Registration Opens October 2nd for More Than 20 Free Programs for Residents
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced the City of Providence Recreation Department’s fall registration is now open for city residents of all ages. This will be the third year the City has offered fall recreation opportunities at Providence Recreation Centers.
“Providence is offering Fall Recreation programs for the third straight year and continues to build off of past successes to offer even better programming for residents of all ages,” said Mayor Elorza. “Providing year-round recreation opportunities has been a priority of my administration and it’s incredible to see our youth engaged and active at recreation centers citywide.”
Fall Recreation options include more than 20 programs ranging from Homework Help to Hip Hop Dance. Youth programs and activities to be offered this year include swim, Double Dutch, homework assistance, basketball, cheerleading, step team, karate, boxing, wrestling, bike, art, dance lessons, track and cross country, soccer, library, music and bowling.
Residents can register at any Recreation Center starting Monday, October 2. A number of the programs offered are made possible through key community partnerships with Providence College, Providence Parks Department, the Healthy Communities Office and Providence Public Libraries. All programs are offered to city residents free of charge. Residents are encouraged to visit the Providence Recreation Department’s Website for more information.
The Fall Recreation programs follow one of the biggest and busiest Summer Recreation programs ever. Thousands of city youth took advantage of bigger-than-ever sports camps and recreation offerings including Music and Dance Camp, Art Camp, Cheerleading Camp and Bicycle Camp.