Photo by: Mary Pelrine, Twin Bridge Park
MERRIMACK PARKS & RECREATION Wasserman Park 116 Naticook Road Merrimack, NH 03054
Telephone: (603) 882-1046 Fax: (603) 883-5335 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
PARKS & RECREATION MISSION The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department strives to provide affordable, quality programs to meet the needs of the community. We are committed to providing quality recreational services which are educational, fun and rewarding. The Parks & Recreation Department promotes participation by all Merrimack citizens in diverse, interesting and high quality recreational and leisure opportunities in safe, accessible and well maintained Park & Recreation facilities.
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AFFILIATIONS IN CASE OF OOPS! Complete details of program policies, procedures and guidelines are sometimes omitted from the brochures due to space limitations. Errors in days, times, registration requirements and fees may also occur. We apologize for any errors found in this brochure. Our most up-to-date information is available on our website and Facebook page. Thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations occur.
FEEDBACK HOW ARE WE DOING? If you have any comments, concerns, program suggestions or feedback on your experiences that might be helpful to us, please let us know! Contact the Parks & Recreation office at (603) 882-1046 or by email at mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE The Parks & Recreation Committee serves as an advisory board to the Parks & Recreation Department and to the Town Council on matters related to Parks & Recreation programs, services, and facilities. This Committee usually meets on the third Wednesday of every month. If you have an item that you would like to propose or have the Committee discuss, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (603) 882-1046 or email mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov to have your item added to the next agenda. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chris Christensen, Chair Christine Lavoie Michael Thompson, School Board Rep Matthew Casparius, Staff Support
Laura Jaynes, Vice Chair Michelle Cushman, Secretary Julie Poole Rick Greenier, MYA Rep Maureen Hall, Sr. Citizen Rep Dan Dwyer, Town Council Rep
REGISTRATION INFORMATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 1. All programs are offered on a “first come – first serve” basis in person, online or mail-in registration. 2. All programs operate on a self-supporting basis. The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel classes that do not support themselves. Registrations are accepted and confirmed when you submit your completed registration form and enrollment fee. Waiting lists will be taken as classes reach their maximum enrollment. 3. Online registrations allow you to create your one-time family account. Once a family account is created, all future registrations with Merrimack Parks & Recreation would simply require you to log in and select the appropriate family member from your profile to register for a particular program, event, activity or camp session. Your family account allows you to view what programs you have registered, make a credit card payment for registered programs or view your payment history. 4. Registration forms and payment should be mailed to: Merrimack Parks & Recreation, 116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054 5. Non-residents are allowed to sign up for any program offered by the Parks & Recreation Department. WITHDRAWALS, REFUNDS, CANCELLATION AND TRANSFERS 1. Participants who wish to withdraw from a program must notify the Parks & Recreation Department at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the program. All program cancellations will be assessed a $10.00 administrative processing fee. All refunds will be issued in the form of a check from the Town of Merrimack and may take up to two (2) weeks to process. 2. Refunds may be given for medical reasons which arise less than ten (10) days prior to the start of a program. The request must be accompanied by a physician’s letter. In the event that a medical issue arises after the start of the program, the refund will be prorated. 3. If a program is cancelled due to low enrollment, participants will receive a full refund. 4. Participants will be permitted, if space allows, a transfer to another program. Should the program the participant is transferring into have a higher fee, they will be expected to remit the difference in fee at the time of requesting the transfer. Checks should be made payable to the TOWN OF MERRIMACK There is a $25.00 service fee for all returned checks. Credit Card payments with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card is available by registering online: https://merrimack.recdesk.com/
PAYMENT INFORMATION
MERRIMACK YOUTH ASSOCIATION The Merrimack Youth Association (MYA) is a volunteer, non-profit organization that provides recreational sports opportunities to all youths in Merrimack. It contracts with the Town each year to provide organized youth recreational sports in Town. The MYA currently provides eight different sports for the community: baseball, softball, basketball, football, spirit club, soccer, lacrosse and wrestling. Each program has its own Board of Directors and all programs report monthly to the Executive Board who oversees all MYA programming and corresponds with the Town accordingly. The Merrimack Youth Association building is located at 487 Daniel Webster Highway For more information, please call (603) 424-7759 or visit their website at www.merrimackyouth.org
O’LEARY COMMUNITY CENTER Located at 4 Church Street in Merrimack, the John O’Leary Adult & Community Center is available to host your event or business meeting for 20 or 200 people. Let our comfort and style transform your event into an exciting special occasion. Our distinctive location in the center of Merrimack, behind the Merrimack Public Library and next to the First Congregational Church of Merrimack, near the intersection of Daniel Webster Highway and Baboosic Lake Road, offers a unique, comfortable and fullyappointed setting in which to host your next function. The center offers Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, features a clean, modern full kitchen for re-warming prepared foods, and is fully air-conditioned, heated and handicap accessible. For more information about rentals or for a personal tour, contact Rental Coordinator, Steven M. Dembow at (603) 429-0902 or by email at steven.m.dembow@comcast.net
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB The Club's purpose is to serve the best interests of the Town's seniors, to develop social interest and feeling of true friendship within the Club, and to be energetic in support of federal and state legislation to benefit senior citizens. Activities include meetings, bingo, bridge, a variety of bus trips, sewing, crafts, cribbage, whist, blitz and chair yoga. The club meets on Mondays at 1:00pm (except on holidays) at the John O'Leary Adult Community Center. The center's hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm. Members must be 55 years of age or older and a Merrimack resident. Annual membership fee is $20.00. For more information, contact Irene Jenness at (603) 424-2362.
MERRIMACK CONCERT ASSOCIATION The Merrimack Concert Association is celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2016. They offer amateur and professional musicians an artistic, recreational, and educational experience through the rehearsal and performance of a wide variety of instrumental and vocal music; to provide the residents of the area quality yet inexpensive entertainment. The Merrimack Concert Association performs three times a year (Winter, Spring and July 3rd). This organization provides the opportunity to sing in an intergenerational choir, to dust off that old instrument from middle school or to meet new friends (or rediscover old friends). For more information, contact Executive Director, Heidi Critz-Frens at (603) 233-2557 or by email at info@merrimackconcert.org. You can also visit their website at www.merrimackconcert.org.
MERRIMACK ICE SKATING RINK The Ice Skating Rink is located on O'Gara Drive behind the Skateboard Park. This rink is free for the public to use and is maintained by the Merrimack Public Works Department and a group of dedicated Merrimack Volunteers. The Ice Skating Rink typically opens up for the season in early January (depending on the weather). Once it opens for the season, it is available 7 days a week with lights on from 4:30pm to 10:00pm. Dedicated volunteers will groom the ice on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. On these evenings, the rink will be closed to the public at 8:30pm. Current conditions will be posted on Facebook by the Department of Public Works (DPW) and Parks & Recreation Department (P&R). DPW: www.facebook.com/MerrimackDPW P&R: www.facebook.com/MerrimackParksandRecreation
MERRIMACK DOG PARK WASSERMAN PARK After more than 10 years in the making, the Merrimack Dog Park is almost ready to open to the general public. The Dog Park is located adjacent to the visitors parking lot (near the park’s exit) and is open to both residents & non-residents (free of charge) from sunrise to sunset. Users of this facility do so at their own risk. The Town will not be held liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog on Town property. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. For a complete list of rules & regulations, please visit: www.merrimackparksandrec.org/dogpark.html.
FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS PARENT & CHILD FREE MORNING MOVIE SERIES Join the Merrimack Parks and Recreation and the Merrimack Public Library every third Wednesday of the month this winter for our new FREE Monthly Morning Movie Series. We will be showing rated G children’s movies and may last up to 1.5 hours. Showing will be at 9:30am in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park and we will also have free coffee, water and tea available. Advanced registration is not required, we encourage you to come on down to enjoy the show with your child or children. This FREE program provides a great opportunity for morning time playdates and to meet other parents with younger children in Merrimack. January 18th - Finding Dory
February 15th - Gnomeo & Juliet
March 15th - The Secret Life of Pets
FAMILY SNOWMAN BUILDING CHALLENGE A ‘cool’ and creative activity for the whole family this winter! Ring in the NEW YEAR and during the month of January 2017 and spend time with your family building a snowman in your own yard. When your family snowman is all completed, take a picture of your creation and e-mail the picture to: mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov. At the end of the month, Parks & Recreation will post all of the photos on our Facebook page. From February 1st to February 5th, family, friends and followers of the Parks & Recreation Facebook page will have the change to vote for their favorite creation. The photo with the most ‘likes’ will receive a special Parks & Recreation prize pack. In addition, the winner’s name will be posted on the Parks & Recreation Department website and announced on Merrimack TV. This "Family Snowman Building Challenge" is open to all Merrimack families. Email a picture of your snowman, the snowman's name, the name(s) of the snowman builders and address of the snowman for our records. ***Parks & Recreation will only use your address to verify Merrimack residency and will NOT share your address or email address to the public. Only first names of snowman builders will be used in the description of each photo posted on our Facebook Page.***
25TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 12:00PM—3:00PM The Merrimack Parks & Recreation invites you to join us at Wasserman Park for the 25th Annual Winter Carnival on Saturday, February 25th, for a day full of FREE outdoor activities, games, crafts and much more for the whole family! A complete schedule of activities is currently being planned and will be posted on the Parks & Recreation website: www.merrimackparksandrec.org/events.html.
FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 @ 6:30 PM SNHU Arena (Formerly Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH Fee: $23.00 / ticket Celebrate the most memorable Disney tales with all your favorite characters in Disney On Ice presents: Passport to Adventure. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy and Daisy on a journey to the timeless worlds of Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, and Disney’s Frozen. You and your family will explore the African Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa, voyage deep under the sea to Ariel’s mystical underwater kingdom and tour London with Peter Pan and Wendy before flying to Neverland to meet up with Tinker Bell. Plus, travel to Arendelle for an extraordinary adventure with sisters Anna and Elsa, rugged mountain man Kristoff and everyone’s favorite huggable snowman Olaf, as they journey to discover that true love is the most magical power of all. Upbeat music, lovable characters and unforgettable moments make Disney On Ice presents Passport to Adventure an experience your family will cherish forever! Seats are in Section 104 and fee includes ticket to the show only. Transportation is not included but fee is less expensive than purchasing them directly from the box office. Advanced registration is required and tickets are limited. MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS! For questions call 603-882-1046 or register online at: https://merrimack.recdesk.com/community.
25TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT WASSERMAN PARK SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH 10:00AM—11:30AM Join Merrimack Parks & Recreation and Merrimack Friends & Families for the 25th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wasserman Park. The Easter Egg Hunt is divided into four different age groups and conducted at different times so all children have the ability to find lots of Easter eggs. The Easter Bunny will also be on site in the Function Hall from 10:00am to 11:30am, so bring your camera and take pictures of your child with the Easter Bunny! In addition, Merrimack Friends & Families will be holding a charitable bake sale during the event. All children should bring their own Easter basket to collect your eggs in.
EASTER EGG HUNT SCHEDULE AGES: 1 - 3 AGES: 4 - 5 AGES: 6 - 7 AGES: 8 - 10
10:10AM 10:30AM 10:50AM 11:10AM
For more information, visit the Parks & Recreation website: www.merrimackparksandrec.org/events.html.
SCHOOL VACATION WEEK PROGRAMS
Come and join the Merrimack Parks & Recrea on Staff during the February and April School Vaca on Weeks for some fun this year. We are now offering new vaca on week programs to keep your children busy with a wide variety of ac vi es all week long. The program will offer sports & games, art projects, outdoor ac vi es, movies, lunch and more. Daily snack and hot lunch will be provided. Program will be held in the Func on Hall at Wasserman Park from 8:30am – 3:00pm and is geared towards children in grades K—6. A2er school care is offered from 3:00 - 5:30 pm for an addi onal fee. Winter Recess
Monday, February 27th – Friday, March 3rd
Spring Recess
Monday, April 24th – Friday, April 28th
Vacation Week Program Fee:
$150/week per student or $35/day per student
After School Care Fee:
$30/week per student or $8/day per student
To register online, visit https://merrimack.recdesk.com/. Full payment is due upon registration.
YOUTH PROGRAMS INTRO TO HORSEBACK RIDING For more information visit their website at: www.walnuthollowfarm.com. To register for the following classes, call Walnut Hollow Farm at 603-320-8530 and use coupon code MPR17. Checks should be made payable to: Walnut Hollow Farm. Location: 40 Walnut Hill Rd, Amherst, New Hampshire.
YOUTH RIDING PROGRAM Join the instructors from Walnut Hollow Farm for an Introduction to Horseback riding for children ages 6 - 18 years of age. Participants will learn the basics of riding along with how to care for horses and the equipment used. Participants will also learn about Dressage, Hunter / Jumper or 3 Day Evening disciplines. Classes are held at Walnut Hollow Farm in their indoor & outdoor arenas. Classes are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Cost of the program $145 for four (4) lessons. Registration is open on a rolling basis. Advanced registration is required.
PONY PALS Join instructors from Walnut Hollow Farm this Fall in their new Pony Pals Series. In this program geared towards children 5 - 8 years of age; participants will learn about animal care & safety along with nutrition, leading a horse, turnout, grooming and bathing a horse, barn care and a braiding clinic. The key objectives will underscore the commitment in keeping animals safe and sound as well as animal handlers. In the event of rain/snow program will be rescheduled to the following week. DAY Sat Sat Sat
DATE 1/14/17 2/11/17 3/11/17
TIME 1:00pm—3:00 pm 1:00pm—3:00 pm 1:00pm—3:00 pm
FEE (per child) $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
YOUTH PROGRAMS The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department has teamed up with Lyudmyla Hoffman from the Purple Porcupine Art Studio to offer new after school art & photography programs. Advanced registration is required for all youth programs. Complete the registration form on the back of this flyer or complete the online registration form: https://merrimack.recdesk.com/. For more information about Purple Porcupine Art Studio visit: www.PurplePorcupineArtStudio.com
PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKLY This course is meant to inspire young photographers to experiment with their camera, introduce them to the basics of composition and history of photography. Students will get to play with vintage cameras, complete fun photography projects, and learn about the history behind camera evolution. Students must have a simple digital camera to participate in this class (camera phones are okay). Class runs once a week for 7 weeks and will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. DAY Wed
DATES 1/11 - 2/22
GRADES 4-8
TIME 4:15pm - 5:15pm
FEE (per student) $140.00
ACRYLICS WEEKLY Students will work on a new project every week discussing brushstroke, composition, and color. We will experiment with different brushes, pallet knife, work on different surfaces and experiment with canvas format and paint application techniques. All materials will be provided in class. Class runs once a week for 4 weeks and will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. DAY Wed
DATES 1/18 - 2/8
GRADES 4-8
TIME 5:30pm - 7:00pm
FEE (per student) $100.00
NATURE’S SKETCHBOOK Students learn how to sketch animals and elements of natural landscape. Where do you start? How to make your sketch look alive? How to approach different points of view? All materials will be provided in class. Class runs once a week for 6 weeks and will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. DAY Thurs
DATES 1/19 - 2/23
GRADES 4-8
TIME 4:15pm - 5:15pm
FEE (per student) $100.00
WATERCOLOR WEEKLY Students will work on a new project every week, as we discuss techniques specific to watercolor, composition, and variety of materials we can use with this medium. All supplies will be provided in class. Class runs once a week for 4 weeks and will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. DAY Thurs
DATES 1/19 - 2/23
GRADES 4-8
TIME 5:30pm - 7:00pm
FEE (per student) $100.00
ART WEEKLY Students will experiment with a variety of media, completing a new project every class. We may work with mosaic, clay, collage, traditional paint, sculpture, and/or decoupage. Projects and medium will vary each session. Class runs once a week for 4 weeks and will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. DAY Fri
DATES 1/20 - 2/10
GRADES 4-8
TIME 4:15pm - 5:15pm
FEE (per student) $100.00
NATICOOK DAY CAMP 2017 REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 23RD Naticook Day Camp invites your child to join us for a Summer of discovery and adventure. Our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind experience with a fun and safe environment that promotes self-confidence, respect, and good sportsmanship and provides Campers with the opportunity to try new things and develop new friendships. Our Campers participate in a wide variety of activities including but are not limited to swimming, boating, group games, archery, drama, nature exploration, sports, arts & crafts, special events & presentations and much more! All campers receive American Red Cross swimming lessons as well as a daily hot lunch. Naticook Day Camp is Accredited by the American Camp Association. Our traditional Summer Day Camp is geared towards children entering Kindergarten through 14 years of age. NEW in 2017, Merrimack Parks & Recreation now offers a 5% sibling discount!
FEES (per camper): DAY CAMP HOURS:
Residents: $210/week Non-Residents: $260/week 8:00am—4:00pm Morning & Afternoon Extended Care options available
2017 SESSION DATES & THEMES Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
June 26th—June 30th July 5th—July 7th July 10th—July 14th July 17th—July 21st July 24th—July 28th July 31st—August 4th August 7th—August 11th August 14th—August 18th
Around the World Holiday Hoopla Super Spy Week Carnival Week Animals Gone Wild Olympics Naticook Gives Back/Naticook Got Talent Camp Through the Decades
FOR COMPLETE CAMP DETAILS, VISIT: WWW.MERRIMACKPARKSANDREC.ORG/NATICOOK.HTML
CAMP TREK - TEEN CAMP
NATICOOK JR. ADVENTURES
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY JANUARY 23RD
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY JANUARY 23RD
Camp Trek is a new field trip based Summer Camp Program for participants ages of 12 to 15 and serves as an alternate choice to Naticook Day Camp. Campers will enjoy a true summer vacation while experiencing a mix of traditional Summer Camp. Two days of each week, campers will be at Wasserman Park and will participate in traditional camp activities. The other three days, they will be offsite on field trip destinations to locations across New Hampshire for the entire day.
Naticook Junior Adventures Camp is created for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Naticook Junior Adventures Camp emphasizes on the simple joys of summer through the natural world. Each of Naticook Junior Adventures Camp’s weekly themes are packed with fun activities including arts, crafts, music, sports and nature exploration which are designed as an introduction to the Naticook Day Camp experience. Camp runs eight weekly programs from June 26th to August 18th.
HOURS: 8:00am—4:00pm
HOURS: 8:30am—12:00pm
FEES (per camper): $290/week
FEES (per camper): $100/week
FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS: Coming Soon!
WEEKLY THEMES: Coming Soon!
FOR COMPLETE CAMP DETAILS, VISIT: www.merrimackparksandrec.org/trek.html
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, VISIT: www.merrimackparksandrec.org/jr.html
ADULT PROGRAMS BARRE BODY FITNESS Barre fitness classes are sweeping the nation, and for good reason! Barre is a very effective strengthening, lengthening and toning class consisting of full body ballet-inspired exercises. It mixes elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga and functional training. The class is choreographed to motivating music and each class is an hour long full body strength workout focused on isometrics. You will improve your posture, your core strength and enhance mobility. This class is medium intensity and lower impact but still a great all over body workout. Consists of standing movements at the barre and light weight arm exercises (provided) and floor ab/mat Pilates. Don't worry if you have never participated in a dance, yoga or Pilates class- no experience is needed and leotards are not required! Classes run once per week for 6 weeks and will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Classes are taught by instructor Angela Costello. DAY Sat Sat
DATES 1/7 - 2/11 2/25 - 4/1
TIME 9:00am—10:00am 9:00am—10:00am
FEE (per person) $60.00 $60.00
YOGA FLOW Yoga Flow is a class for all levels consisting of postures that are linked together in creative flow that combines strength and flexibility while toning the body and clearing the mind. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace with intention and to listen to their bodies as they explore their own edge and discover inner strength. Mats and props can be provided as needed. Classes run once per week for 6 weeks and will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Classes are taught by instructor Angela Costello. DAY Sat Sat
DATES 1/7 - 2/11 2/25 - 4/1
TIME 10:00am—11:00am 10:00am—11:00am
FEE (per person) $60.00 $60.00
LOVEBIRDS WINE GLASS PAINTING WORKSHOP Just in time for Valentine's Day. Make a beautiful pair of wine glasses to share with someone special on Valentine's Day or any day. The cute design could go with any season. Program will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Program is taught by instructors from Beck's Art Express. DAY Thurs
DATE 2/9
TIME 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FEE $35.00
PAINT NIGHT: CHERRY BLOSSOMS Think spring in this fun painting workshop! You will be guided by a talented artist instructor through the entire process of creating this beautiful work of art! You may follow the instructions step by step or add your own creative flair! Program will be held in the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. Program is taught by instructors from Beck's Art Express. DAY Thurs
DATE 3/16
TIME 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
FEE $35.00
FUNCTION HALL RENTALS The Function Hall at Wasserman Park is a multi-use facility for gathering of events such as organization meetings, event receptions, reunions, birthday parties, family picnics, and more. The Function Hall features a front room that can accommodate up to 100 people and a main room that can accommodate up to 200 people. The rental hall fee also includes the use of 20 tables and 110 chairs. The Function Hall rental is available 7 days a week between 7:00am to 11:00pm. In 2016, the Town of Merrimack installed a brand new heating system, a brand new sprinkler system and installed a permanent water line to the building to allow it to be rented out on a year round basis.
2017 FUNCTION HALL RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE: SCHEDULE Fees are based on the first 3-hours of Function Hall rental time. ROOM FUNCTION HALL ADDITIONAL HOUR KITCHEN RENTER’S INSURANCE (required)
Merrimack Resident/ Non-Resident Business/Non-Pro it $125.00 $300.00 3 hour time block 3 hour time block $25.00 (per hour) $50.00 ( lat rate fee) $77.00+ (without liquor) $153.00+ (with liquor)
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A $50.00 security deposit is required to reserve any date along with a signed reservation form. Deposits are refundable after the return of Function Hall key and an inspection after the event by the Parks & Recreation Director.
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All rentals require a certificate of liability insurance naming the Town of Merrimack as additionally insured.
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For additional information and a complete list of rules & regulations for renting the Function Hall, visit our website at: www.merrimackparksandrec.org/function-hall-rentals.html
For questions or to schedule a tour of the facility, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 603-882-1046. You can also email Parks & Recreation Director Matt Casparius at mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov
SOLO WILDERNESS MEDICINE Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one and maybe even save a life. Lodging is not provided in these courses. Advanced registration is required. The deadline to register is 2 weeks prior to the start date of the program. All classes will be held in the Wasserman Park Function Hall.
WILDERNESS FIRST AID (WFA) The WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA guidelines. The WFA is 16 hour long (two day) program which focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. Those who complete the course and pass the written and practical skills will receive a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO which is valid for 2 years. Coffee and snacks provided.
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DATES
TIME
FEE (per person)
Sat - Sun
5/13 - 5/14
9:00am—5:30 pm
$160.00
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER RECERTIFICATION COURSE (WFR) This two-day review is designed to recertify individuals previously certified as Wilderness First Responders. Proof of eligible WFR and CPR training must be provided to SOLO before renewal cards will be issued. *An optional CPR Course will be offered on Saturday evening for an additional fee. Separate registration is required. Coffee and snacks provided.
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DATES
TIME
FEE (per person)
Sat - Sun
6/3 - 6/4
9:00am—5:30 pm
$175.00
HEARTSAVER CPR/AED Heartsaver® CPR is an instructor-led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This course teaches skills with the AHA’s research-proven practicewhile-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.
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DATES
TIME
FEE (per person)
Sat Sat
5/13 6/3
5:30pm—8:00pm 5:30pm—8:00pm
$35.00 $35.00
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER CERTIFICATION COURSE (WFR) Join the staff of SOLO, nationally recognized leaders in the field of wilderness medicine and rescue, for a 80-hour (9 day) intensive wilderness emergency care course. Learn skills needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings, with a focus on the extended care often required in wilderness medical emergencies. Practical simulations and lectures. Price includes CPR certification. Excellent course for outdoor enthusiasts or outdoor trip leaders. Lunch, coffee and snacks will be included daily. For complete details on this course, please visit our website at: www.merrimackparksandrec.org/solo.html
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DATES
TIME
FEE (per person)
9 days
6/5 - 6/13
8:00am—5:00 pm
$675.00
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Do you love hiking, canoeing, arts & crafts, sports & games, swimming, nature and the great outdoors in general? Your friends say you are great with kids? Then maybe working at Summer Camp is the job for you! Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else! Imagine a job where almost anything is possible! SENIOR CAMP COUNSELORS & JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELORS: Are primarily responsible for the care of their cabin group. Counselors spend most of their day accompanying their group to various activities. Requires experience working with children and be adaptable, enthusiastic, friendly and dependable. Junior Counselors are 16 & 17 years of age and work in a group under the Supervision of a Senior Camp Counselor. Senior Camp Counselors are 18 and older staff members who provide the overall supervision for their assigned bunk.
SPECIAL NEEDS AIDES: Are primarily responsible for working in a 1:1 or 1:2 setting with a child who has Special Needs. The goal of the person in this position is helping to integrate the assigned child into the Day Camp Program. Requires the ability to be creative in the integration of assigned camper (s) adaptability, enthusiastic, friendly and dependable, achieve assigned camper (s) developmental objectives goals. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
WATERFRONT LIFEGUARDS: Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the overall safety of the Waterfront environment on Lake Naticook. In addition to supervising the water, lifeguards are also responsible for providing first aid for minor injuries and activating the chain of command for more serious emergencies. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and possess a current a Lifeguard Certification and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Heartsaver certification or comparable, Certification in Standard First Aid. Canoe or Sailing experience a plus.
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS: Water Safety Instructors are responsible for teaching group swimming lessons to children on Lake Naticook according to American Red Cross Swimming Lesson Standards. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and be certified as a American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, or equivalent; candidates with Lifeguard Certification are strongly preferred. Full & Part Time positions available.
PARK / CAMP MAINTENANCE:
Responsibilities include performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks including picking up trash, using weed-wackers to clear brush, painting, repairing window screens, emptying trash, cleaning of bathrooms and other maintenance duties as required. Heavy lifting may be required. Good knowledge of safety precautions and standards, carpentry skills, good knowledge of the operation of light and heavy equipment, ability to operate equipment safely, and ability to work with the general public. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES? All positions are open until filled. For complete details on any of our open positions and application instructions visit us online at www.merrimackparksandrec.org/staff.html. Interested candidates should complete a Town of Merrimack Application which can be downloaded from our website. Applications can also be obtained by calling the Parks & Recreation Department at (603) 882-1046 or by emailing mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov. Completed applications must be sent to: Town of Merrimack Human Resources, 6 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054. Once your application is reviewed, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.
PARKS & RECREATION AREAS ABBIE GRIFFIN PARK, 6 Baboosic Lake Road — Home to Merrimack’s Summer Concert Series, it is also famous for its Bandstand and a popular location for outdoor wedding ceremonies and special events. BISHOP FIELD, 178 Baboosic Lake Road — This field contains soccer and lacrosse fields. DEPOT STREET BOAT RAMP, 20 Depot Street — Carry-in boating and fishing access to the Merrimack River. GIBSON MEMORIAL COMPLEX & MARTEL FIELD, 10 Atherton Road — This field contains Little League baseball fields and a softball diamond at Martel Field. HORSESHOE POND BOAT RAMP, 23 Island Drive — Trailer launched or carry-in boating. Horseshoe Pond is an ox-bow pond, created when the Merrimack River changed course & sediment buildup cut it off from the main channel of the river. JONATHAN SIMEONE MEMORIAL ATV PARK, Lawrence Road — This Town owned land is maintained by the New Hampshire Right Riders group. Riders in the park, which is open only to Merrimack residents and vehicles must display a Merrimack Transfer Station Sticker. KIDS KOVE PLAYGROUND, 487 Daniel Webster Highway — Children’s playground contains a maze of wooden climbing structures and is located within Twin Bridges Park. O’GARA DRIVE RECREATION AREA, 26 O’Gara Drive — A use-at-your-own-risk facility, the Skateboard Park is open from mid-April to mid-October and the Ice Skating Rink is open late-December/early January through early -March (weather permitting). REEDS FERRY SCHOOL FIELDS, 15 Lyons Road — This field contains five soccer fields, one youth baseball field two softball fields and one lacrosse field. TWARDOSKY FIELD, 44 Amherst Road — This field contains one softball field and two soccer fields. TWIN BRIDGE PARK, 487 Daniel Webster Highway — This Park includes the Kids Kove Playground, Little League baseball at Bise Field, basketball courts, picnic tables, scenic walking paths and the location of Merrimack Youth Association Headquarters. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK & BOAT RAMP, 155 Camp Sargent Road — This field contains two youth baseball fields, one Babe Ruth multipurpose field, picnic tables and the Warriner Memorial Playground. Trailer launched or carry-in boating access to Naticook Lake for fishing is also available. WASSERMAN PARK, 116 Naticook Road — This Park offers extensive recreational activities such as picnicking, hiking, swimming, fishing, tennis, basketball, baseball and the Norma French Playground. This is home of the Parks & Recreation Department and Naticook Day Camp. WATSON PARK, 441 Daniel Webster Highway — Activities featured at this Park include picnicking, scenic river views, access for carry-in boating and fishing, butterfly garden and the newly built Pavilion. WESTON PARK & RIVER ACCESS, 49 Turkey Hill Road — A lovely site for light hiking, picnicking winter sledding and also features a riverbank carry-in boating access to the Souhegan River for fishing. MERRIMACK OUTDOORS—For information on Conservation Areas, visit: www.merrimackoutdoors.org. For more information about the Merrimack’s open spaces, parks and fields, visit: www.merrimackparksandrec.org/parks.html
PROGRAM REGISTRATION Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department 116 Naticook Road, Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054 Telephone (603) 882-1046Fax (603) 883-5335 www.merrimackparksandrec.org ____________________________________________________________________________________ HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD — Adult First Name & Last Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ MAILING ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________________________ HOME PHONE CELL PHONE WORK PHONE ____________________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS Yes, I would like to receive updates about all upcoming Parks & Recreation events and programs.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS: Checks are payable to: TOWN OF MERRIMACK If you wish to pay with a credit card, please register online at: https://merrimack.recdesk.com/ In consideration for my/my child’s participation in programs sponsored by the Town of Merrimack, Parks and Recreation Department, I hereby release and discharge the Town, its employees and agents from any and all claims for personal injury or other damage that I/my child might sustain or that might occur in the future as a result of I/my child’s participation in Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department Programs. I acknowledge that my/my child's participation in this program is voluntary and that participation in these activities carries inherent foreseeable and unforeseeable risks. I hereby voluntarily waive any and all claims resulting from negligence, both present and future, that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs, or assigns. Further, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Town, its employees and agents for any loss, damages or cost, including attorney’s fees, which the Town may have to pay if any claims arise from said participation in Parks and Recreation activities. I understand that by signing this form, I am waiving legal rights and/or remedies which may be available to me or my child.
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