Summer Camps and Activities
Joplin High School Summer Physical Education and Conditioning Program
Joplin High School offers a Summer School Physical Education and Conditioning Program at no cost. The program is open to any upcoming 7th-12th student enrolled in the Joplin School District. Students may elect to take the course for school credit. The purpose of the course is to develop speed, strength, agility and flexibility along with the skills required for a healthy lifestyle. Athletes from all sports are highly encouraged to enroll in the course.
To enroll your student in the Summer School Physical Education and Conditioning Program, please visit the Summer School page.
Summer Sports Camps and Activities
Joplin Schools offers a robust summer athletics schedule. Many sports offer affordable summer camps for students ranging from elementary school to high school. These summer camps introduce students to various sports and help students learn new skills and improve performance. Most of the camps are held in June or July. If you don’t see your sport’s camp opportunities listed here yet, please check back regularly, as they will be posted as they become available.
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2026 Youth Basketball Summer Camps
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Registration is now open for the Joplin Boys Basketball Summer Camp!
Camp is open to boys going into 2nd through 6th grades next school year. The cost of camp includes individual and team drills, fundamentals, instruction, and a camp t-shirt. Families can register in advance at this link or in person on the first day of camp.
When: 5:30-6:45pm May 26-28
Where: JHS Kaminsky Gym
Who: Incoming 2nd-6th grade boys
Cost: $25 per student
For questions, please contact coach Nicholas Pfeifer at NicholasPfeifer@JoplinSchools.org
Registration is now open for the Joplin Girls Basketball Summer Camp!
Camp is open to girls going into 2nd through 6th grades next school year. The cost of camp includes individual and team drills, fundamentals, instruction, and a camp t-shirt. Families can register in advance at this link or in person on the first day of camp.
When: 5:30-6:45pm June 2nd-4th
Where: JHS Kaminsky Gym
Who: Incoming 2nd-6th grade girls
Cost: $25 per student
For questions, please contact coach Brad Cox at BradleyCox@JoplinSchools.org
Middle School Basketball Summer Schedule
Students interested in playing middle school basketball next year (grades 7-8) should attend both weights and summer practices. The first day of practice is May 26 at Joplin High School. Weights and practices starting on June 1 will take place at South Middle School. July practice dates will be held July 6-9 from 9-10:30am at South Middle School. If the image below is not accessible to you, please reach out to KyleWolf@JoplinSchools.org.
HS BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMER SCHEDULE
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Little Miss Cheer camp will be held nightly from 6:00 to 7:30pm Wednesday, May 27 through Friday, May 29 at the JHS Gym. In-person registration for camp will begin on May 27th at 5:30 PM.
COMPLETE THIS FORM BY MAY 20 and submit payment TO GUARANTEE YOUR REQUESTED TSHIRT SIZE! You can also send payment (must be received by May 20) to:
Joplin High School
Attn: Athletic Office - Alexis Basye
2104 Indiana Ave.
Joplin, MO 64804
This clinic is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of cheerleading such as, motions, jumps, basic cheers and chants, and dance skill. This fun-filled clinic will be held over a three-day period with a parent/friend performance on the last night that will start at 6:30 PM. The cost of the camp is $40 dollars for all three days. This includes a t-shirt, bow, and snacks every night.
Little Miss Cheer Clinic is for ages Pre-K (4 and 5 year olds) through 6th grade. Please sign up for the grade that your child has just completed. Please note: middle school students do not have to be a middle school cheerleader to attend this clinic.
This clinic is open to any district, not just Joplin students. Please complete one form for each camper attending.
For any additional questions, please email Joplin Varsity Cheer Coach Alexis Basye at alexisbasye@joplinschools.org_1778770277.jpeg)
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2026 Joplin Football Youth Camp
This camp is designed for players entering grades 3 thru 6. The instruction will focus on technique and proper application of that technique as it applies to the Joplin Football Program. Instruction will occur by both middle school and high school coaches.
Schedule:
- Monday, July 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Joplin High School
Football Field
2026 Joplin Football Middle School Camp
This camp is designed for players entering grades 7 and 8. The instruction will focus on technique and proper application of that technique as it applies to the Joplin Football Program. Instruction will occur by both middle school and high school coaches.
Schedule:
- Monday, July 13 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Location:
Joplin High School
Football Field
2026 JHS Football Schedule and Activities
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The Joplin Softball Program will be hosting a Youth Softball Camp for softball players in 3rd through 6th grade.
- Date: July 20th & 21st
- Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Location: Joplin High School Softball Field
Camp fee is $10, which includes a camp T-shirt. Please pre-register by Friday, July 10th.
Join us for two fun-filled evenings of skill development and excitement!
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Boys & Girls Tennis Summer Schedule
● Off-season practice:
○ Mondays & Wednesdays in June (starts June 1)
- Boys 9-10:30am
- Girls 10:45-12:15am
○ Additionally, same times for these July dates:
- July 6
- July 8
- July 13
- July 15
● Free Physicals Night hosted by Freeman (in HS Gym)
○ June 1, 5:30pm
● Summer Weights:
○ Players need to attend the morning weights sessions to participate in the Monday/Wednesday off-season practices.
○ Weights times:- Boys 6:30am
- Girls 8:30am
○ Weights are part of your evaluation for making the team. The more you attend summer weights, the more this factors into your ranking on the team.
● Joplin Tournaments - Scan the QR code to check out all of our Tournaments offered and to sign up - this will be at a discounted price for Joplin students!
● Join our StudentSquare groups (you can find them in the ‘groups’ section, or email Coach Coltharp and he can add you) for the best source of communication with Coach Coltharp and to receive important updates and information. You can also join via the following links:
● 1st Week of Official Practice for Girls - Mon. August 10
● 1st Week of Official Practice for Boys - Mon. March 1These dates can all be found on the “Events” page on the team ParentSquare Group. Additionally, we will try and post them on our team Instagram account (@joplinhseaglestennis).
*All dates are subject to change, and Coach Coltharp will send out an announcement.
Head Coach: Ben Coltharp (benjamincoltharp@joplinschools.org)
Assistant Coach: (Girls) Tiffany Pepper (tiffanypepper@joplinschools.org) -
Volleyball Summer Camp
Volleyball Summer camp is open to elementary, middle, and high school students. It will be held July 14-16 at Joplin High School. The costs per student are listed below, and includes a t-shirt. Register in advance here, or in person on the first day of camp.
High School: 10:30am – 1:00pm, $40
Middle School: 1:30pm – 3:30pm, $30
Elementary: 3:30pm – 5:00pm, $25
High School Summer Schedule
8th Grade Summer Schedule
7th Grade Summer Schedule
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JHS Wrestling will host a Youth Wrestling Camp from 5:30 to 7:30pm nightly June 2-4, 2026 for boys and girls ages 5-14 to learn technique and fundamentals. A t-shirt is included in the $30 registration fee. Please register here.
