Sports Camps

ERC/Lady Spartan Basketball Camp - Cancelled

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: Cancelled
• Fee: $80
• Ages: 2nd to 6th graders
• Registration Opens: Cancelled
• Registration Closes: Cancelled
• Time:  Cancelled
• Location:  EHS Gym/Jones Aquatic Center

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.  Participants will be bused to the JAC to swim after camp.  Camp participants need to bring a ball, shin guards, soccer cleats, and water bottle, swim suit and towel.  *Lunch will not be provided.*  Please bring a sack lunch or money to eat at the JAC concessions stand.  Pick up will be at the Jones Aquatic Center.  For more information, contact Oscar Macias at 620-757-3312.  

Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver

• Registration opens: April 13, 2020
• Registration closes: July 1, 2020
• Dates: July 6-9, 2020
• Fee: $55 (includes swimming)
• Location: Jones Building on the EHS Campus
• Ages: 6-10 year olds
• Time:
  • Camp - 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Swim - 12-5:30 p.m.

Click Here to Register for EHS Soccer Academy

Youth Tennis - Session 1 Cancelled

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. 

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

• 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.

Click Here to Register for Session 2 age up to 7 Youth Tennis

Click Here to Register for Session 2 ages 8-11 Youth Tennis

Click Here to Register for Session 2 ages 12-14 Youth Tennis

Click Here to Register for Session 3 age up to 7 Youth Tennis

Click Here to Register for Session 3 ages 8-11 Youth Tennis

Click Here to Register for Session 3 ages 12-14 Youth Tennis

Junior Golf - Updated w/ New Start Date

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): 
  • Tuesdays - June 9 - July 14
  • Thursdays - June 11 - July 16
• 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

Click Here to Register for Tuesday Junior Golf

Click Here to Register for Thursday Junior Golf

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 - Cancelled

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