Programs, Athletics and Special Events for Adults, Youth and Families
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Fall Activity Guide
September - November 2018
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General Information Mission Statement
The Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department (MPR) shall provide lands, facilities, and services for community members of all ages and all income levels. It shall provide programs for both sport and leisure. The department shall serve as instructor, facilitator, and partner in efforts to promote and improve quality of life for participants. MPR will work with an involved public and business community to provide a healthy and aesthetically pleasing environment with opportunities for cultural growth. The department should be flexible enough to meet the changing needs and tastes of the community, while finding creative ways to deliver recreation programs and facilities that are affordable to the residents of Middlebury.
Contact Us
Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department Offices Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday and Holidays Physical Address:154 Creek Road Mailing Address: 77 Main Street Middlebury, VT 05753 Other Contact Info: 802-458-8014 Website: townofmiddlebury.org — Go to Departments and select Parks and Recreation FB@ Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation
Middlebury Parks & Recreation Committee Greg Boglioli – Chair and East Middlebury Rep. Tricia Allen – Ilsley Library Rep. Bill Ford - Memorial Sports Center Rep. Farhad Khan - Selectboard Rep. Carl Robinson - Member At-Large Mark Wilch - Member At-Large Megan Curran - Member At-Large Megan Mayo - Member At-Large Karen Duguay - ACSD Rep. Zoe Kaslow - A.C.T. Rep.
STAFF Dustin Hunt, Parks and Recreation Superintendent 802-458-8014 • (802) 771-7107 (Cell during hours of 9am-5pm) DHunt@townofmiddlebury.org
ADVERTISING The Addison Independent prints and distributes this publication four times per year. We welcome your advertisement for a business, program or event in our publication for a fee; please contact us for more specific information: ads@addisonindependent.com or 388-4944.
RESERVATIONS- Facilities and Sports Fields Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department requests that all groups planning to use our facilities or fields please notify us in advance by making a reservation. Anyone wishing to make a reservation must complete a facility use application, available in our offices or online at the Town website. Facility Use Request Forms are considered on a first come, first served basis, depending on availability. Rental fees may apply. For additional information regarding availability, rates, and reservations, contact the MPR offices at 802-458-8014.
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Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department Fall Activity Guide • The Addison Independent • August 23, 2018 INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
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COURSE
19-mile & 10k timed runs, 2-mile family fun run/walk. All courses are loops on pristine trails through woods, farmland, meadow and river valleys, circumnavigating the town.
LOCATION
Start & end at Wright Park in Middlebury, VT. Post-race celebration with refreshments, prizes & music. All welcome, any ability. Event hosted by the Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT). All proceeds help to maintain & improve the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM).
Registration open now at http://www.maltvt.org
Let Us Host Your Event!
Programs may be cancelled in the event of severe weather or power outages. MPR encourages you to do the following if you have questions: Call: MPR Offices, 802-458-8014 Check: Facebook Town of Middlebury Parks & Recreation Check: Town of Middlebury web page www.townofmiddlebury.org
REFUND POLICY
If you need to cancel your registration before the second session of the program, we will refund you a prorated registration fee, minus 10% processing fee. After the second session is attended, eligibility for a refund is void. • Please be aware that refund requests may take up to 30 days to process. • Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate. We reserve the right to add, withdraw, or revise programs or events as needed. For more updated information, please visit our website often.
ACCESSIBILITY Individuals with or without disabilities may register for all programs offered by MPR provided program safety can be met. The Department provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Contact MPR offices in advance of the program start date to discuss accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Non-Resident Policy
Non-Residents of Middlebury are allowed to register for all Parks and Recreation programs. Non-Residents will be charged an additional fee of 15% for each program registered for. A Non-Resident is defined as someone who does not live in Middlebury or pay property taxes to the Town of Middlebury.
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Middlebury Parks and Recreation is pleased to be able to offer scholarships to participate in all of our programs. The scholarship guidelines are based on the free and reduced lunch guidelines within the schools. If you’d like to apply for a scholarship or more information, please contact our office.
*Equipment Donations Wanted* Do you have gently used sports equipment lying around collecting dust at your house? Why not donate it to Middlebury Parks and Recreation. We are trying to build an inventory of used equipment so we can begin offering equipment swaps or donations to any family wishing to participate. Equipment can be dropped off anytime between 9am and 3pm at the Middlebury Recreation Center located at 154 Creek Rd. Thank you in advance!
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Youth Sports 2018 Fall Gymnastics
Instructor: Terri Phelps 802-236-1315 terriphelps@ymail.com *Important: Please Read* Registration will begin Friday Aug 31st at 9:30am Students will work to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination, as well as skill development in a safe and fun environment. Instruction will be included on uneven bars, beam, floor exercise, springboard, parallel bars, and vault. Weekday Session- September 18th - October 17th Beg/Adv Beginner Res A. Tuesday 3:15 – 4:15pm $50 B. Wednesday 3:15 – 4:15pm $50 Intermediate/Adv C. Tuesday 4:15 – 5:15pm $50 D. Wednesday 4:15 - 5:15pm $50 Saturday Session- October 20th- November Preschool (Ages 3-4) E. Saturday 9:00 - 10:00am F. Saturday 10:00 - 11:00am Young Beginner (Ages 4-6) G. Saturday 11:00 - 12:00pm Beg/Adv Beginner Advanced H. Saturday 12:00-1:00pm Intermediate/Ad I. Saturday 1:00-2:00pm
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Middlebury Youth Field Hockey Club Who: Children in grades K-6 Location: Middlebury College Turf Field When: Monday’s from 5-6 PM and Wednesday’s from 3:45-5PM September 5th-October 17th Instructors: Chelsey Giuliani, Katharine DeLorenzo and high school and college athletes. Cost: $20.00 Register: Online or at Recreation office starting August 25th Description: Girls and Boys will learn and hone skills from both collegiate and high school athletes and coaches on a learnerfriendly surface.
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Youth Sports Fall Soccer 2018 Ages 6-12 Playing Times: Division 1- Grades 1 and 2 (Coed) - Wednesday and Friday 3:30-4:45 Division 2- Grades 3 and 4 (Gender Specific) - Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-5:00 Division 3- Grades 5 and 6 (Gender Specific) – Boys: Monday and Friday 3:30-5 Girls: Monday and Thursday 5-6:30 • All practices will be held at the Middlebury Recreation Park • Program will begin the week of Sept 3rd. 1/2 grade will practice on Wed the 5th only, 3/4 graders will practice Thursday the 6th only. • Registrations open online and in person • We ask that all players be registered on or before Friday August 31st. Fee: $70 for Residents of Middlebury, $80.50 for Non-Residents Each player will receive a ball and jersey to keep. If you are interested in coaching a team please email Dustin Hunt dhunt@townofmiddlebury.org or call 802-458-8014
Preschool and Kindergarten Soccer (Ages 4-5)
This 6 week session will focus on teaching the basic fundamentals of soccer. This program is designed to be clinic-based skills work which will help players get ready for the next level of competitive soccer while keeping it fun and engaging. The groups will be age specific this year and we will be limiting it to 20 players per age group so we can keep the group sizes small and offer more one on one direction. Dates and Time:Monday Sept 10th-October 15th. 4 Year olds- 3:30-4:25 5 Year olds- 4:30-5:25 Cost: $50 for Residents, $57.50 Non-Residents Register: Anytime at www. middleburyparksandrec.org
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Youth Sports 2018 Middlebury Flag Football Important Information REGISTRATION and EQUIPMENT ISSUEMiddlebury Recreation Center Gym Tuesday September 4th 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 6-8th Graders 8th grade: 6:00 p.m. • 7th grade: 6:15 p.m. 6th Grade: 6:30 p.m Wednesday September 5th 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 1st-5th Grader 1st through 3rd grade: 6:00 p.m. 4th grade: 6:15 p.m. • 5th grade: 6:30 p.m. ***Please bring two (2) separate checks or cash with you to registration*** 1) REGISTRATION FEE: Write a check to Friends of Middlebury Flag Football Grades 5th -8th $45.00 Grades 4th $25.00 Grades 1st-3rd Free 2) EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT: Original check will be returned /voided when all equipment is returned All players (4th-8th) $125.00 Write a separate check to Friends of Middlebury Flag Football
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SKILLS CLINIC / TEAM ASSIGNMENT: Saturday September 8th 9:30-10:30am. Flag Football Clinic hosted by Middlebury College Football team at Middlebury College Alumni Stadium. BRING YOUR FLAGS AND A WATER BOTTLE, CLEATS ARE OPTIONAL LEAVE THE REST OF YOUR GEAR AT HOME Sunday September 9th: Coaches contact each player regarding: team assignment, practice details and their contact information. PRACTICES / GAMES: Practice times are determined by each coach. 5th – 8th grade teams have 2 practices each week (4 on the first week) Games are on Saturday- games are played at the MUHS practice fields 7th & 8th grade games: 9:00 a.m. 5th& 6th grade games: 10:30 a.m 1st-4th graders do not have Saturday games (4th have 2 learning sessions each week) 1st-3rd grade will meet once a week on Mondays 5-6pm at the MUHS Fields. 1st through 3rd grades will not receive equipment but parents still must attend the registration night to register their child.
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Dance and Movement Dance Xplorations
Dance Xplorations offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop classes for youth and adults. Classes are overseen by Christal Brown, Chair of Dance at Middlebury College and the Director of The Opulence of Integrity. Classes are taught by a collection of talented instructors with over 20 years of training and performance experience. Each 10 week session is designed to increase body awareness, technical trainings, confidence, and performance skills. By offering a wide variety of technique classes to the Middlebury community, Brown and her team hope to cultivate a community in which movement is second nature. Students of all abilities and levels are welcome! For questions please email: Dancexplorations@gmail.com (Each class will have a midpoint and closing sharing open to friends and family.) Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Multi-purpose room, 154 Creek Rd. Schedule: Classes Run September 10th- November 30th Cost: $125 per session
Register: Online or in person starting Monday, August 27th at 9:30am. Limit of 10 participants per class.
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Age
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Ages 8-12 Ages 13+
Wednesdays 4:30 -5:30pm Wednesday 6:30-7:30
Ages 3-6 Ages 7-12
Thursdays 3:30-4:15 pm Thursdays 4:30-5:30 pm
Ages 10-14 Ages 15+ Ages 16+ Ages 3-6
Tuesdays 4 - 5 pm Tuesdays 5 - 6 pm Monday 6-7:15 pm Wednesdays 3:30-4:15
All ages 10 and older Instructor: Andrea Warren Phone: 802-870-0324 Email: goodtimelinedancingvt@gmail.com Learn to Line Dance with Good Time Line Dancing! Join us for a 6-week session of line dancing lessons. Each dance is broken down into step-by-step instructions and then reviewed to the music. Dances will start at the Ultra Beginner level and build up the Beginner Improver level by week 6. New dances taught weekly, drop-in’s welcome! Participants will need to bring comfortable clothing and shoes for dancing. Music, speakers, and instructions will be provided. Fee: $5 per class, or $25 for 6 class pass, no pre-registration required Dates: Thursday’s 5:30-6:30 p.m. September 6th – October 11th Location: Middlebury Parks and Recreation Building, 154 Creek Road, Municipal Gym
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Dance and Movement
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Zumba
Instructor: Amanda Payne apayne.zumba@gmail.com 802-349-5964 Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Gym, 154 Creek Road Cost: $10 for a drop in, $40.00 for a 6 class punch card or $75.00 for a 12 class punch card. Description: Zumba is a high energy workout that is more fun than it is work! A dance party vibe with lots of fun people! All skill levels are welcome; you do not need to have any sort of background in dance.
West African Dance Class -
Instructor: Seny Daffe, contact: senydaffe4@gmail.com 802-349-5941; 802-453-5664 Who: Ages 15 and Up Schedule: Ongoing - Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm Location: Middlebury Rec. Center Multi-Purpose Room Cost: $15.00 per class Description: Seny Daffe grew up in Guinea, West Africa where dancing and drumming are inseparable from their culture. He was trained by various master instructors of these arts and has taught throughout W. Africa, Europe and the U.S. This will be an exciting, lively class for all levels of experience, accompanied by live drumming.
Fitness Boot Camp
Boot camp goes indoors on Oct. 20, Saturdays 8-9AM. In the multi-purpose room. This class is high intensity/ interval training that focuses on strength, endurance, agility, balance, and coordination. New exercises every week to make it fun and challenging. Work at your own ability and pace. $12 for one class or $60 for 6 classes. Ages: 16+ Instructor: Ginger Lambert Website: www.gingerlambert. Cell: 802-343-7160.
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
Friday Morning Yoga
Instructor: Kenzie Schoell Contact: kenzieschoell@live.com Who: All abilities welcome! When: Ongoing on Fridays, 8-9am Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Cost: $15 per drop-in or $60 for a 5 class punch card Description: Come join Kenzie on Friday mornings for yoga! She brings with her an enthusiasm for practice, and enjoys combining pranayama, meditation and movement techniques from many different styles of yoga to work with the body in a holistic way. Kenzie is a 200-hour certified ISHTA yoga teacher and a certified holistic nutritionist.
L’il Sprouts Yoga for Kids
Instructor: Lynn Kiel- lbkiel@me.com- 314-608-7275 Who: Boys and Girls Ages 3-5 (older 2’s welcome!) Dates and time: Wednesdays 10:30-11:00 a.m. Session 1: October 3rd through December 12th (No class 11/21) Location: Multi-Purpose Room at Middlebury Recreation Center Cost per session: Resident- $90 Non-Resident- $103.50 Brief Description of Class: Program is designed to introduce yoga to kids (ages 2-5) in a fun, playful & silly manner. I use music, stories and play to engage their hearts and minds as well as their bodies. Classes are noisy and high energy most of the time but also have an element of calm teaching kids self-control and how to listen to their bodies. All they need to do is kick off their shoes and have fun!
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Sun Style Tai Chi- Moderate-Advanced Level To register or to inquire about joining the class, contact Karen Glauber at (802) 989-7532. Date: September 6 - October 29 Mondays and Thursdays Location: Town of Middlebury Recreation Facility at 154 Creek Rd, Middlebury Fee: None Time: 10:30am-11:30am This class is designed for people who have completed levels 1 and 2 of the Sun Style Tai Chi for Fall Prevention. It will revisit the Tai Chi forms that have been taught in levels 1 and 2 courses, with greater depth into Tai Chi principles, and alignment. We will look at the subtlety of the forms and how to have greater flow between them. The Eight Treasures Qi Gong will be included in our practice. Mindfulness practices will be explored and developed through our Tai Chi practice. This course can improve strength, balance, agility, flexibility, and range of motion through the slow and flowing Tai Chi’s movements. Current research suggests that the ancient healing art of Tai Chi harmonizes mind, body, and subtle energies in the body; and has been shown to reduce inflammatory illnesses, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, while promoting the feelings of well-being. This program is a joint sponsorship by Age Well and the Middlebury Town Recreation Department, and is extended to all 50 years of age and older at no charge. Donations to sustain the program are welcome and can be mailed directly to Age Well, 76 Pearl St, Suite 201, Essex Junction, VT 05452.
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Health, Wellness & Fitness Foot Care Clinics
Service provided by Addison County Home Health and Hospice to any adult 60 and over. Please bring a basin and towel to your visit. Dates/Times: Tuesday 10am-12pm September 18th, October 16th, November 13th and December 18th Location: Middlebury Recreation Center Locker Rooms, 154 Creek Rd Appointments for the foot care clinics are now required. Please call our office at 388-7259 to make an appointment. Each patient will need a nail care kit which costs $12. If you have not previously purchased one from us, please see our nurse when you attend the clinic. We are now requesting a donation of $15 for nail care. If this does not fit into your budget we will happily continue to serve you, as we have in the past.
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Drop-In Programs Adult Co-ed 30+ Basketball
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 at Middlebury Rec. Center Gym For more information please contact Bryan Jones @ 989-8399 $2.00 per drop-in or buy a punch card for 14 visits for $20.00
Adult Co-ed Volleyball
Monday’s 6:45-9pm at Middlebury Rec. Center Gym For more information please contact Tom Randall @ 343-2652 $2.00 per drop-in or buy a punch card for 12 visits for $20.00 ($4 savings)
Tot Time Gym Hours Who: Children ages 5 and under Location: Middlebury Rec. Center Gym Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm during School Year Cost: $2.00 per drop-in or buy discounted punch cards to save money!
Sunday, October 28th 1-3 PM Get ready for tricks, treats and lots of fun new activities on the green in Middlebury! Visit ExperienceMiddlebury.com for more information about Spooktacular, the rest of Experience Middlebury signature events and all of the ways you can live, work and play better in Middlebury!
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Drop-In Programs PICKLEBALL -
The fastest growing sport sweeping the nation has come to Middlebury! There are three indoor courts at the Middlebury Rec. Facility, 154 Creek Rd and 3+ located outdoors at Middlebury Recreation Park. To learn more about Pickleball, view the schedule and sign-up to play http:// acpickleball.weebly.com/
Inner Wave Silat
Instructor: Michael Bright 802-377-5159 Who: ALL ABILITIES WELCOME When: Monday and Friday mornings 9:30-10:30 AM Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Gym, 154 Creek Rd Cost: $2 gym fee plus $5 donation recommended Description: Inner Wave Silat is a complete martial art form from Indonesia that includes punches, kicks, close quarter combat, yoga, meditation, and weapons training
Age Well Senior Meals-
When: First and Third Wednesday of the month, 11-1pm Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Multi-purpose room, 154 Creek Road Middlebury Who: Open to anyone 60 years up and their spouse of any age. Cost: Suggested $5 donation. Please bring your own place setting. Advance reservation required; call Michelle at 802-377-1419 to reserve your spot! Free transportation provided by ACTR, please call 802-388-2287 to arrange.
Special Events/Interests
Save the Date: 42nd Annual Turkey Trot Sunday November 18th, 2018 12pm Scenic 5k and 10K Races Mark your calendars for the 42nd annual running of this preThanksgiving event. All participants will receive a special gift and we’ll be giving away turkeys, gift certificates and much more!
Peer recovery support for all addiction issues and all pathways to recovery.
Race brochures will be available in the Parks and Recreation office in Mid-September.
Our mission is to offer peer-to-peer recovery support, social activites, recovery coaching, education and advocacy to people seeking recovery from substance use disorders, as well as their families and friends. Looking for help for yourself or a loved one? Interested in volunteering or donating to help the recovery community? For a list of recovery meetings, groups, and recovery information, visit www.turningpointaddisonvt.org
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Special Events/Interests
Addison Central Teens- The Hut Join us after-school at the Teen Center! The Teen Center in Middlebury offers after-school alternatives that are welcoming, safe, and fun for all teenagers in the community. We have pool tables, foosball, computers, and healthy snacks! In addition to our drop-in space, we offer regular programming and special events. Check out our website for up-to-date information about what’s going on: www.middteens. org. Hope to see you there! Who: All middle and high school students. When: Drop-In Hours: Monday – Friday, :15 p.m. – 6 p.m. Where: 77 Mary Hogan Drive, Middlebury, in the Warming Hut next to the Rec Tennis Courts What: Teens can meet up with friends, utilize indoor and outdoor spaces, eat delicious snacks, and participate in ongoing programs. Cost: All of our programs are FREE or low cost.
Elaine’s Art Club
Instructor: Mike Mayone Who: Children ages 12-15 When: Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm September 13th through October 18th Where: Middlebury Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 154 Creek Rd Cost: Free! What: Elaine’s Art Club began as collaboration with The Boys and Girls of Union County at their flagship club of Union in October, 2015. Fifteen students were immersed in the classic approach to drawing. Starting with charcoal and then pastels, the young artists learned basic drawing techniques and sharpened their observation skills through the use of live models and still lives. This free program provides easels, aprons and art supplies to the students. Elaine’s Art Club also provides a leavebehind library of art books, so that the young artists and others at the community setting may have these as reference materials ongoing. Contact: info@livingforacause.org or visit us at www.livingforacause.org
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Special Events/Interests
Woofstock: Walk for the Animals to benefit Homeward Bound
Saturday, September 15, 2018 You don’t want to missour post-walk doggie dip in the Middlebury Town Pool! Visit homewardboundanimals.org for more information.
TAM Trek 2018 Sunday, September 16, 2018 19-mile & 10K timed runs, 2 mile Family Fun Run
The TAM Trek is a trail race and fun run to raise funds for the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM). The Middlebury Area Land Trust started building the TAM in 1989 and it now encircles the village of Middlebury, traveling through Cornwall, Weybridge, and New Haven. It links several hundred acres of town land, MALT conserved properties, schools, and other local landmarks. Location: Start/Finish at Wright Park, Middlebury. Cost: Race donation for 19-miler and 10K: $50/person before September 1 $55/person after September 1 and on day-of Race donation for 2-mile fun run: $20/person for the fun run Kids 12 and under are free for all events Questions: Contact MALT at 388-1007 or info@maltvt.org.
Figure Skating Club
Dates: October 14, 2018 - February 17, 2019 Location: Chip Kenyon Arena at Middlebury College Fee: Beginners $150 for the season. Fees for intermediate and advanced groups vary by level. Please see website for more details. http://sites.middlebury.edu/figureskating/ The Middlebury College Figure Skating Club is a non-competitive figure skating program open to children in the local community regardless of college affiliation. Skaters are grouped by experience and ability. Group lessons are taught by head coach MariAnn Osborne and her team of experienced coaches from the community and college club. Lessons are held on Sundays beginning October 14, 2018 and culminate in all groups showcasing their skills in Middlebury College’s Winter Carnival Ice Shows the weekend of February 15-17, 2019. Ages: Children must be 5 years old by December 31, 2018 to participate. Gear & Apparel: Skaters need to provide their own skates. Costumes for the ice show are unique and average under $50 per number. Parents: Middlebury College Figure Skating Club is run entirely by volunteers. Parents have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of jobs to help support their skaters and put on two amazing shows! Information: For more information, please email middiceshow2019@gmail.com Registration: To register, please visit http://sites.middlebury.edu/figureskating/register
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SIGN UP directly for classes online at middleburyparksandrec.org AND to COMPLETE THE SIGN UP process send an email to: Bestbuddyk9training@ gmail.com to let our trainer know you are in, and she will send you the rest of the information you need to be ready for class. Adult Dog I & Puppy K’s first class is a one hour seminar on dog behavior and learning that is without your dog. 7 Sunday sessions: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2. Puppy Kindergarten: 9:30-10:15 Ages 5 months and younger. Off-leash play and training is critical to your dog’s socialization, which prevents fears and problems later in life. Reduce behavior problems & raise your puppy right for a fun and easier adult life. Start now for a foundation of attention and training that will last a lifetime! $90 Res, $95 non-residents. Adult Dog I: Sundays 10:30-11:30 Open to dogs of any age 5 months or older. Learn new skills or brush up on old ones to get your dog to pay attention to you in the face of distractions. Learning to get attention along with teaching cues such as sit, down, stay, come, leave it, drop it, heel, and change directions, will strengthen your communication and bond with your dog to create a dynamic human dog team! With this positive way to train you will get your dog’s brain on the same page as yours. Learn how to work through minor behavior problems. No overly aggressive or overly barky dogs please. $95 resident, $109.25 MARK RAYMOND • MIDDLEBURY, VT
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for non-residents. Adult Dog II: Sundays 11:45-12:45 expands on lessons learned in Level 1, and takes you outdoors into real life situations where skills need to be applied. Outdoor recall and training cues are a major focus, and with the distractions and outdoor activity, your dog will learn to listen in many situations. It also teaches you fun games to play with dogs of any age. Our goal is to enable owners to enjoy their dog’s joy for life by re-channeling the dog’s exuberance or poor responsiveness to owners, into equally enthusiastic obedience. Emphasis is based on super-prompt sits and downs, reliable rock-solid stays, and controlled onleash walking and heeling. Pre-requisite: This class is designed for dogs that have completed Adult Dog Level I. Dogs must be friendly with other dogs and people. $95 residents, $109.25 for nonresidents. Supply list for classes: Up to Date Copy of Vet Records. *Adults must have current rabies vaccination; puppies must have first two rounds of DHLPP or DHPP. This is a great a family activity. Your dog’s regular collar and leash but no choke or prongs please, about 100 pea size training treats, and for strong pullers I recommend the Easy Walk Harness, available at Middlebury Agway, and a training pouch is also helpful. All of those the dog lives with should understand and be part of as much of the training as possible so in the supply list — bring your family. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Special Events/Interests Superhero Training Workshop Series-
Dates and Times TBA • Ages 5-11 Keep an eye on www.middleburyparksandrec.org for more information! Calling all Superheroes! This series takes training to a whole new level! Each session will focus on topics important to Superheroes in today’s world. This noncompetitive series is for both boys and girls, and each session will include Superhero games, Superhero music fun, cool ways to get stronger, agility training, tips on nutrition important for Superhero power, and lots more! Each session will have a different focus, so kids will have lots of new things to do each time! Superheroes will get cool things to take home, some of which we’ll make!
Birthday Parties by GymKids Academy, Inc!!
For ages 3 and up! Build your own party! Birthday fun will be brought to your location! Have your child’s party at home, preschool, outside, inside...anywhere! Choose your theme! Dance, Superhero, Circus, Cheer/Spirit, Quickstart Tennis, the list goes on! Mini-performance with fun for the parents at pick-up time! Would you like the guests to get a goody to take home? There is lots of flexibility! COST: Basic party in Middlebury $250. Pricing varies with party specifics. You can also reserve space at the Rec. Center for an additional small fee. Call 802 233-6862 for details!
Flip & Dance Workshop Series-
Dates and Times TBA • Ages 5-11 Keep an eye on www.middleburyparksandrec.org for more information! Calling all kids who like to have fun! Each session will have a different focus and theme! This non-competitive series for both boys and girls will have kids learning dances, mat skills and all kinds of games! Each session will focus on a new dance to appropriate music, and will feature different props. We will explore creative movement, mat skills, great music from all over the world, and more! Can you do a toe turn on a paper plate? How about a cat leap? Kids will make something different every time to use and take home. Workshop 1: Circus • Workshop 2: Hoops • Workshop 3: TBD
CALLING ALL CYCLISTS!
Walk & Roll to School Days, first Wednesday of month Learn rules of road. Navigate safely in different weather and seasonal conditions. Be visible. Use crosswalks. Look for crosswalk safety flags and rapid flashing beacon lights at some of our more congested and risky downtown crosswalks. Have fun. Hosted by Middlebury Safe Routes. Walking School Bus, first Wednesday of month Join the Walking School Bus to Mary Hogan School on Walk and Roll to School Days. All depart by 7:40 am and arrive by 8 am. Adults escort students to school. Children may “get on the bus” by foot or bike at any point on the route. If interested in helping with these routes or starting an additional route, contact Middlebury Safe Routes Coordinator Laura Asermily at lasermily@yahoo.com or 388-9478 or find us at opening day of school. International Walk & Bike to School Day, Wed Oct 3 Join children all over the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and biking to school. Way to Go! Commuter Challenge Targeted on schools and yearlong this year. Mary Hogan is registered. Other schools may sign up at www.waytogovt.org for great prizes. Check out your alternative transportation options at Go Vermont’s connectingcommuters.com. Mountain Bike Group Rides, Saturdays 8:30 am and
Tuesdays 5:30 pm, departs Frog Hollow Bikes Join Addison County Bike Club (ACBC) cyclists on Trail Around Middlebury rides. For more about group rides, trail work days, clinics and safety training for the next generation of mountain bikers, visit addisoncountybikeclub.org. Middlebury Safe Routes hosts “Walk and Roll to School Day” first Wednesday of month, monitors traffic patterns and student travel behavior, plans activities to teach bike skills and rules of the road, and recommends improvements to roads, parking lots, drop offs, sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic lights, signage, bus routes, bike routes, bike racks, and more. Join the middbikeped email list by going to sites.google.com/ site/ middbikeped. Walk/Bike Council of Addison County is a countywide, citizen-led advisory group that meets every 6-8 weeks in Middlebury. The Council seeks to build momentum and capacity for safer walking and biking to our towns and villages. Council members work with state and regional agencies, municipal staff, schools and other interested community partners. We have a great team on the ground but are looking for representatives from a number of towns/regions in the County. We also seek a youth representative. Anyone interested should visit www.walkbikeaddison.org or email Claire Tebbs: ctebbs@acrpc.org.
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Outdoor Education Archery 1
What: A beginner’s introduction to Archery! Learn the fundamentals of range safety, equipment use, stance, shooting and more in a fun and safe environment. Students will have the opportunity to learn skills as a group and one on one, and practice their new skills on a variety of targets. When: Two sessions available, Thursdays 3:30-4:30 Sept 6th-Sept 27th and Oct 4thOct 25th Where: Middlebury Recreation Park Instructor: Melinda Laben is a USA Archery Level 2 certified instructor who has been teaching youth since 2006. Ages 7 & up. 12 students max per class. Cost is $80.00(Resident) or $92.00(Non-Resident) per 4 week session for each class Register: Online or in person starting August 25th www.middleburyparksandrec.org
SOLO Wilderness First Aid with Wilderness Survival Practicum
Cost- $265 When – September 15th, 16th and 22nd (8 hours/day) 9AM-5PM Ages – 16+ This course is designed for the backcountry, recreationalist ranging from the outdoor leader to causal hiker, and everything in between, all of whom wishes to be more prepared, self-sufficient, and safe. The course will follow the SOLO WFA curriculum and participants will receive the certification attached. This 24-hour, 3-day entry-level course is the ideal certification for outdoor enthusiasts looking for basic first aid training and backcountry medical skills. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. Students will have an opportunity to learn practical skills through hands-on scenarios, as well as, in a traditional classroom setting. In addition, a practical survival workshop will dovetail with the skills learned in the WFA component. This will happen on the third day and include topics such as fire building, building a shelter, navigating, signaling and packing essentials. If you can only attend the first weekend we will prorate the cost for you. Please contact the Parks and Recreation office to make payment arrangement. The course is taught by Josh Hardt, a local longtime outdoor educator who grew up on a wilderness survival school and is a faculty member at Castleton University and Otter Valley’s Moosalamoo Center. Josh has trained at the militaries SERE school and taught groups from elementary school groups to Vermont State Game Wardens.
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