Start Smart Programs

Start Smart Basketball

Start Smart Basketball will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Registration Dates:

September 3 for City residents, September 17 for all residents (open until filled)

Mondays in October and November

October 14, 21, 28
November 4, 18, 25

Times: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (6 sessions total)

Location:

Martin Luther King Jr Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (include basketball, t-shirt and medal)
        $45.00 per child (resident), *Proof of residency required 
        $56.25 per child (non-resident)

Register Now!

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.

Start Smart Baseball will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Registration Dates:

January 2 for City residents, January 16 for all residents (open until filled)

Mondays in March and April

March 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7. 14

Times: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6 sessions total)

Location: 

Martin Luther King Jr Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (includes bat and ball, t-shirt and medal)
        $45.00 per child (resident), *Proof of residency required 
        $56.25 per child (non-resident)

Register Now!

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.

Start Smart Soccer will help parents of preschoolers 3-5-years-old objectively measure their childs' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged while using age appropriate equipment. They will learn concepts and skills including: sport specific soccer skills, preparation for organized sports, building self-esteem and confidence, and social skills.

Kids age 3-5 

**Parent participation required. This is an indoor program facilitated in the gymnasium.

Mondays in August and September

August 12, 19, and 26
September 9, 16, and 23

Times: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (6 sessions total)

Location: 

Martin Luther King Jr Multipurpose Center
1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Registration Fees (include soccer ball, t-shirt and medal)
        $45.00 per child (resident), *Proof of residency required 
        $56.25 per child (non-resident)

Register Now!

For more information, please call 352-334-5067 or email rec@gainesvillefl.gov.