2023-2024 Saturday Morning Basketball Program
Registration is now LIVE HERE
The Saturday Morning Basketball is an instructional program to teach the fundamentals for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grades for CRANSTON RESIDENTS ONLY. The program runs on Saturdays at the Pastore Youth Center from December 2, 2023 to March 16, 2024. No basketball on December 23 and 30 due to holidays.
Registration fee is $25 per child.
Grades K & 1 are from 9am - 10:00am
Grade 2 is from 10:00am - 11:30am
Participants will learn the fundamentals - dribbling, passing, shooting, etc - through fun activities that keep them moving around the court. No teams are formed; this program is strictly instructional. Grade 2 group will play pick-up game scrimmages toward the end of the program to implement skills they are learning.
PARKS AND REC. DIRECTORY
The Department of Parks & Recreation maintains several recreational facilities for school sports, youth athletics, and resident usage. Permits, which may be obtained at the Recreation Office located at the Peter Pastore Youth Center, 155 Gansett Avenue, are available to residents and groups to guarantee the use of ball fields and tennis courts. Each and every other recreational facility is available to Cranston residents. Special rules and regulations are posted at each site to ensure a safe and fun environment for all.
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PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
Registration for Playground Program summer camp will go live on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7am.
REGISTER HERE View activity schedule here
To register, click this Google Forms link above. No payment is necessary at the time of registration. Parks and Recreation will invoice you, which will serve as your confirmation for your child's attendance. Payment is due in full by June 26, 2024. Please allow a couple of weeks to receive an invoice. Turnaround for invoices will be slowed at the start of registration due to volume.
This 6-week day camp program takes place rain or shine and is for ages 6-8 and 9-12. Children must turn 6 before the start of camp or turn 6 during camp; Children who turn 13 during camp are still eligible. Registration fee includes all admissions. Busing to and from field trips provided by Cranston School Department.
Participants MUST bring their own lunch and beverages; a reusable water bottle is highly encouraged. Participants MUST BE picked up by 4:00pm. Space is limited. Enrollment is strictly on a first come first served basis. The camp is for Cranston Residents only.
Four playground sites:
• Doric Playground
• Garden City Elem Playground
• Glen Hills Elem Playground
• Hope Highlands MS Playground
Fees for the Summer Playground Program are the following:
1st Child Each Additional Child
Attending All Summer (6 weeks) $800 $550
Attending Weekly (Weeks 2-6) $160 per week $110 per week Week 1 is prorated due to the holiday $96 (Week 1) $66 (Week 1)
Participant will receive one red camp shirt when fee is paid in full. Shirt is available for pick up at the Recreation Office, 155 Gansett Ave. Additional shirts may be purchased for $5 each. Campers should wear camp shirt or any other red shirt to camp each day.
NOTE: Fee does not qualify for Federal Child Tax Credit. The Tax ID number will not be given out for tax purposes.
Summer Employment Applications Available
Cranston Parks and Recreation will be accepting summer employment applications through May 24, 2024.
Applicants must be 16 years old by July 1, 2024 and a Cranston Resident. Available positions are summer camp counselor and Splash Pad attendant.
Completed applications can be emailed to Recreation Program Coordinator Scott Sevegny at ssevegny@cranstonri.gov or mailed or dropped off to the Recreation Office at Pastore Youth Center, 155 Gansett Avenue.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
PLEASE NOTE: By submitting an application, the applicant is not guaranteed a summer position with Parks and Recreation. Open positions will be based on need and the number of returning employees from last year.
PETER PASTORE YOUTH CENTER RENTAL
If you or your organization are interested in using the PPYC for an event, practice, try-outs, etc, please fill out the building request form by clicking HERE. Submit the completed form to the Parks and Recreation Department and your request will be reviewed and responded to in approximately 5 - 7 business days. Rental fee for use of any part of the PPYC is $50 per hour.
A WORD ABOUT TAX ID # REQUESTS
It is coming up on tax filing time and The Parks and Recreation Department will be receiving numerous requests from Playground Program participants for the City's Tax ID number to apply for the Child and Dependent Care Credit. As stated on our application, our program does not qualify for the credit under the tax code.
On Page 6 of IRS Publication 503 Child and Dependent Care Expenses, under "Care of a Qualifying Person" it states, "Expenses are for the care of a qualifying person only if the main purpose is the person' well-being and protection." It further states, "Expenses for care DO NOT include amounts you pay for food, lodging, clothing, education, and entertainment." (Emphasis added)
Our Playground Program is field-trip and activity-based. The majority of the fee for the summer PROGRAM (not a camp) is to cover the cost of the trips, performers, and clothing provided to the participants. Therefore the fee paid falls under the category of entertainment and clothing, not well-being and protection.
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The Cranston Parks and Recreation Department is now on Facebook. We can now post real-time updates on program information, cancellation, and upcoming events. Follow us by clicking the link HERE.
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