Mohawk Valley Community College is offering several sports camps this summer for youth and teens at the College’s Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive.
To register for any of the following camps, visit gomvhawks.com/camps.
Soccer Camp
The MVCC Soccer Camp — for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 — will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, June 30-July 3, 2024. The camp, led by MVCC Women’s Soccer Coach Jim Vitale and Men’s Soccer Coach Dominic DiMaggio, will include instruction in technical skills, individual ball skills, and group and team tactics, as well as camp league games and contests. Campers will be organized into three separate ability divisions, allowing for maximum skills development and fun for all ages. A Goal Keeper’s Camp will be offered for youth interested in goalie training.
Each camper should bring shin guards, soccer cleats, indoor footwear, and clothing and rain gear appropriate for the season (the Jorgensen Center Field House will be available in case of severe weather). Water will be available at all sessions, but each camper should bring a personal water bottle. The cost is $125 per camper, which includes a camp T-shirt. A family rate for three or more campers is available (20% discount off individual rate). For more information, email Coach Vitale at jvitale@mvcc.edu.
Baseball Camp
MVCC’s Baseball Camp — for boys ages 7 to 15 — will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 2024. Led by MVCC Baseball Coach Dave Warren, this camp will include instruction in hitting, throwing progressions, defensive position play, strength and conditioning training, and sandlot games with coaches. Campers will be placed in groups based on age while keeping friends together, helping to make the experience enjoyable for all ability levels.
Each camper should bring sneakers for indoor play in case of inclement weather; a baseball glove, hat, and helmet; and their own personal water bottle and snack. Cleats, which are optional, may only be worn outdoors. The cost is $120 per camper, which includes a camp T-shirt, and a family rate is available for multiple campers. For more information, email Coach Warren at dwarren@mvcc.edu.
Register for the baseball camp
Softball All-Skills Camp
MVCC’s All-Skills Softball Camp — for girls ages 8 to 18 — will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, July 22-25, 2024. Led by MVCC Softball Coach Brittnee Mexico, Assistant Coach Courtney Piazza, and Pitching Coach Alanna Phillips, this camp will focus on technical and tactical skills development, enabling campers to prepare for the spring season in a contained, focused, and competitive environment. It will feature advanced training techniques and fun, game-related activities for all players.
Each camper should bring their own lunch, snacks, and water, sneakers and cleats, bat, glove, helmet, pitcher’s mask, and catcher’s gear, if appropriate. The cost is $180 per camper, which includes a gift on the last day of camp. A family rate for multiple campers is available ($10 discount per camper). For more information, email Coach Mexico at bmexico@mvcc.edu.
Register for the softball camp
Basketball Camp
MVCC’s Basketball Camp — for boys and girls ages 7 to 15 — will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Aug. 5-8, 2024. A half-day option (9 a.m. to noon) is also available. The camp will be led by MVCC Women’s Basketball Coach Gabe Coffey and Utica University Men’s Basketball Coach Sean Coffey, providing instruction in basketball fundamentals and team concepts according to each camper’s ability level. Each day will include a warm-up, yoga stretching for athletes, drills, stations, demonstrations, games, and contests, with lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Each camper should bring a basketball if they have one, as well as their own lunch, snacks, personal water bottle, and water. The cost, which includes a camp T-shirt, is $175 per camper for the full day if registered by July 15 ($200 per camper after July 15), and $125 for the half-day option. For more information, email Coach Coffey at gcoffey@mvcc.edu.
Register for the basketball camp
About MVCC Athletics
Mohawk Valley Community College, home of the Hawks, offers one of the most extensive, diverse, and successful two-year college intercollegiate athletic programs in the country with 17 highly competitive sports for men and women. The Hawks are part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region III, Division III, and the program is committed to supporting student-athletes in meeting their educational goals in compliance with institutional, NJCAA, and transfer academic standards. Learn about MVCC Athletics.