SummerYouth Basketball League (PYBL)
Team registrations will be held June 11-29 for boys and girls ages 9-18. League play will begin. Coaches meeting will be held on July 2, in the 3rd floor conference room at Portsmouth City Hall, 801 Crawford Street.

City Wide Youth Basketball Tournament
Come and see the best of the best in basketball (boys and girls) from the four different areas of the city. Tournament begins March 5-10, 2007.

Optima Fall Girls Basketball League
Each year we have a Girl’s Basketball League sponsored by Optima Family Service. The league consists of girls ages 12-14. Players receive information prior to each game on health, family and safety issues. Participating cities are Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Portsmouth. This year’s game will be held at Cradock Recreation Center, 4300 George Washington Highway. Tryouts are held each June. For more information, please call 393-8481 x 4116.

Portsmouth Youth Track Club
An on-going FREE Program for youth ages 6-17 in track and field events. Please contact Alex Jones at 466-1088 for details

Hershey Track and Field Program
The annual event is to discover talented youth in track and field events. Advance registration required. The event is scheduled for May 12. Call 558-2804, for more information.

NYSCA Clinics
NYSCA clinics will be offered to all first year coaches who are interested in coaching youth sports. For more information call 393-8481 ext. 4116.

Urban Dance Group
Girls and boys will learn to coordinate dance steps to contemporary hip hop music.

Fancy Feet Cloggers
Local clogging and dance team holds classes at Cradock Recreation Center. Please call 558-1606 for details on joining. Great exercise and family fun together.

Its never too late to join Girl Scouts. Discover the FUN, FRIENDSHIP and POWER of GIRLS working together. Co-sponsored by Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast.

Arts & Crafts
Individual and guided activities to encourage creative expressions.

Art Class
Professional instructions in graphics, lettering and cartooning.

Game Time in the Fun Zone
Participants will enjoy new games, traditional games, and innovative games just for fun. Active and passive games instruction geared toward improving physical skills, social skills, a sense of fair play and increase knowledge of the rules and regulations of traditional and contemporary games.

Young Explorers
Reinforcement of the 3R’s (reading, writing, and arithmetic). Participants receive assistance with any and all homework assignments and strengthen their basic skills through fun activities.

Homework Assistance
Homework Assistance for youth and teens. Participants will get assistance with school assignments and projects and have an opportunity to reinforce their learning.

Connect with Conduct—‘A Connection That Works’
The Saturday Academy for Positive Self Development, in conjunction with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services, offers a 6-week program focusing on academic achievement, behavioral stabilization, improving discipline problems at home and school, social and emotional development, crime prevention and interaction with authority. Parents are REQUIRED to participate along with their 10-17 year children. Winter session will begin February 3 at Cradock Recreation Center. Sessions are held from 11 am – 12:30 pm weekly. For further information and registration, please contact Michelle L. Eady at 393-8481 x 4112.

KIDS CAFÉ - After school program where food, fun & learning meet in your neighborhood! The City of Portsmouth Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services and the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia operate Kids Cafés at the following locations Mondays – Fridays. Pre-registration is required, although the program is free.

Summer Galaxy 2007 Registration will begin in early April.
Details about this 9-week program including dates, ages, sites and costs will be available by March 1. Early birds save money AND insure a safe and fun summer for their children.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
Staffed by educational paraprofessionals & professional recreators, children will have help with homework & educational projects AS WELL AS active games, contests, crafts and activities!!!
Runs 6 AM– 6 PM—School Days and Early Release Days
One-time Nonrefundable $25.00 registration fee.
The monthly cost per child for the Before Care is $110, After Care is $155.00, and Combined Before/After Care is $200.
Family Discounts available!
Now available at Churchland Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Park View Elementary and James Hurst Elementary
For more information on 6to6 please contact Barbara Hill, Recreation Superintendent 393-8481 x 4127, hillb@portsmouthva.gov

JUST FOR TEENS

Beginners/Intermediate Cooking Class
Have fun while you learn to cook. The course will be for six weeks and it is free.

Beginners/Intermediate Photography Class
Six weeks course in photography. Enjoy learning how to take better pictures.

Teen Nights
Enjoy a wholesome atmosphere with table games, pool, ping pong, basketball, volleyball, seminars, competitions, crafts, homework assistance and more.

Studio Elite-Girls Only
Dance group-self-expression, precision, and creativity is explored while youth choreograph dance routines.

Life Skills
Getting ready for tomorrow. A program co-sponsored by 4-H, the youth explore different aspects in preparation for the future, careers, money management, social skills, teen pregnancy, healthy living and more.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Group
A discussion on preventing teen pregnancy.

J.F.K TEEN CENTER
‘The Ultimate Teen Experience’
12 Grand Street, 393-8584
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 – 8:00 pm

T.O.P. The T.O.P. Program stands for Teen Outreach Program. This is a special program designed for teenagers ages 13 to 18 that discuss topics faced during daily activities. The program will include an introduction to pregnancy prevention, STD’s, peer relations and other needed skills. This program is offered on Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution Program. The Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution Program is a special program designed to teach Portsmouth’s Teens how to deal with conflicts in a peaceful and productive way. Anger management is among the topics that will be discussed. The program is designed for teenagers ages 13 to 18 and takes place on Thursdays from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm.

Playstation Wednesdays. Playstation Wednesdays is a time setup for the teenagers of Portsmouth to enjoy a couple of hours of friendly inter-city video game competition. Various video game consoles and video games will be available for teens to come and play every Wednesday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Movie/Fun Night: This night is set aside for entertaining and relaxing events. This will include road trips, parties, and other fun activities.

SOL Tutoring—Tutoring will be offered in SOL related subjects for those students having difficultities. The tutoring is free to the general public.

Dance Classes—Dance Classes will be offered free of charge to all teens 17 and under. The classes will include a variety of styles and an end-of-the-year performance for the youth and parents enjoyment.