Youth Athletics

Youth Athletic programs are offered year-round for players of all ages and skill levels. We have recreational (non-league) programs, seasonal camps, and several sport league options for a variety of youth age groups. You can also explore Martial Arts offerings on our Youth Variety pages.

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Nerf Battle Royale

(Ages 8-12)

Bring out a group of friends and get ready to battle! Kids will play a variety of competitive indoor nerf games; Capture the Flag, Humans vs. Zombies, Hide and Seek, Attack and Defend, and more. Players must bring their own safety glasses and Nerf equipment that uses standard Nerf darts, no automatic. Standard Nerf darts will be provided along with a very limited number nerf guns while supplies last. Please label your belongings and join the fun! Games will be lead and organized by a referee.

Saturdays, May 6, June 3, or July 8
5:00-7:00 pm
Sports & Recreation Center
$10 R/ $12 NR per session date

Pre-Season Baseball & Softball Clinics

Get ready for the season with a review in baseball/softball fundamentals including: pitching, catching, throwing, fielding, hitting, base running, and sportsmanship. Directed by members of NIU Softball/Baseball Clubs & DeKalb High School Varsity Baseball Team!

Youth Softball
Mondays, April 3, 10, 17, & 24

Youth Baseball
Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, & 26

Youth Softball
(1st - 4th Grades) 6:15-7:15 pm
(5th - 8th Grades)  7:30-8:30 pm

Youth Baseball

(1st-4th Grade)  6:15-7:15 pm
(5th -8th Grade) 7:30-8:30 pm

Sports & Recreation Center Fieldhouse
$10 fee per session date
Come to one session date or all four! 

Summer T-Ball, Baseball, & Softball Leagues

League Games start the week of May 29 - July 21! 

Youth Baseball 

New for the 2023 Spring Season! League assignment is determined by participant's grade during the 2022-2023 school year.

Early-Bird Deadline: March 4
*7th-8th Grade League Registration Deadline: March 11

Registration Deadline: March 31

1st & 2nd Grade Schedule

3rd & 4th Grade Schedule 

5th & 6th Grade Schedule

7th & 8th Grade Schedule

League Early Bird  FEE Teams Selected By:
Ages 4-6 (T-Ball) $72 R/ $90 NR  $80 R/ $99 NR May 5
1st-2nd Grade $120 R/ $150 NR $132 R/ $165 NR May 5
3rd - 4th Grade  $144 R/ $180 NR $159 R/ $198 NR April 21
5th-6th Grade $144 R/ $180 NR $159 R/ $198 NR April 14
7th-8th Grade $160 R/ $200 NR $176 R/ $220 NR April 7

Girls Softball

League assignments are determined by participant's grade during the 
2022-2023 school year.
Early-Bird Deadline: March 4 • Registration Deadline: March 31

1st & 2nd Grade Softball Schedule

3rd & 4th Grade Softball Schedule

5th & 6th Grade Softball Schedule

7th & 8th Grade Sofball Schedule 

League Early Bird Fee Teams Selected BY:
1st-2nd Grade $120 R/ $150 NR $132 R/ $165 NR May 5
3rd-4th Grade  $144 R/ $180 NR $159 R/ $198 NR April 14
5th-6th Grade $144 R/ $180 NR $159 R/ $198 NR April 14 
7th-8th Grade 

$160 R/ $200 NR

$176 R/ $220 April 7

Youth Fall Ball Leagues

Fall Ball Registration Open June 1 - July 31

Don’t put your bat and glove away once summer is over! Join us for our season of Fall Youth Baseball & Softball Leagues! Teams play an 8-10 game season. Boys and girls may travel to Sycamore, Wasco, and Genoa for games. Practices and games are held twice-a-week (including Saturdays & Sundays) starting August 14 with league play starting on September 5 with a post season tournament in late October. 1st-2nd Grade Leagues for Baseball & Softball are in-house leagues only if we have at least four teams in each league.

Youth Fall Baseball

League Early Bird  FEE Teams Selected By:
Ages 4-6 (T-Ball) $72  $80  August 12
1st-2nd Grade $120  $132  August 7
3rd - 4th Grade  $144  $159  August 7 
5th-6th Grade $144 $159  August 7
7th-8th Grade $160  $176  August 7

New for the 2023 Fall Season! One fee and league assignment is determined by participant's grade during the 2023-2024 school year.
Early Bird Deadline: July 8 • Registration Deadline: July 31

Fall Girls Softball

League Early Bird Fee Teams Selected BY:
1st-2nd Grade $120  $132  August 12
3rd-4th Grade  $144  $159  August 7 
5th-6th Grade $144  $159 August 7
7th-8th Grade 

$160 

$176 August 7

New for the 2023 Fall Season! One fee and league assignments are determined by participant’s grade during the 2023-2024 school year.
Early Bird Deadline: July 8 • Registration Deadline: July 31

Little Hoopsters: Co-Ed Instructional Basketball

Introduce your child to fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, shooting, passing, and rules of the game. Each week, athletes focus on skill development for the first part of the class, then participate in fun basketball games and drills. Little Hoopsters is great preparation for future league play with the District.

Saturdays

Session 1: April 1- May 6
Early Bird Deadline: March 11
Session 2: May 20 - June 24
Early Bird Deadline: April 29

Session 3: July 8 - August 12

Early Bird Deadline: June 24

Kindergarten - 1st Grade 8:00-9:15 am
1st - 2nd Grade 8:00-9:15 am
Sports and Recreation Center, West & East Gyms

Early Bird Fee: $54 R/ $68 NR

Regular Fee:  $60 R/ $75 NR 

Youth Basketball Skills Clinics

Get an early start on DeKalb Park District's youth basketball season! These six-week clinics are a great opportunity for your child to develop fundamentals in
shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, rebounding, and team play.

Session 1: Saturdays, April 8 - June 3

No Class on 05/27/23
Registration Deadline: April 7

Session 2: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 5 - July 19

No Class on 07/03/23 & 07/05/23

Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 22
Session 3: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 31- September 13 
No Class on 09/04/23 & 09/06/23 

Early Bird Registration: July 17

Mondays & Wednesdays Sessions,  6:00-8:30 pm 
Sports & Recreation Center, East & West Gyms
$90 R/ $108 NR

Youth Volleyball Programs

Using age-appropriate games and drills, participants will develop fundamental skills in a positive and fun learning environment. Each week, players will learn a new technique, skill, or rule of the game as they advance their skill set.

Sundays
Session 1: March 19 - May 7
No class on 03/26/23 & 04/09/23 
Early Bird Deadline: March 5 

Session 2:  May 21 - June 25
Early Bird Deadline: April 30

Session 3: July 9 - August 20

Early Bird Deadline: June 25

Little Spikes Volleyball  (K-3rd Grade)  2:00-2:45 pm
Mini Digs Volleyball (4th-5th Grade)  3:00-4:00 pm
Aces Volleyball (6th-8th Grade)  4:00-5:00 pm
Sports and Recreation Center, West Gym
Early Bird Fee: $54 R/ $68 NR
Regular Fee:  $60 R/ $75 NR 

Tiny & Jr. Soccer All Stars 

(Ages 4-10)

Tiny (Ages 4-6) and Jr. Soccer All Stars (Ages 7-10) introduces young children to the game of soccer. Dribble, pass, and kick your way into fun with soccer games and drills to improve your skills on the field!  Players will also work on teamwork and good sportsmanship. 

Wednesdays

Session 1: April 19 - May 24
Early Bird Deadline: March 29
Session 2: June 7 - July 12
Early Bird Deadline: May 17

Session 3: July 26 - August 30

Early Bird Deadline: July 12

5:00-6:00 pm
Sports and Recreation Center Fieldhouse
Early Bird Fee: $54 R/ $68 NR
Regular Fee:  $60 R/ $75 NR 

Indoor Soccer League Team Registration Process
(Seasonal)

       1.) Pay Initial Team Fee (must be paid in full)

  • $700 initial team fee includes 10 resident players ($800 ALL non-resident team).
  • The $700 R/ $800 NR team fee can be paid online, over the phone, via mail, or in-person.
  • Teams paying $700 will owe $10 per non-resident rostered player of the original 10 players.

    2.) Submit Completed Team Roster Minimum of 10 players
    (incomplete team rosters will not be accepted) to ajuricic@dekalbparkdistrict.com
  • In-person or mailed to the Sports & Recreation Center, 1765 S. 4th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115

    3.) Pay Additional Player Fees and Non-Resident Fees due one week prior to the first games
  • Additional Player Fees (above 10 players) - $40 R/$50 NR per player
  • Non-resident fees (if owed from initial 10 player roster) - $10 per player
    Please Note: Teams must register with team fee and completed roster. Players must prove residency to receive resident rates.

Participant Code of Conduct

DeKalb Park District requires all athletic staff, coaches, players, parents and spectators to abide by a "Code of Conduct" with the following guidelines:

  • Show respect to all participants, staff & spectator.
  • Refrain from using foul language.
  • Refrain from inflicting bodily harm upon other participants, staff & spectators.
  • Show respect for equipment, supplies and facilities.

    Additional guidelines may be developed as deemed necessary. DeKalb Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant or spectator for inappropriate conduct. Each situation will be evaluated on its own merit.