The New Haven Youth & Recreation department provides a host of physical and non-traditional activities geared to promote health and well-being for families and individuals through recreational activities. Our goal is to promote a healthy, safe, fun-filled environment that encourages a lifetime of wellness. 

Basketball League @ Various Schools

 This league is for children in kindergarten through eighth grades. Fall 2025 information is forthcoming.

Crochet w/ Regina

This is for beginners.  Come out and learn some basic stitches while learning how to make a few pieces to keep.  ALL supplies are included in the fee.  If you already know how to crochet and is looking for a place to complete projects or get some support, this is the place for you too.

Indoor/Outdoor Tennis

For beginners ages 5-7 and advance ages 7-12.  This program is designed to help each participant at their level of experience.  It is designed to give the basic knowledge and techniques of the sport as well as enhance what you have already learned.

MORE LESSONS COMING SOON!

 Kickball

Legos @ Coogan

Line Dancing @ Coogan

Come out and learn some line dances.  This is not your typical "country" line dancing.  In this class you will learn different dances outside of the "electric slide or cha-cha slide.  We have beginners and Intermediate Beginners on Tuesday nights and Advanced on Thursdays for those who need a more upbeat class.  Class is a lot of fun.  You should try it!

Lifeguard Training Course

Here is your chance to become a Lifeguard with the City of New Haven Department of Youth and Recreation.  Be on the look out for future dates.

Open Schools/Gym @ Various Schools 

Open Schools/Gym will start Tuesday, November 18, 2025 and will end May 14, 2026.  This program is open Monday - Thursday from 5:30 -8:00pm.   This year the program will run out of Troup, John Martinez, Roberto Clemente, Lincoln Bassett, Nathan Hale and Ross/Woodward.  Please look at the schedule for the exact buildings and days that gym will be open.  Important Information:  Participants over 18 must show a valid ID when signing into the gym.  Students 17 and under must provide a student ID number or other form of ID.  ALL participants who enter the gym MUST wear gym attire (no jeans, crocs etc.).  NO exceptions.  This program will be canceled when school is closed for weather or planned early dismissals, closings, school vacations & school events. 

Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern Dance and Majorette

Do you got the dance moves... This may be the place for you.  Come on out to our dance classes. They are fun and invigorating.  Let's keep  moving.

Pokémon and Anime

Game Room Extravaganza

Pottery

Join us for Pottery classes.  We offer a class for beginners and a class for advance.

Rising Stars

STEM 

Swimming Lessons/ Open Swim 

Join us for our swimming lessons. Our experienced lifeguards will teach you how to swim with various techniques.   

Yoga with the Elm City Yogis @ many locations.

Come out and learn different breathing techniques and stretches.  This is mindfulness at its best.  

FREE PROGRAMS

Script Writing: Learn how to write a short script of your own.  Let your imagination come to life on paper.  

Beginner's Acting Workshop: 

Contact

Youth & Recreation
720 Edgewood Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 946-8020

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