Raynham Park & Recreation Dept. 2014 Summer Program Summer Playground registration forms Brochure are available in the Park & Recreation Office or you can register online at www.raynhamrec.com

Summer Playground Programs SESSION DATES REGISTRATION DEADLINE* Session 1 June 30 - July 18 June 20 Session 2 July 21 - August 15 July 12 Children will participate in exciting and fun-filled activities ... including arts & crafts, sports, outdoor games, field trips and entertainers ... all based on weekly themes. * $25 late fee for registrations received after the deadline.

HALF DAY PROGRAM FULL DAY PROGRAM Ages: Grades 1-8 Ages: Grades 1-8 Location: Raynham Middle School Location: Raynham Middle School Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon (Program will extend Time: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm beyond 12 noon on field trip days) Cost: $160 per week Cost**: $85 per week $155 for each additional child $80 for each additional child Full payment is due at time of registration. Full payment is due at time of registration. Children in the Full Day Program will participate in the morning The Half Day Program schedule includes various activities and program, including all field trips. The program participants will field trips. Program participants are required to bring a daily be required to bring a lunch and a snack; lunch is not included snack. Field trips are scheduled on Wednesdays unless other- in the program. The Full Day Program includes additional field wise noted. Children must wear their program t-shirts on field trips for a recreational swim. trip days. Field trips will return to the school after 12 noon.

**Price includes all field trips & a program t-shirt

DATES THEME FIELD TRIP Session 1 June 30 - July 4*** Big Top Blastoff...... Charlie Horse (July 2nd) July 7 - July 11 Animal Antics...... Southwick Zoo (July 9th) July 14 - July 18 Beach Week...... Water Wizz (July 15th) Session 2 July 21 - July 25 Superheros & Villains...... Monster Golf (July 23rd) July 28 - Aug. 1 Topsy Turvey Upside Down...... Launch (July 30th) Aug. 4 - Aug. 8 Fun-O-lympics...... Pawtucket Red Sox (Aug. 5th) Aug. 11 - Aug. 15 Hawaiian Hullabaloo...... Water Wizz (Aug. 13th) ***Program will be closed July 4th TADPOLE PLAYGROUND PROGRAM (ages 4 - 6)

This program is for children who are 4 years old through 6 years old who will be either attending Kindergarten in September 2014 or have just completed Kindergarten. The children will enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day, including arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, story time, and lots more. During the day we will have a snack time. (Please send children with an appropriate snack.) CHILDREN MUST BE POTTY TRAINED – NO EXCEPTIONS

Program Sessions Registration Deadline Location: Raynham Middle School Session 1 – June 30 - July 18 June 20 Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon Session 2 – July 21 - Aug. 15 July 12 Cost: $65 per week •••••••••••••••••••••••••• YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM ... July 9 - August 13 The Raynham Park & Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Edgewood Pool and Tennis Club, will be offering a community tennis program. This program will be directed by Zach Engstrom, the Edgewood tennis pro who has been teaching tennis since 2007. Zach competed for UMass Dartmouth collegiately and has experience teaching at several surrounding clubs. As a member of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR – a globally recognized teaching organization), he boasts a unique set of skills and experience. His focus is development of tennis skill, etiquette, competition, and passion for all the game has to offer. This recreation program is for all abilities and is an introduction to the great game of tennis. The classes will be held at the Edgewood Pool and Tennis Club, 266 Pleasant Street, Raynham. Registration Deadline: July 3 for ages 4-6 ... Pee Wee Tennis This is a fun and active introduction to tennis, using modified racquets, lightweight balls, and mini-nets specifically designed for this age group. Day/Time: Wednesdays / 4:30 - 5:15 pm Cost: $55.00 for ages 7-10 ... Future Stars Offers fun court games, additional instruction, developing footwork, with an emphasis on serving, scoring, and an introduction to competitive play. Day/Time: Wednesdays / 5:15 - 6:15 pm Youth Cost: $60.00 for ages 11-16 ... Tournament Team This level is for players with some experience, more advanced stroke production, fun Sports & game-based drills and match play. Day/Time: Wednesdays / 6:15 - 7:15 pm Cost: $60.00 YOUTH LACROSSE CLINIC ... July 16 - August 6 ... For Boys & Girls, Grades 2 - 5 Activities Raynham Youth Lacrosse coaching staff is offering lacrosse clinics for children who would like to learn the basics and develop their skills. The program is appropriate for beginners who would like an introduction to Lacrosse. Instruction will focus on passing, catching, and shooting. Program will be held at the Raynham Middle School. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: Lacrosse stick & mouth guard Registration Deadline: July 11 Day/Time: Wednesdays / 5:30 - 6:30 pm Cost: $30.00 YOUTH GOLF CLINIC ... July 15, 16 & 17 Olde Scotland Links in conjunction with the Raynham Park and Recreation Department is offering youth golf clinics with Club instructor and Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School golf coach, George Pimental. The youth clinics are available for children ages 8-13. The basic skills clinics will teach both beginner and experienced players the mechan- ics of the golf swing, proper techniques, golf etiquette and rules. The class will be held at Olde Scotland Links, 695 Pine Street, Bridgewater. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: golf clubs Registration Deadline: July 1 Session Time: 3:00 - 4:15 pm Cost: $50.00 AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING ... NINJANEERING USING LEGO® ... July 28 ... Ages 11 - 15 August 4 - August 8 ... Ages 5 - 7 This course provides individuals with the information and Enter the world of Ninjago and become an apprentice skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for Ninjaneer! Learn the way of Spinjitzu, build the Fire Tem- children in the absence of parents or adults. All partici- ple, race Skull Trucks, and encounter the mighty Dragon! pants will receive a Babysitter’s Training Certificate, Babysit- Imagine and build unique and fun projects with the ters Training Emergency Reference Guide, and Babysitters guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor while Training CD-ROM. The course will be held at the South exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. This is an ideal way to School. Please pack a lunch. prepare young Ninjaneers for the challenge of Ninjaneering Registration Deadline: July 22 Masters with LEGO camp. This program will be held at the Day/Time: Wednesday / 9:00 am - 3:30 pm South School, 306 South Street East, Raynham. Cost: $100.00 Registration Deadline: July 25 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon DRAMA KIDS SUPERHEROS PLAYHOUSE ... Cost: $150.00 August 4 - August 8 ... Ages 7 - 13 Drama Kids Summer Workshops develop important life skills NINJANEERING MASTER ENGINEERING USING in a fun, relaxed, creatively charged atmosphere. Break out LEGO® ... August 4 - August 8 ... Ages 8 - 11 your capes and invisible cloaks because it’s time to reveal Master the world of Ninjago by becoming a Ninjaneer! Tame your superhero alter ego! Let your imagination take center- the Ice Dragon, motorize your Blade Cycle, design the stage as you create your own superhero character, imagina- Dark Fortress, and hone your Spinjitzu battle skills! In this tive super powers, superhero logo and costumes, and use advanced LEGO camp, Ninjaneering masters will learn real your creativity to write a short play and even write out theme world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture songs. while exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. This program Registration Deadline: July 21 will be held at the South School, 306 South Street East, Day/Time: Monday - Friday / 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Raynham. Cost: $165.00 Registration Deadline: July 25 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm KIDS FUN RUN TRACK SERIES ... Cost: $150.00 July 20, July 27, August 3 & August 10 (Rain date August 14) ... Ages 3 - 14 TEEN KAYAK ADVENTURE WEEK ... This track program is sponsored by the Colonial Road July 28 - July 31 (Rain date August 1) ... Ages 10+ Runners and the Raynham Park and Recreation Depart- Norton Kayak Company and the Raynham Park & Rec are ment. This program is designed to be a fun yet educational partnering for a kayak program like no other! Your teen will program where children learn the basics of running such love this unique and exciting kayaking adventure – four as warming up, stretching, competing and cooling down mornings of fresh air and fun on the Norton Reservoir. In properly. Children will be encouraged to compete against addition to learning valuable paddling and water safety themselves and offer encouragement to fellow runners. The skills, your teen will enjoy island explorations, viewing and program is for children ages 3-14 and will be held at the photographing wildlife, learning about the environment, and Raynham Middle School. practicing their angling skills while we fish for large mouth Day/Time: Sundays / 5:00 - 6:30 pm bass and pickerel. This program is instructed by the Norton Cost: $1.00 per child (register the night of the event) Kayak Company and held at the beautiful Norton Reservoir. Day/Time: Monday - Thursday / 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Cost: $160.00 •••••••••••••••••••••••••• ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM ... July 9 - August 13 ... Ages 18+ The Raynham Park & Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Edgewood Pool and Tennis Club, will be offering a community tennis program. This program will be directed by Zach Engstrom, the Edge- wood tennis pro who has been teaching tennis since 2007. This recreation program is for all abilities and is an introduction to the great game of tennis. The classes will be held at the Edgewood Pool and Tennis Club, 266 Pleasant Street, Raynham. Registration Deadline: July 3 Day/Time: Wednesday Nights / 7:15 - 8:15 pm Cost: $60.00

ADULT GOLF CLINIC ... July 21 - August 11 Olde Scotland Links in conjunction with the Raynham Park and Recreation Department is offering a 4 week golf clinic with Club instructor Dick Sarkesian. This basic skills clinic will teach both beginner and experienced players the mechanics of the golf swing, proper techniques for different aspects of the game, including long game, short game and sand shots. This program is ideal for beginner golfers as well as players who want to fine tune their swing mechanics. The class will be held at Olde Scotland Links, 695 Pine Street, Bridgewater. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: golf clubs PROGRAMS ADULT Registration Deadline: July 11 Day/Time: Mondays / 5:30 - 7:00 pm Cost: $140.00

SENIOR WALKING GROUP ... The Raynham Park and Recreation Department and the Raynham Council on Aging are offering a walking group on Monday mornings. The walking group meets every Monday at 9:30 am at the Raynham Senior Center, 2215 King Philip Street, weather permitting. Walking areas are available for different walking levels. Pre-registration is not required and the program is free to Raynham residents. Day/Time: Mondays / 9:30 am Cost: FREE SPECIAL Events NEW YORK CITY STATUE OF LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLAND TRIP ... Saturday, July 12 Join the Raynham Park and Recreation Department for a tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation to New Jersey’s Liberty Park and the ferry to Ellis Island and round-trip ferry to Liberty Island. Advanced reservations and payment are required. Call the Park and Recreation Office for more detailed information. Departure time approximately 6:00 am, location TBA. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Registration Deadline: June 27 Cost: $79 per person

ROCKPORT & GLOUCESTER ... Saturday, July 19 This trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation to Gloucester for a tour of historic Gloucester and the harbor area. The tour will then stop for lunch at the famous Gloucester House Restaurant for a choice of fresh baked haddock or roast sirloin. Next stop Rockport – visit this fascinating, quaint harbor and shop area. Tour escort throughout. Morning department and early evening return. Times and location TBA. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Registration Deadline: July 3 Cost: $99/person

MARTHA’S VINEYARD ... Saturday, July 26... This trip to Martha’s Vineyard includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and ferry transportation to the island. Participants will enjoy a half-day narrated sightseeing excursion that includes visits to Edgartown and Oak Bluffs. There will be free time for shopping and lunch on your own. Early am departure time and location TBA. Registration Deadline: July 11 Cost: $89/person

TAUNTON RIVER KAYAK TOUR ... Saturday, August 2 ... 10 am - 1 pm Join the Raynham Park and Recreation Department and Nemansket Kayak for a guided tour of the Taunton River. The Taunton River flows through 43 cities and towns, and is the second largest watershed in Massachusetts with tributaries including the Nemasket, Town, Winnetuxet, Mill, Three Mill, Segreganset and Assonet Rivers. With 27 different habitat types and diverse including some globally rare wildlife such as otters, long-eared owls, herring, Atlantic sturgeon, apple green orchids and grasshopper sparrows, each turn brings a new vista. River awareness comes alive as you glide smoothly and quietly down the Taunton. As part of the Wampanoag traditional canoe passage used to migrate from Scituate to Dighton Rock in Berkley, you will pass numerous historic industrial sites, a vast variety of wildlife and spectacular views of woodland, sky and open water. All equipment rentals are included; single and double kayaks are available. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Registration Deadline: July 18 Cost: $55 per Adult / $40 per Youth •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Library SPECIAL Events The following programs are sponsored by the Raynham Public Library and will be held at the library. For more information and to register, call the Raynham Public Library at (508) 823-1344.

FizzBoom READ Summer Reading Program ... Friday, June 20th Register at the library or online at www.raynhampubliclibrary.org. Pick up your FizzBoom READ summer reading kit

Steve Rudolph’s “Famous Scientists” Magic Show ... Monday, June 30th – 6:30 pm Ages 4-11. Located at the Stone Church

Mad Science ... Tuesdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th – 6:30 pm Grades 2-5. Explore the world of science in the four workshops. Registration required.

Robots on the Run ... Tuesday, August 12th – 6:00 pm For the Teens ... RAYNHAM TEEN REC CENTER

The Raynham Rec Teen Center is located at the South School (306 South Street East) and will be open for summer drop- in hours. The program is available for Raynham residents in Grades 6-12 and is free. Check the town website (www. raynhamrec.com) for program hours and events throughout the summer months. •••••••••••

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Grades K - 8

A complete listing of Fall Programs will be available in August.

Fall 2014 registration forms are available at the Park & Recreation Office.

BEFORE SCHOOL CHILD CARE This program is located at the LaLiberte School and L.B. Merrill Schools. Children are dropped off by parents at the school as early as 7:00 am. The children participate in quiet activities along with a light breakfast. The students are dismissed or bused to their designated school for the start of the school day. Cost: $40 (5 days)

AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE Children in Grades K-8 arrive at LaLiberte School from their assigned schools each afternoon. The program is available from school dismissal until 6:00 pm. The program consists of snack time, games, arts and crafts, gym time and homework help. Space is limited. Cost: $80 (5 days) / $68 (3 days) Raynham Park and 2014 Recreation Department Summer 2254 King Philip Street Raynham, MA 02767 Concerts The Park & Recreation Concert Series is held Telephone: (508) 824-2743 on Tuesday evenings during the month of July Fax: (508) 824-2729 at the Borden Colony Gazebo on King Philip Child Care: (508) 824-2762 Street. All concerts are scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm and there is no charge. Check the website for concert updates in inclement weather www.raynhamrec.com – www.raynhamrec.com Don’t forget a lawn chair or blanket! Full-Time Park & Recreation Staff JULY 8 – BLACK AND WHITE BAND Elizabeth Francis Director Since 1990, this trio has adorned the stages of venues throughout New England, bringing forth their unique blend of Heather Nix high energy swing-blues and roots rock & roll. Program Coordinator

Andrea Berardi July 15 – RONNIE LEWIS and the EXPEDITION Child Care Administrator This New England musical group that’s packed venues SJ Blanchard everywhere with their high energy six-member band will Administrative Assistant delight you with your favorite tunes including off-the-chart hits. Ronnie and the guys have shared the stage with legends such as the Drifters, Joey Dee and the Starlighters, Bobby Rydell, the Shirelles, Buddy Rich, Harold Melvin and Park & Recreation Commission the Blue Notes, and Herb Reed and the Platters. Jim Brow Chairman July 22 – THE 60’s Come enjoy the greatest decade of Rock ‘n Pop. The Jim Sullivan premier 60’s band of southeast Massachusetts features music of the Beatles, Monkees, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Chris Shaw Byrds, The Who, Elvis Presley, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Drifters, Johnny Rivers, Badfinger, Van Morrison, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Tremeloes, Donovan, The For your convenience, Searchers, Dave Clark Five, Manfred Mann, Roy Orbison, Jay and the Americans, Herman’s Hermits, The Animals, we have included The Grass Roots, Tommy James and the Shondells, Wilson a REGISTRATION FORM Picket, and more! on the reverse side. Please use this form. July 29 – DALE AND THE DUDS Specializing in classic rock and roll music, Dale, Randy, Paul, Bob and Mitch have been appearing in concerts and Now accepting online registrations at functions across New England for over thirty years. & payments! Open your account today at www.raynhamrec.com