Our youth basketball skills clinic focuses on developing fundamental basketball skills, fostering teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship. Participants will learn passing, shooting, dribbling, and game rules. The clinic aims to enhance your skills, help you make new friends, and ensure you continue to love the game. Each group is limited to a maximum of 20 kids.

Dates:

• June 23 – August 13, 2026
• September 1 – October 22, 2026

Schedule:

• Summer 2026:
  • Ages 7-9: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm
  • Ages 10-12: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00-8:00pm
• Fall I 2026:
  • Ages 7-9: Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00pm
  • Ages 10-12: Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm

Ages: 7-12 years

Location: Camp Curtin YMCA

For more info, contact: Aundra Mills at 717-232-9622 x118 or [email protected].

Open Gym is open to members and guests of the community.

Dates: Open year-round

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 3:00-5:00pm; Tuesdays 2:00-5:00pm

Ages: 8-17 years

Location: Camp Curtin YMCA

The Friendship YMCA Developmental Basketball program emphasizes skill development, gameplay concepts, teamwork, and FUN! This program is designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of the game in a positive, encouraging environment. This group focuses on building confidence, coordination, and excitement for basketball through age-appropriate instruction and play.

Participants will learn:

• basic dribbling, passing, and shooting
• footwork, balance, and movement skills
• how to listen, follow directions, and participate in group activities
• teamwork, ball sharing, and encouraging others
• small-sided, modified games to building understanding without added pressure

This program is instruction-based and does not participate in 5v5 league play.

Our goal is to help children feel successful, stay active, and develop a lifelong love for the game.

All skill levels are welcome.

Dates: 

• June 22-August 16, 2026
• August 31-October 19, 2026

Schedule: 

• Mondays from 5:00-6:00pm

Ages: 5-7

Location: Friendship YMCA Gymnasium

For questions or more information, please reach out to Aidan Clark at [email protected].

5v5 Intermediate Basketball League

The Friendship YMCA’s Intermediate Basketball League is designed for athletes ready for a faster-paced, competitive experience. Players deepen their skills through full-court games that emphasize strategy, athletic development, and teamwork.

Focuses include:

• offensive concepts such as cutting, pick-and-roll, spacing, and transition play
• individual and team defense
• condition, footwork, and game IQ
• leadership, communication, and character development

This league prepares athletes for school teams and higher-level competition while maintaining the YMCA values of respect, fairness, and sportsmanship.

Dates:

• August 31-October 19, 2026

Schedule:

• Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm

Ages: 12-15

Location: Friendship YMCA Gymnasium

For any questions or concerns about either league, please reach out to Aidan Clark at [email protected].

5v5 Basketball Intro League

The Friendship YMCA’s Youth Basketball League introduces players to structured team basketball in a supportive and competitive environment. Athletes will develop their skills through weekly practices in the style of 5v5 games while learning the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and good sportsmanship.

Focuses include:

• dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense
• offensive and defensive spacing
• games rules and court awareness
• team communication and decision-making
• equal playing time and a positive game atmosphere

This league balances competition with learning, making it ideal for players who are still building confidence, as well as those ready for the next level.

Dates:

• June 22 – August 16, 2026
• August 31 – October 19, 2026

Schedule:

• Mondays from 6:00-7:00pm

Ages: 8-11

For more information, please contact Aidan Clark at [email protected].

Private (1:1) and Semi-Private (2:1) Basketball Instruction is now available. Sessions can be purchased individually or as a package of 5.

Ages: 10-18 years (co-ed)

Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA Gymnasium

For more info, contact: Matt at [email protected]

Play with the folks who invented the sport on Saturday mornings at the Y! This 8-week program will focus on the fundamentals of basketball, sportsmanship, teamwork and healthy habits. Children will learn rules and practice basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shooting, passing, and in most cases going the right way down the court through fun drills and games. We will end the session with games for each grade level on week eight. 30 participant maximum.

Dates: 

• September 5 – October 24, 2026

Schedule: 

• Saturday mornings
  • Kindergarten: 9:00-10:00am
  • Grades 1-2: 10:00-11:00am

Ages: Grades K-2

Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA

For questions or more information, please contact Matt at [email protected].

Join us for an End of Summer Basketball Tournament at the Northern Dauphin County YMCA!

Winning teams on each day will win tournament medals and an annual YMCA teen membership for each player.

Spectator fee on both days will be $3/person. Concessions will be available.

Date:

• Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16

Schedule:

• Grades 5th & 6th: Saturday at 9am
• Grades 7th & 8th: Sunday at 1pm

Ages: 10-16 (Students entering Grades 5-8)

Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA Gymnasium

For more information, please reach out to Matt Johnson at [email protected].

Our youth basketball skills clinic is designed to develop fundamental basketball skills while teaching teamwork, strategy and sportsmanship. Skills taught include passing, shooting, dribbling, and the rules of the game. The focus of our youth basketball skills clinic is to develop your skills, meet new friends and continue to enjoy the game! Maximum of 8 kids per group. 8 ft rim height.

2026 Dates: 

• September 14-October 5
• October 12-November 2

Schedule*: 

• Beginners (Ages 5-6): Mondays from 5:00-5:50pm
• Experienced (Ages 7-8): Mondays from 6:00-6:50pm

Ages: 5-8

Location: West Shore YMCA

*No refunds after the first class.

For questions or additional information, please contact Doug at [email protected].