21st Annual Basketball Free Throw Contest

For youth in grades 3-8

Program Date: TBD, 2023

Program Time: 11:00 a.m.

Program Location: Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2221 Douglas Ave, Racine WI

Registration Fee: Free

Registration Information: Registration is taken on site before the event from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Parent/guardian must be present. 

Note: Athletic shoes are required; basketball attire, gym shorts and t-shirts are recommended.

Awards: Presented to the top four scorers in each grade/gender group. 1st place finishers in each age/gender group will advance to the Southeast Park and Recreation Council Basketball Free Throw Contest in West Allis on March 19, 2022. 

"Court is in Session" PRCS Youth Basketball Camp

For youth in grades 1-8; all skill levels welcome.

Goal:  To create a safe, non-competitive, and fundamentally sound environment in which our instructors can focus on identifying weaknesses and developing strategies to show noticeable improvements in players weaknesses while strengthening existing abilities to meet individual and team goals.  

Program Date: TBD, 2022
Program Times: Session one for grades 1st - 4th will be held at 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Session two for grades 5th - 8th will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Program Location: Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601 Caron Butler Drive, Racine WI
Program Fee: Free includes a t-shirt
Registration Location: PRCS, 800 Center Street RM 127
Registration Deadline: November 5
Registration Form: Youth Hoops Basketball Skills Clinic

Spring Break Basketball Camp

Teaching the fundamentals of recreational basketball in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere! Kids enjoy team play and improve individual skills by engaging in non-competitive drills and scrimmages.

Open to youth in grades 2 to 5.  All skill levels are welcome!

Camp teaches the fundamentals of recreational basketball through individual skill drills and scrimmages.

Program Date: TBD
Program Times: TBD. 
Program Location: Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2221 Douglas Avenue 
Program Fee: $25 (includes t-shirt) 
Registration Location: PRCS, 800 Center Street 
Registration Deadline: TBD
Registration Form: TBD.

Play. Every day.

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department mission: to preserve our parks and open spaces and provide essential recreational programs and cultural services in a safe, professional, and friendly manner.  

The department manages parks totaling over 1,100 acres, 5 community centers, and many other facilities to provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities. 

Contact Information:

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department (PRCS)

City Hall Annex Building: 
800 Center Street, Room 127 
Racine, WI 53403  

Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. (Open Lunch Hour)
Monday - Friday 
262-636-9131 - PHONE 
262-636-9277 - FAX  

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Payment Information: PRCS accepts Visa and Master Card, cash, and checks for all registrations and program payments.

WPRA tickets may only be purchased with Visa or Mastercard, or a cash payment.  

Our Activities & Sports Hotline is a recorded message regarding cancellations for softball, volleyball, and basketball. The hotline number is: 637-7678 and is accessible 24 hours.  Other league information is available by joining our Facebook groups.