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
Preschool Sport Samplers
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.
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.
NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–16, 2026 | M | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Carls Family YMCA | Early Childhood / 3–6 years | Register |
| Nov 5–19, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:15 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Early Childhood / 3–6 years | Register |
Sports Sampler – Preschool
Get your little ones moving with our fun and engaging Sport Sampler
program at the Y! Designed just for kids ages 3–5, kids build basic
skills in soccer, basketball, and more while improving coordination
and learning about teamwork.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–23, 2026 | M | 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Macomb Family YMCA | Early Childhood / 3–6 years | Register |
| Nov 3–24, 2026 | Tu | 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Youth / 3–6 years | Register |
| Dec 1–22, 2026 | Tu | 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Youth / 3–6 years | Register |
Sports Sampler – Youth
Experience multiple sports in one program! Kids build fundamentals
in basketball, soccer, and more while having fun and staying
active.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3–24, 2026 | Tu | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Youth / 6–10 years | Register |
| Dec 1–22, 2026 | Tu | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Youth / 6–10 years | Register |
Youth Sports Sampler
Experience multiple sports in one program! Kids build fundamentals
in basketball, soccer, and more while having fun and staying
active.
Please direct any questions to Youth and Family Program Director, Hannon Hylkema. hannon.hylkema@ymcadetroit.org 248-733-5609
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 – Dec 3, 2026 | Th | 12:50 PM – 1:35 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Youth / 7–13 years | Register |
| Dec 3–17, 2026 | Th | 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Youth / 7–12 years | Register |