Recreation and Parks Community Services Department

RECREATION AND PARKS COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

TOWN OF NATICK

2015 SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS

Photo:: Beth Fagan

Registration begins Monday, March 30 at 7:00pm www.natickma.gov/recreation 2015

Welcome Friends and Residents –

With record-breaking amounts of snowfall this winter, it’s been a challenge for all of us in Natick. I want to thank DPW, Facilites Maintenance, Police, and Fire for their hard work this winter. Our staff has lined up some dynamic offerings this summer as well as enhancing some traditional favorites. Memorial Beach, Natick Community Organic Farm, JJ Lane, and Sassamon Trace Golf Course are some of our outdoor gems that we encourage you to visit if you haven’t already. We hope that all of you will spend time with us this summer, as there’s something fun to do for everyone.

Please read the information in this brochure carefully and pay particular attention to program registration deadlines and related details below. Feel free to call us at (508) 647-6530 should you have questions.

– Jon Marshall, Director of Recreation and Parks, Community Services Department

SUMMER REGISTRATION INFORMATION RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT 179 Boden Lane 1. SUMMER ONLINE (OL) Natick, MA 01760 Registration begins Monday, March 30 at 7:00pm. Phone (508) 647-6530 Walk-in registration is available from 7-8:00pm. Register at FAX (508) 647-6535 www.natickma.gov/recreation Cancellations (508) 647-6530 (after 5pm) Website www.natickma.gov/recreation 2. SPORTS CLINICS (SC) Registration will be done by lottery with the deadline being BUSINESS HOURS Tuesday, March 31, 5:00pm at the Cole Center. Registration forms Monday-Friday are available on our website, see below. A current physical along 8:00am-5:00pm with a complete listing of immunizations must accompany the registration form and payment. Once the lottery is completed we ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF will continue to accept registrations as long as space is available. Jon Marshall, Director www.natickma.gov/recreation. Dan Keefe, III, Assistant Director Aaron Friedman, Program Director 3. DAY CAMPS (DC) Melissa Carter, Special Needs Coordinator Woodtrail and Arrowhead – registration is currently ongoing and Linda Pinault, Administrative Assistant will be open as long as space is available. For a detailed description Mary Lou Coffey,Bookkeeper/Receptionist of either camp and a registration packet go to: www.natickma.gov/ Susan Hernandez, PT Receptionist recreation. EthanMaple, PT Receptionist

4. FARM PROGRAMS (FP) We may cancel or postpone a program with low enrollment. Registration is currently ongoing and will be as long as space is Decisions are usually made one week prior to program start date. available. For a detailed description of any Farm program register Recreation and Parks Division reserves the rights to cancel, alter, or online at www.natickfarm.org. change any classes if circumstances warrant.

5. SASSAMON TRACE GOLF CLUB (GC) Financial aid is available. Please contact the Natick Service Council Registration is currently ongoing and must be done at the located at 2 Webster Street, or call (508) 655-1791. golf course. For more information please go to the website, www. sassamontrace.com or call them at (508) 655-1330.

Every program and activity in the Recreation and Parks Department is open to all, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, martial status, national orgin or persons with disabilities.

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Pre K Recreation

SKYHAWKS QUICK START TENNIS (Ages 4-6) (SC) Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: East School Tennis Courts, 90 Oak Street SUNSHINE CENTER (Ages 3-Pre-K) (OL) A new format to help children under the age of seven learn and Location: Cole Center to play tennis. The court is smaller, nets are shorter, racquets are Sunshine Center provides a comfortable and relaxed environment smaller and the balls are foam. This is a fast and fun way to get kids for your child to develop social skills with other children. Activities into tennis and keep them playing. Rules of etiquette will be taught include arts & crafts, music, movement, picnics, cooking and out- and all participants will receive a t-shirt. Fridays will be used as door activities. Bring a snack. Juice or water provided. rain dates. *All sessions: 4 days. S# Day Times Dates Price S# Day Times Dates Price 1 Mon-Fri 9am-noon Jul 6-17 $165 1. Mon-Thu 8:30-10am Jul 6-9* $59 2 Mon-Fri 9am-noon Jul 20-31 $165 2. Mon-Thu 8:30-10am Jul 27-30* $59 3 Mon-Fri 9am-noon Aug 3-14 $165 3. Mon-Thu 8:30-10am Aug 10-13* $59 Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm

SPORTS SQUIRTS (Ages 3-5) (OL) SKYHAWKS MINI HAWKS (Ages 4-6) (SC) Instructor: U.S. Sports Institute Staff Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Cole Center Location: Cole Center Fields This program is geared to our younger sports ‘stars.’ Sports Squirts The Mini Hawk Program promotes fun while learning soccer, is a great way to introduce young children to a variety of sports baseball and basketball. Basic sports skills will be taught as well as such as soccer, T-ball, basketball and floor hockey all while team strategies in a noncompetitive environment. having fun and evoking the child’s imagination. All activities are S# Day Times Dates Price age appropriate and promote hand-eye coordination, movement 1 Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30am Aug 3-7 $129 and balance. Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm S# Day Times Dates Price 1. Mon-Fri 1:30-2:30pm Jul 13-17 $79 2. Mon-Fri 2:30-3:30pm Jul 13-17 $79 Session 1. Age 3 & 4 Session 2. Age 4 & 5 Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation

THUNDERCATS KIDDIE CAT JAM (Ages 4-6) (SC) Instructor: Thundercats Staff Location: Cole Center Basic skills of soccer will be emphasized every day. Many other sports such as: T-Ball, Basketball, Softee Hockey, Balloonball and Kickball will be played throughout the week. A wide mix of games, as well as different theme days, will round out an exciting, noncompetitive, positive experience. S# Day Times Dates Price 1. Mon-Fri 9am-noon Aug 10-14 $138 Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm 3 SARGENT CENTER (Entering Grades 1-5) (OL) Location: Lilja Elementary School Children entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2015 are eligible. Activ- ities include arts & crafts, games, sports, free play and much more. There will be an excellent staff to help coordinate special activities for your child. * 4 days. PLEASE NOTE: Each child must bring a lunch that does not need to be refrigerated. S# Day Times Dates Price 1. Mon-Thu 9am-3pm Jun 29-Jul 2* $112 2. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Jul 6-10 $140 3. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Jul 13-17 $140 4. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Jul 20-24 $140 5. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Jul 27–31 $140 MINI MUSICAL THEATER (Ages 5-10) (OL) 6. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Aug 3–7 $140 Instructor: Cindy Wright, NDW Director 7. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Aug 10-14 $140 Location: Cole Center Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation This program is a wonderful introduction to the world of musical theater. Children will sing, dance and act to bring a familiar story to life. ARCHERY (Ages 10 & Up) (OL) Classes will be spent learning songs, dances and dialogue. Children will Instructor: On the Mark Archery work toward an informal performance at the end of the last class. Age Location: Community Senior Center Fields (rain site is TBA) appropriate roles will be assigned. Please have your child dress com- Try out the Olympic sport of recurve archery this summer and fortably each day with lightweight shoes and bring a light lunch and a see why this addicting activity is growing in popularity across the water bottle to each class. * 4 days. United States. Enjoy this introductory course while you are taught S# Day Times Dates Price the fundamentals that lead to success. Your skills will be honed and 1. Mon-Thu 10am-1:30pm Jun 29-Jul 2* $110 tested through drills, archery games and daily tournaments. Safety, 2. Mon-Thu 10am-1:30pm Jul 20-23* $110 range rules and procedures, shooting technique and scoring will all 3. Mon-Thu 10am-1:30pm Aug 10-13* $110 be covered. ‘On the Mark Archery’ will provide all equipment. All Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation instructors are USA Archery certified and NFAA certified. S# Day Times Dates Price SKYHAWKS TENNIS (Ages 7-12) (SC) 1 Mon-Fri 9:30–10:30am Aug 3-7 $116 Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation Location: East School Tennis Courts, 90 Oak Street Beginners will be taught proper techniques of grip, footwork, serves, BRICKS 4 KIDZ (Ages 6-10) (OL) groundstrokes, volleys and overheads through fun games and drills. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff The rules and etiquette of tennis will be covered. Fridays will be used as Location: Cole Center rain dates. * 4 days. Plastic Bricks Mining & Crafting Morning (AM) S# Day Times Dates Price Each day we’ll use Lego bricks and more to build a stationary and 1. Mon-Thu 9am–noon Jul 6-9* $129 motorized Minecraft model, create one take-home craft and enjoy 2. Mon-Thu 9am–noon Jul 27-30* $129 25 minutes of actual Minecraft playtime. We will build a shelter for 3. Mon-Thu 9am–noon Aug 10-13* $129 Steve and more! Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5p S# Day Times Dates Price 1. Mon-Fri 9am–12pm Jul 27-31 $220 SARAH BEHN BASKETBALL • GIRLS (Ages 7-12) (SC) Instructor: Sarah Behn Basketball Coaches Plastic Bricks Crafts And Game Challenges Afternoon (PM) Location: Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road Each day we’ll use Lego bricks to create one take-home craft in- The girls will gain confidence while the Coaches teach the cluding jewelry/key chain, soap, a picture frame and more. Enjoy fundamentals of basketball, which in turn will raise their individual lev- games and building challenges as well. el of play and make the game more fun to play! * 4 days. S# Day Times Dates Price S# Day Times Dates Price 2. Mon-Fri 1-4pm Jul 27-31 $245 1. Mon-Thu 9am–noon Jun 29-Jul 2* $130 3. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Jul 27-31 $465 Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm

OPTION: Join Bricks 4 Kidz staff for an all day affair (S# 3), sign up for both AM and PM sessions ($465 for both) and stay for a supervised lunch period. Please bring a lunch that does not need to be refrigerated, your own snacks and a water bottle. Lunch will be from 12-1pm and will include some outdoor play weather permitting.

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SKYHAWKS S.N.A.G. GOLF (Ages 5-9) (SC) Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Community Senior Center Field S.N.A.G. (Starting New At Golf) Golf focuses on building the confidence of young athletes by teaching proper technique to refine the essential skills of the game of golf. A lifelong game, this program focuses on the fundamentals of form, swinging, putting and body positioning. S.N.A.G. uses oversized plastic club heads and ‘mini tennis balls’ to build confidence. This program is specifically- de signed for the entry-level player; instruction is easy so that players can make an effective transition onto the golf course. Participants all receive a t-shirt. All equipment is provided. S# Day Times Dates Price 1. Mon-Fri 8:30–11:30am Jul 13-17 $129 Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm FIRST PLAY SOCCER (Ages 5-7) (SC) SKYHAWKS FLAG FOOTBALL (Ages 7-10) (SC) Instructor: U.S. Sports Institute Staff Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Location: Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road Location: Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road Experience the excitement of the world’s most popular sport Participants will learn the rules of the game while working on team at US Sports Institute’s First Play Soccer Clinic. Children will play, sportsmanship and the fundamental skills of catching, pass- thrive in the exciting and enjoyable atmosphere generated by our ing, deflagging and blocking. The action packed week will end with qualified, international coaches. Participants will engage in a a flag football playoff! variety of fun games and challenges designed to enhance basic soc- S# Day Times Dates Price cer skills; dribbling, passing, shooting and field awareness. Each day 1. Mon-Fri 8:30-11:30am Jul 20-24 $129 culminates in our World Cup tournament, where players have the Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm chance to put their skills to the test in small sided and regular soccer scrimmages. The sole focus is on developing a basic understanding SKYHAWKS BASKETBALL (Ages 7-11) (SC) of the game and experiencing the excitement of soccer through the Instructor: Skyhawks Staff freedom of play. Location: Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road S# Day Times Dates Price Enjoy a week of basic FUNdamentals covering passing, shooting, 1. Mon-Fri 9:00am–12:30pm Jul 13-17 $150 dribbling and defense through drills, half court and full court Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm work. Program is coed. *full days S# Day Times Dates Price 1. Mon-Fri 8:30am–2:30pm Aug 3-7* $159 Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm

THUNDERCATS COMBO (Ages 7-10) (SC) Instructor: Thundercats Staff This coed combo program gives young athletes a fun learning experience in two sports. PRIMARY SPORT will consist of focused skill building activities and the SECONDARY SPORT will have more of a recreational experience. Program finishes with a tournament day.

FLAG FOOTBALL AND DODGEBALL Location: Cole Center S# Day Times Dates Price 1. Tue-Fri 9am–3pm Jun 23-26* $145 *4 days Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm

FLOOR HOCKEY AND DODGEBALL Location: Johnson Street Hockey Rink S# Day Times Dates Price 2. Mon-Fri 9am–3pm Aug 17-21 $180 Lottery registration, forms due March 31 by 5pm

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Adventures and Events NOTE: All Adventure Weeks participants should have the following items with them: sneakers and sandals, a change of socks, a lunch that does not need to be refrigerated, two snacks, a water bottle, a backpack, a bathing suit, a change of clothes for each day, a beach towel, sunscreen, bug spray, and spending money (no more than $20 a day). ………………………………………………………

ADVENTURE WEEKS (GRADES 6-8) (OL) Join our Recreation Staff for some fun this summer as we take a different adventure each week. Participants will enjoy a true summer vacation with theme parks, local attractions and new adventures. Participants should be able to complete rigorous activities. Each week will be challenged to the best of their ability. They will be completing tasks, working with peers, and learning new skills. Par- SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS ticipants should bring sneakers with a good sole, a lunch that does ON THE COMMON not need to be refrigerated, snack, water bottle and a backpack.

Signed waivers will be required for all participants. These forms will be made available at the beginning of each week. Participants This series is FREE to the public and we rely will not be able to attend if this waiver form is not signed. solely on sponsorships and donations from the Natick community. If you are interested in spon- Session # 1-THEME PARKS soring an event, please call The NR&PD Office at We will kick the week off at a local beach and then spend the rest (508) 647-6530. of the week going to different theme parks. We will be going to Six Flags, Canobie Lake, a Water Park and more! MONDAY EVENING CONCERTS Mondays: 7pm — June 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 Session # 2-PAINT BALL AND MORE August 3, 10, 17 This week will be spent going to the beach, playing laser tag, indoor rock walls, and a day at ‘Paint Ball.’ Participants will learn about safety associated with various physical activities. The week will end FAMILY PERFORMING ART SERIES with a trip to a local ‘Paint Ball’ facility where they will play timed Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm games,‘capture the flag’, and much more! July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12

Session # 3-WHITE WATER RAFTING JULY 4TH CELEBRATION WEEK IN NATICK This week revolves around canoes, kayaks and rafts. Participants MINI TRIATHLON AT MEMORIAL BEACH should be comfortable with the water. They will learn the proper Sunday, June 28 , 9:30am start way to maneuver in the water, utilize a flotation device and a pad- dle. On Thursday participants will be challenged at Zoar Outdoor Adventure battling the Zoar Gap which are class 2 & 3 white water CONCERT ON THE COMMON rapids. Monday, June 29, 7-9pm S# Day Times Dates Price 1. Tue 9:30am-3:30pm Jun 23-26 $275 FAMILY DAY ACTIVITIES Wed-Thu 9:30am-5pm ON THE COMMON Fri 9:30am-7pm Tuesday, June 30, 4:30-8pm (No Rain Date) 2. Mon-Thu 9:30am-4pm Aug 3-6 $275 3. Mon-Thu, Mon-Wed 9am-3pm Aug 10-13 $275 Thu 7:30am-7pm PARADE • DOWNTOWN Saturday, July 4, starting at 9am Adventure Weeks: Trips and schedule is subject to change based on weather and availability of attractions.

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Youth at the Farm Teens at the Farm

NATICK COMMUNITY ORGANIC FARM Have fun, get your hands dirty, and learn about food and where it comes from! Weekly Sessions June 15-August 21 for Ages 4-17 Please choose mornings or afternoons.

FOREST EXPLORERS Ages 3-5 (FP) Leave the Farm and gardens behind and discover the woods, wild plants and wild animals, pond and stream. Activities include searching for natural materials to create beautiful works of art, building shelters, and discovering different habitats. S# Day Times Dates Price/M 01 Tue -Thu 9:00-noon Jun 17-Aug 21 $153/$126 WORKING FARMERS Ages 12-14 (FP) 02 Tue -Thu 1:00-4:00pm Jun 17-Aug 21 $153/$126 The Working Farmer program is a ‘learn by doing’ experience. Note: Children must be potty trained. By working right alongside our expert growers, kids learn where Register Online at www.natickfarm.org their food comes from and how to grow it, developing skills and confidence to run the farm and have a blast while doing it. BUDDING FARMERS Ages 4-5 (FP) Monday-Friday. Morning (A) 8:30am-noon or Afternoon (B) Discover the Farm with all five senses. Get your mud boots on, and 1pm-4:30pm. Fee: $210 Members $262.50 per week for get ready to make friends with a goat, rescue some lost chickens, Nonmembers. Short weeks are pro-rated accordingly. and find life all around the farm! Note: There will be amandatory meeting for all Working Farmers S# Day Times Dates Price/M in the first week of June. 01 Mon-Thu 9:00-noon Jun 16-Aug 21 $204/$168 02 Mon-Thu 1:00-4:00pm Jun 16-Aug 21 $204/$168 LEADERS IN TRAINING (LiT) Ages 15+ (FP) Register Online at www.natickfarm.org Are you in high school, like nature, the outdoors, and working with kids? Teach something, learn something, and make a difference to YOUNG FARMERS Ages 6-7 (FP) someone this summer. Young Farmers come to us practically bursting with potential and Monday-Thursday. Commitment: 2-4 weeks; mornings growing proficiency and leave us with confidence in what they (A) or afternoons (B). Times dependent on the program you assist. can do. Note: Volunteer position. Mandatory meeting; Monday, June 8, S# Day Times Dates Price/M 4:30pm-5:30pm. 01 Mon-Thu 9:00-noon Jun 16-Aug 21 $204/$168 02 Mon-Thu 1:00-4:00pm Jun 16-Aug 21 $204/$168 TEEN WORK CREW (TWC) Ages 15-18 (FP) Want a summer job that pays you to be outside, think creatively, and physically GROWING FARMERS Ages 8 & 9 (FP) change the world? The Teen Work Crew at the Natick Farm might In an around the chores, the laughs, and the vegetables, Growing be what you’re looking for. Be challenged, be productive, be part of Farmers discover how to use natural materials in exciting new something. See our website for full details. ways. Infuse your natural curiosity with homesteader can-do. Monday-Thursday, Commitment: 3-4 weeks, 8:30am-3:30pm. S# Day Times Dates Price/M (Unpaid lunch hour.) 01 Mon-Thu 8:30-noon Jun 16-Aug 21 $204/$168 Notes: Compensation: $8/hour. Working interview held on Saturday, 02 Mon-Thu 1:00-4:30pm Jun 16-Aug 21 $204/$168 April 25 from 9am-12pm. Mandatory meeting for all crew mem- Enter the coupon code ‘growingin2015’ to save 10% on Growing bers Wednesday, June 10 from 4pm-5pm. To apply: Send a letter of Farmer registrations. interest and a reference to [email protected] by April 1st.

JUNIOR WORKING FARMERS Ages 10-11 (FP) The Junior Working Farmer program is for kids ready to have fun while doing good work. Each day brings something exciting and new, new problems to solve, new opportunities for creativity. Monday-Thursday Morning (A) 8:30am-12:00pm, or Afternoon (B) 1:00pm-4:30pm Cost: $196 Member; $238 Nonmember.

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Summer Camps

CAMP ARROWHEAD Ages 5 and up (DC) Location: 1055 Worcester Road Natick MA “Camp isn’t a place you visit, Camp Arrowhead is a camp for individuals with disabilities. The it’s a place that becomes part of you.” camp is located at the Amputee Veteran’s site at 1055 Worcester ~ unknown Road in Natick. The days consist of recreational swimming, arts and crafts, creative dramatics, yoga, adaptive sports, life skills, nature, and gardening classes. Each day at camp is a CAMP WOODTRAIL Entering grades 1-8 (DC) new experience whether it’s a new theme, a special guest, Location: Kennedy Middle School Thanksgiving dinner for lunch, or one of our three field Woodtrail is for children entering Grades 1-8 in the fall of 2015. trips. There is always something to look forward to. There are three activity packed sessions at Camp Woodtrail. Each Campers should bring a bag lunch and a drink each day. session is for two weeks and has a variety of options to meet parents/ guardians demanding schedules. Camp will take place at Kennedy There are twelve staff members, including a nurse who is on- Middle School this summer. There are options for early care and after site at all times, that accompanies the campers. All staff are care as well. All campers are assigned to small peer groups according certified in both CPR and First Aid. In addition to the staff to their grade level. At the beginning of each session a newsletter will we have high school-aged volunteer aides that provide 1:1 assis- go home outlining the activities for each session. tance for each individual camper and function as a companion for S# Day Times Dates Price the week; helping the individuals through their different activities 1 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm Jul 6-17 $405 or just being there as a friend. Natick residents are guaranteed en- 2 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm July 20-31 $405 rollment if you register by Monday, March 30 (with a complete 3 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm Aug 3-14 $405 registration). Transportation available to Natick residents. NOTE: Camp fees include one age appropriate field trip per session. For more information or to get the brochure go to the Natick Additional field trips may become available through the summer and Recreation and Parks Department or online at www.natickma.gov/ some may have an additional charge to attend. Field trips include recreation or check us out at www.camparrowheadnatick.com. entrance fees, transportation and staff.

Woodtrail registration still open. Register today!

To register please complete a Woodtrail registration form available at www.natickma.gov/recreation or pick one up at the Cole Center. Campers will also need an up-to-date physical, as well as an up-to- date immunization record. Please see the form for more information.

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THE FAB 4 (Teens and Adults) (OL) Skyline Summer Program Location: Meet at the Cole Center Put your dancing shoes on as we head to Cohasset to listen to some great music from the Beatles era. Bring money for concession food. S# Day Times Dates Price 01 Sun 6-11pm Jul 26 $66 Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person

CANOBIE LAKE PARK (Teens and Adults) (OL) Location: Cole Center We will start off the day by eating at McDonalds then head to the coolest place to hang out at in the summer! We will be enjoying the park and all that it has to offer. S# Day Times Dates Price 01 Sat 3:30-11:30pm Aug 1 $62 Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person

BEACH BOYS (Teens and Adults) (OL) SKYLINE’S SUMMER INTERNSHIP Ages 16 and up (OL) Location: Cole Center Location: Natick We will have another day of dancing and great music at the Melody Our Special needs volunteer program is a great transition program Tent in Hyannis. With a show so early, let’s head out to dinner after that helps clients get work experience to build their resume. They as a whole group on the Cape! will work to help different facilities including Camp Arrowhead, Note: this weekend the vans will be in New Hampshire for Camp Memorial Beach, Lincoln Café, and more. Different skills will be Arrowhead and we will be using a JFK van. used throughout the week. Each individual is required to be self S# Day Times Dates Price sufficient and willing to participate in all areas. All new interns will 01 Sat 12:30-9:30pm Aug 15 $85 meet with staff prior to the start of this program. Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person S# Day Times Dates Price 01 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Jun 29-Aug 7 $20/day MINI GOLF (Teens and Adults) (OL) No program July 3 Location: Cole Center Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person Let’s putt our way through the course before going out to dinner. S# Day Times Dates Price BUTTERFLY PALACE AND MANSION TOUR 01 Fri 6-10:30pm Aug 21 $53 (Teens and Adults) (OL) Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person Location: Meet at Cole Center We have a jam-packed day that is sure to be filled with fun. Join the DUCK TOURS (Teens and Adults) (OL) crew as we go to the Butterfly Palace, they might even land on you! Location: Cole Center Then we will eat at the 99 Restaurant. We will also be taking a trip Boston is one of the most well known places in the USA. Let’s around the Newport mansions with a full tour! hear all about it on a DUCK! We will get a tour of Boston on S# Day Times Dates Price land AND in the water, and then we will stop by the Framingham 01 Sun 11am-8pm Jun 28 $80 Service area on the Mass Pike for dinner on our way home! Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person S# Day Times Dates Price 01 Sat 2-7:30pm Aug 29 $79 BOWLING AND DINNER (Teens and Adults) (OL) Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person Location: Meet at the Cole Center A Skyline favorite is to head to Ryan’s Family Amusements and CHARLES RIVER ROTARY SOFTBALL TEAM knock down some pins before going out to dinner with the gang. (Teens and Adults) (OL) S# Day Times Dates Price Location: Cole Center Field 01 Fri 6:00-10:30pm Jul 10 $49 Batter Up! Join our team for some great softball action on Wednes- Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person day evenings. For 8 weeks we will play other teams from throughout the region. Many thanks to our sponsor Charles River Rotary LOWELL SPINNERS (Teens and Adults) (OL) Club for all they do. Location: Meet at the Cole Center S# Day Times Dates Price This baseball game is a classic! Please remember to bring money 01 Wed 6:30-8:00pm Jun 10-Jul 29 $85 if you want food from the concessions. Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation or in person S# Day Times Dates Price

01 Fri 5:30-11:00pm Jul 17 $38

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Sassamon Trace Golf Course ADULT AND JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUES Sassamon Trace offers the following recreational golf leagues. SASSAMON TRACE offers a wide variety of services and The leagues begin the first week of May and continue until the merchandise to serve your golfing needs. last week of August. Tuesday Evening Men’s League Peter Meagher, Golf Course Manager Wednesday Morning Women’s League www.Sassamontrace.com Thursday Evening Women’s League The evening leagues begin at 4:00pm and the season is divided GOLF INSTRUCTION AT SASSAMON TRACE into two 8-week sessions. PGA Golf Professional, Pete Meagher, will be offering adult and FEE: $160 per 8-week session ($50 for pass holders) youth golf instruction during the spring and summer. Pete is the Natick High School Golf Coach and former staff instructor at the Our popular 8-week Junior Tour will be held Tuesday mornings Grande Vista Resort in Orlando, FL. at 8:00am beginning June 23. Juniors should have a basic understanding of the rules of golf to play in this league. ADULT GROUP INSTRUCTION FEE: $110 ($20 for pass holders) Classes are held Monday-Thursday evenings beginning the week of April 21. There will be 5 hours of instruction spread over 4 Registration for all leagues begins March 1. meetings. Classes focus on new and beginning golfers. Golf equip- ……………………………………………………………………… ment will be provided if needed. FEE: $110 per 4-week Session TOURNAMENTS JUNIOR GROUP INSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL EVENTS Classes begin the week of June 22. There will be 5 hours of Sassamon Trace offers a variety of public tourna- instruction spread over 4 meetings. Emphasis will be placed on ments, programs, clinics and special events. Please sound fundamentals and swing techniques. visit our website for a calendar of events and registra- FEE: $95 per 4-day Session-for juniors 10 and older tion information or call the golf shop at (508) 655-1330.

Class size is limited to 5 students for greater personal attention. www.sassamontrace.com Registration begins March 1 and payment is required at registra- All Sassamon Trace registrations tion. Call Pete Meagher at (508) 655-1330 for info. must be done at Sassamon Trace Golf Course. Forms available at the golf course office. ……………………………………………………………………

“Golf is so popular simply because it is the best game in the world at which to be bad.” ~ A. A. Milne

10 Natick Recreation and Parks SWIM LESSONS Ages 3 & up Memorial Beach American Red Cross approved classes range from Level 1-6. Non-certified pre-school classes are also available. Class times start at 10:10am and are offered throughout the day and are held Mon- day-Friday, weather permitting. Classes are 20 minutes for pre- school and 30 minutes for all others. Classes are subject to change depending on registration and teacher availability.

Based on final day of school, lesson sessions will be as follows: Session 1: Jun 23-Jul 10 (3 weeks) $47 Session 2: Jul 13-Jul 31 (3 weeks) $47 Session 3: Aug 3-14 (2 weeks) $34 Registration for lessons will take place at the Beach the Saturday before the start of each session on a first come, first serve basis. Actual class schedule should be available after June 8. Please note: Beach tag is not included in above price. GENERAL BEACH INFORMATION Dates Times SWIM TEAM Ages 6-18 June 13, 14 Weekend 11am-7pm Beach Tags are required for everyone entering Beach June 15-19 Weekdays 3-7pm WHEN: Tue, Jun 23-Aug 8 June 20-Aug 16 Weekdays 10:30am-7:30pm (Practices are Mon-Fri, no Fri practices after Jul 4) Weekends 11am-7pm Note: Each member may have to purchase a team swimsuit for this year. TAGS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE ENTERING BEACH Ages 2-Adult PRACTICE TIMES: Proof of residence (i.e. license, utility bill or a canceled check), 3:30-4:00pm 8 & under $102/$92 must be presented at time of tag purchase. 4:00-4:45pm 9 & 10 $102/$92 4:45-5:45pm 11 & up $102/$92 BEACH TAG INFORMATION Swim team fee with your own beach tag $92 Tags must be purchased in person, not by mail. Tags will be avail- Swim team fee with beach tag included in fee $102 able beginning April 27 at the NR&PD Office. From June 13 on, Individual/Family tags must be purchased at the Beach Registration must be done at Cole Center. Lost Tags must be repurchased. MINI TRIATHLON (Ages 5 to Adult) (OL) SUMMER 2015 FEES Adults 18 yrs & up Location: Memorial Beach, West Street Adults 18 yrs & up $33/Resident $66/Non-Resident A fun individual, or family event, that kicks off the July 4th festiv- Children 2-17 $23 Resident $46 Non-Resident ities here in Natick. You can participate as an individual or get a Seniors 62 yrs+ $16 couple of friends or family members and do the mini triathlon as a Any child who will be 2 years of age before July 1, 2015 must buy a tag. To re- team. We offer a shorter swim for those of you who may not be able ceive free admission for a child under 2 yrs of age, a parent must show child’s birth certificate when purchasing their own tag. to swim a half mile. The approximate distances are; ½ or ¼ mile No child(ren) under the age of 10 will be allowed to enter the beach without swim, a 2-mile bike and a 1-mile run, the event starts and finishes responsible parental supervision (minimum age 14 years old) at the beach. S# Day Times Dates Price DAILY RESIDENT GUEST FEES 1 Sun 9:30am start Jun 28 $30/individual Child- $3 $45/team Adults- $5 Register online at www.natickma.gov/recreation Senior- $1

DAILY NON-RESIDENT GUEST FEES Child- $6 Adults- $10 Sr. Citizen- $1 It’s a good idea to begin at the bottom FAMILY TAG PLAN PRICES in everything except in learning to swim. Proof of Natick residency and birth certificates and/or legal adoption certificates will be required. ~ Unknown 1 Adult & 4 or more children $100 2 Adults & 3 or more children $110

11 Community Services Department PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Recreation and Parks PAID Town of Natick NATICK, MA 01760 179 Boden Lane PERMIT #35 Natick, MA 01760

Postal Patron Natick, MA 01760

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NATICK SUMMER CAMPS AND PROGRAMS