Soccer

These camps focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, heading, and trapping. Each day is comprised of group drills and scrimmages to foster teamwork, as well as individual instruction and skills. Staff will include a variety of local coaches, college players and current high school team members. Sign-up early, these camps fill-up quickly. (price - date/time)

Baseball / Softball

Camp activities will emphasize skill development such as hitting, fielding, catching, and base-running. Each camper will receive the individual attention necessary to develop a complete game. (Advanced instruction provided for veteran campers.) Past and current staff members include: Steve Shirk, Downingtown High School; and Brian Casey, West Chester area coach and teacher; plus Chris and Josh Reily, former Downingtown area stand-out athletes. (price - date/time)

Lacrosse

These redesigned camps, will focus on throwing, catching, cradling, and moving without the ball. Game situation drills will teach advanced concepts associated with teamwork and player spacing. New teaching stations will highlight this year’s emphasis on individual improvement. Staff will include a variety of local coaches, college players and current high school team members. Do not miss the fun! (price - date/time)

Golf at Rossi's Golf & Sports Center

Our golf program is offered to campers between 1st and 8th grade. Directed by Kathryn Yard, one of the all-time best golfers at both D.H.S. and James Madison University, campers will start with grip and stance building towards a solid swing. Chipping, pitching and putting will be covered. This camp is in conjunction with Rossi’s Golf & Sports Center. LYA Camps thanks Rossi’s for their support and cooperation. (price - date/time)

Football

This camp provides a non-contact learning environment focused on skills, strategy, teamwork, and techniques. Staff will be comprised of local area coaches and high school players. Campers will work on all aspects of the game ranging from throwing, catching, kicking, positioning, and basic game knowledge. (price - date/time)

Basketball

Our staff of coaches emphasize skill development such as shooting, passing, catching, and defensive positioning. Past staff members and guest lecturers have included: Mike Young, former D-Town & W.C.U. player, current Spring-Ford H.S. coach; Meghan Wilkinson, player at LaSalle University; Dan Massimini, fomer D.H.S stand-out; and Doug Kaiser, former U. of Scranton & U. of Massachusetts coach. (price - date/time)

Field Hockey

Field hockey camp will focus on skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and team spacing. The afternoon time period is spent implementing the morning instruction into games. Staff includes Kathryn Yard, former D.H.S. player and current asst. coach at Henderson H.S. and Meghan Brophy, former D.H.S. All-League player and current Gettysburg player. (price - date/time)

Wrestling

All area wrestlers grades 2nd through 8th are invited to enjoy a week of wrestling instruction under the direction of some of the areas best coaches, and a variety of area H.S. and college wrestlers. Because these coaches live and work in the Downingtown area they have a personal interest in developing the skills of area wrestlers, as well as creating new friendships. See you on the mats! (price - date/time)

Cheerleading

All girls interested in cheerleading are invited to enjoy a week of camp focused on spirit, fun and teamwork. Instruction will be broken down into stations where dance steps, cheers/chants, rhythm and simple tumbling moves will be taught and practiced. Campers will be given the opportunity to help create their own cheers and routines. Come on out and join us for this year’s LYA Cheerleading Camp and show your team spirit! Camp fills quickly - register early! (price - date/time)