Summer Camps
Yavapai College is proud to offer the boys and girls of the community the chance to participate in meaningful and fun athletic activities over the summer months. Please scroll down this page and find something that’s right for someone you know.
Soccer Clinics
Free Soccer Clinic – Saturday, August 13, 2016
(Prescott Valley)
Members of the 2016 Yavapai Soccer Team will be conducting a free soccer clinic at Mountain Valley Park in Prescott Valley on Saturday, August 13. The clinic will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 p.m. Boys and girls ages 5-16 are eligible to participate. No registration is required. If possible, participants should bring their own soccer ball. All participants will receive a special souvenir gift. Come meet the 2016 Soccer Team Members prior to their season opener!
Free Soccer Clinic – Saturday, August 20, 2016 (Prescott)
Members of the 2016 Yavapai Soccer Team will be conducting a free soccer clinic at Ken Lindley Field in Prescott on Saturday, August 20. The clinic will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Boys and girls ages 5-16 are eligible to participate. No registration is required. If possible, participants should bring their own soccer ball. All participants will receive a special souvenir gift. Come meet the 2016 Soccer Team Members prior to their season opener!
Roughrider Soccer Training Available!
Private goalkeeping training, training for field players and team practice training are available with Yavapai College volunteer assistant soccer coach Emilio Estrada. Estrada, a United States Soccer Federation “A” Licensed Coach and former MLS goalkeeper coach, will begin his fourth season with the Yavapai College Roughrider soccer program this fall.
In addition, long-time YC Associate Coach Hugh Bell is available to assist from a coaching perspective. For individual and team rates and to establish specific training dates and times, call 772-2571 or 776-2241.
Baseball Camps
May 8, 2016 Prospect Camp – Prescott
The annual Prospect Camp’s purpose is to promote exposure to Yavapai College as well as all other ACCAC baseball programs.
Each Junior College from the state of Arizona will be invited to recruit and evaluate talent.
The tryout camp is also geared toward Sophomores and Juniors wishing to get a head start on the recruiting process.
Yavapai College currently has players on its roster from this camp.
Session 1 – Pitchers & Catchers
9:15 – Registration
10:00-12:30 – Bullpens
Session 2 – Position Players
12:00 – Registration
1:00-4:00 – Workouts
- Fee: $50
June 6-8, 2016 Baseball Day Camp – Prescott
You will learn skills from a new perspective with a fresh, dynamic approach to teaching baseball. You will receive quality instruction in baseball skill and technical work, tactics, strategy, and games.
You will be placed in a group matching age and ability to maximize your learning experience. Instructors will closely monitor your individual needs and develop your skills and initiative so that you may personally grow from this total learning experience.
- Fee: $75
2016 Day Camp Brochure / Registration Form
July 17-20, 2016 Baseball Overnight Camp
You will learn skills from a new perspective with a fresh, dynamic approach to teaching baseball. You will receive quality instruction in baseball skill and technical work, tactics, strategy, and games.
You will be placed in a group matching age and ability to maximize your learning experience. Instructors will closely monitor your individual needs and develop your skills and initiative so that you may personally grow from this total learning experience.
- Fee: $175 / $400 (commuter and overnight rates)
Volleyball Camps
You will learn skills from a new perspective with a fresh, dynamic approach to teaching volleyball. You will receive up to date information and instruction in mechanics, skills, and teamwork.
You will be placed in a group matching age and ability to maximize your learning experience. Instructors will closely monitor your individual needs and develop your skills and initiative so that you may personally grow from this total learning experience.
Camps include professional instruction, evaluation, and a camp T-shirt.
- Questions for the Coach: Zach Shaver – (928) 776-2232.
- Registration questions: Shawna Ruiz – (928) 776-2229
Volleyball Youth Clinic (Grades 1-8) May 31 – June 2, 2016
Will learn the basics of volleyball including; passing, serving, attacking, digging, and blocking. This clinic is designed for beginners and as an introduction to athletic camps..
- Three (3) Sessions Tu-Th (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Fee: $40
Click for Registration Brochure
Volleyball Youth Camp (Grades 1-8) June 6-8, 2016
Will learn the basics of volleyball including; passing, serving, attacking, digging, and blocking. Also team offensive and defensive strategies. Lunch is included.
- Six (6) Sessions M-W (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Fee: $150
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Volleyball Elite Camp (Grades 6-12) June 9-11, 2016
Will learn both basic skills and more advanced skills of volleyball including; individual defense, jump serving, being deceptive on offense, floor skills, and how to be a team player.
- Seven (7) Sessions Th-Sa
- Day 1- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Day 2- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Day 3- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fee: $200 Commuter / $300 Resident
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Pre-Season Camp (Grades 8-12) July 18-20, 2016
This camp will focus on team competition with limited skill instruction to help prepare campers for the upcoming school season.Both individuals and teams are encouraged to attend.
- Seven (7) Sessions Mo-We (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
- Fee (Individual): $150 Commuter / $250 Resident
- Fee (Team = Minimum of 8): $100 per member Commuter / $200 per member Resident
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Softball Camp
Prospect Skills Camp – Sunday, October 23, 2016
The annual Yavapai College Softball Prospect Skills Camp’s purpose is to promote exposure to Yavapai College as well as all other ACCAC softball programs. Each Junior College from the state of Arizona will be invited, as well as D1, DII and NAIA schools, to recruit and evaluate talent. There will be four All Star teams from this camp to play in showcase games coached by selected college coaches.
The Prospect Skills Camp is also geared toward Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors wishing to get a head start on the recruiting process. Seniors may also attend if uncommitted.
Yavapai College currently has players on its roster from this camp.
Prospect Camp Schedule for OCTOBER 23RD
SESSION 1: Pitchers and Catchers
9:00a – 10:00a Registration
10:00a – 12:30p Bullpens
SESSION 2: Position Players (including Catchers)
12:00p – 1:00p Coach Lunch/Registration
1:00p – 5:00p Workout
(60 times, defensive work,
batting practice)
SESSION 3: ALL STAR GAMES – College
Coaches Manage Teams
5:30p – 7:00p Team 1 vs. 2 Upper Field
5:30p – 7:00p Team 3 vs. 4 Lower Field
Fee is $85 per student/athlete and comes with a FREE T-SHIRT. All Star game is an additional $50 per student/athlete.
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