Below you will find complete details including camp locations, times, and answers to common questions we receive from parents.
We are in our 8th season of offering these camps for ages 5 thru 12 and now offer the program in York, Adams, Lancaster, Franklin, Cumberland, Lebanon & Dauphin Counties. We are constantly striving to improve the way they are conducted by using valuable feedback from parents, participants, & coaches. These non-profit based camps benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The primary goal of this program is to teach basic sports skills while promoting youth fitness in a fun, non-intimidating manner. Each camp begins with warm-up calisthenics, followed by sports drill stations. Flag football players will eventually start playing scrimmage games against each other during the normal camp times. Cheerleaders learn basic jumps, chants & cheers throughout the program. Due to the huge variance in skill levels of the participants, we try to start out by teaching the beginning stage fundamentals and then progress quickly throughout the camp to more advanced skills. One of the things that we place a high importance on is keeping it fun and having the kids moving as much as possible during each Saturday session.
On the final 2 days of camp there is a home & away game played against one of the other camps. Game schedule will be handed out at camp. The football players play games against the same age groups from the other camp. Cheerleaders perform the routines they learned along the sideline during the games. Please keep in mind that this camp is not a competitive league. All participants will be eligible to sign up for a competitive tournament held at the end of the season. The tourney is a seperate program from the camp.
Though we do have at least 1 to 2 paid camp directors at each location, like most youth sports programs, we always have many great volunteer parent coaches helping out. If you have any desire to learn more about coaching youth sports, this is a great place to start as we provide complete instruction on the skills we teach in the camp.
As part of this program we offer a youth physical fitness awards program where each participant will be eligible to earn a fitness certificate upon completion of all the requirements necessary. Forms will be handed out on day 1 of camp.
CAMP LOCATION & TIMES
Gettysburg Rec Park Camp
Location: Near Gettysburg Hospital at 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Camp meets at main entrance near ball field.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
Conewago Park - McSherrystown (Hanover & Conewago Valley Schools)
Location: Park is on Panther Drive in McSherrystown. From Hanover square: Take route 116 to McSherrystown. At traffic light turn left to stay on 116. Go several blocks. Turn left onto Fourth Street. Follow to end. Turn right onto Panther Drive. Go 1/4 mile. Park will be on the right. From Elm Street (Roller Way Skate Rink): Follow to traffic light in McSherrystown. Go straight for several blocks. Turn left onto Fourth Street. Follow to end. Turn right onto Panther Drive. Go 1/4 mile. Park will be on the right.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Conewago Park - McSherrystown (South West & Littlestown Schools)
Location: Park is on Panther Drive in McSherrystown. From Hanover square: Take route 116 to McSherrystown. At traffic light turn left to stay on 116. Go several blocks. Turn left onto Fourth Street. Follow to end. Turn right onto Panther Drive. Go 1/4 mile. Park will be on the right. From Elm Street (Roller Way Skate Rink): Follow to traffic light in McSherrystown. Go straight for several blocks. Turn left onto Fourth Street. Follow to end. Turn right onto Panther Drive. Go 1/4 mile. Park will be on the right.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
West York/Dover Camp
Location: Held at Trimmer Elementary School Field, 1900 Brenda Road, York, PA (located right beside Sunset Park) From Route 30 / Carlisle Road (Route 74): Follow Carlisle Rd / Route 74 North. At traffic light in Shiloh turn left onto Sunset Lane. Go 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Brenda Rd. Camp meets on field near school parking lot.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
John Rudy Park Camp
Location: Held at main park entrance on field beside playground area. From Route 30: Follow George Street North. At traffic light in Emigsville, turn right onto Emig Rd. Follow John Rudy Park signs. Turn left onto Mundis Race Rd. Follow signs to soccer field/playground entrance. When entering park, follow lane to parking lot on left. Address is 400 Mundis Race Rd, York, PA
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
Camp will meet beside playground near restroom building
Emmanuel Church Camp (Red Lion/Windsor)
Location: Emmanuel Lutheran Church on corner of Frysville Road & Windsor Road (across the street from Windsor Wonderland / Frysville Park). From Cape Horn Road / Route 24: At Sheetz, turn onto Lombard Road. Follow to end. Turn left onto Frysville Road. At 4-way stop sign, church / field will be on the left. Parking lot entrance is just before 4-way stop sign. Address is 2650 Freysville Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Carlisle
Location: Held at Sports Emporium Fields, located at 20 South Middlesex Road. Follow Carlisle Pike East. Turn left onto S. Middlesex Road. Sports Emporium will be on left. Camp meets on field around the right side of building.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
Manheim Camp
Location: Held at Veterans Memorial Park at corner of East High Street & Memorial Drive, Manheim, PA. Camp meets on field beside tennis courts. From East High Street, turn onto Memorial Drive and parking lot will be on right. (Park is located in front of Manheim Central High School, 400 Adele Ave, Manheim, PA)
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
Elizabethtown Camp
Location: To be announced
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Hummelstown
Location: Held at field behind Grace Methodist Church located at 433 East Main Street, Hummelstown. (This field borders Lower Dauphin Middle School)
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
Harrisburg
Location: Held at Northside Elementary School located at 4520 Devonshire Road in Harrisburg.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Chambersburg
Location: Held at Norlo Park located at 3050 Lincoln Way East. This park is located just outside the town of Chambersburg directly along route 30.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Mechanicsburg
Location: Held at Sports Emporium Fields, located at 20 South Middlesex Road. Follow Carlisle Pike East. Turn left onto S. Middlesex Road. Sports Emporium will be on left. Camp meets on field around the right side of building.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
Palmyra/Lebanon
Location: Held at Cleona Park located on South Garfield Street beside Cleona Elementary School. From Palmyra follow route 422 to Cleona. Turn right onto S. Garfield St. Follow to lower ball field area.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Spring Grove/East Berlin
Location: Held at Paradise Park, located at 3055 Church Road in Thomasville. Follow route 30 West. Before getting to Paradise Elementary, turn right onto Church Road. Follow 1/4 mile, park will be on the left.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Stewartstown/Shrewsbury
Location: Held at Stewartstown Community Fields located at 16 College Avenue, Stewartstown, PA. Camp meets on lower field near tennis courts.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
Lancaster
Location: Held at Central County Park Field #5, located at 820 Eshelman Mill Road in Lancaster.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Eastern Lancaster County
Location: Held at field behind Grace Brethren Church located at 415 South Kinzer Avenue in New Holland.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
Dillsburg
Location: Held at Franklin Township field, located at 136 Century Lane, Dillsburg, PA.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 12:00pm to 1:10pm
Ages 5 and 6 - 1:20pm to 2:30pm
New Cumberland / West Shore
Location: Held at Roof Park, located at 599 Lewisberry Rd., New Cumberland, PA. This park is located right beside the Fairview Township office. Camp will meet on
field # 5.
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Waynesboro / Greencastle
Location: To be announced
Camp Times: Ages 7 thru 12 - 8:30am to 9:40am
Ages 5 and 6 - 9:50am to 11am
Common Questions & Answers
Q: What does the camp registration fee cover?
A: Though we do sponsor these camps as a service to the community, we have to charge the small registration fee to help cover the many expenses involved with this program including field rentals, liability insurance, equipment, participant shirts & awards, camp director fees, etc.
Q: What days is the camp held on and how long does it run for?
A: The camp is held on Saturdays only and runs for 6 weeks.
Q: What happens if the weather is bad?
A: During inclement weather, camp will be postponed and moved forward 1 week. Any cancellations will be posted on this website & at 717-650-6537.
Q: What should my child wear to the camp?
A: All participants should wear comfortable clothing such as sweat pants or shorts along with the camp t-shirt he/she will receive on the second day of camp
Q: Does my child have to wear football cleats?
A: Cleats are recommended but not required. Metal cleats are not allowed.
Q: What should my child bring to the camp?
A: A water bottle is highly recommended. A mouth piece is recommended for all flag football players.
Q: Do I have to stay at the field or may I drop my child off?
A: Dropping off your child is fine as long as you return by the camp end time for pickup.
Q: Can my child miss any of the camp days?
A: We ask that everyone try their best to attend all Saturdays but realize this is sometimes not possible due to other obligations. If your child misses a day, please see the camp director the following week to get any handouts that may have been given.
Q: Where will the games be on the last 2 days of camp?
A: The games against a different camp will be on day 5 and on day 6 and will be a home game at the same field and away game at the other camp's field. Full details will be posted and reminder slips with directions will be handed out at camp.
Q: My child has never played an organized sport before. Will this camp be okay?
A: This program is great for those just starting out as well as a skill refinement for those who have played many different sports. We usually keep the participants in separate age groups but if your child is more advanced, he/she may move up with an older group.
Each Football Player & Cheerleader Receives:
* Personalized Camp Shirt
* Camp Certificate
* Camp Award
* Sports Skills Instruction
* Learning Good Sportsmanship
* Opportunity to Earn Fitness Award
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