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Girl’s Junior High Volleyball Prep Clinic
Youth Dance Program
Archery Clinic
Fall Youth Coed Basketball League
YMCA Karate Program Nov-Dec
Youth Golf Clinic

Girl’s Junior High Volleyball Prep Clinic

  • Start Date: October 7th  
  • End Date: October 30th 
  • Registration: *Spots limited* 
  • Early Bird = August 18th – 31st 
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $80
  • Registration = September 1st – 31st 
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $90
  • Late Registration = October 1st – 6th 
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $100
  • Age Divisions & Times 
    • 11-14 years old = 5:30pm – 7:00pm
    • Wednesday & Friday Nights

Details: Prepare for school volleyball tryouts with focused instruction in passing, serving, setting, hitting, footwork, defensive positioning, offensive and defensive systems, and overall volleyball IQ. This clinic is designed to help junior high girls sharpen their skills, build confidence, and better understand the game in a positive, disciplined, and supportive environment.

Athletes will be challenged to grow not only as volleyball players, but also as teammates and leaders through an emphasis on accountability, resilience, communication, confidence, and personal growth.

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Youth Dance Program

  • Start Date: October 14th 
  • End/ Performance Date: November 18th
  • Registration: ** Spots are Limited **
    • Early Bird = August 18th – 31st 
      • Members: $50
      • Prospective: $90
    • Regular = September 1st – 30th
      • Members: $60
      • Prospective: $100
    • Late = October 1st – 13th 
      • Members: $70
      • Prospective: $110
  • Ages & Time Frames:
    • 4-6 years olds = 4:30pm – 5:15pm
    • 7-9 years olds = 5:15pm – 6:00pm

Details: In this 7-week Youth Dance Program, participants will learn dance moves and a routine which they will perform at the end of session performance!

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Archery Clinic

  • Start Date: October 19th
  • End Date: October 23rd
  • Registration: ** Spots are Limited **
  • Early Bird = August 18th – 31st 
    • Members: $35
    • Prospective: $65
  • Regular Registration = September 1st – 30th 
    • Members: $45
    • Prospective: $75
  • Late Registration = October 1st – 14th 
    • Members: $55
    • Prospective: $85
  • Ages & Time Frames:
    • Ages 9 & up = 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Details: During this 5-day Archery Clinic, our certified instructor will teach the basics of how to shoot a bow and arrow!

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Fall Youth Coed Basketball League

* NO Practices or Games = Nov. 23rd – 28th *

  • Start Date:
    • Mighty Mites = November 2nd (Exact start date)
    • 5-14 year olds = November 2nd (Week of)
  • End Date:
    • Mighty Mites = December 7th (Exact end date)
    • 5-14 year olds = December (5-8 end on 11th, 9-14 on 12th)
  • Registration:
    • Regular = September 17th – October 23rd 
      • Members: $50
      • Prospective: $90
    • Late = October 24th – 30th (*Spots will be Limited!*)
      • Members: $60
      • Prospective: $100
  • Games:
    • Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    • 5-6 Division = Friday Nights
    • 7-8 Division = Friday Nights
    • 9-11 Division = Saturday Mornings
    • 12-14 Division = Saturday Mornings
  • Practices:
    • Mighty Mites (3-4 year olds) = Mondays
    • 5-14 Divisions = Mondays, Tuesdays OR Thursdays (tentatively)
  • Coaches Meeting: Informational Email, no in-person meeting

Details: Build skills, confidence, and a love for the game! In partnership with the Chicago Bulls, RCX Sports, Jr. NBA, and Athletico Physical Therapy, this coed league focuses on basketball fundamentals, physical literacy, teamwork, and YMCA values such as caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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YMCA Karate Program Nov-Dec

*Off = Nov. 24th & 26th*

  • Start Date: November 3rd 
  • End Date: December 17th 
  • Registration: *Spots limited* 
  • Early Bird = September 17th – 30th 
    • Members: $50
    • Prospective Members: $90
  • Regular = Oct. 1st – 24th 
    • Members: $60
    • Prospective Members: $100
  • Late = Oct. 25th – 31st 
    • Members: $70
    • Prospective Members: $110
  • Age Divisions, Days, Times, Location: 
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Aerobics Studio
    • 6-12 year olds (White Belts) = 4:30pm – 5:15pm
    • 13 & up (Adult/ Colored Belts) = 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Details: Train in the traditional art of Isshin-ryū Karate with 4th Degree Black Belt Dave Deihl. This respected Okinawan martial art combines practical self-defense techniques with the development of confidence, discipline, coordination, strength, and mental focus. Whether you are new to karate or looking to continue your training, this program provides a supportive and engaging environment where participants can build valuable life skills, improve physical fitness, and challenge themselves to reach new goals. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at the YMCA and discover the lifelong benefits of martial arts training.

  • Attire
    • T-Shirt Included for New Students ONLY
    • Gi must be purchased through the YMCA and is $30

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Youth Golf Clinic

  • Dates: December 14th – 17th
  • Registration: ** Spots are Limited **
  • Early Bird = October 18th – 31st
    • Members: $24
    • Prospective: $48
  • Regular = November 1st – 30th 
    • Members: $34
    • Prospective: $58
  • Late = December 1st – 10th 
    • Members: $44
    • Prospective: $68
  • Ages & Time Frames:
    • Ages 7-10 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Details: During this 4 day Golf clinic participants will learn the basics, fundamentals and etiquette of golf, along with other important life lessons such as sportsmanship! 

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