Youth Sports
Our Youth Sports Programs cultivate values, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, and educational achievement. Youth sports help children to grow personally, appreciate diversity, develop leadership skills and have fun. We incorporate our core values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Caring into all our classes.
Our sports programs include clinics, skill-building classes, and leagues.
Spring II Session Begins April 26
Sports include:
Archery
Archery at the Y presents opportunities and irreplaceable skills of precise focus, concentration, and relaxation while building confidence in youth.
Programs include:
- School-Age Archery
Basketball
Y youth basketball emphasizes fun while encouraging fundamental skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Programs include:
- Preschool and Tot Basketball
- School-Age Basketball
- Tween/Teen Basketball
- Travel Basketball
Her Time to Play Girls Basketball Program
The "Her Time To Play" Program recognizes the valuable role sports can play in the development of young girls and the advancement of women as leaders in society. Her Time To Play is a national initiative dedicated to championing change on behalf of girls and women and providing them with ways to connect, collaborate, and actively engage with basketball. The South Mountain Y runs the program in partnership with the WNBA and Jr. NBA, and Seton Hall University Women’s Basketball.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a terrific way for children to develop fine motor skills, self-esteem, self-discipline, and coordination while learning to love fitness and sport.
Programs include:
- Preschool-Age Gymnastics
- School-Age Gymnastics
Karate
Karate promotes physical and mental well-being through hard work, ritual, and self discipline. Kids learn basic martial arts and self-defense techniques under the guidance of positive, supportive instructors.
Programs include:
- School-Age Karate
Martial Arts
Classes focus on a variety of skills, including personal growth, self-defense, self-confidence, personal discipline, respect for others, and physical conditioning.
Programs include:
- School-Age Martial Arts
Soccer
YMCA youth soccer is designed to encourage participation and having fun. Your child will learn basic game skills such as trapping, dribbling, passing, and shooting as well as goalie skills.
Programs include:
- Preschool and Tot Soccer
- School-Age Soccer
Sports Mix
Kids are introduced to a variety of sports like basketball, soccer, flag football and more!
Programs include:
- Preschool Sports Galore
T-Ball
T-Ball is a great introduction to the team sports of baseball and softball and kids have fun while learning how to hit the ball off a tee, as well as catching and throwing.
*This sport is typically offered in the Spring.
Tennis
Tennis is not only great aerobic and cardiovascular exercise, but it also improves hand-eye coordination, agility, and flexibility, as well as gross and fine motor coordination skills. Many parents choose tennis for their children because it’s a no-contact sport that also boosts mental development.
Programs include:
- School-Age Tennis
Volleyball
Kids gain a solid foundation in fitness while they learn the right skills to play one of the world’s most exciting, fastest growing sports. Kids start with basic passing and setting techniques, footwork and ball contact.
Programs include:
- School-Age Volleyball
Youth Sports Form
