Sports Classes & Programs & Fitness Centers for Kids on Long Island

UPDATED January 2020: Keep your kids engaged with fun team sports and fitness programs on Long Island. Choose the perfect program to keep your children active year-round.

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Fitness Classes & Programs

M.A.T.S.S. KIDS' GYM & EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION CENTER
2629 Grand Ave.
Bellmore
516-221-1330


171 Eileen Way
Syosset
516-496-7765

Infant, Toddler, and Separation classes bridge development to a comprehensive Early Childhood Education-Nursery School-Gym Program. After-school classes provide movement, gymnastics, sports, and enrichment instruction for on-site center children and community school-age children (7 months-12 years). Summer Day Camp, Holiday Mini-Camps, weekend birthday party and Friday Kids Night Out events provide a year-round place to play and celebrate! Full daycare available at our Syosset Center. Extended day available. Diapers welcome. Dedicated teachers and staff are N.Y.S-, CPR-, and First Aid-certified. Since 1985-A Rainbow of Programs to Play, Learn, and Grow!

MY GYM CHILDREN'S FITNESS CENTER
1320 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook
631-751-KIDS (5437)
128 W Jericho Turnpike
Huntington Station
631-427-GYMS (4967)
mygym.com/huntingtonstation

Great South Bay Shopping Center
985 W. Montauk Highway,
West Babylon
631-314-GYMS (4967)
mygym.com/babylon

My Gym Camp includes three hours of energizing fitness activities all centered around a theme such as Superheroes, Sports, or Smurfs. Children also participate in craft and board game time. Camp takes place during holiday, winter, spring, and summer school breaks. Kids love My Gym because of the zip line, trampoline, rock wall, trapeze, and of course the teachers. Parents love My Gym because they know their children are with highly-trained instructors in a nurturing, safe environment as they build friendships, improve their fitness, and gain skills.

SANDS POINT PRESERVE
127 Middle Neck Road , Sands Point
516-571-7901
Email info@sandspointpreserve.org

We offer exciting education programs for every age–science, STEAM, horticultural, fitness sessions, outdoor exploration, and mindful meditation. Accredited educators help visitors discover the natural beauty of the environment, methods to conserve its treasures, and the fascinating cultural history of the Guggenheim Estate and legendary Gold Coast of Long Island.

THOMAS SCHOOL OF HORSEMANSHIP RIDING ACADEMY
250 Round Swamp Road, Melville
631-692-6840
Email tsh@tshcamp.com

Thomas School of Horsemanship offers unique after-school programs for all levels of riding from beginners to advanced. We offer group or private lessons in seasonal series. Many students ride all year-round and compete in horse shows. We also offer our students the possibility of leasing a horse.

YMCA OF LONG ISLAND
855-2YMCALI (962254)
Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Holtsville, Huntington, and Patchogue

Email camp@ymcali.org info@ymcali.org

YMCA of Long Island works daily to improve lives through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Each year, we serve more than 65,000 people island-wide of all ages and backgrounds. Our locations in Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Huntington, Holtsville, and Patchogue provide programs and services for youth, teens, adults, and seniors including state-of-the-art fitness centers, group exercise classes, youth and teen programs, pristine pools, family activities, preschool, before- and after-school programs, and summer day camp for children ages 3-15 of all interests!

Gymnastics & Cheerleading

GOLD MEDAL GYMNASTICS CENTERS
Suffolk:

266 East Pulaski Road, Greenlawn
631-427-8275
huntington@gmgc.com

1752 Middle Country Road, Centereach
631-981-4653
centereach@gmgc.com

683 Route 25A, Rocky Point
631-821-2100
rockypoint@gmgc.com

253 W. Main St., Smithtown
631-366-4653
smithtown@gmgc.com

NASSAU:

1100 Stewart Ave, Garden City
516-357-3636
gardencity@gmgc.com

210 Gardiners Ave., Levittown
516-735-4653
levittown@gmgc.com

Long Island’s leading gymnastics center, "Where Every Child is a Champion" since 1973. Island-wide with six locations and fully certified instructors. We offer classes for boys and girls 3 months to 18 years, beginner to advanced, licensed Ninja Zone Program and action-packed birthday parties!

M.A.T.S.S. KIDS' GYM & EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION CENTER
2629 Grand Ave.
Bellmore
516-221-1330


171 Eileen Way
Syosset
516-496-7765

Infant, Toddler, and Separation classes bridge development to a comprehensive Early Childhood Education-Nursery School-Gym Program. After-school classes provide movement, gymnastics, sports, and enrichment instruction for on-site center children and community school-age children (7 months-12 years). Summer Day Camp, Holiday Mini-Camps, weekend birthday party and Friday Kids Night Out events provide a year-round place to play and celebrate! Full daycare available at our Syosset Center. Extended day available. Diapers welcome. Dedicated teachers and staff are N.Y.S-, CPR-, and First Aid-certified. Since 1985-A Rainbow of Programs to Play, Learn, and Grow!

Horseback Riding

FOXRUN FARM
561-358-5539, Cutchogue
Email foxrunfarmnofo@gmail.com

Foxrun Farm is a full-service horse barn that offers horseback riding for all ages and abilities, Summer Pony Camp for boys and girls, and therapeutic riding for persons with disabilities. Our weekly Pony Camp runs July through Labor Day from 9am-12pm ($300 per week) or 9am-3pm ($600 per week). Call 561-358-5539, foxrunfarmny.org.

GREAT STRIDES LONG ISLAND
41 Coram-Swezeytown Road, Middle Island
631-786-9708

Email julie@greatstridesli.org

Great Strides offers equestrian activities for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Our equine friends can help us face all of life's challenges with strength and confidence. Offering summer programs, a four-day introduction to horses in June, July, and August. Private lessons are available for English and Western students.

THOMAS SCHOOL OF HORSEMANSHIP RIDING ACADEMY
250 Round Swamp Road, Melville
631-692-6840
Email tsh@tshcamp.com

Thomas School of Horsemanship offers unique after-school programs for all levels of riding from beginners to advanced. We offer group or private lessons in seasonal series. Many students ride all year-round and compete in horse shows. We also offer our students the possibility of leasing a horse.

IceSkating & Ice Hockey

NORTHWELL HEALTH ICE CENTER
200 Merrick Ave., East Meadow
516-441-0070

Northwell Health Ice Center, the coolest place on Long Island, is the premier hockey destination and official practice facility of the New York Islanders. Starting Sept. 28, our in-house hockey programs are perfect for young players (ages 5-14) to learn and develop their hockey skills in a fun, exciting atmosphere.

Martial Arts

HEIJOSHIN DOJO MARTIAL ARTS
271 W. Main St., Bay Shore
631-206-3656

Heijoshin Dojo will change your or your child’s life forever. Unlike many schools that focus on pure physical methods, our program incorporates self-defense strategy to learn how to avoid dangerous people and situations, conflict resolution techniques that enable individuals to interact peacefully and harmoniously with others, non-harmful self-defense methods to learn how to control an opponent with minimal force or personal risk, and techniques utilizing leverage and redirection. The emphasis of our curriculum is on developing the skills that empower students to be top performers in life.

MultiSports Programs

BULLDOG BALL CLUB
185 E. 85th St.,
212-472-8344
Email camp@bulldogballclub.com

Join the Bulldogs for summer camp in Manhattan or East Hampton! Campers ages 6-13 can choose baseball, multi-sports, or theater and arts. Camp runs from 9am-3pm. Use the coupon code apple for $200 off your first week. Call or visit our website for more information!

ST. PATRICK YOUTH COMMUNITY
St. Patrick Church, Smithtown
631-360-0185
Email spyouth@optonline.net

St. Patrick's Youth Sports Programs promote our values, set goals, and help build lifelong friendships. We offer exciting team sport programs for boys and girls ages 4-16. Our sports programs include: Deck Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Girls Softball, Boys Baseball, and Intramural Basketball. St. Patrick's is a wonderful place for children and young people to be together, work as a team, have fun, learn, and grow. We are a community where there is something for everyone. Call us for details and registrations dates.

STEEL SPORTS ACADEMY AT BASEBALL HEAVEN
350 Sills Road, Yaphank
631-205-5109
Email info@baseballheavenli.com

Have fun learning the game of baseball from the highly-experienced Steel Sports Academy staff at Baseball Heaven and former Major Leaguers Frank Catalanotto and Keith Osik. At the Baseball Heaven Summer Camp Series, your child will learn the basic fundamentals of baseball in a positive and fun environment. For kids ages 4-12, choose from one of eight weeks beginning June 25. Full- or half-day options available. The July 9 and August 6 camps will feature current Long Island Ducks players and coaches working with your kids.

Soccer

SOCCER SHOTS WEST
171 Eileen Way , Syosset
516-558-2266
Email liwest@soccershots.org

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards, visit the website at soccershots.org/liwest.

Swimming & Water Sports

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION - SATURDAY CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND PRECOLLEGIATE CAREER DISCOVERY INSTITUTE
516-463-7400, Jessica Dease, program director
Email jessica.dease@hofstra.edu

Saturday Classes for Young People wants your child to love learning. Our small classes provide individual attention and help encourage students' curiosity. There are many classes to choose, including reading, math, writing, STEM/STEAM, cartooning, theater, art, video game development, Minecraft, and swimming.

YMCA OF LONG ISLAND
855-2YMCALI (962254)
Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Holtsville, Huntington, and Patchogue

Email camp@ymcali.org info@ymcali.org

“Find your awesome”-from swim lessons to the swim team. At the YMCA, everyone has the opportunity to surpass their potential. With swim lessons, youth sports, theater and dance classes, the possibilities are endless. Registration for fall programs begins Aug. 25. Session runs Sept. 8 to Nov. 16.