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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.
Youth Sports
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
Please note: Youth Karate is a year-long program. Registration is a commitment for the full program year.
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).
View Swim Class Levels
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].
The H.E.S. Swim School is Canarsie’s largest provider of year-round swimming lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Classes are held in our heated indoor pool.
Our experienced American Red Cross certified instructors are dedicated to teaching all students to be safe and proficient in the water. All students are arranged by age and skill level and placed into small groups to maximize individual, one-on-one attention.
Group Classes
Ages: 6 Months to Adults
Parent & Me, Pre School, and Children and Adult Levels 1-6 classes. For more information about levels and to determine what is the appropriate class for your child, click here.
Swim School classes take place during four seasons throughout the year. Fall, winter, spring, and summer are 10-week seasons.
Currently in Spring Session.
- Member: 10 Classes for $200
- Non-Member: 10 Classes for $250
Private Swim Lessons
A more personalized setting could just be what you or your child needs to get comfortable in the water or achieve swimming goals.
- $300 for 5 Lesson Package
- $60 per Session
For more Aquatics information by phone, call (718) 241-3000 ext. 137 or email [email protected].
Need assistance becoming a member or registering? Check out our Registration Assistance page or contact HES Registration by calling (718) 241-3000 ext. 131 or (718) 241-3000 ext. 122.
Swim Class Schedule
Find the right class level, age and swim class times that work for your schedule.
CLICK HEREPrivate Swim Lesson Sign-up
Please note that private swim lessons currently have an estimated six-month waitlist. If you’d like to be added, simply complete the waitlist form below.
Click HerePRIVATE AND SMALL GROUP LESSONS
The H.E.S. Swim School offers one to one and small group instruction for all ages and levels. Learn swim basics or refine your technique with one of our certified instructors. Drowning prevention and water safety are essential elements of our private lessons curriculum, with elements of water safety knowledge and skills integrated into every level. The H.E.S. Swim School‘s professional Water Safety Instructors are highly motivated to work with you on your specific needs at any level in your journey to become a proficient swimmer.
SWIM ‘N’ SKILLS
Swim ‘N’ Skills is an OPWDD swimming program with ABA support. Each child will receive individualized swim instruction and 1:1 support from a counselor as well as a swim instructor. An ABA Specialist in collaboration with a Disability Services Supervisor will lead all counselors and swim instructors to best provide clinical support to participants. More Swim ‘N’ Skills information is here is here.
