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.
Winter Programs
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Grades K & Up
Real Gym For Kids (Ages 7&UP )
Break Thru Family Fit 4 Life, Union Street
January 9 – March 5
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 child based 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.
Pee Wee Basketball (Gr. 3 - 4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 19 – March 9
Thursday 4:15PM 5:15PM
$70.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Learn the basic basketball skills: teamwork, shooting, passing, defense, offense & dribbling This is a fun stress free program for your child/children to enjoy each week and is for boys & girls
Peanut Basketball Program (Gr. 1 - 2)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 17 – March 14 (No Class 2/21)
Tuesday 4:15PM - 5:15PM
$70.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
This program is for kids who are interested in learning the game of basketball in a fun and relaxing environment. Students will learn the basic skills, fundamentals and techniques of the game. We will work on dribbling, shooting, rebounding and more. Each week we will also play games to end the class. For Boys and Girls!
Gymnastics For Youth (Ages 5 - 7)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 9 – March 13 ( No class 1/16 & 2/20)
Monday 4:45PM - 5:30PM
$221.00 per student for 8 weeks
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.
Star Center Floor Hockey (Gr. 3-4)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 18 – March 8
Wednesday 4:15PM 5:15PM
$70.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
This exciting, fast‐paced activity is something to look forward to every week. There will be skill and drill time as well as scrimmage time each week. This class will stress the basic fundamentals of hockey including passing, shooting, positioning, safety and the importance of good sportsmanship.
Indoor Soccer (Gr. 1 - 2)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 20 – March 17 ( No class 2/17)
Friday 4:15PM - 5:15PM
$70.00 per student for eight weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
This soccer program allows students to learn the basic skills of soccer such as dribbling, trapping, defense, shooting, passing and weekly games. They will learn the concept of team work in a fun stress free environment. For boys and girls.
Eagles of Stamford Soccer Academy
Where: Lathon Wider Gym, 137 Henry St.
Fee: $120
Instructors: Eddy, Rene, Julian (Certified Instructors)
Description: Soccer development program. At Eagles of Stamford, we create a fun, safe, and friendly environment that provides the necessary tools to enable each player to achieve success through motor skills as well as tactical learning while promoting physical fitness. Please bring a bottle of water and size 3 or 4 soccer ball.
Session 1: Tuesday, January 10 -February 28 (No Class February 21)
Session 2: Friday, January 13 - February 24 (No class February 17)
Session 3: Tuesday, February 28 - April 11 (No Class April 4)
Session 4: Friday, February 24 - April 14 (No Class April 7)
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM/ ages 4-5
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM/ ages 5-7
7:00PM - 8:00 PM/ ages 12-13
Eagles of Stamford Soccer Academy-Mondays
Where: Lathon Wider Gym, 137 Henry St.
Fee: $120
(See description above)
Session 5: Mondays January 9-March 6 6:15pm-7:15pm /ages 5-7
Session 6: Mondays January 9-March 6 7:15pm-8:15pm/ages 8-10
(No Class January 16 & February 20)
Home School Open Gym Program
(Ages 5 - 12)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
February 1 – March 22
Wednesday 1:30PM- 3:00PM
$60.00 per student for 8 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.
Intro Tennis Lessons (Ages 5 - 8)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
March 25 – May 6 ( No class 4/8)
11:45AM - 12:30PM - Session 1
12:45PM- 1:30PM - Session 2
$105.00 per child for 6 weeks
Instructor: GSTA Instructors
The Greater Stamford Tennis Association and Stamford Recreation Services is offering a 6 week introductory tennis program for kids age 5-8. The classes will feature age appropriate tennis equipment (shorter racquets, foam and low compression tennis balls) on short tennis courts. Racquets & Balls will be provided for classes. Max of 14 per class.
Team Wrigley Tae Kwon Do For Youth
(Ages 7 & Up)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 9 – March 20
Day & Time: By Rank
(Students are expected to participate twice a week )
Yellow & Orange Belts:
Monday & Wednesday - 6:30PM-7:15PM
Green & Blue Belts
Tuesday & Thursday- 5:45PM – 6:45PM
Red, Brown & Black (12 & under)
Tuesday & Thursday 6:45PM – 7:45PM
Black Belts & Green through Brown 13 & older)
Monday & Wednesday - 7:15pm-8:15pm
$240.00 per child
Master Tim Wrigley, 6th Degree Black Belt
Lucas Tuccinardi 4th Degree & AJ Tuccunardi., 4th Degree
This Martial Art Program is intended for students having completed the beginner Tae Kwon Do Program 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 the class time according to their rank. (*Students with prior martial experience elsewhere should enroll in “White, Yellow & Orange Belt” time slot. A skill assessment of the student (during first week of classes) will completed by the Instructor determine starting rank. No classes 2/20 & 2/21
New Students/Beginner White Belt Tae Kwon Do
For Youth with Mr. Wrigley (Ages 7 & Up )
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 9 – March 13 (No class 2/20) Monday & Wednesday
Students are expected to participate twice a week
5:45PM– 6:30PM
$200.00 per child
Master Tim Wrigley, 6th Degree Black Belt
Lucas Tuccinardi 4th Degree & AJ Tuccunardi., 4th Degree 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 confidence 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 start out with the rank of" White Belt" and will work towards higher ranks (also indicated by color) which is designed to help them with goalsetting and obtain a sense of self achievement. A higher rank in Tae Kwon Do demonstrates a level of maturity and personal responsibility in the students.
Youth Boxing Program (Gr. 6 - 10 )
Located: Break Thru Family Fit For Life/ 48 Union Street
January - Sess. 1 /February - Sess. 2 /March - Sess. 3
Monday – Thursday
4:00PM - 5:00PM
$120.00 per 1month 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 life.
Hoop Girls of Stamford (Gr. K - 6)
Davenport, strawberry Hill & Stillmeadow School
Monday (Davenport Gr. K-5 -Jan. 29 – Mar. 13) -3:50PM – 4:50PM (All Levels) – Sess. 1
Fridays 3:50pm – 4:50pm – Strawberry Hill School 1/13 – 3/10/23– Sess.2
Wednesday (Davenport Gr. 2-6 - Jan. 11 – Mar. 8) - 3:50PM – 5:00PM (Inter- Advanced Level Only) – Sess. 3
Tuesdays: 3:00pm – 4:00pm ( Only) – Stillmeadow School – 1/10/23- 3/7/23- Sess. 4
Saturday ( Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave ( Gr. K-4) Jan 14 –Mar. 11) 1:15PM – 2:15PM ( All Levels) – Sess. 5
$132.00 per student per 8 week session / Students should wear sneakers & bring a water bottle
Instructor: Betty Kelly Camlin, Certified Instructor
A Hula Hoop Fitness & Hoop Dance program. OUR MOTTO IS “HOOP GIRLS WHIRL THE WORLD” With a big H - for HAPPY Hoop Girls will have a whirl of a time, getting happy and fit, while burning calories hooping it up to their favorite pop tunes using beautifully designed handmade Fitness hoops. Hoops are provided for the first few classes, after must be purchased from Betty $25. Bring to every class thereafter. 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. 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. Opportunities to participate in local parades and or performances. Max of 20 girls per session.
CT SOCCER NETWORK-Winter Soccer Clinics
Day: Thursdays
Dates: January 12 - February 9 Session 1: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (K-2 grade)
January 12- February 9 Session 2: 5:30pm- 6:30pm (3-5 grade)
February 23- March 23 Session 3: 4:30pm- 5:30pm (K-2 grade)
February 23 - March 23 Session 4: 5:30pm-6:30pm (3-5 grade)
Location: Lathon Wider Community gym, 137 Henry Street
Cost: $119 per session
Description: CT Soccer Network, led by UEFA A licensed ex Manchester United and Atletico Madrid coach, Rich Sutherland will be running winter soccer clinics for players in Kinder through 5th grade. The winter program will be run by professional coaches with years of youth development experience. The coaches will be adhering to an age specific curriculum that has been designed through many years of work in Europe, Asia and the USA. Sessions will include hundreds (if not thousands) of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. Using a ball each as often as possible, the players will evolve through repetition and FUN based sessions. Classes will challenge the players individually and as a group on a weekly basis. Skills taught throughout the winter will cover dribbling including 1v1 skills & moves, passing, 1st touch & control and shooting.
CT SPORTS NETWORK-Volleyball Clinics
Day: Mondays (No Class 1/16)
Dates: January 9 - February 13 Session 1: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (9-12 grade)
January 9- February 13 Session 2: 5:00pm-6:00pm (4-8 grade)
February 22nd - March 22 Session 3: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (9-12 grade)
February 22nd - March 22 Session 4: 5:00pm-6:00pm (4-8 grade)
Location: Lathon Wider Community gym, 137 Henry Street
Fee: $119 per session
Description: The clinics are open to both new and experienced players and our master coaches and nationally certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a fun filled environment. We will hold two separate clinics - one for HS aged athletes and the other for players in 4th through 8th Grade. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and most of all, FUN! All participants should have athletic shoes, water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.
CT SPORTS NETWORK -Floor Hockey Clinics
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: January 10 - February 7 Session 1: 5:00pm-6:00pm (2-5 grade)
January 10 - February 7 Session 2: 6:00pm-7:00pm (6-8 grade)
February 28-March 28 Session 3: 5:00pm-6:00pm (2-5 grade)
February 28 - March 28 Session 4: 6:00pm-7:00pm (6-8 grade)
Location: Lathon Wider Community gym, 137 Henry Street
Cost: $119 per session
Description: During this clinic, players will learn a popular sport in a fun and enjoyable environment. Alongside individual development players will also learn teamwork and rules. Our staff will strive to provide the best experience for each player, while teaching the fundamentals of the game. Our staff will provide the sticks and pucks on a weekly basis. Some of the fundamentals players will learn at the clinics will include - Shooting the ball/puck, Stick handling and finding the dominant hand i.e. (left hand shot or right), Foot work, Offensive skill and defensive skill
Young Athletes 4 Change Basketball Classes
Location: Lathon Wider Gym, 137 Henry Street
Description: Learn basketball fundamental, strength,
skills and conditioning classes. Bring a water bottle! See class
schedules below:
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm for Ages 6-10
Fee: $125 per session
Session 1 1/9 - 2/6 (No class 1/16)
Session 2 2/13-3/6 (No class 2/20)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm for Ages 11-16
Fee: $220 per session
Session 3 1/10 - 1/31
Session 4 2/7-2/28
Session 5 3/7-3/28
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm for Ages 6-10
Fee: $220per session
Session 6 1/11- 2/1
Session 7 2/8-3/1
Session 8 3/8-3/29
Day: Wednesdays
Time:5:30pm-7:30pm for Ages 11-16
Fee: $220
Session 9 1/11-2/1
Session 10 2/8-3/1
Session 11 3/8-3/29
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm for Ages 11-16
Fee: $125 per session
Session 12 1/12 - 2/2
Session 13 2/9- 3/2
Session 14 3/9- 3/30
Days: Saturdays
Time: 12:15pm-2:15pm for Ages 6-10
Fee: $220 per session
Session 15 1/14 - 2/4
Session 16 2/11-3/4
Session 17 3/11-4/1
Young Athletes 4 Change Basketball Classes
Location: Lathon Wider Gym, 137 Henry Street
Description: Learn basketball fundamental, strength,
skills and conditioning classes. Bring a water bottle! See class
schedules below:
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm for Ages 6-10
Fee: $125 per session
Session 1 1/9 - 2/6 (No class 1/16)
Session 2 2/13-3/6 (No class 2/20)
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm for Ages 11-16
Fee: $220 per session
Session 3 1/10 - 1/31
Session 4 2/7-2/28
Session 5 3/7-3/28
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm for Ages 6-10
Fee: $220per session
Session 6 1/11- 2/1
Session 7 2/8-3/1
Session 8 3/8-3/29
Day: Wednesdays
Time:5:30pm-7:30pm for Ages 11-16
Fee: $220
Session 9 1/11-2/1
Session 10 2/8-3/1
Session 11 3/8-3/29
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm for Ages 11-16
Fee: $125 per session
Session 12 1/12 - 2/2
Session 13 2/9- 3/2
Session 14 3/9- 3/30
Days: Saturdays
Time: 12:15pm-2:15pm for Ages 6-10
Fee: $220 per session
Session 15 1/14 - 2/4
Session 16 2/11-3/4
Session 17 3/11-4/1
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.
