YOUTH SPORTS
YOUTH SPORTS
PROGRAMS
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In the age of screens, social media and gaming, our sports programs keep kids moving and social with physical interaction – improving their physical and mental health while teaching healthy competition for improved skills and better confidence.
Sports and recreation at the YMCA are a positive environment where children work as a team and gain new skills and hobbies. While this may just seem like fun and games, these things lay a foundation that will go with them into adulthood.
YOUTH SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
This program will help your little one develop the basic knowledge and skills of the game of basketball. We encourage them to learn individual skills as well as the concept of team play.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
School Age, 4-6 years
4-6 year olds from 5:30 – 6:15 PM
FALL Session 1 (7 Weeks) | SEPTEMBER 12th – OCTOBER 24th
**SESSION TIMES: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:15 PM
PROGRAM FEE:
Y-Members $45 (1X/Week) – Y-Member Registration Opens August 28th
Non-Y Members $68 (1X/Week) – Non-Y Member Registration Opens September 4th
*Financial assistance is available. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
PEE WEE INSTUCTIONAL BASKETBALL
This program is designed to help 3-5 year old children develop very basic skills for basketball and help set them up for more advanced lessons as they get older. Staffed by YMCA Employees, classes will take place one time per week in the green gym.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Preschool / 3-5 years
WINTER Session (7 Weeks) | TBD
**SESSION TIMES: Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:15 PM
PROGRAM FEE
Members: $45 (1X/Week)
Non-Members: $68 (1X/Week)
*Financial assistance is available. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
INSTRUCTIONAL T-BALL
This program is designed to help boys & girls ages 4-6 to learn a variety of skills and drills for T-ball, including 30 minutes of game-like simulation, while meeting new friends. Staffed by YMCA Employees. Sessions will be held at McKinley Park in Peru.
FALL Session: September 14h – October 26th
**SESSION TIMES: Thursdays, 5:00 – 5:45 PM
PROGRAM FEE
Members: $45
Non-Members: $68
*Financial assistance is available. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
NERF NIGHTS
This activity will test the nerf skills of all participants. Kids will stay active, develop new skills and techniques while participating in Nerf games like Capture the Flag and Team Elimination. Nerf Nights will allow your child/ren to have fun and learn the benefits of teamwork in a safe environment.
BLASTER REQUIREMENTS:
*No foam melee weapons.
*Must fire standard Nerf darts.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Boys & Girls ages 6-12 yrs. old
**SESSION TIMES: Fridays, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
**GAME DATES: May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 18th, September 15th, October 20th, November 17th, & December 15th
PROGRAM FEE
Y-Members $5
Non- Y-Members $10
**Registration is due the day before. Payments can be made online or in person at the front desk.
*Financial assistance is available. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
This class introduces kids to a variety of sports including basketball, t-ball, soccer, hockey, volleyball, football, and more! Kids will stay active, develop basic skills for a variety of sports and learn the benefits of teamwork in a safe environment. YMCA Youth Sports programs help children grow personally, develop leadership skills and cultivate relationships while having fun.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Kids 7-9 years old
7-9 yr. olds from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
FALL Session (7 Weeks) | SEPTEMBER 12th – OCTOBER 24th
**SESSION TIMES: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
PROGRAM FEE
Y-Member $45 (1X/Week) – Y-Member Registration Opens AUGUST 28th
Non-Y Member $68 (1X/Week) – Non-Y Member Registration Opens SEPTEMBER 4th
*Financial assistance is available. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINIC
This program is a two day clinic for 6th-8th grade boys & girls to assist in improving their basketball skills as they advance to the next level of the game. Hosted by the IL Valley YMCA, in partnership with Pat Cinotte; Head Coach for IL Valley Warriors.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
6th – 8th Graders
FALL Session (2 Days) | TBD
**SESSION TIMES: Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
PROGRAM FEE
Members: $40
Non-Members: $60
*Financial assistance is available. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
INSTRUCTIONAL VOLLEYBALL WITH THE LP CAVALIERS
Develop your volleyball skills with the help of local athletes and instructors from the LaSalle-Peru Cavs Volleyball coaches and players.
3rd-5th Grade Groups 6:00-7:00PM
6th-8th Grade Groups 7:15-8:15PM
Program Capacity of 40 per Age Group! Wednesday Nights: March 8th – April 12th
Y Member Cost: $20
Non-Member Cost: $3**
HOMESCHOOL GYM & SWIM
This program is designed to help K-12 homeschool students learn the importance of healthy living through recreation, fitness, teamwork, and swimming skills while meeting new friends. Lead by YMCA staff, participants choose to do both activities or just swim!
A different topic will be covered each week. Topic examples include:
- Sports (basketball, soccer, pickleball, volleyball, etc.)
- General Fitness Instruction
- Team Building Activities
- Fun Games & Challenges
FALL Session (7 Weeks) | SEPTEMBER 13th – OCTOBER 25th; Wednesday Afternoon
SESSION TIMES:
1:00-2:00pm – Gym Only
2:00-2:25pm – Pool Only
1:00-2:45pm – BOTH, Gym & Pool
PRROGRAM FEES:
Y-Member: $30 (GYM), $30 (SWIM), $50 (GYM/SWIM)
Y-Member FAMILY DISCOUNT (3+ kids): $75 (Gym), $75 (Swim), $125 (Gym/Swim)
Non-Y Member: $45 (GYM), $45 (SWIM), $75 (GYM/SWIM)
Non-Y Member FAMILY DISCOUNT (3+ kids): $115 (Gym), $115 (Swim), $190 (Gym/Swim)
*Financial assistance is available. No one is turned away due to an inability to pay.
Skill Building and Character
Development Happens Here
For further information, email YMCA Program Director, Amanda Walker by email or by phone at 815-223-7904 Ext: 021
Skill Building and Character Development Happens Here
For further information, email Doug Miller, YMCA Program Director by email
or by phone at 815-223-7904 Ext: 014.