The Town of Greenwich opened registration for all Spring 2020 activities on Monday, January 27th. There are a variety of programs for youth including: girls softball, co-ed tee ball & baseball, soccer league & clinics and much more! We’ve broken out some important info for each of the program offerings below, but for registration forms and additional info visit: Town of Greenwich Youth Programs Page. Looking for Adult Spring Programs like Pickleball?! Check out the Spring Adult Programs.
Also, don’t forget to submit your photos for the Snow Sculpture Contest to the Greenwich Parks and Rec Department. Photos are due by Friday, March 6th (contest open to Greenwich residents only). Prizes include certificates to town programs (like the ones listed below)! Contest details here: Greenwich 2020 Snow Sculpture Contest. Otherwise, send photo submissions via e-mail to ptroiano@greenwichct.org and include: title and picture of sculpture, full name(s) of sculptor(s), and home address.
Greenwich Youth Spring Programs
Baseball/Tball
Junior Baseball Spring 2020 Ages 8 & 9
Registration closes: Friday, March 13 or when the program has filled
Program starts: April 4th
Program description: An instructional league for ages 8 and 9. Combined player & coach pitching as well as instruction during game-play will be incorporated for continued learning.
Location: various Town fields, including Glenville, New Lebanon, & North Street Schools, and Loughlin Avenue.
Small Fry I Baseball Age 6
Registration closes: Friday, March 27 or when the program has filled
Program starts: April 25th
Program description: An instructional league for 6 year-olds that incorporates coach pitching and using the T if necessary. Coaches will pitch to the players on their team. If a player does not put the ball in play after the 5th pitch, the T will be brought out. There are no strikeouts. This program will meet on Saturday afternoons only. Practice will precede a 3 inning game. Total time for practice and game is 1.5 hours.
Location: Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center Barradas Field
Small Fry II Baseball Age 7
Registration closes: Friday, March 13 or when the program has filled
Program starts: April 4th
Program description: An instructional league for 7 year olds. Coach-pitching and instruction throughout game play is incorporated for continued learning. *An advanced T-Ball League is offered for 6 year olds – see “Small Fry I” registration on the Town’s Recreation web page under youth programs. Additionally, a division for 8 & 9 year olds is available: “Junior Baseball.”
Location: various Town fields, including Glenville, New Lebanon, & North Street Schools, and Loughlin Avenue.
Co-ed T-ball Ages 4 & 5
Registration closes: Registration closes Friday, March 27 or when the program has filled
Program starts: April 25th
Location: Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center Barradas Field
Dance
DancePointe at Bendheim Western Civic Center
http://thedancepointect.com/
Drama
DramaBee Ages 3–5
Registration: www.dramabee.com
Program starts: Tuesdays in April
Program description: Our performers will spend ten weeks having fun learning a Classic Broadway Musical and will put on a “show” with costumes at the end of the week for Family and Friends!
Location: Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center
Golf
Golf Clinics Ages 6-10
Program starts: Friday, March 27th
Join Coach John Czarnecki for an introduction to the fundamentals of golf. Become acquainted with the basics including proper grip, stance, swing, alignment, balance, putting, chipping, course etiquette and rules of the game. Coach Czar holds a certified coaching permit with the State of Connecticut. He was a golf coach at Greenwich High School from 2005 through 2016. Coach Czar introduced both his sons to the game of golf. Both sons became All State players for the Greenwich High School Golf team and later played NCAA Division I golf. He will be assisted by former GHS Golf team players.
Location: Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center Gym/Field
Gymnastics
Jack Rabbits Gymnastics
Register: www.jackrabbitsgym.com
Spring Session: March 2nd – May 8th, 2020, Friday morning classes only
Bunny Hoppers: 12-19 mos., 9:15-9:55 a.m.
2 Years Old, 10:00-10:40 a.m.
Location: Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center
Sewing
Sew Happy
Greenwich Spring Sewing Machine School For Kids ages 8 and up
Program starts: Wednesday, April 24, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
For more information, contact info@sewhappyusa.net
https://www.sewhappyusa.net/
Location: Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center
Skatepark
Skateboard Clinics Ages 6-12
Registration closes: Friday, April 10th, or when the program has filled
Program starts: Tuesday, April 7th & Thursday, April 9th
Program description: Clinics will help young skaters ages 6 to 12 years old learn park etiquette and basic techniques such as drop-ins and Ollies in a safe and fun atmosphere.
Location: Greenwich Skatepark, Arch Street
Spring Fever Skate Jam – Saturday, April 4th, Ages 6 and Up
Spring Fever Skate Jam for ages 6 and up is on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Greenwich Skatepark on Arch St. (Rain date: Sunday, April 5, 2020) The event is free and open to anyone, but participants must register! Helmet and full pads required – elbow, knee and wrist guards.
Free Skate Lessons for beginners from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Section 01: 12 p.m. lesson; Section 02: 12:45 p.m. lesson
Free admission to the park from 1:30 pm – 6 pm
MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
Soccer
Mighty Mites Soccer Coed Ages 3 – 9
Registration closes: Registration closes Friday, April 3 or when the program has filled
Program starts: Saturday, April 18th
Program description: Spring soccer is a fun, recreational, coed program. This program will focus on the fundamentals of soccer, which include passing, dribbling, trapping, and shooting through skill work and modified games.
Location: Benvenuto Turf Field at Cos Cob Park
Soccer Clinics for ages 4-12, variety of different clinics
Register: https://soccerextreme.configio.com/ ; Select or search for: Town of Greenwich
Program starts: Monday, April 20th & Friday, April 24th
Location: Benvenuto Turf Field at Cos Cob Park
Softball
Babe Ruth Softball Ages 9–14
Registration closes: Friday, March 13 or when the program has filled
Program starts: Saturday, April 4th (Player evaluations are: 9-11 yo: Monday, March 23 & 12-14yo: Friday, March 27th)
Program description: The emphasis of Babe Ruth Softball is on education, skill development, participation for players at all levels of athletic ability, and to ensure the participants have FUN. The Greenwich Girls Softball League is organized according to AGE & ABILITY.
Location: various Greenwich Town softball fields
Junior Softball Ages 7-8
Registration closes: Registration closes Friday, March 13 or when the program has filled
Program starts: Saturday, April 18th
Program description: Junior softball is designed for beginner softball players, ages 7 & 8, to teach them the fundamentals of softball. Among teammates of their own age, players will learn the basic skills of the game, including throwing, catching, and hitting. This is a coach-pitch league and special rules and equipment are applied for the development and welfare of this young age group.
Location: various Greenwich Town fields
Swim
Spring Swim Program: Group, Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Ages range from 2 years old to 18 years old
Program starts: Saturday, March 21st
Location: Greenwich Boys and Girls Club, 4 Horseneck Lane, Greenwich
Toddler
Just Wee Two
Educational Fun for Toddlers & Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies, Grandparents, etc.)
For Children 14 months to 3 ½ years old.
Parent/child partial separation & separation classes.
Classes include: arts and crafts, music, movement, playtime, stories & snack. There is also a Just Crafts art class for children 2-5 years of age.
Register: call 800-404-2204
Location: Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center
