At Mentor Community Recreation Center, we believe youth sports are about more than just the game, they’re about building confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills in a fun, supportive environment. Our youth sports programs are open to kids of all skill levels, and are designed to keep kids active, engaged, and growing both on and off the field.
Information will be updated as it becomes available. For questions or additional information call (440) 205-3608 or email [email protected].
Discover Sports – Ages 3 & 4
Designed to introduce preschoolers to a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, football, baseball and more. Players are encouraged to bring a water bottle to each class. All equipment is provided.
Instructor: MCRC Staff
Location: Mentor Community Recreation Center
MCRC Member: $40 | MCRC Non-Member: $48
Dates/Times
Jan 5 – Feb 2 | Monday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Jan 5 – Feb 2 | Monday | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Jan 7 – Feb 4 | Wednesday | 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. (ages 3-4)
Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Monday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Monday | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Wednesday | 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. (ages 3-4)
Preschool Playtime – Ages 6 months – 5 years old
Burn off some energy and have fun playing games with your little on in this self-regulated program. Our gym will be filled with a variety of sports equipment and tumbling mats. Adult supervision is required. Price is per child, per occurrence. Pre-registration is preferred.
Instructor: MCRC Staff
Location: Mentor Community Recreation Center – Gymnasium
MCRC Member: $2 | MCRC Non-Member: $3
Dates/Times
Jan 6 – Apr 28 | Tuesday | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Discover Football – Ages 3 & 4
This class is designed to introduce preschoolers to skills used in flag football such as passing, catching, defensive techniques and ball handling as well as participate in speed/agility drills. Players are encouraged to bring a football (peewee size) and water bottle to each class.
Instructor: MCRC Staff
Location: Mentor Community Recreation Center
MCRC Member: $40 | MCRC Non-Member: $48
Dates/Times
Jan 6 – Feb 3 | Tuesday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Jan 6 – Feb 3| Tuesday | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Tuesday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Tuesday | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Rookie Flag Football – Ages 5-7
In this active class, athletes receive training on skills used in flag football such as passing, route running, defensive techniques and ball handling as well as participate in speed/agility drills. The last class concludes with a scrimmage. Athletes are encouraged to bring a football (peewee size) and a water bottle to each class.
Instructor: MCRC Staff
Location: MCRC – Soccer Center MCRC
Member: $40 | MCRC Non-Member: $48
Dates/Times
Jan 6 – Feb 3 | Tuesday | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Tuesday | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Tuesday | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Junior Flag Football – Ages 8-12
In this active class, athletes receive training on skills used in flag football such as passing, route running, defensive techniques and ball handling as well as participate in speed/agility drills. The last class concludes with a scrimmage. Athletes are encouraged to bring a football (youth size) and a water bottle to each class.
Instructor: MCRC Staff
Location: Mentor Community Recreation Center MCRC Member: $40 | MCRC Non-Member: $48
Dates/Times
Jan 6 – Feb 3 | Tuesday | 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Tuesday | 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Tuesday | 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
Discover Soccer – Ages 3-4
Players learn the fundamentals of soccer including dribbling, passing, goal keeping, trapping and shooting in this fun and interactive class. Players are encouraged to bring a soccer ball (size 3) and water bottle to each class.
Instructor: MCRC Staff
Location: Mentor Community Recreation Center
MCRC Member: $40 | MCRC Non-Member: $48
Dates/Times
Jan 7 – Feb 4 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. (ages 3-4)
Jan 7 – Feb 4 | Wednesday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Jan 7 – Feb 4 | Wednesday| 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Wednesday | 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. (ages 3-4)
Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Wednesday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Wednesday| 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Soccer at MCRC – Ages 5 – 8
This beginner program focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. By the end of the session your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends, and improved their sport skills!
Instructor: Mentor Community Recreation Center
Location: MCRC – Soccer Center
MCRC Member: $40 | MCRC Non-Member: $48
Jan 7 – Feb 4 | Wednesday | 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Wednesday | 5:45 – 6:30 p.m
Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Wednesday| 5:45 – 6:30 p.m
Discover Basketball – Ages 3-4
A fun way to introduce preschoolers to the basics of basketball. Through interactive games, players learn dribbling, passing, shooting and defensive techniques. Players are encouraged to bring a miniature basketball (size 25.5″) and water bottle to each class.
Instructor: MCRC Staff
Location: Mentor Community Recreation Center
MCRC Member: $40 | MCRC Non-Member: $48
Dates/Times
Jan 8 – Feb 5 | Thursday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Jan 8 – Feb 5 | Thursday | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Thursday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Thursday | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Thursday | 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. (age 3)
Mar 26 – Apr 23 | Thursday | 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. (age 4)
Karate – Ages 7-12
Self-confidence, balance, focus, discipline, strike combinations, self-defense and coordination are taught during this active program. Athletes are encouraged to wear athletic clothing and bring a water bottle to each class. Karate uniforms are not required but are available from the instructor for an additional fee. Each session concludes with belt testing; testing fee is included with registration.
Instructor: Joseph Duczman
MCRC Member: $169 | MCRC Non-Member: $203
Jan 14 – Mar 11 | Wednesday | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Mar 25 – May 20 | Wednesday | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Beginner Fencing – Ages 8+
Learn the fundamentals of modern foil fencing in this class with instruction that includes stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics and bouting in this 6-week course. Fun and safety are emphasized while developing hand-eye coordination, agility, dexterity and stamina as well as social skills and manners. And you’ll have a skill not many others share! All equipment is provided, so come out and try something new. This class is designed for youth and adult!
Instructor: Tom Nagy
Location: MCRC – Community Room
MCRC Member: $64 | MCRC Non-Member: $80
Jan 6 – Feb 10 | Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Feb 24 – Mar 31 | Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Apr 14 – May 19 | Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Intermediate Fencing – Ages 8+
Learn the fundamentals of modern foil fencing in this class with instruction that includes stretching, footwork, lunges, attack, parry-riposte, strategy, tactics and bouting in this 6-week course. Fun and safety are emphasized while developing hand-eye coordination, agility, dexterity and stamina as well as social skills and manners. And you’ll have a skill not many others share! All equipment is provided, so come out and try something new. This class is designed for youth and adult!
Instructor: Tom Nagy
Location: MCRC – Community Room
MCRC Member: $64 | MCRC Non-Member: $80
Jan 6 – Feb 10 | Tuesday | 7:16 – 8:30 p.m.
Feb 24 – Mar 31 | Tuesday | 7:16 – 8:30 p.m.
Apr 14 – May 19 | Tuesday | 7:16 – 8:30 p.m.
Hip-Hop and Tumble – Ages 3 – 5
A high-energy class combining sassy hip-hop moves with the fundamentals of tumbling! Kids will build strength, learn proper technique, and have a blast dancing and flipping their way through class.
Instructor: Communities in Motion
Location: MCRC – Fitness Room D
Member: $65 | MCRC Non-Member: $78
Jan 5 – Jan 26 | Monday | 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Monday | 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Monday | 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Move and Groove – Ages 2 – 4
Designed to get your little one moving and comfortable in a group setting! This class incorporates interactive movements and fun props to keep kids engaged and active. Cost is per month.
Instructor: Communities in Motion Location:
MCRC – Fitness Room D
Member: $65 | MCRC Non-Member: $78
Jan 5 – Jan 26 | Monday | 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Monday | 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Monday | 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Princess Ballet Ages 3 – 5
A magical introduction to ballet! Dancers will learn basic ballet movements and fun routines set to kid-friendly songs from beloved Disney movies. This class focuses on balance, coordination, and creative expression. Cost is per month.
Instructor: Communities in Motion
Location: MCRC – Fitness Room D MCRC
Member: $65 | MCRC Non-Member: $78
Jan 5 – Jan 26 | Monday | 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Monday | 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Monday | 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Cheer & Hip-Hop – Ages 6 – 9
Get ready to move! This energetic class teaches a hip-hop routine set to upbeat, kid-friendly music while also introducing cheers, chants, jumps, and motions to build coordination and spirit. Cost is per month. Instructor: Communities in Motion
Location: MCRC – Fitness Room D
Member: $65 | MCRC Non-Member: $78
Jan 5 – Jan 26 | Monday | 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Monday | 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Monday | 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
