Sports Samplers

youth sports sampler

Try a little bit of everything.

Kids need opportunities to try new things, explore and test new abilities–just for fun. In a Sports Sampler, we introduce children to a variety of sports-related activities, while encouraging healthy attitudes about play.

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Preschool & Youth Sport Sampler Programs

Dance Sampler (Preschool)

Dance Sampler (Preschool) at Boll Family YMCA

Dance Sampler programs are a great introduction to a variety of Dance styles. Children learn socialization, build confidence, and have fun while gaining basic skills of the weekly Dance style. Dance styles include Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical!
This program will not meet the week of February 18 – February 24 due to Mid-Winter Break
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
2/10/24–3/2/24
Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:15 am-10:45 am
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Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
3/9/24–3/30/24
Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:15 am-10:45 am
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Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
4/6/24–4/27/24
Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:15 am-10:45 am
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Kids Fit (Youth Sports Sampler)

Kids Fit (Youth Sports Sampler) at Birmingham Family YMCA

Working with a professional trainer, kids will get to learn the basic fundamentals of fitness!
This is an INDOOR activity that takes place in the Birmingham YMCA gymnasium.
No class the week of March 25th
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
3/6/24–4/24/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
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Preschool – Sport Sampler – Evenings

Preschool – Sport Sampler – Evenings at Carls Family YMCA

YMCA Sports Sampler is an introduction to sports. Each week participants will learn about a new sport. Children will also learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of each sport. Sports that could be played are basketball, soccer, floor hockey, tennis, t-ball, flag football, or track and field.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
1/10/24–2/14/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
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Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
2/28/24–4/10/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
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Preschool – Sport Sampler – Mornings

Preschool – Sport Sampler – Mornings at Carls Family YMCA

YMCA Sports Sampler is an introduction to sports. Each week participants will learn about a new sport. Children will also learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of each sport. Sports that could be played are basketball, soccer, floor hockey, tennis, t-ball, flag football, or track and field.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
1/9/24–2/13/24
Days & Times:
  • Tue 10:00 am-10:45 am
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Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
2/27/24–4/9/24
Days & Times:
  • Tue 10:00 am-10:45 am
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Preschool Sports Sampler

Preschool Sports Sampler at Downriver Family YMCA

YMCA Preschool Sampler program is an introduction to different sports. Children learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of the weekly sport.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
6/3/24–6/24/24
Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
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Sports Sampler (Preschool)

Sports Sampler (Preschool) at Boll Family YMCA

Sport Sampler programs are a great introduction to a variety of sports. Children learn socialization, build confidence, and fun while gaining basic skills of the weekly sport. Sports include basketball, baseball, soccer, floor hockey, playground games, and speed & agility.
This program will not meet the week of March 24 – March 30 due to Spring.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
2/6/24–2/27/24
Days & Times:
  • Tue 5:30 pm-6:00 pm
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Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
3/5/24–3/26/24
Days & Times:
  • Tue 5:30 pm-6:00 pm
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Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
4/9/24–4/30/24
Days & Times:
  • Tue 5:30 pm-6:00 pm
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Sports Sampler – Preschool

Sports Sampler – Preschool at Farmington Family YMCA

The YMCA Sports Sampler program is an introduction to many different traditional and non-traditional sports. Participants will learn fundamental drills and rules, and will partake in a scrimmage of each sport.
Sports in this session include; Basketball, Floor Hockey, Indoor Soccer and Dodgeball.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
2/28/24–4/10/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
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Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
4/24/24–6/5/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
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Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
9/11/24–10/16/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
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Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
7/24/24–8/21/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
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Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
6/19/24–7/17/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
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Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
10/30/24–12/11/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
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Sports Sampler – Youth

Sports Sampler – Youth at Farmington Family YMCA

The YMCA Sports Sampler program is an introduction to many different traditional and non-traditional sports. Participants will learn fundamental drills and rules, and will partake in a scrimmage of each sport.
Sports in this session include; Basketball, Floor Hockey, and Volleyball.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
1/17/24–2/21/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
2/28/24–4/10/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
4/24/24–6/5/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
9/11/24–10/16/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
7/24/24–8/21/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
6/19/24–7/17/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
10/30/24–12/11/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
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Squeaky Sneakers (Preschool Sports Sampler)

Squeaky Sneakers (Preschool Sports Sampler) at Birmingham Family YMCA

Participants in this preschool activity will learn some sport basics, while having fun doing physical activity! Each week will be a new skill or sport, and the goal is that participants learn something new by the end of the session!
This is an INDOOR activity hosted in the Birmingham YMCA gymnasium.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
1/10/24–2/28/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
Register
Age Group:
Youth
Dates:
3/6/24–4/24/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
Register

Volunteer Opportunity: Sports Sampler Farmington Y

Volunteer Opportunity: Sports Sampler Farmington Y at Farmington Family YMCA

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a volunteer you will assist the YMCA staff with maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch, Kids Club, Camp and/or Sports participants.
Tasks and activities may include: Coach kids the basic skills and rules of the sports outlined for the specific sessions. Sports include traditional and non-traditional such as; Basketball, Soccer, Football, Volleyball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Pickleball and many more.Curriculum and lesson plans will be provided.Teach participants the value of sports and teamwork through the core values of the YMCA.Assist the program staff in maintaining a safe environment for all.
If you have additional questions regarding your role as a volunteer, about the YMCA, or would like to donate, please contact Jackie at jkippen@ymcadetroit.org
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
1/10/24–2/21/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
3/6/24–4/10/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
4/24/24–6/5/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
6/19/24–7/17/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
7/24/24–8/21/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
9/11/24–10/16/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register
Age Group:
All Ages
Dates:
10/30/24–12/11/24
Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Register

Youth Sports Sampler

Youth Sports Sampler at Downriver Family YMCA

YMCA Youth Sports Sampler program is an introduction to different sports. Children learn socialization with kids their own age, while gaining basic skills of the weekly sport.
Age Group: Dates: Days & Times: Register
Age Group:
Early Childhood
Dates:
3/4/24–3/25/24
Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Register