Ready to elevate your basketball skills to new heights? Your search ends at the Y! McGaw YMCA youth basketball programs offer an exciting opportunity to train under the guidance of experienced coaches who prioritize both skill development and teamwork. Participants learn essential fundamentals of the game (dribbling, shooting, passing) through the Jr. NBA curriculum. Watch your child's passion for basketball soar at the YMCA!
YMCA Basketball League (Grades K-1)
Records quickly fade, but kids who play sports hold onto the memories and benefits for a lifetime. Y Sports programs place priority on skill development, healthy competition, team building, fair play and creating a positive self-image. As our flagship program, the YMCA Basketball League is led by qualified adult staff coaches. Experience the benefits of the Y's rich basketball history in our safe, values-based environment. Check out exciting program updates for the Fall 2024 season!
Format: 30-minute practice, immediately followed by a full game
All Genders
Ages: 5-7
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Skills Academy
YMCA Basketball Skills Academy Beginner or Intermediate Divisions (Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5)
Did you know? The Y invented basketball in 1891 and serves over 1 million youth sports participants annually. Our sports programs emphasize fun, safety and positive, equal play. The McGaw YMCA Basketball Skills Academy helps youth learn and hone fundamentals to feel confident in game play. Experience the Y Sports difference where we emphasize each participant's time with the ball, high repetitions and inclusive game play. Each session will include a warm-up, character topic, designated skill focus, tactical development and integration of the session's lessons into game play. The skills academies are led by seasoned adult instructors utilizing the Jr. NBA instructional curriculum. Beginner Academy is designed for youth with less than one year of basketball experience. Intermediate Academy is designed for youth with more than one year of basketball experience.
All Genders
Grades: K-1, 2-3, 4-5
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YMCA Basketball Skills Academy + Games (Grades 6-8)
All Genders
Grades: 6-8
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Parent/Child & Tiny Tot
YMCA Tiny Tot Basketball (Ages 4-6)
Did you know? The Y invented basketball in 1891 and serves over 1 million youth sports participants annually. Our sports programs emphasize fun, safety and positive, equal play. Experienced instructors introduce children to the game of basketball using an age-appropriate curriculum with activities and games designed to increase physical, cognitive and social/emotional development including balance, body awareness, hand-eye coordination and listening skills. Experience the Y Sports difference where we emphasize each participant's time with the ball, high repetitions and inclusive activities. Each session will include a warm-up, character topic, designated skill focus and fun skills application game. Tiny Tot Basketball is the perfect introduction to organized sports play.
All Genders
Ages: 4-6
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Location
Sebring-Lewis Center Gym
McGaw YMCA
1000 Grove Street
Evanston, IL 60201
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