Basketball  

Boys' Summer Basketball League
Somerville Recreation Commission: See Recreation section for more details

Population targeted: Ages 18 and up
Program description: Pick-up basketball games.   To participate, one must either be a member or purchase a day pass.   Program usually runs year-round.  
Hours of operation:

• Monday - Friday: 12 - 2 PM
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday:6 - 9 PM (Open Gym w/ high school members allowed)
• Saturdays: 1 - 3:30 PM 

Location description: On Highland, between School St. and Central St.; near City Hall
Wheelchair access: Limited
Staff languages: Mostly English, but some Creole, Haitian Creole, Spanish, and Portuguese
Staff qualifications: First Aid and CPR certified
Associated costs: Free for members.   Adult Day Pass:$10; High School Day Pass (ages 14-17): $2.50
Scholarships/discounts: A few membership scholarships are also available for all.

Population targeted: Ages 5 -13
Program description: Instructional basketball program for youth. Separate classes for different abilities. Membership is not necessary for participation.  
Hours of operation: Beginner class: Saturdays: 11AM - 12 PM; Advanced class: Saturdays:   12 - 1 PM
Location description: On Highland, between School St. and Central St.; near City Hall
Wheelchair access: Limited
Staff languages: Mostly English, some Haitian Creole, Portuguese and Spanish
Staff qualifications: First Aid/CPR certification
Associated costs: $40.00 for members, $60.00 for non-members
Scholarships/discounts: Scholarships are available  Mystic Basketball

Mystic Learning Center
530 Mystic Ave., Rm. 103, Somerville,   MA 02145 
(617) 623-0110
www.mysticlearningcenter.org

Population targeted: Ages 7-19
Program description: The Mystic Learning Center offers a seven week summer basketball program for youth between the ages of 7-19. We will be playing on a newly renovated court this summer. This program is going into its 4th summer and is privately funded. We provide a safe, supervised, no cost summer sports activity for all youth living at the Mystic Housing Development.
Hours of operation: We play at the Mystic Housing Development every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:00-8:30 PM. Call Center for exact dates. Summer basketball league: Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8:00PM
Location description: Mystic Housing Development
Wheelchair access: Yes
Staff languages: English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish
Staff qualifications: Previous experience working with youth
Associated costs: There is no cost to play and every player receives a team t-shirt and at the end of this program, all youth get a backpack and a trophy.