Summer Athletic Camp Opportunities

All students attending Summer Athletic camps will need to complete and submit this "Student Activity - Agreement to Participate" waiver at their first day of camp. Parents should plan to complete this paperwork on the first day of camp, or have their student carry in a completed waiver.

Unit 40 Waiver 2026

BOYS YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP flyer

BOYS YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP | MAY 26-28

The 2026 Effingham Hearts Youth Boys Basketball Camp is open for registration for area boys entering grades 1st - 8th grades in the 2026-2027 school year.

Sign Up: http://bit.ly/ehsbballcamp

Focus:

This camp will focus heavily on shooting and other offensive skills.

Campers need to wear basketball shoes and bring your own water bottle.

Dates:

Tuesday May 26, 27, and 28 (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Location:

Effingham High School Gym

Cost: $50 per student - $25 for additional sibling

Payment:

Cash or Checks payable to Effingham Basketball

FCA POWER CAMP flyer

Power Up Camp by Fellowship of Christian Athletes

FCA POWER CAMP | MAY 28-29

Sign-Up: https://fca.regfox.com/2026greatereffinghamareapower

Focus: This camp is FREE for kids entering grades 5th through 8th from all schools and will be filled with action packed fun, sports development, competitions, and encouraging speakers and coaches who will help these young athletes grow in their faith and become better young men and women in their sport and lives. Athletes will have the opportunity to play baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, pickleball, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

Dates: May 28, 29

Time: 8:00am - 11:30am

Location: Effingham High School

Cost: FREE

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP flyer

Volleyball player and youth volleyball summer camp details

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP | JUNE 1-4

Coach Bohnhoff, assistant coaches, and the EHS volleyball players will instruct the participants on all things volleyball. This camp is open to all area girls volleyball players entering 3rd through 12th grade. You do not have to attend Effingham Schools.

Sign Up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc64iboD23nj7h19_gWYpvNeQamHYKPlUmIvYPW2kD9CBPHig/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110462217334609173982

Focus:

The aim of this camp is to improve passing, setting, serving, hitting, and defensive skills in volleyball.

Wear shorts, t-shirt, knee pads and tennis shoes.

Parent will need to sign a waiver on the first day of camp.

Dates:

June 1-4

Location:

Effingham High School

Cost:

$50 (make checks to Effingham Volleyball, pay by May 15th)

Payment:

Mail or drop off a check to:

Effingham Jr High School, 600 S. Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401

Late forms will be accepted, but a T-Shirt is not guaranteed

Times:

Grade School (entering 3rd-8th grade) 9-11am

High School 1-3pm --- only 3 days June 2-4

Questions:

Contact Coach Bohnhoff at

[email protected] or (217)- 540-1300

YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC | JUNE 22-26

The 2025 Summer Youth Tennis Clinic will focus on the fundamentals of Tennis. This camp is open to all area tennis players entering 1st-8th grade. You do not have to attend Effingham Schools to attend this camp.

Sign-Up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2Pe9OFMS7x_x2GM69Tx_087MvrOIQNzIZFPvaJ3Hjy1CT1g/viewform

Focus:

Technique, footwork, form, and drills to develop good tennis skills.

Campers need to wear appropriate athleticwear (t-shirts, tanks, shorts, tennis skirts, etc.) and bring a tennis racket as well as a water bottle.

Dates:

June 22-26

Times:

1st-4th Grade: 8:30-9:30am

5th-8th Grade: 10:00-12:00pm

Location:

EHS Tennis Courts

Cost:

$40

Payment:

Payment Options: Cash or Check Payable to EHS Girls Tennis

Mail or drop off payment to:

Effingham High School: 1301 West Grove, Effingham IL 62401

Payment Due by June 5

Late forms will be accepted, but a T-Shirt is not guaranteed

Coach: Alexandra Estes

For any questions, please contact Coach Estes: [email protected]

YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC | JUNE 22-26 flyer

Tennis Player and details of summer youth tennis camp 2026

YOUTH WRESTLING CAMP | JUNE 22-25

Focus: Wrestling Techniques, this will be for boys and girls. No experience required.

Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/R6w1f6vMys793V7aA

Dates: June 22-25

Time: 5-7pm

Location: EHS Small Gym

Grades: 5th through 12th

Cost: $65 per participant

Must be made on the first day of camp. Please submit cash or check (made to EHS Wrestling) upon arrival.

Coaches: Jeremy Patnaude, Devan Henderson and Dave Stewart

YOUTH WRESTLING CAMP | JUNE 22-25 flyer

Flyer and details for summer youth wrestling camp 2026

COMMUNITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT | JUNE 27

Whether you're a seasoned player or picking up a racket for the first time, everyone is invited to join us for a fun day of tennis competition and community spirit! The Effingham Community Tennis Tournament will create match up based on experience and skill instead of age. Please fill out the registration form to be assigned the appropriate match-up. This tournament is open to all ages and all skill levels.

Focus:

To have players from across the community come out for a great day of tennis, sportsmanship, and fun!

Sign-Up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf61vXjUjRVuWypkfnrr3WhaBK742krpjWBk6X6V4F5Tq-aDA/viewform

Date: June 27

Times: To be determined based upon the number of registrations

Location: EHS Tennis Courts. Additional matches may take place at Evergreen or Community Tennis Courts depending on the number of registrations.

Ages: ALL

Cost: $20 per player in the SINGLES category | $30 per team in the DOUBLES category

Payment: Cash or Check Payable to EHS Girls Tennis

Mail or drop off payment to:

Effingham High School: 1301 West Grove, Effingham IL 62401

Coaches: Coach Estes | [email protected]

COMMUNITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT | JUNE 27 flyer

Effingham Community Tennis Tournament for all ages all skill levels June 27

YOUTH BASEBALL CAMP | JULY 7-9

Baseball player and details of youth summer baseball camp 2026

Join us for an action-packed 3-day Baseball Skills Camp designed to help players of all levels sharpen their fundamentals and elevate their game. Led by experienced coaches along with current and former players, this camp emphasizes skill development, confidence-building, and having fun through instructional drills, small-group coaching, and competitive games. This camp is open to all area baseball players entering Kindergarten through 8th grade. You do not have to attend Effingham Schools.

Each day will focus on key aspects of baseball:

Day 1:

Fielding Mechanics – Learn proper techniques for infield and outfield play, glove work, footwork, and positioning.

Day 2:

Hitting & Baserunning – Develop a consistent swing, improve plate approach, and gain confidence on the base paths through drills and game-like situations.

Day 3:

Throwing, Pitching & Catching – Focus on arm strength, throwing accuracy, pitching mechanics, and catcher-specific skills including blocking and receiving.

Sign-Up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm-05ddQAB-5WuMxaerfG7EZb3gyTJgZeMfhwGb0_0a7L_vw/viewform?usp=dialog

Dates: July 7 - 9

Time: 8:30 - 12:45

Location: EHS High School South Diamonds

Grades: K - 8

Cost: $50 per camper (additional siblings are $25).

Payments:

Cash or Checks can be made to Coach Curran McNeely.

Payment is not due until the first day of camp.

Coaches: Curran McNeely, Kyle Bourgeois, Mason Hull, Jack Harper, Jackson Lee

YOUTH SOFTBALL CAMP | JULY 20-22

softball player and details of summer youth softball camp 2026

EJHS Softball Camp is designed to help players of all levels sharpen their fundamentals and elevate their game. This camp is open to all area girls softball players entering 5th through 8th grade. You do not have to attend Effingham Schools. Bring your softball equipment (glove, bat, helmet, etc) and your own water bottle

Focus:

Individual skill development: throwing, fielding, batting, pitching, catching

Sign-Up:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLzehwOctNSufnoFiOY0Hq604Foo75GHo6QdlPoV8SohA_sw/viewform?usp=header

Dates: July 20-22

Time: 8:00-10:30am

Location: EHS Softball Fields

Grades: 5-8

Cost: $40 includes T-shirt

Payment: Make checks payable to Effingham Junior High Softball. You may pay the EJHS Office by May 18th or bring to Day 1 of Camp.

Coaches: Lori Koester, Raegyn Boone, Varsity Softball Players

YOUTH SOCCER CAMP | JULY 27-30

Focus: This is for any student whether they've played soccer before or not. All skill levels of soccer welcome. We will teach beginners and coach athletes that have played forever. We'll work on ball control, passing, shooting, defending, general soccer skills, soccer IQ, and goalkeeping.

Sign-Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc58lMtpapGpztEXrVYcese4mRGQTJeekX7aFiHI1Ddx6qXwQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110462217334609173982

Dates: July 27 - 30, 2026

Time: 9:00 - 11:00am

Location: Washington Savings Bank Stadium at EHS

Grades: 5th - 8th Grade

Cost: $50 per athlete and will include a camp shirt

Payment: Bring cash or check to the EHS office Mon-Thurs 8-4. Checks made payable to Effingham High School

Coaches: Coach Arney, Coach Deters, and the EHS Varsity Soccer players

Questions? Please email Coach Deters at [email protected]