Programs
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
T-BALL- Children entering K & 1st grades hit from a T and are introduced to basics of “regular” baseball.
INSTRUCTIONAL BASEBALL – An adult pitches to the player. It is the next step in preparing for “regular” baseball. Children entering grades 1-3 are eligible. However, those entering 1st grades must have one year of T-Ball. This is not a requirement for those entering grades 2 & 3.
SOCCER – This sport is played in both spring and fall. In the spring those entering grades K-9 in September are eligible to play. In the fall those in grades K-9 are eligible to play but if on the Modified team they can not play BARC. Practices/games are played on the Eastern Ave. Recreation field. Players learn organized soccer.
MASTER’S SOCCER – Open to students in grades 7 and up who have good knowledge of soccer. This is offered 1 day a week in the fall and winter.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES – The Saturday classes are held from 10- noon in both the fall and winter. In the summer, classes are held Monday through Friday from 10- noon for 3 weeks. Science, sign language, gymnastics, arts & crafts, tae kwon do, cooking, etc. are offered. Each class is one hour long and students may choose 2 classes. The offerings change and listed are just a few samples.
BASKETBALL- Boys and girls in grades 3-9 are eligible to participate in this program. There are separate boy and girl teams. Players in the beginning level are introduced to basketball and as the grade level goes up instruction is more intensified.
SWIM TEAM – Children entering Kindergarten to 18 years of age. They must be able to swim 25 yards without a flotation device or stopping.
FAMILY SKI/SNOWBOARDING – The whole family is encouraged to participate. Different packages are offered according to ability. BARC gets a great discount from Willard Mountain. You can ski the whole season.
TENNIS CAMP – The objective of this camp is to provide solid instruction to build lifetime skills in tennis, create enthusiasm for the game, provide a network of tennis relationships, and help the intermediate player enjoy the beginnings of competition.
TRACK & FIELD CAMP – The objective of this program is to provide Ballston area students with a recreational track and field team.
BARC SUMMER THEATRE - This educational theatre program begins in May and concludes in August with a major production open to the public. Its objective is to educate students in acting, staging, set design, and other aspects of theatre with professionalism as the focus.
MANY PROGRAMS ARE ADDED DURING THE YEAR AND ARE NOT LISTED. WE SUGGEST THAT YOU ROUTINELY CHECK THE BARC WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.