Youth Sports

Discover your child's sports interests by taking our youth athletic programs. Classes are taught to introduce or advance skill while learning in a positive, motivating environment.

Sports offered at various times of the year include:

Basketball, Gymnastics, Multi-Sport, Flag Football, Cheerleading, Track and Field, Ninja, Soccer, Volleyball, T-Ball

Browse Summer 2026 Sports Camps in Camp Guide

Browse Youth Sports in summer 2026 Guide

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES

2nd-3rd and 4TH-5TH GRADE girls Basketball League

Everybody plays in this basketball program. Players will develop basic individual basketball skills and team concepts. Teams will practice from 5-7 pm at their respective schools two days a week and play games on Sundays at a Crystal Lake high school (TBA)

Each team will play a 7 game season with weekday games possible.Team jerseys are included. The program does not meet on days D47 is closed or has early release days.

Fee: 2026 fee TBD, registration deadline late Sep 26, 2026

Sunday Games 12:30-5:30 pm (time range) at high school location (TBA)

Weekday Practices 5-7 pm at the school your child attends

Questions? Contact Bobby Gross at rgross@crystallakeparks.org

2nd/3rd Grade

Tu & Th practice begins Oct 7, games start Oct 19

4th/5th Grade

Wed & Fri practice begins Oct 8, games start Oct 19

2nd-3rd and 4TH-5TH GRADE Boys Basketball League

Everybody plays in this basketball program. Players will develop basic individual basketball skills and team concepts. Teams will practice from 5-7 pm at their respective schools two days a week and play games on Sundays at Crystal Lake South High School

Each team will play a 7 game season with weekday games possible. Team jerseys are included. The program does not meet on days D47 is closed or has early release days.

Fee: 2027 Fee TBD, registration deadline Jan 2, 2027

Sunday Games 12-6 pm pm (time range) at high school location (TBA)

Weekday Practices 5-7 pm at the school your child attends

Questions? Contact Bobby Gross at rgross@crystallakeparks.org

2nd/3rd Grade

Tu & Th practice begins Jan 13, games start Jan 25

4th/5th Grade

Wed & Fri practice begins Jan 14, games start Jan 25