Introduce your little one to the world of sports in a fun, supportive, and active environment! Our Youth Sports Sampler is designed just for kids ages 4–5 and gives them a chance to explore three different sports over six weeks—spending two weeks on each:

🏟️ T-Ball
⚽ Soccer
🏀 Basketball

Each session focuses on basic skills, teamwork, and most importantly—having fun! This is a great way for young athletes to build confidence, develop coordination, and discover what they enjoy most before committing to a full season.

TIME: 10am-11am

Every Thursday

🏃‍♂️ YMCA Track & Field Day 🏃‍♀️
Date: June 28th
Time: Field Events start at 8:30am, Running Events start at 9am…..Check in will begin at 8am! 
Location: Lacey Track and Field

We are so excited to present our 2nd Annual Mahaska YMCA Track and Field Day!! This year will feature a few more events and fun for the whole family! Inside the track, our bounce house, imagination playground, and parachutes will be available for everyone! Other events such as water balloons, football throws, and long jump will also take place inside the field! This event is meant to get the whole family involved. This event will also be open to the community! Children who did not participate in the Youth Track Program will have the option to register for track events! Parents get in free!

Entry Fee

There is a $10 general entry fee per child (youth track participants are free), which includes access to all activities listed below.

Participants can choose to run in one or more of the following timed races:

• 50-Meter Dash

• 100-Meter Dash

• 200-Meter Dash

• 400-Meter Dash

Note: Youth currently enrolled in the YMCA Track Program get FREE entry and race participation! They will receive a ‘youth track’ wrist band, granting them access to all activities. 

Free Community Activities 

No matter how many races your child runs, they’ll also enjoy a full day of outdoor fun:

• Bounce House

• Imagination Playground

• And more!

Bring the whole family, cheer on the racers, and enjoy a day of community, fitness, and fun!

Get ready for a day full of fast breaks and fun at our Youth 3v3 Basketball Tournament! This exciting, one-day event gives young athletes the chance to compete, grow their skills, and have a blast on the court.

Teams will compete in a double-elimination format, with separate brackets for boys and girls, and two age divisions:
• 8 & Under
• 9 & Over

Each team must have 3 to 5 players, and all teams are guaranteed multiple games.

Whether your team is coming to win or just for the love of the game, this tournament is a great way to play competitive basketball in a supportive, community-focused setting.

YMCA YOUTH BASKETBALL CLINIC

3 Days of Skill-Building, Confidence & Fun!

Get a head start on the season with our 3-day Youth Basketball Clinic at the YMCA! Designed for young athletes of all skill levels, this clinic focuses on building fundamentals, boosting confidence, and learning new techniques in a fun, team-focused environment.

Over three action-packed days, players will:

• Learn and develop essential skills like dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense

• Build game awareness, teamwork, and court confidence

• Work with experienced coaches in a positive and supportive setting

• Compete in fun drills, scrimmages, and challenges to test their growth

Whether you’re new to the game or looking to level up before the season starts, this clinic is a great way to grow, improve, and have a blast on the court.

Open to ages: 6-13
Dates: July 8,9,10
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Mahaska County YMCA, 1521 Green Street
What to bring: Water bottle, gym shoes, and great energy!

Join the cheer squad this fall and support our flag football teams with energy and spirit. The YMCA Youth Cheerleading Program is open to children ages 5–12 and offers a fun, team-oriented environment where participants will learn cheers, chants, basic motions, and routines.

Cheerleaders will practice once a week and perform on the sidelines at Saturday morning flag football games.

Program Details:

• Practice Time: Thursdays at 5:30 PM

• Game Time: Saturdays beginning at 9:00 AM

• Season Dates: September 4 – October 11

• Location: YMCA Fields

Cost:

• $50 for YMCA Members

• $75 for Non-Members

Get ready to run, catch, and score in our exciting YMCA Youth Flag Football League! This co-ed league is perfect for kids looking to learn the fundamentals of football in a fun, safe, and team-focused environment.

The YMCA is excited to partner with USA Football! Through their generosity, the YMCA has been granted new flag belts and footballs which will be used for this league!

Each week includes a Thursday evening practice (5:30p) where players build skills like passing, receiving, teamwork, and strategy—followed by Saturday morning games (Kickoff 9a) where they put their skills to the test in friendly, fast-paced matchups. Referees will be available this year to give the kids a real taste of organized football!

Whether your child is new to the sport or already loves football, this league encourages healthy competition, sportsmanship, and physical activity for all skill levels.

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! If you are interested in helping coach a team, please contact Alyssa Hames at [email protected]