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.
Please note that programs for kids age 3 are only available at the Caldwell Y.
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)
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.
A change coming for all rookies programs beginning in 2023: 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.
2025 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
- October 25th, November 1st, November 8th, November 15th, December 6th, and December 13th.
2026 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
- January 24th, January 31st, February 7th, February 21st, February 28, March 7th
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- 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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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10/21/21 | 1/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 66.00 | $ 104.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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10/25/25 - 12/13/25
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 10/25/2025 |
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10/25/25 - 12/13/25
10:45 am - 11:45 am
|
20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 10/25/2025 |
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01/24/26 - 03/07/26
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 01/24/2026 |
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01/24/26 - 03/07/26
10:45 am - 11:45 am
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 01/24/2026 |
Rookies Basketball (4-6 years)
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. All rookies camps are for both boys and girls.
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:
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- 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.
- Pre-K/Kindergarten, ages 4-6 years
2025 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
- October 25th, November 1st, November 8th, November 15th, December 6th, and December 13th.
2026 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
- January 24th, January 31st, February 7th, February 21st, February 28, March 7th
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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10/21/21 | 1/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 63.00 | $ 99.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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10/25/25 - 12/13/25
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 10/25/2025 |
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10/25/25 - 12/13/25
10:45 am - 11:45 am
|
20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 10/25/2025 |
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01/24/26 - 03/07/26
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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Yes |
Register Closes 01/24/2026 |
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01/24/26 - 03/07/26
10:45 am - 11:45 am
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Yes |
Register Closes 01/24/2026 |
Rookies Basketball (4-6 years)
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.
A change coming for all rookies programs beginning in 2023: 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.
2025 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
- October 25th, November 1st, November 8th, November 15th, December 6th, and December 13th.
2026 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
- January 24th, January 31st, February 7th, February 21st, February 28, March 7th
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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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10/21/21 | 1/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 66.00 | $ 104.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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10/25/25 - 12/13/25
9:30 am - 10:30 am
|
20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 10/25/2025 |
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10/25/25 - 12/13/25
10:45 am - 11:45 am
|
19 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 10/25/2025 |
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01/24/26 - 03/07/26
9:30 am - 10:30 am
|
20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 01/24/2026 |
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01/24/26 - 03/07/26
10:45 am - 11:45 am
|
20 / 20 Available |
Register Closes 01/24/2026 |
Rookies Football (4-6 years)
The rookies football program is designed as a first experience for players to the sport of football. They will learn the basic skills of football by doing different fun and exciting games and drills. Our caring and enthusiastic staff are excited to see your player soon.
AGES/GRADES:
- Ages 4-6 years
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- 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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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5/3/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 66.00 | $ 104.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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09/06/25 - 10/11/25
Sa - 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
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15 / 20 Available |
Registration Closed on 09/06/2025 |
Rookies Soccer (4-6 years)
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.
A change coming for all rookies programs beginning in 2023: parent/guardian participation is strongly encouraged on the field 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 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:
- 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 | Member | Non-Member | |
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1/1/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 66.00 | $ 104.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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09/06/25 - 10/11/25
Sunset Park - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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8 / 20 Available |
Registration Closed on 09/06/2025 |
Rookies Soccer (4-6 years)
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.
A change coming for all rookies programs beginning in 2023: parent/guardian participation is strongly encouraged on the field 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 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:
- 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 | Member | Non-Member | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8/22 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 66.00 | $ 104.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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09/06/25 - 10/11/25
Hillsdale - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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9 / 25 Available |
Registration Closed on 09/06/2025 |
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09/06/25 - 10/11/25
Hillsdale - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:45 am
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9 / 25 Available |
Registration Closed on 09/06/2025 |