Youth Commission Spring Events

The Lee Youth Commission invites families from Lee to its spring programming:

Spring Break Pool Party for Lee Families at Berkshire South on Tuesday, April 22.

Berkshire NinjaFit Playground Fundraiser Dinner Party at Greenock Country Club on Saturday, April 26.

Berkshire Art Center's Foundations of Drawing (for Teens and Tweens in Lee, MA) at First Congregational Church, Fridays, May 2-June 6.

Family Trivia Night at the Crossway Gym, Saturday, May 10.

Kickball Mondays at the Lee Athletic Field, Mondays, May 19-June 9.

Volleyball Skills and Drills at the Crossway Gym, Saturday, May 31.

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Lee families are invited to a Spring Break Pool Party at Berkshire South Regional Community Center (15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Preregistration required. This event is limited to 60 people. Once we hit that limit, we will form a waiting list in case spots open up.

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Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Greenock Country Club from 5:30 - 8:00 pm for an evening of friends, fun, and fundraising to benefit the NEW NinjaFit Playground coming to Lee, MA in 2025!

Crafted by Neighborhood Ninjas’ expert team of Ninja athletes, coaches, and course designers, this obstacle playground is designed with both youth and adults in mind and will feature a series of challenging and dynamic obstacles designed to capture the excitement of American Ninja Warrior fans. Upon completion, Neighborhood Ninjas will host a variety of free community workshops, classes, and competitions to encourage physical activity and personal development. These programs are especially designed to help youth and young adults improve physical and mental health, social-emotional skills, growth mindset, and community. The NinjaFit Playground will be a space where community members of all ages can connect and engage in free, obstacle-based fitness. Check it out here!

Early bird tickets to the dinner party are just $65 per person (or $450 for a table of 8!) and help the Lee Youth Commission and Neighborhood Ninjas build an obstacle course playground that the whole family can enjoy!

We've got a really fun night planned, including:

A full dinner (think chicken parm, salad, pasta, rolls, dessert and more!)
Guest appearances from famous Ninja Warrior competitors like: 8x Ninja Warrior, renowned speaker and Miss International, Maggi Thorne!

Live music by a Ninja Band!

A silent auction including items from your favorite local businesses!
Dancing (always optional!)

Awards for those who have sponsored obstacles!
And more!

While the fun is unlimited, spots will be limited, so grab your tickets early!

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Foundations of Drawing (for Teens and Tweens in Lee, MA)
With Instructor: Lucie Castaldo from the Berkshire Art Center

Day & Time: Fridays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Start Date: May 2, 2025
End Date: June 6, 2025
There will be no class on 5/16
Location: Community Room of the First Congregational Church of Lee, UCC, 25 Park Place, Lee

This class will focus on drawing from observation, starting with still life and progressing to figure drawing from a live model. You’ll learn how to construct three-dimensional objects, understand proportion and perspective, and explore dramatic shading techniques using both pencils and charcoal. Join this supportive environment to add more tools to your drawing skills toolbox!

Open to 5th-12th graders who live in Lee or go to school in Lee.