Youth Athletic Programs
Chargers Youth Cheerleading
Chargers Youth Cheerleading is for aspiring cheerleaders entering grades 3-8 looking for some additional coaching and participation opportunities outside of the competitive Winter cheerleading season. This program will be led by ADL and EMS cheerleading coaches with instruction focused on but not limited to chants/cheers, jumps, stunts, tumble, and more. This is a good introduction to cheerleading, and it allows participants to continue practice of skills that they will use in competitive winter season if they choose. Participants will be broken into grade groupings for teams with the program culminating by cheering at Chargers Youth Football games at Maple Street Park.
ENTERING GRADES 3–8 / MAPLE STREET PARK/ADL GYMNASIUM
GRADES 3-4: SUMMER- TUE, 4-5PM | FALL- SUN, 9-10AM
GRADES 5-6: SUMMER- THR, 4-5PM | FALL- THR 6:30-7:30PM AND SUN 10-11AM
GRADES 7-8: SUMMER- TUE/THR 5-6PM | FALL- TUE 6:30-7:30PM AND SUN 11AM-1PM
SUMMER ONLY OPTION- $95
FALL ONLY OPTION- $140
SUMMER AND FALL OPTION- $215
Soccer Sparks
Soccer Sparks offers age-appropriate soccer classes for kids ages 2 to 9 in a low-pressure, high-skill learning environment. The Soccer Sparks approach utilizes fun and games so that children develop a passion for soccer without the stress of competitive play. Taught by USSF Nationally Certified coaches, Soccer Sparks’ “all-ball” training techniques help kids meet their maximum potential while emphasizing fair play and enjoyment of the sport.
MAPLE STREET PARK / FLEMING
Sat: May 4 - 25 | June 15 – July 13 (No class on July 6th) | August 3 - 24
AGES 2–3: 9–9:30AM
AGES 3–4: 9:35–10:05AM
AGES 4–5: 10:10–10:55AM
AGES 6–9: 11–11:45AM
$55
DRAGOMIR PARVANOV OF SOCCER SPARKS
Summer Youth Track and Field Team
Jump higher, run faster, and throw longer. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of track and field events in a fun, relaxed team environment throughout the summer. In addition to our weekly practices, we’ll compete in several mini-meets on Saturdays with the season culminating in our Tri-state track meet at St Johnsbury Academy on July 20th.
GRADES 2–8 / ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
MON/WED/THU/SAT, JUNE 19–JULY 20
5:30–6:30PM
$95
JESS LIBRIZZI, ADL COACH
Swish Summer Youth Basketball League
This summer youth basketball league will provide fun, recreational games for students entering grades 4 and up! We’ll be keeping play moving as this league is all about getting those extra runs in. Grade groups: 4–5; 6–7; 8–9; 10–12.
GRADES 4–12 / ESSEX MIDDLE SCHOOL & ADL
MON–THU, JUNE 24–AUGUST 8
5–9PM
FULL REGISTRATION: $150
GAME ONLY REGISTRATION: $85
TEAM ENTRY/GAMES ONLY: $325
CHRIS MCCURLEY, SWISH BASKETBALL
Junior Hornets Soccer Clinics
This exciting parent/child introductory program prepares your child for organized soccer in a fun, non-competitive environment. Age-appropriate equipment will be used to teach kicking, dribbling, trapping, throw-ins, and agility.
3–5 YEARS W/ PARENT / MAPLE STREET PARK
MON, JULY 8–AUGUST 12 OR WED, JULY 10–AUGUST 14
4:45–5:30PM
$50
EHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER
Young Hornets Soccer Clinics
This new program is designed to take your Jr Hornets career to the next level. Coach Barber and the EHS Girls Varsity team will take the field with your child to further develop the foot/eye coordination, balance, and footwork needed to play the game.
MAPLE STREET PARK
ENTERING GRADES K–1: MON, JULY 8–AUGUST 12
ENTERING GRADES 2–3: WED, JULY 10–AUGUST 14
5:30–6:15PM
$50
EHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER
Parent/Child Tennis
This parent and child program teaches both the adult and the child the fundamentals of tennis. In all of our busy lifestyles, it is nice to learn and exercise with your child. Have fun and play the game of tennis with your kiddo this summer!
ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL
AGES 4–7: MON, JULY 8–AUGUST 12 / 5:30–6:30PM
AGES 4–7: TUE, JULY 9–AUGUST 13 / 5:30–6:30PM
AGES 7–10: MON, JULY 8–AUGUST 12 / 6:30–7:30PM
AGES 7–10: TUE, JULY 9–AUGUST 13 / 6:30–7:30PM
$95
USTA