Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter
Young Guns Wrestling Camps offers intensive wrestling training for various age groups and skill levels, focusing on technique, conditioning, and mental tough...
▌ Editor's read The Young Guns Wrestling Camps website loads successfully and provides details about their Takedown Camp, which is a commuter (day) program. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The founder, Jody Strittmatter, is a former NCAA All-American, and the camp has been operating for 25 years, indicating a long history in wrestling instruction. The website lists a coaching staff with significant credentials, including Olympians and NCAA champions. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it emphasizes the high caliber of its coaching staff. Google reviews for 'Young Guns Wrestling Camps' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the quality of instruction, the expertise of the coaches, and the positive impact on their children's wrestling skills and confidence. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity.
Who thrives here Ages 9–18
Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given sports program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 9–18
- Hours: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Address: 692 Lemon Drop Rd, Ebensburg, PA 15931, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Total cost is $640 for the 5-day commuter camp. 10% sibling discount available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter
- What ages does Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter accept?
- Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter is open to children ages 9–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter cost?
- Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter publishes $896/week for the standard session. USD. Total cost is $640 for the 5-day commuter camp. 10% sibling discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter's hours?
- Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter runs 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter?
- Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter provide lunch?
- Young Guns Wrestling Camps - Takedown Camp - Commuter does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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