Youth Recreation

All Activities
Youth Recreation34
Aquatics4
Basketball5
Dance3
Gymnastics1
Lacrosse2
Soccer8
Special Programs, Camps, & Clincs5
Summer Adventure Day Camp1
Tae Kwon Do1
Tennis1
Volleyball0
Youth Hockey1
Sports Open Gym1
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Sports Open Gyms

Open Gyms for Basketball/Volleyball will be posted as they are scheduled throughout the year. These open gyms can take place at either the Berkeley 2000 Rec Center or the W. Randy Smith Rec Center (or both). See below for details.

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Kickin’ Kids Soccer Clinic

A 4-week introductory Parent/Child Clinic designed to teach the basic fundamentals of soccer. Kids will learn to dribble, pass the ball, and shoot in the goal, in addition to improving their running and kicking skills.

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Volleyball League

The Fall Youth Volleyball League will open for registration on Monday, July 3, 2023.

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Youth In-Line Hockey

We are proud to say that we have offered this unique and fun league for over 20 years. We hope to keep our youth engaged and participating in our program for many more years to come. Youth In-Line Hockey is offered to boy and girls for those ages 9-18 years old as of September 1, 2023. This league is offered in the spring and fall, each year. Located at Oatesdale Park, Martinsburg, WV. We offer a Minor (ages 9-12) and Major (ages 13-through High School) and games are typically played on Wednesdays & Sundays. The Squirt League is STREET HOCKEY and geared more towards an instructional league for ages 5-8. Both the Squirt League and the Adult league are a separate registration.

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Volleyball Camp

Increase your volleyball skills by participating in our volleyball camps. We offer two camps and focus on different skills for each age group.

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Volleyball Conditioning Clinic

Participants of the Volleyball Conditioning Clinic will be instructed by Shawn Martz (eight-time state championship Musselman High School Volleyball team) along with Musselman Alumni, Emma Kurnos (Carlow University player), Caroline Shipley (Shepherd University player), Sadie Wright (Kent State player) & Faith Ketterman, in techniques and drills along with game time every evening. This clinic is open to participant ages 8-12 years old as of the first day of the clinic. Pre-registration will be required.

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Youth Tennis Camps

Take the time to better your game on the court by joining our Tennis Camps. Learn some basics and enhance your overall skillset with our great tennis clinics.

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Tae Kwon Do

Overall Program Information: Students will learn basic self-defense skills such as blocks, kicks, and strikes. Participants will learn choreographed moves called forms. Also, students will learn various block and counter-attack drills with partners. Bag drills will be used to increase focus, power, and technique. In addition to learning new skills, classes offer increased flexibility, balance, coordination, and muscle memory. Our program offers a beginner, intermediate and advanced classes.

Beginner class: 9:00-10:00 a.m. White to Yellow belt. Basic introduction of self-defense. Students start learning basic moves, forms, and 3 step drills.
Intermediate class: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Yellow to Black belts. More involved training on moves sets, forms, 3 step drills, board breaking, and sparring. Students are encouraged to participate in Tae Kwon Do events/clinics.
Advanced class: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Black belts. Advanced training/fighting techniques. Some weapons training. Students are transitioning into instructors.

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Summer Adventure Day Camps

Berkeley Summer Adventure Day Camp is an exciting, entertaining, safe and affordable solutions to your summer childcare needs. Children must be 6 years of age and no older than 12 years old as of the first day of camp you are registering for. Campers will be divided into groups based on age and ability. These camps will help campers “unplug” from today’s fast paced culture and bring them back to the best things in life; outdoor play in fresh air and the building of lifelong friendships! Summer trips and activities will be make for fun-filled weeks for your child!

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TinyTots Sports

This program introduces kids to the basics of various sports and activities in a fun environment. It will include soccer, basketball, flag football, kickball, t-ball, and tag games. The instructor for this program is Lisa Mann. **PARENT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. For ages 3-4 (as of the first day of camp)

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Mighty Mites Fitness and Games

In this 3-day program, kids will participate in a variety of activities to improve motor skills and hand/eye coordination including running, throwing, jumping, obstacle courses, hula hoops, mini hurdles, tennis balls, agility and balance challenges, and fun games. Lisa Mann has worked with kid’s sports and fitness programs for the last 17+ years. She is the former basketball coach & Physical Education Teacher for the Banner School in Frederick, MD and is the Head Coach of our Mighty Mites Basketball and Soccer programs.

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Gateway Children’s Garden Activities and Camps

Enjoy your summer with activities at Gateway Children's Garden!

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Flag Football Fundamentals Clinics & Camps

Don't miss out on this instructional clinic that will focus on throwing, catching, offense/defense drills, footwork and the basics of the game.

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All Sports Camp

This 3 day camp is designed for boys and girls ages 6-10 (as of the first day of camp) who have an interest in building fundamental skills in sports and activities. Campers will receive personalized instruction in basketball, flag football, soccer, and floor hockey. Participants will be focusing on skill developments, footwork and agility, hand/eye coordination drills, and teamwork. During our daily breaks we may watch a movie, play games, and/or attend open gymnastics. Campers are expected to bring a snack, lunch and drink daily. Camp space is limited! Please note: *A minimum number of participants must be met in order to hold camp.

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Youth Soccer Camps

Camps feature skills, drills, fundamentals and small-sided games. Shin guards and cleats are required. Please bring a bottle of water. Pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited to the first 20 registrants in each division, per camp. The June soccer camps are led by Shawn Lipscomb. Shawn is a long-time volunteer and coach for Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks & Recreation. The July soccer camps are led by Ryan Varney – Mt. San Antonio College (Cypress, California) player and current youth/developmental coach in West Virginia Soccer. Location Address: Dupont Soccer Complex, Located off Dupont Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25404

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Mighty Mites Soccer Camp

5 to 7-year-old (age as of 07/01/2023) campers will learn the fundamentals of dribbling and passing, ball control, goal shooting, offense/defense drills and small sided games. Shin-guards and soccer shoes are required. Please bring a beverage, preferable water, to drink. Spaces is limited to 32 participants **At this time, parent participation may be needed for some drills.

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TinyTots Soccer Camp

This 4-day camp is for 3-year-olds (as of the first day of camp) and their parents! This parent/child program is a way to introduce kids to soccer and movement skills, in a fun, learning environment! Camps are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 18 spots available. The camp instructor is Lisa Mann.

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Indoor Soccer (Futsal) Clinics

Our clinics offer training for new and experienced players focusing on learning skills, drills, and fundamentals. Clinics are led by long-time soccer Coach and M-BCP&R Program Coordinator, Jason Howe. Indoor sneakers must be worn. No cleats. Please, bring a bottle of water. Pre-registration is required. Your child must be registered by the deadline to participate.

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TinyTots & Mighty Mites Instructional Soccer

TinyTots Soccer Program is a 3-week parent/child program that introduces kids age 3 (as of September 1, 2022) to soccer and movement skills, in a fun, learning environment offered in the Winter and Fall seasons. Parent participation is required. The only equipment you need to supply is shin guards for your child. Fee: $40 per child

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Indoor Futsal Soccer League

The Berkeley County Indoor Futsal Soccer League is open to any boy or girl between the ages of 6 and 14 (see registration for division eligibility based on birthdate). Futsal is an exciting, fast paced small-sided soccer game that is played across the world. Five a side game which includes one goalkeeper for each side, with a much smaller field, mostly played indoors and uses a (slightly) different ball. Players will use their skills and creativity to become more decisive in their decision-making during the game. Player development is emphasized and will give the players the skills they need to grow.

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Youth Soccer League

Each season we have over 30 teams and strive for all of our players to learn and have fun while participating in our league. We are always in need of coaches and volunteers. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, please email Jason at jason@mbcparks-rec.org. Please be sure once signed up to coach or volunteer that your background check has been submitted/approved with our administrative office.

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Girls K-8th Grade Spring Lacrosse League

This league is open to girls between 6th-8th grade and is $140 per new player. New players must submit a copy of their birth certificate with the registration.

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Boys K-8 Grade Spring Lacrosse Leagues

WHAT IS LACROSSE? An exhilarating sport, lacrosse is fast-paced and full of action that combines stick skills with running, passing, and shooting. The object of the game it to put a 5 oz. hard rubber ball into your opponents net, while keeping your opponent from doing the same to you.

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Gymnastics

Flip Over Gymnastics offers a variety of recreational gymnastics classes for girls and boys, ages 18 months – adult. We also offer tumbling, trampoline, cheer conditioning classes, private lessons and more. We have two competitive teams; Trampoline and Tumbling and Artistic. We also love to play with the kids in the community during open gym, and birthday parties.

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Summer Dance Camps (Intermediate & Junior/Advanced)

An evening camp that will give students a chance to take all styles offered for their age group. Students will work on technical skills while also learning fun dance routines. $5 discount on 2nd and subsequent siblings registering for the same camp.

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Twinkle Tots & Little Stars Dance Camps

Twinkle Tots Dance Camp: A day camp that is designed to introduce your little one to the joy of music, dance and imagination through free dance and improvisation movement games. Students will also gain the fundamentals of how to behave with a group setting, self discipline, listening skills, coordination, left and right discriminations, locomotors skills, patterns in movement and the beginning positions of ballet. Along with the building blocks of dance - crafts, games and snack will be also included. Ages 3-5 (as of 9/1/2023) Little Stars Dance Camp: An evening camp that will give students a chance to take all styles offered for their age group. Students will work on technical skills while also learning fun dance routines. Ages 5-7 (as of 9/1/23) Fee Discount Info: $5 discount on 2nd and subsequent siblings registering for the same camp.

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Turning Pointe Centre for Dance

Turning Pointe Centre for Dance is an educational dance program that provides a variety of dance classes for students–ages 4 to 18.

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Basketball Skills Summer Camp

Get ready for basketball season by participating in Summer Basketball Camp. This is a great way to sharpen your skills! We have three camps planned for this summer at both recreation center locations. Details below: Girls Basketball Camps with Vicky Bullett:

June 19-22 at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center
July 24-27 at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center
August 7-10 at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center
Grades 1-3: 5:45pm-7:00pm (all camps)
Grades 4-6: 7:15pm-8:30pm (all camps)

Boys Basketball Skills Camp with MHS Coaching Staff, Dave Rogers & Marsalis Basey:

June 26-29 at the Berkeley 2000 Recreation Center
Grades 1-3: 5:45pm-7:00pm
Grades 4-6: 7:15pm-8:30pm

Boys Basketball Skills Camp with Musselman HS Varsity Coach, Derek Basile:

July 24-27 at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center
Grades 1-4: 5:45pm-7:00pm
Grades 5-7: 7:15pm-8:30pm

Please bring a basketball and water bottle to all camps.

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Mighty Mites Instructional Basketball

Participants will work on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, proper shooting technique, footwork and agility, offense/defense drills, and basic knowledge of the game.

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Mighty Mites Basketball Camp

Participants will work on the fundamentals of dribbling, ball handling skills, passing, footwork, & agility, offense/defense drills, and basic knowledge of the game. Open to boys and girls ages 5 to 7-year-olds (age as of 06/01/2023)

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Youth Basketball Leagues

Admission for spectators to games is $3 per person (ages 5 and under are free). Players and coaches are admitted to their games at no charge. Anyone age 10 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult age 18 or over to be allowed entrance into the facility.

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Lifeguard Training

Provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. They will also learn about the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard and how to carry them out in a professional manner.

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Adaptive Free Swim

A special free swim time open to those with special needs and their chaperone. The final day for the 2023 season is Friday, August 18th. MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY 11:00am – 12:00pm

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Swim Lesson Classes

Youth ages 3-18 Preschool Swim Lessons are for children ages 3-5 as of the first day of class. Youth Swim Lessons (Level 1-5). Children must be 6 years old as of the first day of class to enroll in Level 1. Any adjustments that need to be made based on swim skill will be made the first day of class. For all the swim classes, children must be the appropriate age as of the first day of the class.

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