Cape Ann Programs
Sports Classes (All Ages)
Last Updated: January 3
New classes begin January 2. Registration is going on now.
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Parent/Child Sports Classes
Teen Sports Jam
Ages: 2-3 with parent
Learn the basics of sports with our toddler classes. Learn how to run, throw and jump. This class focuses on the gross and fine motor skills it takes for children to begin sports! Most importantly, they will learn to have positive interactions with children their age! Class length is 30 minutes.
Class Option:
| Monday |
10:15am |
| Thursday |
9:15am |
Preschool Sports Classes
Mini Sports Jam
Ages 3-5
This is a great class for the sports-crazed kid! Each week we will focus on a different sport and new games. Tee Ball,
Tennis, Football and Basketball will be taught! Come ready to run, play and have fun! Class length is 45 minutes.
Class Option:
| Monday |
9:15am, 3:30pm |
| Tuesday |
10:00am |
Basketball
Ages 3-5
Dribble, shoot and nothing but net! Basketball is a sport that everyone loves to play. This class will focus on all the skills from
beginner to advanced. Classes are dived by ages and gender to focus on individual progression. This is a great class to get players ready for the upcoming basketball season. Class length is 45 minutes.
Class Option:
Sticks and Racquets I
Ages 4-5
It’s time to play those sports with a swing! Join us for tee ball, lacrosse, hockey, tennis and more. Each week we will practice at a different sport that has us swinging, hitting and smashing. Class length is 45 minutes.
Class Option:
Kung-Fu Pandas
Ages 4-6
This class will work with local Kung-Fu instructor James Auditore. Each child will learn the 10 basics of YMCA Kung-Fu. We will focus on developing coordination and balance as a method of teaching humility, patience and respect. Class length is 30 minutes.
Class Option:
Youth Sports Classes
Karate Level I
Ages 5-7, 8-14
In this class students will learn the foundational basics of Karate, including focus, coordination, balance, basic stances, blocks, and strikes. These will be further developed into kata (series of techniques and movements), and a means of self-defense. Students will also learn the value of patience, respect, and perseverance. Participants will need to have a karate uniform, which can be purchased on the first day of class for $25 through the instructor.
Class Options:
| Saturday |
10:00am (ages 8-14) |
| Saturday |
10:45am (ages 5-7) |
Kung-fu Praying Mantis
Grades 1-5
This class will work with local Kung-Fu instructor James Auditore. Each child will learn the 10 basics of YMCA Kung-Fu. We will focus
on developing coordination and balance as a method of teaching humility, patience and respect for your school age child. Class length
is 30 minutes.
Class Option:
Nerf Attack
Grades 1-5
Bring your Nerf dart toys and friends each week for some all out Nerf battles! Staff members will set up obstacles and forts, and we
will play games such as capture the flag, king of the hill, and team elimination. This one hour class has a minimum registration of 8;
so get your friends involved in the action! Nerf toys not included. Protective eyewear required.
Class Options:
Basketball
Grades 1-6
Dribble, shoot and nothing but net! Basketball is a sport that everyone loves to play. This class will focus on all the skills from
beginner to advanced. Classes are dived by ages and gender to focus on individual progression. This is a great class to get players ready for the upcoming basketball season. Class length is 45 minutes.
Class Options:
| Wednesday |
3:30pm (grades K-3) |
| Wednesday |
4:30pm (grades 4-6) |
Floor Hockey
Grades K-3
Continuing our Cape Ann Y hockey league, this class will return the fun for 8 more weeks. When kids play floor hockey they just want to play! The format of this class with be skill based for15 minutes and get right into a game for 30 minutes.
Class Option:
Quick Start Tennis Class
Ages 4-5, 6-8 and 9-13
Quick start tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized
equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. Quick Start is part of the USTA.
Class Options:
| Tuesday |
3:30pm (ages 6-8) |
| Tuesday |
4:30pm (ages 4-5) |
| Tuesday |
5:30pm (ages 9-13) |
Click here to download a registration form for any of the above programs.
For more information about Preschool or Youth Sports Classes,
please contact Katy Milne, Youth Services Director, at 978-283-0470