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BEST SPORTS PROGRAMS IN DENVER, COLORADO

Denver often gets named as being a top family friendly city, and we think a big part of that is the programs available for youth.

Below we outline the top sports clubs and groups available in our area. If you have any questions, be sure to reach out and one of our agents can give you more advice on activities, school districts and local real estate.

The Denver Parks and Recreation Department offers several great sports programs for youth. Recent offerings include challenger soccer, cross country, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, flag football, track and tumbling-gymnastics.

The Denver YMCA also offers a wide variety of leagues to choose from including: basketball, flag football, soccer, baseball, and volleyball. Plus, they offer lacrosse and tennis clinics on occasion. If you have a kiddo who’s still learning the ins and outs of a new sport, you may be best equipped to get them involved in the YMCA’s sports camps - which teach fundamentals and allow for practicing new skills, available during winter and summer breaks.

A brief side note: Does your child home school?

The Denver YMCA also has an offering that fulfills Home School P.E. requirements.

Looking for something a little different? Perhaps a more specialized offering, or for a specific age? Care.com, a platform for finding childcare & babysitting opportunities, created this list of the top 10 Sports Leagues in Denver, Colorado.

Colorado Parenting, a Denver go-to guide for parenting resources, lists family faves from the 2018 seasons. Their rankings include some of the more typical sports like baseball/t-ball, basketball, soccer and gymnastics; but also swim, martial arts, and skiing lessons.

Colorado is an active city with so many options to get your children involved in a physical activity. It’s good for them - and when they’re engaged in something they enjoy - it’s beneficial for us as parents too!

If you find a program that works for your children, share it with us below!