Youth Sports
Youth Sports at the Columbus Family YMCA is a great way to introduce the next generation of kids to the sports world.
Our youth sports department offers various leagues and clinics for all age groups throughout the entire year. Fundamentals, recreation, sportsmanship, and values are just some of the many things kids will learn while developing a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
Fall Sports
Club Volleyball League (3rd-6th Grade)
Club Basketball League (3rd-8th Grade)
Rookie Flag Football League (K-2nd Grade)
Winter Sports
Rookie Basketball League (K-4th Grade)
Intro to Volleyball Clinic (1-6th Grade)
Spring Sports
Youth 3 v 3 Basketball League (4th-8th Grade)
Summer Sports
Youth Basketball Camp (PreK-6th Grade)
High School Summer Volleyball League (JV and Varsity)
Middle School Summer Volleyball League (7th and 8th Grade)
Summer Volleyball Clinic (1st-8th Grade)
Kickstart Soccer (PreK-4th Grade)
Little Tykes (Ages 4-6)
Summer Running Club (K-8th Grade)
Cheer Camp
The Columbus High Cheerleaders will be running this camp for all boys/girls in going into grades Kindergarten-6th. You will learn, cheers, chants, a sideline dance, and even make fun inspirational posters! Much fun will be had by ALL. Snacks and pom-poms will be included!
AGES: Kindergarten—6th grade
DATES: TBD
TIME:
Going into grades Kindergarten—2nd: 9:00am-10:30am
Going into grades 3rd—6th: 10:30am-12:00pm
COST:
Members: $25
Non Members: $40
Basketball
Rookie Basketball
1st-2nd Grade division
3rd-4th Grade division (if numbers allow)
*Boys and girls will be in separate divisions as long as registration allows.
March Madness 3v3
This Spring March Madness 3v3 league is for boys AND girls in grades 4th-8th. 3v3 is the best skill development for this age group as it allows for more touches of the ball, teaches youth to move w/o the ball, and there is less dribbling! This league will be on Monday nights ! Each team will play TWO GAMES each week. Register AS A TEAM!
Youth Basketball Camp
This camp will be run by the staff at the YMCA and CCC women’s coaches. This camp will include small group instruction of basketball skills/vocabulary, games/contests each day, and a lot of FUN. All participants will receive T- SHIRT AND THEIR OWN BASKETBALL , and treats each day. Sign up for one week OR two weeks!
DATES: July 17-20 AND/OR July 24-27
TIME:
Going into grades 3rd-5th: 9:00am-10:30am
Going into grades K-2nd: 10:45-11:45am
COST:
Members: $50 one week/ $75 both weeks
Non Members: $75 one week/ $100 both weeks
Club Basketball
Join the many local teams and play for bragging rights in the Columbus area! This league will run for 3 weeks, with 2 games played each Saturday, starting Nov 11th, for a total of 6 games. Separate divisions will be made for boys and girls. Referees will be provided! Register AS A TEAM only!
DATES: November 11th, 18th, & December 2, 2023
Flag Football
Join us for our Rookie Flag Football League! This league will run for six weeks, with practices and games on Tuesday night’s. Each team will practice immediately before their game, and all teams will play one game per week. VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED (please contact the Sports Director if you are interested in coaching)! Team t-shirts are included with the cost of registration. Both boys and girls are welcome to play!
*This is a developmental league that is intended to teach youth the basics of football. We will not keep score for any of the games, and everyone will play as equally as possible! We will only accept individual registrations, and players will be assigned to a team/coach afterwards.
Dates: August 29-October 3, 2023 (TUESDAY Evenings)
Price: Members – $25, Non-Member – $60
Location: Columbus Family YMCA
Age: K-2nd Grades
Registration Deadline: August 18th
Volleyball
Club VOLLEYBALL League
Dates: September 23rd-October 14th, 2023
Price: $200 per team
Registration Deadline: September 5th, 2023
Introduction to Volleyball Clinic
THIS CLINIC IS OPEN FOR BOYS AND GIRLS! Come learn the basics of volleyball and sharpen up your skills at this introductory clinic. This clinic will be taught by college players from Central Community College. All participants will learn/develop basic volleyball skills (passing, setting, spiking, and serving). There will be a limit of 40 participants IN EACH AGE GROUP-so register early!
High School Volleyball League
Come enjoy playing against teams from the surrounding area as well as staying active during the summer. It will be played on Wednesday nights (5pm-10pm) which will include 1 ref for each game.
Jr. High Volleyball League
Come enjoy playing against teams from the surrounding area as well as staying active during the summer. This will take place Thursday mornings (8:30am-1:30pm) which will include 1 ref for each game.
Columbus Y Summer Youth Volleyball Clinic
The Y, Janet Tooley, and her staff would like to invite all area 1st-8th grade girls to participate in a fun‐filled volleyball clinic. Janet conducts one of the best volleyball clinics and uses ideas and drills from their past experiences! The clinic will meet four consecutive days and focus on skills and technique development. All participants will receive a t-shirt and daily treats.
TIMES:
Going into grades 4th-6th: 8:00am-9:30am
Going into grades 7th-8th: 9:30-11:00am
Going into grades 1st-3rd: 11:00am-noon
AGES: 1st-8th grades
COST: Member $35 Non-member: $50
Soccer
4 v 4 Futsal League
Back for year TWO… at the YMCA….. Games are fast-paced, with players receiving more touches and are constantly placed in demanding decision making, limited space situations. Because the sport is a great skill developer, requiring quick reflexes, fast thinking, and pinpoint passing, it is an exciting game for everyone!
*Futsal is officially approved by FIFA and Football Australia (FA) who form the official governing bodies for the sport.
- Fast-paced;
- Under pressure play encourages quick and creative decision making
- Teaches tactical awareness
- Soccer alternative, played in the off-season
- Abundance of ball touches
- Lots of fun, and high scoring!
WHO: High School Boys/Girls
WHEN: Monday nights (Jan 16 – Feb 6)
TIME: Games will be played between 5:30pm-7:30pm. All teams will play two 18 min games EACH WEEK.
COST: $60 per team
Two divisions: “A” (boys) and “B” (girls)
Registration Deadline: Jan 11
To register, print the form found at the front desk of the YMCA, fill out form and turn in to the YMCA w/payment!
Email kbeancfy@gmail.com with any questions
Kickstart Soccer
This three day clinic is designed to give a basic understanding of soccer. Participants will work on ball handling, dribbling, passing, and shooting in a fun, interactive environment. This clinic will be held at Central Community College Raider field and will be led by the CCC coaches and players.
DATES: Dates June 27, 28, 29 (3 day camp w/ weather day built in)
TIME:
Going into grades PreK-1st: 9am-10am
Going into grades 2nd-4th: 10:15-11:30
COST: Member: $30 Non-Member:$45
Running & Motor Skills
LITTLE TYKES
Does your child run, play, or move at least 60 minutes a day? This camp will get your child up and moving! Each day we will be doing a variety of activities (3-4) to develop motor skills, build confidence and social skills, and help develop coordination; all while playing and having fun. Skills would include: throwing, catching, kicking, jumping, listening, and working with others.
Ages: 4-6 year olds
Day: Monday-Thursday
Dates: July 31-August 3
Times: 10 AM-11 AM
Cost: Member – $25, Non-Member – $40
Forward Motion Running Club
This is our 3rd year for this program at the YMCA! This club will focus on starting your morning with fresh air and movement. Each day will begin with stretching and a warm up game before running. You do NOT need to be a runner to come move and have fun with this club .Distance will be tracked for each participant. Incentives will be given as they reach major “mile”stones. (ie they will receive tokens/stickers after completing certain distances: 5K, 10K…). All participants will receive a t-shirt!
Ages: Going into grades K-8th
Day: Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates: June 5-June 28
Times: 9:30am-10:30am
Cost: Member – $30, Non-Member – $45