SHAC Center Programs & Classes

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 Courtesy of Camp Director and SHAC Tennis Pro “The Tennis Coach” Joe Behson, young beginners (ages 7-12) are invited to join SHAC's two-week tennis camp between July 7th and July 17th. Attendees can participate for the full two weeks or select only session 1 or session 2 if preferred.

Session 1: July 7-10 Monday through Thursday 9AM to 12PM

Session 2: July 14-17 Monday through Thursday 9AM to 12PM

Select this for Novice Skill group

Compete in an 8-team (per skill bracket) Round Robin style Pickleball Tournament for ages 16+. This skill bracket will play on  Saturday, May 10th from 12pm-2pm at the new pickleball courts at Butler Park. Teams of two can register for either a Novice  or  Intermediate Skill group. Each team will play 7 timed games.

Select this for Intermediate Skill group

Compete in an 8-team (per skill bracket)  Round Robin style Pickleball Tournament for ages 16+. This skill bracket will play on Saturday, May 10th from 2pm-4pm at the new pickleball courts at Butler Park. Teams of two can register for either a Novice or Intermediate Skill group . Each team will play 7 timed games.

Join self defense instructor, Dan Prendergast, on May 24th from 11am-1pm, for an in person self defense workshop for girls and women ages 16 and up. This class will help you learn and practice de-escalation techniques, situational awareness, as well as repeatable methods to empower you to protect yourself from common attacks.  

 The Rensselaer County Redtails is a composite youth mountain bike club in the New York Chapter of National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA).

The Redtails practice and train out of the SHAC Center.

The club is open to all 6-12th grade students within Rensselaer County, NY and surrounding areas.  

For more information, CLICK HERE https://shaccenter.org/mountain-bike-team

Led by instructor Jean Tripi and assisted by other experienced sewers, this 6 session course will help new beginners familiarize themselves with the world of sewing. Participants will learn how to use their own sewing machines, perform routine maintenance on the machines, construct shorts or pants with elastic waistbands, and a top with set-in sleeves. 

Your own sewing machine will be required to attend

Join our group led by experienced Yoga instructor, Kim Favro, and enjoy the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of less strenuous Chair Yoga at the SHAC Center. This class will take place on Tuesdays from 5:15pm-6pm from April 8th to May 27th. Attend all 8 weeks or choose an individual day to participate.

 In partnership with SHAC Center, Training with Teagan is offering a youth training program designed to help youth athletes build strength, improve endurance, and enhance overall performance. Each session focuses on different muscle groups, including arms, legs, core, and plyometrics, to promote well-rounded development. 

Class time: Mondays, 5-6pm at the SHAC Center

 In partnership with SHAC Center, Training with Teagan is offering a youth training program designed to help youth athletes build strength, improve endurance, and enhance overall performance. Each session focuses on different muscle groups, including arms, legs, core, and plyometrics, to promote well-rounded development. 

Class time: Fridays, 7-8pm at the SHAC Center

 In partnership with SHAC Center, Training with Teagan is offering a youth training program designed to help youth athletes build strength, improve endurance, and enhance overall performance. Each session focuses on different muscle groups, including arms, legs, core, and plyometrics, to promote well-rounded development. 

Class time: Mondays, 5-6pm at the SHAC Center

 In partnership with SHAC Center, Training with Teagan is offering a youth training program designed to help youth athletes build strength, improve endurance, and enhance overall performance. Each session focuses on different muscle groups, including arms, legs, core, and plyometrics, to promote well-rounded development. 

Class time: Fridays, 7-8pm at the SHAC Center