Youth Programs
Our focus is to help level the playing field for all children and give them a solid foundation for the future. We offer childcare, preschool, before and after school care, school break and summer day camps, youth basketball, dance classes and more!
School Age Childcare
This programming is available for youth who are at least five years old through fourteen years old and attending school.
We offer before-school and after-school care, back-up or emergency care for school holidays and closings, and exciting summer day camp programs. We provide a safe and pleasant environment with developmentally appropriate structured activities, free interaction and positive experiences for each child. Our goal is to give each child the opportunity to participate to his/her potential.
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Non-School Age Childcare (All-Day Preschool)
This programming is available for three to five-year old children, though space is limited.
We provide quality childcare for children throughout the school year and during school recesses. Our focus is on preparing children for kindergarten. Our preschool program is a licensed Paths to Quality Level 3 curriculum that supports children’s learning and school readiness. We provide a safe and pleasant environment with developmentally appropriate structured activities, free interaction and positive experiences for each child. We provide three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and a snack. Our programming includes field trips & special events.
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Co-ed Youth Basketball
This programming is available for youth who are at least 5 years old through 16 years old and attending school. (Youth must be no older than 16 by 4/1/2023)
Each school year, we host a co-ed youth basketball league which provides youth participants the opportunity to develop skills throughout the season. Each season consists of pre-season skills camp, skill evaluations, six regular league games, an end-of-season tournament, and an end-of-season awards banquet.
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Dance Classes
This programming is available for children from Pre-K – 8th grade. Dance classes are open to members of Hawthorne Community Center and the broader community.
We offer dance classes that covers a wide range of dance styles, including but not be limited to tap, ballet, jazz and contemporary dance. Our dance program allows children the opportunity to foster their creative talent while also benefiting from group instruction. The dance program culminates in two dance recitals each year.
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