Summer Youth Sports

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April 13 – 23 during Y Summer Blast Off

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Overview

Kids who participate in week-long Summer Sports at the Y discover so much more than their athletic abilities. They build character, develop self-confidence and create healthy relationships through positive competition. Kids of all skill levels and abilities can choose from a variety of sports to explore this summer. Friday Play Days give participants the opportunity to put their hard work and new skills into action at the end of each week.

Entering grades 1 – 6* in fall, 2018 *Disc Golf Entering grades 1 – 8 in fall, 2018

Locations

June 11 – August 17
Dakota Hills Middle
4183 Braddock Trail
Eagan, MN 55123

August 20 – 31
YMCA in Burnsville
13850 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337

Participants not enrolled in Before and After Care will need to be dropped off and picked up from the sport site listed above.

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Dates & Hours

Dates vary by sport. See specific sport information for dates.

Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost

Member Participants: $200/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $225/week

*Week of July 4, prorated 4-day week:
Member Participants: $160/week
Non-Member Program Participants: $180/week

One time, non-refundable deposit of $50 per week per child includes a program T-shirt and will be applied to the weekly fee. Weekly fee includes all field trip admissions and program supplies. Financial assistance available for all programs.

Before and After Care

Cost: $40/week
6:30 – 9 a.m. and 3 – 6 p.m.

For your convenience and peace of mind, our Before and After Care provides the participant with supervised activities prior to and following the end of the program day Before and After Care participants will be bussed to and from summer sports sites.

Before & After Care Locations:

June 11 – August 31
YMCA in Burnsville
13850 Portland Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337

June 11 – August 17
Dakota Hills Middle
4183 Braddock Trail
Eagan, MN 55123

Weeks of June 11, July 23 and August 27

Kids will work through curriculum focused on ball-control, passing, trapping, shooting and defense. Participants have the option of bringing their own shin guards and cleats.

Week of July 30

Participants learn the fundamentals of tennis with trained instructors. Kids are encouraged to bring their own racquet. Tennis balls are provided.

Weeks of June 18 and August 6

Participants develop and improve skills: throwing, catching, pitching, hitting and running bases. FIELD TRIP: Week of June 18: Twins Game.

Weeks of June 18 and July 16

Kids learn the ins and outs of basic and advanced cheer moves. Finish the week participating in a choreographed routine put to music.

Week of June 11

Kids learn the proper techniques of running, pacing, jumping and throwing.

Weeks of July 9 and August 13

Kids can improve their stick handling, passing and shooting skills through drills and our hockey curriculum.

Week of June 25

Our lacrosse instruction is designed to stimulate a kid’s love of the game through focus on skills, drills and rules of the game.

Week of July 23

Kids learn about the sport of volleyball including rules, communication skills, serving, setting and passing.

Weeks of June 25, July 16 and August 20

Players will progress through the skills of basketball: dribbling, passing, shooting and defensive skills through drills. FIELD TRIP: Week of July 16: Lynx Game.

Weeks of July 2* and August 6 (*No program July 4, fee prorated)

Kids will practice on a local golf course where young golfers will have an opportunity to improve their driving, chipping and putting. Bring your own golf clubs; but clubs are available if needed.

Weeks of July 9 and August 13

Kids play every position and learn the basic offense and defense skills including catching, passing and capturing the flag.

Entering grades 1 – 8 in fall, 2018

Week of July 30

Participants will learn different throwing techniques and increase concentration skills while learning the etiquette of this popular twist to traditional golf.