Beat The Street Community Center, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3)Non-profit Organization providing inner-city youth and young adults with the opportunity to gain strength, endurance, education an self-esteem to reduce the negative influences found on the street.
Our Programs
Advance Fitness
Fitness classes are held Mon thru Fri from 4:30 to 6 pm for Members 7-13 years of age. Fitness focus on increasing endurance, strength training and speed and agility. Classes include interval training, speed training, and measurements on improvement. Classes are instructed by Leroy Derricott. Enroll Now!
Boxing Fitness
Beat The Street offers fitness and fundamental boxing training at levels appropriate for members of all ages. Fitness activities can include exercise, running and weight training.
In addition to teaching Olympic style boxing, this program promotes habits that can help members to maintain physical fitness for the rest of their lives. All boxing activities are non-contact.
Members who develop the necessary skills may advance to the Silver City Boxing Club for contact, Olympic style boxing. Membership requires licensing and insurance provided through USA Boxing, the governing body for amateur boxing in the United States. Team members participate in competitions throughout New England. Enroll Now!
Dance Program
Beat the Streets Presents our New Dance Program for Children and Teens ages 7 through 21. Adrianna has over a decade of dance experience ranging from performing to choreographing and coaching . A Meriden native, Her style ranges from hip-hop, drill, and Reggaeton. Adrianna brings a diverse mix of dance and music skill and passion along with a love of teaching and understanding of youth and mentoring. She looks forward to working with the Meriden youth and community. Enroll Now!
Career Explorer
The Career Explorer program makes members aware of a wide variety of career options, with a continuous emphasis on education as the key that opens the door to broader career opportunities.
Educational field trips to numerous local businesses enable participants to investigate various career paths and options in live work settings.
Careers and industries explored in field trips include manufacturing, agriculture, military, government, research, health care, emergency services, education, engineering, media relations, public utilities, trade unions, financial service and related industries.
Live Sound Audio Engineering Program
Now offering Live Sound Audio Engineering Program that will give teenagers and young adults an opportunity to develop skills in Live Sound Engineering . Member’s will have an opportunity to serve our community by offering Live Sound Engineering at local community events , Talent Showcases, Dance Performances and Live Music Ensembles.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Enroll today!
Community Garden
Each year, staff and teen members develop a community gardening plan. Volunteers perform all work in the garden, from planting and daily maintenance, through to harvesting the crop, which is distributed to our members and their families.
The program includes instruction on the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables, and how to prepare the produce from our garden. This program helps members develop planning skills; supports teamwork, self-reliance, responsibility and regular work habits; gives members the satisfaction of growing food that their own families will enjoy; and helps them to make better nutritional choices in the future.
Career Development Program
Beat The Street’s Career Development Program supports members 14 and older in establishing educational and career goals, and developing plans to achieve those goals. Specific issues addressed by the program include career choices, preparing for college or vocational training, selecting a school, the application process, financial aid options, getting back to school after a hiatus, and overcoming obstacles that are impeding members from completing their education.
The Career Development program utilizes individual mentoring, group informational seminars, job tracking, and field trips to educational institutions. When appropriate, members are referred to other agencies for the information or support that they need. Today, there are BTS members who are finishing high school, going to college and preparing for good careers as a direct result of this program. Enroll Now!
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