Youth Activities

St. Augustine YMCA Winter Youth Basketball League:

Registration: October 10th - November 24
Practices Begin: Week of December 10th
Games Begin: Weekend of January 4th
Games End: Weekend of February 23rd
Practices: One evening per week Monday - Thursday
Members: $76
Non Members: $133

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Youth sports leagues:

St. Augustine Little League – Baseball, Softball, and Tee Ball. Ages 5-16, divided into leagues based on age group. Cost per child is $80, which includes hat and jersey. Gloves and cleats must be provided. League has bats and helmets to share, but purchasing them for the child is recommended. Transportation to and from the Solomon Calhoun Community Center for practices/games must be provided. Includes a Challenger League for special needs children. Further information at title link.

St. Johns County Youth Basketball – Season is February to May. Ages 9-14, divided into leagues based on age group. Cost per child is $30, which includes a jersey. Transportation to and from the Solomon Calhoun Community Center for practices/games must be provided. Further information at title link.

St. Augustine Pop Warner Football – Season is August to December. Ages 5-15, divided into leagues based on age group. Cost per child is $150, which includes a uniform. Transportation to and from locations within St. Johns, Duval, Nassau, and Clay counties for games must be provided. Practices are held at Joe Pomar Park on Masters Drive. Further information at title link.

St. Augustine Pop Warner Cheerleading – Season is August to December. Ages 5-15, divided into leagues based on age group. Cost per child is $200, which includes uniform, shoes, and pompoms. Transportation to and from locations within St. Johns, Duval, Nassau, and Clay counties for games must be provided. Practices are held at Joe Pomar Park on Masters Drive. Further information at title link.

Ancient City Soccer Club – There are two seasons, Fall is from September to November and Spring is from March to May. Ages 4-19, divided into leagues based on age group. Cost per child is based on age group: $70 per season for age 4 (includes t-shirt); the following include both seasons and a uniform and ball, $240 for ages 5-6, $250 for ages 7-10, $275 for ages 11-16, $135 for ages 17-19. Shin guards and soccer socks are required, cleats are recommended. For ages 4-12, transportation to and from Gamble Rogers Middle School for practices/games must be provided. For ages 13-19, transportation to and from locations within St. Johns and Duval counties for games must be provided. Practices are held at. Further information at title link.

The First Tee North Florida Golf – Training season is September to November. Tournament season is March to July. Ages 5-18, divided into divisions based on age group. Training season cost is $45 per child for a junior membership, which includes tote bag and 5 course-access passes for a 9-hole game outside of training, cart fees and green fees for accompanying adult are not included in membership. Scholarships are available for qualifying children. Tournament season cost is $20 per tournament for grades K-5 and $30 for grades 6-12. Transportation to and from locations within St. Johns, Duval, Putnam, and Flagler counties for tournaments must be provided. Practices are held at the St. Johns Golf and Country Club and The Golf Club at South Hampton, both is St. Johns, FL, on CR 210. Further information at title link.

Summer Camp Programs:

Further information on these camps at www.sjcfl.us/Recreation/Youth/summer.aspx

Junior Lifeguard Program – There are multiple 5-day sessions in June and July. Ages 9-17. Cost is $150 per child per session (limit of two sessions per child), which includes bathing suit, hat, and sun shirt. Children must pass a swim assessment. Transportation to and from the Solomon Calhoun Community Center for try-outs and Pier Park for sessions must be provided. Further information at

Fresh Water Fishing Camp – This is a 5-day camp in July. For rising 7th to 9th grade students. Cost per child is $170 and includes one rod/reel, tackle box, and tackle. Transportation to and from Trout Creek on the St. Johns River (6795 Collier Rd. off SR 13/16) must be provided. This is a joint program with Florida Wildlife Commission.

Nature Exploration Camp – 5-day camp in July, divided into two sessions based on ages (5-8, then 9-12). Costs is $100 per child. Transportation to and from Ketterlinus Gym must be provided.

Super Summer Spectacular Camp – 7-week camp in July. Ages 5-12. Costs is $100 per child. Transportation to and from Ketterlinus Gym or the Solomon Calhoun Community Center must be provided.

Counselor in Training Program – Operates alongside the Super Summer Spectacular Camp. Ages 13-16. Transportation to and from Ketterlinus Gym or the Solomon Calhoun Community Center must be provided.

YMCA Programs

Further information on these programs at firstcoastymca.org.

Safety Around Water (SAW) Program – Eight 40-minute sessions. Ages 6-12. Free based on child’s eligibility in the free/reduced lunch program. This is not a swimming class, this is intended to “build on skill sequences to enable a child to help save themselves or tread/float long enough for help to arrive.”

Swim Lessons – Held regularly, sessions consist of four Saturdays of 45-minute lessons. Ages 6 months to 12 years. Cost is $38 per child per session for both members and non-members. Private lessons available for ages 5-15 at a cost of $120 for four lessons. Lessons held at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center.

Youth Sports

Kids Triathlon Club – Tuesdays from June to November. Ages 5-13. Cost is $40 for members and $80 for non-members.

Youth Cross Country – Mondays and Wednesday from October to December. Ages 5-17. Cost is $75 for members and $132 for non-members.

Competitive Swim Team – Season is August to April. Ages 6-18. Costs is $57 a month for 9 months, participation is not required for the entire season. August-October will be swimming at the YMCA. October-April will be at the Solomon Calhoun Community Center.

Group Personal Training – Held monthly. Ages 12+. Cost is $67 per child/adult a month. Groups of 4-10 people. Private sessions available as well starting at $52 per hour.

St. Johns County Police Athletic League

Further information for PAL activities can be found at www.stjohnspal.org.

Flag Football – Season is November to February. Ages 5-14. Cost is $100 per child. Transportation to and from Joe Pomar Park must be provided.

Tackle Football – Season is August to October. Ages 7-14. Cost TBD. Transportation to and from public schools in the area must be provided.

Cheerleading – Season is August to October. Ages 7-14. Cost TBD. Transportation to and from public schools in the area must be provided.

LaCrosse – Season is February to May. Ages 7-14. Cost TBD. Transportation to and from Joe Pomar Park must be provided.

Basketball – Season is March to June. Ages 9-14. Cost TBD. Transportation to and from the Solomon Calhoun Community Center must be provided.

St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Explorers – Follows SJC School District calendar. Ages 12-21. Annual dues are $75.

Teen Leadership Council – Follows SJC School District calendar. Grades 8-12.