Your child will have FUN while learning a new sport or improving their skill and technique in a sport they love. Stamford Recreation youth sports programs, clinics, and camps are coached by a professional staff who are experts in youth instruction.
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Grades 1 & Up
Home School Open Gym Program (Ages 5 ‐ 12)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 8 – March 11
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 10 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
This program is designed for home schooled children. Each week will consist of 30 minutes of fun structured games followed by 60 minutes of free play. All participants must be preregistered for the program to participate.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 11 –February 22 (No class 2/15)
Day: Saturdays
Time: 12:45PM - 1:45PM
Fee: $60.00 for 6 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Description: A fun and non- competitive introduction to various sports. Emphasis is on developing motor skills, game concept and teamwork. Activities include soccer, basketball and floor hockey. Max of 14 students!
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 7 – March 3 (No class 2/18)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
A fun exciting program were children can meet new friends and learn the concepts of dribbling, passing,
offence, defense and shooting.
For boys and girls.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 2 - November 20
Day: Wednesday
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Description: This program will teach students the rules and skills of indoor floor hockey. Each week the class will start with reviewing some skills and rules followed by a 50 minute game time. Great way to spend afternoon with friends or make new ones in this fun program.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 9 – March 5 (No class 2/13)
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Students learn the basic basketball skills, teamwork, shooting, passing, defense and dribbling. This is a fun stress free program for your child/children to enjoy each week and is for boys and girls.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 10 – March 6 (No class 2/14)
Day: Fridays
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
This soccer program allows participants the opportunity to learn and play the game. Through staff instruction and practice participants will learn skills, strategies and gameplay each week.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 13 – March 16
(No class 1/20 & 2/17)
Day: Monday
Time: 4:45PM - 5:30PM
Fee: $133.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Taught By Certified Gym on Wheels Staff
The GYM ON WHEELS program incorporates stretching exercise, aerobics to music, gymnastic skills, energetic games and lots of fun to bring your children a high energy , motivating , self esteem building & nurturing atmosphere. Some of the equipment they will be working on are the balance beam, parallel bars, obstacle course and the importance of team work and much more.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 9 –March 5 (No class 2/13)
Day: Thursday
Times: 4:45PM - 5:45PM
Fee: $80.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructors: Patricia Moore, Certified Zumba Instructor
Zumba Kids classes feature kid friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into the class structure. Helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s live by making fitness fun!
Where: Recreation Star Center/ 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 13 –March 16 (No class 1/20 & 2/17)
Day: Monday
Time: 1:00PM –2:30PM
Fee:$40.00per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Participate in board, card and strategy games while spending time with peers and recreation staff in a relaxing environment. Join with a friend or make a new friend during this 8 week program.
Where: Break Thru Family Fit 4 Life
When: January 13- March 22
Day & Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM - Mon. - Fri.
9:00AM - 12:00PM - Sat & Sun
Fee: $149.00 per student / Unlimited days
Instructor: Kimberly Colletto, ACE Certified Trainer
A one-of-a-kind kids’ fitness circuit with 10-12 strength and cardio machines. A REAL GYM, the only one around, with Kid sized equipment. Kids learn the right way to work out independently & form good habits for life. Great for kids who don’t like competitive sports & a good supplement for sports condition-ng. Program is customized to each childbased on his/her individual needs. Only 15.00 dollars per week for your child to feel good!
All students must call Break Through Fitness. (203 - 355-9395) for first time orientation
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 17th, 31st & February 14th, 28th & March 6th & 13th
Day: Friday
Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM – Scheduled game times will be assigned during this time frame
Fee: $50.00 per student for 6 games & includes team shirt
This new indoor Friday night league is for student’s grades 1-3. Our league is designed for all skill levels to enjoy a Friday evening of fun with friends. Students will be broken up into teams and each week will have a scheduled game time that will be 40 minutes long. Each team will consist of 6 players and play 4 on 4 each week using a soft indoor soccer ball. Players will be rotated in and out so all participants get equal playing time. Players will receive a shirt and there are no practices. The teams will be coached and referred by recreation staff. The program is open to both boys and girls and if you enjoy playing soccer in a stress free environment you will love this program. Max of 36 students in the league.
Where: Recreation Star Center 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 15 – February 19
Days: Wednesday Time: 4:30PM – 5:30PM
Fee: $165.00 per child for 6 weeks
Instructor: TGA Certified Golf Instructor
Students are taken through the basic concepts of golf like putting & chipping, to hitting fairway woods. All classes will have equipment provided, real golf clubs in varying sizes, golf balls, hitting mats, target nets, along with ancillary equipment. By the end of the program, students will have confidence in their game to be playing on the golf course.
Where: Davenport School
When: January 6 – March 9 ( Beg/Inter Gr. K- 4 ) – Mon.
January 8 – March 4 (Advanced / Gr. 2-5) – Wed.
January 9 – February 27 (Beg/Inter. / Gr. K-5) – Thurs
January 10 – March 2 ( Intermediate/ Gr. 2-5) – Fri.
Days & Time:
Monday/ (Beg/Inter Gr. K- 4 ) 3:45PM – 4:45PM – Sess. 01
Wednesday (Advanced / Gr. 2-5) 3:45PM – 4:45PM – Sess. 02
Thursday/ (Beg. To Inter. / Gr. K-5) 4:15PM – 5:15PM – Sess. 03
Friday/ ( Intermediate/ Gr. 2-5) 3:45PM – 4:45PM – Sess. 04
Fee: $115.00 per student per session
Instructor: Betty Kelly Camlin, Certified Instructor
Fundamentals Of Basketball ( Gr. 1– 2 )
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 7 – March 3 ( No class 2/18)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Description: A fun exciting program were children can meet new friends and learn the concepts of dribbling, passing, offence, defense and shooting. For boys and girls.
OUR MOTTO IS “HOOP GIRLS WHIRL THE WORLD” With a big H - for HAPPY!!! Hoop Girls have a whirl of a time, getting happy and fit, while burning calories hooping it up to their favorite pop tunes using beautifully designed hoops. Our Fitness Hoops ( they can purchase from Betty) are handmade, slightly weighted, larger hoops, which makes learning hooping easier for beginner and challenging for the pro. We start with a dynamic warm up using the hoops, followed by Hula Hooping and learning some awesome 'hooping tricks” and eventually, full choreographed HOOP DANCE routines. As the class progresses and the girls master some “Hoop Tricks” they then collaborate together to create their very own choreography. The class will end gentle yoga stretch and some fun games. We do our best to have a Hooping performance for parents on last day (about 10 min before then end of the last class). Potential performance in various local events such as Vets Day Parade, Thanksgiving Spectacular, Holiday Tree Lightings, St Pats Parade, Alive at 5, Walk for Hope and more. Monday is beginner/intermedaite class. Wed Hoopers must be able to Hoop well on waist and have had at least 2 classes with Betty. Friday is intermediate at least one class with Betty. Hooping is a wonderful form of exercise, self expression, and creativity. It improves fitness, stamina, endurance, strengthens Core and improves hand-eye co- ordination, proprioception, balance and motor skills. Hoop Girls is also a phenomenal stress reducer. The endorphins flow as the smiles widen with each new Hoop Girl Tick they master. Visit American Counsel on Exercise (ACE) for more benefits of Hula Hoop exercise. Wear sneakers, bring water. Sandals or open shoes not allowed. Hoops provided. ALL SESSION 8 WKS
$115PP/SESSION. Dates do not include 1/2 days or holidays.
(MIN OF 10 MAX OF 18 FOR CLASS)
Training for Youth (Ages 7 & Up)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 6 – March 16 ( No class 2/17)
Days: Monday & Thursday (must attend twice a week)
Time: 6:00PM - 6:40PM
Fee: $175.00 per student (Twice a week)
Instructors: Mr. Tim Wrigley, 6th Degree Black Belt & Lucas Tuccinardi, Black Belt
Taught safely with traditional values, Tae Kwon Do will help your child develop their physical coordination along with their concentration skills. Much more than learning the basic physical skills to defend themselves, Tae Kwon Do will help in all aspects of life teaching respect for all things, giving them the positive influence and self -confidenc they will need to be successful at anything they do. Of course it is lot of fun to learn, and a good workout for our youth! Brand new students who enroll will start out with the rank of "White Belt" and will work towards higher ranks (also indicated by color) which are designed to help them with goal setting, have a sense of achievement and show their progress.
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: January 6 – March 16 (No class 2/17 & 2/18)
Day & Time: By Rank (Must attend twice a week)
Yellow & Orange Belts: Monday - 6:45PM - 7:30PM
Wednesday - 6:15PM -7:00PM
Green, Blue, Red & Brown Belts: Tuesday - 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Thursday - 6:45PM - 7:45PM
Black Belts: Monday -7:30PM - 8:30PM
Wednesday - 7:15PM - 8:15PM
Fee: $195.00 per student (Twice a week)
Instructors: Mr. Tim Wrigley, 6th Degree Black Belt & Lucas Tuccinardi, Black Belt
This Martial Art Program is designed specifically for returning students or those children who may have had prior martial arts experience elsewhere*. Students enrolled who know the true benefit of Tae Kwon Do and how much fun it can be, will continue on their path to the eventual rank of Black Belt and beyond.
Note that classes are separated by rank. Students can now expect to develop to more advanced level Tae Kwon Do skills than they have ever achieved before. Returning students should enroll in a class time according to their rank. (Limited allowances may be possible with Instructor's approval, but we encourage all students to participate at their designated time slot). *Students with prior martial arts experience elsewhere should enroll in the White Belt Class timeslot. A skill assessment of the student (during first week of classes) will completed by the Instructor determine starting rank.
Krav Maga Kids (KMX) (Ages 7 ‐ 13)
Where: Break Thru Family Fit 4 life/ 48 Union Street
When: January 13 – March 20
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Time: 5:00PM - 5:45PM
Fee: $199.00 per student two days per week - Sess. 01
$249.00 per student three days per week - Sess. 02
Instructor: Tom Bacha & Kimberly Colletto
This is a unique kids version of the Israeli Self-Defense and Military Training System for ages 7-13. It uses drills and games to teach children life skills, self-reliance, Personal Protection, Discipline, Focus, Common Sense, and also Self Confidence. Classes begin with a full 20 minutes of fun cardio drills (obstacle course, boot camp drills etc.), followed by realistic self-defense drills and end with Stranger Danger Awareness drills where flash cards are used to develop instinctive responses to dangerous situations.
Where: Break Thru Family Fit For Life/ 48 Union Street
When: January 6 – January 30 - Sess. 1
February 3 – February 27 - Sess. 2
March 2–March 31 -Sess.3
Days & Times:
Monday: 3:00PM – 6:00PM
Tuesday: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Wednesday: 3:00PM – 6:00PM
Thursday: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Fee: $100.00 per 1 month session/per student
Instructor: Jesse Mendoza, Certified Instructor
Our Boxing Program offers a variety of classes which includes Boxing Technique, Strength Training and High Intensity Interval Training. Why choose boxing? Our Boxing Program creates a challenge both physically and mentally which offers many health benefits for all ages and fitness levels. Boxing is the perfect choice for anyone interested in a different type of workout, learning self defense, losing weight, building confidence, seeking a positive lifestyle change, improving cardiovascular health and endurance. We encourage everyone of all fitness levels to join our classes and come experience a challenging and enjoyableworkout.www.StamfordBoxingandFitness.com
Looking for after school care?
Stamford Recreation offers a traditional elementary after school care program at the Recreation Star Center. Learn more about the program here.
