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Youth Programs BASKETBALL PROGRAMS Basketball Recreation League Come in the gym and score your way through the Winter! We offer Teams practice on weekdays between the hours of 6-9pm in prepara- various basketball programs for children, where young athletes tion to play in games. Basketball sneakers and shorts without pockets learn about the game, begin skill work and understand the are required. League play is determined by grades and is gender spe- meaning of teamwork and play games. Dribble your way in and cific. The season ends with an exciting March Madness tournament. Youth Programs join our coaches and staff at the gym and get ready for tip-off! VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED. If Interested in Coaching, Call 422-1347. Basketball Instruction Age Group Grades 3-9 Our Basketball Instruction programs introduce players to the basic Day/Time Weekday Evenings & Saturdays Practices Begin December, Season Begins January fundamentals of basketball. Children practice dribbling, shooting, Boys Girls passing, and defense. Course # 220310-B1 Gr. 3-4 Boys 220310-G1 Gr. 3-4 Girls Age Group K-2 B2 Gr. 5-6 Boys G2 Gr. 5-6 Girls Day/Time Saturday FALL Begins October 3, 6 Sessions B3 Gr. 7-9 Boys G3 Gr. 7-9 Girls Course # 220310-A0 Grade K 9-10am Registration Ongoing DEADLINE November 14 220310-A1 Grade 1 10:15-11:15am Fee $65-Residents only 220310-A2 Grade 2 11:30-12:30pm 220310-A3 Grades 1 & 2 12:45-1:45pm *All first time players in our league must attend new player 220310-A4 Grades 1 & 2 2-3pm evaluations Location Church Street School, Gymnasium Note-New Player Evaluation WINTER, Begins January 16, 6 Sessions Day/Time Monday, 11/16 Girls Grades 3-9 Course # 220310-A5 Grade K 9-10am Tuesday, 11/17 Boys Grades 3-9 220310-A6 Grade 1 10:15-11:15am Location Highland Middle School/upper gym, 6-8pm 220310-A7 Grade 2 11:30-12:30pm 220310-A8 Grades 1 & 2 12:45-1:45pm 220310-A9 Grades 1 & 2 2-3pm No Session 2/13, 2/20 Location Church Street School, Gymnasium Registration Ongoing Fee $65 White Plains Recreation Night with the WESTCHESTER KNICKS Join your friends and classmates at the Westchester County Center for a night of basketball and entertainment with the Westchester Knicks, an NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knicks. On this special night, City of White Plains youth will be recognized as we cheer on the Knicks in our own section. Half-time entertainment will include a basketball game featuring select players from White Plains. Food, fun and giveaways will equal a great night of basketball fun. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AT THE RECREATION OFFICE. Limited amount available, $10 per ticket 7 2015-16 Fall and Winter Programs Youth Programs Basketball Travel Teams Beginner Tumbling and Flexibility Program Our Competitive Travel Basketball Teams are gender specific, and determined Children will be introduced to tumbling and have a great time practicing som- by grade. Teams’ will consist of 9-12 players, practice a minimum of twice a ersaults and handsprings. They will also enjoy interacting with other children week, and compete in league play against other travel teams. All participants while working on proper flexibility. Children will work with some apparatuses MUST have a registration form on file to participate in our FREE TRY OUTS (rings and balance beam), as well as on the tumbling mats. Beginning October 13. All players selected to a team will receive; a uniform, Age Group Grades 1-6 play in the County Center Tournament and FREE participation in the recre- Day/Time Friday, 6:45-7:30pm or Saturday, 9:45-10:30am, ation basketball league and the March Madness Tournament. TEAMS WILL 8 Sessions CONSIST OF WHITE PLAINS RESIDENTS ONLY. For more information, Course # 221810-F1 Begins Friday, October 2, please contact George Price, 422-1347. F2 Begins Friday, January 8, Ages Grades 5-8 No Session 2/12, 2/19 Day/Time Varies, September-March Course # 221810-S1 Begins Saturday, October 3, Boys Girls S4 Begins Saturday, January 9, Course # 225910-B1 Boys Gr 5 225910-G1 Girls Gr 5 No Session 2/13, 2/20 225910-B2 Boys Gr 6 2259 1 0-G2 Girls Gr 6 Location Ridgeway School Gymnasium 225910-B3 Boys Gr 7 2259 1 0-G3 Girls Gr 7 Registration Ongoing 225910-B4 Boys Gr 8 22591 0 -G4 Girls Gr 8 Fee: $125 Location Various School Gyms Registration: Ongoing Cheerleading Fee Due upon Selection to Team. Children have a great time learning the fundamenta ls and techniques of FREE TRY OUTS cheerleading. They will learn basic cheers, formations, and team cadence, Boys while having a great time showing their cheering spirits. Grade Dates Time Age Group Grades 1-5 5 Oct 13-16 6-7:30pm Day/Time Thursday, 3:30-4:30pm 6 Oct 13-16 7:30-9pm Course # 224410-C1 Begins October 15, 8 Sessions 7 Oct 14-15 6-7:30pm No Session 11/26 8 Oct 14-15 7:30-8pm Location George Washington School Gym Location-Highlands Middle School Registration Ongoing Girls Fee: $80 Grade Dates Time 5 Oct 13-16 6-7:30pm 6 Oct 13-16 7:30-9pml 7 Oct 14-15 6-7:30pm 8 Oct 14-15 7:30-8pm Location-Church St. School Fashion Designs & Trends Are you one of the biggest trend setters in school? Let’s see what you can do when you learn how to design your very own wardrobe. Hobby Quest will teach you everything you need to know to tailor a one-of-a- kind outfit just for you! Children will learn all the ins and outs of garment design and hand-sewing. You will discover what it takes to create trendy pieces such as skirts, dresses, and even accessories! Age Group Grade 5 - 8 Day/Time Monday, 4:30-5:30 pm, 8 sessions, Begins September 21 No Session 10/12 Location Gillie Recreation Room Registration Ongoing, Fee $155 Check Payable to Hobby Quest 8 “Where to Go, What to Do, Way of Life!” Youth Programs Flying Machines – The Seagull Flight! Intermediate Tumbling and Flexibility Program Hobby Quest’s Flight Captain will teach you everything you need to know A great time is had by children being physical while working on proper about building and flying Amazing machines! Aviators will build and fly flexibility, practicing somersaults and handsprings. All children must be gliders, model airplanes with clay, the Seagull Plane, and of course the able to perform backbends to take advantage of and expand their tumbling Helicobra Helicopter. A special certificate of graduation will be awarded abilities in our intermediate classes. Participants will also work with some at the end of the sessions. apparatuses (rings, balance beam) as well as on the tumbling mats. Youth Programs Age Group Grade 3 - 8 Age Group Grades 1-6 Day/Time Monday, 5:45-6:45pm, 8 sessions Day/Time Friday, 7:45-8:30pm, or Saturday, 10:45-11:30am, Begins September 21 No Session 10/12 8 Sessions Location Gillie Recreation Room Course # 221810-F3 Begins Friday, October 2 Registration Ongoing, F4 Begins Friday, January 8, Fee $155 Check Payable to Hobby Quest No Session 2/12, 2/19 Course # 221810-S3 Begins Saturday, October 3 Hip-Hop New Age Group S4 Begins Saturday, January 9 No Session 2/13, 2/20 Children will have a great time learning how to move to different Location Ridgeway School Gymnasium rhythms and beats while adding their own spice and attitude. Class will Registration Ongoing focus on upper and lower body coordination. Children will get active, Fee $125 create new friends and learn to dance, all at the same time. Students should wear comfortable clothing. A dance recital will be held in the Lacrosse Association, White Plains spring 2016 for classes starting in January only. Dress rehearsal and This program teaches beginners and young players the basic skills nec- recital dates to be announced. essary to play in competitive games. Age Group Grade 1 - 6 Age Group Grades 1-8, Girls Grades 3-8 Day/Time Grade 1-3 Tuesday, 4:30-5:30pm Registration Begins December: Applications are available at Course # 225710-HA Tuesday Begins September 29, www.wplax.com. 10 Sessions No Session 11/13 Course # 225710-HB Tuesday Begins January 19, 12 Sessions No Session 2/16, 3/22 Day/Time Grades 4-6 Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm Course # 225710-HF Thursday Begins September 24, 10 Sessions No Session 11/26 Course # 225710-HW Thursday Begins January 21, 12 Sessions No Session 2/18, 3/24 Location Gillie Recreation Room Registration Ongoing, Fee $110-10 Sessions My Art Treasure/Creative Explorations $135-12 Sessions, rehearsal & recital Children are prompted to pursue their own creative ideas. Instruction is designed to support the foundations of art-making reinforcing good studio practices, building on previous knowledge and learning new art skills while enjoying a new level of confidence in visual expression. This studio-art class offers many choices in the creative arts: drawing, paint- ing, printmaking, collage-making, sewing and weaving, and traditional hand-building techniques in ceramics including glazing using our own kiln. Children should wear a smock or oversized shirt. Age Group Grades 1 – 4 Day/Time Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30pm. 10 Sessions Course # 223010-AF Begins September 30, No Session 11/11, 11/25 Course # 223010-AW Begins January 20, No Session 2/17, 3/23 Location Community Center, 65 Mitchell Place Registration Ongoing. Fee $100 (Supplies Included) 9 2015-16 Fall and Winter Programs Youth Programs Mystery Makers SOCCER Hobby Quest is calling all aspiring magicians and wizards to learn SOCCER STARTS HERE! astounding illusions and impossible feats that will wow everyone you Come on out to the field and kick your way through the Fall! We know! A real magician will be teaching all the newest and coolest tricks, offer various soccer programs for children, where players will and will learn all the secrets, so you can amaze all of your family and begin to learn the game and various skills, as well as team work.