Youth Sports
There are a number of options in various age groups for Youth Sports, including soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and flag football.
The latest schedules and team standings for the Morton Grove Park District can be found on QuickScores.com. Call the hotline for weather-related cancellations at 847-965-7558 x 4
For more information regarding youth athletic leagues/programs please contact Collin Jaffe at 847-965-0217 or email him at cjaffe@mgparks.com
PLEASE NOTE: Open Gym is open to children 10 and up, and 10 and under with an adult. Adult Open gym is listed separately and open to 18 years and up.
Youth Sports Programs
The Morton Grove Baseball and Softball Association is a non-profit organization supported solely by its parent volunteers. The Morton Grove Baseball and Softball Association runs baseball and softball leagues for children ages 4 to 14. They offer both spring and fall programs. To contact Morton Grove Baseball and Softball Association go to https://www.mgbsa.com/.
Illinois Shotokan Karate
Karate lessons occur year-round at National Park Fieldhouse. All classes are taught by instructors of the Illinois Shotokan Karate Club under the direction of John DiPasquale, four-time National Champion, U.S. Karate National Coach and former National Faculty Member of ASEP (American Sport Education Program).
Connelly’s Academy Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do is a form of Korean Martial Arts with a heavy emphasis on kicks. Grandmaster Connelly is one of the most experienced professions. His classes are fun, safe, age-appropriate, and rewarding!
ADULT TOT SOCCER110302
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Adult Tot Soccer 110302-02Young children develop motor skills while having fun running and kicking just like the big kids! Parents and tots work together in this class, learning the basics of soccer. Dribbling, passing, shooting and kicking will all be emphasized. A variety of activities designed around the game of soccer will be played each week. Parent participation required. Adult Tot Soccer DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 110302-02 04/06/25 - 06/08/25 9:00 am - 9:45 am Ages 2 - 4 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
LIL' DRIBBLERS110306
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Lil Dribblers 110306-03The Lil' Dribblers Basketball program introduces children to the game of basketball in a safe, fun, and exciting environment. Our curriculum uses age-appropriate activities and games specifically designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand eye coordination, listening skills and the ability to follow directions. Lil Dribblers DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 110306-03 04/01/25 - 06/03/25 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Ages 3 - 5 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
Lil Dribblers 110306-04The Lil' Dribblers Basketball program introduces children to the game of basketball in a safe, fun, and exciting environment. Our curriculum uses age-appropriate activities and games specifically designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand eye coordination, listening skills and the ability to follow directions. Lil Dribblers DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 110306-04 04/05/25 - 06/07/25 9:45 am - 10:30 am Ages 3 - 5 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
ADULT TOT SPORTS110315
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Adult Tot Sports 110315-03Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required. Adult Tot Sports DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 110315-03 04/05/25 - 06/07/25 9:00 am - 9:45 am Ages 2 - 4 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
MINI NINJA WARRIORS110317
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Mini Ninja Warriors 110317-02Leap, hop, skip, and run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement based class will challenge your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects. Mini Ninja Warriors DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 110317-02 03/31/25 - 06/02/25 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ages 4 - 6 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
SOCCER SKILLS CLINIC 101120303
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Soccer Skills Clinic 101 120303-03Players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer tactics such as passing the ball, offensive moves, defensive moves, keeping/controlling the ball, and taking the ball away from the opposing team. Players learn to score and prevent goals. Physical endurance and fitness are emphasized while touching the ball. Soccer Skills Clinic 101 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 120303-03 04/03/25 - 06/05/25 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 6 - 8 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
BASKETBALL CLINIC 101120307
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Basketball Clinic 101 120307-03Develop early basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling and passing, along with the basic rules of the game. All instruction is drill oriented with a no-contact format. This class is for the basketball beginner looking to understand the game, learn new skills, and have fun! Basketball Clinic 101 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 120307-03 04/01/25 - 06/03/25 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 6 - 8 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Waitlist |
Basketball Clinic 101 120307-04Develop early basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling and passing, along with the basic rules of the game. All instruction is drill oriented with a no-contact format. This class is for the basketball beginner looking to understand the game, learn new skills, and have fun! Basketball Clinic 101 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 120307-04 04/05/25 - 06/07/25 10:30 am - 11:30 am Ages 6 - 8 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINIC 101120312
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Volleyball Skills Clinic 101 120312-02This clinic includes instruction on all major volleyball skills: serving, passing, setting and attacking. Players receive a solid foundation of these fundamental skills through fun and active drills, building up to team play. This class is for the volleyball beginner looking to understand the game and learn new skills. Kneepads are recommended. Volleyball Skills Clinic 101 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 120312-02 04/02/25 - 06/04/25 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Ages 7 - 9 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINIC 201120313
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Volleyball Skills Clinic 201 120313-02This clinic will focus on progressing all skills including, transitioning from free ball, offense, defense, and developing specific positions. This is a great opportunity for players to progress their skill level and knowledge of the game. Kneepads are recommended. Volleyball Skills Clinic 201 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 120313-02 04/02/25 - 06/04/25 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 10 - 12 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE120315
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Volleyball League 120315-02The Volleyball League exposes youth players to team dynamics and develops volleyball skills, strategy, and technique. Evaluations will be held the first week and will be used to determine team placement and provide balanced teams. The Hot Shots Sports coaches will conduct a 20-minute skills session each week, followed by multiple games for each team that will be timed. Emphases for the league will be placed on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Volleyball League DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 120315-02 03/31/25 - 06/02/25 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Ages - Res / Non Res $198 / $248 Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
SOCCER SKILLS CLINIC 201130305
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Soccer Skills Clinic 201 130305-02In the next stage of their progression, players increase their stamina and speed in an up-tempo game like atmosphere. The clinic’s specific technique training involves placement shooting, landing on the shooting foot, precision passing, settling the ball with various body parts and advanced fundamentals and skill maneuvers. Soccer Skills Clinic 201 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 130305-02 04/03/25 - 06/05/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 9 - 12 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINIC 301130306
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Volleyball Skills Clinic 301 130306-02This skills clinic includes advanced instruction on all major volleyball skills: serving, passing, setting, and attacking. This class is for the advanced volleyball player that has a strong foundation of these skills and is looking for a more intensive focus. Kneepads are recommended. Volleyball Skills Clinic 301 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 130306-02 04/02/25 - 06/04/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 13 - 15 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
BASKETBALL CLINIC 201130308
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Basketball Clinic 201 130308-02Players begin to develop more advanced skills such as various guard/post techniques, setting screens, moving without the ball, and offensive spacing. Defensive instruction includes man-to-man, denying the ball, helpline and boxing out. Players spend time developing their shot using proper mechanics to be effective further from the basket. Basketball Clinic 201 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 130308-02 04/01/25 - 06/03/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 9 - 12 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
LIL STRIKERS: ROOKIES310303
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Lil Strikers: Rookies 310303-01The Rookie Strikers program is the next step in the development for your young soccer player. The focus of classes is FUNdamentals that are crucial for every budding soccer player. Players focus on foot placement while shooting, following through on their shot, manipulating the ball in creative ways, defensive stance, and much more; all while participating in our fun games and adventure themed activities. Shin guards are optional, all equipment is provided. Lil Strikers: Rookies DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 310303-01 06/12/25 - 08/07/25 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Ages 3 - 5 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
Lil Strikers: Rookies 310303-02The Rookie Strikers program is the next step in the development for your young soccer player. The focus of classes is FUNdamentals that are crucial for every budding soccer player. Players focus on foot placement while shooting, following through on their shot, manipulating the ball in creative ways, defensive stance, and much more; all while participating in our fun games and adventure themed activities. Shin guards are optional, all equipment is provided. Lil Strikers: Rookies DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 310303-02 06/15/25 - 08/10/25 9:45 am - 10:30 am Ages 3 - 5 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
ROOKIE DRIBBLERS310306
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Rookie Dribblers 310306-01The Rookie Dribblers program is designed to progress children through their early basketball experience. Simple skills acquired in the Junior Dribblers are reinforced and other aspects of the game are introduced in a fun and supportive environment. Rookie Dribblers DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 310306-01 06/10/25 - 08/05/25 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Ages - Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
LIL LEAGUERS BASEBALL: ROOKIES310310
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Lil Leaguers Baseball: Rookies 310310-02The Rookies program is designed to progress children through their early baseball experience. Simple skills acquired in the Juniors division are reinforced and other aspects of the game are introduced in a fun and supportive environment. Fielding, throwing, catching, and hitting are focused on each week, with the aim to introduce players to a controlled scrimmage by the end of the session. Players of all skill sets will be able to participate and learn the great game of baseball! Players should bring their own gloves; helmets and bats will be provided. Lil Leaguers Baseball: Rookies DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 310310-02 06/14/25 - 08/09/25 10:30 am - 11:15 am Ages 3 - 5 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
ADULT TOT SPORTS310315
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Adult Tot Sports 310315-01Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required. Adult Tot Sports DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 310315-01 06/14/25 - 08/09/25 9:00 am - 9:45 am Ages 2 - 4 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
PRO DRIBBLERS310316
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Pro Dribblers 310316-01The Pro Dribblers program builds on skills and rules learned in the Rookie Dribblers class and also introduces more fundamental techniques and basic rules. Pro Dribblers DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 310316-01 06/14/25 - 08/09/25 9:45 am - 10:30 am Ages - Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
MINI NINJA WARRIORS310317
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Mini Ninja Warriors 310317-01Leap, hop, skip, and run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement based class will challenge your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects. Mini Ninja Warriors DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 310317-01 06/09/25 - 08/04/25 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Ages 4 - 6 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
LIL STRIKERS: JUNIOR310322
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Lil Strikers: Juniors 310322-01The Juniors Strikers program introduces players to the fun and excitement of the world’s most popular sport, soccer. This class uses age appropriate games and drills to promote motor skills and familiarity with a soccer ball. Through our fun games and adventure themed activities, players develop skills such as balance, shooting, close ball control, and trapping. The Juniors experience is one that not only instills a love for the game of soccer, but also shows the importance of sports activity to promote a full and healthy life. Parents are required to participate in the program with their child. Shin guards are optional, all equipment is provided. Lil Strikers: Juniors DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 310322-01 06/15/25 - 08/10/25 9:00 am - 9:45 am Ages 2 - 4 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
SOCCER SKILLS 101320303
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Soccer Skills Clinic 101 320303-01Players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer tactics such as passing the ball, offensive moves, defensive moves, keeping/controlling the ball, and taking the ball away from the opposing team. Players learn to score and prevent goals. Physical endurance and fitness are emphasized while touching the ball. Soccer Skills Clinic 101 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 320303-01 06/12/25 - 08/07/25 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 6 - 8 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
Soccer Skills Clinic 101 320303-02Players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer tactics such as passing the ball, offensive moves, defensive moves, keeping/controlling the ball, and taking the ball away from the opposing team. Players learn to score and prevent goals. Physical endurance and fitness are emphasized while touching the ball. Soccer Skills Clinic 101 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 320303-02 06/15/25 - 08/10/25 10:30 am - 11:30 am Ages 6 - 8 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
BASKETBALL CLINIC 101320307
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Basketball Clinic 101 320307-01Develop early basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling and passing, along with the basic rules of the game. All instruction is drill oriented with a no-contact format. This class is for the basketball beginner looking to understand the game, learn new skills, and have fun! Basketball Clinic 101 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 320307-01 06/10/25 - 08/05/25 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 6 - 8 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINIC 1320312
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Volleyball Skills Clinic 101 320312-01This clinic includes instruction on all major volleyball skills: serving, passing, setting and attacking. Players receive a solid foundation of these fundamental skills through fun and active drills, building up to team play. This class is for the volleyball beginner looking to understand the game and learn new skills. Kneepads are recommended. Volleyball Skills Clinic 101 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 320312-01 06/11/25 - 08/06/25 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Ages 7 - 9 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINIC 2320313
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Volleyball Skills Clinic 201 320313-01This clinic will focus on progressing all skills including, transitioning from free ball, offense, defense, and developing specific positions. This is a great opportunity for players to progress their skill level and knowledge of the game. Kneepads are recommended. Volleyball Skills Clinic 201 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 320313-01 06/11/25 - 08/06/25 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Ages 10 - 12 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE320315
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Volleyball League 320315-01The Volleyball League exposes youth players to team dynamics and develops volleyball skills, strategy, and technique. Evaluations will be held the first week and will be used to determine team placement and provide balanced teams. The Hot Shots Sports coaches will conduct a 20-minute skills session each week, followed by multiple games for each team that will be timed. Emphases for the league will be placed on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Volleyball League DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 320315-01 06/09/25 - 08/04/25 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Ages - Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
SOCCER SKILLS 201330305
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Soccer Skills Clinic 201 330305-01In the next stage of their progression, players increase their stamina and speed in an up-tempo game like atmosphere. The clinic’s specific technique training involves placement shooting, landing on the shooting foot, precision passing, settling the ball with various body parts and advanced fundamentals and skill maneuvers. Soccer Skills Clinic 201 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 330305-01 06/12/25 - 08/07/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 9 - 12 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
BASKETBALL CLINIC 201330308
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Basketball Clinic 201 330308-01Players begin to develop more advanced skills such as various guard/post techniques, setting screens, moving without the ball, and offensive spacing. Defensive instruction includes man-to-man, denying the ball, helpline and boxing out. Players spend time developing their shot using proper mechanics to be effective further from the basket. Basketball Clinic 201 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 330308-01 06/10/25 - 08/05/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 9 - 12 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
VOLLYEBALL SKILLS CLINIC 301330313
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Volleyball Skills 301 330313-01This skills clinic includes advanced instruction on all major volleyball skills: serving, passing, setting and attacking. This class is for the advanced volleyball player that has a strong foundation of these skills and is looking for a more intensive focus. Kneepads are recommended. Volleyball Skills 301 DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 330313-01 06/11/25 - 08/06/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages 13 - 15 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Community Center Availability Available |
GAME TIME FLAG FOOTBALL410303
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GAME TIME FLAG FOOTBALL 410303-01GAME TIME FLAG FOOTBALL DescriptionMTuWThFSaSu Section 410303-01 09/06/25 - 10/25/25 10:30 am - 11:30 am Ages 5 - 7 Res / Non Res View for Price Location Prairie View Park Availability Available |