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 goal is to promote social-emotional learning, comradery, build confidence and to hone sports and fitness skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Coaches and instructors emphasize positive reinforcement and provide constructive and appropriate feedback. This ensures children enjoy and get the most from their youth sports experiences. 

Holiday Hoops Winter Basketball Camp with Coach Sam Jospeph

Campers will be exposed to a wide range of essential skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, and rebounding. Sessions are conducted in a structured and organized environment, featuring warm-ups, age-appropriate skill-building exercises, and activities that enhance flexibility, coordination, and balance. The program is designed to improve motor skills for all participants while creating a fun and supportive learning atmosphere.

For athletes with advanced skill levels, the clinic focuses on nurturing their talents through high-intensity workouts, skill progression, and rigorous repetitions, helping players become the best version of themselves.

Tuesday, December 24

Thursday, December 26

Friday, December 27

Sign up for one day or all three days. Sign up for half day or full day sessions.

9 am – noon or 9 am – 3 pm

Ages 6-16

All skill levels welcome

Fees are the same for members and non-members:

$65/Half Day session

$99/Full Day session

$275/Full Day, Three Day package

Basketball Clinic

The Skills and Drills Clinic provides an excellent introduction to basketball. Skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defending and rebounding are taught. Practices are operated in a structured and organized environment, incorporating warm-ups, age-appropriate skill development, flexibility, coordination and balance, while focusing on improving motor skills. For athletes of high skill sets, the Clinic focuses on nurturing their talent through high-intensity workouts, progression, and rigorous repetitions. 

Shirts will be provided. 

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Runs throughout the year; Monthly sign ups

Ages 6-13: 5-6 pm

• Member: $150/Monthly
• Non-Member: $200/Monthly

Sunday

10 Week Sessions

Ages 5-8: 12-1pm

Ages 9-11: 1-2pm

• Member: $250
• Non-Member: $300

For any questions or inquiries, please contact Registration at [email protected]g or (718) 241-3000 ext. 122.

Basketball Training Camp 

Training sessions run by Coach Tone. Advanced athletes partake in intense basketball training to become the best athlete they can be. Rigorous workouts help discipline players and shape them into prestigious athletes. A wide variety of the team and individual workouts.

Monday & Wednesday: 6 – 7:30 pm

Friday: 5 – 7pm

Runs throughout the year; Monthly sign ups.

Ages 12 – 17

• Member: $200/Monthly
• Non-Member: $250/Monthly

Private Basketball Training with Coach Tone

Intense small group training that includes drills such as ball handling, defensive, offensive, shooting and rebounding. Cardiovascular conditioning, vertimax training to improve speed, and rigorous full body exercises are incorporated to improve overall strength.

Exclusive to members.

• 5 Sessions: $200
• Session: $40

Competitive Basketball Team

The H.E.S. Hurricanes compete during the Spring and Summer. For more Competitive Basketball Team information by phone, call Sports and Fitness at (718) 241-3000 ext. 140 or email [email protected].

Soccer Clinic

Adhering to U.S. Youth Soccer curriculum, this clinic empowers beginner to advanced players and emphasizes individual skill development, teamwork, game concepts, and sportsmanship. Participants will increase their understanding and ability using the following skillsets; dribbling, passing/ receiving, attacking/defending, striking/finishing, and group/game play.

Soccer Clinic 

Tuesday

10 Week Sessions

Ages 5-13: 4-6 pm

• Members: $375
• Non-Members: $425

Clinic participants can join mid-season and pay pro-rated costs, if there is space. Please contact Registration at [email protected] or (718) 241-3000 ext. 122 if interested. 

Martial Arts- Youth Karate

We are a family and team with a common goal of building confidence, discipline and preventing bullying while BELTING UP!

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, all while socializing and interacting with other children through positive play and direction.

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

Martial Arts- Karate School

Ages 4 – 6

Tuesday: 6 – 7 pm

Sunday: 2 – 3 pm

Ages 7 – 10

Thursday: 6 – 7 pm

Sunday: 3 – 4 pm

Ages 11 – 15

Thursday: 7  – 8 pm

Sunday: 4 – 5 pm

• Members: $180/Monthly
• Non-Members: $225/Monthly

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].

Need assistance becoming a member or registering? Check out our Registration Assistance page or contact H.E.S. Registration by calling (718) 241-3000 ext. 122 or (718) 241-3000 ext. 131.

Learn To Swim

The Learn to Swim Program is Canarsie’s largest provider of year-round swimming lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Classes start for children as young as 2 years old. Our experienced Red Cross certified instructors are dedicated to teaching all students to be safe and proficient in the water. Classes are held in our heated Olympic-sized pool.

All students are arranged by age and skill level and placed in small groups to maximize individual, one-on-one attention. For swim class levels, click here. For swim class schedule, click here.

After students progress through our introductory swim school, there is an opportunity to try out for our Swim Team.

There are four seasons throughout the year; fall, winter, spring and summer.

• Members: $200/10 Week Season
• Non-Members: $250/10 Week Season

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 Easter Zone Competition. New participants must schedule a try out to be on the team.

Ages: 7-18 years

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