Fall & Winter 2018 - 2019
Danvers Recreation Program Guide WWW.DANVERSMA.GOV
978.777.0001 x3094 Photo taken by Billi Cohen @itsmebilli on Instagram
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REGISTRATION PARK INVENTORY
DANVERS RECREATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION INFORMATION EVENTS AND TRIPS BASKETBALL YOUTH PROGRAMS FEBRUARY VACATION PROGRAMS ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS ENDICOTT PARK PROGRAMS SOCIAL MEDIA/SPONSORSHIP/FUN CLUB FUN CLUB
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FEEDBACK/RECREATION COMMITTEE
WWW.DANVERSREC.COM
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!
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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 is home to the new Danvers Dog Park, a newly renovated playground and the brand new 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.danversma.gov/departments/endicott-park/. 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!
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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 People 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 residents 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 left side of the screen.
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 recreation@danversma.gov, brought into our Town Hall office, or mailed to Town Hall, Attn: 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. 6
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IN PERSON: Please fill out the Program Registration Form in this brochure and return to: Town Hall - 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA Recreation is located on the second floor. Our hours are: 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
ONLINE: 1. Go to www.danversrec.com and click on the red “Register & Pay for Programs” button. 2. 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 the 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.
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ONLINE (CONT): 3. 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. 4. 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.” 5. 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. 6. Read through the Activity Waiver. To continue with your registration you must agree to the waiver. 7. 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. 8. 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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OPEN HOUSE
SPIRT & STNEVE
Thursday, October 11, 2018 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, visit our new Nature Center, and create fall crafts in the Carriage Room! Light refreshments will be offered for attendees while they last! No registration necessary - event is free!
PUMPKIN PARTY Friday, October 26, 2018 Our non-scary, family-friendly Halloween event is designed for children of all ages! The event will feature arts & crafts, children’s games, hay rides 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 Erika Moretti directly at: emoretti@danversma.gov. Register for check-in times upon signing up, starting every half hour 4:30—7:30. Please bring a flashlight! Day of check-in will be in front of the Children’s Barn. AGES: ALL
DAY: FRI
TIME: 4:30 - 7:30
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LOCATION: ENDICOTT PARK
FEE: $20/FAMILY
MASSACHUSETTS STATE PARK PROGRAM Danvers Recreation is collaborating with the Peabody Institute Library to lend out knapsacks filled with hiking supplies and free parking passes for any Massachusetts State Park. Each bundle includes a DCR parking pass, a compass, binoculars, and guidebooks.
Reserve yours today at the Danvers Library!
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DISNEY ON ICE: MICKEY'S SEARCH PARTY Monday, February 18, 2019
Follow your heart straight to adventure when Danvers Rec travels to Boston’s TD Garden for this year’s Disney on Ice hit! Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Help them follow Captain Hook’s treasure map and look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell in immersive, fantastic worlds. Explore the colorful spirit realm of Coco in Miguel’s Disney On Ice debut, sail away with Moana as she bravely saves her island, see Belle in the sky above you as the enchanted chandelier comes to life, and sing-along with Elsa in the icy world of Frozen. AGES: DAY: DEPARTURE: SHOWTIME: FEE: ALL DHS - TBD TBD MON TBD
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 2, 2019— Free to enter!
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM
with Ron Parsons, Laura Bailey, & Michael Amaral
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: TIME: LOCATION: 4-12 M-F (VARIES) 9/2017-6/2018 AFTER SCHOOL VARIES BY UNTIL 5 PM INSTRUCTOR
BABYSITTERS COURSE
Saturday, December 15
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. TIME: 9 AM - 1 PM
LOCATION: HOLTEN RICHMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL 12
FEE: $40
SANTA BY SEA
Saturday, December 8, 2018
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: Danvers Recreation, 1 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. There will be no Rain Date. Event Address: 8 Harbor Street, Danvers AGES: ALL
DAYS: SAT
TIME: 11 AM - 3 PM
LOCATION: POPE'S LANDING
FEE: FREE!
FLASHLIGHT CANDY CANE HUNT Friday, December 14, 2018
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 14 AT 12:00PM NOON!
AGES: DAYS: TIME: ALL FRI 6 PM
LOCATION: ENDICOTT PARK
FEE: FREE! MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE
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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 $65 per child. Register for one or both! This program will sell out, register early!
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11/8-12/20 3:30-4:30 PM
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SA 11/10-12/22 10-11 AM
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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. Cost: $45 TIME: AGES: DAY: LOCATION: 9-9:45 AM HIGHLANDS GYM 4-5 SAT SESSION 1: 12/1-12/22 SESSION 2: 1/5-1/26
MEN'S BASKETBALL U40 & Jack Benny
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. PROGRAM RUNS FROM NOVEMBER 5 - APRIL 8 * NO PROGRAM 12/24, 12/31,1/21 OR 2/18 * PROGRAM: AGES: DAY: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: JACK BENNY
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SHOOTING STARS This is an instructional basketball program for girls in grades 3—5. Clinics and practices will be held on Saturdays and will include instruction and small side games designed to improve skills and foster teamwork.
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GRADES: 3 4&5
DAY: SAT SAT
TIME: 8:30-10 AM 10-11:30 AM
FEE: $94 $94
LOCATION: HRMS HRMS
PROGRAM RUNS FROM 12/1 - 3/16 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 7 TO SAVE $10
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 side games designed to improve skills and foster teamwork. GRADES: 3 4&5
DAY: SAT SAT
TIME: 12 - 1:30 PM 1:45 - 3:15 PM
FEE: $94 $94
LOCATION: DHS DHS
PROGRAM RUNS FROM 12/1 - 3/16 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 7 TO SAVE $10
MIDDLE SCHOOL HOOPS Middle School Hoops is a basketball program designed for students who are interested in digging a little deeper into the details of basketball rather than just basics. The program will focus on techniques and methods for game play. Participants will work with the instructor in small groups. GRADES: 6-8
DAY: SAT
TIME: 3:30-4:40 PM
FEE: $94
LOCATION: DHS
PROGRAM RUNS FROM 12/1 - 3/16 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 7 TO SAVE $10 15
FALL YOUTH VOLLEYBALL with Coach Lindsay Rescott
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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! FEE: GRADES: DAY: TIME: LOCATION: $60 MON 3-8 6 - 7 PM HRMS GYM PROGRAM DATES COMING SOON!
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL GOLF with Janis Clifford
Join Danvers Recreation for the Middle School Golf Program at the Middleton Golf Course in Middleton. Program includes all facilities at Middleton 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 Middleton. GRADES: DAY: 6-8 WED
TIME: 2:30 - 5 PM
LOCATION: MIDDLETON GOLF COURSE PROGRAM RUNS FROM 9/12 - 10/10 *IF IT RAINS, GOLF CLUB WILL BE HELD THE NEXT DAY (THURSDAY) OF THE SAME WEEK* FEE: $129
WRESTLING
with Coach Mike Anderson The sport of wrestling builds strength, agility, character and self- confidence 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. Grades 4-8. No experience necessary!
DAY: TIME: M & W 6 PM - 7:30 PM
FEE: $150
LOCATION: DHS - VYE
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YOUTH TENNIS
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Join Kayla O’Brien for a great year of Fall Tennis! Students in grades K-5 will focus on tennis fitness, hand-eye skills, basic tennis stroke technique and ball & racquet control. Students will participate in lots of fun games and activities! 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 are required to bring a regulation racquet, sneakers and athletic attire appropriate for fall weather. GRADES: K-2 3-5 6-8
DAY: TIME: FEE: SAT 9 - 10 AM $75 SAT 10 - 11 AM $75 SAT 11 AM - 12 PM $75 PROGRAM RUNS 9/8 - 10/20
LOCATION: DHS DHS DHS
DCAT STUDIO PRODUCTION
Learn how to operate state of the art equipment such as studio cameras, a professional studio switcher, graphics, audio, and the green screen!
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Students will receive a DVD of their final studio project at the end of the last session. GRADES: DAY: 6-8 MON
TIME: 3 PM - 5:00 PM
FEE: $85
LOCATION: DCAT
LOCATED AT: 87 ELM STREET PROGRAM RUNS 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
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VACATION FUN WITH MS. NANCY PURCELL
Join Miss Nancy for three days of fun during February Vacation! Activities include dancing, crafting, gym games, basketball, soccer, bracelet making, painting and much more! GRADES: K-7
DAY: DATE: TUES - THURS 2/19 - 2/21
FEE: $150
TIME: 9 AM - 1 PM
LOCATION: HRMS
ENDICOTT ADVENTURES
During school vacation, elementary students are invited to learn about local wildlife through games, stories and activities at Endicott Park! Endicott Park’s Naturalist Erika 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! AGES: ALL
TIME: 9 AM - 3 PM
FEE: $30
LOCATION: ENDICOTT PARK
DATES (FEBRUARY VACATION): TUES 2/19 - THURS 2/21 DATES (APRIL VACATION): TUES 4/16 - THURS 4/18
EXTRA INNINGS This 5-day clinic at Middleton Extra Innings covers the fun- damentals 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! AGES: 7-12
DAY: MON - FRI
FEE: $125
DATE: TIME: 2/18 - 2/22 8:30 AM - 12:3O PM
LOCATION: MIDDLETON E.I.'S 18
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BOOT CAMP with Kelly Pszenny
Boot Camp is designed for every fitness level and will improve the current level of fitness of every- one that participates. All aspects of fitness (cardio, strengths, and flexibility) are covered and will give you the kick start you need to get on the road to optimum health in 2018. The program is designed to keep you motivated, disciplined and structured so you will have a great experience. Ages 16+.
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Evenings
Mondays Mondays & Thursday Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 AM 6-7 PM DHS Field House HRMS 5 week: $135 5 week: $85 6 week: $145 6 week: $95
Weekends Saturdays 7-8 AM DHS Wellness Center 5 week: $45 6 week: $50
2018 sessions August 28—October 7; 6 week October 15—November 17; 5 week November 19—December 22; 5 week
2019 sessions January 7—February 16; 6 week February 25—March 30; 5 week April 8—May 18; 6 week 19
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FALL FOLIAGE AND BIRD WATCHER'S CLUB Wander through Endicott Park's scenic autumn grounds to appreciate what the season has to offer, including top-notch foliage and glimpses of birds stopping to rest on their long journey south! AGES: ALL
DAY: TUES
DATE: 9/25 - 10/30
TIME: 10 - 11 AM
FEE: $40
HAY RIDES
LOCATION: EP CARRIAGE HOUSE
Hop on board Endicott Park's new hay ride wagon for a fun, festive tour of the park. The ride will take you down the back roads of the park, by all your favorite places! Disembark in the back orchard for a campfire with a story read by staff from Danvers Library. DAYS: THURS
TIME: 4-6 PM
FEE: $3
DATES: 9/20 - 11/1
LITTLE EXPLORERS All young explorers are invited to discover nature with Endicott Park’s Naturalist Erika! 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 to expose your child and yourself to some of the amazing places at Endicott Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FEE: LOCATION: AGES: TIME: $66 ENDICOTT PARK 2-5 10 - 11 AM EARLY FALL (WEDNESDAYS): 9/5 - 10/10 EARLY FALL (THURSDAYS): 9/20 - 10/25) LATE FALL (WEDNESDAYS): 10/17 - 11/21 LATE FALL (THURSDAYS): 10/18 - 11/29 (SKIP 11/22) WINTER (WEDNESDAYS): 1/16 - 2/20
Meet at the Visitor's Center. Class takes place rain or shine. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
MAPLE SUGARING Join Endicott Park Naturalist Erika 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! AGES: ALL
LOCATION: ENDICOTT PARK
TIME: 11 AM - 1PM
FEE: $15 PER FAMILY
DATE: TBD (LATE WINTER)
APPLE PICKING, PIE BAKING, & CIDER MAKING
Come join Endicott Park's naturalist Erika for some classic New England family fun! We will walk through the front orchard, picking Endicott Park's own apples, then head to the Nature Center where will craft up some seriously delicious apple pies. While they bake, we'll make and enjoy fresh apple cider. Spots are limited, so sign up today! Please register all family members who will be in attendance. AGES: ALL
DAY: MON
DATE: 9/22
TIME: 4-6 PM
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LOCATION: EP CARRIAGE HOUSE
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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 2019 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. 22
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: Beth Klemm Arthur Skarmeas Bruce Symmes
Pam Ames
Mike Grandmaison
Sharon Burrill
Tom Delaney
Bob Trudeau
Sevan Demirdogen