The Hudson Valley Renegades are committed to supporting education in our local community and provide several in- and out-of-classroom learning experiences for all students throughout the Hudson Valley! Whether it is classroom visits through our Education Program presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union, Rascal's Reading Challenge or our Education Days at the ballpark presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union, there are myriad ways for your school to be involved with the Hudson Valley Renegades!
Education Program pres. by Heritage Financial Credit Union
The Hudson Valley Renegades and Heritage Financial Credit Union have partnered to design an Education Program to bring the excitement of education and baseball to local elementary schools throughout the Hudson Valley! This program has been crafted to promote core values such as honesty, integrity, and teamwork.
The Education Program is designed for elementary students in grades K through 6. Schools will be allotted a two-hour time block for educational programming. Programming for each visit will be predetermined, wherein instruction will be distinguishable according to grade level and classroom environment. Teachers are strongly encouraged to provide recommended content to be shared.
Click the button below for the application form and to learn more!
Rascal's Reading Challenge
Rascal's Reading Challenge is a new program for the 2025 season in which the Renegades work with local schools throughout the Hudson Valley to reward students for going above and beyond their regular reading requirements. The goal of the program is to hit a “Grand Slam” by reading four (4) books by the end of the designated time frame set by the Renegades, Teachers, and Librarians. Students that reach this goal will earn one (1) complimentary ticket to a Renegades game at Heritage Financial Park (on April 15 or May 13). The challenge is open to schools in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland and Sullivan Counties.
National Anthem Groups
Have your school's musical group perform the "Star-Spangled Banner" on the field before the game! We welcome bands, choirs and orchestras to perform before the game. Fundraising options are available, too!
- Minimum 50 tickets
Education Days pres. by Heritage Financial Credit Union
Education Days presented by Heritage Financial Credit Union are back for 2025 at Heritage Financial Park. Bring your school to the ballgame for a day of education and fun through the game of baseball. Once again, the Renegades are hosting two education days in 2025:
- Wednesday, April 30
- Wednesday, May 28
Teacher Appreciation Night
Our annual Teacher Appreciation Night in 2025 is on Friday, April 18 as we say thank you to all the teachers in our communities who are making a difference every day. Our special Teacher Appreciation night offer includes a ticket, a $10 stadium credit for delicious snacks or team merch, and of course a postgame fireworks show!