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.

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)

Downtown Boise YMCA
1/25/25 - 3/8/25
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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.

2024 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • October 26, November 2, 9, 16, December 7, 14

2025 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • January 25, February 1, February 8, February 22, March 1, March 8

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 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/25/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
17 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
01/18/2025
01/25/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:45 am
16 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
01/18/2025

Rookies Basketball (4-6 years)

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
1/25/25 - 3/8/25
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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:

    • 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:

    • January 25, February 1, 8, 22, March 1, 8

    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 3/8/25 Online / Front Desk $ 63.00$ 99.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/25/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Register  
01/25/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Register  

Rookies Basketball (4-6 years)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
1/25/25 - 3/8/25
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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.

2024 FALL SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

  • October 26, November 2, 9, 16, December 7, 14
  • 2025 WINTER SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
    • January 25, February 1, February 8, February 22, March 1, March 8

    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 12/31/24 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/25/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Register  
Closes
01/18/2025
01/25/25 - 03/08/25
Sa - 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Register  
Closes
01/18/2025

Rookies Soccer (4-6 years)

Downtown Boise YMCA
4/12/25 - 5/17/25
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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:


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
1/1/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/12/25 - 05/17/25
Sunset Park - Sa - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
18 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
04/05/2025

Rookies Soccer (4-6 years)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
4/12/25 - 5/17/25
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.

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:


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
6/8/22 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 66.00$ 104.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
04/12/25 - 05/17/25
Hillsdale - Sa - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
20 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
04/05/2025
04/12/25 - 05/17/25
Hillsdale - Sa - 10:45 am - 11:45 am
18 / 20 Available Register  
Closes
04/05/2025

T Ball (4-6 years)

Downtown Boise YMCA, Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
3/31/25 - 5/17/25
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Catch, Throw, Swing, Homerun! Y T Ball is an opportunity for youth of all abilities and backgrounds to play T Ball in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. The Y T Ball program is a great way to learn fundamentals while developing spatial awareness, agility, and overall athletic skills, as well as emphasizing good sportsmanship. Y T Ball is a co-ed recreational program where every player plays equally regardless of their position or individual ability.

AGES/GRADES:

  • Ages 4-6 years

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

  • Teams are capped at 12 players and fill fast on a first come, first serve basis. We highly encourage early registration to ensure that your player is able to play.
  • Player and coach requests are not guaranteed but we will do our best to honor all requests
    • Coach requests are honored until a team has 10 players.
    • Player requests can be for only one player
    • Player requests must have both players request each other.
  • For recommendations on which branch/location to register through based on your player’s school, CLICK HERE
    • You can still register for any location but please note that your player will likely not be placed with other players from their school and may practice farther away from your neighborhood.
  • A late registration fee of $30 will be added to registration fees 5 weeks prior to the start of the program for any divisions that still have space available on teams.
    • The Y reserves the right to close registration at any time if teams are full.
    • After the late registration date, we will do our best to places players with teammates from their school but players will be placed on a team with space nearest to their school.
  • If your desired branch is not available for a certain age group, the teams at that branch are full and are not taking further registrations. You can continue with registration through the available branch(es) and will be placed on a team based out of that branch as close to your home school as possible.

2025 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE INFORMATION

  • Practice beings the week of March 31st
  • Game dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17

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
Spring Registration 10/1/24 2/24/25 Online / Front Desk $ 100.00$ 145.00
Spring LATE Registration 2/25/25 4/11/25 Online / Front Desk $ 130.00$ 175.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
03/31/25 - 05/17/25
Register  
Closes
03/24/2025