Youth Programs

Sonora Sports & Fitness Center offers a variety of programs for youth throughout the year.

Private Swim Lessons

One-on-one instruction for every level swimmer

We offer private swim lessons year-round for all ages from a few months and up. Our swim coaches will have you swimming in no time whether you are a child or adult! This is a great way to learn to swim, or improve your efficiency and power in the water. Sometimes even just one lesson can really change your stroke!

Private swim lessons are a wonderful way to introduce your young ones to the sport of swimming as well. Our instructors will certainly make anyone feel comfortable in the water.

Schedule your lessons at a time that is convenient for you! 


Tuolumne County Aquatics Swim Team

Please click here for all info for TCA programs.


Splashball and Water Polo

This program is for athletes of all ability levels, entering 3rd-9th grade. Get comfortable playing the sport of Splashball (modified Water Polo for younger players) or Water Polo by learning the fundamentals and have a great time. This opportunity combines the principles of soccer and basketball but you are in the water. Come enjoy this challenging new activity.

Splashball, Tues/Thurs, 10:30-11:30am, July 1-July 26
Water Polo Mon/Wed/Thurs 6:30-8pm, June 17-July 25

$150-200 program cost plus 4% online convenience fee.


Mommy and Me Swim!

June - August

Help teach your little ones the joys of water in our heated pool! Water play with instructor guidance to help them feel more comfortable in the water. Ages 6-36 months. Come enjoy some FUN in the SUN!

The class meets for 6 lessons for 30 minutes

$85 program cost plus 4% online convenience fee


Winter Water Polo

High School Boys and Girls

December - January

Now that you've completed an incredible water polo season, get back in the water and fine tune those skills and see what else you can work on to improve for next year. Coach Tatum will focus on the skills needed for continued growth and success.


Spring Swim Clinic

Prepare for Summer! Once-weekly evening sessions

GOLD: Prepare your swimmer for competitive summer swim tryouts! This 30 minute clinic will focus on stroke work and endurance. Space is limited to 10 swimmers per session so sign up today! To qualify, swimmers must be between 6 and 14 years old and be able to swim half the length of the pool freestyle and float on their backs.

SILVER: Prepare your swimmer for recreational summer swimming. Ensure your swimmer is ready for all the summer fun with our swim well, swim safe clinic. Space is limited to 5 swimmers per session, so sign up today! To qualify, swimmers must be able to swim halfway across the pool.

$100 program cost plus 4% online convenience fee.


Party at SSFC!

No-Hassle Fun-Filled celebration

Are you looking for a place to have a party for your kids? Two fun-filled hours at Sonora Sports & Fitness Center is an exciting way to spend your special day. You will have access to the pool or basketball court. You must provide your own food and decorations. Contact us for more information and availability.

Cost for a two hour party with 10 kids - $200 Members, $250 Non-Members. Each additional child (Max of 5 extra) $10


Youth Training

Boys and Girls seven years old to 18 years old

Year-round

Personal Training for kids can be a great asset to any aspiring athlete. Whether your child wants to improve their vertical, hit farther, run faster or tackle with more power, or just get a little more fit for life, private or group training sessions will help them reach their goals. Make an appointment with a personal trainer today.


Summer Swim Lessons

June - July

Summer Swim Lessons, ages 3 years - 12 years

TADPOLES: Classes are designed for little swimmers who are comfortable with water exploration & primary skills like learning to float. 2 to 1 ratio with swim coach. Class meets Mon-Thurs for 2 weeks. Ages 3+

GUPPIES: Designed for little swimmers that are ready to learn how to retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool & ready to begin learning the strokes. 3 to 1 ratio with swim coach. Class meets Mon-Thurs for 2 weeks.

SHARKS: Swimmers looking to further develop & refine their stroke skills and water safety. 5 to 1 ratio with swim coach. Class meets Mon-Thurs for 2 weeks.

Actual program cost includes 4% online convenience fee.


Youth Basketball League

Boys and Girls 6 years old to 11 years old

October - March

If you have a child who is interested in playing basketball, this is a great place to start or fine tune your child's skills. The Youth Basketball League is designed to help create a fun and healthy team sport experience.  It is our goal to create a league that fosters friendship among youth in the area and to teach friendly competition and good sportsmanship.