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 (3's)
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.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6–27, 2026 | W | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Carls Family YMCA | Early Childhood / 3–5 years | Register |
Preschool Sport Samplers (4&5's)
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.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6–27, 2026 | W | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Carls Family YMCA | Early Childhood / 4–6 years | Register |
Sport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4–25, 2026 | M | 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Early Childhood / 3–6 years | Register |
Sports Sampler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | F | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Youth / 4–13 years | Register |
| Jun 26, 2026 | F | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Youth / 4–13 years | Register |
Sports Sampler – Preschool
Experience multiple sports in one program! Kids build fundamentals in basketball, soccer, floor hockey, and more while having fun and staying active.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1–22, 2026 | F | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Macomb Family YMCA | Youth / 3–6 years | Register |
| May 5–26, 2026 | Tu | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Youth / 3–6 years | Register |
| Jun 5–26, 2026 | F | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Macomb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5–26, 2026 | Tu | 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Farmington Family YMCA | Youth / 6–10 years | Register |
Youth Sports Sampler
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.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4–18, 2026 | Th | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Youth / 7–12 years | Register |