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West Bronx Recreation Center

Membership Information | Holiday Schedule

1527 Jesup Avenue
Bronx, New York 10452
Located in West Bronx Recreation Center

Center Manager: Sheroly Jones
Deputy Center Manager: Victor Campbell
Phone: (718) 293-5934
Fax: (718) 293-2485
Cross Streets: 172nd Street/Cross Bronx Expressway
Directions: Bus, Train, Car, Bicycle and Walking Directions to West Bronx Recreation Center by Google Maps
This is an Accessible Recreation Center.

Hours of Operation

Building Hours:

Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

Recreation Center Membership Gift Cards

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Facilities

Game Room (1)

Gymnasium (1)

Computer Resource Center (1)

Cardio Room (1)

Fitness Room (1)

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Facility Hours

Cardio/Fitness Room-Adult/Senior

July and August 2012 schedule
Monday 8:00 AM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Friday 8:00 AM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM   (Adult)

Cardio/Fitness Room-Youth

July and August 2012 schedule. Ages 16 and up
Tuesday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM   (Teen)
Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM   (Teen)

Computer Resource Room-Adult/Senior

July and August 2012 schedule
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Adult)

Computer Resource Room-Teens

August 2012 schedule. Teen night

Friday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Teen)

Computer Resource Room-Youth

July and August 2012 schedule. Ages 6-17
Monday - Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM   (Child)

Game Room-Adult/Senior

July and August 2012 schedule. Billiards, table tennis, chess, and checkers
Monday - Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)
Thursday 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Adult)

Game Room-Teens

August 2012 schedule. Teen nights. Billiards, table tennis, chess, and checkers
Friday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Teen)

Game Room-Youth

July and August 2012 schedule. Ages 6-17. Billiards, table tennis, chess, and checkers
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM   (Child)

Gymnasium-Adult/Senior (Basketball)

July and August 2012 schedule
Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium-Adult/Senior (Cardio Aerobics)

July and August 2012 schedule
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium-Adult/Senior (Open Gym)

July and August 2012 schedule
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM   (Adult)

Gymnasium-Adult/Senior (Soccer)

July and August 2012 schedule
Thursday 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium-Adult/Senior (Volleyball and Badminton)

July and August 2012 schedule
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Adult)

Gymnasium/Field-Teens

July and August 2012 schedule. Teen nights
Friday 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM   (Teen)

Gymnasium/Field-Youth

July 2012 schedule. Ages 6-17
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM   (Child)
*Sports Camp--7/3-7/6 from 12pm-4pm Volleyball; 7/9-7/13 from 12pm-4pm Softball; 7/16-7/20 from 12pm-4pm Badminton; 7/23-7/27 from 12pm-4pm Basketball*

Gymnasium/Field-Youth

August 2012 schedule. Ages 6-17
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM   (Child)
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM   (Child)
*Dance Camp--8/6-8/10 from 12pm-4pm Jazz; 8/13-8/17 from 12pm-4pm Meringue; 8/20-8/24 from 12pm-4pm Modern; 8/27-8/31 from 12pm-4pm Hip Hop*

Programs, Classes and Activities

Youth Soccer

April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

Children ages 6-14 take part in youth soccer, learning skills and the rules of the game.  Skills learned include teamwork, and social, physical, and emotional readiness for the game.

Age: Child, Teen

Visit the center or call Victor Cambell at 718 293-5934 to register and for additional information.

Adult Basketball

Take your game to the next level on our basketball court.  Shoot some hoops, start a pick up game, practice drills or get fit while having fun

Age: Adult

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Adult Zumba/Cross Training Class

April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013

A healthy workout combining elements of cross training and the fun of Zumba.

Instructor: Kim Carr

Age: Adult

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Drop-In Afterschool Program

September 8, 2013 – June 30, 2013

Participants receive homework help and take part in programs such as sports, fitness, creative arts, health, nutrition, and field trips. 

Age: Child, Teen

Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Learn to Play Basketball

Children ages 8-12 learn basic fundamentals and skills of basketball, including: team work, stradegy, shooting, dribbling and leadership.

Age:

Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Shape Up NYC: Cardio Boot Camp & Body Sculpting

Starts February 11, 2013

Get your heart pumping and your body toned!

This instructor is part of the Shape Up NYC Fitness Instructor Training Program.

Monday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Summer Sports Camp

July 3, 2013 – August 31, 2013

Children and Youth learn to play Vollyball, softball,badmitton,basketball and dance;including jazz,meringue,hiphop and modern. 

Age: Child, Teen

Monday - Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Call the recreation center for additional information and to register.

Track and Field

Learn the fundamentals of track and field, participating in short and long distance running, practice drills and team relays. Program is free and open to children ages 9-17.

Age: Child, Teen

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Volleyball

Learn to bump, set, serve and other fundamentals of volleyball. Program is free and open to children ages 9-17.

Age: Child

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Yoga

While yoga is primarily about stretching, it develops strength and increases flexibility. Each pose has a specific purpose.

Age: Adult

Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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