Youth Sports
YMCA youth sports encourage and promote healthy kids, families and communities by placing a priority on family involvement, healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development, a positive self-image and mutual respect for others.
PROGRAM SESSIONS
Program Descriptions
Basketball
Basketball League
This league is great for participants and coaches who want to continue working on their team play and technical skills. This program is set up for already established teams wanting to get more game time. Based on registration numbers, grades and genders may be combined.
Game days: Tuesdays or Thursdays
Game times: 4:30-7:30pm
Cost per team: $200
For More Information Contact:
Klatkiewicz@swcymca.org
Flag Football
Flag Football
Boys and girls are introduced to the fundamentals of the game while having fun with other kids their age. Players are led by Y-staff and volunteers in drills and games that teach the basic offensive and defensive skills and positions of football. Each child receives a t-shirt and mouth guard. Schedule consists of one practice day and 5 game days. All practices and games are held on the South Wood County YMCA sports field.
Homeschool Programs
HomeSchool – Youth Strength Development Program
This is a 6-week program focused on educating youth on free weight exercise movement patterns, nutrition, and progressive strength programming. Led by coach Jacob Klatkiewicz, participants learn to perform exercise safely, create workout programs, and prioritize nutrition! This program is designed for ages 12 to 18.
Mondays & Thursdays | 7am – 8am
Sept. 22nd – Oct. 30th, 2025 (Closed)
HomeSchool Gym & Swim
Be active and make new friends!
This Homeschool Gym & Swim program is designed for homeschool students of ages 6+ years old. We will explore fun games and activities in the gym and swim in the pool each class.
Tuesdays | 1pm- 3pm
Oct. 14th – Oct 28th
Nov. 11th – Nov 25th
Dec 9th – Dec 23rd
Micro Sports Clinics
Micro Sports
This program is designed for 3-5 year olds with parent participation required.
Basketball: Tuesdays | 4:45pm- 5:15pm
Nov 04 – Dec 02, 2025
Football: Tuesdays | 4:45pm- 5:15pm
Sep 09 – Oct 07, 2025
Soccer: Mondays |4:45pm- 5:30pm
Jan 05 – Feb 02, 2026
Multi-Sport Clinics
Multi – Sport Clinics
Each week we will play games like dodgeball, soccer, basketball, capture the flag & more.
More classes coming soon!
Soccer
Soccer
This program is designed for boys and girls to learn the basic skills of the sport. Teams will mix up each week so kids get a chance to play with different players. Bring a water bottle and wear athletic clothes and shoes. No cleats are allowed in the gym.
Wednesdays | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Jan. 7th – Feb. 4th, 2026
OPEN PICKLEBALL
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm
Wednesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm
A fun way to play Pickleball with friends, members and family in a safe and healthy environment. Pickleball nets and balls will be available.
Beginner Pickleball
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00am – 10:00am
More Sports
Baxter Arndt
Healthy Living & Sports Director
(715) 818-6015
klatkiewicz@swcymca.org
About
Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Wisconsin Rapids Hours
Monday- Friday: 5:00 AM- 8:00PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM- 5:00PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM- 3:00PM
Adams Hours
Monday- Thursday: 9:00AM- 7:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM- 5:00PM
Saturday- Sunday: Not Staffed
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