Youth Softball – Skills 

Location: Buffalo Hills Park
Dates: Tuesdays – August 19 to September 16
Time: 5:30–6:30 PM
Grades & Fields:

• 2nd–4th Grade: Field 1

• 5th–8th Grade: Field 2
  Fee: $50 Y-Member / $65 Community Member

Description:
This program combines structured skill development to help players grow in all areas of the game. Athletes will work on hitting, fielding, base running, and game strategy under the guidance of coaches. It's the perfect way to build skills in a fun, team-oriented setting.

Softball Registration

Fall Flag Football

Location: Forestview Track
Dates: Saturday Mornings – September 6 to October 11
Grades & Times:

• K–1st Grade: 9:00–10:00 AM

• 2nd Grade: 10:00–11:00 AM

• 3rd & 4th Grade: 11:00–12:00 PM
  Fee: $50 Y-Member / $60 Community Member

Description:
YMCA Flag Football offers a safe, non-contact way for kids to learn the fundamentals of football while having fun. Participants will build skills in passing, catching, defense, and teamwork. Emphasis is placed on sportsmanship and participation over competition.

Flag Football Registration

Competitive Basketball: Skills Sessions & 3v3

Location: YMCA Gym – Boys on Court 1 / Girls on Court 2
Dates: Monday Nights – September 8 to October 13
Grades & Times:

• 2nd & 3rd Grade: 5:00–6:00 PM

• 4th & 5th Grade: 6:00–7:00 PM

• 6th & 7th Grade: 7:00–8:15 PM
  Fee: $50 Y-Member / $60 Community Member

Description:
This program is designed for youth looking to sharpen their basketball skills in a competitive yet supportive setting. Sessions focus on fundamental skill development, court awareness, and real-game experience through structured 3v3 play. Players will improve technique, build confidence, and learn to work as a team.

Basketball Registration

Youth Volleyball

Location: YMCA Gym
Dates: Thursday Nights – September 4 to October 9
Grades: 2nd–5th Grade
Time: 5:00–5:45 PM
Fee: $50 Y-Member / $60 Community Member

Description:
This beginner-friendly volleyball program introduces the fundamentals of the sport, including passing, setting, serving, and teamwork. Players learn through fun drills and modified gameplay designed to build confidence and basic skills. It's a great way for young athletes to get active and develop a love for the game.

Volleyball Registration

Gymnastics – Tumbling

Location: YMCA Gym
Dates: Wednesdays in October (Exact start date TBD)
Age Groups:

• Beginners (Ages 5–9)

• Intermediate (Ages 6–9)

• Advanced (Ages 7–11)
  Fee: $90 Y-Member / $100 Community Member

Description:
Our tumbling program helps young gymnasts develop strength, coordination, and flexibility through age-appropriate progressions. From learning rolls and handstands to advanced tumbling passes, each level builds on the skills needed for confident and safe movement. Coaches provide a fun and supportive environment for all ability levels.

Link Coming Soon & Exact Start Dates

Come sign up your child for Youth Basketball! Here at the Y is a perfect starting point for your child to learn and try out the sport! Many kids start here at the Y and keep playing till its time to go to traveling basketball! Each session will start with 15 mins of practice then we scrimmage the other team on your assigned court for that day! Game based play! 

For ages: Kindergarten to 3rd Grade

Boys & Girls Mixed

$65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

Session 1: November to December

Session 2: January to February

Saturday Mornings - 6 Sessions

Kindergarten - 9:00 - 9:45 AM

1st Grade: 10:00 - 10:45 AM

2nd & 3rd Grade: 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Each session we will work on skill specific drills with fun games to help develop players fundamentals of the game.  At the end of each practice we will split in to teams to scrimmage which will help the players learn the importance of spacing and teamwork. 

For Ages: 4yrs old to 2nd Grade

Girls Only

$65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

Session 1: November to December

Session 2: January to February

Friday Nights - 6 Sessions

4yrs old - Kindergarten: 5:00 - 5:40 PM

1st & 2nd Grade: 6:00 - 6:40 PM

Each week we will work on skill specific drills to help develop players fundamentals of the game.  At the end of each practice we will split in to teams to play 3 on 3 which will help the players learn the importance of spacing and teamwork. 

For Ages: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

Boys Session & Girls Session (Separated by Gender)

$65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

Session 1: September to October 

Session 2: March to April

Tuesday Nights - 6 Sessions at Brainerd Family YMCA

3rd - 5th Grade 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Youth will learn important basketball skills while having fun with their teammates and coaches! We will provide a great positive learning experience for your child. Summer provides us the ability to play outside for a new experience

For Ages: Kindergarten to 4th Grade

Boys & Girls Mixed

$65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

Session 1: June to July

Monday Nights - 8 Sessions

For ages: Kindergarten to 12th Grade
In partnership with the Brainerd United Soccer Club, this program is all about development and fun.  Sessions will be held at in the main gym at the YMCA.

All sessions begin with interactive activities that improve individual and team soccer skills, and conclude with small-sided games. Training sessions will be facilitated by varsity level high school players and coach, along with a YMCA program coordinator.

*Learn more about competitive soccer at brainerdunitedsc.org

• Coed 
• $65 Y Members/$80 Community Members
• Session 1: November to December
• Session 2: January to February
• Tuesday Nights - 6 Sessions
• K-2nd Grade : 5:00 - 5:45 PM 
• 3rd - 5th Grade: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
• 6th -12th Grade: 7:15 - 8:15 PM

For Ages: 3yrs old to 10yrs old

In partnership with the Brainerd United Soccer Club, this program is all about development and fun.  Sessions will be held at Gustafson Park– a Brainerd City Park.

All sessions begin with interactive activities that improve individual and team soccer skills, and conclude with small-sided games.  The price includes a t-shirt that your child can keep. Training sessions will be facilitated by varsity level high school players along with a YMCA program coordinator.

*Learn more about Summer Travel Teams at brainerdunitedsc.org

• Coed 
• Dates: Wednesday evenings- June through July /8 sessions
• $65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

For Ages: 5yrs old to 10yrs old

In partnership with the Brainerd United Soccer Club, this program is all about development and fun.  Sessions will be held at Southdale Park– a Baxter City Park.

All sessions begin with interactive activities that improve individual and team soccer skills, and conclude with small-sided games.  The price includes a t-shirt that your child can keep. Training sessions will be facilitated by varsity level high school players along with a YMCA program coordinator.

*Learn more about Summer Travel Teams at brainerdunitedsc.org

• Coed 
• Dates: Tuesday & Thursday evenings- June /8 sessions
• $65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

For ages: 7yrs old - 11yrs old

Coed 

$65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

Session 1: November to December

Session 2: January to February

Thursday Nights - 6 Sessions

5:00 - 5:45 PM

For Ages: 7 - 11 yr. olds

Coed 

Session 1: June

Session 2: July

Mondays 11:30am 

$50 Y Members/$60 Community Members

Come join us as we learn the basics and fundamentals of Football while having fun doing so! Fun and positive learning environment! Perfect precursor to the BYAA Tackle football program. 

For ages: K-1st, 2nd, and 3rd-4th grades

Co-ed 

$65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

Session 1: September 6 - October 11

Saturday Mornings - 6 Sessions

Come join us as we learn the basics and fundamentals of Football while having fun doing so! Fun and positive learning environment! Perfect precursor to the BYAA Tackle football program. 

For ages: 

Coed 

$65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

Session 1: June to July

Thursday Nights - 6 Sessions

Gymnastics will increase their strength, flexibility, focus and confidence in these classes. Attention will be placed on basics such as cartwheels, backbends, walkovers, handstands, jumps and leaps. The coach will do their best to make sure each gymnast is coached to their particular level. Gymnasts will also be introduced to basic vault, bars, and beam skills. These classes are all about having fun and building confidence and proper basics that enable children to take their gymnastics to the next level! 

For ages: 5yrs to 11yrs

Coed 

$90 Y Members/$115 Community Members

Session 1: Fall to Winter

Session 2: Winter to Spring

Wednesday Nights - 8 to10 Sessions

Beginners (ages 5-9): 4:00 - 4:45 PM

Intermediate (ages 7-11): 5:00 - 5:45 PM

Advanced Invite Only (ages 7-11): 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Youth will develop the fundamentals of baseball and softball in an encouraging successful environment. The use of a tee will help them develop confidence in the area of hitting while teaching them the key concepts of the team sport like base running, catching, throwing, and fielding.

For ages: 3yrs to 6 yrs

Coed 

$65 Y Members/$80 Community Members

Session 1: June to July

Tuesday Nights - 6 Sessions

Come join us as we learn skills and fundamentals of Softball while having fun doing so! Fun and positive learning environment! Perfect precursor to the BBFSA softball program.

For ages: 2nd to 4th Grade

Girls Only 

$50 Y Members/$60 Community Members

Session 1: September to October

Tuesday Nights - 4 Sessions

5:00 - 6:00 PM

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