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Framingham Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 475 Union Avenue, Framingham MA 01702 Telephone 508 532-5960 www.framinghamma.gov/parks/
2008 SPRING & SUMMER PROGRAMS REGISTRATION BEGINS THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 AT THE RECREATION OFFICE (9am – 5pm) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Bug Crafts - Ages 2 ½ - 6 yrs. Tuesday, May 20 9:30am – 11:00am $20 per child Become the bug with bug-r-ific games and crafts! Class held at Cushing Bldg. at Cushing Memorial Park.
Kids Just Love Crafts - Ages 2 – 4 yrs. Session I – Tuesdays, April 29 – June 3 Session II – Tuesdays, July 8 – July 29 10:30am -11:15am $40 per child (Session I) ~ $33 per child (Session II) Classes held at the Recreation Office. Register April 3 for Session I and May 8 for Session II.
Pre-School Puppet Making - Ages 2 ½ - 6 yrs. Monday, April 28 9:30am – 11:00am $20 per child Bring your parent to help you create and design your own puppet. Class held at Cushing Bldg. at Cushing Memorial Park.
Pre-School Playgroups - Ages 2 ½ - 4 yrs. Week of April 7 – Week of June 2 Mondays or Thursdays for age 2 ½ yrs. Wednesday or Friday for ages 3 & 4 yrs. 9:45am -11:15am $32 per child Proof of age REQUIRED @ registration! (2yrs. by 9/1/07) Classes held at Cushing Bldg. at Cushing Memorial Park.
Start Smart Baseball - Ages 3 – 5 yrs. Saturdays, May 31 – June 28 9:00am – 10:00am $50 per child Class will be held at Hemenway School. Fundamentals and proper baseball (t-ball) techniques will be taught. Parent MUST participate with child. Children keep their equipment.
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Aikido - Ages 8 – 14 yrs. Saturdays, April 26 – June 7 1:30pm -2:30pm $40 per child Classes held at Framingham Aikikai, 61 Fountain St.
Baby Sitting Class - Ages 11 – 15 yrs. Saturdays, May 3 & May 10 9:30am – 2:30pm $75 per child Student MUST attend BOTH classes. Class will be held at the Rec.Office.
Basketball Clinic - Ages 7-16 (girls) & 7-15 (boys) June 23 – 27 9:00am – 3:00pm $100 per child Clinic held in gyms at Walsh or Dunning Schools.
Camp Arrowhead Day Camp in Natick for youths who are physically challenged. Please call 508-532-5960 for more information.
Camp McCarthy Special Needs Day Camp. Activities encourage social interaction and emotional development. To register, call in early May for information. Appointment needed for first year campers.
Creative Movement Dance Class - Ages 5-7 yrs. Wednesdays, April 9 – May 21 3:30pm – 4:30pm $50 per child Class will be held at the Academy Bldg. at Cushing Memorial Park.
Fashion Show & Tea Ages 5 – 9 years Sunday, April 6 1:00 – 2:30pm $15 per child / $20 per adult Come see your favorite American Girl fashions! Show will be held at the Fairbanks Community Center in Sudbury.
Home Alone Safety - Ages 8 – 11 yrs. Thursday, May 29 4:00pm – 6:00pm $35 per child Learn different techniques to help you stay safe when you are home alone. Class will be held at the Academy Bldg. at Cushing Memorial Park.
Indoor Golf - Ages 6 – 17 yrs. Thursdays, April 10 – May 22 (No Class April 24) 4:30pm – 5:30pm $79 per child Introductory skills using a virtual golf simulator and taught by PGA Professionals. Class held at CitiGolf, Speen St., Natick.
Introduction to Kayaking - Ages 10 – 15 yrs. Tuesdays, July 29, August 5, & August 12 10:30am – 12:30pm $80 per child Classes will be held at Farm Pond, Dudley Rd.
Jr. Farmer Days - Ages 5 – 12 yrs. Session I – July 14 – July 18 Session II – Aug. 4 – Aug. 8 9:00am – 12:30pm Price TBA Learn about, handle, and have fun with barnyard animals! T-shirt & Scrapbook included. Held at Lil Folk Farm in Holliston.
Karate - Ages 6 – 12 yrs. Saturdays, April 26 – June 7 12:15pm – 1:00pm $60 per child Classes held at Nick Cerio’s Studio, 885 Waverly Street.
Keyboard Sundays, April 27 – May 18 ~ 2:00pm – 3:00pm ~~ Grades K-3 Sundays, April 27 – May 18 ~ 5:00pm – 6:00pm ~~ Grades 3-5 Tuesdays, April 29 – May 20 ~ 5:30pm – 6:30pm ~~ Grades 6-8 $40 per child Classes held at Paula Giles’ Studio, 44 Lake Road.
Kid Fit - Ages 5-17 yrs. 13 week class held at Suburban Athletic Club Begins April 28 $10 per child Fitness program with emphasis on weight loss and control. Thank You - Framingham Chapter Metro West Community Health Care Foundation
Modern Dance Class - Ages 8-12 yrs. Wednesdays, April 9 – May 21 4:45pm – 5:45pm $50 per child Class will be held at the Academy Bldg. at Cushing Memorial Park.
PAL Gym Schedule - Grades 6-12 April 2008 – June 2008 Mondays – 6:30-8:30pm – Grades 4-8 – Woodrow Wilson Gym Tuesdays – 6:30-8:30pm – Grades 4-8 – Woodrow Wilson Gym Wednesdays – 7-9pm – Grades 6-12 – Danforth Gym Thursdays – 7-9pm – Grades 6-12 – Danforth Gym Sundays – 6:30-8:30pm – Grades 4-8 – Woodrow Wilson Gym
Robotics - Ages 8 – 12yrs. April 22 – 25 (school break week) 10:00am – 11:30am $130 per child (Robot Included) Learn how electric motors operate and develop an understanding for programming. Class will be held at the Recreation Office.
Skyhawks Volleyball Clinic - Ages 7 – 14 yrs. July 7 – 11 9:00am – 12:00pm $95 per child Clinic will be held at the Long’s Field Complex on Dudley Rd.
Skyhawks Flag Football Clinic - Ages 7 – 14 yrs. July 28 – August 1 9:00am – 12:00pm $95 per child Clinic will be held at the Long’s Field Complex on Dudley Rd.
Skyhawks MiniHawk Sports Clinic - Ages 4 – 6 yrs. Session I – July 7 – July 11 Session II – July 28 – August 1 9:00am – 12:00pm $95 per child per session Clinic will be held at the Long’s Field Complex on Dudley Rd.
Skyline Programs for persons with disabilities. Bowling, Art, Sports, etc. Please call 508-647-6530 for more info.
Summer Recreation Centers - Ages 5 – 13 yrs. Session I – July 7 – July 18 Session II – July 21 – August 1 Session III – August 4 – August 15 9:00am – 3:30pm ~~ Prices TBA Register at the Academy Bldg. at Cushing Memorial Park on May 1st from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Spy Adventure - Grades K - 5 Wednesday, April 23 (school break week) 9:30am – 11:30am $22 per child Make gadgets, play spy games, learn secret codes and be sent on a secret mission! Class will be held at the Cushing Bldg. at Cushing Mem. Park.
Start Smart Sports Development for Children with Special Needs - Ages 5 – 10 yrs. Saturdays, May 31 – June 28 10:00am – 11:00am $60 per child Class will be held at Hemenway School. Learn fundamental sport skills. Parent MUST participate with child. Children keep their equipment.
Swim Lessons - Ages 3 – 18+ yrs. Session I – July 7 – July 16 Session II – July 28 – August 6 $25 per swimmer per session Register 9:30am – 11:00am on Thursday, June 26 for Session I and on July 17 for Session II.
Swim Team - Ages 6 – 18 yrs. Practice times TBA $100 per swimmer Register at the Academy Bldg. at Cushing Memorial Park on May 28th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Soccer Clinic - Ages 5 – 13 yrs. Session I – April 22 – 25 @ Barbieri School (school break week) Session II – July 14 – 18 @ Long’s Field Session III – August 4 – 8 @ Long’s Field 9:00am – 12:00pm $85 per child (Session I) ~~ $95 per child (Session II & III) Register April 3rd for Session I and on May 8th for Sessions II & III. Immunization Records required for registration for Soccer Program
Taekwon-Do - Ages 4 – 6 yrs. Mondays, April 7 – May 19 (No Class April 21) 3:30pm – 4:15pm $65 per child Introductory class to martial arts instruction and games. Classes held at 495 Worcester Rd.
Track Clinic - Ages 8 – 14 yrs. Mondays, April 28 – June 9 6:00pm – 7:00pm $30.00 per child
Tennis Lessons - Ages 6-14 yrs. Week of July 7th (Monday – Thursday) 9:15am for ages 6 – 9 yrs. ~~ 10:15am for ages 8 – 14 yrs. $42 per child for 6 classes (additional classes $7 each) Classes held at Bowditch Field. Register May 8th at the Recreation Office.
Weight Lifting - Grades 7 - 12 Begins July 7th (Mondays – Thursdays) Subject to change. 7:00am – 9:00am @ Framingham High ~ ~ Register on-site.
Wrestling - Ages 13 – 19 yrs. Begins Wednesday, March 26 6:00pm – 8:00pm $30 per child for USA Wrestling Membership, payable first evening Class held at Framingham High School in the back gym
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Adult & Family Trips March 27 – Foxwoods May 27-29 – Atlantic City May 30-June 1 – Red Sox @ Orioles July 19 – Ellis Island August – Lobster Bake Aug. 22-25 – Red Sox @ Blue Jays October 25-26 – Nantucket Dec. 14 – Newport Christmas Tour
Bowditch & Winch Park Tennis Court Lights End of May – Mid-October from dusk to 10:00pm
Bowditch Track Lights April – Mid-October from dusk to 10:30pm
CIRCUS!!! Anticipated Dates – June 27th -29th Call 508-532-5960 for more information.
CONCERTS ON THE COMMON!!! - Sponsored by Buildings & Grounds Friday Evenings ~ ~ July – August @ 6:30pm
Family Nature Scavenger Hunts April 3, 10, 17, 24 ~ ~ Free for Residents! 3:30-5:00pm ~ ~ Call the Conservation Dept. @ 508-532-5460 for info.
Father’s Day Kayak Trip June 8 2:00pm – 5:00pm $60 per adult, $30 per child (6-15yrs), 5 & under free Take Dad on a leisurely kayak trip down the Sudbury River.
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION!!! June 14 & 15 ~ ~ Cushing Memorial Park Free Pass to Mass State Parks Parks Pass entitles the bearer to Free parking for one vehicle at over 50 facilities in the Massachusetts State Park system that charge a day-use parking fee. For a list visit www. Mass.gov/dcr. Interested residents may reserve their pass by leaving a $35.00 refundable deposit. Passes must be returned in 5 days. GREEN UP DAY!!! -- Volunteers Needed ! ! Saturday, May 3rd Town-Wide Clean-Up ~ ~ Call 508-532-5960 for more info.
Public Beaches ~ Open June 19 – August 14 ~ 10:00am – 7:00pm Beach Tags go on sale beginning June 9, from 10:00am – 4:00pm Special evening hours on Monday, June 9, from 5:00pm – 6:00pm $10 per resident / $30 Maximum per family, Non-Res. rates avail.
Track Meets - All Ages Wednesdays, June 11 – August 13 5:30pm at Bowditch Track Register on-site each week. Sponsored by the Greater Framingham Running Club.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Group Exercise April 28 – August 15 $50 per person ~~ www.tri-valleytennis.com Choose 10 classes of cardio or strength training during this trial membership. Class held at Tri-Valley Tennis Club in Ashland.
First Aid & CPR Thursday, May 29 6:00pm – 9:30pm $65 per person American Heart Association Certificate – good for 2 years. Class will be held at the Academy Building at Cushing Memorial Park.
Golf Lessons Five week program ~~ Prices & Times TBA Class will be held at Framingham Country Club. Register April 10th at the Parks & Recreation Office.
Adult Keyboard - Ages 16 - Adult Sundays, April 27 – May 18 6:00pm – 7:00pm $40 per person Introductory classes held at Paula Giles’ Studio, 44 Lake Road.
Men’s Slow Pitch Softball $550 (team registration only) League plays May through August.
Open Gym Schedule Danforth Gym Tuesdays – 5:30pm-8:00pm * Saturdays – 3:30pm-7:00pm Sundays – 12:00pm – 3:00pm $2 per person
Tennis Lessons Monday – Beginner ~ Tuesday - Advanced Beginner Wednesday OR Thursday -Low Intermediate Week of May 5 – Week of June 9 6:30pm – 8:00pm $75 per person Classes held at Bowditch Field.
Yoga Mondays, April 14 – May 19 (No Class April 21) 6:00pm – 7:00pm $25 per adult ($30 Non-Residents) Classes held at Brophy School gym.
SENIOR PROGRAMS
Senior Citizen Exercise Ongoing Classes at the Callahan Center Tuesdays 10:00am – 11:00am No Fee! Additional classes have been arranged at the Focus on Fitness , 63 Fountain St. Classes held on Wed. at 10:30am. $5.00 per class.
Senior Softball Age 55 & over, League Play ~~ www.emass-seniorsoftball.com Contact Gerry Yaffe at 508-877-7244 or gyaffe@aol.com
* REGISTRATION BEGINS THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 (including on-line)
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RECREATION OFFICE (9am – 5pm) ** UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ** The Town of Framingham intends to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need a reasonable modification of policies, auxiliary aides, or services, Please contact us at least two weeks before the event or as soon as possible. * * CLASSES ARE LIMITED AND BASED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS * * Residents Register on first day of Registration, Non-Residents the next day if space available. On-line registration included. All services and fees are subject to change. Spanish & Portuguese translations available and provided by the Parks & Recreation Dept. * * PAYMENT FOR ALL RECREATION PROGRAMS IS CASH OR CHECK ONLY * * * * ALL RECREATION PROGRAMS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE * * For more information on any recreation programs call: Dan Avery, Elaine Intze or Trisha Powell at (508) 532-5960
~ Dedicated to Excellence in Public Service ~
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