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Youth Ice Hockey $40
East Coast Junior Patriots REGISTER IN PERSON
Tuesdays Dec 5-Jan 23 6:30-7:20pm
Group A Learn to Skate I Group B Learn to Play Ice Hockey
Ages 4-10 Join this 8-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
Family Recreation Swim
Fri 6:30-8 pm Sept 29 $5 per family REGISTER
Location: Jordan Boys & Girls Club, 30 Willow Street.
Swimming Classes
Oct 31 - Dec 23 7 weeks $40 REGISTER IN PERSON
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 4-6pm and Sat 8am-1pm. ONLY for Chelsea residents. In-person registration at the Williams Building, 180 Walnut St. Register early: deadline Sept. 30. Location: Mario Umana Academy, 312 Border Street, East Boston. Easily accessible by bus.
Ages 6 months-3 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.
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.
Ages 5-12 Starting with water safety and basic swimming competency kids progress to learn about the four competitive swimming strokes.
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 $50
Sat, Nov 11-Dec 16 REGISTER IN PERSON
Group A ages 4-6 9:30-9:55 am
Group B ages 7-12 9:30-9:55 am
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 Oct 7-Nov 4 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
August 22-Dec 22 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
Karate for Young Children $20
Fri 5-5:40 pm Oct 13-Nov 17 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 Oct 17-Dec 15 REGISTER IN PERSON
Group A 5:45-6:30pm I 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 Oct. 3
• Interested students will be notified of group placement by October 10
• 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 October 3. Families will be notified of which Group their child will be placed in by October 10 and will be given a week to register and pay. Limited space available. Additional costs: $25 for uniform and belt. Total price: $75
Holiday Dance Jamboree $10
Wed 6:45-7:45 pm REGISTER
Dance 1 Halloween Oct 25
Dance 2 Disney Nov 15
Dance 3 Christmas Dec 13
Ages 6-10 A dance class that includes warming up & choreography. Come dressed in a themed outfit, and dance to holiday music. Make sure your costume allows you to move. A themed shirt or leggings work!
Instructor: Jackie Bowden, Mini Movers Director
Location: Clark Avenue School
Dates and times are to be announced in mid-October. REGISTER IN PERSON
Ages 8-12 Learn the basics of reading music, scales, and finger positioning while playing simple tunes. Register in person at the Williams Building.
Instructor: Berklee College of Music’s ArtLinks
Location: Clark Avenue School
Mondays, 4:30-5 pm Oct 16-Nov 20 REGISTER
Ages 6-10 One of the most popular instruments is now yours to discover. 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.
Additional cost: $20 soprano ukulele. Total cost $45
Instructor: Christopher Maggio
Location: Clark Avenue School
Intermediate to Advanced Ukulele $25
Mondays, 5-5:45 pm Oct 16-Nov 20 REGISTER
Ages 8-12 Focus on the more advanced techniques of solo and group ukulele playing learned in beginner classes. Challenging chords, melodies, and song-playing bring you to a new level of musical knowledge.
Additional cost: $20 soprano ukulele. Total cost $45
Instructor: Christopher Maggio
Location: Clark Avenue School
Dates and times are to be announced in early mid-October. REGISTER
Ages 8-12 Learn to design and build a variety of puppets (hand, finger, string, rod, and shadow puppets). Led by a MassArt PartnershipWORKS instructor, this class culminates in student performances.
Location: Clark Avenue School
Pumpkin Art $2
Sat 10:30-12 pm October 28 REGISTER
All ages Bring your own pumpkins. Embellish your pumpkin with paint, sequins, googly eyes, and ribbons. Use a variety of crafts supplies and let the pumpkin decorating begin! Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Instructor: Kristen Leslie
Location: Williams Building
XIX Annual Halloween Celebration for Children $5
Sun 4-6 pm October 29 REGISTER
Ages 3-10 w/adult Participate in a variety of ghoulish games such as musical Halloween symbols, pumpkin bowling, cookie decorating & other ghostly activities. Come in your favorite costume! Registrants receive a wicked trick-or-treat bag filled with delicious candy! Admission is free for infants and toddlers. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Coordinators: Chelsea Recreation Staff & Volunteers
Location: Williams Building
Costume Swap I FREE to Swappers I Costumes $5 I Accessories $3
Sat 11-3pm October 28 REGISTER
All ages Save money! Bring in a costume and walk away with a different one. Costumes and accessories for children, adults, and even pets are welcome! We accept donations of costumes. Drop off used, clean costumes at the Williams Building. Participants can choose to swap or buy costumes. All proceeds go to Chelsea Community Connections.
Family Movie Night FREE
Friday 6:30-8 pm October 13
Coraline
Outdoors. Bring a chair or blanket. FREE Popcorn.
Location: Clark Avenue School Amphitheater, 8 Clark Avenue
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt for Young Children $5
Fri 6-7pm Dec 8 REGISTER
Ages 3-6 w/adult Someone has hidden small candy canes all around the park! If you find one with a special ribbon, you will leave with a large candy cane. Please dress accordingly to the weather, and bring a flashlight to help find them. Deadline to register: Dec. 6.
Coordinators: Chelsea Recreation Staff & Volunteers
Location: Bellingham Hill Park, 111 Highland Street, Chelsea MA
Field Trip to the Bank FREE
Sat 11-11:45 am Oct 14 REGISTER
Ages 6-10 w/adult Discover what a local bank offers your community! Participate in a scavenger hunt to locate bank items such as counting machines and the main vault. Come meet the bank staff. Participants receive their own piggy bank. Pre-registration is required.
Facilitator: Sandy Youssef
Location: Chelsea Bank, 360 Broadway
Chelsea Fire Station Tour FREE
Wed 6-7pm Oct 18 REGISTER
Ages 6-12 w/adult 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: Firefighter Omar Frometa
Location: Central Fire Station, 307 Chestnut St
Chelsea Police Station Tour FREE
Thurs 6-7pm Nov 16 REGISTER
Ages 6-12 w/adult 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
Chelsea Public Library Tour FREE
Wed 11am Nov 15
Thurs 6pm Nov 16
REGISTER
All ages Come to the library! Take a guided tour and 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
Winter Wonderland Mini Gingerbread Village $20 (Group up to 5: $20 I Additional person: $5)
Sat 1-3pm Dec 16 REGISTER
Ages 3-10 w/adult Bring some holiday magic to your home by creating & constructing a whimsical, mini-enchanted village using icing, graham crackers, candy, and a variety of platform sizes and recyclable containers. The deadline to register is Wed., Dec. 13. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Instructor: Kristen Leslie
Location: Williams Building, 180 Walnut Street, Chelsea MA
Wed 6-7:15pm Oct 11-Dec 6 REGISTER
Ages 10-13 Are you a lifelong learner? Challenge yourself this summer and enter law school. The class focuses on all aspects of trial practice and culminates in a trial. Full participation in this course is mandatory!
Instructor: Anita Barnes
Location: Clark Avenue School