Parks & Recreation

Winter '08/Spring '09

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Babysitting Course
Basketball
Egg Hunt
Fencing
Kitchen Kids
Lego Days
Tennis
Ski Lessons

ADULT PROGRAMS

Boating Basics
CPR Training
Happy Dogs
Insight to College Admissions Essays
SAT Math Review
Stroller Strides
Zumba

KIDS' NIGHTS OUT

Hannah Montana the Movie
Jonas Brothers 3D Concert
Healthrax Nights

FAMILY/ADULT TRIPS

Captain Jack’s Lobster Back & Foxwoods
Circus
Disney on Ice I
Disney on Ice II
Foxwoods Casino
New York City
Ski Trips

OVERNIGHT TRIPS

Red Sox Vs. Blue Jays- Toronto
Red Sox Vs. Orioles- Baltimore/Washington DC
Week Long Trips

Summer 2009 Information

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Babysitting Course- Police Station
This one day course is designed to assist 5th-7th graders in being better babysitters and knowing the do’s and don’ts of being home alone. The course will cover information on child development, playing with younger children, basic first aid, fire safety and prevention, and the overall responsibilities of babysitting.
Instructor: Kimberly Cleary, a registered nurse and mom.
Limited to 18 pre-registered students, fee $15.
Fall and Winter Dates
Tuesday October 7th           1pm - 4pm
Saturday November 15th     9am - 12pm
Tuesday December 9th        1pm - 4pm

Basketball- Middle School- Wednesdays
The Fall Ball basketball clinic has been offered to Hanover youth basketball players since the fall of 2000 on Wednesdays. The clinic emphasizes learning the fundamentals while having fun. Age-appropriate drills will be taught to help players improve. Players are grouped according to age and skill level. The main focus is developing individual and team fundamental skills to prepare the player for the upcoming basketball season. Players of all skill levels can benefit from the instruction.
ALL CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE: A basketball, T-shirt, & improvement drills
WEDNESDAYS (6 WEEKS) Starting March 11th
BOYS  GRADES 6 – 8            3:00 – 4:30      $60
CO-ED GRADES 1 & 2          4:30 – 5:30      $65
CO-ED GRADES 3 – 5           5:30 – 7:00      $80
Pre-registration is appreciated,
(Arrive 15 minutes early if you register at the 1st session)

Egg Hunt- B. Everett Hall Field (Sylvester Field)
Join us for the 3rd Annual Parks and Recreation Egg hunt. Families with children from toddlers to Kindergartners are invited to attend for FREE   April 5th at 11 AM

Fencing- Police Boys Club- Saturday Mornings
 This class is for anyone interested in the sport of fencing. Hand, eye and foot coordination, concentration skills will be taught. Fun and safe. Equipment will be provided. Sneakers, t-shirt, and sweatpants should be worn. The class is instructed by Jim Mullarkey who has been teaching for years throughout the South Shore. The Fee is $120.00 for a ten week program.
Winter Session 12/6- 2/7  Spring Session 2/28-5/2
9:00-10:00 AM Youth Beginner (Ages 8 and up)
10:00-11:00 AM Intermediate
11:00-Noon Advanced

Kitchen Kids- Make and Take Kitchen, Norwell
Come join Kitchen Kids for a once a month workshop at Make and Take Kitchen in Norwell The fee of $30 per workshop includes 2 hours of fun, food, and supplies. The workshops are a great way to introduce kids to the joy of creative cooking. Each class is a separate workshop: 
DATES:  February Break Camp

Lego Days- Town Hall
Children have the fun of playing with Legos and building cool things while Parents have fun with an afternoon to themselves
Cost-- $7 per day
Dates-2/24, 3/31, 5/26  (Half Day Tuesday) 2-4pm

Tennis- B. Everett Hall Field
Hanover Parks and Recreation is an approved 2009 Tennis in the Parks Community and will resume its youth and adult tennis program. Two sessions will be offered: Session 1 will consist of a 4 day clinic during April vacation, Mon-Fri Session 2 will be on Saturday mornings in May.
Cost-- $50

10:00 AM- Beginner (ages 9-12)
11:00 AM- Advanced Beginner (9-12)

Ski Lessons

Once again this winter Hanover Parks and Recreation will be offering ski lessons at Blue Hills. Children age Kindergarten- 6th Grade will be eligible. Busses will leave from B. Everett Hall Field at 3:00 PM on Tuesday afternoons, making stops at Cedar School as well as the Hanover Middle School for children in the Afterschool Programs.
90 minutes lessons will begin at 4PM. Busses will then depart from Blue Hills at 5:45 and arrive back in Hanover at B. Everett Hall Field at 6:30.

Children can choose to bring or rent equipment unless they participate in an afterschool program, in which they can only rent. Helmets are not a requirement however they are STRONGLY suggested.
Classes will take place every Tuesday from January 6th- February 3rd. If the weather does not cooperate classes will continues on February 10th and 22nd.

Ski Signups took place on Monday December 1st at the Town Hall. However there may be spots available please contact the Park and Rec office at 781-826-PLAY

ADULT PROGRAMS

Boating Basics-Town hall- Town Pier, Brant Rock.
This course covers basic boating safety concepts that you will need to know if you intend on participating in water sport activities. It has been designed by a former Assistant Harbormaster to provide information to boating beginners. This three week class will teach basics including “rules of the road”, safety, trailering, and minor navigation. Class is designed for beginners
Cost- $75
Class Dates- April 1st, 8th, 15th   6-8PM

CPR Training- Town Hall This course is AHA certified and offers a comprehensive program to train the individual and will also include training with the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Class Dates   1/7/09,      2/4/09,      3/4/09,    4/1/09,     5/6/09
Class Fee: $50.00 due . Times 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Happy Dog Training- Luddam’s Ford Park
Happy Dog training comes to Hanover! This 5 class course starts with beginner’s commands & manners and continues to advanced training such as “coming when called.” Fee $110.00 includes 5-one hour sessions)
Beginners: 7PM-8PM Tuesdays, April 29th-May 24th
Level 2:      6PM-7PM Tuesdays, April 29th- May 24th
To register, call 781-857-1239   www.happydogtraining.com

Insight to Admission Essays for College-Library
A personal statement editing class for academic and college admission essays. This class will be instructed recent college graduate with a degree in Creative Writing and whose own college admission essays has been used as a template by several universities. This class is designed for High School Junior and Seniors
Cost- $75
Dates- January 7th & 14th   6-8pm

SAT Math Review- John Curtis Free Library
Bob Beatty, a retired math teacher from Scituate High School and a certified Princeton Review teacher will teach this ten hour course. The class will run Wednesday nights 6PM-7:30PM Cost of the class is $140 and it includes all the materials.  Dates : 1/7,    1/14,    1/21,    1/28,      2/4,      2/11

Stroller Strides–Riley Hall
Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies.   Each 60 minute class includes a cardiovascular exercise with intervals of body toning using exercise tubing, the stroller, and the environment. .
Mon, Wed, and Fri, Mornings 9:30AM  to 10:30 AM
Ten-Class Punch card available for $125.00
Fifteen-Class Punch Card available for $165
Session 1:  12/1-1/2
Session 2:  1/5-2/14
Session 3:  2/17-3/25
Register online at:
www.strollerstrides.net/southshoreboston

Zumba - Hanover Boys Club
Try the newest, hottest fitness class out there.  Zumba, taught by Hanover resident Jen Lloyd, is an hour-long cardiovascular workout that feels more like a night out at a Caribbean club. Anyone can learn these simple steps, which are set to a combination of Latin Music and other international blends. You’ll burn calories, tighten up, and have such a great time you will forget you are working out. Grab a bunch of friends and join Jen for a fun night of fitness.
Cost- $50 per session ($10 to drop in)
Dates- Session 1:  Tuesdays 1/6-2/10  (7:30-8:30pm)
              Session 2:  Tuesdays 2/24-3/31 (7:30-8:30pm)

KIDS' NIGHTS OUT

Hannah Montana: The Movie- Patriot Cinemas
As Hannah Montana's popularity begins to take over her life, Miley Stewart (Miley Ray Cyrus), on the urging form her father (Billy Ray Cyrus) taken a trip to her hometown of Crowley Corners, Tennessee to get some perspective on what matters in life the most.

Cost includes Movie tickets, Popcorn, and a Drink. No Parental supervision is required as our Summer Staff will also be joining us. 11:00 AM showing
Cost: $12
Date: April 11th

Jonas Brothers 3D Concert- Patriot Cinemas
 In this concert film, relative to Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour, you follow the Jonas Brothers as they cross the country on their “Burning Up Tour”. Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift guest star and perform a song with the band. You will see backstage adventures with the Jonas Brothers and you’ll follow them as they prepare for the tour.

Cost includes Movie tickets, Popcorn, and a Drink. No Parental supervision is required as our Summer Staff will also be joining us.  11:00 AM showing
Cost: $12
Date: February 28th

Healthtrax Nights
5th-8th graders can hang out with friends, get some exercise and have a great time. This is a fun and safe experience chaperoned by the Parks and Rec Staff
Saturday May 16th Cost $15

FAMILY/ADULT TRIPS

Captain Jacks Lobsterbake & Foxwoods Casino
 Depart onboard our luxury coach bus and head to Narragansett Bay for an AMAZING 5 course meal for lunch. Then head off to Foxwoods Casino for the rest of the afternoon. You will also be treated to a free buffet dinner at the Resort. We will provide you with $29.68 Casino Bonus and $15 for Keno. We had an amazing time on our last trip and are very eager to do it again.
Tour Cost $59.00
Date: March 14th

Disney on Ice - Mickey’s Magical Journey
Join Mickey and Minnie as they travel the globe visiting magical lands on ice! Join Lilo & Stitch and embrace the family spirit of Hawaii. Fly away to Neverland with Peter Pan and Tinkerbelle. Go under sea with Ariel and Sebastian. Make Tracks to London with 101 Dalmatians. Bus leaves from the Town hall at 11 for the 1pm show
Cost: $25
Date: December 29th

Disney on Ice - Worlds of Fantasy
Come experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories, CARS, The Little Mermaid, The Lion Kind, and Tinker Bell. From wheels to waves, Pride lands to pixie dust, your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories. The bus leaves from the Town hall at 11am for the 1pm show.
Cost: $25
Date:  February 16th

Foxwoods Casino
Depart onboard our luxury coach bus and head to Foxwoods in Connecticut. You will be treated to a free buffet dinner at the Resort. We will provide you with $29.68 Casino Bonus and $15 for Keno. We had an amazing time on our last trip and are very eager to do it again.
Tour Cost $25
Date: January 10th

New York City-
Here you can get an early start on your shopping, spend the day sightseeing, or visit New York’s world class museums. From the latest fashion on Firth and Madison Avenues to quaint antique shops in Greenwich Village, from the world’s largest department stores to discount and bargain shops, the Big Apple has it all!
Trip will depart from Town Hall parking lot at 6:30AM
Tour Cost- $49 per person     
Date April 4th

Ski Trips
Relax we have got your covered. With the price of gas who can afford to drive a big SUV all the way up to New Hampshire for a day of skiing. Allow us to drive you and your family in our luxury bus. Busses will leave the Hanover Town Hall at 6:00 am and arrive at the mountain for the first chairlift up. Busses will leave the Mountain at 4:30 for the trip back home.

Waterville Valley- February 1st   $85

Mt. Sunapee- March 1st $85

OVERNIGHT TRIPS

Red Sox Vs. Blue Jays- Toronto
This weekend trip features Niagara Falls Sightseeing & Exciting Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Baseball. Day 1: Depart this morning for our deluxe hotel in Niagara Falls.
Day 2: Today you’ll head to Toronto to see the Red Sox play the Blue Jays in our field level box seats. After the game we will return to the Hotel
Day 3: You’ll board your coach for the return trip home.
Cost: $299 per person (Double) 295 PP (Triple) $389 (Single) $269 Child w/ two adults
Dates: May 29th-31st 2009     (Trip will fill up fast)

Red Sox Vs. Orioles- Baltimore/Washington DC
This weekend trip features a ballgame at Camden Yards and a full day exploring Washington DC.
Day 1: Depart this morning to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to enjoy the lively atmosphere, at 7:30PM we will arrive at Camden Yards for our reserved seats. After the game we will head to our Hilton Hotel in McLean Virginia
Day 2: Today we will enjoy the historic monuments and museums of Washington DC.
Day 3:  We will depart this morning and head back to Hanover
Cost: $299 per person (Double) 295 PP (Triple) $379 (Single) $259 Child w/ two adults
Dates: July 31st-August 2nd 2009 (Trip will fill up fast)

Week Long Trips
There have been many requests for week long trips, possibly including cruises. By traveling with a group huge discounts become available. If you have any interest or would like to voice a comment please email me at Recreation@hanover-ma.gov

Summer 2009 Information (Program is FULL)

Session 1             Monday July 6th- Friday July 17th
Session 2             Monday July 20th- Friday July 31st
Session 3             Monday Aug 3rd- Friday Aug 14th

The traditional Summer Park program will return to B. Everett Hall Field for children ages 6 to twelve in three separate sessions. Each child will be assigned a counselor and groups will be programmed by grade with the unique Park and Rec games, sports, crafts, skits, weekly entertainment and trips all included in the cost of the program.

Session Fee $130 per session per child

Applications will be available during the “Park and Rec Information Session” Starting at 7:00PM
Feb 2nd – Kindergarten and 1st grade parents
Feb 3rd – 2nd grade parents  
Feb 4th – 3rd grade parents
Feb 5th – 4th grade parents
Feb 6th – 5th and 6th grade parents

Park and Rec After Camp Extension

This year we are proud to offer an Extended Day Program, A.C.E., at Riley Hall. Complete details will be available at the “Park and Rec Information Session”

Teen Extreme

Click here for Teen Extreme Program Application
Sessions 1, 4 and 6 are FULL!

Teen Extreme is an eight-week summer program held at the Hanover High School. The camp is designed for middle school students who have completed fifth through eighth grade.
Each week is a new session so students can choose which weeks they would like to participate. Each session is four days long, where two of the days are planned field trips and the other day includes games, sports and arts and crafts
 Some of the field trips for this upcoming summer are a whale watch, paintball, laser tag, a Paw Sox game and much more. Non field trip days are spent at the Hanover High School and the campers participate in organized activities such as Dodge ball, Name That Tune, and tie dying. 
Most days end at 3:00 but on days when longer trips are planned the pick up time is extended to around 6:00pm.
This program encourages the campers to embrace responsibility and develop a sense of independence not only on non-field trip days but also in a non-structured environment such as a field trip to Canobie Lake Park.
Complete details for the Teen Extreme Program will be available on February 6th

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