It is a goal of Gilbert Public Schools to promote a desire for lifelong learning within our students.
Gilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete.
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Gilbert Public Schools is proud to offer Building Blocks, a full day preschool program. The program focuses on building a foundation for academic success for 3, 4, and young 5 year old's to get a jump start on learning.
TOYBOX stands for Training Opportunities with Youngsters to Broaden Occupational eXperiences. The TOYBOX Early Learning Center is a program established as a laboratory setting on the high school campus.
GPS Summer Camp Programs provides a loving, safe, fun, and educational environment for children. Children ages 3 to 14 are given an opportunity to choose from a variety of well-rounded programs that meet their developmental needs and interests.
A 5-12 year old Before & After school program Program. Designed to support the needs of today's working families, the VIK club is a safe, fun-filled extended learning program for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade enrolled in district schools.
Gilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete. It is our belief that great athletes must develop fundamental skills at a young age which prep
Testing to determine eligibility for the Gifted K-Prep cluster programming at Gilbert Public Schools for 4-year-olds is offered throughout the year by appointment only.
Early entrance screenings measure a child’s social and academic ability, predicting their success in kindergarten.
PURPOSE: Provide an atmosphere that allows participants to become engaged and grow as individuals and basketball players.
Kinder-2nd Grade (COED)
Kinder, 1st/2nd will be coed.
Season will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings in June.
Games will be played on an 8 foot rim at an elementary school and use a 27.5 youth size basketball.
Teams will be created by students home school with practice at a neighboring elementary school.
No score will be kept.
Practice will start the last week of May and there will be an hour practice each week. Day and time of the week TBD by coach.
Games will be on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm or 6:30pm.
Clinic: The format for the league is once a week, Saturday, for 75 minutes. Specifically, 45 minutes of skills, such as dribbling, passing and shooting, and 3v3 for the remaining 30 minutes. Teams are created each week to ensure a competitive balance. The 3v3 format provides more "touches" for players which contributes to a better overall experience. In addition, 3v3 allows the offense more space to score and be successful. The focus is to make sure every player has success and a great experience.
3rd/4th Grade
Basketball league will be a 6 games plus tournament (will have a girls league if there is enough participation)
Games will be played on an 10 foot rim at a junior high school and use a 28.5 size basketball. (Girls 9 foot rim)
Games will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30pm, 6:30pm or 7:30pm.
5th/6th Grade
Basketball league will be a 6 game season plus tournament (will have a girls league if there is enough participation. *Also see 3 on 3 girls option under registration)
Games will be played on an 10 foot rim at a junior high school and use a 29.5 full size basketball.
Teams will be created by students home school with practice at a neighboring elementary/junior high school.
Discount available for volunteer coaches. Contact Adam Crang (adam.crang@gilbertschools.net) if interested.
