Spring & Summer Program Brochure

General information

Full Time Staff

Melissa Battite, CPRP Director

Mission

To provide the community opportunities to engage in quality, inclusive and accessible programs and services.

Vision

Peter Coleman, CPRP Assistant Director of Recreation

Christine Dean, CPRP Community Center Director

To be a leader in promoting inclusion, community engagement and a healthy active lifestyle.

Registration Information

Melinda Spencer Administrative Manager

Thomas Romano, CPRP Youth & Family Program Coordinator

Kate DeAngelis, CTRS Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Registration begins Tuesday, March 14th, 2023. Non-resident registration begins Tuesday, March 21st, 2023. We encourage you to visit our web page at lexingtonma.gov/recreation. Registration is first come, first served. All participants must register, submit payment and a waiver release in order to be eligible to participate in a program. We accept cash, check, MasterCard, VISA, or Discover for payments.

Financial Aid

Requests are available online or by calling. This confidential application process is through the Human Services Department. The amount of financial aid provided is determined by individual need and available funds through the Recreation Enterprise Fund. Thank you to the Fund for Lexington for supporting a portion of the annual scholarship funds.

Cancellation Policy

Ann McKean Administrative Assistant

Cancellations must be submitted in writing via the online request form a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the start of a program or service. A $25.00 processing fee will be incurred for all cancellations unless otherwise noted. Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the start of a program or service do not qualify for a credit. Credit requests may be given for medical reasons and requires a physician's note. The remaining balance will be in the form of a credit to the household account in which the original registration was made. In the event a program is canceled due to low enrollment or inclement weather (only when a make-up is not available), a full refund will be given. Credits are available up to one calendar year from the date applied.

Cherie Robinson Administrative Assistant

Inclusion Support

Lisa Aboyan Administrative Assistant, Finance

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@ lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

April Break Programs

Archery (April Break) | $185 Resident

Archery is an individual sport that provides the opportunity for anyone to do well. The benefits of archery include exercise, mental focus, self-discipline, and social interaction with peers. This program teaches the fundamentals of good form, technique, and how to be safe. Taught by Shawn Bowlby who has 20+ years of experience and has won the national indoor championship 8 times. Archery equipment is provided.

F.A.S.T. Athletics School Vacation Week Sports Mania

Join us for four fun-filled days of sports and games with our F.A.S.T. Athletics Sports Mania program. All participants will have a great time playing soccer, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, and kickball. The fun continues with hand ball and pillow polo. Each day begins with proper stretching and warm-up games, and follows with the teaching of basic skills in the sports we play that day. Program will be offered in a safe and FUN environment. Please bring a water bottle, snack, and drink. Full day participants should also bring a peanut-free lunch. Be sure to register early!

R.A.D. for Kids (April Break) | $215 Resident

Basic Defense, R.A.D. Kids combines risk reduction education, and physical defense training in hopes of preventing the abduction of children. It provides consistent, structured, proactive curriculum utilizing fun interactive exercises creating a dynamic learning environment.

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

April Break Programs

April Break Trip Program | $80 for each day

Location: Meet in the Community Center Parking Lot to depart by bus at 10:30am. Each day will be a fun new activity!

Tuesday–Boda Borg: This is a challenging event for any age, each quest is two to four rooms, each with a challenge for your team. If you conquer the first challenge your team advances to the next, but if you fail at any point you have to exit the Quest and either try again or move on to a new Quest. If you conquer the final challenge you’ve conquered the Quest and will earn a stamp for your stamp card.

Wednesday–Altitude Trampoline: Jump around with your friends in 15,000 square feet of interconnected wall to wall trampolines and attractions. The indoor park includes a variety of specific activities such as 3D Dodgeball, Basketball Dunking Lanes, Foam Pits, Gymnastics "tumble tracks", as well as a large Main Court.

Thursday–Laser Tag: Compete with your friends and others in two games of laser tag, who will come out with the best score?

Friday–Dave & Busters: Have a blast with us at Dave & Busters playing arcade games and socializing with friends! Food is provided as well as a private room.

Chess Mini Session (April Break)

$230 Resident • $240 Non-Resident

This class will be for Beginner and Intermediate children. We will focus on the introduction of pieces, learning piece movements, basic tactics, and strategies. We will also have fun playing peerto-peer games. Taught by Prathiba Yuvarajan an International Master (USCF 2266) and the Director of Massachusetts Chess.

Right Brain Curriculum MetroCraft April Break Program

$290 Resident • $300 Non-Resident

Join our community as we build and govern a worldclass Minecraft city, complete with everything needed for incoming residents! Build, budget and furnish your own house. Plan a marketing campaign as you build your own business. Serve on the city council and vote to shape the city’s future as you help create a constitution of laws for your citizens. Our Right Brain Curriculum teachers will guide you through – demonstrating how math, economics and community-building are key to a successful, working urban environment. STEM skills have never been so much fun!

Youth Programs

Archery

Archery is an individual sport that provides the opportunity for anyone to do well. The benefits of archery include exercise, mental focus, selfdiscipline, and social interaction with peers. This program teaches the fundamentals of good form, technique, and how to be safe. Taught by Shawn Bowlby who has 20+ years of experience and has won the national indoor championship 8 times. Archery equipment is provided and will be sanitized and disinfected after every class.

Challenger Tiny Tykes Soccer

$150 Resident • $160 Non-Resident

TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children ages 2-5 to the basic skills of soccer. Fundamental soccer activities, games, and stories will be used to develop skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination, Technical Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Physical Development, Social Skills, Self-Confidence, Communication, and Teamwork. All children will receive a free gift package.

Beginner: Chess is a fun and strategic game that can improve decisionmaking, strategic thinking, analytical skills, and more. We will learn the names of pieces, how they move, basic tactics, openings, checkmates, and endgames. Classes include 3040 minutes of instruction with 20-30 minutes of supervised play.

Youth Programs

Intermediate: For kids who already know how to move pieces. You will learn intermediate to advanced tactics, strategies, learn about openings, middle games, and endgames. We will focus on how to play in tournaments.

Advanced: For advanced players who have tournament experience. Kids will learn advanced strategies and combinations. The class is structured for an hour with 20-30min of lesson time and 20-30 of supervised playtime.

BUDA (Boston Ultimate Disc Alliance) Ultimate Frisbee Clinics

Come play frisbee! It's outdoors, fun, and active. Whether you're totally new to the sport (never threw a disc!) or an accomplished young player, our coaches will work with you to make sure you have fun and learn skills and strategy for the sport of Ultimate. If you haven't tried it yet, come check out the sport that doesn't use referees! Grades 5-8 can compete in a new middle school league with minimal travel. Grades 9-12 will have some outside matches. Our youth programs use "call your own fee". At checkout, you indicate the right fee for you. No questions, no emails, just your decision to pay what is right for you. We love having new players and don't want finances to stand in the way of young people learning and playing the sport.

NOTE: Registration must be done directly through the BUDA website: buda.org/e/youth-ultimate-spring-2023

Family Fishing Clinic

$40

Resident • $50 Non-Resident

Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Now’s your chance. Let the Mass Wildlife Angler Education Program be your guide. We’ll have equipment on hand for use, as well as terminal tackle, and live bait. You’ll learn the basics from casting out to baiting up. And the best part – you’ll actually be able to fish. So come try your hand at this great pastime, guaranteed to catch some fun! Please note: this family-friendly program is intended for beginners ONLY and children ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Chess - Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced | $200 Resident • $210 Non-Resident

Youth Programs

Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (New Players)

The Giant Table

New players will join together to investigate trouble at The Giant’s Table, our learn-to-play adventure which will teach your child all about the D&D rules and reward them with some precious treasures! The heroes have been hired to find a man gone missing while carrying a magical jewel, just as a small town comes under attack from evil fey creatures. They must learn how the two events are connected and what it has to do with a mysterious figure known as Mother Fenlight. The Giant’s Table will use pre-generated 1st level characters.

If you have played D&D with us in the past (Winter & Fall) then be on the lookout for a registration link that is specific for returning players.

F.A.S.T. Athletics Dodgeball

$175 Resident • $185 Non-Resident

The most intense and exciting program you have ever seen. The students will learn how to work together, strategize and exercise without even knowing it! There are tons of creative and competitive dodgeball games incorporated into this program –there will never be a dull moment!!! Gatorskin dodgeballs will be used which are proven to be the safest dodgeballs out there! Safety rules and regulations will be taught before each class.

F.A.S.T. Athletics SuperSports

$150 Resident • $160 Non-Resident

Get up, get going, get active with a F.A.S.T. Athletics Super Sports Program. F.A.S.T. Athletics will offer a variety of sports each week such as: Soccer, Mat Ball, Basketball, Dodgeball, and Kickball. Program will include proper stretching and warm-up games as well as learning basic skills of each sport. Each class will end with a high energy game with the sport played that day.

F.A.S.T. Athletics Street Hockey

$175 Resident • $185 Non-Resident

Come join F.A.S.T. Athletics for some street hockey fun. Fundamentals of hockey will be taught through training stations during the first portion of the course. One-timers, passing, shooting, and dribbling will be some of the training focus in the beginning. After the instructional period is over, each day will end with a good old fashion street hockey game. At the beginning of class we remind the students of safety and good sportsmanship.

Youth Programs

Dungeons & Dragons Adventures (Returning Players)

Caravan of Secrets (Spring)

Returning players who have completed The Giant’s Table will embark on an exciting mission to rescue seven people taken prisoner by a tribe of marauding goblins in Caravan of Secrets. Each of the kidnapping victims has a story to tell and a valuable object they must recover from the goblin tribe. Every hostage rescued can become either an ally or a rival for the heroes, and act as a springboard for future adventures! Players may continue to use their character from The Giant’s Table at 2nd level, or a new character at 1st level.

The Shard of Lumira (Spring)

It’s festival day in the town of Galen’s Well! An annual celebration to mark the final prophecy of Lumira, the fabled Oracle of Seerport, it’s a day for all manner of merriment, including feasting, gambling, and games of strength, skill, and chance. But not everyone has come to the festival to celebrate: cloaked figures mingle in the crowds with a sinister purpose. An unexpected ambush leads our heroes to embark on a perilous journey all the way to Seerport itself! Players may continue to use their character from The Giant’s Table or Caravan of Secrets at 2nd level, or a new character at 1st level (using only the D&D Basic Rules, Essentials Kit and The Player’s Handbook).

F.A.S.T. Athletics Flag Football

$150 Resident • $160 Non-Resident

F.A.S.T. Athletics will teach everyone game strategies, catching techniques, and most importantly how to work together as a team. Participants will participate in different situational games such as Red Zone Defense, Fourth and Inches, and the QB Challenge as they learn the importance of fair play. Each class will end with a simulated game broken down into 4 quarters – the coaches will have tons of plays ready to go for their teams!

Sins of the Father

(Summer - July)

Veteran players, who completed The Giant’s Table and Caravan of Secrets, may join us for the special adventure Sins of the Father. Receiving a desperate letter from Bronwen, the bard that they first met in Caravan of Secrets, the heroes are set into a race against time as an Inquisitor from the Chantry of Espelion closes in. Will they be able to intervene before Bronwen is taken to Abalia in chains? Sins of the Father is an adventure for existing characters at 3rd –5th level.

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov.

Youth Programs

Girls Basketball Player Development Program (PDP) Clinics

$60 Resident • $70 Non-Resident

The Player Development Program (PDP) will provide an opportunity for girls to learn more about the game of basketball in a fun, welcoming, and positive environment. Adrienne Mugar, former pro basketball player, Boston University Women's Basketball captain, and current LHS Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach, will lead the 6-week clinics for girls in grades K-2 and 3-5. This introduction will provide a solid foundation and overall excitement about basketball for girls to build upon. The basics of the game, skillwork, and teamwork concepts will be covered.

Junior Golf Clinic

$260 Resident • $270 Non-Resident

Under the direction of PGA Golf Professional Joe McKinney, participants will have the opportunity to learn new golf skills and practice previously learned skills. Elements of golf that will be covered include driving, irons and wedges, putting, rules of play, and golf course etiquette. Participants are encouraged to bring their own golf clubs as a limited number of rental clubs are available. Space is limited, so register early!

Intro to Orienteering

$185 Resident • $195 Non-Resident

Participants will take part in a set of progressive activities to develop orienteering and map reading skills. This series is designed to give participants an immersive orienteering experience that will focus on developing skills through fun and engaging map-navigation and scavenger hunt-like activities. Class will take place outside of Clarke middle school and we will be using the trail system behind the school.

Youth Programs

Kimball Farm Middle School Trip

$80 Resident

Participate in a fun afternoon playing mini-golf, hanging out in the arcade, bumper boats, eating ice cream, and more! Each registration will come with the option to participate in 2 activities on-site plus ice cream.

We meet your child in room 221 (Clarke) or the cafe (Diamond) at 11:45am. Students will eat lunch and wait for the bus at 12:1512:30pm. We will return to each school by 4pm for parent pickup.

Kids Combined Martial Arts

Come to the Community Center and join instructor Charles Crayton Jr., a 6th-degree black belt with 30 years of experience, for classes in combined martial arts. Come away learning self-defense moves of all kinds, a sharper mind, patience, and self-discipline.

Kids Test Kitchen

$240 Resident • $250 Non-Resident

Each class presents students with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, we’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we’ve prepared the finished dish. During this in-person, spring session we’ll celebrate ingredients that will offer ideas for quick and healthy dishes for the family to enjoy together. At the end of class your aspiring chef will receive the main ingredient, or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe. Each session arrives with fresh new recipes and ideas to inspire your healthy eater! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

Youth Programs

Join Super Soccer Stars for some soccer fun this spring and summer! At Super Soccer Stars, it is their goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Their philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Their specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at his or her own rate while having endless fun. Super Soccer Stars will be offering a variety of programs on Mondays and Saturdays this spring and summer as well as week-long programs during the summer for boys and girls ages 2-7

PLEASE NOTE: Register online at Boston.supersoccerstars.com

Pump It Up Basketball

$195 Resident • $205 Non-Resident

Under the direction of Lexington standout and college coach Dan Holbrook and former Lexington Most Valuable Player Dan O’Keefe, Pump It Up Basketball strives to teach proper basketball fundamentals to kids who want to improve their skills, stay active, and have fun! It is the perfect program for kids who would like to try out for a team, or for those who are new to basketball. All skill levels are welcome. Through demonstrations, fun drills, and friendly competition, Pump It Up basketball will emphasize both individual and team concepts, while stressing the importance of respect, attitude, and being a good teammate. Participants will receive individual feedback every session, and recommendations on how to improve.

Playground Program

$140 Resident • $150 Non-Resident

Our inclusive playground program is a great opportunity for children to have social interactions with their peers while also participating in fun and stimulating activities. Participants will take part in structured playground games as well as free play time with peers. A snack break will be provided during the program.

Youth Programs

Pre-Ball

A Lexington tradition! The Warren Wilson pre-ball program is back! Sponsored and led by Lexington Little League, this program will teach the fundamentals of baseball with an emphasis on fun. Open to Lexington resident children ages 4 & 5. The only equipment you need is a glove; the rest will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The program is FREE, but pre-registration is required.

The program runs for 5 weeks from May 6 — June 10 (no activities Memorial Day Weekend), Saturday mornings 9:00am-9:45 am. Rindge Park, 35 Rindge Ave, Lexington MA. Space is limited.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the Lexington Little League website lexingtonlittleleague.com

Safe Sitter Babysitter Training

$225 Resident • $235 Non-Resident

Prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructorled class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students learn:

• Safety Skills: Learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.

• Child Care Skills: Tips to manage behavior to help stay in control of themselves and children in their care. Learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.

• First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learn skills such as choking rescue and CPR — often student's favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Greater Boston Safety Training partners with the American Health and Safety Institute to include a First Aid and CPR certificate.

• Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.

The Recreation and Community Programs Department would like to recognize Warren Wilson for leading the Pre-Ball program for 35 years! A longtime Lexington resident, Mr. Wilson started the Pre-Ball program back in the '80s and has led the program in a volunteer capacity for 3 ½ decades. A Lexington tradition, Pre-Ball serves as an introduction to baseball for 4 and 5 year-olds each spring.

During his stewardship, over 2,000 Lexington children and their parents participated in the Pre-Ball program. This spring, the program is transitioning and will now fall under the Lexington Little League umbrella.

We offer a sincere Thank You to Warren Wilson for his years of volunteerism and commitment to the youth of Lexington.

Red Cross: Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED

$175 Resident • $185 Non-Resident

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA, workplace or other regulatory requirements.

Youth Programs

Table Tennis with Olivia Lam —

$140 Resident • $150 Non-Resident

This program is designed for youth and teens to learn table tennis skills and stay fit. Table tennis helps improve hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and balance. Class starts with 10 minutes of warm-up, followed by practicing racket grips and basic strokes for 30 minutes. The class will end with single/double games.

USCF Rated Chess Tournament

$25 Resident • $25 Non-Resident

Rounds: 4SS (Swiss System) | Game 30 delay 5 sec

Sections: Unrated (no USCF ID required), U400, U 800, and U 1600. You will be able to select this during the registration process. All players must have a valid US Chess Federation ID unless playing in unrated. You can obtain one at uschess.org Trophies for the top 3 players. All participants must bring their own chessboard and clock. Pizza will be provided for kids.

Viking Basketball Clinic

$180 Resident • $190 Non-Resident

Viking's youth basketball clinics introduce players to the basic skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting during the first half of the class, followed by a fun scrimmage during the second half. Ageadjusted rules and lower hoops are used as necessary. Emphasis is on fun and learning. Please bring a basketball and water bottle to each class. All players receive a Viking Sports T-shirt!

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

Youth Programs

Treetop Adventures Middle School Trip

$120 Resident

TreeTop Adventures is a high ropes and obstacle course located just 30 minutes south of Boston in Canton, MA. Our 10 trails range in difficulty level from beginner to expert and consist of obstacles like rolling logs, bridges, ladders, tight ropes, zip-lines, and more! Opportunity for adventure is limitless at TreeTop Adventures!

Our trails are built for climbers ages 7 and up. Every age and fitness level will find trails that are both challenging and achievable. The experience is safe, fun and most importantly exciting! Trained TreeTop Adventures staff members monitor the Park and are there to assist if needed. Come join us in the treetops!

Please bring a lunch and snack. We will be meeting at your school and leaving by 12:15pm. We will be at Treetop Adventures from 1-4pm and pickup will be between 4:455:00pm at your school.

A waiver form must be filled out and signed before attending.

Youth Track Clinic

$130 Resident • $140 Non-Resident

Does your child like to run or to race? Enjoy this lifetime activity and learn about this Olympic sport!! Led by David Bell, come to this informal and fun track and field clinic designed to familiarize participants with this universal sport. The emphasis is on participating, learning, improving, and doing the best one can. Track events include the 100, 200, and 400 meters for all grades, the 50 meter dash for 3rd and 4th graders, and the 800 meters and one mile for 5th graders. Field events include the softball throw for distance and the running long jump. There is also the 4 x 100 meter relay race. Come with your relay team together, or we will create and put you on one. The events are contested by grade based on the current (2022-2023) school year.

Additional dates: Monday, May 22 (tentative) - scrimmage in Concord 5:00 - 6:45pm; Sunday, June 11 - Local Track Meet at Burlington (5:00 - 6:30pm – 3rd and 4th graders and 6:458:15pm – 5th graders)

Viking Pre-K & Kindergarten Soccer

$175 Resident • $185 Non-Resident

This fun soccer clinic, offered by Viking Sports, provides guided instruction for children. Children will learn the basics of soccer and build a foundation for learning future soccer skills, thriving in team play, and in general, athleticism. Participants should bring a soccer ball and shin guards are recommended, but not required. All participants will receive a Viking T-Shirt!

Youth Programs

Fairy House Workshop

$5 Resident • $8 Non-Resident

What would happen if you built a house for the fairies to live in? A home for a Gnome? Would they come to visit? Enjoy tea and cookies while you listen to the story of Fairy Houses by Tracy Kane. Then try building your own magical abode out of natural materials found in the Community Center gardens and grounds.

Please register each child and make sure they bring an adult.

Pet First Aid

$170 Resident • $180 Non-Resident

Learn the basics in caring for cats and dogs through a variety of topics – from understanding and checking your pet’s vital signs, to preventative care to caring for the most critical emergency situations – including breathing and cardiac emergencies, wounds, bleeding, and seizures. Certificate offered by ASHI.

Mighty Mites Karate & Safety

$175 Resident • $185 Non-Resident

Join 6th Degree Black Belt Charles Crayton for a basic introduction to karate techniques & how to stay safe in your environment.

Youth Programs

2023 Fall NFL Flag Football League | $125 Resident

NFL FLAG Football is a popular five-on-five game filled with fun and action. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. Participants in each age group will be divided into teams of 10-12 players, coached by volunteer parents. Weekly sessions will include a 45-minute practice followed by a 40-minute game. The first Sunday, September 10th will be a day for a meet and greet so the team can get to know each other and practice before playing in a game starting on Sunday, September 24th.

$135 Non-Resident

There will be no games on September 17th and October 8th and the season will end on November 12th. Participants will receive a team jersey and a mouth guard that must be worn during the game. Players are allowed to wear cleats (non-metal) or sneakers.

Jerseys run a little small so we recommend going up a size if you are unsure. Please refer to the charts below or visit the NFL Flag website for more details regarding sizing. The registration deadline is Friday, August 11th. *Please be sure to indicate if you would like to be a volunteer for the season during registration.*

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

Camps & Clinics

LexRec S.O.A.R. (Summer Outdoor Ar ts & Recreation)

LexRec S.O A R. is a theme-based day camp program open to children ages 4-12 (entering Pre-K through Grade 6 as of September 2023). Each session, the campers will participate in a wide variety of theme-related games, sports, nature activities, group/team challenges, create wonderful crafts projects, and full day participants will swim at the Town Pool! The field and amenities at the Center Recreation Complex, such as the Center Playground, Center Track and Field, and Lexington Town Pool will be our outdoor space with classrooms and the gymnasium at Lexington High School available for use during high heat and inclement weather. All staff are CPR and First Aid certified and have had successful CORI and SORI background checks. All participants must be toilet trained. *This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

The Neighborhood Camp

Throughout the day campers will be participating in arts and crafts, outdoor games, team building activities, time in the Community Center games room, water play and more! Each week will have a new and fun special event! Special events will range from a magician to a reptile show, and more. Each week is different! All staff are CPR and First Aid certified and have had successful CORI and SORI background checks.

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health. If you are a non-resident and would like to register please email Recdept@lexingtonma.gov

Camps & Clinics

Blue Sox Baseball Camp | $235 Resident • $245 Non-Resident

Come learn baseball from the 16-time Intercity League Champions, the Lexington Blue Sox! This program will be led by a collection of current and former Blue Sox players and coaches. With an emphasis on skill development aimed at student-athletes who want to play baseball at a competitive level, the Blue Sox Baseball Camp is an opportunity for children to learn the ins and outs of baseball. By dedicating time each day to understanding different parts of the game, players will not only develop skills on the field, but take away drills, off-field training, and recovery ideas. This program strives to create an environment where student-athletes want to not only better themselves, but also their teammates. Daily activities will include stretching, band work, throwing program, defensive theme of the day, offensive instruction, and scrimmaging.

Offered Monday-Thursday with Friday as a rain date. Players should bring a baseball glove.

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

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Camps & Clinics

Challenger Core Soccer Camp

Coached by our team of international and US-based staff, our week-long half day and full day soccer camps improve your child’s soccer skills while providing a unique cultural experience. Formerly known as Challenger International Soccer Camps, and rooted in British training methodology, these camps introduce our international training tactics to campers across the U.S. and Canada. Our curriculum and coaching foundation meets engaging delivery for an all-around positive experience.

Camps are designed for all ages and ability levels, from beginner to advanced players. We use age appropriate practices to help players develop at their own pace, learn brand new skills and become an all-round better player, while having an amazing time with our international coaching staff! Includes an educational approach that uses soccer to teach the core values of responsibility, integrity, respect, sportsmanship, and leadership.

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the Challenger Sports website challenger.configio.com/ search?cid=423&txt=lexington

| $450 Resident • $460 Non-Resident

Filmmaking & Special Effects

In this class, students will learn a new way to approach filmmaking. Not only will they collaborate to make their own short film, but they will also learn a new skill that will expand their creative approach to filmmaking. This class will focus on all things special effects using tools such as green screens, movie props, camera techniques, and professional editing software to bring their imagination to life. Together they will write, shoot, and edit a film in the genre of their choosing.

Filmmaking 101

Students will bring creativity to life in a fun, collaborative, and exciting environment. They will learn skills in scriptwriting, storyboard sketching, improvisation, and camera skills. Students who have previously participated in our program will be able to expand on their filmmaking skills. Together they will write, shoot, and edit a film in a genre of their choosing and edit their project together using Adobe Premiere.

Stop Motion Animation

Students will learn the principles of Animation and produce a short film using objects found around the house and brought to class (suggestions will be given prior to the first day of the program) This course requires a touch screen device with access to the free app Stop Motion Studio (available for iPods, iPhones, iPads, Androids, etc).

All films made in this class will be submitted to the Boston International Kids FIlm Festival for a chance to be selected and screened at the festival in November 2023!

Camps & Clinics

Circuit Lab

Circuit Makers & Robotic Commanders 101

$430 Resident • $440 Non-Resident

Circuit Makers: In this junior hands-on electronics class, students create their own electronics; design custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and musical instruments. There will be circuitry lessons using hands-on electronics, lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors.

Robotic Commanders: Understanding how software can interact with robots is a key skill for the STEM jobs of tomorrow. We provide several active, playful activities, where students learn about what it means to write, debug, and execute computer programs that communicate with different robotic devices. Using the power of code, students will turn Sphero SPRK+ robots into Magic 8 Balls, automated Red Light / Green Light games, and the arcade classic Pong – and Unruly Splats will become our voting machines, relay races, guessing games, and more.

Circuit Lab

Hands On Electronics & App Inventors

$265 Resident • $275 Non-Resident

Children experiment with electronics and circuitry, as well as designing their own interactive/ programmable devices. Arduino (build interactive devices) and Raspberry Pi (to learn about computers/ coding) are used to experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors, and programming. Each day your child will design a hands-on project. How do phone apps work? In this no-experience-required course, use MITApp Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. Build custom Bluetooth hardware controllers for apps.

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

Camps & Clinics

F.A.S.T. Athletics Flag Football

Early registration fee is $225 for Half Day and $310 for Full Day — valid through May 1st, so sign up early!

F.A.S.T. Athletics will teach everyone game strategies, catching techniques, and most importantly how to work together as a team. Participants will participate in different situational games such as Red Zone Defense, Fourth and Inches, and the QB Challenge as they learn the importance of fair play. Each class will end with a simulated game broken down into 4 quarters –the coaches will have tons of plays ready to go for their teams!

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the F.A.S.T. Athletics website tinyurl.com/unipayFAST

Fun4All - Hands On Science

$395 Resident • $405 Non-Resident

Calling all future scientists! Put on your safety glasses and get ready for your next experiment in this week-long program. Some experiments students can plan to conduct include using charcoal to purify water, making real crystals, testing how sugary drinks can impact teeth, and learning how colors can affect memory. Students are always encouraged to ask questions, get creative, and learn new skills in our safe, action-packed environment. And when our future scientists are done with their experiments, our instructors are excited to coordinate team games that help bring kids together and create lasting memories. Time for a little bit of education, and a whole lot of fun with science and friends!

Fun4All - Outside the Lines Art Program

$395 Resident • $405 Non-Resident

Join us this summer for a unique and exciting art experience! Our art program will focus on exploring art through different mediums. Watercolor, collage, vision boards, and tissue art are just some of the different ways we will express our creativity through art during this action-packed week. This week’s themes are foil painting and splatter painting, and each student will be asked to make at least one artwork using each theme! Our instructors will also give brief art lessons to teach students about some famous painters and their artwork. And when it is time for art break, students will be playing games and having fun with new friends!

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F.A.S.T. Athletics Sports Mania

Early registration fee is $225 for Half Day and $310 for Full Day — valid through May 1st, so sign up early!

During F.A.S.T. Athletics Sports Mania, participants will have a great time playing soccer, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, and kickball, but the fun continues with handball and pillow polo. Each day begins with proper stretching and warm-up games, and follows with the teaching of basic skills in the various sports. More games and tournaments will be featured in this exciting program!

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the F.A.S.T. Athletics website tinyurl.com/unipayFAST

F.A.S.T. Athletics Mini Sports

$250 Resident • $260 Non-Resident

Early registration fee is $225/child — valid through May 1st, so sign up early!

This program, which is being led by F.A.S.T. Athletics, is a combination of warm-up games and sports such as soccer, kickball, and T-Ball. It will ease children into learning the basics of all these great games as well as teaching them the importance of teamwork! Each day, F.A.S.T. Athletics will have new and exciting games planned for the participants.

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the F.A.S.T. Athletics website tinyurl.com/unipayFAST

Kids Test Kitchen

$335 Resident • $345 Non-Resident

Each class presents students with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, we’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we’ve prepared the finished dish. During this in-person session we’ll celebrate ingredients that will offer ideas for quick and healthy dishes for the family to enjoy together. At the end of class your aspiring chef will receive the main ingredient, or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe. Each session arrives with fresh new recipes and ideas to inspire your healthy eater! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.

Camps & Clinics

Minuteman Co-Ed Volleyball Clinic

$205 Resident

Under the direction of Ryan Cunningham, volleyball coach and teacher, participants will be introduced to the basics of passing, setting, serving, and game play. This clinic is a fun way to get to know the game and make great friends! We will also have a counselor versus participants game at the end of the week!

Minuteman Flag Football Clinic

$205 Resident

The clinic will be led by Shane Wilson, LHS Varsity Football Coach, and members of the LHS football team. This non-contact flag football clinic is designed to teach the fundamentals of football: offense, defense, and the kicking game. Skill development, Punt, Pass, & Kick competitions and flag football games will all be a part of the program.

Minuteman Boys Lacrosse Clinic

$205 Resident

This program, led by LHS teacher and Boys Lacrosse Head Coach Dave Walsh, will introduce participants to the basics of lacrosse, one of the fastest growing youth sports in America. Intended for those who have three years of playing experience or less, this clinic will approach the game in a fun, low-impact manner, focusing on stick-handling, scoring, and modified teamplay. Participants will need to wear a mouth guard, but all other equipment will be provided.

Learn Model Rocketry with the LHS Aerospace Robotics Club

$190 Resident

Build and launch your own model rockets while learning about the basics of rocket science. What is the center of pressure anyway? Design, build and decorate your own model rockets with a launch day on Friday on the lawn of the Community Center. We’ll guide you at every step of the process and you’ll be a mini rocket scientist in no time! Brought to you by the LHS Aerospace Robotics Club.

Minuteman Boys Hoop I – $260 Resident

Led by Reggie Hobbs, LHS Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, this program will reinforce basic skills and promote new skills with drills, contests, and game play. Participants should bring a water bottle, snack, and lunch.

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Minuteman Boys Hoop II– $205 Resident

Under the direction of Reggie Hobbs, LHS Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, the emphasis of this basketball clinic will be on the improvement of individual and team skills through drills, demonstrations, games, and contests.

Minuteman Girls Hoop I – $260 Resident

The emphasis of this program, directed by Steve Solly, LHS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, will be to reinforce basic skills and promote new skills, with drills, contests, and game play. Participants should bring a water bottle, snack, and lunch.

Minuteman Girls Hoop II – $205 Resident

Join Steve Solly, LHS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, to develop and improve basketball skills and teamwork. Games, drills, demonstrations, and fun contests will be used to teach and reinforce skills.

Register before May 1st and get $10 off the listed Camps & Clinics price!

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Minuteman Track Clinic

$205 Resident

Participants will experience a new approach to Track and Field under the direction and guidance of James Hall, LHS Boys Indoor and Outdoor Track Head Coach and USA Track and Field Level II coach. The co-ed clinic is for any child who would like to participate on a school track team or simply wants to have fun and learn some regular exercise techniques. Daily activities will give the athlete a chance to practice a variety of track events and learn the tenets of proper fitness.

Leader in Training – Summer 2023

$315 per Session

Take advantage of this unique, inclusive opportunity to be a Leader in Training. During the program participants will create meaningful relationships, learn new skills, participate in leadership opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in a summer camp setting. Interested applicants must be entering at least 9th grade. Our program is inclusive, applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.

Minuteman PDP Girls Basketball & Leadership

$260 Resident • $270 Non-Resident

Join some of Lexington's top basketball coaches this summer for a fun basketball development program to improve basketball skills, leadership skills, and build confidence on and off the court. LHS Head Coach Steve Solly (licensed by USA Basketball as a "Gold-Level" coach, named 20152016 Division 1 North Coach of the Year) and assistant coach Adrienne Mugar (former professional athlete and Boston University captain) pride themselves on making this a truly transformative week. The program is challenging yet developmentally appropriate for rising 6th-10th grade girls to help improve confidence and decision making on the basketball court. This clinic features detail-oriented basketball skills and concepts as well as an exciting sports leadership curriculum on a daily basis. Previous basketball experience is strongly encouraged. Program will be offered Monday-Thursday.

To apply - please complete the application through MyRec (Note: you will have to have a MyRec account to complete the form) Applicants will be contacted for an interview and will be notified no later than May 1st of their acceptance. Once accepted participants will be required to pay the program fee ($315/ session) to complete registration. PLEASE NOTE: submitting an application does not guarantee a spot.

If you would like to send a video application or If assistance is needed to complete the application please contact the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Camps & Clinics

Minuteman Junior Golf

$205 Resident

This program, led by LPS teacher and coach Kazu Ebihara, encourages teenage golfers to play with friends, while improving their game. Each time on the course will allow participants to reinforce previously taught skills. Instruction will focus on golf etiquette, rules of play, and other focal points within the game of golf.

Players must have playing experience and provide their own equipment. Program will be offered on Monday-Thursday with Friday as a rain date. Fee includes general instruction and greens fees.

Viking Soccer Camp

$425 Resident • $435 Non-Resident

Early registration fee is $375/child, valid through May 18th, so sign up early!

At Viking’s Lexington Soccer Camp, we teach campers both basic and advanced techniques of soccer, including dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. We keep it fun and lively with games like Goalie Wars, Dynasty, and 4-way Soccer. All Viking Lexington Youth Soccer Camps conclude with the Viking World Cup! All Viking campers will receive a Viking T-shirt and trophy.

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the Viking Sports website vikingcamps.com/lex

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

Camps & Clinics

Viking Multi-Sports Camp

$400 Resident • $410 Non-Resident

Early registration fee is $350.00/child, valid through May 18th, so sign up early!

Viking’s Lexington Multi-Sports Summer Camps are a fun variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, dodgeball, kickball, capture the flag, floor hockey, team handball, watermelon, reindeer tails, and many other sports, gym games, and camp activities. Our goal for every camper is to make sure they have the most fun ever in a safe environment. No screens. Just lots of sports, games, running around, and tons of fun! At all of our Multi-Sport Camps, the week concludes with Tournament Day! All Viking campers will receive a Viking T-shirt and trophy!

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the Viking Sports website vikingcamps.com/lex

Viking Basketball Camp

$425 Resident • $435 Non-Resident

Early registration fee is $375.00/child, valid through May 18th, so sign up early!

At Viking’s Lexington Basketball Camp, we teach campers all of the skills necessary to become a legend on the court. Our coaches teach both basic and advanced techniques that are important on both sides of the ball. During the week, players will work on perfecting their dribbling, shooting, passing, defensive positioning and more. Viking coaches also teach players how to run different plays and defensive strategies (i.e. zone and manto-man). Players’ skills will be showcased in a variety of games including Knockout, Dynasty, and Steal the Cookies. All Viking Lexington Basketball Camps conclude with the Viking Final Four! *This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the Viking Sports website vikingcamps.com/lex

Viking Ninja Warrior Camp

$450 Resident • $460 Non-Resident

Early registration fee is $400/child, valid through May 18th, so sign up early!

Your kids will stay active at the Viking Ninja Warrior Camp in Lexington! This high energy camp is where Boot Camp meets Ninja Warrior. At these camps, kids engage in a variety of activities that improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and agility. During each day, kids will learn and practice specific sets of exercises that will help them tackle the Viking Ninja Warrior obstacle course at the conclusion of each day. Athletes will find themselves leaping from the ascending plyo boxes, bounding between quintuple steps, and even scaling the wall located in our ENORMOUS obstacle bounce house! Fitness is made fun by supportive coaches who engage the campers ensuring everyone stays on task and improves. All Viking campers receive a T-Shirt and trophy

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the Viking Sports website vikingcamps.com/lex

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Viking Half SNAG Golf/Half Multi-Sports Camp

$350 Resident • $360 Non-Resident

Early registration fee is $300/child, valid through May 18th, so sign up early!

Viking’s Half SNAG Golf/Half Multi-Sports Camp is an excellent way to get your kid excited about golf. Viking adopted the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) program to teach new golfers how to play this enjoyable lifelong sport. Our coaches understand the importance of fundamentals of form in teaching swinging, putting, and body positioning. The SNAG system uses modified equipment to implement the curriculum developed by PGA professionals. Viking provides all the equipment for this very popular program. At this camp, we spend half our day working and developing golf skills and the other half of the day playing the sports and games we play at our super popular multi-sports games. What’s really neat is we still do our world famous Tournament Day at the end of the week, but this week it also includes a golf skills competition as part of the games! All players receive a Viking Sports T-shirt.

*This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the Viking Sports website vikingcamps.com/lex

Community Events

Join us the week of April 3

National Public Health Week 2023

National Public Health Week 2023 is coming up fast, and we want you to Help make our communities healthier, stronger and safer!

#NPHW

Here are some ways to get involved in NPHW:

• Check in about your health at our wellness clinic!

• Take the scenic route through our beautiful community on a town-run nature walk!

• Keep our community safe by disposing of expired medications and sharps at our disposal event!

Look for advertisements for these events and many more in the coming weeks! We look forward to celebrating National Public Health Week with you!

For more information, visit: lexingtonma.gov/504/Public-Health

Community Events

Teen Events!

Silent Disco – March 10, 8-10pm

Grades 9-12 FREE

A Silent Disco allows dancers to listen to music on wireless headphones instead of speakers. Join your friends for some food, games, and of course, fabulous music! We are limited to 75 headphones svo be sure to register early. All participants will also be entered to win a $50 Gift Card Raffle to CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

LHS Club Games – April 14, 8-10pm

Grades 9-12 FREE

Play a variety of sport in a tournament style to see who is the best club at LHS! Does your club have what it takes? Games are located at the Diamond Middle School.

Movie on the Lawn – May 12, 8pm

Grades 9-12 FREE

Movie on the Lawn is a free teen event sponsored by the Community Endowment of Lexington and put on by the Youth Advisory Board. Enjoy Top Gun Maverick on a 28ft outdoor movie screen! All movie snacks will be provided all you have to bring is your chair or blanket. Movie will start at sundown on May 12th on the front lawn of the Lexington Community Center.

Support for these teen events was provided by a grant from the Community Endowment of Lexington, an endowed fund of the Foundation for Metrowest

Glow in the Dark Orienteering Night Out

May 12, 7pm — $75 per TEAM (2-6 People)

Teams compete at Whipple Hill after dark on a glow-in-thedark orienteering course to find as many checkpoints as they can. Starts will be staggered and the course will take an hour to complete. All team members must have a flashlight and are encouraged to wear their favorite reflective or glow-in-the-dark apparel — we’ll provide glow sticks. No prior knowledge of orienteering is necessary. We will send participants instructions ahead of time. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult

PLEASE NOTE: Registration must be completed through the Navigation Games website: navigationgames.org/event-info/ glow-in-the-dark-navigation-challenge

Bike Walk 'n Bus

Check out the many great BIKE SKILLS & MAINTENANCE classes, GROUP RIDES & WALKS, MAY MODE SHIFT CHALLENGE and other events! Visit lexbikewalkbus org for more info

BREAKFAST ON THE BIKEWAY

Friday, May 19, 6:30-9:30am

BIKE RODEO

Saturday, May 20, 10am-2pm

Swimming IN Lexington

PASSES ON SALE MARCH 14TH

THE TOWN POOL FACILITY & RESERVOIR OPENS JUNE 5, 2023.

The Irving H. Mabee Town Pool is located at 80 Worthen Road at the Center Recreation Comlex. Programs offered are American Red Cross swim lessons, adult aqua aerobics, swim team and adult lap swim.

The Old Reservoir is located at 451 Marrett Rd, where you are able to kayak, fish, and or swim.

Passes are available for purchase online for both residents and non-residents. Residents who have a key fob to the Community Center or swim pass from last year may use those for this season for renewing 2023 passes.

Pool Descriptions

WADING POOL/ SPLASH PAD

Designed for children ages 5 and under to ease and get use to the water Zero depth entry with spray features. For children ages 8 and under

GARRITY POOL Must be at least 8 years old unless accompanied by an adult and within arm's reach

Depth

2 feet deepest

1.5 feet deepest

3 feet at ends

4-4.5 feet deepest

LAP POOL* 6 lane competition sized pool. Lanes for lap swimming open as well as designated adult lap swim available.

DIVE POOL* There are two 1-meter boards and one 3-meter diving board.

OLD RESERVOIR Sandy beach with roped off swim area, you are also able to kayak, and fish.

*To use these pools, you must pass our swim test.

3.5 & 4.5 ft at ends

5 ft deepest

13 feet

Swimming Area: 5 - 6 ft

Non-Swimming Area: 8ft

Passes & Schedule

SWIMMING PASSES

2023 swim memberships will go on sale for Lexington residents starting on Tuesday, March 14th at 6:00am and for non-residents beginning on Tuesday, March 21st at 6:00am. Swim lesson registration will begin for session 1 only on Tuesday April 4, 2023.

Please note, family memberships are valid for up to 2 adults and children living in the household under the age of 18. If there is anyone over the age of 18 that is part of your family and living in your household, you will need to obtain either an individual membership or senior membership, depending on their age.

If you have a key fob from a past pool membership or a membership to the Community Center, you can use the number on that card and will not need a new one. You can always store your key fobs through the StoCard app in the Apple or Google Play stores.

You can find our membership policy and procedure as well as our facility rules on our Aquatics webpage lexingtonma.gov/1081/Town-Aquatics

SWIM PASS Residents

SENIORS

Non Residents

*For family memberships: children up to 18 years old and a full time student All membership sales are final. There will be no refunds after purchase.

2023 AQUATIC FACILITY SCHEDULE

Tennis & Pickleball

Youth Spring Tennis Lessons

Led by instructor Barry Ndinya, the Spring Youth Tennis Lessons are designed to introduce children ages 6 to 14 to the life-long sport of tennis. The participants will learn the basic rules of the game, work on stroke development and serves (when appropriate) through drills and games. Lessons are held at the Valley Tennis Courts on Valley Road. Enrollment is limited to 10 per class and participants must bring a tennis racquet.

Youth Summer Tennis Lessons

Our Youth Tennis staff is looking forward to a fun summer! Instructors will teach children techniques and principles established by the USTA using the Net Generation curriculum with an exciting lesson and play format for learning tennis, designed to bring children into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions, and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. Lessons will take place each week Monday through Friday (rain or shine) unless otherwise noted. All lessons will be held at the Clarke Tennis Courts at the Clarke Middle School, which are accessible using Brookside Avenue. Lessons will have 6:1 children-to-staff ratio. Participants must bring a tennis racquet, sunscreen, and a water bottle.

Adaptive Tennis Lessons

Adaptive Tennis Lessons are available to children and teens who identify with having a disability and/or may require additional support and modifications to be successful within the program. The lessons are run at a slower pace with smaller class sizes and staff who have been trained to work with individuals of all abilities. All levels are welcome as the class will go over basic strokes while playing games, practicing skills, providing social interaction with others, and having fun!

Tennis & Pickleball

Tennis & Pickleball

Youth Summer Tennis Clinic

This clinic is designed for beginner and intermediate players ages 7-13. Drill work will emphasize match and tournament play and participants will be exposed to different tournament styles and gain experience through daily practice. The clinic will take place each week Monday through Friday (rain or shine) unless otherwise noted. The clinic will be held at the Clarke Tennis Courts at the Clarke Middle School, which are accessible using Brookside Avenue. Everyone must be picked up by 5:00pm. Participants must bring a tennis racquet, sunscreen, water bottle, and snack.

Tennis/Pickleball Memberships | $48 Residents

Online Court Reservations in Lexington!

$36 Senior Residents (60+)

The Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Department is excited to continue its partnership with PlayLocal, www.playlocal.com, in 2023! Beginning on March 14th, Tennis/Pickleball memberships may be purchased online.

The Gallagher Courts will be reconstructed beginning on approximately July 1, 2023. It is anticipated that the project will last through at least October 2023. As a result, a limited number of resident memberships will be sold on a seasonal basis (vs. an annual basis) this year. The spring membership will be valid from April 1-June 30, 2023.

GENERAL RULES & GUIDELINES:

• Courts are available for reservations seven days per week, 8:00am-8:00pm from April 1, 2023 – November 19, 2023.

• There are 10 lighted courts at the Gallagher Courts available for night play with a paid reservation until 9:00pm (reservations must be made by 12:00pm on the day of the reservation)

• Court reservations may be made up to 2 weeks in advance and the PlayLocal system will launch for the 2023 season on Saturday, March 18th.

• A person may make only 1 reservation (1 hour/1 court) for any given day.

• The courts will go live on PlayLocal at 6:00am each day.

• Clarke #3 will be reservable for pickleball play only.

• If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to your reservation, you forfeit use of the court for the entire hour.

• Once you make a reservation, if you are no longer available at that time, please be sure to cancel your reservation ahead of time. Your consideration for fellow tennis/pickleball players is greatly appreciated.

• No refunds are given. Rain checks will be issued.

• Private and semi-private lessons are not allowed on any of the Town courts.

Tennis & Pickleball

Adult Tennis Lessons

$125 Resident

Lessons are designed to give all players, regardless of ability, the opportunity to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones. Each session will include 6 lessons. The Tuesday evening lessons will be led by Chew-Hoong Koh and the Thursday evening lessons will be taught by Ben Guth. Participants must bring a tennis racquet.

Battle Green Tennis League

$80 Resident • $55 Senior Residents (60+)

In partnership with the Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Department, the Battle Green Tennis League is a recreational league that promotes tennis by scheduling doubles matches for adults of all ages and abilities (beginners should have some experience playing doubles before joining the league). You may play all season (April-June) or in either of the 2 five-week sessions. Matches are scheduled a few weeks prior to the start of each session. Doubles matches may consist of mixed, men’s, or women’s pairings. Matches are scheduled Mondays-Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm. The league is available for Lexington residents only in 2023.

Every effort is made to group people of similar skill levels, but the primary emphasis is on promoting exercise, good sportsmanship, and above all, fun! For more info, please go to the Battle Green Tennis League webpage.

Pickleball

Try out the fastest growing sport in the U.S.! Similar to table tennis, badminton, and tennis, it is a fun, active game that can be mastered by anyone. We will be offering separate sessions for Beginners (Mondays), Advanced Beginners/ Intermediate (Tuesdays), and Advanced (Thursdays) players at the Diamond Middle School. Equipment will be provided and all levels of experience are welcomed. Instruction on the various strokes, serving, and overall game play will be provided during the Beginner session. Due to the popularity of these programs, participants must only register for one session. Be sure to sign-up for the appropriate level class. (Beginner - anyone who hasn’t played before, USAPA level 1.0-2.0; Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate - USAPA level 2.5-3.0; Advanced - USAPA level 3.5+). For more information, go to usapa.org/playerskill-rating-definitions.

Adult Programs

Lex Get Fit!

Join Kevin Sheridan and Lori Becker from CrossFit Exclamation (CFE) Fitness on Monday and or Wednesday mornings to start the day off by getting your heart rate up and burning some calories. You will do various workouts to strengthen your upper and lower body, while participating in HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), body weight, core and cardio exercises. All levels of ability are welcome to participate. Participants should bring a jump rope, exercise mat, and two 5-10 lb. hand weights.

Golf Clinic

$260 Resident • $270 Non-Resident

Under the direction of PGA Golf Professional Joe McKinney, participants will have the opportunity to learn new golf skills and practice previously learned skills. Elements of golf that will be covered include driving, irons and wedges, putting, rules of play, and golf course etiquette. Participants are encouraged to bring their own golf clubs as a limited number of rental clubs are available. Space is limited, so register early!

Badminton

$85 Resident • $95 Non-Resident

Grab your badminton racquets, sign-up with a friend or two, and come join us at the Estabrook School gym for 9 weeks of badminton. No instruction is provided.

Early Morning Boot Camp (All Levels)

This popular 12-week full-body exercise program is for all ages and levels of fitness. Beginners, and anyone looking to re-start their fitness routine, are welcome. Join us for this fun, energetic, community-based course that blends upper and lower body weight exercise as well as cardiovascular activities. Lori Becker and Kevin Sheridan from CrossFit Exclamation (CFE) Fitness lead this welcoming program. All levels of ability are welcome to participate. Participants should bring a jump rope, exercise mat, and two 5-10 lb. hand weights.

Adult Programs

Volleyball | $85 Resident • $95 Non-Resident

Come to the Estabrook School gym for 9 weeks of volleyball. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors. No instruction is provided. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register early!

Pick-Up Basketball

$85 Resident • $95 Non-Resident

Come to the Diamond Middle School gym for 10 weeks of pick-up basketball. Bring sneakers and a water bottle, and tell your friends and neighbors.

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

Adult Programs

Table Tennis for Adults with Olivia Lam

Designed for adults and seniors to learn table tennis skills and stay fit. Table tennis helps improve hand-eye coordination, reflexes, and balance. Class starts with 10 minutes of warm-up, followed by practicing racket grips and basic strokes for 30 minutes. The class will end with single/ double games.

Initiating the Caregiver Conversation–ZOOM Open to all residents

Wednesday, March 22, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join Julie Norstrand, an eldercare consultant, as she shares ideas about preparing for caregiving. This webinar is for people who are starting to notice their loved ones experiencing age-related physical or cognitive deterioration that they may need to address as future caregivers.

A Musical Journey Through the Years

Join Tommy Rull and enjoy the music of Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Kenny Rogers, Paul Anka, Barry Manilow, Elvis, Perry Como and many more!

This program is supported by the Lexington Cultural Council & the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Intuitive Eating Class | $15 fee for book

Intuitive Eating is a non-diet approach to improve your relationship with food. Class size is limited to 12, must attend all classes.

Please sign up by April 1st, so we have enough time to order the books.

Let's Walk with Theresa Scannell–FREE

Each week we will meet at the Center Track and review one technique associated with walking. Then we will walk! All walkers have heart. Whether for fitness, connection, solitude, motivation, enjoyment or an interest in developing a safe walking program, this class is for you! If you can't walk for 40 minutes, it's okay. Walk at your own pace, no pressure. If you can walk 20-30 minutes non-stop and have a good sense of humor, put on a pair of supportive sneakers or shoes and come join instructor Theresa Scannell.

Let's Walk grew out of the Forever Fit Program, supported by a grant from the Dana Home Foundation. With their support, along with funding from the Friends of the Council on Aging, we are able to offer this wellness opportunity at no cost to you.

Adult Fitness Classes

Active Agers with Carolyn Martin–ZOOM

Tues 4/11-6/27

$70 Res • $80 Non-Res

Thur 4/13-6/29 $70 Res • $80 Non-Res

9:30-10:30am

Tues 7/11-8/8 $35 Res • $45 Non-Res

Thur 7/13-8/10 $35 Res • $45 Non-Res

Daoyin Meditation Teaching Program

$110 Resident • $120 Non-Resident

Zoom

This class is designed with 30 minutes of standing exercises, followed by 30 minutes of floor exercises. You will enjoy a combination of cardio fitness and muscle conditioning with the additional elements of yoga and Tai Chi sprinkled in. These styles are blended into movements to help with an individual’s balance, agility and strength, and to keep you invigorated for your everyday activities. In addition, you will receive instruction about how to execute these exercises and why we are doing certain movements to enhance your overall fitness experience. Stretching and relaxation included at the end of the class. Please have water for drinking during class, 2 - 5 lbs dumb bells. You can use 2 water bottles, or canned goods for weights too. Instructor: Carolyn Martin conducted via zoom, with option to come to the Community Center to work out with classmates.

“Daoyin” is the ancient name of “Qigong” in China. It includes meditation along with gentle stretching and exercise. The Daoyin Meditation Teaching Program, developed by Dr. Jing Liu*, combines the principles of Daoyin meditation and Taiji with medical science to enhance both mental and physical health through a series of easy, safe, fun-filled and effective training courses particularly suited for improving circulation, balance, fitness, strength, and immune function in seniors. The teaching program has been taught for 7 years with over 5,000 participants who have received training and experienced positive health benefits.

Fit & Fabulous with Maureen Gaines

This class is a total body fitness workout, offering exercises for strength, endurance, balance and flexibility. The class begins with warm up movements and concludes with stretching exercise and opportunities to relax the mind and body. You are encouraged to use free weights, If available (canned goods, water bottles, etc) to enhance strength exercises, and resistance items (stretch bands, tubes, barre balls, small pillow, etc) to enhance exercises. Instructor: Maureen Gaines conducted in person and via Zoom.

Adult Fitness Classes

Forever Fit with Judy Whitney–FREE

This program is funded by a generous grant from the Dana Home Foundation. On a scale of 1-10, how fit are you? Many times, we blame difficulty bending, walking upstairs, carrying groceries, weight gain, overall fatigue and slowing down as "getting old" rather than being "out of shape." Just as being “out of shape” can happen at any age, getting back “in shape’ can happen at any age too! Whether your goal is to develop strength, build endurance, improve balance, increase flexibility and agility, reduce stress, we can help you. We use modifications and rely on many fitness disciplines to empower each person to succeed. There are three components to this program: individual assessments, group instruction and working one-to-one with an expert Personal Trainer, skilled in determining the best way to achieve mutually agreed upon goals.

Over the past seven years, the Dana Home Foundation has generously offered this program to empower their senior citizens to learn how to become stronger, healthier and more physically fit. This grant has been renewed again due to the recent successes of its participants. We urge you to seriously consider accepting this gift of wellness to empower you to be Forever Fit!

Classes are Monday and Wednesday at 2:15 pm. One to one sessions will be by appointment only. Register to attend an info meeting with Judy Whitney on April 19th at 2:30 pm, in person or zoom. Forever Fit Class Registration will open after the meeting. For more information please email Judy Whitney: judithawhitney@gmail.com

Total Fitness with Judy Whitney

Aerobic routines paired with upbeat music make up the first 30 minutes of this class. Exercises for agility, muscle conditioning, balance and stretching complete the hour. This workout is challenging yet safe, and easily modified for all fitness levels. A choreographer and Personal Trainer for over 25 years, Judy selects exercises from varied disciplines including dance, Yoga and Pilates to attain the best all-around workout. Instructor: Judy Whitney conducted in person and via zoom.

INCLUSION SUPPORT

Chair Fitness Fun with Judy Whitney

Looking to improve your aerobic capacity, but not yet able to stand for long periods of time? Take a seat for 30 minutes while listening to music that makes you want to dance! Each class also includes 20 minutes of standing or seated strengthening exercises of the major muscle groups in the body. We end with a relaxing cool down. This workout is a fun way to improve your overall health. Every class is unique; no two classes are ever the same!

Instructor: Judy Whitney conducted in person or via Zoom.

Inclusion services are provided for individuals of all ages and abilities who may have a disability, medical condition or life challenge and would like to participate in Recreation programs/events. When requesting services, contact Kate DeAngelis, CTRS, kdeangelis@lexingtonma.gov. Spring Inclusion Requests Due Monday, April 3rd. Summer Inclusion Requests Due Monday, June 5th.

Adult Fitness Classes

Line Dance with Paul

Line dancing is great fun while you improve memory skills, strengthen bones, develop better balance, relieve stress, and put a smile on your face. Each dance is broken down first, demonstrated and then danced to contemporary music that you will enjoy! No need to have a partner, it is something for everyone and no experience is necessary!

Just Move It with Diane Taylor

$56 Resident • $66

Non-Resident

Come join us for an hour of upbeat exercise appropriate for adults at all levels. Includes cardio, hand weights, body bar and floor exercise. Finishing with a standing cool down and stretch. All genres of music used. Please wear layered exercise clothes and sneakers or sturdy shoes. Please bring a towel or mat to lay on, a water bottle and a sense of humor. Instructor: Diane Taylor conducted in person in room 006 at the Community Center.

Power Yoga with Lisa Marie Rankin

Join us for a 60-minute power yoga practice set to upbeat music. Power yoga links movements and postures to breath, encouraging the development of strength, flexibility, mental focus and stamina. You'll get a full body workout to enhance balance and endurance both physically and mentally. You'll leave the class energized and inspired. Instructor: Lisa Marie Rankin conducted in person.

Adult Fitness Classes

OsteofitnessTM with Beverley Ikier and Kerri Powers

OSTEOFITNESSTM FOR OSTEOPOROSIS

OsteofitnessTM Sessions

OSTEOFITNESSTM builds bone

Instructors: Beverley Ikier, certified with the National Council of Strength and Fitness, Board Certified Muscular Therapist, member of Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, and creator of OsteofitnessTM. Kerri Powers is a ACE Certified Personal Trainer, LifeStyle Management Nutrition Specialist, and the owner of Fitness Together in Lexington, Ma.

OSTEOFITNESSTM improves T-scores

OSTEOFITNESSTM reduces facture risk

OSTEOFITNESSTM is holistic

Description: Evidence shows that treatment for osteoporosis is multifaceted, involving not only strength training, but nutrition and lifestyle changes, too. OsteofitnessTM combines strength training, stretching, balance and proprioceptive training, and fall-prevention techniques to create a comprehensive program geared at building new bone. This program targets the common osteoporotic sites including the total hip, total spine, lumbar spine, neck of the femur, and wrists. Health education on how to live with osteoporosis, bone-health nutrition, and stress-management skills are taught as part of each class. Members have seen improvement in their bone scan T-scores after participating in the OsteofitnessTM program!

Spring Session begins April 13th , 2022 and ends July 1 st , 2022

10 AM Zoom Wednesdays and Fridays in Lexington

*classes also available in Concord on alternate days. Call for more information.

OsteofitnessTM Perks: Members received one free half-hour consultation, and email coaching throughout the session with Beverley Ikier. This is aimed at making a personalized plan to treat your osteoporosis. The OsteofitnessTM Newsletter discusses important topics pertaining to osteoporosis, general health, stress management, bone-health nutrition, strengthening for osteoporosis, along with interest and travel pieces. The Bites with Bev recipes, include both carne (meatbased) and vegetarian recipes designed with bone-health nutrition in-mind. Both are sent to members each month as part of the program. Two floating videos are included in the program: A pre-recorded OsteofitnessTM and a new Self-Care class. Both videos are available to watch at your convenience for the duration of the session.

OsteofitnessTM Includes

❖ Bone strengthening classes

❖ Education on:

• Osteoporosis

• Bone-health nutrition

Equipment needed: "Beverley" ball (which is a 35cm inflatable, bouncy ball), hand weights, an exercise mat (not a yoga mat), and ankle weights. Please visit osteofitness.com under equipment and apparel for more information. Wear comfortable exercise clothing. You will be emailed a Zoom link in advance of each class.

• Stress management

❖ Free 30-minute consultation

❖ Pre-recorded class video

❖ Monthly newsletter

❖ Bone-friendly recipes

Kerri Powers as model, CPT

Beverley Ikier as instructor

Adult Fitness Classes

Seated Strength & Balance with Pearl Pressman–ZOOM

This seated class is designed to accommodate individuals of various fitness levels and abilities and can be adapted to meet the particular needs of any of the participants. The class begins with a thorough warm-up for both the joints and the muscles. The warm-up is followed by strength training for all the major muscle groups of the body using hand weights (or household objects) and body weight, as well as a few minutes of standing balance exercises for those who are able. The class concludes with gentle stretching exercises to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

Instructor: Pearl Pressman conducted via Zoom

Strength Training with Pearl Pressman–ZOOM

This 55-minute class will help you build a stronger, more sculpted body, improve posture and balance and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. You will also learn proper weight-training techniques, which is key to success. The class begins with a brief warmup, followed by strength training exercises for all the major muscle groups of the body, both standing, seated and on the floor, and concludes with gentle stretching exercises to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension. The class is designed to accommodate participants of all fitness levels and abilities. A chair, athletic shoes, hand weights, an exercise mat, and water are recommended. Instructor: Pearl Pressman conducted via Zoom

Yoga with Keith Herndon

Join certified instructor Keith Herndon in this physically balancing workout of Yoga on Monday or Wednesday evenings from the comfort of your own home or in our studio. Yoga is famous for harmonizing mind and body through stretching, breathing, deep relaxation, range of movement, and a calm inner focus, Participants should have a yoga mat and a water bottle. Instructor: Keith Herndon class will be Hybrid, you may join Keith in Room 006 or log in via Zoom

Adult Fitness Classes

Zumba Gold with Yachun Lin–ZOOM

Zumba Gold is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness party for active older adults, beginners, and anyone who is looking to dance and have a great time without jumping! Easy-to-follow and feel-good routines to international beats. Each routine starts out with basic steps and adds on to each step as the song progresses. This creates the opportunity to add more intensity or lower the intensity level based on each individual’s fitness abilities and preferences. Zumba Gold classes focus on building strength, cardiovascular health, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Please wear sturdy sneakers and bring water.

Instructor: Yachun Lin conducted via Zoom

Dance Jam and Strength with Yachun Lin

Join Yachun, AFAA group fitness instructor, for a fun low impact class to develop muscular strength, endurance and improve function and cardiorespiratory health. The class starts with warm up followed by easy to follow cardio dance to awesome music. The second half of the class, we will use free weights and resistance tubes for strength training exercises. The class ends with stretches to increase flexibility and relax the body. This class will have no floor exercises.

Wing Chun Kung Fu with Ken Marden

Come join our 90 minute class and learn a martial art that is realistic and effective in application and self-defense, but is easy to learn, safe, practical, and fun. Classes start with the basic Sil Nim Tau form, followed by Lat-Sao reflex training, drills, and application. Wing Chun kung fu is suitable for all people, regardless of age, physical ability, or previous experience, whether you've been doing martial arts your whole life or you're a beginner. Instructor: Sifu Ken Marden conducted in person.

(O.W.L.L.) Lexington’s Older, Wiser, Lifelong Learners

O.W.L.L. was started in 2013, as a result of the Friends of the Lexington Council on Aging committee’s vision for an affordable, accessible, inclusive, collaborative community-based Lifelong Learning Program to serve Lexington seniors aged 60 and over.

$25 for Residents, $50 for non-residents.

Sign up at 781-698-4840 or online at LexRecMa.com

For more information, call Human Services at 781-698-4840. Find detailed course and instructor information on our website at FriendsOfThecoa.org

Xi’s Gotta Have It: History and Power in China, 221 BCE to the Present, with Caroline Reeves–ZOOM

How can we understand contemporary Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s unprecedented hold over China? Studying the history and historiography of early leaders up through Xi’s legendary predecessor, Chairman Mao, and how they gained and held power will give us some insights into this extraordinary 21st-century global phenomenon.

4 Mondays (5 if necessary)

10:30am-12pm on ZOOM

February 27 | March 13, 27 | April 10 (April 24 if needed)

Loosing the Tethers of the World: The First Age of Space Exploration, 1957–1966, with Dan Breen–ZOOM

In 1957 the Soviet Union astounded the world by launching a satellite into orbit. Thus began the “Space Race.” This course will cover the thrilling story of the early era of manned space exploration, triumphs as well as near disasters, and the eventual “victory” of NASA’s astronauts.

6 Tuesdays

11am-12:30pm on ZOOM

March 7, 14, 21, 28 | April 4 & 11

New England Flora and Fauna, with Bill Gette–ZOOM

Bill’s first two classes will cover area wildflowers; his third will be an introduction to birdwatching. His richly illustrated lectures are appropriate for both beginners and intermediate birders and wildflower lovers and indeed anyone interested in experiencing the beauty and diversity of wildlife in New England.

3 Tuesdays

4-5:15pm on ZOOM

March 28 | April 4 & 25

The Mockingbird at Sixty, with Cammy Thomas–ZOOM

To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic: Atticus Finch, a white, small-town Southern lawyer, defends a black man on a sexual assault charge. Author Harper Lee, a white woman, presents all the moral ambiguities of the world she knew in 1960. What does the book have to tell us now?

6 Wednesdays

10-11:30am on ZOOM

April 5, 12, 19, 26 | May 3 & 10

Memoir Writing: Bringing the Past to the Present, with Chris Worcester

Do you have a remarkable moment in your life? A pivotal point to share, examine, or clarify? This introductory workshop explores techniques to guide your process of memoir writing. Come with an idea. Leave with a written gift to keep or share.

6 Tuesdays

11am-12:30pm at Community Center 221

April 18 & 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23

Musical Trio: The Lives and Music of Clara Wieck, Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms, with Dotty Burstein

Among the towering artists of 19th-century classical music were Clara Wieck, Robert Schumann, and Johannes Brahms, whose lives and music became intimately intertwined. Although the primary focus of our study will be the piano music of the three, we shall examine portions of A German Requiem and the lieder and chamber music of the Schumanns.

4 Thursdays

10am-12pm at Community Center 242

May 4, 11, 18, 25