Recreation Center 54

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The center is closed on Sundays. Registration is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

     Intermediate and Advanced play. Players rotate in and out depending on the number of players. Winners stay on court.

FREE for members

     Please visit our CRC page for more information. For the weekday schedule please obtain an updated copy from the front desk.

For seniors & people with disabilities, hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 AM -11:00 AM. Minimum of seven senior members required.

     Adult and Teen full and half court basketball. Basketballs are provided. You must leave your recreation center ID at the front desk for a ball. Appropriate attire is required.

Adult basketball Monday & Friday is half court from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

The East 54th Street Recreation Center provides 3 professional table tennis tables half court for members. Open and competitive play for Adults. Bring your own paddles. If you do not have a personal paddle one will be provded for you.

     The basketball gym is available for ladies and teen girls to play basketball, do drills, and work on their game.  Workshop for 15 & Under is from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Come join the fun!

Please email Jose Llopiz, Playground Associate for more information: jose.llopiz@parks.nyc.gov

     

• Adult lap swim is opened to members 18 & over for intermediate and advanced swimmers.
• We provide 4 lanes for 1 slow, 2 mediums, 1 fast. If there are more than 3 people in any lane you must circle back.
• You must shower in the locker room before entering the pool. Swim caps and proper bathing attire is required.

* Please note that this schedule runs from January 31st until April 7th ONLY

     *Please note: Youth 42 inches and below must be accompanied by an adult 18 years-old or over.

* Please note that this pool schedule runs from January 31st until April 7th ONLY

For Teens ages 14-17.

April 9, 2012 – June 4, 2012
     Basic and beginners Pilates.

This is a paid class for Members only. $60 for 10 sessions

     This program is for adults who want to express themselves through dance.  Class includes: choreography, routines, dance performance and shows.

FREE! Instructor Barney Webster

     Currently, there is a limited number of spaces available for our Afterschool program. Please contact Christina Luna if you are interested in registering your child. For more information, please click here.

Afterschool Coordinator: Christina Luna

     Members get together and dance the Argentinean Tango

April 3, 2012 – June 12, 2012
     

Instructor: Michelle

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!

Members ONLY Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

April 25, 2012 – June 22, 2012

April 23, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     Learn to navigate the internet to send emails, communicate with friends & family, post images online, shop, pay bills, and much more.

April 20, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     What’s a Twitter, Tumblr, Weebly, GoogleDoc, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube? Explore popular online tools for communication, collaboration, self-publishing, and design.

April 23, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     Learn to type on the traditional alphanumeric (Qwerty) keyboard with the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing software program and an introduction to keyboard shortcuts.

April 24, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     A workshop designed for true beginners. Students will learn how to hold and maneuver the mouse, use the left and right buttons, and scroll with the wheel.

April 19, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     New York Cares volunteers provide one-on-one computer assistance to CRC visitors on a computer-related topic of the visitor's choice.

April 19, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     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.

April 17, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     Open access is designated as time for individual computer use. Coordinators assist with general computer questions and individual projects as available. Please note that not all adult open access hours are staffed by a CRC coordinator.

April 24, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     Explore the physical world through Google Earth! Discover the many ways that Google Earth can be used  for informational, educational, and recreational purposes.

March 22, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     Stream or download old time radio shows from the internet and learn how to transfer the downloaded files to an MP3 player.  Students will also learn how to control and troubleshoot sound on a computer. 

April 3, 2012 – June 22, 2012

March 19, 2012 – June 22, 2012
     During Homework Help, youth ages 6-12 receive homework assistance and time to complete their homework on the computer.

April 5, 2012 – June 14, 2012
     

Instructor: Dayle

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!

 

Members ONLY Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

     This program is designed for boys and girls 6 to 12 years of age. Youth learn the fundamentals of basketballs, teamwork and leadership through drills and in house tournaments.

Instructor: Coach Troy Basso FREE for members!

     Various recreation activities for mentally and physically challenged youth. Meets every Saturday.

     It's a FREE program where you can learn to knit or share your ideas with other knitters and become inspired.

Coordinator: Kristine Zagorski Kelly

April 28, 2012 – June 23, 2012
     

The Learn to Swim program offers free swim lessons for toddlers (1½-5), children (6-17), and adults (18+) of all ages at our indoor pools. Parks offers two 10-week sessions and one 9-week session of swim instruction during the indoor pool season.

More Information about Learn to Swim and How to Register

April 4, 2012 – June 13, 2012
     

Instructor: Clarice Turnbull

Members ONLY Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

April 3, 2012 – June 12, 2012
     

Instructor: Clarice Turnbull

Members ONLY Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

April 7, 2012 – June 9, 2012
     

Instructor: Dayle

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!

 

Members ONLY Please bring a key lock to secure your belongings.

     

Instructors: Victor Sinasky & Nige

 

Tae Kwon-Do is a martial art that combines self-defense, combat, and exercise techniques. 

 

 

     Teens can come express, discuss, and interact in programs that will motivate and encourage them as well as enhance their self-esteem and character. Teens help in planning and coordinating teen events like Teen Skate Jams, museum trips, and talent shows.

     

Learn the basics of African stepping and dance.

FREE for Teens!

March 1, 2012 – June 7, 2012

instructor: Theo Gilbert FREE for members Only

April 14, 2012 – June 16, 2012
     

This program is for youth, boys and girls 6 to 12 years of age who want to express themselves through dance. You must be a member to partake in this class and registraion is required.

The current Winter session is currently full and ends March 10th.

FREE! Instructor Barney Webster.