WINTER PROGRAMS
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I 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.
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!
Baby Sitting Training with Winchester Hospital Code 220914
Grades: 5 – 8
(A1): Monday – Thursdays, January 26 – January 29
(B1): Monday – Thursdays, March 16 – March 19
Where: Senior Center on Academy St.
Times: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $90 per 4-day session!
The Babysitter’s Training is a course designed for those interested in becoming responsible babysitters. Students learn: Characteristics of children, basic care such as feeding, changing and holding, supervising and playing with children, accident prevention, proper emergency response, basic first aid for common injuries and illnesses. Students receive appropriate certifications from Winchester Hospital
Backyard Rules WIFFLE® Ball Code 220316
Grades: 6-8
(A1): Thurs, March 12-April 16
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Gibbs Gym
Cost: $60 for 6 weeks!
Join Recreation staff member Dan McGrath for this fun and exciting wiffle®ball extravaganza. Games, Homerun Derby, and other “Backyard” style rules will be played. Teams will be made the first day with prizes going to the home run derby champ of the week and winning team! Register quickly as there are only a few spots available.
Boys Lacrosse Clinic Code 220904
Who: Grades 5-8
(A2): Tues & Thurs, March 3, 5, 10, and 12th
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $60 for 4 Sessions
Where: AHS Gymnasium
Arlington Youth Lacrosse runs this popular program. Participants will learn the basic skills of the game, as well as participate in friendly competitive play. Please bring lacrosse stick and sneakers. Also please note that boy’s grades 1 – 8 can register at www.arlingtonlax.org.
Girls Lacrosse Clinic Code 220904
Grades: 3-8
(A1): Mon & Wed, March 2, 4, 9, and 11th
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $60 for 4 Sessions
Where: AHS Gymnasium
Arlington Girls Lacrosse Club (www.aglax.org) runs this popular program. Participants will learn the basic skills of the game, as well as participate in friendly competitive play. Please bring lacrosse stick, goggles, and a colored mouthguard.
Gear Up for Winter!
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.
Winter Ski Lessons at Nashoba Valley Ski Area
The Learn to Ski Program provides ski or snowboard lessons, lift tickets and transportation to the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, MA.
Code 220906
When: Four Wednesdays, January 7-January 28
Time: 3:30pm – 7:30pm (times are approximate). Lessons are scheduled for 5:15pm.
Fee: $179 per participant. Each week participants will have time for free ski before lessons begin.
Who: The program is open to boys and girls in grades 3 – 8.
Transportation: Busses will meet and load in front of the Arlington Sports Center. Grades 3-8 will begin boarding at approximately 3:30pm. Return location will be McClennan Park (located on Summer Street on the Arlington/Lexington line).
If a session needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, the session will be made up the following Wednesday.
Please note that registration numbers are limited and accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parent volunteers are allowed to ski/snowboard for free, but must attend all four weeks of the program. Parent volunteers are assigned to same group for the entire program and are responsible for taking attendance, assisting with equipment rental, and chaperoning participants at Nashoba Valley. Volunteer spaces are limited. If you are interested in being a parent volunteer, please contact Arlington Recreation at 781-316-3880.
Equipment Rental: There will be a mandatory fitting on Monday, December 8th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm in the lower level classroom of the Gibbs Gymnasium. Rentals are an additional $70.00 for the season, checks payable the night of the fitting directly to Nashoba Valley. If you do not make this fitting date, it will be necessary to go to Nashoba on your own before the first session for a private fitting. Helmets will also be sold at the fitting for $50.00.
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