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millis RECREATION WINTER 2015 PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS PRESCHOOL T-BALL – F.A.S.T. Athletics YOGA FOR “MOMS AND TOTS” – Mary Ellen Murphy Let’s take a walk through the fundamentals of America’s favorite pastime. The children will learn the basic skills in fielding, throwing, hitting, and base running. In addition, they will play games such as home run derby, last one standing, and running bases. This is an easy introduction to t-ball where learning and skill development are our priorities. Yoga for children has been proven to improve concentration, fitness, flexibility, and overall well-being—not to mention you and your child will feel great, too! Join this class for a special time for you and your child to spend together. The Yoga Studio, 840 Main Street, Suite 111, Millis Mondays, 1/26-2/16 10:00 am-11:00am Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 2.9-6 Wednesdays SESSION I – 1/21-2/25 (no class 2/18) 5 Sessions SESSION II--3/4-4/1 (no class 3/11) 4 Sessions 9:00—9:45 am Fee: $65/Session I or $55/Session II Ages: 2-5 4 weeks Fee: $45 PRESCHOOL KARATE – Tom Burke The focus in this class is to help children improve and develop gross and fine motor skills through the Martial Arts. In a typical class we will conduct basic stretching and conditioning exercises to improve flexibility, coordination and balance. Children will be taught basic karate punches, kicks and blocks. Techniques will be reinforced weekly using various equipment and fun drills designed to hide repetition and to keep children excited. PRESCHOOL MINI-SPORTS – F.A.S.T. Athletics This program is a combination of warm-up games and sports such as soccer, kickball, wacky ball and t-ball. It will ease children into learning the basics of all of these great games as well as teaching them the importance of team work. Each class, F.A.S.T. Athletics will have new and exciting games planned for the students. Elite Martial Arts Academy, 1275 Main St., Millis Fridays, 1/16-3/6 10:00-10:30 am Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 2.9-6 Wednesdays SESSION I 1/21-2/25 (no class 2/18) 5 Sessions SESSION II 3/4-4/1 (no class 3/11) 4 Sessions 10:00—10:45 am Fee: $65/Session I or $55/Session II Ages 3 – 4 8 Weeks Fee: $55 MESSY MIXTURES – Margie Monahan This is an exciting art program for preschoolers and an adult companion. Join us for a wonderful experience in process art where your child will explore, create and learn by experimenting with many different mediums. Children will have the opportunity to craft at least three different projects each week. Old play clothes are recommended for those who attend. PRESCHOOL SOCCER – F.A.S.T. Athletics Our soccer program will teach the fundamental skills of dribbling, trapping, shooting, and passing by teaching them in a very nontraditional and energetic way. Not only will students learn the rules and positions of one of the most popular games in the world, but they will have the chance to scrimmage each other as well as have shoot outs, breakaways, and one on ones! Burke School, 16 Cassidy Lane, Room 11, Medway Wednesdays, 1/14-2/25 (no class 2/18) 9:45-10:30 am Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Ages: 2.9-6 Wednesdays SESSION I 1/21-2/25 (no class 2/18) 5 Sessions SESSION II 3/4-4/1 (no class 3/11) 4 Sessions 11:00—11:45 am Fee: $65/Session I or $55/Session II 2 Ages: 2-4 w/adult companion 6 weeks Fee: $50 PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS TINY TOTS – Norfolk Arena SUPERKIDS GYMNASTICS – Shen’s Gymnastics Academy Tiny Tots is for younger skaters usually between the ages of 3 – 6. The lesson is 25 minutes long and then they can stay on for practice time with a parent. A 60-minute, energetic, fun, gymnastics class for preschool and kindergarten-aged kids. Children, ages 3-6, participate in this class while their parents watch from the seating area. The kids get lots of personal attention and lots of turns on the apparatus such as trampoline, balance beam, rings, vault, bars, and tumble track. The instructor will set up an obstacle course designed to teach basic gymnastics skills. Kids will also improve their locomotion skills, handeye coordination, social skills, taking turns and listening skills, all while they are having fun, getting exercise, and learning gymnastics! Norfolk Arena, 1 Dean Street, Norfolk SESSION I Tuesdays, 1/6 – 2/24 9:30 & 10:00 am Ages: 3 – 6 OR Fridays, 1/9 – 2/27 1:00 & 1:30 pm OR SESSION II Tuesday, 3/3 – 4/14 9:30 & 10:00 am OR Fridays, 3/6-4/17 9:30 & 10:00 am 8 Weeks Fee: $150 8 Weeks Fee: $150 16 Everett Street, Holliston SESSION I Mondays, 1/5 – 2/23 Wednesdays, 1/7 – 2/25 Fridays, 1/2 – 2/27 Saturdays, 1/3 – 2/28 7 Weeks Fee: $135 7 Weeks Fee: $135 Mondays, 3/2 – 3/30 Wednesdays, 3/4 –3/25 Fridays, 3/6 –3/27 Saturdays, 3/7-3/28 A fun, instructor-led gymnastics classe for toddlers aged 18 months – 2.5 years and their mom or dad. This 50-minute class brings the parents onto the floor amidst the excitement. A small student/ teacher ratio is kept for personal attention. We have small preschoolsized equipment for children this age including: rings, bars, ladders and slide. Kids also love using our zip line and trampoline in this class. The instructor will set up different obstacle courses each week especially designed to help with locomotion skills and hand-eye coordination. SESSION I 9:30 am 10:30 am 9:00 am 8 Weeks 8 Weeks 9 Weeks SESSION II Mondays, 3/2 – 3/30 Thursdays, 3/5 –3/26 Saturdays, 3/7-3/28 9:30 am 10:30 am 9:00 am 5 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 8 Weeks 8 Weeks 9 Weeks 9 Weeks 1:00 or 4:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 or 5:30 pm 10:00 am 5 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks Fee: $95-4 week session, $123--5 week session, $190--8 week session, $213--9 week session 10% discount for families with 2 kids or more Ages: 18 months-2.5 Mondays, 1/5-2/23 Thursdays, 1/8-2/26 Saturdays, 1/3-2/28 1:00 or 4:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 or 5:30 pm 10:00 am SESSION II MOMMY AND ME GYMNASTICS CLASS – Shen’s Gymnastics Academy 16 Everett Street, Holliston Ages: 3-6 Fee: 4 weeks $90, 5 weeks $ 110, 8 weeks $ 170, 9 weeks $ 190 10% discount for families with 2 kids or more 3 YOUTH PROGRAMS NASHOBA VALLEY SKI LESSONS KARATE – Tom Burke Travel by school bus for a 6-week program leaving Millis High School parking lot at 3:00 pm arriving at Nashoba for an hour of free ski before a 4:00 pm one-hour scheduled ski lesson. We will leave Nashoba at 6:30 pm and return to the High School at 7:30 pm. All levels of ski and snowboarding lessons will be offered. Chaperones needed and a limited number may ski free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Lift ticket good for evening ski for those wishing to stay and provide their own transportation home. Helmets mandatory! The focus in this class is to help children improve and develop gross and fine motor skills through the Martial Arts. In a typical class, we will conduct basic stretching and conditioning exercises. Children will be taught basic karate punches, kicks, and blocks. All techniques will be reinforced weekly using various equipment and fun drills designed to hide repetition. Nashoba Valley Ski Resort Fridays 1/2–2/6 3:00 –7:30 pm Fee: $260 /Lift ticket & lessons Ages: 10+ 6 Weeks Fee: $225/Lift ticket only *$110 ski or snowboard rental additional: Helmets available for sale for $55 at the rental shop. Goggles will be available at a minimal charge. Elite Martial Arts Academy, 1275 Main St., Millis Thursdays, 1/15-3/5 3:00-3:45 pm Ages: 5-7 8 Weeks Fee: $55 Thursdays, 1/15-3/5 3:45-4:30 pm Ages: 8 & up 8 Weeks Fee: $55 SELF DEFENSE/JUKIDO JUKIDO JUJITSU – Sensei Jeremy Flori Jukido is a style of the Japanese Martial Art of Jujitsu, the techniques of which were founded centuries ago. Jujitsu was used by Japan’s elite warrior class, the Samurai, and perfected over hundreds of years in combat. Students will develop the skills and confidence to handle a wide variety of threats and to defend themselves from real life situations they might encounter in today’s dangerous world. The techniques you will learn include escapes, throws, takedowns, arm/ joint locks, and pressure points, applied as a realistic approach to self-defense. Safety and doing one’s best are always emphasized in class. Students of Jukido develop a strong sense of confidence and self-discipline among the many benefits of hard work. Millis Kokondo Academy Gold’s Gym, 27 Milliston Road Mondays and Thursdays, 2/2 – 3/27 6:00-7:15 pm Ages 6 – 14 8 Weeks Fee: $110 IT’S ALL ABOUT PERFORMING! – Angela’s School of Performing Arts In this class your child will learn all the fine arts. Theater games will help with self-esteem as well as singing and dance movements. We also create our back drop and props. Our performance piece is “It’s A Hard Knock Life” from Annie. On stage performance June 13th. Come live the arts! 280 Ridge Street, Millis Ages: 5 & up Tuesdays, 3/24-6/9 12 Sessions 4:00-4:45 pm Fee: $125 SELF DEFENSE/JUKIDO JUKIDO JUJITSU – Sensei Jeremy Flori Jukido is a style of the Japanese Martial Art of Jujitsu, the techniques of which were founded centuries ago. Jujitsu was used by Japan’s elite warrior class, the Samurai, and perfected over hundreds of years in combat. Students will develop the skills and confidence to handle a wide variety of threats and to defend themselves from real life situations they might encounter in today’s dangerous world. The techniques you will learn include escapes, throws, takedowns, arm/ joint locks, and pressure points, applied as a realistic approach to self-defense. Safety and doing one’s best are always emphasized in class. Students of Jukido develop a strong sense of confidence and self-discipline among the many benefits of hard work. JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL – MHS Volleyball Players Learn to bump, set, serve and spike in this introduction to volleyball course. Children will learn the basics and play in a non-competitive environment. Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Grades 3-6 Tuesdays, 2/24-3/31 6 weeks 4:30-5:30 Fee: $30 Millis Kokondo Academy Gold’s Gym, 27 Milliston Road Mondays and Thursdays, 2/2 – 3/27 7:30-9:00 pm 4 Ages 15 and up 8 Weeks Fee: $125 YOUTH PROGRAMS SOCCER SKILLS – Global Premier Soccer KUNG FU KIDS - Wu Xing Kung Fu In Kung Fu Kids we learn to become more aware of our bodies and minds by playing fun games and exercising in ways designed to challenge and reward students for giving their best effort. We teach exciting animal moves, kicks and punches while we work on our listening, focus and confidence. We let kids express themselves in a fun, supportive environment while also learning respect, manners and tolerance for each other. We get stronger in mind and body, all while having a great time! Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main St. Wednesdays, 1/14- 3/4 3:30 - 4:15pm. Fridays, 1/16-3/6 3:30 - 4:15pm OR Saturdays, 1/17-3/7 9:30 am - 10:15am The Early Development Program focuses on teaching players the key fundamentals of soccer and is tailor made to harness the potential in aspiring 1st and 2nd grade soccer players, developing them into well-rounded technical players with a strong identity in the game. The U8 EDP uses the GPS curriculum in a fun and positive environment. We build a technical foundation at this level and teach using a guided discovery approach where the coach uses the skills learned to play within small sided activities. Also included within the cost of this program is a uniform for all players which will include; GPS-MA Jersey, Shorts and Socks. Ages 5-8 8 weeks Fee: $190 Kidzturf, Milliston Common, Mills BOYS: Mondays, 1/12-2/16 GIRLS: Wednesdays, 1/14-2/18 BASIC KUNG FU - Wu Xing Kung Fu BOYS Register online https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/Default. asp?ProgramID=33010 GIRSL Register online https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/Default. asp?ProgramID=33011 Learn 5 Animal Kung Fu! Students learn powerful kicks, punches, stances and applications of classic Hung Gar 5 animal/5 element Kung Fu from Southern China. Build strength, confidence and respect while getting in shape and learning to master one’s self. We work hard and play hard, with exciting drills and games designed to stretch our minds and build our bodies. Learn the power of the Tiger, the speed of the Panther, the connectedness of the Snake, the perception of the Crane and the skill of the Dragon! Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main St. Tuesdays, 1/13-3/3 6:45 - 7:45pm Wednesdays, 1/14-3/4 4:30 - 5:30pm Thursdays, 1/15-3/5 6:45 - 7:45pm Fridays, 1/16-3/6 4:30 - 5:30pm Saturdays, 1/17-3/7 10:30 - 11:30am SOCCER, CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP FOR GIRLS – Olivia Zitoli This program is designed for girls in grades 6th-8th to teach soccer skills, confidence building, and leadership development. Girls will learn soccer techniques as well as insight for personal empowerment, team building, and female leadership. Olivia Zitoli has developed this program after four years as a collegiate women’s soccer player, winning a Division III National Championship, and being selected a 2014 NCAA Top 30 Women of the Year. Girls will practice their skills in a safe and fun environment for learning and development. Ages 8 & up 8 weeks Fee $190 Veterans Memorial Building Gymnasium Sundays, 1/18-2/15 5:00pm-6:30pm CHARLES RIVER CHILDREN”S CHOIR – Meg Quilop The Charles River Children’s’ Choir invites children Grades 2-4 with a love of music to come sing with us. Each practice will include learning to hear the music, match pitch and blend our voices together. Our Director, Lelia Viana, will lead the choir in a wide variety of music chosen to help our children explore the world we live in. The program will culminate in a small recital on March 29th. This program is open to children throughout the Metro West area. We are working with Millis Recreation Department and Charles River Chorale to create a regional children’s choir to bring a love of music into our communities. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 18 Thurdays, 1/8-3/26 (no class 2/19) 4:00-5:00 pm Grades 1 & 2 6 weeks 5:00pm-6:00pm Fee: $125 Grades 2-4 11 weeks Fee: $190 SOFTBALL CLINIC – Millis Girls Softball League Coaching Staff Fundamentally based softball clinic geared toward varying abilities and experience. Returning and first time players are welcome. Instruction will be given based on skill level. MAX 20 Players. Veterans Memorial Building, Gym 4 weeks Saturdays, 2/28-3/21 Grades 1 & 2 9:00-10:00 am Grades 3 & 4 10:00-11:00 am Fee: $45 5 Grades 6th-8th 5 weeks Fee: $100 YOUTH PROGRAMS FLOOR HOCKEY – F.A.S.T. Athletics NOVICE GIRLS GYMNASTICS CLASS – Shen’s Gymnastics Academy Come join F.A.S.T. Athletics for some floor hockey fun! Fundamentals of hockey will be taught along with good sportsmanship and rules. After the instructional period is over, each day will end with a good old fashioned floor hockey game. Our 60-minute girls’ gymnastics classes for girls six and up offer a fun environment where girls will be instructed on all of the Olympic events: vault, bars, balance beam, tumbling and trampoline. Class is held at Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St, Holliston. Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Wednesdays, 3/4-4/1 (no class 3/11) 3:45 – 4:45 pm 16 Everett Street, Holliston Ages: 7-13 4 Sessions Fee: $55 SESSION I Tuesdays, 1/6-2/24 Wednesdays, 1/7-2/25 Thursdays, 1/8-2/26 Fridays, 1/2-2/27 Saturdays, 1/3-2/28 LEARN TO SKATE – Norfolk Arena Learn to Skate is for all ages and levels. We follow the US Basic Skills Program. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner and more advanced skater. We offer a 25 minute lesson and then 25 minutes of practice. Norfolk Arena, 1 Dean Street, Norfolk SESSION I Tuesdays, 1/6-2/24 5:00 pm OR Saturdays, 1/10-2/28 12:00 pm OR Sundays, 1/11-3/1 3:00 pm SESSION II Tuesdays, 3/3-4/14 Saturdays, 3/7-4/18 Sundays, 3/8-4/19 5:00 pm OR 12:00 pm OR 3:00 pm Ages: 6 & up 4:00 pm 3:30 or 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 9:00 or 10:00 am 8 Weeks 8 Weeks 8 Weeks 9 Weeks 9 Weeks Tuesdays, 3/3-3/31 4:00 pm Wednesdays, 3/4-3/25 3:30 or 4:30 pm Thursdays, 3/5-3/26 4:30 pm Fridays, 3/6-3/27 4:30 pm Saturdays, 3/7-3/28 9:00 or 10:00 am 5 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks 4 Weeks SESSION II 8 Weeks 8 Weeks Fee: $95 - 4 week session, $123- 5 week session, $190- 8 week session, $213- 9 week session 10% discount for families with 2 kids or more. 8 Weeks 7 Weeks NOVICE BOYS GYMNASTICS CLASS – Shen’s Gymnastics Academy 7 Weeks Boys ages 6 and up will gain flexibility, strength and coordination as they learn the fundamentals of men’s gymnastics moves in this 60 minute class. Boys will learn and work much of the Olympic events, working apparatus such as trampoline, parallel bars, rings, vault and pommel horse. Classes held at Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St, Holliston. 7 Weeks Fee: $135-7 week session, $150-8 week session, **Learn to Play Hockey is offered during the Tuesday Learn to Skate Program** Learn to Play Hockey skaters have to know how to skate forward and backwards and full equipment is required. 16 Everett Street, Holliston Ages: 6 & up SESSION I Wednesdays, 1/7-2/25 SESSION II Wednesdays, 3/4-3/25 3:30 pm 8 Weeks 3:30 pm 4 Weeks Fee: $95-4 week session, $190- 8 week session 10% discount for families with 2 kids or more. 6 YOUTH PROGRAMS TUMBLING/BACK HANDSPRING – Shen’s Gymnastics Academy SOCIAL NETIQUETTE – Juanita Allen Kingsley This class is designed to perfect the back walkover and drill basic shapes for the back handspring. Students will work on cartwheels, round-offs, back bends, back walkovers and the back handspring. Social networking has become the new “playground” for tweens and teens, and who can blame them for being drawn to a place where you can be anyone you want, meet people from around the world, share pictures and experiences, build or join a community or become an instant celebrity? Kids have access to people, ideas and influences now more than ever, and in order to keep them safe from those with less than good intentions, we must teach them how to develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills while they navigate over forty (and growing) social networking sites that are just a click away! In the Kidproof Social Netiquette workshop, students learn to develop and apply proper social etiquette, good citizenship and critical thinking skills to meeting people, sharing information and socializing through the internet. Classes held at Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St, Holliston. 16 Everett Street, Holliston SESSION I Mondays, 1/5-2/23 3:30 pm 8 Weeks Saturdays, 1/3-2/28 11:00 am 9 Weeks SESSION II Mondays, 3/2-3/30 Saturdays, 3/7-3/28 1:00 or 4:30 pm 11:00 am 5 Weeks 4 Weeks Fee: $95-4 week session, $123-5 week session, $190-8 week session, $213-9 week session 10% discount for families with 2 kids or more Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Wednesday, 1/21 3:00-5:00 pm DRAMA CLASSES – Drama Kids International CLAY WORKSHOP – Marc Davidson This class is a complete introduction to basic clay techniques. Basic hand-building, including coil, pinch pots, and slab work, will be practiced. We will also glaze and use the kiln to finish-off our original clay creations. Please bring your creativity and prepare to get dirty with a favorite Medway art teacher. Burke School, Room 2325, 16 Cassidy Lane, Medway Grades: K-4 Thursdays, 1/29-3/12 (no class 2/19) 6 weeks 3:45-5:00 pm Fee: $70 Drama Kids Performance Skills Session! Has your child been bitten by the acting bug? Have they said while watching tv, movies or plays... “WOW! That looks like FUN!!” Drama Kids is the best place to get your start! Build your child’s confidence and self-esteem by learning the basic skills needed for everyday life and for stage performances. Shakespeare said it BEST...”All the worlds a Stage!” Our nurturing teaching style and unique, fast paced curriculum includes: Improvisation, Speech, Movement and Scene development skills in every class. While your child is busy having fun, making new friends, they are also learning about teamwork and being a leader/director!! Join us for this 6 week skills session to prepare for our upcoming performance that is sure to be a BIG HIT! We NEVER hold auditions...every child is a star in our shows. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Winter/Spring Skills Session: Tuesdays, 1/6-2/10 (Snow Day make up 2/24) 4:45-5:45 pm STEAM Science Classes – Catherine McGuiggin If your child loves science or wants to learn about science, they will enjoy the excitement and discovery of this class. STEAM is the next step in STEM Science. During this 5 week class, your child will be discovering Volcanoes, understanding why we recycle, engineer/build a capsule out of recycled material, blow up soda and explore many sensory recipes. Ages: 5-9 6 Weeks Fee: $100 Veterans Memorial Building, Room 204 Saturdays, 1/10-2/7 9:00-11:30 am (includes snack) Fee: $160 (+$10 optional lab fee) Drama Kids Spring Performance. – PIRATE JOE! Ahoy, Me Mateys! Climb aboard the ship and get ready to set sail in our Pirate themed play full of hearty laughs, music and magic! Watch out for the mean ole’ Captain...he may just make you walk the plank! Join us in this fun and highly dramatic adventure which leads to a final performance with costumes & props on stage at Dean College in Franklin. Drama Kids strives to make a child’s experience on stage comfortable, therefore we do not hold auditions or require strenuous line rehearsing. Instructors are visibly available during performance to help direct children or read lines. Children will be an active part of character roles and development in class, and are able to voice opinions and ideas to add to the play. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Spring Performance Session: Tuesdays, 3/3-5/26 (no class 4/21) (Snow Day Make Up 6/2- Reserved for Dress Rehearsal) 4:45-5:45 pm Ages: 11-13 One Session Fee: $35 Grades: K-6 5 weeks CREATIVE DANCE – Millis Dance Theatre Children will learn the basics of dance including age appropriate ballet and jazz choreography set to spirited music. The class will focus on creative expression through open-ended movement such as dancing with ribbons, scarves, hula-hoops, etc. This popular, lively class is offered to students who have danced before as well as those with no prior experience. Children leave this class feeling happy and accomplished! (Attire: Black leotard and pink tights & ballet slippers, comfortable clothing for boys). Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Tuesdays, 1/13-3/31 (no class 2/17) 10:00–10:45am Ages: 5-9 12 Weeks Fee: $198 7 Ages: 3-5 11 Weeks Fee: $120 YOUTH PROGRAMS BALLET/TAP – Millis Dance Theatre Students will learn ballet including graceful flow of movement and basic classical technique. Then a change of pace—twenty minutes of beginner tap rhythms, progressions across the floor and basic tap choreography. Set in an enjoyable, supportive environment; children find their inner joy for both dance forms in this well rounded class. (Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and black tap shoes). Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Grades: K-1 Mondays, 1/12-3/30 (no class 2/16) 11 Weeks 3:30-4:30 pm Fee: $160 BOYS DANCE – Millis Dance Theatre HIP HOP/JAZZ – Millis Dance Theatre Dos your son love to dance? Then this is the class for him! Let him explore his need to move with warm up exercises, flexibility and strengthening movements including Hip Hop choreography that will build from week to week. Taught by our male instructor, Alex D., boys will work on expressing themselves through dynamic movement and music. (Attire: Comfortable clothing, sneakers or bare feet). Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Tuesdays, 1/13-3/31 (no class 2/17) 3:30-4:30pm Students learn both Jazz and Hip Hop in one class! Jazz, a contemporary dance style, emphasizes coordination and flexibility, rhythm and musicality. Hip Hop with its popular urban-influenced style will focus on freedom of movement and individuality set to today’s current and sometimes “edgy” music. This is a very fun, upbeat class that requires no prior experience. (Attire: Black leotard, black jazz or yoga pants, sneakers or hip hop sneakers). Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Grades: 2-4 Mondays, 1/12-3/30 (no class 2/16) 11 Weeks 5:45-6:45 pm Fee: $160 Grades: K-3 11 Weeks Fee: $160 BALLET/JAZZ – Millis Dance Theatre This is a perfect class for students who respect the traditional beauty of ballet but also crave the up-beat, contemporary style of jazz dance. We will focus on the graceful flow of movement and elegant posture as well as freedom of movement, flexibility and fun funky choreography. This class is the best of both worlds! No experience necessary. (Attire: black leotard, pink tights and ballet slippers). BALLET – Millis Dance Theatre This is a traditional ballet class that focuses on classical technique such as barre, turns, leaps etc. and is set in an enjoyable, supportive atmosphere. Students learn graceful flow of movement, elegant posture and respect for the art form. This class builds coordination, strength, musicality and confidence in a fun, positive environment. (Attire: black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes). Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Grades: 2-4 Wednesdays, 1/14-3/25 (no class 2/18) 10 Weeks 4:30-5:30 pm Fee: $140 Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Grades: 5-8 Wednesdays, 1/14-3/25 (no class 2/18) 10 Weeks 5:30-6:30pm Fee: $140 ACRO/JAZZ – Millis Dance Theatre Students will learn acrobatic gymnastic skills such as, cartwheels, round offs, front and back walkovers, front and back handsprings, saltos and aerials as well as fun jazz dance movements. Taught by our gymnastic expert and national gymnastic judge, Andi Neil. Each student will be encouraged to progress at their own level and challenge themselves according to their experience and strength. (Attire: Black leotard, black dance or yoga pants and black jazz shoes). HIP HOP – Millis Dance Theatre Hip Hop is a popular urban-influenced dance style which encourages freedom of movement and individual expression. Students learn choreography which builds week to week, set to today’s current and sometimes “edgy” music. (Attire: comfortable clothes and sneakers). Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Grades: 3-5 Thursdays, 1/15-3/25 (no class 2/19) 10 Weeks 5:00-6:30 pm Fee: $190 Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Grades: 4-6 Tuesdays, 1/13-3/31 (no class 2/17) 11 Weeks 4:30-5:30pm Fee: $160 Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Grades: 7-9 Tuesdays, 1/13-3/31 (no class 2/17) 11 Weeks 5:30-6:30pm Fee: $160 Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Grades: 10-12 Tuesdays, 1/13-3/31 (no class 2/17) 11 Weeks 6:30-7:30pm Fee: $160 8 FEBRUARY VACATION SUPER SPORTS – F.A.S.T. Athletics GYMNASTICS CAMP – Shen’s Gymnastics Academy Join us over February vacation for tons of fun and fitness with friends and our favorite coaches from F.A.S.T. Athletics! Their popular Super Sports program will be enhanced with even more games and tournaments. All children will stretch, shoot hoops, play catch, run and participate in exciting games for hand ball, pillo polo, soccer and dodgeball. Please bring a water bottle, snacks, drinks and a lunch (peanut-free please). Join us at Shen’s Gymnastics for our February Vacation Camp! The children will enjoy the experience of gymnastics and get plenty of physical exercise. No gymnastics experience necessary! Join us for fun-filled days of gymnastics activities including trampoline, zip-line, tumbling into our giant foam pit, jumping and sliding in our bouncy house, climbing the rock wall, recreational games, arts & crafts, and of course, instructor-led gymnastics. Regardless of the skill level of our campers, our staff focuses on providing the fundamentals of gymnastics in a no-pressure, fun, camp environment. Sign up for one day, several days, or the whole week! Shen’s Gymnastics Academy, 16 Everett St., Holliston Ages: 3.5-12 Tuesday-Friday, 2/17-2/20 9:00 am-12:00 pm OR 9:00 am-3:00 pm PRICING: Day/Week 9:00 am-12:00 pm $50/$180 9:00 am-3:00 pm $79/$295 10% discount for families with 2 kids or more Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Tuesday-Friday, 2/17-2/20 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages: 7-13 4 Days Fee: $90 Fee: $120 EXTREME SCIENCE – Carl Geden; Northeast Educational Technologies Extreme Science is a class that explores the extreme conditions that exist in nature in regards to temperature and electricity. The temperature section uses Liquid Nitrogen in experiments that demonstrate the effects of cold temperatures on objects such as a rubber ball, hot dog, flower, and many more. Students learn about expansion, contraction, and gas laws and create a cryogenic vacuum. Instantly made ice cream is also enjoyed by all! The electricity section demonstrates AC and DC with simple circuit examples. Students participate in experiments with static electricity, high voltage electricity, miniature lightning bolt and a plasma lamp. All students wear safety glasses and gloves during all experiments. Burke School, Room 124, 16 Cassidy Lane, Medway Ages: 7 & up Tuesday, February 17 One session 10:00am-12:00pm Fee: $30 HOME ALONE SAFETY – Juanita Allen Kingsley Learn the basics of being safe when home alone for short periods of time. Learn how to answer the telephone and door, internet safety, accident prevention and fire protection. We also cover some simple first aid techniques. We will watch a short movie and also role play. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Tuesday, 2/17 12:00-2:00 pm Grades: 4-5 One Session Fee: $45 BLAST BABYSITTING – Juanita Allen Kingsley This American Academy of Pediatrics course covers how to handle the basics of infant and children childcare, how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, and how to perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses. Please bring a snack to class. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Grades: 5-8 Tuesday, 2/17 One Session 2:30-5:30 pm Fee: $45 9 HALF DAY PROGRAMS SNOW TUBING TRIP – Millis Recreation Dept. DANCE THE DAY AWAY – Millis Dance Theatre The bus will pick the kids up from the Veterans Memorial Building at 12:00 – SHARP!—and head out to Nashoba Valley Snow Tube Park. The kids will enjoy a two-hour block of snow tubing. The bus will arrive back in Millis at approximately 4:00 pm. Please note: lunch will NOT be provided. The admission is for bus and snow tubing pass only. Helmets are optional and you must bring your own. Chaperones wanted! Parents: Enjoy some time to yourself while your child has a great time too! No school? Come to Millis Dance for “Dance The Day Away”!! Dance, Tumble, Crafts, Pizza! Our popular dance party includes fun beginner dance steps as well as all of your favorite dance games. We will play with our colorful parachute, hip hop with hula hoops, twirl with rainbow ribbons, tumble on our gymnastic mats and get artsy with a fun craft project. Pizza will be served for lunch! We’ll make sure the kids are happy dancing and having fun. Supervised by Grace, Tori and the Millis Dance Theatre staff. No dance experience necessary. Boys and girls are welcome. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. $15 ($5 sibling discount). Nashoba Valley Snow Tube Park Wednesday, February 4 12:00-4:00 pm Grades: 4-8 One Session Fee: $40 Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Ages: 4-10 Monday, 1/19 MLK Day 10:00 am-12:00 pm Fee: $15 DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT – F.A.S.T. Athletics Out of school early? Come join the F.A.S.T. Athletics staff for two hours of non-stop dodgeball. There will be tournaments held for the entire two hours of playing games such as Doctor Dodgeball, Jail Ball, Army Dodgeball and the old fashioned regular dodgeball. Gatorskin dodgeballs will be used and safety is always enforced throughout this event. Come join in the fun! Veterans Memorial Building, Gym Wednesday, March 11 12:30 – 2:30 pm Ages: 8-12 2 Hours Fee: $25 LAUNCH TRAMPOLINE PARK – Millis Recreation Dept. Stop feeling “cooped up” and get some energy going by bouncing off the Walls! Join us as we go to Launch, the trampoline park in Norwood. Fee includes entry for 2 hours, a slice of pizza and drink, transportation and chaperones. Bus will pick-up at Veterans Memorial Building at 12:15 SHARP and return at 3:30. Please be sure children have socks and that waiver form that can be filled out at https://launchnorwood.pfestore.com/waiver/ Launch Trampoline Park, Norwood Wednesday, March 11 12:00-3:30 Grades: 5-8 One Session Fee: $40 10 ADULT PROGRAMS ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE – Millis Recreation Dept. RESTORING PHOTO COLLECTIONS – Audrey Anderson Join us in this fun, non-competitive volleyball program. Players will be assigned to a team each week for a semester of enjoyable, recreational volleyball. Passing and team play are emphasized to ensure that everyone has fun, regardless of skill level. Many of us have inherited a collection of family photos or documents. How can we preserve these collections for ourselves and for future generations? In this class, we will discuss a short history of photography, identification and dating of old photos and documents, handling, organizing, and archiving collections, digital restoration methods, scanning and sharing, and making an album, or framing them safely. Veterans Memorial Building Gym Tuesdays, 2/24 – 3/31 6:30-8:00pm Adults 6 weeks Fee: $30 Veterans Memorial Building, Room 21 Tuesdays, 1/13-3/3 7:30-9:00 pm LADIES SNOWSHOE/TREK – Nanci Cahalane Join this invigorating winter 6-week class for the physically fit hiker! Embrace this part of the year; hiking trails are serene during the winter months. Fresh fallen snow only adds to the magic! You can burn up to 1000 calories an hour on hilly terrain! Join other women and hike or snowshoe (your choice) in some wonderful local park areas. Each week we will meet at a different location—a list will be given out at the first meeting which is located at F. Gilbert Hills in Foxborough at 45 Mill Street. We will meet at the park entrance by the Ranger Station. Please note: if conditions are icy, “ice cleats” on shoes are strongly recommended. They are available at several locations some which include Bass Pro Shop, Walmart, and L.L. Bean. STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL – Joleen Rose Back by popular demand! In the world of real estate, Joleen Rose, CBR, Realtor, feels strongly that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Learn successful strategies for staging your home to look its best before you put it on the market. Invited guest speaker and professional home stager Sandra Bouchard, owner of Define by Redesign will address key points in making your home show to its potential. This, accompanied with a strong targeted marketing plan, internet exposure and virtual tours are key points addressed to help sell your home and bring you top dollar. Feel free to bring your own interior photos to be reviewed, time permitting. Take advantage of this informative evening and bring home lots of catalog handouts. NO WALK-INS please. F. Gilbert Hills, 45 Mill Street, Foxborough Adults SESSION I Thursdays, 1/8-2/12 6 Weeks OR Saturdays, 1/10-2/14 6 Weeks 9:45 – 11:00 am Fee: $25 per session SESSION II Thursdays, 3/5-4/9 Saturdays, 3/7-4/11 9:45-11:00 am OR Adults 8 Weeks Fee: $80 Veterans Memorial Building, Room 204 Wednesday, 1/14 6:30 – 7:30 pm Adults One Session Fee: $10 6 Weeks EVENING BOOT CAMP – Melanie Greeley; ACE Certified Personal Trainer 6 Weeks Fee: $25 per session Join us in this highly-energetic class where you will have fun while getting fit! You will burn calories and train your muscles with creative exercises and positive motivation. Cardio and strength-training exercises will change each week so you will never feel bored. Please bring a yoga mat to class. PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – Audrey Anderson Have you always wanted to take better photos of family, pets, sports, dance, or landscapes? In this class, we will discuss ways to do this by learning about principles of composition, exposure, and depth of field, use of auto and manual buttons on your camera and other camera setting, lenses, light and flashes, RAW and JPEG formats, posing, and digital developing. We’ll work on these topics with weekly shooting assignments, and we’ll share our work in our own group page on the Internet. Bring your camera and manual to each class (DSLR, mirrorless, or point-and-shoot). Veterans Memorial Building, Room 21 Adults Tuesdays, 1/13-3/3 8 Weeks 6:00 – 7:30 pm Fee: $100 Burke School, Gym, 16 Cassidy Lane, Medway Mondays & Thursdays, 1/5 -3/9 (no class 1/19, 2/16 or 2/19) 7:00-8:00pm 16 Sessions Fee: $100 Ultimate Barre & Pilates – Toni Manzon Come see our brand new studio and add something different and fun to your exercise routine for 2015! We’re offering traditional and advanced Pilates and Barre classes. Join us for one or both of these classes. Ultimate Barre & Pilates Studio, 1066 Main Street, Millis Adults Tuesdays, 1/13-2/17 5:30-6:30 pm Cardio Barre Fridays, 1/16-2/19 8:00-9:00 am Pilates 6 class card Fee: $90 11 ADULT PROGRAMS PAINT AND SIP – Noelle Fiori The following 5 classes will be held at the Yoga Studio at 840 Main Street, Suite 111 in Millis. Classes are $65 for a 6 week session beginning the week of January 18, 2015 Grab a couple of friends and join us at one of Medway’s most popular restaurants for our exciting painting workshop! All participants are instructed from start to finish in the recreation of a winter/spring landscape. A different painting will be featured each session. Best of all, you leave at the end of the class with a custom piece of art to decorate your home. All supplies are included. Restaurant 45 is opening their menu for us to enjoy an early dinner and drinks before or during class. IYENGAR YOGA – Cathy Mann Iyengar Yoga is Hatha Yoga taught in the classical way. Attention to detail, focused breathing and correct posture allows the external body to relax, awakening your internal awareness. This class is designed for the continuing student who wants to move to the next level and deepen their practice. Restaurant 45, 45 Milford Street, Rte. 109, Medway Monday, January 26 7:00-9:00pm $40/Session Monday, February 23 7:00-9:00pm $40/Session Monday, March 16 7:00-9:00pm $40/Session Tuesdays, 9:30-10:45am OR Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45pm INTRO TO DRAWING – Jeffrey Ellse GENTLE HATHA YOGA – Marsha Mancuso Gain an intimate understanding of how to conceptualize and construct a drawing. We will explore concepts and techniques such as proportion, structure, negative shape, mark making, blind contour and relative measuring. The class will use a variety of materials including, but not limited to, graphite, charcoal, ink pen, ink wash and chalk. A supply list will be emailed to students after they sign up. All levels are welcome. All participants will receive an email with a list of materials needed for this class, approximately $20 in value. Medway High School, Room 020-3 (Lower level), 88 Summer Street, Medway Thursdays, 1/22-3/5 (no class 2/19) 7:00-9:00 pm Come experience a class of luxurious, soft stretching, relaxing slow movements and healing body positions which will promote an increase of natural energy flow. Great for beginners, people recovering from injuries or chronic problems like back pain, arthritis, headaches and more. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm OR Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm OR Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 pm OR Saturdays, 11:45am-1:00 pm 6 Sessions Fee: $60 Fee: $65 Hatha Yoga taught in the classical way. Attention to detail, focused breathing and correct posture allows the external body to relax, awakening your internal awareness. Build flexibility, strength and endurance in the body and promote a calm focused mind. All levels of experience are welcome. Are you too busy to stay healthy? Do you have trouble finding time for yourself? Then Tara Sareen’s Ten Wellness Tips in 30 Minutes is the perfect workshop for you! Topics will include diet, meditation, physical activity, and journaling. Breeze in for a fun, fast class, and learn ten transformative wellness tips in only thirty minutes! Take off from there or stay longer for a relaxed and informative question & answer! Perfect for parents dropping kids off at practice or coming home from a long day. Come see how 30 minutes can change your life! Mondays, 7:00am-8:15pm OR Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15pm Adults & Teens Fee: $65 PRENATAL YOGA – Karen Zelinsky Learn techniques to relieve stress, fatigue, nausea, heartburn and other common conditions. Explore gentle movement to strengthen and open the body. Practice breathing exercises to increase calm and focus. Align the body and mind during pregnancy. Yoga is helpful in assisting a Mother throughout her pregnancy. It opens the body, relieves tension and prepares the mother for birth. Sundays, 6:45-7:45 pm Adults One Session Fee: $12 FIRST AID/CPR/AED – Juanita Allen Kingsley MEDITATION AND ONENESS BLESSING – Cathy Mann This credentialed course is designed for lay-persons who may need to respond to a first-aid emergency. We teach participants how to handle injuries and manage illness in the first few minutes until help arrives. Included are 6 modules: 1st aid basics, medical, injury and environmental emergencies. You will also learn adult & pediatric CPR. This course meets the requirements of child care providers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, Scout leaders, youth organizations, coaches, babysitters and parents. Certification valid for two years. Veterans Memorial Building, Room 130 Wednesday, 1/21 6:00-9:00 pm Adults and Teens HATHA YOGA FOR ALL – Carla Ciampa or Ginny Dorn 10-IN-30: 10 WELLNESS TIPS IN 30 MINUTES! – Tara Sareen iCrave Coaching Norfolk Town Hall Multipurpose Room, 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk Thursday, 1/15 6:30-7:00 pm Adults & Teens Fee: $65 Join us for a relaxing, inspiring class of meditation, breath work and healing energy. Simple techniques to reduce stress and improve focus. All are welcome. Sundays, 1/18-2/8 4:00-5:00pm Adults One Session Fee: $75 12 Adults 4 weeks Fee: $45 ADULT PROGRAMS ZUMBA - Millis Dance Theatre ADULT BOWLING NIGHT – Ryan Family Amusement Zumba is a fast paced, exciting exercise program that is sweeping the country for a reason. It’s fun and it works. Burn calories, get moving and enjoy yourself as you become a healthier you! Join our energetic, positive, and knowledgeable instructors as they take you through this terrific Latin based exercise program. You’ll love it! This class has a very flexible schedule! (Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle). Teams of 4 will be pitted against each other in this fun night of bowling! You can form your own team, or register as an individual and we’ll assign you to a team. Registrations need to be in by February 2nd!! See if you can win the coveted trophy! Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Adults Mon., and/or Sat., beginning 1/1210 class “punch card” Mondays @ 7:00 pm OR Saturdays @ 8:00 am Fee: $130 1170 Main Street, Millis Adults Saturday, February 7, 2015 One Session Check in at 6:45—Games start at 7:00 pm Fee: $15 per person BALLET & STRETCH – Millis Dance Theatre A traditional ballet class that focuses on classical technique set in an enjoyable, supportive atmosphere. Students learn ballet barre, turns and leaps while emphasizing graceful flow of movement, proper posture and respect for the art form. All abilities are welcome, no prior experience required. Come try this wonderful dance class. Great for toning muscle and calming the mind. This is a “feel good” ballet class! (Attire: comfortable clothing and ballet slippers). Adult Bowling Night Registration Form Team Name: ___________________________________________ Millis Dance Theatre, 903 Main Street Adults Tuesdays, 1/13-3/31 (no class 2/17) 11 Weeks 7:30-8:30 pm Fee: $160 Player 1: ______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ INTRO TO KUNG FU – Wu Xing Kung Fu Player 2: ______________________________________________ Learn the basic theory and applications of 5 Animal Hung Gar Kung Fu! Students learn powerful kicks, punches, stances and applications of classic Hung Gar 5 Animal/5 Element kung fu from Southern China. We forge strength, humility and awareness while getting in shape and learning to master one’s self. We work hard but have fun, with exciting and challenging drills designed to stretch our minds and build our bodies. We work martial theory, but also lots of application so that you can use what you have learned. Embrace the power of the Tiger, the speed of the Panther, the connectedness of the Snake, the perception of the Crane and the skill of the Dragon! Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main St. Tuesdays, 1/13-3/3 6:45 - 7:45pm Wednesdays, 1/14-3/4 4:30 - 5:30pm Thursdays, 1/15-3/5 6:45 - 7:45pm Fridays, 1/16-3/6 4:30 - 5:30pm Saturdays, 1/17-3/7 10:30 - 11:30am Phone: _________________________ Player 3: ______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Player 4: ______________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Teens & Adults 8 Weeks Fee: $190 Please make checks payable to Millis Recreation Department TAI CHI & CHI GUNG – Wu Xing Kung Fu Learn the ancient, fluid movements of Tai Chi to help relieve stress and connect with your body. We work with the four main energies (Ward Off, Roll back, Press and Push Down) of Tai Chi to understand balance, power and poise. We also train sensitivity and awareness of ourselves and the world with meditation and Chi Gung. Beginners and experienced Tai Chi practitioners welcome! Wu Xing Kung Fu, 903 Main Street Fridays, 1/16-2/6 6:30-7:30 pm Adults 4 Weeks Fee: $80 13 How to Register Returned Checks All programs must be registered for in advance unless noted. Registration may be done by mail or by bringing your registration to the office. To register in person or by mail a registration form must be completed and submitted with payment. You may download a form from our website at www.millis.net. Only checks and cash are accepted in the office. Please make checks payable to Millis Recreation Department. If you are paying by cash, you must pay at Treasurer’s office and bring receipt with form. Please do not mail cash. All checks returned by the bank will incur a $25 fee payable to the Town of Millis and collected by the Town Treasurer. Class Cancellation Policy Our classes are self-supporting; therefore we must reserve the right to cancel a class if registration numbers are too low. The best way to assure your class will run is to register on time! If you are wondering about a class, please call. Millis Recreation Department Refund Policy Refunds are given only if a program is cancelled by Millis Recreation. Refunds are issued by Town Check and may take up to six weeks to process. Accessibility All program locations are handicapped accessible. Notification of Program Enrollment No news is good news! We do not send confirmations for registrations processed. We will call only if there is a problem with your registration or if class is full. You are welcome to call us to confirm at (508) 376-7050. 14 Kris Fogarty, Director Veterans Memorial Building, Room 128 900 Main Street, Millis, MA 02054 Hours: Mon.-Thurs 9:00 -3:00 -Fri. 9:00-12:00 Phone: (508) 376-7050 Fax: (508) 376-7053 E-mail: kfogarty@millis.net Web Site: www.millis.net Like us on Facebook: Millis Recreation Dept Interested in teaching a class? Please contact us with your idea at Kfogarty@millis.net or call (508) 376-7050 15 Town of Millis Recreation Department Veterans Memorial Bulding First Floor, Room 128 900 Main St., Millis, MA 02054 E C R W S S Postal Customer Millis, MA 02054 STD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID MILLIS, MA PERMIT NO. 20 ZIP CODE 02054