Mission YMCA sports programs are centered around fair play, teamwork, and inclusiveness, and sports offer a great opportunity to teach values and foster self-esteem.  Our goal is to help our kids excel in the game of life! Our programs are for boys and girls who are interested in having fun and learning basic sports skills. All skill and fitness levels are welcome and encouraged to attend!

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NEW PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Mission YMCA Summer Sports Afternoon Camps (1pm-4pm for 7-15 years old)
For youth who already have summer morning activities scheduled we are offering some exciting new sports camps in the afternoons.  Come join us for a great summer of fun and physical activity!

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Each week long sesssion is $85

To register please contact Mike Dyer at 415-452-7581 or mdyer@ymcasf.org

HIGHLIGHTS:

Week 1 Soccer Attack July 7th—July 11th
Week 2 Baseball Fever July 14th— July 18th
Week 3 Sports Squad Sampler July 21st—July 25th
Week 4 Soccer Attack July 28th—August 1st
Week 5 Baseball Fever August 4th—August 8th
Week 6 Sports Squad Sampler August 11th—August 15th

LOGISTICS:

Camp Hours: M-F, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ages: 7-15 for both Boys and Girls
Dates: One week sessions from July 7 - August 15th.
Location: Holly Park, San Francisco in the Bernal Heights Neighborhood
               (between Cortland Avenue and St. Mary's Rec Center )

MISSION YMCA SPORTS

Our programs are for girls and boys who are interested in having fun and learning basic sports skills. At Mission YMCA Sports programs we focus on the fundamentals of the game – honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.  Please contact Mike Dyer, Mission YMCA Sports Coordinator at 452-7581 or mdyer@ymcasf.org for more information. 

Mission YMCA Martial Arts/Fitness Program

Mission YMCA Youth Fitness classes provide kids the opportunity to participate in a unique physical activity environment that facilitates personal and social responsibility.  Participants learn how to build a solid physical activity foundation for a healthy lifestyle and lifelong fitness. Kids of all levels of skill and fitness are welcome!

This is a great opportunity for children to start their lifelong sport experience on the right foot. We use fun activities to teach children the basic fundamentals of sports and focus on development instead of competition. Children have the opportunity to learn in a fun and caring environment with other children of their own age.

Spring: April 25-May 30
Summer: June 13-July 25
Contact: Mike Dyer, Mission YMCA Sports Coordinator
452-7581 or mdyer@ymcasf.org
Location: Mission YMCA
Register at Mission YMCA: 4080 Mission Street
Cost: $35 

  
The Mission YMCA’s Artistic Gymnastics program aims to enhance physical fitness through acrobatics, mastering different apparatuses. Students learn cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and balance. This program not only educates students on physical awareness, but also promotes personal and social responsibility within the sport of gymnastics and in life.    
 

Spring: April 12-June 4
Summer: June 25-August 6
Contact: Mike Dyer, Mission YMCA Sports Coordinator
452-7581 or mdyer@ymcasf.org
Location: Mission YMCA
Register at Mission YMCA: 4080 Mission Street
Cost: $40
   

Mission YMCA Youth Fitness classes provide kids the opportunity to participate in a unique physical activity environment that facilitates personal and social responsibility. Our classes consist of a combination of Martial Arts and Weight Training. Fitness Club members learn how to build a solid physical activity foundation for a healthy lifestyle and lifelong fitness. Kids of all level of skill and fitness are welcome.

March 18th-May 15th

Contact: Mike Dyer, Mission YMCA Sports Coordinator
452-7581 or mdyer@ymcasf.org
Location: Mission YMCA
Register at Mission YMCA: 4080 Mission Street
Cost: Free

EXCELSIOR YOUTH CENTER

Free Saturday programming in the Excelsior.

Please visit our Youth Programs page for more information.

PORTOLA PALEGA PARK COLLABORATIVE - REC CONNECT

Recreational, learning, and sports programming in the Portola Neighborhood.

Please visit our Youth Programs page for more information.

EXCELSIOR SPORTS CLUB

The Excelsior Sports Club is a network of outstanding agencies working together to support and promote the health of the Excelsior youth through sports and physical activities. We are a partnership of community sports providers and neighborhood facilities that broker existing resources, advocate for neighborhood needs and provide increased access to sports opportunities within in the community.  Please direct general question to Cara Prieshoff, Excelsior Sports Club Director, at 415-452-7575 or info@escsf.org.
      

Excelsior Sports Club Brochure (PDF)

Excelsior Sports Club School Contact Directory (PDF)

For more information contact Cara Prieshoff, Excelsior Sports Club Director, at 415-452-7575 or info@escsf.org. You can also visit us on the web at www.escsf.org.

Locations:

• Cleveland Elementary
  455 Athens St
• Monroe Elementary
  260 Madrid St
• James Denman Middle School
  241 Oneida Ave
• SF Community School
  125 Excelsior Street
• Hillcrest Elementary School
  810 Silver Avenue

Participating Programs:
 

Bay Area SCORES

Bay Area SCORES is an after-school program that offers soccer, literacy enrichment and homework help to students in grades 3-5. Activities are two hours, five days a week and include a “game day” with other schools. This is an opportunity to get your child active by playing soccer, writing poetry, completing homework and participating in a fall poetry slam. This 12-week program is free of charge, but has a limited enrollment of 15 students per boys and girls team, so act fast! Days and times vary per school site.

Bay Area Scores
3/3-6/6
M-F 3:30-5:30m @ Monroe, Cleveland and SF Com.

ESC Young Achievers
ESC Young Achievers program is an after-school program for 1st-2nd grade students. The program runs Monday-Friday for 2.5 hours a day engaging youth in a variety of activities. Daily homework help is offered along with arts & crafts activities, learning traditional sports and exploring non-traditional games. One day a week, the girls attend the Girl Scouts program where girls learn about health and nutrition through a variety of games, arts & crafts projects and exercise activities. One-on-one academic enrichment by a young female role model is also included. One day a week the boys attend Discovery Club, where boys learn about culture, the environment and work as a team through games, activities and group discussions. This is a FREE program with the capacity to serve 35 students.

ESC Young Acheivers
9/10-6/6
M-F 2:30-5:00pm @ Monroe
M-F 1:50-5:00pm @ Hillcrest

Excelsior Boys & Girls Club – offers after-school programming Monday-Friday from 3:30pm-8pm for youth ages 6-18. Activities include homework lab, sports leagues, gym activities, art & crafts, music and more. For specific program schedules please contact Tone Moreno or Tahmal Fleming at 334-2582.

Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an after-school running program for girls in grades 3-5 to help build self-esteem and promote a healthy, active lifestyle. This 10-week program meets twice per week for 1 hour after school. The program combines training for a one-mile or 5K community Lollipop run event with uplifting workouts. The curriculum contains 20 fun, active lessons dealing with issues such as drugs and alcohol, media images, nutrition, cooperation and community. Every girl receives a t-shirt, water bottle, healthy snack at each practice and free entry into the Lollipop Run. Registration is $10 with limited scholarships available, please contact your school site coordinator for a scholarship form. At the end of the 10-weeks, the girls complete their first ever one mile or 5K distance. Days and times vary per school site.

Girls on the Run
3/3-5/18
M,W 4:30-5:30pm @ Monroe
M, W 4-5pm @ Cleveland

Girl Scouts Healthy Girls, Healthy Lives
Healthy Girls, Healthy Lives is an after-school program offered through the Girl Scouts of Northern California and Girls Moving Forward. This year-long program is for girls in grades 1-2. This curriculum consists of health education, games, arts & crafts and activities that assist girls in examining their eating and exercising behaviors. The program focuses on the efforts of valuing and taking care of oneself and how to make better lifestyle decisions, both physically and emotionally. The program meets once a week for 2 hours and is tailored to assist girls in building their self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-confidence.

Girl Scouts Healthy Girls, Healthy Lives
9/24-6/2
Tu from 3:30pm-5:30pm @ SF Community

Mission YMCA Explorer Sports
Explorer Sports is an after-school sports program offered through the Mission YMCA. This 10-week program is for girls and boys in grades 3-5. This program offers youth the opportunity to learn a new sport with fun and experienced teen and SF State student coaches. The focus of this program is to help youth explore two sports through drills and games that emphasize team-building, skill-building, positive relationships and leadership. Participants receive an Explorer Sports t-shirt and end the season with a “celebration night”. Commitment for this free program is two days a week for one hour. Days and times vary per school site.

Mission YMCA Explorer Sports
2/4-6/6
T, Th 4:15-5:15pm @ Monroe
M, W 3:30-4:30pm @ Monroe
M, W 4:00-5:00pm @ SF Community

Mission YMCA SportsZone
Mission YMCA SportsZone is an after-school sports program offering traditional sports instruction on a rotating basis. Youth in grades 6-8 learn a variety of sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dodge ball, football and softball. Players participate in drills, games and tournaments to enhance sports skills while having fun. Teamwork, respect, effort and leadership are all fundamental principles taught throughout the program. A special nutrition component teaches youth how fueling the body with healthy foods, creates a stronger, healthier and better performing body. This program is offered twice a week for 1 hour 15 minutes every 6 weeks throughout the entire school year for both boys and girls.

Mission YMCA SportsZone
2/4-3/21
Tu, Th, 4:15pm-5:30pm @ Denman

St. Mary’s Recreation Center
Offers daily programming for youth ages 1-17. Youth sports leagues and physical activity programs are offered during after-school and evening hours Monday-Friday with some weekend games. For specific program schedules please contact Rocky Henley or Reggie Gage at 695-5006.