Youth athletics in the Santa Clarita Valley — Your comprehensive guide for 2024-25

Having an active, healthy lifestyle is essential for people of all ages. Exercise benefits our bodies, minds, and spirits. This is just as true for kids and teens as it is for adults.

Parents can help their children find activities they enjoy by signing them up for fitness classes or sports teams, and taking them out and about to playgrounds and other active destinations.

The SCV has dozens of classes and programs for kids of all ages. There are options for beginners through advanced youth athletes in almost every activity. Do you know what fitness options in the Santa Clarita Valley are best for your child?

The Paseo Club of Valencia is a family-centered social club that offers tennis and swim programs for kids of all ages. Teens ages 14 and older can join any of our 60+ fitness classes taught each week. 

We know there are several programs in Santa Clarita that your child may want to try. In this article, we will share all types of fitness and athletic activities your child can get involved in.

Youth athletics in the Santa Clarita Valley

Whether your child wants to try creative movement like dance, a team sport such as soccer, or focus on the mind-body connection in martial arts, there are choices for them!

The programs are listed in alphabetical order.

Baseball

The youth of Santa Clarita have four baseball resources to choose from. Some programs are geared towards girls' softball or younger players learning the sport.

The City of Santa Clarita provides a spring baseball/softball program for children ages 4 through 10.
Santa Clarita Youth Baseball has spring and fall leagues at Castaic Sports Complex for girls and boys ages 4-13.
Way2Go Sports has a tee ball and coach pitch for 4-7-year-olds. It is an 8-game spring season.
William S Hart Baseball and Softball is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Pony Baseball, USA, and USA Softball. They serve 4,000 boys & girls between the ages of 4 to 18 years every year.

Basketball

Whether your child is new to the sport or is looking to compete at an advanced level, there are great opportunities to play basketball in Santa Clarita. 

The City of Santa Clarita hosts winter and summer terms that last 10 weeks. The program is designed for youth ages 4-15.
Starting 5 provides both developmental training and club basketball. Programs are for kindergarteners through high school. 
Statham Academy was founded by pro player Taylor Statham. They have programs for kids in elementary through high school. Taylor has mentored kids in high school and college basketball and offers supplementary training programs for serious players. 
Way2Go Sports runs a basketball season in the spring. Teams are coed and for children ages 4-14.

Cheer

Cheer is a fast-growing sport that combines dance, tumbling, and raw athleticism.

SCV All-Stars helps kids get involved in competitive cheerleading. Their program has been active for 20 years and is nationally recognized. 
Warrior Football and Cheer teaches cheer classes to children ages 5-14. Lessons are twice per week. 
Santa Clarita Grizzlies has a cheer program for 5-13 year old children.

Dance

The Santa Clarita Valley dance centers have dozens of lessons for toddlers, youth, and teens.

Empire Dance Center is a new center reimagined out of Shooting Stars Dance. They teach toddlers through 18-year-olds. They offer ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and more.
Dance Studio 84 is a performance-focused dance center with classes for 2-year-olds through adults. 
L'amoré Dance Performing Arts Studio offers several group dance classes as well as private instruction. The instructors also offer voice lessons.
Studio 1 Dance Academy has provided dance instruction to the SCV community for 26 years. They offer hip hop, tumbling, tap, jazz, ballet, and more. 
Tutu Ballet Academy is certified by the Royal Academy of Dance in London. They teach toddlers through teens.
New World Dance Studio offers professional training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, and hip hop for ages 2-18. They also have competitive teams.
Star Dance Center in Newhall is a dance studio for 1.5 through thirteen-year-olds. The owners teach a variety of dance classes.
Vibe Performing Arts is a great resource for music, dance, and theater. Classes are offered throughout the year. 

Fitness

Does your kid want to learn how to work out in a gym safely? With knowledgeable guidance, they can learn the basics of strength training and conditioning.

The Paseo Club offers fitness classes for youth so they can learn how to warm up, train, and cool down safely while using proper technique. Parents with children ages 7-12 can register for this program.
Face Your Fears Athletics in Valencia offers youth athletic training to help young people improve their sport performance.

Football

Kids can play two seasons of football and choose between flag or tackle.

The City of Santa Clarita holds two flag football seasons — spring and fall — for 5-13 year olds. 
Santa Clarita Grizzlies has a tackle football program for 6-14 year olds. Free camps are available every other Sunday.
Way2Go Sports has a winter flag football program in the winter for boys and girls ages 4-12.

Golf

Golf is a game that helps get kids great exercise and teaches them about planning, strategy, and technique. 

• Vista Valencia Country Club has golf lessons for youth of all ages and levels. 

Gymnastics

Cartwheels, round-offs, and handsprings are just some of the amazing tricks your child can learn when they take gymnastics classes!

Cal Elite Kids is a gymnastics center with three locations. They have programs for babies through eighteen-year-olds. Their classes are progressive and are performance-focused. 
Gymnastics Olympica runs classes for preschoolers through competing teens — boys teams as well. 
Gymnastics Unlimited has served the SCV for 41 years. They teach classes for 3-18-year-olds in a 15,000-square-foot facility.
Hugo's GymFitness is an award-winning gymnastics center that has been operating for 37 years. They hold classes for parkour, aerial silks, tumbling, and more!

Ice Hockey and Figure Skating

The SCV is lucky to have a world-class ice rink for recreation and competitive sports.

• The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center is located at a 93,000-square-foot ice rink. Instructors teach ice hockey and figure skating to kids of all ages. 

Martial Arts

Martial arts is a wonderful way for your child to learn about respect, dignity, and self-discipline. There are several types of martial arts your child can learn.

Bright Star Martial Arts is a center for children and adults with special needs.
Citadel Krav Maga teaches kids four and older this Israeli self-defense method.
Dream MMA teaches mixed martial arts with coach Jeff Martin.
The Edge Martial Arts gives free intro classes so your child can try their classes in American Tang Soo Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Ekata Training Center provides classes in martial arts for 3-year-olds-teens and adults. They also have an after-school childcare program.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is led by an instructor certified in the Gracie University curriculum. They offer 10-day free trials.
Iron Fist Martial Arts teaches martial arts, kickboxing, total combat, and light force academy.  
The ONE TaeKwonDo is a facility that is recognized worldwide. They have classes for kids 3+.
Premier Martial Arts teaches karate, kickboxing, and krav maga.
Shin’s Family Martial Arts Center in Valencia offers instruction in self-defense and tae kwon do.
Trident Martial Arts is a family-centered studio with classes for youth and teens.
Victory Martial Arts has operated for 30 years and has three locations.

Pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US. It is fun and easy to learn.

Coach Tyler Shaffer at the Paseo Club is offering youth pickleball classes at the Paseo Club for 8-13-year-olds on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm. This program is for members and nonmembers.  

Soccer

Soccer is the sport of the world. When your child plays soccer, they learn about fitness, teamwork, and technique.

AYSO (American Youth Soccer Association) provides league and all-star teams for U10, U12, U14, U16, and U19 Divisions.
Santa Clarita Soccer Center teaches how to play soccer to 18-month-old toddlers through 12-year-old children. They offer a free trial.
Santa Clarita Sports Center is another soccer training program for younger children ages 18 months-9 years of age.

Swim

The Santa Clarita Valley is one of the best communities for getting involved in competitive swimming. There are three great choices. 

The City of Santa Clarita has a summer swim team and a dive team for 6-16 year olds. These classes are available only during June and July. 
Canyons Aquatic Club has provided swim programs to the SCV community since 1978. Their competitive swim team program is for 5-18 year olds.  
The Paseo Club swim team is led by Paseo Aquatics. It has been in operation since 2010. The swim team is for kids 6-18.

Tennis

Tennis is a sport that can last a lifetime. The Paseo Club teaches kids of all ages and abilities. Summer and winter camps mean your child can practice year-round!

• Paseo Club Junior Tennis is a comprehensive program for kids of all ages (3-18). They teach new players to competitive players, and everyone in between. Junior tennis is available to Paseo Club members and nonmembers.

Track

If your child has a need for speed, they can try out these track and field and/or cross country programs. Many of these organizations have been active for decades and mentored hundreds of local kids.

The City of Santa Clarita has cross country (fall) and track and field (spring) clinics where kids are introduced to these sports. Clinics meet twice per week.
Storm Track Club has track and field and cross-country programs. Practice is four times per week. They are a volunteer-run organization.
SCV Warriors Running runs cross country and track and field training for kids 5-17. They are the longest-running youth program in the Santa Clarita Valley. Practice is three times per week.

Volleyball

Your child can learn how to serve, spike, and set with these Santa Clarita volleyball programs. 

The City of Santa Clarita has a recreational volleyball league for kids 6-15. The leagues are during spring and fall. They have a motto of fun first!
Legacy Volleyball holds leagues for teen boys and girls. They offer clinics, teams, and tournaments.

Finding the right athletic program for your youth 

The school year is about to begin. It is the perfect time to sign your child up for an after-school activity. Being physically active improves your child’s academic performance and self-esteem and helps them feel happier overall. 

The Paseo Club supports people of all ages in meeting their fitness goals — while having fun. We offer programs in weight training, cardio, swimming, tennis, and pickleball. We offer both junior and family memberships. Everyone is welcome at the Paseo Club!

When members aren’t busy training, they enjoy dining at the cafe, relaxing at the spa with a massage, or attending one of our monthly social activities. If you want to be a part of our healthy community, join the Paseo Club. Become a member today and start your Paseo life!