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 10th - October 5th
League Plays: November and December 2012
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$25.00 Non-residents

3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls Leagues

Registration: November 5th - November 30th
League Plays: January and February 2013
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$25.00 Non-residents

Youth Golf Camp (Ages 8-14)

This camp is for boys and girls who want to participant in this sport. This camp is for five days of golfing instruction. It will introduce the basic fundamental of the proper grip, swing, stance, etiquette, and much more.

Ages 8-10       9:00-9:45 am
Ages 11-14     10:00-10:45 am

Registration: May 7th - June 1st
Camp Dates: June 4th - June 8th
Class Limit: 10 participants per session
Location: East Lake Park Driving Range
Fee: $20.00 residents
$25.00 non-residents

Youth Tennis Camp (Ages 8-14)

This camp offers the participants a fun learning about the lifelong sport of Tennis. Participants will be taught the basic skills of the game through fun and instructional drills.

Ages 8-10       9:00-9:45 am
Ages 11-14     10:00-10:45 am 

Registration: May 14th - June 8th
Camp Dates: June 11th- June 15th
Class Limit: 10 participants per session
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$25.00 Non-residents

Youth Volleyball Camp (3rd-6th)

This program teaches the basic fundamentals of volleyball with being taught over five days of the camp. The camp will be taught by the Mt. Pleasant High School Volleyball Team.

Registration: February 13th - March 16th
Camp Dates: March 19th - March 23rd
Time 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Cottrell Gym
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$25.00 Non-residents

Middle School Volleyball Camp

This camp will be an opportunity for instruction and participation in a concentrated, technique oriented practice setting. The skill of passing, setting, hitting, and serving will be emphasized in drills involving strategies and coverage on the court. Camp is instructed by Luci Wulfekuhle, Mt. Pleasant varsity volleyball coach.

Registration: TBA
Camp Dates: TBA
Time TBA
Location: TBA
Fee: $35.00

Youth Soccer

The Mt. Pleasant Parks & Recreation Department 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 13th - March 16th
League Plays: April - May
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$25.00 Non-residents

Youth Flag Football

This program 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. Each child will receive a free t-shirt.

Registration: August 6th - September 5th
League Plays: September - October
Practices Begin: September
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$25.00 Non-residents

Little Dunkers (1st-2nd)

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 6th - March 9th
Program Dates: March 12th - 16th
Program Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 pm   1st Grade
6:30 - 7:15 pm   2nd Grade
Location: Cottrell Gym
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$25.00 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 four weeks. Each child will receive a free
t-shirt.

Registration: August 20th - September 14th
Program Dates: September 18th- October 9th
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Fee: $20.00 Residents
$25.00 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 5:00-6:15 pm for four weeks.

Registration: February 13th- March 23rd
Program Dates: April 3rd - April 24th
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 1st - May 25th
Camp Dates: TBA
Time: 6:00-7:00 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.