YPR Boys Baseball League This is a league designed for boys to learn and play baseball at a recreation level in a fun and organized atmosphere. Players will also work on teamwork skills and learn how to be a team player. Ages will be split into groups: 6–8 years (coach pitch), 9–11 years and 12–14 years (kid pitch). When: Practices will start as early as May – lined up by your team’s coach Games are Mondays & Wednesdays in June – specific game schedule sent out later Time: Evenings TBA depending on number of teams, no earlier than 5:30pm Who: 6–14 Year Olds, as of August 1, 2024 Where: York Ballpark Complex Fee: $50, includes a jersey & hat Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 14, no late registrations accepted
Coaches, sponsors and umpires are always needed to make this league a success. Contact Michaela at mstuhr@cityofyork.net if you’re interested in any of these options. There will be a coach & umpire meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at 5:15pm at the Community Center.
Team sponsors: $100 fee and the business logo will be on the back of the team’s jerseys
Coaches: 2-3 coaches per team are needed
Umpires: Paid position. You could umpire your child’s game plus the other games that night. Roughly 6 hours a week at $16/hr. Do not need to be certified, just have a knowledge of the game.
T-Ball This introduction to baseball/softball is designed for boys and girls who will learn and practice the basic fundamentals in a fun, energetic, and organized atmosphere. Players will also develop teamwork skills and learn how to be a team player. When: Practices will start as early as May – lined up by your team’s coach Games are Tuesdays & Thursdays in June – specific game schedule sent out later Time: Evenings TBA depending on number of teams, no earlier than 5:30pm Who: 5-7 Year Olds, as of August 1, 2024 Where: York Ballpark Complex Fee: $30, includes a jersey Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 21, no late registrations accepted
Coaches and team sponsors are always needed to make this league a success. Contact Michaela at mstuhr@cityofyork.net if you’re interested in any of these options. There will be a coach meeting on Tuesday, April 23, at 5:15pm at the Community Center.
Team sponsors: $100 fee and the business logo will be on the back of the team’s jerseys
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, May 4 Time: 10:00-11:00am, drop in & play whenever Who: 5 Years Old & Under Where: East Hill Park Fee: FREE
NeRPA Youth Track and Field Meet This meet will be available at no cost for boys and girls ages 8-13 years old as of December 31, 2023. Athletes have the choice of competing in two field events and one running event or two running events and one field event; relays do not count towards a running event. First – Fourth place in each event will be invited to the Nebraska Youth Track and Field Championship Meet in North Platte on June 8th. Also, we will be offering 50, 100, 200, 400 meter runs and 4x100 meter relay options in preparation for the Special Olympics. Special Olympic athletes must be at least 8 years old. When: Friday, May 10 Time: 4:00pm, check in at 3:30pm Who: 8-13 Year Olds Where: York High School Track Fee: FREE Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 5 Download the Registration Form HERE
Middle School Pool Party Kick off summer with a pool party just for middle schoolers! Celebrate graduating 8th grade, getting ready to go to 6th grade in the fall and all others in between. The pool is open just for you! When: Friday, May 31 Time: 8:00-10:00pm Who: 6th-8th Grade Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FAC Admission
Summer-Long Events
Youth Summer Camp Click HERE to learn more about our Youth Summer Camp programs and to register.
Summer Swiming Lessons Click HERE to learn more about our summer swimming lessons and to register.
Toddler Time The FAC zero-depth area is reserved just for toddlers and their parents for playtime on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays! Parents/guardians must be within an arm’s reach at all times. Toddlers must be 5 years or younger. Swim diapers required if necessary. When: May 28 – August 4 Time: 12:00-1:00pm Fee: Daily Fee, Coupon for Parent/Guardian, or Season Pass
June Events
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, June 1 Time: 10:00-11:00am, drop in & play whenever Who: 5 Years Old & Under Where: East Hill Park Fee: FREE
Float 4 Life This is a class designed for young kids to learn how to survival float if they were to ever fall into water when no one else is around. Our trained staff will teach every child how to self-rescue. Session 3 will be in July. When: Session 1: June 3-14, Session 2: June 17-28 (Monday-Friday, no Wednesdays) Time: 12:15-12:30pm, 2:50-3:00pm OR 5:50-6:00 pm Who: Infants, Toddlers, Kids – Anyone who wants to learn Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FREE *To fully gain the benefits of this class, participating in all 8 sessions is recommended. *For more information, watch videos online to see how this class works.
Pin Chasers Do you know that there are turkeys in bowling? Do you know how many frames you bowl in a game? Join YPR as we partner with Sunset Bowl to learn everything you need to become a master bowler! When: Monday-Thursday, June 3-6 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Who: K-8th Graders Where: Sunset Bowl Fee: $20 Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 26 Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=3138553
Water Babies This program is for children 6 months to 4 years of age and their parents. It will build swimming readiness by emphasizing fun and safety in the water. Swim diapers must be used unless potty trained. Two class times are available, so please indicate which class you would prefer on the registration form. When: Monday-Friday, June 3-7 Time: 6:00-6:30pm or 6:30-7:00pm Who: 6 Months-4 Years Old Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: $25 Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 26 (or until max enrollment is reached) 6:00-6:30 Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1060319 6:30-7:00 Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1551893
Ready, Set, Rally Ready, Set, Rally is a tennis league that teaches the fundamentals of tennis at a pace where the kids will develop a passion for the game. It makes tennis extra fun with the use of age-appropriate racquets, balls, and court size. Everything is slowed down and sized down, which makes the game easier and exciting for the kids to learn! When: Monday-Thursday, June 10-13 Time: 9:00 - 10:30am Who: 6-10 Year Olds Where: York High School Tennis Courts Fee: $25, includes a size-appropriate racquet for them to keep Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 2 Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1206392
*NEW* Lego Showdown Build your best Lego creation at home and show it off at the Community Center! Drop off your masterpiece from June 10-11 and then the public will get to vote for their favorites from June 12-16. Voters will bring their own quarters to vote for their favorites and the winners will get their quarters! When: Monday-Sunday, June 10-16 Time: Anytime between 8:00am–9:00pm Who: All ages welcome for creating and voting Where: Community Center Fee: FREE Archery Camp Join YPR and the 4-H Extension office as we team up for a fun-filled week of learning all about archery! We will start with the basics and introduce safety topics before participants get to shoot. Then, we will wrap up the week at Recharge Lake’s Upper Big Blue Outdoor Archery Range. Bows and arrows will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you have them. See you all out on the range! When: Monday-Thursday, June 17-20 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Who: 8-13 Year Olds Where: Monday-Wednesday – Cornerstone Building (Fairgrounds), Thursday – Upper Big Blue Outdoor Archery Range Fee: $20 Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 9 (or until max enrollment is reached) Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1825272
Parents Night Out Parents, can’t find a babysitter? Kids, do you enjoy pool parties, pizza, and playing with friends? Now everybody wins with Parents Night Out! When: Friday, June 21 Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm Who: 5 Years Old - 5th Grade Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: $15 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 18 Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1060467
Tot-Time Parents, give yourselves a break and your child a little play time. The se will include fun activities that allow your child to create, develop, exercise, interact, and have fun! When: Monday-Thursday, June 24-27 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Who: 3-5 Year Olds Where: Community Center Fee: $15 Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 16 Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1014374
July Events
Busy Bees Let’s explore the outdoors and everything in the world around us. What colors can we see when we look around? How many bugs can we find? Spend the week with us in nature! When: Monday-Wednesday, July 1-3 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Who: 3-5 Year Olds Where: Community Center Fee: $10 Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 23 Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1014367
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, July 6 Time: 10:00-11:00am, drop in & play whenever Who: 5 Years Old & Under Where: East Hill Park Fee: FREE
Float 4 Life This is a class designed for young kids to learn how to survival float if they were to ever fall into water when no one else is around. Our trained staff will teach every child how to self-rescue. When: Session 3: July 8-19 (Monday-Friday, no Wednesdays) Time: 12:15-12:30pm, 2:50-3:00pm OR 5:50-6:00pm Who: Infants, Toddlers, Kids – Anyone who wants to learn Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: FREE *To fully gain the benefits of this class, participating in all 8 sessions is recommended. *For more information, watch videos online to see how this class works.
Baking the 4-H Way In this program, you will learn many skills that every good cook needs. Learning by doing is the best way to learn. Each day we will expand our knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and nutrition. Not only will we learn life skills, cooking and taste testing will be the best part! This program is combined with 4-H, but you do not have to be a 4-H member to participate. When: Monday-Thursday, July 8-11 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Who: 2nd-5th Grades Where: 4-H Building – York County Fairgrounds Fee: $35 Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 30 (or until max enrollment reached) Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1248803
Little Movers and Shakers Little Movers and Shakers is designed around basic motor skills: coloring, matching colors/shapes, balance, coordination, and following directions. This program would be an excellent practice of all skills as your child enters pre-school. When: Monday-Thursday, July 15-18 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Who: 3-5 Year Olds Where: Community Center Fee: $15 Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 7 Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1206378
Junior Lifeguarding Gain the foundation of knowledge, attitude, and skills for the future lifeguard in you! This camp will introduce youth to the skills needed for entry to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Course. They will learn lifeguard responsibilities, job shadow actual lifeguards, and build decision-making skills. When: Monday-Friday, July 22-26 Time: Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-12:00pm, Friday: 12:30-2:30pm Who: 11-14 Year Olds Where: Family Aquatic Center Fee: $30 Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=3138522
Artistic Me! Let your artistic juices flow! Become an artist using stickers, paint, markers, foam, crayons, clay, cardboard, and much more. Come and show off your artwork! When: Monday-Thursday, July 22-25 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade Where: Community Center Fee: $25 Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 14 Online Registration: https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2020&GroupID=1248801
August Events
Sandbox Saturdays Bring your toddlers to enjoy some play time and burn off energy at the park in the giant sandbox! YPR has all the sand toys that will let the tots be creative and interact with each other. When: Saturday, August 3