Sports Clinics and Camps

Y sports programs encourage and promote healthy and strong kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, team building as well as individual development.


 

Summer Basketball Camp 

Summer 2023

Our 4-week camp will be run by Coach Cedric Ford from Skills and Drills. Coach Ford has over 15 years of basketball coaching experience and officiating as a certified Basketball Official! Campers will learn and improve their skills in shooting, ball control, and defense. As well as a focus on developing well-rounded individuals on and off the court by encouraging teamwork, confidence, respect, responsibility, leadership, and integrity. 

AGES: 6 - 13 years old

WHERE: Waxahachie Family YMCA - 100 YMCA Dr. Waxahachie, TX 75165

WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 07/11/23 - 08/03/23

  • Ages 6 - 9 (coed) from 6pm to 7:15pm
  • Ages 10 - 13 (coed) from 7:30pm to 8:45pm

REGISTRATION: Open now until June 30th, 2023

  • 30 players max per age group, first come first serve, registration will close after we have maxed out capacity.

COST: $150 for members and nonmembers

REGISTER ONLINE

 

 Bitty Ball

Winter 2023

Bitty Basketball is a three-week program designed to help children in Pre-K develop the skills and knowledge of the game of basketball. Proper mechanics of shooting, ball handling and passing will be the points of emphasis in this fun introduction to the game. Joshua Gunter will be leading the clinic and will be assisted by other YMCA staff.

AGES: Prek 3 - 5 years old

WHERE: Waxahachie Family YMCA - 100 YMCA Dr. Waxahachie, TX 75165

WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 01/10/2023 - 01/26/2023

  • Group 1(coed) from 6pm to 7pm
  • Group 2 (coed) from 7pm to 8pm

Our weekly itinerary is listed below:

BITTY BASKETBALL WEEKLY ITINERARY

WEEK 1 Class 1 Introduction - Team Rules - Ball Handling Drills - Passing Drills - Relays

WEEK 1 Class 2 Ball Handling - Passing - Shooting Instruction (Proper Mechanics) - Shooting Drills - Team Games

WEEK 2 Class 3 Ball Handling - Lay Ups - Mid Session Review - Shooting - Dribbling Relays

WEEK 2 Class 4 Ball Handling - Partner Passing - Layup Circle - Defensive Instructional - Relays

WEEK 3 Class 5 Passing and Ball Handling Drills - Lay Ups - Jump Shots - Team- Work Instructional.

WEEK 3 Class 6 Parents Participate with Kids - Drills - Lay ups - Free Throw Competition Kids vs. Parents Game - Awards and Session Wrap Up

**All Classes are designed to incorporate elements of fundamentals, teamwork, and character development.

 

REGISTRATION: Open now until December 31st

  • 30 players max per age group, first come first serve, registration will close after we have maxed out capacity

COST: 

  • Member Rate - $60
  • Non-Member Rate - $80

REGISTER ONLINE - Closed

Refund Policy

Any refund requests will be reviewed by the Sports Department.  The refund amount given back will be determined by the date the refund is WRITTEN requested:

      • Before registration closes – refund less $25 service fee.
      • After registration closes but before sport start date– refund less $25 service fee.
      • On or after sport start date – no refund.

All registration, online and in person, are held to this policy.