Recreation & Fitness

Family and Kid Friendly Recreation and Fitness Activities, Events and Things to Do in the Berkshires, Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Berkshire County youth are invited to run in this weekend’s Obstacles and Popsicles in Dalton

Children begin 2008 Dalton CRA Obstacles and Popsicles Race

DALTON — This Sunday, May 5,  marks the Dalton Community Recreation Association’s 11th annual Obstacles and Popsicles Kids’ Race at Nessacus Middle School in Dalton. Last year over 170 children and youth under the age of 12 participated in the half mile race (6 and under; ages 7 and 8) and a one-mile race (ages 9…

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Sign-ups for Dalton Youth Girls Lacrosse set for Friday, March 15

March 12, 2013
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DALTON — On Friday, March 15, from 5:30-7 p.m., signups for Dalton Youth Girls Lacrosse spring season will take place at the Dalton Youth Center for girls in grades four through eight. The Dalton Girls Lacrosse program is entering its third season and is growing every year. The program will teach participants basic lacrosse skills…

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Lee, Lenox Cal Ripken League Baseball sign-ups have begun

March 12, 2013
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LEE/LENOX — The combined Lee/Lenox Cal Ripken baseball league is currently having signups in preparation for the upcoming baseball season. The league is open to any child between the ages of 8 and 12, as long as they do not turn 13 before May 1. Interested players can register at the Lee Youth Association, 13…

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New youth program sessions begin at Northern Berkshire YMCA

February 22, 2013
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NORTH ADAMS — The Northern Berkshire YMCA registration for winter/spring youth programs are underway for children in the Berkshires. From indoor soccer to gymnastics, there is plenty to keep the little ones busy and fit during the cold weather months C0-ed Youth Indoor Soccer Leagues for kids in Grade Pre-K through fifth begin this week, with…

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Moonlight Bonfire Treks a year-round outdoor event at Hilltop Orchards

January 17, 2013
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  RICHMOND — For family outdoor year-round adventures, Hilltop Orchards has you covered. From cross-country skiing clinics/lessons to evening bonfire treks, there is always something to keep family members of all ages busy and moving during any season in the Berkshires. Next up on the Hilltop schedule — Moonlight Hikes and Snowshoe Treks. Upcoming hikes…

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‘Guys’ Night Out scheduled for dads, sons, grandfathers and grandsons at Morris Elementary

January 11, 2013
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LENOX — The Lenox Community Center will host an evening of fun for just the guys — dads, sons, grandfathers and grandsons, that is. On Friday, Jan. 18, send the men to bond over basketball and pizza at the Morris Elementary School gym, while mom takes the night off or enjoys some much needed girl…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Karen Lee challenges area Berkshirites to get fit in the new year

January 5, 2013
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“10 lessons you FEEL the difference, 20 lessons you SEE the difference, 30 lessons you have a NEW BODY.” ~ Joe Pilates Having said that: “Let me take you there” ~ Karen Lee  LENOX —  Pilates instructor Karen Lee is challenging Berkshire-area parents to join her Resolution Revolution 2013, and encourages Berkshirites to begin the new…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center’s Ice Shockers

December 1, 2012
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PITTSFIELD — Tuesday, Nov. 20, marked the final session of the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center’s Ice Shockers program at the Pittsfield Girls and Boys Club and Berkshire Family Focus contributing photographer Susan Geller was there to capture it on film (or screen). The program, in its third year, is a free seven-week collaboration of the…

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Pittsfield Pirates Lacrosse is seeking funds to start a team

November 1, 2012
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PITTSFIELD — Lacrosse is America’s fastest growing sport, but without assistance further growth cannot happen within Berkshire. This is why the Pittsfield Pirates Lacrosse organization has begun a GoFundMe appeal to help raise funds for a seventh and eighth-grade team. Pittsfield Pirates Lacrosse is a volunteer organization dedicated to the growth of lacrosse within Berkshire…

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Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Pittsfield is now accepting swim lesson registrations for fall sessions

September 22, 2012
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PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Boys’ & Girls’ Club is now accepting registrations for the fall session of the its swim lessons program for Berkshire County children. Classes are offered for swimmers Levels 1 through 5 Mondays or Fridays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. or Wednesdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Level 1 through 3 lessons…

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