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District News: Utica Youth Bureau FREE Summer Programs

ALL PROGRAMS CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 4TH


Utica Youth Bureau 2025 Summer Fun

Free Programs for Youth

(315) 223-4320

Parkway Rec Center

220 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY, 13501


 

Basketball Camp

Children ages 6-14 years old

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays | June 23rd - August 13th

Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Registration: June 23rd & 25th 4:30pm

Location: Parkway Rec Center

Open to the first 30 participants each day.

About the program: Children will take part in the fundamentals of basketball, including dribbling, shooting, and defense.


 

Golf Clinic

Children ages 6-10 years old on Tuesdays

Children Ages 11-14 years old on Wednesdays

Time: 8:30am-10pm | July 1st - August 13th

Location: Valley View Golf Course

Register on start dates-July 1st & 3rd at Valley View Golf Course

About the program: Basic skills and fundamentals of golf.

If rain occurs during clinic hours, you must pick your child up or have an alternate plan.


 

Mychal Harris 3 on 3 Basketball League

Boys going into 6th, 7th, & 8th grade

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays | July 1st - July 31st

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration: June 9th, 10th, & 11th from 6:00 - 8:00pm

Location: Parkway Rec Center


 

Summer Playground Hours

June 23rd - August 15th

All playgrounds are open Monday-Friday | 11:00am - 3:00pm

Locations:

  • Chancellor
  • O'Connor
  • Pixley
  • Proctor
  • Quinn
  • Roscoe-Conkling
  • Seymour
  • Wankel

 

Community Wellness Program

Indoor & outdoor activities for ages 13-17 years old

Saturdays & Sundays | 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Parkway Rec Center


 

Tennis

Children ages 6-14 years old

Days: Monday-Friday | June 23rd - August 15th

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Registration: June 23rd - 27th | 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Mott tennis courts at the Parkway Rec Center

About the program: A beginners class will cover basic skills and fundamentals of tennis


 

Open Swim

June 23rd - August 15th

All pools are open Monday - Saturday | 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Closed on Sundays

Locations:

  • Addison Miller Pool
  • Buckley Pool
  • Seymour Pool

 

Swim Lessons

Children ages 6-14 years old

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays | June 30th - August 6th

Time: Session 1 - 10:15 am - 11:00am | Session 2 - 11:15am - 12:00pm

Location: Buckley Pool

Registration: June 16th, 17th, & 18th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the Parkway Rec Center

Open to the first 80 children who reside in the City of Utica


Soccer Clinic

Children ages 6-16 years old

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays | July 1st - August 14th

Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Registration: July 1st & 3rd | 4:30pm

Location: Longo Field at Proctor Park

Run by Anel Pajazetovic, United Elite Krajisnik FC

 

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