Nittany Valley Sports Centre Youth Programs

Nittany Valley Sports Centre Youth Programs includes CBA Rookies, a developmental basketball program, and Skills Institute, a soccer program. It also offers Summer Camps, Specialty Sports Camps, and School Year Camps that align with holiday breaks. CBA Rookies runs for 6 weeks, and Skills Institute meets in weekly 50-minute classes.

Programs

• CBA Rookies — 6 to 8 · Wednesday evenings from 4:30 to 5:20 PM · Developmental basketball program. 6-week program. Great for beginners. Coaches are expert staff.
• Skills Institute — Ages 5 to 8 · Weekly 50-minute classes · $18 per class · Soccer program. Open enrollment. Boys & Girls. 12:1 player-to-coach ratio. No club affiliation needed.
• Summer Camps — Action-packed summer camps.
• Specialty Sports Camps — Sport-specific specialty camps.
• School Year Camps — School year camps that align with holiday breaks.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–8 years old
• Price range: $18 per class
• General schedule: CBA Rookies is a 6-week program. Skills Institute classes meet weekly for 50 minutes. Seasons are typically 10-13 weeks long.

About the provider

Skills Institute is led by Director Steve Greecher. The program follows a national curriculum that has seen over 1.2 million players. It is locally owned and operated, serves the Central Pennsylvania area, and has a mission to foster an inclusive environment that brings together families, athletes, and the wider community for active and enjoyable experiences.

Skills Institute has open enrollment and players can join anytime; class fees are prorated. Registrations are first come, first serve. One free trial class per child is usually allowed. CBA Rookies is coached by expert staff.

Last updated October 22, 2026.