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.
Summer Youth Tennis
Recreational youth tennis camps focusing on
introductory to intermediate tennis skills for kids ages 3 to 13 years old. Space is limited, 15 children per age group, per session.
Location: Battell Park Tennis Courts
Activity Times By Age: Ages 3-5, 4:00-4:45 pm Ages 6-9, 5:00-6:00 pm Ages 10-13, 6:00-7:00 pm
Activity Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location: Battell Park Tennis Courts
Sessions:
- Session 1: May 9 – May 18
- Session 2: May 30 – June 8
- Session 3: June 20 – June 29
- Session 4: July 11 – July 20
- Session 5: August 1 – August 10
- Session 6: August 22 – August 31
Youth T-Ball
Provides a positive recreational baseball experience for children ages 3 to 8. Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings; times will vary. Practice day, time, and location set by the team’s volunteer coach. Teams are formed at random by friend and coaches request. Younger siblings may play up an age group, if needed. Late registration for this league is subject to a $25 late fee. *Note: Practice day, time, and location are set by the team’s volunteer coach.
Registration Deadline: May 7, 2023
Location: Heroes Park
Activity Period: May 29 – June 29
Game Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays June 10 – June 29
Eligibility: Ages 3 to 8
Status: Active
Youth Track and Field
Recreational youth track program designed to introduce kids to the basic track and field style events, including 30 m/60 m dash, hurdles, long jump, softball and frisbee throw – all modified for children. Programs will consist of group practices and meets. Late registration for this league is subject to a $25 late fee.
Registration Deadline: July 2, 2023
Location: John Young Middle School
Practice Dates: July 12th | July 19th | July 26th
Meet Dates: July 22nd | July 29th | August 2nd
Eligibility: Ages 5 to 10
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. Late registration for this league is subject to a $25 late fee. *Note: Practice day, time, and location are set by the team’s volunteer coach.
Registration Deadline: August 21, 2023
Location: John Young Middle School and Mishawaka High School
Activity Period: September 4 – October 15
Game Dates: Sundays, September 17 – October 15
Eligibility: 1st – 4th Grade
Status: Active
Mishawaka High School Tackle Football
Youth Tackle Football league for those in 5th and 6th grade. Run by the Mishawaka High School football coaching staff. Includes weekly practices and games at Mishawaka High School. Helmet, shoulder pads, pants and game jersey will be provided.
Locations: Mishawaka High School
Activity Period: July – October
Game Dates: Sundays, September – October
Eligibility: 5th – 6th Grade
Early Registration Deadline: June 30, 2023
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: John Young Middle School and Battell Community Center
Activity Period: October 4 – November 11
Eligibility: Ages 3-9
Registration Deadline: September 5, 2023
Status: Active
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