Youth Programs
Year Round Programs
Youth Climbing Team
The Youth Climbing Team (YCT) is designed to help youth not only learn about climbing but also help develop self-confidence and personal goal setting.
Gymnastics
Miami University Recreation offers a youth gymnastics program for children ages 2+ at Sawyer Hall. Each class has an experienced instructor that is background-checked and maintains certifications in gymnastics safety and CPR/first-aid.
Learn to Swim and Dive
The Learn to Swim courses are to teach children, teens, and adults to be safe in, on, and around the water and to swim well.
Makos Youth Swim Team
The Makos are a year-round USA Swimming team who compete in age groups from 6 and under to 15 and over.
Birthday Parties
Looking for great activities to celebrate a birthday or have a friendly gathering? Here at the Miami Recreational Sports Center, we have many options for such events. We have facilities that include three pools, a climbing wall, a racquetball court, and four courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and soccer. We also have reservable rooms that can be used as a gathering space, based on availability. For the "General Admission Daily Pass Discount," a group of 10 or more is eligible for $6 per person, allowing access to the pools and gymnasium.
Equestrian Community Lessons
The Miami University Equestrian Center offers community riding lessons to riders of all levels in Hunt Seat, Western, and Dressage. Lessons are taught on Miami horses by our experienced staff. All riders must be 8 years or older.
Youth Equestrian Team
All levels of riders are welcome. Riders compete in divisions based on their level of experience - from very beginners to accomplished competitive riders.
Summer Programs
REC Camp
Rec Camp provides a blend of recreation activities, including games and sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and much more. Activities are designed to help campers become more independent, enhance self-confidence, and develop mind and body in a fun and safe learning environment. This camp takes place at the Miami Rec Center.
Equestrian Camp
Miami Equestrian offers summer riding camps tailored to those with no previous riding experience as well as those actively competing with aspirations of riding on a college team. We welcome all levels of riders in three disciplines: hunt seat, western and dressage ages 8–18.
Outdoor Pursuit Camp
Miami’s Outdoor Pursuit Center will provide this group an ACTIVE outdoor experience that will allow them to learn and practice outdoor living skills and natural exploration.
Climbing Camp
The Youth Climbing Camp, hosted by the Outdoor Pursuit Center, is an opportunity for children to push their limits and reach new heights through indoor and outdoor climbing. The full day camp will culminate with a trip to climb outside at John Bryan State Park on Friday. Climbing lessons may include (but aren’t limited to) learning climbing lingo, knot tying, movement skill development, belaying, bouldering on the 12 ft. boulder wall, and top-roping and auto-belaying on the 40 ft. main wall.
Esports Camp
Day Camp
Esports Day camp is focused on teaching the fundamentals of esports. We’ll discuss building good habits outside of the game, build up our scores with 3D Aim Trainer, and get in plenty of playtime with a variety of video games (Roblox, Rocket League, Fall Guys, Minecraft, Fortnite). Esports Camp introduces campers to building a common community through teamwork. Participants should look to bring their own USB compatible video game controllers (Xbox, Playstation, or Switch Pro controllers should all work).
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Ages: 8-14
Price: $250
Dates (2 Sessions): July 8-12, July 22-26
For more information, contact James Davis, davisj9@MiamiOH.edu.
Register for Week 1 (July 8 -12)
Register for Week 2 (July 22 - 26)
Overnight Camp
Everyone ages 12-18 is welcome. No game knowledge or experience is necessary, but we will have opportunities for talented players to compete against some of our Varsity finest.
You’ll spend a week living at Miami, just a short walk from King Library, the home of the Varsity Esports Arena and Miami’s Games Lab. Camp fees include all meals, lodging, and cover fees for all activities. Programming includes daily classes on the history, culture, and business of Esports, a LAN event every night focusing on a specific genre of games complete with tournaments, daily physical training just like our varsity players, and guest appearances by team members and industry partners. Network, play, and learn in our state-of-the-art facilities from the nationally ranked faculty, staff, and students who built the first Division 1 Varsity Esports team.
Ages: 12-18
Price: $850
Dates: June 9th - June 14th
For more information, contact James Davis, davisj9@MiamiOH.edu.
Youth Equestrian Camp
We welcome all levels of riders in three disciplines: hunt seat, western, and dressage ages 8–18.
Sport Fit
Sport fit is a six week program that meets three times a week for 60 minutes. This program is perfect for young athletes who want to take their game to the next level. By focusing on key areas such as speed, balance, agility, strength, injury prevention, and conditioning, participants will not only improve their overall athletic performance but also reduce their risk of injury.