Programs & Events

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.

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

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