Teen & Adult
FITNESS
Free YMCA Fitness Center Membership
All ages Join the East Boston YMCA for some amazing benefits! Members enjoy a fully equipped fitness center, unlimited group exercise classes, and sports for children including soccer, basketball, and T-ball. Chelsea residents only for those who qualify. The deadline to register is Monday, May 15.
Register IN-PERSON at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street. Limited memberships are available – so come early and register! Joiner fee $25
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, MGH Chelsea Health Center, and Chelsea Public Health.
All ages Join the East Boston YMCA for some amazing benefits! Members enjoy a fully equipped fitness center, unlimited group exercise classes, and sports for children including soccer, basketball, and T-ball. Chelsea residents only for those who qualify. The deadline to register is Monday, May 15.
Register IN-PERSON at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street. Limited memberships are available – so come early and register! Joiner fee $25
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, MGH Chelsea Health Center, and Chelsea Public Health.
Tennis Fundamentals
SPRING Fri 5:30-6:30 pm April 14-May 19 $20
SUMMER Tues 7-8pm June 6-July 25 $25
Ages 13+ Want to increase your energy and endurance? Play tennis! Learn basic skills such as proper grip, forehand, backhand, and basic serves. Exercise your mind and body to master the rules of the game. All equipment is provided.
Instructor: Richard Wilson
Location: Voke Park, Tennis Courts, 540 Washington Avenue
SPRING Fri 5:30-6:30 pm April 14-May 19 $20
SUMMER Tues 7-8pm June 6-July 25 $25
Ages 13+ Want to increase your energy and endurance? Play tennis! Learn basic skills such as proper grip, forehand, backhand, and basic serves. Exercise your mind and body to master the rules of the game. All equipment is provided.
Instructor: Richard Wilson
Location: Voke Park, Tennis Courts, 540 Washington Avenue
Indoor Volleyball $20
Thurs 6:30-8:30pm July 13-August 10 Drop In $5
Ages 13+ Come get a great workout while continuing to fine–tune your skills. Tips for passing, hitting, setting serving, and blocking. All games are self-officiated. First come, first serve to play.
Facilitator: Anita Barnes
Location: Clark Avenue School
Thurs 6:30-8:30pm July 13-August 10 Drop In $5
Ages 13+ Come get a great workout while continuing to fine–tune your skills. Tips for passing, hitting, setting serving, and blocking. All games are self-officiated. First come, first serve to play.
Facilitator: Anita Barnes
Location: Clark Avenue School
Cronin Memorial Ice Skating Rink
Sat July 1- August 19
Group B Ages 13-15 9:30-9:55am $50
Group C Ages 16+ 9:30-10:20am $60
Ages 13+ with or without experience
Certified instructors teach the mechanics and proper techniques of ice skating. Gives participants the best foundation for recreational skating, figure skating, hockey, or speed skating. Bring your own helmet and gloves. Skates rental is free. Chelsea residents only.
Two (2) session maximum per person annually. Must register in person at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut St.
Coordinator: Jessica Proctor
Location: 870 Revere Beach Parkway
Sat July 1- August 19
Group B Ages 13-15 9:30-9:55am $50
Group C Ages 16+ 9:30-10:20am $60
Ages 13+ with or without experience
Certified instructors teach the mechanics and proper techniques of ice skating. Gives participants the best foundation for recreational skating, figure skating, hockey, or speed skating. Bring your own helmet and gloves. Skates rental is free. Chelsea residents only.
Two (2) session maximum per person annually. Must register in person at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut St.
Coordinator: Jessica Proctor
Location: 870 Revere Beach Parkway
Chelsea Running Club FREE
Wed 6pm Ongoing
Ages 15+ Meets locally for runs once a week and uses a variety of workouts to help you achieve your personal fitness goals. All are welcome, fast or slow - so don’t wait to get in shape.
Location: Meet outside the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street (use Arlington St. entrance)
Wed 6pm Ongoing
Ages 15+ Meets locally for runs once a week and uses a variety of workouts to help you achieve your personal fitness goals. All are welcome, fast or slow - so don’t wait to get in shape.
Location: Meet outside the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street (use Arlington St. entrance)
Workout Routes
Ages 15+ Plan a new place to exercise in Chelsea! Track your workouts. Try these beginner and intermediate routes located on Admiral’s Hill. These routes were created for running, however, they are also suitable for walking or cycling. Make every movement count! Browse the Routes
Ages 15+ Plan a new place to exercise in Chelsea! Track your workouts. Try these beginner and intermediate routes located on Admiral’s Hill. These routes were created for running, however, they are also suitable for walking or cycling. Make every movement count! Browse the Routes
Bluebikes
Ages 13+ Blue bikes have arrived in Chelsea! Riding a Blue bike is an affordable and convenient transportation option for quick trips around town and adventures.
Single Trip $2.95 Adventure Pass $10 Annual $129 More information
Ages 13+ Blue bikes have arrived in Chelsea! Riding a Blue bike is an affordable and convenient transportation option for quick trips around town and adventures.
Single Trip $2.95 Adventure Pass $10 Annual $129 More information
Learn to Swim $40
April 24-June 25 9 weeks
Ages 13+ Teens & adults begin with water safety and continue on to learn and refine skills in the four competitive swimming strokes.
Lessons are offered once a week on Tues, Wed, and Thurs, for 30 or 45 mins. between 4-6pm and Sat 8am-1 pm
Register IN-PERSON at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
In-person registration ONLY for Chelsea residents. Register early deadline is Monday, April 3
Location: Mario Umana Academy, 312 Border Street, East Boston. Easily accessible by bus.
April 24-June 25 9 weeks
Ages 13+ Teens & adults begin with water safety and continue on to learn and refine skills in the four competitive swimming strokes.
Lessons are offered once a week on Tues, Wed, and Thurs, for 30 or 45 mins. between 4-6pm and Sat 8am-1 pm
Register IN-PERSON at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
In-person registration ONLY for Chelsea residents. Register early deadline is Monday, April 3
Location: Mario Umana Academy, 312 Border Street, East Boston. Easily accessible by bus.
MUSIC & ART
GUITAR BASICS $25
Mon 5:45-6:30pm June 12-July 31
Ages 13+ Focus on chord playing and rhythm structures through strumming, playing songs and learning about song forms and different song styles, as well as the beginning of basic music theory. Bring your own guitar and tuner.
Instructor: Christopher Maggio
Location: Clark Avenue, 8 Clark Avenue
GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS $35
Mon 6:30-7:15pm June 12-July 31
Ages 13+ Advanced Beginner & Intermediate Levels. Focus on expanding the knowledge of beginner guitarists. Advanced chord playing, basic scales, and soloing structures, as well as more advanced song playing and more intricate music theory. Bring your own guitar and tuner.
Instructor: Christopher Maggio
Location: Clark Avenue, 8 Clark Avenue
Lofi & Crafts $15
Thurs 5-6pm June 15-July 20
Ages 13-17 Explore your creative side with a weekly craft project while relaxing to calming lofi beats.
Facilitator: Abigail Feldman
Location: Clark Avenue School, 8 Clark Avenue
TECHNOLOGY
Tech Goes Home (English/Spanish) FREE
Thurs 6-8:30pm July 6-August 10
Ages 18+ Participants with limited computer skills.
Acquire basic computer and internet skills. Sessions focus on how to find a job online, how to secure a professional email, and more. Participants can borrow a Chromebook to use during the class. After completing 15 hours of training, participants are eligible to receive their very own Chromebook! Chelsea residents ONLY who qualify. Register by June 28.
Instructor: Alejandro Rivera
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Computer Lending Program
For those needing access to a computer: Call 617-466-5233 to sign up for our Chromebook Lending Program and free internet service. Receive free technical assistance throughout the course!
Thurs 6-8:30pm July 6-August 10
Ages 18+ Participants with limited computer skills.
Acquire basic computer and internet skills. Sessions focus on how to find a job online, how to secure a professional email, and more. Participants can borrow a Chromebook to use during the class. After completing 15 hours of training, participants are eligible to receive their very own Chromebook! Chelsea residents ONLY who qualify. Register by June 28.
Instructor: Alejandro Rivera
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Computer Lending Program
For those needing access to a computer: Call 617-466-5233 to sign up for our Chromebook Lending Program and free internet service. Receive free technical assistance throughout the course!
Computer I (Spanish) $15
Wed 6-7pm June 7-28
Ages 18+ Participants with little or no computer experience. Learn how to create Word documents, the features and functionalities of a computer, and how to apply them to work education and life.
Instructor: Jesus Maldonado
Location: Clark Avenue School, 8 Clark Avenue
Computer Lending Program
For those needing access to a computer: Call 617-466-5233 to sign up for our Chromebook Lending Program and free internet service. Receive free technical assistance throughout the course!
Wed 6-7pm June 7-28
Ages 18+ Participants with little or no computer experience. Learn how to create Word documents, the features and functionalities of a computer, and how to apply them to work education and life.
Instructor: Jesus Maldonado
Location: Clark Avenue School, 8 Clark Avenue
Computer Lending Program
For those needing access to a computer: Call 617-466-5233 to sign up for our Chromebook Lending Program and free internet service. Receive free technical assistance throughout the course!
ENRICHMENT
The Home Buying Process (English/Spanish) FREE
Tues 6-8 pm June 6
Ages 18+ Learn the basic steps to follow in the home-buying process. A licensed real estate professional provides an overview of the steps toward purchasing a home. Pre-registration is required.
Facilitator: Carol Henriquez
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Tues 6-8 pm June 6
Ages 18+ Learn the basic steps to follow in the home-buying process. A licensed real estate professional provides an overview of the steps toward purchasing a home. Pre-registration is required.
Facilitator: Carol Henriquez
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Adult, Child, & Infant $55
Wed 4-9pm August 9
Ages 15+ Participants are trained in the skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for victims of illness and sudden injuries, and to recognize and provide basic care for life-threatening or cardiac emergencies. Certifications: Standard First Aid & Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED valid for 2 years.
Instructor: American Red Cross-certified staff
Location: Clark Avenue School, 8 Clark Avenue
Wed 4-9pm August 9
Ages 15+ Participants are trained in the skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for victims of illness and sudden injuries, and to recognize and provide basic care for life-threatening or cardiac emergencies. Certifications: Standard First Aid & Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED valid for 2 years.
Instructor: American Red Cross-certified staff
Location: Clark Avenue School, 8 Clark Avenue
Introduction to Kayaking $100
Friday 9am-3pm June 2
Ages 18+ This one-day course is designed for both the casual paddler and those interested in ocean touring. Introduces paddlers to proper technique and safety skills required to enjoy kayak touring. Learn efficient paddling techniques and the necessary strokes to maneuver your kayak in any direction.
The class progresses to intermediate techniques such as bracing to prevent a capsize. Safety issues are emphasized such as trip selection, wind, weather, and other hazards.
Registration required. Space is limited.
Instructor: Mark Jacobson, Paddle Boston
Location: to be announced soon
Friday 9am-3pm June 2
Ages 18+ This one-day course is designed for both the casual paddler and those interested in ocean touring. Introduces paddlers to proper technique and safety skills required to enjoy kayak touring. Learn efficient paddling techniques and the necessary strokes to maneuver your kayak in any direction.
The class progresses to intermediate techniques such as bracing to prevent a capsize. Safety issues are emphasized such as trip selection, wind, weather, and other hazards.
Registration required. Space is limited.
Instructor: Mark Jacobson, Paddle Boston
Location: to be announced soon