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.
Fall Programs
Kindergarten
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Grades 1 & Up
Where: Recreation Star Center/, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: September 25 - December 4 ( No class 11/27)
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 10 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Description: This program is designed for home schooled children. Each week will consist of 30 minutes of fun struc-tured games followed by 60 minutes of free play. All partici-pants must be preregistered for the program to participate.
Where: Cummings 5
When: September 14- November 9, 2019. (No class 10/12)
Day: Saturdays
Time:
8:00AM-9:00AM -Gr. 3-4 - Sec. A
9:00AM-10:00AM - Gr. 5-6 - Sec. B
10:00AM-11:00AM - Gr. 7-8 - Sec. C
FEE: $250.00 for 8 weeks and Includes-Pinnie
Instructor: Kaylin English, Westhill High Freshman Coach
Description: Skills, drills, and game strategy along with game play. The Stamford Youth Field Hockey program pro-vides instruction for young girls of all abilities to learn and enjoy the sport. By utilizing interactive drills and games the girls will learn hard work and develop their self esteem along with their skills and field hockey knowledge. This fun filled clinic teaches young girls the basic skills and fundamentals of field hockey.
Special Events:
PJ practice September 28th - In your favorite PJ’s!
Halloween Practice October 26th- Come in costume
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 1 - November 26 ( No class 11/5)
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, of-fence, 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: October 3 - December 5 ( No class 10/31 & 11/28)
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Description: Students learn the basic basketball skills, team-work, 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: October 4 - December 6 ( No class 11/27)
Day: Fridays
Time: 4:15PM - 5:15PM
Fee: $55.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Description: This soccer program allows participants the opportunity to learn and play the game. Through staff instruc-tion and practice participants will learn skills, strategies and gameplay each week.
Where: Recreation Star Center,1170 Shippan Ave
When: September 23 - November 25
Day: Monday
Time: 4:45PM - 5:30PM
Fee: $128.00 per student for 8 weeks
Instructor: Certified Gym On Wheels Staff
Description: The GYM ON WHEELS program incorporates stretching exercise, aerobics to music, gymnastic skills, ener-getic games and lots of fun to bring your children a high en-ergy , motivating , self esteem building & nurturing atmos-phere. Some of the equipment they will be working on are the balance beam, parallel bars, obstacle course and the im-portance of team work and much more. Taught by a certi-fied GYM ON WHEELS staff member. No class (9/30 & 10/14)
Where: Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
When: October 3 - November 21
Day: Thursday
Times: 4:45PM - 5:45PM
Fee: $80.00 per child for 8 weeks
Instructors: Patricia Moore, Certified Zumba Instructor
Description: Zumba Kids classes feature kid friendly rou-tines based on original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration ele-ments into the class structure. Helps develop a healthy life-style and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s live by making fitness fun!
Where: Break Thru Family Fit 4 life/ 48 Union Street
When: September 23 - November 29
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
Description: 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, Per-sonal 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 instinc-tive responses to dangerous situations.
Where: Scalzi Park Tennis Courts
When: September 7 - October 5
Days: Saturday
Time: 9:00AM - 9:45AM - Sess. 01
9:45AM - 10:30AM - Sess. 02
10:30AM - 11:15AM - Sess. 03
11:15AM - 12:00PM - Sess.04
Fee: $75.00 per child per session
Description: This program is designed to be a fun-filled
introduction to tennis for children ages 5-7 with
a game-oriented theme and utilizing 10 and Under Tennis racquet and balls. Each class will include 30 minutes of in-struction and 15 minutes of tennis play. Greater Stamford Tennis Association
Where: Break Thru Family Fit 4 Life
When: September 23 - December 1
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
Description: 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.
Where: Scalzi Park Tennis Courts
When: September 7 - October 5
Days: Saturday
Time: 9:00AM - 9:55AM - Sess. 01
10:00AM - 10:55AM - Sess. 02
10:00AM - 10:55AM - Sess. 03
11:00AM - 11:55AM - Sess.04
Fee: $150.00 per child per session
Description: This program is designed to teach basic groundstrokes and volleys to children ages 8-12 who have already played some tennis or athletic rookies who are look-ing to test the talents in a new sport. Greater Stamford Ten-nis Association.
Where: Kocsiuszko Park / Dyke Lane
When: September 18 - October 23
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM ( Gr. K-2) - Sess. 1 5:00PM - 6:00PM ( Gr. 3 - 5) - Sess. 2
Fee: $155.00 per child for 6 weeks
Instructor: TGA Certified Golf Instructor
Description: Students are taken through the basic concepts of golf like putting & chipping, to hitting fairway woods. All clas-ses 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 confi-dence in their game to be playing on the golf course
Where: Scalzi Park Tennis Courts
When: September 7 - October 5
Days: Saturday
Time: 11:00AM - 11:55AM
Fee: $150.00 per Student session
Description: This program is designed to be an introduction to tennis. Participants will be taught the fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys, as well as the rules of the game. Greater Stamford Tennis Assoc.
Where: Davenport School & Star Center
When: September 12 - November 25 ( Beginner/ K-2) - Mon.
September 11 - November 20 ( Elite / Gr. 3-5) -Wed.
September 11 - November 20 ( Beg./Inter/ Gr. 1-5) - Wed.
September 13 - November 1 ( Intermediate / Gr. 2-5) -Fri.
Days & Time:
Monday/ Beginner ( Gr. K-2) -3:50PM - 4:50PM
Wednesday/ Elite-Invite Only ( Gr. 3-5) -3:50PM - 450PM
Wednesday/ Beg/Inter. ( Gr.1-5) -5:00PM - 6:00PM
Friday/ Beginner to Inter( Gr. 2-5) - 3:50PM - 4:50PM
Fee: $112.00 per child per 8 week session
Instructor: Betty Kelly Camlin, Certified Instructor
Description : 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 burn-ing calories hooping it up to their favorite pop tunes using beautifully designed hoops. Our Fitness Hoops ( they can purchase from Betty for about $20) handmade, slightly weighted, larger hoops, which makes learning hooping easier for beginner and challenging for the pro. We start with a dy-namic 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). Po-tential performance in various local events such as Vets Day Parade, Thanksgiving Spectacular, Holiday Tree Light-ings, St Pats Parade, Alive at 5, Walk for Hope and more. No experience required for Monday or Friday class. Wed Hoopers by invitation only. Hooping is a wonderful form of exercise, self expression, and creativity. It improves fit-ness, stamina, endurance, strengthens Core and improves hand-eye coordination, proprioception, balance and mo-tor 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 al-lowed. Hoops provided. Dates do not include 1/2 days or holidays. MIN OF 10 REQUIRE TO HOST EACH CLASS.
Where: Bodywise Fitness Studio 990 Hope St. & Star Center
When: September 30 - Sess. 01
October 1 - Sess. 02
October 9 - Sess. 03
October 14 - Sess. 04
November 5 - Sess. 05
Time: 9:30AM - 4:30PM - Regular Day
9:30AM - 12:30PM - AM Program
1:00PM - 4:00PM - PM Program
Fee: $65.00 per child per for a regular day
$40.00 per child for the AM or PM day
Instructor: Betty Kelly Camlin, Certified Instructor
Description: Will take Pre K 4 girl or Boy K-1 with older sister. Our camps are very popular and very AFFORDABLE (approx. $8hr). Camps include: Rebounding (mini- trampoline aerobic) Yoga, Hula Hooping, Zumba, Kick Boxing, Circuit Training, Art/Crafts, nutrition and healthy lifestyle ed. Trips to Subway or Amore for lunch ($6pp) or Scoops for Ice Cream treat ($4) and Playground ( all weather permitting). We end each day with games and a movie. 1/2 day campers bring a snack. Full day bring lunch & 2 snacks unless we have planned to eat out. Everyone bring water bottles and beach towel and sneakers. MIN OF 10 FULL DAY CAMPERS MAX 16 REQUIRED TO HOST EACH DATE.
Where: Davenport Ridge Elementary School
When: September 19 - November 17
Days: Thursday
Time: 3:50PM - 4:50PM
Fee: $120.00 per child per session / once a week for 8 weeks
Instructor: Betty Kelly Camlin, Certified Instructor
Description: If you are an athlete of any kind (soccer, softball, baseball, lax, football, hockey, field hockey, cheerleading, dance, gymnastic) and want to Improve your over all fitness for health and sports, then this class is for YOU!!! This Cross Fit - Sport Fit inspired Circuit training class includes: Boot Camp circuits, strength training using light weights and body weight, flexibility training with bands, plyometrics and more. Our goal is to improve overall agility, quickness, stamina, strength and core. These FUN but CHALLENGING and never boring fitness activities will change or Rotate every few weeks during each session. With Uno Challenge fitness and other fitness games at the ends of each class, this is a fitness program that is sure to please. All performed to heart pumping kids friendly music. No class on half days!
Where: Kindergarden Rotunda at Davenport School.
When: September 17 - November 12 ( No class 10/9)
Day: Tuesday
Time: 3:50PM - 4:30PM
Fee: $99.00 per child
Instructor: Betty, Certified Zumba Jr & Zumbini Instr.
Description: This is a Fun and PLAYFUL class with Age ap-propriate Dancing, with scarves, shakers and more providing a brain & body and cardio workout. Bursts of high intensity dance movements, interspersed with periods of recovery, create an interval cardio training experience that is fun and engaging for all ages. Using shakers and scarves and rythm sticks, it pr vides a kinesthetic learning experience. This unique approach to combining music, dance, props and stretching at the end, increases creativity, enhances learning, reduces stress and awakens intuition .
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.
