YOUTH SPORTS

The H.E.S. is committed to the development of healthy habits and lifestyles through sports and play for our younger members and patrons. Our Sports Program starts for children as young as 3 in our Preschool Sports and Youth Sports for children 5 and older.

Preschool Sports

• Basketball
• Ballet
• Swim

Youth Sports

• Basketball Training
• Marital Arts – Youth Karate
• Learn to Swim

Basketball Training Programs

From foundational youth clinics to high-intensity advanced camps with Coach Tone, our basketball programs offer age-specific, tailored pathways for every skill level. Led by USA Basketball Certified coaches, each option focuses on progressive player development, conditioning, and basketball IQ within a safe, supportive environment.

Basketball Sunday Clinics
10-Week Sunday Youth Basketball Clinic | Ages 5-12

Join us for an exciting 10-week Sunday Youth Basketball Clinic designed for young athletes of all skill levels! Our program provides a fun, supportive, and structured environment where participants can develop their basketball skills, build confidence, and strengthen their love for the game.

• Eligibility: Open to everyone from ages 5 to 12
• Date and Time: October 11 – December 13, 2026
  Ages 5 to 8: Sundays 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
  Ages 9 to 12: Sundays 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
• Costs:
  After School Participant: $240.00
  Member: $250.00
  Non-Member: $300.00

REGISTER HERE

Youth Basketball Clinic ( Ages 6-12)

Athletes develop fundamental basketball skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, rebounding, coordination, balance, and overall athletic development. Sessions are conducted in a structured and supportive environment and include warm-ups, age-appropriate skill development, drills, conditioning, and game-based instruction.

• Eligibility: Open to everyone from ages 6 to 12
• Date and Time: September 14 – June 30, 2027
  Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
• Costs:
  Members $175 per month
  Non-Members $225 per month

REGISTER HERE

Advanced Basketball Training Camp | Ages 13 – 17

Led by Coach Tone, training sessions provide a structured, high-intensity environment focused on helping athletes become the best version of themselves both individually and as members of a team.

• Eligibility: Open to everyone from ages 13 to 17
• Date and Time: September 14 – June 25, 2027
  Monday & Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Includes: Advanced skills, offense & defense drills, monthly scrimmages, sports-specific training, and game play.
• Costs:
  Members $250 per month
  Non-Members $300 per month

REGISTER HERE

Martial Arts – Youth Karate

Children in our Martial Art classes learn and display valuable life skills such as patience, focus, kindness, honesty and respect. Your child will also increase their motor skills such as balance, running, blocks, punches, kicks and overall hand-eye coordination.

A karate uniform is sold separately for $40. All children will be evaluated and belts will be provided based on ranking.

• Ages 4 to 6: Sundays (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM) & Wednesdays (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• Ages 7 to 10: Sundays (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM) & Thursdays (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
• Ages 11 to 17: Sundays (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) & Thursdays (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
• Advanced Skills: Sundays (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM) & Wednesdays (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
• Costs:
  Members $180 per month
  Non-Members $225 per month

REGISTER HERE

Competitive Martial Arts Team

Team HES competes year round at various Tri-State area tournaments in Sparring, Kata, Self Defense and Weapons.

For more Youth Sports Program information by phone, call Sports and Fitness at (718) 241-3000 ext. 140 or email [email protected].

Learn To Swim

Canarsie’s largest year-round program offers Red Cross–certified swim lessons for all ages (6 months+) in our heated Olympic-sized pool. With small, age-and-skill-grouped classes, students receive personalized attention to build water safety, proficiency, and a path toward our competitive Swim Team across four annual seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

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View Swim Class Schedule

• Parent & Me Swim (Ages 6 mos to 3 yrs): Sundays (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
• Preschool Classes (Ages 3 to 5, Levels 1–4): Monday–Friday (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
• Children’s Classes (Ages 5 to 12, Levels 1–6): Sunday afternoons & Monday–Friday (3:45 PM – 5:15 PM)
• Teen Classes (Ages 13 to 17, Levels 1–3): Sundays at 5:45 PM
• Adult Classes (Ages 16+): Sunday–Thursday options including Women-Only and Co-Ed classes.
• H.E.S. Members Exclusive: Access to General Open Swim, Family Open Swim, and Gender-Based Open Swim.
• Costs: 10-Week Session:
  Members $200
  Non-Members $250

REGISTER HERE

Competitive Swim Team

The Hurricanes compete year round in both short and long course seasons across NY State. Our swimmers qualify for various championship meets including Silvers, Junior Olympics and Eastern Zone Competition. New participants must schedule a try out to be on the team.

Ages: 7 to 17 years

For more Swim Team information by phone, call (718) 241-3000 ext. 137 or email [email protected].