Collaborating with the Northern York County School District, the West Shore YMCA provides enrolled students the opportunity to play in their Recreational Youth Basketball League. For students in grades 3-6 at Northern York School District. Children must be enrolled in the Northern York School District to participate.

The Recreational Basketball League will be participating in a local mini-league with Gettysburg League. Everyone who registers will be placed on a team through assessments. Team t-shirts will be provided!

Dates: December 6, 2025 – February, 2026

Schedule: Practices TBD (Weekday evening and Saturday).  Sunday games at Gettysburg.

Ages: Grades 3-6

Location:  South Mtn./Wellsville Elem.

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

Collaborating with the Northern York County School District, the West Shore YMCA provides enrolled students the opportunity to play in their Recreational Youth Basketball League. For students in grades K-2 at Northern York School District. Children must be enrolled in the Northern York School District to participate.

Everyone who registers will be placed on a team through assessments. Team t-shirts will be provided!

Dates: December 6, 2025 – February, 2026

Schedule: Saturdays, times TBD.

Ages: Grades K-2

Location:  South Mt. Elem.

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

YBL is open to boys and girls of all skill levels and emphasizes teamwork, skill development, sportsmanship, and fun! Participants will receive a team jersey and play at least 1/2 of each game.

Our goal for YBL is to offer the community’s children an enjoyable chance to learn and value basketball through active engagement in practices and games. This aims to enhance athletic skills and knowledge of the game, foster confidence and self-esteem, and promote a deeper comprehension of teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for others.

Session Dates:

• November 3, 2025-March 1, 2026

Evaluation Schedule:

• 6:00-7:00pm
• November 7, 2025
• November 14, 2025
• November 21, 2025 (Draft Night)

Ages: 8-10

Location: Camp Curtin YMCA

Practices are closed to parents.

Jersey sponsorships are available for $500!

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

YBL is open to boys and girls in all skill levels and emphasizes teamwork, skill development, sportsmanship, and fun! Participants will receive a team jersey and play at least 1/2 of each game.

Our goal for YBL is to offer the community’s children an enjoyable chance to learn and value basketball through active engagement in practices and games. This aims to enhance athletic skills and knowledge of the game, foster confidence and self-esteem, and promote a deeper comprehension of teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for others.

Session Dates:

• November 3, 2025-March 1, 2026

Evaluation Schedule:

• 6:00-7:00pm
• November 3, 2025
• November 10, 2025
• November 17, 2025 (Draft Night)

Ages: 14-16

Location: Camp Curtin YMCA

Practices are closed to parents.

Jersey sponsorships are available for $500!

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

YBL is open to boys and girls of all skill levels and emphasizes teamwork, skill development, sportsmanship, and fun! Participants will receive a team jersey and play at least 1/2 of each game.

Our goal for YBL is to offer the community’s children an enjoyable chance to learn and value basketball through active engagement in practices and games. This aims to enhance athletic skills and knowledge of the game, foster confidence and self-esteem, and promote a deeper comprehension of teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for others.

Session Dates:

• November 3, 2025-March 1, 2026

Evaluation Schedule:

• 6:00-7:00pm
• November 5, 2025
• November 12, 2025
• November 19, 2025 (Draft Night)

Ages: 11-13

Location: Camp Curtin YMCA

Practices are closed to parents.

Jersey sponsorships are available for $500!

For more info, contact: Aundra at [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! For children of all skill levels.

Dates: 

• Fall 1: September 15-October 20, 2025
• Fall 2: October 27-December 15, 2025

Schedule: 

• Ages 7-12: Mondays 5:30-6:30pm

Location: Friendship YMCA Gymnasium

3v3 Basketball Intro League (Ages 10–12)

Join us Monday nights for our 3v3 Introductory Basketball League. A fun, low-pressure way to ease into game play! Designed for ages 10–12, this league focuses on teaching the basic fundamentals of basketball through guided 3-on-3 games. There are no referees and no scorekeeping! Just an hour of structured play led by our experienced Y-Coaches, emphasizing shooting, passing, defense, and rebounding.

Dates: Mondays, October 27 – December 15 (No class November 24)

Time: 6:30–7:30 PM

Location: Gymnasium Courts 3 & 4 at Friendship YMCA

Join us for our 3v3 Basketball Tournament! There is a five-player max per team; the team fee is $100 ($20 per player). All participants will receive a tournament shirt. Registration will close on Monday, November 3. Concessions will be available!

Winners from each team will receive a tournament medal, $25 amazon gift card and YMCA swag pack!

Schedule:

• Grades 3-6: Saturday, November 8 at 9:00am
• Grades 7-8: Friday, November 7 at 6:00pm

Ages: Students in grades 3-8

Location: Mountainside Community Center in Hegins

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

Participants will participate in at least three tournaments across Central PA. Practices will be held at the YMCA.

Schedule:

• October 11 & 12 York Elite Fall Classic in York, PA
• October 18 & 19 at Exeter Fall Classic II in Exeter, PA
• October 26 Golden Waves Classic at Alvernia University,
• November 1 & 2 Mountaineer Fall Classic in Ephrata, PA

Ages: 10-16 years

Maximum of 20 kids per session.

Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA

Registration fee can be paid in full or split into two equal payments of $200 at registration and October 1st. Player will be responsible for $100 fundraising commitment (buyout will be an option). Registration fee & fundraising commitment will cover the cost of uniform and all tournaments.

For more information or questions, please contact Matt 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: 10-18years (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: November 1-December 20, 2025

Schedule: Saturday mornings

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

Ages: Grades K-2

Location: Northern Dauphin County YMCA