About the HYCC

The Town of Barnstable’s Hyannis Youth and Community Center (“HYCC”) is situated in the heart of Cape Cod’s commercial hub surrounded by hotels, restaurants, local attractions and more! The building is a short stroll (two blocks) away from popular restaurants, shops and attractions on Main Street. The Barnstable Municipal Airport, Hyannis Transportation Center and ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are also nearby.

HISTORY
The Hyannis Youth and Community Center broke ground on January 18, 2008. The $24.7 million project was funded by a $3.5 million grant from the Commonwealth of  Massachusetts,$1 million grant from the United States Department of Education, $1.34 million of private fundraising through the Hyannis Youth and Community Center Foundation and the balance of $18,863,283 was from Town of Barnstable borrowing authorization and unexpended funds. The project was expanded by the Town Council in May 2007 as it sought to increase the main rink seating capacity to 1,500 with 250 in the second rink. The gymnasium was also enlarged to accommodate a competition basketball court with two full cross courts and portable seating for 500 spectators along with an elevated three lane walking track. Additional property was added to the site along Stevens Street to accommodate needed parking and increased building size. The building of 105,000 SF now meets the requests of members of the general public and the Barnstable Youth Commission who spoke favorably on the new proposal. The project, by design, is placed in the area of Town with the greatest need as 2,500 children reside within a one mile radius of the site. The Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Skating Rink was demolished after 52 years of service to make way for additional parking at the new facility and the completion of the attractive landscaped site which serves as the gateway to the downtown district. Center ice of the Kennedy Skating Rink will be marked with a special granite marker. The completed multi-generational project is a facility which Barnstable residents can all be extremely proud!

The HYCC is a 105,000 sq. ft. full service community center that primarily services the youth of the Town of Barnstable which includes the school district’s athletic departments, after-school programs, hockey and figure skating competitive organizations and community groups, and the estimated 2,500 children whose families reside within a one-mile radius of the facility.

The Barnstable Recreation Division is committed to providing leisure opportunities to improve the quality of life in our community through exceptional programs and services. We strive to meet the recreational needs of our Residents by offering a variety of youth and adult programs. Our programs emphasize teamwork, instruction, the development of skills and healthy self regard.

The mission of the HYCC is to provide state-of-the-art accessible facilities for a variety of recreational programs and special events, competitive sports organizations, after school activities and opportunities for the community at large to foster educational excellence and physical growth across all generations.

Hyannis is the largest of the seven villages in Barnstable and is widely known as the commercial Hub of Cape Cod. Only a 90-minute drive from Boston, Newport, RI and Provincetown. The islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are easily accessible by ferry boat or air shuttle service.

ENTERPRISING NEW FACILITY
When the Town of Barnstable made the commitment to build the HYCC, the consensus of the building committee and town officials was to establish an enterprise account which means the facility needs to generate enough revenue through ice and other rentals, special ticketed events, advertising and resource management to allow the building to become self-funded. The building operates under the Recreation Division. Now businesses, community groups, residents and visitors can all take advantage of the facility’s resources. Plans are underway to develop programs and ticketed events that will supplement the revenue generated from traditional use of the various elements of the facility.







SPECIAL EVENTS
FRI SEP 3 -- Fall Program Registration

Check out our Fall Program Brochure! Hot off the press!
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EVERY WED (JUN 9 - SEP 8) 8AM-12PM -- MID CAPE FARMERS MARKET

Local farmers offer their product at the Mid Cape Farmers Market each Wednesday from 8am-12pm from June 9 - September 8 in our parking lot!

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FRI SEP 3 -- FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS

Sign up for your favorite and try something new! Check out our new program brochure!
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SAT SEPT 18 -- Fishing Derby

8:30AM-10:30AM Location: Handicap Fishing Pier at Dowses Beach, Osterville Please join us for a great day on the beach! People of all ages with disabilities are encouraged to come and use our accessible fishing pier. Bring your own poles. We will provide bait. Prize for the person whose fish weighs in the heaviest. Divisions will be Adult 16+ and Children under 16.


SAT SEP 25 -- HYCC 1st BIRTHDAY BASH

Come and help us celebrate our first year in business! Lots of affordable fun for the whole family! Cookout, Games & Prizes, Public Skate for $1, Fall Program Demos, Touch-a-Truck in the parking lots (12-2), Skate Park Demos (2-4) and a competition at 5pm, two Cape Cod Cubs games at 5pm and 7pm and more!


SAT OCT 9 -- CAPE COD COLLEGIATE HOCKEY CLASSIC

Colgate and US Military Academy Men's Ice Hockey teams will continue their rivalry as they take to the Kennedy Rink ice for this neutral site in-season game! Tickets are $12 for Adults and $8 for kids under 12 and go on sale Monday, August 30!
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SAT OCT 30 -- Not So Scary Halloween

1PM-3PM Location: BHMCS Join us for a day of fall fun. This event will include pictures with the witch, carnival games, arts and crafts, trick or treat, balloons, food, and much more! THIS IS A FREE EVENT!!! PLEASE COME IN COSTUME!!!


SAT NOV 13 -- Barnstable Rec. Basketball Clinic

Kinder & 1st Grade 1pm-1:50pm 2nd & 3rd Grade 2pm-2:50pm Location: HYCC Gym This FREE instructional clinic will teach your child the proper fundamentals of basketball. The clinic will focus on the skills of passing, shooting, dribbling, defense and teamwork. Hoops will be lowered to accommodate players.


HYCC LOGO CONTEST

Proudly sponsored by Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation! The Hyannis Youth & Community Center needs an original logo to represent the Town of Barnstable’s newest pride and joy, the place where everyone meets and has come to know as the “HYCC”. Calling artists of all ages, whether you have professional experience or not, submit your entry for our contest!
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