Youth Athletics

TIGER TENNIS CAMP

  • Ages: 6-12
  • Saturday, January 28
  • 10:00am-12:00pm
  • Wittenberg University Field House
  • Registration Deadline: January 20
  • Registration Fee: $35

Join Wittenberg University Head Coach Nick Rohner and his Tiger Tennis Team for a morning full of tennis instructions, games and all around fun. Learn the love of the game from the area’s best!! All participants will receive a t-shirt.

START SMART PRESCHOOL BASKETBALL

  • Ages: 3-5 (as of Jan 1)
  • Tuesdays or Thursdays
  • January 24/26-February 28/March 2
  • 5:30-6:30pm
  • Registration Deadline: January 6
  • Registration Fee: $50

Start Smart Preschool Basketball is a 6-week, developmentally age appropriate introductory basketball program. The program prepares children and their parents for organized basketball without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Age appropriate equipment is used in teaching dribbling/ball handling, passing/catching, shooting and running/agility. Each participant will receive: 1 mini basketball, 1 Teslon basketball, 1 scrimmage vest, 4 cones and other practice materials. Parent / Guardian participation is required.

SETTERS VOLLEYBALL

  • Grades: 3 & 4
  • Registration Deadline: February 3
  • Registration Fee: $35

This 6-week, fun, instructional, co-ed league will have modified rules to introduce players to the game of volleyball. Practices and games will be weeknights at area gyms starting in late February or early March. Teams will be organized geographically by school districts when possible. Uniform shirts will be provided. All players must have kneepads.

SLAMMERS VOLLEYBALL

  • Grades: 5 & 6
  • Registration Deadline: February 3
  • Registration Fee: $35

This introductory 8-week volleyball league is designed to improve the skill development of returning players. Adjusted net heights and age appropriate volleyballs will be used with traditional rally scoring. Practices and games will be weeknights at area gyms starting in late February. Teams are organized geographically by school districts when possible. Uniform shirts will be provided. All players must have kneepads.

SOCCER

  • Grades: K-8
  • Eagle City Soccer Complex
  • Registration Deadline: February 24
  • Registration Fee: $35

The focus of this recreational league is fun and skill development. All divisions are co-ed and will be divided: K-1st; 2nd-3rd; 4th-5th and 6th-8th. Practices will start in late March with games in April and early May. Uniform shirts will be provided. All players must have shin guards.

 

PRESCHOOL SOCCER

  • Ages: 4 & 5 (as of April 1 and not in kindergarten)
  • Tuesdays or Thursdays
  • 5:30-6:30pm
  • Registration Deadline: March 3
  • Registration Fee: $35

This 6-week, fun, instructional, co-ed league is designed to get kids active and teach them the basic beginner skills of soccer. Sessions will start the first week of April at Eagle City Soccer Complex. Uniform shirts will be provided. All participants must have shin guards.

Youth Programs

PLAY PALS

  • Ages: 2-4 (with adult)
  • Thursday, December 1-D is for Deer
  • Thursday, January 12-Animal Tracks
  • Thursday, February 9-Whooos There
  • 10:00-11:00 am
  • NTPRD Administration Building
  • Registration Deadline: Monday Prior
  • Registration Fee: $5

Play Pals offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to participate with their little ones on fun activities. It is designed to build sensory awareness and motor skills while encouraging social interaction. Each program begins with learning stations along with story time, songs and arts and crafts centered on a theme.

HOLIDAY TRAIL TOTS HIBERNATION PARTY

  • Ages: 3-5 (must be potty trained)
  • Friday, December 9
  • 10:00-11:30am
  • NTPRD Administration Building
  • Registration deadline: December 5
  • Registration Fee: $10

Children will learn to interact with other children and work on their developmental skills while enjoying age appropriate activities including learning stations, stories, games and arts and crafts with a holiday theme. A snack will be provided.

READ WITH THE TREES

  • Ages: 4-7 (with adult)
  • Wednesday, December 21
  • Wednesday, February 8
  • 4:30-5:15pm
  • NTPRD Administration Building
  • Registration Deadline: Monday Prior
  • FREE

Listen to nature inspired stories, sing songs and make a craft with the opportunity to explore the outdoors. This program is designed for children and their adult companion. This program is in partnership with the Clark County Public Library.

YOUTH IRISH DANCE CLASS

  • Ages: 4 – 6 4:30 – 5:15pm
  • Ages: 7 – 12 5:30 – 6:15pm
  • Fridays, January 27 – March 10
  • NTPRD Administration Building
  • Registration Deadline: January 22
  • Registration Fee: $40

Students will have fun learning the basic rhythm of beginner steps of Irish dance and instructed in a traditional folk Irish group dance.

EARLY CHILDHOOD ART EXPLORATION

  • Ages: 2-4 (with adult)
  • Fridays, January 13 – February 17
  • 9:30-10:30am
  • NTPRD Administration Building
  • Registration Deadline: January 6
  • Registration Fee: $50

Explore art elements such as color, texture, and line through fun engaging projects and activities. Perfect for the child who loves exploration. Come prepared to get your hands in paint and other messy stuff. This program is in partnership with the Springfield Museum of Art.