1930 Randall Ave.
Bronx, NY 10473
718.893.8254
Yolonda Brisbane, Unit Director, Ext. 224
yolonda.brisbane@kipsbay.org
The Lucile Palmaro Clubhouse, which opened in 1969, is the original Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club facility in the Bronx. It is the largest of Kips Bay’s 10 direct service sites, enrolling approximately 70% of Kips Bay’s membership. The Palmaro Clubhouse and the adjacent Frederic R. Coudert Sports Complex have unique amenities which are available to all Club members, irrespective of the Kips Bay location that they regularly attend.
The special facilities of the Palmaro Clubhouse and Coudert Sports Complex include Olympic swimming pool, air-conditioned performing arts hall, air-supported dome over cushioned turf, and the Bronx’ only ice skating rink. On a periodic basis youngsters from all sites are transported to the Palmaro Clubhouse on Kips Bay’s buses to use these facilities.
The Palmaro Clubhouse features programming in five core areas: Health and Life Skills, Sports/Fitness and Recreation, Character and Leadership Development and The Arts. Specific program departments include:
Aquatics
We offer safe swimming instruction, swim team, and Red Cross certification.
Education
Homework help, diagnostic skill level testing, group and individual tutoring, computer literacy & enrichment , SAT and Regents prep, science and newsletter club.
Summer Camp
A 7-week program of structered activities, educational field trips, swimming and the arts for 6-13 year olds.
June 28th - August 13th 2010 Hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM $980.00 per child(additional family member $950.00) 7:00AM drop off available (additional $120.00 per child) Early Bird Special: $950.00 per child when you pay in full by March 5th, 2010.
Performing Arts
Instruction in dance and drama culminating in an annual dance recital and drama showcase in May and June. Talented youngsters may audition for K-Company and Jr. K-Company, our touring dance and vocal troupe.
Physical Education
Travel and intramural teams in basketball, baseball and football. Also karate instruction.
Social Recreation
Table games and board games available on drop-in basis and organized tournaments.
Sports Complex
Ice skating and hockey are offered on our ice rink, which converts to a roller blading rink in warm weather. Winter instructional baseball and other activities are offered in the air-supported dome.
Activities include Keystone Club (for service, leadership and character development), teen-operated food service business, “junior staff” jobs, and Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
