Westchester Schedules Summer Sports Camps

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Sure it just snowed, but it’s time to start thinking about summer sports camps in Westchester County.

Registration is open for Slam Dunk Basketball and HEAT Baseball camps, Hole-in-One Jr. Golf Camp registration opens at noon March 1.

Children as young as 8 years old can have the opportunity to home their athletic skills this summer at the Westchester County Sports Camps.

“These camps foster self-confidence and determination,” said County Executive George Latimer. “Organized sports camps can improve the county’s youth with emotional, mental and physical well-being while enhancing their social skills, all of which will serve them well in the future.”

Slam Dunk Basketball Camp takes place at the Westchester County Center and provides instruction for children entering grades 3 to 9 (as of September). During the four weeks, the campers will get the opportunity to increase their knowledge of the game and develop their basketball skills. This camp’s environment fosters cooperative learning and enthusiasm. There will be various teaching stations to help campers improve their skills. They will get to play games to utilize the new skills they have learned. Registration is open. Five, one-week sessions start Monday, July 8 through Friday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains; $375 per camper, per session, includes lunch. Sibling and multi-week discounts are available.

HEAT Baseball Camp provides a full day of instruction for children ages 8 to 15 (as of May 1). Beginning Monday, July 8, through Friday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., four week-long sessions will be held at V.E. Macy Park in Ardsley. These sessions will teach the campers about fielding, pitching, hitting, base running, strength and conditioning, game situations and baseball IQ. Early bird registration, multiple-week discount, early drop-off and late pick up available; starting at $300 per camper, per session through Friday, May 31. The fee increases to $325 per camper, per session, Saturday, June 1.

Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp will be held at all six Westchester County Golf Courses this summer. Campers ages 10-17 will learn the basics and improve their skills all while developing their confidence. This camp will be held at Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake, Yonkers; Hudson Hills, Ossining; Maple Moor, White Plains; Mohansic, Yorktown Heights; and Saxon Woods, Scarsdale. Registration opens for these two-week sessions on Friday, March 1 at noon. sessions begin Monday, July 8 through Thursday, Aug. 15, times and dates vary per location; $75 per camper, per session.

For more information, visit Westchester County Parks Children's Camps or call 914-231-4673. Dates, times and fees are subject to change.