BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
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Organizes programs for girls ages 5-18, with age divisions of 12 & under, 16 & under and 18 & under. Babe Ruth Softball offers an annual tournament trail, in which local league winners compete in District tournaments, with the winners advancing to State and then National tournaments. |
Bluebirds Baseball Program
212-539-8800
www.nywomensbaseball.com
| Minimal Fee | The New York Women's Baseball Association offers a Bluebirds Baseball Program for girls ages 7-17, organized in several age-group divisions. The program teaches Baseball skills while encouraging physical activity and healthy competition. Batting clinics will start in January 2002 in the New York City area. For further information, please email us at nywb@nywomensbaseball.com. |
East Shore Little League
P.O. Box 103
Staten Island, NY 10305
718-442-1847
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball for children ages 3-18 and Softball for girls ages 7-18, organized in age-group divisions. The League also runs a Challenger Program for children with physical and emotional disabilities. The League has Spring and Fall seasons for children ages 5-18, and a Summer season of Pee Wee Tee Ball for children ages 3-5 (registration is held in June for the Summer Tee Ball). Registration begins in September for the Spring season, which runs from April - June. Tournament teams play in July - August. Registration is held in mid-August for the Fall season, which runs from mid-September through November. Practices are organized by individual coaches. Games are played on evenings and weekends at the East Shore Little League complex in the Fort Wadsworth area of Staten Island. Children must live within certain geographical boundaries - call for more information. Registration fee can be reduced by parent's involvement in fundraising. |
Great Kills Little League
P.O. Box 367
Staten Island, NY 10308
718-356-4770
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball for children ages 6-18 and Softball for girls ages 5-18, organized in age-group divisions. The League also runs a Challenger Program for children with physical and emotional disabilities, including autism. Registration begins in September. The Spring season runs from April - June, tournament teams play in July - August, and the Fall season runs from mid-September through mid-November. Practices are organized by individual coaches. Games are played on evenings and weekends at the Great Kills Little League complex at Greaves Avenue and Kensington Street in Staten Island. Children must live within certain geographical boundaries - call for more information. |
Mid-Island Little League
3665 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 13314
718-370-7265
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball for children ages 6-12 and Softball for girls ages 5-16. Registration begins in September, and the season runs from April - June. Home games and practices are held at the 4-field complex on Victory Boulevard, Staten Island. |
New Springville Little League
P.O. Box 1463
Staten Island, NY 10313
718-761-1749
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball for children ages 6-18 and Softball for girls ages 5-18, organized in age-group divisions. Registration begins in September. The Spring season runs from April - June, tournament teams play in July - August, and the Fall season runs from August through mid-November. Practices are organized by individual coaches. Games are played on evenings and weekends at the New Springville Little League complex on Forest Hill Road. Children must live within certain geographical boundaries - call for more information. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or Minimal Fee | New York Parks Softball League. Co-ed league for children ages 8-13 is offered in April - June. Turn 2 Instructional Clinics. Clinics held on Saturdays in May - June for children ages 8-13. Sponsored by The Derek Jeter Turn 2 foundation. Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost Baseball and Softball programs are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE | FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional Baseball and Softball programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers, including the Garcia PAL Center in Staten Island. In addition, the Police Athletic League administers the RBI League, which has 16 girls Softball teams for girls ages 11-18 (in two age group divisions) throughout New York City. RBI is sponsored by Major League Baseball, and the teams compete locally in regional tournaments and a national World Series in Orlando, Florida. The season runs from June through August; games are usually held on Saturdays. Participation is FREE. For more information on the Staten Island PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section. |
Snug Harbor Little League
P.O. Box 100081
Staten Island, NY 10310
718-273-0651
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball for children ages 6-18 and Softball for girls ages 5-18, organized in age-group divisions. Registration begins in September. The Spring season runs from April - June, with tournament teams playing in July - August. Practices are organized by individual coaches. Games are played on evenings and weekends at the Snug Harbor Little League complex at Snug Harbor Road and Richmond Terrace. Children must live within certain geographical boundaries - call for more information. |
South Shore Little League
P.O. Box 104
Staten Island, NY 10307
718-948-0075
www.myteam.com/go/southshorellsiny
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball for children ages 6-12 and Softball for girls ages 5-15, organized by age-group divisions and in two leagues. The League also runs a Challenger Program for children with physical and emotional disabilities. Registration begins in August. The Spring season runs from April - June, tournament teams play in July - August, and the Fall season runs from September through November. Practices are organized by individual coaches. Games are played on evenings and weekends at the South Shore Little League complex in the Tottenville area of Staten Island. Children must live within certain geographical boundaries - call for more information. |
West Shore Little League/Babe Ruth League
340 Walker St.
Staten Island, NY 10303
718-447-7489
718-447-7497
www.eteamz.com/westshorell
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball for children ages 6-18 and Softball for girls ages 7-15, organized in age-group divisions. The Challenger Program, for children with physical and emotional disabilities, meets Sunday mornings. Registration begins in July. The Spring season runs from April - July, tournament teams play in July - August, and the Fall season runs from mid-September through mid-November. Practices are organized by individual coaches. Games are played on evenings and weekends at the West Shore Little League complex. Children must live within certain geographical boundaries - call for more information. A program is available so that a child can play for FREE with parent involvement in sales and community service. |
BASKETBALL
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The AAU Girls Basketball Program is organized to initiate, stimulate and improve opportunities for amateur girls basketball competition at both the local and national level. Girls ages 9-18 play nationwide on over 600 teams in 9 age- group divisions. The teams compete for to qualify for the AAU National Championship Tournament and the National Invitational Championships. Teams in the Metropolitan Association (New York City and the surrounding region) compete in tournaments, usually held on weekends, in and around the New York area and the East Coast region throughout the season. There are dozens of AAU affiliated girls basketball teams in the New York City area. Each team organizes its own tryouts and tournament schedule. To find a team near you, please call Mr. Joseph Loughran, the Metropolitan Association Girls Basketball Chairman, at 718-720-8718. |
Nike Junior Liberty Basketball League
212-564-WNBA
| Minimal Fee | The League provides the opportunity for girls ages 10-16 to develop their basketball skills and participate in structured, competitive play. The League operates out of several sites in New York City in June - August. Participants are divided into two age groups, and the divisional champions from each site will play for citywide honors, with the winners invited to a Liberty home game. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Playground Associate Summer Hoops. Citywide basketball tournament in July - August for children ages 8-16. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Inter-borough Basketball Tournament. Citywide basketball tournament in November - December for children ages 8-16. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Evergreen Cup Holiday Tournament. Basketball tournament held in late December with a co-ed division for children ages 8-10 and a separate girls division for girls ages 11-16. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost basketball programs are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE | FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional Basketball programs are offered at many New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. In addition, the South Shore Beacon PAL Center sponsors the Staten Island Diamonds, an AAU competitive girls basketball program. For more information on the Staten Island PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section. |
YMCA Sprite Jr. Knicks
www.ymcanyc.org
| FREE | A comprehensive basketball program is offered at all New York area YMCA locations. The program is open to boys and girls ages 5 - 18. Games, practices and clinics are held after school and on weekends from January - May. Every child gets to play an equal amount of time and has equal practice time. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
FIELD HOCKEY
| FREE | After-School
Program. Co-ed clinics for children ages 6-14 at selected
locations. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood
Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC
Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
FOOTBALL
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | League. A Flag Football League is offered in September - November for children ages 6-17. The League features introductory clinics and culminates in a citywide tournament and festival. Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost flag football programs are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE | FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional Flag Football programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on the Staten Island PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
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Flag football programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
GOLF
| FREE | JPMorgan Chase Junior Golf Camps. FREE lessons for children ages 8-14 at selected parks in all five boroughs. Learn the basics of putting, pitching, and driving. Lessons are held twice a week on weekdays from July - August. FREE use of equipment provided. City Parks/Met PGA Junior Golf Academy. FREE lessons provided by PGA Professionals for intermediate to advanced players ages 10-16. Tryouts are held in June. |
La Tourette Golf Course
1001 Richmond Hill Rd.
Staten Island, NY 10306
718-351-1889
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Nike Golf Learning Center
Junior Lessons for children ages 8-17 in March - October.
4 hour first time lesson for 49, with each additional
lesson for 75. |
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Summer Golf Camp. Weekly camps held Wednesday through Sunday (either half or full day programs) for children ages 8-17 in July - August. Two-day programs are also available. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE | FREE instructional Golf programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on the Staten Island PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section. |
GYMNASTICS
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost gymnastics programs are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
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Gymnastics programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers, including the Staten Island YMCA in Staten Island. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
HANDBALL
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | School Based Introductory Clinics. For children ages 13-18. Offered in cooperation with the PSAL in various intermediate and high schools in all five boroughs. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | After-School Programs. For children ages 9-13. Offered in cooperation with the United Way and the Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation at various schools in the five boroughs. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Indoor Training Centers. Training is available at the following indoor handball courts: West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St., Manhattan; Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave., Bellerose, Queens; and Paddlesports, 80-50 Pitken Ave., Ozone, Queens. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Tournaments. Citywide, regional and national tournaments. Extensive tournament schedule is available on the web site. |
HOCKEY: ROLLER & FLOOR HOCKEY
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Floor hockey programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
ICE SKATING
| MINIMAL FEE | New York City Parks and Recreation operates the following skating rink in Staten Island: Staten Island War Memorial Ice Skating Rink, Clove Lakes Park Victory Blvd. & Clove Rd., 718-720-1010. Please call for more information. |
MARTIAL ARTS
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Neighborhood
Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost karate and other
martial arts programs are offered at most New York City
Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information
on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers,
please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation
Facilities section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
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Martial arts programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
SOCCER
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Recreational programs are available for girls ages 4-9 from community based clubs. Inter-club competition is available for girls ages 9-19 in age group divisions of Under 10 1/2, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16 and Under 19. The Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League is a member of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association and is an affiliate of the US Soccer Federation and the US Youth Soccer Association. The girls teams play Fall and Spring seasons; the League also has outdoor and indoor holiday and summer tournaments. Games are played throughout New York City. Registration is handled by the individual teams-registration dates and other information is available on the web site. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Learn to Play Soccer. Offered on Saturdays in September - October for children ages 6-13. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Indoor Soccer League. Offered on Saturdays in February - April for children ages 6-10. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Summer of Soccer. A 5-on-5 league open to children ages 9-19, playing a 6-week summer schedule. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost soccer programs are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE | FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional Soccer programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on the Staten Island PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
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Instructional soccer programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers, including the Staten Island YMCA in Staten Island. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
SWIMMING
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Learn to Swim Winter Classes. Swimming classes held on Saturdays in February at certain indoor pools. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Summer Classes. Summer swimming classes open to children 6-14 at all 33 outdoor city pools. Classes held on weekdays. Registration information available at the above number in June |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Teams. Citywide Summer swim teams for ages 6-18. Teams compete at selected pools in all five boroughs. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost swimming programs are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
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Swimming lessons and teams are offered at most local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
TENNIS
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | City Parks Youth Tennis Program. FREE lessons for children ages 6-16, all skill levels. Lessons are held twice a week from July - August at 40 parks in all 5 boroughs. Weekly team tennis matches are held on Fridays. Call the above number after June 1st for nearest location. No pre-registration necessary. Equipment provided. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Penn Junior Tournament Series. Five ETA-sanctioned tournaments are held from July - August, with each borough hosting one event. The top 16 players in each age group will qualify for the New York City Junior Invitation Championships, held at Flushing Meadows/Corona Park in September. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Nike 2-on-2 Junior Tennis Challenge. A two-player team tournament for intermediate (unranked) boys and girls with divisions for ages 12 and under, 14 and under and 16 and under. The finals are held in August at Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, Queens. A FREE instructional clinic for all participants is held after the tournament concludes. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | JPMorgan Chase Tennis Camps for Girls. A FREE 6-week training program for unranked, intermediate level girls ages 10-16. Citywide tryouts are held in August for New York City residents. Thirty players from each borough are selected to participate in the program, which takes place on Saturdays from September to October. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Reebok Urban Youth Tennis Academy. Tryouts are held mid-May at USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, and are open to all NYC residents ages 8-17. Fifty players will be selected for the summer training program (July - August), with 25 players selected in the Fall for continued sponsorship. If selected, players receive FREE advanced coaching at the USTA National Tennis, FREE tournament entry fee sponsorship for selected events, FREE travel expenses to selected national junior tournaments, FREE Reebok clothing and footwear, specialized clinics, and counseling and placement assistance for collegiate tennis scholarships. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Tennis With the Pros. FREE instructional clinics with world-class professionals are held throughout NYC in late August before the US Open Tennis Championships. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost tennis programs are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
New York Junior Tennis League
24-16 Queens Plaza S.
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-786-7110
www.NYJTL.com
FREE instructional tennis programs for children ages 6-18
in Board of Education schoolyards citywide. The League has
several girls' leagues for girls ages 18 and under. It also
offers educational programs, such as homework clubs, peer
counseling, SAT tutoring and scholarship opportunities.
| FREE | Middle School League. Provides supervised competition for IS and JHS students in the New York City schools. Youth Tennis Centers. Thirty-eight centers provide FREE novice instruction, advanced training, mandatory reading clubs, tennis trips and awards over an 18-week season between April and September. |
| FREE | NYJTL/NYCHA Tennis Program. Provides children living in NYC housing developments the opportunity to learn and play tennis; the program also contains education counseling services and drug prevention education. |
| FREE | Early Morning Winter Program. A 22-week program that meets early mornings on winter weekends at 12 indoor sites, sponsors holiday tournaments and culminates in the annual Hartman Cup Tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Queens. |
| FREE | Spring After-School Program. April - June in selected schoolyards from 3 pm-6 pm weekdays. The format includes structured group instruction, matchplay, and if possible, open hitting. Beginners and players with experience welcome. No pre-registration necessary. Equipment provided. |
| FREE | Summer Program. FREE tennis lessons in July - August on weekdays at selected locations (public parks and schoolyards) in all five boroughs. No pre-registration necessary. Equipment provided. |
| FREE | Mayor's Cup Tournament. Open to New York City school children; good academic standing required. It is the nation's largest junior tennis tournament. Entries are due in April, with qualifying rounds held in May and the main draw in early June. |
| FREE | Tournament Teams. Provides advanced junior players with an opportunity to try out for their various Summer or Winter Tournament Teams, which receive top-notch coaching and training. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE | FREE co-ed instructional Tennis programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on the Staten Island PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section. |
TRACK & FIELD
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Instructional After-School Program. Fall and Spring sessions are available for children ages 8-14. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Citywide Track & Field practices twice a week at selected park locations in all 5 boroughs. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Competitive Track & Field Meets. Kids compete in three categories (9-10 years, 11-12 years, 13-14 years.) A series of meets in April-August culminate in the finals in Hershey, PA. |
New York Junior Road Runners Club
c/o New York Road Runners Club
9 E. 89th St.
New York, NY 10128
212-423-2219
www.nyrrc.org
| MINIMAL FEE | Junior Road Club Race Series. For children ages 2-14. Generally, one event a month is held in either Central Park, Prospect Park or Van Cortlandt Park. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE | FREE co-ed instructional Track and Field programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on the Staten Island PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section. |
VOLLEYBALL
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Learn to Play Volleyball. For ages 6-14. Beach Volleyball Tournament. In July. Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE or low-cost volleyball programs are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE | FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional Volleyball programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers, including the South Shore Beacon PAL Center in Staten Island. For more information on the Staten Island PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section. |
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Volleyball programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
MULTI-SPORT EVENTS & PROGRAMS
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Summer Camps, featuring many sports and enrichment activities, are offered at Children's Aid Society centers throughout New York City. Please call or access the web site for more information. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | Camps. FREE or low-cost summer camps, featuring a variety of sports and enrichment activities, are offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Staten Island Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE | United States Youth Games. This program showcases the best young athletes (under 15) in the country. Tryouts are held at the end of April for the following sports: basketball, baseball/softball, bowling, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Selected athletes practice in June - July and compete in Youth Games in August. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
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Summer Camps, featuring many sports and enrichment activities, are offered at the local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Staten Island YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section. |
ORGANIZATIONS AND FACILITIES
Garcia PAL Center
55 Layton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10301
718-876-7113 Sports Programs: Basketball; Softball
Mid-Island Beacon PAL Center
333 Midland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10306
718-668-9176
Sports Programs: Basketball (all-girls); Flag Football; Softball
South Shore Beacon PAL Center
100 Luten Ave., Staten Island, NY 10312
718-720-8718
Sports Programs: Sponsors AAU girls competitive Basketball
team (the Diamonds); Girls Volleyball
New York City Parks & Recreation Facilities
800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
Since 1910, the City of New York/Parks & Recreation has provided
the most affordable and extensive network of recreational
services throughout New York City. The 33 Recreation Centers
are replete with facilities such as indoor pools, weight rooms,
basketball courts, dance studios, boxing rings, art studios,
game rooms, and libraries. All of the Recreation Centers offer
a wide range of sports programs, such as basketball, baseball/softball,
flag football, martial arts, swimming and volleyball. Most
of the programs are FREE or available at a modest cost, and
all are open to the general public. Each center is equipped
with a professional staff providing organized and FREE-play
activities that are safe, fun, and educational. Please contact
your local Recreation Center or the Borough Recreation Office
for more information on specific sports programs and leagues.
The following Neighborhood Recreation Center is located in
Staten Island:
Cromwell Recreation Center
Pier 6 Murray Hulbert Ave.
718-816-6172
Cromwell Center is closed for reconstruction in 2001. Satellite
Recreation Facilities have been developed at:
Lyon's Pool, Pier 6 at Victory Blvd. (the pool building
across the street from Cromwell Center), information at 718-816-6172
(Outdoor Pool & Fitness Room)
Walker Park, 30 Bard Ave. (at Delafield Place), 718-816-6743
(After-School & Soccer Programs in October - May; Tennis Programs)
Abraham Levy Playground, Jewett & Castleton Ave., information
at 718-816-6172 (After-School Programs in October - May)
Jennifer's Playground/Granitville Park, Jules Dr. (at
Elson Ct. & Regis Dr.), 718-447-5471 (After-School Programs
in October - May)
IS 49, 100 Warren St. (between Tompkins Ave. & Broad
St., information at 718-816-6302 (Basketball & Soccer Programs
in October - May)
Beacon Programs
212-676-8255
Beacons are school-based Community Centers currently operating
in all New York City Neighborhoods, at least one in each Community
School District. Located in Intermediary and/or Elementary
schools and one High School, the Beacon programs address the
increasingly critical need for young people to have safe,
structured environments in the hours in which they are not
in school. The Beacon programs also recognize the importance
of strengthening schools as cornerstones of stability and
opportunity in these neighborhoods. Beacon schools offer children,
youth and adults a mix of social services, recreation, educational
and vocational activities, health education and referrals
and the opportunity for community meetings and social activities.
The Beacons offer youth the opportunity to develop a sense
of social connection through participation in positive group
activities ranging from sports and drama groups to entrepreneurial
training and community service. Managed by community-based
organizations (CBOs), the Beacons employ a neighborhood approach
to providing services so that the specific combination of
services and activities at any Beacon uniquely responds to
neighborhood needs and interests. The following Beacon Programs
are located in Staten Island:
Mid Island/South 50/51 - IS 2
333 Midland Ave., Staten Island, NY 10306
718-668-9176
Mid Island/South 50/51 - Tottenville HS
100 Luten Ave., Staten Island, NY 10312
718-984-9225
Stapleton - IS 49
101 Warren St., B-33, Staten Island, NY 10304
718-556-1565
West Brighton - PS 18
School-Based Multi-Services Community Center
221 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310 718-448-4834