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Youth Sports

Check out the Dan Dickau Basketball Academy!

West side and Marshall Community Center

  • Flag football, T-ball, coach pitch, machine pitch, basketball, indoor/outdoor soccer leagues: Heidi, 487-7083
  • Karate, gymnastics: Becky, 487-7084
  • Saturday sport classes, parent/child classes, toddler sports, daytime P.E., Family Sport Night: Laura, 487-7095

    East side and Firstenburg Community Center

  • Outdoor/indoor soccer league, toddler classes: Stacey, 487-7029
  • Youth volleyball and basketball leagues, summer sport camps/classes, cheerleading classes/camp, family sport night, cheerleading, fencing and volleyball classes: Jana, 487-7025
  • Outdoor/indoor t-ball and coach pitch and toddler, homeschool and Saturday sport classes: Mike, 487-7026
  • Private basketball lessons and gym rentals: Kim, 487-7024
  • Parent/kid classes, skateboarding classes/lessons, drop-in sports and Kids' Night Out: Jen, 487-7035

      All Sport Class/Camp
      One parent must participate with each child ages 4-5. Kids can try out a variety of sports to decide which ones they enjoy most.

    The following Youth Sports are available through Vancouver- Clark Parks & Recreation. Please check the catalog for dates and times.
  • Basketball Hoopsters

    Basketball Hoopsters Class/Camp
    An introduction to basketball through positive games, drills and scrimmages. Kids build teamwork skills in a non-competitive environment.

    Youth Cheerleading

    Cheerleading Class/Camp
    Check out all of the fun cheerleading classes and camps offered by Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation!

    Day Camp Sports, Physical Activity and Recreation
    SPARK your way to fun! Connect with nature and day camp friends in a fun and creative way. Recreational activities, games, crafts and field trips reinforce positive identiy, leasdership, team building, good decision making and strong values.

    Daytime Sports/P.E. Class
    Have fun and learn skills through soccer, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, kickball and dodge ball. A great class for home school and half-day kindergarten/preschool kids. Develop important life tools: teamwork, self-esteem, sportsmanship, and discipline.

    Flag Football Class/Camp
    Develop football fundamentals, play scrimmage games, and score touch downs! This class introduces youth to the game of football. Equipment is provided.

    Youth Golf

    Golf Class/Private Lessons
    Co-ed. Ages 9-12. Classes are geared toward beginner and intermediate students. Equipment, including range balls and clubs are provided by Green Mountain Golf Course, 2817 NE Ingle Rd., 98682. Instructor, Harold Bluestein has been a PGA Golf Professional since 1981. He’s been the Portland State University Men’s Golf coach and a teacher for thousands of area players. In 2008 Harold won the prestigious PGA President’s Award for extraordinary contributions to player development and has been nominated for the Oregon and SW Washington PGA Teacher of the Year in 2007 and 2008.

    Youth Leagues
    Interested in learning more about leagues? Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation offers many leagues for kids between the ages of 3 1/2-14.

    Naydenov Gymnastics
    Classes at Naydenov Gymnastics, Inc., 5313 NE 94th Ave.

    Pre-Kindergym

    Preschool and Toddler All Sports Class
    Kids learn a variety of sport fundamentals: soccer, T-ball, flag football, kick ball, floor hockey and basketball. Nerf and modified sports equipment used. One parent must participate with each child.

    Soccer Stars Class/Camp
    One parent must participate with kids ages 4-5. Kids learn basic soccer skills such as dribbling, passing and goal shooting in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

    Mini Sport

    Mini Sport Camps
    Summer only
    These classes are Monday-Friday and run regardless of rain or heat. Children learn fundamentals of various sports, play games and receive awards.

    T-Ball Class/Camp
    Learn the basics of T-ball, including hitting, throwing, catching and base running. One parent must participate with each child.

    Volleyball Classes and Camps
    Take part in an action packed session of learning the fundamentals, as well as playing fun scrimmages and games. Instructor, Christie (Roes) Strawn of ALL NET CAMPS is the former Head Coach at Cornell University. 

    Fencing Classes
    Ages 10+. Fencing is the age old art of martial sword combat. It is taught with precision and the dedication to technique and execution which will exercise every muscle in the simultaneously, as well as requiring the use of both sides of the brain. Fencing can help improve your hand-eye coordination, endurance, analytical capabilities, and is just plain fun!  Students are taken through the basics of fencing in the Italian style, learning to read their opponent and analyze what is happening, responding appropriately with precision.  Come have fun and learn to fence with us! Equipment is provided. Returning students will be encouraged to purchase their own equipment.

    Family Sports Nights
    Round up your family and bring them to Firstenburg Community Center for a fun night of sports in the gym. Modified equipment provided. Refreshments served after the games.

    Kids' Night Out
    Kids, are you looking for a night out? Parents, this is your chance to go out Friday night and know your kids are spending the evening playing sports, swimming and/or bouldering on the climbing wall. Healthy snacks provided.

    Interested in softball? Girls ages 5-18, see the Vancouver Girls Softball Association website.

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    Winter Catalog
    Here's the Fall Parks and Recreation Catalog! City residents, register starting August 21st -- everybody else August 23rd -- by clicking "Fall Catalog", or go to Rec Connect and search by class number or title. Rec Connect - the no-hassle way to play!
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