At the Y, kids can learn to play a sport, develop their skills, make new friends, and become empowered in youth sports programs.
Summer Programming starts July 1!
Member registration opens Saturday, June 8 and community registration opens Saturday, June 15. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts!
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Program Registration
Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today!
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Basketball
Learn and master the basics of passing, dribbling, and shooting and practice your offense and defense in fun scrimmages.
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Soccer
Our soccer classes, for toddlers through teenagers, teach skills, improve coordination, and encourage fair play, positive attitude, and teamwork.
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Yoga for Kids
Our yoga program focuses on appropriate poses and breathing techniques and is a great introduction to the mind-body-spirit aspect of exercise to develop focus and relaxation.
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Karate
Our progressive karate program teaches physical education, self-defense, and meditation. Regular participation in this program develops strength, agility, flexibility and coordination as well as focus and peace of mind.
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Tennis
Young kids learn to play with kid-sized racquets, slower and lower-bouncing balls, and older students are taught fundamental and advanced techniques of groundstroke, volley, and overhead strokes.