Sports Camps

ERC/Lady Spartan Basketball Camp 

Join the Emporia High girls basketball program as they provide an exciting camp this summer for kids 1st to 6th grade.  The camp will focus on fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and defense.  As the players progress, the drills will progress with them.  The camp will be taught by EHS Coach Carolyn Dorsey and her EHS players.  The camp will meet from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at the Emporia Recreation Center.  We will bus the girls over to the Jones Aquatic Center to swim after camp.  Parents will need to have kids picked up from the JAC by 5:30 p.m.

Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver   

• Date: June 2022
• Fee: $90 - includes swim
• Ages: 1st to 6th grade
• Registration Opens: April 2022
• Registration Closes: June 2022
• Time:  
  • Camp - 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Swim - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• Location:  ERC Gym/Jones Aquatic Center
• Minimum:  15 participants

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 2022
• Fee:  $55
• Ages:   
  • 5 – 9 years, 9-11 a.m.
  • 10 – 14 years, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Registration Opens: April 2022
• Registration Closes: June 2022
• Location:  Trusler Sports Complex - Glennen Field
  
  

Emporia Golf Course Junior Golf

Junior Golf will focus on learning the basics through fun game play.  Students will play a variety of games on the putting green, chipping, and on the driving range.  The focus will be on self-discovery instruction, introduction to golf course etiquette and enjoyment-based learning to get kids wanting to play more golf.  Golfers will need clubs, available to lease through the golf course if needed.

This is not an ERC program;  Please register through the Emporia Golf Course at 620-343-5610.

• Ages: 7 - 14
• Dates (Updated): 
  • Session 1 - June 2022
    • 5-9 year olds - 1:00-2:15 p.m.
    • 10-14 year olds - 2:20-3:45 p.m.
  • DATE CHAGE FOR SESSION 2 - Session 2 - July 19-22
    • 5-9 year olds - 1:00-2:15 p.m.
    • 10-14 year olds - 2:20-3:45 p.m.
• Cost:  $50

Questions?? Contact Marcus Erkel, PGA Pro, at merkel@emporia-kansas.gov or 620-343-5610

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.

Fee:  $175

Register by May 2022

Questions - Contact Marcus Erkel, PGA Professional at merkel@emporia-kansas.gov or 620-343-5610.

Each PGA Junior Golfer will receive:

• 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

ERC/Lady Spartan Softball Camp

Emporia High Softball Coach Aaron Hammond will head this camp to help develop a solid foundation of softball fundamentals for young players.  The goal is to offer an advanced level of instruction in a safe, controlled, fun environment that will enhance players' opportunity to reach their maximum potential.  Bring a water bottle, glove, bat (if you have one) and hat/visor.  Wear softball pants if you have them.

Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver   

• Registration Opens: April 2022
• Registration Closes: June 2022
• Date: TBA
• Fee: $50
• Ages: 
  • Session 1 - 6-10 year olds
  • Session 2 - 11-14 year olds
• Times:  
  • Session 1 - 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
  • Session 2 - 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
• Location:  Jones Building at Emporia High School
• Minimum:  5 participants

Youth Tennis

Former ESU Head Tennis Coach Dr. George Milton is offering tennis instructions this summer for the ERC.  George brings a wealth of tennis background and experience. All tennis balls will be provided.  Rackets will be provided upon request.  Please bring your own water bottle. Sessions will be held at Hammond Park Tennis Courts at 18th and Merchant Street, twelve lessons per session. [Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash]

Not Eligible for Youth Fee Waiver       .

• Dates: Summer 2021
  • Session 1: 2022, Dates TBA
  • Session 2:  2022, Dates TBA
  • Session 3:  July 12-15, July 19-22, July 26-29
• Registration opens:  April 15, 2021
• Registration closes: Tuesday before Start of 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
• Fridays will be make up dates for weather cancellations.