Youth Classes at the Field House

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Spring '12
Jan. 23 - Jun. 11
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Little Athletes Classes

(Ages 12 months - 5 years)

The Little Athletes Program curriculum is age-appropriate and designed to meet the physical, social and emotional developmental ability of each age group. The same coaches who teach our highest level athletes also teach our youngest of stars.

All children who enroll in our Little Athletes Program receive complimentary use of our Little Athletes Exploration Center on the day of their class (a $204 value).

    Multi-Sport


  • Flip-N-Kick

    (3-5 years)

    This exciting class combines the strength, flexibility and upper body development of gymnastics with the coordination, speed and agility of soccer. Students learn the basics of both sports while engaging in total body development. Class consists of 45 minutes of soccer activities, games and skill-development combined with 45 minutes of gymnastics basics and neuromuscular development.

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  • Flip-N-Twirl

    (3.5-5 years)

    Another exciting new combination of our most popular classes! Flip-N-Twirl provides children with a fun-filled experience in creative movement and introductory ballet and then flips them on their head as they enter the upside down world of gymnastics! Half of the class will take place in our bright, large studios; and half will take place in our gymnastics training center.

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  • Champs is the perfect athletic complement or alternative to preschool. Activities include gymnastics, trampoline, foam pit, rock climbing, dance, soccer and basketball. Additionally, your child will enjoy our wonderful arts & crafts and storytime programs. Our student to teacher ratio remains small, ensuring personal attention and safety. Children must be potty-trained.

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  • Micro Sports

    (3-5 years)

    Our Micro-Sports class is designed to introduce preschoolers to a variety of sports. Teaching focuses on the fun of movement, teamwork, sportsmanship and muscle coordination. Sports include soccer, rock climbing, tee-ball, basketball and field games.

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  • Gymnastics


  • Tiny Tots Gymnastics

    (12-24 months))

    Our Toddler Series is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness and primary development for children ages 12-40 months. Using creative play and nurturing instruction, caregivers and their toddlers are introduced to the magic of movement in gymnastics. Our fantastic facility provides access for the littlest hands and feet to explore gymnastics equipment sized just for them. Activities are developed with caregiver/ child bonding in mind and are rooted in sound physical development of small, but growing bodies. As toddlers progress through the series, their physical and social confidence grows towards readiness for our Little Athletes Preschool Series. Parent/caregiver participation and enthusiasm is required in each of our toddler classes.

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  • Tumblin' Tots Gymnastics

    (25-40 months)

    Our Toddler Series is designed to incorporate the earliest aspects of physical fitness and primary development for children ages 12-40 months. Using creative play and nurturing instruction, caregivers and their toddlers are introduced to the magic of movement in gymnastics. Our fantastic facility provides access for the littlest hands and feet to explore gymnastics equipment sized just for them. Activities are developed with caregiver/ child bonding in mind and are rooted in sound physical development of small, but growing bodies. As toddlers progress through the series, their physical and social confidence grows towards readiness for our Little Athletes Preschool Series. Parent/caregiver participation and enthusiasm is required in each of our toddler classes.

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  • Our Preschool Series begins our first separation classes. Children enter the gym with their instructor, while parents and caregivers watch from our mezzanine. Gymnastics provides physical learning for the whole body: through basic skill progression, children work on coordination, strength, balance, spatial awareness, flexibility and more. Each class in the series offers age appropriate curriculum and structures. Our instructors nurture young athletes as they learn to participate in the group setting, while providing appropriate challenges to each child for a great sense of accomplishment.

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  • Gym Tigers Gymnastics

    (4-5 years)

    Our Preschool Series begins our first separation classes. Children enter the gym with their instructor, while parents and caregivers watch from our mezzanine. Gymnastics provides physical learning for the whole body: through basic skill progression, children work on coordination, strength, balance, spatial awareness, flexibility and more. Each class in the series offers age appropriate curriculum and structures. Our instructors nurture young athletes as they learn to participate in the group setting, while providing appropriate challenges to each child for a great sense of accomplishment.

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  • Future Stars

    (4 years - Invite Only)

    Designed for children with previous gymnastics experience who have demonstrated talent and desire to continue at a more challenging level. Children are selected and evaluated for placement by Chelsea Piers’ senior coaching staff.

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  • Dance


  • Pre-Ballet/Ballet

    (3-5 years)

    Introductory ballet classes for children ages 3 to 5 years combine dance and rhythm games, props, imagery and storytelling, as well as basic ballet positions and movement. Through creative movement exploration, students enjoy the many physical and social benefits of group dance.

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  • Ballet/Tap

    (3-5 years)

    This in an introductory class that teaches the fundamentals of both ballet and tap. Strong emphasis is placed on learning steps from the beginning and developing a solid foundation for future dance classes. Students enjoy a wide array of dance activities including games, rhythm songs, props and group activities.

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  • Soccer


  • Micro Soccer - Tikes

    (2-3 years)

    This dynamic class is designed for our smallest of soccer stars and aims to introduce toddlers to the game of soccer and the joy of movement in a supportive and nurturing environment. Children are also given the tools and experience to separate from their parents and enter our Spikes program. Parent/caregiver participation and enthusiasm is required in each of our toddler classes.

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  • Micro Soccer - Spikes

    (3-5 years)

    Micro-Soccer Spikes is a fast-paced, energetic program that gives preschoolers the opportunity to run and play while they improve muscle coordination and learn the concepts of teamwork and cooperation. Micro-Soccer Spikes features a variety of fun lessons and exercises designed to familiarize the young player with the game of soccer. Classes are divided into smaller age groups allowing coaches to utilize age and level-appropriate teaching tools.

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  • Baseball


  • Tee Ball

    (3-5 years)

    Tee Ball is an introduction to baseball and softball for our younger players. Tee Ball helps kids develop the primary baseball skills of hitting, running, fielding, and throwing. Players learn the basic rules of the game, while becoming enthusiastic about the sport.

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  • Rock Climbing


  • Parent/Child Rock

    (4-6 years)

    Looking for a great way to spend time with your son or daughter while getting a great workout? Our brand new Parent/Child rock climbing program is the perfect class. Our expert instructors teach parents belaying techniques and provide all instruction, while kids learn to scale to new heights. Focus is on teaching proper technique in a fun, always supportive environment. Climbing games and contests are introduced throughout the semester.

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  • CP Building Blocks


  • Toddler Program

    (18-35 months)

    Preschool Program

    (3-5 years)


Recreational Sports Classes

(Ages 5 - 16 years)

Whether your 5-year-old is just beginning or your teens are looking to improve their skills, we have the perfect team or individual program. Our expert instructors lead intense, yet age-appropriate lessons geared toward the individual development of each athlete. We offer weekend and after school youth classes in gymnastics, dance, soccer, baseball, rock climbing, football, basketball and youth fitness.

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  • Veterans & Rookies

    (5-10 years with parent)

    Children and parents receive quality instruction on proper techniques in skill development, parent/ child drills, sport-specific games and practice-playing fundamentals. Parents enhance their child’s sports experience while nurturing the parent/child bonding process. Class includes basketball, batting cages and rock climbing.

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  • CP All Team Sports

    (5-8 years)

    CP All Team Sports offers fundamental instruction in the sports of basketball, baseball, soccer and football. Our experienced coaches take students through the proper techniques of running, dribbling, shooting, throwing, hitting, catching and kicking. Students receive a well-rounded introduction to the wonderful world of team sports. Classes are held on the basketball courts, soccer fields and batting cages.

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  • Gymnastics


  • Our specially designed progressive gymnastics classes are geared toward skills development and gymnastics fitness for girls and boys. Children are organized in groups according to gender, age and ability. Our world-class staff will guide your child’s progress as they participate on all of the Olympic gymnastics events. Classes are designed for beginners through advanced levels. A low student to teacher ratio ensures personal attention and maximizes safety. Students participate in the following events:

    GIRLS OLYMPIC EVENTS:

    Vault, Uneven Parallel Bars, Trampoline, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise.

    BOYS OLYMPIC EVENTS:

    Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, Horizontal Bar and Trampoline.

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  • Advanced Training Class

    (8-11 years - Invitation Only)

    Our Advanced Training class is for advanced level students that have been pre-screened by our team coaches. This is the perfect class for the student with the athletic talent and experience to be a competitive gymnast but is unable to commit to one of our multiple day programs.

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  • Dance


  • Pre-Ballet/Ballet

    (5-8 years)

    Introductory ballet classes for children ages 5 to 7 years combine dance and rhythm games, props, imagery and storytelling, as well as basic ballet positions and movement. Through creative movement exploration, students enjoy the many physical and social benefits of group dance.

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  • Ballet/Tap

    (5-7 years)

    This in an introductory class that teaches the fundamentals of both ballet and tap. Strong emphasis is placed on learning steps from the beginning and developing a solid foundation for future dance classes. Students enjoy a wide array of dance activities including games, rhythm songs, props and group activities.

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  • Intro to Hip Hop

    (8-13 years)

    This exciting new introductory class for girls and boys focuses on the fundamentals and basics of hip hop dance. Students perform both group and individual numbers with an emphasis on rhythm, fitness and fun. No experience necessary.

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  • Soccer


  • Soccer - Playing Stars

    (5-14 years)

    Playing Stars is an after-school youth soccer program emphasizing individual skill development as well as the fundamentals of sportsmanship and team tactics. Students learn the proper technique for passing, dribbling, shooting, heading and goalkeeping. Full and half-field training games are played throughout the semester to provide players with match experience.

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  • Soccer - CP Selects

    (5-7 years)

    This invitation-only program is designed for the advanced player looking for intense, individualized training to supplement their team training. Players develop individual skills during smallsided games and drills, while developing tactical awareness in the 5 scrimmages throughout the season. Our USSF-licensed coaches run all sessions and scrimmages. Scrimmages are played on the weekends at the Field House, times TBD.

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  • CP Soccer Club Academy

    (5-11 years)

    The Chelsea Piers Soccer Club (CPSC) is extending its program by offering a unique training academy. This academy prepares young players for competitive travel team play and/or for advanced level competition. All training is based on the USSF player developmental guidelines and lead by our own Director of Coaching and our USSF licensed staff. Each session consists of 45 minutes of training and 45 minutes of scrimmages and short-sided games.

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  • Baseball


  • CP Sluggers

    (5-10 years)

    This clinic covers hitting, throwing, pitching and catching fundamentals, while introducing level appropriate game strategy. With a low student to teacher ratio, our weekend baseball clinic is perfect for the serious player as well as the beginner. Players spend the first 2/3 classes on our indoor turf fields and the last 1/3 classes in the batting cages.

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  • This class covers hitting, throwing, pitching and catching fundamentals. Classes are held in the batting cages and are designed to help players gear up for the upcoming season.

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  • This after-school baseball clinic is designed to help new players learn the fundamentals of hitting, throwing and fielding while helping more experienced players enhance their skills. Classes utilize the batting cages & turf fields for maximum learning.

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  • Rock Climbing


  • Rock Adventure

    (7-9 years)

    An introduction to the basics of rock climbing, including equipment usage, safety on the wall, bouldering and climbing. This beginner class focuses on fun while playing games on the wall and the spider rope.

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  • Chelsea Climbers

    (10+ years)

    This intermediate program provides an overview of the fundamentals of climbing. Students progress into learning climbing knots, tying techniques, complex foot and hand techniques, heel hooking, crimping and dead pointing.

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  • Basketball


  • Individual players are invited to join our youth basketball clinics. Boys and girls are grouped according to age and ability. Experienced coaches teach the fundamentals of the game, dribbling, shooting, passing and defense, and emphasize the concept of “teamworkâ€� in all lessons. Clinics are held on top quality wood courts with height-adjustable backboards.

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  • Football


  • Flag Football

    (7-10 years)

    Whether your child is a Giants fan or a Jets fan, our exciting new flag football class will be the perfect outlet for his/her football passion. This 10-week program will provide an introduction to the game of football in a fun and dynamic environment. Classes consist of skill development and game play.

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  • Other


  • Fun Fit

    (6-12 years)

    This class is designed to put the FUN in FITNESS! Fun Fit incorporates the revolutionary, European-designed Panatta Kid System — kid-friendly muscle-toning and cardio equipment that encourage and motivate children while introducing them to innovative and fun new ways to exercise. This class is ideal for developing active children by combining strength, cardio, flexibility and rock climbing activities that offer a firm foundation for future physical fitness.

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  • Gymjitsu

    (4-8 years)

    Gymjitsu incorporates the strength and coordination of gymnastics with the speed and concentration of martial arts. Class includes basic tumbling, trampoline and introductory defensive/offensive maneuvers of the martial arts.

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  • Stunts & Skills

    (9-16 years)

    This high intensity class combines Tumbling, Trampoline/Parkour, Free Running/Stunting and Tricking. This class is ideal for children who desire fun and exciting physical challenges. Stuntmen and gymnastics experts teach students. Snowboarders, cyclists and in-line skaters are welcome.

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