For more information on all our Summer Programs, please e-mail eojala@town.brewster.ma.us or rconway@town.brewster.ma.us . These e-mail addresses are being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Brewster Recreation at 508-896-9430.
To register… Please come by the Recreation Office at the Eddy Elementary School, Rte 6A or print out and send in a registration form with payment to Brewster Recreation Department, 2298 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631. Cash or check accepted, please make checks payable to “Town of Brewster”.
Non-Residents & Visitors to Brewster: Our programs are open to everyone. There is a $10 non-resident fee added to program cost for those participants who are not a resident of Brewster.
CLICK HERE FOR A SUMMER YOUTH REGISTRATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR AN ADULT REGISTRATION FORM
As we continue to update our summer programs, prices, locations and dates are subject to change.
We will begin accepting summer registration forms on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Click Here to download the Summer 2012 Program Brochure
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Special Programs and Events
Summer Kick Off Party
Friday, June 15, 2012
4:00pm – 7:00pm at Eddy Elementary School
FREE Admission!
Come to the Eddy School to meet our summer staff, learn about the great summer programs we have and to just have fun! Lots of fun activities for the kids to do! Concessions will be available for an additional cost.
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Movie Night by the Bay
Date: TBA
Drummer Boy Park
FREE Admission!
Bring the whole family for a fun night out! We will show a family friendly movie at Drummer Boy Park on a huge inflatable movie screen! Concessions will be available at an extra cost. Movie Title will be voted on by our summer Playground Participants and will be announce in August! The movie starts at dusk (approx 8:15pm)!
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Tennis Tournaments
Please see our Special Events Tab for more information!
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Toddler & Youth Programs
Playground Program
Monday – Friday, June 25, 2012 – August 17, 2012. (No Playground Wednesday 7/4)
8:30 am – 12:00 noon at the Eddy Elementary School
Ages 5-12
**Early Drop Off Option: Parents/guardians may sign up for Early Drop Off for their child. This will allow those signed up to drop off between 7:30am – 8:00am. You must be registered for this option.
Dates
Session 1: June 25 – July 6 (No Playground Wednesday, July 4)
Session 2: July 9 – July 20
Session 3: July 23 – August 3
Session 4: August 6 – August 17
Prices (per child) (Non-Brewster-residents, please add $10)
All 4 sessions: $140 ($170 with Early Drop Off)
Per Session: $50 ($70 with Early Drop Off)
Per Week: $30 ($40 with Early Drop Off)
What can you expect when you join our Playground Program?
~Your child will have fun and make new friends!
~Your child will be supervised by caring and involved adults and student leaders.
~Your child will never be bored because the Playground Program is packed with variety! Throughout the summer we will take half day trips into the Capd Cod community and full day trips to different destinations. In addition to trips, each session will have a different theme, inspiring new art projects, games and incredible programming!
Coming Soon – 2012 Playground Activity Calendar
Coming Soon - 2012 Playground Summer Parent Information Pack
Save Time! Documents to bring to your child(ren)’s
first day of Playground:
Coming soon – Field Trip Permission Slips
Please fill out a field trip permission slip form that coordinates to their grade (entering in September).
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American Red Cross Swimming Lessons
Town Beach, Long Pond, Crowell’s Bog Road (off Rte. 124)
$50 per session ($60 for non-residents)
Maximum class size: 8 swimmers
Please indicate on registration form which session(s), swim level & lesson time you prefer. Lessons run 45 minutes, please arrive on time for your schedule lesson.
Sessions: (Monday – Friday, 2 weeks)
#1: July 2 – July 13 (no class 7/4)
#2: July 16 – July 27
#3: July 30 – August 10
Levels & Lesson Times (Lesson times are the same for all three sessions):
Preschool – 10:30am
Level 1: 9:00am, 9:45am, 10:30am, 1:15pm
Level 2: 9:00am, 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm
Level 3: 9:45am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm, 2:00pm
Level 4: 9:00am, 9:45am, 11:15am, 1:15pm
Level 5/6: 11:15am, 2:00pm
Full Classes
All Classes are currently open!
Level Descriptions
Beginner Lessons: Preschool, Level 1 & Level 2
Pre-School: Ages 2-3 years, parent must be in the water with their child. Orients child to the water & helps them gain basic skills, water independence and comfort near the water.
Level 1: Child should be turning 4 by Sept. 1. Introduction to water skills helps students feel comfortable in the water and enjoy it safely.
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Stroke Development Lessons: Levels 3, 4, 5 & 6
Level 3: Stroke Development, builds on skills from Level 2 by providing additional guided practice.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement: develops confidence in the strokes learned and to improve other aquatic skills
Level 5: Stroke Refinement: provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.
Level 6: Swimming & Skill proficiency: refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.
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Youth Tennis Lessons
Session 1: July 2 – July 20
Session 2: July 23 – August 10
$50 per session
Brewster Community Tennis Courts (Underpass Rd at Stony Brook School)
Please indicate what session, days, time & level desired on registration form.
Beginner Lessons
*New to the sport or have taken a few lessons.*
Tiny Tennis, Ages 3 & 4: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00am – 10:45am
Ages 5-7: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00am – 10:00am
Ages 8+: Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:00am – 12:00noon OR Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:00am
Advanced/Beginner Lessons
*Must be able to consistently rally back & forth over net.*
Ages 8+: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00am – 11:00am OR Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:00am – 12:00noon
Ages 13+: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am – 9:30am
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Sailing Lessons
Monday – Friday, July 2 – August 17
$90 per week
Upper Mill Pond (Run Hill Road, passed the Transfer Station)
Lessons run 2 hours – Please indicate what week, level and time you prefer. All sailors are required to bring a life jacket and need to know how to swim. Full classes are listed below descriptions.
Beginner Lessons
Ages 8+
8:45am, 11:00am or 1:30pm
This comprehensive program teaches the basics with students sailing from Day 1! The classes include basic nautical terms, docking and mooring procedures, knotting techniques and recovery methods.
Advanced Lessons
Ages 11+
11:00am or 1:30pm
For sailors who have taken 2 consecutive years of sailing lessons and are looking to take their skills to the next level. An overview of racing skills and advanced boat handling. Students must be confident in their general knowledge of rigging, sailing without an instructor and be willing to learn increased technical skills.
Full Sailing Classes
All classes are currently available!
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Counselor-in-Training Program
Brewster Recreation’s Counselor in Training Program is designed for students who turn 13 by July 1, 2011, and who are interested in becoming better leaders. This program covers a curriculum that includes such topics as leadership, conflict resolution, child development and group dynamics that leads to the making of a successful Brewster Rec Counselor and a better leader.
Click here for 2012 CIT Application
CIT’s will be evaluated by the staff at the end of their session. Successful completion of the program and positive evaluations could lead to the participant being invited back the following season to interview for a staff position (Must be going into the 10th grade to be considered.). Because of the limited number of positions available and the highly competitive nature of this program, all potential applicants must complete the CIT Application in order to determine suitability for the program.
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Paul Turner Soccer Clinics (Ages 4 – 14)
Monday – Friday (**Lil’ Kickers programs run Monday – Thursday of the weeks listed below)
Session 1: June 25 – 29
Session 2: July 23– July 27
Session 3: August 13 – August 17
*Please indicate which session you prefer on your registration form.
Youth Clinics – Ages 7 – 14
$135 per session
Eddy School
12:30pm – 4:00pm
Lil’ Kickers– Ages 4 – 6
$65 per session
Town Hall Fields
9:00am – 10:00am
The staple of PTUSA programs will create a dynamic and fun filled environment, designed to stimulate all players regardless of age or ability. Each day will focus on improving players’ techniques while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork.
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Golf Clinic
Monday – Friday, July 30– August 3
Eddy School
$90
Ages 5 – 12
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Using a revolutionary new system, this clinic is the ideal way to introduce kids to the game of golf! Kids will use over-sized clubs made of a lightweight material designed to encourage correct grip and swing. Children will learn basic golf techniques and training methods to increase their develoment and retention.
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Sports Squirts
Monday – Friday, July 30 – August 3
Ages 3 & 4: 9:00am – 10:00am
Ages 5 & 6: 10:00am – 11:30am
$65
Town Hall Fields
This program is a great way to introduce children ages 3-6 to a variety of sports such as soccer, t-ball, basketball, lacrosse and hockey. Sessions take place in a safe, structure environment and sports are played through a variety of games and activities to ensure learning is fun!
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Mad Science Summer Programs
MSI: Mad Science Investigates
Monday – Friday, July 9 – 13
Brewster Rec Game Room at the Eddy School
12:30pm – 3:30pm
$140, Ages 6-12
Become a detective to investigate the world around us from animal tracks to deep space. Discover secret messages using special codes, explore the environment, including the foods that you eat, and so much more!
Red Hot ROBOTS
Monday – Friday, August 13 – 17
Brewster Rec Game Room at the Eddy School
12:30pm – 3:30pm
$170, Ages 8 – 12
Spend a week building your very own robot, along the way learning about circuits, sensors, and Asimov’s Laws of Robotics! See different styles of robots in action – even “programming” your Mad Scientist as a robot!
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Archery
Monday – Friday, August 6 – 10
Eddy School
Ages 8+
$60
Beginner Archery: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Beyond the Beginner: 2:30pm – 3:30pm (must have completed prior archery course.)
Learn the basic styles in accordance with ancient honorable traditions and have fun developing your skills! This class will teach kids about different equipment and scoring rules to familiarize young archers with different styles of archery. Class is limited to 10 kids – sign up soon!
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Whitecaps Baseball Clinics
Ages 6 – 13 at the Stony Brook Elementary School
$75 per week
Some weekly clinics are altered from the usual Monday-Friday schedule (to be determined by Whitecaps Clinic organizers). Please indicate what week you prefer on your registration form.
Weekly Schedule & Times
Week 1: June 18 – 22
Week 2: June 25 - June 29
Week 3: July 2 – 6
Week 4: July 9 – 13
Week 5: July 16 – 20
Week 6: July 23 – 27
Week 7: July 30 – August 3
Players and coaches from the team will give instruction on proper stretching techniques, warmp-up, throwing, fielding, base running and hitting.
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3-on-3 Girls Basketball
Wednesdays, July 11 – August 15
Going into Grades 4&5: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Going into Grades 6-8: 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Nauset Regional High School
$20
Girls, spend the summer playing 3-on-3 and working on your skills! Price includes t-shirt. New teams each week! A tournament will be held during the last week – never too late to sign up!
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Summer Rec Baseball League (Co-Ed)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 10 – August 16
5:30pm at Freemans Way Fields
$50 per player (inludes hat & t shirt)
Ages 8-12
Kids will play two fun games per week in this summer rec league – there are no practices, just come and play! We are looking for volunteer coaches to help with teams! Players will be placed on teams according to their grades (fall ’12). Grades 3/4 and Grades 5/6 will make teams. Sign up deadline: Friday, June 15. Players signing up late will only be taken if space is available. We are not able to accommodate special team requests for this league.
Schedule & team info will be posted soon! (Number of teams & type of schedule will be determined by the number of kids involved.)
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Skippers – Jump Roping
Thursdays, July 5 – August 9
Grades: 1-8 (Going into)
Eddy School Gym
4:30pm – 6:00pm
$60
Jump into summer with John Hammond and the Brewster Bayside Skippers Competition Team. Learn how to jump rope or work on your skills in this fun, supervised environment. Jump ropes are available for purchase for $10.
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Surfing Lessons
Surfing information to be released shortly!
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Family and Adult Programs
Kayak Rentals
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm. (Last rental 3pm, returning at 4pm)
Upper Mill Pond (Run Hill Rd, past the Transfer Station)
Ages 18+, or accompanied by an adult
Single Kayak: $15/hr
Double Kayak: $20/hr
$5 for each additional hour
A waiver must be signed at time of rental.
June 11 – July 1: By Appointment Only, please arrange 1 day in advance (*Sunday rentals must be arranged on Friday!)
July 2 – August 17: Monday – Friday: No appointment necessary, just visit Upper Mill Pond Public Boat Launch. For a weekend rental, arrangements must be made by Friday, 4pm in the rec office (508-896-9430)
August 18 – Sept 3: By Appointment Only, please arrange 1 day in advance (*Sunday rentals must be arranged by Friday!)
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Summer Yoga Classes
Crosby Beach
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 7:15am – 8:15am
Saturdays at 7:45am – 8:45am
June 26 – Sept. 1
Ages 16+
$12 drop in fee.
Rise up and greet the sun. These are dynamic Hatha Vinyasa yoga classes offered to all levels, synchronizing breath with movement as well as building strength and flexibility. Please bring a yoga mat or towel and water.
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Senior Striders
See you next school year! Starting again the fall, the hallways of Stony Brook Elementary School will be open early for you to walk in a safe environment. If you have questions about this program, please call us!
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Adult Cardio Tennis
Thursdays & Saturdays, 7:00am – 8:15am
Community Tennis Courts – Stony Brook School, Underpass Rd
Session 1: July 5 – July 28
Session 2: August 2 – Sept. 1
Cost: $70 per session or a $12 drop in fee per class
Ages 16+
Get a great workout while improving your game with this great tennis program. Please indicate which session you prefer on your registration form.
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Senior Tennis
Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays
April 2 – Close of Tennis Season
8:00am – 10:00am
Community Tennis Courts – Located at the Stony Brook School
$25 (Non-residents who are new members, $35)
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Stand Up Paddleboarding
TBA shortly!