Salem Recreation Department Summer Programs

Salem Recreation Department Summer Programs 2016
Town Hall, 33 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH (603) 890-2140 www.townofsalemnh.org
SUMMER TIME ACTIVITIES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Recreation Department will begin accepting registrations for Salem residents
beginning April 27 from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Recreation Department. Please remember our program space is limited and registrations are on a first come first serve basis. Provided space is available, we will accept registrations for non-residents beginning May 9.
ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS will be available on May 2 by clicking the online r egistration link under the Recreation Department. You will be able to pay via credit card online. When registering at the Recreation Department, we accept cash or check, unfortunately no credit cards. Please note: the registration deadline is at least two days prior to the first
class unless otherwise marked. Our office is located in the lower level of the Town Hall. Our summer hours are
Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. If you are planning on visiting us, you may want to call 890-2140 prior
to coming in to ensure someone is available to assist you. Proof of residency is required while registering for the resident rate. Non-residents are assessed an additional $10.00 non-resident registration fee. You must pay the registration
fee to be registered for a program. The Town charges an additional $25.00 fee for every check that is returned.
Parents need to register their own children. No telephone registrations will be accepted. No refunds
unless the Recreation Department cancels the program. The Recreation Department establishes a minimum
and maximum number of registrants for each class. If the minimum size is not reached, the class will be
canceled and the registration fee will be returned. *Please note that due to m eetings, trainings or other
activities, the Recreation Department may be closed at times.
ROCK’N SUMMER FUN PROGRAM FOR
6 TO 10 YEAR OLDS
A very popular 7-week children’s summer program will run at the Barron School beginning Monday, June 20th thru Friday, August 5th. The program includes theme
weeks, activities, games, arts and crafts, field trips, etc. Together with the Recreation Department and our enthusiastic staff, children will enjoy lots of activities and games. The program runs 5 days per week from 9:00am to
12:30pm, Monday thru Friday with most field trips running on Wednesday’s from 9:00am to 3:30pm (weather permitting). Included in the cost is the daily activities at the school, special events, crafts and more. Please note: additional fees will be required for the weekly field trips if your child attends. (Registration deadline is June 13). Program schedule is subject to change.
1 child
Fee: $299
2 children (same family, same household)
Fee: $449
3 or more children (same family, same household)
Fee: $549
Create & Discover Offers Childcare Before and After Our Summer Fun Program
For the past few years, we have heard that people would be interested in signing up for our Summer Fun Program, but it is too difficult to transport their child to and/or from the camp during the day. We have once again partnered with Create & Discover who will
offer full time care for children ages 6-10 starting the week of June 14th-17th ($140.00) before the start of our program on June 20th.
Availability throughout the summer is a before camp option starting at 7:00 AM and a after camp care option till 5:30 PM for those
parents whose children are enrolled in the Summer Fun Program. The cost for this program will be $95.00 per week. Also available
will be full time care the week of August 8th-12th ($140.00) and August 15th-19th ($140.00). Registration forms will be available at the
Recreational Department or by e-mailing Create & Discover at createandiscover@gmail.com
ADVENTURE CAMP PROGRAM FOR 11 TO 15 YEAR OLDS
This adventure based program is a field trip activity program. Each week the participants
will have 2 or 3 activities to various area locations inclusive of laser tag, deep sea fishing,
water country, hiking, Mel’s Funway, a baseball game and many others. There are no set
times for this program as they will depend on the activity or trip. There is a minimum of 2
activities each week. Most of the activities will cost extra. (Registration Deadline: 6/13)
Fee: $35 plus field trip fees
TENNIS LESSONS - Learn or improve your game by
taking 7-weeks of lessons. Lessons are held at Michele Memorial Park (190 Lawrence Rd). Lesson times are by ability
and age. If you have questions prior to registration, we will assist you.
If there is an inclement weather day, the instructor will try to make
up the class. Class times may be modified dependent on enrollments.
Lessons take priority over open play at Michele Memorial Park.
(Register by 6/16).
Fee: $109
Top Secret Science open to children grades
K to 5 at the Fisk Elementary School. Participants will do over 100 hands-on experiments of which 50 are make and take home
projects! The program will run July 25– July
29 from 9:00am-3:00PM. Max 40 Participants. For additional information go to their
website http://www.topsecretscience.com/.
Monday & Wednesday Lessons-June 20 to August 3
8:00-9:00am
Introduction (8 to 11 yrs.)
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 11th
9:00-10:00am
10:00-11:00am
Advanced beginners (8 to 11 yrs.)
Intermediate & Advanced (8 to 11 yrs.)
Resident Fee: $140
Non-resident: $150
Tuesday & Thursday Lessons–June 21 to August 4
8:00-9:00am
Introduction (12 to 17 yrs.)
9:00-10:00am
Advanced beginners (12 to 17 yrs.)
10:00-11:00am
Intermediate (12 to 17yrs.)
11:00 to 12:00
Advanced (12 to 17 yrs.)
ADULT SPORTS
PROGRAM
Adult Lessons– 4 week Program (choice of ONE session per week)–
Mon. 6:30-8:00PM (Beginners), Tues. 6:30-8:00PM (Intermediate),
OR Sat. (Advanced) 9:00-10:30AM
An Adults Sports Program will be
beginning in August for Ages 18+. Each month, the
Recreation Department will be hosting a different
sports activity for our residents to participate in. Sign
up on AdminSports.com or by stopping by the Recreation Office. Participants can register for one, two, or all
three sessions taking place in August, September, and
October. Starts Wednesday, August 10th.
Begins June 20th
Fee: $65/person
ARCHERY IN MOTION - Register for
classes! Archery In Motion, LLC brings you
the opportunity to participate in Olympic
Style Archery. Learn about the many aspects
of archery from the safety components to
the actual shooting of the bow. The bows used in the program are of a light draw weight. The targets used are set to
varied distances depending on ability. This will give ALL
archers a sense of accomplishment and achievement.
“Shooting the bow improves hand-eye co-ordination, increases upper body strength and challenges the mind.
Shooting concentration, self-confidence and self-image are
enhanced due to the simplicity, and yet complexity of the
sport.” Classes will be held at Walmart Multipurpose Field
and is for participants ages 7 to 107 years old.
Registration Deadline: July 18th
Friday’s July 22, 29, 5 and Aug. 12 9:00-11:00am
Fee: $65
LEGO
ENGINEERING CAMP
This camp, for children in grades 1-5,
will be held at the Fisk Elementary
School and includes STEM-based challenges and free building—
two things kids love. Kids will build mechanisms that incorporate
gears, flywheels and cams to build amazing contraptions. We’ll
crank up the fun as kids use their creativity to build with LEGO’s in
problem solving challenges. (Register by 7/11).
July 18-22
9:00-Noon
Fee: $170
Deadline: Friday, August 5th
August Session:
Ultimate Frisbee Program, Wednesdays 6:00-7:30PM
September Session:
Soccer Program, Wednesdays 6:00-7:30PM
October Session:
Flag Football Program, Wednesdays 6:00-7:30PM
Cost: $25/session/resident, $35/session/non-resident
$55/3 sessions/resident, $80/3 sessions/non-resident
KARATE—Beginner Karate training
helps children build strength and flexibility, provides them opportunity to learn
forms and self-defense and helps children
to focus. Karate runs for 4-weeks in July
at Salem Kenpo Academy (224 No. Broadway, Unit 2B).
Registered participants need to wear comfortable clothing
and sneakers. Classes are held on Friday’s from 4:00pm to
5:00pm. For children ages 4 to 14.
Friday’s July 8, 15, 22, 29 4:00-5:00pm
Fee: $45
‘LIKE’ Us on Facebook at Salem NH Recreation to get more details and announcements regarding the programs being run throughout the summer months!
HEDGEHOG PARK (Lowell Road, Rt. 38) includes a pond,
picnic tables, a play area and a skate park (skateboarders must
wear a helmet). NO swimming is allowed when lifeguards are
not on duty. ACTIVITIES & SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Swimming at Hedgehog Park will
start for the season on May 28.
A parking pass will be required and available for purchase beginning May 16. Season passes can be purchased at the Recreation Department. Day passes can be purchased at the park.
Proof of residency is required when purchasing parking passes.
Hedgehog Park hours:
Sunday Noon to 6:30pm
Day: $5
Non resident parking fees
ginning Monday, June 29. Swim lessons are held 2-days per week:
Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday.
June 20 to August 4
Fee: $39
If there is inclement weather for the scheduled class, the make-up
date will be held on Friday the same week as the lesson.
Level 1 & 2 – 30 minutes
1:00pm to 1:30pm
Level 3 & 4 – 30 minutes
2:00pm to 2:30pm
Level 5 & 6 – 45 minutes
3:00pm to 3:45pm
* Depending on enrollment numbers, these
times may be modified
slightly.
Monday to Saturday 11:00am to 6:30pm,
Resident parking fees
SWIMMING LESSONS. Lessons will run for 7-weeks be-
Season: $25
Day: $10 Season: $50
Art Fun! For Children and Adults
The Rec. Dept. is running a summer art program for children and adults for 4 sessions at Fun Art Inc. located at
13 Cindy Avenue. Children projects will range from painting name signs and fish tanks, while adult projects include, serving trays, coat racks, and welcome signs. Participants can sign up on a weekly basis for $17/week.
Program dates: July 5th, 12th, 26th, & Aug. 2nd- Children classes begin @ 1:00PM, Adult classes begin @ 6:00PM
Town Forest News…
You can purchase a NH Fun Pass Booklet here.
These booklets are full of coupons to attractions
at over 100 places in and around New Hampshire including amusement parks (including
Canobie Lake Park), zoos, museums, ski mountains and more. The Fun Pass Books costs $32.
but has coupons for over $1,800 The Storyland
coupon alone will save you the price of the booklet. Please contact the Recreation Department
with questions or to purchase a Fun Pass Booklet.
Salem’s Town Forest has planned a
combined Clean-Up, starting at
9:00AM, and a Guided Trail Walk
starting at 1:00PM on Saturday, June 4th to coincide with
‘National Trail Day’ located at 66 Shadow Lake Road. Please
stop by to assist with the clean-up and enjoy the outdoors
while walking some of Salem’s beautiful trails. For more information on the Town Forest, please visit their Facebook page,
‘Salem Town Forest’ for more information.
ON DISCOUNTED PARK TICKETS
WE ARE SELLING TICKETS FOR FUNTOWN/SPLASHTOWN, WATER
COUNTRY AND SIX FLAGS

FUNTOWN/SPLASHTOWN, Saco ME $28 (Gate charge $37.00)

WATER COUNTRY, Portsmouth NH $33 (Gate charge 39.99) (48” & taller)

SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND $38 (Gate charge $59.99 General admission)
PALMER SCHOOL 2016-2017
The Palmer School runs through the Salem Recreation Department. The classes focus on the unique development of 3 and 4 year old children. Classes run September
thru June on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (9 months) 9:00am to noon. Please
contact us for us for more information. Enrollment is limited!
Come celebrate Salem’s
“Light Up the Sky”
**A Full Activity Brochure/Schedule will be
available June 15th!**
4:00pm to 5:00pm
5:00pm to 8:30 pm
8:30pm-9:30pm
9:30pm-10:00pm
Food Concession, Music, and Dancing
Organized Activities: Fire safety trailer
tours by Salem Fire Department, Salem
Idol, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Dunk Tank,
Kid’s Games, Family Relay Races
Patriotic Music & National Anthem
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Events and Activities will take place on the
Salem High School and Woodbury Middle
School Ball Fields. Fireworks are held at
the Salem High School.
Rain date for Fireworks is July 5 at 9:30pm
Join in outside at the Field of Dreams
Playground and Park (Geremonty Drive)
from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Vendor Booths,
Kids Games & Activities, Food, Fun
Games, Music!
FIELD OF DREAMS is a family park & playground located at 48 Geremonty
Drive. For more details, please contact fieldofdreamsnh@yahoo.com. The Field of
Dreams Summer Concert Series is scheduled Thursday evenings (weather permit-
ting) beginning 6:30pm on July 7 and ending on August 18. Two Saturday concerts will take
place this summer beginning at 2:00pm on July 16 and July 30. Concerts are FREE! A 50-50 raffle is held at
each concert during intermission and the monies go toward the maintenance of the park. Bring your blanket/chair, bug spray, and prepare for a good time. We thank the concert sponsors: T-Bones, Ski Haus, NOTB Snowboards and Patio Place, Salemhaven, Enterprise
Bank, Pentucket Bank, Salem Kiwanis, Salem, Lions Club and Canobie Lake Park. Check out the Field of Dreams website at
www.fieldofdreams-nh.org.
Field of Dreams Concert Schedule
Date
Saturday, June 18th
Thursday, July 7th
Band
JAMFEST 2016!
The Volare
Music Genre
TIME: 12:00-4:30PM
Jazz Band
Thursday, July 14th
Kenny Sandler's Tribute Band
R&R
Saturday, July 16th
4EverFab
Beatles Cover
Thursday, July 21st
The Belairs
50's & 60's R&R
Thursday, July 28th
Brandy
Variety
Saturday, July 30th
Root 150
Rock
Thursday, August 4th
Mink Hills Band
Acoustic Bluegrass/Swing
Thursday, August 11th
B-Street Bombers
R&R, Rock, Soul & Funk
Thursday, August 18th
Salem Boyz
Classic Rockin' Roll