Guide to Youth Baseball in Milwaukee’s North Shore
The North Shore communities north of Milwaukee offer a wide range of youth baseball opportunities for kids from T-ball through high school. Each municipality runs recreational leagues (often Little League–affiliated) and hosts summer programs, while several regional clubs and travel teams provide competitive play. Below we break down the offerings by community, including town-run leagues, travel clubs, and private training options (with registration notes, ages, and links where available).
Whitefish Bay
Whitefish Bay fields a full youth baseball program through its Recreation Department and Whitefish Bay Little League. WFBLL is open to players league-age 6–14 who live or attend school in Whitefish Bay. The spring season (typically April–June) is co-ed and parent-coached; end-of-season “All-Star” teams compete in district playoffs. Each summer, WFBLL also offers a Fall Ball session (Aug–Oct) for grades 1–6. For the youngest athletes (K4–K5), the Whitefish Bay Rec. Dept. runs a co-ed T-ball league emphasizing basic skills and fun.
Whitefish Bay Little League (WFBLL) – Spring & fall seasons for ages 6–14; player draft teams and all-star tournament play. Registration is usually by late winter (check wfbll.com for updates).
Rec Dept T-Ball (K4–K5) – Coed tee-ball in late spring/early summer. Focus is on fundamentals and fun (teams are parent-coached). Info appears in the annual Rec Guide (see “Tee Ball” entry) and via Whitefish Bay Rec website.
Whitefish Bay Jr. Dukes (Travel) – A volunteer-run club for more competitive play. Teams at roughly 9U–12U (Little League divisions) and 13U–14U compete in regional tournaments and the Wisconsin State Youth Baseball League. Tryouts are held in late summer, and families pay club dues. Jr. Dukes emphasizes skill development (they even recommend offseason training like Baseball Lab or Milwaukee Baseball Academy).
When players reach high school age, they typically join the Whitefish Bay High School varsity team, which competes in the WIAA (conference play is in spring).
Fox Point
Youth baseball in Fox Point is primarily covered by Glendale Little League, since Fox Point has no separate municipal league. Glendale LL serves Fox Point (as well as Glendale, Bayside, River Hills) for ages 4–14. Fox Point children register through GLL and play at local fields (Glendale’s fields and occasionally WFB or River Hills parks). GLL’s spring program includes T-Ball/K-Coach Pitch (younger ages) up through Majors (12–14). In addition, GLL runs a short Fall Ball season (late Aug–early Oct) for 1st–6th graders.
Glendale Little League – Spring (April–June) baseball for ages 4–14. Online registration typically opens in December and closes in winter (e.g. “Early December – Mid Feb/Apr” depending on division). Fees and uniform costs vary by division. Schedules and results are posted on the GLL site.
Glendale Knights (Travel) – Fox Point kids may also join the Knights select program (see Glendale section below).
Fox Point children attend Fox Point School (I) for grades 4K–8 (part of North Shore School District). Fox Point falls in the Nicolet High School district, so high-schoolers play for Nicolet’s Spartans (Division I).
Glendale
Glendale youth baseball is centered on Glendale Little League (GLL) and the Glendale Knights travel program. GLL (founded 1965) serves Glendale, Bayside, Fox Point, and River Hills, offering coed spring leagues for ages 4–14. Divisions run from T-ball (younger kids) up to Majors (11–12 year-olds); teams are draft-based and coached by volunteers. The typical spring season runs April–June. GLL fees cover uniforms and league costs (for reference, Little League programs in the area often cost around $100 per player). Notably, Glendale LL also provides a Fall Ball season (late Aug–early Oct) for players entering grades 1–6 – this shorter season is popular for extra practice.
Glendale Little League (Spring) – Ages ~4–14 (T-ball through Majors) in spring. Registration opens in December (early Dec. in 2024 for the 2025 season) and closes by winter. Opening Day is typically in April.
Glendale LL (Fall Ball) – Late Aug to early Oct league for 1st–6th graders (grades based on fall enrollment). Registration occurs in summer.
Fields – GLL plays at several fields: Glendale’s Bayer Park, Maslowski Park and Maple-Deepwood Park (Bayside), and the Northshore Athletic Fields complex in Fox Point.
Glendale Knights (Competitive) – A non-profit travel program formed by GLL. The Knights field boys and girls teams at U9, U10, U11, U12 (and an introductory U8 Academy) for tournament play. Knights teams compete in the Wisconsin State Youth Baseball League and regional tournaments during summer; tryouts are held in late summer. This program emphasizes year-round training (including winter indoor sessions) and requires players to also be enrolled in GLL spring ball.
After Little League age, Glendale-area players advance to high school. Most Glendale children attend Nicolet High School (Spartans baseball) if in the school district, or they may also be eligible for Milwaukee Public Schools teams. Coaching clinics and private lessons are available locally (see below).
Shorewood
The Village of Shorewood runs its own Shorewood Little League (SLL) and has a feeder select club. SLL is a non-profit rec league for Shorewood kids ages 6–14. In spring (April–June) Shorewood teams play locally, and SLL organizes an end-of-season all-star tournament. Registration opens in winter (check shorewoodlittleleague.com each January). Games are played at Estabrook Park and Old Milwaukee yard, with some crossover games in Lake Park Little League. SLL also offers winter training clinics (starting in January) to get players ready for spring.
Shorewood Little League (Spring) – Baseball for ages 6–14 (majors and minors divisions, co-ed). Emphasis is on sportsmanship and fun. Fees cover uniforms and umpire costs; typical cost is in the ~$100 range.
Shorewood Hounds (Select) – A travel club formed in 2020. The Jr. Hounds fields U9, U10, U11, U12 teams for Shorewood-area players. Players must live/attend school in Shorewood or play SLL to be eligible. Teams compete in tournaments around southeast Wisconsin and conduct spring/fall training.
Facilities – Shorewood games and practices use Mishicot and Fredonia Fields (near Milwaukee River) and occasionally local school fields. The village Recreation Dept. also runs youth baseball clinics and camps in summer.
Shorewood High School (the Owls, WIAA) offers baseball in the spring for older teens.
Bayside
The Village of Bayside is small but included in Glendale’s baseball programs. Bayside youth join Glendale Little League for spring and fall baseball. (In fact, Bayside fields at Deepwood Park and smaller local diamonds are used by GLL teams.) There is no separate Bayside league. In practice, Bayside players register via the GLL website and play on GLL teams for Fox Point/Glendale. Glendale Knights travel teams are also open to Bayside kids (see Glendale).
Glendale LL (Bayside) – Same program as for Glendale/Fox Point; covers ages 4–14 with T-ball through Majors.
Glendale Knights Travel – Bayside players can try out for the Knights select teams (U9–U14).
After Little League, Bayside students attend Nicolet High (typically) or other MPS high schools. The Bayside Recreation Dept. runs summer camps but no independent baseball league.
Mequon & Thiensville
In Ozaukee County, Mequon and Thiensville share a joint school district and recreation department. Mequon-Thiensville Little League (MTLL) is the main spring baseball league. MTLL is grade-based (K4 through 9th grade) and fields five baseball divisions. These run from Rookie Baseball (ages 4–5) up through Juniors (12–14). The Little League season typically runs April–June, with registration open in winter (check mtsd.k12.wi.us/recreation or mtll each January).
MTLL (Baseball) – Recreational baseball for Mequon/Thiensville kids K4–9th grade. Divisions include Rookie (4–5), Low Minors (6–7), High Minors (8–9), Majors (10–11), and Juniors (12–14). Softball leagues run parallel from 5–12. Uniforms are Little League–style, and the local district covers Thiensville as well as Mequon.
Mequon Recreation Programs – The M-T Rec Dept may also offer youth baseball clinics, camps or 4K T-ball in summer through the school district (check the online Activity Guide each spring).
Mequon Heat (Travel) – A select travel program managed by MTLL. Heat fields baseball teams at age levels U9 through U16 (and corresponding softball levels). Tryouts are held in July/August and rosters practice year-round (indoor winter workouts). Heat teams play weekend tournaments (B/C level) across WI and neighboring states.
BOSS Baseball Academy – “Boys of Summer Select” is a non-profit that offers year-round coaching and travel teams in the Milwaukee area. Based in Thiensville/Mequon, BOSS fields select teams (roughly ages 9–15) and emphasizes skill development. The club touts a “high quality baseball experience” with extended practice opportunities.
High school players in Mequon normally play at Homestead High (Spartans, WIAA) or may cross over to Nicolet if zoning allows.
Additional Training & Private Coaching
Beyond league play, there are many private instruction options in the region. The Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Academy sponsors summer day camps (typically June–August) at local schools. These are open to boys and girls age 6–14 and promise a “world-class” instructional experience regardless of skill level. For example, Brewers Academy camps in 2025 are scheduled in Milwaukee and nearby suburbs.
Private facilities and coaches are also common: Milwaukee Baseball Academy (in Milwaukee) offers one-on-one and small-group lessons ($80/hour) in hitting, pitching, and fielding Bigler Sports (in Franklin/Milw. area) provides private baseball training and camps with former college coaches. Similarly, the Whitefish Bay Jr. Dukes recommend off-season training at places like Baseball Lab Wisconsin or MBA. Other resources include local coach networks (e.g. via CoachUp), winter indoor hitting/pitching clinics around Milwaukee, and team-run workouts.
Finally, most North Shore communities have youth baseball contacts on their municipal or school websites (e.g. Parks & Rec or school district recreation pages) for registration links, schedules, and updates. Links for key programs: Whitefish Bay LL (wfbll.com), Glendale LL (glendalelittleleague.com), Shorewood LL (shorewoodlittleleague.com), Mequon-Thiensville LL (mt-ll.org), etc. These sites typically list league ages, registration periods, fees, and contact emails for each season.
From town-run Little Leagues and rec T-ball to travel clubs and private academies, Milwaukee’s North Shore has baseball for every age and ability. Whether a child is just learning to hit off a tee or training for high school ball, the combination of municipal leagues (ages 4–14), select teams (U8–U16), and training programs ensures year-round opportunities. For the most current details (dates, registration links, fees), parents should check the community league websites cited above
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