Hamilton Fish Recreation Center

Registration Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

     Classes available Monday-Thursday. See online schedule or contact the coordinator for more information at scott.sciortino@parks.nyc.gov or (212) 387-7711.

     State-of-the-art free weights, strength training equipment, and cardiovascular machines.

Closed on Sundays.

     The room is closed on Sundays.

     Please visit our Parks Afterschool webpage for more information on our citywide program.

March 5, 2012 – June 21, 2012
     

Introduction to Mac’s operating system, you will learn how to organize files, navigate through different applications, printing, basic scanning techniques, etc.

Introducción al sistema operativo de la Mac. Aprenderás a organizar archivos, a navegar a través de diferentes programas, a imprimir y a como capturar imágenes.

Note: no class week of April 9th-13th

March 7, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     

We will cover the tools available in Adobe Photoshop, such as all selecting tools, cropping, rotating and flipping images, cloning, the use of the healing brush, dodging and burning an image, layers, channels, when to use quick masks, working with history and layer comps.

 

En ésta clase estudiaremos las herramientas de Adobe Photoshop. Aprenderás como hacer selecciones, cortar, rotar y voltear imágenes, clonar partes de imágenes, luz y contraste, trabajar con capas, canales de color, saber cuando utlizar técnicas más sofisticadas de selección, etc.

 

 Note: No class week of April 9th-13th

March 6, 2012 – June 21, 2012
     

Do you own or are considering purchasing a digital camera but don't know how to use it? Learn to navigate camera functions, improve your photography technique, and upload and share your pictures online.

 

Students will also learn the fundamentals of using Adobe Photoshop to edit their photos.

 

March 6, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     Throughout several photographic assignments, students will document everyday designs and manipulate the photographs with the computer. An investigation of design elements such as concept, colour, contrast, perspective and typography will be applied to the images. Assignment will be to complete a journal with the theme of your choice.
A través de diferentes proyectos fotográficos, documentarás imágenes de la calle, del parque, gente caminando, etc. para manipularlas en la computadora. Haremos una investigación de conceptos, del color, del contraste, la perspectiva y el uso de tipografía para entender y modificar las imágenes. El proyecto final del curso será crear un diario con el tema de tu preferencia.

Note: No class week of April 9th-13th

 

 

 

March 10, 2012 – June 18, 2012
     Our animation class exposes young future cartoonist and animators (9-17 years old) to using Adobe Flash as an animation tool. Working as a team our students will create an original cartoon as a group project. During the course of this class students will develop skills in Script writing, Character design, Storyboarding, Background design, Color theory and Storytelling as well as learning how to use Adobe Flash and Photoshop as a digital medium.

 

April 30, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     During Open Access hours, users ages 18 and above may use the computer room for personal projects, research, communication, or to practice computer skills.

March 6, 2012 – June 19, 2012
     This course teaches students basic graphic design skills.

March 5, 2012 – May 31, 2012
     City Parks Productions is City Parks Foundation's multimedia/technology afterschool program offering video production training, media literacy, new media, academic support and life skills training. Please contact Jaime Zelaya at jaime.zelaya@parks.nyc.gov for more information.

March 6, 2012 – June 19, 2012

     Volunteer instructors must be center members to participate.  Beginners are welcome. 

Hours are subject to change.

     Arts & crafts, computers, fitness, ping pong, billiards, and other activities.

     Instructor: Steven Adams

This total body workout addresses muscle strength and endurance while keeping the heart rate up to burn calories and strengthen the cardio respiratory system. Continuous movement to great music makes it fun!

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.

     Instructor: Steven Adams

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

 

 

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.