Youth
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Youth Ice Hockey $40
East Coast Junior Patriots REGISTER IN PERSON
Tuesdays Feb 6-Mar 19 6:30-7:20pm
Group A Learn to Skate I Group B Learn to Play Ice Hockey
Ages 4-10 Join this 7-week introductory program for children to learn the fundamental skills of ice hockey in a supportive and safe environment. The program consists of on-ice instruction by certified coaches and veteran players. Loaner helmets are available. Bring your own gloves.
Chelsea residents only. Must register in person at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street.
Coordinators: East Coast Junior Patriots Volunteers and Chelsea Police Officers
Location: Cronin Memorial Ice Skating Rink, 870 Revere Beach Parkway
Swimming Classes
Session A: Feb 26 - Apr 14 REGISTER IN PERSON Jan 31- Feb 2 $40
Session B: Apr 22 - Jun 23 REGISTER IN PERSON Mar 27- 29 $40
All ages Chelsea Recreation is celebrating the City's 400th Anniversary by offering 400 residents the opportunity to learn how to swim!
Lessons are offered once a week on Tues, Wed, Thurs, for 30 or 45 mins. between 4-6:30pm and Fri 4-6pm.
ONLY for Chelsea residents. In-person registration at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut St.
Location: Mario Umana Academy, 312 Border Street, East Boston. Easily accessible by bus.
Parent/Child: ages 6 mos. - 3 yrs With a parent in the pool, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills. Parents learn about water safety and drowning prevention.
Preschool Child: ages 3-5 Learn safe water habits, underwater exploration, and how to swim to safety and exit the water. Lessons are a mix of activities games and drills.
School-Age Child: ages 5-12 Starting with water safety and basic swimming competency kids progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
Teens & Adults: ages 13+ Teens & adults begin with water safety and continue on to learn and refine skills in the four competitive swimming strokes.
Cronin Memorial Ice Skating Rink $40
Sat, Mar 2-Apr 6 REGISTER IN PERSON
Group A ages 4-6 9:30-9:55am 25 min session
Group B ages 7-12 9:30-9:55am 25 min session
Ages 4-12 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. Skate rental is free. Chelsea residents only.
One (1) session maximum per person each year. Must register in person at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut St.
Coordinator: Jessica Proctor
Location: 870 Revere Beach Parkway
Tennis Explorations $25
Sat 11am-12pm Apr 6 - May 11 REGISTER
Ages 8-12 Perfect for first-time tennis players! Learn basic tennis skills such as proper grip, forehand, backhand, and basic serves. All equipment is provided.
Instructor: Richard Wilson
Location: Voke Park, Tennis Courts, 540 Washington Avenue
Jan 29 - May 11* REGISTER
Williams Building: Youth 12-17 $5
Clark Ave School: Adult 18+ $15
Ages 12+ The Williams & Clark Schools have limited open gym hours. The schedule varies each day. Sports equipment is available. Always call 617 466-5233 or check our website or our social media for the latest and most up–to–date information. *Check the Recreation website calendar for the weekly schedule.
NOTE: Community Gym is intended for drop-in recreation use. Teams are not allowed to use the gym as organized practice time. Pre-registration is required.
Location: Williams Building and Clark Ave School
Ages 8-12 A version of American football where no contact happens between the players. Learn how to develop speed, agility and skill and play offense and defense. The game has two teams in which the objective is to score the most points without having their flag belt removed.
Instructor: Marcus Queen
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut St.
Ages 8-12 Learn and refine baseball skills with indoor Wiffle Ball! Explore the rules of the game, pitch, bat, and play defense.
Instructor: Marcus Queen
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut St.
Group A (ages 7-10): Apr 6 - May 11 10:30am - 12pm $4 REGISTER
Group B (ages 11-13): Apr 6 - May 11 12:30 - 2pm $4
Discover the basics of the art and how to maneuver the skateboard safely while making new friends and practicing skills on and off a skateboard. Loaner equipment: skateboards, gear and helmets are available.
Instructor: Mira Haddad
Location: Courtyard, Williams Building, 180 Walnut St.
IMPORTANT: Open to Chelsea residents/employees only.
Karate for Young Children $25
Fri 5-5:40 pm May 3 - June 7 REGISTER IN PERSON
Ages 3.5-5 Develop the building blocks for martial arts studies. Improve self-control and focus, enhance coordination, and learn basic self-defense skills. A parent must be present at each class. Pre-registration required.
Instructors: Sensei Nathan Maibor & Sensei John Pellicelli
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Additional costs: $15 uniform & belt for newcomers paid at the time of registration. Total cost: $35
Tues & Fri Feb 27 - June 14 REGISTER IN PERSON
Group A: 5:45-6:30pm | Group B: 6:45-7:30pm
Requirements
• In person registration ONLY to Chelsea residents/employees
• Limited number of openings by age group: Deadline to apply is Feb 6
• Interested students will be notified of group placement by Feb 13
• Mandatory two days a week commitment or continued participation in the program will be jeopardized
Ages 6-13* New or with experience. Develop skills in self-defense, coordination, balance, and strength in a well-rounded martial arts program. Study Kempo, Ju-jitsu, Goju-ryu, and sparring techniques. Learn the history of martial arts, how to handle stressful situations, and conflict resolution skills. Pre-registration required.
Instructors: Sensei Nathan Maibor & Sensei John Pellicelli
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
*Those interested must be available to attend either group time and apply in person by February 6. Families will be notified of which Group their child will be placed in by February 13 and will be given a week to register and pay. Limited space available. Additional costs: $25 for uniform and belt. Total price: $85
Fridays 6 - 7:30pm Feb 9 - Mar 22 $20 REGISTER
Create your own characters and bring them to life in a short film using paper, found objects, and a tablet. Class culminates in a popcorn premiere.
Instructors: Cailin MacDonald and Anita Barnes
Location: Morris H. Seigal Clark Avenue School
Join us for a story time and art project. Spend the first part of the class reading a classic story
and create a project about the story.
Instructor: Jenna Feldman
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Little artists will explore the world near and far through art making!
Parent participation is required for preschoolers.
Instructor: Kristen Leslie
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Explore the place where science and art meet! Use your hands and mind to create sculptures that will
stand, balance, and move, while learning that art and science are limitless.
Instructor: Kristen Leslie
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Learn the art of cookie decorating to make awesome designs for family and friends. Explore how to make icing, use food coloring and a decorating bag.
Instructor: Kristen Leslie
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Ages 3-10 $4 REGISTER
Young dancers twirl, skip and leap to fairytale themed music while exploring Ballet skills and techniques!
A parent must be present at each class.
Instructor: Victoria Raimondi, Mini Movers Studio
Location: Morris H. Seigal Clark Avenue School
| Tuesdays | April 2 - May 7 |
| Group A: 3-5 | 4:30 - 5:15pm |
| Group B: 5-7 | 5:15 - 6:00pm |
| Group C: 8-10 | 6:00 - 6:45pm |
Ages (7 - 9): 5 - 5:45pm Ages (10 - 13): 6 - 6:45pm
Learn the basics of reading music, scales, and finger positioning while playing simple tunes.
Instructor: RJ Walters, Berklee College of Music
Location: Williams Building, 280 Walnut Street
Mondays, 5 - 5:30pm Jan 29 - Mar 25 REGISTER
Ages 6-10 Learn the basic fundamentals of the ukulele. Focus on the introduction of the ukulele from its creation and origin. Learn the basic notes, rhythms, and simple songs, and begin making music from your first class.
Instructor: Christopher Maggio
Location: Morris H. Seigal Clark Avenue School
Intermediate to Advanced Ukulele $25
Mondays, 5:30 - 6:15pm Jan 29 - Mar 25 REGISTER
Ages 8-12 Focus on the more advanced techniques such us challenging chords, melodies, and song-playing.
Instructor: Christopher Maggio
Location: Morris H. Seigal Clark Avenue School
*each person
A family-friendly event to talk with student archaeologists about their cool research around
the world. Handle replica artifacts, write cuneiform in clay, or play the oldest known board game.
Free parking. Includes admission to three museums. Registrants provide their own transportation.
For Chelsea residents ONLY. Pre-registration is required. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 4.
Location: Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology 11 Divinity Ave. Cambridge MA. Free Parking at
52 Oxford St.
Learn the basic grammar skills, sentence structure, reading skills, and pronunciation through language
games and activities.
Instructor: Yolanda Gonzalez
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street
Ages(2-6): 10-11am begins at 10am SHARP
Ages (7-10): 11am - 12pm begins at 11am SHARP
Location: Mary C. Burke Complex, 300 Crescent Ave.
Pre-registration is required. Walk-Ins are welcome, but space is not guaranteed.
Rain or Shine. Bring your own basket and hop on over to our annual Egg Hunt! Children search for brightly decorated eggs.
Chelsea firefighters welcome the public to visit the Central Fire Station. Receive a guided tour of the facility, learn about their special equipment, and review general fire safety. Discover the many services firefighters offer to the city! Pre-registration required.
Coordinator: Lt. Omar Frometa
Location: Central Fire Station, 307 Chestnut Street
Police officers provide a guided tour throughout the station providing information about the daily activities and structure of the department. Pre-registration required.
Coordinator: Sgt. Star Chung
Location: Chelsea Police Station, 19 Park Street
Learn about all the resources a public library has to offer to the community. Check out books, games and
more; access free eBooks and audiobooks, online resources and streaming media and discover the historical
archives. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Facilitator: Chelsea Public Library Staff
Location: 569 Broadway