PROGRAM REGISTRATION
The Y offers countless opportunities for kids to stay active and learn new skills through sports and enrichment programs. From youth sports like soccer, basketball, volleyball, and martial arts to dance and pickleball for adults, McGaw YMCA provides a fun, supportive environment that builds confidence, teamwork, and personal growth. Explore our latest program options and register below!
Preschool Programs (Ages 3-6)
Basketball
YMCA Tiny Tot Basketball (Ages 4-6)
Did you know? The Y invented basketball in 1891 and serves over 1 million youth sports participants annually. Our sports programs emphasize fun, safety and positive, equal play. Experienced instructors introduce children to the game of basketball using an age-appropriate curriculum with activities and games designed to increase physical, cognitive and social/emotional development including balance, body awareness, hand-eye coordination and listening skills. Experience the Y Sports difference where we emphasize each participant's time with the ball, high repetitions and inclusive activities. Each session will include a warm-up, character topic, designated skill focus and fun skills application game. Tiny Tot Basketball is the perfect introduction to organized sports play.
All Genders
Ages: 4-6
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Dance
YMCA Tiny Tot Creative Dance (Ages 3-5)
Move and groove into this great first introduction to dance in a fun, safe environment where every child can have a positive experience and foster the love of movement. Children will learn fundamental dance steps through games, interactive songs and imaginative activities. Learn, laugh and explore while improving coordination, gross motor skills, spatial awareness, rhythm and listening skills in a structured setting. Professional dancer Perry Denton sets "fun" as the foundation for a lifelong appreciation for dance and the arts.
All Genders
Ages: 3-5
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Soccer
YMCA Tiny Tot Soccer (Ages 3-5)
Ages: 3-5
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Sports Club
YMCA Preschool Tiny Tot Sports Club (Ages 3-5)
Introducing our new feature program! YMCA Tiny Tot Sports Club adopts a monthly draft design to combine convenience and variety for a sports experience your whole family enjoys. Parents, benefit from a set schedule and routine. Simply choose a sports club time and lock it into your calendar for the year. No more adjusting schedules "every eight weeks" or "session." Preschoolers, get your game on by developing skills across multiple sports with a new sport in focus each month. YMCA Tiny Tot Sports Club is the perfect platform to explore interests, make friends, and develop confidence and skills in our progressive Tiny Tot programming led by seasoned adult role models. Join us as we play our favorite sport - all of them!
All Genders
Ages: 3-5
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Tumbling
YMCA Tiny Tot Tumbling (Ages 3-5)
Flex your skills as you tumble, flip and roll into our newest program offering for energetic youth. This foundational class combines direct instruction and circuit work to promote skill development, individual attention, and constant motion and engagement throughout the class. Children will improve balance, coordination, strength and social skills through a progressive curriculum designed to build an athletic foundation from an early age.
All Genders
Ages: 3-5
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Elementary Age Programs (Grades K-5)
Basketball League
YMCA Basketball League (Grades K-1)
Records quickly fade, but kids who play sports hold onto the memories and benefits for a lifetime. Y Sports programs place priority on skill development, healthy competition, team building, fair play and creating a positive self-image. As our flagship program, the YMCA Basketball League is led by qualified adult staff coaches. Experience the benefits of the Y's rich basketball history in our safe, values-based environment. Check out exciting program updates for the Fall 2024 season!
Format: 30-minute practice, immediately followed by a full game
All Genders
Ages: 5-7
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Basketball Skills Academy
YMCA Basketball Skills Academy Beginner or Intermediate Divisions (Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5)
Did you know? The Y invented basketball in 1891 and serves over 1 million youth sports participants annually. Our sports programs emphasize fun, safety and positive, equal play. The McGaw YMCA Basketball Skills Academy helps youth learn and hone fundamentals to feel confident in game play. Experience the Y Sports difference where we emphasize each participant's time with the ball, high repetitions and inclusive game play. Each session will include a warm-up, character topic, designated skill focus, tactical development and integration of the session's lessons into game play. The skills academies are led by seasoned adult instructors utilizing the Jr. NBA instructional curriculum. Beginner Academy is designed for youth with less than one year of basketball experience. Intermediate Academy is designed for youth with more than one year of basketball experience.
All Genders
Grades: K-1, 2-3, 4-5
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Cheer/Poms
YMCA Cheer/Poms (Ages 6-10)
This high-energy class has it all - combining various dance styles and techniques through showmanship and choreographed routines inside your tight-knit "squad" community. Incorporate jazz, hip-hop, pom and sideline cheerleading as you jump, turn and kick in a synchronized, spirited format emphasizing teamwork and self-confidence. Session will conclude with a group performance. Join professional dancer Perry Denton for what is guaranteed to be a fun, positive and inclusive experience to foster your child's love for dance and the arts.
All Genders
Ages: 6-10
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Hip-Hop Dance
YMCA Hip Hop Dance (Ages 6-10)
Step outside the box in this fun, inventive style done to popular music. Learn a series of energetic hip-hop steps while allowing your creativity and personality to shine through basic technique, tricks and routines in this fast-paced dance class popular for all genders. Improve rhythm, coordination, strength and conditioning. Always a youth favorite in imitating the moves of media celebrities, hip-hop is a huge hit for youth who do not like to be held back with too many rules. Enjoy what moves you with professional dancer Perry Denton in this fun, positive and inclusive experience to foster your child's love for dance and the arts.
All Genders
Ages: 6-10
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Martial Arts
Karate (Ages 5-13)
Martial arts are a great way to develop balance, coordination, speed and strength, while building self-confidence and discipline in an encouraging, non-intimidating environment. The Y's classes focus on fitness and conditioning as well as teaching the movements and stances of each martial arts discipline. Our expert instructors provide safe and ethical training that adheres to the values of discipline, personal growth and respect for others. Meet our new instructor with decades of experience!
All Genders
Ages: 5-13
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Pre-Ballet/Jazz
Soccer
YMCA Soccer Skills Academy (Grades K-1)
Grades: K-1
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Summer Camp Swim Test Prep Lessons
Summer Camp Swim Test Prep Lessons (7-17 years)
Get ready for your summer camp swim test both mentally and physically. Build endurance, practice treading, and go through simulated swim tests to boost your confidence and safety in the water. These customized lessons are valuable for nearly any swim test, no matter where you're headed for camp!
Middle School Age Programs (Grades 6-8)
Basketball Skills Academy + Games
YMCA Basketball Skills Academy + Games (Grades 6-8)
All Genders
Grades: 6-8
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Martial Arts
Karate (Ages 5-13)
Martial arts are a great way to develop balance, coordination, speed and strength, while building self-confidence and discipline in an encouraging, non-intimidating environment. The Y's classes focus on fitness and conditioning as well as teaching the movements and stances of each martial arts discipline. Our expert instructors provide safe and ethical training that adheres to the values of discipline, personal growth and respect for others. Meet our new instructor with decades of experience!
All Genders
Ages: 5-13
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Volleyball
Volleyball Skills Academy (Grades 6-8)
Did you know? The Y invented volleyball in 1895 and serves over 1 million youth sports participants annually. Our sports programs emphasize fun, safety and positive, equal play. The Beginner Volleyball Skills Academy helps youth learn and hone fundamentals to feel confident in game play. Experience the Y Sports difference where we emphasize each participant's time with the ball, high repetitions and inclusive game play. Each session will include a warm-up, designated skill focus, tactical development and integration of the session's lessons into game play. Beginner Academy is designed for youth with less than one year of volleyball experience.
All Genders
Grades: 6-8
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Summer Camp Swim Test Prep Lessons
Summer Camp Swim Test Prep Lessons (7-17 years)
Get ready for your summer camp swim test both mentally and physically. Build endurance, practice treading, and go through simulated swim tests to boost your confidence and safety in the water. These customized lessons are valuable for nearly any swim test, no matter where you're headed for camp!
Adult Programs (14+ up)
Intro to Pickleball Clinics
Intro to Pickleball Clinics
Fun and fundamentals are found here! Learn how to play pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America. The introductory clinic will teach equipment, rules, court positioning, serving, dinking and basic shot technique and strategy. The clinic features drills and ends in coached game play with an experienced YMCA Pickleball Ambassador. After class, your instructor will suggest other pickleball programs to try and ways to stay involved. Come curious, leave confident in your ability to connect with this new hobby. All equipment is provided.
Ages: 14+
Dates/Times: (varies; click to learn more)
Cost: Members $18 per player, Non-members $27 per player
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Pickleball Beginner Skills Clinics
Pickleball Beginner Skills Clinics
Join the pickleball craze in this non-intimidating environment designed to help you feel comfortable integrating into future open play settings. Learn etiquette, rules, scoring and foundational techniques including movement, grip, serve, return, third shot and basics of dinking, groundstrokes and volleying. Group enjoys both skill instruction and application in game play each class.
Ages: 14+
Dates/Times:
Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. or 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sundays, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Cost: Members $129 per player, Non-members $189 per player
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Pickleball Intermediate Skills Clinics
Pickleball Intermediate Skills Clinics
Take your game to the next level. Designed for players at a 3.0-3.5 skill level, learn how to hit every ball with a purpose through technical development, consistency and accuracy. Learn, refine and understand the strategies behind different shot selections including dinking, third shot drives and drops, block volleys, overheads, lobs and court positioning. Group enjoys both skill instruction and application in game play each class.
Ages: 14+
Dates/Times:
Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Members $129 per player, Non-members $189 per player
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Specialized Pickleball Clinics
Specialized Pickleball Clinics
Power up your game with these specialized pickleball clinics suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate players. Dig into strategy, tips and tricks that are not found in mainstream clinic instruction. These one-off clinics feature a unique, fun focus such as "all about spin," "how to beat bangers," advanced shots, court positioning and more. Qualified instructors lead skill drills followed by the opportunity to practice implementation through coached game play. Limited space to ensure program quality!
Ages: 14+
Dates/Times: (varies; click to learn more)
Cost: Members $25 per player, Non-members $35 per player
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Pickleball Leagues
Pickleball Leagues
Build skills and community in the McGaw YMCA Pickleball Ladder League. The ladder league is structured for 5 players per group, allowing each group to play 4 games to 11 win by 1 every week. Ranking system supports play with others of similar skill levels and ensures every match is meaningful in a fun, recreationally-competitive environment with fellow McGaw YMCA and community members. Individual registration and doubles play with a new partner every game. Scores are submitted in DUPR rating system.
Ages: 14+
Dates/Times: (varies by league; click link to learn more)
Cost: Members $129 per player, Non-members $189 per player
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