Youth Programs

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Ballet & Jazz Designed for children who want to explore a blend of ballet and jazz movements, rhythms and combinations. Ballet shoes are required. A dance recital will be held in the Spring 2022 for classes starting in January.

Session I Begins Wednesday, September 22in the Gillie Room, Grades 1-5

Day/Time 5:30 - 6:30 pm Fee $145- 12 SessionsSession II Begins Wednesday, January 12

Bronze Dragon Academy Kempo Chinese Kempo focuses on physical fitness, coordination & self-discipline. Students will progress through belt ranks.

Session I Begins Friday, September 24 Day/Time 4:30 - 5:15 pm (Ages 3 - 5- Tiny Tigers)

5:30 - 6:30 pm, (Grades 1 - 5 - Little Dragons) at the Gillie Field.

Fee $100 - 6 Sessions

CheerleadingLearn the techniques and team spirit necessary to be a top cheerleader.

Session I Begins Tuesday, September 21 (Grades 1 - 5) at the Community Center

Day/Time 6:30 - 7:30 pm Fee $90- 8 Sessions

Session II Begins Tuesday January 18 (Grades 1 - 5) at the Community Center

Day/Time 6:30 - 7:30 pmFee $90- 8 Sessions

Explore the World of African Dance!With a focus on rhythm and beats, this energetic class features joyful movement and will foster the creative imaginations of your child. We will also take time to learn the history of each dance. A dance recital will be held in the Spring 2022 for classes starting in January only. Comfortable clothing no sneakers, bare feet.

Session I Begins Saturday, September 25in the Gillie room (Ages 5 - 8 years)

Day/Time 9:45 - 10:45 am Fee $145 - 12 sessions

Session II Begins Saturday, January 15 in the Gillie room (Ages 5 - 8 years)

Day/Time 9:45 - 10:45 am Fee $145 - 12 sessions

Hip-Hop I & II Children will have a great time learning how to move to different rhythms and beats. Children who have already taken Hip Hop I can take the Hip Hop II class. Students should wear comfortable clothing. A dance recital will be held in the Spring 2022 for classes starting in January.

Session I Begins Monday, September 20 in the Gillie Room (Grades 1 - 5)

Day/Time 4:30- 5:30 pm (Hip Hop I)or 5:45 - 6:45 pm (Hip Hop II)

Fee $145 - 12 sessions

Session II Begins Monday, January 10 in the Gillie Room (Grades 1 - 5)

Day/Time 4:30 - 5:30 pm (Hip Hop I)or 5:45 - 6:45 pm (Hip Hop II)

Fee $145 - 12 sessions

Intro to Jazz (New) Dancers will learn the basics steps of jazz dance with turns, kicks and leap steps along with popular simple rhythm techniques and fun expression. A dance recital will be held in the Spring 2022 for classes starting in January only.

Session I Begins Tuesday, September 21 in the Gillie Room (Grades 1 - 5)

Day/Time 5:45 - 6:45 pmFee $145 - 12 sessions

Session II Begins Tuesday, January 11 in the Gillie room, Grades 1-5


My Art Treasure/Creative Explorations Children will enjoy and experience different art mediums.

Session I Begins Wednesday, September 29in the Gillie room (Grades 1 - 4 )

Day/Time 4 - 5pm Fee $90 (supplies Included) 8 Sessions

Session II Begins Wednesday, January 19in the Gillie room (Grades 1 - 4 )

Day/Time 4 - 5pm Fee $90 (supplies Included) 8 Sessions

Youth Programs

“Where to Go, What to Do, Way of Life!”

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Modern and Contemporary Dance This class allows students to explore their individual dance styles outside the structure of ballet and jazz classes. Children will learn freedom of expression, principles of fall and recovery, how to control breathing, balance, and interpretation of music. A dance recital will be held In Spring 2022 for classes starting in January only.

Session I Begins Tuesday, September 21in the Gillie room (Grades 1 - 5)


Session II Begins Tuesday, January 11in the Gillie room (Grades 1 - 5)


Santa’s MailboxWrite your special letter to Santa, place it in an envelope addressed to SANTA, NORTH POLE, and drop it in the Special Santa Mailbox on the steps of City Hall. Remember to include your return address so Santa can send you a personalized reply! No stamp needed. November 24 to December 15.

StoryWalk™ An exciting initiative that combines a children’s story with a nature walk through our newest park. Children follow each page of the story as they walk the path. StoryWalk™ helps build children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for both adults and children. The stories will change every 6-8 weeks.

Age Group FamiliesDay/Time During normal park hoursLocation Bryant – Mamaroneck Park, municipal parking

available at the Mamaroneck Ave. Lot, 540 Mamaroneck Ave. (behind Dunkin Donuts)

When Now – November 30, during normal park hours

Fee FreeThe path in the park is natural and thus could prove to be challenging for some. Please exercise caution whilst walking on the path.

Summer Day Camp -2022 - Register for the Lottery!Enrollment in our summer day camps, K-8, will done by lottery system. Residents only. Enrollment will begin January 1st - January 31st. The lottery will be held February 1st.

To qualify please submit a completed application. Applications can be picked up at the Recreation Office,or can be downloaded from the city website.

There will be informational ZOOM meetings held on Tuesday, January 18th for grades K-3, and Wednesday, January 19th for grades 4-8. ZOOM links to be posted on the City website,

Zumba® Kids Children will have a chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music. Classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. Great exercise and lots of fun! For more information contact Lisa at [email protected]

Day/Time Begins Wednesday, September 22at Turnure Park, Grades 1 - 5

Day/Time 5:30 - 6:15 pm

Fee $80 - 6 weeks

Register at the Recreation & Parks office or https://zumbakids2021.cheddarup.com

Party Room Ebersole Ice Rink Are you looking to host an Ice Skating Birthday party, you don’t have to look further than Ebersole Ice Rink. The Party room at Ebersole Ice Rink is available for groups up to thirty. There are many party packages available for both the use of the Party room during Public Skating sessions as well for any other occasion you may be planning. Let the staff at Ebersole Ice Rink make that birthday party or other special event happen! For further information you can contact Ebersole Ice Rink at 914 422-1390 or e-mail Ariel Hernandez at [email protected]

Youth Programs

2021-22 Fall and Winter Programs

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After School RecreationIn this program children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational sports. Sports will include soccer, kickball, ultimate Frisbee and assorted playground games.

Age Group Boys and Girls Grades 3rd-8thDay/Time Tuesdays, Gardella Park September 28th,

3:30pm - 5:15pm, 6 sessions OR Thursdays, Delfino Park September 30th, 3:30pm - 5:15pm, 6 sessions

Fee $10

Basketball ProgramCome to the gym and score your way through the Winter! We offer various basketball programs for children, where young athletes learn about the game, begin skill work and understand the meaning of teamwork and play games. Dribble your way in and join our coaches and staff get ready for tip-off!

Basketball InstructionOur Basketball Instruction program introduces players to the basic fundamentals of basketball. Children practice dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. No Experience necessary. Sessions are limited. You may register for both sessions at the same time.

Age Group K-2Day/Time SaturdaysSession I FALL, Begins November 6, 6 SessionsCourse Grade K 9-10am

Grade K 10:10-11:10amGrade 1 11:20-12:20pmGrade 2 12:30-1:30pmGrades 1 & 2 1:40-2:40pmNo Session 11/27

Location Church Street School, GymnasiumFee $85

Session II WINTER, Begins January 8, 6 SessionsCourse Grade K 9-10am

Grade K 10:10-11:10amGrade 1 11:20-12:20pmGrade 2 12:30-1:30pmGrades 1 & 2 1:40-2:40pm

Location Church Street School, GymnasiumFee $85

Basketball Travel Team ProgramOur Travel Basketball Program is competitive! Teams practice 2X a week and compete in league play against teams from Westchester, NYC, and throughout the Tri-State area. Teams are composed of City of White Plains residents only. More information contact Darren Valdes, (914) 422-1347 or [email protected]. Age Group Boys & Girls, Grades 5-8Day/Time Varies, October-March Location VariesFee $350 Due upon Selection to Team.

TRY OUTS are free

GirlsGrade Dates Time

5 & 6 Sept 28 & 30 6:30-8:00pm7 & 8 Sept. 29 & Oct. 1 6:30-8:00pm

BoysGrade Dates Time

5 & 6 Oct. 6 & 8 6:30-8:00pm7 & 8 Oct. 12 & 14 6:30-8:00pmLocation-Highlands Middle School, North/Upper Gym

Basketball Recreation League In affiliation with the Jr. KnicksGames held on Saturdays (except for 9-10th graders).Teams practice on weekdays between the hours of 6-9pm. Basketball sneakers and shorts without pockets are required. The season ends with an exciting March Madness tournament. All players who register by Nov. 22, will be eligible to attend Free Jr. Knick clinic (date tba) , receive Jr. Knick Jersey and access to special discounts and giveaways. VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED. Draft /Coaches Meeting will be held on Sat. Dec. 4, 9am. Practices start the week of December 6. League Play begins January 8.Age Group Grades 3-10

Boys GirlsCourse Gr. 3-4 Gr. 3-4

Gr. 5-6 Gr. 5-6 Gr. 7-8 Gr. 7-8Gr. 9-10

Registration DEADLINE: Friday, November 22Fee $95-Residents only

New Player Evaluation All first time players in our league must attend new player evaluations

Day/Time Tuesday Nov. 30, 6-7:30pm Girls Grades 3-8, Wed. Dec. 1, 6-7:30pm – Boys Grades 3-10th

Location Highland Middle School/upper gym

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Come out to the field and kick your way through the Fall! We offer various soccer programs for children, where participants will be taught the skills needed to play the game of soccer. Participants will have a great time competing and interacting with and against each other. PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR SHIN GUARDS TO EVERY CLASS AND GAME; NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY AND CLASSES ARE LIMITED. VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE ALWAYS NEEDED FOR ALL SOCCER PROGRAMS

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT Ariel Hernandez @ 422-1366

Little Kickers Instructional ProgramOur programs introduce players to the fundamentals of Soccer and skill development. Participants will partake in drills, fun games, and non-competitive mini scrimmages.

Pre KickersAge Group Pre KindergartenDay/Time Saturday, Begins September 18, 6 SessionsCourse P1 9am - 10am

P2 11:30am - 12:30pmLocation George Washington Elementary School

Day/Time Sunday, Begins September 19, 6 SessionsCourse P1S 9:30am - 10:30am Location Ralph Avenue Field Fee $85

Kinder KickersAge Group Grade KDay/Time Saturday, Begins September 18, 6 Sessions Course K1 10:15am - 11:15am

K2 12:45pm - 1:45pm Location George Washington Elementary School

Day/Time Sunday, Begins September 19, 6 Sessions Course KS 10:45am -11:45pm Location Ralph Avenue Field Fee $85

SOCCER LEAGUESOur Recreation Soccer League offers children in 1st - 6th grades the opportunity to hone their skills and compete in a semi competitive setting Leagues are open to all skill levels. VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE ALWAYS NEEDED.

In-House League - Co-ed - 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6thThe in-house coed league will have teams playing on Sundays at Ralph Ave Field. Teams will also practice at least once a week at George Washington Elementary School.

Age Group Grades 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6thDay/Time Games- Sundays, Begins September 19,

8:45am–1:15pm, 6 weeksLocation Parker Stadium/ Ralph Ave FieldRegistration DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 17

& SPACE IS LIMITED) Fee $90

SOCCER

STARTS HERE!


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Swim Instruction-Beginners (Levels 1 & 2)Children will be tested on the first day of class and will be divided accordingly. All children must wear goggles

Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills - Students learn to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills: - Students learn basic swimming skills to help them swim more independently.

Age Group Grades K-8Day/Time Fall session - Classes begin on or after

Sat.,Sept 25 ( 8 sessions) Tuesday (T1) or Wednesday (W1) or Thursday (TH1), 6:30 - 7:15 pm or Saturdays (S1) 12pm-12:45pm or (S2) 3pm -3:45pm

Mini session - Classes begin the week of Nov. 29 (4 sessions) Tues. or Wed. 6:30 - 7:15 pm (no mini-session offered on Thurs.)

Winter session- Classes begin on or after Sat., Jan 22 (8 sessions) Tuesday (T3) or Wednesday (W3) or Thursday(TH3), 6:30 - 7:15 pm or Saturdays (S6) 12pm-12:45pm or (S7) 3pm -3:45pm

Location White Plains High School PoolFee $100- 8 weeks, $50 - mini-session (4 weeks)

Swim Instruction-Beginners (Level 3)Children must be comfortable and able to submerge entire body under water. Children must wear goggles.

Level 3: Stroke Development - Designed to improve skills learned in level 2. Front crawl, back stroke and basic breast stroke. Arms will be introduced.

Age Group Grades K-8Day/Time Tuesday, 7:30 - 8:15 pm, 8 sessions Course # T2 Begins September 28

Mini-session begins November 30 (4 sessions)T4 Begins January 25Saturday, 1 - 1:45pm, 8 sessionsS3 Begins September 25 Mini-session begins November 20 (4 sessions) S8 Begins January 22

Location White Plains High School PoolFee $100 - 8 sessions, $50- 4 sessions

Swim Instruction-Intermediate to Advanced Swimmer (Levels 4 & 5)Children will be tested on the first day of class and divided accordingly. Participants must be able to swim at least 50 yards in deep water using freestyle, back stroke, and breast stroke. Children must wear goggles.

Level 4: Stroke improvement: Children will gain confidence, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills. Breast stroke-kicking and basic butterfly stroke will be introduced.

Level 5: Stroke refinement: Children will work on coordinating and refining stroke efficiency, breathing techniques and building endurance.

Age Group Grades K-8Day/Time Monday, 6:30 - 7:15pm, 8 SessionsCourse # M1 Begins September 27

Mini-session begins November 29 (4 sessions)M3 Begins January 24 Wednesday, 7:30 - 8:15 pm, 8 sessionsW2 Begins September 29 Mini-session begins December 1 (4 sessions)W4 Begins January 26Saturday 2-2:45pm, 8 Sessions )S4 Begins September 25 Mini-session begins November 20 (4 sessions)S9 January 22

Location White Plains High School Pool Fee $100- 8 sessions, $50 - 4 sessions

Swim Conditioning & Skill Proficiency (Level 6)This class is designed to refine strokes so students can learn to swim with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Students will practice flip turns, diving and block starts. Children must wear goggles. Only advanced swimmers will be allowed in this class. Children registering for this level may not register in a lower level class.

Age Group Grades 3-8Day/Time Monday 7:30 - 8:15 pm, 8 sessions

M2 begins September 27Mini-session Begins November 29 (4 sessions)M4 begins January 24 Saturday 11-11:45am, 8 SessionsS5 begins September 25Mini-session Begins November 20 (4 sessions)S0 begins January 22

Location White Plains High School PoolFee $125 - 8 sessions, $63 - 4 sessions

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Youth Sports ProgramsTennis Quick Start What makes tennis fun for children is being able to rally a ball back and forth over the net. In cooperation with the USTA, We offer Quick Start Tennis. Quick Start tennis is a program designed to instruct children at the beginner level in the skills needed to play and most of all enjoy the game of tennis. Utilizing smaller tennis courts, foam and oversized tennis balls, the child will learn the game of tennis. All equipment for this program is provided.

Age Group Grades 1-3Day/ Time Wednesday & Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm Begins September 22, 6 SessionsLocation Gillie Park Tennis CourtsFee $165

Tennis InstructionThis is an instructional program designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced player. The goals include the following areas of fundamentals, proper grip of racquet, development of a forehand and back hand game, as well as learning the etiquette and rules of the game of tennis. Through development of basic tennis skills an individual can develop a lifelong interest in a healthy activity.

Age Group Grades 4-9Day/Time Monday & Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm Begins September 20, 6 Sessions Location Gillie Park Tennis CourtsFee $165

Track & X CountryThis program provides the opportunity to learn the basics & fundamentals about running, begin strength training, and aid in health development necessary for a lifetime of enjoyment. Classes meet twice a week, and are limited to 36. participants per class.

Age Group Boys & Girls Grades 3-8Day/Time Monday & Wednesday OR Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30pm MW Begins Monday, September 20 12 Sessions TT Begins Tuesday, September 21 12 Sessions Registration (Space is limited to 36 participants per class). Fee $96

White Plains Little League Registration Starts in Early December

Register Online at

www.whiteplainslittleleague.comAge Group Boys & Girls, 5-15 Years Scholarships Available! Monday & Tuesday, 5-6pmContact: email [email protected]/or [email protected]


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