2026-Fall-Guide-Web

Downers Grove Youth Baseball (DGYB) Traditional recreational focused baseball. All players ages 6 to 16. Spring, summer and fall leagues. Babe Ruth League plays ages 13 to 16. Chicago White Sox sponsored uniforms. Pre-season indoor camp offering. For information, visit dgyb.org or email info@dgyb.org. Sports Affiliates Panther Junior Football and Cheer Association The Panther Jr. Football and Cheer Association is a program committed to teaching quality football and cheer for the youth of Downers Grove and neighboring communities. For information, call 630.375.7730 or visit pantherjrfootball.org. D.O.L.L.S. - Downers Own Little Lassies Softball The D.O.L.L.S. fast-pitch softball program provides teams for girls from kindergarten to 18 years of age, with levels of play ranging from recreational to highly competitive. It is open to ages 6 to 14 (but not yet entering high school). For information, visit gomotionapp.com/team/ildgd/page/home.

Pee Wee Pickleballers Camp Pickleball is fun for all ages! In this camp, children learn the basics of pickleball rules, grip, strokes, and scoring. The camp includes drills and games that are designed to maximize fun and play while building the fundamental motor skills and hand-eye coordination necessary to start little athletes on their pickleball journey confidently. Equipment will be provided. Bring a labeled water bottle.

Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $48/$63 Location: Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Class # Date Day Time 4470C04-01 12/21 - 12/23 M-W

9:00-10:00am

4470C04-02 12/28 - 12/30 M-W

9:00-10:00am

Youth Pickleball Lessons Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Pickleball is a fantastic hobby for players of all ages. We will cover pickleball basics such as grip, forehand, backhand and dink shots, serving, and court positioning. Players will also learn scoring and pickleball rules as well as have plenty of time for game play. Equipment will be provided. Bring a labeled water bottle. No class Nov. 26. Min/Max: 6/16 Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Location: Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR 4470C02-01 7-9 9/10 - 10/22 TH 4:30-5:15pm $84/$114 4470C02-02 10-13 9/10 - 10/22 TH 5:15-6:15pm $112/$142 4470C02-03 7-9 10/29 - 12/17 TH 4:30-5:15pm $84/$114 4470C02-04 10-13 10/29 - 12/17 TH 5:15-6:15pm $112/$142 Youth Pickleballers Camp Youngsters will be introduced to pickleball stroke fundamentals such as serving, lobbing,and more. Fun and challenging drills and recreational matches will help young players develop the hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and mental abilities needed for successful pickleball games. Our goal is to have each child leave camp with the knowledge and confidence to continue their interest in pickleball. Equipment will be provided. Bring a labeled water bottle. Age: 7-12 Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $96/$126 Location: Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Class # Date Day Time 4470C05-01 12/21 - 12/23 M-W 10:00am-12:00pm 4470C05-02 12/28 - 12/30 M-W 10:00am-12:00pm

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