Medfield Parks & Recreation
2014 Summer Newsletter
The warm weather has arrived and it’s time to start thinking about summer. Your Parks & Recreation Department has been busily preparing for another fun filled summer of camp, tennis, soccer, science drama and aquatics. Visit our updated homepage at www.medfieldrec.com for details regarding field trips, activities, forms and fees. Mark your calendars the following 2014 MPR Summer Camps:
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Reserve your spot for the week of your choice for a $50 deposit, with the remainder due before the first day of camp. We also offer an extended day option for all of our day camps for an additional $10 per day. Contact James Snyder, Director, or Kayode Lewis, Program Coordinator at medfieldpr@gmail.com for additional details.
Discovery Camp (Ages 4-8)
Summer Discovery Camp will be offered in six one week sessions. Campers partake in a daily activity rotation featuring sports, art, music, drama, science & nature, group games and special events. Discovery Camp returns an excited and experienced group of counselors.
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Full (9am to 4pm) and half-day (9am to 1pm) options are available. Full day campers visit Hinkley Swim Pond daily. Camp activities will be held at the Pfaff Center, Dale Street School’s fields and courts.
Adventure Camp (Ages 8-12)
Adventure Camp boasts an engaging schedule of sports, crafts, games, team challenges and experiences. Campers attend one sports and/or adventure related field trip per week. Field trips include Water Wizz, the Museum of Science, Canobie Lake Park, Mini-Golf, United Skates of America (Roller Skating & Laser Tag) and Noanet Woodlands Hike.
Daily activities will be held on Dale Street School’s fields and courts. Each afternoon (except for field trip days) will conclude with a visit to Hinkley Swim Pond for free swim.
Teen XTreme Camp (Ages 13-14)
Teen Xtreme offers an action packed alternative for teens seeking more age appropriate activities. Participants typically leave the camp site two to three times each week for a variety of activities, team building challenges and trips. In addition to trips, campers spend their afternoons at Hinkley Pond. Trips will include water parks, amusement parks, YMCA ropes course, Blue Hills Weather Observation Tower, tour of Fenway Park and a Pawtucket Pawsox game. SPACES ARE LIMITED.
Drama Camp (Ages 5-11)
Bring your favorite stories to life with your own dramatic twists! Performers create their own play based on a story, fable, old wives tale, nursery rhyme or book. Work in small groups to find a favorite story and use your creativity to produce a version of your own. Improve your acting and improvisation skills through theater games. Prepare props and backgrounds through art projects. Artists write and adapt their stories with the guidance of experienced Drama Kids International instructors.
John Smith Soccer Camp (Ages 4-12)
T he day camp program is designed to ensure each camper develops their fundamental skills, has fun and demonstrates high levels of sportsmanship. The program incorporates small group play in 1 on 1, 2 on 2, 3 on 3, up to 6 on 6 formats. This model enhances campers’ ability to play as a team. Join a fun filled week with an energetic, experienced and encouraging set of coaches. Each camper will receive a ball and a shirt.
Science programs (Legopalooza: Robotics and Rocket Science) (Ages 5-11)
Join Wicked Cool for Kids an action-packed program introducing the fundamentals of robotics and programming. Participants create bots with motors, sensors and complete various problem solving challenges with their inventions. Themed activities include Rube Goldberg machines, sports, animals, and high adventure. Children develop basic programming skills as they design models to perform simple automated tasks. Each day offers three different Lego projects and one related non-Lego project.
Prepare for launch! Join Wicked Cool for Kids for a week of supersonic science activities. Build and launch a solid scaled model of the UP Aerospace SpaceLoft Rocket. Each morning offers scientists an opportunity to investigate flight, build and test planes, helicopters, hot air balloons and various rocket propulsion systems.
Rocket Science is available in a full day or half day format. Full day participants travel to the outer reaches of the solar system and prepare to explore a newly discovered planet. Design space suits, satellites, and rovers to explore the surface, biosphere and atmosphere of an unknown world. A rocket launch will on Friday morning.
Summer Junior Tennis (Ages 5-12)
Shape up your serve? NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Learn beginner fundamentals, proper technique and strokes from the skilled professionals of Dick Waterfall Tennis. Lessons are designed for beginner through intermediate skilled players. Participants will be grouped by age and/or skill level.
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Summer Gymnastics
Kids ages 3 ½ – 12 learn gymnastics at Shen’s Gymnastics Academy. No previous gymnastics experience is required. Join Shen’s gymnastics for fun-filled days of gymnastics and water activities. In addition to instructor-led gymnastics, participants will have the opportunity to climb a rock wall, trampoline, zip-line and tumble into a giant foam pit. Additional activities include sliding in a bouncy house, contests, games and crafts.
Shen’s Academy staff teach the fundamentals in a no-pressure, fun, safe and supervised environment. Participants should bring a towel, comfortable clothing (or leotard) for gymnastics, water, snack, and a lunch (peanut free).
SAT and ACT Prep Courses - Which Test is Right for My Son/Daughter?
If you are considering enrolling your son or daughter, but confused about which test better suits him or her, contact the instructor via email at ellyloeser@gmail.com. She will be happy to discuss the differences and describe why certain students respond better to one test or the other.
SAT Critical Reading and Writing - This class focuses on SAT test-taking strategies, verbal reasoning skills, grammar concepts, essay writing and time management.
SAT Math - This class reviews topics that are covered on the SAT Math from pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Additionally, students will learn strategies and practice responding to the reasoning-type questions that cause students to label the test “tricky.
ACT - This program provides 16 hours of instruction in orientation to the test, essay writing strategies, and instruction in all four test areas: English grammar, math, reading and science. Students take official, retired ACT practice tests to determine strengths and weaknesses and to record score improvements.
Archery - Shoot for it! PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED. Learn the fundamentals of archery including safety, proper shooting form, range procedures and scoring. All equipment will be provided. Sessions will be led by USA Archery certified instructors. Program co-sponsored by On the Mark Archery. Visit www.onthemarkarchery.com for additional information.
Hinkley Swim Pond
Summer is in full swing at the Hinkley Swim Pond. 2014 marks the 53rd years the Pond has served as the Town’s primary facility for summer aquatics. Each year the Pond is drained, its bottom raked to remove debris that collected during the off season, and approximately eight truckloads of fresh sand added to the beach and swim areas. The pond is also tested weekly for bacteria. This means that the water quality remains high and offers a refreshing beach setting right here in Medfield.
We also have Hinkley Swim Pond memberships, swim lessons and registration for the summer swim team available now! Forty-five minute swim lessons are available for all levels at 11:00am and 1:15pm for Level 1 (Pre-K age) to Level 3. Trained Water Safety Instructors place your child into the appropriate level on Monday.
Karen O'Connell and Michelle Pound will be returning to coach the swim team. They have a lot of enthusiasm and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. Visit the Medfield Marlins website at medfieldmarlins.org for schedules, meet and swim suit information. The Medfield Marlins swim team is open to Medfield youth only, ages 5 to 18. Proof of residency is required to participate on the swim team.
Receive a 25% discount upon checkout for lessons and swim team with a Hinkley Beach & Swim Pond Beach Membership!
Finally, it is an honor to congratulate Kayode Lewis, CPRP for receiving two awards from the Maryland Recreation and Park Association on April 10, 2014. The first is a Committee of the Year Award for Co-Chairing the Education Committee that resulted in the creation of workshops to advance the parks and recreation profession. The second award received was the Outstanding Recreation Professional Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of recreation and leisure services.
Do not hesitate to contact us in the event you have any additional questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
James Snyder, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kayode Lewis, CPRP, Program Coordinator
Pfaff Community Center
124 North Street
Medfield, MA 02052
