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Summer Enrichment Programs

It's That Time Again!

Springfield’s Park and Recreation Division is offering 10 fun-filled, challenging, hands-on,  project-based enrichment programs for Springfield residents that will allow your child to use their imagination, try new things and make new friends.  These activities include: language arts, math, arts and culture, technology, science, engineering, health and fitness, leadership, community service, recreation and sports. * Funding for these summer enrichment programs is made possible through the MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Partial funding is also provided by the City of Springfield.

Please Note: Registration is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! Please arrive early the day of registration for there are limited slots available at each program site. To enter Forest Park, you must pay an entrance fee of $3.00, unless you have a season pass (Season passes $13.00 for Springfield residents). 

OUR REGISTRATION FEE HAS INCREASED THIS YEAR:  $50 FOR THE SIX-WEEK PROGRAMS AND $35 FOR THE FOUR-WEEK PROGRAMS FOR THE FIRST CHILD.  EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IS $10 (REGARDLESS OF PROGRAM LENGTH)

Where

See Below

When

Homer, Lincoln, White:  July 2 - July 27

All Other Sites:  July 2 - August 10

Cost

4-Week Programs:  $35 ($10 for each additional child)

6-Week Program:  $50 ($10 for each additional child)

(CASH ONLY!)

Registration

See Below

Ages

Elementary Sites:  Entering Grades 2 - 5 (Ages 7 - 11, must be 7 by July 1)

Middle School Sites:  Ages 7 to 14 (as of July 1)

BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION BY LEGAL GUARDIANS ONLY (PROOF OF GUARDIANSHIP REQUIRED)

NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED

REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.  PLEASE PLAN ON TAKING VACATIONS EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE PROGRAM.

Program/Registration Information

Site

Themes

Registration Date/Location

Registration Times

Chestnut Middle School

 

Sports of All Sorts

Thursday, May 10th, Forest Park Recreation Office

9 am - 2 pm

5 pm - 7 pm

Duggan Middle School

****THIS PROGRAM IS FULL****

Fitness & Nutrition

Monday, May 7th, Forest Park Recreaton Office

9 am - 2 pm

 

Kiley Middle School

Fitness & Nutrition

Monday, May 7th, Forest Park Cyr Arena

9 am - 2 pm

 

Forest Park

****THIS PROGRAM IS FULL****

Watershed

Friday, May 11th, Cyr Arena (Forest Park)

9 am - 2 pm

 

Homer, Lincoln, White

(White Street program will meet at Brunton School, Parker Street)

Nature

Tuesday, May 8th, Forest Park Recreation Office

9 am - 2 pm

5 pm - 7 pm

Kennedy Middle School

Solar Power & Engineering

Thursday, May 10th, Forest Park Recreation Office

9 am - 2 pm

5 pm - 7 pm

Liberty Elementary

(Meeting at Pottenger)

****THIS PROGRAM IS FULL****

Design It

Wednesday, May 9th, Forest Park Recreation Office

9 am - 2 pm

5 pm - 7 pm

Van Sickle Middle School

Participation By Invitation Only!

Robotic Olympics

Thursday, May 10th, Cyr Arena (Forest Park)

9 am - 2 pm

5 pm - 7 pm

All programs are project-based.

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"On The Wilder Side"

If you are looking for a fun-filled out-of-the-ordinary experience, this adventure program is just right for you and promises to be EXTRA-ordinary!  There will be five, one-week sessions that include team building games and challenges, kayaking, fishing, swimming, treasure hunts, hiking, snorkeling, survival skills and out-of-the-box adventure!  This year’s lineup has a ropes challenge course to add even more excitement and challenges to your wilder experience! From beginner to expert level, you will learn new skills while exploring fun ways of helping each other AND our environment.  Come uncover the REAL you in this unique program of self esteem and competence building.

So c’mon…take a week on the wilder side…or take two!

Five Sessions from July 2 - August 3, 2012

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Tennis In Forest Park 2012

When:  3 Sessions Starting on July 9th

Where:  Forest Park

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Learn To Swim

Where

Central High School 

When

Session I

July 9, 2012 - July 19, 2012

Session II

July 23, 2012 - August 2, 2012

Session III

August 6, 2012 - August 16, 2012

Times

Beginners

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Intermediates

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Advanced

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Adult

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Who

Children ages 5 - 15 years, Adults ages 16+

Cost

$50.00/Session (Cash Only!)

Pre-Registration is required.  Call Sandy Federico at 787-6435.

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Camp STAR Angelina Universal Master Plan

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Springfield's 375th Anniversary

Springfield is celebrating big time.  It's our 375th anniversary and you are invited to take a peak at what's in store for our city.  Visit the official website for details.


Open Gym Programs

Site

Days

Times

Kennedy Middle School

Wed. - Fri.

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Plainfield Street)

Mon. - Fri.

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Milton Bradley School (Mulberry Street)

Tue. - Fri.

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Boland School (Armory Street)

Wed., Thurs., Fri.

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

End dates are subject to change.  For more information call 787-6434.

 


"Firsts Things First - Celebrating Springfield"

The City of 50 Firsts!

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Afterschool programs

Looking for a free afterschool program that provides a safe, fun-filled environment for your children with lots of opportunities for hands-on educational and recreational activities to support what they do during the school day? The Recreation Division of the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management runs 12, afterschool programs at six elementary and six middle schools located throughout the city and funded by the Massachusetts Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. 

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Public skating

Public skating is offered at Cyr Arena in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. beginning on Friday, October 14.  There is a $5.00 admission fee ($3.00 for youth) and a $4.00 skate rental fee.  Birthday parties may be scheduled please call 787-6438 after 4:00 p.m. for booking and fee information.


Sports leagues

The Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management offers a variety of recreational sports leagues to city residents. Want to register someone for a particular sport? Here's a list of contacts.









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