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Garden City Recreation Children’s Tennis Lessons – WINTER 2024 -25

The Garden City Department of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the start of the WINTER children’s tennis program. Registration is ongoing and classes begin on Monday, January 13th. All classes are held at the Community Park indoor tennis center and are available to Garden City residents’ ages 4 through 16 years old. *We have changed our level names and descriptions, please check the document titled "Kids Tennis Lesson Description NEW" below for the new info.*

How to register:

In person at the Recreation Office (108 Rockaway Ave). The recreation office is open M – F from 8:30am to 4:30pm. You can download a registration form at our website: gardencityrecreation.org
By Mail: Mail in your registration form and check to the Recreation Office
Register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net .You need a password to register online. If you do not have a password please go to the Recreation office, with proof of residency, to receive one.

If paying by check, please make check payable to Inc. Village of Garden City

If paying by credit card please use: Mastercard, Visa or Discover. We do not accept American Express at this time.

For more information, call the Recreation Office at 516 465-4075

***Non-resident children who attend Garden City Public Schools can register for tennis lessons beginning December 11th. Registration must be done by mail or in person at the Recreation Office. Those who would like to register for our tennis program must prove they attend one of the Garden City Public Schools. Proof must accompany registration. An additional $50 fee will pertain to anyone in this category. Make checks payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City”.

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Winter Swim Lessons at Adelphi University

Registration Begins Friday, November 22nd 2024-2025

Youth swim lessons for Village residents will be held at the Adelphi Pool on Saturday mornings beginning December 7th. The program runs for 9 weeks.

Fee for this program is $150 per child. Registration begins Friday, November 22nd.

You may register online if you have an account with Recreation Dept.
If registering by mail please include a check with the registration form
If registering in person you may pay by check or credit card.
Checks are to be made payable to: Inc. Village of Garden City

Please note: Your child must be six years of age by the start of the program to participate

For more information or a registration form go to: www.gardencityrecreation.org

Dates of Classes: Dec 7, 14, 21; Jan 4, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 15; Make-up date March 1

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 Winter session of the ULTIMATE WORKOUT

REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

**TENNIS ULTIMATE WORKOUT - 12 sessions – 1. 5-hour classes ** FEE: $350.

(A fun way to drill for the experienced tennis player)

Please note: Ultimate Workout is geared to the intermediate and advanced level player

Meeting Dates: Saturdays: January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8 ,15,22,29; April 5

No Class on Feb 22nd

Time: 1030am to 12 noon

No online registration accepted

Please sign up in person or mail a check with below form, to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.

Registration is on a first come - first served basis. Space is limited.

Multisport Winter Break Program at St. Paul's

Despite the beautiful weather we have had this fall, GC Recreation is starting to plan for the winter! Pioneer Sports will be running a multisport winter break program at St. Paul's Fieldhouse for those interested. To register, visit https://pioneersports.leagueapps.com/camps/

*Please wear appropriate shoe wear to the program.*

Chess Wizards for the Winter Season

Garden City Recreation and Parks has again partnered with the very popular “Chess Wizards” to offer after school programs for Garden City children ages 5 through 12 who want to learn the game of chess!

Chess Wizards is a fun way to have kids experience the excitement of chess. Kids will play in mini tournaments, have interactive lessons with chess pros and play cool chess variants like bug house. It is proven that chess enhances cognitive development in children, improves both verbal and mathematical skills, and increases all levels of academic performance! Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions.

Instructors (who are called "Wizards") provide all the materials necessary for your child to participate in the class and no additional purchase is required to attend. All students will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun!!!

Classes will be on Tuesdays from 4-5pm beginning 1/21 and ending 3/18. The cost of this 9 week session is $241. Classes will be held in St. Paul’s Cottages.

To register for this program please visit the Chess Wizards website at www.chesswizards.com.

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