We are looking for volunteers to help run a free monthly crafting session at the Community Center. We have some craft supplies. We are working on a dedicated crafting closet. Please contact Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltz.org if you have ideas or if you would like to help with these fun community events!

Pollinator Paradise Garden needs new signs. Original signs were made by the New Paltz Middle School students and art teacher Mary Jane Nusbaum in 2021. Sadly, they have faded and weathered over time. Wood and paints can be provided, if needed. Please email Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltz.org for more information.

Volunteers wanted for maintaining and beautifying the pollinator garden. Activities can include mulching pathways, cutting back perennials for layered blooming, or weed identifying and pulling. If interested, contact Joanna at recreation@townofnewpaltz.org, and she will organize a work party.

The Pollinator Paradise Garden was installed in 2021 by the New Paltz Middle School Climate Club. Using only native plants, landscape designer Liz Elkin created the initial design. High schooler Nikola Salvestrini painted the mural. New Paltz Middle School art teacher Mary Jane Nusbaum assisted the students in making the original signs. (See Pollinator Paradise Sign Making for another volunteer opportunity.)

Free wellness activities every Wednesday at Hasbrouck Park this summer!

Yoga, breathwork, and Dance Xross Fitness, brought to you by the Town of New Paltz Office of Community Wellness.

See flyer here or go to npthrivingtogether.org.

Wednesdays, from 10:00 to 11:00AM, July 9th through August 6th. (Hasbrouck Park. If raining, Redeemer Church.)

Dive into the culture of West Africa every Sunday afternoon at the Community Center!

Assane Badji Sylla and Momadouba Camara, both originally from Guinea, teach drumming and dance, a practice they say “is healing to the mind and body. When you embrace these activities, it will fill your mind, body, and heart with freedom and blessings.”

Sylla has been playing drums since he was four. He went on to perform with his uncle on the djembe, dundun, kenkeni, and sangban drums, as well as the 21-key balafon, a type of xylophone made with gourds. He also traveled the world as the Director of the Senegalese-based Ballet Bougarabou. Camara is a Grandmaster of the djembe, but also plays many other African drums and instruments. Together they have taught and performed throughout the Hudson Valley for over two decades.

 For more information, see their Facebook page. Discount for students.

Every Sunday from 3:00 to 5:30pm. (Community Center)

New Paltz FC is comprised of the New Paltz Youth Club Travel team and Family Frisbee. Ultimate frisbee is a fast, fun and equitable sport played by all ages and all genders and we welcome all interested players and parents. The Youth Club team practices once a week in the winter and will travel to tournaments in the Spring of 2025. Family Frisbee meets monthly and provides a great way to learn the sport as kids and adults play together.

 

For more information see our Facebook page and Family Frisbee page and contact Youth Club director Tony Leonardo at newpaltzfrisbeeclub@gmail.com and Family Frisbee director Wilkin Lai at ultimate@ric3family.com

Our mission: The mission of New Paltz Recreation Soccer is to deliver a quality youth soccer program which promotes a fun, family environment. Our program is open to all children in pre-K through grade 7 who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no try-outs. We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.

New Paltz Recreation Soccer runs fall and spring seasons (both typically 8 weeks).  Games are on Saturdays at the New Paltz Sports and Recreation Park (Field of Dreams) on Libertyville Road. 

The fall season registration runs June 1 - August 1 and the season typically begins in early September and ends early November.  The spring season registration runs January 1 – March 1 and the season is from early to mid-April and ends in early June.

New Paltz Recreation Soccer has divisions based on age/grade level for ages 3-13.  No soccer experience required. 

For full details on our programming, please visit: newpaltzrecreationsoccer.org

Please send any inquiries to: newpaltzrecsoccer@gmail.com

The New Paltz Seahawks swim team is a summer swim team whose purpose is to introduce and instill a love of swimming to children ages 6-18, and to build a team that shows commitment to developing competitive swimming skills and building self-esteem and pride through both team and individual accomplishments.  
 
Competitive swimming means demonstrating courage, hard work, determination, responsibility, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Recreational swimming means demonstrating the ability to have fun, to laugh, and to love the sport at every level. Our goal is to find and keep a good balance between the two. Swimmers owe it to themselves and to the team to show support to their fellow swimmers during practice, during meets, and outside of the pool.
 
The New Paltz Seahawks is steeped in tradition, with fond memories held by swimmers young and old. We are fortunate that as the program continues to grow, we have long standing community members who have come through the program and return to the program either in the form of coach, volunteer, or parent of a new swimmer. It is our hope that you and your family will grow to love not only the sport, but all things Seahawks.  
 
We are dedicated to making your swimming experience the most fun it can be and look forward to having you become part of the tradition.

Website here.

New Paltz Travel Soccer Club is an outstanding community based soccer program consisting of 13 teams and over 225 youth players!  The club practices Fall / Winter (indoor) / Spring with professional trainers and volunteer coaches all striving towards player and team excellence.

Website here.

The mission of New Paltz Youth Basketball is to foster the development of young athletes by teaching the fundamental skills of basketball in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. We aim to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship, while encouraging positive character development both on and off the court. Our program strives to inspire a love for the game, while building strong connections within our community.

Winter 2025 Season Details:

Clinics and Games will be scheduled on Sundays at designated gyms in the SUNY New Paltz Athletic and Wellness Center from January 5 to March 9, 2025 

Clinics (Grade 1st to 3rd) are scheduled from 10am to 12pm
Games (Grade 4th to 12th)are scheduled from 10am to 4pm

Practices:

Practices will begin the week of December 2nd for Game Divisions only and will be held at New Paltz Middle School. 

For more information, you can visit our Website, Facebook and Instagram pages:

Any questions or inquires can be sent to npyba@yahoo.com.