Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute

Team Providence Athletics Website

Batastini School of Basketball

Batastini School of Basketball offers camps, team clinics, group workouts, and individual instruction. They’re dedicated to the development of youth, collegiate, and professional basketball players through coaching designed to make players reach their basketball potential. The coaching staff uses professional, collegiate and international coaching techniques developed over their playing and coaching careers.

Age: Kindergarten - 12th grade

Batastini Website

BCRI

BCRI provides AAU basketball to 4th - 11th grade boys throughout Rhode Island and surrounding areas. At the middle school level, BCRI seeks to accommodate multi-sport athletes, as they have a lighter and more flexible schedule than most AAU/club programs. At the high school level, their goal is to coach motivated players who seek to play at the collegiate level. BCRI delivers a great experience for players by providing a competitive tournament schedule in the spring and fall with quality coaches who understand the game, are professional and coach with a purpose.

Age: 4th - 11th grade

BCRI Website

East Side Sports: Basketball

East Side Sports offers fun, recreational/instructional basketball programs for boys and girls living in the greater Providence (and surrounding) area. It utilizes parent volunteer coaches and emphasizes core values that include the importance of sportsmanship, team membership skills, and instruction of developmental skills in a fun, moderately competitive environment. Basketball features co-educational programs for children in Grades K – 8 during the winter months.

Age: Kindergarten - 8th grade

East Side Sports Website

RI Crush Basketball

The RI Crush AAU Basketball mission is to provide an atmosphere where young players are being taught the fundamentals of basketball, how to work hard, and how to show sportsmanship and respect on and off the court. As the year progresses, they begin to introduce group basketball workouts, individual basketball workouts and mini-camps to advance the skills of serious ball players.

Age: 3rd - 12th grade boys

RI Crush Website

Team Providence Athletics

TP Athletics provides academic support, career exploration, high school & college readiness and athletic opportunities for middle school to high school youth. Their basketball teams provide an opportunity for all youth to have the most significant positive influences, while providing activities that can reinforce values and skills that are allowing youth to do well in school and community, while maintaining good physical and mental health.

Phone: 401-480-8071

Age: 5th - 12th grade girls

Rhode Island Breakers

The Rhode Island Breakers Boys Basketball Organization is the longest running boys AAU program in the state. The program has an established culture of basketball players taught to be proud, hardworking, and the importance of becoming a contributing member of society. They serve all areas of Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut. The Breakers’ tradition and reputation for putting high character, competitive teams on the court is widely recognized. Financial aid is available to those, if needed, to play for a reduced fee.

Address: 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Providence, RI 02908

Age: 3rd - 12th grade

Rhode Island Breakers Website

Youth Basketball at Providence Recreation Centers

Players can sign up to play recreational basketball through their local Providence Recreation Center. Teams are organized by age and gender and they play against the other recreation centers.

Age: 8 - 14 years old

Youth Basketball Website

Dancin Spirit Performing Arts

Founded in 2008, Dancin Spirit has grown and developed into a school with a reputation for top-notch dance instruction, with students traveling from all over RI, CT and nearby Massachusetts. They have the traditional side that offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern & acrobatics, but their Hip Hop side of the school is just as big with classes in freestyle, breakin', pop & lock, & krump. With over 50+ boys - they offer several Boys Only classes too!

Address: 99 South Bend Street, Pawtucket, RI

Phone: 401-475-5757

Age: 2 years old and older

Dancin Spirit Website

Shooting Stars School of Dance at East Side / Mt. Hope YMCA

Classes are offered for beginners through advanced, and in a variety of different genres: ballet, lyrical, tap, hip-hop, musical theater, jazz, acro/cheer and more! The focus of this program is to build confidence, establish good dance technique, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through physical movement.

Age: Toddlers and older

Shooting Stars Website

Youth Dance at Metamorphosis, TEN31 Productions’ Dance Company

In conjunction with Metamorphosis Dance Company directed by Alicia Wilder, MDYP aims to facilitate artistic development and exploration in dance for youth. MDYP’s mission is to provide healthy and functional technical training in partnership with student choreography and composition. MDYP classes have a strong focus on technique, creativity, and individuality. They currently offer classes in Creative Movement, Modern/Composition, Ballet, and Musical Theater. MDYP is offering 2 full year long scholarships for any BIPOC student with a strong passion and potential in dance, choreography, or performance. The scholarship applicants should be under the age of 18, and interested in studying dance with MDYP/TEN31. This scholarship will cover the cost of tuition, shoes, tights, any dress code dance wear the student does not have access to, and costume costs.

Address: 249 Roosevelt Ave Box 11, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Phone: 401-725-1031

Age: 3 -14 years old

Metamorphosis Website

Allegiance Field Hockey

Allegiance Field Hockey’s goal is to offer year-round technical and tactical training to help athletes of all ages and abilities become the player they strive to be. At Allegiance, they focus on the athlete as a whole, incorporating not only developmental skills, instructional game play, but also speed and agility training. Programs are offered indoors and outdoors to athletes of all ages and abilities, and their main practice site is at the Moses Brown School.

Age: 4th - 12th grade

Allegiance Field Hockey Website

Lead the Way Field Hockey

By molding excellent field hockey players through multiple programs, Lead the Way Field Hockey is able to further their individual skill development. These emerging athletes learn everything from the basic mechanics of the game to the more advanced skills they will need to excel throughout their field hockey careers. They offer both club teams and clinics.

Age: 7 - 18 years old

Lead the Way Field Hockey Website

Football programs tend to run in tandem with cheerleading programs that allow all kids to get involved in fun physical activity! Programs available to Providence youth ages 5 to 14:

Central Falls Panthers: Football & Cheerleading

As a youth based community organization, the Central Falls Panthers provide a safe environment that is structured, supportive, inspiring and inclusive of all members of the community they serve. They believe that instilling the value of education in their programming is a critical aspect of a child’s personal, academic, social, and athletic development.

Phone: 401-663-4797

Age: 7 - 14 years old

Central Falls Panthers Website

Central Falls Panthers on Facebook

Providence Patriots

Providence Patriots are a non-profit youth football and cheerleading organization.

Age: 5 - 14 years old

Providence Patriots Website

Providence Patriots on Facebook

NLPA Football (Flag Football)

NLPA NFL FLAG is the premier youth flag football program for boys and girls ages 4 to 14. NFL FLAG provides an exciting way to enjoy America's favorite sport and advance youth physical fitness in a non-contact, recreational, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. NFL Flag Football, the focus is on having a fun playing experience allowing for players to play multiple positions. We believe every child is a winner, no matter the outcome of the game. Healthy competition is promoted, rather than the high-pressure, “win-at-all-costs” mentality so prevalent in youth sports leagues today. Their program has 5 locations in Rhode Island, and their premiere league is located at Brown University.

Age: 4 - 14 years old

Flag Football Website

Brown Youth Hockey

Since 1956 Brown Youth Hockey has offered girls and boys a fun, low-key instructional and house league program to teach skating and ice hockey. No checking allowed, no travel. All sessions are held on weekends (not too early or late) in Meehan Auditorium at Brown University in Providence. Member RIAHA and a USA Hockey affiliate.

Ages: 5-13 (through 8th grade)

Brown Youth Hockey website

Brown Youth Hockey on Facebook

Providence Hockey Club

Three of Rhode Island’s premier hockey programs the Providence Capitals, Providence Jr. Friars and the North Stars have merged, forming a RI hockey alliance called the Providence Hockey Club. This alliance will offer a premier development model to all Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts hockey players. Players can participate in programs to learn to skate through Midgets half season, allowing every player to play and develop at their own pace. Rink locations are Cranston Memorial in Cranston, Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Schneider Arena in Providence and RI Sports Center in North Smithfield.

Age: 3 - 18 years old

Providence Hockey Club Website

Providence Hockey Club on Facebook

Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association

Whether your child has played hockey for years or has never put on a pair of ice-skates - Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association has a place for them. GPYHA is a member of the Rhode Island Amateur Hockey Association (RIAHA) and an affiliate of USA Hockey. GPYHA offers from Instructional (Learn-to-Skate) Programs to Travel hockey, which provides your child an opportunity to experience the fun of playing ice hockey under the quality instruction of USA Hockey certified coaches. GPYHA also offers Rhode Island’s only Special Needs Hockey Program. All ice sessions are held at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, RI and/or at Meehan Auditorium at Brown University in Providence, RI.

Age: 3 - 18 years old

Greater Providence Youth Hockey Website

Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in America and a great way to keep children active. Programs available to Central Falls boys and girls grades kindergarten through 8th grade include:

Providence Youth Lacrosse

Providence Youth Lacrosse's primary purpose is to teach and promote the game of lacrosse in a fun, safe and sportsmanlike environment. As a youth league, PYL is dedicated to the skill development of lacrosse players and teaches a game of speed, position and finesse rather than physical intimidation or promoting a team's winning record. They offer scholarships for registration and equipment for families where cost is a barrier.

Age: Kindergarten - 8th grade

Providence Youth Lacrosse Website

Providence Youth Lacrosse on Facebook

Metacomet Lacrosse

The Metacomets are a part of Rhode Island Elite Lacrosse Club. Metacomet Lacrosse was created to advance serious players from all over Southern New England (RI, MA, CT) to the next level of competitive lacrosse by providing access to strong coaching and challenging team play. Players participate in the most competitive regional and national tournaments throughout the year.

Metacomets Website

Soccer is great exercise and children can join recreational programs as young as 3 and as old as 18 years old. There are different levels of play from recreational, to competitive, to premier with players who travel to regional tournaments. Recreational is typically grassroots play within the club or area, competitive is a step up with the introduction of in state travel, and premier serves more elite players who travel to regional tournaments. Players typically play in their own town for recreational and competitive leagues, and each organization sets their own prices. The following programs are open to children living in Providence:

AYSO United

AYSO United Rhode Island is a Youth Soccer club based in East Providence. AYSO United is AYSO’s official club program, and it allows players to enjoy more advanced play, participate in intense competition and receive cutting-edge training while still enjoying the benefits of AYSO. The United (Club) club program where the top players are exposed to the challenges and competition of club soccer. In this environment, the players work with high-level coaches and play in USYS (US Club) leagues and compete against other youth club organizations.

Age: 3 - 18 years old

AYSO United Website

Bruno United FC

Bruno United is a founding member of the New England Premiership, a league formed in 2009 by the strongest clubs in the Northeast to create the best environment for player development. Your child should try out if they have both a commitment to improving skills and a love of the game on and off the playing field. All teams practice two times per week and play one to two games on the weekend during the outdoor seasons (fall and spring). Most teams play in three tournaments per year (the youngest teams play in one or two). Older teams travel to college showcase tournaments and play in the Rhode Island State Championships. The Bruno United Youth Development Academy runs year-round and is open to all boys and girls ages 3-11. The program is coached by licensed, professional coaches and is open to the public. The program provides a fun atmosphere with an emphasis on, skills training, small-sided games, and learning to love the game of soccer

Age: 3 - 18 years old

Bruno United FC Website

CLCF Soccer

CLCF provides opportunities for area youth to play soccer regardless of their skill level or playing experience.On the Developmental (recreational) level, they field teams from U8 through U17 in boys, girls or coed divisions. For younger players CLCF offers a Clinic teaching basic skills led by NE Revolution Academy Coaches. Both programs run in the fall and the spring. CLCF Select travel teams are comprised of more experienced players and engage on a competitive level as part of Rhode Island Youth Super Liga (RIYSL). CLCF Select is now offering Revolution Academy Teams for players ready for the top level of training. Select and Academy programs run in the fall, winter and spring.

Age: 7 - 18 years old

Referee Program: The "Referee" program occurs twice a year at the time of the Fall and Spring Developmental programs. Classes are held once a week at the CLCF Building on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston. Any child who is an active member of CLCF may take advantage of this course, free of charge. The course teaches the 17 “Laws of the Game” and how to apply these laws to the game of soccer. The students will referee actual games that are played in CLCF’s Developmental program. The instructor holds a certification to teach the Laws of the Game. The students will be paid for the games that they officiate at the end of the season.

CLCF Soccer Website

Cumberland Youth Soccer

CYSA offers a range of teams at different levels of competition. Recreation is a program of fun and learning for athletes ages 4 to 18. The travel soccer program for youth ages 6 to 15 starts in the Winter after the Recreational season and does not include the Fall season. The CSP United program is for players ages 8 to 15 who are passionate about soccer and are considered to be performing at the elite or A level within their organization. The RUGRATS program is a developmental program designed to introduce children between the ages of 2.5 and 3 years of age to soccer. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a national soccer program created to train young people with disabilities in a caring coaching environment.

Age: 2 - 19 years old

Cumberland Youth Soccer Website

East Side Sports: Soccer

East Side Sports offers fun, recreational/instructional soccer programs for boys and girls living in the greater Providence (and surrounding) area. It utilizes parent volunteer coaches and emphasizes core values that include the importance of sportsmanship, team membership skills, and instruction of developmental skills in a fun, moderately competitive environment. The soccer program, which offers recreational activities for children ages 3 through Grade 8, runs during the fall.

Age: 3 - 14 years old

East Side Sports: Soccer Website

MACH 1 Futbol Club

MACH 1 Premier Teams are open to all youth players U9-U19 and are not dependent on residency of any town or state. MACH 1 FC Premier Teams have the opportunity to play in various leagues with most currently in the Northeast Premier Soccer League. Hypersonic Teams are the highest-level premier teams within MACH 1 FC. These teams are dual-age group teams for the U12, U14, U16, U17, and U19 divisions. The Coaching Director and Head Coaches select players based upon player attitude, development, ability, and exemplify the qualities of the MACH 1 “Complete Player.” Supersonic Teams are typically single-age group teams from U9-U14. These teams will represent the highest-level single-age group MACH 1 FC teams for the U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 divisions.

Age: 8 - 19 years old

MACH 1 Futbol Club Website

MACH 1 Futbol Club on Facebook

TOPSoccer

TOPSoccer is a free program designed for special needs children between the ages of 5 through 19. It is a non-competitive, co-ed program which allows participants to be introduced to the basic skills of the game and work on fundamentals in a safe environment while having fun throughout the process. All children must have a parent or guardian with them at the field at all times. Parents are welcome to assist but are not required. This program is designed to bring an opportunity to learn and play soccer to any boy or girl, who has a cognitive or physical disability. The program is carried out by volunteers, with financial support from US Soccer and a handful of youth soccer organizations such as Pawtucket Youth Soccer and CYSA.

Age: 5 - 19 years old

TOPSoccer Rhode Island Website

Project G.O.A.L.

A 100% free, coeducational, academic responsibility, tutoring and mentoring initiative inspiring academic success through the reward of soccer. Meeting after school, twice a week students spend 90 minutes of targeted academic enrichment with accredited teachers and earn an equal amount of time in soccer training with their licensed coaches. During the fall, the program is run out of Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls. During the spring, the program is run at the Moses Brown School in Providence.

Phone: 401-258-2300

Age: 6th - 8th grade

Project G.O.A.L. Website

Project G.O.A.L. on Facebook

Providence Pumas

The Providence Pumas provide a safe, fun environment for girls from Providence and surrounding towns, interested in playing high competition soccer.

Age: 8 - 14 years old

Providence Pumas on Facebook

Providence United Soccer

Providence United soccer offers competitive programs for both boys and girls in Providence and the surrounding areas

Age: 7 - 16 years old

Providence United Soccer on Facebook

RI Strikers FC

Rhode Island Strikers is SYSA's sister Premier club based out of Smithfield. They are one of the most affordable programs in the Northeast, as they believe no child who wants to play at the high school level should be denied because of cost. This is for the player that has excelled in the recreational environment, then has gone on to excel in the competitive environment looking to take their game to the highest level within our programs. Tryouts typically happen in the late spring/early summer and the season runs with a fall and spring outdoor program and winter futsal.

Age: 8 - 17 years old

RI Strikers FC Website

Soccer in the Catholic Athletic League

Phone: 401-942-6571

Age: 4th - 8th grade

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Aquatics Website

Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence Aquatics

Under the watchful eye of trained and certified lifeguards, parents have the comfort of knowing their children are safe and learning to swim at their own pace. Recreational swim is incorporated into Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence summer camps, after-school, and teen programs, and members at sites without pool facilities are offered free transportation to South Side, Wanskuck, and Fox Point.

Locations: Fox Point, Wanskuck, and South Side Boys & Girls Clubhouse

Swim Team at Fox Point Boys & Girls Clubhouse

Description: All BGCs will consolidate their practices and have them at the Fox Point Clubhouse.

Age: 7 - 18 years old

Swim Empowerment

Black Youth in Rhode Island drown at five times the rate of White Youth. Swim Empowerment works to reverse this alarming trend. They believe that in order to reintroduce swimming into African American community, it is important to begin with children. Every year, Stages of Freedom provides the funds for an increasing number of Rhode Island youth of color to take swimming lessons through seven partnering YMCAs. The first step is calling your local YMCA to confirm there is still an opening for non-swimmers in your child’s age bracket and for the period of time you wish them to attend. Partnering YMCAs: Cranston, East Side/Mt. Hope, Pawtucket Family Branch.

Age: 5 - 19 years old

Swim Team at Fox Point Boys & Girls Clubhouse Website

Swim Team at East Side / Mt. Hope YMCA

Our competitive swim teams strive to provide an opportunity for young people to participate in competitive swimming under conditions that will foster aquatic ability, team spirit, and sportsmanship. We encourage personal goal setting, self-discipline, achievement, commitment, and parental involvement.

Swim Team at East Side / Mt. Hope YMCA Website

Tiger Shark Swim Club at Dwares JCC

Swimmers with basic skills, from ages 5 through 18, are welcome to join the TigerSharks Swim Club. While focusing on stroke technique and endurance, swimmers have the opportunity to grow and succeed in a fun, hardworking, and competitive environment.

Age: 5 - 18 years old

Tiger Shark Swim Club Website

Youth Swim Lessons at East Side / Mt. Hope YMCA

Swim Starters develops water enrichment and aquatic readiness in children ages six months to three years. Swim Basics develops personal water safety and basic swimming skills in students of all ages. Swim Strokes introduces and refines stroke technique in older students (school age, teens, and adults).

Age: 6 months and older

Youth Swim Lessons at East Side / Mt. Hope YMCA Website

Providence Tennis Academy

Providence Tennis Academy is the premier tennis training center located at the Providence Tennis Center in Roger Williams Park, Providence, Rhode Island and indoors at Tennis Rhode Island East Bay Club. They offer academy and developmental programs to meet different age and skill levels. The Champions Group is a high performance program that focuses on the physical, technical, tactical and mental development. The High School Group is a special program that prepares players for the team season.

Phone: 401-935-4336

Age: 5 - 18 years old

Providence Tennis Academy Website

Tennis in the Catholic Athletic League

Phone: 401-942-6571

Age: 6th - 8th grade

Blast Volleyball on Facebook

Blast Volleyball

Blue Fish Bowl Volleyball Club mission is to encourage and educate all people of all ages and skill levels to include volleyball and fitness into their lifestyle. Blast Volleyball (Blue Fish Bowl’s Junior Olympic Division) has both boys and girls teams for players under the age of 18 years old. These teams compete throughout New England and some compete at the National level. Blue Fish Bowl has several RI Volleyball Leagues, including: indoor and outdoor sand volleyball leagues, tournaments, clinics and instruction for boys and girls of all ages.

Age: 6 - 18 years old

Blast Volleyball Website

Volleyball in the Catholic Athletic League

Phone: 401-942-6571

Age: 6th - 8th grade