Sports Camps in Kansas City
Summer Day Camp for Members + Guests, Entering 1st - 7th Grade
8 weekly sessions
9 am - 4 pm M-F
Early Care: 7-9 am | Late Care: 4-6 pm
Sports Camp is for Campers who enjoy playing sports and being active. Each week has a sports theme. Our staff work with Campers to emphasize sportsmanship and teamwork. Sports Camp includes games, archery, sports skill sessions, swimming, and special events. Sports Camp also includes:
- Participation in group tennis sessions led by The J tennis professional, Todd Perkins.
- Group swim lessons with Red Cross Certified Swim Instructors. Generally, 1st and 2nd graders have lessons four times weekly and 3rd and 4th graders have lessons two times weekly.
- Games such as GaGa, Wall Ball, and other fun camp activities.
Each week will include a variety of sports activities with a focus on one specific sport. Some weeks will include a field trip, and some weeks will include an Undernight.
Some weeks will also include an option to enroll in Next Level Advanced Sports Camp.
What is an Undernight?
A special activity at J Camp where campers can choose to stay at Camp on select Wednesday nights from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Campers will participate in special games and activities, a cook-out, an extra swim, and a campfire with songs, sports trivia and s’mores. There is no extra charge for Undernights.
A Day in the Life
Every group is different, but here is a great sampling of what your Camper could be doing each day!
9:00 - Morning Warm-Ups
9:15 - Swim Lessons (1st & 2nd Grade 4 times weekly; 3rd & 4th Grade 2 times weekly)
10:00 - Sport of the Week – Drills and Skills sessions
11:30 - Lunch
12:00 - Electives: Archery, Tennis, games and more.
1:00 - All-Camp Games or Tournaments
2:15 - Free Swim
3:45 - Get ready to go home
Enrollment
Online enrollment will open mid-February! Check back for the link.
Next Level Advanced Sports Camps
Summer Day Camp for Members & Guests, Entering 3rd- 7th Grade
6 Weekly Sessions
9 am - 4 pm
Early Care: 7-9am | Late Care: 4-6 pm
Enrollment limited to 20 J Campers per session.
Take your game to the Next Level with a week of both sport-specific training and core athletic training all under the direction of knowledgeable coaches dedicated to helping young athletes. Athletes will be divided by age/skill level as appropriate. In the afternoon, Next Level Sports Campers will join Sports Camp for swimming and sports activities.
A half-day (Monday-Friday from 9 am-noon) Next Level Advanced Sports Camp option is also available to 3rd-7th graders. More information will be available in January.
Enrollment
Online enrollment will open mid-February! Check back for the link.
Special Date Sports Camps
Summer Day Camp for Members & Guests
Experienced Coaches from Sports + Rec at The J will lead Campers through drills to improve sports skills each morning. Participants will be separated by age group for most drill work. Bring a water bottle and come dressed to play the game. Campers will join J Camp in the afternoon for lunch, swimming, and camp activities.
Sports include: Baseball/softball, soccer, and basketball
Enrollment
Online enrollment will open mid-February! Check back for the link.