Danvers Recreation 2016-2017 Fall & Winter Brochure

Fall & Winter

2016-2017

Danvers Recreation Program Guide DANVERS RECREATION DIVISION

WWW.DANVERSREC.COM

978.777.0001 x3094

Ipswich River Canoe Launch—West Street, Danvers

Contents Volunteer Spotlight: Featuring Jann Middleton………………………………………..3 Registration ……………………………………………………………………………………….4—5 Park Inventory ………………………………………………………………………………………...6 Danvers Recreation Information……………………………………………………………...7 Quick Reference Calendar ..…………………………………………………………………….8 Contests………………………………………..………………………………………………………..9 Events and Trips……………………………………………………………………………..10—13 Basketball ……………………………………………………………………………………. 14—15

Youth Programs……………………………………………………………………………..16—20 February Vacation Programs ……………………………………………………………….. 21 Adult Fitness Programs ………………………………………………………………….22—23 Endicott Park Programs ………………………………………………………………...24—25 Social Media/Sponsorship/Fun Club………………………………………………………26 Feedback/Recreation Committee…………………………………………………………..27 *NOTE: all program information subject to change without notice* 2

Best Way To Ruin A Program?

Wait Too Long To Register!

Don’t let LOW ENROLLMENT cancel your program! Most program cancellations are due to not having enough sign-ups for an instructor to run a class! You should register AT LEAST ONE WEEK before your program is scheduled to begin. More often than not, we receive the most calls for registration after we’ve had to cancel a program.

Don’t procrastinate, SIGN UP EARLY!

Volunteer Spotlight

Jann Middleton

Jann and Greta To find out how you can be a Recreation Volunteer visit our registration page at danversrec.com!

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Jann has volunteered with Danvers Recreation at Endicott Park for three years. She first started volunteering after retiring from 33 years in education as a speech pathologist. With an interest in giving back to the Town and the park she cherished coming to with her son for many years, Jann decided to use some of her free time to volunteer at Endicott Park’s Townley Family Barnyard. Jann's duties started with caretaking for the horses and has since expanded to caring for the entire barn twice a week! Working with Danvers High School in a supervised apprentice program, Jann coordinates student volunteer opportunities for special needs students interested in working with animals. There is “nothing like this” she says of the duties and tasks she encounters at Endicott Park, they all require real-life problem solving skills.

Jann’s favorite part of volunteering is being with the horses, being outdoors, and interacting with the public while teaching positive life skills to high school aged students.

In addition to the many other benefits of volunteering, it’s also a great workout! In Jann’s words, “I’d much rather be doing this than be on a treadmill!“ Thank you for all you do, Jann!

HOW TO REGISTER

IN PERSON: Please fill out the Program Registration Form to the right of this page and bring it with you to: Town Hall - 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA Our hours are: Recreation is located on the second floor. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday

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Go to www.danversrec.com and click on the red “Register for all Programs” button half way down the page on the right.

The link will take you to the “online registration” page. If you already have an account simply enter your username and password to begin the registration process.

A. To register for programs you must create an account for your household if you have not already done so. This will enable use of our online registration system.

B. If you already have an account, but forgot your login info, you may request your username and password via this site. If you have requested your username and password but have not received an email from us, please check your spam/junk folders.

C. To pay a Fun Club or any other Household Balance, please login and then click on the “Pay Account Balances” link. Please make sure you follow all directions and complete the process, otherwise, your payment may not go through successfully.

Once logged in, you can select any category from the left under “Activity Types” or “Facilities.” You can also click “Browse Activities” from the “Quick Links” box on the bottom right.

Once you have found a program you would like to register for, click the icon of the green plus sign on the left-most side of the information bar beneath the activity description. When the information bar appears at the bottom of your screen, click “Add to Cart.”

Select the person in your household who you would like to enroll in the program by checking the gray box under their name. Then click the “Continue” button at the bottom left of your screen.

Read through the Activity Waiver. To continue with your registration you must agree to the waiver.

You will be brought to your shopping cart. Review your order. If correct, click “Proceed to Checkout” on the bottom left. If you would like to clear your shopping cart click the “X” icon next to the activity description.

Review the “Summary of Charges” and enter your payment method and billing information. When finished, click “Continue” at the bottom left of your screen to begin the payment authorization process and generate a confirmation receipt.

Online Registration Support: For assistance, please call our office at (978) 777-0001 x3094.

Please Note: Danvers Recreation only accepts payments via check, Visa, Discover & MasterCard.

Please make checks payable to “Town of Danvers”

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Endicott Park

Endicott Park is owned and operated by the Town of Danvers. The park encompasses 165 acres and is home to some of the most unique and varied recreational land on the North Shore. Today, Endicott Park attracts nearly 160,000 visitors a year. The park’s varied landscape includes pastoral views, historic farm buildings, orchards, woodlands, and marshes. A network of trails and gravel roads allows for stress free exploration of the park. Endicott Park will be home to the new Danvers Dog Park, a newly renovated playground and the future Nature Center. Endicott Park offers a number of options for groups wishing to reserve an area for private use. For more information on the permit process, please visit their website at www.endicottpark.com. Endicott Park is located at 57 Forest Street in Danvers and is open 9:00 AM—Dusk 365 days a year.

Waterfront & Harbor Nearly 800 boaters call Danvers homeport. This homeport consists of four rivers; the Danvers River, the Waters River, the Crane River and the Porter River. Danvers provides boaters with a naturally protected harbor with less than a 30 minute ride to the ocean. The Crane River Marina is the Town’s only public marina and provides dockage for 68 vessels up to 25’ in length. Pope’s Landing offers public restrooms, a lighted parking lot, scenic park, and picnic area. For a minimum charge you can launch your boat using our boat launch ramp. The Harbormaster's Office at Pope’s Landing offers pump out boat services where the pump out boat will come to any marina or mooring in Danvers and pump out your vessel free of charge. Pope’s Landing office is located at 8 Harbor Street in Danvers. Visit their website at www.danversharbormaster.com.

Fun Club

The Fun Club After School Program is a licensed school age childcare program that focuses on the individual child in a supportive environment while meeting the needs of working parents in Danvers. Fun Club provides quality care for children in grades K-5. The qualified staff members create a safe, caring, and supportive environment full of enriching recreation opportunities. Our staff support the goals of social well-being and growth by meeting the individual development needs of each child. Fun Club features many quality activities for children some of which may include: supervised homework time, cooking, group activities & fitness games, Zumba, karate, drama, computers, sports, arts & crafts, walking field trips, music, indoor/outdoor games & much more!

Friends of Danvers Recreation The Friends of Danvers Recreation is a private, non-profit organization (501C3) that was started to help the Town of Danvers meet the recreational needs of the community. The organization has successfully run various fundraisers and programs and is always looking for new ideas and interested volunteers. Some events and projects that the Friends of Danvers Recreation has assisted in are: Summer Concert Series, Smith School Playground, Great Oak School Playground, Lawrence Street Park Playground, Rail Trail, Memorial Field Monument, Highlands School Walk, Endicott Park Playground, Danvers Dog Park and much more!

People with Disabilities The Danvers Recreation Division is committed to providing facilities and programs that meet the needs of resi-

dents with disabilities. All arrangements will be made on an individual basis. Please contact the recreation office at 978-777-0001 x3094 with any questions.

Permits

All Town ballfields require a permit for organized play. In order to obtain a permit, applicants must read and sign the “Playing Field and Related Facility Permit Policy” and fill out a Permit Request Form. Both can be found by going to www.danversrec.com. Click “Field Permits” on the right side of the screen along the blue ribbon.

Employment Employment Applications can be found at www.danversrec.com under the “About Us” tab on the left side of the screen along the blue ribbon. Applications can be mailed to danversrec@mail.danvers-ma.org, brought into our Town Hall office, or mailed to Town Hall, Recreation Office, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923.

Refunds If you cancel your registration for a program for which Danvers Recreation has paid deposits, purchased equipment, or incurred other expenses on your behalf, your refund, if any, will be reduced by the amount of the expenses incurred, plus a $15.00 administrative fee.

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Quick Reference Calendar A

TOTAL BODY FITNESS 6

AUG. 29—OCT. 5

Y/M

WRESTLING

NOV. 28—MAR. 4

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BOOT CAMP 6

AUG. 29—OCT. 8

Y/M

BABYSITTERS COURSE

DEC. 3

Y-HS

MUSIC PROGRAM

SEPT—JUNE ‘17

P

MINI HOOPSTERS SESS. 1

DEC. 3—DEC. 17

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MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL GOLF SEPT. 8—OCT. 13

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SHOOTING STARS BBALL

DEC. 3—MAR. 11

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TRUCK DAY

SEPT. 10

Y

HOT SHOTS BBALL

DEC. 3—MAR. 11

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ELEMENTARY FALL TENNIS

SEPT. 13—OCT. 20

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MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS

DEC. 3—MAR. 11

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MIDDLE SCH. FALL TENNIS

SEPT. 13—OCT. 20

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SANTA BY THE SEA

DEC. 10

P

LITTLE EXPLORERS FALL 1

SEPT 14.—OCT. 27

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FLASHLIGHT C.C. HUNT

DEC. 16

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DSCOVERING AUTUMN 1

SEPT. 16—OCT. 21

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WINTER SOLSTICE

DEC. 18

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SPEED & CONDITIONING

SEPT 19—OCT. 17

Y/M

WINTER YOUTH VOLLEYBALL DEC. 27—FEB. 14

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FALL MINI KICKERS SOCCER SEPT. 24—NOV. 5

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HOOPSTERS SESS. 2

JAN. 5—FEB. 11

Y/M

FALL YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

SEPT. 24—NOV. 12

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MINI HOOPSTERS SESS. 2

JAN. 7—JAN. 21

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VINYASA YOGA FALL 1

SEPT. 26—OCT. 31

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WINTER KARATE CLUB

JAN. 7—JAN. 28

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FALL ZUMBA

SEPT. 27—NOV. 15

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VINYASA YOGA WINTER

JAN. 9—FEB. 13

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OPEN HOUSE

OCT. 13

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TOTAL BODY FITNESS 1

JAN. 9—FEB. 15

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Halloween Coloring Contest OCT. 13

A

BOOT CAMP 1

JAN. 9—FEB. 18

A

TOTAL BODY FITNESS 7

OCT. 17—NOV. 16

A

WINTER ZUMBA

JAN. 10—FEB. 28

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BOOT CAMP 7

OCT. 17—NOV. 19

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LITTLE EXPLORERS WINTER

JAN. 12—FEB. 16

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CARVING CONTEST

OCT. 20

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DISNEY ON ICE TRIP

FEB. 21

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PUMPKIN PARTY

OCT. 21

Y/M

VACATION EXTRA INNINGS

FEB. 20—FEB. 24

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FOXWOODS CASINO TRIP

OCT. 22

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VACATION DANCE CLUB

FEB. 21—FEB. 23

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LITTLE EXPLORERS FALL 2

NOV. 2—DEC. 15

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VACATION JOURNEYS

FEB. 21—FEB. 23

P

DISCOVERING AUTUMN 2

NOV. 4—DEC. 16

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ENDICOTT ADVENTURES

FEB. 22—FEB. 24

Y

HOOPSTERS SESS. 1

NOV. 5—DEC. 22

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STW: LEGO

FEB. 24

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

NOV. 7—APR. 3

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STW: VIDEO GAME DESIGN FEB. 24

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JACK BENNY BASKETBALL

NOV. 7—APR. 3

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TOTAL BODY FITNESS 2

FEB. 27—MAR. 29

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FALL KARATE CLUB

NOV. 12—DEC. 10

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BOOT CAMP 2

FEB. 27—APR. 1

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VINYASA YOGA FALL 2

NOV. 14—DEC. 19

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HOOPSTERS SESS. 3

MAR. 2—APR. 8

Y/M

PRESEASON BBALL CLINIC

NOV. 19

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SNOWMAN CONTEST ENDS MAR. 3

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STW: VIDEO GAME DESIGN NOV. 19

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MAPLE SUGARING

MAR. 4

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TOTAL BODY FITNESS 8

NOV. 21—DEC. 21

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TOTAL BODY FITNESS 3

APR. 10—MAY 10

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BOOT CAMP 8

NOV. 21—DEC. 24

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BOOT CAMP 3

APR. 10—MAY 13

P—Preschool

Y—Youth

M– Middle School 8

HS—High School

A—Adults

F—Family

Pumpkin Carving Thursday, October 20th Contest WANTED: Creative, fun, spooky or just plain silly carved pumpkins. Do you have what it takes to outcarve the other pumpkin carvers in Danvers? Show off your carving skills by entering a pumpkin into this year’s Pumpkin Carving Contest which will take place during the Pumpkin Party at Endicott Park on Friday, October 21st. This contest is open to anyone and everyone — kids of all ages. Winners in several age categories (to be determined by number of entries) will be chosen by a public vote during the Pumpkin Party. Prizes will be awarded for the Scariest, Most Creative, Most Original and Funniest design.

PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST RULES: No decorating allowed. Please do not use stickers, construction paper, paint or any other materials to decorate your pumpkin entry. This is strictly a pumpkin carving contest.

Ages Day Date All Th 10/20

Time 4—7P

Location Endicott Park

Fee Free!

Carved pumpkins can be dropped off at Endicott Park Carriage House on Thursday, October 20th, from 4—7 PM. We will register your entry when you drop off your pumpkin. Judging will occur between 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM on Friday, October 21st and awards will be announced at 8:00pm.

Participants do not have to be present to win.

Halloween Coloring Contest Pick up your coloring page at the Recreation Office at the front desk, at Endicott Park in the Carriage House, or at the Library in the Children’s room downstairs.

Use your best & scariest artist techniques to win the contest! Turn your submission in at the Endicott Park Open House on October 13th between the hours of 4—7 PM. Voting will end October 21st at the conclusion of the Pumpkin Party.

Submissions due Thursday, October 13th at the Endicott Park Open House 9

Foxwoods Casino

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Join Danvers Recreation on a trip to Foxwoods Casino! Your package includes deluxe motor coach transportation to and from the Casino departing from Danvers Senior Center. 1 free buffet ticket and a $15 slot voucher are included in the registration fee. Please arrive at the Danvers Senior Center on 25 Stone Street by 6:45AM to prepare for the 7AM departure. Bus will depart Foxwoods at 3PM and arrive back at the Senior Center by 5PM.

Age Day Date 21+ Sa 10/22

Location Foxwoods

Departure Return Senior Center 7AM Senior Center 5PM

Fee $31/person

Open House Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Endicott Park

Bring the whole family and join Danvers Recreation at Endicott Park this fall for our annual Open House event from 4-7 PM! Meet and greet the animals at the Children’s Barn, find out what it means to be a ranger at Endicott Park and create fall crafts in the Carriage Room! Light refreshments will be offered for attendees while they last! Check back to our website for more details as the event approaches.

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Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Follow your heart straight to adventure when Danvers Rec travels to Boston’s TD Garden for this year’s Disney on Ice hit! Just keep swimming with new pal Hank from Finding Dory! Cheer with Joy, Sadness and the rest of the Emotions from Inside Out as they work together to boost Riley’s spirit and win the big hockey game! Venture to wintery Arendelle where Olaf and Kristoff help reunite royal sisters Anna and Elsa from Frozen. See Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel and other Disney Princesses make their dreams possible through virtues of bravery, kindness and perseverance. Celebrate true friendship with Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the Toy Story gang. And of course, make unforgettable memories with Mickey, Minnie and all your Disney favorites when Follow Your Heart skates into Boston! Trip includes round-trip bus departing from DHS and Disney on Ice tickets! Tickets on sale Nov. 22!

Age Day Date Location All Tu 2/21 TD Garden

Departure DHS—Time TBA

Showtime Fee TBA TBA—Nov. 22.

Danvers Recreation annual

Snowman Contest

Build a snowman, snow castle, or snow sculpture this winter and send a picture of your creation to Danvers Recreation for a chance to win a gift certificate! Winning categories include individual and family. To enter, email a picture of your creation to recreation@danversma.gov!

Deadline to submit: March 3, 2017— Free to enter!

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Public Safety & Truck Day at Endicott Park Saturday, September 10, 2016

Bigger and better than trucks in the sandbox! Join us at Endicott Park on September 10th for a day of family fun. Trucks on display will include dump trucks, loaders, fire engines, bulldozers, police cars, backhoes, K-9 cars, tractors, boats, plows and chippers! Guaranteed fun for all ages!

Ages Day Date Time Location Fee All Sa 9/10 10A—2P Endicott Park Free!

Pumpkin Party

Friday, October 21, 2016

Our non-scary, family-friendly Halloween event is designed for children of all ages! The event will feature arts & crafts, children’s games, a guided walk through our jack-o-lantern lit woods, and treats and entertainment by the campfire! ALL members of your family who are attending must be registered in advance and are invited to come in costume! If you are interested in donating a carved pumpkin to be featured in the jack-o-lantern woods please contact Ranger Christine directly at: cdean@danversma.gov. Register for check-in times upon signing up, starting every half hour 4:30—7:30. Guided Jack-o-Lantern Woods walks begin every half hour 5:00— 8:00PM, please bring a flashlight! Day of check-in will be in front of the Children’s Barn.

Ages Day Date Time Location Fee All F 10/21 4:30-8:30P Endicott Park $20/family

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Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

Friday, December 16, 2016

Bring a flashlight and a bag to Endicott Park and collect all the Candy Canes spread throughout our activity field! Age groups will be split but families with children in more than one age group are more than welcome to choose to participate in whichever they are more comfortable. Remember, there are a limited amount of candy canes and they go fast! Strategic planning and running shoes will be helpful in your hunt! Join us after for hot cocoa and holiday tunes around the campfire. We may even be surprised by a special guest! DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 AT 12:00PM NOON!

Ages Day Date All F 12/16

Time 6:00PM

Location Endicott Park

Fee Free!

Santa by the Sea Saturday, December 10, 2016 Hosted by the Friends of Danvers Recreation, Inc. and Danvers Recreation, this free holiday event is a great time for both children and adults alike! Activities include pony rides, a horse drawn wagon for children and adults, bouncy houses, petting zoo, trackless train rides, children’s activities, prizes and many goodies such as popcorn, cookies, candies and hot chocolate! Santa will arrive at 12:00 PM to greet the children! Each child will have an opportunity to receive a photo of themselves with Santa. This event is entirely funded from many generous community sponsors and would not be successful without them! If you would like to make a donation please mail it to: Bill Nicholson, 209 Centre Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Please contact Aileen L’Abbe at (978)774-7990 with any questions regarding the event! There will be no Rain Date.

Event Address: 8 Harbor Street, Danvers Ages Day Date Time Location All Sa 9/10 11A—3P Pope’s Landing 13

Fee Free!

BASKETBALL Hoopsters

Introductory basketball for grades 1 and 2! The program features fun, non-competitive, instructional “games” conducted in small groups! Each of our three sessions has a weekday option or a weekend option, each is $60 per child. Register for one or both! This program will sell out, register early!

NOTE- Sess. 1: No program Thursday, Nov. 24 or Saturday, Nov. 26

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Day Th Sa Th Sa Th Sa

Dates 11/10—12/22 11/5—12/17 1/5—2/9 1/7—2/11 3/2—4/6 3/4—4/8

Times 3:30-4:30P 10-11A 3:30-4:30P 10-11A 3:30-4:30P 10-11A

Location Thorpe Highlands Thorpe Highlands Thorpe Highlands

Fee $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Mini Hoopsters Mini Hoopsters is an introductory basketball program for children ages 4 and 5. The fundamental basics of basketball are taught through instruction and games designed for fun and learning. $30 per session.

Sess. Age Day Dates Times 1 4-5 Sa 12/3-12/17 9—9:45A 2 4-5 Sa 1/7-1/21 9—9:45A

Location Highlands Gym Highlands Gym

Men’s Basketball & Jack Benny Monday Nights, November 7—April 3 These self-officiating pick-up leagues meet Monday nights and will form new teams each week! Registration cost includes a reversible basketball shirt. Men’s basketball is U40 and Jack Benny is over 40.

No Program 12/26 or 2/20 Program Age Day Date Time Jack Benny 40+ M 11/7—4/3 6-7:30P Men’s U40 M 11/7—4/3 7:30-9P 14

Location HRMS HRMS

Fee $62 $62

Pre-Season Youth

Basketball Clinic with DHS Coach Jarhon Giddings

Saturday, November 19

Join Danvers High School’s new Varsity Basketball Coach, Jarhon Giddings for his one-day Varsity Clinic! The clinic is open to all children in grades 3—8 and will focus on developing skills through drills, instruction and games to help prepare you for your upcoming basketball season!

Grade Day Date 3—8 Sa 11/19

Time 9A—12P

Location DHS Field House

Fee $30

Shooting Stars This is an instructional basketball program for girls in grades 3—5. The program focuses on individual skill development as well as fundamental team concepts. All aspects of them game will be covered, including shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and more!

Early Bird: Register by November 7 to save $10!

Gr. Day Date Time Location Fee 3 Sa 12/3—3/11 8:30-10A HRMS $94 4&5 Sa 12/3—3/11 10-11:30A HRMS $94

Hot Shots

This is an instructional basketball program for boys in grades 3—5. Clinics and practices will be held on Saturdays and will include instruction and small sides games designed to improve skills and foster teamwork.

Early Bird: Register by November 7 to save $10!

Gr. Day Date Time Location Fee 3 Sa 12/3—3/11 12-1:30P DHS $94 4&5 Sa 12/3—3/11 1:45-3:15P DHS $94

Middle School Hoops Middle School Hoops is a basketball program designed for students who are interested in learning a little more about the game than just playing basketball. The program will focus on techniques and methods for game play. Participants will work with the instructor in small groups.

Early Bird: Register by November 7 to save $10!

Gr. Day Date Time Location Fee 6-8 Sa 12/3—3/11 3:30-4:30P DHS $94 15

Seacoast Technology Workshops Saturday, November 19, 2016 Video Game Design

Stop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we design a maze game that can be shared with family and friends! Participants will leave with an adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more! Please bring a flash drive! Maximum enrollment of 12 participants!

Grade 3-6

Day Date Sa 11/19

Time 9A-12P

Location Great Oak School Cafeteria

Friday, February 24, 2017

Fee $35

LEGO Robotics/Engineering & Star Wars We have combined our two favorite workshops into one! Participants will have an opportunity to design and build a variety of motorized and robotic LEGO projects. Projects include motorized tanks, walkers, cars and amusement park rides. Dozens of new and classic LEGO Star Wars projects will be available for those looking to channel their inner JEDI! Maximum enrollment of 24 participants!

Grade 1-6

Day Date F 2/24

Time 9-11:45A

Location Great Oak School Cafeteria

Fee $35

Video Game Design Stop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we design a maze game that can be shared with family and friends! Participants will leave with an adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more! Please bring a flash drive! Maximum enrollment of 12 participants!

Grade 3-6

Day Date F 2/24

Time 12:15-3P

Location Great Oak School Cafeteria 16

Fee $35

Instrumental Music Program

with Ron Parsons & Laura Bailey

The Danvers Public Schools Music Department and Danvers Recreation are combining efforts to offer instrumental music lessons. This program provides students the opportunity to study one-on-one with a professional music instructor. Lessons run at a very relaxed pace and are tailored to your specific needs as a musician. Want to learn to read music better? Improve your technique? Improve your range? Learn to play jazz? Drummers, want to learn to play timpani? Mallets? Learn specific technique for ALL the percussion instruments? Then these lessons are perfect for you! Lesson schedules will be made on a first come first serve basis. Interested students will be scheduled for a 1/2 hour lesson each week.

If you have any questions, or if you are interested in participating, please email Ron Parsons, the Danvers High School Band Director at: ronaldparsons@danvers.org Grades Days Dates Times Location 4—12 M-F (varies) 9/2016—6/2017 After school until 5PM Varies by Instructor

Babysitters Saturday, Course December 3 This course instructed by Ms. Debbie LaFlamme will cover topics to help your teen become a more responsible and trustworthy babysitter for family and friends! Recommended ages 11 and up!

Topics covered include:  Interviewing with parents  Infant & toddler care: diapering, feeding techniques, creative reading, activities for young children, appropriate snacks, etc.  Handling bedtime issues  Choosing safe & age-appropriate toys and games  Basic First Aid: choking, cuts, eye injuries, nosebleeds, burns, seizures, poisoning, bites, etc.  Tips for having a safe babysitting experience, and more!

DATE 12/3

DAY Sa

TIME 10A—2P

LOCATION Holten Richmond MS 17

FEE $40

Youth Volleyball Fall and Winter with Juliana Robbins

These fun introductory volleyball sessions are designed to teach the basics of volleyball including attacking, passing, setting, and blocking. For all children in grades 3-8 with any level of experience!

Session Fall Winter

Grade Day Date Time 3—8 Sa 9/24—11/12 11A-12P 3—8 Tu 12/27–2/14 5:30-7P

Location Fee HRMS Gym $75 HRMS Gym $90

Middle School Fall Golf with Janis Clifford

Join Danvers Recreation for the Middle School Golf Program at the Lakeview Golf course in Wenham. Program includes use of all facilities at Lakeview Golf Course and five rounds of golf (9 holes each round).

Participants must bring their own clubs and must provide their own transportation to and from Lakeview Golf Course.

Grade 6—8

Time 2:30-5P

Location Lakeview Golf Course

September 8— October 13

Fee Meeting Dates $114 Thurs, September 8 Wed, September 14 Thurs, September 29 Thurs, October 6 Thurs, October 13

Fall Challenger Sports

Mini Kickers Saturdays, September 24— *NO PROGRAM OCTOBER 8

November 5

Fall Challenger Sports is an exciting program that teaches basic soccer skills while developing strength, balance, coordination, listening skills and team work! Our professional, licensed British coaches will ensure your child has a positive soccer experience. The Challenger Sports curriculum has been devised by soccer experts, child development professionals and experienced coaches.

Registration occurs online at www.challenger.configio.com, search for “Danvers.”

Group Age Day Date Time Location Fee Cubs 3—4 Sa 9/24—11/5 4—5P Plains Park Rotary Field $85 Lions 5—6 Sa 9/24—11/5 5—6P Plains Park Rotary Field $85 18

Speed & Conditioning with Roger Day

September 19—October 17 All middle school students are invited to join Danvers High School Varsity Baseball Coach Roger Day this fall as they prep for their upcoming sports seasons! The program is geared for middle school students in any sport who are looking to improve their overall athletic ability and performance by increasing their speed, agility and quickness!

No Program October 10 Fee $75 Grade Day Dates Times 6—8 M&F 9/19-10/17 2—2:45P

Location HRMS Gym

Youth Tennis September 13—October 20 with Ken Rawson

Elementary Coach Ken Rawson is back for another great year of Fall Tennis!

Elementary Tennis focuses on tennis fitness, hand-eye skills, basic tennis stroke technique, and ball & racquet control. Students will participate in lots of fun games and activities! Students required to bring a regulation racquet, sneakers and athletic attire appropriate for fall weather.

Grade K—5 Day Dates Times Location Fee Tu&Th 9/13-10/20 3:30-4:30P Plains Park $75

Middle School Coach Ken Rawson is back for another great year of Fall Tennis!

Middle School Tennis focuses on stroke mechanics, strategy, patterns of play, physical and mental conditioning, and a King-of -Court style tournament on the last day of the program. This program is designed for students who have completed beginner tennis and want to advance. Students required to bring a regulation racquet, sneakers and athletic attire appropriate for fall weather.

Grade 6 –8 Day Dates Times Location Fee Tu&Th 9/13-10/20 2:30-3:30P Plains Park $75 19

Karate Club

with Trevor & James Harwood

Join us in this introductory class with 2nd degree black belt instructor’s James and Trevor Harwood. The class is designed for all children in grades K—5. Classes focus on age appropriate activities, with no physical contact. The purpose of Karate Club is to develop physical fitness, learn self-discipline, build self-confidence, get into the spirit of competition and cultivate mind and body harmony.

Sess. Day Dates Time Fall Sa 11/12-12/10 10—11A Winter Sa 1/7-1/28 10—11A

Location Highlands School Highlands School

Wrestling

Fee $50 $50

No Class 11/26

Maximum 25 students 25 students

with Mike Anderson

The sport of wrestling builds strength, agility, character and selfconfidence in children of all ages. Wrestlers will learn the skills of wrestling during practices and will then have the opportunity to utilize those skills throughout the season in scrimmages, meets and tournaments with other Big East Division programs. No experience necessary!

Fee $150/$100 for siblings

Grade Day Date 4—8 M&Th 11/29—3/2 Sa 12/3—3/4

Times 6:00—7:30P 9—10A

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FEBRUARY A T Dance Club

TWENTIETH—TWENTY-FOURTH

E K

with Ms. Nancy Purcell

Join Ms. Nancy for three days of fun during February Vacation! Activities include crafting, gym games, basketball, soccer, dancing, bracelet making, painting and much more! Fee $125 Grade K—7 Days Dates Time Location Tu—Th 2/21-2/23 9A—1P HRMS

Journeys Middle School Program with Kelly Pszenny Join our fitness professional Kelly Pszenny as she takes her huge hit of a summer program and brings it to the chilly days of February! On the agenda, Tuesday: LaserQuest Danvers; Wednesday: Dodgeball Tournament; Thursday: Boda Borg Boston! Fee $180 Register on or before 2/6 and save $25!

Grade Days Dates Time Location 6-8 Tu—Th 2/21-2/23 9A—3P HRMS

Extra Innings This 5-day clinic at Middleton Extra Innings covers the fundamentals of baseball including hitting, fielding, pitching, throwing and base-running. Players are separated into age groups and rotated through different stations. Each station is designed to teach players a different skill and is taught by an Extra Innings instructor in their area of expertise!

Age 7—12 Fee $125 Days Dates Time Location M-F 2/20-2/24 8:30A—12:30P Middleton E. I.’s

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ZUMBA Fitness with Stephanie DiLando Rooney

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That is exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party that is moving people towards joy and health. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy and international beats. This class is for ALL levels of fitness. No experience necessary! A terrific way for parents to spend time with their teens and older children while having a great time. Curious about the program? Try one class for free! There is no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness party!

Participants under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Session Fall Winter

Age Day Date All Tu 9/27—11/15 All Tu 1/10—2/28

Time 6-7P 6-7P

Location HRMS Fitness Room HRMS Fitness Room

Fee $69 $69

Total Body Fitness with Kelly Pszenny

Total Body Fitness is designed for all fitness levels, whether just starting out, intermediate or advanced. This is a total body workout focusing on strength, cardio and core! Kelly aims to keep you motivated, disciplined and structured so you get the results you want! Open to ages 16+. 10% Discount for Military, Police and Fire!

Mondays & Wednesdays 5:15—6:00P HRMS Fitness Room 5 week: $85 6 week: $95

2016 Sessions 6 7 8

August 29—October 5; 6 week October 17—November 16; 5 week November 21—December 21; 5 week

2017 Sessions 1 2 3

January 9—February 15; 6 week February 27— March 29; 5 week April 10—May 10; 5 week 22

with Kelly Pszenny

Boot Camp

Boot Camp is designed for every fitness level and will improve the current level of fitness of everyone that participates. All aspects of fitness (cardio, strength and flexibility) are covered and will give you the kick start you need to get on the road to optimum health! This program is designed to keep you motivated, disciplined and structured so you will not only see great results, you will also have a great experience. Boot Camp is open to ages 16+. 10% Discount for Military, Police and Fire!

Mornings

Evenings

Weekends

2-Day

Monday—Thursday Monday & Wednesday Saturdays Any 2 classes per 5:15—6:15A 6:00—7:00P 7:00—8:00A week from AM, PM DHS Field House HRMS DHS Wellness Center or Weekend Option 5 week: $135 6 week: $145

5 week: $85 6 week: $95

5 week: $45 6 week: $50

5 week: $85 6 week: $95

2016 Sessions 6 7 8

August 29—October 8; 6 week October 17—November 19; 5 week November 21—December 24; 5 week

2017 Sessions 1 2 3

January 9—February 18; 6 week February 27—April 1; 5 week April 10—May 13; 5 week

Vinyasa Yoga with Jane Ceccolini

All Levels Vinyasa Yoga is an alignment based yoga class that will help guide you towards finding your full potential on and off the mat. Classes are taught by Jane Ceccolini, RYT. Jane will lead participants through many poses while aligning movement with breath. Vinyasa Yoga is designed for all levels and all bodies and ensures that participants experience yoga that is gentle and relaxing. Please bring your own yoga mat, water and a towel! Class schedule is subject to change—check DanversRec.com for up to date schedules.

Session Fall 1 Fall 2 Winter

Age Day M M M

Date 9/26—10/31 11/14—12/19 1/9—2/13

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Location HRMS Fitness Room HRMS Fitness Room HRMS Fitness Room

Fee $75 $75 $75

Endicott Park

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Discover the Wonders of Autumn with Kathy Dunfee

Discover the wonder and beauty of leaves, wild flowers, acorns, moss and other treasures we may have considered just ordinary before. Join us for weekly nature “treasure hunt” walks to discover the sights, scents, and sounds of Autumn and meet delightful woodland creatures along the way.

Combining nature, story and imagination to create fairy houses, gnome homes, pressed leaf/flower art and more is fun! It gives us appreciation for the little things in nature while discovering more of it’s secrets along the way. Nature keeps no secrets, it only requires eyes that see. Parents/guardians should plan to participate with their children! Fee includes a $3 material cost per participant.

Session 1 2

Age Day Date 3 –5 F 9/16—10/21 3—5 F

11/4—12/16

Time

Location

Fee

10—11A 10—11A

Endicott Park Endicott Park

$69 $69

Little Explorers

with Ranger Christine

All young explorers are invited to discover nature with Endicott Park’s Ranger Christine! Each class will focus on seasonal nature themes such as seeds, habitats, ponds, animal sounds, and much more.

Little Explorers aims to increase appreciation for science and the outdoors while developing skills in observation, classification, counting and investigation. This is a great opportunity for children and adults to explore some of the amazing places at Endicott Park. Parents should plan to participate!

Session 1—Fall 2 —Fall 3 —Winter

Age Day Date 2 –5 W 9/14—10/26 2—5 2—5 2—5 2—5

Th W Th Th

9/15—10/27 11/2—12/14 11/3—12/15 1/12—2/16

Time

Location

Fee

No Program

10—11A 10—11A 10—11A 10—11A 10—11A

Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park

$66 $66 $66 $66 $66

10/12 10/13

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Winter Solstice Sunday, December 18, 2016 Join the Endicott Park staff as they celebrate the longest night of the year! This whole-family event will feature activities such as making lanterns, creating yule logs and enjoying refreshments around the campfire. Please be sure to register all family members attending!

Fee $15 per family Age Day Date Time Location All

Su

12/18

4—6P

Endicott Park

Maple Sugaring Saturday, March 4, 2017 Join Ranger Christine as she walks us through the maple sugaring process this March! Participants will learn the basics of tree identification, participate in sap collection and enjoy some freshly boiled Endicott Park maple syrup on top of ice cream! Please register all family members attending!

Fee $15 per family

Sess. Age Day Date Time

Location

1 2

Endicott Park Endicott Park

All All

Sa Sa

3/4 3/4

11A 2P

Endicott Adventures

February Vacation

This February Vacation, elementary students are invited to learn about local wildlife through games, stories and activities at Endicott Park! Ranger Christine will lead children in an exploration of the park to learn how plants and animals adapt to seasonal conditions. Children should come dressed to spend time outdoors. Sign up for individual or all three days!

Day Age Date

Time

Location

Fee

W Th F

9A—3P 9A—3P 9A—3P

Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park

$30 $30 $30

All All All

2/22 2/23 2/24

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Sponsorship Interested in advertising in our brochure? Contact recreation@danversma.gov to find out more about how your agency or organization can be included in our Spring & Summer 2017 brochure. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Advertisement spots will be featured in color and on high gloss paper. An advertisement in the Danvers Recreation brochure can be a powerful tool to reach the public and create awareness about your agency or organization!

Fun Club

The Fun Club After School Program is a licensed school age childcare program that focuses on the individual child in a supportive environment while meeting the needs of working parents in Danvers. The qualified staff members create a safe, caring and supportive environment full of enriching recreation opportunities for school-aged children in grades K—5. Fun Club runs directly out of Smith, Riverside, Great Oak and Highlands Elementary Schools while Thorpe School children are bused to Riverside Elementary. The program offers a daily snack, homework time and tons of fun activities for children to choose from! Fun Club offers extended care on early release days as well as opportunities for care on school professional days and school vacation weeks for an additional fee. Choose one day or five days, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Rolling enrollment, first come, first served.

Please call Kathy Bowden at (978)777-0001 x3065 for more information.

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Feedback How are we doing?! If you have comments, concerns, program suggestions or general feedback on your experiences that might be helpful to us, please let us know! We are always looking to improve! Contact the Recreation office at (978) 777-0001 extension 3094 or by email at recreation@danversma.gov.

Recreation Committee The Recreation Committee serves as an advisory board to the Recreation Division on matters related to parks, recreation programming, special events, services, and facilities.

This committee usually meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. If you have an item that you would like discussed with the committee please contact the Recreation office at (978) 777-0001 extension 3094 or by email at recreation@danversma.gov.

Committee Members Elizabeth Klemm, Chair

Pam Ames

Michael Grandmaison

Arthur Skarmeas, Vice Chair

Sharon Burrill

Tom Delaney

Bruce Symmes

Robert Trudeau

Sevan Demirdogen

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CONTACT:

DANVERS TOWN HALL 1 SYLVAN STREET DANVERS, MA 01923 PHONE: (978) 777-0001 x3094 WEB: WWW.DANVERSREC.COM EMAIL: RECREATION @DANVERSMA.GOV

Thanks for a great summer ‘16!

DAVID MOUNTAIN — RECREATION DIRECTOR NICK CAMPION, CPRP — ASSISTANT RECREATION DIRECTOR CHRIS SANBORN — DIRECTOR OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHRISTINE DEAN, CPRP — RANGER SUPERVISORENDICOTT PARK KATHY BOWDEN — AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR JUDY FREEHAN — RECREATION SECRETARY CAROLANN POWERS — REC. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR LIZZY PARENT, CPRP — REC. PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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