2018 SUMMER TOWN OF NATICK COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - CAMPS & PROGRAMS - Natick, MA
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RECREATION AND PARKS
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TOWN OF NATICK
2018 SUMMER
CAMPS & PROGRAMS
Registration begins
Monday, March 26 at 12:00pm
www.natickma.gov/recreation
Hello Residents and Neighbors -
I am sure you will find our 2018 summer offerings a quite impressive lineup of
events, activities and camps. Our camp offerings of Woodtrail and Arrowhead and
our playground program Sargent Center will have full schedules of fun and
entertainment. We anticipate our Concerts on the Common will be as lively as ever
and our beach and golf course will be open for you to enjoy at your leisure. It is a
privilege to serve this wonderful community and I take great pride in
offering quality programming to the Natick citizens. Follow us on Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram to make sure you don't miss out on our daily happenings.
--Karen Partanen, Director of Recreation and Parks
Community Services Department
RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
SUMMER ON-LINE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
179 Boden Lane
Registration for Camps this year is ONLINE. Please login to Natick, MA 01760
your Community Pass account through the Recreation & Phone (508) 647-6530
Parks website at www.natickma.gov/recreation. After FAX (508) 647-6535
registration is complete and payment is made, you will Cancellations (508) 647-6530 (after 5:00pm)
receive an email from CampDocs.com within a week. You Website www.natickma.gov/recreation
will need to log into your Camp-Docs account and
complete your registration by filling out the profile and BUSINESS HOURS SUMMER HOURS
uploading your proof of Physical and Immunization Record. Monday-Friday Monday-Thursday
Participants who do not complete their profile and upload 8:00am-5:00pm 7:30am-4:30pm
all documents by June 1 will not be able to attend camp. Friday
7:30am-3:30pm
♦ Financial aid is available. Please contact the Natick
Service Council located at 2 Webster Street, or call (508)
655-1791. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
♦ Financial Aid and Payment Plan requests MUST register Karen Partanen, Director
at the Cole Center (179 Boden Lane) during regular Dan Keefe, III, Assistant Director
business hours. Aaron Friedman, Program Director
♦ Assistance in uploading documents or completing your Melissa Carter, Special Needs Coordinator
CampDocs profile is available at the Cole Center. For Lauren Meurer, Teen Programmer
Linda Pinault, Administrative Assistant
other assistance with CampDocs you may find a FAQ’s
Mary Lou Coffey, Bookkeeper
on the Recreation page or you can email
Robin MacBlane, Receptionist
help@campdoc.com.
Lisa Mapel, Receptionist
♦ A list of required Immunizations can be found at
Shawn Gilbert, Custodian
www.natickma.gov/recreation.
Kurt McDowell, General Manager • Sassamon Trace
♦ Registration cannot be completed over the phone.
Kris Armando, Superintendent • Sassamon Trace
1. SUMMER PROGRAMS (non camp) (P) We may cancel or postpone a program with low
Registration begins Monday, March 26 at 12:00pm. enrollment. Decisions are usually made one-week prior to
Register at: https://register.communitypass.net/natick program start date. Recreation and Parks Division
reserves the rights to cancel, alter, or change any classes
2. CAMPS - DAY & SPORTS (C) if circumstances warrant.
Woodtrail and Arrowhead - registration is currently
ongoing and will be open as long as space is available.
For a detailed description of either camp Woodtrail or
Arrowhead go to: www.natickma.gov/recreation.
3. FARM PROGRAMS Every program and activity in the Recreation and Parks
Registration is currently ongoing and will be as long as
space is available. For a detailed description of any Department is open to all, regardless of race, religion,
Farm program register online at www.natickfarm.org. color, sex, marital status, national origin
4. SASSAMON TRACE GOLF CLUB
or persons with disabilities.
Registration is currently ongoing and must be done at
the golf course. For more information please go to
www.sassamontrace.com or call them at (508) 655-1330.
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Recreation and Parks
Pre-K GPS SOCCER (Ages 3-6) (C)
Instructor: Global Premier Soccer (GPS) Coaches
Location: Cole Center Field
This program can provide an introduction to the wonderful
game of soccer or it could be a great opportunity to hone
some of your skills before the fall season. GPS will provide a
wide range of programming suitable to all levels of playing
ability during this session. Players will learn/develop new skills,
further develop existing moves and have fun. GPS has highly
SUNSHINE CENTER (Ages 3-Pre-K) (P) qualified international coaches from the UK and Ireland plus
Location: Cole Center other countries and they provide cutting edge curriculums
Sunshine Center provides a comfortable and relaxed and coaching methods. (*4 days)
environment for your child to develop social skills with other S# Day Times Dates Price
children. Activities include arts & crafts, music, movement, 01 Mon-Thu 9:00–11:00am Aug 20-23* $100
picnics, cooking and outdoor activities. Bring a snack. Juice or
water provided.
S# Day Times Dates Price YOUTH
1 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Jul 2-13 $163
2 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Jul 16-27 $180 SARGENT CENTER
3 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm July 30-Aug 10 $180 (Entering Grades 1-5, Fall 2018) (P)
Session 1 is 9 days, no program on Wed, Jul 4 Location: Ben-Hem Elementary School, 22 East Evergreen Rd.
Children entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2018 are eligible.
SKYHAWKS “RED BALL” TENNIS (Ages 4-6) (C)
Activities include arts & crafts, games, sports, free play and
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
much more. There will be an excellent staff to help coordinate
Location: Natick High Courts, 15 West Street
special activities for your child.
A new format to help children under the age of 7 learn and
Please note: Each child must bring a lunch that does not
to play tennis. The court is smaller, nets are shorter, racquets
need to be refrigerated.
are smaller and the balls are foam. This is a fast and fun way
S# Day Times Dates Price
to get kids into tennis and keep them playing. Rules of
01 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Jun 25-29 $165
etiquette will be taught and all participants will receive a
02 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Jul 2-6* $135
t-shirt. Fridays will be used as rain dates. (*4 days)
03 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Jul 9-13 $165
S# Day Times Dates Price
04 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Jul 16-20 $165
01 Mon-Thu 9:00-10:30am Jun 25-28* $67
05 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Jul 23-27 $165
02 Mon-Thu 9:00-10:30am Jul 23-26* $67
06 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Jul 30-Aug 3 $165
03 Mon-Thu 9:00-10:30am Aug 6-9* $67
07 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Aug 6-10 $165
THUNDERCATS KIDDIE CAT JAM (Ages 4-6) (C) *No program July 4
Instructor: Thundercats Staff
Location: Cole Center
Basic skills of soccer will be emphasized every day. Many
other sports such as: T-Ball, Basketball, Softee Hockey,
Balloonball and Kickball will be played throughout the COLE SUMMER BRIDGE WEEK
week. A wide mix of games, as well as different theme days, (Entering Grades 1-5, Fall 2018) (P)
will round out an exciting, noncompetitive, positive Location: Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane
experience. All participants should bring a water bottle, We’re bringing all the best parts of “Vacation Week” and
snack and apply sunscreen before arriving. Sargent Center in a compact one-week bridge program at
S# Day Times Dates Price the Cole Center. Children entering Grades 1-5 in the fall of
01 Mon-Fri 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 23-27 $145 2018 are eligible. Activities include arts & crafts, games, &
sports.
SKYHAWKS MINI HAWKS (Ages 4-6) (C) Please note: Each child must bring a lunch that does not
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff need to be refrigerated.
Location: Cole Center Fields S# Day Times Dates Price
The Mini Hawk Program promotes fun while learning soccer, 01 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm Aug 13-17 $165
baseball and basketball. Basic sports skills will be taught as
well as team strategies in a noncompetitive environment.
Activities are designed to allow campers to explore balance,
movement, hand/eye coordination and skill development.
S# Day Times Dates Price
01 Mon-Fri 8:30–11:30am Jul 30-Aug 3 $139
Registration begins Monday March 26, 2018 12:00 pm
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/natick
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MINI MUSICAL THEATER (Ages 5-10) (P) SKYHAWKS “GREEN BALL” TENNIS (Ages 7-12) (C)
Instructor: Cindy Wright & Jane Raithel Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
Location: Cole Center Location: Natick High Courts, 15 West Street
This program is a wonderful introduction to the world of Beginners will be taught proper techniques of grip, footwork,
musical theater. Children will sing, dance and act to bring a serves, groundstroke’s, volleys and overheads through fun
familiar story to life. Classes will be spent learning songs, games and drills. The rules and etiquette of tennis will be
dances and dialogue. Children will work toward an informal covered. Fridays will be used as rain dates. (*4 days)
performance at the end of the last class. Age appropriate S# Day Times Dates Price
roles will be assigned. Please have your child dress 01 Mon-Thu 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 25-28* $139
comfortably each day with lightweight shoes and bring a 02 Mon-Thu 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 23-26* $139
light lunch and a water bottle to each class. (*4 days) 03 Mon-Thu 9:00am–12:00pm Aug 6-9* $139
S# Day Times Dates Price
01 Mon-Thu 10:00am-1:30pm Jun 25-28* $118 F.A.S.T ATHLETICS-FLAG FOOTBALL (Ages 9-12) (C)
02 Mon-Thu 10:00am-1:30pm Jul 16-19* $118 Instructor: F.A.S.T. Athletics Staff
03 Mon-Thu 10:00am-1:30pm Aug 20-23* $118 Location: Wilson Middle School Field/Gym
F.A.S.T. Athletics will teach every player game strategies,
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL REVUE catching techniques and most importantly how to work
(Entering Grades 5-8, Fall 2018) (P) together as a team. Players will participate in different
Instructor: Cindy Wright & Jane Raithel situational games such as Red Zone Defense, fourth and
Location: Cole Center inches and the QB challenge as they learn the importance
Sing? Dance? Act? This one-week program will nurture your of fair play. Each day will end with a simulated game broken
individual talents while working toward a performance at the down into 4 quarters. Coaches will have tons of plays and
end of the week. Participants will learn and rehearse songs, lots of positive energy.
dances, skits and/or monologues and will present their acts S# Day Times Dates Price
in a revue. Family is welcome to attend. (*4 days) 01 Mon-Fri 9:00–12:00pm Jul 16-20 $100
S# Day Times Dates Price
01 Mon-Thu 2:30-6:00 pm Jun 25-28* $140 BRICKS 4 KIDZ (Ages 6-10) (P)
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff
Location: Cole Center
Junior Robotics Mining and Crafting Workshop-Morning (AM)
For LEGO® and Minecraft fans. Join the excitement each day
as we use the LEGO® technic bricks to build a different
motorized Minecraft model and learn basic coding to make
it move with the LEGO® WeDo software. Everyone will enjoy
25 minutes of actual playtime and create one take home
craft each day. During free play build a shelter for Steve and
more. Please send a nut-free snack and beverage with your
child.
S# Day Times Dates Price
01 Mon-Fri 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 23-27 $230
Junior Robotics – Transformation Workshop-Afternoon (PM)
Use Bricks 4 Kidz unique model plans to build a different
motorized vehicle out of LEGO® products each day. Then the
BEHN BASKETBALL CAMP • GIRLS (Ages 8-12) (C) excitement continues as you swivel a few pieces to
Instructor: Behn Staff transform it into an actual moving robot. Learn to program
Location: Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road your 'Bots using LEGO® WeDo software and create a take
The girls will gain confidence while the Coaches teach the home craft each day. Join us and transform this summer into
fundamentals of basketball, which in turn will raise their a world of Transformers! Please send a nut-free snack and
individual level of play and make the game more fun to beverage with your child.
play! S# Day Times Dates Price
S# Day Times Dates Price 02 Mon-Fri 1:00-4:00pm Jul 23-27 $230
1 Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00pm Jul 9-13 $160 03 Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm Jul 23-27 $460
SKYHAWKS BEACH VOLLEYBALL (Ages 7-14) (C) Option: Join Bricks 4 Kidz staff for an all day affair (S# 03),
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff sign up for both AM and PM sessions ($460 for both) and stay
Location: J. J. Lane Park, Speen Street (next to National Guard) for a supervised lunch period. Please bring a lunch that does
All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and not need to be refrigerated, your own snacks and a water
exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting and serving. bottle. Lunch will be from 12-1pm and will include some
Program is designed for the beginner to advanced beginner. outdoor play weather permitting.
Fundamentals will be developed through games and speed
drills aimed at developing the whole player. Fridays will be
used as rain dates. (*4 days)
S# Day Times Dates Price Registration begins Monday March 26, 2018 12:00 pm
01 Mon-Thu 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 9-12* $145 Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/natick
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MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL REVUE GPS SOCCER “TTP” (Ages 7-12) (C)
(Entering Grades 7-12, fall 2018) (P) Instructor: Global Premier Soccer (GPS) Coaches
Instructor: Cindy Wright & Jane Raithel Location: Cole Center Field
Location: Cole Center This Technical Training Program (TTP) can provide an
Sing? Dance? Act? This one-week program will nurture your introduction to the wonderful game of soccer or it could be
individual talents while working toward a performance at the a great opportunity to hone some of your skills before the fall
end of the week. Participants will learn and rehearse songs, season. GPS TTP will provide a wide range of programming
dances, skits and/or monologues and will present their acts suitable to all levels of playing ability during this session.
in a revue. Family is welcome to attend. (*4 days) Players will learn/develop new skills, further develop existing
S# Day Times Dates Price moves and have fun. GPS has highly qualified international
01 Mon-Thu 4:30-8:00 pm Jul 16-19* $140 coaches from the UK and Ireland plus other countries and
they provide cutting edge curriculums and coaching
methods.
We have half day and full day options, see below. (*4 days)
ARCHERY (Ages 9-15) (P) S# Day Times Dates Price
Instructor: On the Mark Archery 01 Mon-Thu 9:00am–1:00pm Aug 20-23* $150
Location: Cole South Field, 179 Boden Lane (rain site Cole Gym) 02 Mon-Thu 9:00am–3:00pm Aug 20-23* $195
Learn the focus oriented sport of traditional recurve archery
and experience the thrill of success when your arrow strikes
the target. This course emphasizes safety, discipline and
proper form in a fun environment that enables students to
learn more than just the fundamentals of shooting. Our
certified USA Archery instructors empower the individual by
training their instincts and mindset to concentrate on an Adults
objective and zero in on their target. All equipment
ARCHERY (Ages 15 & Up) (P)
provided.
Instructor: On the Mark Archery
S# Day Times Dates Price
Location: Cole South Field, 179 Boden Lane (rain site Cole Gym)
01 Mon-Fri 5:30–6:30pm Jul 30-Aug 3 $130
Archery is a universal sport that is all-inclusive and requires no
prior athletic ability or skill to succeed in. This introductory
program will emphasize the fundamentals that lead to
SKYHAWKS BASKETBALL (Ages 7-11) (C)
success. Safety, range rules and procedures, shooting
Instructor: Skyhawks Staff
technique and scoring will all be covered. All equipment is
Location: Wilson Middle School, 22 Rutledge Road
provided. All instructors are USA Archery certified and NFAA
Enjoy a week of basic FUNdamentals covering passing, certified.
shooting, dribbling and defense through drills, half court and S# Day Times Dates Price
full court work. Program is coed. *Full day 01 Mon-Fri 6:30–7:30pm Jul 30-Aug 3 $130
S# Day Times Dates Price
01 Mon-Fri 8:30am–2:30pm Jul 30-Aug 3* $179
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL REVUE
(Entering Grades 9-12, Fall 2018) (P)
Instructor: Cindy Wright & Jane Raithel
Location: Cole Center
FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC (Grades 5-8) (P) Sing? Dance? Act? This one-week program will nurture your
Instructor: Ainslee Lamb, Former Head Coach at BC and Yale individual talents while working toward a performance at the
Location: Cole North Turf Field end of the week. Participants will learn and rehearse songs,
Fundamental introduction to the game of Field Hockey. dances, skits and/or monologues and will present their acts
Teaching basic skills and game understanding to enhance in a revue. Family is welcome to attend. *(4 days)
performance on the field. Focus will be placed on providing S# Day Times Dates Price
a fun and positive experience for young players and to give 01 Mon-Thu 4:30-8:00 pm Aug 20-23 $140
them the tools they will need to succeed and to enjoy the
game of Field Hockey. No experience necessary. Assistant
Coaches will be some of the girls from Natick High’s Field
Hockey team.
S# Day Times Dates Price
01 Tue-Thu 5:00–6:30pm Aug 14-16 $20
Registration begins Monday March 26, 2018 12:00 pm
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/natick
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Adventures and Events
ADVENTURE WEEKS (Grades 6-8) (P) Week Four: Sports Jul 23-26
Join our Recreation staff for some fun this summer with a This week we’ll explore the homes of all of the local sports
different adventure each week! Participants will enjoy a true teams, including Fenway, TD Garden, & Patriot Place! We’ll
vacation with theme parks, local attractions & new catch a game at McCoy Stadium too!
adventures. Each week participants will be challenged to
the best of their ability—completing tasks, working with
Week Five: Games & Puzzles Jul 30-Aug 2
peers, & learning new skills. Participants should bring sneakers
Get ready to stretch your mind & body as we discover some
with a good sole, a lunch that does not need to be
of the hidden gems around us. We’ll battle in Paintball;
refrigerated, snack, water bottle and a backpack.
complete scavenger hunts and explore the USA’s first
Waivers are required for various activities and must be
“Questing Center”, Boda Borg!
completed by a parent or guardian. These forms will be
made available at the beginning of each week. Participants
will not be able to attend if the form is not filled out. Trips are Week Six: Climbing Aug 6-9
subject to change due to weather and availability. We’ll be reaching high elevations all week - climbing rock
S# Day Times* Dates Price walls, adventure courses, and exploring great heights in the
01 Mon-Thu 9:00am-4:00pm See Below $285/week mountains of NH.
PLEASE NOTE: • Times may change for specific days PLEASE NOTE: Thursday, August 9 • 7:30am-5:00pm
Week One: Boston Jul 2,3,*,5,6 (*no program Wed Jul 4)
We’re kicking off the summer in Boston, exploring the Week Seven: Animals & Outdoors Aug 13-16
adventurous and historic sites that make the city great. We’ll Discover wildlife native to New England & from all over the
take a trip to the aquarium, take a Whale Watch tour, & visit world as we visit the zoo, go on a Whale Watch cruise, and
Boston’s most famous sites, including Boston Common, the surrounding state parks for swimming, boating, zip lining, and
Skywalk Observatory, and Fenway Park! more!
Week Two: Theme Parks Jul 9-12 Week Eight: Go Karts & More! Aug 20-23
This week we will hit all of New England’s best theme parks We’re wrapping up the summer with all of the adventures,
and adventures, including skating, laser tag, Six Flags, from racing Go Karts, jumping around at a trampoline park &
Canobie Lake Park, and more! battling friends in laser tag, paint ball & mini golf.
Week Three: Great Outdoors Jul 16-19
We’re taking a break from the air conditioning to enjoy some
of the great sights and heights. We’ll climb to the tops of the
trees at Boundless Adventures, go zip lining in CT and cool off
rafting down the Deerfield River!
PLEASE NOTE: Wednesday, July 18 • 7:30am-5:00pm
Registration begins Monday March 26, 2018 12:00 pm
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/natick
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Natick Community Organic Farm
117 Eliot Street • Route 16 • Natick, MA 01760 • (508) 655-2204 • www.natickfarm.org
SUMMER AT THE FARM (Ages Pre-K to 14) Join Online at a level that works for your family!
Spend your summer learning and growing at the Farm! Our • $50 Farmer
four-day and five-day morning or afternoon sessions offer a • $125 Crofter
gamut of hands-on, age-appropriate farm work and outdoor • $200 Friend of the Land
adventure! • $500 Community Supporter
Benefits are cumulative.
Sign up is by the week, Jun 18-Aug 24: Farmers receive: sign up privileges for small CSA share &
• Forest Explorers (Ages 3.5-5) flower bouquet CSA share, priority ordering privileges for
• Budding Farmers (Ages 4-5) organically raised Thanksgiving turkey, facility rental
• Young Farmers (Ages 6-7) privileges, seasonal member tours, member admission to
• Growing Farmers: (Ages 8-9) Maple Magic (Mar 3) & Spring Spectacular (May 20), Farm
• Junior Working Farmers (Ages 10-11) supporter car magnet, coupons including one
• Working Farmers (Ages 12-14) complimentary pack of NCOF seedlings.
Crofters also receive: priority registration & reduced member
Please see Summer Programs page of www.natickfarm.org rates for youth programs, sign up privileges for large CSA
for complete details, pricing, and availability. shares, 3 complimentary sugaring tours on Maple Magic
Day, (Mar 3), member admission to Harvest Dinner (Sept 28).
NCOF Membership Friends of the Land all receive: discount on seedling pre-
Current NCOF Members receive member pricing to all orders, sign up privileges for Forest Gnomes, Farm T-shirt,
summer programs, as well as: Farmer gift membership for a friend.
Community Supporters also receive 2 Harvest Dinner
• Discounted admission to all events
reservations, 1 complimentary flower bouquet, private 45-
• 20% discount on organic seedlings (applies to Farmer & above)
minute farm tour and Crofter gift membership for a friend.
• Priority ordering for organically raised Thanksgiving turkeys
• Priority summer registration (applies to Crofter & above)
• Facility rental privileges
• CSA participation privileges
• Monthly e-mail newsletter
“Productive open space, farm products and hands-on education for people of all ages”
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Recreation and Parks
Summer Camps
CAMP ARROWHEAD (Ages 5 and up) (C)
CAMP WOODTRAIL (Entering grades 1-8) (C) Location: 1055 Worcester Road Natick MA
Location: Kennedy Middle School Camp Arrowhead is a camp for individuals with disabilities.
Still Some Openings-Register Today! The camp is located at the Amputee Veteran’s site at 1055
Woodtrail is for children entering Grades 1-8 in the fall of Worcester Road in Natick. The days consist of recreational
2018. There are three activity packed sessions at Camp swimming, arts and crafts, creative dramatics, yoga,
Woodtrail. Each session is for two weeks and has a variety of adaptive sports, life skills and nature classes. Each day at
options to meet parents/guardians demanding schedules. camp is a new experience with a different theme day every
Camp will take place at Kennedy Middle School this day. There is always something to look forward to.
summer. There are options for early care and after care as (Campers should bring a bag lunch and a drink each day).
well. All campers are assigned to small peer groups
according to their grade level. At the beginning of each There are twelve staff members, including a nurse who is
session a newsletter will go home outlining the activities for onsite at all times that accompany the campers. All staff are
each session. Register ONLINE this year. For more certified in both CPR and First Aid. In addition to the staff we
information about Woodtrail Camp please visit the have high school-aged volunteer aides that provide 1:1
Recreation Webpage. assistance for each individual camper and function as a
S# Day Times Dates Price companion for the week; helping the individual through their
01 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm Jul 2-13* $410 different activities or just being there as a friend. Natick
02 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm Jul 16-27 $455 residents are guaranteed enrollment if you register and
03 Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00pm Jul 30-Aug10 $455 complete your Camp-Docs profile by March 23.
*9 days, no camp July 4 Transportation is available for Natick residents.
For more information or a brochure, go to
VOLUNTEERS www.camparrowheadnatick.com
Volunteers: Information for anyone interested in
volunteering for Woodtrail and/or Arrowhead camps can
be found on line at www.natickma.org/recreation after
March 16, 2018. If you are planning to earn Community
Service credits for graduation, see your Guidance
Counselor for the forms and the process you should follow.
“Camp isn’t a place you visit, it’s a place that becomes part of you.”
Summer Skyline
CHARLES RIVER ROTARY SOFTBALL (Teens and Adults) (P) SKYLINE SUMMER INTERNSHIP: (Ages 16 and up) (P)
Location: Cole Center Field Location Natick
Batter Up! Join our team for some great softball action on Our Special Needs Intern/volunteer program is a great
Tuesday evenings. For 8 weeks we will play other teams from transition program that will help clients get work
throughout the region. Many thanks to our softball team experience to build their resume. They will work to help
sponsor, The Charles River Rotary Club. different facilities including Camp Arrowhead, the Beach,
Additional $10 for a new shirt. Lincoln Café, and more. Various skills will be used
S# Day Times Dates Price throughout the week. Each individual is required to be self
01 Tue 6:30-8:00pm Jun 5-Jul 24 $85 sufficient and willing to participate in all areas. All new
02 Shirt $10 interns will meet with staff prior to the start of this program.
S# Day Times Dates Price
SKYLINE SUMMER PROGRAMMING IS STILL IN THE WORKS 01 Mon-Fri 9:30am-3:00pm Jun 26-Aug 3 $25/day
There will be another registration for summer, stay tuned for No program Jul 4
specifics on the summer trips.
Registration begins Monday March 26, 2018 12:00 pm
Register online at: https://register.communitypass.net/natick
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Sassamon Trace Golf Course
The Natick Recreation and Parks Department is proud to provide Natick with a quality 9-hole,
par 32 golf course conveniently located at 233 South Main Street. www.Sassamontrace.com
2018 SEASON PASSES (RESIDENT FEES) GOLF INSTRUCTION AT SASSAMON TRACE
• Adult 7 Day Pass $850 PGA Golf Professional Kurt McDowell and staff will be offering
• Senior 7 Day Pass $700 adult and youth golf instruction during the spring and
• Junior 7 Day Pass $475 summer. Kurt has been teaching for 15 years and has vast
• Summer 7 Day Student Pass $350 experience with different age and skill level golfers.
• Limited Weekday Pass $600
ADULT GROUP INSTRUCTION
Seniors are 60 & over, Juniors are 17 & under Classes are held Monday-Thursday evenings beginning the
Summer Pass for full time students 21 & under week of April 30. There will be 5 hours of instruction spread
Reduced fees for spouses and additional juniors over 4 meetings. Classes focus on new and beginning
Go to Sassamontrace.com for detailed info golfers. Golf equipment will be provided if needed.
Fee: $120/4-week session.
9-HOLE DAILY GOLF FEES
Mon-Fri Sat-Sun JUNIOR GROUP INSTRUCTION
• Adults $23 $25 Classes begin the week of April 30. There will be 5 hours of
• Seniors $18 $25 instruction spread over 4 meetings. Emphasis will be placed
• Juniors $18 $25 on sound fundamentals and swing techniques.
• Twilight $16 $16 Fee: $120 per 4-day session - for juniors 10 and older
• Twilight Juniors $10 $10
For ages 6-9 a 30-minute class will be held on the same days
Twilight begins 1-1/2 hours before sunset from 11:15-11:45am.
Reduced fees are available for replays Fee: $50/4-day session
Class size is limited to 4 students for greater personal
9-HOLE RIDING CART FEES attention. Registration begins March 1 and payment is
• Adult cart (per person) $9.00 required at registration.
• Senior cart (per person) $7.00 (weekdays)
• Pull carts $4.00 ADULT AND JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUES
• Rental Clubs Adult/Junior $12.00/$6.00 Sassamon Trace offers the following recreational golf
leagues. The second session of leagues begins the last week
Sorry, no riding carts for twilight golf of June.
• Tuesday Evening Men’s League
ANNUAL GHIN HANDICAP SERVICE • Wednesday Evening Men’s League
• Adult $50 • Wednesday Morning Women’s League
• Sassamon Pass Holder $40 • Thursday Evening Women’s League
• Junior $25 The evening leagues begin at 3:00pm and the season is
• Sassamon Junior Pass Holder N/C divided into two 8-week sessions.
Fee: $184/8-week session ($50 for Pass Holders)
SASSAMON TRACE offers a wide variety of services and
merchandise to serve your golfing needs. Our popular 8-week Junior Tour will be held Tuesday
mornings beginning June 26. Juniors should have a basic
Kurt McDowell, Golf Course Manager
understanding of the rules of golf to play in this league.
www.Sassamontrace.com
Fee: $135 ($30 for Pass Holders)
Registration for all leagues begins March 1.
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TOURNAMENTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Sassamon Trace offers a variety of public tournaments,
programs, clinics and special events. Please visit our website
for a calendar of events and registration information or call
the golf shop at 508-655-1330.
“Golf is so popular simply because
it is the best game in the world at which to be bad.”
~ A. A. Milne www.sassamontrace.com
All Sassamon Trace registrations
must be done at Sassamon Trace Golf Course.
Forms available at the golf course office.
10Recreation and Parks
SWIM LESSONS (Ages 3 & up)
Memorial Beach American Red Cross approved classes range from Level 1-6.
GENERAL BEACH INFORMATION Noncertified preschool classes are also available. Class times
Dates Times start at 10:10 am and are offered throughout the day and
June 16, 17 Weekend 11:00am-7:00pm are held Mon-Fri, weather permitting. Classes are 20 minutes
June 18-20 Weekdays 3:00-7:00pm for preschool and 30 minutes for all others. Classes are
June 21-Aug 12 Weekdays 10:30am-7:30pm subject to change depending on registration and teacher
Weekends 11:00am-7:00pm availability.
Aug 13-Aug 28 Daily 12:00-5:00pm
Based on final day of school, lesson sessions will be as follows:
PASSES REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE ENTERING BEACH Session 1: Jun 25-Jul 13 (3 weeks) $48
(Ages 2-Adult) Session 2: Jul 16-27 (2 weeks) $36
Proof of residence (i.e., license, utility bill or a canceled Session 3: Jul 30-Aug 10 (2 weeks) $36
check) must be presented at time of pass purchase. Beach pass is not included in above price.
BEACH PASS INFORMATION NOTICE OF CHANGE!
• If you purchased a pass in summer 2017 Registration for swim lessons will go on line for the summer of
You will be able to go on line and reactivate your pass for 2018. Details will be provided prior to the beach opening on
the summer of 2018. the date and time the registration will go live.
Reactivating your pass will be the same as registering for one
You will need a Community Pass account to register, if you
of our programs. You may reactivate your pass anytime after
don’t already have a family account, please go to
March 26.
www.natickma.gov/recreation for information on how to set up
Please keep and use last years pass, you will use the same
your account, you will need an account to purchase beach
pass each year you return to the beach. If you have lost your
passes as well.
pass you will need to replace it. (A $5 replacement
cost/pass fee will be charged and this must be done in our Actual class schedule should be available after June 11.
office or at the beach)
SWIM TEAM (Ages 6-18)
• If you did not purchase a pass in summer 2017 Beach Passes are required for everyone entering Beach
Passes must be purchased in person, not by mail. Passes will WHEN: Tue, Jun 19-Sat, Aug 11
be available beginning April 2 at the NRPD Office. (Practices are Mon-Fri, no Fri practices after Jul 4)
From June 16 on, Individual/Family passes can be purchased Please note: Each member may have to purchase a team
at the beach or at the office. swimsuit for this year.
If you don’t already have a family account, please go on-
Practice Times:
line at https://register.communitypass.net and create your
3:30-4:15pm ages 9 & under $103/$93
account.
4:15-5:00pm ages 10-12 $103/$93
By setting up your family account ahead of time, it will make
5:00-6:00pm ages 13 & up $103/$93
the purchasing process, either in our office or at the beach,
Swim team fee with your own beach pass $93
easier and much quicker.
Swim team fee with beach pass included in fee $103
Lost passes must be replaced.
Registration must be done at Cole Center.
SUMMER 2018 FEES
Adults 18 years + $34/Resident • $68/Non-Resident “It’s a good idea to begin at the bottom
Children 2-17 $24 per Resident • $48 per Non-Resident in everything except in learning to swim.”
Seniors 60 years + $16
Any child who will be 2 years of age before July 1, 2018 must
buy a pass. To receive free admission for a child under 2 yrs.
of age, a parent must show child’s birth certificate when
purchasing their own pass. SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS
No child(ren) under the age of 10 will be allowed to enter ON THE COMMON
the beach without responsible supervision (minimum
This series is FREE to the public and we rely on
responsible age is 14 years old)
sponsorships and donations from the Community. If you
RESIDENT GUEST FEES NON-RESIDENT GUEST FEES are interested in sponsoring an event, please call The
Child $3/day Child $6/day NRPD Office at (508) 647-6530.
Adults $5/day Adults $10/day
MONDAY EVENING CONCERTS ON THE COMMON
Senior $1/day Senior $1/day
7:00pm
FAMILY PASS PLAN PRICES June 25, Jul 2, Jul 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13
Proof of Natick residency and birth certificates and/or legal
adoption certificates will be required. WEDNESDAY EVENING FAMILY PERFORMING ART SERIES
1 Adult & 4 or more children $100 6:30pm
2 Adults & 3 or more children $100 July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8
Family pass plans must be purchased in person; they cannot
be reactivated on line.
11Community Services Department
Natick Recreation and Parks
179 Boden Lane
Natick, MA 01760
Postal Patron
Natick, MA
01760
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NATICK
SUMMER
CAMPS AND
PROGRAMS
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