Athletics & Camps

Athletics

2026 Youth Sport Clinics

Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation for our Youth Sports Clinic series! These clinics are two hour sessions that will take place on a monthly basis, with the goal of providing opportunities for kids aged 6-12 to try a new sport, learn more about the sport, and meet other kids interested in them as well! The cost of this program is $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents. The locations of these clinics will typically take place at Bill Smith Park (4446 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461), except for basketball clinics which will take place at Middleton Park Complex (102 SE 47th St, Oak Island, NC 28465). We hope to see you all out there and if there are any questions, please reach out to Jacob Hyle - jhyle@oakislandnc.gov for more information!

Please note that each participant must have a completed activity waiver as a part of sign up. Additionally, from May - August, the programs will be on hiatus to accommodate for our athletic and summer camps, as well as our other summertime programming.

Upcoming Clinic Dates:

  • January 26th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Flag Football
  • February 23rd, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Middleton Park Complex (Basketball Courts) - Youth Basketball
  • March 30th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Soccer
  • April 27th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Softball
  • September 28th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Football
  • October 26th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Middleton Park Complex (Basketball Courts) - Youth Basketball
  • November 16th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Soccer
  • December 14th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Bill Smith Park - Youth Softball

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Field Hockey Clinics

Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation and Foundation Sports Clinics for Field Hockey Clinics at the Middleton Park Complex! These clinics act as great way to learn the sport of Field Hockey and see if it’s the right fit, as well as expand skills for those who have played before. Foundation Sports Clinics offers experienced coaches who can work to establish and improve skills for beginner and intermediate players. We do ask that parents are present during program times to ensure high quality programming throughout the session. We look forward to seeing you on the fields!

REQUIRED WAIVER: FSC Liability Waiver

Dates and Times:

  • June 6, 2026 • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • June 10, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • June 27, 2026 • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • July 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • July 25, 2026 • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Pricing:

  • $25 for Residents
  • $30 for Non-Residents

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Camps

Oak Island Youth Sailing Camp (2026)

Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation and Cape Fear Yacht Club for the 30th anniversary of the Oak Island Sailing Camp! Campers will be introduced to the fun of sailing through classroom education and sailing in Dutchman’s Creek. Learn to “ride the wind” in youth sized Optimist dinghies (single handed with student weight under 120 pounds) or in the clubs 420's as two person crews. Campers will learn boating basics, rigging, right of way rules, points of sail and sailboat maneuvers. We will also be covering new STEM skills each week of camp. The first Monday's of each week of the camp, there will be a trip out to Brunswick Community College to perform a swim test, just to make sure our participants are safe and ready to go!

 

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