March 28, 2024

East Providence Recreation Department Rolls Out 2022 Winter Programs

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East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department will be accepting registration for its upcoming winter programs beginning January 4, 2022. Registration is required for all programs. Registration can be done on line at www.eastprovidence.recdesk.com or by calling the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360. Fees apply where noted. Participants must obtain a one-year center membership:
• $25 Ages 6-17
• $50 Age 18+
• $25 Age 55+

The Recreation Center offers a safe and friendly environment for our members to create, innovate and play. We offer a variety of programs for all ages. Our center is also home to a fitness facility and game room.

Safety for our members and staff is our first priority, to that end we are following the Department of health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines in an effort to make everyone’s experience safe and fun. Please note, that if state guidelines change, adjustments to the program will be made as needed.
Recreation members and staff are required to wear face coverings while indoors at the Recreation Center and during all programs. Masks may be removed for outdoor programs where social distancing can be done.

Recreation Center hours:
Monday – Friday:
• Adults: 8am – 9pm,
• Ages 6-14: 3pm – 7pm,
• Ages 15-17: 7pm -9pm
Weekend Hours:
• Saturday: (18 & over only) 9am -1pm,
• Sunday: Closed

Youth Program Offerings:
After School Fun: After school at the Rec. (included with membership) features a fun atmosphere for youth. Activities include sport competitions, games, crafts, computers, homework help, community service projects and more!
Age: 6-14
Time: Mon – Fri. 3-7pm

Teen Weight Training:
Co-ed Ages 13-15
Mon, Wed, & Fri 4-6 p.m.

Kids Night Out: Parents can enjoy their night out while the Rec Center staff provides a safe supervised and fun environment for their children. A place where they can be active, make friends, have fun! Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Age: 6-12
Dates/Time:
• Friday, January 21 6-9pm $6 per child
• Friday, February 18 6-9 p.m. $6 per child
• Friday, March 18 6-9 p.m. $6 per child
• Friday, April 8 6-9 p.m. $6 per child
• Friday, May 20 6-9 p.m. $6 per child

Youth Basketball: Program begins January 24- March 21 (no class 2/21) Held @ Waddington Elementary School, 101 Legion Way. EPRD youth basketball teaches skill development and teamwork. Through fun drills, Coach Ken will work on the fundamentals like dribbling, passing, defense and shooting. This class is for all levels, from learning to play or those trying to enhance their skills.
Ages 6-12 Monday 6:30-8:30pm $40 per child
Program begins January 24- March 21 (no class 2/21) Held @ Waddington Elementary School, 101 Legion Way. EPRD youth basketball teaches skill development and teamwork. Through fun drills, Coach Ken will work on the fundamentals like dribbling, passing, defense and shooting. This class is for all levels, from learning to play or those trying to enhance their skills.

Teen Pick-up Basketball: Ages 12-17 Thursday 6:30-8:30pm. Program begins January 6 – March 24. (No program during school breaks) Held @ Riverside Middle School, 170 Forbes St. Join us for a night of recreational basketball. No referees, no standings, just honor calls and good sportsmanship. Different teams are formed each night.



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