Healthy Lifestyles

Sports & Recreation

Our sports & recreation programs develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for stress management, teamwork, discipline, appreciation for the environment, and social skills.

Sports Leagues

Our sports leagues stress the the importance of punctuality, teamwork, cooperation, fair play, and hard work.

Leagues include basketball, team handball, gym hockey, wiffle ball, soccer, flag football, and dodgeball. Members are placed on teams according to their age and compete weekly.

Swimming Pool

The pool is used for a number of programs focused on water safety and free swim. Additionally, we provide lessons, water polo, water basketball, and water games.

Karate

Classes are open to boys and girls and taught by an experienced volunteer. Students receive uniforms, belts, professional instruction, and a chance to enter competitions.

Games Rooms

These rooms offer table and board games for kids to play. Games include pool, bumper pool, air hockey, foosball, and ping-pong.

Summer Program Activities

The Club operates summer program activities from the beginning of July to the middle of August.

Older members serve as counselors to coach and organize activities for younger members. All members are placed on teams which compete in softball, wiffle ball, water polo, and kickball.

Members also participate in special programs like computers, arts & crafts, and swimming lessons. Lunch is free to all members.

ABA Camp

The Academic Basketball Awareness (ABA) Camp is led by former Merrimack College Coach Bert Hammel, one of the premier basketball camps in the state. It’s held at the Brooks School and free to 150 boys and 75 girls each year. Campers also attend classes in academics, leadership, and life skills.

Fitness Center

Our weight room features the latest in body-strengthening and cardio equipment. Our older youth members can work out safely with assistance and guidance from staff and volunteers.