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Through Y youth sports programs, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. The YMCA believes that its youth sports programs can help children to grow personally, clarify values, improve relationships, appreciate diversity, develop leadership skills and have fun.

KINDER SPORTS (3 - 5½ yrs)
Designed to build confidence in a child’s ability, and to introduce children to the basics of a variety of sports while playing age appropriate versions of soccer, football, basketball, floor hockey, T-Ball and volleyball. Introduction to skills, team play and values. Please observe age restrictions.
3 years     Monday 9:20 -10:05am  (52287)
3 years     Wednesday  2:05 – 2:50pm  (52267)

4-5½ yrs   Tuesday 9:20 - 10:05am  (52266)
4-5½ yrs   Wednesday 1:10-1:55pm  (52268) 
Location: Y Gym
Fee: $85

T-BALL  (4-5½ yrs)
Children will build self-confidence, develop coordination and have great fun in this class where baseball basics taught in fun skill games.  Children can bring their own glove or use one of the Y's.

Monday   2:15 - 3:00pm  (52347) no class is held on 5/28
Monday   4:00 - 4:45pm  (52354) no class is held on 5/28
Wednesday 11:00-11:45am  (48459)
Location: Y Field
Fee: Monday $74, Wednesday $85

TGA GOLF (Ages 4yrs - Grade 5)
The Y is partnering with TGA Premier Junior Golf and will be introducing children to the great game of golf.  Your children will be taught by the professionals of TGA.  They will be taking swings with real clubs provided by TGA and will be hitting what is called an "ALMOST GOLF BALL".  Students work in interactive stations as they progress through TGA's 5 level program.  They will also play fun games and contests.  Stations include putting, swing fundamentals, rules and etiquette, etc.  The goal of the clss is to introduce America's youth of all backgrounds to the fun, positive, character-building aspects of golf while creating a lifelong love o fhe game.  (Children attending the Y's After School Program or Early Childhood Learning Center will be picked up/returned by the TGA staff from the child's class room).

All students receive the following it should be brought to every class: Hat, Hat Clip, Ball Marker and golf Guide.

Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm ( 52355)
Location:  Y Field (rainy days are indoors at the Y and are for learning all about golf)
Fee:  $150

PEE WEE TENNIS  (4 - 8 yrs)
Learn tennis with junior sized tennis racquets, oversized balls and unique teaching methods. Racquets are supplied by the Y but you can bring your own.  (Please note: the 6-8 yr. old class is the same as the former Advanced Pee Wee tennis class and is taught at the same age appropriate level.)
4-5½ yrs    Friday   3:50- 4:35pm  (52270)
6-8  yrs     Friday   4:40 - 5:25pm  (52263)
Location: Y Gym
Fee: $85

KARATE for the FAMILY (4-8 years)
Children participate independently, or with their parents, in this class that introduces the beginning elements of Karate. Child & adult students will learn basic Karate movements and philosophy helping them to develop their physical fitness, body control, self discipline, self control and self esteem. In addition the program covers topics of self defense and safety awareness. The program is taught by Sensei Carmen Puglio who has been teaching the martial arts in our community since 1972.  Uniforms are not required.
4-5½ yrs Wednesday 10:10-10:55am  (52311)

6-8  yrs   Saturday 11:10 - 11:55am   (52307)
6-8  yrs   Saturday 12:00 - 12:45am   (52308)
Location: Program Center
Fee: $83 ( No class is held on 4/28 - but class WILL be held on 5/26!)

STREET DEVILS FLOOR HOCKEY - (4yrs - 2nd Grades)
South Mountain YMCA teams up with New Jersey Devils to provide this sneakers footwear hockey program. Hockey fundamentals will be taught in a fun, values-centered environment. Each class ends with a game. Participants must provide their own helmet with face guard. The NJ Devils and the YMCA will provide all other hockey equipment. All participants will receive a New Jersey Devil's promotional item. A liability release from the Devils will need to be signed to participate.
4 - 5½ years   Tuesday 2:45 – 3:30pm  (52271)
Grades 1 & 2   Tuesday 3:40 - 4:25pm  (52272)
Location: Y Gym
Fee: $ 85

KINDER SOCCER (3 yrs)
In this special version of Kinder Soccer just for 3 year olds, children will learn introductory soccer skills, the importance of fair play, team work and good sportsmanship - all while having lots of fun!  Please note the location of the class.
Tuesday      10:15am – 11:00am (52285)
Location: Y Gym

Saturday     9:10am – 9:55am (52357)
Location: Maplecrest Park
Fee:  $85, Sat $74 (no class on 5/26)

KINDER SOCCER   (4 – 5½ yrs)
Children will learn introductory soccer skills, along with the importance of fair play, and teamwork - while having fun.  Class ends with a game.  Please note the class location. Friday        3:00pm- 3:45pm (52283)
Location: Y Gym/Y Field
Saturday 10:05am- 10:50am (52284)
Location: Maplecrest
Fee: $85, Sat $74 (no class on 5/26)

TIGER SOCCER (Grades 1^st & 2^nd)
Children will improve their fitness while building their soccer skills.  They will also gain a better appreciation of fair play, good sportsmanship and team work in a values oriented environment.  Children have fun playing lots of skill-building games in an age appropriate environment.  Please note the class location.
Saturday 11:00am-11:45am  (52289)
Location: Maplecrest
Fee:  $74 (no class on 5/26)