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Spring & Summer Program 2020
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By Walk-in or Mail-in: Wakefield Recreation Department, 467 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
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Special Event
Table of Daddy Daughter Dance
Contents Calling all girls and their dads, father figures or
special guardians! Wakefield’s Second Annual
Daddy Daughter Dance will take place on Friday,
March 13 at the Americal Civic Center. There will
be music, games, photos and refreshments.
Click on any of the lines below to go directly Reserve your spot by March 6th!
to that section or page.
Ages: All ages
2 Spring & Summer Tot Programs Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
3 Spring Youth Programs Date: Friday, March 13
Where: Americal Civic Center
4 Spring & Summer Fencing Programs Fee: $30 per couple, $8 for an additional child;
5 Spring Pickleball for Adults Tickets at the door will be $40/couple.
6 Adult Enrichment Programs
7 & 8 Summer Calendar
9 Summer Youth Enrichment Programs School Vacation Programs
10 – 13 Youth Summer Sports Clinics
13 Sports Organizations Contact Info Chess Programs
14 – 15 Youth Spring & Summer Day Programs with Chess Wizards
Join us for tons of challenging chess lessons,
16 Youth Boating SummerPrograms exciting games, and cool prizes. You will improve
17 Spring & Summer Youth Tennis Programs your chess skills, meet new friends and work out
your most powerful muscle – your brain!
18 Wakefield Recreation Program Sites
Our program includes fun team chess games (like Ages: 6 – 12
19 Wakefield Parks & Fields bughouse), recess time (of course), snacks, tourna- Dates: Tuesday, April 21 – Friday, April 24
20 General Information ments and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm
trophy and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power Where: Americal Civic Center – Heritage Room
21 Registration Form and spend your winter break with Chess Wizards. Fee: $150
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Spring &
Summer Tot
Programs The Children’s Soccer Experience
Soccer Shots for Tots – Spring Spring Session
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer Ages: 2 – 5
program with a focus on character development. Times: 8:30am – 9:00am 2 year olds
Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives 9:15am – 9:55am 3 & 4 year olds
Toddler Art and 10:15am – 11:00am 4 & 5 year olds
on and off the field through best-in-class coaching,
Play Workshop Dates: Saturdays, April 11 – May 30 (x5/23)
communication and curriculum.
Kidcasso’s Mrs. Small invites you and your little Where: Mapleway Park
ones to be our guest for a four-week Art, Movement, Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Fee: $144
and Music Exploration with the Wakefield Rec. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate
and aligns with childhood education standards. In Summer Sessions
Department! We are thrilled to be joining in on this
addition we provide an exceptional customer Ages: 2 – 5
awesome partnership with the Rec. Department!
experience and ongoing communication with parents. Times: 9:00am – 11:00am
This is a dress-for-mess style class, over the four Dates: Mondays – Thursdays
weeks little ones will rock and roll, splash and play, Soccer Shots is a high-energy program introducing Session 1 June 22 – June 25
laugh and giggle as they explore with hands on children to fundamental soccer principles, such as Session 2 August 24 – Aug 27
creative learning experiences. using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of Where: Mapleway Park
the game. Through fun games, songs and positive Fee: $162 per session
Parents and Caregivers: we will have coffee and
reinforcement, children will begin to experience
tea for you as you relax with friends and spend
the joy of playing soccer and being active.
time with your little ones. Stories will be read,
songs will be sung, and art will be created during
our four-weeks together!
Ages: 18 months – 4 years
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Dates: Wednesdays, March 4 – March 25
Where: Americal Civic Center Heritage Room
Fee: $75
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Biddy Basketball Fishing Clinic w/ Mass Wildlife
with Sports Zone 101
Sports Zone 101 and
Spring For people of all ages, come
Learn how to fish or improve
Wakefield Recreation
are excited to put this Youth your fishing skills with this
Angler Education Program
Programs
program together for provided by Mass Wildlife!
those in Pre-K and This clinic offers an introduction
Kindergarten. Partici- to fishing to give you the confidence to continue
pants will learn the basics of basketball in a fun, this great outdoor activity on your own. Participants
safe environment through drills and fun games. should bring water, bug spray and a snack.
Grades: Pre-K & Kindergarten Participants should meet Veterans Field, North
Dates: Six Sundays, March 15 – April 26 (x4/12) Avenue, Wakefield, MA
Time: Pre-K: 9:00am – 9:40am
Grades: 6 and older; children ages
Kindergarten: 9:50am – 10:30am
6 – 10 require adult accompaniment.
Where: Americal Civic Center Track with Knucklebones Dates: Tuesday, June 2nd
Fee: $65 Knucklebones Track and Field Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Program measures aerobic Where: Spaulding Park Playground
One-on-One March Madness capacity, body composition, Fee: $35
Mini-Clinic for Girls muscular strength, endurance
Celebrate March Madness in and flexibility. With the
full fashion with One-on-One objective of showing children
Basketball. In this three-hour their body’s abilities and providing motivation to
mini clinic, players will be taught adopt a healthy lifestyle, our program will evaluate
the fundamentals of the game their progress through such activities as sprints,
through drills and games. Partici- relays, long jump, pull-ups and an inspiring athletic
pants are grouped according to decathlon. Each class will include stretching, game
age and ability. Players of all skill play, track and field and conclude with a discussion
levels are welcome. on healthy habits. Proper athletic attire and sneakers
Grades: Girls 3 – 8 are required.
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Ages: 6 – 10
Date: March 21 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Americal Civic Center Dates: Wednesdays, May 6 – June 10
Fee: $75 Where: Beasley Track
Fee: $99
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Fencing for Ages 7 and older Ages: 7 and older
Join us for this exciting sport, one of the fastest
growing in the world. People of all ages are fascinated
Spring & Times: 5:45pm – 7:00pm Beginner – Intermediate
or ages 7 and older
by the movements and excitement of fencing and
are eager to find a place that they can go and learn Summer 6:45pm – 8:30pm Competitive Program
for ages: 9 and older by invitation
this original, modern sport.
Fencing develops physical fitness, the ability to Fencing Dates: Tuesdays
Session 4: March 24 – May 19 (x4/21)
create a strategy, concentration, as well as Session 5: May 26 – June 16 (4 classes)
camaraderie and respect. Session 6: July 28 – August 18 (4 classes)
Please note that Michael will donate $25 to the Cancellations: If we need to cancel fencing on a
Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry for each registra- scheduled fencing day, one may make up the class Where: McCarthy Senior Center
tion we receive from a first-time participant in one on another day in Arlington, Reading or Winchester Fees: Session 4: $200
regardless of where one fences. Session 5: $125
of our Wakefield Recreation Fencing. Session 6: $100
About the Instructor: Michael Tarascio was a
member of the United States World Championship
Team in Men’s Foil. Michael is a Level 4 Foil coach
certified through the United States Fencing Associ-
ation. Also, certified through the Positive Coaching
Alliance and the American Sports Education Program.
He teaches Recreational Classes for Youth, Teens,
and Adults. Also, Michael teaches Advanced Level
Technique and Tactics Classes and provides Individual
Coaching for the Serious Competitive Fencer.
Michael’s philosophy on fencing is: “Participate in
Equipment Policy and Rental: Our policy is that fencing because it’s fun.”
NEFA provides new fencers with equipment for For additional information, please contact
the first eight weeks. For the second and each Michael Tarascio at michael@nefencing.com
subsequent session, there is a rental fee payable or 978-210-2711.
to the instructor of $40 for eight classes. An
individual may instead purchase (recommended)
a beginner set (7 pieces) that costs approximately
$200. The set includes a foil, mask, jacket, glove,
underarm protector, plastic chest protector and
a fencing bag.
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Pickleball Lessons Ages: 18 and older
with Nancy Webster
Have you been wanting to try pickleball but don’t
Spring Where: Americal Civic Center – Drill Hall/Gym
Fee: $64
feel comfortable just showing up during an open
play session? Not sure how to swing a paddle, Pickleball Tuesdays – Beginners
Dates: Session 4 – March 31 – May 5 (x4/21)
Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
where to stand on the court or how to keep score?
Well, here’s your chance to learn the fundamentals
of the fastest growing sport in the country by
for Adults Tuesdays – Intermediates
Dates: Session 4 – March 31 – May 5 (x4/21)
signing up for Adult Beginner Pickleball lessons Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
with Nancy Webster.
Thursdays – Beginners
Nancy has an extensive background in both
Dates: Session 4 – April 2 – May 7 (x4/21)
pickleball and tennis, and prior to joining Wakefield
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Recreation she taught Preschool Sports and Adult
Pickleball at the Burbank Y. Nancy’s approach to Thursdays – Intermediates
teaching all sports is to jump right in, play, have fun, Dates: Session 4 – April 2 – May 7 (x4/21)
and let the game and its rules evolve accordingly. Time: 8:00am – 9:00am
So, come join us at the Americal Civic Center and
let’s learn how to swing, serve, volley, score and
get your pickleball game up and running in no time!
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Campfire Guitar Songs Sunset Goat Yoga by the Lake
with Steve Belleville
The goal here is to make some
Adult An unforgettable sunset yoga class at the lake
featuring a herd of friendly baby goats! Yes, it’s
noise and have some fun! We
won’t get too bogged down in Enrichment true, goat yoga is coming to town! The baby goats
from Chip-In Farm in Bedford are heading out on
the road to make their debut in Wakefield.
music theory and notation. We’ll
spend six one-hour sessions
learning tuning, strumming, chords, rhythm,
Programs This is an all levels yoga class with an experienced
teacher who will lead you through a gentle yoga
reading basic charts, guitar maintenance, and class while the baby goats jump and play around
eventually playing songs. Free Yoga Happy Hour (and on!) you. This will not be your traditional
Students will need to provide an acoustic guitar, by Lake Quannapowitt focused and meditative yoga practice, but it will
notebook, and ideally extra strings and a clip-on Drop in after work for a tranquil free yoga session sure bring a smile to any farm animal lover’s face!
tuner. With six weeks of classes and a little practicing by the lake. All levels welcome, including children
in between, we’ll have you up and running in time ages 6+ if accompanied by their parents/guardians.
for campfire season. Each participant should bring their own mat and
water.
Meet the Instructor: Steve Belleville is a MA
native who just returned to the North Shore after
ten years performing music in Asia. Previously,
Steve taught at North Shore Community College Bring your own mat or towel to practice on. Since
and Brookwood Elementary, as well as clinics at this class will take place during sunset, please
dozens of colleges and high schools. Steve has bring/wear layers, and be prepared for changes in
over 100 albums to his credit as a session musician. weather and/or mosquitoes! Bring a water bottle,
When he’s not teaching or playing, he likes frisbee, and don’t forget your camera.
frozen M&Ms, and high fives.
Registration is required as space is limited! Sign up
Guitars NOT provided. to save your spot today!
Ages: 6 – 99
Follow these links for recommendations for
Dates: Eight Tuesday sessions, June 2, 9, 16, 30; Go to the Chip-In Farm Website to learn more
Student Guitar, Strings, and Tuner:
July 7, 14, 21 and July 28 about goat yoga.
Guitars Strings Tuner Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Ages: 18 and older
Ages: 16 and up Where: Lake Quannapowitt – meet at Bandstand Dates: Wednesdays, May 13, June 10, July 15
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Fee: FREE Time: 5:30pm
Dates: Tuesdays, April 7 – May 19 (x4/21) Where: Wakefield Common Bandstand
Where: The Americal Civic Center Heritage Room (Near the Gazebo at the Lake)
Fee: $99 Fee: $35
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Monday, June 22 Wednesday, July 8
Summer Calendar:
Soccer Shots for Tots Summer Tennis: Wednesday Sessions
Summer Sessions Session 1 (Wednesdays for eight weeks)
(Monday – Thursday)
Chess Programs with Chess Wizards
(Monday – Thursday)
Program Start Dates Thursday, July 9
Summer Tennis: Tuesday Sessions
(Thursdays for eight weeks)
Warrior Basketball Clinic
(Monday – Thursday)
June 22 – July 15 Monday, July 13
Sports and Rec Week 3
Sports Zone 101 – Tournament
(Monday – Friday)
of Champions Week 1
Tuesday, June 30 Kids Corner Week 2
(Monday – Friday) Warrior Volleyball Clinic
Free Yoga Happy Hour (Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Thursday)
Boating in Boston – by Lake Quannapowitt CIT – Counselor in Training
Boating is Fun Week 1 (Tuesdays for four weeks) Wakefield Warriors
for Summer Fun Week 2
(Monday – Friday) Summer Jam Lacrosse
Blacktop Basketball (Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Thursday)
Boating in Boston – (Tuesdays & Thursdays for six weeks) Sports Zone 101 – Tournament
Boating for Teens Session 1 Kids Corner Week 3
(Mondays – Fridays for three weeks)
of Champions Week 3 (Monday – Friday)
Monday, July 6 (Monday – Friday)
Harry Potter Program CIT – Counselor in Training
Monday, June 29 Summer Fun 2020 Week 2
(Monday – Thursday) for Summer Fun Week 3
Sports and Rec Week 1 (Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday)
Sports and Rec Week 2
Boating in Boston –
Warrior Softball Clinic
(Monday – Friday) Sports Zone 101 – Tournament
Boating is Fun Week 3
(Monday – Thursday) Wakefield Soccer Association of Champions Week 4
(Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Friday)
Kids Corner Week 1 Clinics Session 1
Summer Tennis: Monday Sessions
(Monday – Thursday) (Monday – Thursday) Summer Fun 2020 Week 3
(Mondays through August 24)
(Monday – Friday)
CIT – Counselor in Training One-on-One Basketball Clinics
with Kim Penney Tuesday, July 7 Boating in Boston –
for Summer Fun Week 1
(Monday – Thursday) (Monday – Friday) Summer Tennis: Tuesday Sessions Boating is Fun Week 4
(Tuesdays for eight weeks) (Monday – Friday)
Sports Zone 101 – Tournament Wakefield Golf Clinic
of Champions Week 2
(Monday – Thursday) Boating in Boston –
(Monday – Thursday) Boating for Teen Session 2
(Mondays – Fridays for three weeks)
Summer Fun 2020 Week 1
(Monday – Thursday) See pages 9 – 18 for details of all Wakefield Wednesday, July 15
Boating in Boston – Recreation Summer 2020 Programs. Sunset Goat Yoga by the Lake
Boating is Fun Week 2
(Monday – Thursday)
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Monday, July 20 CIT – Counselor in Training
Summer Calendar:
Sports and Rec Week 4 for Summer Fun Week 7
(Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday)
Wakefield Warriors Sports Zone 101 – Tournament
Summer Jam Lacrosse
(Monday – Thursday)
Program Start Dates of Champions Week 8
(Monday – Friday)
Kids Corner Week 4
(Monday – Friday)
July 20 – August 31 Summer Fun 2020n Week 7
(Monday – Friday)
CIT – Counselor in Training Boating in Boston –
for Summer Fun Week 4 Boating is Fun Week 8
(Monday – Friday)
Sports Zone 101 – Tournament Sports Zone 101 – Tournament (Monday – Friday)
of Champions Week 6 of Champions Week 7
Sports Zone 101 – Tournament (Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday) Monday, August 17
of Champions Week 5 The Lego Civic Project
(Monday – Friday)
Summer Fun 2020 Week 5 Summer Fun 2020 Week 6
(Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday) w/ Right Brain Curriculum
Summer Fun 2020 Week 4 (Monday – Thursday)
(Monday – Friday)
Boating in Boston – Boating in Boston –
Boating is Fun Week 6 Boating is Fun Week 7 Sports Zone 101 – Tournament
Boating in Boston – (Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday) of Champions Week 9
Boating is Fun Week 5 (Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Friday) Tuesday, July 28 Boating in Boston –
Boating for Teen Session 1 Boating in Boston –
Fencing Boating is Fun Week 9
Monday, July 27 (Monday – Friday for three weeks)
(Tuesdays for four weeks) (Monday – Friday)
Wicked Cool Vet School Monday, August 10
(Monday – Friday) Monday, August 3 Monday, August 24
Chess Programs with Chess Wizards
Sports and Rec Week 6 Soccer Shots for Tots
Sports and Rec Week 5 (Monday – Thursday)
(Monday – Friday) Summer Session 2
(Monday – Friday)
Sports and Rec Week 7 (Mondays – Thursdays)
Kids Corner Week 6
Walsh & Moran Basketball Clinic (Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Friday) Expert Architects
(Monday – Thursday)
Wakefield Soccer Association w/ Right Brain Curriculum
CIT – Counselor in Training
Warrior Girls Lacrosse Clinic Clinics Session 2 (Monday – Thursday)
(Monday – Thursday) for Summer Fun Week 6
(Monday – Thursday)
(Monday – Friday) Sports Zone 101 – Tournament of
Kids Corner Week 5 Kids Corner Week 7 Champions Week 10
(Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday)
CIT – Counselor in Training
Monday, August 31
for Summer Fun Week 5
(Monday – Friday) See pages 9 – 18 for details of all Wakefield Sports Zone 101 – Tournament of
Recreation Summer 2020 Programs. Champions Week 11
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Chess Programs create a constitution of laws. Students have the
with Chess Wizards
Join us for tons of challenging
Summer Youth opportunity to run for mayor, open their own
business, debate city issues and design city
buildings. Social studies, history and civics have
chess lessons, exciting games,
and cool prizes. You will Enrichment never been so fun!
Grades: 2–5
improve your chess skills,
meet new friends and work
out your most powerful muscle – your brain! Our
Programs Dates:
Time:
Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20
9:00am – 12:00pm
program includes fun team chess games (like bug- Where: The Americal Civic Center Heritage Room
house), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments Fee: $173
Wicked Cool Vet School
and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy
and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power and
Do you dream of becoming a veterinarian? Grab Expert Architects
your lab coat, animal lovers, as we learn about with Right Brain Curriculum
spend your winter break with Chess Wizards.
our favorite furry, flying and fishy friends! Make
Ages: 6 – 12 The sky is the limit in Expert
amazing animal models, build big bones and
Dates: Monday – Thursday, June 22 – June 26 Architects! In this math, writing
investigate animal intestines from our favorite
and August 10 – August 14 and presentation class, students
vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm each serve as president of a
and fish.
Where: The Americal Civic Center Heritage Room new architectural firm and are
Fee: $189 Grades: K–5 tasked with designing and building the city’s
Dates: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 next skyscraper.
Harry Potter Program Books 1 – 7 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Students study a kid-friendly history of skyscrapers
Have you ever dreamed of Where: The Americal Civic Center Heritage Room
and create a blueprint of their own stylized tall
becoming a wizard like Harry Fee: $235
building. They then must weigh other considerations
Potter? Then congratulations
including the environment, traffic and surrounding
“Hogwart’s Americana” is opening The Lego Civic Project
buildings using Google Earth to find the perfect
for summer classes. This wizarding with Right Brain Curriculum location for their project.
school is full of owls, magic wands, secret potions, As our students build a fully-
a spell off battle, Quidditch matches and a Hagrid Our expert architects create a three-dimensional
planned and intricately-designed
sized trivia match between our Americana houses! model of the structure and present their work to
Lego city, they also learn to govern
Sign up today to reserve your wizarding spot! invited parents.
it. Students learn about elections,
Grades: 2–8 laws, city planning, economics Grades: 2–5
Dates: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 10 and the environment as they serve on a city council Dates: Monday, August 24 – Thursday, August 27
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm which must make key governing decisions about Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: The Americal Civic Center Heritage Room their city. They work on committees to design their Where: The Americal Civic Center Heritage Room
Fee: $190 official city flag, design their city’s currency and Fee: $173
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Warrior Basketball Clinic Weather Policy: We will attempt to hold Sports
Join Wakefield High Varsity Girls
Basketball Coach Jason Pavey for
Summer and Rec every day, but if it is storming before the
day begins we may have to cancel for safety
Youth Sports
this clinic. Coach Pavey and his purposes. You can call Wakefield Recreation at
players will put the participants 781-246-6389 after 8:00am for a decision. We will
through a series of skills and drills to elevate their also update our Facebook page with our decision
game. A variety of fun games will be played daily.
This program is for boys and girls.
Clinics and attempt to send out an e-blast to all participants.
If it starts raining, we will do our best to move the
Grades: Entering Grades 5 – 9. program indoors to a safe, dry location.
Dates: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25 Grades: Entering Grades 5 – 8
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Sports and Rec Dates: Mondays – Fridays for seven weeks,
Where: Charbonneau Field House, This NEW summer program is for those entering June 29 – August 14 (x7/3)
Wakefield High School grades 5 – 8. We want to serve the kids are too old Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Fee: $150 for a day camp but might be too young to stay home Where: Shaun A. Beasley Field (subject to change)
all day. Fee: $375 for the entire seven weeks
Warrior Softball Clinic This program will include activities such as basket- Register by April 1 for a 10% discount.
This NEW clinic will be offered by
ball, flag football, soccer, wiffleball, ultimate frisbee,
WMHS Varsity Coach Chris Tolios.
dodgeball, and much much more. Summer Blacktop Blacktop Basketball
The program is designed for players Blacktop is a recreational outdoor
entering grades 5 – 9. Coach Tolios is Basketball for this age group will be incorporated
into this program. summer basketball program for
a current teacher and coach in the Wakefield School
boys and girls entering grades
System and has coaching experience in Ipswich. We designed this program for kids who love to
7 – 10. The program runs two
• Wakefield High School Wellness Teacher get outside and be active. Level of athleticism does
afternoons per week from late
• Head Softball Coach not matter, you just need a genuine passion to have
June through mid August and is
• Head Girls Basketball Coach Ipswich High School fun and play hard in a safe, competitive environment.
staffed by members of the Wakefield High Varsity
Sportsmanship will be a major emphasis of this
• Former Head Baseball Coach Ipswich High School Basketball Team.
program!
The program will run for 4 days and focus on a Grades: Entering Grades 7 – 10
different skill each day: Monday: Hitting; Tuesday: There is no weekly registration. Pre-Registration is
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays June 30 – August 13
Infield Work; Wednesday: Outfield Work; Thurs- required.
Time: Entering Grades 7 & 8 1:00pm – 2:00pm
day: Review, Games, etc.
Entering Grades 9 & 10 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Grades: Entering Grades 5 – 9 Where: Galvin Middle School Basketball Courts
Dates: Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2 Fee: $135 (14 Sessions)
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Blatz Field (Softball)
Fee: $150
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Wakefield Soccer Warrior Baseball Clinic
Association Clinics
Wakefield Soccer Association will
Summer Coach Canty, the Wakefield high school baseball
coaching staff and current players invite you to the
be hosting Summer Clinics at
Walton Field next to Galvin Middle Youth Sports Wakefield high school baseball future prospects
camp. Ages 7 to 12. Prospects will daily skill drills
same as the high school team does at each
school. WSA’s clinics are age specific, player
development programs with activities and games
which develop the technical and tactical aspects
Clinics practice.
Skills to be worked in will include hitting, fielding,
of soccer. pitching, catching and base running. Various games,
challenges and contests will be held each day with
WSA will be bringing in experienced coaches, who One-on-One Basketball Clinics chances to win high school team gear.
have a vast knowledge in
with Kim Penney
developing players. These Ages: 7 – 12
Join Clinic Director Kim Penney
individuals hold a variety Dates: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9
for a One on One Girls Basketball
of positions in the world Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Clinic. The clinic is based on a
of soccer including college Where: Walsh Field (Baseball)
simple philosophy – to teach
coaches and various other professional soccer clubs Fee: $150
the fundamentals of sport in
in the area.
a fun atmosphere, instilling the importance of
Grades: Entering Grades Pre-K – 2 teamwork and self-confidence.
Dates: Session 1:
Highlights:
Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9
• Low Player/Coach Ratio (8:1)
Session 2:
• Campers grouped by age and ability.
Monday, August 10 – Thursday, August 13
• Advanced instructions for advanced players.
Time: 9:00am – 10:30am
• Video analysis on players’ shooting
Where: Walton Field (Galvin Middle School)
Fee: $80 per session Clinic Director: Kim Penney
Grades: Entering Grades 3 – 8 Dates: Monday, July 6 – Friday July 10
Dates: Session 1: Where: Wakefield High School
Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 9 Grades: Entering Grades K – 3
Session 2: Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Do you have an idea for a great program?
Monday, August 10 – Thursday, August 13 Fee: $180 Do you want to be an instructor?
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Walton Field (Galvin Middle School) Grades: Entering Grades 4 – 9 Email dmcgrath@wakefield.ma.us
Fee: $140 per session Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $240 We’d love to have you!
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Wakefield Golf Clinic Warrior Volleyball Clinic
Sign up for the 2020 Wakefield
Golf Clinic. The clinic will be
Summer Led by WMHS Staff and
players, participants will learn
hosted at Sun and Air Golf
Center in Danvers, MA where Youth Sports the ins and outs of volleyball.
Skills and drills will be the focus
kids will work on all aspects of the program as well as fun
of their game. A rotating schedule will allow for
participants to hit balls on the range, work on their
Clinics games to help with skill development.
Grades: Entering Grades 5 – 9
short game at the putting green, and even put it all Dates: Monday, July 13 – Thursday, July 16
together at Sun and Air’s three-hole practice course! This is a co-ed clinic specifically teaching boys Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
The Clinic will be run by Wakefield High School lacrosse rules and play. The clinic will be run by Where: Charbonneau Field House –
Varsity Golf Coach, Chris Keane. Participants will Wakefield High School Head Coach Tim Johnson Wakefield High School
also work closely with members of the current and his staff of assistant coaches, HS players and Fee: $150
Wakefield High School Golf Team. “surprise“ guest coaches.
Grades: Entering Grades 5 – 9 All participants must have a helmet, gloves, Warrior Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Dates: Monday, July 6 – Thursday, July 10 shoulder pads, arm guards and a mouth guard. Instruction will be
(rain date July 11) Goalies are also encouraged to attend and will geared towards players
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am have skills and drills specific to that position based of all skill levels. Each day
Where: Sun and Air Golf Center, on age/experience. Goalies must have a helmet is designed to develop
210 Conant Street, Danvers with attached throat protector, chest pad, gloves, your skills and lacrosse
Fee: $150 mouth guard and athletic cup to participate. Arm knowledge in an
guards, shin guards and padded goalie shorts are atmosphere that promotes learning, competition
Wakefield Warriors optional, must be provided by the player and used and fun.
Summer Jam Lacrosse at the players discretion. Skills, concepts and game situations will be
Spring may be over but Grades: Entering Grades K – 9 instructed through drills, small games and team
lacrosse is alive and well here Dates: Grades K – 4 Monday, July 13 – Thursday, competition. The end goal is to educate players on
in Wakefield! Mark these July 16 (rain date July 17) fundamentals in order to help them become the
dates on your July calendar Grade 5 – 9 Monday July 20 – Thursday best player you can be.
and join us for a lacrosse July 23 (rain date July 24) Grades: Entering Grades 3 – 8
clinic that will reinforce the basics of lacrosse for Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Dates: Monday , July 27 – Thursday, July 30
our younger participants and more focused drills Where: Landrigan Field Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
and skills for our older group. Our goal is to build a Fee: $150, includes a clinic pinnie for all Where: Landrigan Field
strong lacrosse foundation that allows for growth participants and a pizza party at the Fee: $160
within the game for future success. end of each week.
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Walsh & Moran Town of Wakefield
Basketball Clinic
Join John Walsh, Paul Moran and Steve Harrington
Summer Sports Groups & Organizations
Click on email address or website to go there.
and other present and former varsity and college
athletes for a Summer Basketball Clinic. Youth Sports YOUTH SPORTS & ORGANIZATIONS
Wakefield Little League Baseball/Softball
Bryan Fabbri, fab245@yahoo.com, www.wakefieldlittleleague.org
• Skills and Drills
• Offensive Fundamentals Clinics Wakefield Basketball Association – Intramural
Gina Scheer, gina.m.scheer@gmail.com
www.wakefieldbaseketballassociation.assn.la
• Defensive Fundamentals
Wakefield Basketball Association – Travel
• Ball Handling Steve Harrington, Head Boys Basketball Coach John Walsh, John_Walsh@rcab.org
• Games www.wakefieldbasketballassociation.assn.la
Watertown High School
Wakefield BMX (Youth & Adult)
• Full Court Basketball Coach Harrington has guided the Red Raiders to 22 Roger Gould, bmxgould34@gmail.com
• 1 vs 1 straight tournament appearances while compiling Wakefield Boys and Girls Club
• 3 vs 3 372 wins. While at Watertown Coach Harrington Chris Thurston, chris@bgcwakefield.org, bgcstoneham.org
Wakefield Youth Football and Cheer
• Beat the Counselor has helped guide Watertown to three State Titles Jason Willis, jwill310@yahoo.com
• Competitions and eight Sectional Titles. Coach Harrington was www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=wakefieldyouthfootball
• Hot Shot recognized at the Boston Globe’s Division III Coach Wakefield High Athletics
Brendan Kent, brendan.kent@wpsk12.org
• Mikan of the Year for 2003, 2007 and 2018. He is regarded www.wakefieldpublicschools.org/memorial-high-school/athletics
• Foul Shot as one of the best coaches in the area and has Wakefield Soccer Association
Dave Dube, president@wakefieldsoccer.org, www.wakefieldsoccer.org
Directors spoken and worked at numerous camps around
Wakefield Youth Lacrosse – Boys
Eastern Mass. Robert Guida, robert@torralaw.com, wakefieldlacrosse.net
John Walsh, Head Boys Basketball Coach Wakefield Youth Lacrosse – Girls
Central Catholic High School Paul Moran Debbie Tremblay, tremblaydebbie3@gmail.com, wakefieldlacrosse.net
Coach Walsh just finish his first season at Central. Coach Moran has over 20 years experience Wakefield Youth Skating Association
Brian Casey, brian.casey1@yahoo.com, www.wysa.net
His team once again made the State Tournament. He coaching boys and girls varsity basketball and was a
is also the former head boys basketball at Danvers 2,000 point scorer at Swampscott High School. ADULT SPORTS & ORGANIZATIONS
Wakefield Men’s Softball
High School. While at Danvers Coach Walsh guided Grades: Boys and Girls entering Grades 1 – 8 Kevin McLeod, wake.lake.softball@gmail.com,
the team – three State Titles (2012, 2013 and 2015) Dates: Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30 Vinnie Casazza, vinnie@apexinvests.com, wakelakesoftball.com/home
Wakefield Merchants Baseball
He has been named Boston Globe Coach of the Year Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Dave Ellegood, dellegood@gocsc.com
(2012 and 2015) as well as Northeast Coach of the Where: Wakefield High School Wakefield Over 50’s Baseball
Joe Silveria, jgsilveira@verizon.net
year (2012, 2013, 2015). He is bringing a wealth of Fee: $175
Wakefield Tennis Association
knowledge, and enthusiasm to the program. John Questions/Contact Information
Bill Conley, wconley@ll.mit.edu
also helps run the Wakefield Travel Basketball Wakefield Twi-League Baseball
Email: walshmoranhoopcamp@gmail.com Steve Grasso, steven.grasso@natraveler.com
Program. Coach Moran: (978) 273-0306 Wakefield Woman’s Softball
Tracy Saraceni, tld71@hotmail.com
Coach Walsh: (781) 307-8231
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Kids Corner CIT – Counselor in Training
Calling all preschool-
ers to come and enjoy
Summer for Summer Fun
Our objectives in
a fun and exciting
summer experience Youth Day this program are to
develop leadership
in a loving and caring
atmosphere. Explore
and discover new friends, activities, and adventure.
Programs and self-esteem while
teaching the adoles-
cent how to work with
Participants will enjoy non-competitive games, crafts, young children and plan and perform program
songs, outdoor play, and preschool activities held activities. We also hope that the CIT is a rewarding
Ages: 3 – 5 (by 6/30)
indoors and out. and enjoyable experience.
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
The children will enjoy many opportunities to Dates Mondays – Fridays (x7/3) Please note that placement in this program is not
develop social skills such as cooperation and sharing. Week 1 June 29 – July 2 (four-day week) guaranteed. We are unable to guarantee future
They will enjoy getting to know one another in the Week 2 July 6 – July 10 program counselor positions to those in our CIT
age-appropriate environment provided. Week 3 July 13 – July 17 program.
Participants will enjoy choosing from a variety of Week 4 July 20 – July 24
Participants must be entering the seventh and
planned activities each day. Experienced, trained Week 5 July 27 – July 31
eighth grade. Participants must be self-starters
counselors will supervise activities outdoors on Week 6 August 3 – August 7 and have a desire to be part of the program. We
our large playground and extensive indoor areas. Week 7 August 10 – August 14 are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, responsible
Where: Dolbeare Elementary School youth who have a strong desire to learn the ropes
When outdoors, children will enjoy having art
Fee: $99 per week, $80 week of June 29 towards becoming a program counselor. We can
activities, play time and exploring some of nature’s
wonders as well as picnics outdoors. Daily Schedule (subject to change) accept only a limited number of participants.
When indoors, participants will be in a safe, Open Circle; Sports and Games; Snack; Outdoors; Grades: Entering Grades 7 & 8
supportive atmosphere that encourages learning, Arts and Crafts; Closing time Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
excitement, and exploration, arts and crafts, and Dates Mondays – Fridays (x7/3)
enjoy special entertainment. Week 1 June 29 – July 2 (four-day week)
Week 2 July 6 – July 10
You must provide a peanut free daily snack and Week 3 July 13 – July 17
lots of fluids. All children are required to be toilet Week 4 July 20 – July 24
trained by the start of the program. Pull-ups are Week 5 July 27 – July 31
not acceptable. Week 6 August 3 – August 7
Child-to-counselor ratio is approximately 5:1 Week 7 August 10 – August 14
Where: Dolbeare Elementary School
Fee: $65 per week; register weekly
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Sports Zone 101 – Summer Fun 2020
Tournament of Champions
Welcome back to our 11th summer vacation in
Summer A fun-filled full-day summer program
that will keep the kids busy and send
Wakefield! We can’t believe it! This summer is
going to be a lot of fun for many kids. Youth Day them home tired! There is something
here for everyone! Each day includes science and
nature, drama, games, arts and crafts, theme
In all our action-packed weeks, kids will participate
in a variety of games, such as street hockey, soccer, Programs weeks and other creative activities just to name a
few. We will offer a variety of activities throughout
football, dodgeball, basketball and many others the day that will exercise their minds and bodies
during our fun-filled week. Grades: Entering Grades K – 6 but also allow them to be kids and enjoy summer.
Time: Half Day 9:00am – 12:00pm Extended morning and afternoon options available
Full Day 9:00am – 3:00pm for those parents/guardians in need.
Dates Mondays – Fridays (x7/3)
Ages: Entering Grades K – 6
Week 1: June 22 – June 26
Time: Half Day 9:00am – 12:00pm
Week 2 June 29 – July 2 (four-day week)
Full Day 9:00am – 3:00pm
Week 3 July 6 – July 10
AM Care 7:30am – 9:00am
Week 4 July 13 – July 17
PM Care 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Week 5 July 20 – July 24
Dates: Themes:
Week 6 July 27 – July 31
Mondays – Fridays (x7/3)
Week 7 August 3 – August 7
Week 1 June 29 – July 2 Party in the USA
Week 8 August 10 – August 14
Week 2 July 6 – July 10 Heroes Week
Week 9: August 17 – August 21
Week 3 July 13 – July 17 Splish, Splash
Week 10: August 24 – August 28
Week 4 July 20 – July 24 Dodgeball
In addition to learning the fundamentals of these Week 11: August 31 – September 4*
Week 5 July 27 – July 31 Olympics
sports, we will have exciting discussions about *Drop-in Only, No Pre-Registration
Week 6 August 3– August 7 Warrior Week
current events in sports, good sportsmanship and Where: The Americal Civic Center
Week 7 August 10 – August 14 Talent Show
understanding the cool statistics on sports cards. Fees: $175 Full Day
Where: Dolbeare Elementary School
(Week 2 $140 for four-day week)
Each participant will receive a daily pack of cards $130 Half Day Fees: Choose to register for a full week
as a major prize. These prizes help emphasize (Week 2 $105 or four-day week) or pick and choose your days
value and are a fun way to enhance learning! Weekly Registrations only online. Pay per week: Weekly $160 (Week 1 Fee
This program is open to both boys and girls. Come Daily Drop-In’s Welcome adjusted at check-out for four-day week)
and play like a champion! $30 Half Day drop-in; $50 Full Day drop-in Register for all seven weeks for $950
Daily Registrations must be through AM Care $50, PM Care $70 per week
What Should Kids Bring?: Snack, Lunch, Water
bottle, Comfortable Shoes. NO NUT PRODUCTS!!!!! Sportszone directly. Daily with no Pay per day: Full Day $45
pre-registration required. AM Care $15, PM Care $25
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Boating is Fun Activities: Teen activities are based off skills
Youth Boating Day Programs
are a great way to spend Youth Summer assessed by nationally recognized organizations
such as the American Red Cross, US Sailing, US
Powerboating, and the American Canoe Association
summer days having fun and
making new friends. Our
programs strive to teach safe
Boating (ACA). In addition to paddling and sailing lessons,
teen campers will have an opportunity to earn their
boating in a fun learning environment by instruct-
ing and reinforcing boating safety and skills.
Programs Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates. They’ll
learn basic water rescues, like those used by life-
guards and safe boating instructors. Furthermore,
Our child to staff ratio is 8 to 1, promoting personal they will engage in team building activities and
interactions between campers and counselors. Boating is Fun Dates:
learn to work with camper, counselors, and other
Each child is assigned to a specific counselor All sessions are Monday – Friday (x7/4)
teens in a cooperative environment.
during each session. Counselors are expected to Week 1 June 22 – June 26
Week 2 June 29 –July 3 Benefits: Boating For Teens Camp is a great
supervise children specifically grouped with them
Week 3 July 6 – July 10 program for teens who are interested in working
and to keep a general awareness of the activities of
Week 4 July 13 – July 17 with children, the outdoor recreation industry, and
other counselors’ groups.
Week 5 July 20 –July 24 customer service, and much more! Teen Camp also
These week-long sessions are filled with lots of Week 6 July 27 – July 31 increases the chances that teens may be hired to
time on the water learning paddling strokes, Week 7 August 3 – August 7 work at Boating in Boston in the future .We love to
sailing terms and independence on the water. Week 8 August 10 – August 14 see the young people who grew up in our camp
Choose sailing or kayaking (full days can include Week 9 August 17 – August 21 return year after year. Some even return in their
either or both!) and watch your little skipper college years to intern in marketing, finance, human
transform into a commander of the seas. resources, and operations!
Goals Goals:
• Understanding of boating and paddling skills • Understanding of boating and paddling skills
• Learn through hands on experience • Learn through hands on experience
• Build on the water confidence • Build on the water confidence
• Build self confidence and leadership by working • Build self confidence and leadership by working
with others Boating for Teens Camp with others
Ages: 8 –13 Teens love boating, too! Geared toward ages 13 – 15, Ages: 13 – 15
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Full Day Boating for Teens Camp is a great time on the water. Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
9:00am – 12:00pm Ha;f Day Teen Camp is offered at three-week increments, Dates: Sessions are three weeks in length
Where: Spot Pond in Stoneham giving campers plenty of opportunities to demon- Session 1: June 22 – July 10 (x7/3)
Fee: Full Day $439, Half Day $279 strate leadership skills and to learn more advanced Session 2: July 13 – July 31
per one-week session boating techniques. Problem-solving and critical Session 3: August 3 – August 21
thinking are abilities that teens will naturally pick Where: Spot Pond in Stoneham
up in this fun, authentic learning environment. Fee: $999
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Tennis Sized Right for Age and Ability. Spring Sunday Tennis Schedule
•B
alls bounce lower and move
slower through the air,
Spring & Summer Dates: Sundays, May 17 – June 7
Program Ages Times
making them easier to hit
•F
our levels of tennis balls:
Tennis Programs Red Ball
Orange Ball
4–6
4 – 10
10:00 – 11:00am
11:00 – 12:00pm
8 years old and under, 9 – 10, with Sandy Palmer, PTR Certified Where: Dobbins Tennis Courts
4 – 12 and 11 and older. Tennis Junior Development Director Fee: $80
at Woburn Racquet Club
•R
acquets sized for small Summer Tennis Schedules
hands that are easier to grip Eight-week sessions; pick one day
and swing. per week for eight weeks. Red and
Orange Ball: choose either Monday,
Red Ball (ages 4 – 6)
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Players will focus on hand-eye coordination, agility,
Green Ball: choose either Monday
gross motor skills as well as developing swing
or Tuesday. Yellow ball: choose either Wednesday
technique. Children will continue development of
or Thursday.
motor and athletic skills. Coordination, movement
and balance drills will be introduced. Learn the Days cannot vary week to week. If the day you
game of tennis while having fun! One-hour sessions. choose does not work well for you, you will not be
Recommended racquet size: 19”-23” able to switch days. Of course, special circumstances
will be considered and will need to be run by Sandy.
Orange Ball (ages 4 – 10)
Players will work to improve their skills and Program Ages Times
mechanics, focus on consistency and accuracy Red Ball 4–6 9:00am– 10:00am
while learning to construct points during match Orange Ball 4–10 10:00am– 11:00am
play. Classes will be focused on footwork and Green Ball 4 – 12 11:00am – 12:00pm
proper technique. Games and drills will prepare this Yellow Ball 11+ 11:00am – 12:30pm
player for more competitive rallies. One-hour Dates: Mondays July 06 – August 24
sessions. Recommended racquet size: 23”-25” Tuesdays July 07 – August 25
Green Ball (ages 4 – 12 ) Wednesdays July 08 – August 26
Full Court with Green Ball. This class is for players Thursdays July 09 – August 27
Standard/Yellow Ball (ages 11+)
that can play quality points on a full court. The Full court is used with a standard tennis ball. Where: Dobbins Tennis Courts
class focuses on the development of mechanics, Continued development of strokes, use of spin, Fee: $160
improving consistency and “thoughtful” tactics in basic singles and doubles tactics as well as an Private Lessons and Private Groups available.
singles and doubles.(1 1/2 hours). Recommended increase of competitive drills. Recommended Email sandypalmer@woburnracquetclub.com
racquet size: 25” – 27” racquet size: Junior Racquet for availability and pricing.
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Wakefield A
Recreation
Program Sites
A. Dolbeare School
340 Lowell Street
B. Wakefield Common/Lake Quannapowitt C
Main Street
B
C. Spaulding Park Playground
Lower Common, Main Street
McCarthy Senior Center
D.
30 Converse Street
E
E. A
merical Civic Center
467 Main Street
D F
Galvin Middle School
F. H
525 Main Street
G
Wakefield High School:
G.
Beasley Track & Field, Landrigan Field, I
& Dobbins Tennis Courts
60 Farm Street
H. Blatz Field
30 Farm Street
I. Walsh Field
10 Hemlock Road J
J. Mapleway Field
16 Maple Way
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Blatz Field Nasella Field
Blatz field is a small softball diamond used for
youth and adult league softball. Located behind
Wakefield Nasella Field is located on Water Street and is
directly next to Shaw’s Supermarket. There are
the Woodville Elementary School on Farm Street.
Parks & two baseball diamonds located here and are used
for youth baseball. There is also a playground here
Landrigan Field for kids to use.
Landrigan is the home of the Wakefield Warriors
varsity football team. It is a full-size turf field that
Fields Sullivan Park
Sullivan Park is used for youth soccer and little
also has lights if needed for a night game. Landrigan
league baseball. At this park, there is one baseball
is used for adult and youth lacrosse, high school
diamond and a large field for youth soccer. Located
and youth field hockey, as well as football. Located
off of Salem Street.
up the street from Wakefield Memorial High School
on Farm Street. You would take Hemlock Road Veterans Field
where you will see a baseball field on your right Veterans Field is located on the corner of North
and Landrigan is located at the top of the street. Avenue and Church Street. It is backed up to the
scenic Lake Quannapowitt and is a popular field to
Mapleway Playground play softball for both youth and adult leagues.
Mapleway Playground is located off of Oak Street
Walsh Field
in Greenwood. At this park there are two fields
Walsh Field is used for adult and youth baseball.
used for softball or baseball, for both youth or
It is the home of the Wakefield Warriors varsity
adult leagues. There is also a great playground for
baseball team. Located on Hemlock Road, off of
kids and an outdoor basketball court. Go down
Farm Street. The baseball diamond is adjacent to
Maple Way off of Oak Street to enter the park.
Wakefield Memorial High School.
Moulton Park Walton Field
Moulton Playground is located on the West Side of Walton Field is used primarily for soccer, both
town. Here there is a playground for children, youth and adult. It is a turf field that also has lights
soccer field for youth soccer and a baseball field in the event of a night game. Walton can also be
used for both adult and youth leagues. There is a used for youth and adult lacrosse. Located next to
also an outdoor basketball court adjacent to the the Galvin Middle School with entrances from
baseball field. Located off of Cedar Street. either Main Street or North Avenue.
To download copies of the Wakefield Recreation Field Use Policy
and Field Permit Request Form, go to www.wakerec.com
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Payment: Payment must accompany all registrations. Checks Inclement Weather: Please check wakerec.com
should be made payable to Wakefield Recreation. Master-
Card, Visa, and Discover are also accepted. If choosing to Wakefield for inclement weather updates on programs and fields
operated through Wakefield Recreation. The Department
Recreation
register on-line, please visit www.wakerec.com. If registering of Public Works makes the decision regarding field
for the first time with Wakefield Recreation, you will need cancellations. Once a determination has been made, our
to create a household account. Please call 781-246-6389 if website will be updated for your convenience. It is also
you experience difficulties. Phone registrations now welcome!
Refunds: There will be NO REFUNDS unless a program
General our policy that if Wakefield Public Schools close due to
weather related issues, our programs will also be canceled.
is canceled by Wakefield Recreation. In the event that
participants must cancel, household credit requests must
be submitted in written form to the Recreation Director. If
Information Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel or
postpone a program due to low enrollment. If a
multi-session program must be canceled due to inclem-
approved, the percentage of credit may vary. If you cancel ent weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will
Special Needs: participants with special needs are
after the start of a program, no credits or refunds will make every effort to reschedule the program. If a
encouraged to attend all of our programs. Staff members
be given. Please note that there is a $5 administrative fee program cannot be rescheduled, a household credit will
are sensitive to their needs and will do everything
for all refunds unless the program is canceled by Wakefield be issued for the canceled program.
possible to assist. If you are unsure about program
Recreation. Volunteer Opportunities: Wakefield Recreation
registration, call regarding specifics.
Financial Assistance: Full and partial financial aid greatly depends on volunteers to support all of our
packets are available for all Recreation Programs, unless Attention Parents: All program participants are programs and special events. If you are interested in
noted, for Wakefield Residents. Please contact Wakefield encouraged to bring water and snack to the programs, volunteering, there are a variety of programs and activities
Recreation for more details. Payment plans are also however, due to increased nut allergies, please do not looking for a caring heart, a specific skill, and a helping
available for Wakefield Residents bring or send items containing nuts for snacks and lunches. hand! Contact us for openings. Thanks to all who have
already given their time and energy!
Course Confirmation: A participant is registered ONLY Participants Responsibility: We ask that all
when payment is received. Upon receipt of payment, an participants respect the staff, other participants, Typo, Human Errors, We Goofed!?: Occasionally
emailed receipt will be sent. We do not send out reminders program equipment, age requirements, and facilities there may be an error or change in the day, time, fee, or
for programs. We will only contact you in the event of when participating in programs offered by Wakefield location of a program in our brochure. If so, we will do
cancellations. If at any time, there are questions regarding Recreation. If participants fail to cooperate with the everything possible to correct the situation promptly.
your household account, please log onto www.wakerec.com rules, Wakefield Recreation reserves the right to dismiss Thank you for your patience and understanding should
to view your household account history. or suspend a participant in any program without a refund. these situations arise.
Wakefield Recreation Department Mission Statement Wakefield Recreation Committee
Dan McGrath Wakefield Recreation, a self-sustaining Richard Stevens, Chair
Recreation Director
Division of the Town, offers safe, quality and Jed Barrett, Vice Chair
Karen Burke
affordable programs and facilities for citizens Robert Burnett Chris Gargano
Recreation Administrative Assistant
of all ages and abilities. Our staff members are Annie Duvall Susan Hickey
467 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
Main Number 781-246-6389 qualified professionals, dedicated to serving the Todd Fickes Frank Leone
www.wakerec.com community with excellence and pride. Julie Grillon Jeanne Stinson
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Participant’s Name:
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Address: City, Zip:
Form Home Phone:
M Male M Female DOB:
Cell Phone:
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Please make
program registration PARENT/GUARDIAN & EMERGENCY INFORMATION
checks payable to Guardian: Cell Phone:
Wakefield Recreation. Business Phone: Email:
Mail form to: Emergency Information Name: Phone:
Wakefield Recreation PROGRAM REGISTRATION SECTION
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Department” athletic or recreation programs of the Town of Wakefield Recreation Division. I also agree to forever release the Town of Wakefield, Wakefield Recreation, and all
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I have decided to allow my child to participate in the Town of Wakefield-Recreation Division’s athletic and recreation programs with full knowledge that the Releases
Recreation Director will not be liable to anyone for personal injuries and property damage my child or I may suffer in voluntary Wakefield Recreation athletic or recreation programs.
dmcgrath@wakefield.ma.us Emergency Medical Treatment: I hereby give the Wakefield Recreation Program permission to administer basic First Aid, CPR, and necessary medication to my
child _______________________________________________ and/or take my child _______________________________________________ to a hospital and secure
medical treatment when I cannot be reached or when delay could be dangerous to my child’s health.
Karen Burke
Administrative Assistant Allergies, Chronic Health Conditions: Allergies must also complete EAAP plan at the Recreation Dept office. Please list all of your child’s allergies and/or
chronic health conditions: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
kburke@wakefield.ma.us
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