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ADDRESS: 851 Howell Street, Greenville, NC 27834 | PHONE:(252) 329-4549 |
Hours of Operation
Current Hours Gym Free Play: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 8:00pm Weight Room: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm Gym Free Play: Saturday 9:00 - 1:00pm Weight Room: Saturday 9:00 - 1:00pm
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Current and Upcoming Programs
Winter Youth Basketball | Ages 5-18 |
Jr. NBA Skills Challenge | Ages 12 & Under |
Spring Baseball Camp | Ages 6-12 |
Teen Fitness and Weight Lifting [New!] | Ages12-17 |
Adult FIT-Group | Ages 18 & up |
Photography 101 | Ages 12 & up |
Running Skills 101 | Ages 7- 12 |
Ladies Night Basketball | Ages 12 & up |
Are You Jr.NBA Ready? Summer Basketball Camp & Showcase | Ages 11-18 |
Jamboree Summer Camp | Ages 6 -12 |
Can I Kick it? Soccer Clinic | Ages 4 - 8 |
Basketball Skills Academy | Ages 11-14 |
Events
I NEED A JOB! Teen Workshop and Job fair (ages 16-18) |
Back 2 School Bash |
Halloween Harvest Night |
Christmas Giveback |
Ladies Night Christmas Pajama Party |
Program Listing
Youth Basketball at South Greenville and Eppes Recreation Center
Ages: 5–18
A youth basketball league designed to focus on fundamental basketball skills and team play. Games begin the week of January 6 and continue on weekdays and possibly weekends. Games will be played at both South Greenville Recreation Center and Eppes Recreation Center.
Ages 5-6 | Monday – Thursday | January 6 – Late March |
Ages 7-9 | Monday – Thursday | January 6 – Late March |
Ages 10-12 | Monday – Thursday | January 6 – Late March |
Ages 13-15 | Monday – Thursday | January 6 – Late March |
Ages 16-18 | Monday – Thursday | January 6 – Late March |
Fee: $38; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $25.
Registration: November 2- January 6th.
For more information, please call (252) 329-4549 or email nmanigo@greenvillenc.gov or rdjones@greenvillenc.gov.
Jr. NBA Skills Challenge!
Compete for the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to NYC!
Join us during one of our free local competitions, hosted by South Greenville Recreation Center. Our top 3 boy and girl winners will move on to regionals in Charlotte NC, where they'll have a chance to win a FREE trip to NYC for Nationals during the NBA Draft!
For more information, please call 252.329.4549 or email Nmanigo@greenvillenc.gov
Spring Baseball Camp
Ages: 6–12
This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of baseball. Concentration will be placed on developing skills such as throwing, base running, fielding and hitting during this camp.
Saturday, March 28th 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Fee: Free.
Please contact our office at (252) 329-4549 or email Tdemingo@greenvillenc.gov for more information.
Photography 101 – The Basics of Photography
Ages: 16 & up
From selfies to event shots, Guideline to Photos will cover the basics of taking photos through different lighting, angles, and other professional techniques. From beginners to advanced users, the participants will only need their smartphones, digital camera or anything that takes photos.
Foundations, Filters, and Focus | TBD |
Backdrops, Editing, and Sharing | TBD |
Fee: $15; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $10.
Please contact our office at (252) 329-4549 or email nmanigo@greenvillenc.gov for more information.
Ladies Night Basketball
Ages: 12 & up
This program is designed to give females the opportunity to participate in pick-up basketball in an organized setting. Ladies Night Basketball is open to all skill levels from youth, amateur, collegiate or senior athletes.
Fridays, June –August | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Fee: Free
Please contact our office at (252) 329-4549 or email nmanigo@greenvillenc.gov for more information.
Running Skills 101
Ages: 7–14
This track program aims to teach the fundamentals of running. Running Skills 101 focuses on specific styles, techniques, breathing, rhythm and coordination that comes with competitive running.
Tuesday & Thursday | June – July | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
Fee: $30; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $20
Please contact our office at (252) 329-4549 or email nmanigo@greenvillenc.gov for more information.
“Are You Jr. NBA Ready?” Showcase & Basketball Camp
Ages: 11-14, 15-18
This basketball camp is designed to teach and demonstrate proper fundamental basketball techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to apply what they learn in game situations.
Ages 11-14 | Monday - Thursday | June - August | 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Ages 15-18 | Monday - Thursday | June - August | 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM |
Fee: Free
For registration or additional information, call (252) 329-4549 or email Nmanigo@greenvillenc.gov.
Jr. NBA Summer Basketball League
Ages: 11-14, 15-18 (as of January 1, 2020)
This is a unique competitive league for boys and girls ages 12-18. A 30- second shot clock will be used in league play to develop basketball intelligence and team play. If you are interest in volunteer opportunities, please contact the office.
Ages 11–14 | Monday–Thursday June –August | 5:45 PM–8:45 PM |
Ages 15–18 | Monday–Thursday June –August | 5:45 PM–8:45 PM |
Fee: $50; Discounted Greenville Resident Fee: $40
[Registration Deadline is June 8th]
Please contact our office at (252) 329-4549 or email nmanigo@greenvillenc.gov for more information.
Jamboree at South Greenville Recreation Center
Ages: 6- 12 (must have completed Kindergarten)
A full-day camp offering a variety of traditional camp activities, team sports, and arts and crafts programs. Each week will be highlighted by day trips to various eastern North Carolina venues. This camp will be full of fun as well as many learning opportunities.
Camp activities take place from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Drop off time is 7:30–9:00 AM and pickup is 4:00–5:30 PM each day. Some trips may require earlier drop–off and/or later pickup.
Campers can participate in Pitt County Schools’ free lunch program or bring their own lunch each day. Age as of Aug. 15, 2020.
Session 1 | June |
Session 2 | June |
Session 3** | June |
Session 4 | July |
Session 5 | July |
Session 6 | July |
Session 7 | July – August |
Session 8 | August |
Fee: $90 per session; Discounted Greenville Resident: $60
**For Week 3: $72; Discounted Greenville Resident: $48 (No camp July 3)
For more information, please call (252) 329–4549 or email Nmanigo@greenvillenc.gov.
CAN I KICK IT? Soccer Clinic
Ages: 4 to 8
This clinic provides a great atmosphere for soccer to be introduced to beginners and taught in non-competitive environment. Registration is limited.
Thursday, August 26 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
(Rain Date, August ) |
Fee: $5.00
For registration or additional information call (252) 329-4549 or email tdemingo@greenvillenc.gov.
Basketball Skills Academy
Ages: 11 – 14 (Grades 5th to 8th)
Basketball Skills Academy is a 10-week program designed to show individual improvement within a team setting. Participants will undergo intense training each week focusing on a specific skills set of the game.
Monday and Wednesday | September 9 – October 18 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
Detailed Coverage of Weeks:
9/9 - Academy Orientation, Rules, Violations |
9/16 - Body Priming: Conditioning, Strength, Agility |
9/23 - Defense: Communication, Man, Zone |
9/30 - Passing and Dribbling: Fundamentals, Timing, Court Vision |
10/7 - Shooting: Footwork, Form, Shot Selection |
10/14 - Advanced Movements and Concepts |
Fee: $35; Discounted Greenville Resident: $25
For additional information call (252)329-4549 or email tdemingo@greenvillenc.gov.
"She's Got Game" Girls' Basketball Camp
Ages: 7 – 12 (Grades 4th to 8th)
A camp for girls that focuses on the fundamentals of basketball. Participants will be taught terminology, aa well as skills such as dribbling, shooting, defense and positioning. The program is for beginner to intermediate young athletes.
Monday and Wednesday | September 9 – October 18 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM |