Kids in green shirts participate in a youth sports program; one boy holds a blue football. Kids in green shirts participate in a youth sports program; one boy holds a blue football.

Develop Skills and Have Fun

The YMCA of the Northwoods provides a wide range of youth sports opportunities aimed at developing fundamental skills, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering sportsmanship. From basketball and soccer to archery and pickleball, our programs cater to different age groups and interests, ensuring every child can find an activity they enjoy. Explore our offerings below to find the perfect fit for your child.

Our Youth Sports Programs

Learn Lacrosse

Kids learn one of the fastest‑growing sports in the country through age‑appropriate skills like passing, catching, cradling, shooting, and basic game play. A perfect way to build agility, coordination, and teamwork in a fun and active class.

Preschool Sports

Introduce your little one to movement, teamwork, and play! Preschool Sports teaches the basics of running, jumping, throwing, and simple game skills through fun, creative activities. Perfect for building confidence, coordination, and friendships in a welcoming environment.

Youth Soccer

Fast‑paced fun and fundamentals! Players develop dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through drills and small‑sided games. Whether new to soccer or building on experience, kids get active, gain confidence, and learn to love the sport.

Coed Basketball

A great introduction to basketball! Young athletes learn dribbling, passing, shooting, and simple game play in an upbeat environment. The focus is on fun, teamwork, and building confidence on the court. Players build strong fundamental skills while learning offensive and defensive concepts through drills and scrimmages. This class encourages teamwork, hustle, and developing game awareness — perfect for returning players and motivated beginners.

Youth Pickleball

A fun and fast-growing sport made easy for kids! Youth Pickleball teaches serving, rallying, scoring, and court movement through active drills and friendly match play. Great for coordination, strategy, and social play.

Kid’s Active Dance

High‑energy movement paired with music kids love! This upbeat class blends simple dance steps, rhythm games, and full‑body activity to help children build confidence, creativity, and coordination.
Kids in white soccer jerseys and navy shorts practice dribbling a soccer ball around cones on a grassy field. Kids in white soccer jerseys and navy shorts practice dribbling a soccer ball around cones on a grassy field.