Registration

Future Lancer Football Camp - Summer 2025

Future Lancer Football Camp

July 19th 2025 

Where: Amherst County High School Football Field

Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Fall Soccer 2025 - Fall 2025

The purpose of the Amherst County Recreation & Parks Department’s Youth Soccer program is to give the youth of the county the opportunity to participate in a team sport, learn the skills and rules of soccer, and learn to use good sportsmanship, have fun, and meet new friends.

Last day of regular register is 07/28/25. Late fee Registration increases by $10 on 07/29/25 and end on the the 08/04/25

All players U10 and up must attend the scouting combine on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Coolwell Park.

Divisions are based on birth year - See below for combine information 

U6 - 2020 & 2021 - NO Combine $50

U8 - 2018 & 2019 - NO Combine $60

U10 - 2016 & 2017 - Yes – @9:00 am on 08/09/25 $60

U12 - 2014 & 2015 - Yes – @11:00 am on 08/09/25 $60

U15 - 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Yes – @1:00 pm on 08/09/25 $70

U18 - 2008, 2009 & 2010 - Yes – @3:00 pm on 08/09/25 $70 

Practices begin 08/11

If you wish to volunteer as a coach, please fill out the volunteer tab below!

Adaptive Fall Soccer 2025 - Fall 2025

A specifically designed soccer program to help athletes with a physical and/or intellectual disability to learn and participate in soccer. Amherst Challengers welcomes athletes ages 3-21. Athletes will practice in groups based on age and ability level.

START THURSDAY  SEPTEMBER 4 -- OCTOBER 23 FROM 6:00PM - 7:00PM

WHERE: COOLWELL RECREATION PARK (640 NORTH COOLWELL RD, AMHERST VA 24521)

Price: 25.00 per person

25-26 Coed Youth Basketball Program - Winter 2025

The purpose of the Amherst County Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball program is to give the youth of the county the opportunity 1) To participate in a team sport 2) To learn the skills and rules of basketball 3) To learn to use good sportsmanship, have fun, and meet new friends.

The Scouting Combine: All age groups are based on your age as of April 1st, 2026. 

Location of Combine is Monelison Middle School 

Coed Fundamentals ages 5-8 yrs old - NO COMBINE

Boys Division 9 & 10 yrs old - Combine Wednesday, Nov 5th at 6pm

Boys Division 11 & 12 yrs old - Combine, Wednesday, Nov 5th at 7:30pm

Boys Division 13 & 14 yrs old - Combine Thursday, Nov 6th at 6pm

Boys Division 15 -18yrs old - Combine Thursday, Nov 6th at 7:30pm

25-26 Girls Youth Basketball - Winter 2025

The purpose of the Amherst County Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball program is to give the youth of the county the opportunity 1) To participate in a team sport 2) To learn the skills and rules of basketball 3) To learn to use good sportsmanship, have fun, and meet new friends.

Scouting Combine at Monelison Middle School: All age groups are based on your age as of April 1st, 2026

  9-10 combine is on Monday, Nov 3th @ 6PM
11-12 Combine is on Monday, Nov 3th @ 6PM
13-14 Combine is on Monday, Nov 3th @ 7:30 PM
15-18 Combine is on Monday, Nov 3th @ 7:30 PM

The girls league will be playing surrounding county's and should expect to travel for half of their games. 

2025 SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP - Summer 2025

Coed Basketball Camp

BASKETBALL CAMP 2025 

JUNE 9TH 2025 

TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PLACE: TBD

WHO: K-5 grade

Price: $35.00

Coed Basketball Camp

JUNE 10TH-12TH 

TIME: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

PLACE: TBD

WHO: MIDDLE SCHOOL TO RISING FRESHMAN

Price: $45.00

THE DONNA MEEKS ART & MUSIC CAMP - Summer 2025

SECOND STAGE AND ART & COMMUNITY VENUE IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST IS BEING CO SPONSORED BY AMHERST COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION. THEY ARE OFFEREING A FIVE- DAY ART AND MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. 

WHERE: SECOND STAGE   (194 SECOND ST AMHERST VA 24521)

WHEN : MONDAY- FRIDAY

DATE JUNE 23-27

START TIME : 8:30 AM TO 12PM

GRADE LEVEL K12 - 4TH GRADE

REGISTRATION : IS $25.00 (NON REFUNDABLE)