Jackie Robinson Recreation Center

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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.

Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
11/18
Tuesday
11/19
Wednesday
11/20
Thursday
11/21
Friday
11/22
Saturday
11/23
Sunday
11/24

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:30 a - 12:00 p
Adult Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Adult Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

Join our boxing fitness program and learn how to train and maintain your body at a boxer level.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Senior Sit and Fit
Multi-Use Room

Senior Sit and Fit

Multi-Use Room

The focus of this class is on both the body and mind. The health benefits of this class are numerous and beneficial for every participant. For example, Increase energy, improve mood, cognition, memory, and sleep, Improve your balance and coordination, Strengthen your Immune system, Reduce stress and tension.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

11:00 a - 2:00 p
Pickleball
Gymnasium

Pickleball

Gymnasium

Pickleball is a great sport for family to spent time with each other. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Join us and have a blast while competing.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Weight Room Training
Dance Room

Weight Room Training

Dance Room

This program will help members in the fitness room, whether to help members use the machines or just helping members with their fitness routine.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Excelling Scholars
Library

Excelling Scholars

Library

Excelling Scholar Program is designed to support and challenge Youth who thrive for excellence, Intellectual Growth and to become future leaders in their communities.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

3:30 p - 4:30 p
Youth Ball is Life
Gymnasium

Youth Ball is Life

Gymnasium

Teens will be working on fundamental basketball skills. The program would be focusing on developing their passing, shooting, defensive and rebounding skills. Beginners and advanced players can be part of this program.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Ages: Child, Teen

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Youth Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

Individuals will be working out and getting in fit condition while being introduced to a new sport. There will be no physical contact permitted.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Play Basketball Adults & Seniors

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:30 a - 11:30 a
Senior Total Body Fitness
Dance Room

Senior Total Body Fitness

Dance Room

Total body fitness will consist of working out the entire body. 10-12 station will be set up, each station will be targeting all specific body part. Members will have 60-90 seconds to work the station at their own pace including a 30 second rest period. 4–5 upper body station, 4–5 leg station and 2 abs station

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Lifestyle of Fitness
West 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue

Lifestyle of Fitness

West 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue

Exercise helps people with their mental health, body weight, disease, confident and make them feel good about themselves. The main aim of this program is to help members on how to use the machines and providing exercise programs for them.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Senior Abs & Stretch
Dance Room

Senior Abs & Stretch

Dance Room

Senior Abs & stretch will educate and train members on training their core and a excellent way to cool down after training. The first 30 minutes of the class is dedicated to core training and the last 30 minutes of the class is focusing on stretching and breathing exercises.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Domino Blitz
Multi-Use Room

Domino Blitz

Multi-Use Room

This Program is going to provide people with different ways to play domino such as Block and Muggins, that allows players to work in teams of two to score points and win the game. It's going to be played on the Multi-purpose/Game Room Twice at week.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:30 p - 4:30 p
Ball Is Life
Gymnasium

Ball Is Life

Gymnasium

s will be working on fundamental basketball skills. The program would be focusing on developing their passing, shooting, defensive and Rebounding skills. The Program will target Children ages 6-12

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Cardio Dance
Dance Room

Cardio Dance

Dance Room

This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.

Participants must bring locks to lock up their bags. The center does not allow anyone to bring their bags to the dance room except: towel, water and phone.

Instructor: Masayo Kado

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Flag Football Clinic
Gymnasium

Flag Football Clinic

Gymnasium

Educating our young members on the fundamentals of Flag Football. The program would be focusing on developing their footwork coordination, passing and catching skills and basic team building skills. this program targets kids ages 8-17 years old.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Youth Soccer
Gymnasium

Youth Soccer

Gymnasium

In collaboration with Volo Sports, Come join our Soccer program and unleash your skills on the court. Learn Teamwork and improve your techniques. This program is going to help a lot of kids develop their skills as well as having fun with their friends and other participants in the class. Drills, Games, strategies and more are going to be offered in this program.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:30 a - 12:00 p
Adult Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Adult Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

Join our boxing fitness program and learn how to train and maintain your body at a boxer level.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Senior Sit and Fit
Multi-Use Room

Senior Sit and Fit

Multi-Use Room

The focus of this class is on both the body and mind. The health benefits of this class are numerous and beneficial for every participant. For example, Increase energy, improve mood, cognition, memory, and sleep, Improve your balance and coordination, Strengthen your Immune system, Reduce stress and tension.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

11:00 a - 2:00 p
Pickleball
Gymnasium

Pickleball

Gymnasium

Pickleball is a great sport for family to spent time with each other. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Join us and have a blast while competing.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Weight Room Training
Dance Room

Weight Room Training

Dance Room

This program will help members in the fitness room, whether to help members use the machines or just helping members with their fitness routine.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Excelling Scholars
Library

Excelling Scholars

Library

Excelling Scholar Program is designed to support and challenge Youth who thrive for excellence, Intellectual Growth and to become future leaders in their communities.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

3:30 p - 4:30 p
Youth Ball is Life
Gymnasium

Youth Ball is Life

Gymnasium

Teens will be working on fundamental basketball skills. The program would be focusing on developing their passing, shooting, defensive and rebounding skills. Beginners and advanced players can be part of this program.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Ages: Child, Teen

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Youth Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

Individuals will be working out and getting in fit condition while being introduced to a new sport. There will be no physical contact permitted.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Open Play Basketball Adults & Seniors

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:30 a - 11:30 a
Senior Total Body Fitness
Dance Room

Senior Total Body Fitness

Dance Room

Total body fitness will consist of working out the entire body. 10-12 station will be set up, each station will be targeting all specific body part. Members will have 60-90 seconds to work the station at their own pace including a 30 second rest period. 4–5 upper body station, 4–5 leg station and 2 abs station

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Lifestyle of Fitness
West 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue

Lifestyle of Fitness

West 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue

Exercise helps people with their mental health, body weight, disease, confident and make them feel good about themselves. The main aim of this program is to help members on how to use the machines and providing exercise programs for them.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Senior Abs & Stretch
Dance Room

Senior Abs & Stretch

Dance Room

Senior Abs & stretch will educate and train members on training their core and a excellent way to cool down after training. The first 30 minutes of the class is dedicated to core training and the last 30 minutes of the class is focusing on stretching and breathing exercises.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Senior

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Domino Blitz
Multi-Use Room

Domino Blitz

Multi-Use Room

This Program is going to provide people with different ways to play domino such as Block and Muggins, that allows players to work in teams of two to score points and win the game. It's going to be played on the Multi-purpose/Game Room Twice at week.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:30 p - 4:30 p
Ball Is Life
Gymnasium

Ball Is Life

Gymnasium

s will be working on fundamental basketball skills. The program would be focusing on developing their passing, shooting, defensive and Rebounding skills. The Program will target Children ages 6-12

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Cardio Dance
Dance Room

Cardio Dance

Dance Room

This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.

Participants must bring locks to lock up their bags. The center does not allow anyone to bring their bags to the dance room except: towel, water and phone.

Instructor: Masayo Kado

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Flag Football Clinic
Gymnasium

Flag Football Clinic

Gymnasium

Educating our young members on the fundamentals of Flag Football. The program would be focusing on developing their footwork coordination, passing and catching skills and basic team building skills. this program targets kids ages 8-17 years old.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Youth Soccer
Gymnasium

Youth Soccer

Gymnasium

In collaboration with Volo Sports, Come join our Soccer program and unleash your skills on the court. Learn Teamwork and improve your techniques. This program is going to help a lot of kids develop their skills as well as having fun with their friends and other participants in the class. Drills, Games, strategies and more are going to be offered in this program.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:30 p
Music in the Lobby
Multi-Use Room

Music in the Lobby

Multi-Use Room

Join NYC Parks and experience the beauty of classical music reimagined through the captivating voices of the cello quartet. From the heroic melodies of Wiłkomirski to the ethereal dreamscapes of Debussy, and the icy passion of Vivaldi's Winter, this concert takes audiences on a mesmerizing journey through
the depths of human emotion and imagination.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Jackie Robinson Recreation Center | (212) 234-9606
85 Bradhurst Ave., New York, N.Y. 10039

To RSVP, email Richard.Martinez@parks.nyc.gov

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please bring a lock to secure your belongings. For
more information, visit nyc.gov/parks or email Saudia.Thompson@parks.nyc.gov. Contact
accessibility@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 360-1430 for more information regarding accessibility.

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:30 a - 12:00 p
Adult Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Adult Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

Join our boxing fitness program and learn how to train and maintain your body at a boxer level.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Lifestyle of Fitness
West 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue

Lifestyle of Fitness

West 150th Street and Edgecombe Avenue

Exercise helps people with their mental health, body weight, disease, confident and make them feel good about themselves. The main aim of this program is to help members on how to use the machines and providing exercise programs for them.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 2:00 p
Pickleball
Gymnasium

Pickleball

Gymnasium

Pickleball is a great sport for family to spent time with each other. It combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Join us and have a blast while competing.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Weight Room Training
Dance Room

Weight Room Training

Dance Room

This program will help members in the fitness room, whether to help members use the machines or just helping members with their fitness routine.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:30 p - 4:30 p
Youth Ball is Life
Gymnasium

Youth Ball is Life

Gymnasium

Teens will be working on fundamental basketball skills. The program would be focusing on developing their passing, shooting, defensive and rebounding skills. Beginners and advanced players can be part of this program.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Ages: Child, Teen

3:30 p - 6:00 p
Flag Football Day
Gymnasium

Flag Football Day

Gymnasium

Join NYC Parks for an action-packed day of flag football fun! Show off your agility, speed, and teamwork as you compete in various skill challenges and drills. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Get ready to catch, pass, and score.

Instructor: Guillermo Hernandez

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

4:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Youth Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

Individuals will be working out and getting in fit condition while being introduced to a new sport. There will be no physical contact permitted.

Instructor: Yadiel Arce

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
Closed

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
11/18
Tuesday
11/19
Wednesday
11/20
Thursday
11/21
Friday
11/22
Saturday
11/23
Sunday
11/24

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 12:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
TechOpps: Microsoft Word
Media Lab

TechOpps: Microsoft Word

Media Lab

Develop your skills in Microsoft Word to become a "Microsoft Office Specialist." This MOS certification provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge, giving students and professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft Word. Get certified, get noticed.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 18 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

3:30 p - 5:00 p
Teen Resume Writing
Media Lab

Teen Resume Writing

Media Lab

Put your best foot forward and get the job you want by learning how to create a resume that stands out.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Teen,

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 12:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
Intro to Digital Photography
Media Lab

Intro to Digital Photography

Media Lab

Learn to navigate camera functions, improve your photography technique, and upload and share your pictures online.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 18 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

3:30 p - 5:00 p
Intro to Photography
Media Lab

Intro to Photography

Media Lab

Sharpen your photo skills as you learn the basics of how to use a camera.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 12:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
TechOpps: Microsoft Excel
Media Lab

TechOpps: Microsoft Excel

Media Lab

Develop your skills in Microsoft Excel to become a "Microsoft Office Specialist." This MOS certification class provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge, giving students and professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft Excel. Get certified, get noticed.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 18 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

3:30 p - 5:00 p
3D Printing Workspace
Media Lab

3D Printing Workspace

Media Lab

Learn the basics of 3D design and printing with Blender and 3D Printers. Take designs out of your head and into your hands.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 12:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
Intro to Computers
Media Lab

Intro to Computers

Media Lab

Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 18 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

3:30 p - 5:00 p
Intro to Creative Writing
Media Lab

Intro to Creative Writing

Media Lab

Get into writing lyrics, slam poetry or just get better with your creative writing. If you're looking to write heavier bars, sway crowds and readers, or improve your storytelling and lyrical aspects of your writing, this class is for you.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
10:00 a - 6:00 p

10:00 a - 12:30 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:30 p
TechOpps: Microsoft Powerpoint
Media Lab

TechOpps: Microsoft Powerpoint

Media Lab

Develop your skills in Microsoft PowerPoint to become a "Microsoft Office Specialist." This MOS certification class provides industry-leading assessments of skills and knowledge, giving students and professionals real-world exercises to appraise their understanding of Microsoft PowerPoint. Get certified, get noticed.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 5:30 p
Youth Open Access
Media Lab

Youth Open Access

Media Lab

Members under 18 years of age can come to our media lab and use a computer for school projects and fun.

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

3:30 p - 5:00 p
One-On-One Multimedia Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Multimedia Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one assistance with viewing, transferring or producing media!

Instructor: Alexis Hoffmann

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
Closed

Building Hours
Closed