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January 11, 2024
From: City Of CharlestonSpring Youth Sports Registration Now Open!
REGISTER JANUARY 1-20!
Daniel Island Spring Youth Sports
James Island Spring Youth Sports
Peninsula/Downtown Spring Youth Sports
West Ashley Spring Youth Sports
2023 Spring Youth Sports Registration is January 1-20 and late registration is January 21-27.
Some sports vary per location so click on the links to your respective area below to see which sports are offered.
The cost is $50 per City resident and $75 per
Non-City resident. $20 late fee applies to late registration.
Please provide a copy of your child's birth certificate when registering for the first time. If you register online, please deliver a copy to your respective facility ASAP. Your child may not be able to compete if we don't have a copy.
Spring Swim Lessons
Registration for spring swim lessons will be on Saturday, January 20 at 9am at Martin Luther King Jr Pool. All swim lessons (for ages 6 months+) are taught by certified instructors.
Lessons will take place at Martin Luther King Jr. pool only this spring. You must register in person. For more info, call 724-7346.
Fun & Creative Spring Programs
We have something for everyone!
FOR THE ARTIST
AFTERSCHOOL ART CLUB
After school, we will explore different mediums, techniques, and designs for ages 6-10.
January 9-30
Tuesdays at 3:30pm
Hazel Parker Playground
MINI MONETS
Children ages 3-7 will learn about famous artists and create fun masterpieces.
January 10-31
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Daniel Island Recreation Center
GIGGLING ARTISTS
Artists ages 4-9 will learn about famous artists and create projects using various media.
January 10-31
Wednesdays at 4:30pm
Daniel Island Recreation Center
YOUTH ART CLASSES
Participants will be exposed to different styles of art and explore all types of media. Three art projects will be created each session for ages 6-10.
Wednesdays at 4pm
James Island Recreation Complex
FOR THE DANCER
BALLET & JAZZ
This beginner-level class is designed to help dancers ages 5-10 develop proper technique and vocabulary and build confidence.
January 9-February 13
Tuesdays at 6pm
Bees Landing Recreation Center
PRE-K BALLET
Dancers ages 2-5 will build coordination, independence and basic technique through creative movements.
January 13-February 17
Fridays at 11:45am
Bees Landing Recreation Center
BEGINNER BALLET
This ballet program introduces students to preparatory elements of ballet technique through barre and center exercises as well as floor work for ages 10+.
January 9-March 7
Tues & Thurs at 5:30pm
Daniel Island Recreation Center
DANCE STARS
Your Star will learn the fundamentals of ballet, jazz and hip-hop while developing grace, coordination, balance and poise.
January 10-March 6
Wednesdays at 4:30pm (Ages 3-5)
Wednesdays at 5:15pm (Ages 6-8)
FOR THE ACTIVE TODDLER
DOODLEBUGS MOVEMENT
This fun movement class will teach toddlers ages 3-5 motor skills, spatial awareness, following directions, and introducing sport skills in a positive environment.
January 9-February 13
Tuesdays at 4pm
James Island Recreation Complex
BO PEEP'S SHEEP TALES
Join Little Bo Peep with your 2-5 year old for a fun toddler program with stories, crafts, songs, dances, puppets, and more!
January 11-February 1
Thursdays at 11:30am
Bees Landing Recreation Center
FOR THE CREATIVE
SHINING STARS THEATER
Participants will learn how to tap into their emotions, move around the stage, and project their voices to become characters in their play!
January 8-February 26
Mondays at 5pm
Daniel Island Recreation Center
LEGOS & ROBOTICS
Join us for LEGO building challenges, team-based projects and interactive LEGO games.
January 9-30 or January 11-Feb 1
Tuesdays at 4pm or Thursdays at 5:30pm
Daniel Island Recreation Center
FOR THE ATHLETE
SOCCER SHOTS CLINIC
This innovative curriculum goes beyond the field teaching values like respect, teamwork, cooperation and sharing alongside soccer skills. Ages 2 only at this session. Older ages will begin in February.
January 24-March 27
Wednesdays at 4pm
Hazel Parker Playground
ALL-STAR GYMNASTICS
Your Star will learn basic gymnastics skills such as tumbling, beam, and spring board through progressions to build strength and flexibility.
January 8-March 4 OR January 10-March 6
Mondays at 5:15pm OR Wednesdays at 3:45pm
Daniel Island Recreation Center
ICYMI
Spring Recreation Guide
Our 2024 Spring Recreation Guide is now available online! We're excited to officially present all of our programs, sports, fitness classes, and special events for all ages this upcoming season (January-May). Printed copies of the Recreation Guide will be available at our facilities and delivered to schools during the second week of January.
We're looking forward to another fun-filled year with staff, volunteers, coaches, sponsors, participants, and parents!
Mark Your Calendars
January 1-20: Spring Youth Sports Registration
January 4-15: Spring Adult Sports Team Registration=
January 12: Kids Night Out at James Island Rec Complex
January 16: Unified Cheerleading begins
January 17: Spring Adult Sports Individual Registration Opens
January 19: Kids Night Out at Daniel Island Rec Center
January 20: Spring Swim Lesson Registration
January 24: Exploding Snowman Science Experiment at Hazel Parker
Thank you to the sponsors, partners and volunteers of our programs!