WINTER PROGRAMS
See Brochure for complete program details
Tot Skate Code 210203
Ages: 1-1/2 to 4 years (with parent)
(A1): Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10
(B1): Tuesdays, February 24 – March 24
Time: 9:30am – 10:15am
Cost: $50.00 for a 5-week session or $12 per drop-in lesson.
Beginning ice skating made simple and fun!!! Introduce your child to the exciting sport of ice skating. Instructors emphasize proper balance and control. Parents and children are required to provide their own single blade skates or rent for an additional $20.00 per session. Helmets are required!!!
Tot Hockey Code: 210404
Ages: 3 – 6 years
(A1): Mondays, January 12 – February 23 (x1/19, 2/16)
(B1): Mondays, March 2 – March 30
Time: 11:00am – 11:30am
Cost: $50 for 5 weeks!
This program is intended to help your child develop skills for better balance and foot motion, emphasizing skating concepts and having fun through ice hockey games. Full helmet with cage, knee & elbow pads, gloves, stick, and single blade skates are required.
Preschool Skate Code 220202
Ages: 4 – 5 years
(A1): Fridays, Jan. 16 – Feb. 13 Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
(B1): Fridays, Jan. 16 – Feb. 13 Time: 1:45pm – 2:15pm
(C1): Wednesdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 11 Time: 2:30pm – 3:00pm
(D1): Tuesdays, Jan 13 – Feb. 10 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
(E1): Tuesdays, Jan 13 – Feb. 10 Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
(A2): Fridays, Feb. 27 – Mar. 27 Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
(B2): Fridays, Feb. 27 – Mar. 27 Time: 1:45pm – 2:15pm
(C2): Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – Mar. 25 Time: 2:30pm – 3:00pm
(D2): Tuesdays, Feb. 24 – Mar. 24 Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
(E2): Tuesdays, Feb. 24 – Mar. 24 Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Cost: $50 (w/o rentals) $70 (w/ rentals)
Basic instruction and open skate for youth, without parents. Children will be taught how to stand up on skates, marching, dips, and forward skate. Participants are required to provide their own single blade skates or rent for an additional $20.00 per session. Helmets are required!!!
Wednesdays
Beginners/Intermediate Skate Code 220201
Ages: 5 years and up
(A1): Wednesdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 11 Time: 3:00pm – 3:50pm
(B1): Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – Mar 25 Time: 3:00pm – 3:50pm
(B2): Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – Mar 25 Time: 4:00pm – 4:50pm
Cost: $60 (w/o rentals) $80.00 (w/rentals) for a 5-week session
Join Arlington Recreation’s, Alice Nichols and staff for this 50-minute class. Instruction will teach beginner and intermediate skills for youth. Students are grouped according to age and ability. Students will learn basic forward and backward skating, backwards wiggles, and snowplow stops. Participants are required to provide their own single blade skates or rent for an additional $20.00 per session. Helmets are required!
Saturdays
Bay State Skating School Learn To Skate Program Code 220201
Ages: 5 years and up
(C1): 10-week session; Saturdays, January 10 – March 14
Time: 11:50am – 12:40pm
Cost: $180 (w/o rentals) $225 (with rentals)
It’s time to sharpen your blades for the coming winter season! Join Bay State Skate for skating fun. All teachers are professional ice skating instructors offering excellent classes for students ages 5 and up. The program is structured in 25-minute lessons and 25-minute practice time each week. A co-instructor is in attendance at all times. Students may wear either figure skates or hockey skates. Bay State Skating School provides over 38 years of experience teaching lessons to the public! Helmets are required!
Toddler & Youth Classes
Snowman Contest
How many of you go out on snowy days and build snowmen? Well, we want to see them. Take a picture of you and your snowman, send it in to the Arlington Recreation Division, and the best submission will be on the cover of the 2010 Winter Recreation Guide. This is open to Arlington Residents only. Send in as many submissions as you’d like but they have to be in by March 31st. Let’s see those pictures!!! Mail to Arlington Recreation – Snowman Contest c/o Dan McGrath, 422 Summer Street Arlington, MA 02474. No Fee!
Toddlers and Two’s
Ages: 15 – 36 months (with parents)
When: Every Wednesday & Friday beginning January 7th (x2/18, 2/20, 4/22, 4/24)
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $45/10 visit pass or $5 drop-in per child
Come take part in our newly restructured toddler program. This program takes place in an open gymnasium with numerous play stations. There is a kitchen area, an extensive library corner, a bouncy house, multiple riding toys, as well as a large matted area with basic gymnastics equipment, slides, and climbing structures. We will also be offering a new music program with a sing-a-long session and basic instruments, on Wednesdays, in the lower classroom. On Fridays, we will offer an arts program with a scheduled project. Free coffee will also be available. This program will not meet during holidays, school holidays, or inclement weather.
Fantastic Gymnastics Code 210102
Ages: 18 months – 3 years ( with parent) (Children should be good walkers)
(A1): Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10
(B1): Tuesdays, February 24 – March 24
Time: 9:30am – 10:10am
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $62 for 5 weeks!
This class is perfect for the two year old that is ready for some running, jumping, and learning some basic gymnastic skills. Parents work with their children on basic motor skills on the floor, mini bars, low beam, and vault. Class format uses shape courses, balance, swinging, and bouncing areas. The instructor communicates through the adult to help accomplish the goals for the child. Program run by Tanya Dall.
Fantastic Gymnastics Code 220103
Ages: 3 – 5 years
(A1): Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10
(B1): Tuesdays, February 24 – March 24
Time: 10:15am – 11:00am
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $62 for 5 weeks!
This program includes structured gymnastics instruction as well as learning introductory gymnastics routines on the floor, mini bars, low beam, and child-sized vault. Children will learn proper warm-up and stretching techniques, listening skills, turn taking, and peer interaction. Taught by Tanya Dall.
Mystic River Musik Code 210205
Ages: 6 months – 3 years
(A1): 9-week session, Thursdays, January 22 – March 26 (X: 2/19)
Time: 9:45am – 10:30am
Where: Classes will be held on the first floor of the Arlington Senior Center, Maple Street
Cost: $130 for 9 weeks!
Come join us for a rousing, energetic music and movement class! We will dance, sing, learn fingerplays and lap-bounces, and move to music in varied and exciting ways. Age-appropriate materials and instruments will be used and explored. Siblings welcome, six months and under.
Little Monet’s Code 210401
Ages: 2 – 4 years (with parent)
(A1): Thursdays, January 15 – February 12
(B1): Thursdays, February 26 – March 26
Time: 10:15am – 11:00am
Where: Gibbs Gym, Lower Level Classroom
Cost: $64 for 5 weeks!
Join us for a jam-packed five weeks of ooey, gooey arts, crafts, stories, and songs. Make a mess & have some fun as your child creates age appropriate treasures. Each week the children will make new seasonal projects.
Mini-Play Soccer Code 220105
Ages: 3 – 5 years
(A1): Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10
(B1): Tuesdays, February 24 – March 24
Time: 2:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $65 for 5-weeks!
This 5-week soccer program is designed to be an introduction to the sport of soccer for the budding superstar! The learning outcomes include trust, communication, social interaction, patience and a general improved interest in the sport of soccer. The technical outcomes are agility, balance, and coordination. Parents are encouraged to participate.
Lets Learn French Les Petits Amis: 2 – 5 years Code 220910
Classes for Tots and Preschoolers
Join instructor Lisa Richtman for this new fun class full of enrichment and language development. Lisa has been teaching French to preschoolers for the last nine years in a private pre-school. Lisa has her teaching degree from Columbia University and several certifications from the Office of Child Care.
Ages: 2 – 5 years
(A1): 8 Sessions, Wednesdays, January 21 – March 18 (x2/18)
(A2): 8 Sessions, Thursdays, January 22 – March 19 (x2/19)
Time: 10:45am – 11:30am
Where: Fox Library
Cost: $150 for 8 weeks!
This class will introduce French to young children, using music and songs, movement, games, puppets, and stories. Children will learn basic concepts such as greetings, colors, numbers, family, food, and animals. Class size limited to ten children and their parents/caretakers.
1-2-3 Spanish Together Code 220911
1-2-3 Spanish Together™ is an early language program that combines music, games, movement, puppets and stories to expose children to Spanish in a fun and natural way!!! Children’s to build their own language and social development. The earlier the better!
Grandes y pequeños (big ones and little ones) Ages: 6 months – 4 years old (Mixed age group) (A1): Monday, January 26 – March 23 (x2/16)
(A2): Monday, March 30 – June 1 (x4/20, 5/25) Time: 9:15 am – 10:00am Where: Fox Library Cost: $135 for 8 Sessions!
This is the perfect setting for families to have fun together enjoying a new language. Music, play and movement are the key elements that bring Spanish alive. An original music CD from the program is included to extend the learning and fun at home!
Grandes (Big kids) Ages: 4 to 6 years old
(B1): January 26 – March 23 (x2/16)
(B2): March 30 – June 1 (x4/20, 5/25) Time: 10:15am -11:00am Where: Fox Library Cost: $135 for 8 Sessions
In this class children will explore Spanish in a fun and relaxed way. This class is more theme- based but a lot of music, movement and art activities are still involved. Parents are also welcome to attend but are not required to do so. An original music CD from the program is included to extend the learning and fun at home!
After School Grandes (Big kids) Ages: 4 to 6 years old
(C1): January 26 – March 23 (x2/16)
(C2): March 30 – June 1 (x4/20, 5/25) Time: 3:15am – 4:00pm Where: Gibbs Gym Classroom Cost: $135 for 8 Sessions
In this class children will explore Spanish in a fun and relaxed way. This class is more theme- based but a lot of music, movement and art activities are still involved. Parents are also welcome to attend but are not required to do so. An original music CD from the program is included to extend the learning and fun at home!
Youth Classes
Biddie Basketball Code 210302
Ages: 4 –7 years
(A1): Wednesdays, January 14 – February 11
(B1): Wednesdays, February 25 – March 25
Time: 3:00pm – 3:45pm
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $50 for 5 weeks!
This program is designed to introduce the basic skills and game concepts for basketball. Modified hoops and smaller balls will be used for better handling and play. Unique games will be introduced.
Kindersports Code 220301
Ages: 4 – 6 years
(A1): Thursdays, January 15 – February 12
(B1): Thursdays, February 26 – March 26
Time: 3:00pm – 3:45pm
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $50.00 for 5 weeks!
If your child is unsure what his/her sport is or likes variety, join Kindersports! Introductory drills and unique games will be played in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere. Kids will also have the opportunity to make up games and activities on their own.
Little Dragons Karate Code 220902
Ages: 3 – 4 years
(A1): Fridays, January 16 – March 27 (x2/20)
Times: 5:15pm – 5:45pm
Where: Brackett Elementary School Gym
Cost: $216 for 10 weeks!
One of the best karate programs in the country taught by four-time world champion Steve Nugent. This class teaches proper stances, breathing, stretching, discipline, confidence and practical self-defense. This class also underlines the importance of nutrition, exercise, fire safety and stranger awareness. All uniforms are included in the class fee.
Animal Adventures Code 220918
Grades: 1 – 5
(A1): Wednesdays, January 21 – February 11
Time: 3:15 – 4:15pm
Where: Dallin School
Cost: $75 for 4 weeks!
Come and meet animals from around the world. Each week students will be hands-on with animals from Australia, Africa, South America, Madagascar and animals from here in the United States. With Animal Adventures professional handlers they will learn not only about reptiles and mammals but they will learn about working and interacting with animals as well. Come and join us for a wild time! Join the Animal Adventures staff as they bring you a variety of new and exciting animals each week
Good Sports Code 220311
Grades: 1 – 3
(A1): Mondays, January 26 – March 9 (x2/16)
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: Bishop School Gymnasium
Cost: $60 for 6 weeks!
Sports, sports, and more sports! Grab your friends and sign up for this great program. Each week we discover a new sport, meet new friends, and seek new challenges. We play new and old games and have lots of fun learning about sportsmanship, team play, exercise, and skill development. Games may include basketball, floor hockey, new games, interactive play, relays and more!
Fun Games and Fitness Code 220916
Grades: 1-5
(A1): Tuesdays, January 27 – March 10 (x2/17)
Time: Right After School – 4 PM
Where: Stratton School Gymnasium
Cost: $60 for 6 weeks
Remember the days of hula-hoops, jump ropes, beanbags and more. This new class will bring back some of those individual and group games to our kids. Join us for hula-hoop contests, jump rope marathons and much more. . We play new and old games and have lots of fun learning about sportsmanship, exercise, and skill development.
Level Gymnastics Code 220101
Ages: 5 years and up
(A1): Saturdays, January 10 – February 7
(B1): Saturdays, February 28 – March 28
Where: Gibbs Gym
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Cost: $75 for 5 weeks!
This new and improved level gymnastics class is a great way to learn proper gymnastics skills for all gymnasts’ levels 1-5. Gymnasts will be placed in levels appropriate to their skills and will move to higher levels upon completion of the USGA routines. This class will be taught by Tanya Dall and her seasoned staff of gymnasts.
Advanced Tumbling Code 220101
Ages: 7 years and up
(A2): Saturdays, January 10 – February 7
(B2): Saturdays, February 28 – March 28
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $60 for 5 weeks!
This is a program for tumblers working intermediate to advanced skills. Tanya Dall and her seasoned gymnastics staff will be teaching skills from back handsprings to tucks as well as specialty passes with one or more elements in them. There will be extensive conditioning and flexibility drills.
Thundercat Sports Jam (basketball, soccer, and floor hockey) Code 220912
Grades: K-5
(A1): Thursday, January 22 – March 5 (x2/19)
Time: 2:45pm- 4pm
Where: Stratton School
Cost: $80 for 6 weeks!
(B2): Extended Day 4:00pm – 5:00pm; Cost: $25 for 6 weeks!
Play, play, and play some more! Thundercat Sports multi-sport program is designed to give a taste of several sports to young athletes. Enthusiastic coaches will referee, emphasize proper skills, rules, and give tips while maximizing playing time for each child. Unique games and activities will be mixed in creating a fun non-competitive atmosphere. The program culminates with tournament day! Program is coed and participants will receive a sport related item. Please bring athletic clothing, sneakers, and a water bottle. For more information please visit www.thundercatsports.com.
Mad Science® of Greater Boston (NASA), “Academy of Future Space Explorers Code 220405
Ages: 6 – 10 years
(A1): Mondays, January 26 – March 23 (x2/16)
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Fox Library Lower Level Meeting Room
Cost: $110 for 8 weeks!
Explore the Earth, Moon, Mars ... and beyond! Mad Science brings you the excitement and wonder of space in the Academy of Future Space Explorers After School Program, featuring exciting student activities from the NASA Langley Center for Distance Learning. The Academy of Future Space Explorers takes children on a voyage of discovery. With unique hands-on activities, amazing demonstrations and fun educational take-homes, this is one experience that is truly out of this world! Topics include: Planets & Moons, Atmosphere & Beyond, Space Phenomena, Sun & Stars, Rocket Science, Space Travel, Space Technology, and Living in Space.
Fencing Code 220501
10-Week Session, Thursdays, January 15 – March 26 (x: 2/19)
(A1): Ages: 7 – 11 years Time: 5:00pm – 6:00 pm
(B1): Ages: 11 years – up Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $150 for 10-week session
Join us for this exciting sport — one of the fastest growing in the world! Fencing develops physical fitness, the ability to develop strategy and concentration, as well as camaraderie and respect. Learn fencing with Michael Tarascio, former member of the United States World Championship Team.
Little Ninjas Karate Code 220902
Ages: 5 – 12 years
(B1): Fridays, January 16 – March 27 (x2/20)
Times: 5:45pm – 6:30pm
Where: Brackett School Gym
Cost: $216 for 10 weeks!
One of the best karate programs in the country taught by four-time world champion Steve Nugent. This class teaches proper stances, breathing, stretching, discipline, confidence and practical self-defense. This class also underlines the importance of nutrition, exercise, fire safety and stranger awareness. All uniforms are included in the class fee.
Youth Basketball Programs Basketball Clinic Code 220401
Grades: K – 2
Clinic Dates: Saturdays, January 10, 2009 – February 28, 2009
(A1): Kindergarten, 11:30am – 12:15pm
(A2): Grade 1, 12:30pm – 1:15pm
(A3): Grade 2, 1:30am – 2:15pm
(A4): Grade 1 and 2, 2:30pm – 3:15pm
Location: Gibbs Gym
Program Fee: $64 per participant (T-shirts provided)
Basic skills will be introduced using drills and games. Instruction and games will be emphasized using 8-foot baskets and youth balls. Volunteer coaches are needed. If you are interested in assisting with the program, please contact Arlington Recreation at 781-316-3880. Please note that this program relies on volunteers… we’d love your help!!!
February Vacation Programs
Tuesday – Friday, February 17 – 20
Mad Science Vacation Program Code 220407
Ages: 7 – 12 years
When: Tuesday through Friday, February 17-20
Time: 9:00am – 12pm
Where: Fox Library
Cost: $150.00
Join the Mad Science® hands-on science fun. We’re crazy about science...and hope you are too! We’ll have a blast exploring science and how it affects the world around us. Become an honorary Mad Science assistant and learn about some of the awesome stuff from the Mad Science laboratory. Each day we’ll have a different science theme with exciting activities, experiments and related games. Space, slippery science, nature, and chemical magic are just a few of the exciting activity topics that kids can look forward to this vacation. The children will get a chance to play with our “cool” equipment and participate in some “hot” demonstrations. And the science doesn’t stop when the Mad Scientist goes back to the laboratory...we’ll have take-home creations so the fun and learning can
continue
Thundercat Basketball Code 220915
Ages: 7-12 years
When: Tuesday through Friday, February 17-20
Where: Ottoson Lower Gym
Cost:~(A1) – Half Day – 9:00 – 12 noon - $119 (B1) – Full Day – 9:00am – 3:00pm - $150
3, 2, 1....swish! Whether your child is a beginner or a buzzer beater, this is the basketball program for him or her. Skills emphasized will be dribbling / ball handling, passing, shooting, defense, and more. Theme days, trivia, and a NCAA tournament at the end of the program add to the excitement! Program is coed, and every participant receives a sport related item. For more information please visit www.thundercatsports.com.
Viking Sports – Multi Sport Code 220917
Grades: 1-5
When: Tuesday through Friday, February 17-20
Time: 9am-3pm
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $ 165
The philosophy at all Viking programs is safety, good sportsmanship, and fun. Multi Sports clinic includes: soccer, basketball, baseball/ t-ball, flag football, kickball, floor hockey, waffle ball, capture the flag, and many other sports and games! All coaches are carefully selected based on their enthusiasm, professionalism, and experience.
Learn To Cook True Italian Style II Code220913
Ages: 7 – 12 years (Max: 10)
(A1): Thursday, February 5 – February 26 (x2/19) Week 1: Spaghetti and Sauces – Olive Oil, Pesto, Alfredo Week 2: Soups and Salads – Prepare a traditional Italian soup and salad Week 3: Dessert! Fruit and Sweets
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Fox Library Lower Level
Cost: $100
Italians love to eat! Come to this three-week class to see what the fuss is all about. Learn how to create your own Italian feast, all from scratch. Each class, participants will leave with a dish that they have created in class, to be enjoyed in your kitchen at home!
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