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YMCA Karate Program Sept-Oct
T-ball / Coach Pitch Baseball League
YMCA Karate Program
Youth Coed Outdoor Soccer
Youth Coed Tumbling Program
Youth Pickleball Clinic
Girl’s Junior High Volleyball Prep Clinic
YMCA Boys Junior High Youth Basketball Clinic
Youth Dance Program
Archery Clinic
Fall Youth Coed Basketball League
YMCA Karate Program Nov-Dec
Youth Golf Clinic

YMCA Karate Program Sept-Oct

  • Start Date: September 15th 
  • End Date: October 22nd
  • Registration: *Spots limited* 
    • Early Bird = July 11th – 31st
      • Members: $50
      • Prospective Members: $90
    • Regular = August 1st – 31st 
      • Members: $60
      • Prospective Members: $100
    • Late = September 1st – 14th
      • Members: $70
      • Prospective Members: $110
  • Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location: 
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Aerobics Studio
      • 6-12 year olds (White Belts) = 4:30pm – 5:15pm
      • 13 & up (Adult/ Colored Belts) = 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Numbers:
    • Minimum: 4 participants per class
    • Maximum: 24 participants per class
    • Goal: 12 participants per class

Details: Learn the art of Isshin-ryū Karate with 4th Degree Black Belt Dave Deihl! This traditional Okinawan martial art emphasizes practical self-defense while building strength, confidence, discipline, and mental focus. Whether you’re new to karate or looking to continue your training, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at the YMCA for an exciting opportunity to grow both physically and mentally!

  • Attire
    • T-Shirt Included for New Students ONLY
    • Gi must be purchased through the YMCA and is $30

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T-ball / Coach Pitch Baseball League

This program is designed to help participants learn the game of baseball through fundamentals and game play!

  • Start Date:
    Mighty Mites = June 1st (Exact start date)
    5-8 Division = June 1st (Week of)
  • End Date:
    Mighty Mites = July 20th (Exact end date)
    5-8 Division = July 24th (Exact end date)
  • Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Bird = April 21st – April 30th

    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90

Registration = May 1st – May 21st

    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100

Late Registration = May 22nd – 28th (*Spots will be Limited!*)

    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  • Games:
    Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    5-8 Division = Friday Nights
  • Practices:
    Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    5-8 Division = Wednesdays OR Thursdays (tentatively)
  • Notes:
    NO Games or Practices: June 30th – July 6th
  • Coaches Meeting: Informational Email, no in-person meeting

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YMCA Karate Program

This Karate program will be taught by 4th Degree Black Belt Dave Deihl, and will cover the style of Isshin-ryū, an Okinawan karate which focuses on self-defense as well as improving ones physical and mental state. The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the YMCA!

  • Start Date: July 21st
  • End Date: August 27th
  • Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Bird = June 1st – 14th

    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90

Registration = June 15th – July 13th

    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $1000

Late Registration = July 14th – 20th

    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  • Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location:
    Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Aerobics Studio
    6-12: (White Belts) = 4:30pm – 5:15pm
    12 & up (Adult/ Colored Belts) = 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Attire:
    T-Shirt Included for New Students ONLY
    Gi must be purchased through the YMCA and is $30

Register Now

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Youth Coed Outdoor Soccer

This program is designed to help participants learn the game of soccer as well as help sharpen their skills through practice and game play!

  • Start Date:
    Mighty Mites = August 10th (Exact start date)
    5-11 year olds = August 10th (Week of)
  • End Date:
    Mighty Mites = September 21st (Exact end date)
    5-11 year olds = September 26th (Exact end date)
  • Registration: *Spots limited*
    Early Bird = June 1st – June 21st

    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90

Regular = June 22nd – July 31st

    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100

Late Registration = August 1st – 7th (*Spots will be Limited!*)

    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  • Notes:
    NO Practices or Games September 1st – 7th

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Youth Coed Tumbling Program

  • Start Date: September 9th 
  • End Date: October 7th 
  • Registration: *Spots limited per class* 
    • Early Bird Registration = July 18th – 31st
      • Members: $40
      • Prospective Members: $80
    • Registration = August 1st – 31st
      • Members: $50
      • Prospective Members: $90
    • Late Registration = September 1st – 8th 
      • Members: $60
      • Prospective Members: $100
  • Age Divisions, Days & Times: 
    • Aerobics Studio
      • 2-3 years old = 4:30pm – 5:00pm
      • 4-6 years old = 5:00pm – 5:45pm
  • Age & Skill Levels:
    • Ages 2-3 = Beginner/ Mommy & Me
    • Ages 4-6 = Beginner/ Intermediate
  • Numbers:
    • Minimum: 4 per age group 
    • Maximum: 12 participants per age group
    • Goal: 6 per age group
  • Details: YMCA Tumbling teaches basic gymnastic skills, as well as helps participants gain confidence, coordination, flexibility and strength!

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Youth Pickleball Clinic

  • Start Date: October 1st 
  • End Date: October 2nd
  • Registration: *Spots limited* 
  • Early Bird = August 18th – 31st 
    • Members: $10
    • Prospective Members: $20
  • Registration = September 1st – 21st 
    • Members: $20
    • Prospective Members: $30
  • Late Registration = September 22nd – 30th
    • Members: $30
    • Prospective Members: $40
  • Age Divisions & Times 
    • 8-11 years old = 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Numbers:
    • Minimum: 4 participants 
    • Maximum: 8 participants 
    • Goal: 4 participants 

Details: Learn the basics of pickleball in this fun two-day clinic! Participants will practice paddle control, serving, returning, court movement, scoring, and game play while building confidence, coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a positive YMCA environment.

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Girl’s Junior High Volleyball Prep Clinic

  • Start Date: October 7th  
  • End Date: October 30th 
  • Registration: *Spots limited* 
  • Early Bird = August 18th – 31st 
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $80
  • Registration = September 1st – 31st 
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $90
  • Late Registration = October 1st – 6th 
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $100
  • Age Divisions & Times 
    • 11-14 years old = 5:30pm – 7:00pm
    • Wednesday & Friday Nights
  • Numbers:
    • Minimum: 8 participants 
    • Maximum: 24 participants 
    • Goal: 12 participants 

Details: Prepare for school volleyball tryouts with focused instruction in passing, serving, setting, hitting, footwork, defensive positioning, offensive and defensive systems, and overall volleyball IQ. This clinic is designed to help junior high girls sharpen their skills, build confidence, and better understand the game in a positive, disciplined, and supportive environment.

Athletes will be challenged to grow not only as volleyball players, but also as teammates and leaders through an emphasis on accountability, resilience, communication, confidence, and personal growth.

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YMCA Boys Junior High Youth Basketball Clinic

  • Date: October 12th 
  • Registration: *Spots limited* 
  • Registration = September 1st – 30th 
    • Members: FREE
    • Prospective Members: $10
  • Late Registration = October 1st – 11th 
    • Members: $5
    • Prospective Members: $15
  • Age Divisions & Times 
    • 11-14 years old = 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Numbers:
    • Minimum: 4 participants 
    • Maximum: 15 participants 
    • Goal: 10 participants 

Details: Get ready for school basketball tryouts with this focused one-day clinic designed for junior high boys. Participants will sharpen essential skills including ball handling, passing, shooting, footwork, defense, rebounding, and court awareness through fast-paced drills and game-like situations. The clinic will help athletes build confidence, improve conditioning, and prepare to compete with effort, teamwork, and discipline.

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Youth Dance Program

  • Start Date: October 14th 
  • End/ Performance Date: November 18th
  • Registration: ** Spots are Limited **
    • Early Bird = August 18th – 31st 
      • Members: $50
      • Prospective: $90
    • Regular = September 1st – 30th
      • Members: $60
      • Prospective: $100
    • Late = October 1st – 13th 
      • Members: $70
      • Prospective: $110
  • Ages & Time Frames:
    • 4-6 years olds = 4:30pm – 5:15pm
    • 7-9 years olds = 5:15pm – 6:00pm
  • Numbers: 
    • Minimum: 4 per age group
    • Maximum: 
      • 4-6 = 10 (Allow Waiting List)
      • 7-9 = 15 (Allow Waiting List)
    • Goal: 8 per age group

Details: In this 7-week Youth Dance Program, participants will learn dance moves and a routine which they will perform at the end of session performance!

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Archery Clinic

  • Start Date: October 19th
  • End Date: October 23rd
  • Registration: ** Spots are Limited **
  • Early Bird = August 18th – 31st 
    • Members: $35
    • Prospective: $65
  • Regular Registration = September 1st – 30th 
    • Members: $45
    • Prospective: $75
  • Late Registration = October 1st – 14th 
    • Members: $55
    • Prospective: $85
  • Ages & Time Frames:
    • Ages 9 & up = 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Numbers: 
    • Minimum: 4 participants
    • Maximum: 12 participants
    • Goal: 8 participants

Details: During this 5-day Archery Clinic, our certified instructor will teach the basics of how to shoot a bow and arrow!

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Fall Youth Coed Basketball League

* NO Practices or Games = Nov. 23rd – 28th *

  • Start Date:
    • Mighty Mites = November 2nd (Exact start date)
    • 5-14 year olds = November 2nd (Week of)
  • End Date:
    • Mighty Mites = December 7th (Exact end date)
    • 5-14 year olds = December (5-8 end on 11th, 9-14 on 12th)
  • Registration:
    • Regular = September 17th – October 23rd 
      • Members: $50
      • Prospective: $90
    • Late = October 24th – 30th (*Spots will be Limited!*)
      • Members: $60
      • Prospective: $100
  • Games:
    • Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    • 5-6 Division = Friday Nights
    • 7-8 Division = Friday Nights
    • 9-11 Division = Saturday Mornings
    • 12-14 Division = Saturday Mornings
  • Practices:
    • Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    • 5-14 Divisions = Mondays, Tuesdays OR Thursdays (tentatively)
  • Coaches Meeting: Informational Email, no in-person meeting
  • Numbers:
    • Minimum = 20 per age group
    • Maximum = None (will change at time of late registration)
    • Goal = 200 participants overall

Details: Build skills, confidence, and a love for the game! In partnership with the Chicago Bulls, RCX Sports, Jr. NBA, and Athletico Physical Therapy, this coed league focuses on basketball fundamentals, physical literacy, teamwork, and YMCA values such as caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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YMCA Karate Program Nov-Dec

*Off = Nov. 24th & 26th*

  • Start Date: November 3rd 
  • End Date: December 17th 
  • Registration: *Spots limited* 
  • Early Bird = September 17th – 30th 
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
  • Regular = Oct. 1st – 24th 
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
  • Late = Oct. 25th – 31st 
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  • Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location: 
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Aerobics Studio
    • 6-12 year olds (White Belts) = 4:30pm – 5:15pm
    • 13 & up (Adult/ Colored Belts) = 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Numbers:
    • Minimum: 4 participants per class
    • Maximum: 24 participants per class
    • Goal: 12 participants per class

Details: Train in the traditional art of Isshin-ryū Karate with 4th Degree Black Belt Dave Deihl. This respected Okinawan martial art combines practical self-defense techniques with the development of confidence, discipline, coordination, strength, and mental focus. Whether you are new to karate or looking to continue your training, this program provides a supportive and engaging environment where participants can build valuable life skills, improve physical fitness, and challenge themselves to reach new goals. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at the YMCA and discover the lifelong benefits of martial arts training.

  • Attire
    • T-Shirt Included for New Students ONLY
    • Gi must be purchased through the YMCA and is $30

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Youth Golf Clinic

  • Dates: December 14th – 17th
  • Registration: ** Spots are Limited **
  • Early Bird = October 18th – 31st
    • Members: $24
    • Prospective: $48
  • Regular = November 1st – 30th 
    • Members: $34
    • Prospective: $58
  • Late = December 1st – 10th 
    • Members: $44
    • Prospective: $68
  • Ages & Time Frames:
    • Ages 7-10 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Numbers: 
    • Minimum: 4 per age group
    • Maximum: 12 per age group 
    • Goal: 8 per age group

Details: During this 4 day Golf clinic participants will learn the basics, fundamentals and etiquette of golf, along with other important life lessons such as sportsmanship! 

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