YMCA Youth Sports Keep Kids Active and Healthy
At the YMCA of Metro Denver, our youth development philosophy is grounded in 150 years of lifting up kids and helping them reach their full potential. It's a philosophy centered on two critical factors: creating a unique sense of belonging and always incorporating the pure fun and joy of childhood.
We offer five seasons a year, each season offers a variety of sports for your player to experience. Our coaches are background checked and trained to provide a rewarding experience for your child.
Summer 2025 Youth Sports Information
Season Dates: June 16 - July 26, 2025
Member Registration Opens: April 28, 2025
Non-member Registration Opens: May 5, 2025
Registration Ends: June 2, 2025
Please be aware and note our updated Refund and Withdrawal policy.
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Sports Offered
A variety of sports are offered at the YMCA all year!
Volleyball
Basketball
Baseball Academy
Soccer
Sports Academy
Our Sports Academy feature the following sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball and Soccer.
Summer Camp
Registration now open for members. Summer Day and Specialty Camps from June 2 to August 14, 2025.
Flag Football
Join the fastest-growing youth sport in America!
NinjaZone
Basketball Camps
Children's Hospital Colorado
Sports Wellness Corner
Read: An Athletic Trainer’s Do’s and Don’ts
A proud partner with the Denver Nuggets for the 2023-2024 Junior Nuggets Program
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For all registration related questions: Contact Us.
For Sports Related Questions: Email our sports team.
JC Watne, Sr. Mgr. of Sports: jwatne@denverymca.org
(Central Park, Littleton, Southwest, University Hills YMCA’s)
Deveon Carter, Mgr. of Sports: dcarter@denverymca.org
(Aurora YMCA)
Billy Merryman, Sports Director: bmerryman@denverymca.org
(YMCA of Metropolitan Denver Association, Arvada, aurora & Littleton YMCAs)
Each member parent and guardian pledges to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for his or her child and for all other children participating in youth programs by following the following Parent’s Code of Conduct:
- I will encourage good sportsmanship by creating a positive sports environment for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sport event.
- I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
- I will remember that the game is for the youth, not adults, and will do my best to make youth sports fun for my child.
- I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
- I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan and assisting with coaching.