Youth Boxing introduces students in grades 2–7 to the fundamentals of boxing in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. Participants will learn basic skills and techniques while building fitness, confidence, and discipline. No previous boxing experience is needed, and gloves and wraps will be available during class.
Wednesdays, 4:00–4:45 p.m.
Eight sessions total
Pre-registration is required.
Get ready for fast-paced basketball at the DYC! This fun and competitive league is open to students in grades 5–8. Players form teams of up to four and compete in weekly 3-on-3 games in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Dalton Youth Center
Free Program!
Does your child love football? Fourth & Goal Club is a free weekly program for students in grades 5–8 who want to take their football knowledge and enthusiasm to the next level. Participants will discuss NFL games and matchups, compete in Madden tournaments and weekly Pick’em challenges, test their knowledge with trivia, debate football hot takes, and compete for prizes.
Mondays, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Dalton Youth Center
Free Program!
Explore music and creativity through the art of songwriting! Participants will learn how ideas, lyrics, rhythm, and melody come together as they work on creating original music in a fun and supportive environment. No previous songwriting experience is needed.
Tuesdays, 3:45–5:15 p.m.
Dalton Youth Center
Free Program!
CRA youth soccer players and their families are invited to cheer on the Wahconah Boys Soccer Team as they take on Lenox High School! Come support the Warriors and enjoy an exciting evening of local soccer.
Date: Monday, October 5
JV Game: 5:00 p.m.
Varsity Game: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Wahconah Regional High School Varsity Field
Team registration is now open for the 29th Annual Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament, sponsored by MountainOne Bank!
Join 50–60 youth soccer teams from across the region for an exciting weekend of competition in the beautiful Berkshires.
Saturday, October 10–Sunday, October 11, 2026
Dalton, Massachusetts
The tournament is open to U10, U12, and U14 teams. Registration is $525 per team and includes a three-game guarantee. Space is limited, and the tournament is expected to fill quickly.
View the tournament invitation and register your team:
https://daltoncra.org/youth-programs/youth-tournaments/
The CRA proudly thanks MountainOne Bank for supporting this beloved Berkshire tradition and helping us create a memorable weekend for young athletes and their families.
Experience Shakespeare’s powerful historical drama of kingship, loyalty, and ambition. As King Richard II faces growing challenges to his rule, his decisions set in motion a struggle for power that will change the course of England’s history.
📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:40 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.
Keep kids entertained and active during their day off! Our Mini Camp at the Youth Center (DYC), 27 S. Carson Ave, Dalton, features outdoor fun, movies, arts & crafts, and more! Registration is open now for the October 12th mini camp! Cost: $45
📍Drop off & Pick up Youth Center, DYC (27 S. Carson Ave, Dalton)
CRA OTTERS SWIM TEAM TRYOUTS
Interested in joining the CRA Otters Swim Team? New swimmers are invited to attend one of our upcoming tryout sessions:
Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Tryouts will help coaches evaluate each swimmer and determine the appropriate practice group for the upcoming season.
Location: CRA Community House Pool
CRA OTTERS SWIM TEAM TRYOUTS
Interested in joining the CRA Otters Swim Team? New swimmers are invited to attend one of our upcoming tryout sessions:
Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Tryouts will help coaches evaluate each swimmer and determine the appropriate practice group for the upcoming season.
Location: CRA Community House Pool
Students in grades 6–8 are invited to join the Junior Leaders Club for its fall meeting! Members will work together to prepare for the CRA Halloween Walk while building leadership skills, sharing ideas, and making a positive difference in their community.
Location: Dalton Youth Center (DYC), 27 S. Carson Ave., Dalton
Join us for Friendship Friday at the Dalton Youth Center! This free, inclusive evening gives teens and young adults of all abilities an opportunity to connect, enjoy games and activities, express themselves, and build lasting friendships in a welcoming environment.
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Dalton Youth Center
Cost: Free
For more information, contact Program Coordinator Collin Parrott at cparrott@daltoncra.org.
Wear your costume and trick-or-treat across the CRA campus! The Halloween Walk begins at the Dalton Youth Center, continues to Mill + Main and the Community House, and ends on the Memorial Lawn. This free community event is designed for children in Pre-K through grade 5, but everyone is welcome to join the fun!
Starting Location: Dalton Youth Center, 27 S. Carson Ave., Dalton
Community Partners and Sponsors: Grow Dalton, Dalton Local Cultural Council, Dalton Benefit Association, and CRA Leaders Clubs
Enter a world of ambition, prophecy, and betrayal in Shakespeare’s haunting tragedy. When Macbeth encounters three mysterious witches who predict he will become king, his desire for power sets him and Lady Macbeth on a dark and deadly path.
📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:40 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.
Stop by for our mobile food bank distribution, happening the 4th Wednesday of the month in partnership with the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Fresh food, pantry staples, and friendly faces — all free and open to the community!
📍 Community House, 400 Main St, Dalton — back parking lot.
The CRA sponsors 5th & 6th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Teams for players residing in or attending school within the CBRSD and participating in the CRA House League. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Basketball League and in local tournaments.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Monday, November 2nd and Wednesday, November 4th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 7th & 8th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Teams for players residing in or attending school within the CBRSD and participating in the CRA House League. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Basketball League and in local tournaments.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Monday, November 2nd and Wednesday, November 4th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 7th & 8th Grade Boys Travel Basketball Teams for players residing in or attending school within the CBRSD and participating in the CRA House League. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Basketball League and in local tournaments.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Tuesday, November 3rd and Thursday, November 5th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 5th & 6th Grade Boys Travel Basketball Teams for players residing in or attending school within the CBRSD and participating in the CRA House League. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Basketball League and in local tournaments.
📍 Nessacus Regional Middle School (35 Fox Rd, Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Tuesday, November 3rd and Thursday, November 5th.
Fees are due after team placement.
Parents and guardians of CRA Otters swimmers are invited to attend an important meeting about the upcoming season.
Thursday, November 5
6:00 p.m.
CRA Community House
Coaches will review season expectations, schedules, communication, meet information, and other important details. Families will also have an opportunity to ask questions.
Shakespeare’s gripping tragedy explores pride, power, and the struggle between an individual and the people he serves. When the celebrated warrior Coriolanus is drawn into Rome’s turbulent political world, his fierce pride and refusal to compromise set him on a dangerous path.
📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:40 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.
Get ready for the upcoming season with our Pre-Season Basketball Clinic, open to all CRA boys basketball players! (Grades 3rd – 8th)
Sponsored by Wahconah Boys Basketball Team, the clinic will focus on fundamentals, game strategy, and overall skill development. Players will be divided into groups by age and skill level upon arrival. $30/per player
📍 Wahconah Regional High School, 150 Old Windsor Rd., Dalton, MA
Get ready for the upcoming season with our Pre-Season Basketball Clinic, open to all CRA girls basketball players! (Grades 3rd – 8th)
Sponsored by Wahconah Girls Basketball Team, the clinic will focus on fundamentals, game strategy, and overall skill development. Players will be divided into groups by age and skill level upon arrival. $20/per player
📍 Wahconah Regional High School, 150 Old Windsor Rd., Dalton, MA
Join us for Friendship Friday at the Dalton Youth Center! This free, inclusive evening gives teens and young adults of all abilities an opportunity to connect, enjoy games and activities, express themselves, and build lasting friendships in a welcoming environment.
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Dalton Youth Center
Cost: Free
For more information, contact Program Coordinator Collin Parrott at cparrott@daltoncra.org.
Experience Shakespeare’s timeless tale of young love, family rivalry, and tragic fate. Set in the city of Verona, this beloved drama follows two star-crossed lovers whose romance defies a bitter feud, leading to one of the most famous stories ever told.
📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:40 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.
The CRA sponsors 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Teams for players residing in or attending school within the CBRSD and participating in the CRA House League. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Basketball League and in local tournaments.
📍 Community House Gym (400 Main St., Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Monday, November 30th and Sunday, December 6th.
Fees are due after team placement.
The CRA sponsors 3rd & 4th Grade Boys Travel Basketball Teams for players residing in or attending school within the CBRSD and participating in the CRA House League. Teams will compete in the Berkshire County Youth Basketball League and in local tournaments.
📍 Community House Gym (400 Main St., Dalton, MA). To be eligible for the travel team, players must attend at least one tryout, though attending both is strongly encouraged. Tryouts are Monday, November 30th and Sunday, December 6th.
Fees are due after team placement.
Junior Leaders in grades 6–8 will come together to prepare for the CRA’s Light Up the Holidays celebration on December 5. Members will help plan and organize activities while building leadership skills and giving back to their community.
Location: Dalton Youth Center (DYC), 27 S. Carson Ave., Dalton
A night to celebrate the start of basketball season. Come join us at the Dalton Youth Center from 6:00 – 8:00pm for a night of competitions, 3 on 3 tournaments, and contests. The concession stand will be open and the NEW Warrior Nation Shirts will be on sale! Sign up at the CRA no later than Thursday, December 3rd. Cost: $15
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the CRA at the annual Light Up the Holidays event! Join us on Saturday, December 5th for a festive evening in front of the CRA as we light the town tree at 8:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event is open to all and filled with holiday cheer, music, and community spirit.
Additional activities and event details will be announced soon—check back for updates!
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and kick off the season with us!
Get ready for a delightful Shakespearean comedy filled with mistaken identities, romance, and plenty of laughs. When a shipwreck separates twins, a tangled web of disguises and misunderstandings leads to unexpected love and hilarious complications.
📍 Mill + Main (444 Main St, Dalton — enter/park on Mill St). Doors open 1:40 p.m.; please arrive by 1:50.
Contact bareboneswill@gmail.com to let us know you will be attending, if you want to read, and if you have a character preference.
For over 100 years, the CRA has been a trusted hub for community engagement, offering a space for people of all ages to learn, grow, and connect. We remain dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming environment for adult recreation and socialization and ensuring every child has the same opportunity for growth and development.
A donation to the CRA will have a lasting impact on our community—your generosity makes a difference!
