Sports for Littles (3-6 years)

Sports for Littles (3-6 years)

The Y offers a number of programs for little ones that want to try new sports and activities. YMCA programs nurture the potential of pre-k and kindergarten age kids by emphasizing fun, skills development, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. With many affordable early-learning sports and recreation programs such as basketball, soccer, t-ball, and more, children have the chance to try various activities without long-term commitment or expense.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.


Rookies Basketball (4-6 years)

Downtown Boise YMCA
10/24/26 - 3/6/27
VIEW

The rookies basketball program is designed as a first experience for players to the sport of basketball. They will learn the basic skills of basketball by doing different fun and exciting games and drills. Our caring and enthusiastic staff are excited to see you and your player soon.

Parent/guardian participation is strongly encouraged on the court in order to give players the best experience possible. We have a new curriculum that enables parents and players to work together to learn key skills and techniques under the direction of our staff.

AGES/GRADES:

  • Pre-K/Kindergarten, ages 4-6 years
    • If your player is a Kindergartner who is ready to play on a team, we highly suggest checking out our basketball league! We have a kindergarten division where players will practice once per week with a volunteer coach and will play one game per week against other teams. Boys play October-December, girls play January-March.

2026 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • October 24th, October 31st, November 7th, November 14th, December 5th, and December 12th

2027 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • January 23rd, January 30th, February 6th, February 20th, February 27th, March 6th

CONTACT INFORMATION:


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/21/21 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/24/26 - 12/12/26
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Register  
Closes
10/26/2026
01/23/27 - 03/06/27
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Registration
will open on
09/07/2026

Rookies Basketball (4-6 years)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
10/24/26 - 3/6/27
VIEW

The rookies basketball program is designed as a first experience for players to the sport of basketball. They will learn the basic skills of basketball by doing different fun and exciting games and drills. Our caring and enthusiastic staff are excited to see you and your player soon.

Parent/guardian participation is strongly encouraged on the court in order to give players the best experience possible. We have a new curriculum that enables parents and players to work together to learn key skills and techniques under the direction of our staff.

AGES/GRADES:

  • Pre-K/Kindergarten, ages 4-6 years
    • If your player is a Kindergartner who is ready to play on a team, we highly suggest checking out our basketball league! We have a kindergarten division where players will practice once per week with a volunteer coach and will play one game per week against other teams. Boys play October-December, girls play January-March.

2026 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • October 24th, October 31st, November 7th, November 14th, December 5th, and December 12th

2027 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • January 23rd, January 30th, February 6th, February 20th, February 27th, March 6th

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
11/12/21 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/24/26 - 12/12/26
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Register  
Closes
10/26/2026
01/23/27 - 03/06/27
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Registration
will open on
09/07/2026

Rookies Basketball (4-6 years)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
10/24/26 - 3/6/27
VIEW

The rookies basketball program is designed as a first experience for players to the sport of basketball. They will learn the basic skills of basketball by doing different fun and exciting games and drills. Our caring and enthusiastic staff are excited to see you and your player soon.

Parent/guardian participation is strongly encouraged on the court in order to give players the best experience possible. We have a new curriculum that enables parents and players to work together to learn key skills and techniques under the direction of our staff.

AGES/GRADES:

  • Pre-K/Kindergarten, ages 4-6 years
    • If your player is a Kindergartner who is ready to play on a team, we highly suggest checking out our basketball league! We have a kindergarten division where players will practice once per week with a volunteer coach and will play one game per week against other teams. Boys play October-December, girls play January-March.

2026 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • October 24th, October 31st, November 7th, November 14th, December 5th, and December 12th

2027 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • January 23rd, January 30th, February 6th, February 20th, February 27th, March 6th

For more information, please email [email protected]


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
10/21/21 10/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/24/26 - 12/12/26
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Register  
Closes
10/26/2026
10/24/26 - 12/12/26
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Register  
Closes
10/26/2026
01/23/27 - 03/06/27
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Registration
will open on
09/07/2026
01/23/27 - 03/06/27
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Registration
will open on
09/07/2026

Rookies Soccer (4-6 years)

Downtown Boise YMCA
8/29/26 - 10/10/26
VIEW

The rookies soccer program is designed as a first experience for players to the sport of soccer. They will learn the basic skills of soccer by doing different fun and exciting games and drills. Our caring and enthusiastic staff are excited to see you and your player soon.

AGES/GRADES:

  • Pre-K/Kindergarten, ages 4-6 years
    • If your player is a Kindergartner who is ready to play on a team, we highly suggest checking out our soccer league! We have a U6 division where players will practice once per week with a volunteer coach and will play one game per week against other teams.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

2026 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, and May 16.

2026 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • August 29, September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3 and October 10

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/14/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/29/26 - 10/10/26
Sunset Park - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Register  

Rookies Soccer (4-6 years)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
8/29/26 - 10/10/26
VIEW

The rookies soccer program is designed as a first experience for players to the sport of soccer. They will learn the basic skills of soccer by doing different fun and exciting games and drills. Our caring and enthusiastic staff are excited to see you and your player soon.

AGES/GRADES:

  • Pre-K/Kindergarten, ages 4-6 years
    • If your player is a Kindergartner who is ready to play on a team, we highly suggest checking out our soccer league! We have a U6 division where players will practice once per week with a volunteer coach and will play one game per week against other teams.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

2026 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, and May 16.

2026 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • August 29, September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3 and October 10

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/14/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/29/26 - 10/10/26
Hillsdale Park - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Waiting List  
08/29/26 - 10/10/26
Hillsdale Park - 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Waiting List  

Rookies Soccer (4-6 years)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
8/29/26 - 10/10/26
VIEW

The rookies soccer program is designed as a first experience for players to the sport of soccer. They will learn the basic skills of soccer by doing different fun and exciting games and drills. Our caring and enthusiastic staff are excited to see you and your player soon.

AGES/GRADES:

  • Pre-K/Kindergarten, ages 4-6 years
    • If your player is a Kindergartner who is ready to play on a team, we highly suggest checking out our soccer league! We have a U6 division where players will practice once per week with a volunteer coach and will play one game per week against other teams.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

2026 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, and May 16.

2026 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • August 29, September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3 and October 10

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL. Keep up-to-date with our current Safety Policies.

 



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
1/14/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
08/29/26 - 10/10/26
Hobble Creek Park - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Register  
08/29/26 - 10/10/26
Hobble Creek Park - 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Register