Arlington Recreation Department Fall 2021/Winter 2022 Program Guide

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Registration Now Open! Sign Up Now ! For more information or to register, please visit www.arlingtonrec.com or call 781-316-3880 Table of Contents Special Events Click on any page to go to that page. Click on any URL to go to that web page or any email address to send an email. Walter V. Moynihan Town Day 5k Run Food & More! • DJ & Bouncy House! General Information...... 1 We are back even without an official Ed Burns Ice Skating Arena...... 2 Town Day. Register at www.arlingtonrec.com Skating Lessons at the Ed Burns Arena...... 3 Day: Saturday Toddler and Youth Programs...... 4 – 6 Date: September 18, 2021 Toddler and Youth Soccer Programs...... 7 – 8 Time: Registration starts at 9:00am. Pickleball at Robbins Farm...... 9 Race begins at 10:00 am Adult and High School Fitness Programs...... 9 Where: Ed Burns Arena , 422 Summer Street Distance: 5K Matt Siegel Youth and Adult Tennis Programs...... 10 Youth Basketball Programs...... 11 Route: Bike Path behind the Arena – Mill Street – Mass Ave – Lowell Street – Bike Path – Arena Nashoba Valley Ski and Snowboard Program...... 12 Awards: Top male and female in each age division – under 10, February Vacation Programs...... 12 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Arlington Parks, Fields and Facilities...... 13 70-79, 80 plus Race Tee Shirts to first 200 runners Tennis Court Rules and Regulations...... 13 Beer Tent: Runners 21+ will receive a KidCare Programs...... Back Cover beer ticket for Burke's Alewerks

Meet the Arlington Director's Message Recreation Department Staff Hello Arlington, Joseph Connelly, Director of Recreation JJ O’Sullivan, Rink Manager & Facility Supervisor Well, the Fall of 2021 and Winter of 2022 is upon us. As a community and a department we have come such a long way Yamir Rodriguez, Assistant Facility Supervisor in the last year. Arlington Recreation is proud to continue to Maria Day, Administrative Assistant offer the community hundreds of recreational offerings to Linda Kirchner, Administrative Assistant choose from that the entire family can be part of. In our offerings we have some old favorites and some exciting new offerings Arlington Recreation Department as well. & Ed Burns Ice Arena This fall we are also excited to once again host the Walter V. Address: 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474 Moynihan Town Day Run in collaboration with the Arlington Main Phone Number: (781) 316-3880 Boys and Girls Club and Fidelity House. Main Email Address: [email protected] The Ed Burns Arena will once again be fully operational Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm offering the community a plentitude of skating options. Website: www.arlingtonrec.com This season the concession stand will be open for business and we are also excited to now offer busy families the option Arlington Parks and of watching their child’s hockey game on LiveBarn. Recreation Commission Sincerely, Shirley Canniff • Sara Carrier • Phil Lasker — Joe Connelly, Director of Recreation Leslie Mayer • Jen Rothenberg • Scott Walker

Do you have an idea for a great program? Email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear it! General Information Mission Statement: Arlington Recreation, a self-sustaining Refunds (Policy Change): In the event that a participant Division of the Town, offers safe, quality and affordable programs and must cancel out of a program, a refund will be granted minus a $25 facilities for citizens of all ages and abilities. Our staff members are administrative fee (per program cancelled) up until the program begins. qualified professionals, dedicated to serving the community with After the first day/class of the program a prorated refund will be granted, excellence and pride. minus a $25 administrative fee. After the second day of a program/ class neither a refund nor household credit will be issued. A household Inclusion Policy: The Arlington Recreation Department is credit can be requested in place of a refund and the $25 administrative committed to creating and promoting inclusion across all public fee will not be assessed. spaces, places, facilities and programs that the department manages. All household credits are valid until December 31st of the year they Through the Inclusion Policy, Mission Statement and supporting are issued. Household credits that remain will be erased on January practices, we aim to ensure that everyone has access to the benefits 1st of each year. This will begin on January 1st, 2022. All current of quality parks and recreation, including, but not limited to those who household credits and any credits issued during 2021 will be valid have been historically marginalized, those with a physical or cognitive until 12/31/2021. If a program is cancelled by Arlington Recreation for disability, the LGBTQ community, racial and ethnic minorities, and any reason a full refund will be granted. This policy does not apply to new Americans, or refugees and immigrants. Arlington Recreation licensed Kid Care programs which have their own refund policies. defines inclusion as the process of including all persons, regardless of their ethnic origin, socioeconomic level, color, language or abilities. Special Needs: Participants with special needs are encouraged to attend all of our programs. Staff members are sensitive to their Registration and Payment: We ask that program registra- needs and will do everything possible to assist. If you are unsure if a tions occur through our online recreation management software at program is the right fit please call us to discuss specifics. www.arlingtonrec.com if possible. Please visit www.arlingtonrec.com Program Accessibility: Please note that currently our to view all our program information or to register. First time registrants programs are not always accessible due to architectural barriers at will need to create a household account via this website (MyRec most of our host facilities. The Park and Recreation Commission have Household Account). completed an accessibility self-assessment of all facilities under their If you are experiencing difficulties or are more comfortable registering jurisdiction and have a multi-year plan to address the issues highlighted via phone, please call our office at 781-316-3880. Payment is due at in the report. As facilities are updated and become programmatically the time of registration. Any payments via check (In Person Only or accessible they will be highlighted as such within the brochure. Special Arrangement) can be made payable to Arlington Recreation. Participants Responsibility: We ask that all participants respect the staff, other participants, program equipment, facilities and Course Confirmation: Confirmation emails will not be sent age requirements when participating in programs offered by Arlington for every program registration. A participant is registered only when Recreation. If participants fail to cooperate with the rules, Arlington payment has been received. If there are questions regarding your Recreation reserves the right to dismiss or suspend a participant in household account or programs that you individuals are registered any program without a refund. for, please log into your account at www.arlingtonrec.com to view your account history. Financial Aid (Policy Change): Financial assistance may be available thanks in part to our scholarship fund and assistance we Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any received through the Community Development Block Grant program. program due to low enrollment. If a multi-session program must be For eligibility information, contact the Recreation Office or download cancelled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstanc- the form at www.arlingtonrec.com. Scholarships will be awarded on a es, we will make every effort to reschedule the program. All program need basis and requests will be granted for a singular week, session or cancellations are online at www.arlingtonrec.com. Cancellation emails program so that Arlington Recreation can spread out its available for a specific program will be sent to the primary email address on the scholarships. If you are requesting a scholarship for a Kid Care program household of those who are registered (Please note individuals that please be advised that the maximum scholarship is 10% of the annual have opted out of notification emails are not guaranteed to receive tuition. Payment plans can also be set up to assist with payment options. cancellation emails. This can be changed anytime online by editing the Scholarship Fund: In order to continue offering quality setting in your household account). programs at affordable costs, when registering, please consider Inclement Weather: Please visit www.arlingtonrec.com to donating to our scholarship fund. Arlington Recreation’s goal is to receive inclement weather updates on programs. For field notifications, never turn away a participant due to economic hardship. With your you can sign up online for field closing notices. Field closing notices help, we will be able to continue this practice. are updated by the Department of Public Works Monday through Volunteer Opportunities: Arlington Recreation greatly Friday before 3:00pm. Field Status updates can be viewed anytime depends on volunteers to support our programs and special events. at www.arlingtonma.gov/departments/public-works/parks-fields. It If you are interested in volunteering, there are a variety of programs is our policy that if Arlington Public Schools close due to weather available! Contact us for openings. Thank you to everyone who has related issues, our programs will also be cancelled. already given their time and energy!

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! 1 Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880 Ed Burns Ice Skating Arena The Ed Burns Ice Skating Ice Rentals Arena is an indoor ice facility Organizations and individuals interested in renting ice time must located at 422 Summer complete and submit an Ed Burns Ice Time Request Form. This form Street in Arlington. The facility can be found online at arlingtonrec.com/info/dept/ under the rink includes a regulation size rink section or by calling Arlington Recreation at 781-316-3880. of 85 x197-feet with spectator Completed applications can be emailed to the Ed Burns Arena seating for 1,000. Complete Facility Supervisor, JJ O’Sullivan, at [email protected]. snack bar service (hours vary) ma.us. All Ice Time Request Forms will be reviewed and ice times and vending machines are will be approved accordingly. If your group does not have insurance, available in the main lobby. you will need to indicate this on your application. We also offer skate rental and sharpening services. Submission of an Ice Time Request Form does not guarantee access. Team rooms are provided for Space will be assigned based off availability, policies and the order those renting ice time. outlined below. Group rental fees are as follow: The Ed Burns Arena is open to the public year round with Ice Rental Fees Option 1: $260 per 50-Minute Time Block ice activities during the Option 2: $280 per 60-Minute Time Block months of August through April. The rink is a great place A 20% non-refundable deposit must be submitted at time of to host a school field trip or reservation. For additional information or if you have questions, birthday party. For rental or please feel free to contact Ed Burns Arena Facility Supervisor, JJ event information, contact the Recreation Office: 781-316-3880. O’Sullivan, at [email protected] or (781)-316-3882.

Public Skating Schedule Skate Rentals and Sharpening Preregister for Public Skating at www.arlingtonrec.com The Ed Burns Ice Skating Arena offers skate rentals for $5 per The Ed Burns Ice Skating Arena is open to the community for pair. Skate rentals are available during public skates and various public skating sessions several times a week. Ice skate rentals and Recreation Department run classes. Skate sharpening at the sharping are available. No hockey allowed during public skating. Ed Burns Arena is available during public skating hours, regular Helmets are not required, but are recommended for all beginners. business hours and by appointment. Final Public Skating dates and times are subject to change. Please Skate Rental Fee: $5 per pair visit www.arlingtonrec.com for the most accurate Public Skating Skate Sharpening Fee: $8 per pair schedule, in addition to information on holiday Public Skates. Ages: All ages Dates: September 13 – end of April Times: Mondays 12:00pm – 1:50pm Thursdays 9:00am – 10:50am Fridays 11:00am – 12:50pm 1:45pm – 3:45pm 7:00pm – 9:00pm Saturdays 4:00pm – 5:50pm Sundays 9:30am – 11:30am 2:00pm – 4:00pm Fees: Children (Ages 16 and Under): $5 Seniors (Ages 60+): $5 Adults: $8

Arlington Recreation Program Guide 2 Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 Skating Lessons at the Ed Burns Arena Bay State Skating School Tot Skating Lessons Learn To Skate Program Beginning ice-skating made simple and fun! Introduce your child to Celebrating Over Fifty Years of Teaching Skating to Youth the exciting sport of ice-skating and explore ways to help your child while on the ice. Instructors emphasize proper balance and control. Basic instruction and open skate for youth, Helmets are required for all participants. Skate rentals available at without parents. Children will be taught how the Ed Burns Arena. to stand up on skates, marching, dips, and forward skate. Participants are required Ages: 2.5 and up (with adult caregiver on the ice) to provide their own single blade skates Days: Tuesdays (rentals available). Helmets are required for Dates: Session 1: November 16 – December 14 this program! Session 2: January 4 – February 1 Session 3: February 8 – March 15th (x 2/22) It’s time to sharpen your blades for the coming winter season! Time: 9:40am – 10:20am Join Bay State Skate for skating fun. All teachers are professional Fee: $99 per person, per session ice skating instructors, offering excellent classes for students ages 4 and up. The program is structured in 25-minute lessons and Adult Ice Skating 25-minute practice time each week. A co-instructor is in attendance Adult skating is gaining popularity – join the fun! A great workout at all times. Skaters must have sharpened figure, hockey, or recreation and a chance to meet other residents of Arlington and nearby skates. NO Double Runners. Skill progression: balancing, falling and communities! Helmets or other appropriate head protection such getting up, glides, turns, edges, crossovers, spins, jumps and more. as “Ice Halos” are now required. Skate rentals available at the Ed Please note this is not a drop-off class and parents/guardians should Burns Arena. remain onsite through the program. Ages: 18+ Ages: 4 – 18 years old Days: Tuesdays Wednesday Sessions Dates: Session 1: November 16 – December 14 Session 2: January 4 – February 1 Time: 3:00pm – 3:50pm Session 3: February 8 – March 15 (x 2/22) Session 1 Dates: September 15 – October 13 Time: 10:30am – 11:15am Fee: $145 (five-week session) Fee: $99 per five-week session Session 2 Dates: October 20 – November 24 Fee: $174 (six-week session) Advertise Your Business or Session 3 Dates: December 1 – January 26 (x 12/29) Sponsor a Special Event! Fee: $232 (eight-week session) Would you like Arlington Recreation to help you get the word out Session 4 Dates: February 2 – March 30 (x 2/23) about your services or an upcoming event? Need more exposure Fee: $232 (eight-week session) in Arlington and the surrounding area? Would you like to support Saturday Sessions Arlington Recreation? There are yearly options available for busi- nesses to advertise at the Ed Burn Arena Ice Rink! Options include Time: 10:50am – 11:40am banners, illuminated signage, Zamboni, scoreboard, or seasonal Session 1 Dates: September 18 – October 9 brochure with over 12,500 copies distributed each season! Fee: $116 (four-week session) Call JJ O’Sullivan at 781-316-3882 Session 2 Dates: October 16 – November 13 for more information. Fee: $145 (five-week session) Current Advertising Partners Session 3 Dates: November 20 – January 15 (x 12/25 & 1/1) Fee: $203 (seven-week session) Sports Etc Arlington Hockey Club Session 4 Dates: January 22nd – March 26 (x 2/19 & 2/26) Patrick Hourican Varallo Orthodontists Harris Plumbing And Heating Mal's Towing Fee: $232 (eight-week session) Arlington Orthodontics Arlington Children Fund Palmers Garage Arlington Police Do you have an idea for a great program? Privitera Charitable Foundation Patrolman's Association Email us at [email protected]. US Sealcoat Middlesex Yankee Conference Arlmont Fuel Courtney Dumpster

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! 3 Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880 Toddler and Youth Programs Little Dragons Karate Amazing Athlete’s Multi-Sport Program One of the best karate programs in the country At Amazing Athletes, we taught by four-time world champion Steve empower children by using Nugent. These classes teach proper stances, sports as a catalyst to engage breathing, stretching, discipline, confidence and their inner strengths and practical self-defense. This class also underlines the importance of abilities so they can confidently nutrition, exercise, fire safety and stranger awareness. pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Ages: 3 – 4 years old Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance seven Days: Fridays different motor skills: Balancing, Running, Jumping, Throwing, Dates: Session 1: September 24 – December 17 (x 11/26) Catching, Kicking and Bowling. Our non-competitive classes let Session 2: January 7 – April 1 (x 2/25) children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also Time: 4:45pm – 5:15pm building teamwork and good sportsmanship. Location: Brackett Elementary School Monday Sessions Fee: $320 (12 class sessions) Ages: 3 – 5 years old Dates: September 27 – November 8 (x 10/11) Little Ninjas Karate Times: Ages 3 – 4 9:00am – 9:45am One of the best karate programs in the country Ages 4 – 5 9:50am – 10:40am taught by four-time world champion Steve Location: Hill’s Hill Field Nugent. These classes teach proper stances, Fee: $165 (six sessions) breathing, stretching, discipline, confidence and practical self-defense. This class also under- Sunday Sessions lines the importance of nutrition, exercise, fire safety and stranger Ages: 3 – 5 years old awareness. All uniforms are included in the class fee. Dates: September 26 – October 31 Ages: 5 – 12 years old Times: Ages 3 – 4 12:00pm – 12:45pm Days: Fridays Ages 4 – 5 12:50pm – 1:40pm Dates: Session 1: September 24 – December 17 (x 11/26) Location: Stratton School Green Space Session 2: January 7 – April 1 (x 2/25) Fee: $165 (six sessions) Times: Ages 5 – 7 5:15pm – 6:00pm Ages 8 – 12 6:00pm – 6:45pm Viking Sports T-Ball Day: Friday Viking’s Youth Tee-Ball and Youth Baseball programs introduce Location: Brackett Elementary School children to catching, throwing, batting, base running, and fielding. Fee: $320 (12-class sessions) All players hit and run the bases each inning – there are no outs. For batting, Sidekick Sports After-School Basketball coaches will pitch or batting tees are used. Players will learn the position names in basketball: Point Guard, We use soft, safe baseballs and/or tennis Shooting Guard, Small Forward, Power Forward, and Center. balls to build children’s confidence and Players will learn how to pass and shoot effectively, learn the coordination in a safe manner. Our program focuses on hand eye different ways to defend and block, best strategies for teamwork coordination, lateral movement, quickness, agility, and above all and efficient play, and be challenged to think and act fast during else, sportsmanship. All classes serve the purpose of getting small sided games at the end of each session. Program not held in children familiarized & comfortable with the rules, motions and inclement weather. mechanics of baseball. All players receive a Viking Sports T-shirt! Grades: 1 – 5 Ages : 4 – 6 years old Days: Thursdays Days: Mondays, Dates: September 30 – November 4 Dates: September 13 – October 27 (x: 10/11) Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Times: 4 – 5 Years Olds 3:00pm – 3:50pm Location: Summer Street Outdoor Basketball Courts 5 – 6 Years Olds 4:00pm – 4:50pm Fee: $105 Location: McClennen Park Fee: $107

Arlington Recreation Program Guide 4 Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 Viking Sports Ninja Warrior Clinics Sidekick Sports After-School Flag Football Your kids will stay active at Viking Ninja We combine technical development and fundamental techniques Warrior Clinics! These high energy clinics with safety and a major focus on fun! Our activities will prepare are where Boot Camp meets Ninja Warrior. athletes for flag football through throwing, passing, catching, and At these clinics, kids engage in a variety of tackling (i.e. pulling flags), while inspiring a love for running and being activities that improve cardiovascular active. The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, fitness, strength, and agility. During each a cool-down techniques are all covered in this unique program. class, kids will learn and practice specific sets of exercises that will Flag Football presents a unique opportunity for players to get more help them tackle the Viking Ninja Warrior obstacle course at the touches on the ball; which leads to more learning and more fun! conclusion of each class. Fitness is made fun by supportive Grades: 1 – 5 coaches who engage the athletes ensuring everyone stays on task Days: Tuesdays and improves. All participants receive a Viking T-Shirt For more Dates: September 28 – November 2 information, please visit www.vikingcamps.com/ninjawarrior/ Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Grades: K – 5 Location: Hill’s Hill Field Days: Tuesdays, Fee: $105 Dates: September 14th – October 19th Times: Grade K-2 3:30pm – 4:15pm Arlington Youth Lacrosse Clinics Grade 3-5 4:15pm – 5:00pm Arlington Youth Lacrosse runs this popular program. Participants Location: McClennen Park will learn the basic skills of the game, as well as participate in friendly Fee: $107 competitive play. Please bring lacrosse stick and sneakers. For more information about Arlington boys and girls lacrosse please visit NFL Flag Football --Arlington Metrowest www.arlingtonlax.org. Boston Flag Football League NFL Flag is the premier youth flag football league for both boys and Boys Lacrosse Clinics girls, and our program provides young players a fun and exciting Grades: 1 – 8 opportunity to engage in non-contact Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays action while learning lessons in Dates: March 1, 3, 8, 10 teamwork. The program is designed to Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm educate young people about football, Location: Red Gym, AHS while emphasizing participation and Fee: $85 (four Sessions) sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons that help them Girls Lacrosse Clinics succeed both on and off the field. Grades: 3 – 8 All games will be coached, scored and refereed, and include playoffs Days: Mondays and Wednesdays with Super Bowl rings for championship team. Each player will Dates: February 28, March 2, 7, & 9 receive an official NFL Flag Jersey, a flag belt, and seven weeks of Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm flag football. Location: Red Gym, AHS Teams are balanced according to age and year of experience. Each Fee: $85 (four Sessions) division has at least seven games that will include playoffs. Veedo Recreational Cricket NEW Grades: K – 8 PROGRAM! through the United Cricket League Days: Saturdays Dates: September 25 – November 6 Cricket is a perfect, exciting fun and safe sport for girls and boys. This programs focus is to have most fun while learning batting, Times: Grades K – 2 4:30pm – 5:15pm bowling and fielding skills. Participants learn teamwork, community Grades 3 – 5 5:30pm – 6:15pm building and get a thorough fun workout. Perfect for families to be Grades 6 – 8 6:30pm – 7:15pm involved with their child as well as the community Location: Summer Street Field Ages: Boys and girls 5 – 15 years old Fee: $195 Days: Sundays Dates: September 12 – October 31 Arlington Recreation…Sign Me Up! Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Register Online at www.arlingtonrec.com Location: Poets Corner Field Fee: $100 per person

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! 5 Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880 Youth Programs Middle School Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee Youth Archery Come play for the Arlington Ocelots! The During this five-week program participants will learn to shoot a bow focus of the program is on skill development, and arrow with Archery USA in the Junior Olympic archery devel- sportsmanship, and Spirit of the Game – the opment program. Classes are taught by a certified archery instructor. foundation of Ultimate which places the All equipment is provided. Students will progress at their own pace. responsibility of fair play on every member of Ages: 9 – 14 years old the team. Ultimate is one of the fastest Days: Saturdays, growing sports in the world today, especially Dates: September 25 – October 30 in the Boston area Times: Session 1 2:15pm – 3:15pm Learn the basic rules and skills necessary to play in high school, Session 2 3:30pm – 4:30pm college, and beyond. Fall 2021 scrimmages will be scheduled with Location: Menotomy Rocks Park surrounding towns, and a local weekend tournament is TBA. For Fee: $175 more information about Ultimate, visit www.usaultimate.org/rules. Spy Ponders Volleyball Clinic Grades: 6 – 8 with AHS Coach Liz Morris Days: Tuesdays and Fridays, Led by Liz Morris, AHS Boys Varsity Volleyball and AHS Girls Varsity Dates: September 10 – October 29 Volleyball Coach, Spy Ponders Volleyball will provide players with plus optional mid-week/weekend games TBA the fundamental skills of the sport. Coaches will provide instruction Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm in serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and defense. We will Location: Hill’s Hill Field focus on individual skills to make each person a better volleyball Fee: $112 player! We will pay special attention to offense and defense which will lead to team-building activities. We want to give every student Arlington Recreation Fencing Program to have a chance to experience what it means to be part of a team Come learn the exciting sport and to be a great volleyball player. of fencing! Often called a physical game of chess, Grades: Boys and Girls Grades 5 – 9 fencing develops endurance, Days: Fridays coordination, agility, poise Dates: September 17 – November 5 and balance. While fencing Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm is a physical sport, it is also Location: AHS Red Gymnasium a mental game requiring concentration, quick decision-making and Fee: $200 per person problem-solving. It’s an ideal activity for people of all ages and sizes. Middle School Football Fencing Equipment Purchase and Rental Information will be sent out The Arlington Middle School football program has been part of the prior to class. For more information, contact Michael at 978-210-2711 Eastern Massachusetts Middle School League for the last 6 years. or [email protected]. The first game kicks off 9/15 against Bedford. There is an 8 game Ages: 7 and older schedule against local towns. Our program is designed to get athletes Days: Thursdays prepared for playing football at the high school level. The program teaches and reiterates the basics of contact football including safe Dates: Session 1: September 23 – November 18 (x: 11/11) heads up play. All participants will be required to complete required Session 2: December 2 – January 27 (x: 12/30) health and emergency forms in order to attend practice and games. Session 3: February 3 – March 31 (x: 2/24) Session 4: April 7 – June 2 (x: 4/21) Grades: 6 – 8 Days: Mondays – Fridays Times: Beginner/Intermediate Ages 7 and older 6:15pm – 7:15pm Dates: Season runs from end of August through early November Beginner/Advanced Ages 12 and older 7:30pm – 8:30pm Times Practices 6:00pm – 7:45pm Location: Thompson School Games Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00pm Fee: $225 per eight-week session Location: Practice at Pierce Field; games at McClennan Field The Arlington Recreation Department Fall 2021/Winter 2022 Fee: $300 Program Guide was designed and produced Contact: Lamont Harris at [email protected] by SteveMoniakDesign.com or call 857-312-1256

Arlington Recreation Program Guide 6 Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 Toddler and Youth Soccer Programs Super Soccer Stars Tot Soccer At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal Our soccer expert and child development professional, Coach Paige to teach soccer skills in a fun, non- has designed an innovative curriculum that introduces your young competitive, educational environment. soccer star to the basic skills needed in soccer as well as developing Our philosophy is to use soccer to their motor, social, and psychological skills. nurture, to build self-confidence, and Ages: 2 – 5 years old to develop teamwork in every class. Our Days: Saturdays specially designed curricula use positive Dates: February 26 – March 19 reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child Time: 10:00am – 11:00am improves at his or her own rate while having endless fun. Location: Ottoson Middle School Blue Gymnasium Location: Hill’s Hill Field Fee: $70 Fee: $165 (6 Sessions) Wednesday Sections Tiny Tykes Soccer Ages: 3 – 5 years old Our soccer experts and child development Dates: September 29 – November 3rd professionals have designed an innovative curriculum that introduces your young Times: Ages 3 – 4 9:00am – 9:45am soccer stars to the basic skills needed in Ages 2 – 3 9:50am – 10.30am soccer as well as developing their motor, Ages 4 – 5 10:35am – 11.25am social, and psychological skills. Our British Friday Sections coaches are experts at working with young Ages: 3 – 5 years old children and will combine soccer with fun Dates: October 1 –November 5 games; stories and music that keeps your children entertained and Times Ages 3 – 4 9am – 9:45am enthused to return next week. Ages 2 – 3 9:50am – 10.30am Ages: 2 – 5 years old Ages 4 – 5 10:35am – 11.25am Days: Saturdays and Sundays Sunday Sections Dates: Saturday Sessions: September 25 – October 30 Ages: 3 – 7 years old Sunday Sessions: September 26 – October 31 Dates: September 26 – October 31 Times: Ages 2 – 3: Saturdays from 11:00am – 12:00pm Times: Ages 3 – 4: 8:30am – 9:15am Ages 3 – 5: Saturdays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm Ages 2 – 3: 9:20am – 10:00am Ages 2 – 5: Sundays from 4:30pm – 5:30pm Ages 4 – 5: 10:05am – 10:55am Ages 5 – 7: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: Thorndike Field Fee: $110 per session (6 Classes) See Your Child in the Arlington Sidekick Sports After-School Soccer Recreation Department Program Classes are structured around a low pressure, fun environment with an emphasis on skill development. The goal is to become Arlington Recreation Program Spring/Summer 2010 comfortable and confident with the ball while learning specific skills to then be utilized in fun but challenging games. Classes will be broken down to teach both the technical side (foot skills) as

Registration well as the tactical side (moving the ball properly to create proper Information: Information: Arlingtonrlington Recreation Departmentmentt Mail-In, On-Line, 422 Summer Street Arlington, MA 02474 Phone, Fax & Arlington, MA 02474 Phone, Fax & www.arlingtonma.gov/recreation.arlingtonma.gov/recreation Walk-in Registration:ion: 781-316-3880 Main Number March 8 781-641-5495 FFaaxx fluidity), and ending with small sided games. Come enjoy the Out-Of-Town Residents: March 15

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! Register Online at beautiful game with our Nationally Licensed staff! www.arlingtonma.gov/recreation The Arlington Recreation Department invites you to submit Grades: 1 – 5 photographs at any time to be considered for use in our program Dates: Wednesdays , September 29 – November 3rd guides. All submissions should be in color and cover photos Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm must be high-resolution. Please mail your submissions to Location: Hill’s Hill Field [email protected] or [email protected] Fee: $105

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! 7 Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880 Youth Soccer Programs Northeast Futsal Association Indoor Street Soccer with Winter Skills Clinic Coach Paige Our futsal-specific curriculum aids players in their skill development. Coach Paige is back again this Winter, with The goal is to become comfortable and confident with the ball while her fantastic program ‘Street Soccer with learning specific skills to then be utilized in fun but challenging games. Paige’. During these sessions you will learn Classes will be broken down to teach both the technical side (foot new moves, gain thousands of touches on the skills) as well as the tactical side (moving the ball properly to create ball and sharpen up your skills. Coach Paige proper fluidity), and ending with small sided games. Come enjoy will help you play with confidence and this fast-paced game with our Nationally Licensed staff! encourage you to execute those skills within a game setting Grades: 2 - 6 environment. This session was very popular last year with every Days: Mondays, six-week sessions slot taken, so be sure to sign up as spaces are limited. Dates: Session 1 November 29 – January 10 Grades: 3 – 8 Session 2 January 24 – March 7 Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Times: Grades 2 – 4 6:30pm – 6:30pm Times: Grades 3 – 4 6:00pm – 7:00pm Grades 5 – 6 7:30pm – 8:30pm Grades 5 – 8 7:05pm – 8:05pm Location: Thompson Elementary School Session 1 Tuesdays December 14– January 11 (x: 12/28) Fee: $145 Days & Dates: Wednesdays December 15 – January 12 (x: 12/29) Thursdays December 16 – January 13 (x: 12/30) Arlington Youth Futsal League Session 2 Tuesdays January 25 – February 15 Arlington Soccer Club’s Coach Paige is taking over our popular winter Days & Dates: Wednesdays January 26 – February 16 futsal league this season. With years of experience, knowledge of Thursdays January 27 – February 17 the game, her positive role and her familiarity with our players and Session 3 Tuesdays March 1 – March 22 families in our community, we have no doubt she and ASC will take Days & Dates: Wednesdays March 2– March 23 the program from strength to strength. Thursdays March 3 – March 24 Futsal in New England has experienced tremendous growth during Location: Thompson School Gymnasium the past few years! Futsal has finally been recognized as the sport Fee: $130 per four-week session that best fosters the development of soccer players at a very fast pace. Arlington Recreation and the Arlington Soccer Club are once ASC Winter Soccer Skills Clinic again teaming up to offer this fast-paced, fast growing sport in the Are you looking for a local opportunity to improve your soccer skills Town of Arlington. over the winter? The Arlington Soccer Club and Arlington Rec are Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to sharpen your skills this partnering to provide you with an opportunity to develop your off-season. Please note that the level of play will be novice to moderate technical skills and speed of play. The sessions will be dynamic and travel team play. This will not be a premier select team league. fast-paced and will cover all areas of technical development, and Arlington Recreation will supply team shirts, practice and game they will be fun! Though program is offered in conjunction with balls. Arlington Soccer Club will coordinate the clinics, formatting Arlington Soccer Club, please register through the Arlington of balanced teams, weekly game schedules and coaches training. Recreation Department. Class led by Coach Paige Forster. Paige has her USSF B License and other F.A and UEFA coaching badges Please have players register individually. Deadline to register: as well as 10+ years as a professional coach. Sunday, December 5, 2021 Grades: 1 – 8 Grades: Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4, Grades 5 & 6, Grades 7 & 8 Divisions to host both boys and girls teams if registration Dates: Mondays numbers allow Session 1 December 13 – January 10 Dates: Saturdays, January 15 – March 12 (x: 2/19) Session 2 January 24 – February 14 Session 3 February 28 – March 21 Times: Times will range from 8:00am to 6:00pm on Saturdays. Schedule will be available once the number of teams is Times: Grades 1 2 5:30pm – 6:30pm finalized. Generally, younger divisions tend to play in Grades 3 – 4 6:30pm – 7:30pm the morning, older divisions in the afternoon. Grades 5 – 8 7:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Ottoson Middle School Location: Ottoson Middle School Fee: $160 includes eight weeks of play Fee: $99

Arlington Recreation Program Guide 8 Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 Arlington Pickleball at Robbins Farm Instructor – Eric Kevorkian Basic Introduction to Pickleball This is a one-session crash course in learning the basics of pickleball – scoring, general rules, and a game to wrap up to help reinforce the basics. Ages: Adults 16+ Days: Tuesdays General Meet-Up/Doubles Play Dates: Choose one: A – 9/21; B – 9/28; C – 10/15; D – 10/12 Ages: Adults 16+ Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm Days: Tuesdays Fee: $30 per session Dates: September 21 –– October 12 (four weeks) Pickleball Fast Track Time: 5:00pm – Dusk This four-week session will go more in depth into Pickleball, with Fee: $50 each week having a particular focus on an aspect of the game. It is Private/Group Lessons designed to build upon the skills/strategies on a weekly basis. For working on individual skill development, strategy, shot selection, Week 1 covers the basics of hitting, scoring, and rules. Week 2 court positioning, etc., This gives the player a chance for some direct/ covers serving and serve-return skills. Week 3 covers the net game individual instruction that they may not get at the intro of Fast Track and short shots aka "dinks". Week 4 would be geared towards classes. "Group Lessons" also available. game-play and general strategy now that they are aware of the different facets of the game. Offerings: 1:1 $60 per hour, Ages: Adults 16+ 2:1 $35 per hour (price individual in group) Days: Tuesdays 3:1 $30 per hour (price individual in group) Dates: September 21 – October 12 (four weeks) 4:1 $25 per hour (price individual in group) Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm * Schedule set up between players and instructor privately. Fee: $100 Email Eric at [email protected] Adult and High School Fitness Programs Fall into Fitness with Free 2 Be Fitness Free 2 Be Fitness in the Park – (“F2BF”) in the Park! High School Edition! Fall is coming to Free 2 Be Fitness (“F2BF”)! Arlington Recreation Free 2 Be Fitness (“F2BF”) in the Park – High School Edition is here! and F2BF are excited to continue this 8 week outdoor group Arlington Recreation and F2BF are excited to announce a 7 week fitness program in the park. Wake up Wednesday morning for a outdoor group fitness program in the park for teens! Now high school total body strength and conditioning class that utilizes a mix of teenagers (grade 9 – 12) can experience a fun and social total body cardio and strength/total body weight exercises. F2BF’s motto strength and conditioning class that utilizes a mix of cardio and “start where you are – use what you have – do what you can” means strength/total body weight exercises. just that. F2BF in the park is intended for anyone interested in Grades: 9 – 12 working out with a group in a safe and supportive environment. Days: Tuesdays Ages: 18+ Dates: September 14 – October 26 NEW Days: Wednesdays Time: 3:30pm – 4:20pm PROGRAMS! Dates: September 8 – October 7 Location: Summer Street Complex Basketball Court Time: 6:20am – 7:10am Fee: $120 per participant Location: Summer Street Complex Basketball Court (Located next to the Ed Burns Arena, right off the Minimal equipment required for both Minuteman Bike Trail) courses: mat, towel, mini resistance Fee: $120 per participant bands and two filled water bottles. Before the first class, participants For more information on the program, please feel free to check out must have an initial movement screen with the program director. www.free2befitness.com

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! 9 Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880 Matt Siegel Youth and Adult Tennis Programs

TENNIS FUN for EVERYONE! Juniors and Adults will enjoy our top quality recreational tennis programs. We are fortunate to have some SATURDAY CLASSES of the best public tennis courts in the area, including six new ones at Spy Pond and the newly resurfaced Crosby courts on Winter Street. Elementary School and Gibbs School So get out and enjoy this SPORT for a LIFETIME! And take some Days: Saturday tennis classes to improve your skills so you will have even more FUN. Dates: September 11 – October 30 (eight sessions) Times: 5 – 6 years old 9:00am – 9:50am All tennis programs will be directed by Matt Siegel. Matt has been 7 – 9 years old 10:00am – 10:50am working in Arlington for 12 years!! Matt also coaches the Arlington 10 – 12 years old 11:00am – 11:50am High School Boys’ Tennis Team Location: Spy Pond Tennis Courts We pride ourselves on running programs that are SAFE, FUN and Fee: $129 INFORMATIVE. Our tennis instruction is based on having fun and learning the great game of tennis. We believe in proper technique ADULT MORNING CLASSES right from the start with our juniors and adults. Our staff is chosen for their ability to work well with children or adults in a positive, Adult Beginner upbeat manner. Days: Tuesday All tennis programs will be run contingent upon having sufficient Dates: September 14 – October 19 (six sessions) enrollment. Classes will be cancelled if weather is inclement, and no Time: 8:00am – 8:50am refunds will be given. However, we will offer make-up opportunities. Location: Spy Pond Tennis Courts Fee: $99 AFTERSCHOOL TENNIS PROGRAMMING Adult Intermediate Day: Wednesday Elementary School and Gibbs School Dates: September 15 – October 20 (six sessions) Days: Tuesday or Thursday offerings Time: 8:00am – 8:50am Dates: September 14 – November 4 (eight sessions) Location: Spy Pond Tennis Courts Ages: 5 – 6 years old 3:00pm – 3:50pm Fee: $99 Times: 7 – 9 years old 4:00pm – 4:50pm 10 – 12 years old 5:00pm – 5:50pm Adult Advanced Day: Thursday Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts Dates: September 16 – October 21 (six sessions) Fee: $179 Time: 8:00am – 8:50am Location: Spy Pond Tennis Courts Middle School and High School Fee: $99 Days: Monday or Wednesday offerings Dates: September 13 – November 3 (eight sessions) Adult Instructional Play (2.5 – 3.0 level) Day: Tuesday Grades High School 3:30pm – 4:50pm Dates: September 14 – October 19 (six sessions) & Times: Middle School 4:50pm – 6:10pm Time: 6:20pm – 7:40pm Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts Fee: $179 Fee: $159 High School Only Adult Instructional Play (3.0+ level) Ages: 14 – 18 years old Day: Tuesday Days: Fridays Dates: September 14 – October 19 (six sessions) Dates: September 17 – November 5 (eight sessions) Time: 7:40pm – 9:00pm Time: 3:30pm – 4:50pm Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts Location: Grove Street Tennis Courts Fee: $159 Fee: $179 To schedule private lessons, or for any lesson-related questions, contact Matt Siegel at: [email protected]

Arlington Recreation Program Guide 10 Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 Youth Basketball Programs Competitive Travel Basketball Arlington Basketball Club Skill Clinics 2021 – 2022 Season for Girls and Boys Grades Preschool to Grade 8 These are a competitive, travel basketball teams. All interested The newly formed Arlington Basket- participants must attend tryouts and advanced registration online ball Club is excited to start in the Fall is required. Coaches will notify players regarding the outcome of of 2021! The ABC will offer fun, high the tryout within one week of the last try-out. Once notified, quality and supportive basketball participants must pay the balance for the before being allowed to programming for kids (PK – 8th participate in practices. grade) to develop, learn and play Each team will practice twice weekly at one of the following basketball. ABC strives to provide locations: Ottoson Middle School, Brackett Elementary School, age-appropriate and skill-appropriate Gibbs Gym, Arlington High School or Peirce School. Practices player development and coaching. WILL NOT BE held if school is cancelled due to inclement weather We teach solid fundamentals and foundational skills as part of and during school vacation weeks; however, individual coaches our travel (played through the Arlington Recreation Department as may opt to hold special practices during this time at alternate part of the MetroWest BBall League) and developmental programs. locations. Practices WILL BE held on early release days. This approach enables us to have a strong, sustainable program Please remember that all schedules are subject to change and may which will develop basketball skills earlier with consistency over time. occasionally be affected by special school activities and inclement Run by qualified youth coaches, this Arlington based, and supported weather. If you have questions or are unsure about your schedule, program will teach kids basketball skills while promoting fun, teaching please contact your coach directly. the game and developing skills. Instruction by Josh Smith and Grades: 4 – 8 qualified youth coaches League Dates: Beginning the first week of December and ending Choose either a weekday or weekend option; each individual approximately March 1, with practice beginning in November. program is eight total sessions Location: Varies. Possible locations are Ottoson Middle School, Dates: September 13 – November 8 (eight weeks total) Brackett Elementary School, Arlington High School, and Peirce Location: Ottoson Middle School (Wood Gym) Elementary School for practices and home games. Fee: $160 per player Fee: $445 per participant (uniform to be purchased separately). Grades Days Times A $50 registration fee is charged at the time of registration. This fee will be deducted from your total invoice upon notification of Boys Grades 1 & 2 Mondays 5:00pm – 6:00pm team selection and refunded to you if you do not make a team. Saturdays 3:00pm – 4:00pm All players must pre-register prior to try-outs online at Boys Grades 3 & 4 Mondays 6:00pm – 7:00pm www.arlingtonrec.com. Saturdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm Boys Grades 5 & 6 Mondays 7:00pm – 8:00pm Travel Basketball Tryout Information Saturdays 5:00pm – 6:00pm Dates: Grades 5 – 8 Week of September 27 Boys Grades 7 & 8 Mondays 8:00pm – 9:00pm Grade 4 Week of October 4 Saturdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm Grades Gender Days Times Girls Grades 1 & 2 Wednesdays 5:00pm – 6:00pm Grade 5 Girls Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm – 7:15pm Sundays 3:00pm – 4:00pm Boys Monday & Wednesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm Girls Grades 3 & 4 Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm Grade 6 Girls Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm – 7:15pm Sundays 4:00pm – 5:00pm Boys Tuesday & Thursday 7:30pm – 9:00pm Girls Grades 5 & 6 Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm Grade 7 Girls Monday & Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:15pm Sundays 5:00pm – 6:00pm Boys Monday & Wednesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm Girls Grades 7 & 8 Wednesdays 8:00pm – 9:00pm Grade 8 Girls Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm – 7:15pm Sundays 6:00pm – 7:00pm Boys Tuesday & Thursday 7:30pm – 9:00 pm Coed Preschool – K Saturdays 2:00pm – 2:45pm Grade 4 Girls Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm – 7:15pm For more program information please Boys Tuesday & Thursday 6:00pm – 7:15pm visit www.arlingtonbasketballclub.com

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! 11 Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880 Nashoba Valley Ski & Snowboard Program The Learn to Ski Program provides ski or snowboard lessons, lift tickets and transportation to the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, MA. Participants should be independent, able to keep track of their possessions, and keep to a schedule. Grades: 3 – 5 Days: Tuesdays Dates: Four sessions, January 4 – January 25 Time: 2:00pm – 6:30pm (times are approximate). Lessons are scheduled for 4:15pm. Fee: $360 per participant. Each week participants will have time for free ski before lessons begin. due to inclement weather, the session will be made up the next consecutive Tuesday. Equipment Rental: There will be a mandatory fitting in early December in the lobby of the Ed Burns Arena. Rentals are estimated Registration Note: Please note that registration numbers are to be $105 for the season, checks payable the night of the fitting limited and accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. directly to Nashoba Valley (additional to registration fee). If you plan Parent Volunteers: Parent volunteers are allowed to ski/snowboard on renting through Nashoba and do not make the date of the fitting, for free, but must attend all four weeks of the program. Parent it will be necessary to go to Nashoba on your own before the first volunteers are assigned to same group for the entire program and session for a private fitting. Helmets will be sold at the fitting for are responsible for taking attendance, assisting with equipment $60. Helmets can also be rented for $45. rental, and chaperoning participants at Nashoba Valley. Parent Transportation: The bus will meet at the Ed Burns Arena, 422 volunteer spaces are limited. Summer Street. We will begin boarding at approximately 1:50pm. If you are interested in being a parent volunteer, please contact Return location will be the same. If a session needs to be canceled Arlington Recreation at [email protected]. February Vacation Programs Arlington Recreation Day Program Viking Sports Multi-Sport Clinic Arlington Recreation is happy to offer a full-day program over school Viking’s Multi-Sports School Vacation Camps are a fun variety of vacation for children in grades K – 5. Registration is by day and space sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, dodgeball, is limited! A variety of activities, including a special activitIes, will occur kickball, capture the flag, floor hockey, team handball, watermelon, each day. This program will be staffed by Kids Care Afterschool reindeer tails, and many other sports, gym games, and camp activities. Program Staff. Our goal for every camper is to make sure they have the most fun Grades: K – 5 Time: 8:00am – 6:00pm ever in a safe environment. No screens. Just lots of sports, games, Days: Tuesday – Friday Dates: February 22 – February 25 running around, and tons of fun! At all of our Multi-Sport Camps, Location: Gibbs School Fee: $75 per person, per day the week concludes with Tournament Day! All Viking campers will receive a Viking T-shirt and trophy Challenger Soccer Day Program Ages: Grades 1 – 5 Join Challenger Soccer for this energetic program that gives Days: Tuesday – Friday participants the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of soccer in a Dates: February 22 – Friday, February 25 non-competitive, fun environment. Kids will participate in a variety Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm of lessons and drills designed to familiarize them with teamwork, Location: Ottoson Middle School sportsmanship, and coordination. Participants should bring plenty of Fee: $283 water and a lunch (if participating in full-day program) each day. Grades: 2 – 8 Do you have an idea for a great program? Days: Tuesday – Friday Dates: February 22 – February 25 Times: Full-Day 9:00am – 3:00pm, Half-Day: 9:00am – 12:00pm Email us at [email protected]. Location: Ottoson Middle School We’d love to hear it! Fees: Full-Day $210 ; Half-Day $174

Arlington Recreation Program Guide 12 Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 Arlington Parks, Fields, and Facilities Sign up online for field closing notices at arlingtonma.gov To request the use of a field or park for special event or outing, please Menotomy Rocks Park: Jason Street. Area has open green spaces, picnic area, submit a field permit request to Joe Connelly, Director of Recreation at playground, walking trails and fishing. arlingtonma.gov / Recreation / Parks and Fields / Field Use Request. Ottoson Middle School: 630 Acton Street. Area has a softball/little league Downloadable permit form can also be found at www.arlingtonrec.com field in back and practice area in front. Bishop Field: Located at Bishop School on 25 Columbia Road. Park has a Parmenter Park: 17 Irving Street. Area has a playground and a basketball court. softball/ little league field, open field area used for soccer, hardtop basketball Peirce School: 85 Park Avenue Extension. Area has a playground, basketball area, and a playground. court, and green space. Parking is available after 3:00pm. Brackett School: 66 Eastern Avenue. Playground and a hardtop basketball Poet’s Corner: 175 Dow Avenue. Area has a playground, softball/little league court. field, and basketball courts. Buck Field: 422 Summer Street. Park has a softball/little league field, access Reservoir Beach: Lowell Street. Seasonal beach and concession stand. to bike path. Year-round playground and walking path open to public. Please note Buzzell Field: 229 Summer Street. Area has two little league/softball fields, playground will be renovated during 2021 ans not open until completed. a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court, and access to bike path. Robbins Farm: 166 Eastern Avenue. Area has a baseball diamond, large green Crosby School/Tennis Courts: Winter Street. Area has tennis courts, space, basketball court, pickleball court, playground, summer-time movies pickleball courts, a playground, and a medium green space. in the park, and a 4th of July celebration. Cutter School Park: Between Robbins Road and School Street. Area has a Robillard Field: 422 Summer St. Area has a baseball diamond. playground. Robbins Library: 700 Mass Ave. Area has a playground and a small green space. Ed Burns Arena: 422 Summer Street. An indoor ice facility, regulation-size Scannell Field: 90 Linwood Street. Area has a softball/little league field and rink, spectator seating for 1,085 people, complete snack bar, vending machines, access to the bike path. skate rentals and skate sharpening. Florence Field: 185 Florence Avenue. Area has a little league/softball field, Spy Pond Field: 66 Pond Lane. Area has a baseball diamond, little league green space, playground, and basketball area. field, a large open field, five full-size tennis courts and one tennis mini-court. The Great Meadows: Area is owned by the Town of Arlington. It is located Spy Pond Park: Pond Lane. The area has a playground, boat ramp and access between two the Waldorf School and Lexington Christian Academy. Area to bike path. has walking trails. Stratton School: 180 Mountain Avenue. Area has a playground, basketball Hibbert Playground: Hibbert Street. Area has a playground. court, and a small green space. Hill’s Hill Field: 422 Summer Street. Open field for various sports or activities, Summer Street: 422 Summer Street. Area has an outdoor exercise park, with access to bike path, and a playground. basketball court, baseball diamond (Robillard Field), large open field , and access to the bike path. Hurd Field: Located on Drake Road behind Trader Joes. Area has two softball/ little league fields, large open field, as well as access to bike path and the Thorndike Field/Off-Leash Dog Park: Margaret Street. Area has fields for Reservoir. soccer and lacrosse, Off-Leash Dog Park, and access to the bike path. Locke School Playground: David Road behind Locke School condos. Turkey Hill: Dodge Street. Passive recreation and trails. Lussiano Field: North Union Street. Area has a playground, basketball court, W. A. Peirce Turf Field: 869 Mass Ave. A turf field, six-lane track, baseball field, picnic tables, softball/little league field, baseball field, and a big open field softball/little league field, multi-purpose practice field, and basketball courts. used. The spray park located here is open from June to August. Waldo Park: Teal Street. Area has playground, basketball court and small Magnolia Field: On Herbert and Magnolia Street. Area has a playground, open area for play. basketball court, a large open field, community gardens area, and access to Wellington Park: Grove Street. Area has tennis courts, climbing wall and the bike path. passive recreation area. McClennen Park: Summer Street, Lexington line. Area has playground, skate Whittemore Robbins House: 700 Mass Ave. Area has a playground and a park, walking trail, soccer fields, and little league field. small green space.

Town of Arlington Tennis Court Rules & Regulations Hours: 7:00am – 9:00pm daily • Players waiting to use a court should indicate that they are waiting, and • Courts are available for tennis and pickleball use only. players on the courts should be respectful of those waiting. • Arlington Recreation programs take priority. • Private and semi-private lessons are NOT allowed on town courts. • Arlington residents may reserve Courts 1 and 2 for guaranteed usage. • Place all trash and recycling in proper receptacles. To make a reservation, go to No sports, games, or recreational activities other than tennis or pickleball playlocal.com. Reservations can are allowed on tennis courts. No dogs allowed at any time on or off leash. be made for 60 minutes only! • Priority is given to players with proof of a reservation on Courts 1 and 2. PER ORDER PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION • Players, please use the honor system. Play is limited to Please call 781-316-3880 to report needed court repair 60 minutes for Singles, and 90 minutes for Doubles.

Arlington Recreation...Sign Me Up! 13 Register Online at arlingtonrec.com or by phone at (781) 316-3880 Arlington Recreation Department Non-Profit Org. 422 Summer Street U.S. Postage Arlington, MA 02474 PAID Boston, MA Permit No. 59927

Arlington Recreation…Sign Me Up! Register Online at arlingtonrec.com $371/month for 3days week per $257/month for 2days week per is as follows: broken into (10)monthly payments. The monthly tuitionbased off of thenumber days attending enrollmentThere isaone-time fee of $50for KidsCare Afterschool. Thetuitionpayment is optionsingle-day available). until 6:00pm. You have theoption to two-five days choose week per (two-day minimum,no areSchools We closed. operate from theendof day theschool (includingearly release days) The program thefirst begins day of year theschool butisnot insession whenArlington Public Brackett, Dallin,Hardy andThompson. Transportation isprovided from theseschools. have electives to from choose throughout theyear. We currently accept students (K-5) from weekly science experiments, andcrafts, arts andacaring staff. home-work, Students willalso at Children theGibbsSchool. willhave timefor playing andgames, sports musicanddrama, Arlington KidCare, whichislicensed by theDepartment of EarlyEducation andCare, islocated You register for theday ordays you want andthebillingwilloccur monthly. forlooking afull-day option. Thecost of thefull-day day option per is$30 that monthly. isbilled This year KidCare Preschool willoffer a12:45pm–3:00pmoption dailyfor thoseparents $501/month for 3days week per $348/month for 2days week per monthly tuitionbased off of thenumber days attending isas follows: $50 for KidsCare Preschool. Thetuitionpayment isbroken into (10)monthly payments. The Kid Care Preschool Registration iscurrently underway. enrollment There isaone-time fee of optionno single-day available). and aquiet You period.) have the option to to two choose five days week per (two-day minimum, 12:45pm (12:00pm–willincludeatimeto eat lunchorasnack provided from home The program to isopen children 2.9years oldthrough 5years old.Regular hoursare 8:15am– Your childwillenjoy withother socializing children inasafe andwelcoming environment. environment that encourages children’s scientific, artistic, sensory, verbal andwritten expression. in Arlington. Joinusas we explore many your activities child’s supporting natural inan curiosity in ourlicensed preschool program. TheKidCare Preschool Program islocated at 352Mass Avenue The Arlington Recreation Department welcomes your preschooler (ages 2.9–5years) to joinus Pre–School After–School Programs Arlington Recreation Kid Care& For more information please call 781-316-3880 Kid Care Preschool Extended Day Options –(NEW) for 2021–2022 School Year for 2021–2022 Kid Care Afterschool Kid Care Preschool $596./month for 5days week per $483/month for 4days week per $799/month for 5days week per $653/month for 4days week per