Tiny Tot Programs
Tiny Tots is a program designed for boys and girls to learn and enjoy sports taught in a 6 week session. This program runs year round with each sport specific to the season and weather. The programs first 3 weeks are instructional and specific to the sport we are teaching. We focus on basic skills and rules of the game. We also work on age appropriate skills such as taking turns, standing in line and following directions.
Ages: 3 – 5
Spring and Fall: Soccer: This program is designed for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Instruction will concentrate on basic skills such as dribbling, trapping, and shooting. The program runs for six weeks at the Lakota YMCA. Practices will be held once a week during the first three weeks. The season will conclude with three scrimmages on the last three weeks of the program. Scrimmages will be played during class time. All children need to have shin guards and their own #3 ball.
Summer: T-Ball: This program is designed for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. Instruction will concentrate on basic skills such as hitting, fielding and throwing. The program runs for six weeks at the Lakota YMCA. Practices will be held once a week during the first three weeks. The season will conclude with three games on the last three weeks of the program. Games will be played during class time. All children need to have a glove clearly marked with their name.
Ages: 4 – 6
Winter: Basketball: This program is designed for 4, 5, and 6 year olds. Instruction will concentrate on basic skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. The program runs for six weeks in the Lakota YMCA's gymnasium. Practices will be held once a week during the first three weeks. The season will conclude with three games on the last three weeks of the program. Games will be played during class time. The YMCA will provide a junior basketball for each child. Session 1 will run November 14 - December 19. Class times are Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45 pm or Wednesday 7:00 - 7:45 pm. Session 2 will run January 9 - February 13th. Registration will begin on December 10th for members; December 12th for nonmembers.
Fall: Football: This program is designed for 4, 5, and 6 year olds. Instruction will concentrate on the basics such as passing, catching, running and agility. The program will run for six weeks in the Lakota YMCA's gymnasium or behind the facility. Practices will be held once a week during the first four weeks. The season will conclude with two scrimmages on the last two weeks of the program. Scrimmages will be played during class time. All children need to bring a ball.