Sports are critical to a child’s development, not only in improving physical fitness but also in developing teamwork, leadership, and respect. The LSF Kids Sports department’s experienced staff teaches kids not only the fundamentals of individual games but also a love and respect for playing sports. Your child will develop motor skills, sportsmanship, and an appreciation for activities that will keep them active for the rest of their lives.

Check out more information on our Programs & Schedules webpage or email KidEvents@LakeshoreSF.com.

LSF Academy - Lincoln Park Kids Basketball

LSF Academy – Basketball

Basketball is a great way to instill confidence, teamwork, and discipline; all the while making new friends! Children will improve their endurance, balance and hand-eye coordination, agility among other skills in this comprehensive program.

BITTY BASKETBALL (PreK-Kindergarten)

An entry-level class that is intended to provide bitty ballers with foundational skills around hand-eye coordination, ball handling, parts of the court, and the value of teamwork. This class is very play-based, as we focus on skill development through fun drills and games.

YOUTH BASKETBALL (Grades 1-3)

This program is designed to get you prepared for the next level. Whether your goal is to learn the sport, strengthen skills, or try out for an upcoming basketball season or AAU team, fundamentals of dribbling, shooting, passing, and conditioning will be emphasized in this challenging program. Players will also be introduced to the rules and strategy of the game and better understand spacing on the court.

JUNIOR BASKETBALL (Grades 4-7)

3 versus 3 half-court basketball with our coach on the court to referee and help refine skills. There will still be instructional moments, but the focus is on the game! Players will also play scrimmages to focus on offense and defense strategy as well as court awareness.

PRIVATE BASKETBALL TRAINING

Private training can be geared toward players who need more individualized attention, have trouble staying on task in group classes, or have specific goals to achieve. Private training allows for instructors to personalize goals and objectives specific to the player. Lessons are skill-based, focusing on developing individual skill sets (dribbling, shooting, passing, strategy, and more), starting where the player currently is, and helping to sharpen and develop their skill set to maximize ability on the basketball court. Private training does not follow class sessions; however, most maintain a weekly standing time with their instructor. Lessons will be held in the gym.

LSF Academy - Lincoln Park Kids Dance

LSF Academy – Dance

Dance is the foundation of an active lifestyle! Give your child an opportunity to build social strength, improve posture and range of motion, and stimulate creativity. Dance is an excellent alternative to team sports and most importantly, dance is FUN!

TINY DANCERS (PreK-Kindergarten)

This is a creative movement class that promotes self-esteem and self-discipline in an environment where children learn through games and imagination. Through exploration, children experience concepts of rhythm, shapes, levels, and different qualities of movement. Children are highly encouraged to wear leotards, tights, and ballet slippers.

JUNIOR DANCERS (Grades 1-4)

This is an introductory class to the foundation and discipline of dance. Students will be guided through the basic arm and foot positions, alignment, and body placement of different dance styles to gain strength, coordination, technique, musicality, and rhythm. Students will gain self-confidence in a positive and supportive classroom environment. No previous experience is needed. Ballet slippers, tights & leotards are strongly encouraged.

LSF Academy - Lincoln Park Kids Soccer

Soccer Skills & Drills

Soccer is a great way to instill confidence, teamwork, and discipline all the while making new friends. Children will improve their endurance, balance, and agility, among other skills in this comprehensive program.

KIDS SOCCER (PreK-Kindergarten)

This introductory program is designed to introduce your little kicker to the fundamental concepts of soccer and teamwork. It is also the opportunity to improve their social, motor, and listening skills as they learn the basic concepts of passing, dribbling, and shooting. Players are introduced to these aspects through fun drills and games as we focus on skill development.

YOUTH SOCCER (Grades 1-3)

This program is the opportunity to learn the sport, strengthen skills, and prepare for the upcoming season. This program will focus on the fundamentals of passing, receiving a ball, trapping, dribbling, shooting, and precision. Players will be introduced to the rules and strategy of the game and gain a better understanding of spacing.

LSF Academy - Lincoln Park Kids Tumbling

Tumbling

PARENT & CHILD TUMBLING (18mo-2yrs)

Bring balance to your life and to your little one! In this class, you and your child will learn together to help promote early development and start their journey to movement and mobility. The best part is that a parent or caregiver is along for the experience. Come to learn, stay for the fun!

BITTY TUMBLING (PreK)

Summersaults, stretches, and smiles! In this class, we will focus on learning about movement, confidence, and building strength in movements using tumbling equipment to learn a progressive program of skills.

LIL GYMNASTS (Kindergarten-Grade 1)

Is your child looking for an introduction to gymnastics or a recreational activity to stay active? In our lil gymnasts class, we will help them learn the basics to be successful moving forward in their skills or have a fun talent to show off. We will focus on building confidence, body awareness, and friendships through fitness.


 

Check out more information on our Programs & Schedules webpage or email KidEvents@LakeshoreSF.com.