Our Y youth sports programs emphasize sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork; emphasize the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; keep winning in perspective; enable all participants to play in every game; include family involvement; include coaches and officials training; emphasize safety and age-appropriate progressive skill development; emphasize using volunteers as coaches and officials; and are open to all segments of the community.
Most youth sports are kindergarten through fifth grade with either three divisions (K/1, 2/3, and 4/5) or two divisions (K/2 and 3/5). The K/1 division includes a weekly scrimmage preceded by half an hour of instruction. The 2/3 division includes a weekly game and one weekday practice. The 4/5 division includes a weekly game and two weekday practices. Each participant in Y youth sports leagues receives a YMCA sport t-shirt and awards (unless noted).
Fall Youth Coed Soccer (For Boys & Girls, Grades K-5)
Our soccer program teaches tactics and skills of the game, rules and traditions of the sport and character development. Start the season with a skills clinic on Saturday, Aug. 24. Practices begin the week of Aug. 26 and Games start Saturday, Sept. 14, and run through Saturday, Oct. 19. All soccer events will be held at the beautiful Andrew Avenue Outdoor Education & Recreation Facility. REGISTER NOW!
Member $42/season
Non-Member $60/season
South County Youth Coed Soccer (For Boys & Girls, Grades K-5)
Our same values-based, competitive league played at Wanatah School. Start the season with a skills clinic on Saturday, Aug. 24. Games run Saturday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Oct. 19. Register NOW!
$42/season
Youth Coed Indoor Soccer (For Boys & Girls, Grades K-5)
For the players who cannot get enough soccer, we take our league indoors during the winter months. Players enjoy the constant, off-the-wall action, while keeping their skills sharp until spring. Start the season with a skills clinic on Saturday, Jan. 18. Games are played at the YMCA and local schools starting Tuesday, Jan. 21 through Tuesday, Feb. 25. No practices. REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, NOV. 5.
Member $36/season
Non-Member $54/season
Youth Coed Basketball/Girls Basketball (For Boys & Girls, Grades K-5)
We are now offering our fall basketball league as coed for the K/1 and 2/3 grade divisions, while still offering a girls-only division for grades 4/5 and a boys-only division for grade 4. Our basketball program emphasizes sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork, while teaching the fundamentals, rules and traditions of the game. The season begins with a skills clinic on Saturday, Oct. 19. Practices begin the week of Oct. 21. Games start Saturday, Nov. 9, and run through, Saturday, Dec. 14 (no games on Saturday, Nov. 23). REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, SEPT. 9.
Member $42/season
Non-Member $60/season
Middle School Girls Basketball (For Girls, Grades 6-8)
This league is for the player wanting to sharpen her skills before the middle school season begins or just playing for the fun of it. The season starts with a combine practice on Monday, Nov. 14. Games are played at La Porte High School and begin Sunday, Nov. 17, and continue through Sunday, Dec. 8. Two practices per week. REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, SEPT. 9.
Member $25/season
Non-Member $36/season
Youth Boys Basketball (For Boys, Grades K-5)
Basketball fundamentals, character development and fun where the game was invented — the Y. The season starts with a skills clinic on Saturday, Jan. 11. Practices begin the week of Jan. 13. Games start Saturday, Jan. 25, and run through Saturday, March.1. REGISTRATION BEGINS MONDAY, Nov. 4.
Member $42/season
Non-Member $60/season
Little Dribblers Soccer / Basketball (For Boys & Girls, Ages 3-5)
This program introduces preschoolers the FUN-damental skills associated with soccer and basketball. Basic physical and social skills are taught in a class setting, with some game play each week. Parents are encouraged to participate with their child. The first session features soccer played at our Andrew Avenue Outdoor Education & Recreation Facility and the second & third sessions both feature basketball. Classes are held Saturday mornings with limited enrollment and participants must be registered for each session.
| Session | Registration | First Day | Last Day |
| Soccer (Fall I) | Mon. Aug. 12 | Sat. Sept. 14 | Sat. Oct. 26 |
| Basketball (Fall II) | Mon. Oct. 14 | Sat. Nov. 2 | Sat. Dec. 14 |
| Basketball (Winter II) | Mon. Feb. 3 | Sat. Feb. 22 | Sat. April 10 |
Member $36/session
Non-Member $54/session
Tae Kwon Do (For Adults & Children, Ages 6 and Up)
This program is run by Black Belts Jerry and Mary Crosslin, who have conducted the Y’s martial arts program since 1993. Their outstanding program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. (beginners) and 6 p.m. (advanced). Jerry and Mary have instructed the Korean art for over two decades. Jerry owns a 5th-Degree Black Belt and Mary has reached the rank of 3rd-Degree Black Belt. The program honors existing ranks and no contracts are required.
(Age 18 and Under)
Member $46/session
Non-Member $88/session
(Over Age 18)
Member $46/session
Non-Member $104/session
Seaweed/Tumbleweed (For Boys & Girls, Ages 1-3 ~ with parent)
This is a great combination of Skipper swimming lessons followed by a tumbling class. Each component is a half-hour long. The program, which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays or Saturdays only, begins in the pool (9-9:30 a.m.) for games, songs, beginning instructional swim and safety. Then the activities move up to the gym (9:45-10:15 a.m.) for somersaults, animal walks, tunnels, trampolines and scooter boards. F-U-N!
TUE./THUR. CLASS
Member $42/session
Non-Member $84/session
SATURDAY CLASS
Member $38/session
Non-Member $76/session
At the La Porte County Family YMCA one of our core values is youth development. With our various youth activities, we provide a place were youth can just be themselves; a place were they can make new friends, learn a new skill and most of all just have some good old fashion fun! Our activities are well supervised with employees and volunteers that share our beliefs of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Come on by for a quick visit anytime and we’ll show you how the Y can be such a cherished place for your kids.
“School's Out” Day Camps (For Boys & Girls, Ages 5-12)
No school? No problem. Our Y offers full-day mini-camps for those days when school is out. Children can be dropped off as early as 6 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. Counselors lead children in scheduled activities throughout the day such as playing games in the gym, arts and crafts, an occasional movie, swimming and much more. Children bring a sack lunch, bathing suit and towel each day. Registration deadline is the Friday prior to the day of camp. (Registrations after that day will be assessed a $10 late fee).
Member $20/child
Non-Member $30/child
“Snow Day” Camps (For Boys & Girls, Ages 5-12)
When La Porte Community Schools are cancelled for the day because of weather-related conditions, the Y offers our full-day mini-camp. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. Children should bring a sack lunch, bathing suit and towel. Check the Y website, www.lpymca.org or our Facebook page to confirm camp availability and start time.
Member $20/child
Non-Member $30/child