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Fall & Winter 2017-2018

Danvers Recreation Program Guide DANVERS RECREATION DIVISION

WWW.DANVERSMA.GOV

978.777.0001 x3094

Contents Registration …………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Park Inventory …………………………………………………………………………………….....4 Danvers Recreation Information……………………………………………………………...5 Registration Information ..………………………………….…………………………………...8 Pickleball………………………………………...……………………………………………………...9 Events and Trips………………………………………………………………………………..8—11 Basketball ……………………………………………………………………………………...12—13 Youth Programs………………………………………………………………………...14—16, 19 February Vacation Programs ………………………………………………………….…….. 17 Adult Fitness Programs ………………………………………………………………….…..….18 Endicott Park Programs ………………………………………………………………….20—25 Social Media/Sponsorship/Fun Club………………………………………………………26 Feedback/Recreation Committee…………………………………………………………..27 *NOTE: all program information subject to change without notice* 2

Best Way To Ruin A Program?

Wait Too Long To Register!

Don’t let LOW ENROLLMENT cancel your program! Most program cancellations are due to not having enough sign-ups for an instructor to run a class! You should register AT LEAST ONE WEEK before your program is scheduled to begin. More often than not, we receive the most calls for registration after we’ve had to cancel a program.

Don’t procrastinate, SIGN UP EARLY!

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Endicott Park

Endicott Park is owned and operated by the Town of Danvers. The park encompasses 165 acres and is home to some of the most unique and varied recreational land on the North Shore. Today, Endicott Park attracts nearly 160,000 visitors a year. The park’s varied landscape includes pastoral views, historic farm buildings, orchards, woodlands, and marshes. A network of trails and gravel roads allows for stress free exploration of the park. Endicott Park will be home to the new Danvers Dog Park, a newly renovated playground and the future Nature Center. Endicott Park offers a number of options for groups wishing to reserve an area for private use. For more information on the permit process, please visit their website at www.endicottpark.com. Endicott Park is located at 57 Forest Street in Danvers and is open 9:00 AM—Dusk 365 days a year.

Waterfront & Harbor Nearly 800 boaters call Danvers homeport. This homeport consists of four rivers; the Danvers River, the Waters River, the Crane River and the Porter River. Danvers provides boaters with a naturally protected harbor with less than a 30 minute ride to the ocean. The Crane River Marina is the Town’s only public marina and provides dockage for 68 vessels up to 25’ in length. Pope’s Landing offers public restrooms, a lighted parking lot, scenic park, and picnic area. For a minimum charge you can launch your boat using our boat launch ramp. The Harbormaster's Office at Pope’s Landing offers pump out boat services where the pump out boat will come to any marina or mooring in Danvers and pump out your vessel free of charge. Pope’s Landing office is located at 8 Harbor Street in Danvers. Visit their website at www.danversharbormaster.com.

Fun Club

The Fun Club After School Program is a licensed school age childcare program that focuses on the individual child in a supportive environment while meeting the needs of working parents in Danvers. Fun Club provides quality care for children in grades K-5. The qualified staff members create a safe, caring, and supportive environment full of enriching recreation opportunities. Our staff support the goals of social well-being and growth by meeting the individual development needs of each child. Fun Club features many quality activities for children some of which may include: supervised homework time, cooking, group activities & fitness games, Zumba, karate, drama, computers, sports, arts & crafts, walking field trips, music, indoor/outdoor games & much more!

Friends of Danvers Recreation The Friends of Danvers Recreation is a private, non-profit organization (501C3) that was started to help the Town of Danvers meet the recreational needs of the community. The organization has successfully run various fundraisers and programs and is always looking for new ideas and interested volunteers. Some events and projects that the Friends of Danvers Recreation has assisted in are: Summer Concert Series, Smith School Playground, Great Oak School Playground, Lawrence Street Park Playground, Rail Trail, Memorial Field Monument, Highlands School Walk, Endicott Park Playground, Danvers Dog Park and much more!

People with Disabilities The Danvers Recreation Division is committed to providing facilities and programs that meet the needs of resi-

dents with disabilities. All arrangements will be made on an individual basis. Please contact the recreation office at 978-777-0001 x3094 with any questions.

Permits

All Town ballfields require a permit for organized play. In order to obtain a permit, applicants must read and sign the “Playing Field and Related Facility Permit Policy” and fill out a Permit Request Form. Both can be found by going to www.danversrec.com. Click “Field Permits” on the right side of the screen along the blue ribbon.

Employment Employment Applications can be found at www.danversrec.com under the “About Us” tab on the left side of the screen along the blue ribbon. Applications can be mailed to danversrec@mail.danvers-ma.org, brought into our Town Hall office, or mailed to Town Hall, Recreation Office, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923.

Refunds If you cancel your registration for a program for which Danvers Recreation has paid deposits, purchased equipment, or incurred other expenses on your behalf, your refund, if any, will be reduced by the amount of the expenses incurred, plus a $15.00 administrative fee.

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HOW TO REGISTER

IN PERSON: Please fill out the Program Registration Form to the right of this page and bring it with you to: Town Hall - 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA Our hours are: Recreation is located on the second floor. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday

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Go to www.danversrec.com and click on the red “Register for all Programs” button half way down the page on the right.

The link will take you to the “online registration” page. If you already have an account simply enter your username and password to begin the registration process.

A. To register for programs you must create an account for your household if you have not already done so. This will enable use of our online registration system.

B. If you already have an account, but forgot your login info, you may request your username and password via this site. If you have requested your username and password but have not received an email from us, please check your spam/junk folders.

C. To pay a Fun Club or any other Household Balance, please login and then click on the “Pay Account Balances” link. Please make sure you follow all directions and complete the process, otherwise, your payment may not go through successfully.

Once logged in, you can select any category from the left under “Activity Types” or “Facilities.” You can also click “Browse Activities” from the “Quick Links” box on the bottom right.

Once you have found a program you would like to register for, click the icon of the green plus sign on the left-most side of the information bar beneath the activity description. When the information bar appears at the bottom of your screen, click “Add to Cart.”

Select the person in your household who you would like to enroll in the program by checking the gray box under their name. Then click the “Continue” button at the bottom left of your screen.

Read through the Activity Waiver. To continue with your registration you must agree to the waiver.

You will be brought to your shopping cart. Review your order. If correct, click “Proceed to Checkout” on the bottom left. If you would like to clear your shopping cart click the “X” icon next to the activity description.

Review the “Summary of Charges” and enter your payment method and billing information. When finished, click “Continue” at the bottom left of your screen to begin the payment authorization process and generate a confirmation receipt.

Online Registration Support: For assistance, please call our office at (978) 777-0001 x3094.

Please Note: Danvers Recreation only accepts payments via check, Visa, Discover & MasterCard.

Please make checks payable to “Town of Danvers”

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PICKLEBALL New to Danvers—come check out the 6 pickleball courts recently installed at the Highlands Elementary School!

The easiest way to access these courts is to park at the Danvers Council on Aging, located at 25 Stone Street, and take the foot path located directly across from the DCOA main entrance. Please note, school and recreation programming take priority on these courts.

PICKLEBALL CLINIC Join pickleball instructor, Nick, for 4 weeks of specialized instruction focused on a new skill each week. Forehand, backhand, serve, and volley are only the beginning!

Ages All

Day Thurs.

Date 9/14-10/5

Time 10-11A

Location Highlands

Fee $60

PICKLEBALL LESSONS Learn to play Pickleball! Pickleball is a paddle sport game created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick fast-paced competitive game for experienced players.

Join Danvers Recreation at the Highland Schools for $60 for 4 weeks as you learn this great new game. We’ll provide all the equipment!

Ages

Day

Date

Time

Location

Fee

All Ages!

Weds.

8/23-9/20

10-11

Highlands Elementary

$25

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Open House Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Endicott Park

Bring the whole family and join Danvers Recreation at Endicott Park this fall for our annual Open House event from 4-7 PM! Meet and greet the animals at the Children’s Barn, find out what it means to be a ranger at Endicott Park and create fall crafts in the Carriage Room! Light refreshments will be offered for attendees while they last! Check back to our website for more details as the event approaches.

Pumpkin Party Friday, October 20, 2017 Our non-scary, family-friendly Halloween event is designed for children of all ages! The event will feature arts & crafts, children’s games, a guided walk through our jack-o-lantern lit woods, and treats and entertainment by the campfire! ALL members of your family who are attending must be registered in advance and are invited to come in costume! If you are interested in donating a carved pumpkin to be featured in the jack-o-lantern woods please contact Erika Moretti directly at: emoretti@danversma.gov. Register for check-in times upon signing up, starting every half hour 4:30—7:30.

Guided Jack-o-Lantern Woods walks begin every half hour 5:00—8:00PM, please bring a flashlight! Day of check-in will be in front of the Children’s Barn.

Ages Day Date All F 10/20

Time 4:30-8:30P

Location Endicott Park 8

Fee $20/family

Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream Monday, February 20, 2018 Follow your heart straight to adventure when Danvers Rec travels to Boston’s TD Garden for this year’s Disney on Ice hit!

Celebrate what’s possible as the adventures of five daring Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana will go when she embarks on an action-packed voyage with mighty demigod Maui in a quest to save her island, become a way finder, and find her own identity. Anna’s devotion to her estranged sister Elsa sets her on a perilous journey to mend their bond, and stop an eternal winter. Rapunzel breaks out of her tower and teams up with an unlikely companion, Flynn Rider, as she goes to great lengths to realize her dream. Armed only with courage, Belle befriends the enchanted castle staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s rough exterior. With help from her friends and a little magic, Cinderella is determined to make the wish in her heart come true.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, discover why no dream is too big when we find the strength to shape our own destiny at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream Tickets on sale in December—Trip details subject to change.

Age Day Date Location Departure Showtime Fee All Mon 2/20 TD Garden DHS—1:30 PM 3:00 PM $TBD

Danvers Recreation annual

Snowman Contest

Build a snowman, snow castle, or snow sculpture this winter and send a picture of your creation to Danvers Recreation for a chance to win a gift certificate! Winning categories include individual and family. To enter, email a picture of your creation to recreation@danversma.gov!

Deadline to submit: March 2, 2018— Free to enter!

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Instrumental Music Program

with Ron Parsons, Laura Bailey & Michael Amaral

The Danvers Public Schools Music Department and Danvers Recreation are combining efforts to offer instrumental music lessons. This program provides students the opportunity to study one-on-one with a professional music instructor. Lessons run at a very relaxed pace and are tailored to your specific needs as a musician.

Want to learn to read music better? Improve your technique? Improve your range? Learn to play jazz? Drummers, want to learn to play timpani? Mallets? Learn specific technique for ALL the percussion instruments?

Then these lessons are perfect for you! Lesson schedules will be made on a first come first serve basis. Interested students will be scheduled for a 1/2 hour lesson each week.

If you have any questions, or if you are interested in participating, please email Ron Parsons, the Danvers High School Band Director at: ronaldparsons@danvers.org Grades Days Dates Times Location 4—12 M-F (varies) 9/2017—6/2018 After school until 5PM Varies by Instructor

Babysitters Saturday, December 2 Course This course instructed by Ms. Debbie LaFlamme will cover topics to help your teen become a more responsible and trustworthy babysitter for family and friends! Recommended ages 11 and up!

Topics covered include:  Interviewing with parents  Infant & toddler care: diapering, feeding techniques, creative reading, activities for young children, appropriate snacks, etc.  Handling bedtime issues  Choosing safe & age-appropriate toys and games  Basic First Aid: choking, cuts, eye injuries, nosebleeds, burns, seizures, poisoning, bites, etc.  Tips for having a safe babysitting experience, and more!

DATE 12/2

DAY Sa

TIME 10A—2P

LOCATION Holten Richmond MS 10

FEE $40

Santa by Sea Saturday, December 9, 2017 Hosted by the Friends of Danvers Recreation, Inc. and Danvers Recreation, this free holiday event is a great time for both children and adults alike! Activities include pony rides, a horse drawn wagon for children and adults, bouncy houses, petting zoo, trackless train rides, children’s activities, prizes and many goodies such as popcorn, cookies, candies and hot chocolate! Santa will arrive at 12:00 PM to greet the children! Each child will have an opportunity to receive a photo of themselves with Santa. This event is entirely funded from many generous community sponsors and would not be successful without them! If you would like to make a donation please mail it to: Bill Nicholson, 209 Centre Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Please contact Aileen L’Abbe at (978)774-7990 with any questions regarding the event! There will be no Rain Date.

Event Address: 8 Harbor Street, Danvers Ages Day Date Time Location All Sa 12/9 11A—3P Pope’s Landing

Fee Free!

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt Friday, December 15, 2017

Bring a flashlight and a bag to Endicott Park and collect all the Candy Canes spread throughout our activity field! Age groups will be split but families with children in more than one age group are more than welcome to choose to participate in whichever they are more comfortable. Remember, there are a limited amount of candy canes and they go fast! Strategic planning and running shoes will be helpful in your hunt! Join us after for hot cocoa and holiday tunes around the campfire. We may even be surprised by a special guest! DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 12:00PM NOON!

Ages Day Date All F 12/15

Time 6:00PM

Location Endicott Park

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Fee Free! MUST register in advance.

BASKETBALL Hoopsters

Introductory basketball for grades 1 and 2! The program features fun, non-competitive, instructional “games” conducted in small groups! Each of our three sessions has a weekday option or a weekend option, each is $65 per child. Register for one or both! This program will sell out, register early!

NOTE- Sess. 1: No program Thursday, Nov. 23 or Saturday, Nov. 25

Sess.

1 1 2 2 3 3

Day Th Sa Th Sa Th Sa

Dates 11/9—12/21 11/11—12/23 1/11—2/15 1/6—2/10 3/1—4/5 3/3—4/7

Times 3:30-4:30P 10-11A 3:30-4:30P 10-11A 3:30-4:30P 10-11A

Location Thorpe Highlands Thorpe Highlands Thorpe Highlands

Fee $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60

Mini Hoopsters Mini Hoopsters is an introductory basketball program for children ages 4 and 5. The fundamental basics of basketball are taught through instruction and games designed for fun and learning. $35 per session.

Sess. Age Day Dates Times 1 4-5 Sa 12/2-12/16 9—9:45A 2 4-5 Sa 1/6-1/20 9—9:45A

Location Highlands Gym Highlands Gym

Men’s Basketball & Jack Benny Monday Nights, November 6—April 2 These self-officiating pick-up leagues meet Monday nights and will form new teams each week! Registration cost includes a reversible basketball shirt. Men’s basketball is U40 and Jack Benny is over 40.

No Program 12/25 , 1/1 or 2/19 Program Age Day Date Time Jack Benny 40+ M 11/6—4/2 6-7:30P Men’s U40 M 11/6—4/2 7:30-9P 12

Location HRMS HRMS

Fee $64 $64

Shooting Stars This is an instructional basketball program for girls in grades 3—5. The program focuses on individual skill development as well as fundamental team concepts. All aspects of the game will be covered, including shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and more!

No Program on: Early Bird: Register by November 7 to save $10!

11/25, 12/30, 2/24 Gr. Day Date Time Location Fee 3 Sa 12/2—3/3 8:30-10A HRMS $94 4&5 Sa 12/2—3/3 10-11:30A HRMS $94

Hot Shots This is an instructional basketball program for boys in grades 3—5. Clinics and practices will be held on Saturdays and will include instruction and small side games designed to improve skills and foster teamwork. No Program on: Early Bird: Register by November 7 to save $10!

11/25, 12/30, 2/24 Gr. Day Date Time Location Fee 3 Sa 11/18—3/17 12-1:30P DHS $94 4&5 Sa 11/18—3/17 1:45-3:15P DHS $94

Middle School Hoops Middle School Hoops is a basketball program designed for students who are interested in digging a little deeper into the details of basketball rather than just basics. The program will focus on techniques and methods for game play. Participants will work with the instructor in small groups. No Program on: 11/25, 12/30, 2/24 Early Bird: Register by November 7 to save $10!

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Fall Youth Volleyball with Coach Juliana Robbins

These fun introductory volleyball sessions are designed to teach the basics of volleyball including attacking, passing, setting, and blocking. For all children in grades 3-8 with any level of experience!

Session Fall

Grade Day 3—8 Wed

Date 10/4—11/8

Time 5:30-7P

Location HRMS Gym

Fee $60

Middle School Fall Golf with Janis Clifford

Join Danvers Recreation for the Middle School Golf Program at the Middleton Golf Course in Middleton. Program includes all facilities at Middleton Golf Course and five rounds of golf (9 holes each round). Participants must bring their own clubs and must provide their own transportation to and from Middleton. GRADES: 6-8 Time

Location

Fee

Meeting Dates:

2:30-5PM

Middleton Golf Course

$129

Mon: Sept.18 Mon. Sept. 25 Mon. Oct. 2

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Mon. Oct. 10 Tues. Oct. 16

Speed & Conditioning with Roger Day

September 18—October 16 All middle school students are invited to join Danvers High School Varsity Baseball Coach Roger Day this fall as they prep for their upcoming sports seasons! The program is geared for middle school students in any sport who are looking to improve their overall athletic ability and performance by increasing their speed, agility and quickness!

No Program October 9 Fee $75 Grade Day Dates Times 6—8 M&F 9/19-10/17 2—2:45P

Location HRMS Gym

Youth Tennis September 16—October 21

Elementary & Middle School Join Kayla O’Brien for a great year of Fall Tennis! Students in grades K-5 will focus on tennis fitness, hand-eye skills, basic tennis stroke technique and ball & racquet control. Students will participate in lots of fun games and activities! Middle School Tennis focuses on stroke mechanics, strategy, patterns of play, physical and mental conditioning and a King-of-Court style tournament on the last day of the program. This program is designed for students who have completed beginner tennis and want to advance. Students are required to bring regulation racquet, sneakers and athletic attire appropriate for fall weather.

Grade K-2 3-5 6-8

Day Sat. Sat. Sat.

Dates 9/16-10/21 9/16-10/21 9/16-10/21

Times 9-10A 10-11A 11A-12P 15

Location High School High School High School

Fee $75 $75 $75

Karate Club

with Trevor Harwood

Join us in this introductory class with 2nd degree black belt instructor Trevor Harwood. The class is designed for all children in grades K—5. Classes focus on age appropriate activities, with no physical contact. The purpose of Karate Club is to develop physical fitness, learn self-discipline, build selfconfidence, get into the spirit of competition and cultivate mind and body harmony.

Sess. Day Dates Time Fall Sa 11/11-12/9 11—12P

Location Highlands School

Wrestling

Fee $55

No Class 11/25

Maximum 25 students

with Coach Mike Anderson

The sport of wrestling builds strength, agility, character and selfconfidence in children of all ages. Wrestlers will learn the skills of wrestling during practices and will then have the opportunity to utilize those skills throughout the season in scrimmages, meets and tournaments with other Big East Division programs. No experience necessary!

Fee $150/$100 for siblings

Grade Day Date 4—8 M&W 12/4—3/1

Times 6:00—7:30P

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Location DHS Vye Gym

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FEBRUARY A T Vacation Fun with Ms. Nancy Purcell

TWENTIETH—TWENTY-FOURTH

E K

Join Miss Nancy for three days of fun during February Vacation!

Activities include dancing, crafting, gym games, basketball, soccer, bracelet making, painting and much more!

Fee $150 Grade K—7 Days Dates Time Location Tu—Th 2/20-2/22 9A—1P HRMS

Journeys Middle School Program with Kelly Pszenny Join our fitness professional Kelly Pszenny as she takes her huge hit of a summer program and brings it to the chilly days of February! On the agenda, Tuesday: Laser Quest Danvers; Wednesday: Dodgeball Tournament; Thursday: Boda Borg Boston! Fee $180 Register on or before 2/6 and save $25!

Grade Days Dates Time Location 6-8 Tu—Th 2/20-2/22 9A—3P HRMS

Extra Innings This 5-day clinic at Middleton Extra Innings covers the fundamentals of baseball including hitting, fielding, pitching, throwing and base-running. Players are separated into age groups and rotated through different stations. Each station is designed to teach players a different skill and is taught by an Extra Innings instructor in their area of expertise!

Age 7—12 Fee $125 Days Dates Time Location M-F 2/19-2/23 8:30A—12:30P Middleton E. I.’s

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ZUMBA Fitness with Stephanie DiLando Rooney

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That is exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party that is moving people towards joy and health.

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy and international beats. This class is for ALL levels of fitness. No experience necessary! A terrific way for parents to spend time with their teens and older children while having a great time.

Curious about the program? Try one class for free! There is no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness party! Participants under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No Class 10/31.

Session Fall Winter

Age Day Date All Tu 10/17-11/28 All Tu 1/23-3/13

Time 6-6:50P 6-6:50P

Location HRMS Fitness Room HRMS Fitness Room

Boot Camp with Kelly Pszenny

Boot Camp is designed for every fitness level and will improve the current level of fitness of everyone that participates. All aspects of fitness (cardio, strengths, and flexibility) are covered and will give you the kick start you need to get on the road to optimum health in 2018. The program is designed to keep you motivated, disciplined and structured so you will have a great experience. Ages 16+.

Mornings

Evenings

Weekends

Monday— Thursday 5:15—6:15A DHS Field House

Monday & Wednesday 6:00—7:00P HRMS

Saturdays 7:00—8:00A DHS Wellness Center

5 week: $135 6 week: $145

5 week: $85 6 week: $95

5 week: $45 6 week: $50

2017 Sessions

2018 Sessions

6 7 8

1 2 3

August 28—October 7; 6 week October 16—November 18; 5 week November 20—December 23; 5 week

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January 8—February 17; 6 week February 26—March 31; 5 week April 2—May 12; 5 week

Fee $54 $69

DIY Art Club Come join Ms. Nancy and Judianne Gillis of Moore Color Professional Art Studio for a Do-It-Yourself Art Class. This program will be a four week program for children in grades K-5.

Grades: K-5 Day: Mondays Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23 Location: Endicott Park Carriage House Time: 3-4:30 PM Fee: $135 per children; $115 for siblings. *Fees includes material* Project will include: Pumpkin initial door hanger, Yarn bowls Crowns, Face Art, and more!

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Endicott Park

57 Forest Street, Danvers. Open 9AM—Dusk Everyday Instagram.com/EndicottPark

www.EndicottPark.com

Discover the Wonders of Autumn with Kathy Dunfee

Discover the wonder and beauty of leaves, wild flowers, acorns, moss and other treasures we may have considered just ordinary before. Join us for weekly nature “treasure hunt” walks to discover the sights, scents, and sounds of autumn and meet delightful woodland creatures along the way.

Combining nature, story and imagination to create fairy houses, gnome homes, pressed leaf/flower art and more is fun! It gives us an appreciation for the little things in nature, while discovering more of it’s secrets along the way. Nature Keeps no secrets, it only requires eyes that see. Parents/ guardians should plan to participate with their children! Fee includes a $3 material cost per participant.

Session 1

Age Day Date 3 –5 TH 9/14—10/19

Time

Location

9:30A—11A Endicott Park

Fee $69

Little Explorers All young explorers are invited to discover nature with Endicott Park’s Naturalist Erika! Each class will focus on seasonal nature themes such as seeds, habitats, ponds, animal sounds, and much more. Little Explorers aims to increase appreciation for science and the outdoors while developing skills in observation, classification, counting and investigation. This is a great opportunity for children and adults to explore some of the amazing places at Endicott Park. Parents should plan to participate!

Session 1—Fall 2 —Fall 3 —Winter

Age Day Date 2 –5 W 9/20—10/25 2—5 2—5 2—5 2—5 2—5

Th W Th W Th

9/21—10/26 11/1—12/13 11/2—12/14 1/17—2/21 1/18—2/22

Time

Location

Fee

No Program

10—11A 10—11A 10—11A 10—11A 10—11A 10—11A

Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park

$66 $66 $66 $66 $66 $66

11/22 11/23

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Maple Sugaring Saturday, March 3, 2018 Join Endicott Park Naturalist Erika as she walks us through the maple sugaring process this March! Participants will learn the basics of tree identification, participate in sap collection and enjoy some freshly boiled Endicott Park maple syrup on top of ice cream! Please register all family members attending!

Fee $15 per family

Sess. Age Day Date Time

Location

1 2

Endicott Park Endicott Park

All All

Sa Sa

3/3 3/3

11A 2P

Endicott Adventures February Vacation This February Vacation, elementary students are invited to learn about local wildlife through games, stories and activities at Endicott Park! Endicott Park’s Naturalist Erika will lead children in an exploration of the park to learn how plants and animals adapt to seasonal conditions. Children should come dressed to spend time outdoors. Sign up for individual or all three days!

Day Age Date

Time

Location

Fee

Tu All Wed All Th All

9A—3P 9A—3P 9A—3P

Endicott Park Endicott Park Endicott Park

$30 $30 $30

2/20 2/21 2/22

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Macro Photography Class Come see nature through a whole new lens—literally! Learn how to use macro-lenses for smartphones to let you capture even the smallest details with remarkable clarity.

Participants will explore the park, taking pictures of whatever inspires them until they get their favorite shot. While the photo is being printed, participants will write haikus, short poems, or reflection pieces about the photo. Everyone will leave with their photo, piece of writing, and a new appreciation for the small things in life! (Lenses will be provided during the class, but a smartphone is required).

AGES

DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

6-18

THURS.

OCT. 5

3:30-5:30P EP CARRIAGE HOUSE

Bird Watcher’s Club Always loved birds, or want to learn about them while enjoying the scenic views of Endicott Park in autumn? Come join nature enthusiast and fellow bird watcher, Erika Moretti, for a morning stroll around the park, while looking for feathered visitors in the skies and trees. Binocular and bird guides will be provided, but if you have your own, feel free to bring them!

AGES

DAY

DATE

TIME

ALL

TUES.

9/19-10/10 10-11A

LOCATION

FEE

EP CARRIAGE HOUSE

$10

Wreath Making Workshops Bring the beauty of nature to your door by making a rustic wreath out of plants found right here at the park. We’ll go for a walk to find materials for our wreaths, then come back inside to create our own masterpieces. Your wreath will bring you happiness for years to come! Each workshop has a new and seasonal theme.

AGES

DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

1) 8+

THURS.

9/28

4:30-6:30P EP CARRIAGE HOUSE

$20

2) 8+

TUES.

12/5

4:00-6:00P EP CARRIAGE HOUSE

$25

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FEE

FEE $15

Fall Foliage & Tree ID Walk Wander through Endicott Park’s scenic autumn grounds to appreciate the foliage and learn how to identify the different trees at the park. Come back each week to see how the leaves change over time, and to test your memory. Leaf collecting and photography are encouraged!

AGES

DAY

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

FEE

Adults

TUES.

10/3-10/24

11—12

EP CARRIAGE HOUSE

$10

Wax Leaves Workshop Wouldn’t it be great if the fall foliage would last longer? Join us for this night of crafting as you can enjoy the bright colors of autumn in your home for weeks with this takeaway! Come collect your favorite leaves and work to create a falling leaves mobile.

AGES DAY

DATE

TIME

8+

OCT. 19

4:30-6:30P EP CARRIAGE HOUSE

THURS.

LOCATION

FEE $15

Ice Skating New this winter at Endicott Park—we will be installing a temporary ice skating rink! Pack up your skates, a thermos full of hot cocoa and meet us down at the park to enjoy winter in a whole new way! The rink will be open during regular park hours, 9 AM to sunset, and as weather conditions allow. Cost to participate is free!

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Nature’s Secrets in Our Backyards and Endicott Park Monthly Treasure Hunts w/Author Kathy Dunfee Tuesdays @ 10:00-11:30 Join us on monthly treasure hunts for Nature’s Secrets at Endicott Park. All it takes is a willing heart to re-awaken your “sixth sense” of wonder through poetry, picture books, art, music and nature adventures that become memories with your children. Author, Kathy Dunfee, will show you how to immerse your children in the beauty of each month and create traditions that enrich daily life. Nature’s secrets can be found in your own backyard each month as well! Nature keeps no secrets, it only requires eyes to see.

September (9/12) The month of brisk cool mornings that turn to Indian summer afternoons then give way to chilly nights.

(Incredibly Busy Honey Bees Make Nature’s Candy.)

October (10/17) “The Month that paints a blazing palate of colors that resonate within…”

(Magical Seeds &Maple Sugar Trees) November (11/28) “The month that sits at Winter Gate…”

(Migration’s Great Flight, Birds in Sigh & Owls at Night.)

December (12/12) “The month of diminishing light when hearthfires burn bright…”

(Woodland Creatures Long Winter’s Nap) January (1/16) “The natural world is frozen in time as if under a snow globe…”

(Winter’s Secret Beauty—The Snowflake) Sign up for the series (5 sessions) and get a complementary copy of Nature’s Secrets in our Backyards & Beyond.

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Discovering Nature Through Art Discover the wonder and beauty of leaves, wild flowers, acorns, moss and other treasures we may have considered just ordinary before. Combining nature, story and art offers a gateway to enchantment with just a bit of creativity and imagination! Join us for treasure hunt nature walks to create pressed flowers, leaf arts & fairy houses!

Join Nature Teacher Kathy Dunfee on select Tuesdays: September 19th and 26th & October 3rd and 10th Session 1: 9:30 –10:30 am for ages 4-6 Session 2: 3:30– 4:30 pm for ages 7-11 Location: Endicott Park $50 per child for all four workshops

Creating homes for woodland creatures gives us appreciation for the little things in nature. It’s fun to use your imagination to create things out of nature and discover more of it’s secrets along the way!

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Sponsorship Interested in advertising in our brochure? Contact recreation@danversma.gov to find out more about how your agency or organization can be included in our Spring & Summer 2018 brochure. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Advertisement spots will be featured in color and on high gloss paper. An advertisement in the Danvers Recreation brochure can be a powerful tool to reach the public and create awareness about your agency or organization!

Fun Club

The Fun Club After School Program is a licensed school age childcare program that focuses on the individual child in a supportive environment while meeting the needs of working parents in Danvers. The qualified staff members create a safe, caring and supportive environment full of enriching recreation opportunities for school-aged children in grades K—5. Fun Club runs directly out of Smith, Riverside, Great Oak and Highlands Elementary Schools while Thorpe School children are bused to Riverside Elementary. The program offers a daily snack, homework time and tons of fun activities for children to choose from! Fun Club offers extended care on early release days as well as opportunities for care on school professional days and school vacation weeks for an additional fee. Choose one day or five days, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Rolling enrollment, first come, first served.

Please call Kathy Bowden at (978)777-0001 x3065 for more information.

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Feedback How are we doing?! If you have comments, concerns, program suggestions or general feedback on your experiences that might be helpful to us, please let us know! We are always looking to improve! Contact the Recreation office at (978) 777-0001 extension 3094 or by email at recreation@danversma.gov.

Recreation Committee The Recreation Committee serves as an advisory board to the Recreation Division on matters related to parks, recreation programming, special events, services, and facilities.

This committee usually meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. If you have an item that you would like discussed with the committee please contact the Recreation office at (978) 777-0001 extension 3094 or by email at recreation@danversma.gov.

Committee Members Elizabeth Klemm, Chair

Pam Ames

Michael Grandmaison

Arthur Skarmeas, Vice Chair

Sharon Burrill

Tom Delaney

Bruce Symmes

Robert Trudeau

Sevan Demirdogen

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Thanks for a great summer ‘17!

CONTACT:

DANVERS TOWN HALL 1 SYLVAN STREET DANVERS, MA 01923 PHONE: (978) 777-0001 x3094 WEB: WWW.DANVERSMA.GOV EMAIL: RECREATION @DANVERSMA.GOV

DAVID MOUNTAIN RECREATION DIRECTOR NICK CAMPION, CPRP ASSISTANT RECREATION DIRECTOR CHRIS SANBORN DIRECTOR OF NATURAL RESOURCES ERIKA MORETTI ENDICOTT PARK PROGRAM COORDINATOR KATHY BOWDEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR JUDY FREEHAN RECREATION SECRETARY CAROLANN POWERS REC. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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