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| The Muscatine Community Y Character Development program offers a wide variety of programs designed to serve youth in our community. We offer programs specifically for Middle School Students, such as our after-school and summer programs and also our leadership development groups. We provide social and skill building recreation programs for 1st through 8th grade students, including soccer and basketball. More information on these recreation programs can be found on this website under the Youth Sports heading. Each of our Character Development programs fosters our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and our main goal is to serve youth through programs that promote healthy spirit, mind and body. |
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES
The Muscatine Community Y Youth Basketball program is a developmental, recreational program for boys and girls in grades 2-8. The program's objectives are the development of basketball skills, teaching sportsmanship and fair play, socialization amoung teammates and other teams, enjoying the sport of basketball.
Boys' Season
Practices: October 13 - December 5
Games: October 25 - December 6
Boy's Registration: Boys may register any time between now and 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13. Late registrants will be put on a waiting list and charged a $5.00 late fee.
Girls' Season
Practices: January 5 - February 20
Games: January 17 - February 21
Girl's Registration: Girls may register any time between now and 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6th. Late registrants will be put on a waiting list and charged a $5.00 late fee.
Fees: Members: $26.00
Nonmembers: $45.00
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & GAMES
For this class, we are taking some of our best stuff from other classes and making them into an outdoor activity! Each week will feature new activities that lots of times can be found on the playground! Kickball, soccer, four square, Sticky-Sticky Flypaper, Capture the Flag, Scavenger Hunts, and so much more! We will meet inside if there is bad weather, but we will bring our outdoor fun inside! this class is for those entering 1st and 2nd grades.
Session I only
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 5:30-6:10pm
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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BASKETBALL SKILLS
This class is for Kindergarten and 1st grade girls and boys. The class emphasis is on basketball fundamentals and enjoyment of the sport.
Session 1 and 2
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:45-5:25pm
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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KIDS FITNESS CHALLENGE
Parents and Kids are always looking for something to get active in during the week and evenings, well here it is! Kids Fitness Challenge will incorporate fitness-like classes on Tuesdays with circuits, aerobic and dance and movement activities and on Thursdays we will build in the fun of games like Dodgeball, soccer, basketball and so much more. If you can’t commit to both days, that is okay. You can register for only one day at 1/2 price! This class is open to Kindergarten -5th graders.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 5:30-6:10pm
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS AWARD CLASS
This class will focus on the skills and components to meet the Presidential physical award in schools. We will incorporate the skills for curl-ups, running and walking, pull-ups and push-ups, leg strength and agility and flexibility. There will be plenty of stretching, games and fun. We will not promise a Presidential Award, but it will be fun! Open to those entering Kindergarten 5th grades.
Session II
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 5:30-6:10pm
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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ROADRUNNERS
Running class for 1st-5th graders. Focus is on fitness and fun with activities and games. The emphasis is on running for fun, not for speed. We will divide groups by age so we can focus on more age-appropriate running skills. Classes will include Sports Play; Work on Distance & Speed; Aerobics & Fitness Games; Indoor Track; Outdoor Trail (weather permitting).
Day: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 4:45-5:25pm
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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GYMNASTICS
Classes for 4 year olds through teens are divided not only by age, but by ability. All classes will work on tumbling and simple routines, locomotor skills, high & low balance beam and vaulting horse skills.
Beginner 1
Novice class for 4 years and older. No pre-requisite.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:15-10:15am
Beginner II
Continues to increase difficulty of skill progressions. Pre-requisite: Must pass Beginner I or have permission from instructor.
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:15-11:15am
Member: $25.50
Nonmember: $51.00
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VOLLEYBALL SKILLS
This class is volleyball skills for 2nd through 4th grade girls and boys. We will focus on fundamentals and rules of the game, including setting, hitting, bumping, and serving. We will use the small gym and the wallyball court.
Session 2 only
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 4:45-5:25pm
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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ARTS & CRAFTS
All 2nd through 4th graders are invited to join the Y for an Arts & Crafts day each month! On the first Monday of each month, the Y will host a special art project led by the "Give Back and Take With You" Teen Group. The activities will be based upon the holiday or season in the month of the event. We ask that you RSVP the Friday before, so we have enough supplies.
Day: First Monday of each month
Time: 6:00-7:15pm
Fee: Member: FREE
Nonmember: FREE
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PRESCHOOL GAMES
This is a chance for something new each week. This class may include dodgeball, parachute games, basketball, and soccer. We will have one to two activities a week to get those preschoolers moving! This class is offered for 3 and 4 year olds.
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 4:00-4:40pm
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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GYMNASTICS
Preschool
First time gymnastics for 3-4 year olds. Includes: basic tumbling, progressive skills, movement exploration, and balance beam.
Day: Friday
Time:
9:00-9:45am
Time: 9:45-10:30am
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
Beginner I Gymnastics
Novice class for children 4 years and older. Will work on basic tumbling, progressive skills, movement exploration, and balance beam.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:15-10:15am
Fee: Member: $25.50
Nonmember: $51.00
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TODDLER GAMES & KICKBALL/GOLF
These classes are for 2-3 year olds that will alternate each session with these two fun classes. 1st session is Kickball/Golf. Each week will work on skills and rules of both sports. The second session will be Toddler Games. This is a chance for something new each week and several activities each week. May include Dodgeball, Simon Says, and Parachute Games. Parents do not need to interact, but will need to be available if child is having trouble during class.
Session I - Kickball & Golf
Session II - Toddler Games
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10:15-10:45am
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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PEE WEE SOCCER
This is an opportunity for those little guys and gals ages 4 and 5 to get involved in soccer and start learning the fundamentals in a fun environment. The class will teach skills including passing, dribbling, ball handling, shooting, and beginner goalie.
Session 1
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 4:00-4:40pm
Time: 4:45-5:25pm
Session 2
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 4:00-4:40pm
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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GYM & SWIM
For children 3-5 years old. This class features 40 minutes of fun and games in the gym or possibly outside, 5 minutes to change, and a skill-level appropriate preschool swim lesson.
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:45-11:10am
Fee: Member: $37.00
Nonmember: $74.00
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TOTS BASKETBALL
This class is for 3 & 4 year olds. The class will focus on basketball skills and drills. There will be dribbling and shooting games along with passing and running. Get the wee ones active in a new way.
Day: Wednesdays
Time 10:15-10:55am
Fee: Member: $19.00
Nonmember: $38.00
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MOTHER & SON DANCE
A fun night of music, games, dancing, and contests for mom and son! A DJ will spin the music, the fun is in your shoes! Mom and sons get the chance to dress up, enjoy some one-on-one time, and learn a few new moves. Photos will be taken for an additional fee. Hors d'oeuvres, cake, and drinks will be included with ticket price! Purchase tickets before Tuesday, November 4th.
Day: Saturday, November 8th
Time 6:30-9:00pm
Fee: $20.00 per couple and $8.00 for each additional boy
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TEDDY BEAR TEA
Mothers and daughters, please join us for our Second Annual Teddy Bear Tea Party! Children are encouraged to bring their favorite teddy bear for the tea party to remember! Entertainment will be geared toward the young girls. Open to girls ages 2-12 with a mother or grandmother. Please purchase your tickets before Tuesday, October 14.
Day: Saturday, October 18th
Time 2:00-4:00pm
Fee: $15.00 per couple and $5.00 for each additional girl
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