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DANVERS RECREATION

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 200,000 visitors a year. The park’s diverse landscape includes pastoral views, historic farm buildings, orchards, woodlands, and marshes. A network of trails and gravel roads allows for a stress-free exploration of the park. Endicott Park is home to the Danvers Dog Park, a newly renovated playground, and the brand new Nature Center. Endicott Park offers several options for groups wishing to reserve an area for private use or special events. For more information on the permit process, please visit the website at www.danversrec.com. Endicott Park is located at 57 Forest Street in Danvers and is open at 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. For more information, visit www.danversrec.com and scroll down to Divisions and click Harbormaster.

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 supports the goals of social wellbeing and growth by meeting the individual development needs of each child. Fun Club afterschool program features many activities for children, including supervised homework time, group activities & fitness games, snack time, Zumba, karaoke, drama, sports, arts & crafts, walking field trips, music, indoor/outdoor games and much more!

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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 fund-raisers 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 residents 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. 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 left-hand side of the Recreation Division homepage.

EMPLOYMENT Employment Applications can be found at www.danversrec.com under the “Employment” tab on the left-hand side of the Recreation Division homepage.

Applications can be emailed to recreation@danversma.gov, brought into our Town Hall office, or mailed to Town Hall Recreation Division, 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 costs incurred, plus a $15.00 administrative fee.

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IN-PERSON/MAIL: Visit the Town Hall’s Recreation Department on the second floor and bring the completed registration form (found on the other side of this page). Or mail completed registration form with check or payment information to Town Hall Recreation Division, 1 Sylvan Street, Danvers MA 01923.

Town Hall Hours: 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

ONLINE: 1. Go to www.danversrec.com and scroll down and click on the button with the soccer ball image on it. It says “Register & Pay for Programs.”

2. 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

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username and password via this site or call 978-777-0001 ext. 3094 to reset.

C. To pay a Fun Club balance or any other household balance, login and then click on the “Pay Account Balances” link on the homepage.

3. Once logged in, you can browse any category at the bottom. There are 8 registration categories: Seasonal Programs, Youth Sports, Fitness, Nature Programs, Trips, Facility Rentals, Fun Club, & Special Events.

4. 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.”

5. 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.

6. Make sure to read through the Activity Waiver. To continue with your registration you must agree to the waiver.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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FEEDBACK How

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general feedback on your experiences that might be helpful to us, please let us know! We are always looking to improve and stay in line with current recreational trends! Contact the Recreation office at (978) 777-0001 extension 3094, stop in and say hello or send us an email at recreation@danversma.gov.

SPONSORSHIP Interested in advertising in our brochures? Contact recreation@danversma.gov to find out more about how your agency or organization can be included in our brochures. 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!

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: Beth Klemm

Pam AmesÂ

Mike Grandmaison

Arthur Skarmeas

Sharon Burrill

Jeff Clickstein

Bruce Symmes

Bob Trudeau

Sevan Demirdogen

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Table of Contents 6-9 FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAMS Park Program SNAKE Junior Rangers Falcons Summer Adventures Let's Play Sports

10 - 14 ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Little Explorers Friday Night Fires Youth Spikers Volleyball Tryout Ready Volleyball Boot Camp CIT Program Endicott Park Property Tours Plant & Sip Barnyard Buddies Summer Fun w/ Ms. Nancy Football Clinics School of Rock Mini Musical Science & Engineering Artsy Animals Camp Invention

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SUMMER 2020

Featured Summer Programs

PARK PROGRAM Free for all Danvers children, this program has an “open door� policy which permits children to come and go from the parks as desired, with the exception of special events. Additional fees are required for special events and trips. Each park site is staffed by two Danvers Rec summer counselors who will provide children with games, activities, arts & crafts and a safe, fun summer for all.

Participants must be pre-registered for the summer to attend the program. For ages 6-14.

Starts: June 29. Ends: August 14

FULL DAY PARKS Full day parks are open Mon-Thurs 9 AM - 2 PM, Fri 9 AM - 12 PM Plains Park, Woodvale, Tapley, Highlands, & Great Oak

HALF DAY PARKS Half day parks are open Mon-Fri 9 AM - 12 PM. Folly Hill, Putnamville, Lawrence St., Rand Circle, & Bradstreet

TRIPS & EVENTS PACKAGES: Park Plan Deal - $99, Includes all trips except Canobie Summer Sun Deal - $139, includes all trips 7/1 7/8

Mini Golf - Firemen's Muster

7/15 - Rollerworld 7/22 - Park Carnival

8/5 - Playground Parade 8/12 - Canobie Lake Park*

7/29 - Franklin Park Zoo

*Must be entering 3rd grade to attend Canobie

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Featured Summer Programs

SNAKE Explore the fascinating world of science in one of the best nature parks in all of New England. Children will explore the world of science, nature and recreation through activities at Endicott Park, known for its wildlife and natural beauty.

Ages 7-13.

Dates: 6/29 - 8/14; Week of 7/20-24 is Travels

Program runs from 8:30 AM - 3 PM SNAKE Cost: $165/week

SNAKE TRAVELS The SNAKE Travels program goes outside the park boundaries for a

week full of field trips! SNAKE Travels Age: 9-15

Program runs from 8:30 AM - 3 PM

Cost: $269/week

Week of 7/20 - 7/24 7/20 - Hike Walden Pond 7/21 - Boston History Day 7/22 - Kimball Farms 7/23 - Project Adventure 7/24 - Water Country

JUNIOR RANGERS Join our staff for four great weeks of outdoor activities and adventures at Endicott Park! Field Trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Previous year trips and activities have included Appleton Farms, Tide Pooling, Canoeing at Harold Parker, fishing, beekeeping, gardening and much more! Sign up for one, two, or all four weeks! This program will fill up, don’t wait to register!

Entering Grades 1-8.

Starts: August 10

Ends: September 4

Time: 9am - 3pm, aftercare available until 5pm for an additional $55 per child per week.

Cost: $195/week,

SUMMER 2020

Early bird discount, $20 off if registered by 7/10

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FALCONS Falcons Summer Fun program is for children who enjoy a wide variety of activities that promote physical fitness and above all FUN! Activities include computers, baseball, basketball, drama, cheerleading, soccer, arts & crafts, science exploration, tennis, floor hockey, flag football, project adventure games, golf and more! Lunch will be included for all participants.

Starts: 6/29

Ends: 9/4

Location: HRMS

Program runs from 9AM - 3PM Ages 6-13.

Cost $165/week

Early Drop Off: 8 AM, $25/week Extended Day: 3-6 PM, $75/week

SUMMER ADVENTURES Join Danvers Rec for a summer of fun with our Summer Adventures program! This program is open to boys and girls in the Middle & High School Life Skills Program run through the Danvers Public Schools. Program is run Monday through Friday, full days before and after summer school for students up to age 22.

Cost: $200/Summer

LET'S PLAY SPORTS This program is separated into three age groups that run simultaneously: Ministars, ages 4-5; Superstars, ages 6-7; and Megastars, ages 8-9. Professional staff members are ready to lead a program that aims to help children reach their full physical and social potential! Activities are game oriented that help to develop basic skills in a fun way! Kids will be exposed to healthy nutrition as well as crafts, water games and computer time. Program runs from 9 AM - 1 PM. Starts: June 29 Cost: $144/week

Ends: 8/14 Location: Riverside School

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LITTLE EXPLORERS All young explorers ages 2-5 are invited to discover nature with

Enrichment Programs

Endicott Park's naturalist, Erika! Each class will focus on a different seasonal nature theme 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.

Parents should plan to participate.

Wednesday Class: July 1st - August 5th Thursday Class: July 2nd - August 6th Time: 10-11AM

Cost: $70

FRIDAY NIGHT FIRES Bring the family for a fun, quiet evening around the campfire at Endicott Park. We will roast s'mores over the fire while enjoying the cool of a summer evening.

7-8pm: Fridays, July 10th - August 28th $10 per family, pre-registration required

YOUTH SPIKERS VOLLEYBALL Spend a week of your summer vacation with Danvers High School Coach George LeVasseur learning the basic skills of volleyball including attacking, passing, setting, blocking and FUN! For boys and girls with any level of experience!

DHS

Field House All levels welcome. Grades 3-8 Dates: 8/10-8/13

Time: 5-6:30PM

Cost: $75

TRYOUT READY VOLLEYBALL This clinic is an intensive readiness program run by Coach George LeVasseur, Endicott College Men’s Volleyball Assistant Coach Lindsay Rescott and Endicott College Women’s Volleyball Assistant Coach Nicole Trudeau. Program is open to high school boys and girls. All levels welcome.

Grades: 9-12

SUMMER 2020

Dates: 8/10-8/13 Cost: $180

Time: 7-9:30PM

DHS Field House

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BOOT CAMP 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, strength and flexibility) are covered. This program is designed to keep you motivated, disciplined and structured so you will not only see great results, you will also have a great experience. Classes provided weekday and Saturday mornings & weekday nights.

Ages 16+ Session 4: 5/25-6/27

Session 5: 7/6-8/15

Session 6: 8/24-9/26

CIT PROGRAM The Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is designed to give selected High School age students the opportunity to learn and develop leadership and teamwork skills in our summer programs.

This program is for those students

who are seriously interested in learning about leadership and responsibility.

The program consists of training and actual work experience with campers under the supervision of a Danvers Recreation staff member.

Participation in

the program does not guarantee future employment.

Applications will be available soon online and in office - stay tuned!

ENDICOTT PROPERTY TOURS On a casual walking tour of Endicott Park and Glen Magna Farms, learn all about the intertwined "blue collar" and "white collar" histories of this beautiful, historic property. Endicott Park staff will meet you by the Carriage House at 11, teach you all about "The Farm", then hand you off to the Danvers Historical Society staff at the Mansion at Glen Magna Farms at 11:30 for the upscale portion of the tour. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers along the way! **This program is intended for adults, but interested children ages 9 and up are permitted.** Cost: $10 per person- preregistration suggested as groups are limited Dates: Saturday July 11th & Saturday August 1st Time: 11am-Noon

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PLANT & SIP

Enrichment Programs

Bring a friend for a fun, relaxing evening under the tent at Glen Magna Farms! We will use fresh-cut wooden rounds to make beautiful succulent centerpieces to take home or give as gifts. Each registration allows for three centerpieces and one drink ticket. Cash bar available for additional beverages. Please bring valid 21+ ID. (You will need to add your birth date to your account to register) Date: TBD Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm Cost: $40 per person

BARNYARD BUDDIES Kids and a parent or guardian are invited to come get their hands dirty helping to take care of the barn animals at Endicott Park. They will get to feed the animals, re-bed the stalls, collect eggs, and even groom the smaller animals! Each class will be largely the same, so please sign up for only one date to begin with. If your child would like to come back, you may sign up for another date! Boots or shoes that can get dirty are recommended. Meet outside the Children's Barn!

Cost: $20/class

Time: 9-10am

(Fridays): July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug: 7, 14, 21, 28

SUMMER FUN W/ MS. NANCY Time to make memories and celebrate friendship! Join Miss Nancy this summer for some summertime fun. Children in grades K-7 will enjoy dancing, crafting, gym games, and so much more!

Ages 4-12.

Cost: $325 Sibling discount available.

Early bird discount, $25, if signed up by June 26th.

Dates: 7/6-7/10

Time: 9AM-3PM

Location: DHS Auditorium

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FOOTBALL CLINIC New this year, two weeks of football clinics! These football clinics focus on skills and drills with Varsity High School coaches and players with an emphasis on having fun while learning the game of football! The clinic will provide clear and informative instruction and focus on the fundamentals such as stances, starts, and overall basics of all football positions. MUST register in advance!

Grades: 1-9

Week 1: Date: 6/29-7/2

Time: 9AM-12PM

Week 2: Date: 8/3-8/6

Cost: $125

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Cost: $123

SCHOOL OF ROCK Do you like to sing or play instruments? Do you want to play in your own rock band? Are you 10-18 years old? Then join our School of Rock week with Mr. V! If you play any of these instruments: piano, guitar, drums, bass, trumpet, sax, trombone, flute, clarinet, or if you like to sing this is a chance to play in your own band. We will learn how to play contemporary and classic rock songs for rock band. You must have at least 2 years of experience with your instrument. We will learn theory, harmony and how your instrument fits in different genres. We will also learn basic keyboard and ukulele. Our week will finish with a public performance on Thursday!

Dates: 7/6-7/9

Times: 9AM-12PM

Cost: $125

Location: HRMS Music Room

MINI MUSICAL A week long mini musical workshop for younger students that like to sing, dance and be creative. This program will feature activities and games that enrich children's creativity and performance. Children will learn all aspects of putting together a musical production including acting, singing, dancing, making sets and simple costume design. Everyone will have a role to play in our musical! The program will end with a performance on Friday!

Dates: 7/13-7/17

Times: 9AM-12PM

Cost: $175

Location: HRMS Music Room

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Ages 7-11

Enrichment Programs

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Thorpe School teachers Mris. D'Entremont and Mrs. Ryan will provide opportunities to try out engaging science experiments and engineering challenges to create potions and chemical reactions, build bridges, domes and much more!

Grades entering 1-4

Dates: 7/20-7/23

Times: 9AM-1PM

Cost: $140

Location: Great Oak Cafeteria

ARTSY ANIMALS Thorpe School teachers Mrs. D'Entremont and Mrs. Ryan will provide opportunities to use a variety of materials to create pieces of art that are found in the animal kingdom.

Children will hear daily stories about different animal habitats and species, and create artwork that reflects the beauty of the animals.

Dates: 8/10-8/14

Grades entering 1-4

Times: 9AM-1PM

Cost: $180

Location: HRMS Music Room

CAMP INVENTION Introducing the NEW 2020 program, Elevate!

Camp Invention is a high-energy, hands-on STEM camp.

Your child will love what’s in store for this year: CREATE: Become a confident entrepreneur as you sketch, prototype, protect and pitch the next great invention!

COLLABORATE: Team up to play hybrid hover ball games, trade inventor playing cards and design the ultimate sports complex.

PROBLEM SOLVE: Tackle environmental challenges while you compete in zipline races and build parachutes to airdrop animals Grades K-6 Cost:$285

SUMMER 2020

Dates: 8/17-8/21

Times: 9AM-3:30PM

Location: Danvers High School

To register: Sign up at www.invent.org

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SUN N' AIR GOLF COUPON BOOKS Danvers Recreation has special discounts for Sun 'N Air Golf Center on Conant Street In Danvers.

Stop by the Recreation Office to pick up your coupon books today.

The

perfect little gift for the golfer in your life! $39 for 5 large buckets of balls.

NATURE CENTER AT ENDICOTT PARK Visit the Nature Center at Endicott Park, open to the public Wednesday's 9 - 5 and Saturday's 9 - 1.

The Nature Center showcases displays that explore the park's

relationship with nature through exhibits and interactive experiences. Designed for visitors of all ages, the family-friendly center features changing exhibitions, handson displays and a workspace for arts and crafts.

Exhibits include preserved

mounted animals and nature dioramas. Free for all to visit!

Contact: Danvers Town Hall 1 Sylvan Street Danvers, MA 01923 (978) 777-0001 x3094 www.danversma.gov recreation@danversma.gov

Cheers to a healthy summer!

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 Recreation Office Administrator