Phone - (516) 465-4075
Phone - (516) 465-4075
Please scroll down to see descriptions of our Preschool Programs. For information on registration for any program, please visit our home page during the seasons listed in each description. If there are any questions please call the Recreation and Parks Administrative Office at (516) 465-4075.
Due to popular demand a Creative Combo dance class has been added to the Recreation Department’s Dance Conservatory program. This class is open to residents who are 3.5 years old to 5 years old, and who are not yet in kindergarten. Classes will be held on Fridays at 2 pm beginning Friday, October 15th and will run for 22 weeks, at a cost of $295. Creative Combo classes offer a taste of all types of dance and is fun and encouraging setting. If you are looking for an easy, introductory class for your little one, this is the class for you! To register, please visit the Recreation and Parks Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue or, if you have a password you can register online at www.gcreconline.gardencityny.net. Please note – your child must be 3.5 years by the start of the class in order to attend.
Our department offers tennis instruction to children as young as four years old.
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Parent Assisted Squirts: Multi-Sports
Age: 2.5 to 3.9 yrs
Season:Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter
Type:Weekly Classes, running for 6-8 weeks
Parental Involvement: Assistance & support is required
Open the door to the thrilling world of sport with this exciting program, paving the way for your child's exploration & development. Your child will experience a variety of sports, including Lacrosse, Soccer, T-Ball, and Track & Field, all with the support and guidance of a parent.
In this program, we place a strong emphasis on fostering essential life skills such as teamwork, patience, and self-confidence. Parents take on a supportive role, offering guidance and assistance when required, to ensure a positive experience. Join us in this journey of exploration and growth, where your child's unique pace is celebrated, and sport becomes an enriching experience for the whole family.
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Squirts Multi Sports:
Multi-Sports Squirts allows children to experience a variety of sports throughout the program. Our professional coaches ensure that children are engaged in fun, inclusive activities, in a positive learning environment.
Players will have the opportunity to try Lacrosse, Soccer, T-Ball, & Track & Field. In addition to emphasizing the fundamentals of each sport, each activity is designed to improve hand-eye coordination, balance, agility, and movement. Classes will include a series of fun challenges, structured activities, and scrimmages adapted to ensure everyone achieves success.
Multi-Sports Class Highlights
· Development of fine motor skills
· Play a variety of different sports
· Fun sports-themed activities
· Concept of being part of a team
· Free Dri-Fit Shirt & completion certificate
All equipment needed for this class will be provided by USA Sport Group.
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Senior Squirts Multi Sports:
· Multi-Sports Senior Squirts classes introduce beginners and those with some experience to a variety of different sports. Our professional sports coaches will ensure that children are engaged in fun, inclusive activities, in a positive learning environment.
Players will have the opportunity to try Lacrosse, Soccer, T-Ball, & Track & Field. They will learn the basic principles of each sport and will be encouraged to apply these skills to a series of fun challenges, structured activities, and scrimmages.
Multi-Sports Class Highlights
o Develop coordination, balance, and agility
· Play and learn basic rules for different sports
· Fun activities and competitions
· Teamwork and sportsmanship
· Scrimmages
· Free Dri-Fit Shirt & completion certificate
All equipment needed for this class will be provided by USA Sport Group.
All children will be split into groups based on age and experience level
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Parent-Assisted Soccer Squirts:
Age: 2.5 to 3.9 yrs
Season: Spring & Summer
Type: Weekly Classes, running for 6-8 weeks
Parental Involvement: Assistance & support is required
Link to Register: Garden City Recreation and Parks Sports Camps, Classes, Programs and Lessons | Garden City NY (usasportgroup.com)
Discover a unique and dynamic soccer experience designed to celebrate your child's individual journey into the exciting world of soccer. Your child will develop core fundamental soccer skills, such as kicking, dribbling, and shooting, all with the support and guidance of a parent.
In this program, we place a strong emphasis on fostering essential life skills such as teamwork, patience, and self-confidence. Parents take on a supportive role, offering guidance and assistance when required, to ensure a positive experience. Join us in this journey of exploration and growth, where your child's unique pace is celebrated, and Soccer becomes an enriching experience for the whole family.
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Soccer Squirts:
Soccer Squirts is the perfect class for introducing a child to soccer. Our professional coaches ensure that children are engaged in fun, inclusive activities, in a positive learning environment.
Players will learn the fundamental skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending. Classes will include a series of fun challenges, structured activities, and scrimmages adapted to ensure everyone achieves success.
Soccer Class Highlights
o Development of fine motor skills
· Basic rules and soccer techniques
· Fun soccer-themed activities
· Concept of being part of a team
· Free Dri-Fit Shirt & completion certificate
All equipment needed for this class will be provided by USA Sport Group.
All children will be split into groups based on age and experience level
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Senior Soccer Squirts:
· Soccer Senior Squirts classes introduce beginners and those with some experience to the fundamentals of soccer. Our professional soccer coaches will ensure that children are engaged in fun, inclusive activities, in a positive learning environment.
Each soccer session will focus on developing a particular skill or technique associated with the game of soccer including dribbling, passing, ball control, moves & turns, shielding the ball, positioning, and more. Players will learn the basic principles of soccer and will be encouraged to apply these skills to structured game scenarios, challenges, and scrimmages.
Soccer Class Highlights
o Dribbling, passing, positioning, and more!
· Soccer tactics and game rules
· Fun activities and competitions
· Teamwork and sportsmanship
· Scrimmages
· Free Dri-Fit Shirt & completion certificate
All equipment needed for this class will be provided by USA Sport Group.
All children will be split into groups based on age and experience level
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