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Recreation Programs

The Village of Union Grove Recreation Department offers programs to help support the overall health and quality of life of our community. Union Grove Recreation is overseen by the Recreation & Parks Committee, and administered by Village staff with assistance from the YMCA and local individuals offering their time and talents. Be sure to Like and follow the Union Grove Recreation on Facebook!

Ongoing Recreation Programs

The programs below are offered at the Union Grove Municipal Center on an ongoing, first come, first served basis. No advanced registration is required (unless otherwise noted). Click a program title below for more information.

Mondays and Thursdays at 5 p.m.
Ages 8-12
$12.00 per session (pay at class; no advanced registration).
No experience required; all skill levels welcome; start any time!
Union Grove Municipal Center (925 15th Ave.)
Contact Narrowpath Martial Arts with questions, Sensei Eric Elliot 414-315-3209 or ninja1974@icloud.com.
*Karate classes are offered weekly, unless dates land on a holiday or classes conflict with other scheduled events at the Municipal Center

Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Ages 13+
$12.00 per session (pay at class; no advanced registration).
No experience required; all skill levels welcome; start any time!
Union Grove Municipal Center (925 15th Ave.)
Contact Narrowpath Martial Arts with questions, Sensei Eric Elliot 414-315-3209 or ninja1974@icloud.com.
*Karate classes are offered weekly, unless dates land on a holiday or classes conflict with other scheduled events at the Municipal Center

Tuesdays 9-10 a.m.
$12.00 per session (pay at class; no advanced registration).
at Union Grove Municipal Center (925 15th Ave.)
All levels welcome; bring water.
For those who find it challenging to go down to the earth.
Contact Christine McBryde with questions at christinemcbryde@gmail.com.

Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
$12.00 per session (pay at class; no advanced registration).
at Union Grove Municipal Center (925 15th Ave.)
All levels welcome; bring a mat and water.
Extra mats available.
Contact Christine McBryde with questions at christinemcbryde@gmail.com.

Thursdays 1:00-3:30 p.m. Sheepshead in the first floor “kitchen room” (east of the Community Room). No charge.

Seasonal Programs

The programs below are offered seasonally in the Village of Union Grove at local facilities and sports fields. Advanced registration is required during open registration periods. Click a program title below for more information.

Registration for 2025 Youth Winter Basketball Leagues is open from October 24th through December 22, 2024.

NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Team and coach placements are made in late December, with practices beginning January 6, 2025. Games will take place on Saturdays, January 18 through February 22, 2025. 

Register on the online registration portal or contact Ryan Thompson of the YMCA at (262) 902-7917 or rthompson@ymcaracine.org.

1st - 6th Grade
Union Grove/Yorkville Residents: $80

Non-Residents: $95.00 per child


4K - Kindergarten

Union Grove/Yorkville Residents: $60

Non-Residents: $75.00 per child

 

For questions, contact Ryan Thompson of the YMCA at (262) 902-7917 or rthompson@ymcaracine.org.

The clinic will return in Winter of 2025!

Young Ballers (Ages 3-5) – Introduce your child to the sport of basketball through games, drills and skill development. Young Ballers start at 5:00 p.m., spend 30 minutes on skill development and finish with a 15-minute scrimmage.


Beginners (Ages 6-8) – For children who are new or newer to the sport and want to increase their skills and development. Beginners start at 5:50 p.m., spend 30 minutes on skill development and finish with a 15-minute scrimmage.


Intermediate/Advanced (Ages 9-11) – Designed for children already playing the sport who want to develop more specific skills. Start at 6:40 p.m., spend 30 minutes on skill development and finish with a 15-minute scrimmage.

For questions, contact Ryan Thompson at (262) 902-7917.

The clinic will return in spring of 2025!

Young Kickers (Ages 3-5) – Introduce your child to the sport of soccer through games, drills and skill development. Young Kickers start at 5:00 p.m., spend 30 minutes on skill development and finish with a 15-minute scrimmage.


Beginners (Ages 6-8) – For children who are newer to the sport and want to increase their skills and development. Beginners start at 5:50 p.m., spend 30 minutes on skill development and finish with a 15-minute scrimmage.


Intermediate/Advanced (Ages 9-11) – Designed for children already playing the sport who want to develop more specific skills. Start at 6:40 p.m., spend 30 minutes on skill development and finish with a 15-minute scrimmage.

For questions, contact Ryan Thompson at (262) 902-7917

Our YMCA Flag Football league is designed to introduce boys and girls (ages 4 to 14) to the fundamental elements of football in a fun, instructional and safe environment. From the moment your child steps on the field, our program is designed to assist each player with the advancement of their individual skill level and football knowledge while enhancing their level of play in a fun and structured environment. Each child will receive a shirt for participating.

Practices will be one hour a week with games on Saturday mornings in August.

This program will return in summer of 2025!

For questions, contact Ryan Thompson at (262) 902-7917

This program will return in fall of 2025!

 

Refund Policy

Please note our refunds policy for youth sports leagues:

  • Refunds will be made upon request of a registered participant (or parent/guardian) up until the start date of the scheduled program.
  • A $5.00 service fee will be charged on all refunds provided.
  • In the event a program is canceled, registered participants will be notified and will receive a full refund.

For information about the Union Grove Parks System, click here.

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