Youth Sports
Youth Sports Philosophy
It is the philosophy of the Mount Pleasant Parks & Recreation Department to provide youth with the opportunity to participate in a learning environment where they have a positive experience. Although these programs may involve competition, winning and losing are secondary to children learning the sport, enjoyment, or participation, and sportsmanship.
Youth Indoor Soccer Camp (1st-5th Grade)
Join the Mount Pleasant High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team, led by Head Coach Rocco Russo and is assistant coaches Jon Zimmer and Rob White! Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of soccer through a variety of fun, engaging, and instructional drills designed to build skills.
Registration: February 9- March 6
Camp Dates: March 9-12
Time:
5:30-6:15 PM (1st-2nd grade)
6:15-7:00 PM (3rd-5th grade)
Location: Cottrell Gym
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Little Dunkers (1st-2nd Grade)
Dribble, pass, and shoot! This is an instructional program. Children will learn the basics of basketball through fun, and instructional drills. Youth sized basketballs and lowered basketball nets will be used in the development of young children’s skills. This program will be instructed by the Mount Pleasant Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach, Aimee Iverson.
Registration: February 9-March 25
Program Dates: March 30-April 2
Time: 5:30-6:15 PM
Location: Cottrell Gym
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Youth Volleyball Camp (3rd-6th Grade)
This program is open to boys and girls in grades 3rd-6th. Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of volleyball through a variety of fun, engaging, and instructional drills designed to build skills and confidence. The camp will be instructed by Wanda Broeker, Mount Pleasant 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Coach, and Dani Mulford, Mount Pleasant 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Coach.
Registration: February 9-March 13
Program Dates: March 23-26
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
Location: Cottrell Gym
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Kindergarten Soccer (ages 5 & 6 year old's)
This program is for boys and girls to be taught the basic fundamentals of soccer with fun drills. This program consists of weekly instruction and sessions leading up to scrimmages. Parent volunteer coaches are needed.
Registration: February -March
Program Day: Mondays, April 6-27
Program Dates:
Time: 5:30-6:15 PM
Location: East Lake Softball Complex, Field 1
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Youth Soccer League (1st-6th Grade)
This program focuses on the fundamentals, participation, and the fun of the game. Shin guards are required and games will be played on Saturday mornings. Parent volunteer coaches are needed.
Teams will be spilt up 1st-3rd Grades (boy teams and girl teams) and 4th-6th Grades (coed).
Registration: February -March
League Plays: April and May
Location: East Lake Soccer Complex
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Youth Golf Camp (Ages 8-12)
Join us at the East Lake Park Driving Range, where participants will learn the basic fundamentals of golf, including the proper grip, swing, stance, and etiquette, from Grant Hoffman, the Assistant Coach of the Mid-Prairie High School Girls Golf Team.
Class limited to 10 participants.
Registration: June 29-July 9
Camp Dates: July 13-16
Ages: 8-12
Camp Time: 9:00-9:45 am
Location: East Lake Park Driving Range
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Youth Tennis Camp (Ages 8-14)
This camp offers participants to have fun with learning about this lifelong sport. Participants will be taught the basic fundamentals of the proper grip, swing, stance, etiquette through instructional drills and fun. This program will be instructed by the High School Varsity Girls Tennis Coach, Martha Peterson and her team players.
Registration: April4 -May 5
Camp Dates: June 15-18
Camp Time:
Ages 8-10 9:00-9:45 am
Ages 11-14 10:00-10:45 am
Location: East Lake Park Tennis Courts
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Kindergarten Flag Football
This program is for boys and girls. This program rotates participants through various stations that focus on skills of the game. Stations will include hiking, passing, flag-pulling, catching, and kicking. During practice time, participants will play a scrimmaged game. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. We encourage parents/guardians to help. Please bring a water bottle.
Registration: Ends September 4, 2026
Program Dates: Mondays, September 21 – October 12
Time: 5:30-6:15 PM
Location: East Lake Softball Complex, Field 1
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Youth Flag Football League (1st-4th)
This program is an instructional program lead by volunteer parent coaches. Each game will consist of 2-20 minute halves. Teams will practice one night of the week for approx. 45 minutes (coaches decide what night/time works best for them to hold their practice) and games will be held on Saturday mornings between 8:30-11:30 am. Participants will receive a t-shirt and encouraged to bring their own water bottle.
Registration: Ends September 4, 2026
League Plays: September -October
Location: East Lake Soccer Complex
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
3rd-6th Grade Panther Basketball Camp
Registration:
Program Dates:
Program Time: 5:30-6:15 pm
Location: Cottrell Gym (310 E Madison)
Fee: $20 Residents $25 Non-residents
Youth Basketball 3rd-6th League
Our league focuses on learning the fundamentals, participation, and the fun of playing the game of basketball. All games will be played on Saturday mornings. Each participate will receive a t-shirt.
5th-6th Grade Boys and Girls
Registration: October 5-30
Practice Dates: TBA
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
3rd-4th Grade Boys and Girls
Registration: November 3 -December 11
League Plays: Jan.-Feb. 2027
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents
Youth Activities
2023 Panther Dance Clinic (K-5th)
Join the MPCHS Drill Team for fun and dance. Dancers will meet at Cottrell Gym for practices and perform their routine during the halftime at the Varsity Girls Basketball game. This clinic will be instructed by the Mount Pleasant High School Dance Coach, Nikole Keaster.
Don’t forget to wear your maroon & gold to support our school. Participants will get in the basketball game for FREE but family members watching their little one dance will have to pay $6.00.
Registration:
Practice Date:
Practice Time:
Tuesday, January 27: K-2nd Grade 4:00-4:45 PM AND 3rd-5th Grade 4:45-5:30 PM
Thursday, January 29: K-2nd Grade 5:00-5:45 PM AND 3rd-5th Grade 5:45-6:30 PM
Practice Location: Cottrell Gym
Performance Date:
Performance Time: Game starts at 6:00 PM.
Fee: $20 Residents $25 Non-residents
Panther Cheerleading Camp (K-5th)
This camp offers youths the opportunity to develop the basic cheerleading skills such as jumps and chants. This camp will meet for two practices and preform before the Mt. Pleasant Panthers Football game. This camp will be instructed by the Mt. Pleasant High School Cheer Coach, Nikole Keaster and her Cheer Squad.
Performance Info:
The cost to get into the football game will be $7.00. Participants will not have to pay but friends and family members will have to.
Where to meet: Please meet at the flagpole between 6:30-6:40 PM
What to Wear: Participants should wear tennis shoes. Your choice of clothing is up to you, please dress for the weather. (Suggestion: Marron and Gold to show your Panther spirit).
Registration: Ends September 25, 2026
Practice Dates: Tuesday, October 6th & Thursday, October 8th
Practice Time:
K-2nd from 5:45-6:30 PM
3rd-5th from 6:30-7:15 PM
Practice Location: Cottrell Gym (310 E Madison Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA)
Performance Date and Time: October 9th, 2026 at 6:45 PM at Mapleleaf Athletic Complex (405 E Maple Leaf Drive, Mt. Pleasant, IA)
Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-residents