Since 1929, the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle has been providing programming for kids ages 6-18 in New Rochelle. The New Rochelle site offers an array of programs to engage the local youth. Programs are designed to enhance self-esteem, positivity and good behavior. In addition to after school and vacation programs, there is also a summer camp.The Boys and Girls club stresses character and leadership, education and career development, the arts, health and life skills and sports and fitness.
American Legion Post 8 is located in New Rochelle and is a service to military veterans in and around the community.
Forum Caterers provides the catering services for the Davenport Club, a beach club located on the Long Island Sound. It caters weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, special occasions, corporate events and many other occasions, big and small. The Davenport Club can host up to 200 people and has a long history. Built in 1888, the club has been hosting and catering events for more than half a century.
Main Street Fitness and Boxing is a gym featuring a variety of state-of-the-art cardio equipment, weight training equipment, punching bags and a full size boxing ring. The gym's team of professional trainers offer fitness classes, boxing lessons, personal training, and nutritional counseling services for clients of all ages and physical abilities. Main Street also hosts New Rochelle's only competetive boxing team. Visit the Main Street Fitness and Boxing Web site for schedule, program and rate information.
The New Rochelle Irish Benevolent Society was formed by Irish settlers who came to the area fleeing the late-19th-century Irish famine. Established in 1863, Irish immigrants in New Rochelle united together to form the society to benefit the needs of the community.
Today, men and women of Irish descent in New Rochelle are carrying on the tradition, and the group is involved in many social and charitable causes.
Neptune Boat Club is on Davenport Avenue in New Rochelle surrounded by country clubs, boating clubs and marinas. Just minutes from downtown New Rochelle, the area feels like a vacation spot. This private boat club overlooks the Long Island Sound. Please call to inquire about membership.
Westchester Fight Club is a mixed martial arts academy and ultimate fitness center. It offers classes in MMA, boxing, muay thai, jiu jitsu, wrestling, women's cardio kickboxing, personal training and MMA for children ages 5 to 13. New members are offered a one-week free trial.
Founded in the 1970s, New Rochelle Racquet Club (entrance at 130 Rhodes Street) offers tennis, racquetball and wallyball facilities. The club includes six climate-controlled indoor tennis courts and several tennis lounges.
The club is award-winning and was named Club of the Year in 2009 by the U.S. Tennis Association for the Eastern District. Many programs are offered, including summer camp, adult programs, leagues, private lessons, private parties and more.
Babysitting is also available Monday to Friday, 8am to 2:30pm, with advance notice, at no charge. Children must be over two years of age, and toilet trained. Call for details.