
Camp Contacts
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Baseball
Tom Cerven
tcerven@y115.orgBasketball - Girls
Kim Wensits
kwensits@y115.orgBasketball - Boys
John Holakovsky
jholakovsky@y115.orgBowling
Kendall Sims
ksims@y115.org
Julie Renda
jrenda@y115.orgCheerleading
Hannah Fishbeck
hfishbeck@y115.orgCross Country
Chris Muth
cmuth@y115.orgCross Country - YMS
Kate Calder
kcalder@y115.orgDance
Amy McMahill
amcmahill@y115.orgFootball
Dan McGuire
dmcguire@y115.orgFlag Football - Girls
Clarissa Cooper
ccooper@y115.orgGolf - Boys
Cody Wyeth
cwyeth@y115.orgGolf - Girls
Nick Cress
ncress@y115.orgSoccer - Boys
Chris Palmisano
cpalmisano@y115.orgSoccer - Girls
Lauren Hoppensteadt
lhoppensteadt@y115.orgSoftball
Jory Regnier
jregnier@y115.orgStrength & Conditioning
Jason Schmitt
jschmitt@y115.orgTennis
Laura Olson
laolson@y115.orgVolleyball - Girls
Ryan Donato
rdonato@y115.orgVolleyball - Boys
Ryan Donato
rdonato@y115.orgWrestling
Jacob Oster
moster@y115.orgKevin Roth
kroth@y115.org
Athletic Director
Luke Engelhardt
lengelhardt@y115.orgAssistant Athletic Director
Dan McGuire
dmcguire@y115.orgAthletic Secretary
Jen Dickson
jdickson@y115.org
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Baseball
Each camp session will focus on individual skill development such as catching, throwing, fielding, and hitting. Campers will have multiple opportunities to work on developing and improving their skills using age-appropriate drills. The camp will be run by the YHS Varsity Baseball Coach and members of the coaching staff, along with current and former players from the baseball program. Emphasis will be placed on structured, well-supervised activities to prevent injuries. Students entering grade 9 who plan to try out for YHS Baseball the following spring are encouraged to participate in the YHS Baseball Camp for incoming freshmen.
- Location - Camp will be held rain or shine at the Yorkville High School Varsity Baseball Field, located at 119 W. Somonauk St. (east of the YHS Academy).
- Contact: Tom Cerven, tcerven@y115.org
- Bring - Grades 3-8: glove and bat, water bottle or sports drink, gym shoes (required), and baseball cleats Grade 9: glove and bat, water bottle or sports drink, gym shoes (required), baseball cleats, and sweats or baseball pants (catchers should bring their catcher’s gear)
- Grades 3-4 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 12, 13, 17, 18
- Time: 8:30 – 10 am
- Cost: $60
- Grades 5-6 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 12, 13, 17, 18
- Time: 10 am – 11:30 am
- Cost: $60
- Grades 7-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 12, 13, 17, 18
- Time:11:30 am – 1 pm
- Cost: $60
- Grade 9 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- June 12, 13, 17, 18
- Time: 1 – 3 pm
- Cost: $75
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest
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Basketball - Boys
Basketball - Boys
Basketball Camp teaches the fundamental skills every player needs before making a contribution to the team. Individual instruction will ensure every athlete who is willing to work hard and learn will see a measurable improvement in skills by the end of the session. The staff works to develop players to their fullest potential while making the camp an enjoyable experience for all campers.-
- Grades 3-5 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Location: YHSA
- Date: June 24-27
- Time: 9 – 10:30 am
- Cost: $75
- Grades 6-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Location: YHS
- Date: June 24-27
- Time: 8:45 – 10:15 am
- Cost: $75
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- The cost for the high school summer camp is for the camp dates listed. Student athletes will be invited to summer league games and/or varsity level shootouts throughout the summer. These dates will be provided by the coaching staff.
- Location: Freshman at YHSA/Sophomore - Senior at YHS
- Date: June 11-27 (Monday-Thursday)
- No camp June 19
- Time: 10:15 – 11:45 am
- Cost: $100
- Register Here - (Checkout as Guest)
- Grades 3-5 (in the 2024/25 school year)
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Basketball - Girls
The Foxes summer girls basketball camp is a skills-based camp that focuses on individual development, fundamental skill work, and having fun!
- Grades 3-5 Yorkville High School Academy Gymnasium; Grades 6-12: Yorkville High School Gymnasium
- Athletes will participate in summer leagues and tournaments throughout the summer. Dates will be provided by the coach
- Grades 3-5 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Location: YHSA
- Date: June 11-14
- Time: 8:45 – 10:15 am
- Cost: $50
- Grades 6-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Location: YHS
- Date: June 11-14 & June 17-20
- *No camp on June 19th
- Time: 8:45 – 10:15 am
- Cost: $90
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Location: YHS
- Date: June 11-June 27 (Monday-Thursday)
- No camp on June 19th
- Time: 7 – 8:30 am
- Cost: $100
- Register Here - (Checkout as Guest)
- Grades 3-5 (in the 2024/25 school year)
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Bowling - Boys & Girls
The Yorkville Foxes Bowling summer camp is designed to teach the correct fundamental skills of the sport. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work. This will be achieved through individual instruction in a supportive and fun environment.
- Location - Yorkville Bowl (112 N. Bridge St., Yorkville)
- Grades 7-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Dates: June 25-27
- Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
- Cost: $80
- REGISTER HERE - (Checkout as Guest)
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Cheerleading
For the K-6 levels, campers will be instructed on the basics in sideline cheerleading including stretching, jumps, cheer, dance, and level-appropriate stunting. Campers will learn a routine to perform at a football game. For the 7-8 levels, campers will be instructed on the components for competitive cheerleading, including jumps, basic tumbling, stunting, pyramids, and motions. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work.
- Location - Yorkville High School Academy Gymnasium
- Attire - athletic shorts and T-shirt with gym/ cheer shoes
- Grades K-3 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: August 19, 20, 22
- Performance August 23
- Time: 5 – 6 pm
- Cost: $60
- Grades 4-6 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: August 19, 20, 22
- Performance August 23
- Time: 6 – 7:30 pm
- Cost: $70
- Grades 7-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 25-27
- Time: 7 – 9 am
- Cost: $80
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 10-14 & June 17-18
- Time: 6:30 – 8 am
- Cost: $80
- Register Here - (Checkout as Guest)
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Golf - Boys & Girls
Golf Camp focuses on teaching the individual skills needed to enjoy the game of golf.
- Location - Cedardell Golf Club 14264 Hale Rd., Plano
- Boys Contact: Cody Wyeth, cwyeth@y115.org
- Girls Contact: Nick Cress, ncress@y115.org
- Grades 6-10 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 16-18 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Time: 8 – 10 am
- Cost: $50
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
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Cross Country Endurance Camp - Boys & Girls
Cross Country Endurance Camp
Endurance Camp provides participants with guided distance training based on the ability of each individual. Training will include a variety of workouts, each of which will take into account the ability of each athlete. Those thinking of participating in the camp should not be discouraged by their current endurance level. The intention of the Endurance Camp is to guide participants to a desired level of fitness for his/her sport.- Grades 5-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 11 - June 27
- (June 11-14 Tu-F, June 17-21 M, TU, TH, F, June 24-28 M-Th)
Makeup day 6/28 - Time: 8 – 9:30 am
- Cost: $115
- Register Here
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 11 - June 27
- (June 11-14 TU-TH, June 17-21 M, TU, TH, F, June 24-28 M-Th) Makeup day 6/28
- Time: 6:45 – 8:15 am
- Cost: $115
- Location: Yorkville High School Track
- Contact: Chris Muth, cmuth@y115.org
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
- Grades 5-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
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Cross Country Middle School Mini Camp
Mini camp provides an opportunity for runners entering 7th or 8th grade to continue building on their running skills from endurance camp, or to get a taste for what cross country at YMS is like. At mini camp, we will run together four days a week for two weeks in the mornings at (and around) Yorkville High School’s campus. Daily activities will involve runs anywhere from 2-4 miles (depending on student ability), track sessions, and hill work. The goal of mini camp is to prepare runners for the upcoming YMS cross country season. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and proper running shoes, and bring water.
- Grades 7-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 8-11 & July 15- 18
- Time: 7 – 8:30 am
- Cost: $60
- Location: Yorkville High School Track
- Contact: Kate Calder, kcalder@y115.org
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
- Grades 7-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
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Dance
Campers will be instructed on basic dance technique, such as jumps, leaps, and turns. They will also have the opportunity to learn a halftime dance routine and sideline routines for appropriate levels. Emphasis will be placed on development and fundamental skill work.
- Location - Yorkville High School Cafeteria
- Attire - comfortable clothes, athletic or dance shoes
- Grades K-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 29-31
- Performance at the scrimmage game
- Time: 5 – 6:30 pm
- Cost: $80
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Dates: June 11-July 27 (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Time: 6 – 8 am
- Cost: $80
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
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Flag Football (Girls)
Camp participants will learn football terminology and skills in a safe, non-contact environment. The focus of this camp is to introduce student-athletes to the various skills and positions in flag football. New players are welcome as it is a great way to learn the new sport. Participants will improve on their flag football skills, which will include strength, running, form, and other skills related to specific positions, game knowledge, and work ethic.
- Bring - gym shoes or cleats, water
- Grades: 9 - 12
- Date: July 22 - 25
- Time: 8 - 10 am
- Location: YHS Stadium
- Cost: $50.00
Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
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Football
Camp participants in Grades 1-6 will learn Foxes football terminology and skills in a safe, non-contact environment. The focus of this camp is for current YHS coaches and players to introduce campers to the various skills and positions in football. Middle school participants will learn skills in a safe, non-contact environment. The focus of this camp is to provide drills and terminology that athletes will be able to use in their seasons at YMS or in Yorkville Youth Tackle Football. New players are welcome as it is a great way to learn from current YHS/YMS coaches and players. High school camp participants will improve on their football skills, which will include strength, running, form, and other skills related to specific positions, game knowledge, and work ethic. Campers will also learn the Yorkville Football philosophy and terminology from current coaches, to be used in summer 7-on-7s and during the season.
- Location - Yorkville High School Practice Fields (west of Yorkville High School)
- Bring - gym shoes or cleats, water
- Grades 1-6 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 8-12
- Time:11:15 am – 12:15 pm
- Cost: $50
- Grades 7-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 8-12
- Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm
- Cost: $50
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 17-July 25 (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
- Time: 7 – 10:30 am
- Cost: $100
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
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Soccer - Boys & Girls
Grades 1-5 Boys and Girls - The goal of the camp is to provide a positive place for soccer players to learn and enhance their soccer skills and team concepts, as well as their understanding of the soccer program. This camp will create an opportunity for the current soccer coaches to teach fundamentals to the soccer players of the future, while also giving the participants the opportunity to work with local soccer trainers for further individualized support and instruction.
- Date: July 8-11 (Rain date July 12)
- Time: 9:30 – 11 am
- Cost: $70
- Contact: Chris Palmisano, cpalmisano@y115.org
- Location: Beecher Field 908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Grades 6-8 Boys and Girls - This camp will create a common understanding among the future high school soccer athletes of the expectations and philosophies that they will encounter upon entering the JV and varsity levels. With both middle school and high school coaches coordinating the camp, a curriculum of skills will be implemented in hopes of creating a true understanding by every player of the necessary skills and conditioning to earn a spot in the soccer program, either as a middle school athlete or a future high school player.
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- Date: July 8-11 (Rain date July 12)
- Time: 9:30 – 11 am
- Cost: $70
- Contact: Chris Palmisano, cpalmisano@y115.org
- Location: Beecher Field 908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Grades 9-12 Boys - Soccer Camp will provide a positive place for soccer players to learn and enhance their soccer skills and team concepts, as well as their understanding of the soccer program. The camp will create an opportunity for the current soccer staff to teach those who want to be a part of the in-season experience.
- Location - Beecher Field 908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
- Bring - indoor shoes, outdoor soccer cleats, food, shinguards, water, medication, phone
- Attire - Yorkville Soccer, or Yorkville-colored shirts
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 8-12, July 15-19
- Time: 7:30 – 9:30 am
- Cost: $110
Grades 9-12 Girls - The camp is designed to teach the correct fundamental skills of the sport. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work. This will be achieved through individual instruction and support.
- Contact: Lauren Hoppenstead lhoppensteadt@y115.org
- Location - YHS Stadium
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- July 8-12
- Time: 8 – 9:30 am
- Cost: $70
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
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Softball
This camp will focus on individual skill development in the areas of fielding, throwing, catching, hitting, and base running. Participants will have multiple opportunities to enhance skills in a positive and fun learning environment, using challenging yet age-appropriate drills. This camp will allow players to interact with the YHS Softball staff and both current and former varsity players.
- Location - Yorkville High School Softball Fields (directly behind Yorkville High School main campus)
- Bring - glove, spikes or gym shoes, water, helmet, bat (whenever possible)
- Grades 2-5 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 24 - 27
- Time: 8:30 – 10 am
- Cost $60
- Grades 6-9 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 24 - 27
- Time: 10:15 – 11:45 am
- Cost: $60
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
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Special Olympics Basketball
The Special Olympics Basketball camp will provide summer athletic sport opportunities for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, team-building skills, and basic to competitive basketball skills.
- Contact: Amanda Reveter - areveter@y115.org
- Location: YHS Main Gym
- Grades 3-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 24-27
- Time: 12 – 1 pm
- Cost: $50
- REGISTER HERE (Checkout as Guest)
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Special Olympics Flag Football
The Special Olympics Flag Football camp will provide summer athletic sport opportunities for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, team-building skills, and basic to competitive football skills.
- Contact: Amanda Reveter - areveter@y115.org
- Location: YHS Stadium
- Grades 3-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 8-12
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
- Cost: $50
- REGISTER HERE (Checkout as Guest)
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Step Camp
Calling All Area Steppers!
Open to all area students entering grades 3-12. You should attend if you are interested in stepping for fun or trying out for a competitive team. No prior experience necessary!
Group tryout for YHS team available on the last day. Learn about the elements of a good step routine, learn new steps, dance moves, some basic tumbling, exercise, meet new people and have some fun! Camp T-shirt for final day performances are included.- Location: Yorkville Middle School - Door 19 (Football Field-Side)
- Attire: workout attire, loose pants, t-shirts and tennis shoes
- Bring: snacks, lunch & water bottle
- Date: June 24-28
- Time: 9 am -2 pm
- Family Performance: June 28 at 1:45 pm
- Cost: $75
- Participants: Minimum 20 students/Maximum 80 students
- REGISTER HERE (Checkout as Guest)
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Strength and Conditioning
Yorkville High School offers a free strength and conditioning program to high school students throughout the summer months. The coaching staff focuses on proper form and technique, individual strength and conditioning gains, and teamwork in a strength and conditioning setting. Emphasis is placed on effort, positive attitudes, commitment, and integrity.
Strength and Conditioning
- Location - Yorkville High School Weight Room
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 17 - July 25 - (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
- No camp July 1-5
- Cost: FREE
- Varsity Football: 6:45 - 8 am
- Freshman Football: 7:45 - 9 am
- General Boys/Girls: 8:45 – 10 am
- Sophomore Football: 9:45 – 11 am
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
Beginner Strength and Conditioning
The beginner strength and conditioning camp is a free camp designed for 7th and 8th grade students who want to learn the proper form and technique needed to safely develop strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on effort, positive attitudes, commitment, and integrity.
- Location - Yorkville High School Weight Room
- Grades: 7-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 17 - July 25 - (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)
- No camp July 1-5
- Time: 10:45 -11:45 am
- Cost: FREE
- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
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Tennis - Boys & Girls
The camp is designed to teach and practice the fundamentals of tennis in an encouraging setting. All levels of experience are welcome. Coaches will teach and review form on groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, and players will receive drill and game-time on the court. High school level sessions will help prepare new and returning players for the upcoming season. Rain make-up dates are Fridays of each week, and if necessary, go into the following week.
- Location - Yorkville High School Tennis Courts
- Bring - tennis racquet, running shoes, water bottle
- Session 1: Grades K-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 11-14 TU,W,TH,F (rain date 6/15)
- Cost: $65
- Session 2: Grades K-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 17-21 (no camp 6/19) (rain date 6/22)
- Cost: $65
- Sessions 1 & 2: Grades K-12 (in the 2024/25 school year):
- Date: June 11-14 TU-F (rain date 6/15)
- Date: June 17-21 (no camp 6/19) (rain date 6/22)
- Cost: $85
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- Grades K-2 (8:15 – 9 am)
- Grades 3-5 (9 – 10 am)
- Grades 6-8 (10 – 11 am)
- Grades 9-12 (11 am – 12:20 pm)
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- Register Here (Checkout as Guest)
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Volleyball - Boys & Girls
Volleyball - Girls & Boys - Grades 5-6
The Yorkville High School Volleyball Camp provides each camper with training based on the skills and age level of each individual player. Training will include work on breaking down and teaching the basics and fundamentals of volleyball by putting each camper through a variety of drills. Each activity will take into account the individual capabilities of the athlete. Those thinking of participating in the camp should not be discouraged by lack of prior experience or knowledge about the sport.
- Location: Yorkville High School Gym (Athletic Entrance)
- Bring: Water Bottle, Gym shoes, knee pads (optional)
- Grades 5-6 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 8-12
- Time: 8:30 – 10 am
- Cost: $65
Volleyball - Girls & Boys - Grades 7-8
The Yorkville High School Volleyball Camp provides each camper with training based on the skills and age level of each individual player. Training will include work on breaking down and teaching the various aspects of volleyball, and putting each camper through a variety of drills. Each activity will take into account the individual capabilities of the athlete. Those thinking of participating in the camp should not be discouraged by lack of prior experience or knowledge about the sport. .
- Location: Yorkville High School Gym (Athletic Entrance)
- Bring: Water Bottle, Gym shoes, knee pads (optional)
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- Grades 7-8 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 15-19
- Time: 8 – 10 am
- Cost: $75
Volleyball - Boys - Grades 9-12
At the YHS Boys Volleyball Camp, athletes will be provided training in the fundamental skills of volleyball - passing, setting, serving, attacking, defense, etc. - through a variety of different drills that will be appropriate for all levels of skill and experience. Experienced coaches will provide individual feedback to athletes that helps them understand how to improve their skills.
All are welcome to participate in this camp. Prior experience or knowledge of volleyball is not required and we encourage those who are interested to sign up and try the sport.
- Location - Yorkville High School Gymnasium
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Dates: July 8-11 (M-Th)
- July 15-18 (M-Th)
- Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
- Cost: $90
Volleyball - Girls - Grades 9-12
The Yorkville High School Volleyball Camp provides each camper with fundamental training based on the skills and age level of each individual player. Training will include position training and refinement of various skills (serve receive, offense, defense, serving, etc.) by putting each camper through a variety of drills tailored to their age group. Those thinking of participating in the camp should not be discouraged by lack of prior experience or knowledge about the sport.- Location - Yorkville High School Gymnasium
- Attire - spandex shorts, T-shirt
- Grades 9-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: July 8-11 & July 15-18 (M-Th)
- Time: 10 am – 12 pm
- Cost: $90
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Wrestling
Wrestling - Boys - Grades 3-12
The Yorkville Foxes Wrestling Camp is designed to teach the correct fundamental skills of the sport. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work. This will be achieved through individual instruction and support.- Location - Yorkville High School Academy Wrestling Room
- Grades 3-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 17, 18, 20, 21
- Time: 10:30 am – 12 pm
- Cost: $50
Wrestling - Girls - Grades 6-12
The Yorkville Foxes Wrestling Camp is designed to teach the correct fundamental skills of the sport. Emphasis will be placed on individual development and fundamental skill work. This will be achieved through individual instruction and support.- Location - Yorkville High School Academy Wrestling Room
- Grades 6-12 (in the 2024/25 school year)
- Date: June 11-14
- Time: 9 – 10:30 am
- Cost: $50