Recreation Programs - Youth

BALLROOM DANCING

Learn the Merengue, Foxtrot, Salsa and Swing.

Eligibility:Pelham Residents grades 4th-7th

Location: Colonial School
Dates: January 10-February 14
Days/Times: Tuesdays, 6-6:45PM

Fee: $150
Director: Jackie Soccodato

STORY TIME PLUS

The first session of Story Hour will be in September.  Class size is limited to 25 families.

Location: Richard J. Daronco Town House - Guild Room
Dates: January 3 - April 17
Days/Time: Tuesday: 9:15 - 10:00 am or 10:15 - 11:00am
Fee:$30.00 per family
Director: Eileen Gregware

QUICKSTART CHILDREN'S TENNIS

Pelham Recreation is offering an indoor "Quickstart" Tennis for children at each elementary school.

Eligibility: Pelham girls and boys K-3rd

Location: Each Elementary School

Dates: January 4 - March 19

Days/Time: Mondays at Hutchinson and Prospect

            Wednesdays at Siwanoy and Colonial

            3:00-4:00PM Grades K-1

            4:00-4:50PM Grades 2-3
Fee: $130 for 8 sessions                
Director: Joel Ross

QUICKSTART (OUTDOOR) CHILDREN'S TENNIS

This program is for Pelham girls and boys ages 3-16.  Lessons will be at Julianne's Tennis courts from May-August.

Eligibility:  Pelham girls and boys 3-16

Location:  Juliannes' Tennis Courts

Dates:  Spring / Summer

Fee:  $12 per day / $60 per week:  Ages 3-5

         $18 per day / $90 per week:  Ages 6-16

Director:  Janet Dooley

CHESS

CHESS

This Program is for grades K-8 and is an indroduction to basic chess & strategy.

Eligibility: Pelham residents grades K - 5

Location: Richard J. Daronco Town House
Dates: December 17 - March 10
Days/Times: Saturday: 10:30 - 11:30 am (Beginners & Advanced Groups)
Fee: $100 per 8 week session

Director: Mike Ellenbogen

RECYCLABLE ART

Classes will be held at the Richard J. Daronco Town House and are limited to 15.

Eligibility: Pelham children K - 8

Location: Richard J. Daronco Town House - Guild Room
Dates: February 4, 11, March 3, 10, 17, 24
Days/Times: Saturdays: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Fee: $50
Director: Diane Kissel

RUGBY

Children & Teenagers are invited to learn and play the exciting, international game of Rugby in a safe and fun-filled environment.  The basics of Rugby are taught while playing Flag Rugby, a non-contact form of the game.  Tackle Rugby is available to all those interested ages 11 and above.

 

Eligibility: Pelham Children grades 2-8

Location: All Elementary Schools
Dates: Spring Sport
Days/Times: Monday - Friday: Flag:   3:30 - 4:30 pm Grades 2 - 5

                                                 Flag:    4:30 - 5:30 pm Grades 6-8

                                     Tackle:  5:30 - 6:30 pm Grades 6-8 (indoors in Feb TBD)
Fee: $150 Flag Only; $195 Flag and Tackle   

Contact: Matt Persanis: mp@elefantepersanis.com

               Glenn Ward: jgtcward@gmail.com

               Gregory Roll: gregory@touchpoint-assoc.com

PELHAM RECREATION SPRING SOCCER

Pelham Recreation Soccer pre-registers for its Spring season.  Programs will be available for Grade 2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, and Grades 7-10.  The program will consist of mid to late afternoon Saturday practices followed immediately by a game. This is typically a two hour program; we try and schedule it so it doesn't conflict with Spring sports such as Basketball, Soccer and Lacrosse.  We recognize in the Spring those sports will take precedence for children and in the event of conflicts they often attend their other sports, but they can still play Recreation Soccer.  For further information contact Recreation Soccer Commissioner, Dennis Roche at 738-3749, julroche@yahoo.com or visit www.pelhamsoccer.org.

Eligibility: Pelham children grades 2-10

Location: Fields in Pelham
Dates: Spring
Days/Time: Saturdays (exact dates TBD)
Fee: TBA
Director: Dennis Roche

Website: www.pelhamsoccer.org

AMERICAN GOJU KARATE

This program is designed to teach men, women & youngsters of all ages.  The emphasis is on developing the individual's self awareness.  The weapon developed through American Goju Karate training is confidence. 

Eligibility: Pelham Residents K-9

Location: Prospect Hill Gym
Dates: November 29 - January 31
Days/Time: Tuesday & Thursdays

                     Belt Level:Beginner/White/Blue- 5:30 - 6:15 pm, Yellow-6:15 - 7:00 pm

                     Green and above-7:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: $200 for 8 week session
Director: Sensei Robert Chillemi

KARATE TINY TIGERS

The American Goju Karate Association is offering a pre-K program for children ages 3-4 call Tiny Tigers.

Eligibility: Pelham Residents Ages 3-4

Location: Town House
Dates: January 3 - March 20
Days/Time: Tuesdays; 1:30-2:00PM

Fee: $150
Director: Sensei Robert Chilleme

PIANO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS

Learn the piano!  Lessons will be given at the Richard J. Daronco Town House on Saturdays, beginning in September.  The fee is $210, including keyboard rental

Eligibility: Pelham youths ages 6-13 years old

Location: Richard J. Daronco Town House
Dates: December 3 - February 11
Days/Time: Saturdays

                     12:00 - 1:00 pm - Beginners

                     1:00 - 2:00 pm - Advanced
Fee: $210 / 8 weeks
Director: Sean Hur

THEATRE ARTS

This acclaimed program encompasses a large volume of fun drama activities aimed at increasing, self-esteem, and verbal skills of all students.  Euthusiastic participation is encouraged at all times and students present short, scripted production at the end of each session for parents and friends.  Above all, they learn to speak clearly, act confidently and have fun.  For additional information call 738-0153.

Eligibility: For Girls and Boys ages 6 & up who reside or attend school in Pelham

Location: Richard J. Daronco Town House
Dates: December 13-March 20
Days/Time: Tuesdays; 3:30-5:15PM
Fee: $140 per session / 12 weeks
Director: Kathleen Mahan

 

 BOYS AND GIRLS ELEMENTARY FLAG FOOTBALL GRADES 4-5

Each elementary school will field a boys and Girls flag football team for grades 4 & 5.  This will be a formal league comprised of at least four teams and at lleast one for each elementary school.  The teams will each have a coach and the Recreation Department will provide officials.  Basic skills will be demonstrated, as well as an attitude of good sportsmanship.  Practices will be held two or threetimes a week from 3:15-5PM at your child's respective school.  Games will be held Fridays and / or Saturday, times and location TBA.

Eligibility: Pelham Girls and Boys in Grades 4 & 5

Location: Practices held at each elementary school gym

                Games at Glover Field
Dates: Fall Sport
Days/Time: Practices 3-4:30 pm (once or twice a week)
Fee: $40      

 

BOYS AND GIRLS ELEMENTARY BASKETBALL GRADES 4-5

Each elementary school will field a boys and Girls basketball team for grades 4 & 5.  Each school's team will compete in a round robin tournament.  Boys and Girls haveseparate leagues and games will be played weeknights.  (Mon-Thur) at the Hutchinson Gym and Main Gym at the High School.  The season will begin in January.  You must register in advance.

Eligibility: Pelham Girls and Boys in Grades 4 & 5

Location: Practices held at each elementary school gym

                Games at Hutchinson Gym
Dates: November 28- March

Days/Time: Practices 315-5:00pm (once or twice a week)
Fee: $50

BOYS AND GIRLS SIXTH, SEVENTH,EIGHTH AND NINTH GRADE BASKETBALL LEAGUE

This will be a formal league playing a complete schedule of games.  All teams will have an adult coach and maybe an assistant.  formal pre-season practices will be held by each coach to help develop your son's basketball skills.  Practice times and locations will depend upon the availability of the coach.

Eligibility: Pelham Boys and Girls in Grades 6, 7, 8 & 9

Location: PMHS
Dates: November - March
Days/Time: Practices Wed. 6-9PM; Games Friday 6-9PM

Fee: $75

THIRD GRADE BASKETBALL CLINIC

Pelham Recreation is offering a new program for 3rd grade boys and girls who are interested in learning how to play basketball.  This clinic is designed to teach the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, passing and shooting.  Sportsmanship, learning the game and having fun is also stressed at the clinc.

Eligibility:  Pelham Girls and Boys in Grade 3

Location: Hutchinson Gym

Dates: January 4 - March 7

Time: 5:00-6:00PM

Fee: $60 / 9 weeks

Directors: Pat Mancuso

BOYS LACROSSE

To promote and teach the fundamentals of Lacrosse and to provide an alternative organized sport for boys.  Sign-ups will take place at the Richard J. Daronco Town House, Dates: TBA

Eligibility: Pelham Boys grades 1-6

Location: Glover Field
Dates: TBA
Days/Time: Saturdays 8:00 - 11 am

                     Weekday 1 hour - TBA
Fee: $100
Director: Matt Tolan

Website:  www.pelhamlacrosse.com

  

GIRLS LACROSSE

To promote and teach the fundamentals of Lacrosse and to provide an alternative organized sport for girls.  Sign-ups will take place at the Richard J. Daronco Town House Dates: TBA

Eligibility: Pelham Girls in grades 1-6

Location: Franklin Field
Dates: TBA
Days/Time: Saturdays 8:00 - 11 am / TBA
Fee: $100
Director: Jennifer Meyer / James Palmisciano / Anna Riehl

Website:  www.pelhamlacrosse.com

PELHAM YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCATION

Registration for Pelham Ice Hockey will take place at the Super Saturday Sign-up dates TBA.  The Co-Presidents are Michael Martin and Stuart A. McLean

Website:  www.pelhamhockey.com

PELHAM LITTLE LEAGUE

Little League offers to all Pelham children ages 5 - 15, the opportunity to participate in Little League baseball and softball.  There will be pre-registration for the spring season.  For further information contact John Nesi, Little League President at 738-7555

Eligibility: Pelham children ages 5-15

Location: Various fields around Pelham
Dates: Pre-Registration Dates TBA

Days/Time: Practices/Games TBA
Fee: $100
Director: John Nesi

Website:  www.pelhamlittleleague.org

MUD WEEK (MID-WINTER BREAK)

MUD week activities will take place during the February break.  Basketball Clinic, Basketball Plus Clinic & Soccer Clinic. 

Eligibility: Pelham Residents grades K - 8

Location: Hutchinson Gym (Basketball Plus), PMHS Gyms (Basketball) Prospect Hill (Soccer)
Dates: February 21-24

Days/Time: Tuesday thru Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Fee: $200 per week / $55 per day

SPRING BREAK

Spring Break is April 9-13.  Basketball Clinic, Sport Clinic and Soccer Clinic will take place at Prospect Hill, Hutchinson and Glover Field.

Eligibility: Pelham Residents grades K - 8

Location: Middle School Gym (Basketball), Prospect Hill (Sport), Glover (Soccer)
Dates: April 9-13

Days/Time/Fee: Monday - Thursday

Fee:  TBA

ROWING

The Pelham community Rowing Association provides high quality rowing instruction and opportunities for competitive rowing residents of Pelham and lower Westchester County.  Programs include learn-to-row classes, intermediate classes, and masters and competitive master programs.  There is a youth team for high school students.  There is also winter rowing machine (ergometer) training

Eligibility:   Pelham  & Lower Westchester County Residents ages 14 and up

Location:    PCRA Boathouse - Glen Island in New Rochelle
Dates:        TBA
Day/Time: TBA - Generally adult master and intermediate classes are at 6 am three days a 

                   week.  High school team workouts are immediately after school

Fee: TBA -   914-813-1810 for updated information
Director:    Jean Ippolito, Program Administrator 738-9615

                   or jippolitony@gmail.com

Web Site:  www.pelhamrowing.net

TEEN CENTER AT THE YMCA - GRADES 6-12

We are pleased to announce thatm in conjunction with the Pelham Recreation Department, the New Rochelle YMCA (50 Weyman Avenue) has opened its doors to our teen center once a month.  Transportation to and from the YMCA is provided by Pelham Recreation or parents may transport their own children.  At the "Y", Pelham teens can enjoy basketball, swimming, racquetball and cardio-room.  The "Y" is open to only Pelham youngsters on this night.

Eligibility: Pelham Boys and Girls grades 6-12

Date: December 3, January 7, February 4, March 3

Time: 7-9 pm

Fee: No Fee