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Belmont Recreation Department
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The town Recreation Department's official registration platform, publishing a new course catalog each season
Nonprofit after-school organization serving Belmont for 10+ years, offering homework help, STEM, arts, and sports
State-licensed nonprofit school-age childcare
Historically offered evening classes in crafts, languages, fitness, and more; current operating status to be confirmed
Free children and teen activities including Storytime, LEGO clubs, crafts, and more
Belmont Soccer Association is a community youth soccer organization for children who live or go to school in Belmont, run entirely by volunteer coaches. It is large — more than 1,400 kids per season, including 500–600 in the travel program — and covers grades K–12 (the former K–2 'Belmont Second Soccer' has merged in). Programs include travel soccer for grades 3–8 (Boston Area Youth Soccer league, with A/B/C teams by level), In-Town recreational leagues for K–8, high school BAYS travel teams for grades 9–12 (Sunday afternoon 7v7 games), and soccer clinics throughout the year. Fall and spring seasons register separately; the fall 2026 travel season runs September 12 to November 14. K–2 games are Saturday mornings at Winn-Brook Elementary School fields.
Belmont Youth Baseball/Softball (BYBS) is a parent-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Belmont youth baseball and softball. Baseball (ages 5–15): in-town recreational leagues (Single A, Minors, Majors); spring travel for ages 9–12 (grades 3–6, Friday-evening games against nearby towns such as Lexington, Wellesley, and Weston, early April to early June, with winter workouts in late February–March at Belmont High School's gym); Babe Ruth for ages 13–15 (grades 7–9) in the Arlington-managed league (April through the end of the school year, with preseason tryouts; summer Babe Ruth in the Lou Tompkins league, ages 13–18). Summer options also include the Middlesex League (9U/10U), the Bay State League (the most competitive travel option, weekend games), an 11U/12U Watertown 50/70 program, and a skills-only summer program at Grove Street. Softball (K–9th grade): 6U in-town (K & 1st), 8U/10U travel in the CityTown League (Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Charlestown, Medford, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Winchester), and competitive 12U/14U; spring season runs April to mid-June, and no tryouts are required for softball. Main fields: Grove Street Park (120 Grosvenor St — main baseball complex, 3 fields); Chenery Middle School (95 Washington St — main softball location, offline for renovations starting spring 2026, locations TBD); Concord Ave softball field (365 Concord Ave — also under renovation in spring 2026).
The Belmont Aquatic Team (BAT) is a year-round competitive swim team and registered USA Swimming club (member of New England Swimming), with about 75 swimmers (a 2017 figure, for reference only). It is based at Belmont High School (221 Concord Ave) and run independently — not a town program. Training and competition run year-round in two seasons: short course (September to mid-March) and long course (mid-March to July). Age groups run from an entry-level 10-and-under group up to championship-level 15–18 swimmers. The 2026–27 short-course meet calendar runs October 2026 to March 2027, wrapping up with the NE Cup (March 12–14, 2027).
Family-run dojo since 2001 with a good reputation
Kung fu combined with modern fitness training
Commercial sports provider with year-round rolling enrollment
Private boys' school; summer sports camps open to the public
Belmont Youth Basketball (BYBA) is a volunteer-run community youth basketball nonprofit (501(c)(3)) for children who live or go to school in Belmont. Programs include In-Town recreational leagues for grades 3–8 (separate boys' and girls' divisions grouped 3–4, 5–6, 7–8, with guaranteed equal playing time; Saturday games in Belmont; season runs mid-November to March/mid-February), a Rookies developmental program for 2nd graders (9 weeks of fundamentals, Saturday mornings, starting in early December), and travel teams for grades 4–8 (plus a new grade 3 pilot in the Jr. MetroWest League for 2026–27), with 1–2 practices per week and 1–2 weekend games against teams from other towns. Travel players are automatically included in In-Town.
Founded in 1975, Belmont Youth Hockey (BYHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building character in Belmont youth through ice hockey. It is run by a volunteer board with 50+ volunteer coaches and belongs to Mass Hockey's District 9 and USA Hockey, serving ages 5–19. The 'Mini Marauder' developmental path has three levels: Learn to Skate (ages 8 and under), Learn to Play (ages 5–8, twice a week, $900), and Mite C (ages 6–8, $1,200, including Sunday cross-ice games against Winchester and Melrose). The travel program fields 15 teams in the Valley Hockey League and 7 in the Middlesex Yankee Conference. Belmont has no indoor rink; home ice is John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown (1 Paramount Place, Watertown), and Mite C Sunday games are at Flynn Rink in Medford.
Founded in 1964, 800+ students, nearly 30 instruments taught
The world's largest after-school math and reading chain
Flexible scheduling; good for families with young kids
The Belmont Dolphins Swim Team is the competitive swim team run by the Belmont Recreation Department. Tryouts for the 2026-2027 season take place September 29-30 for four age groups: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-18 (as of November 1, 2026). Tryouts are free and require online pre-registration; walk-ins are not accepted. Coaches judge technique and potential, not speed.
Focused on children's theater education
Arlington Soccer Club (ASC), founded in 1977, is a long-running community soccer club in Arlington, MA. It offers tiered programs for kids from Pre-K through Grade 12: soccer clinics for the youngest players, an in-town league for Grades 3–4, travel teams playing in the BAYS league for Grades 3–12, and TOPSoccer, an adaptive program for young people with disabilities. It is one of the largest town programs in BAYS, fielding more than 55 travel teams each season.
Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball runs youth baseball in Arlington, with Fall 2026 registration currently open. League ages are 12–14 as of May 1, 2026. Games are played on Saturdays and some Sundays, with home games starting at 9 am or 12 pm. The league is volunteer-run and is looking for coaches and managers.
The Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball Association (AYBSA) is a youth baseball and softball organization serving Arlington, with spring, summer, and fall seasons. Baseball divisions include Tee Ball (ages 4-5), AA (6-7), Pioneer (8), AAA (9-12), and Majors (10-12); softball divisions run 8U through 14U. Registration for the 2027 spring season is open, with Majors tryouts on October 17.
Arlington Hockey Club (AHC) is a youth hockey club in Arlington offering Instructional and Developmental starter programs for children ages 4-8. Instructional is the entry point for beginners, teaching skating and basic hockey skills; Developmental is for kids with basic skating skills, with Saturday skills sessions and half-ice games on Sunday afternoons. No skating experience is needed; the club teaches from scratch.
Arlington Youth Lacrosse (AYL), founded in 2008, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth lacrosse organization in Arlington, MA, started by local parents, teachers, and coaches. It fields boys' and girls' travel teams at all levels (U9 through U15) and runs introductory development programs for new players. The club emphasizes strong fundamental skills, good sportsmanship, team camaraderie, and a love of the sport.
Arlington Youth Football Club (AYFC) was founded in 2024 by Arlington High School football coaching staff, alumni, and Arlington parents. It is a youth tackle football program with two levels of play — a 5th–6th grade team and a 7th–8th grade team — with no weight requirements. Its mission is a safe, supportive, beginner-friendly environment where kids learn tackle football and build confidence. AYFC is a member of the NE Commonwealth Football and Cheer League, affiliated with American Youth Football and Cheer.
Arlington Dance Place is a dance school in Arlington, serving thousands of young dancers and their families since 1992. It offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, and lyrical for dancers ages 2 through 18, in a fun, creative, and positive atmosphere. The studio has performance groups and an annual recital showcase, and offers trial classes.
Henry Bear's Park is a toy store operating for over 45 years, with stores (including one in Arlington) and online shopping. It focuses on high-quality, developmentally appropriate toys and games that encourage creativity, imagination, and exploration. The stores host occasional in-store kids' events such as story time, sing-a-longs, and craft tutorials; popular brands include Jellycat.
Competitive team performs well at state meets
Saber-focused; students have won national medals
Website states it serves Belmont families
Watertown Youth Soccer offers in-town and travel soccer programs. The younger-grade programs are entirely in-town (no travel to other towns); the Travel program begins at grade 3 and plays in the BAYS league. Fall 2026 registration is closed.
Watertown Baseball and Softball (WYBB) is a youth baseball and softball organization in Watertown offering Little League baseball, girls' softball, Challenger (adaptive), and Babe Ruth baseball. It also runs a Select Travel Baseball AAU program for ages 8-12 playing in the New England AAU Baseball League in spring. Tryouts are held in the fall and are free.
The Watertown Youth Basketball Association is a nonprofit for Watertown boys and girls in Grades 4–8. Its mission is to provide quality coaching and competition for kids developing their basketball skills, so players develop a love of the game and the team-sport experience. It runs two programs: an In-House league for Grades 4–5 and travel teams for Grades 5–8 (Metrowest Basketball League). Coaches and board members are volunteers, and the club follows the Positive Coaching Alliance coaching philosophy.
Watertown Youth Hockey (WYH) is committed to providing high-quality ice hockey programs for children in and around Watertown, Massachusetts. In partnership with parents, coaches, and instructors, it offers an environment open to youths at all levels of interest, ability, and economic standing — an athlete-centered organization for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. Through disciplined practice and healthy competition, it builds hockey skills as well as dedication to team, motivation, and respect for others. The club runs Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs and a Middle School team.
Cambridge Youth Soccer (CYS), founded in 1979, is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth soccer organization serving more than 2,000 kids ages 4–18 in Cambridge, MA. Programs include in-town leagues (Kick Start, Premier, Champions, and City League by age group) and CCFC (Cambridge City Football Club), select travel teams playing in the New England Club Soccer League. CYS is affiliated with the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association. Its core principle is "Everyone plays": the club gives more than $100,000 in financial aid each year, and nearly a third of its 2,000 players receive some support.
The East Cambridge Little Baseball League plays at Donnelly Field and runs three parent/coach-run divisions. Parent-Run Rookies is for beginners ages 5–7 (some 4-year-olds with parents), using tees and coach pitch on Sunday afternoons, $40–$60. Coach-Run Minors is for ages 8 and up with basic skills, kid pitch with practices and games three days a week, sliding fee $80–$120. Coach-Run Majors is select-only for ages 10 and up with advanced skills, also three days a week, sliding fee $80–$120. Financial aid is available.
The North Cambridge Little Baseball League (NCLBL), established in 1953 as the North Division of the Cambridge Little Baseball League, runs baseball programs for North Cambridge kids from March through October, serving over 160 children each year. Its four programs are Farm (non-competitive T-ball, ages 4-6), Junior (coach-pitch bridge), Minor (semi-competitive, ages 7-11), and Major (competitive, ages 10-12). The 2026 season just ended, with the NCLBL Minor All-Star team winning the 2026 championship.
The West Cambridge Little Baseball League is a Little League baseball league in West Cambridge. The Majors division is for ages 10-12 (players must be 10 by May 1, 2027); the season runs April through June with weekend practices and two games per week. Coaches focus on skill development, sportsmanship, and team spirit. New-player assessments are held October 3, 2026 (one was also held September 25); new players must attend one of the two.
Central Cambridge Youth Baseball is a community-based baseball league in Cambridge, MA, running for over 40 years as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It offers baseball programs for boys and girls ages 5–12, aiming to teach baseball fundamentals, develop sportsmanship, and build community. The main season is in the spring, with smaller programs in summer and fall.
The Cambridge Girls Softball League is a volunteer-run girls softball league in Cambridge. No prior experience is needed to play at any level — players just need a willingness to learn, try their best, and have fun, and all are welcome. The spring season runs from late April through June with games typically on weekday afternoons. Divisions include Tee Ball (ages 5–7), Minors (ages 8–11), and Cardinals travel teams at 12U (ages 11–12) and 14U (ages 13–14). Winter clinics are also offered.
Cambridge Youth Lacrosse (CYL) is a youth lacrosse organization in Cambridge offering a spring season with boys travel teams (in the MYL league), girls travel teams (in the FGLL league), and Future Falcons, a co-ed development program for beginners. Scholarships, financial aid, and payment plans are always available. Spring 2024 fees were: boys $215, girls $210 (including league insurance), Future Falcons $50.
Cambridge Youth Hockey (CYH, the Falcons) is a youth hockey organization in Cambridge offering a fun, inclusive introduction to hockey for kids in Cambridge and neighboring communities. Programs include learn to skate, learn to play hockey, hometown play, and travel teams; home ice is Simoni Skating Rink in East Cambridge. Placement registration for the 2026-2027 winter season is now open, with financial aid and equipment support for families in need.
The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (2020 Mass Ave, Cambridge) offers teen cooking classes during the summer months and school vacations. Classes are small (usually capped at 12 students) and taught by chef instructors in professional kitchens, ending with everyone sharing the meal they made together.
José Mateo Ballet Theatre, founded in 1986 near Harvard Square in Cambridge, brings together a ballet company, a school, and community outreach. Guided by the belief that every student has the right to a quality ballet education, the school provides expert ballet training in an inclusive, humanistic way. The theatre presents original ballet works and new interpretations of classical ballets, including The Nutcracker.
Ming Hui Academy Boston is a school dedicated to traditional Chinese culture, offering Mandarin Chinese programs for children, teenagers, and adults. It provides a mainly Chinese-language immersion environment, with after-school and weekend classes as well as private tutoring, online, and on-site lessons. Its textbook "Let's Learn Chinese" emphasizes traditional characters while teaching bopomofo and pinyin; culture classes use texts like the Three Character Classic and Disciple's Rules. The school also offers extracurriculars such as Chinese classical dance, flute and music, folk arts and crafts, calligraphy, and culinary arts.
Porter Square Books is an independent bookstore in Cambridge (with Cambridge and Boston locations) that describes itself as 'fiercely independent,' with an in-store cafe. It runs a busy calendar of author and community events, has a strong children's section, and its foundation brings authors into schools and gives books to kids.
Well-known regional youth soccer training system
The Lexington Youth Basketball Association (LYBA) is made up of competitive travel basketball teams for boys and girls in Grades 4–8 who live in Lexington or attend Lexington public schools, playing in the Metrowest basketball league — one of the largest travel basketball organizations in the greater Boston area. Its mission is to give skilled, committed players a competitive experience that improves basketball ability, teaches them to be good teammates, and supports Lexington's high school teams.
Lexington Little League (MA) runs spring in-town baseball and softball programs as well as spring and fall travel teams. Spring in-town baseball includes Rookie Ball for ages 5–6, Minor League Single A, and AAA & Majors — the most competitive divisions for ages 10–12, with a 10–12 game season plus playoffs ending in a mid-June championship. Spring softball includes Majors and Seniors softball for 6th–8th graders, running late April through late June. Spring travel baseball offers 9U, 10U, and 11U teams playing April–May, and fall softball fields 10U and 12U travel teams September–November.
Lexington Youth Lacrosse (LYL) is a youth lacrosse organization in Lexington. Its spring season (early April to mid-June) offers programs for Pre-K through 8th grade: a co-ed Pre-K/K introduction (ages 4+, no equipment needed), Grade 1/2 skills and Classic teams, Classic leagues for grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, and a Select team for advanced players (grades 3-8). Fall brings Battle Road Fall Ball (Wednesday evenings 9/9–10/28 at Lincoln Field).
Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey (LBYH) is a youth hockey organization serving Lexington and Bedford. Programs include Learn to Play, Hank Manz In-House (born 2016-2022), Sr. In-House (born 2012-2015), travel teams in the Valley Hockey League (Mite, Squirt, Peewee, Bantam, Midget), an 18U fall high school league team, and girls' travel hockey. Financial aid is available through the website.
Kids Cooking Green is a children's cooking education program in Greater Boston. Through hands-on cooking and lively presentations, students learn about nutrition and how eating locally benefits the environment and their bodies. Its signature program is a 5-week after-school cooking course; each class combines nutrition, environmental learning, and a cooking lesson, ending with a nutritious meal planned and cooked by the children with locally grown ingredients for family and friends. It also offers private cooking parties, including virtual ones via Zoom. It is a nonprofit program supported by Mass Farmers Markets.
Michelson's Shoes is a family shoe store in Lexington (1780 Massachusetts Ave, also in Needham) selling men's, women's, and children's shoes. It focuses on comfortable, assisted shopping: experienced staff measure and fit children's feet, with styles from first-walker shoes to middle-school sizes. Brands include Stride Rite, Native, Keen, and many more.
Penguin Coding School offers fun, hands-on coding classes for kids ages 5 to 18, covering Python, Scratch, robotics, and more. It has locations in Lexington, Acton, Brookline, Newton, and Wellesley, as well as online classes. Programs run as regular semesters, holiday camps, and summer programs, where students explore Scratch game design, Roblox/Minecraft coding, Lego robotics, and Python.
Founded in 1974; local gymnastics program
Waltham Youth Soccer runs youth soccer in Waltham, Massachusetts. Its travel teams compete in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL), with boys' and girls' teams organized by age group playing weekend matches against teams from neighboring towns.
Waltham Youth Basketball offers In-Town and Travel basketball programs for Waltham kids. Starting in the 2026–27 season, the girls' and boys' programs run under one organization. In-Town is for players of all skill levels; Travel plays in the MetroWest Travel Basketball league against teams from surrounding towns.
Waltham Youth Hockey (WYH) is a youth hockey organization in Waltham based at Veterans Memorial Rink. It fields travel teams (Mite through Bantam levels, multiple state championships), In-House Mites (with a fun Stanley Cup weekend at season's end), and a girls' program (Tykes through U12). The club also runs periodic Shinny pickup nights and Robby Glantz power skating clinics.
Waltham Youth Lacrosse is Waltham's youth lacrosse organization, committed to promoting the game to boys and girls in Grades 1–8. Coaches build fundamental skills, teach strategies, and emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship, while offering training for new coaches and referees. Teams play in Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) Classic town leagues and MYL Select, with the spring season running April–June and ending in jamborees.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer is a youth football and cheer organization in Waltham, Massachusetts. It runs a flag football program and tackle football alongside a cheer program with divisions from 6u to 14u (ages 5–14 as of July 1). Cheer squads compete as either Competition Non-Advancing (6u/8u, judged routines at invitational and local events) or Competition Advancing (10u and up, advancing toward State, Regional, and National championships). The football and cheer season officially begins the first week of August, with summer practices starting the week of July 27, 2026.
Game Camp Nation is a video game–themed summer camp for ages 9 and up, turning kids' love of gaming into courses in game design, art and programming. Campers build their own games in day camp or overnight camp (overnighters stay in hotel-style suites). Year-round online lessons are also offered. The Massachusetts location is in Waltham (54 4th Ave.).
Including Mini Musicians, Youth Improv, parkour, karate, art, tennis, chess, and more
Town-run outdoor all-around day camp; 837 enrollments in 2025, 84% Belmont residents
Town public outdoor pool plus high school indoor pool; membership covers both
Organized by the Teen Committee; supervised by Rec staff and high school volunteers
Co-run with Watertown: Zumba, soccer, flag football, and Friday social nights
Run by Rec; USTA-certified coaches; beginner-friendly
Homework help, STEM, arts, and sports
arts and crafts、theatre、computers、sports
Historically offered evening classes in crafts, languages, fitness, and more
Storytime, LEGO (grades 5–8), Craft Garden, Teen Book Group, and more
Travel (grades 3–8) requires tryouts; must live in Belmont or attend Belmont schools
Travel for ages 9–12; player pitching starts at 10U
Soccer, tennis, basketball, lacrosse, golf, T-ball, and more
Baseball, basketball, flag football, lacrosse, multi-sport, soccer, and conditioning
Nearly 30 instruments; free Early Childhood Day each year
Three full operas staged each school year, plus summer workshops
Early sign-up list available
Belmont location shows as Closed; nearest is Cambridge
Daily swim lessons; school bus service available
Tryouts for new swimmers who have not been on the team before, held over two evenings: September 29 (8 and under at 5:30 pm, 13-18 at 6:30 pm) and September 30 (9-10 at 5:30 pm, 11-12 at 6:30 pm). Swimmers 8 and under swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke; 9-10 swim 25 yards of free and back plus one other stroke; 11 and up swim 50 yards of free, back, and one other stroke.
Archery (ages 9–14), T-ball, TinyTykes Soccer, Club Rec camp, Kid Care
Multiple full productions with child casts each season, plus workshops and holiday camps
The first step into ice hockey for kids new to skating and hockey. Teaches skating and basic hockey fundamentals through on-ice activities (obstacle courses, tag, relay races) and small games (Simon Says, follow-the-leader, shootouts). Kids are placed in small groups and the main goal is to have fun.
For children who already have basic skating skills. A more comprehensive program with skills sessions on Saturday mornings and half-ice hockey games on Sunday afternoons. Kids learn stickhandling, passing, shooting, and additional skating skills, and are assigned to teams with their own coaches and uniforms.
Introductory soccer clinics for young children (Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1). Led by professional and volunteer coaches, players learn the basics of dribbling, shooting, and team play through age-appropriate, fun activities. The Fall 2026 season also included a free co-ed free-play clinic for Grades 6–8, a technical skills clinic for Grades 2–6, and a goalkeeper clinic.
Single-gender 7v7 league for Grades 3–4, with all games played in Arlington — no travel to other towns. Teams mix players of varying skill levels. About 10 games per season starting in early April for spring (early September for fall), with games on Saturdays. Grade 3–4 players who don't make a select team are placed on in-town teams.
Competitive travel teams playing in BAYS (Boston Area Youth Soccer); ASC is one of the largest town programs in BAYS, fielding 55+ teams each season. Travel teams cover Grades 3–8 (fall and spring) and Grades 9–12 (spring), grouped by grade and skill level, playing against similar teams from nearby towns. Ten games per season (five home, five away) with practices twice a week.
An adaptive soccer program for young people with intellectual, emotional, or physical differences, ages 5–20. It offers a chance to play soccer in an inclusive, adaptive environment, supported by the club.
Competitive boys' and girls' travel teams by age group: U9 Boys (Grades 1–2), U9 Girls (Grades K–2), U11 (Grades 3–4), U13 (Grades 5–6), and U15 (Grades 7–8). Each team practices twice a week with games on Sundays, and plays in an end-of-season tournament or jamboree (mid-June). No prior lacrosse experience required — the club's experienced coaching staff helps new players get up to speed quickly.
A free introductory clinic for kids trying lacrosse for the first time; sticks provided. For the 2026–2027 season at McClennen Park: October 18 and 25, Grades 5–8 from 3–4pm, Grades K–4 from 4:15–5:15pm. Attend one session or both.
An introductory co-ed development program for new players in the spring, hosted by Scoops Lacrosse. A good fit for kids who want to try the sport before committing to a travel team.
Fall baseball with Arlington Babe Ruth. League ages 12–14 as of May 1, 2026. Games are held on Saturdays and some Sundays, with home games starting at 9 am or 12 pm (away game times vary). Cost is $175 plus a credit card processing fee; to pay by check, contact Tom Ahern.
Tackle football team for 5th–6th graders. Beginner-friendly with safety-first certified coaching — no experience needed and no tryouts. The season includes matchups with nearby teams such as Reading, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington, and Watertown, with home games at Arlington High School's Pierce Field.
Tackle football team for 7th–8th graders. Beginner-friendly with safety-first certified coaching — no experience needed and no tryouts. The season includes matchups with nearby teams such as Reading, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington, and Watertown, with home games at Arlington High School's Pierce Field.
Spring baseball at AYBSA runs across five age divisions: Tee Ball (ages 4-5), AA (6-7), Pioneer (8), AAA (9-12), and Majors (10-12). Majors teams are formed through October tryouts and a draft. The association's rules page publishes the rule set for each division.
AYBSA spring softball runs four age divisions: 8U (ages 6-8), 10U (9-10), 12U (11-12), and 14U (13-14), with ages as of September 1 of the prior year. Program questions go to [email protected]. The 2026 spring season registration closed July 15, 2026.
AYBSA summer baseball offers InTown Baseball for ages 6-7 and 8-9 ($150), Middlesex League Baseball for ages 10-12 ($150), and a Baystate B half single session for age 11 ($200). The 2026 summer registration closed August 31, 2026.
Multi-style dance classes for dancers ages 2–18, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, and lyrical, in a fun, creative, and positive atmosphere.
A 3-hour dance program during school break, full of dancing, games, music, acro, art, and creative play — a fun option for the holidays.
Performance groups giving dancers the chance to take the stage at community events and special showcases throughout the year, building confidence and sharing their love of dance with a wider audience.
Eight-week Pequossette camp (with swimming), tennis, and wrestling
Watertown Children's Theatre plus holiday camps
Select Travel Baseball is Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's highly competitive AAU-level program for ages 8-12 in spring. Tryouts are held in the fall for the following spring and are free. After selection, indoor practices begin at the end of January at Extra Innings, outdoor practices start in March, and teams play 6-8 doubleheaders in the New England AAU Baseball League starting the first weekend of April, with playoffs usually the second weekend of June. Players must also register for the WYBB in-town spring season.
Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's Little League baseball program is the in-town spring baseball offering for the community.
Watertown Youth Baseball & Girls Softball's girls' softball program runs in the spring season with indoor sessions available.
An in-house program for Grade 4–5 players, combining grades into balanced, equally skilled teams. All games are Saturday mornings at Watertown Middle School, with one practice per week per team; skills sessions run before teams are formed. The season runs from early December through the first week of March.
Travel teams for boys and girls in Grades 5–8, playing in the Metrowest Basketball League. Each grade fields an A team (higher division) and a B team (lower division); Metrowest has six competitive divisions. Tryouts are held in mid-to-late October — players attend two tryouts scored by independent, impartial evaluators; cuts are made when numbers require. Practices start in November (Hosmer & Lowell Elementary gyms); regular-season games start in December on Saturday afternoons/evenings and Sundays, with home games at Watertown Middle School; playoffs run early to mid-March.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Learn to Skate program offers group skating lessons for children getting started on the ice. Registration is currently open via the program page.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Learn to Play program introduces children who can skate to the game of hockey. Registration is currently open.
Watertown Youth Hockey's Middle School team offers team hockey for middle schoolers. Registration opened October 1, 2026.
An in-town program (no travel to other towns) for boys and girls in grades Pre-K through 1. Sessions are held on Saturdays for 8 weeks; each grade has its own session time to learn age-appropriate skills and play small scrimmages.
An in-town program (no travel to other towns) for grades 2–3, held twice a week: 8 Saturdays and 7 Wednesdays. Led by professional coaches with a strong focus on the skills required to play travel soccer.
The travel program begins at grade 3 and plays in the BAYS organization. The season runs 10 weeks with home and away games (away towns up to 30–40 minutes away); games are on Saturdays in both fall and spring. Players must bring a ball, cleats, shin guards, and water; uniforms are purchased at registration.
The Majors division of the West Cambridge Little Baseball League for ages 10-12 (players must be 10 by May 1, 2027). New players must attend an assessment day (October 3, 2026, or the earlier September 25 session) and bring a glove. The season runs April through June with weekend practices and two games per week.
Cambridge Youth Hockey's learn-to-skate program gives kids in Cambridge and neighboring communities their first fun, inclusive introduction to the ice.
The learn-to-play hockey program introduces skating kids to hockey skills and play, as a step toward hometown or travel teams.
Hometown play lets kids refine their skills in local recreational hockey with Cambridge Youth Hockey at Simoni Skating Rink in East Cambridge.
The Falcons travel teams compete in regional league play. Placement registration for the 2026-2027 winter season is now open, with financial aid and equipment support available to families.
An introductory soccer program for 4- and 5-year-olds — CYS's youngest age group. Kids get their first touch of soccer through games and learn basic skills.
In-Cambridge leagues grouped by age: Premier League (Grades 1–2), Champions League (Grades 3–4), and City League (Grades 5–6 and 7–8). Games on Saturdays with one practice during the week. Fall season runs mid-September to mid-November; spring from April to mid-June.
Cambridge City Football Club (CCFC) is CYS's select program, playing in the New England Club Soccer League for girls and boys in Grades 5–8. One weekly practice at Danehy Park and Sunday games against other clubs in the Metro Boston area. Tryouts are held in May; CCFC players must also keep playing on a City League team.
The league's main season for boys and girls ages 5–12, with divisions including Minors and Majors (the club's all-star schedule shows Minors and Majors division finals). The 2026 spring season has wrapped up.
Smaller programs outside the spring main season, keeping kids playing baseball through summer and fall.
A winter wiffleball program plus indoor training sessions and clinics, so kids can keep practicing through the winter.
Parent-Run Rookies is for beginners ages 5–7 (some 4-year-olds with parents). This is a parent-run program — if you enroll your child, you enroll to help with sessions. Format is tees and coach pitch with a skills focus, on Sundays 12–1 pm and 1–2 pm. Fee $40–$60. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Coach-Run Minors is for players ages 8 and up with basic skills who can play safely. Format is kid pitch with practices and games, three days a week. Fee is sliding scale $80–$120, and financial aid is available. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Coach-Run Majors is a select-only division for ages 10 and up with advanced skills. Format is kid pitch with practices and games, three days a week. Fee is sliding scale $80–$120, and financial aid is available. Players need a helmet, glove, and bat.
Tee Ball is for ages 5–7, playing Monday nights. The focus is fun, participation, and introduction to softball skills — coaches teach basics like batting stance and swing and fielding, and players learn the rules of the game. All players bat from a tee and play the field.
The Minors division is typically ages 8–11, with 2 games per week plus practice, all in Cambridge. The focus is still fun, participation, and softball skills; all players bat and play the field. Pitching is a mix of player pitch and coach pitch. Scores are kept, and all 4 teams play each other in the June playoffs.
The Cardinals travel teams — 12U (ages 11–12) and 14U (ages 13–14) — play 2 games per week plus practice. Home games are in Cambridge and away games in neighboring towns. Play is governed by USA Softball rules and age cutoffs.
Farm League is a non-competitive T-ball program for the youngest players (ages 4-6). It is all about fun, friends, and learning the most basic rules and skills of baseball.
Junior League is a non-competitive coach-pitch program for Farm graduates or older beginners. Players are put on teams to develop their skills and understanding of the game, bridging the gap toward the Minor League.
Minor League is a semi-competitive program for 7-11-year-old players developing their skills and learning baseball in the context of gameplay. Players are evaluated by coaches and drafted onto teams as they enter the Minor League and stay with that team throughout their time in the Minors.
Major League is a competitive league for experienced and dedicated 10-12-year-old players. Players are evaluated by coaches and drafted onto teams.
The Boys (MYL) Travel Team competes in the Mass Youth Lacrosse league. The spring 2024 fee was $215 including league insurance; a $50 Early Falcon discount applied to registrations through January 2.
The Girls (FGLL) Travel Team competes in the girls' league. The spring 2024 fee was $210 including league insurance; a $50 Early Falcon discount applied to registrations through January 2.
Future Falcons is a co-ed development program for beginners. The spring 2024 fee was $50. The league's homepage notes it also runs in the fall.
A ballet program for students ages 3–18, based on the philosophy that every student has the right to a quality ballet education, offering expert ballet training in an inclusive, humanistic way. Registration for the 2026–27 school year is open.
Chinese classes for children, held after school and on weekends in a mainly Chinese-language immersion environment. The "Let's Learn Chinese" textbook emphasizes traditional characters while teaching bopomofo and pinyin; culture classes study the Three Character Classic and Disciple's Rules.
Chinese classes for teenagers and adults, with lessons customized to each student's age and background to meet their learning goals, plus emotional support and mindfulness.
One-on-one Chinese tutoring, online or on-site, customized to each student's age, background, and learning goals.
A 5-day series: the first step into the culinary world for teens. Learn the basics of cookery including food safety, knife skills, and basic and complex cooking methods. Daily themes: knife skills; soups, stocks & salads; moist-heat cooking; dry-heat cooking; saucing.
A 5-day series: each day features authentic dishes from a different Italian region — Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Campania and Tuscany. Easy, quick and authentic dishes introduce teens to the culinary wonders of the world.
A 5-day series: an introductory pastry and baking course for younger kids who want to learn the foundations of baking. Daily themes: cookies; muffins and scones; pies; cupcakes; breads — everything made from scratch.
Every Thursday at 10am, a PSB bookseller reads stories, sings, and dances with kids at the Cambridge store. Children of all ages are welcome; picture books are geared to ages 1–6. Free; just drop in.
LBYH's Learn to Play Hockey introduces young kids to the sport of hockey as the entry point before in-house leagues or travel teams.
The Hank Manz In-House league is LBYH's in-house program for its youngest players (born January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2022), with local practices and games.
Sr. In-House is LBYH's in-house league for older youth players (born January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015), bridging recreational play and travel hockey.
LBYH travel teams compete in the Valley Hockey League from Mite through Midget (Mite 1-3, Squirt 1-4, Peewee 1-3, Bantam 1-3), plus girls' travel hockey in the MYCGL and an 18U team in the Martian Sports fall high school league.
Competitive travel teams for boys and girls in Grades 4–8 who live in Lexington or attend Lexington public schools. The Metrowest league regular season runs December through February with playoffs the first two weeks of March: 12 league games every Sunday (except the Sunday after Christmas) plus 4–8 Saturday non-league games at the coaches' discretion. Cuts are made after tryouts due to limited gym space. Generally 2–3 boys' and 1–2 girls' teams per grade.
Lexington Little League's Spring In-Town Baseball program. Rookie Ball is open to ages 5–6: a skills-focused, fun-first program meeting twice a week for 90-minute sessions (Thursday nights 5:30 pm and Saturdays 12 pm) from late April, each session with practice plus a friendly 3-inning game, ending with the Little Slugger Jamboree. Fee $99 with early registration. The Minor League Single A serves the middle ages. AAA & Majors are the most competitive divisions for ages 10–12: drafted teams play 10–12 games plus a playoff tournament ending in a mid-June championship (AAA: one weeknight game plus Saturday; Majors: two weeknight games). Fee $325 ($260 if registered by 12/1).
Lexington Little League Spring Softball. The Softball Majors division is a draft league with fair, balanced teams playing two games a week plus a Sunday practice; games run six innings or two hours, strictly player-pitch. Optional pitching clinics begin in November and preseason skills clinics in February. Seniors Softball is for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade players (born 9/1/2012–8/31/2015), playing 3x per week with games generally Friday evenings and Sundays, designed to complement middle school schedules. The season runs late April through late June, ending with a division-wide celebration. Early registration $300 through December 1, $375 after; deadline February 1, 2027.
Lexington Little League's spring travel baseball program for ages 9–11, in three divisions (9U, 10U, 11U). Players must also play in the in-town program. Organized by Route 2 Athletics in Arlington, it offers a more competitive environment: a 6–8 game schedule from the first weekend of April to the last weekend of May, mostly Saturdays at 9 am, with an end-of-season tournament the first weekend of June. Other towns include Acton, Belmont, Concord, and Winchester. Team rosters max 12 players, first come first served. Cost $100.
The Pre-K/K co-ed program for boys and girls (ages 4+) runs ten Sunday afternoon practices in spring (early April to mid-June, no sessions on Easter or Memorial Day weekends) and seven-to-ten Sunday practices in fall (September through October). The focus is having fun and learning basic lacrosse skills through childhood games like Sharks & Minnows and Capture the Flag — and games too. No equipment is required; loaner sticks are provided.
The Classic league covers grades 1-8. Grade 1/2 players can join a Skills Only option (familiar games plus weekly small-field scrimmages) or a Classic Team (additional practice, Sunday games April-June, season ending at the MYL Jamboree). Grades 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 start with pre-season indoor practices (late February to late March, one per week on Sundays at the Edge Sports Complex in Bedford), then a regular season (early April to mid-June) with two practices per week in Lexington and one Sunday game in Lexington or nearby towns. Uniforms and shooter shirts are included with registration; MYL membership is required.
The Select team is a competitive program for grades 3-8, played in addition to a Classic team. Select players get 3 practices per week (2 Classic + 1 Select) and 2 games per week (1 Classic + 1 Select), competing in the MYL Spring Select League. Players are invited based on coaches' recommendations and spring, fall, and winter evaluations; registration instructions are sent in late March.
Battle Road Fall Ball runs Wednesday evenings from September 9 to October 28, 7:00–8:45pm at Lincoln Field, with position work plus plenty of scrimmage time led by Coach Walsh and Coach Solomon.
A 5-week after-school hands-on cooking program about health, nutrition, food preparation, the environment, and the benefits of local food and farming. Each class has a nutritional component, an environmental component, and a cooking lesson; the program ends with a nutritious meal planned and cooked by the children with locally grown ingredients for family and friends.
Private birthday or special-occasion cooking parties for kids hosted via Zoom, with seasonally changing menus including pizza parties, pasta parties, chocolate parties, and more — encouraging talking and cooking together.
Regular semester coding courses where students explore game design in Scratch, code immersive worlds in Roblox or Minecraft, engineer and program robots with Lego Robotics, and advance to real-world Python programming.
Holiday coding camps including Minecraft day camps and week-long camps, perfect for all coding levels, blending coding, robotics, and hands-on science.
Summer STEM programs where kids build and code Lego robots for battlebot battles, get hands-on with science experiments, and design their own 3D-printed creations to take home.
Waltham Youth Hockey travel teams compete at Mite through Bantam levels with multiple championships, including a Bantam 2 Mass Hockey Tier IV state title and PeeWee gold medals at Lake Placid. The club adds Shinny pickup nights (non-contact 4-on-4) to team schedules for fun, creative play.
The WYH In-House Stanley Cup is a fun season-end weekend tournament for In-House Mites teams, where young players compete for the Stanley Cup in a celebration for all.
Waltham Youth Hockey's girls' program covers players from Tykes through U12, including special skates with the Boston University Women's Club Hockey Team.
Boys' lacrosse teams for Grades 1–8, playing in the MYL Classic town league (Sunday games in spring); stronger players can also play MYL Select. Schedules are viewed through the Demosphere mobile app.
Girls' lacrosse teams for Grades 1–8, playing in the MYL Classic town league (Sunday games in spring). Schedules are viewed through the Demosphere mobile app.
Waltham Youth Soccer's travel teams compete in the Middlesex Youth Soccer League (MYSL), with boys' and girls' teams organized by age group playing weekend matches against teams from neighboring towns.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer's cheer program has divisions from 6u to 14u (ages 5–14 as of July 1). The youngest squads (6u/8u) compete as Competition Non-Advancing — performing a full judged routine at invitational and local events without advancing to States. Older squads (10u and up) compete as Competition Advancing, aiming to place first through third to advance to State, Regional, and National championships. Practices begin the week of July 27, 2026, with mandatory competition practices from the second week of August; the first competition is October 3, 2026.
Waltham Youth Football & Cheer runs a flag football program alongside its tackle football program, with the season beginning the first week of August. The organization lists a dedicated Director of Flag Football on its board.
The In-Town program is for players of all skill levels, encouraging newcomers to try the sport and veterans to keep improving. Grades 1–3 focus on skills and scrimmages; games are played at Kennedy Middle School.
The In-Town program is for players of all skill levels. Grades 4–5 and 6–8 have practices and games; the season has about 13 games (Saturdays), and players receive new shirts. Girls play at Kennedy Middle School; boys in grades 4 and up play at McDevitt Middle School.
The Travel program is for players seeking higher commitment, competing in the MetroWest Travel Basketball league against teams from surrounding towns. Tryouts are in mid-October, practices start in early November (generally twice a week), and games run from early December to early March (about 16 games, Sundays). Girls' home games are at the old High School (617 Lexington St); boys' at McDevitt Middle School.
At video game camp, kids do more than play — they create. With hands-on lessons in game design, art and programming, campers develop their own games while competing in friendly tournaments and collaborating with peers. Beginners and aspiring developers alike build real skills.
Learn programming through game development: campers start with coding basics, then design and code their own video games. Hands-on instruction and creative challenges build problem-solving skills and logical thinking.
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