A Guide to Health, Fitness, and Fun for Cambridge Kids 2015

a Mass in Motion Initiative sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health http://www.mass.gov/massinmotion Be active all year long! For more tips on helping kids Fall eat better and move more, visit »» Go on a family hike, and look for leaves and www.mass.gov/MassinMotion

nuts you can collect »» Rake leaves — then jump in them! Information adapted from the NAP SACC Program, Center for »» Go apple picking or head to a pumpkin Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2006. patch

Winter »» Go sledding, and make snow angels »» Build a snowman or a snow-house »» Walk across the yard and hop back, landing only on your footprints »» Go ice skating »» Bundle up and go for a stroll

Spring/Summer »» Go swimming or jump through the sprinkler »» Camp, hike or bike »» Go miniature golfing or fly a kite »» Have a relay race

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General Information………………………………………………….3 Physical Activities Baseball and Softball……………………………………..……..4 Basketball………………………………………………………4-5 Boating and rowing………………………………………………6 Bowling…………………………………………………………....6 Cycling……………………………………………………...... 6-7 Dance, Gymnastics and Yoga……………………………...... 7-9 Fencing………………………………………………………..…..9 Football and Cheerleading………………………………...... …9 Golf……………………………………………………...... 9-10 Ice Skating and Hockey…………………………………....10-11 Lacrosse………………………………………………………....11 Martial Arts………………………………………………....11-12 Rock Climbing…………………………………………………..12 Soccer………………………………………………………...... 13 Swimming and Aquatics: Pools, Lessons and Clubs…....13-15 Tennis and Racquet Sports………………………………...... 15 Track and Field…………………………………………..…..….16 Programs for Individuals with Special Needs………………..16-17 Safe Routes to School……………………………………………..17 Nature and Outdoor Exploration……………………………….....17 Parks with Waterplay……………………………………………....18 Playgrounds…………………………………………….………..18-19 Cambridge Public School Resources………………………….19-20 Youth Development Programs………………………………....20-21 Additional Resources…………………………………………...21-22 Maps…………………………………………………...………...... 23 The Importance of Physical Activity

Physical activity is important for children of all ages. An active lifestyle helps children maintain a healthy weight, socialize, and build self-confidence. It can include sport, dance, and active play, on the playground, or in the park. The best physical activity combines aerobic activity, muscle strengthening, and bone strengthening.

Children should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Some helpful guidelines are:

1. The most important kind of exercise for kids is aerobics, such as running, fast walking, organized sports, or active play.

2. Children should do muscle strengthening such as push-ups or gymnastics at least 3 days per week.

3. Children should do bone strengthening activities such as jump rope or running at least 3 days per week.

While 60 minutes of physical activity per day is the minimum, it is recommended that children get several hours of physical activity each day and are not inactive for periods longer than 2 hours.

General Information

INTRODUCTION

This directory provides information about some of the physical activity resources available to children in Cambridge. The information is subject to change, so please contact the individual organizations to obtain detailed and current information. Please be aware that some organizations have listed their mailing addresses, which may be different than the location where their programs are actually held. Calling first is advised. Many programs also schedule special activities in the summer and during school vacation weeks, which are not listed here. Please call 617-665-3845 for updates or to list your program in this directory.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Many organizations offer financial aid, even if it is not noted in this guide. Please call individual programs for more information.

DISABILITIES

Many organizations listed in this directory accommodate specific disabilities. For more information, please inquire with the contact listed for a specific activity you are interested in.

LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH

If you or someone you know needs help getting information in a language other than English on programs listed please call the Cambridge Public Health Department at (617) 665-3899.

SUMMER CAMPS OR SESSIONS

Many of the organizations listed in this directory offer summer camps or summer sessions. Please contact individual listings for more information.

3 Physical Activities

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

Little Baseball League and T-Ball - Cambridge The Little League runs baseball programs for children aged 7-12, and has one season from April through June and another one in the summer. T-Ball serves young children.

North Division Babe Ruth Baseball Don Kaiser Serves youth aged 13-15 (617) 719-4678 George Alexander www.nclbl.org (617) 864-1336

East Division Cambridge Girls Softball League Kevin Donnelly Serves girls aged 8-14 (617) 661-6533 Peter Payack www.eclbl.com (617) 492-2913 www.cambridgegirlssoftball.com/ Central Division Cambridge Girls Softball T-Ball Mike Steinkrau League (617) 378-8535 http://cambridgecentral.org/ Serves girls aged 6-8 Joe Grassi West Division (617) 491-5240 Steve Kendall (617) 335-4589 http://www.wclbl.com

Outdoor Softball Fields (operated by the Cambridge Recreation Department):

Ahern Field: Fulkerson Street Donnelly Field: Berkshire Street Hoyt Field: Western Ave Glacken Field: Huron Ave Danehy Park: Garden Street St. Peter’s Field: Sherman Street

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BASKETBALL

Baby Falcons - Girls Basketball Dana Ellcock (617) 892-0070 E-mail [email protected] Serves girls in grades 3-8 and promotes self-reliance and discipline and helps prepare for the level of high school basketball.

4 L.I.T.E. Carole Thomas (617) 661-3329 Offers a summer basketball league for females in grades 7-12.

Tomorrow’s Stars 2 Pearly Lane, Franklin, MA 02038, (508) 244-1722 http://www.starsbb.com/ or e-mail [email protected] A two-week summer basketball camp is held at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School for youth aged 7-15.

Shoot Straight Basketball Program 1640 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 349-6228 Run by the Department of Human Services’ Recreation Division. Serves children in grades 3-6 during the winter. For more information, contact Bob Goodwin at (617) 349-6228.

Summer Basketball Leagues Coed for ages: 9–11 and for boys ages 12-19 Run by the Department of Human Services’ Recreation Division For more information contact Paul Ryder or Bob Goodwin at (617) 349-6200 or [email protected] or [email protected].

YMCA Basketball Leagues 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 661-9622 www.cambridgeymca.org Offers a variety of year-round and seasonal basketball leagues for youth and adults. See website for more information.

Outdoor Basketball Courts Contact Bob Goodwin at (617) 349-6228. Operated by the Cambridge Recreation Division:

Ahern Field: Fulkerson St Larch Road Park: Larch Rd Alberico Park: Pleasant St Lindstrom Field: Brookline St Anderson Courts: Pemberton St Lowell Park: Brattle St Clement G. Morgan Park: Columbia St Lowell School Park: Mount Auburn St Corporal Burns Park: Memorial Dr Paine Park: Amory St Costa Lopez Taylor Park: Charles St Rafferty Park: Griswold St Dana Park: Magazine St Raymond Park: Upland Rd David Nunes Park: Brookline St Reverend Williams Park: Dudley St Donnelly Field: Berkshire Ave Riverside Press Park: Memorial Dr Fr. Callanan Playground: Concord Ave Sacramento Field: Sacramento St Glacken Field: Huron Ave Sennott Park: Broadway Gold Star Mothers Park: Gore St St. Peter’s Field: Sherman St Hoyt Field: Western Ave

5 BOATING AND ROWING

Charles River Canoe and Kayak 15 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, (617) 965-5110 Other locations: Boston, Newton, Waltham http://www.paddleboston.com/ Offers classes and rentals for youth and adults, as well as a variety of summer programs providing paddling instruction and experience to kids ages 9–16.

Community Boating Inc. 21 David Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114 (On the Charles River Esplanade between the Hatch Shell and Longfellow Bridge), (617) 523-1038 http://www.community-boating.org Offers sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing lessons for adults and children ages 10-18. Welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds. Cost dependent on family income. Recently created a sailing program for adults and children with disabilities.

Community Rowing 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 02135, (617) 779-8267 www.communityrowing.org or e-mail at [email protected] Offers a variety of rowing classes for children and adults. No previous athletic or rowing experience is necessary. Serves people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

BOWLING

Lanes and Games 195 Concord Turnpike, Route 2 East, Cambridge, MA 02140, (617) 876-5533 http://lanesgames.com/ or e-mail [email protected] 34 candlepin and 20 ten-pin lanes with auto-scoring.

Sacco’s Bowl Haven 45 Day Street, Somerville, MA 02144, (617) 776-0552 15 candlepin lanes in 1950s setting.

CYCLING

Broadway Bicycle School 351 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 868-3392 http://broadwaybicycleschool.com/ Classes in bicycle repair are taught by professional bicycle mechanics using a hands-on approach.

6 CYCLEKids 5 JFK Street, Suite 205, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 661-0908 www.cyclekids.org or e-mail [email protected] CYCLEKids is an independent, nonprofit organization designed to introduce children to the joys of cycling, healthy eating and fitness, environmental awareness, and the world of physical science.

Cambridge Community Development Department Offers no-cost classroom and on-bike workshops for youth and adults. Schedules can be found at http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Transportation/bikesincambridge/bicycleworkshops.aspx For more information contact Jennifer Lawrence at [email protected] or (617) 349-4671. Also, if you run a youth group and want to host a workshop, contact Jennifer Lawrence.

DANCE, GYMNASTICS, and YOGA

Ballet Theatre of Boston 400 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 354-7467 http://www.ballettheatre.org/school_ydp The school is composed of the Young Dancers Program, Summer Program, and Open Class Program for adults. Summer Dance Program runs from 4-5 weeks. The summer program includes the intensive division for students aged 10-21 as well as an elementary division for students aged 3-12. Offers a full range of ballet classes for youths aged 3-18.

Boston Dance Company Inc. 550 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 491-8615 www.bostondancecompany.net Offers various levels of ballet and jazz dance lessons for adults and children. Also has a creative movement class for children aged 3 -5, a pre-ballet class for children aged 7-9, and introduction to dance for children aged 4-6. 5-week summer program for advanced dancers age 13 and up.

Cambridge Recreation Program War Memorial Pool, 1640 Cambridge Street (Cambridge Rindge & Latin School), Cambridge, MA, (617) 349-6279 http://www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/warmemorial Parent/child gymnastics for children 2-3. Gymnastics classes for youth aged 2-8.

Cambridge School of Ballet, Dance Complex 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 547-9699 http://www.theschoolofclassicalballet.com/ Beginner ballet classes for teens.

Cambridge Family YMCA 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 661-9622 www.cambridgeymca.org Offers many yoga and fitness classes, including zumba, tai chi, pilates, boxing and aerobics. Summer and afterschool programs available for ages 5-13. Pay-as-you-go option for high school students. 7 The Dance Complex 536 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 547-9363 www.dancecomplex.org Has an open door policy and offers a variety of dance classes including Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, Latin, Ballroom, Modern, Ballet, Tap, Belly dance, Zumba, Martial Arts, Children’s Dance Classes, Yoga, and African Dance. Serves all ages. Work study is available as an alternate form of payment.

Fresh Pond Ballet 1798A Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140, (617) 491-5865 www.freshpondballet.com Fresh Pond Ballet offers eight levels of classes beginning with three-year-olds, and continues through teens and adults. Older children take classes for a semester, and adults are drop-in. Runs programs in June-July and in the fall and spring. Private lessons are also available. Has served students with hearing impairments and low muscle tone.

Green Street Studios 185 Green Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 864-3191 www.greenstreetstudios.org A center for movements and dance for students of all ages. Offers classes in Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Children’s Dance, Latin Dance, Hawaiian Dance, Middle Eastern Dance, Capoeira, and Caribbean Dance. Classes available year round.

Gymnastics Academy of Boston 128 Smith Place, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 441-9700 www.gymnasticacademyofboston.com or e-mail [email protected] Offers gymnastics lessons for people aged 15 months and older. Offers recreational classes which use gymnastics as a vehicle to fitness. Also have upper level classes and competitions. Camps available over summer vacation.

Little Namaste Yoga http://www.littlenamasteyoga.com/ or e-mail [email protected] Family yoga and kids yoga for ages 18 months-12 years. Visit website for class schedule.

Movin and Groovin 3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617)-620-7654 www.alicehellerdance.com or e-mail [email protected] Music and movement for babies 6-17 months and 18 months-3 years old and caregiver. Classes held at First Parish UU Church in Harvard Square. Led by Alice Heller, mom, dancer, teacher and Cambridge resident.

Prometheus Dance 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02135 www.prometheusdance.org or e-mail [email protected] Modern dance classes available for all ages, including one specifically for ages 55 and up.

8 SHINE for Girls 84 Massachusetts Avenue (3rd Floor), Cambridge, MA 02139 http://www.shineforgirls.org/ or e-mail [email protected] Combination of math and dance for middle school students. Dance choreography is designed for students of all skill levels and performed for parents at an end-of-program recital. Program is every Monday from 3:30-6pm, however please visit website or contact program director to confirm open dates.

FENCING

Bay State Fencers 561 Windsor Street, Suite A401, Somerville, MA 02143, (617) 591-0101 www.baystatefencers.com Classes available for adults and kids age 6 and up. Private lessons and a competitive program also available. Students learn proper stance, basic footwork, bladework, and tactics. Exercises and games that strengthen the body and improve speed and mobility are an integral part of this program. Students are introduced to the rules, etiquette and formality of the sport. Fencing uniform and equipment are introduced.

Olympia Fencing 127 Smith Place, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 945-9448 or [email protected] http://olympiafencingcenter.com Fencing classes for youth starting for age 5 and up, and camps during some school vacations.

FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING

Cambridge Youth Flag Football Russell Field, Rindge Avenue, North Cambridge, MA 02140, (617) 803-6097 http://www.cambridgeyouthflagfootball.org/ or e-mail [email protected] Offers flag football to boys and girls aged 12 and under.

POP Warner Football and Cheerleading P.O. Box 4002721, Cambridge, MA 02140 http://www.eteamz.com/CambridgePopWarner/ Kwame Dance, (781)-308-8888 Serves children ages 5-15.

GOLF

Fresh Pond Golf Course 691 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 349-6282 www.freshpondgolf.com or e-mail [email protected] Open to public from dawn to dusk on a first come, first served basis. Discounts for Juniors (18 and under) and Seniors (65+), as well as Cambridge residents. Private and group lessons available. 9 Golf Lessons at MIT 120 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 http://www.mitrecsports.com/index.php/youth-programs/golf or email [email protected] Lessons are available by appointment Monday through Saturday 8am to 9pm.

ICE SKATING and HOCKEY

Academy of Recreational Skating Club Simoni Skating Rink, 155 Gore Street, Cambridge, MA 02137, (617) 354-9523 www.fmcarenas.com/ Learn to skate classes for kids age 3 and up as well as adults. Hockey programs, figure skating programs and public skating are also available.

Bay State Skating School Simoni Skating Rink, 155 Gore Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 354-9523 www.baystateskatingschool.org Beginner, intermediate, and advanced skating schools for children aged 4 ½ and up.

Cambridge Skating Club 40 Willard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 354-9427 www.cambridgeskatingclub.org Memberships open to Cambridge residents. Offers junior hockey clinics, as well as private and/or group instruction in figure skating for ages 4 and up.

Cambridge Youth Hockey P.O. Box 381872, Cambridge, MA 02138 www.cambridgeyouthhockey.org or e-mail [email protected] Learn to skate, instructional hockey, and competitive teams.

Charles Hotel Ice Skating 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 864-1200 http://www.charleshotel.com/services-and-amenities/seasonal-activities Ice rink run by the Charles Hotel. Open to the public and hotel guests. Skate rentals, season passes and lessons available.

Harvard University Ice Skating The Plaza adjacent to the Harvard Science Center Seasonal ice rink run by Harvard University as part of the Common Spaces program. Free admission to the public. Skate rentals available. http://www.commonspaces.harvard.edu/

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10 Kendall Square Community Skating 300 Athenaeum Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, (617) 492-0941 http://kendallsquare.org/play/details/community-ice-skating Learn to Skate classes for adults (11+) and children (3-11). Learn to Skate program is designed for those who have never skated or who have never had formal lessons. Private lessons also available.

MIT Ice Rink 120 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 452-3690 http://www.mitrecsports.com/ Open from October to March. Lessons available for beginners and more advanced ice skaters.

Skating Club of Boston 1240 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA 02135, (617) 782-5900 www.scboston.org Public skating, ice skating lessons and competitive ice skating.

LACROSSE

Cambridge Youth Lacrosse Danehy Park, Cambridge, MA 02140 http://www.cambridgeyouthlacrosse.org/ Local lacrosse to promote the growth of boys and girls grades K-8 through efficient skill development, mini-games, and competitive play. Visit website to register.

MARTIAL ARTS

Aikido New England Aikikai 2000 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140, (617) 661-1959 www.neaikikai.com Offers traditional Japanese instruction for children aged 5-12 and young adults 13 and up.

American Jiann Shyong Kung Fu Center 47 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, (617) 497-4459 www.jiannshyongkungfu.com Offers mixed classes for children and adults.

Boston Classical Soo Bahk Do Cambridge YWCA, 7 Temple Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (781) 367-8060 www.bcsbd.com Internationally certified instruction in traditional Korean martial arts. Programs available for children (age 7 and up), adults, families, and individuals with special needs. Private lessons also available.

11 C.W. Taekwondo at Boston 285 Green Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 876-4853 www.cwtkd.com Classes are taught by certified instructors to children ages 4-13 and teens and adults ages 14 and up. Beginners may enroll in a three month program, which includes up to 4 classes per week.

Cambridge Recreation Program War Memorial Pool 1640 Cambridge Street (Cambridge Rindge & Latin School), Cambridge, MA, (617) 349-6279 http://www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/warmemorial Beginner and advanced Kenpo Karate classes for youth aged 3-14.

Cambridge Family YMCA 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, (617) 661-9622 Larry Friedman at 781-248-9712 www.cambridgeymca.org or e-mail [email protected] Karate classes offered for people age 8 and up. Family discounts available.

Crimson Kicks Youth Martial Arts 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 http://crimsonkicks.com/ or e-mail [email protected] Program for kids age 3-6 years old to learn elements of taekwondo and several other martial arts through fun games and intense drills. The classes strive to improve kids’ coordination and fitness, focus and respect, flexibility and agility, and confidence and discipline.

Jae H. Kim Taekwon-do Institute 2000 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140, (617) 492-5070 www.tkd-boston.com or email [email protected] Offers Tae Kwon Do instruction to adults of all ages and children aged 4 and older. Beginners receive private instruction before joining classes.

ROCK CLIMBING

Central Rock Gym Cambridge 127 Smith Place, Cambridge, MA 02138, (857) 285 6997 https://www.centralrockgym.com/cambridge.php A rock climbing fitness facility that offers state of the art climbing wall terrain for people aged 14 and up. There are bouldering routes designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbers.

12 SOCCER

Cambridge Youth Soccer P.O. Box 390215, Cambridge, MA 02139-0003, (617) 491-4958 www.cambridgeyouthsoccer.org Offers an in-town recreational league for girls and boys ages 6-14. A beginner program, KickStart, is available for kids age 4-6. A more competitive travel league for players ages 8-18 is also offered. Financial assistance is available.

Micro-Soccer Peter Cohen, (617) 497-7180 www.microsoccer.org Cambridge Family Micro-Soccer introduces young children to soccer and teaches them how to play. Check the website for registration and eligibility. Most practices and games held at Raymond (Corcoran) Park.

Soccer Superstars Headquartered at 1 Thompson Square, Suite 301, Charlestown, MA 02129, (781) 777-7171 http://boston.supersoccerstars.com/index.php or e-mail [email protected] A non-competitive soccer program for ages 2-10. Kick and Play, a parent-child pre-soccer and movement program is available for ages 12-24 months. The program is held in multiple locations throughout Cambridge.

Outdoor Soccer Fields Operated by the Cambridge Recreation Department:

Ahern Field: Fulkerson St Gold Star Mothers Park: Gore St Cambridge Common: Garden St Hoyt Field: Western Ave Corcoran Field: Raymond St Sacramento Field: Sacramento St Danehy Park: Garden St Sennott Park: Broadway Donnelly Field: Willow St Russell Field: Rindge Ave Glacken Field: Huron Ave

SWIMMING and AQUATICS: POOLS, LESSONS, AND CLUBS

Cambridge Family YMCA Aquatics 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA (617) 661-9622 www.cambridgeymca.org Contact Info: Dana Frost at 617-661-9622 x 702 or e-mail [email protected] Group and private swim lessons for children ages 4 and above. Parent/infant lessons (aged 6-24 mos) & parent/toddler lessons (aged 2-4 years). Recreation and lap swims available to members only.

13 Cambridge Recreation Program War Memorial Pool, 1640 Cambridge Street (Cambridge Rindge & Latin School), Cambridge, MA, (617) 349-6279 http://www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/warmemorial Offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including swim lessons, competitive swimming, synchronized swimming and recreational swim. The newly renovated facility offers 3 pools: a lap pool, diving tank, and round instructional pool.

Crimson Water Polo Blodgett Pool, 65 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02163, (714) 904-4906 http://crimsonwaterpolo.com/ or e-mail [email protected] Year round, coach-run United States Water Polo affiliated club. Open to males and females of all skill levels aged 8-18 years old who are interested in learning the sport.

DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) Pools Veterans Pool: 719 Memorial Drive, (617) 661-0564 McCrehan Pool: 359 Rindge Avenue, (617) 661-0670 http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/recreational-activities/swimming-pools-wading- pools-and-spray-deck.html Both pools only open in the summer. Check the website or call for hours and more information.

Gold Star Pool Corner of Berkshire and Cambridge Streets, Cambridge, MA 02141, (617) 349-6310 www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp2 Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00PM to 7:15 PM Fri-Sun 12:30 PM to 6:45 PM The pool, which operates for nine weeks during the summer months, is unheated and has a depth range of 2.5 ft.-9ft. Admission fee is $0.75 per person. Children ages eight and under must be accompanied by an adult and children ages five years or younger must have an adult in the pool with them at all times. Note: This pool is scheduled to close for renovation after summer 2015. Please check the website.

MIT Swimming Programs 120 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 http://mitrecsports.com/index.php/youth-programs or email [email protected] Group and private lessons for youth 2.5 – 14 years old. Parent-child classes for kids 6- 30 months.

Technique Swim Academy Harvard University, Blodgett Pool, 65 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02163 http://www.techniqueswimacademy.com/ [email protected] or (617) 484-0550 Summer swim camp for youth ages 7-16.

Wellbridge Athletic Center 5 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 441-0800 https://www.wellbridge.com/wellbridge-athletic-club/cambridge/fitness--wellness A rooftop pool that offers year-round aquatic activities, including private and group instruction. (con’t) 14 (con’t) (Programs available for children as young as 6 months.

TENNIS and RACQUET SPORTS

Cambridge Recreation Program 1640 Cambridge Street (Cambridge Rindge & Latin School), Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 349-6279 www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp2 or http://www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp/warmemorial The Cambridge Recreation Program offers tennis lessons for children ages 4 -14, as well as for adults.

Cambridge Athletic Club Squash 215 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, (617) 491-8989 http://www.cambridgeathletic.com/squash Offers many squash programs for both experienced and new players. Group and private lessons available.

Kidsquash Harvard Murr Center, 65 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02163 www.kidsquash.org or e-mail [email protected] A community squash program for young, aspiring squash players.

The Tennis Academy at Harvard Beren Tennis Center at Harvard, 65 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02163, (617) 763-9764 www.thetennisacademy.com or email [email protected] Runs summer camps for children ages 7–17 and offers evening lessons for adults. Camps are done by the week and take place at the Harvard tennis facilities.

Outdoor Tennis Courts Operated by the Cambridge Recreation Department, (617) 349-6228 A number of the playgrounds will be staffed by the Recreational Department during the summer July and August from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Evening activities will also be offered from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at selected sites. Sites:

Anderson Courts: Pemberton St Rafferty Park: Griswold St Glacken Field: Huron Ave Rindge Field: Pemberton St Harvard Street Park: Harvard St Riverside Press Park: Memorial Dr Hoyt Field: Western Ave Joan Lorentz Park: Broadway / Cambridge Public Library

15 TRACK and FIELD

Cambridge Jets Track & Field Team Gordon Track at Harvard Indoor track at: 65 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA 02134 Curtis Jackman (617) 380-8080 www.cambridgejetsofma.org or email [email protected] Private youth track team. Indoor season held at Harvard’s Gordon Track Facility. Outdoor season held at Danehy Park.

Title IX Girl’s Running Club Danehy Park and Gordon Center at Harvard University: Indoor track at: 65 North Harvard Street Allston, MA 02134, (617) 312-1058 Title IX Girls Running Club, P.O. Box 391535, Cambridge, MA 02139 http://titleixgirls.org/ Title IX Girls Running Club has full and partial scholarships available for girls ages 9-15 years old enrolled in public school that receive free/reduced lunch and/or have an IEP.

VOLLEYBALL

The Volleyball Camp at Harvard 39 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Intensive individual instruction for middle and high school volleyball players of all skill levels. www. active.com/kids/cambridge-ma/volleyball/volleyball-camps/the-volleyball-camp-at-harvard-2015.org

PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

The Cambridge Program 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 David A. Tynes, M.Ed, Director, (617) 349-6829 The Cambridge Program offers various programs throughout the school year including Saturday Recreation Program, Health & Fitness, and Bowling. The Cambridge Program is affiliated with the Massachusetts Special Olympics and provides training throughout the year for several sports. www.cambridgema.gov

Camp Rainbow 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 Bob Goodwin, (617) 349-6228 www.cambridgema.gov Camp Rainbow is a summer camp program for participants ages 6 and above. The camp is in operation Monday through Friday from 9:00 am-3:00 pm for seven weeks during July and August. Transportation is provided. For further information or registration forms, please contact Bob Goodwin.

Special Olympics 680 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 349-6829 (con’t) 16 (con’t) www.cambridgema.gov Sponsored by the Massachusetts Special Olympics. Participants train and compete throughout the year in a variety of events including bowling, swimming, basketball, power lifting, volleyball, tennis, and track and field.

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

Safe Routes to School Cambridge Walking and bicycling to school has many benefits, including the opportunity to be physically active. The City of Cambridge recently started a Safe Routes to School initiative to promote walking and cycling to school. To learn more about current programming, or find out how to start a program at your school, please contact Justin Schreiber at 617-349-6012 or [email protected].

NATURE AND OUTDOOR EXPLORATION

American Academy of Arts and Sciences 136 Irving St, Cambridge, MA 02138 The American Academy of Arts and Science (between Irving and Beacon street), is a fabulous wooded area to roam around and play. It is enclosed by a fence/wall but there are several entrances and it is open to the public. It is on the 83 bus line.

The Alewife Reservation The Alewife Reservation is a unique natural resource for the communities of Belmont, Arlington and Cambridge and home to hundreds of species, including hawks, coyotes beavers, snapping turtles, wild turkeys and muskrats, the reservation is a unique natural resource for the community. Accessible from the Alewife T stop or 83 bus. For updates on events and volunteer opportunities visit http://www.friendsofalewifereservation.org/

Fresh Pond Reservation Managed by the Cambridge Water Department 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 349-4799 www.cambridgema.gov/water Fresh Pond Reservation is a protective land buffer around Fresh Pond – Cambridge’s drinking water – and a green oasis for wildlife and human recreation. Pathways allow for walking, running and slow bicycling, and locations such as Black’s Nook provide quiet places for nature investigation and reflection. Well-behaved, Cambridge-licensed dogs under voice control may be off-leash on some Reservation pathways. Parking is available for Cambridge residents only; green transit is encouraged as parking is limited. Alewife T, bus routes 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, and 78 all are within walking distance of Fresh Pond, which is also located on the Fresh Pond Parkway bike path.

For updates on nature programming and volunteer opportunities on the Reservation, visit www.cambridgema.gov/water and the Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation at www.friendsoffreshpond.org.

17 PARKS WITH WATERPLAY

Ahern Field: Fulkerson St Hoyt Field: Western Ave Alden Park: Sacramento St Hurley Park: Hurley St Bergin Park: Haskell St King School: Putnam Ave Cambridge Common*: Waterhouse St Maple Avenue Park*: Maple Ave Cooper Park: Hancock St New Riverside Neighborhood Park: Corporal Burns Park: Flagg St Western Ave Dana Park: Magazine St North Point Park (Mass DCR): Danehy Park: Sherman St Museum Way Donnelly Field: Willow St Paine Park: Amory St Fr. Callanan Playground*: Concord Ave Pine Street Park: Pine St Franklin Street Park*: Franklin St Raymond Park: Upland Rd Gannett-Warren Pals Park: Jefferson St Reverend Williams Park: Cedar St Glacken Field: Huron Ave Riverside Press Park: River St Gold Star Mothers Park: Gore St Sennott Park: Broadway Greene-Rose Heritage Park: Harvard St www.cambridgema.gov

*Franklin Street Park, Maple Avenue Park, Pine Street Park, Fr. Callanan Playground, and Cambridge Common have smaller waterplay facilities designed for very young children (aged 5 and under).

For general questions about waterplay, please call the Community Development Department at (617) 349-4600.

PLAYGROUNDS

Please call the Recreation Department at 617-349-6228 for program dates.

Ahern Field: Fulkerson St Fletcher/Maynard Academy: 225 Alberico Park: Pleasant St Windsor St Alden Park: Sacramento St Fulmore Park: Sidney St Bergin Park: Haskell St Gannett-Warren Pals Park: Jefferson St Cambridge Common: Waterhouse St Gibbons Park: Columbus Ave Cambridgeport School: 89 Elm St Glacken Field / Tot Lot: Huron Ave Cambridge Rindge & Latin School and Gold Star Mothers Park: Gore St War Memorial: 459 Broadway Graham and Parks School: 44 Charles Park: Rogers St Linnaean St Clarendon Ave Playground: Greene-Rose Heritage Park: Harvard St Clarendon Ave Haggerty School: 110 Cushing St Clement G. Morgan Park: Columbia St Hoyt Field: Western Ave Comeau Field: Rindge Ave Hurley Park: Hurley St Cooper Park: Hancock St Joan Lorentz Park: Broadway / Corcoran Tot Lot: Walden St. Cambridge Public Library Corporal Burns Park: Memorial Dr King School: 100 Putnam Ave Costa Lopez Taylor Park: Charles St Larch Road Park: Larch Rd Dana Park: Magazine St Lechmere Canal Park: First St Danehy Park: Garden St Lindstrom Field: Brookline St David Nunes Park: Brookline St Lopez Street Park: Lopez St Donnelly Field: Berkshire Ave Lowell School Park: Mount Auburn St Fr. Callanan Playground: Concord Ave Maple Avenue Park: Maple Ave 18 Market Street Park: Market St Reverend Williams Park: Cedar St Memorial Drive Tot Lot: Mt. Auburn St Rindge Field: Pemberton St near Memorial Dr Riverside Press Park: River St North Point Park (Mass DCR): Russell/Samp Field: Dudley St Museum Way Sacramento Field: Sacramento St Paine Park: Amory St Sennott Park: Broadway Pine Street Park: Pine St Silva Park: Otis St Rafferty Park: Griswold St St. Peter’s Park: Sherman St Raymond Park: Raymond St Wilder-Lee Park: Lee St

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Cambridge Public School Resources

PUBLIC SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Each public school offers seasonal after-school sports and activities that are run by the Physical Education Department.

For information about programs at each elementary and upper schools contact Joel Burke at (617) 349-6696 or [email protected].

For information about programs at the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School contact Scott Cody at (617) 349-6196 or [email protected].

For more information: http://www.cpsd.us/cms/One.aspx?pageId=3416489

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

After-school activities are available in each Public School through the Human Services Department Community Schools program. Contact the director at each school for physical activity offerings. For more information, call (617) 349-6200.

Community School Directors:

Amigos-Cambridgeport Community School: Carmen Mouza, (617) 349-6824

Agassiz Community School at the Baldwin School: Maria LaPage, (617) 349-6287 x11

Elm Street Community School: Wade Lindhorst, (617) 349-6307

Fitzgerald Community School at Peabody SchooI: Caroline Rodrigues , (617) 349-6302

Fletcher-Maynard Community School: Jessica Pegg, (617) 349-6295

Haggerty Community School: Amanda Kierce, (617) 349-6264

Harrington Community School at King Open: Crisalida Rebelo, (617) 349-6305

Kennedy Community School at Kennedy-Longfellow School: Shirley Santos, (617) 349-6308

19 Linnaean Community School at Graham & Parks: Mary Ellen Breen, (617) 349-6267

Longfellow Community School: Sikha Sen, (617) 349-6260

MLK Jr Community School: Catherine Park, (617) 349-6269

Morse Community School: Stan Rogers, (617) 349-6291

Tobin Community School: Katie Gladfelter, (617) 349-6300

Youth Development Programs

Cambridge Youth Center Programs https://www.cambridgema.gov/DHSP/programsforkidsandyouth/youthcenterprograms.aspx The Cambridge Youth Center Programs provide a range of recreational, leisure, and personal development programming for Cambridge preteens and teens ages 9-19. For more information check the website or call (617) 349-6200.

Area 4 Youth Center: 243 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139; (617) 349-6262

Frisoli Youth Center: 61 Willow Street, Cambridge, MA 02140; (617) 349-6312

Gately Youth Center: 70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140; (617) 349-6277

Russell Youth Center: 680 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138; (617) 349-6314

Moore Youth Center: 12 Gilmore Street (off Western Avenue), Cambridge, MA 02139; (617) 349-6273

Middle School Activities Club A citywide club, sponsored by the Cambridge Youth Programs, which organizes fun, social, and recreational events for all Cambridge Middle School Students. The club is open to all Cambridge residents in grades 6-8 (both public and private school). For information, contact Patricia Bradshaw at (617) 498-1289 or [email protected].

Boy Scouts Boston Minuteman Council, 411 Unquity Road, Milton, MA 02186. (617) 615-0004 x316 Cambridge office located at 1950 Mass Avenue, 3rd Floor (Masonic Hall), Cambridge, MA www.bsaboston.org or e-mail [email protected]. Offers programs for boys in 1st – 12th grade. Involves a strong focus on outdoor physical activity, including camping, rock climbing, etc.

The Girl Scouts 95 Berkley Street, Suite 404, Boston, MA 02116, 1-800-882-1662 http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/ Provides girls grades K-12 with age-appropriate programs, helping them to connect with others and take action to make a difference.

20 Junior Forester Program City Arborist: David Lefcourt, (617) 349-6433 https://www.cambridgema.gov/theworks/ or e-mail [email protected]. The Junior Forester Program is open to local youth aged 5-13 that are interested in learning more about trees and caring for trees in their neighborhood.

Youth Enrichment Services (Y.E.S.) 412 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, (617) 267-5877 www.yeskids.org or e-mail [email protected] Provides outdoor experiences including skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, canoeing, and camping for children and adolescents. Serves individuals and groups.

Additional Resources

Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) 5 Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108, (617) 523-0655 www.amcboston.org, or e-mail [email protected]. Serves people of all ages and abilities. Offers a broad range of activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, climbing, and kayaking. Also offers recreational information and workshops.

Cambridge Camping Association 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 864-0960 www.cambridgecamping.org or e-mail [email protected]. Runs 2 day camps for Cambridge youth. Also publishes a list of summer day camps available in the Boston area and provides scholarships to 5 area camps.

Cambridge Youth Sports Commission Contact Paul Ryder at (617) 349-6229 or [email protected] The Cambridge Youth Sports Commission is comprised of representatives of all Cambridge youth sports organizations along with representatives from Cambridge Rindge and Latin athletics. The main focus is to provide training opportunities for coaches from all organizations and to promote strong relationships among youth and CRLS coaches.

City of Cambridge Department of Human Services Programs 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 349-6200 http://www.cambridgema.gov/dhsp.aspx Publishes a resource guide that describes its programs and services, which include many seasonal activities and summer camps. Guides are often distributed to local libraries.

CitySprouts 678 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139, (617) 876-2436 www.citysprouts.org or e-mail [email protected]. Schoolyard gardens with family volunteer opportunities. Also offers summer internships for children aged 11-14. 21 City of Cambridge Community Development Department 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 349-4600 http://cambridgema.gov/CDD.aspx or e-mail [email protected]. Provides GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping of open space and other resources available in Cambridge.

Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) 251 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114, (617) 626-1250 www.mass.gov/dcr or e-mail [email protected]. The DCR offers a variety of recreational programs and facilities in Cambridge and the Greater Boston area.

Imagine Cambridge 23 Bay State Road, Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 661-0077 www.imaginecambridge.com or e-mail [email protected]. A center for community and the arts. Featuring creative playspace, kids’ clubs, sing-a-longs and more. Please visit website for admission/membership rates and other information.

Play It Again Sports 630 Washington Street (Rt. 1), Dedham, MA 02026, (781) 493-6796 62 East Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA 02180, (781) 438-2399 www.playitagainsports.com Buys and sells used sporting equipment.

Red Auerbach Youth Foundation 101 Arch Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, (617) 345-8998 www.redauerbach.org Aims to involve children in sports who would not otherwise participate. Runs educational workshops on coaching double Dutch, the components of exercise, and fundraising. Also sponsors Double Dutch tournaments and a kick-off event where people can learn more about Double Dutch. Visit website for schedule of events.

Summer Food Service Program 51 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, (617) 349-6247 http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/DHSP/programsforfamilies/summerfoodprogram.aspx The Cambridge Summer Food Service Program provides free lunch to anyone under age 19 during the summer when school is out. Lunch is served 11:30 – 12:30, Monday thru Friday (weather permitting) at Danehy Park, Hoyt Field, Sennott Park, Greene-Rose Heritage Park and Gold Star Mother’s Park. Incorporating Michelle Obama’s Lets Move! initiative, an hour of exercise and movement is conducted lunch is served. Each week a major dance or exercise event is being held at one of the sites. Two field days, staffed by the Recreation department, include sack races, jump rope, soccer and hula hooping as well as other popular games that involve movement.

The Cambridge Summer Food Program is also collaborating with the Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative to bring books to kids of all ages...by bike!

22 Maps

The Cambridge Open Space Map Gallery includes maps of:

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 Save money and buy less gas  Improve kids’ memory & concentration  Help the environment by leaving your  Get fit together as a family car at home  Catch up with your kids during the walk

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Justin Schreiber 617/349-6012 [email protected] Community Development Department 344 Broadway, 3rd Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 Healthy Tips

for Active Play

Why is active play important? Active play helps your child learn healthy habits. There are many health benefits of active play, such as: Active children are less likely to weigh too much. Keeping your child active now helps lower the chance of developing chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes. Activities, like running and jumping rope, help your child learn movement skills to develop muscles and strong bones. Active play can also help the mind develop. Playing “pretend” lets kids be creative. Active children are more likely to be happy and feel good about themselves. Children feel proud after learning how to bounce a ball or ride a bike.

Your child loves to move! Encourage your child to play actively several times each day. Active play for children can happen in short bursts of time and can be led by you or your child. Active play can include playing on the playground, playing tag with friends, or throwing a ball.

Do you wonder if your child is active enough?

My child plays outside several times a day or inside where he or she is free to move. Yes No I make sure my child’s TV and screen time is less than 2 hours a day. Yes No I make sure my child is actively moving for at least 60 minutes a day. Yes No When actively playing, my child breathes quickly or sweats. Yes No

If you can usually answer yes to these statements, your child is probably getting enough active play.

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Revised May 2012 How can you raise an active child?

Make active play fun for the whole family. Let your child help plan the fun. Focus on fun, not performance. All children like to play. They will win when they move, have fun, and are active daily. Set limits on TV and computer time. Limit TV and other screen time to less than 2 hours a day, as advised by many doctors. Try reading during inactive time rather than watching TV. Be active yourself. Active parents tend to raise active children. You influence your child’s behavior, attitudes, and future habits. Be more active and limit your own time watching TV. Set the example by using safety gear, like bike helmets.

S FI N I H LINE As children grow, they may be ready for new activities. By age 2, they can run, walk, gallop, jump, and swim with adult help.

By age 3, they can hop, climb, ride a tricycle or bicycle with training wheels and a safety helmet, and catch, throw, bounce, and kick a ball.

By age 4, they can skip, swim, and complete an obstacle course.

There are many activities you can do with your child. Here are some ideas of how to be active with your child. Write down your own ideas, too! Indoor play Outdoor play Act out a story Family walks after dinner Turn up the music and dance Play catch Walk inside a shopping mall Take a nature hike Play games, such as duck-duck-goose, hide Games in the yard or park and seek, follow the leader, Simon says Kick a ball Your family ideas: ______Your family ideas: ______

For more great tips on these and other subjects, go to: ChooseMyPlate.gov/preschoolers/ 10 tips kid-friendly Nutrition Education Series veggies and fruits 10 tips for making healthy foods more fun for children Encourage children to eat vegetables and fruits by making it fun. Provide healthy ingredients and let kids help with preparation, based on their age and skills. Kids may try foods they avoided in the past if they helped make them.

smoothie creations frosty fruits Blend fat-free or low-fat yogurt or milk with fruit Frozen treats are bound to be popular in the warm 1 pieces and crushed ice. Use fresh, frozen, 6 months. Just put fresh fruits such as melon chunks in canned, and even overripe fruits. Try bananas, the freezer (rinse first). Make “popsicles” by inserting sticks berries, peaches, and/or pineapple. If you into peeled bananas and freezing. freeze the fruit first, you can even skip the ice! bugs on a log Use celery, cucumber, or carrot sticks as the log and delicious dippers 7 add peanut butter. Top with dried fruit such as raisins, Kids love to dip their foods. Whip up a quick dip cranberries, or cherries, depending on what bugs you want! 2 for veggies with yogurt and seasonings such as herbs or garlic. Serve with raw vegetables like broccoli, homemade trail mix carrots, or cauliflower. Fruit chunks go great with Skip the pre-made trail mix and make a yogurt and cinnamon or vanilla dip. 8 your own. Use your favorite nuts and dried fruits, such as unsalted peanuts, cashews, walnuts, or sunflower seeds mixed with dried apples, caterpillar kabobs pineapple, cherries, apricots, or raisins. Add whole-grain Assemble chunks of melon, apple, orange, and cereals to the mix, too. 3 pear on skewers for a fruity kabob. For a raw veggie version, use vegetables like zucchini, cucumber, squash, potato person sweet peppers, or tomatoes. Decorate half a baked potato. Use sliced cherry 9 tomatoes, peas, and low-fat cheese on the potato personalized pizzas to make a funny face. Set up a pizza-making station in the kitchen. Use 4 whole-wheat English muffins, bagels, or pita bread put kids in charge as the crust. Have tomato sauce, low-fat cheese, and cut-up Ask your child to name new veggie or fruit creations. vegetables or fruits for toppings. Let kids choose their own Let them arrange raw veggies or fruits into a fun favorites. Then pop the pizzas into the oven to warm. 10 shape or design.

fruity peanut butterfly Start with carrot sticks or celery for the body. Attach 5 wings made of thinly sliced apples with peanut butter and decorate with halved grapes or dried fruit.

United States DG TipSheet No. 11 Department of Agriculture June 2011 Center for Nutrition USDA is an equal opportunity Policy and Promotion Go to www.ChooseMyPlate.gov for more information. provider and employer.