING
Junior Lifeguard Program. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. Register at jccyoungstown.org…. For ages 11-14. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday, Aug. 4-7. $185 for members, $250 for nonmembers.
TENNIS
Youth Tennis Clinic. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. jccyoungstown.org…. For ages 9-13. Call for information. 9-10 a.m., June 23-26.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball Clinics (Co-Ed). Community Gym, Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St. Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8411. ymcayo.org…. Contact Sports and Recreation Director Mike Brown at mb****@************ca.org… or call 330-744-8411, extension 125. For ages 10 and older. Registration opens June 1. Fridays, June 20–July 11. $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers.
Sand Volleyball Co-Ed League. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. Register by July 1 at jccyoungstown.org…. For ages 18 and older. League play features 12 matches with a single elimination tournament. Includes teams of four to six with a roster of no more than eight. League starts Tuesday, July 8. A single elimination occurs on Aug. 12 with a championship game on Aug. 19. Registration is open for full teams or individuals looking to be placed. Email cc*********@**************wn.org… with your team roster details or if you need to be placed. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 8-Aug. 19. $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers.
YOGA
Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom/outdoors when weather permits, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. This eight-week course is taught by Karres Cvetkovich. Register online or call. 8-9:15 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 24-Oct. 12. $96.
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