The Berkeley YMCA offers parent-child basketball classes for 3-4y olds. My son is in the older range, but really enjoys it. They are starting new sessions June 8.
The Berkeley and Oakland YMCAs both offer basketball classes for ages 3-4 that are GREAT! A grownup needs to attend the 30 minute class with the child. The next session starts this Saturday and is available to Y members and non members.
I've recently moved to the US so don't know the answer to your question, but I used to be a professional basketball player and was coaching kids back in Europe, and can say that 3years old is way too young to start with group basketball lessons. I recommend waiting until they turn 5 (at least) to start with basketball training. Hope this helps.
There is a Saturday class at live oak park you can sign up through Berkeley recreation. As other poster said not much 3 year olds can do but they make it fun.
We've done the Saturday class at Live Oak park (Rebound Basketball Academy, through City of Berkeley) with our 3 and 5 year olds. The 5-year old loves it, even though we've struggled to get her engaged in other sports - Manuel makes it really fun! The 3-year-old refuses to participate, unfortunately she's just too young. If your child isn't really excited about it already, consider waiting a year or two.
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The Berkeley YMCA offers parent-child basketball classes for 3-4y olds. My son is in the older range, but really enjoys it. They are starting new sessions June 8.
The Berkeley and Oakland YMCAs both offer basketball classes for ages 3-4 that are GREAT! A grownup needs to attend the 30 minute class with the child. The next session starts this Saturday and is available to Y members and non members.
Hi,
I've recently moved to the US so don't know the answer to your question, but I used to be a professional basketball player and was coaching kids back in Europe, and can say that 3years old is way too young to start with group basketball lessons. I recommend waiting until they turn 5 (at least) to start with basketball training. Hope this helps.
There is a Saturday class at live oak park you can sign up through Berkeley recreation. As other poster said not much 3 year olds can do but they make it fun.
We've done the Saturday class at Live Oak park (Rebound Basketball Academy, through City of Berkeley) with our 3 and 5 year olds. The 5-year old loves it, even though we've struggled to get her engaged in other sports - Manuel makes it really fun! The 3-year-old refuses to participate, unfortunately she's just too young. If your child isn't really excited about it already, consider waiting a year or two.