Programs & Events

Beacon Hoops Basketball- Summer 2026

Developmental and Instructional Summer Youth Basketball League. The program needs volunteers to help in the following areas: Coaching, Score Keepers, Timers, Team Parents, and Helpers with Pee Wee Instruction.

Registration is open to youth ages 6 to 18. Each Division has a limited number of spaces available & registration will close when they are filled.

Our Girl’s division will return in 2026. Girls can pick between playing co-ed or playing in their very own league!
Proof of age and residency may be required for all who register.
All players will receive a summer league T-Shirt.
Players in the instructional Pee-Wee & Intermediate Division will also receive a basketball.

Division	Age	DOB	Game Days
Pee Wee/ Intermediate	6-9 years old	DOB: 7/1/2020 – 7/1/2017	Mondays and Wednesdays- 7/6 – 8/28
Rookie	10-12 years old	DOB: 7/1/2016 – 7/1/2014	Mondays and Wednesdays- 7/6 – 8/28
Girls	10-15 years old	DOB: 7/1/2016 – 7/1/2011	Mondays and Wednesdays- 7/6 – 8/28
Junior	13-15 years old	DOB: 7/1/2013 – 7/1/2011	Tuesdays and Thursdays- 7/6 – 8/28
Senior	16-18 years old	DOB: 7/1/2010 – 7/1/2008	Tuesdays and Thursdays- 7/6 – 8/28

Registration Opens May 5, 2026

Evaluation Dates: To be eligible to play you MUST attend one of the following evaluation nights for your age group/ division;

June TBD & June TBD
5:30 Rookies
6:30 Girls
7:30 Juniors
8:30 Seniors

June TBD
5:30 PM Pee Wee/Intermediate
6:30 Rookies
7:30 Girls
8:30 Juniors/Seniors

YES CHEF!
Cooking with Kids

Chef Katie is a passionate culinary professional dedicated to inspiring young minds through the art of cooking. Currently serving as a consultant for an elementary school afterschool program, she brings creativity, structure, and enthusiasm to every lesson she leads.

With experience as a private chef, Chef Katie has developed a strong foundation in creating delicious, approachable meals while adapting to a variety of tastes and dietary needs. Her hands-on experience extends into the classroom, where she has successfully taught cooking skills to groups of up to 20 children, fostering confidence, teamwork, and a love for food at our Beacon Rec afterschool programs.

This summer, Chef Katie is excited to launch her cooking program, where she will combine her culinary expertise with her passion for education. Her program focuses on teaching practical kitchen skills, encouraging healthy eating habits, and making cooking a fun, engaging experience for every child.

Registration opens Tuesday May 5th at 10am

Below is information about the two summer program options:

Young Chef’s Cooking Class (rising 1st-5th)
Mondays 5:30pm -7:00pm
July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10
Cost: $225 for Beacon residents

Every week we will make and eat something delicious in this hands-on beginner class. Young chefs will learn about the ingredients we are using, measuring, basic cooking techniques, food safety and learn how to season and taste our creations.

5 Menus 30 Skills (rising 6th-8th)
August 24-August 28
12:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: $225 for Beacon residents

Aspiring foodies of all skill levels will spend 5 afternoons learning to prepare 5 complete meals from start to finish. Through both collaboration and individual tasks we will expedite delicious menus and enjoy them together at the end of each day. After this week your young chef will have 5 meals in their cooking repertoire and 30 new culinary skills to use at home and in life.

Mise en place, Incorporate, Dredge, Sear, Boil, Simmer, Emulsify, Toast, Fold, Measure, Melt, Fry, Brown, Chop, Slice, Dice, Flip, Distribute, Season, Taste, Mash, Mince, Juice, Blend, Rinse, Steam, Roll, Zest, Scoop, Garnish.

Beacon Youth Police Academy 2026

July 13 to July 17, 2026
8:00am to 4:00pm

The City of Beacon Police Department offers a free week-long program for students entering grades 9-12 that provides an introduction to careers in law enforcement.

Our Youth Police Academy meets for a week each summer. Various locations, including Beacon High School, City Hall, and the Beacon Police Station, host the program. Field trips include visits to local training and emergency centers, and professionals and volunteers share their experiences in these careers. This is always a fun experience for all.

The academy’s goal is to help participating youth understand the role police officers play in the community, the job duties they perform, and the requirements for becoming a police officer. In addition, the program fosters relationships between the officers and the youth participants. This is accomplished with mock situations and lectures, field trips, physical fitness exercises, and games.

Additional training opportunities have been added to our program, including Stop the Bleed and Narcan training for participants. Our instructors include Beacon City Police Officers. All instructors are certified and well-trained in their areas of instruction/expertise.

Contact email: beaconyouthacademy@gmail.com

******Registration closes June 30******

Online Registration opens Wednesday, April 1st at 10:00 am for Beacon Residents.

2026 Spring Skateboarding Lessons with Connect Skateboarding

Skate Instructor Andrew Singh is back this Spring with another exciting session of Skate Lessons. Whether you have never stepped on a board or want to refine your skills, this is the place to be.

With 13+ years of teaching experience and deep industry knowledge, Andrew and his team of experienced skateboarders teach the fundamentals of skateboarding in a safe yet entertaining environment.

Skateboarding is more than just a sport; it’s a community. Connect Skateboarding provides an incredibly valuable learning experience tailor-made to each participant’s needs. In this skateboard program expect to:

Learn New Skills: Master the basics, learn new tricks, and improve your techniques.
Boost Confidence: Find personal success and overcome challenges.
Make Friends: Meet other skaters in a fun, group setting.
Have Fun: We keep it light and entertaining with skateboard-related games while covering the fundamentals.
No Gear, No Problem!
Having good quality gear is essential for a smoother and less frustrating learning experience. If you don’t have your own, Connect has you covered.
For just $15, Connect Skateboarding offers top-notch rental gear for the entire 5-week program. To arrange your rental gear or ask specific gear questions, please email Andrew at info@connect-skateboarding.com after signing up.

Dates
April 19th 10am-11am
April 26th 10am-11am
May 3rd 10am-11am
May 10th 10am-11am
May 17th 10am-11am

Ages 8-14
$150 City of Beacon Residents
$175 Non-Residents

About our instructor: Andrew Singh is a Beacon, New York-born and raised, skateboarder who is respected in the industry for his skills and years of knowledge. He has a solid list of sponsors, including Etnies Skateboarding, 5boro Skateboards, Bones Wheels, Ace Trucks, and Pepper Grip Tape, that back and support any idea he has. His talent has landed him in many magazines and major websites over the years. He has also competed globally in some of the world’s largest skateboarding competitions. Andrew is well-loved by his peers in the skateboarding community and consistently makes a positive impact on the sport. He has a natural ability to connect with kids and adults of all ages and teach them how to ride the board and stay motivated. To discover more about Andrew and his skateboarding community programs or to join private skate lessons, check out Andrew’s company “Connect Skateboarding” at connect-skateboarding.com.

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Spring Youth Sports

The following is a list of organizations that provide recreational sports opportunities for youth in Beacon. Over the years, we have collaborated with many different organizations and individuals with the goal supporting and synergizing the work of our community partners. We want to acknowledge the hard work of committed, dedicated volunteers and organizations that expand upon the recreation landscape here in Beacon.

Beacon Girls Softball- Our goal is to build character using the sport of softball as a tool to improve girl’s self-confidence and self-esteem, inspiring better and more productive citizens in our community. Beacon Girls Softball (BGS) has been a long-standing local Beacon institution for more than 40 years, educating 4-13 year old girls on the skills and rules of fast-pitch softball! For the past 25 years, countless volunteers have dedicated their time to the promotion of the BGS program, which is currently managed by a Board of Directors of Beacon residents. BGS also imparts life lessons that include working as a team, the spirit of giving, camaraderie and good sportsmanship. It’s “More Than Just a Game.”

Website: https://beacongirlssoftball.com/
Email: beacongirlssb@gmail.com
Phone:

Beacon Junior Baseball- Beacon Junior Baseball was founded in 1952 to provide access to recreational youth baseball. Our mission is to continue to provide access to youth baseball, develop fundamental baseball knowledge and skills, promote interest in our sport, and foster friendly competition and sportsmanship among our participants.

Website – beaconjuniorbaseball.com
EMail – timnewman@beaconjuniorbaseball.com
Phone – 845-475-5374 (Tim Newman – President)
Mail – PO Box 672 Beacon, NY 12508

Registration is now OPEN at beaconjuniorbaseball.com.

Beacon Youth Football- Offering youth flag and tackle football programming. Flag league plays in the Spring and tackles the Fall. Part of the Taconic Youth Football League.

Website: http://www.beaconyouthfootball.com
Email: Beaconyouthfootball@gmail.com
Phone: 845.656.7794 talk with Coach Joe

Beacon Soccer Club- A Club Built For Beacon. Since 1978, Beacon Soccer Club has been dedicated to providing opportunity to play the beautiful game of soccer at all levels of competition. Our Club offers programs designed for players from age 4 to 19, in both Competitive (Travel) and Recreational settings. Beacon Soccer Club offers an In-House intramural program and advanced Travel Soccer programs for youth athletes from age 4 to 19. Recreational leagues allow for players of all skill levels to learn the game, practice with professional coaches, and most importantly: play. Our Travel Teams represent Beacon at the highest skill level in the Hudson Valley, giving your player their chance to compete against and train with the best.

Community is the Club. Keeping the vision of our Club’s Founder, Mr. Patrick Kerr, Beacon Soccer Club’s Coaches, Division Directors, and Board Members are all Volunteers from the City of Beacon, New York and surrounding areas. We are fueled by dedicated people who donate their time and energy to creating a Club for Beacon’s youth. Our mission is to develop community through the sport of soccer. We are proud to represent our City, and all the people who make this part of the Hudson Valley a truly special place to live. Let’s Go Beacon! See you at Kerr.

Website: https://www.beaconsoccerclub.org/
Email: BeaconSoccer1978@gmail.com
Phone: (845) 834-4310

CITY OF BEACON RECREATION ONLINE REGISTRATION!

City of Beacon Recreation uses the online platform MyRec for our activity and program registration.

Be sure to then add all the members of your household into the account. Don’t forget to enter your cell number with the carrier so we can text you with any last-minute changes. Your new household account will provide you with registrations history, financial history and much more.

Setup your new account today

The Dutchess County Senior Exercise Program

The Dutchess County Senior Exercise Program is sponsored by the Dutchess County Office For the Aging, with partial funding provided by the New York State Office for the Aging and the U.S. Administration on Aging. A doctor’s approval is required for this class.

Our program mirrors the Tufts University Strong Living Program, an evidence based program for which our coordinator has received training in the curriculum. The program grew out of published research on bone density in older adults. It is designed to counter the effects of osteoporosis and lead to improvement in mobility, muscle strength, stamina, balance and independence.

https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Aging/About-the-Senior-Exercise-Program.htm

Chair Yoga at the Rec Center

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced while sitting on a chair or using a chair for support. It incorporates modified yoga poses and stretches, making it accessible for individuals with mobility issues or those who may find traditional yoga challenging. Chair yoga helps improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It can be done in various settings, including offices, senior centers, and rehabilitation facilities. Join us!

Program meets on Mondays and Fridays at 9:00am. Free for senior residents.

Aqua Zumba at the Beacon Pool

Saturdays 9:45 am – 10:45 am
2025 Dates

July 13 • July 19 • July 26 • Aug 2 • Aug 9 • Aug 16

Known as the Zumba “Pool Party,” Aqua Zumba Gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing stretching twisting even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines. Pre-registration required $10.00 per class. For more info or to register,
contact Meg at kyogaspot@gmail.com or 845.656.0530

Beacon Community Tai-Chi

Class Schedule

NEW: Mondays and Fridays 10:00am – 11:30am • beginners

Sundays: 10:30am – noon • all levels

$50 for each 4-class session • Drop-in classes $20

Push Hands and Applications (Advanced)
Sunday 8:00am-10:30am

For more information and class fees, Marc Sabin at 212-960-3238 and taiji@marcsabin.com.

Come enjoy the balance and harmony of this beautiful movement art with a growing community.

Tai Chi has a longevity mission to promote health, recover health, and maintain health. Learning Tai Chi is a fascinating exploration that provides many mental/emotional benefits as well as physical fitness. People with health challenges from MS to Parkinson’s, from arthritis to depression feel the calming benefits from their very first session. The gentle, low-impact choreography lends itself to numerous health benefits. Tai Chi emphasizes optimal alignment and relaxation. Its exercises are graceful; moreover, they improve strength, flexibility and endurance. Learn how to be comfortable in your body.

Tai Chi Ch’uan has many cherished facets. In the Beginners class students are guided through a sequence of warm-ups, movements, and postures that can be practiced by anyone, at any age, anywhere you have a little room. Tai Chi offers even more when you tap into its inner dimensions. In the 8-10pm class practitioners are invited to explore Tai Chi’s intriguing applications and principles. Be empowered to gain better balance, to respond mindfully, and to remain fully present—even in stressful situations. Give yourself the gift of equilibrium. Visit a free trial class.

Marc Sabin has been studying and teaching Tai Chi for over 25 years. Classes are sponsored by the Beacon Recreation Department. Location: 23 West Center Street. Plenty of free parking. For more information, 212-960-3238.

Registration Form

YES CHEF!
Cooking with Kids

Beacon Youth Police Academy 2026

2026 Spring Skateboarding Lessons with Connect Skateboarding

Sign Up for our Newletter

Sign Up for the Beacon Recreation Mailchimp Newsletter Here

Spring Youth Sports

CITY OF BEACON RECREATION ONLINE REGISTRATION!

The Dutchess County Senior Exercise Program

Chair Yoga at the Rec Center

Aqua Zumba at the Beacon Pool

CONTACT

RESOURCES

Programs & Events

YES CHEF! Cooking with Kids

Beacon Youth Police Academy 2026

2026 Spring Skateboarding Lessons with Connect Skateboarding

Sign Up for our Newletter

Sign Up for the Beacon Recreation Mailchimp Newsletter Here

Spring Youth Sports

CITY OF BEACON RECREATION ONLINE REGISTRATION!

The Dutchess County Senior Exercise Program

Chair Yoga at the Rec Center

Aqua Zumba at the Beacon Pool

CONTACT

RESOURCES

YES CHEF!
Cooking with Kids