Sports Camps
Tennis Camp Cancellation Info
In case of inclement weather, check one of the below listed update lines for any schedule adjustments:
- ERC Weather Hotline – 620-340-6399
- ERC Rainout Line - https://rainoutline.com/home/dnis/6204122111
- ERC Website - https://www.emporiarec.org/
- Tennis Camp
- EHS Soccer Academy
- Hornet Baseball Camp
- Hornet Football Camp
- ERC/Lady Spartan Basketball Camp
- Junior Golf
- Hornet Basketball Camp
- Track Club
Youth Tennis
Former ESU Head Tennis Coach Dr. George Milton will again be offering tennis instructions this summer. George brings a wealth of tennis background and experience. Rackets will be provided upon request and all tennis balls. Please bring your own water bottle. Sessions will be held at Hammond Park Tennis Courts at 18th and Merchant Street.
Message from Coach Milton:
The Emporia Recreation Center tennis lessons are scheduled to begin June 22nd for the first of two three-week sessions this summer taught by George Milton, former Emporia State Varsity Tennis coach.
In light of today’s health issues, Dr. Milton will ensure strict health protocols will be followed to ensure his instruction will be safe but fun for all age levels. He will wear a mask; students will only handle their personal tennis racket and students will not handle tennis balls during instruction. There will be adequate space for social distancing.
The very nature of tennis provides many safety features and healthy practices/safeguards so important today. Individual players can use the health practices encouraged today and at the same time learn and enjoy tennis, the sport for a lifetime.
The ERC may be contacted or contact Dr. Milton at 343-8806 for further information.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver .
- Dates: Summer 2020
- Session 1: Cancelled
- Session 2: June 22 - July 9 (Monday-Thursday)
- Session 3: July 13 - July 30 (Monday-Thursday)
- Registration opens: April 13, 2020
- Registration closes: Tuesday before start of session
- Multi-Child Family Discount: $5 discount per child per session
| Time | Age | Fee | Maximum Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 - 8:30 a.m. | Up to 7 | $35 | 25 |
| 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. | 8 - 11 | $45 | 20 |
| 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. | 12 - 14 | $60 | 16 |
- Multi-Child Discount - $5.00 off per child per session. Must register all children together
- Adult/Junior Private and Small Group Lessons schedule upon request - Contact Coach Milton at 620-342-8806 for additional information
- Instructor will place students into most appropriate skill group with parent consultation
Emporia High Soccer Academy
Emporia High Women’s Soccer Coach Oscar Macias will be hosting a youth soccer camp with the focus on fundamentals, ball skills, field-spacing and offensive/defensive positioning. The camp will provide a fun, safe and productive environment, with the maximum amount of learning about the most popular sport in the world. With the Jones Aquatic Center closed for the summer, campers will not be transported over to the JAC for swimming and parents will need to pick up children at the camp site. Camp participants need to bring a ball, shin guards, soccer cleats, and water bottle. For more information, contact Oscar Macias at 620-757-3312.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver
- Registration opens: April 13, 2020
- Registration closes: Closed
- Dates: Cancelled
- Fee: $55
- Location: EHS Soccer Field or the DeBauge Family Sports Complex
- Ages: 6-10 year olds
- Time:
- Camp - 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Hornet Baseball camp scheduled for June 8-10 is postponed and will be rescheduled (if possible) for a July date. Check back for future announcements.
Hornet Baseball Camp - Postponed
Emporia State Head Coach Seth Wheeler and his staff will offer an exciting baseball camp for young ball players. The camp offered for kids 5-9 years of age will concentrate on pitching and catching as well as hitting and defense. Camp for ball players 10-14 years of age will concentrate on all aspects of the game. Come ready to have a good time and learn the fundamentals of baseball. Don’t forget to bring your glove, hat and shoes. Camp will be held on Glennen Field at the Trusler Sports Complex.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver
- Date: TBA
- Fee: $55
- Ages:
- 5 – 9 years, 9-11 a.m.
- 10 – 14 years, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Registration Opens: April 13, 2020
- Registration Closes: TBA
- Location: Trusler Sports Complex - Glennen Field
ERC/Lady Spartan Basketball Camp
Join the Emporia High girls basketball program as they provide an exciting camp this summer for girls 2nd to 6th grade. The camp will focus on fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and defense. As the girls progress, the drills will progress with them. The camp will be taught by EHS Coach Carolyn Dorsey and her high school players. The camp will meet every Tuesday/Thursday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. at Emporia High School. We will bus the girls over to the Jones Aquatic Center to swim after camp and parents will need to have kids picked up from the JAC by 5:30 p.m.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver
- Date: TBA
- Fee: $80
- Ages: 2nd to 6th graders
- Registration Opens: TBA
- Registration Closes: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Location: EHS Gym/Jones Aquatic Center
Junior Golf
This instructional golf program will teach the basic fundamentals of golf, along with the proper etiquette of the game. It is designed to meet the needs of the beginning golfer, all the way up to experienced players. The program will be held at the Emporia Golf Course with Marcus Erkel, Head Golf Professional. There will be no transportation to the golf course from ERC. Participants will need to be dropped off at the Emporia Golf Course at 1 p.m. and picked up at 3 p.m. A qualified instructor(s) will travel with players and assist Marcus with the program. Bring your own clubs. Loaner clubs may be available for checkout if needed. Snack bar is available at the golf course. Bring water and a hat. The last two weeks of the program, parents are invited to participate with their kids on the course. There will be six sessions. Sign up for either Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver
- Ages: 7 - 14
- Dates (Updated):
- Cancelled
- Cancelled
- Fees:
- USD253 Residents: $55
- Nonresidents: $60
- Time: Participants need to be dropped off at Emporia Golf Course at 1 p.m. and picked up from the course at 3 p.m.
- Registration Opens: April 13, 2020
- Registration closes: June 5, 2020
- Minimum / maximum participants: 15/30 per day
PGA Junior League - Emporia Golf Course
PGA Junior League brings family and friends together around fun team golf experiences with expert coaching and instruction from PGA and LPGA Professionals. This league is open to boys and girls ages 13 to under 17. All skill levels - no golf experience required! Kids will learn the game and enjoy relaxed competition in a two-person scramble format that encourages mentorship, builds confidence and teaches sportsmanship.
This is not an ERC program; Please register through the Emporia Golf Course at 620-343-5610 by May 15, 2020.
Fee: $175
Questions - Contact Marcus Erkel, PGA Professional at merkel@emporia-kansas.gov or 620-343-5610.
Each PGA Junior Golfer will recieve:
- Two high-quality team jerseys
- Performance t-shirt, hat, bag tag, stickers and drawstring bag
- 8-12 team practices and free range balls
- 6-10 regular season matches
- Discounts in the pro shop and other junior golf programs
- Opportunity to advance to All-Star teams during the post-season
Hornet Basketball Camp
Emporia State Head Basketball Coach Craig Doty and his staff and players will offer an outstanding basketball camp for youth basketball players. The camp will be for kids of all ages and will concentrate on shooting, passing, ball handling and defense. Come ready to have a good time and learn the fundamentals of basketball. Bring your basketball shoes.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver
- Dates: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Fee: TBA
- Registration Opens: TBA
- Registration Closes: TBA
- Location: ERC Gymnasium
Holiday Youth Mini-Camp by ESU Men’s Basketball
Emporia State Head Basketball Coach Craig Doty and his staff and players will offer an outstanding mini-basketball camp for youth basketball players. The camp will be for kids in 1st-8th grades and will concentrate on shooting, passing, ball handling and defense. Bring your basketball shoes.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver
- Dates: TBA
- Time: TBA
- Fee: TBA
- Registration Opens: TBA
- Registration Closes: TBA
- Location: ERC Gymnasium
Track Club
Open for grades 1st through 6th, this six-week program is designed for instructional learning and enjoyment of track and field. Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Emporia Middle School track. An informal track meet will be held at the end of the season to showcase our athletes at a site to be determined.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver
- Ages: 1st - 6th Grade
- Registration Opens: December 2020
- Early Bird Registration Closes: TBA
- Regular Registration Closes: TBA
- Early Bird Fees: USD253 resident - $30; non-resident: $35
- Regular Fees: USD253 resident - $35; non-resident: $40
- Days: Monday & Wednesday
- Dates: TBA
- TBA
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Location: EMS Track