The City of Mountain View has a commitment to providing our community a variety of youth sports and fitness activities. We encourage youth participation in a mixture of activities from Sports and Fitness classes to strong associations with local youth Sports Organizations. Youth involved in sports and fitness related activities earth the benefits of a healthy lifestyle with increased coordination, social skills, development of good sportsmanship and mentors all in a fun and safe environment.
REC-SPORT (camp)
Brush up on your flag football and basketball skills this summer with the Rec-Sport Camps! Participants will be instructed on the basic fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork and most importantly FUN! Rec-Sport Camps are taught by City of Mountain View Recreation staff in a safe and fun environment.
HERSHEY TRACK AND FIELD GAMES (special event)
The City of Mountain View hosts the Hershey Track and Field Games for local youth every spring. Hershey's Track & Field Games are for children 9-14 years old. Events will include the 50m, 400m, 1600m, relays, the Long Jump, and Softball Throw! The participants that qualify in Mountain View will be invited to participate in the state meet held in San Jose. The best part about this event is that it’s FREE!
KIDZ LOVE SOCCER (classes & camps)
Explore the sport in an instructional and nurturing environment. Beginning players learn receiving, shooting, age-specific defense, etc. Be challenged by real soccer situations and the tactical side of scrimmaging. Players will enjoy age appropriate soccer matches and be guided through possibilities. Attack and scoring goals! Pace and possession! Defense and transition!
KARATE FOR FITNESS (classes & camps) Tiger Martial Arts
Karate is a modern martial art, characterized by its powerful stances & punching techniques all necessary for a strong defense. Students will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of Karate techniques and participate in fun and educational drills designed to build self-confidence and develop coordination, physical endurance, strength and discipline. Basic forms (Kihon Kata) and (Kumite Sparring), terminology and etiquette will also be covered. You don't want to miss out on this fun & exciting program!
BEGINNING FENCING (classes & camps) California Fencing Academy
Enjoy the art, science, and Olympic sport of fencing! We use lightweight flexible swords and it is one of the safest, most rewarding sports available. Our intro classes emphasize having fun while learning the basics of the sport. We play fun developmental games, do paired drills, and you even get to fence each day! You will learn the basic rules, safety, and manners of the sport, how to advance and retreat, to attack and lunge, to parry and riposte, and much, much more! Fencing develops and maintains both physical and mental fitness, teaches self-discipline, and great sportsmanship skills. All equipment supplied - just wear athletic clothing.
TEA KWON DO (classes)
Combine a full workout with useful self-defense skills! Tae Kwon Do is a form of Korean martial arts that concentrates on powerful blocks, kicks and punches for self-defense. The goal of training is the full development of self-confidence, strength and focus.
AIKIDO (classes)
Are you looking for a class to help improve focus and build self-confidence, trust and strength? Try Aikido! Aikido is a form of Japanese Martial Arts that harmonizes energy through non-competitive training with partners, not opponents. You will safely study rolls, throws, pins and fluid movements.
VOLLEYBALL CAMP
This Volleyball Camp is for girls and boys ages 10 to 14 who would like to learn and improve individual and team skills. Beginning camp teaches the basics of passing, setting and serving. The intermediate camp emphasizes more on teamwork and strategy.
CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER (camps)
British Soccer Camps provide young players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, coached scrimmages and a daily tournament. Equally important, the Challenger coaching staff provide your child with lessons in self-discipline, good sportsmanship and respect for others and the game.
SKYHAWKS (camps)
Skyhawks Sports youth sports camps are committed to providing a Safe, Fun, and Skill-focused experience for kids between the ages of 3 and 15. Skyhawks offers 6 different camps in Mountain View: Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, Track & Field, and a special Multi Sport camp where kids get to sample three different sports. Youth summer camps range from 45 minutes to 6 hours per day and offer instruction in all skill levels, from introductory to advanced.
