Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

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Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
2/24
Tuesday
2/25
Wednesday
2/26
Thursday
2/27
Friday
2/28
Saturday
3/1
Sunday
3/2

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Adult Basketball Open Access
Gymnasium

Adult Basketball Open Access

Gymnasium

open play basketball for adults

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:30 p - 1:30 p
Beginner's Total Body Workout
Dance Room

Beginner's Total Body Workout

Dance Room

Total body workout can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness, all of which may be helpful.
No registration needed.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Everyone

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Teen Badminton (Youth)
Gymnasium

Teen Badminton (Youth)

Gymnasium

Open Play for Badminton

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 7:30 p
Adult Badminton
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Adult Badminton

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Adult Open Play for Badminton
Members will need to register online to attend badminton on Monday. All registration starts every Friday at 2:00pm. If you register before the starting time, your registration will be removed.
Spots are Limited.
*You must register online to secure a spot.

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:30 a
Walking Fun
Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Walking Fun

Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Building strength and happiness all while helping people get into happy and healthy lifestyle through walking.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:30 a
Sit and Stay Fit
Dance Room

Sit and Stay Fit

Dance Room

Stretching can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness. All of which may be helpful in the morning.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 1:00 p
Jumping In
Dance Room

Jumping In

Dance Room

Jump into the swing of things to improve your coordination, burn calories and get your heart rate going.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Adult Basketball Open Access
Gymnasium

Adult Basketball Open Access

Gymnasium

open play basketball for adults

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Youth Pickleball (Teen)-OUTDOOR
Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Youth Pickleball (Teen)-OUTDOOR

Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Learn basic Pickleball skills, practice and play friendly matches with fellow teen participants

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 6:00 p
Volo Youth Volleyball
Gymnasium

Volo Youth Volleyball

Gymnasium

Volo Kids programs introduce kids to a healthy, active lifestyle. Our coaches teach kids the fundamentals of sports in a safe, structured environment, and encourage continued play.

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Youth Mandarin
Multi-Use Room

Youth Mandarin

Multi-Use Room

Participants will have fun learning a second language and will be exposed to the Chinese cultures.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Jumping In
Dance Room

Jumping In

Dance Room

Jump into the swing of things to improve your coordination, burn calories and get your heart rate going. We will cool down with gentle hatha yoga.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Adult Volleyball
Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Teaching specific volleyball principles for learning a motor skill. Teach drills to help this principle many times over. At some level, the fact is that the net is what every third contact must clear, and every first ball is received coming over from. Applying all techniques necessary to learn how to effective play volleyball at a beginner level.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:30 a
Sit and Stay Fit
Dance Room

Sit and Stay Fit

Dance Room

Stretching can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness. All of which may be helpful in the morning.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Senior Pickleball
Gymnasium

Senior Pickleball

Gymnasium

Learn the basic skills of an up coming sport. Learn the rules, scoring systems, serves forehand, backhand, and strategies to optimized your game. Opportunities to practice and to play friendly matches. Spots are limited.
*You must register online to secure a spot.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Senior

12:30 p - 1:30 p
Beginner's Total Body Workout
Dance Room

Beginner's Total Body Workout

Dance Room

Total body workout can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness, all of which may be helpful.
No registration needed.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Everyone

2:30 p - 4:30 p
Intro. to Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Intro. to Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

This program is designed to introduce the basics of boxing through fitness to promote health and fitness.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Youth Volleyball
Gymnasium

Youth Volleyball

Gymnasium

Youth will learn specific volleyball principles.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

5:00 p - 7:30 p
Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Learn the basic skills of an upcoming sport. Learn the rules, scoring systems, serves forehand, backhand, and strategies to optimize your game. Opportunities to practice and to play friendly matches. Spots are limited.
*You must register online to secure a spot.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:30 a
Walking Fun
Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Walking Fun

Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Building strength and happiness all while helping people get into happy and healthy lifestyle through walking.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:30 a
Sit and Stay Fit
Dance Room

Sit and Stay Fit

Dance Room

Stretching can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness. All of which may be helpful in the morning.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

12:15 p - 2:30 p
Adult Badminton
Gymnasium

Adult Badminton

Gymnasium

Adult Open Play for Badminton

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 4:30 p
Intro. to Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Intro. to Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

This program is designed to introduce the basics of boxing through fitness to promote health and fitness.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 6:15 p
Physical Education at Parks - PS 126
Gymnasium

Physical Education at Parks - PS 126

Gymnasium

MAT Games

Ages: Everyone

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Pokemon Day
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Pokemon Day

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Join us for a fun, family friendly Pokémon painting event celebrating one of
the most iconic shows and games with people who love Pokémon. We will
be painting our favorite Pokémon characters and creating some new
characters along the way.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Everyone

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Adult Volleyball
Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Teaching specific volleyball principles for learning a motor skill. Teach drills to help this principle many times over. At some level, the fact is that the net is what every third contact must clear, and every first ball is received coming over from. Applying all techniques necessary to learn how to effective play volleyball at a beginner level.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Beginner's Total Body Workout
Dance Room

Beginner's Total Body Workout

Dance Room

Total body workout can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness, all of which may be helpful.
No registration needed.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

12:00 p - 1:30 p
Full body Stretch
Dance Room

Full body Stretch

Dance Room

Jump into the swing of things to improve your coordination, burn calories and get your heart rate going. We will cool down with stretch

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Adult Basketball Open Access
Gymnasium

Adult Basketball Open Access

Gymnasium

open play basketball for adults

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 4:30 p
Intro. to Boxing Fitness
Dance Room

Intro. to Boxing Fitness

Dance Room

This program is designed to introduce the basics of boxing through fitness to promote health and fitness.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Teen, Adult, Senior

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:00 p
Teen Badminton (Youth)
Gymnasium

Teen Badminton (Youth)

Gymnasium

Open Play for Badminton

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Child, Teen

4:00 p - 5:30 p
Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 17U Team Practice
Gymnasium

Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 17U Team Practice

Gymnasium

Basketball practice for the teens on the Alfred E. Smith Recreation 17-under Junior Knicks team.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Everyone

5:00 p - 6:00 p
Youth Mandarin
Multi-Use Room

Youth Mandarin

Multi-Use Room

Participants will have fun learning a second language and will be exposed to the Chinese cultures.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Open 3 v 3 Men`s League
Gymnasium

Open 3 v 3 Men`s League

Gymnasium

Participants will improve on passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense.

Instructor: Charles Jones

Ages: Everyone

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Jumping In
Dance Room

Jumping In

Dance Room

Jump into the swing of things to improve your coordination, burn calories and get your heart rate going.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

10:30 a - 12:30 p
Adult Badminton
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Adult Badminton

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Adult Open Play for Badminton

Ages: Adult, Senior

1:00 p - 2:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 14U Team Practice
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 14U Team Practice

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Basketball practice for the teens on the Alfred E. Smith Recreation 17-under Junior Knicks team.

Instructor: Charles Jones

Ages: Everyone

1:00 p - 2:30 p
Jumping In
Dance Room

Jumping In

Dance Room

Jump into the swing of things to improve your coordination, burn calories and get your heart rate going.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

2:00 p - 3:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 17U Team Practice
Gymnasium

Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 17U Team Practice

Gymnasium

Basketball practice for the teens on the Alfred E. Smith Recreation 17-under Junior Knicks team.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Everyone

2:30 p - 4:00 p
Walking Fun
Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Walking Fun

Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Building strength and happiness all while helping people get into happy and healthy lifestyle through walking.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 7:45 p
Saturday Night Lights Program
Gymnasium

Saturday Night Lights Program

Gymnasium

Join us as NYC Parks partners with NYPD, DYCD, DOE, and NYC's five District Attorney's Offices to extend the hours of recreation centers on Saturday nights for youth and teens (13-17 years old). The following activities can be expected during Saturday Night Lights at Chelsea Recreation Center: Basketball, table tennis, billiards, art classes.

Instructor: Charles Jones

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
2/24
Tuesday
2/25
Wednesday
2/26
Thursday
2/27
Friday
2/28
Saturday
3/1
Sunday
3/2

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 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: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Resume Writing
Media Lab

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: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 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: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:00 p
Intro to MS Word
Media Lab

Intro to MS Word

Media Lab

Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 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: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:00 p
One-On-One Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Help

Media Lab

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

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 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: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:00 p
Intro to Apple Computers
Media Lab

Intro to Apple Computers

Media Lab

Learn to use the Apple iMac keyboard and mouse; how to open and save files; basic application functions; and introductory internet tools.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 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: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:00 p
One-On-One Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Help

Media Lab

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

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 6:00 p
Homework Help
Media Lab

Homework Help

Media Lab

Get homework help and time to complete your assignments on the computer.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Child

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

8:00 a - 4:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
Closed