Building a Community of Strong, Active Kids
Our Youth Sports program gives children an opportunity to experience sports outside of a school team. These programs promote the fundamentals of working with a team in a safe, supportive atmosphere.

Youth Tennis Group
Recreational youth tennis camps focus on introductory to intermediate tennis skills for children ages 3 to 13. Space is limited, with 15 children per age group, per session.
Lessons take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays during each session.
Sessions:
- May 17 – May 26
- June 14 – June 23
- July 19 – July 28
- September 6 – September 15
MHS Youth Tackle Football
Mishawaka High School Youth Tackle Football league lets interested youth get a taste of the action. Cost is $60 ($75 if paid after Memorial Day) and includes equipment rental and game jersey. All practices and games are held at Mishawaka High School Steele Stadium.
Location: Battell Center
Activity Period: September 4 to October 30
Eligibility: Grades 5-6
Registration Deadline: May 30, 2022
Status: Active
Youth Track and Field
Our recreational youth track program is designed to introduce kids to basic track and field events, including 30- and 60-meter dash, hurdles, long jump, softball, javelin and Frisbee throw – all modified for children. Programs will consist of group practices and meets.
Late registration for this league is subject to a $20 late fee.
Location: John Young Middle School
Practice Dates: July 13, July 20, July 27
Meet Dates: July 23, July 30, August 3
Activity Period: July 13 to August 3
Eligibility: Ages 3-8
Registration Deadline: July 12, 2022
Status: Active
Fall Soccer
This program is designed to provides children ages 3 to 9 with a positive recreational soccer experience. It strives to maintain a balance between teaching progressive soccer skills, sportsmanship and healthy competition. Games are played on Saturday mornings; times will vary. Practice day, time and location are set by the team’s volunteer coach. Teams are formed at random and take friend and coach requests into consideration. Younger siblings may play up an age group, if needed.
Late registration for this league is subject to a $20 late fee.
Location: Twin Branch Park
Activity Period: September 5 to October 15
Game dates: Saturdays, September 17 – October 15
Eligibility: Ages 3-9
Registration Deadline: August 21, 2022
Status: Active
Flag Football
Introduce your child to the game of football in a less physical environment. Youth flag football will teach beginner players the basic rules and skills used for football. Games will be played on Sunday afternoons. Practice day, time and location are set by the team’s volunteer coach.
Late registration for this league is subject to a $20 late fee.
Locations: Heroes Park and John Young Middle School
Activity Period: September 5 to October 9
Eligibility: Grades 1-4
Registration Deadline: August 21, 2022
Status: Active
Youth Basketball
This five-week program is separated into three leagues: ages 3-4, ages 5-6 and ages 7-9. Rules will be modified to help kids have a great time learning the basics and fundamentals of basketball.
Location: Battell Center
Activity Period: October 19 to November 19
Eligibility: Ages 3-9
Registration Deadline: October 5, 2022
Status: Active