Youth Basketball

YMCA Youth Basketball

Our Youth Basketball programs at the Merrimack Valley YMCA are open to young players of all skill levels and are all about building confidence, making friends, and learning the game in a supportive environment.

See below for our current youth basketball offerings at each branch.

Andover/North Andover Lawrence

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Basketball Skills & Drills

September 14 to October 26

Have a child looking to learn basketball? This is the class for them! This program will provide our youngest players the fundamentals of the game including dribbling, passing and shooting.

Ages 4-7
Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Ages 8-11
Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Cost:
Household memberships – $110 per child
All other memberships – $165 per child
Non-members – $220 per child

Age 4-7 Registration Age 8-11 Registration

Season Dates & Details

December 6 – February 28

Pre-K & Kindergarten: Learn the basics while having a blast! This age group focuses on game play, sportsmanship, and teamwork, with games only on Saturdays — no weekday practices.
Grades 1-6: Hit the court for one hour of practice each week, Monday–Thursday between 6:00–8:00 p.m. (your exact day/time will be shared once teams are set).

Games are held at our Andover/North Andover branch, with the exception of our big final celebration day! The first official game day will be Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Space is limited and spots fill quickly so get your kids registered today! The registration deadline is November 29, or whenever spots fill up.

Location

All practices and games will be held at the Andover/North Andover YMCA.

165 Haverhill Street
Andover, MA 01810

Registration

Y members save on registration!
YMCA members receive special discounted rates on youth sports and programs at the Andover/North Andover YMCA — another great reason to join the Y and be part of our supportive community. Learn more about a membership at the Y!

Schedules

Pre-K & Kindergarten Schedule

Grades 1-3 Schedule

Grades 4-6 Schedule

Kimball Classic

Saturday, March 7

All Pre-K and Kindergarten players are invited to our Kimball Classic, an end-of-year celebration with the leagues from our Methuen and Lawrence branches. More information will be provided as the date approaches.

Location: Lawrence YMCA
40 Lawrence St., Lawrence