Youth Sports

Youth Sports

Youth Sports Philosophy

It is the philosophy of the Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation Department to provide youth with the opportunity to participate in a learning environment where fundamentals are stressed and an overall positive experience is achieved. Although these programs may involve competition, winning and losing are secondary to children learning the sport, enjoyment of participation, and sportsmanship!

Youth Basketball

The Youth Basketball Program is for boys and girls in grades 3-6. The program focuses on learning the fundamentals, participation, and the fun of playing the game. All games are played on Saturday mornings.

5th & 6th Grade Boys & Girls Leagues

Registration: September 6 - September 24
League Plays: November and December 2010
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents

3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls Leagues

Registration: November 8 - November 26
League Plays: January and February 2011
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents

Youth Golf Camp (Please note date change due to snow days)

Come and join us for five days of golf instruction at the East Lake Park Driving Range. Participants ages 8-14 will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of the proper grip, swing, stance, etiquette, and much more!

8-10 year olds 9:00-9:45 am
11-14 year olds 10:00-10:45 am

Registration: May 10 - June 4
Camp Dates: June 14 - June 18
Class Limit: 10 participants per session
Location: East Lake Park Driving Range
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents

Youth Tennis Camp

Join the fun of learning the lifelong sport of tennis! Five days of instruction will be offered as participants are taught the basic skills of the game through fun, instructional drills and game participation. This program is for youth ages 8-14.

8-10 year olds 9:00-9:45 am
11-14 year olds 10:00-10:45 am

Registration: May 17 - June 4
Camp Dates: June 14- June 18
Class Limit: 10 participants per session
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents

Youth Volleyball Camp

This program is for children in 3rd-6th grades. The Mt. Pleasant High School Volleyball Program will teach the basic fundamentals of volleyball over the five days of the camp. Each child receives a free t-shirt.

Registration: February 8 - March 12
Camp Dates: March 22 - March 26, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Cottrell Gym
Fee: $18.00 residents
$22.50 non-residents

Youth Soccer

The Mt. Pleasant Parks & Rec. Dept. offers separate boys and girls soccer programs. The Youth Soccer Program will consist of the boys program (grades 1&2, 3&4, 5&6) and the girls program (grades 1-3, 4-6). All games will be played on Saturday mornings at East Lake Soccer Complex.

Registration: February 15 - March 5
League Plays: April - May
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents

Youth Flag Football

This program is for grades 1- 5. It is designed to teach boys and girls the basics of football in a fun and safe environment. All games are played on Saturday mornings at East Lake Park.

Registration: July 12 - September 3rd
League Plays: September - October
Practices Begin: Mid-August
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents

Little Dunkers

Dribble, pass, shoot! This is an instructional program for boys and girls in 1st & 2nd grade. Children will learn the basics of basketball through fun, instructional drills. Youth sized basketballs and lowered baskets will be used in the development of young children's skills. Program instructor; Paul Rundquist, Mt. Pleasant HS Varsity boys basketball coach, staff and team.

Registration: February 1 - February 19
Program Dates: March 15 - 19
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 pm first grade
6:30 - 7:15 pm second grade
Location: Cottrell Gym
Fee: $18.00 residents
$22.50 non-residents

Kindergarten Flag Football Program

This program is for children in kindergarten. The program will focus on teaching children the fundamentals of football through fun, no contact drills. East Lake Park will be the site for this program. It will take place from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm for five weeks. Each child will receive a free t-shirt.

Registration: August 9 - September 10
Program Dates: September 14- October 5
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Fee: $18.00 residents
$22.50 non-residents

Kindergarten Soccer Program

This program is for boys and girls in kindergarten. The goal of the program is to teach participants the basic fundamentals of soccer and to have fun! This program consists of weekly instruction and sessions leading up to game participation. The program will meet at East Lake Soccer Complex on Tuesdays, from 5:30-6:15 pm for four weeks.

Registration: February 8 - March 19
Program Dates: April 6 - April 27
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents

Youth Soccer Camp

This is an instructional program for boys and girls in 1-6 grades. Children will learn the basics of soccer through fun instructional drills and scrimmages. Come learn more about this great sport! This camp will be held at the East Lake Soccer Complex.

Registration: May 3 - May 28
Camp Dates: TBA
Time: 6:00-6:45 pm
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents


Volunteer Coaches

The Parks& Recreation Department is dependent on volunteer coaches for its youth sports programs. If you would like to coach a youth sport, please call 385-1475.