Try a little bit of everything.
Kids need opportunities to try new things, explore and test new abilities–just for fun. In a Sports Sampler, we introduce children to a variety of sports-related activities, while encouraging healthy attitudes about play.
Preschool & Youth Sport Sampler Programs
Evening Preschool Sport Sampler
Evening Preschool Sport Sampler at Carls Family YMCA
YMCA Sports Sampler is an introduction to sports. Each week participants will learn about a new sport. Children will also learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of each sport. Sports that could be played are basketball, soccer, floor hockey, tennis, t-ball, flag football, or track and field.
Class typically meet in the Gym, but we do go out to the Camp and Soccer Fields when the weather is nice and they’re not otherwise in use.
PLEASE NOTE: This class will not meet the week of July 4th.
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Preschool Sports Sampler
Preschool Sports Sampler at Downriver Family YMCA
YMCA Preschool Sampler program is an introduction to different sports. Children learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of the weekly sport.
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Preschool Sports Sampler at Macomb Family YMCA
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Sports Sampler
Sports Sampler at Farmington Family YMCA
Ages: 6-10
The YMCA Sports Sampler program is an introduction to many different traditional and non-traditional sports. Participants will learn fundamental drills and rules, and will partake in a scrimmage of each sport.Sports in this session include; Tennis, Pickleball, Racquetball and Badminton.
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Squeaky Sneakers (Preschool Sports Sampler)
Squeaky Sneakers (Preschool Sports Sampler) at Birmingham Family YMCA
Participants in this preschool activity will learn some sport basics, while having fun doing physical activity! Each week will be a new skill or sport, and the goal is that participants learn something new by the end of the session!
This is an INDOOR activity hosted in the Birmingham YMCA gymnasium.
No class the week of March 25th.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Sports Sampler Farmington Y
Volunteer Opportunity: Sports Sampler Farmington Y at Farmington Family YMCA
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a volunteer you will assist the YMCA staff with maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch, Kids Club, Camp and/or Sports participants.
Tasks and activities may include:
- Coach kids the basic skills and rules of the sports outlined for the specific sessions. Sports include traditional and non-traditional such as; Basketball, Soccer, Football, Volleyball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Pickleball and many more.
- Curriculum and lesson plans will be provided.
- Teach participants the value of sports and teamwork through the core values of the YMCA.
- Assist the program staff in maintaining a safe environment for all.
If you have additional questions regarding your role as a volunteer, about the YMCA, or would like to donate, please contact Jackie at jkippen@ymcadetroit.org
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Youth Sports Sampler
Youth Sports Sampler at Downriver Family YMCA
YMCA Youth Sports Sampler program is an introduction to different sports. Children learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of the weekly sport.
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