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The Cardinal Shehan Center has been enriching the lives of children and families in the Greater Bridgeport Area for 48 years. Here are just a few of the educational and recreational programs that we offer to fulfill our mission of enriching lives through learning.
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After School & Saturday Program
The After School and Saturday Program runs weekday afternoons from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Members of this program are able to take advantage of everything that is offered at the Center, while having a fun, safe place to hang out with friends.
Aquatics
The main goal of the Aquatic Program at the Cardinal Shehan Center is to have as many children and adults experience the fun of the water, while being as safe and prepared as possible.
Chris Smith Basketball Camp
To build character- to teach the right way! Fundamental basketball is a lost art. What you will learn from Chris Smith's Basketball school is to play the game the way professionals play. Learn the game from a PRO!
Physical Education
The Center provides the staff, equipment, and facility to five parochial schools and three alternative education programs throughout the year.
Sports League
The Cardinal Shehan Center runs ten leagues each year, including a beginner’s league and a high school league. If you need more than just basketball leagues, there is also a girls' softball league.
Summer Day Camp
The Summer Day Camp runs for seven weeks during the summer. Each weekday from 9 am to 3 pm kids will be exposed to both traditional camp activities such as field sports and arts and crafts, as well as educational activities, performing arts, basketball and field trips.
Vacation Week
When school is out, some to the Center to enjoy computers, library time, basketball, organized activities in the gym, swimming, arts and crafts, game room, cooking class, and much more during our Vacation Week programs.
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Fitness Center
Complete with aerobics equipment, nautilus equipment and free weights, this is ideal for adults living or working in the area.
Zumba
Come experience ZUMBA at the Shehan Center! A great, fun way to excercise.
Shehan Center is exempt from licensure as a day care center pursuant to Conn. Public Act 11-193