Youth

Screening Protocol

To uphold our commitment to child abuse prevention and to create a safe environment for all, non-members of the YMCA visiting youth programs will be screened and issued a Program Pass, which must be shown at each visit. Please stop at the front desk to sign a liability waiver (or complete online), show a photo ID, and have your picture taken. Thank you for helping ensure the YMCA is a safe and welcoming space for all.

1st-6th Grade Soccer Skills

Dates: Mondays, June 2nd - July 7th, 2025 (no practice on June 30th)
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Winona Family YMCA Green Space
Cost: Member $55 / Non-Member $70

Happy Feet Soccer (Ages 3 to 6)

Introduce your Preschoolers and Kindergarteners to the vocabulary and basic concepts of soccer! Each session will emphasize specific skills with size appropriate equipment to build confidence. Kids will discuss teamwork, sharing, sportsmanship, and building a foundation for a lifelong love of being active with friends!

Dates: Wednesdays, June 4th - July 9th, 2025 (no practice on July 2nd)
Time: 5:00-5:45pm
Location: Winona Family YMCA Green Space
Cost: Member $50 / Non-Member $65

Inclusive Soccer (Ages 5 to 17)

In this program, kids develop all their soccer skills from passing and dribbling to teamwork and sportsmanship. Supportive coaches build your child's confidence while having fun and being part of a team. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome! This is an inclusive program and will have participants with varying physical, social and cognitive abilities. There will also be extra staff/volunteers available for those participants who may need 1:1 contact. Ages 5 to 17

Dates: Wednesdays, June 4th - July 9th, 2025 (no practice on July 2nd)
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Winona Family YMCA Green Space
Cost: Member $55 / Non-Member $70

1st-6th Grade Offseason Basketball Camp

Off-Season Basketball Camp for 1st-6th graders to work on developing their individual basketball skills. They will work with coaches twice a week to refine their shooting form, improve ball handling, reinforce fundamental skills and expose them to team drills to have them ready to go for the upcoming season!

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 15th - August 14th, 2025
Practice Times: 5:00-6:00 pm (1st-2nd Grade), 6:15-7:15 pm (3rd-6th Grade)
Location: Winona Family YMCA Gymnasium
Cost: Member $80/ Non-Member $95

Happy Hoops Basketball (Ages 3 to 6)

Introduce your Preschoolers and Kindergarteners to the vocabulary and basic concepts of basketball. Each session will emphasize specific skills with size appropriate equipment to build confidence. Kids will discuss teamwork, sharing, sportsmanship, and building a foundation for a lifelong love of being active with friends!

Dates: Wednesdays, July 16th - August 13th, 2025
Time: 5:00-5:45pm
Location: Winona Family YMCA Gymnasium
Cost: Member $50 / Non-Member $65

Inclusive Basketball (Ages 5 to 17)

In this program, kids develop all their basketball skills from passing and dribbling to teamwork and sportsmanship. Supportive coaches build your child's confidence while having fun and being part of a team. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome! This is an inclusive program and will have participants with varying physical, social and cognitive abilities. There will also be extra staff/volunteers available for those participants who may need 1:1 contact. Ages 5 to 17.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 16th - August 13th, 2025
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: Winona Family YMCA Gymnasium
Cost: Member $55 / Non-Member $70

Morrie Miller Youth Tackle Football

This league provides instruction for children in 4th-6th grade to learn fundamental skills and participate in competitive games emphasizing safety and sportsmanship. A JV game schedule will complement the traditional league format, offering playing opportunities for beginners. This is the perfect program for children who want to learn how to play, brush up on the rules, practice skills, participate on a team, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! Our focus is on football education and safety, participation, and sportsmanship.

Dates: August 18th - October 11th, 2025
Practice: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 pm
First three weeks of practice are Monday-Thursday
Winona Senior High School Football Fields
Games: Saturday mornings, various locations
Equipment Pick Up: August 7th 5-7 pm or August 9th from 8-10 am
Fee: Member $85/ Non-Member $95 - Early Registration (2/1-3/31)
Member $95/ Non-Member $105 - Spring Registration (4/1-5/31)
Member $105/ Non-Member $115 - Summer Registration (6/1-8/9)
Registration closes 8/9 - $10 fee for late registrations

Volunteer coaches are needed!

We strive to provide a safe and respectful environment in our programs and spaces. Please treat everyone with respect, be mindful of the words and tone that you use, and speak with the program director about concerns or complaints that cannot be dealt with by program staff.

The YMCA is committed to preventing and responding to reported cases of child abuse. For prevention and support resources please visit www.winonaymca.org/programs/community/community-resources

We value suggestions for improving the Y and our programs. If you wish to share feedback or report a critical concern, please let our staff know directly, or fill out our contact form at www.winonaymca.org/contact.

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