Youth Sports & Recreation

It's a brand new approach to children's sports at the Jewish Community Center. The Jewish Community Center's Center for Health and Human Performance staff has created a new and exciting set of programs.

The Center's 5 sports seasons are coordinated so a child can participate in as many as he or she wants to without overlapping sports.  

Enroll online or call 913-327-8010.

Blast Ball
3 - 4 yrs
Specially designed for this age group. Blast ball is the first step in learning fundamentals of baseball. Staff along with parents will lead in instruction. Everyday will include instruction and a game. No gloves required.
Instructor: Brian Peel
May 24 - Jul 12: Mon 6:00 - 7:00 pm

FUNatics
4 - 6 yrs
Participants learn the fundamentals of sports, team building and other sport specific skills through fun and games. Dec, Jan & Feb - Pro Am Basketball. Mar, Apr & May - Happy Feet Soccer.
Instructor: Brian Peel   
Feb 3 - Feb 24: Wed 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Mar 3 - Mar 31: Wed 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Apr 7 - Apr 28: Wed 1:30 - 2:00 pm
May 5 - May 26: Wed 1:30 - 2:00 pm

Karate-Beginner
4 - 6 yrs
Under the instruction of Sensei Larry Parrish, students learn traditional self-defense and self-discipline in a non aggressive manner while working toward various belt ranks in karate. Classes open to members and non-members. 
Instructor: Sensei Larry Parrish 
Feb 2 - Feb 23: Tue 2:00 - 2:50 pm
Mar 2 - Mar 30: Tue 2:00 - 2:50 pm
Apr 6 - Apr 27: Tue 2:00 - 2:50 pm
May 4 - May 25: Tue 2:00 - 2:50 pm

Karate-Intermediate
7 - 12 yrs
Under the instruction of Sensei Larry Parrish, students learn traditional self-defense and self-discipline in a non aggressive manner while working toward various belt ranks in karate. Classes open to members and non-members. 
Instructor: Sensei Larry Parrish 
Feb 2 - Feb 23: Tue 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Mar 2 - Mar 30: Tue 4:00 - 4:50 pm
Apr 6 - Apr 27: Tue 4:00 - 4:50 pm
May 4 - May 25: Tue 4:00 - 4:50 pm

Youth Basketball
3 - 10 yrs
Players learn the fundamentals of basketball skills, techniques and rules through practice and games. Professional instruction is provided by the KC Pro Am basketball organization. No previous skills necessary. Youth Basketball is done for the season, check back soon for the next season!

Youth Baseball
5 - 8 yrs
Players will be introduced to fundamentals of baseball skills. Each age group will have different combinations of practices and games throughout each week. Ages 5-6 are T-Ball league and ages 7-8 are coach pitch league.
Instructor: Brian Peel

5-6 yrs
May 25 - Jul 13: Tue 6:00 - 7:00 pm

7-8 yrs
May 26 - Jul 14: Wed 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Youth Soccer
3 - 10 yrs
Players learn the fundamentals of soccer skills, techniques and rules through practice and games. Instruction is provided by soccer professionals from the Happy Feet/KC Legends organization. No previous skills necessary. Ages 3-5 will have instruction and games on Sunday afternoons. Ages 6-10 will have a practice one night per week, as well as games on Thursday evenings.
Instructor: Brian Peel 

3-4 yrs (must be potty trained)
Mar 28 - May 16: Sun 2:30 - 5:30 pm

4-5 yrs
Mar 28 - May 16: Sun 2:30 - 5:30 pm

6-8 yrs
Mar 4 - Apr 29: Mon/Thu 6:00 - 7:00 pm

9-10 yrs
Mar 4 - Apr 29: Mon/Thu 7:00 - 8:00 pm 

For more information on Youth Sports and Recreation, contact Brian Peel at 913-327-8005 or brianp@jewishkc.org. The weather hotline can be checked by calling 913-327-8080.