Code of the Town of Marblehead
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Code of the Town of Marblehead
Winter/Spring 2016 Marblehead Recreation & Parks www.marblehead.org Theatre Junior Basketball Did you hear? ONLINE Registration begins Friday, November 20th Breakfast W/ The Easter Bunny T-Ball Indoor Park & Play Daddy Daughter Dance LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE Registration Information...................... 1 Youth/Teen Programs.......................... 8, 9 Important Information......................... 2 Adult Programs.................................... 10 Parks....................................................... 3 Rental Information.............................. 10 Special Events........................................ 4 Summer Employment.......................... 10 Toddler Programs.................................. 5, 6 Registration Forms.............................. 11, 12 Youth Recreation................................... 6,7 Drop In Programs................................ 13 Check out our online registration page: https://register.parksreconline.com/marblehead.html Town of Marblehead homepage: Marblehead.org What’s the Buzz.......... As we begin to move through the winter season and look forward to the spring, I would like to build on the success of our growing department that continues to offer quality programs for you, the resident. In this brochure you will find a little bit of everything for the whole family. Our department continues to make efforts to become more well rounded by offering programs other then our traditional sports programs like: dancing, painting, chorus, writing, and even nature programs. I hope you will all look over this booklet and sign up for any of our great programs. We will also continue to utilize Facebook and our towns Notify Me to keep you informed of the latest Recreation and Parks news. If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas in regards to future programming please feel free to reach out! Here’s to a great new year! Sincerely, Travis Farley Marblehead Recreation & Parks Department 10 Humphrey Street Marblehead, MA. 01945-1906 (781) 631-3350 www.marblehead.org OFFICE BUSINESS HOURS Monday 8:30AM to 10:00PM Tuesday 8:30AM to 10:00PM Wednesday 8:30AM to 10:00PM Thursday 8:30AM to 10:00PM Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays CLOSED Important Town Numbers Town Departments Health (781) 631 - 0212 Highway (781) 631 - 1750 Police(781) 631 - 1212 Fire (781) 631 - 3428 Tree (781) 631 - 2721 Water & Sewer (781) 631 - 2694 Selectmen(781) 631- 0000 Council on Aging (781) 631 - 6225 Harbormaster (781) 631 - 2386 Conservation (781) 631 - 1529 School Admin (781) 631 - 3141 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Recreation & Parks Department is to enhance and preserve the quality of life and the environment for the residents of Marblehead. Working in partnership with the citizens, the department strives to provide the best recreation programs possible in a safe and enjoyable setting. We use all available resources in the most efficient and economic ways available. We contribute to the aesthetics and the attractiveness of the community because we believe in the conservation of our environment with respect for the values, history, and traditions of the Town of Marblehead. RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT STAFF Tim Short, Superintendent Travis Farley, Assistant Superintendent Peter James, Park Foreman Ric Reynolds, Department Clerk RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION Chip Osborne, Chairperson Linda Rice-Collins Derek Norcross Jerry Tucker Sam Ganglani YOUTH SPORTS CONTACTS Youth SoccerTroy Miller Youth Baseball Jac Bentley Youth FootballBryan Segee Youth Basketball Paul Mitchell Youth SoftballDon Kuszmar Youth Badminton Nick Vered Youth Boys Lax John Thompson Youth Girls Lax Geoff Coan Youth HockeyFrank Hart marbleheadsoccer@gmail.com jacbentley@gmail.com coachsegee@gmail.com pmitchelljr@comcast.net donk@marbleheadsoftball.com Nickvered@gmail.com john.thompson@tannincorp.com GCoan@hinshawlaw.com president@marbleheadyouthhockey.com ONLINE REGISTRATION https://register.parksreconline.com/marblehead.html The Marblehead Parks & Recreation Department now provides online registration. Online registration spaces will be limited, to allow those who do not have access to the system to register using other methods. We highly recommend that you sign in to the online system a few days before registration to make sure that your account is working properly. You will need a username and password to utilize the online registration system. Call the Recreation Office during regular office hours (M-F, 8:30am to 5pm) to receive your username or password or just click the “Forgot Password” link under the login. Online registration will only accept ACH payments. Registration Days & Start Times Online Traditional Resident Monday, November 16th, 2015 Non-Resident Friday, November 20th, 2015 Resident Monday, November 16th, 2015 Non-Resident Friday, November 20th, 2015 WALK IN Recreation Office 10 Humphrey Street 8:30am to 10pm (M-Th) 8:30am to 5pm (Friday) ONLINE https://register.parksreconline.com/marblehead.html BY MAIL To Recreation Dept. 10 Humphrey Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 Get Social With Us! Scholarships Like us on Facebook by searching Marblehead Recreation & Follow us on Twitter @MHDRecParks • Scholarships are available for those children who meet pre-approved criteria. • Contact Travis Farley for further information. • All applications must be submitted 48 hours prior to start of program. • If you would like to give to the Marblehead Parks & Recreation scholarship fund please contact (781) 631 - 3350 or farleyt@marblehead.org 1 Fall 2015 Registration Registation Methods REFUND POLICY All classes (day and evening) will be cancelled when the Marblehead Public Schools are closed. If Marblehead Public Schools has a delayed opening, all Recreation Department programs WILL STILL START at their regularly scheduled time unless you are informed otherwise. In the event that we need to cancel evening or weekend events it will be listed on our website and a message will be left on our voicemail (781) 631 - 3350. We will also attempt to call and/or email participants who have registered for these classes or programs. POLICY & PROCEDURES •Full refund for cancelled program or class if the minimum for the program is not met. •Returned Check Policy: A $25 processing charge will be assessed for any checks returned by your bank (Cash) •All refund requests must be made in writing. •If you are dissatisfied with a program after the first meeting, you must let us know before attending the second meeting to request a refund. •In the events of an illness or injury, we will issue a pro-rated refund after the start of the program but must be notified prior to the end of the program. You are urged to register as soon as possible; Programs are filled on a first come first serve basis (we do not “hold” spots). If your program is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list. We will try to offer additional programs whenever possible. You may register for members of your immediate family only. Classes that do not attain the minimum enrollment will be canceled 48 hours prior to the scheduled start date. Full tuition will be refunded. We reserve the right to reschedule or change classes. You will be notified if your class is canceled, otherwise, plan on attending. Periodically, the Recreation Department photographs/ videotapes program participants for promotional use. Unless the participants/guardians informs us of their desire not to be photographed, the Recreation Department will use photographed/videotapes for promotional purposes only. Children must be the proper age on the FIRST DAY of class or program. Switching sessions/dates constitutes a withdrawal from a program and the cancellation fee applies. Walk-Ins are strictly prohibited for all programs; prior registraion is required. Children must be toilet trained in order to attend any program unaccompanied by an adult. If you provide your email address you will receive an email confirmation/receipt. If a program has reached its maximum enrollment, you can place your name on a waiting list. If a program does not meet the minimum participants requirements, it will be canceled and you will be notified. Otherwise, please plan on attending. Parents/guardians are urged to sign up for the town’s “NOTIFY ME” for recreational program updates along with other town updates. Waitlists will be provided at both the office and online for those programs that reach the maximum capacity. You will be notified via email or phone if a spot becomes available. All attempts will be made to reschedule programs that have been canceled due to inclement weather or instructors absence. We are not responsible for making We allow non-residents to register for all our up programs that are missed due to participants inabil- recreational programs provided there is space. We do ity to attend. allow residents to register the first week after the booklet is released and non-residents after that time. WE D O N O T P R O -R AT E C O U R SE S - FULL PAYMENT I S DUE W I TH REGI ST RAT I O N 2 PARKS A. Castle Rock B. Chandler Hovey C. Crocker Park D. Fort Sewall E. Fountain Park F. Hammond Park G. Memmorial Park H. Seaside Park CONSERVATION AREAS S. Hawthorn Pond T. Steer Swamp U. Ware Pond V. Wyman Woods OTHER POINTS OF INTERESTS W. Redds Pond X. Willdlife Sanctuary Y. Hamond Nature Center PLAYGROUNDS I. Gatchells J. Gerry K. Hobbs L. Orne M. Reynolds BEACHES N. Devereux O. Riverhead P. Gas House Q. Stramski R. Grace Oliver MAP KEY OUR TOWN 3 Winter Carnival Come join the Recreation Department for the 1st annual winter carnival. There will be carnival games, food, face painting, and crafts. This is a wonderful way to break up the monotomy of a cold New England winter and spend a day in town with the family, so bring the family for an afternoon of fun! Please be sure to bring a blanket or chair for the movie! Location: Marblehead Community Center Date: Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm (Movie will start at 6pm) Cost: $10 per child (Anyone under 18) & $12 for adult. * REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SATURDAY, JANUARY 15TH Valentines for Vets The week of February 14th each year is our opportunity to say thank you to more than 98,000 Veterans of the U.S. armed services. Please create a Valentines Day Card of any kind (it can be a purchased card or one you made in school!) and bring them to the Recreation Department by Tuesday, 2/09/16. Date: Valentines Due by Tuesday, 2/09/16 Location: Please drop off to Community Center SPECIAL EVENTS Daddy Daughter Dance Join the Marblehead Recreation Department for the 5th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance. This is a social event for girls of all ages with their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other guardians. Location: Marblehead Community Center Gym Date: Friday, February 5th, 2016 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Cost: $10.00 for Adults/ $5.00 for Children ($20.00 Max for Family) *REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Egg-stra special fun awaits you at this family style breakfast. Enjoy breakfast while you await the arrival of the Bunny. Location: Gerry 5 V.F.A. 210 Beacon Street - Marblehead, Massachusetts Date: Saturday, March 19th, 2016 Time: 9:00am-11:00am Cost: $10.00 for Ages 4-10, $12.00 for 11+, and kids under 3 are free *REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH Boston University vs. UNH - Men’s Ice Hockey Join the Marblehead Recreation Department as we cheer on the Boston University Men’s Hockey team against the New Hampshire Wildcats on Saturday, 2/20/16! Location:Agganis Arena Date: Saturday, 2/20/2016 Time: 4:00 PM Cost: $20.00 per ticket *REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST Tommy Hamond Trail Run (All Ages) Come join us for a Trail Run to honor our former Superintendent Tommy Hamond. All proceeds from this event will go to the improvements of the Hamond Nature Center. Trail running is evolving so come join us for this great cause. Date: Sunday, May 22nd Time: 9am to 11am Location: Hamond Nature Center Fee: $20 for pre-registration/ $25 day of registration *Ticke t e d e ve nt s a r e l i m it e d a n d c a n b e pu r ch a s e d a t t h e C o m mu n it y C e nt e r. A l l t icke t s mu s t b e pu r ch a s e d p r io r t o e ve nt (d a t e l i s t e d u n d e r e a ch e ve nt)* 4 Little Dragons Karate (Ages 3 to 4) Your little one will love this 10 week age appropriate karate class that will focus on listening, memory, attention, and respect. This class introduces the basics of karate including gross motor skills, fine motor skills, stretching, balancing, and of course kicks, blocks, and punches! Each participant will receive their own uniform and belt! Session I: Mondays, January 11th to March 28th *No class on 1/18 & 2/15/16* Session II: Mondays, April 4th to June 20th *No class on 4/18 & 5/30/16* Time: 4pm to 4:30pm Fee: $210 Location: Marblehead Community Center Little Explorers (Ages 3 to 5) Parent/Child Soccer (Ages 3 to 4) This program led by Coach Karl Mayer with participation from parents will get children started with the basic soccer skills.We will keep it fun and give children a great introduction to the game. Session I:Thursdays, January 14th to February 25th Session II: Wednesdays, Apil 27th to June 15th Time: 5:15pm to 6pm Fee: $75 Location: Session I will be held at Marblehead Community Center & Sessions II at Hobbs Playground Parent/Child Tball (Ages 3 to 4) This program will teach children the basics of t-ball and baseball through fun interactive games. Participants will learn proper techniques in throwing, batting, fielding, and base running. Parents will participate and help their children. Session I: Thursdays, March 3rd to April 4th Session II: Mondays, April 25th to June 20th * No class on 5/30/16* Time: 5:15pm to 6:00pm Fee: $75 Location: Session I will be held at Marblehead Community Center & Sessions 2 at Hobbs Playground FIND A MISTAKE Some people love to find errors, so we include a few in our brochure! A Recreation Dept. shirt will be awarded to the first caller to correctly notify us of an error. Limited to one (1) offer per brochure Introduce our younger movers to a variety of balance, jumping, weight exchange, flexibility, and coordination activities to start their tumbling journey. Leave your shoes at home, this class is barefoot (no class 2/17)! Option I: Wednesdays, January 20th to March 2nd Option II: Wednesdays, March 9th to April 13th Time: 10:30am to 11:00am Fee: $60 Location: A Dancers Dream Studio - 222 Beacon St. PreSchool Dance Mix (Ages 2 to 4) A charming mix of movement styles that are sure to get your darling dancer off on the right foot. Includes basic ballet, jazz, and creative expression (no class 2/17)! Option I: Wednesdays, January 20th to March 2nd Option II: Wednesdays, March 9th to April 13th Time: 10:00am to 10:30am Fee: $60 Location: A Dancers Dream Studio - 222 Beacon St. *SPECIAL - Register for both for only $100* Storytime (Ages 2 to 5) Come join the Recreation Department and the Council on Aging as we host storytime! We will supply the book and the supplies and all you need is the creativity! Date: Mondays, January 25th to February 22nd Time: 10:30am to 11:30am Fee: $45 Location: Marblehead Community Center Nursery Rhymes & Fairytales (Ages 3 to 5) Join Stephanie at Out of the Box studio to create some fantastic art inspired by a few favorite children’s books. Each week we will read a story to spark the imagination and create an original painting, print, sculpture, or collage. Take your piece home to display and admire. Date: Tuesdays, March 1st to March 22nd Time: 10:30am to 11:30am Fee: $80 Location: Out of the Box Studios - 65 Atlantic Ave Mini Sports Mini Sport classes are a great introduction to sports activities that have been designed with the pre-school child in mind. These programs will introduce a variety of sports and games, keep it fun, and most importantly acknowledging individual progress. SESSION I - Marblehead Community Center Dates: Tuesdays, January 5th to February 23rd Times: 10:00am to 10:45am (Ages 3-4) Fee: $65 Dates: Wednesday, January 6th to February 24th Times: 11:15am to 12pm (Ages 3-4) Fee: $65 *No class on 2/17/16* SESSION II - Marblehead Community Center Dates: Tuesdays, March 1st to April 12th Times: 10:00am to 10:45am (Ages 3-4)Fee: $65 Dates: Wednesday, March 2nd to April 13th Times: 11:15am to 12pm (Ages 3-4) Fee: $65 5 TODDLER PROGRAMS All young explorers ages 3-5 are invited to discover nature at the Hamond Nature Center with Marblehead’s own Holly Hannaway. 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. Session I: Wednesdays, April 27th to June 1st Session II: Thursdays, April 28th to June 2nd Time: 10:30am to 11:30am Location: Hamond Nature Center Fee: $60 Tiny Tumblers (Ages 2 to 4) Mini Sports (Toddler Continued) SESSION III- Hobbs Eveleth School Dates: Tuesdays, April 26th to June 14th Times: Option I: 10:30am to 11:15am (Ages 3-4) Option II: 1:00pm to 1:45pm (Ages 3-4) Fee: $85 Dates: Thursdays, April 28th to June 16th Times: 1:00pm to 1:45pm (Ages 3-4) Fee: $85 Dates: Wednesdays, April 27th to June 22nd Option I: 1:00pm to 1:45pm (Ages 3-4) Fee: $85 Dates: Fridays, April 29th to June 17th Times: 10:30am to 11:15am (Ages 3-4) Fee: $85 After School Multi Sports The focus on this program will be having fun as well as learning the basics of a variety of sports, all while learning about teamwork and game play. This program is conveniently set up right after school ends. Coach Karl Mayer will be on-site as the final school bell rings to gather children signed up for the program. Please find the list of schools below and select the appropriate program for your child. In the event school is cancelled there will be no make-up. Min. of 5/Max of 12 participants for all Multi Sports Program - Programs runs from 2:30pm to 3:30pm TUESDAYS TODDLER/YOUTH RECREATION MONDAYS BELL MULTI SPORTS (GRADES 1-2) Session I: Tuesdays, January 5th to February 9th Session II: Tuesdays, February 23rd to April 12th Session III: Tuesdays, April 26th to June 14th *No Class on 4/19/16 Fee: Session I - $65 / Session II-$85/ Session III- $85 GLOVER MULTI SPORTS (GRADES 2-3) Session I: Mondays, January 4th to February 8th *No class on 1/18/16* Session II: Mondays, February 22nd to April 11th Fee: Session I- $65/ Session II- $85 GERRY MULTI SPORTS (GRADES K - 1) Dates: Mondays, April 25th to June 13th *No class on 4/18 & 5/30/16* Fee: $75 THURSDAYS BELL MULTI SPORTS (GRADES K -1) Session I: Thursdays, January 7th to February 11th Session II: Thursdays, February 25th to April 14th Session III: Thursdays, April 28th to June 16th Fee: Session I - $65 / Session II & III -$85 WEDNESDAYS GLOVER MULTI SPORTS (GRADES 1-2) Session I: Wednesdays, January 6th to February 10th *12pm Start on 1/13 & no class on 1/20/16* Session II: Wednesdays, February 24th to April 13th *12pm Start on 4/6 & no class on 3/9/16* Session III: Wednesdays, April 27th to June 15th *12pm start on 5/11/16* Fee: Session I- $55/ Session II- $75/ Session III-$85 FRIDAYS GLOVER MULTI SPORTS (GRADES K -1) Session I: Fridays, January 8th to February 12th Session II: Fridays, February 26th to April 15th *No class on March 25th* Session III: Fridays, April 29th to June 17th Fee: Session I - $65 / Session II-$85/ Session III- $85 Girls Indoor Soccer (Grades 1 to 2) Warm up and skills practice period will be followed by game play. Come join us for this fun indoor soccer program. Session I: Tuesdays, January 5th to February 9th Session II: Tuesdays, February 23rd to April 12th Time: 3:35pm to 4:20pm Location: Bell School Instructor: Karl Mayer Fee: Session I-$65 & Session II-$85 Floor Hockey (Grades 1 to 2) Warm up and skills practice period will be followed by game play. Come join us for this fun floor hockey program. Dates: Mondays, January 4th to February 8th Location: Glover School Instructor: Karl Mayer Time: 3:35pm to 4:20pm Fee: $75 Flag Football (Grades 1 to 2) Warm up and skills practice period will be followed by game play. Come join us for this fun flag football program. 6 Flag Football (Continued) Dates: Mondays, February 22nd to April 11th Location: Glover School Instructor: Karl Mayer Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pmFee: $75 Bell School Extended Afterschool Sports (Grades 1 to 2) This program will feature a variety of indoor sports including basketball, floor hockey, and indoor soccer. There will be a warm up period, followed by a skills period, and then game play! Each participant will have fun while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship. Session I: Thursdays, January 7th to February 11th Session II: Thursdays, February 25th to April 14th Time: 3:35pm to 4:20pm Location: Bell School Instructor: Karl Mayer Fee: Session I-$65 & Session II-$85 Marblehead Recreation T-BALL (Ages 4 - 6) Marblehead Recreation T-Ball is for boys and girls ages 4 - 6. Children will be placed on teams according to age, and will receive their own MLB replica shirt and hat. Practices will start during the week of April 21st, games will begin in May. Teams will meet once a week; First two weeks will be practice only, the last 8 weeks will be games. AGE 4 & 5 PROSPECT DIVISION GAME PLAY/RULES - For players that are 4 years of age by May 1st, 2016 -Players will hit off a batting tee for the entire season. -Players will bat every inning. -Games will last 3 innings or 1 1/2 hours, whichever comes first. -Every player plays the field every inning. -There will be no walks or strikeouts and score will not be kept. AGE 6 - ROOKIE DIVISION GAME PLAY/RULES -Players must be 6 years of age by May 1st, 2016 -Players will hit off a batting tee for the first half of the season. -Coaches will pitch the 2nd half of the season. -Each player will be allowed 3 swings before a batting tee will be placed to hit. -Games will last 3 innings or 1 1/2 hours, whichever comes first. -There will be no walks or strikeouts and score will not be kept. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED If interested in coaching please contact: Travis Farley farleyt@marblehead.org 781.631.3350 -or make note on registration form- Date: Prospect Division Ages 4 & 5: Tuesdays April 12th - June 21st Location: Eveleth/Hobbs Field Rookie Divison Age 6 : Thursdays April 14th - June 23rd Program Supervisor: Travis Farley Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PMFee: $65.00 Winter Basketball Clinic (Grades K to 3) Come join the Recreation Department to improve your skills for this winter! Patrick Hicks (the Assistant Coach from the MHD Basketball program) offers youth an opportunity to learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and basketball fundamentals, all while having FUN! Date: Mondays, January 25th to March 7th *No class on 2/15/16* Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm Location: Marblehead Community Center Fee: $125 Instructor: Patrick Hicks Junior Indoor Soccer League (Ages 4 to 5) Come join the Recreation Department and improve your skills for this winter! Players will have a brief practice and then get right into games! This is a fun way to continue to play soccer during the winter months. Parents are welcome to volunteer coach and are encouraged to. Kids will receive a shirt and an award! Please bring shinguards and water. Date: Tuesdays, January 26th to March 8th *No class on 2/16/16* Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm Location: Marblehead Community Center Fee: $65 Instructor: Travis Farley Junior Basketball League (Ages 4 to 7) VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED This weekly program is great for boys and girls looking to learn the basic skills If interested contact Travis Farley at involved in basketball. Players will learn how to dribble, pass, shoot, and play (781) 631-3350, farleyt@marblehead.org together as a team. Parent volunteers and recreation staff will lead a 20 minute or make a note on registration form. practice followed by 30 minutes of instructional game play. Participants will receive their very own team jersey, trophy, and an end of the season banquet. All games will be played 5 vs. 5, allowing plenty of participation during actual game play. If interested in coaching please contact Travis Farley. Rookie Division Date: Saturdays, December 12th to February 27th *No session on 12/26 & 1/16/16* Ages: 4 to 5 Time: 9am to 10am Location: Marblehead High School Fieldhouse Fee: $80 NBA Division Date: Saturdays, December 12th to February 27th *No session on 12/26 & 1/16/16* Ages: 6 to 7 Time: 10am to 11am Location: Marblehead High School Fieldhouse Fee: $80 7 YOUTH RECREATION YOUTH PROGRAMS Lego Engineers Junior Imaginers (Grades K to 1) Chris Prew - Aferschool Sports (Grades 4 to 6) Using LEGO DUPLOs, kids in K-1 will listen to stories Come join Chris Prew for some afterschool sports fun. based on popular fairy tales, then use the engineering design Games will include hockey, flag football, basketball, and process to help solve their hero’s problems using simple much more. Kids will learn the value of sportsmanship and machines. Help LEGO Sam and Sara create Rapunzel’s teamwork all while having fun. tower and a pulley system to lift her lunch! This program will Session I: Fridays, January 8th to March 4th emphasize creativity, cooperation, engineering, math, and *No class on 2/19/16* literacy skills. K-1st grade. Session II: Fridays, April 29th to June 17th Date: Mondays, January 11th to March 7th Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm Fee: $100 *No class on 1/18 & 2/15/16* Location: Village School Gym Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm Intro to Theatre (Grades 1 to 5) Location:Bell School Fee: $115 Join professional actor/teacher/director Jape Payette from Paws, Claws, & Jaws (Grades K to 2) JapeScape Productions Acting for Young STARS! Jape Take a look at some of your favorite wild animals teaches a series of age appropriate theatre games, stage and determine if they are predators or prey. Learn technique, improvisation, scene, & monologue work. to identify track patterns of canines and felines (dogs and Session I: Wednesdays, January 20th to March 16th cats) and compare animals in the wild to our domesticated *No classes on 2/17 & 3/9/16* pets. Be sly like a fox as you learn about local predators and Session II: Wednesdays, March 23rd to May 18th what they eat. Each week you’ll focus on a specific species *No class on 4/6, 4/20, 5/11/16* to become a wildlife pro. Time: 2:45pm to 4:00pm Date: Thursdays, February 4th to March 17th Location: Coffin School Fee: $85 *No class on 2/18/16* Little Ninjas Karate (Ages 5 to 7) Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm Your little one will love this 10 week age appropriate Location:Coffin School Fee: $115 karate class that will focus on listening, memory, attention, Lego Enginners Juniors (Grades K to 2) and respect. This class introduces the basics of karate, LEGO Engineering Junior is a 6-week program designed including gross motor skills, fine motor skills, stretching, specially for kids in grades K-1. The activities promote team- balancing, and of course kicks, blocks, and punches! Each work and critical thinking skills as kids investigate basic enparticipant will receive their own uniform and belt! gineering concepts using DUPLOs. Build a seesaw, vehicle, Session I: Mondays, January 11th to March 28th and spinning top and other fun working mechanisms. Perfect *No class on 1/28 & 2/15/16* for the young builder with tiny hands! K-1st grade. Session II: Mondays, April 4th to June 20th Date: Thursdays, March 24th to May 5th *No class on 4/18 & 5/30/16* *No class on 4/21/16* Time: 4:30pm to 5:15pm Fee: $210 Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm Location: Marblehead Community Center Location:Gerry School Fee: $115 Junior Karate (Ages 8 to 14) This class that will focus on listening, memory, attention, Primary Tap (Ages 4 to 6) and respect. This class introduces the basics of karate turning shoes in to musical instruments, this class is including stretching, balancing, and of course, kicks, blocks, key to honing listening skills and, it’s a blast! and punches! Each kid will receive their own unform! (Revolution Tap Shoes required. Please have girls wear tan, Session I: Mondays, January 11th to March 28th and boys black) *No class on 1/28 & 2/15/16* Dates: Wednesdays, March 9th to April 13th Session II: Mondays, April 4th to June 20th Time: 1:00pm to 1:30pm *No class on 4/18 & 5/30/16* Location: A Dancers Dream Studio - 222 Beacon Street, Time: 5:15pm to 6:00pm Fee:$210 Marblehead, MA Location: Marblehead Community Center Instructor: Beth Wheeler Fee: $60 Primary Ballet ( Ages 4 to 6) Creative Writing (Grades 1 to 3) In this creative writing workshop you will be guided through a variety of writing exercises and prompts designed to open your imagination and get your words flowing onto the page. All writers welcome regardless of skill level! Please bring a notebook and pen. Dates: Mondays, January 25th to March 7th *No class on 2/15/16* Time: 2:30pm to 3:30pm Fee: $115 Location: Bell School combines classic and original exercises to introduce and explore the beauty of the ballet. (Ballet slippers required. Please have girls wear white, and boys black). Dates: Wednesdays, March 9th to April 13th Time: 1:30pm to 2:00pm Location: A Dancers Dream Studio - 222 Beacon Street, Marblehead, MA Fee: $60 Instructor: Beth Wheeler *SPECIAL - Register for both for only $100* 8 Winter Basketball Clinic (Grades 2 to 7) This league is all about FUN and IMPROVEMENT! Premier Hoops instructors will combine skill development and game play in one exciting skills league. Date: Saturdays, January 9th to February 27th *No class on 1/16/16* Time: 8:30am to 10:00am Location: Marblehead Community Center Fee: $110 Instructor: Premier Hoops Babysitting (Ages 11 to 14) Whoo’s Callling (Ages 5+) Come join us for this first ever Owl program! Learn all about Marblehead’s owls through this in-depth owl program. Discover how these amazing birds hear, see, talk, hunt, and live in the wild all around us with one of our educational owls. Session I: January 14th - (Storytime, Craft, & Calls) Session II: January 21st - (A visit from the owls!) Session III: January 28th - (Owl calling at Wyman Woods, Hot Cocoa, & camp fire at Nature Center) Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Session I & II - Marblehead Community Center/ Session III will be held at Hamond Nature CenterFee: $30 Marblehead Art Club for Kids (Grades 2 to 3) Join our Marblehead After-School Art Club. The pace is relaxed and our studio is perfect for experimenting with new art methods and materials! We will use artist quality materials and cover several areas of art in 8 sessions, including famous artist studies and a variety of artistic mixed media techniques. The Art Club offers our young artists exploration in art methods and materials that support personal creative expression in the visual arts.. Please be sure to bring a snack. Date: Mondays - February 1st to March 28th *No class on 2/15/16* Location: Bell school art room Time: 2:30-3:30 pm Fee: $145 course fee. $10 materials fee. Instructor: Tammy Picone Nohelty Marblehead Chorus Club for Kids: Contemporary and Movie Music (Grades 2 to 3) Come and sing with your friends after school by joining the Marblehead Chorus Club! The Chorus Club will allow children to experience and explore appropriate music No experience required!! Grab your old six string from the of their generation in a fun and relaxed environment. Kidz closet and sign up fast for this fantastic introductory class. This class offers beginners the basics and fundamentals to get Bop popular music and Disney classics will be learned during the course of this 8 week program. The Chorus Club your new hobby or career off the ground. will work on ensemble singing, to include, good singing Date: Mondays, February 1st to April 11th technique and performance etiquette. Please be sure to bring *No classes on 2/15/16* a snack. Time: 5:00pm - 6:15pm Location: Marblehead Community Center Dates: Mondays, February 1st to March 28th *No class on 2/15/16* Fee: $65.00 Instructor: Andrew Connolly Location: Bell School Music Room Chris Prew - Aferschool Sports (Grades 2 to 3) Time: 2:30-3:30pm Fee: $100 Come join Chris Prew for some afterschool sports fun. Instructor: Francesca Simone Games will include hockey, flag football, basketball, and much more. Session I: Thursdays, January 7th to March 3rd *No class on 2/18/16* Session II: Thursdays, March 10th to May 12th *No class on 4/21 & 5/5/16* Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm Fee: $100 https://register.parksreconline.com/marblehead.html Location: Glover School Gym Intro to Guitar (Grades 6 to 10) 9 YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMs This babysitting class will help prepare you for the task of taking care of a baby or young child. This class includes techniques in interviewing with parents, toddler care, diapering, feeding, creative reading, and fun activities for babies, toddlers, and young children. Completion of this program is great to put on a resume for young teens! Option I: Saturday, January 30th Option II: Saturday, April 30th Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm Location: Marblehead Community Center Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Vicki Blazejowski Egg-cellent Spring Fling (Family) What animals lay eggs in spring? What’s a vernal pool? Why are all those wood frogs croaking? Join us at the Hamond Nature Center for all these answers and more, as we share a fun-filled afternoon of seasonal learning and discovery. A salamander closeencounter, hands-on activities and crafts, a detective walk through the woods, and a reading by Holly Hannaway local education specialist, of her new children’s book, Sam the Spotted Salamander, are just part of this egg-cellent spring fling! Date: Saturday, April 9th Option I: 9:00am to 11:00am Option II: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Location: Hamond Nature Center Fee: $10.00 You Can Afford College If....(Age 18+) Intro to Guitar (Ages 18+) … you PLAN in advance, you UNDERSTAND the financial aid process, and you ACT early enough to be successful ideally before December 31st of the child’s sophomore year of high school. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees. Date: Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM Location: Marblehead Community Center Fee: $20.00 Instructor: College Funding Advisors No experience required!! Grab your old six string from the closet and sign up fast for this fantastic introductory class. This class offers beginners the basics and fundamentals to get your new hobby or career off the ground. Date: Mondays, February 1st to April 11th *No classes on 2/15/16* Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm Location: Marblehead Community Center Fee: $65.00 Instructor: Andrew Connolly The ABC’S Of College Admissions (Age 18+) ADULT PROGRAMS Running Strong Clinic (Age 16+) The Running Strong Clinic is open to runners of all abilities. We will focus on form, hills, speed, and building endurance. The goal is to work hard while having fun. Sign up for your favorite races and have a support system every step of the way! Date: Tuesdays, April 5th to June 14th Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Fee: $120.00 Location: Seaside Park, Meet at basketball courts Instructor: RRCA Certified Coach Katie Cooper RENT THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR YOUR NEXT Please join John Flynn of College Advisors LLC, for an informative talk on the college search and admission’s process. Topics to be covered include the role academics, standardized tests, and extracurricular activities play in the admission process. We will also be reviewing important components of the application process as well as defining specific admissions plans. Date: Thursday, February 4th Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM Location: Marblehead Community Center Fee: $20.00 Instructor: John Flynn Baby Boot Camp (Age 18+) Bring your baby and get fit! Join us for high energy stroller based fitness classes! All stroller aged kids welcome (kids to stay in strollers during the class). Come for fun, fitness, and to meet other moms in your community! Price includes classes, a baby bootcamp resistance band for training, and access to a private Facebook group during the session for at-home challenges and support! Moms must be at least 6 weeks postpartum at session start date. Date: Tuesdays, May 3rd to June 14th *No class on May 10th* Time: 10:30AM - 11:30AM Location: Gatchell’s Field * Rain location isMarblehead Community Center * Fee: $120.00 Instructor: Baby Boot Camp RECREATION AND PARKS WILL BE HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS BEACH LIFEGUARDS SAILING DIRECTOR SAILING STAFF SEASONAL PARK MAINTENANCE Employees must fill out a job application at Marblehead Recreation & Parks located at 10 Humphrey Street, Marblehead MA *Interviews will be set up after all applications are reviewed & please note that all candidates are not guaranteed an interview* BIRTHDAY PARTY!! VISIT WWW.MARBLEHEAD.ORG OR CALL (781) 631-3350 FOR INFORMATION IN RESERVING SPACE INSIDE THE COMMUNITY CENTER 10 Town of Marblehead Parks & Recreation Program General Registration Form #1 Legal guardian (OR adult participant if age 18+): Mailing Address Home Phone ( Date: Street Town ) Cell Phone ( Zip Code _) E-Mail (for receipts and program information only) #2 Legal guardian (OR emergency contact not listed above): Home Phone ( _) Cell Phone ( Address (if different from above) Street ) Town Zip Code *FOR SUMMER PROGRAM(S), PLEASE USE GRADE ENTERING IN AUTUMN M/F Gender D.O.B *Grade see above Fee amount Program / activity name (please include sessions or dates) $ $ $ $ PLEASE make checks payable t o “TO WN OF MARB LE H EAD” / CASH (Sorry, no credit cards ) Payment method (circle 1): CHECK # TOTAL: YES / NO (circle 1): Does participant(s) have any medical concerns/allergies we should know about? (If “YES”, please fill out the health form on the back page). YES / NO (circle 1): Can we use images taken of the above participating in our programs for promotional purposes such as “Facebook” or “Twitter”? YES / NO (circle 1): Volunteer if a program you have listed above is seeking volunteers? (If “YES” you will be contacted by the Recreation Supervisor) YES / NO (circle 1): Can we add your email to our monthly newsletter? (If “YES” you will receive monthly updates from our department) MARBLEHEAD RECREATION & PARKS CONSENT & RELEASE FORM I, , the undersigned 0 PARENT OR 0 LEGAL GUARDIAN of the above-named participant(s) OR 0 PARTICIPANT do hereby consent to participation in the above listed athletic and/or recreational program(s) of the Town of Marblehead. I agree and covenant to forever RELEASE, acquit, discharge and hold harmless the Town of Marblehead, its Recreation and Parks Department and any and all Town employees, agents, board members, volunteers and any and all individuals and organizations assisting or participating in the voluntary athletic or recreational programs of the Town of Marblehead (hereinafter, collectively, the “Town of Marblehead”) from any and all claims of any nature or kind whatsoever, actions, rights of action and causes of action, damages, costs, expenses and fees, except those resulting from the Town’s gross negligence or in tentional, reckless or willful misconduct, that may have arisen in the past or which may arise in the future, directly or indirectly, from any and all known or unknown personal injuries to the participant or property damage, which the participant has suffered or may hereafter suffer, resulting from or in any way growing out of, directly or indirectly, participation in the Town of Marblehead voluntary athletic and/or recreational programs and/or activities. I hereby forever RELEASE, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Town of Marblehead against any and all legal claims of any nature or kind whatsoever and proceedings of any description, with the exceptions referenced above, that may have been asserted in the past or may be asserted in the future, directly or indirectly, arising from personal injuries to the participant or property damage resulting from or in any way growing out of, directly or indirectly, participation in the Town of Marblehead voluntary athletic and/or recreational programs and/or activities. I further hereby affirm that I have read this Consent and Release Form and that I understand the contents of this Form. I understand that participation in these programs is voluntary and that the participant is free to choose not to participate in said programs. By signing this Form, I affirm that I have decided the participant may participate in the Town of Marblehead’s athletic and/or recreational programs and/or activities with full knowledge that the Town of Marblehead will not be liable to anyone for any personal injuries to the participant or property damage suffered while in the voluntary participation of the Town of Marblehead athletic and/or recreational programs and/or activities. Printed Name Signature Date 11 REGISTRATION FORM Participant(s) name: 12 REGISTRATION FORM Indoor Park & Play (Ages 1 to 5) Are you looking for a fun and safe play space for your child during the cold winter months? Would you like to meet local parents with children similar in age to your child? Look no further! This program allows children to explore a large open space and interact with other children. Think of it as the biggest “play date” in Marblehead and you are invited! Best of all.... there is no clean up for you! Climbing mats, sports equipment, and play equipment will all be pulled out for the kids to enjoy at their own leisure. Parents/caregivers must accompany their children at all times during this program. This is a nonstructured program. -NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE GYM PLEASE- Date: Tuesdays YEAR ROUND (except holidays) Time: 7:00PM to 9:00PM Location: Marblehead Community Center Gym Fee: *$5.00 per day *Participants must pay/sign in at office window prior to entering the gym* Adult Volleyball - Drop In (Adults 18 +) Volleyball is a great way to socialize, exercise and stay active throughout the entire year. Games/teams will be set up each week by the program supervisor. Date: Mondays & Thursdays - YEAR ROUND *Does not run on HOLIDAYS* Time: 7:30PM - 9:45PM Location: Marblehead Community Center Gym Fee: *$5.00 per day *Participants must pay/sign in at office window prior Badminton - Drop In Join Marblehead Recreation in this open gym concept badminton program. It’s fun, social and a great workout. This program will be offered on two days, Wednesday nights and Sunday Mornings. Date: Wednesdays & Sundays - YEAR ROUND (except on holidays) Time: Wednesdays 7:00PM - 9:45PM Sundays 10:00AM - 1:00PM Location: Marblehead Community Center Fee: $5.00 for Adults/ $4.00 for youth (youth must have a signed consent form) *Participants must pay/sign in at office window prior to entering the gym* SESSION 1: July 5th - July 8th SESSION 2: July 11th - July 15th SESSION 3: July 18th - July 22nd SESSION 4: July 25th - July 29th SESSION 5: Aug 1st - Aug 5th SESSION 6: Aug 8th - Aug 12th SESSION 7: Aug 15th - Aug 19th Program Hours: 8:30AM - 3:30PM *Please note these dates are subject to change. More InformaIt’s never to early to start planning your summer! Listed are tion and registration will be released in our Summer Program our upcoming tentative summer playground dates and hours; guide, scheduled to be released in the spring. Unfortunately, we be sure to mark them on your calendar! This year’s summer cannot take registrations until the summer booklet is released. playground program will be a blast for all particiapants! Information will be released in the Spring so STAY TUNED! 13 DROP IN PROGRAMs Date: Starting on Friday, October 30th - Runs Every Friday thru April 1st *Does not run on HOLIDAYS* Time: 10:30AM - 12:00PM Location: Marblehead Community Center Gym Fee: $2.00 drop in Fee, 1 and under FREE Supervisor: Travis Farley Adult Basketball - Drop In (Adults 18 +) Join Marblehead Recreation in this open gym concept Basketball program. It’s fun, social and a great workout. This is a program that runs one day a week on Tuesday evenings. Marblehead Recreation & Parks 10 Humphrey Street Marblehead, MA 01945 (781) 631-3350 Recreation@Marblehead.org Congrats to the MacNeil Family our 2015 Halloween Home Decoration Contest Winners! Painting By Leslie Saeta Photo by Victoria Dosch PRST STD ECRWSS U.S POSTAGE PAID N. READING MA PERMIT NO. 211