Parks & Recreation
www.lprd.net Town of Longmeadow
SPRING&SUMMER2023 PROGRAMBROCHURE
To our residents and patrons:
As we eagerly await the warmer weather and longer days ahead, many of us of look forward to the healthy balance between work, family and recreation. I hope that each of you will look through our offerings and find activities and programs that match your interests. Whether it is a walk through one of our beautiful parks or a Springfield Thunderbirds game, I am certain we have something for everyone.
Wolf Swamp fields will be open for play after 4 long years of renovations. The overhaul and rehabilitation of fields, newly added irrigation, a walking path, dugouts and bleachers, picnic tables and fencing are only some of the amenities of this facility. Please stop by for a walk around the path or watch one of the many youth sport games that will be scheduled. As a friendly reminder, dogs are not allowed on the walking path or athletic fields. No golf is allowed on the athletics fields.
I thank all our volunteers and staff for a very successful winter season of basketball and swimming. I would like to especially thank Margaret Rakas for her 9 years of service on the Park and Recreation Commission as Commissioner, Vice Chair and Chair. We miss her very much and wish her luck in the future. We welcome Mr. Henry Robinson as our newest Commissioner. One of the most important facets of our success is offering programs and services that are meaningful to and valued by the community. If there are ideas you have or comments you wish to share, please feel free to contact us at 565.4160 or customerservice@lprd.net. Enjoy this special time of year and stay active!
Bari B. Jarvis, M. Ed CPRP Director of Parks and Recreation
Passionate Professionals, Beautiful Parks, Exceptional Experiences
Park & Recreation Commission
Andrew Berke Chair
Jerold Duquette
Vice Chair
Dave Horowitz Commissioner
Jeff Rintoul
Commissioner
Henry Robinson Commissioner
Department Staff
Bari Jarvis, M.ED, CPRP
Director of Parks & Recreation
Cristina Judd, BA
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Tracy Berns
Administrative Assistant
Marina Blanusa
Director of Child Care
Scott Lettre, BA
Director of School Age Services
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Department Information
Main Office Location
Greenwood Center
231 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Phone
413.565.4160
Fax 413.565.4219
Email customerservice@lprd.net
Website www.lprd.net
On the web - www.lprd.net
Greenwood Children’s Center Office
Hours
Monday-Friday 7am-6pm
Phone 413.565.4163
Fax 413.565.4219
Email Marina Blanusa, Daycare Director Mblanusa@longmeadow.org
Scott Lettre, Director of SchoolAge Services Slettre@longmeadow.org
All programs offered through, or sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department can be found on our website at www.lprd.net. Registration for any programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department and payments are secure and encrypted guarding your personal information.
Social Media
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Program Registration
All registrations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis until the program maximum or established deadline. Registration can be done at www.lprd.net, in person at Greenwood Center or a completed registration form can be faxed or mailed in to the Greenwood Center with payment included. Payments are due in full at the time of registration and can be made by check made payable to LPRD, cash or credit card. A 3% processing fee will be charged for credit and debit card payments. A $10 late fee will be applied to all registrations after the established deadline. NOTE: there is a $10 fee added to all non-resident registrations.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given after the program registration deadline or start of the program. A $25 processing fee will be deducted for any refund.
Additional information can be found at
www.lprd.net
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Greenwood Children’s Center
Daycare & School Age Programs
231 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106
Licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care
Daycare Program
Marina Blanusa, Daycare Director
Contact Marina at mblanusa@longmeadow.org or 413.565.4163 for a tour or additional information
Infants - One month to 15 months
Toddlers– 15 months to 2.9 years
Preschoolers– 2.10 years to Kindergarten
Limited part time options available for preschool only
*Open 7am-6pm
*25% Sibling Discount *Full year program
School Age Programs
Early Risers Before School / Extended Day After School
Scott Lettre, Director of SchoolAge Services, slettre@longmeadow.org or 413.565.4163
After School Program
Grades K-5
Transportation is provided from Longmeadow Public Schools at 2:45pm to Greenwood Center until 6pm.
Options for 1 - 5 days/week
Monthly transportation fee
Care on half-days, vacation weeks, Professional Development days
25% Sibling Discount
Early Risers Program
Grades K-5
At Wolf Swamp, Blueberry Hill, Center Schools
7:15am until the start of the school day.
Options for 1 - 5 days/week
Care for School Delay Openings
25% Sibling Discount
Established
3
family
over 30 years ago, Greenwood Children’s Center continues to offer reliable group care where our diverse, qualified staff provides quality care for all of your
’s childcare needs.
Infant, Toddler, Preschool
Musical Notes, Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Did you know that music can increase a child’s emotional intelligence, creativity and social skills? Clap your hands, tap your feet and sing along with Jon O’Neill as he combines songs with dance and musical instruments!
Infant Classes, newborns through 24 months
Tuesdays, 10-10:30am, Greenwood Center
Toddler Classes, 24 months through age 4
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15am, Greenwood Center
Session 5: Mar 7-Apr 11
Session 6: Apr 25-May 30
$79 per child or $110 per family
Skyhawks Multi - SportTots
Ages 2-5 years
Sundays, May 7-June 18 (no 5/28)
2 year olds, 9-9:45am
3 year olds, 10-10:45am
4-5 year olds, 11-11:45am
$109 per child, Greenwood Field
Introduce your little superstar to sports in our most popular program! This basketball, baseball and soccer class uses age-appropriate games and activities to explore balance, hand/ eye coordination, fitness, sport skills and child development. Parent participation required for ages 2-3.5 years. Rain site will be in Greenwood Gym.
Youth Programs
ART-ventures for Kids, Sticky, Shrinky, Shiny
ART-ventures
Grades K-5
Mondays, Apr 10– June 12 (no 4/17, 5/29)
2:45-4pm, Blueberry Hill School Cafeteria
Tuesdays, Apr 4– May 30 (no 4/18)
2:45-4pm, Center School Art Room
$162
The amazingly imaginative 2 and 3 dimensional projects in this program will inspire children’s creativity as they experiment with a variety of unique art forms, tools, and techniques. Art explorers create Sequined Mexican Mirrors, Macaroni Mandalas, and Shrinky Dink Animal Pendants. Make Funny Felt Monsters, paint Ceramic Snail Banks, and create Mini Canvas Paintings with Easels. Design personalized Pencil Cases, sculpt Sweet Treat Clay Desserts, and learn how to draw Perspective Landscapes. Plus, paint Goofy Animals on canvases, create Colorful Pillowcases, and sculpt Clay Flying Pigs. These projects and more introduce children to a world of artistic wonder while we encourage their own original ideas and their own unique perception and interpretation of art.
ART-ventures for Kids, Superheroes Saving
Planet Earth
Grades K-5
Thursdays, Apr 6 - June 1 (no 4/20)
2:45-4pm, Wolf Swamp Cafeteria
$162
Superhero girls and boys soar off on a top-secret mission to save planet Earth using the most important superpower of all: imagination! Like Powerpuffs and Spider Boys, we'll design our own superhero masks, shields, and capes to protect our secret identities, and even build superhero sidekicks to accompany us as we save the world. During these fun and resourceful art experiences, Super Art Heroes create a variety of AMAZING and original works of art using natural, recycled and unconventional art forms and techniques. Paint canvas tote bags, construct your own super-vehicles, and make superhero stained glass! Paint a Rocketship, create yarn art on jars, and draw superhero self-portraits. Color ceramic superhero banks, build secret comic book boxes, and explore the art of printmaking while designing bubble wrap t-shirts. Both girls and boys will have a blast as members of the League of Super Art Heroes, saving the Earth with exciting and environmentally-conscious masterpieces.
Mad Science Space & Beyond
Grades K-5
Mondays, Apr 10– June 12 (no 4/17, 5/29)
2:45-4pm, Center School Cafeteria
Tuesdays, Apr 4 - May 30 (no 4/18)
2:45-4pm, Blueberry Hill School Cafeteria
Wednesdays, Apr 5 - May 31 (no 4/19)
2:45-4pm, Wolf Swamp School Cafeteria
$172
This program includes our NASA and Mad Science collaboration to educate the next generation! Children go on a voyage of discovery with unique hands-on activities, and amazing demonstrations that explore the sun and stars, space technology, rocket science, the atmosphere, planets and moons, exoplanets, exobiology, and more!
Food Explorers: Spring Baking!
Grades 2-5
Monday, April 24-May 15
4:30-5:30pm, Greenwood Center
$95
Join Food Explorers to create seasonal and delicious spring desserts! Each week you’ll create a new recipe. You’ll be making: lemon croissant bites, cannoli cones, peach cobbler cups, black forest cake bites. Recipes are nut free but may contain dairy/and or eggs.
Coming Soon!
Safe Sitter Safe at Home Course, Grades 4-6 90 minute program designed to prepare students to be safe when they are home alone.
Safe Sitter Babysitting Course, Grades 6-8 Designed to prepare students to be safe when home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting.
All courses taught by certified Safe Sitter Instructor. Check our website LPRD.net or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming class dates and information.
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Vacation Programs
Mad Science, Optical Illusions
Grades K-5
Wednesday, Apr 19, 9am-12pm
Community House Rear Auditorium
$60
Children are introduced to the concepts of refraction, science of optics, and biology associated with sight. A wide variety of optical illusions like the mirror mirage, twisting coils, and convex and concave mirrors are used to demonstrate how physics can trick our eyes.
Art-ventures, Puppies, Bunnies and Kittens Oh My!
Grades K-5
Tuesday, Apr 18, 9am-12pm
Community House Rear Auditorium
$60
Art projects inspired by everyone's favorite cute and cuddly creatures. Paint ceramic puppy banks, draw adorable bunnies, plus build and decorate kooky, colorful kittens.
Chess Wizards
Grades 1-5
Tuesday - Friday, Apr 18 - Apr 21
Half Day: 9am-12pm OR 12-3pm
Full Day: 9am-3pm
Greenwood Center
$195 for half day, $275 Full Day
Join us this winter for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You’ll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games like Corner Chess, recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a t-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and a drink and peanut/tree nut free lunch for full day. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards!
Youth Sports
Karate-Shotokan Style
Ages 4-6
Wednesday, 5-5:45pm
Session 5: May 10 - June 21
$70, Greenwood Center
Karate-Shotokan Style
Ages 5 & Up
Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm
Session 5: May 9 - June 22
$80, Greenwood Center
Shotokan Karate-Do (SKIF System) is a traditional Japanese martial art. Students will be trained in the basic exercises involving punching, blocking, kicking, stances, forms, sparring, and self-defense. For the beginning student, this is a fun, structured introduction to the art of Karate. Great for development of self-esteem, balance, physical fitness, and a basic understanding of Japanese Karate-Do. A white karate uniform is required and can be ordered through your instructor Jim Shea, a Longmeadow resident who has been teaching karate for over 47 years.
Skyhawks Flag Football
Ages 7-12
Sundays, 1-3pm
May 7-June 18 (no 5/28)
$135, Greenwood Field
Skyhawks Flag Football is the perfect introduction to “America’s Game” or a great refresher for those who want to brush up on their skills preparing for league play. Through our “Skill of the Day” exercises, campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning– all presented in a fun and positive environment. Please wear sneakers and bring a water bottle.
Youth Cross Country
Ages 7-14
September 5-November 11(tentative)
Monday& Thursday, 5-6pm, Saturday 8:30-9:30am
$65 per person, plus uniform fee
Bliss Park
Youth will be introduced to the sport of cross-country, they will train to race distances of up to 3K, depending on their age, and they will run in races in Longmeadow and at outside meets. Emphasis will be on physical fitness and individual improvement. All youth will run the Longmeadow Cross-Country 2K race, which will take place on Saturday mornings. Middle school youth will compete in three to four meets against other middle schools, typically at the 3K distance, including the middle school state meet. Elementary school students will have the opportunity to compete at the elementary school state meet in November at the 2K distance.
Adult Programs
Karate - Shotokan Style
Ages 14 & Up
Tues 7:30-9pm, Thurs, 6:30-8pm, Sat, 9:30-11am
Session 5: May 9-June 29
$90, Greenwood Center
Shotokan Karate-Do (SKIF System) is a traditional Japanese martial art that includes kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring). The study of karate is an inner search for growth and self-discipline, which encompasses many ideals. All instruction and certification are authentic and directly affiliated with SKIF Japan, one of the largest and finest karate organizations in the world. *A white karate uniform is required for class and can be ordered through the instructor.
Tai Chi– Yang Style
Ages 14 & Up
Tues, 6:30-7:30pm, Sat 8:30-9:30am
Session 5: May 9-June 24
$75, Greenwood Center
Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise with an emphasis on deep breathing, slow movements, and chi (energy) development. It can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and fitness; and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life. The class involves traditional warm-ups and gentle stretching, breathing exercises, stances, and the study of the traditional Yang Style Form. Wear comfortable clothing, a flat sole indoor sneaker or dance shoe.
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SUMMER OUTDOORAQUATICS
General Information
Our Outdoor Aquatic Facility Greenwood Pool is supervised by trained and certified Lifeguards. An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age. Passes and Daily pool admissions may be purchased individually or for a household. All individuals on a Household Pass must live in the residence. (Proof of residency may be required) All daily admissions and pass options are free to children age 3 and under with a paid adult. **Please note that all persons wearing diapers or of diaper wearing age are not permitted to use the pool. Pool rules can be found at www.lprd.net.
Pool Hours
Open weekends only beginning June 17, open daily on the last day of school. Closing day TBD. Weekdays 1-8pm, weekends 11am-7pm. Pool hours subject to change.
Greenwood Pool, 231 Maple Rd
Features a splash pad and main pool with depths from 2’-9’.
Pool Pass Purchases Completed By May 1st Receive a 10% Discount!
Outdoor
Please Note: 4-6 people in household. Package is available for over 6.
Outdoor Pool Passes for individuals and families are half price beginning on July 26th. Replacement card fee $5.
Daily OutdoorAdmission
Residents $10
Non-Residents $15 $5 after 5pm!
Summer Group Swim Lessons
Ages 4-18
Greenwood Pool
American Red Cross guidelines are followed and taught by our lifeguards. Levels start at beginner and progress to advanced swimmer course. Class levels may be combined depending on enrollment. Participants should be comfortable in the water and must be toilet-trained.
Fees per Session:
Session 1 (no lessons Tuesday July 4th)
$77 Pass holders $100 Non-Pass holders Session 2-4
$85 Pass holders $111 Non-Pass holders
Session Dates:
Saturdays, June 24-August 26
Greenwood Pool
10:15-10:45am
Monday-Friday
Session 1: June 26-July 7 (no July 4th)
Greenwood Pool
5:30-6pm
6:15-6:45pm
Session 2: July 10-July 21
Greenwood Pool
5:30-6pm 6:15-6:45pm
Session 3: July 24 –August 4
Greenwood Pool
5:30-6pm
-6:45pm
Session 4: August 7 –August 18
Greenwood Pool 5:30-6pm
-6:45pm
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Season Passes Resident Individual $86 Non-Resident Individual $131 Resident Household $270
Non-Resident Household $447
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6:15
GREENWOOD DAY CAMP
Greenwood Center 231 Maple Road, Longmeadow MA
Welcome to Greenwood Camp!
Please join us for camp open house on Friday June 23rd from 3-5pm. It is a great way for campers to meet their counselors and hear about a day in the life of a Greenwood Camper!
NOTE: Due to Massachusetts licensing requirements, you must submit for each child enrolled in our licensed camps, a Health Information Form and a Certificate of Immunization (current within the last 18 months and signed by a physician) with proof of chicken pox and polio immunity.
In-person registrations will not be processed without the child’s health records at the time of registration. Online registrations must submit forms within one week of registration. Please note that these forms must be provided each year. Failure to provide health forms by this time will result in withdrawal from the camp, a $25 cancellation fee, and possible re-enrollment late fee of $10.
Day in the life of a camper
Campers will be dropped off outside at the field with their group broken down as follows:
Kindergarten & First Grade
Second & Third Grade
Fourth & Fifth Grade
Leadership in Training, Grades Sixth through Eighth
Campers will travel to swim lessons, free swim, Art, STEM, and Field/Gym activities with their camp group. Campers will have morning and afternoon snack as well as lunch with their group. Campers will need to bring with them each day: 2 peanut/tree nut free snacks and lunch, refillable water bottle, bathing suit, towel, sunblock (SPF 30 or higher), and bug spray. Campers must wear sneakers and sunblock to camp. Please do not bring any toys or electronics from home.
NEW in 2023:
Greenwood Camp registration for Longmeadow residents opens March 3rd . Registration for all others will open on March 10th
Camp Fees: No Camp Tuesday, July 4th
Receive a 10% discount for multiple week OR sibling enrollment
Full Day, M-F, 9am-3pm: $282
Week 2, T-F, 9am-3pm: $226
3 Days, 9am-3pm: $184
2 Days 9am-3pm: $129
Extended Camp, 7:15-9am Only: $42
Extended Camp, 3-6pm Only: $50
Extended Camp, 7:15-9am & 3-6pm: $80
Session Dates:
Session 1: June 26– June 30
Mystery Week
Session 2: July 3-July 7
Stars & Stripes Week
Session 3: July 10-July 14
Down on the Farm Week
Session 4: July 17– July 21
Magic Week
Session 5: July 24-July 28
Under the Sea Week
Session 6: July 31-August 4
Super Hero Week
Session 7:August 7-August 11
Color Splash Week
Session 8:August 14-18
Game Show Week
Session 9:August 21-25
The BIG Show Week
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SPORT CLINICS & CAMPS
Baseball Clinic
Ages 7-12
Monday-Thursday, 9-11:45am
Week 1: July 31– August 3
Week 2: August 7-10
Week 3: August 14-17
$150/week, Strople Field
Our Baseball Camp emphasizes skill development. Throughout the program, each camper's strengths and weaknesses are evaluated to ensure that skill levels rise in the appropriate areas. With fun and fitness as the operatives, kids work at fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, catching, base running and game play. Please bring hat, glove, bat, cleats and indoor shoes, peanut free snack and water bottle. Friday will be used as rain date.
Basketball Clinic
Grades 3-9
Monday - Friday, June 26-30
Week 1: Coach Pat Murphy
Co-ed, Grades 6-8, 9-11:45am
Co-ed, Grades 3-5, 12:15-3pm
Monday - Friday, July 17-21
Week 2: Coach Tim Allen
Co-ed, Grades 3-5, 9-11:45am Co-ed, Grades 6-9, 12:15-3pm
Monday - Friday, July 24-28
Week 3: Coach Tim Allen
Boys, Grades 4-9, 9-11:45am
Girls, Grades 4-9, 12:15-3pm
$160, LHS Gym
Whether you are new to the sport, or you are looking to improve your skills and have fun while competing, the Longmeadow Basketball Summer Clinics are a perfect place to take the next step in your game. LHS Basketball Coaches Tim Allen and Pat Murphy and a selection of high school players, will work with campers on individual skills while also leading many competitive games and contests. Players will participate in scrimmages as well. It's a chance for young hoopers to improve their game, work hard, and have fun! Bring a full water bottle and peanut/tree nut free snack daily.
Field Hockey Clinic
Grades 3-8
Monday-Friday, June 26-30
Grades 3-5, 8:30-11:15am
Grades 6-8, 12-2:45pm
$160, Russell Field
This clinic is run by Coach Kelly Gallo. Participants in Grades 3 -5 will learn the basic skills of field hockey throughout game play, modified games and drills. Grades 6-8 will learn more advanced strategy and skills. New players are welcome! Please bring shin guards, goggles, mouthguard, water and peanut/tree nut free snack.
Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Grades 4-8
Monday-Thursday, July 10-13
9-11:45am
$150, Russell Field
Days will consist of drills to refine basic skills and scrimmage play. Bring your stick, mouth guard and goggles (mandatory) with you to the program each day. Steve Dudeck, LHS Girls Varsity Coach and members of the Girls Lacrosse team will be instructing this clinic. Pack a water bottle and sunblock daily.
Soccer Clinic
Grades K-9
Minimum age 5 and entering Kindergarten, Maximum age 15 and entering 9th grade
Monday-Friday, 9-11:45am
Week 1: July 10-14
Week 2: July 17-21
$160, Williams Middle School
The Pantuosco's Soccer Camp staff is committed to helping players build self-confidence and soccer skills through an educational and enjoyable atmosphere. Soccer campers will have fun improving technical skills and game tactics. The clinic will consist of dynamic warm ups, station-based technical and tactical training, small-sided games and competitive games. Participants should wear shin guards and cleats. Participants should bring a soccer ball, sneakers, a full reusable water bottle, peanut/tree nut free snack, and sunscreen in a backpack. Water refill stations will be available. In case of light rain, campers will still play outside. Please have participants dress accordingly. Indoor options will only be utilized for significant inclement weather. Sneakers required.
Volleyball Clinic
Grades 5-9
Monday-Wednesday, July 31-August 2 9am-2pm
$150, LHS Gym
Join Coach George Mulry and his players at this high energy, skill packed camp. Players will learn the fundamentals and techniques that make the LHS program so successful. Drills and play will focus on the basic skills of volleyball including serving, passing, hitting, setting, blocking, serve-receive and defense. Players of all levels and positions are encouraged to attend. Campers should pack a peanut free lunch and water bottle daily.
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SKYHAWKS PROGRAMS
NOTE:
Due to Massachusetts licensing requirements, you must submit for each child enrolled in our licensed camps, a Health Information Form and a Certificate of Immunization (current within the last 18 months and signed by a physician) with proof of chicken pox and polio immunity. In-person registrations will not be processed without the child’s health records at the time of registration. Online registrations must submit forms within one week of registration. Please note that these forms must be provided each year. Failure to provide health forms by this time will result in withdrawal from the camp, a $25 cancellation fee, and possible re-enrollment late fee of $10.
Skyhawks Flag Football, Licensed
Ages 7-12
Monday-Thursday, June 26-29
9am-3pm
$169, Bliss Park
Experience the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football Fueled by USA Football. Using a curriculum developed by the experts from USA Football, coaches will teach skills like passing, receiving, kicking and flag pulling. Participants will gain confidence and learn important life lessons in a fun, positive environment. Please send your child to camp with sunblock already on and wearing sneakers. Pack two peanut/tree nut free snacks and a lunch, water and sunblock daily.
Skyhawks Mini Hawk, Licensed
Ages 4-6
Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm
Session 1: June 26-30
Session 2: July 24-28
$145, Bliss Park
This multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. Sports are taught in a safe, structured environment filled with encouragement and fun. Through exciting games and activities, campers explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. Bring shin guards, water bottle, peanut/tree nut free snack, sunscreen and wear sneakers daily.
Skyhawks Track & Field, Licensed
Ages 7-12
Monday-Friday, July 10-14 9am-12pm
$139, LHS Track
The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool down techniques are taught. Track and field events include javelin, discus, shot put, hurdles, long jump, triple jump and various running and relay events. Please arrive to camp wearing sunblock and sneakers. Pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water bottle and sunblock daily.
Skyhawks Multi Sport, Licensed
Ages 7-12
Monday– Friday, July 24-28 9am-12pm, $145
Monday-Thursday, August 7-10 9am-3pm
$179, Bliss Park
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship and teamwork. Pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water daily, full day camp will need to pack a peanut/tree nut free lunch and sunblock as well.
UPDATE: Tennis Programs
Tennis Programs will be run through The Enfield Tennis Club this summer. Please contact The Enfield Tennis club directly at (860) 698-6503 for program information and registration.
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SPECIALTY CAMPS
Chess Wizards Summer Club
Grades 1-5
Monday-Friday, June 26-30
Half day: 9am-12pm OR 12-3pm
Full Day: 9am-3pm
$235 half day, $335 full day
Community House
Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. We include all the materials necessary for your child to participate. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards! Half day campers should bring a peanut/tree nut free snack and a drink daily. Full day campers should bring two peanut/free nut snacks and a lunch and water bottle.
Incrediflix Live Action Flix
Ages 7-13
Monday-Friday, June 26-30 9am-12pm
$250, Greenwood Center
Discover your Filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we’ll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, Film, act and more. You wont just make an incredible movie, you’ll have skills to make your own movies with friends. A $35 production fee is included in the price. Flix will be emailed within a month after the program ends. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water daily.
Incrediflix Claymation Flix
Ages 7-13
Monday-Friday, June 26-30
1-4pm
$250, Greenwood Center
Love the Nightmare Before Christmas, Wallace and Gromit or Boxtrolls? Then join us to create your own Claymation movie! You’ll even get to create your own clay character to star in a movie you’ll Film, direct, and voice-over in small groups. A $35 production fee is included in the fee. Flix will be emailed within a month after the program ends. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water daily.
Incrediflix Live Action and Claymation Flix Full
Day
Ages 7-13
Monday-Friday, June 26-30 9am-4pm
$460, Greenwood Center
Join us for a full day combo for a discount plus free lunch supervision! Please see both half day descriptions above. A $70 production fee is included in the price and Flix will be emailed within a month after program ends. Please pack two peanut/tree nut free snacks and lunch and water.
ART-ventures Fairies and Dragons
Grades 1-6
Monday– Friday, July 10-14
9am-12pm
$197, Community House
Enter the fantasy world of imagination where fairies fly and unicorns roam. Art-ventures unleash their inner elves as they conjure up fire-breathing dragons, transform colorful clay into silly goblin masks, and create winged fairies or armored knight dolls. Sculpt bedazzling unicorns with rainbow manes, design witch or wizard figurines, and build wooden fairy houses with real shells, stones, moss and more. Paint ceramic unicorn banks and create your own dragon or mermaid t-shirts! With the aid of some very magical potions and spells (i.e. materials and techniques), campers experience painting, drawing, stained glass, ceramic, fabric, and clay art. Enjoy an enchanted week of two and three dimensional works of art! Fairies and Dragons storytelling is included, as well as surprises and humor. Fun, fantasy-filled art-ventures! Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water daily.
ART-ventures Ooopsy Goopsy Art Fun
Grades K-5
Monday– Friday, July 31-August 4
9am-12pm
$197, Community House
Messy art is so much fun! And the works of art that come from making a mess are quite amazing! Think splatter, balloon, and blow painting. Make slime and flubber and silly putty. Create with shaving cream and glue. Oh, what a mess we make! Design ceramic doggy banks and create shrinky dink sculptures. Learn how to make your own clay, and then sculpt super cool masks. Decorate wacky, wild cars for an art car parade. Discover marbleizing and glitter painting, design batik t-shirts, and experience collage and fabric arts. Creative spirits are set free! (artists must dress for a mess). Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water daily.
ART-ventures Fairies and Dragons &
Eureka! Full Day
Grades 1-6
Monday– Friday, July 10-14
9am-4pm
$359, Community House
Mad Science
Start your day in the fantasy world of imagination as they conjure up fire-breathing dragons, and create winged fairies or armored knight dolls. With the aid of some very magical potions and spells (i.e. materials and techniques), campers experience painting, drawing, stained glass, ceramic, fabric, and clay art. Then end your day as a scientists that overcomes a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors, and most importantly, their minds. We'll create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks, and assemble a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs.
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Mad Science Eureka!
Grades 1-6
Monday-Friday, July 10-14
1-4pm
$197, Community House
Children overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors, and most importantly, their minds. With a bit of ingenuity, they create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks, and assemble a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs. Pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water daily.
Mad Science Crazy Chemworks
Grades 1-6
Monday-Friday, July 24-28
9am-12pm
$197, Community House
We’ll learn about the tools scientists use in their laboratories, as well as atoms, molecules and reactions, acids and bases, fluorescence and phosphorescence. We’ll also examine and investigate super sticky things by exploring suction, hydrogen bonding and static cling. We’ll also see some very cool dry ice demonstrations! Continue the science at home with fun labware take-homes and experiments. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water daily.
Mad Science Rockin Rockets
Grades 1-6
Monday-Friday, July 24-28
1-4pm
$197, Community House
Children will step into the shoes of a rocket scientist and learn the fundamentals of flight, propulsion and rocket design. We’ll have fun exploring astronomy and trying out various flight designs from hot air balloons to hovercrafts (and many more!) We’ll launch a real model rocket every day and kids will build and take home their Mad Science model rocket.
Mad Science Crazy Chemworks and Rockin
Rockets Full Day
Grades 1-6
Monday-Friday, July 24-28
9am-4pm
$359, Community House
Start the day having a blast exploring chemistry and how it affects the world around us. We’ll learn about the tools scientists use in their labs; states of matter, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and so much more. Full day junior scientists will step into the shoes of a rocket scientist and learn the fundamentals of flight, propulsion and rocket design. Students will make and take home their own complete rockets throughout the week. Best part is there will be daily rocket launches! Pack a peanut/tree nut free lunch, two snacks and water.
Food Explorers Junior: Chocolate Baking
Grades 2-4
Monday-Friday, July 17-21
9am-12pm
$165, Greenwood Center
Join Food Explorers and dive into a week of chocolate! Kids will whip up delicious baked chocolate desserts like: Whoopie Pies, Chocolate Donuts, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Tarts and Chocolate Twists. All recipes are nut free.
Food Explorers: Advanced Chocolate Baking
Grades 5-8
Monday-Friday, July 17-21
1-4pm
$165, Greenwood Center
Join Food Explorers and advance your Food Explorers skills in the kitchen with a week of chocolate. Kids will work on kitchen skills like making homemade pastry and cake decorating. Recipes will include: Chocolate Coffee Knots, Chocolate Banana Rolls, Rainbow Donuts, Mini Layered Cakes and Chocolate Galattes. All recipes are nut free.
Food Explorers: Tapas & Tacos
Grades 2-4
Monday-Friday, August 21-25
9am-12pm
$165, Greenwood Center
Join Food Explorers for a delicious week of Tapas and Tacos! Each day kids will create a tasty tapas recipe for a snack, followed by a new taco recipe each day for lunch. Kids will be making recipes such as: Zucchini Fritters, Bruschetta, Banana Split Bites, Greek Tacos and Mushroom Tacos. All recipes are nut free.
Food Explorers “Chopped”: American Cookout
Grades 2-5
Monday-Friday, August 21-25
1-4pm
$175, Greenwood Center
Join Food Explorers to explore your creativity with our “Chopped: American Cookout” cooking camp. Each day, two teams will be tasked with creating a recipe together, selecting from a pantry of ingredients by working as a group. Kids will be making dishes such as : Carrot Cake Cups, Stuffed Pie Bites, Mac & Cheese, Grilled Cheese and Banana Split Cups. All recipes are nut free.
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Circuit Lab Circuit Makers 101
Grades 1-3
Monday-Friday, August 7-11
9am-12pm
$210, Community House
Let’s get creative with electricity! In this junior hands-on electronics class, students will gain experience with creating their own electronics; designing custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and even musical instruments. Each class day consists of a circuitry lesson and a hands-on electronics project, using components like lights, buzzers, switches, motors, and sensors. Circuit Lab staff will make sure participants create a project that they can be proud of each day. Most class days include a take-home project. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water daily.
Circuit Lab App Inventors
Grades 4-7
Monday-Friday, August 7-August 11 1-4pm
$210, Community House
Want to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity to build apps of their own with the support if Circuit Lab instructors. Please pack a peanut/tree nut snack and water.
Play-Well TEKnologies
Adventures in STEM using LEGO® Materials
Ages 5-7
Monday-Friday, August 14-18 9am-12pm
$185, Community House
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water.
Play-Well TEKnologies STEM Explorations with LEGO®
Ages 8-12
Materials
Monday-Friday, August 14-18
1-4pm
$185, Community House
Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. Please pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water.
Play-Well TEKnologies Minecraft Engineering using LEGO® Materials
Ages 5-7
Monday-Friday, August 21-25
9am-12pm
$185, Community House
Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecraft to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor. Pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water.
Play-Well TEKnologies Mandalorian Missions using LEGO® Materials
Ages 8-12
Monday-Friday, August 21-25
1-4pm
$185, Community House
Master the Way of the Mandalorian in this Star Wars inspired LEGO® Engineering experience. Venture through the galaxy in our custom gauntlet fighter to rescue Baby Yoda, build grappling hooks to pull ourselves to safety or rescue an ally from the treacherous Sarlacc Pit. Allow our Play-Well instructor to help get you ready to complete multiple missions all over the galaxy. Pack a peanut/tree nut free snack and water.
Youth Field Hockey
Grades
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SportsAssociations
Please contact the individual association listed below for detailed information about their programs and registration.
Longmeadow Youth Football
www.longmeadowfootball.org
Longmeadow Soccer Association, info@longmeadowsoccer.org
www.longmeadowsoccer.org
Longmeadow Girls’ Lacrosse, www.LGLAX.com.
Longmeadow Aquatic Club, longmeadowswim@gmail.com
https://www.teamunify.com/team/longmeadow/page/home
Longmeadow Little League Association
www.longmeadowmalittleleague.org
Longmeadow Boys’ LAX Association
info@longmeadowlacrosse.com
www.longmeadowlacrosse.com
Longmeadow Softball Association
LongmeadowSoftballBoard@gmail.com
www.longmeadowsoftball.org
Longmeadow Youth Basketball Association
Longmeadowyouthbasketball.org
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Information and registration online at LPRD.net
Longmeadow Dance School SUMMER DANCE PROGRAMS
Fabulously “Frozen” Ballet Program
Ages 3-6
Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 26-30
9-11:30am
12-2:30pm
$180
Session 2: Monday, Wednesday-Friday, July 3, July 5-7 (no July 4th)
9am-11:30am
$150
Community House Dance Studio
The perfect experience for the young dancer that lives in your castle! Dancers will learn imaginative Frozen themed choreography, play dancing games, and have fun with adorably cool crafts, all inspired by our favorite Frozen movies! Dancers will enjoy our beautiful royal ballet activity centers. The centers include royal salon head styling, playdough, prince and princess dolls, horses and carriages, doll houses, vanities, beads, rings and bobbles, dress up costumes, princess baby center, painting, puzzles and so much more. Videos of our performances and fun will be shared with families throughout the week. Children should dress in leotard and shorts/skirt with sneakers. Ballet shoes are also welcome. Bring a small bag with a beach towel for sitting on, a small nut free snack and full water bottle daily. Any questions abergeronlongmeadowdance@gmail.com
Magical Unicorn Ballet Program
Ages 4-7
Session 1: Monday-Friday, July 10-14 9-11:30am
Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 17-21 9am-11:30am
$180, Community House Dance Studio
Dancers will love leaping over rainbows during this magical unicorn adventure! Learn imaginative choreography, new magical dance games and create art and crafts inspired by all thing’s unicorn, rainbow, and sparkle! Dancers will enjoy our beautiful unicorn ballet activity centers. The centers include unicorn salon head styling, playdough, unicorn hospital, horses and carriages, doll houses, vanities, beads, rings and bobbles, rainbow unicorn dress up costumes, unicorn baby center, painting, puzzles and so much more. Videos of our performances and fun will be shared with families throughout the week. Children should dress in leotard and shorts/skirt with sneakers. Ballet shoes are also welcome. Bring a small bag with a beach towel for sitting on, a nut free small snack and full water bottle daily. Any questions abergeronlongmeadowdance@gmail.com
Longmeadow Dance School
Fall Dance Classes 2023-2024
American Girl Doll Step Into The Spotlight Dance Program
Ages 5-12
Monday-Friday, July 24-28 9-11:30am
$180, Community House Dance Studio
Bring your favorite doll and come raise the curtain on your imagination, in our performance themed summer dance program, inspired by the 2023 American Girl Doll of the Year Kavi! Dancers will dance, dream, and create all week with their Dolls! Activities will include learning, all new choreography for you and your doll in the styles of Ballet, Jazz, Yoga and BOLLYWOOD! We will play dance games, creating unique paintings, fun crafts and shimmering glue projects. Videos of our performances and fun will be shared with families throughout the week. Bring one doll of your choice to camp every day. (Any dolls are welcome not just American Girl Dolls!) Children should dress in leotard and shorts/skirt with sneakers. Ballet shoes are also welcome. Bring a small bag with a beach towel for sitting on, a nut free small snack and full water bottle daily. Please e-mail April with any questions at abergeronlongmeadowdance@gmail.com
Dance and Visual Arts Workshop
Ages 8-16
Monday-Friday, July 31-August 4 9am-12pm
$190, Community House Dance Studio
Dancers will enjoy an exciting, challenging weeklong intensive while exploring a variety of visual art techniques including painting, jewelry making, sculpture, fabric dying and murals. Dance class schedule will include Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Choreography, Improvisation, Ballet Technique, Jazz Jumps and Turns, Stretching and Conditioning and Flexibility. Summer is a great time to try out additional styles of dance, get extra training in something you love and discover your creative side. Dance experience in ballet and jazz is recommended but not required. Videos of our performances and fun will be shared with families throughout the week. Dancers should wear any leotard and any warmups or ballet skirt/shorts with tights. Please bring ballet and/or jazz shoes and a full water bottle and nut free snack daily Please e-mail April with any questions at abergeronlongmeadowdance@gmail.com
Information/Registration Opens Monday July 3rd at www.lprd.net
Questions: Director April Bergeron abergeronlongmeadowdance@gmail.com
September Class Offerings: *Dance, Movement and Tap for Preschoolers *Dance, Movement and Tap for Kindergarteners
*Dance, Movement and Tap for K-2 *Pre Ensemble Jazz/Tap/Ballet Grades 1 & 2
*Ensemble Jazz/Tap/Ballet Grades 2, 3, & 4
*Musical Theater Ballet/Jazz Grade 4 & up *Performance Ensemble Ballet/Jazz/Tap Grades 5 & up *Pointe & Pre Pointe Grades 4 and up *Family Dance *Solos, Duets, Trios, and Quartets
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Jeff Gravioli’s Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra
FREE SUMMER CONCERT
Longmeadow Town Green
July 13th, 6:30pm
Featuring vocalist Cindy Reed, this 19 piece big band will be playing up-tempo swing music from the 30s and 40s as well as swing/jive music from Michael Buble’, Earth/Wind/Fire, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Bruno Mars, etc.
This concert is supported by a grant by the Longmeadow Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency
