Sports Camps
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: December 30-31, 2019
- Time: 9-11 a.m.
- Fee: $40
- Registration Opens: November 15, 2019
- Registration Closes: December 23, 2019
- Location: ERC Gymnasium
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: December 2019, June 2020
- Time: TBA
- Fee: TBA
- Registration Opens: TBA
- Registration Closes: TBA
- Location: ERC Gymnasium
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. Ages 6-9 will develop their passing/ball skills and understanding of rules. Ages 10-13 will focus on teamwork and offensive and defensive spacing on the field. The camp will provide a fun, safe and productive environment, with the maximum amount of learning about the most popular sport in the world. 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 2020
- Registration closes: June 2020
- Dates: TBA
- Fee: TBA
- Location: DeBauge Family Sports Complex
- Time:
- Ages 6 - TBA
- Ages 10 - 13: TBA
Youth Tennis
Former ESU Head Tennis Coach George Milton will again be offering tennis instructions this summer. George brings a wealth of tennis background and experience. Rackets will be provided (when necessary) and all tennis balls. Please bring your own water bottle. Sessions will be held at Hammond Park Tennis Courts at 18th and Merchant Street.
Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver .
- Dates: Summer 2020
- Session 1: TBA
- Session 2: TBA
- Session 3: TBA
- Registration opens: April 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 | $30 | 25 |
| 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. | 8 - 11 | $40 | 20 |
| 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. | 12 - 14 | $50 | 16 |
- Adult/Junior Private and Small Group Lessons schedule upon request - Contact Coach Milton for additional information
- Instructor will place students into most appropriate group
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 Municipal Golf Course with Marcus Erkel, Head Golf Professional. Participants will meet at Emporia Recreation Center and ride our bus to the golf course. A qualified instructor(s) will conduct the program. Bring your own clubs if possible. Loaner clubs may be available for checkout if needed and a 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: TBA
- Fees: (Includes transportation and greens fees)
- USD253 Residents: $55
- Nonresidents: $60
- Time: Bus departs ERC at 1 p.m. and returns at 3 p.m.
- Registration Opens: April 2020
- Registration closes: May 2020
- Minimum / maximum participants: 15/30 per day
Hornet Baseball Camp
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: June 2020
- Fee: TBA
- Ages:
- 5 – 9 years, TBA
- 10 – 14 years, TBA
- Registration Opens: April 2020
- Registration Closes: May 2020
- Location: Trusler Sports Complex - Glennen Field