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Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

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80 Catherine Street
New York, NY 10038
Located in Alfred E. Smith Playground

Center Manager: TBD
Phone: (212) 285-0301
Fax: (212) 285-0304
Cross Streets: Cherry & Monroe Streets
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours

  

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Holidays

On holidays (New Year’s Day and Eve, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Eve, and Christmas Day and Eve), recreation center hours will change. Please visit our Recreation Center Holiday Schedule for details.

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Facilities

Kitchen (1)

Basketball Court (Outdoor) (1)

Locker Room (2)

Volleyball Court (Indoor) (1)

Computer Resource Center (1)

Picnic Area (1)

Playground (1)

Artificial Turf Field (1)

Fitness Room (1)

Table Tennis Table (2)

Multipurpose Room (1)

Basketball Court (Indoor) (1)

Afterschool Room (1)

Handball Court (Outdoor) (1)

Gymnasium (1)

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Facility Hours

Badminton

Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)
Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM   (Everyone)

Computer Resource Center (CRC)

For more information, please visit our Citywide CRC web page.

Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Adult)
Thursday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM   (Adult)
Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   (Child)
Thursday - Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   (Teen)
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM   (Teen)

Fitness Room

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM   (Adult)
Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Teen)

Gym: Open Court Basketball

Monday - Thursday 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM   (Adult)
Friday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM   (Adult)
Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Teen)

Programs, Classes and Activities

Adult Open Gym

April 8, 2013 – June 18, 2013

Age:

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Afterschool Program

September 19, 2012 – June 14, 2013

Open to children ages 6-13, the Afterschool Program offers activities including arts and crafts, sports, educational activities, trips and computer use.  Registration is free.   
 
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Gonzales, Afterschool Coordinator.
 
For more information regarding the citywide NYC Parks Afterschool Program, click here.  

Age: Child

Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Badminton

April 8, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Practice the mechanics of this time-honored sport requiring speed, agility and concentration.

Monday 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Friday 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Boot Camp Workout

January 3, 2013 – June 27, 2013

Rev up your respiratory system with high intensity cardio and tabata-style training, then settle down with a serious of light weight muscle strengthening and endurance sequences to fine tune your major muscle groups.  Cool down consists of stretches, yoga and light meditation.

Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Boys Instructional Basketball

April 13, 2013 – June 15, 2013

Sharpen your skills on the basketball court through instructional lessons.

Open to teen boys ages 14 to 17.

Age: Teen

Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: DL000 One-on-One Help

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Receive one on one training in basic computer skills.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: DL101a Intro to Computers (PC)

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools.

Age: Adult, Senior

Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: DL101a Intro to Computers (PC) Chinese

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Learn typing and mouse skills, how to open and save files, basic program functions, and introductory internet tools.

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Computer Room: DL105 Keyboard Basics

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Learn to type on the traditional alphanumeric (Qwerty) keyboard with the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software program.

Age: Adult, Senior

Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: MM050 One-on-One Multimedia Help

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary film using Final Cut Pro video editing software. 

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: MM101a Intro to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Photoshop is the most popular image-editing program used by graphic designers, web designers, fine artists and professional photographers. You, too, can harness the power of Photoshop to edit your photos and add artistic touches.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: MM101a Intro to Digital Imaging (Photoshop)

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Photoshop is the most popular image-editing program used by graphic designers, web designers, fine artists and professional photographers. You, too, can harness the power of Photoshop to edit your photos and add artistic touches.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: MM107b Intro to Digital Video-Adobe Premiere Elements

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary film using Adobe Premiere video editing software. 

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: MM107b Intro to Digital Video-Adobe Premiere Elements

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Develop basic video production skills to craft your own narrative or documentary film using Adobe Premiere video editing software. 

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Computer Room: MM108a Intro to Digital Audio

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Intro to Digital Audio is a series of workshops designed to introduce students to the PC's audio capabilities. Programs addressed include Audacity, Windows Media Player, PowerPoint, and Windows Movie Maker.

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: MM206 Interm Digital Video-Narrative

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

In this course, students will create a narrative film based on their own screenplay, focusing on editing techniques for short films. 

Age: Adult, Senior

Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: OA100 Adult Open Access

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Adult, Senior

Monday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: OT100 Open Access for Teens

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

During Teen Open Access hours, users ages 13-17 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Teen

Thursday - Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OT100 Open Access for Teens

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Teen Open Access hours, users ages 13-17 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Teen

Thursday - Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OY100 Open Access for Youth

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

During Youth Open Access hours, users ages 6-12 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Child

Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: OY100 Open Access for Youth

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Youth Open Access hours, users ages 6-12 may use the computer room for personal projects, homework, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

Age: Child

Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: ST100 Special Topics Workshop

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

From Google Earth to Tracking your Fitness, explore a different special topic in today's media every week!               

Age: Adult, Senior

Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: WF103 Intro to MS Excel 2010

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Discover how Excel can help you budget, create a calendar, organize data, and build charts and graphs. Students will learn to enter and format data in a spreadsheet, and apply basic formulas to numbers. 

Age: Adult

Tuesday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Computer Room: WF105 Intro to MS Publisher

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Using Publisher, you can create brochures, newsletters, fliers, and other publications for print or web.

Age: Adult

Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Computer Room: WF201 Intermediate MS Word 2010

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Create professional letters, faxes, and other forms of correspondence in MS Word. Participants will also learn Adv document managment techniques.

Age: Adult

Tuesday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Computer Room: YP101 ASP Tech Curriculum

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

The Afterschool Program Technology Curriculum offers youth ages 6-12 a variety of fun and educational computer-based activities to strengthen their academic and technology skills while encouraging creativity, self-awareness, and social activism.

Age: Child

Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: YP101 ASP Tech Curriculum

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

The Afterschool Program Technology Curriculum offers youth ages 6-12 a variety of fun and educational computer-based activities to strengthen their academic and technology skills while encouraging creativity, self-awareness, and social activism.

Age: Child

Friday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Jr.

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Global Partners Junior is a global awareness program that connects New York City youth to their peers around the world. Students ages 9 to 12 participate online, following curriculum on a subject such as sustainability or global business.

Age: Child

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP102 Global Partners Jr.

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Global Partners Junior is a global awareness program that connects New York City youth to their peers around the world. Students ages 9 to 12 participate online, following curriculum on a subject such as sustainability or global business.

Age: Child

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP104b Digital Passport

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Through a combination of engaging videos, fun games, and wraparound classroom activities, Digital Passport addresses the key issues facing kids in the digital world: online safety and security, privacy, cyberbullying, copyright and creation, and finding information online.

Age: Child

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP104b Digital Passport

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Through a combination of engaging videos, fun games, and wraparound classroom activities, Digital Passport addresses the key issues facing kids in the digital world: online safety and security, privacy, cyberbullying, copyright and creation, and finding information online.

Age: Child

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP105 Youth Homework Help

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

During Homework Help, youth ages 6-12 receive homework assistance and time to complete their homework on the computer.

Age: Child

Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: YP105 Youth Homework Help

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

During Homework Help, youth ages 6-12 receive homework assistance and time to complete their homework on the computer.

Age: Child

Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer Room: YP110 Film Speak

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Created for middle school students, this course encourages youth to think critically and write about themselves and the world around them through engaging in interactive projects addressing media and cultural topics of their choice.

Age: Child, Teen

Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP110 Film Speak

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Created for middle school students, this course encourages youth to think critically and write about themselves and the world around them through engaging in interactive projects addressing media and cultural topics of their choice.

Age: Child, Teen

Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter

April 8, 2013 – May 18, 2013

Kids take responsibility for their health in this class in which they develop digital publishing and writing skills by creating a health newsletter for their peers.

Age: Child

Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Computer Room: YP200 Kids Health Newsletter

May 20, 2013 – June 29, 2013

Kids take responsibility for their health in this class in which they develop digital publishing and writing skills by creating a health newsletter for their peers.

Age: Child

Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Culinary Explorers

April 11, 2013 – June 20, 2013

The Culinary Explorers cooking program from New York Cares is an integrated nutrition and youth development program designed to help youth ages 12 to 16 to acquire independent cooking skills.

Age: Teen

Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Flag Football

Instructional flag fooball clinics looking for 13 and under players

Age: Child

Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Girls Instructional Basketball

April 18, 2013 – June 13, 2013

To provide weekly practice sessions that cover development rules and regulations and strategies for girls tournament competitions looking for girls 13years old to 17years old.

Age: Teen

Friday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Girls Instructional Softball

April 8, 2013 – June 18, 2013

Instructional Softball lessons will be provide for girls 13 and under  

Age: Teen

Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Open court basketball for Teen

April 8, 2013 – June 18, 2013

Age: Teen

Monday 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Friday 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Open Table Tennis

The ping pong table is free during these open hours.

Age:

Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shape Up NYC: DeRose Method

The DeRose Method is a complete set of techniques and concepts developing quality of life and overall performance by increasing vitality, strength, flexibility, concentration and self awareness with conscious movement and breathing. The lessons learned in class provide the tools to become the change they want to see in the world.

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Shape Up NYC: Zumba

Starts February 29, 2012

Zumba is a fusion of Latin, international and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!  The routines feature a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body with easy-to-follow dance steps.


Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Shape Up NYC classes are FREE and available to those who are not recreation center members. Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

Spring Paddle Ball Showdown

June 17, 2013 – June 21, 2013

Age: Teen

Monday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Table Tennis Clinic

April 8, 2013 – June 17, 2013

Teens, get serious about your table tennis game through this instructional clinic.

Open to teens ages 13 to 17.

Age: Teen

Monday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Teen Club

April 12, 2013 – June 14, 2013

In this club, teens take field trips in the great outdoors, play sports and get their hearts pumping in fitness classes.

For teens ages 13 to 17.

Age: Teen

Friday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Women Basketball Night

April 12, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Adult women basketball night open play and practices to compete in organized play.

 

Age: Adult, Teen

Gender: Women

Thursday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Youth Street Hockey Clinics

December 5, 2012 – June 13, 2013

In partnership with the New York Rangers and Live Positively, Coca Cola, Parks is offering free youth street hockey clinics for boys and girls aged 7-15. The clinics will provide instruction on how to play street hockey and tips on the importance of exercising and eating a balanced diet.

Learn more about the New York Rangers Youth Street Hockey clinics.

Age: Child, Teen

Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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