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Wakefield Recreation
Program Spring &
Summer 2018
Click Here
for Online
Registration!
Register Online at www.wakerec.com • Register By Phone: 781-246-6389
By Walk-in or Mail-in: Wakefield Recreation Department, 467 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
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Little Chefs LLC Cooking Classes
Spring Four–Week Core Cooking Classes for Ages 7 to 13
All food and materials included. Please inform Little Chefs of any allergies.
Enrichment Class 1: Healthy Snacking
We will cover all kinds of foundational information such as kitchen
Ages: 7 – 13
Programs preparedness, kitchen safety, proper food handling, hygiene,
cross-contamination, measuring, and proper food storage. We
Dates: Tuesdays, May 8, 15,
22, and 29
Times: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
will also make some quick and healthy snacks to try!
Where: Americal Civic Center –
Class 2: Healthy Breakfasts Heritage Room
Table of Contents
We’ll start by learning the importance of fueling your body for the Fee: $135
Click on any of the lines below to go directly day and how to choose foods that give us energy and brain power!
to the section or page. Then we’ll dive right in and make some amazing breakfast dishes using fresh from the field produce.
Your kids won’t believe how good Mother Nature can taste.
2 – 4 Spring Youth Sports Programs
Class 3: Healthy Lunches
5 Spring Adult Sports Programs We’re going to kick-off the class with a “MyPlate” nutrition segment, and then teach your child how to
properly portion and balance their meals for greatest nutritional impact on the body. From there, we’ll
6 & 7 Summer Calendars jump into some healthy ideas for lunches. As you know, homemade lunches can be boring, and school
8 Summer Enrichment Programs cafeteria lunches can be costly and unhealthy. We’ll create some fun and exciting lunches that are easy
to make and packed with important nutrients for “kids on the grow”.
9 – 12 Summer Sports Clinics
Class 4: Healthy Substitutions of our Favorite Foods
13 Movies by the Lake Burgers, pizza, chicken fingers, mac and cheese...our kids have their favorites and they will learn how
to substitute and rework some of their favorite recipes to create the healthiest versions on the planet
14 – 16 Spring and Summer Day Programs while still tasting GREAT! We’ll also focus on healthy substitutions, food labels, and daily nutritional
requirements.
17 – 18 Summer Fencing Programs
19 Spring & Summer Youth Tennis Programs Little Chefs LLC Preschool Ages: 2 – 5, parent participation
Classes for Ages 2 to 5 required
20 Wakefield Recreation Program Sites
This Healthy Hands Cooking Class is specifically designed Dates: Wednesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30
21 Wakefield Parks & Fields for children ages 2 – 5. They are fun, age appropriate classes Times: 11:00pm – 11:45pm
bursting with hands-on activities, healthy concept Where: Americal Civic Center –
22 General Information learning through games, and of course, empowering Heritage Room
23 Registration Form your little one to create their own special healthy snacks.
Fee: $99 for all 4 classes ($25 per class)
Class are theme-based and 45 minutes in length.
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Youth Archery
Spring Learn Archery with On Site
Archery! Our programs are led
by USA Archery certified coaches
Youth Sports and instructors from On Site
Archery. You will learn the
Programs fundamentals of target archery, including proper
shooting form, range safety, range procedures,
scoring and much more.
No equipment – no problem! OSA provides
Wakefield Recreation everything that is needed for you to participate.
Come and join On Site Archery for lots of shooting
is offering over time, camaraderie and fun!
Ages 9 – 12 Fishing Clinic
35 spring and Dates: Thursdays, May 10 – June 14 For people of all ages, come Learn
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm how to fish or improve your fishing
Where: Comverse Field skills with this Angler Education
summer programs Fee: $132 Program provided by MassWildlife!
This clinic offers an introduction to
for tots, youth, fishing to give you the confidence to continue this
great outdoor activity on your own. Participants
and adults. should bring water, bug spray and a snack.
Ages: 6 – 10, adult accompaniment required
Dates: Tuesday, June 5
Register online at Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: Spaulding Playground area off of Lake Ave.
www.wakerec.com Fee: $35
and get in on the fun! Do you have an idea for a great program?
Do you want to be an instructor?
Email dmcgrath@wakefield.ma.us
We’d love to have you!
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Soccer Shots for Tots
Spring Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer
program with a focus on character development.
Youth Sports Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives
on and off the field through best-in-class coaching,
communication and curriculum. Our coaches are
Programs the best-trained in the business. Our expert-
approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns The Children’s Soccer Experience
with childhood education standards. In addition
we provide an exceptional customer experience
Classic Soccer Shots: Ages 4 – 5
Track with Knucklebones and ongoing communication with parents. Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imagina-
Knucklebones Track and Field tive games to focus on basic soccer skills like
Program measures aerobic capacity, Mini Soccer Shots: Ages 2 – 3 dribbling, passing and shooting.
body composition, muscular strength, Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program We also highlight a positive character trait each
endurance and flexibility. With the objective of introducing children to fundamental soccer session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.
showing children their body’s abilities and provid- principles, such as using your feet, dribbling
ing motivation to adopt a healthy lifestyle, our Dates: Saturdays, April 14 – June 2 (No Class May 26)
and the basic rules of the game.
program will evaluate their progress through such Times 8:30am – 9:00am 2 Year Olds
Through fun games, songs and positive reinforce- 9:15am – 9:55am 3 and 4 Year Olds
activities as sprints, relays, long jump, pull-ups and
ment, children will begin to experience the joy of 10:15am – 11:00am Older 4 to 5 Year Olds
an inspiring athletic decathlon. Each class will
playing soccer and being active. 11:20am – 11:50am 2 Year Olds
include stretching, game play, track & field and
conclude with a discussion on healthy habits. 12:15am – 12:55pm 3 and 4 Year Olds
Proper athletic attire and sneakers are required. Where: Grassy area near Galvin Tennis Courts
Fee: $105
Ages: 6 – 10
Dates: Wednesdays, May 2 – June 6
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Beasley Track
Fee: $84
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Youth Boxing Program Goals and Benefits of this Class:
Spring Wakefield Recreation is excited to work with MK
Boxing and Fitness Club located in Woburn, MA.
• Self-Confidence: Boxing enables children to
become more self-confident because it is an
Youth Sports MK Boxing has a superior 7,500 square-foot facility
boasting over 30 boxing bags, speedbags, condi-
tioning mats, a professional boxing ring, locker
individual sport that allows them to progress at
their own pace and are not compared to others.
Programs rooms, cardio machines, and weight training
equipment.
•C
oordination: Our youth program challenges the
entire body, developing coordination, balance,
agility and poise.
Many children are getting into the sport of boxing. • Discipline & Activeness: Boxing training will
Training in boxing will not
Spring Fencing for Ages and up help your child to discover that through self-dis-
only improve the body, cipline and perseverance he or she can accom-
See page 16 for complete information on clothing
it will improve the mind. plish almost anything. Regular active training
requirements and equipment policy
The sport of boxing can improves reflexes and teaches the child profes-
Come learn the exciting sport of fencing! Often and will be safe if done sionalism.
called a physical game of chess, fencing develops properly. Please read below for specific goals and
endurance, coordination, agility, poise and balance. benefits of this class. There will also be a gradua- • Cardio: Boxing is a great cardiovascular workout.
While fencing is a physical sport, it is also a mental tion ceremony for all students. Regular boxing training can help your child
game requiring concentration, quick decision-making maintain a balanced heart rate and reduce his or
Mixed Martial Arts Striking and Conditioning her stress
and problem-solving. It’s an ideal activity for people
Fundamentals involve the use of hands, elbows,
of all ages and sizes. Equipment is provided for the • Strength: Boxing enhances the development of
knees, legs and foot strikes. This will involve the
first eight-week session one participates in. stronger bones and muscles and improves
use of the heavy bags, kicking shields, and focus
mitt training. flexibility.
Beginner – Intermediate
Ages: 7 and up There is a heavy emphasis on conditioning such as • Weight Loss/Control: Boxing training sessions
Dates: Tuesdays, May 22 – June 26 running, burpees, pushups, abs, and other cross help prevent obesity. A single workout can burn
Time: 6:00pm – 7:15pm conditioning methods. The kids will learn how to as many as 500 calories. Regular practice will
Where: McCarthy Senior Center slip and avoid punches. The focus on technique, help your child maintain a consistent and healthy
Fee: $125.00 form, conditioning, power, speed, timing, coordi- body weight.
Beginner – Advanced nation and balance will be emphasized. All contact Grades: K – 8
Ages: 12 and up will be practiced using protective shields, pads, Dates: Tuesdays, April 24 – June 12
Dates: Tuesdays, May 22 – June 26 focus mitts and heavy bags. Times: 3:45pm – 4:30pm Grades K – 4
Time: 7:15pm – 8:30pm New students receive top-of-the-line boxing gloves. 4:30pm – 5:15pm Grades 5 –8
Where: McCarthy Senior Center Where: MK Boxing and Fitness Club
Fee: $125.00 116 Cummings Park, Woburn.
Fee: $163
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Pickleball Times:
Spring Try out the fastest growing
sport around! Similar to
Mondays
9:30am – 11:30am
Open Play – All Levels
Adults Sports ping pong, badminton, and
tennis, it’s a fun, active
game that can be mastered
Tuesdays 8:00am – 10:00am
Competitive Play for
Programs by anyone, from youth to senior citizens. This
program is for adults, ages 18 and older.
Advanced Players
10:00am – 12:00pm
Open Play All Levels
Pickleball was created during the summer of 1965
and is currently the fastest growing sport in the Wednesdays 10:30am– 12:30pm
Spring Fencing for Adults (Mid Level Play for
United States. It is played on a badminton court
See page 16 for complete information on clothing Intermediate Players)
with the net lowered to 34 inches, and uses a
requirements and equipment policy
perforated plastic ball (similar to a whiffle ball) and Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am
Come learn the exciting sport of fencing! Often wood or composite paddles. Open Play All Levels
called a physical game of chess, fencing develops
Ages: 18 and older Friday Nights 6:00pm – 7:30pm
endurance, coordination, agility, poise and balance.
Dates: April 30 – June 18 Beginners, Advanced Beginners,
While fencing is a physical sport, it is also a mental
Where: Americal Civic Center – Drill Hall/Gym Low Intermediates
game requiring concentration, quick decision-making
Fee: $5 drop in
and problem-solving. It’s an ideal activity for people 7:30pm – 9:00pm
of all ages and sizes. Equipment is provided for the Intermediates and Above
first eight-week session one participates in. Instructor:
Michael Tarascio, former member of the United
States World Championship Team.
Adult Beginner – Advanced
Ages: 18 and up
Dates: Tuesdays, May 22 – June 26
Time: 7:15pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $125.00
Where: McCarthy Senior Center
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Monday, June 11 Tuesday, July 10
. Fencing Summer Session 1
(Mondays through July 16 ) Summer Calendar: . Fencing Summer Session 2
(every Tuesday through August 21 )
Monday, June 18
. Mount Hood Junior. Golf Program
Programs Start Dates . Wakefield Blacktop Basketball
(every Tuesday & Thursday through
August 28 )
Session 1 (Monday – Wednesday)
June 11 – July 16 . Wakefield Blacktop Street Hockey
Session 1 (every Tuesday & Thursday
Monday, June 25 through July 16 )
. Boating Is Fun Session 1
Tuesday, June 26 Monday, July 9
(Monday – Friday)
. Summer Tennis Tuesday Sessions . Boating Is Fun Session 3
Wednesday, July 11
. Future Warriors Basketball Camp
. Filmmaking Class (Monday – Friday) (Tuesdays, see page 19 for end dates ) (Monday – Friday)
(Wednesdays through August 15)
. Club Rec Week 1 (Monday – Friday)
. 5Star Academies Summer Youth Wednesday, June 27
Football Clinic (Monday – Thursday) . Summer Tennis Wednesday Sessions
Monday, July 16
. SNL Flag Football Summer League
. Boating Is Fun Session 4
(Wednesdays, see page 19 for end Week 1 (Monday – Friday)
. Math Magic (Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday)
dates, no class July 4)
. Sports Zone 101 Tournament . Harry Potter Programs Week 1 . Club Rec Week 2 (Monday – Friday)
of Champions Week 1 Thursday, June 28 Books: 1 – 4 (Monday – Friday)
. SNL Flag Football Summer League
(Monday – Friday) . Summer Tennis Thursday Sessions
Week 2 (Monday – Friday)
. One on One Girls’ Basketball Clinic
(Thursdays, see page 19 for end dates ) (Monday – Friday)
. Summer Tennis Monday Sessions . Harry Potter Programs Week 2
(Mondays, see page 19 for end dates ) Monday, July 2 Books 5 – 7 (Monday – Friday)
. Sports Zone 101 Tournament
.W
akefield Soccer Association Summer . Boating in Boston Teen Program of Champions Session 3 . Mount Hood Junior Golf Program
Clinic Session 1 (Monday – Friday) Session 1 (Mondays – Fridays (Monday – Friday) Session 3 (Monday – Wednesday)
through July 27, no class July 4)
. Soccer Shots for Tots Session 1 . One on One Girls’ Basketbal Skills
.B
oating Is Fun Session 2 (Monday – Thursday) Academy (Mondays through August 20)
(Monday – Friday, no class July 4) . Sports Zone 101 Tournament
. Super Sports at Club Rec Week 3
.M
ount Hood Junior Golf Program (Monday – Friday) of Champions Week 4
Session 2 (Monday – Wednesday) (Monday – Friday)
. Wakefield Golf Clinic
. Summer Tennis Monday Sessions
.S
ports Zone 101 Tournament (Monday – Thursday)
(Mondays through July 16 )
of Champions Week 2
.W
akefield High School Volleyball Clinic . Super Sports at Club Rec Session 2
(Monday – Friday, no class July 4)
(Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday)
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Wednesday, July 18 Monday, August 13
. One on One Blacktop Basketball
(Wednesdays through August 20) Summer Calendar: . Boating Is Fun Session 8
(Monday – Friday)
Monday, July 23
. Boating Is Fun Session 5
Programs Start Dates . Mount Hood Junior Golf Program
Session 5 (Monday – Wednesday)
(Monday – Friday)
. Club Rec Week 3 (Monday – Friday)
July 18 – August 27 . Sports Zone 101 Tournament
of Champions Week 8
(Monday – Friday)
. Fencing Summer Session 2 . Wakefield Soccer Association
(Mondays through August 20 ) Monday, July 30 Monday, August 6
Summer Clinic Session 2
. Boating in Boston Teen . Boating Is Fun Session 7
(Monday – Friday)
. SNL Flag Football Summer League Program Session 2 (Monday – Friday)
Week 3 (Monday – Friday) (Mondays through August 24 ) . Youth Archery Session 2
. Club Rec Week 5 (Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Friday)
. Little Chefs LLC Summer Program . Boating Is Fun Session 6
(Monday – Friday) (Mondays – Fridays though August 24) . SNL Flag Football Summer
Monday, August 20
League Week 5
. Sports Zone 101 Tournament . Boating Is Fun Session 9
. Club Rec Week 4 (Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday)
of Champions Week 5 (Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Friday) . Mount Hood Junior Golf Program . Spectacular Hands-On Science
. Sports Zone 101 Tournament
Session 4 (Monday – Wednesday) (Monday – Friday)
. Super Sports at Club Rec Session 3 of Champions Week 9
(Monday – Friday) . SNL Flag Football Summer League . Soccer Shots for Tots Session 2 (Monday – Friday)
Week 4 (Monday – Friday) (Monday – Thursday) . Introduction to Fencing
. Youth Archery Session 1
. Sports Zone 101 Tournament . Sports Zone 101 Tournament (Monday – Friday)
(Monday – Friday)
Of Champions Week 6 Of Champions Week 7
(Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday) Monday, August 27
. Sports Zone 101 Tournament
. Super Sports at Club Rec Session 4 . Super Sports at Club Rec Session 5 of Champions Week 10
(Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday) (Monday – Friday)
See pages 8 – 19 for details of all Wakefield Recreation Summer 2018 Programs.
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Filmmaking Class Math Magic with Ms. Hammond
Summer Presented by the Creators of the Boston Interna-
tional Kids Film Festival. In this Class, students
Join Ms. Hammond (a Dolbeare third-grade teacher)
to experience the fun of Math Magic! Patterns,
Enrichment can bring their creative ideas to fruition in a fun,
collaborative and exciting environment. Students
will learn skills in scriptwriting, storyboard sketching,
shapes, numbers and more will come to life in this
hands-on mathematical adventure! For students
entering Grades 3 and 4. Please be sure to bring a
Programs character development, improvisation, and camera
skills. Together, the group will write, shoot and edit
nut-free snack each day.
Grades: 3 -4
a film in a genre of their choosing. Students will Dates: Monday – Friday, June 25 – June 29
learn to edit their films using professional edit Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Spectacular Hands-On Science software like Adobe Premiere. All final projects are
Come join this very cool and fun Where: Dolbeare School
eligible for submission into the Boston International Fee: $125
elementary school summer program! Kids Film Festival in November of 2018
Over the past 22 years, Top Secret
Science (www.topsecretscience.org) Ages: 10 – 14 Little Chefs LLC Summer Program
has worked hands-on with over Dates: Monday – Friday, June 25 – June 29
Fun, tasty, and healthy – that’s what the Little
1,200,000 local children. Each day the kids will Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Chefs LLC Cooking Program is all about! We’ll
explore up to 20 weird and wacky hands-on science Where: Americal Civic Center – Heritage Room
spend five delicious days cruising through the
experiments and will make and take home at least Fee: $425
kitchen as we create nutritious hands-on recipes.
10 different projects. The scientists are fast paced Young chefs will hone their culinary skills, learn
and funny and your kids will be thoroughly enter- Harry Potter Programs basic kitchen safety, and how to use various kitchen
tained (they will even learn some interesting things Have you ever dreamed of becoming a wizard like tools and appliances as we create breakfast, lunch,
too). We will explore weird motions and flying Harry Potter? Then congratulations “Hogwart’s dinner and dessert over five days! All food and
things, air and water pressure; crazy chemistry, light Americana” is opening for summer classes. This materials are included. Two hours of each day is
and sound, science magic, electricity, magnets, wizarding school is full of owls, magic wands, secret devoted to cooking, the remaining hour is spent
astronomy and more. Be prepared for lots of fun potions, a spell off battle, Quidditch matches and a with a fun movement or nutrition activity, cleanup
stuff. Each child receives a free Scientist Trading Hagrid sized trivia match between our Americana and eating all the food they cook. We are happy to
Cards boxed set ($35 value) and a Free Top Secret houses! Sign up today to reserve your wizard-ing spot! accommodate food allergies to the best of our
Science Tee Shirt! A wonderful six hours of science ability; however, we may ask that a parent supply
Ages: 3 – 8
each day! a special ingredient for their child as needed.
Dates: Monday – Friday
Grades: K–5 Week 1 Books 1 – 4 July 9 – July 13 Ages: 7 – 14
Dates: Monday – Friday, August 6 – August 10 Week 2 Books 5 – 7 July 16 – July 20 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 23 – July 27
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Americal Civic Center Heritage Room Where: Americal Civic Center Where: The Americal Civic Center
Fee: $185 Fee: $190.00 per week Fee: $189.00
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5Star Academies Summer
Summer Youth Football Clinic
Featuring New England Patriots stars,
Sports NFL and college coaches!
5Star Academies is proud to officially announce
Clinics our annual Summer Youth Football Clinic with the
most respected staff in the industry. This year’s
guests will once again include New England Patriots
and instruction by NFL and College coaches.
Mount Hood Junior Golf Program
Wakefield Recreation and The 5Star Camp includes:
Mount Hood Golf Course is • Fundamental Instruction from former and The camp will focus on the basic fundamentals of
offering a series of three-day current NFL/College coaches & players all positions and also includes Flag Football games,
junior golf schools covering • Speed and Agility Training NFL Combine experience, relay races and many
grip, swing, game fundamentals and nine holes of more fun events. This will be the ultimate youth
golf. These lessons are open to children (male and • Flag Football Games
football event for all ages and skill levels.
female) ages seven and up, depending on the younger • NFL Combine Experience
children’s golf course experience. The class sizes are • This clinic is open to all football players from
• Special Guest Speakers beginners to advance level.
limited to 20 to allow for personalized instruction.
• …and much more • Training groups will be separated by experience
Classes are Monday through Wednesday 9:15am –
3:15pm. Golf instruction from 9:15 to 12:15 followed and age to maximize instruction and safety.
by lunch, then play from 1:15pm to 3:15pm. Juniors • This is a non-padded /non contact clinic.
should wear sneakers, comfortable clothing and • Each participant will receive an Under Armour
sunblock. shirt and NFL autographs
Ages 5 and older • Participants will bring a packed lunch
Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Session 1 June 18 – 20 Ages: 7 – 13
Session 2 July 2, 3, and 5 Dates: Monday – Thursday , June 25 – June 28
Session 3 July 16 – July 18 Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Session 4 July 30 – August 1 Where: Austin Prep Stadium, Reading, MA
Session 5 August 13 – August 15 Fee: $249
Time: 9:15am – 3:15pm For more details and to register:
Where: Mount Hood Memorial Park and Golf Course www.5staracademies.com/shop/camps/5-star-
Fee: $295.00 per session academies-youth-football-camp/
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One on One Girls’ Basketball SNL Flag Football
Summer Clinics with Kim Penney
Join Clinic Director Kim Penney for a
Summer League
SNL Sports Academy is excited to offer 5 weeks of
Sports One on One Girls Basketball Clinic.
The clinic is based on a simple
flag football programming to the youth of Wakefield
this Summer! This program is open to all Wakefield
Clinics
philosophy – to teach the funda- children ages 6 – 14. Participants will be grouped
mentals of sport in a fun atmo- by age and will receive an official SNL Flag Football
sphere, instilling the importance of team jersey.
teamwork and self-confidence. By participating in SNL Flag Football, children will
Future Warriors Basketball Highlights: learn the fundamentals of the
Camp with Jason Pavey • Low player/coach ratio (8:1) game in a safe and exciting
• Campers grouped by age and ability. environment while building
Aspiring players will have the unique opportunity
• Advanced instructions for advanced players. social skills through teamwork.
to work on basketball fundamentals with the
• Video analysis on players’ shooting Unlike regular football, SNL
Wakefield High School Varsity Basketball Coaches,
Dates: Monday – Friday, July 9 – July 13 Flag Football allows children to play this exciting
Assistant Coaches and High School Players. The
Where: Wakefield High School Gymnasium sport in a non-contact format that is fun for
clinic will emphasize fundamental skills and team
Grades Time Fee everyone involved.
play using drills from the high school’s varsity
program. This program is available for both boys K–3 9:00am – 12:00pm $150 SNL Flag Football was developed by life-long
and girls 4–9 9:00am – 1:00pm $200 football players and coaches that are dedicated to
providing children with the safest, most exciting
Grades: 2 – 4 One on One Skills Academy
football experience possible. This program is great
Dates: Wednesdays, July 11 – August 15th Grades: 5 – 12
for players of all experience and skill levels. Space
(six weeks) Dates: Mondays, six sessions, July 16 – August 20
is limited and registrations will be accepted on a
Times: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Grades 2 – 4 Times: 9:00am – 10:30am Grades 5 – 8
first-come first-serve basis.
6:00pm – 7:30pm Grades 5 – 8 10:30am – 12:00am Grades 9 – 12
Where: Galvin Middle School Gymnasium Where: Galvin Middle School Fee: $100 Ages: 6 – 14
Fee: $144 Dates: Monday – Friday
One on One Blacktop Basketball Week 1 July 9 – 13
Grades: 5 – 12 Week 2 July 16 – 20
Dates: Wednesdays, six sessions, Week 3 July 23 – 27
July 18 – August 22 Week 4 July 30 – August 3
Times: 9:00am – 10:00am Grades 5 – 6 Week 5 August 6 – August 10
10:00am – 11:00am Grades 7 – 8 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
11:00am – 12:00pm Grades 9 – 12 Where: Walton Field at the Galvin Middle School
Where: Galvin Middle School Fee: $75 Cost: $125.00 per week
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Wakefield Blacktop Basketball Wakefield High School
Summer Blacktop is a recreational outdoor
summer basketball program for boys
Volleyball Clinic
Join the Wakefield High School Varsity Volleyball
Sports and girls entering grades 5– 10. The
program runs two mornings per
week from early July through late August and is
Coach Sasha Duprey, her staff, and players for a
week long volleyball camp this summer!
Clinics staffed by members of the Wakefield High Varsity
Basketball Team.
Whether you are brand new to the sport, or getting
ready for tryouts this clinic will help you grow as
an athlete! Coaches will focus on developing strong
Grades: 5 – 10 fundamentals, raising each players individual skill
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Wakefield Golf Clinic level, and advancing into teaching the strategies of
July 10 – August 28 the game and team play!
Sign up for the first annual 2018 Wakefield Golf
Times: 9:00am – 10:00am Grades 5 & 6
Clinic. The clinic will be hosted at Sun and Air Golf Grades: 5–9
10:00am – 11:00am Grades 7 & 8
Center in Danvers, MA where kids will work on all Dates: Monday – Friday, July 9 – July 13
11:00am – 12:00pm Grades 9 & 10
aspects of their game. Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Galvin Middle School Basketball Courts
A rotating schedule will allow for participants to Where: Wakefield High School Gym
Fee: $125 for 15 sessions
hit balls on the range, Fee: $175.00
work on their short game Wakefield Blacktop
at the putting green, and Street Hockey
even put it all together at Wakefield Blacktop Street Hockey is a recreational
Sun and Air’s three-hole outdoor summer street hockey program for boys
practice course! The Clinic will be run by Wakefield and girls entering grades 1 – 9. Players will be split
High School Varsity Golf Coach, Chris Keane, and on a regular basis by grade and ability level. The
JV Coach, Kyle Blanchette. Participants will also work program runs two mornings per week from early
closely with members of the current Wakefield July through late August and is staffed by Coach
High School Golf Team. Chris Gianatassio and members of the Wakefield
Grades: 5 – 8 High Hockey Team.
Dates: Monday – Thursday, July 9 – July 12 Grades: 1 – 9
(rain date is July 13) Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am July 10 – August 16
Where: Sun and Air Golf Center, 210 Conant Street, Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Danvers, MA 01923 Where: Moulton Park Basketball Court
Fee: $129 Fee: $135.00 or $10/Day Drop In
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Wakefield Soccer
Summer Association Clinics
Wakefield Soccer Association
Sports will be hosting Summer Soccer
Clinics at Walton Field next to
Clinics
Galvin Middle School. WSA’s
clinics are age specific, player development pro-
grams with activities and games which develop the
technical and tactical aspects of soccer. WSA will
be bringing in experienced coaches, who have a
Youth Archery vast knowledge in developing players. These
Soccer Shots for Tots
Learn Archery with On Site Archery! Our programs individuals hold a variety of positions in the world Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer
are led by USA Archery certified coaches and of soccer including college coaches and various program with a focus on character development.
instructors from On Site other professional soccer clubs in the area. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives
Archery. You will learn the on and off the field through best-in-class coaching,
fundamentals of target Summer Clinic #1 communication and curriculum.
archery, including proper Dates: Monday – Friday, June 25 – June 29 Our coaches are the best-trained in the business.
shooting form, range safety, Ages Times: Fee: Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate
range procedures, scoring and U6 / Ages 5 –6 9:00am – 10:30am $80.00 and aligns with childhood education standards. In
much more. No equipment – no problem! OSA U8 / Ages 6 –8 9:00am – 10:30am $80.00 addition we provide an exceptional customer
provides everything that is needed for you to U10 / Ages 8 –10 9:00am – 12:00pm $140.00 experience and ongoing communication with
participate. Come and join On Site Archery for lots U12 / Ages 10 –12 9:00am – 12:00pm $140.00 parents.
of shooting time, camaraderie and fun! U14 / Ages 12 –14 9:00am – 12:00pm $140.00 Summer Sessions
Grades: 3 – 5 Dates: Monday – Thursday
Summer Clinic #2
Dates: Session 1, Monday – Friday Dates: Monday – Friday, August 13 – August 17 Session 1 July 9 – July 12
July 23 – July 27 Ages Times: Fee: Session 2 August 6 – August 9
Session 2, Monday – Friday Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
U6 / Ages 5 –6 9:00am – 10:30am $80.00
August 13 – August 17 Where: Grassy area near Galvin Tennis Courts
U8 / Ages 6 –8 9:00am – 10:30am $80.00
Fee: $159
Times: 9:00am – 10:00am Grades 3 & 4 U10 / Ages 8 –10 9:00am – 12:00pm $140.00
10:00am – 11:00am Grades 5 U12 / Ages 10 –12 9:00am – 12:00pm $140.00 Do you have an idea for a great program?
Where: Comverse Field U14 / Ages 12 –14 9:00am – 12:00pm $140.00 Do you want to be an instructor?
Fee: $109 per session Email dmcgrath@wakefield.ma.us.
Where:
Walton Field next to Galvin
Middle School We’d love to have you!
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Boating Is Fun
Summer These week-long sessions are filled with lots of
time on the water learning paddling strokes,
sailing terms and independence on the water.
Day Choose sailing or kayaking (full days can include
either or both!) and watch your little skipper
Programs transform into a commander of the seas.
Ages: 8 – 13
Boating in Boston Teen Program
Boating camp veterans! Boating for Teens camp is
a program designed for those who have tried their
Times: Full Day 9:00am – 4:00pm
sea legs and are looking to fine-tune their skills
Half Day 9:00am – 12:00pm
Boating in Boston Programs and take their boating skills to the next level!
Where: Spot Pond in Stoneham
at Spot Pond in Stoneham Geared toward ages 13 – 15, it’s a great time on the
Youth Boating Day Programs are a great way to Dates: Monday – Friday water. And who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be
spend summer days having fun and making new Session 1: June 25 – June 29 able to instill your own nautical wisdom on
friends. Our programs strive to teach safe boating Fees: Full Day $399 Half Day $255 polliwogs in years to come!
in a fun learning environment by instructing and Ages: 13 – 15
Dates: Monday – Friday (no sailing July 4)
reinforcing boating safety and skills. Dates: Monday – Friday
Session 2: July 2 – July 6
Our child to staff ratio is 8 to 1, promoting personal Fees: Full Day $349 Half Day $219 Session 1: July 2 – July 27
interactions between campers and counselors. Each Session 2: July 30 – August 24
child is assigned to a specific counselor during each Dates: Mondays – Fridays Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm
session. Counselors are expected to supervise Sessions 3 – 8: July 9 – August 17 Where: Spot Pond in Stoneham
children specifically grouped with them and to Fees: Full Day $439 Half Day $279 Fees: $1,339 per session
keep a general awareness of the activities of other Dates: Monday – Friday
counselors’ groups. Session 9: August 20 – August 24
Fees: Full Day $399 Half Day $255
Goals
• Understanding of boating and paddling skills
• Learn through hands on experience
• Build on the water confidence
• Build self confidence and leadership by working
with others
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Club Rec
Summer A fun-filled full-day summer program that will
keep the kids busy and send them home tired!
Day There is something here for everyone! Each day
includes science and nature/drama, sports and
games, arts and crafts, afternoon electives, theme
Programs weeks and other creative activities just to name
a few.
Child to Counselor ratio is approximately 10:1
Super Sports at Club Rec Extended morning and afternoon options available
New this year! If you like for those parents/guardians in need. Choose to register for a full week:
Club Rec but want the Ages: Entering Grades K – 6 in the Fall of 2018 Weekly: $199 9:00am – 3:00pm
emphasis to be on sports Where: The Galvin Middle School AM Care $60 (per week) 7:30am – 9:00pm
and games rather than PM Care $90 (per week) 3:00pm – 5:30pm
participate in some of the Dates (Mondays – Fridays) Themes
or pick and choose your days:
other morning activities then this newer program Week 1 July 9 – July 13 Going Green
Daily $50 (per day)
is for you! Now your child can register for the Week 2 July 16 – July 20 Boxes, Boxes, Boxes
AM Care $15 (per day)
sports component and focus their energy on Week 3 July 23 – July 27 Olympics
PM Care $25 (per day)
playing sports all morning long. This program is Week 4 July 30 – August 3 Super Heroes
part of the Club Rec Program and will join the Week 5 August 6 – August 10 Dancing/Disco Days Afternoons for Wakefield Academy Students:
other participants at lunch. $125 (per week) 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Times: Full Day 9:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: Entering Grades K – 6 in the Fall of 2018 $90 (per week) 3:00pm – 5:30pm
AM Care 7:30am – 9:00am
Dates: Mondays – Fridays $30 (per day) 12:00pm – 3:00pm
PM Care 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Week 1: July 9 – July 13 $25 (per day) 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Week 2: July 16 – July 20
Week 3: July 23 – July 27
Week 4: July 30– August 3 Early Bird
Week 5: August 6 – August 10
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Registration!
Register by May 28
Where: The Galvin Middle School and get 10% off
Fee: $150 per week Full Day
Weekly Rate
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New For Summer 2018: Week 6: July 30 – August 3, Celtics/Basketball
Summer Each of our weeks this upcoming summer will Week. Our theme this week will be dedicated to
have a “SPECIAL THEME”. Please make sure to basketball. We will play different variations of
check which theme our weeks will be. All programs basketball games. Other “non-related basketball”
Day will provide each child the opportunity to play all
their favorite games each week!
games will also be played during the week too!
Week 7: August 6 – August 10, Disney Week.
Programs This program is open to both boys and girls. Come
and play like a champion! What should kids bring?
Our theme this week is all things Disney. One of
the challenges of the week will be to create your
own theme park related to our sports games.
Snack, lunch, water bottle, comfortable shoes.
Many other special activities and games related to
Week 1: June 25 – June 29, Baseball/Red Sox Week. Disney will be played too.
Summer Vacation with Sports Zone 101 Wear your favorite Red Sox gear and bring in your
Week 8: August 13 – August 17, Amazing Race/
Summer Vacation 2018 best Red Sox item for grand prize!
Survivor Week. Our theme this week is based on
“Tournament Of Champions” Week 2: July 2 – July 3, July 5 – July 6, Stars And the popular TV shows, Amazing Race and Survivor.
Stripes Week. Celebrate America during this week Our activities will create challenges for kids to
Ages: Grades K – 6 by participating in patriotic activities! participate in games involving races, team compe-
Where: Americal Civic Center titions, and critical thinking strategy.
Week 3: July 9 – July 13, New England Patriots/
Welcome back to our 9th summer vacation in Football Week. All things Pats for the week! We Week 9: August 20 – August 24, Outer Space Week.
Wakefield! This summer is going to be a lot of fun will talk about some great games, moments, and Our theme this week is based on outer space. Some
for many kids. In all our action packed weeks, kids offer a special Patriots prize to a lucky child at the of our games this week will include “space balls,
end of the week. Kids are welcome to share their man on the moon, moon bounce, and other wacky
will participate in a variety of games, such as street
special prizes with the group throughout the week activities related to outer space.
hockey, soccer, football, dodgeball, basketball and
for a chance at a Patriots prize! Week 10: August 27 – August 31, Let’s Make A
many others during our fun-filled week.
Deal Week. Our theme this week is based on the
Week 4: July 16 – July 20, Nickelodeon Week.
In addition to learning the fundamentals of these popular game show, Let’s Make A Deal. Campers
Activities this week will relate to the popular
sports, we will have exciting discussions about can bring in some of the favorite cards and prizes
Nickelodeon shows that are fan favorites of kids.
current events in sports, good sportsmanship and during the week to trade with our big dealer, Sports
Competitions this week will include themed games
understanding the cool statistics on sports cards. Zone 101. All deals MUST be fair in value. Games
involving “Double Dare”, “Rocket Power”, “Sponge- and activities during this week will be designed
Each participant will receive a daily pack of cards bob”, “Rugrats”, and many others! and played like a game show to win extra prizes!
as a major prize. These prizes help emphasize
Week 5: July 23 – July 27, Happy Holiday’s Week. Register Weekly:
value and a fun way to enhance learning!
We will pretend it’s a different holiday each day of Full Day: 9:00am – 3:00pm $170
For this special Summer Vacation Program, all kids the week. Each day will include games and activi- Half Day: 9:00am – 12:00pm $125
will be divided into their proper age groups upon ties related to each holiday. Monday: St. Patrick’s
12:00pm– 3:00pm $115
arrival. Kids will get a chance to play against their Day; Tuesday: Valentine’s Day; Wednesday: Easter;
After Care: 3:00pm – 5:30pm $100
friends in friendly competition. Thursday: Halloween; Friday: Christmas
Daily drop-in’s welcome. No pre-registration required.
$25 half day drop in / $50 full day drop in
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Fencing for Ages 7 and up • For the second and each subsequent session,
Spring & See Page 17 for Summer Fencing schedules.
All sessions at the McCarthy Senior Center,
there is a rental fee payable to the instructor of
$40 for eight-week session.
Summer Come learn the exciting sport of fencing! Often
called a physical game of chess, fencing develops
• An individual may (recommended) instead
purchase a complete (seven-piece) new beginner
set that costs about $200, if they prefer.
Fencing endurance, coordination, agility, poise and balance.
While fencing is a physical sport, it is also a mental • The set includes a foil, mask, jacket, glove,
underarm protector, plastic chest protector, and
game requiring concentration, quick decision-making
and problem-solving. It’s an ideal activity for people a fencing bag.
For additional information, of all ages and sizes. Equipment is provided for the
please contact Michael Tarascio first 8-week session one participates in. Introduction to Fencing Program
at michael@nefencing.com Join us for this exciting sport, one of the fastest
Instructor: Michael Tarascio, former member of
growing in the world. The half-day fencing program
or 978-210-2711. the United States World Championship Team.
is an excellent way to introduce the sport of fencing
Clothing Requirements: to children ages 7 – 14 who have never fenced
• Track or sweat pants (no shorts! jeans are safe, before. The camp is designed to teach fencing
but not comfortable) through activities, games, and exercises that
develop coordination, flexibility, and focus.
• T-shirt, or other lightweight top. (You’re going to
Participants will have fun!
be putting on a fencing jacket)
We supply all fencing gear for this camp. For new
• Shoes should be sneakers, tennis, racquetball,
fencers who have never been members of USA
indoor soccer or similar shoes. No sandals, crocs,
Fencing (the national governing body of fencing
heels, boots or dress shoes)
in the US), a complimentary “noncompetitive”
• Glove, such as garden glove, baseball hitting membership is included.
glove or something similar for dominant hand.
The instructor is Michael Tarascio, a former member
These requirements are all for your safety! of the United States World Championship Team in
Men’s Foil.
Equipment Policy and Rental
• Our policy is that NEFA provides new fencers Ages: 7 – 14
with equipment for the first 8 week session. Dates: August 20 – August 24
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
• Th
is is intended to give new fencers an opportunity
Where: Americal Civic Center – Heritage Room
to try out this sport without having to purchase a
Fee: $225
set of gear.
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Fencing for Ages 7 and up Schedules and Fees
All sessions at the McCarthy Senior Center, 30 Converse Street, Wakefield
Summer Sessions on Mondays: five classes for the price of four
Summer Sessions on Tuesdays: seven classes for the price of six
Summer Session 1
Program Ages Day Dates Time Cost
Beginner – Intermediate 7 and up Tuesdays May 22 – June 26 6:00pm – 7:15pm $125.00
Beginner – Advanced 12 and up Tuesdays May 22 – June 26 7:15pm – 8:30pm $125.00
Adult Beginner – Advanced 18 and up Tuesdays May 22 – June 26 7:15pm – 8:30pm $125.00
Beginner – Intermediate 7 and up Mondays June 11 – July 16 6:00pm – 7:15pm $100.00
Beginner – Advanced 12 and up Mondays June 11 – July 16 7:15pm – 8:30pm $100.00
Adult Beginner – Advanced 18 and up Mondays June 11 – July 16 7:15pm – 8:30pm $100.00
Summer Session 2
Program Ages Day Dates Time Cost
Beginner – Intermediate 7 and up Tuesdays July 10 – August 21 6:00pm – 7:15pm $150.00
Beginner – Advanced 12 and up Tuesdays July 10 – August 21 7:15pm – 8:30pm $150.00
Adult Beginner – Advanced 18 and up Tuesdays July 10 – August 21 7:15pm – 8:30pm $150.00
Beginner – Intermediate 7 and up Mondays July 23 – August 20 6:00pm – 7:15pm $100.00
Beginner – Advanced 12 and up Mondays July 23 – August 20 7:15pm – 8:30pm $100.00
Adult Beginner – Advanced 18 and up Mondays July 23 – August 20 7:15pm – 8:30pm $100.00
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Spring Sunday Tennis Schedule Orange Ball Ages 4 – 11
Spring/Summer Dates: Sundays, May 20 – June 10
Program Ages Times
# Wks
Four
Monday Dates
June 25 – July 17
Times
10:00 – 11:00am
Fee
$100
Tennis Programs Red Ball
Orange Ball
4–6
4 – 10
10:00 – 11:00am
10:00 – 11:00am
Six
Eight
June 25 – July 30
June 25 – August 13
$132
$160
with Sandy Palmer, PTR Certified Where: Dobbins Tennis Courts # Wks Tuesday Dates Times Fee
Tennis Junior Development Director Fee: $100 Four June 26 – July 17 10:00 – 11:00am $100
at Woburn Racquet Club Six June 26 – July 31 $132
Summer Tennis Schedules Eight June 26 – August 14 1 $160
New this year! Classes are now being offered one
# Wks Wednesday Dates Times Fee
Tennis Programs day per week in four, six and eight-week sessions.
Pick your day! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Three June 27 – July 18 10:00 – 11:00am $75
Red Ball (ages 4 – 6) Thursday. (Wednesday session will be seven Five June 27 – August 1 $99
Players will focus on hand-eye coordination, agility, weeks with no classes on July 4).
Seven June 27 – August 15 $120
gross motor skills as well as developing swing # Wks Thursday Dates Times Fee
technique. Children will continue development of Where: Dobbins Tennis Courts
Four June 28 – July 19 10:00 – 11:00am $100
motor and athletic skills. Coordination, movement Six June 28 – August 2 $132
Red Ball Ages 4 – 6
and balance drills will be introduced. Learn the Eight June 28 – August 16 $160
# Wks Monday Dates Times Fee
game of tennis while having fun!
Recommended racquet size: 19”-23” Four June 25 – July 16 9:00 – 10:00am $100
Yellow Ball Ages 11 – 16
Six June 25 – July 30 $132
Orange Ball (ages 4 – 10) Eight June 25 – August 13 $160 # Wks Monday Dates Times Fee
Players will work to improve their skills and Four June 25 – July 17 11:00 – 12:00Pm $100
# Wks Tuesday Dates Times Fee
mechanics, focus on consistency and accuracy Six June 25 – July 30 $132
Four June 26 – July 17 9:00 – 10:00am $100
while learning to construct points during match Eight June 25 – August 13 $160
Six June 26 – July 31 $132
play. Classes will be focused on footwork and # Wks Tuesday Dates Times Fee
Eight June 26 – August 14 $160
proper technique. Games and drills will prepare Four June 26 – July 17 11:00 – 12:00Pm $100
this player for more competitive rallies. # Wks Wednesday Dates Times Fee
Six June 26 – July 31 $132
Recommended racquet size: 23”-25” Three June 27 – July 18 9:00 – 10:00am $75
Eight June 26 – August 14 $160
Five June 27 – August 1 $99
Standard/Yellow Ball (ages 11 – older) # Wks Wednesday Dates Times Fee
Seven June 27 – August 15 $120
Full Court is used with a standard tennis ball. Three June 27 – July 18 11:00 – 12:00Pm $75
# Wks Thursday Dates Times Fee
Continued development of strokes, use of spin, Five June 27 – August 1 $99
basic singles and doubles tactics as well as an Four June 28 – July 19 9:00 – 10:00am $100
Seven June 27 – August 15 $120
increase of competitive drills. Six June 28 – August 2 $132
Eight June 28 – August 16 $160 # Wks Thursday Dates Times Fee
Recommended racquet size: Junior Racquet
Four June 28 – July 19 11:00 – 12:00pm $100
Private Lessons and Private Groups available. Days cannot vary week to week. If the day you choose does not work Six June 28 – August 2 $132
Email sandypalmer@woburnracquetclub.com well for you, you will not be able to switch days. Of course, special Eight June 28 – August 16 $160
for availability and pricing. circumstances will be considered and will need to be run by Sandy.
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Wakefield B
A
Recreation
Program Sites
A. Comverse Field
Quannapowitt Parkway
B. Dolbeare School
340 Lowell Street
C
C. Wakefield Common
Main Street
D. M
cCarthy Senior Center
30 Converse Street
E. M
oulton Park
14 Harrington Court G
Galvin Middle School
F. D F
525 Main Street E
G. A
merical Civic Center
467 Main Street H
H. W
akefield High School & Beasley Track I
60 Farm Street
Dobbins Tennis Courts
I.
60 Farm Street
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Blatz Field Nasella Field
Wakefield Blatz field is a small softball diamond used for
youth and adult league softball. Located behind
Nasella Field is located on Water Street and is
directly next to Shaw’s Supermarket. There are
the Woodville Elementary School on Farm Street. two baseball diamonds located here and are used
Parks & Fields Landrigan Field
for youth baseball. There is also a playground
here for kids to use.
Landrigan is the home of the Wakefield Warriors
To download copies of the varsity football team. It is a full-size turf field Sullivan Park
Wakefield Recreation that also has lights if needed for a night game. Sullivan Park is used for youth soccer and little
Field Use Policy and Landrigan is used for adult and youth lacrosse, league baseball. At this park, there is one base-
high school and youth field hockey, as well as ball diamond and a large field for youth soccer.
Field Permit Request Form,
football. Located up the street from Wakefield Located off of Salem Street.
go to www.wakerec.com
Memorial High School on Farm Street. You would
take Hemlock Road where you will see a baseball Veterans Field
field on your right and Landrigan is located at the Veterans Field is located on the corner of North
top of the street. Avenue and Church Street. It is backed up to the
scenic Lake Quannapowitt and is a popular field
Mapleway Playground to play softball for both youth and adult leagues.
Mapleway Playground is located off of Oak Street
in Greenwood. At this park there are two fields Walsh Field
used for softball or baseball, for both youth or Walsh Field is used for adult and youth baseball.
adult leagues. There is also a great playground for It is the home of the Wakefield Warriors varsity
kids and an outdoor basketball court. Go down baseball team. Located on Hemlock Road, off of
Maple Way off of Oak Street to enter the park. Farm Street. The baseball diamond is adjacent to
Wakefield Memorial High School.
Moulton Park
Moulton Playground is located on the West Side Walton Field
of town. Here there is a playground for children, Walton Field is used primarily for soccer, both
soccer field for youth soccer and a baseball field youth and adult. It is a turf field that also has
used for both adult and youth leagues. There is a lights in the event of a night game. Walton can
also an outdoor basketball court adjacent to the also be used for youth and adult lacrosse. Located
baseball field. Located off of Cedar Street. next to the Galvin Middle School with entrances
from either Main Street or North Avenue.
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Payment: Payment must accompany all registrations. Participants Responsibility: We ask that all
General Checks should be made payable to Wakefield Recreation.
MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are also accepted. If
choosing to register on-line, please visit www.wakerec.com.
participants respect the staff, other participants,
program equipment, age requirements, and facilities
when participating in programs offered by Wakefield
Information If registering for the first time with Wakefield Recreation,
you will need to create a household account. Please
Recreation. If participants fail to cooperate with the rules,
Wakefield Recreation reserves the right to dismiss or
call 781-246-6389 if you experience difficulties. Phone suspend a participant in any program without a refund.
registrations now welcome! Non-residents are assessed
Inclement Weather: Please check wakerec.com
Wakefield Recreation Department an additional $5 fee on each program.
for inclement weather updates on programs and fields
Dan McGrath Refunds: There will be NO REFUNDS unless a program operated through Wakefield Recreation. The Department
Recreation Director is cancelled by Wakefield Recreation. In the event that of Public Works makes the decision regarding field
Karen Burke participants must cancel, household credit requests must cancellations. Once a determination has been made, our
Recreation Administrative Assistant be submitted in written form to the Director of Recreation. website will be updated for your convenience. It is also
If approved, the percentage of credit may vary. If you cancel our policy that if Wakefield Public Schools close due to
467 Main Street
after the start of a program, no credits or refunds will be weather related issues, our programs will also be cancelled.
Wakefield, MA 01880
given. Please note that there is a $5 administrative fee
www.wakerec.com Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel or
for all refunds unless the program is canceled by
Main Number 781-246-6389 postpone a program due to low enrollment. If a multi-
Wakefield Recreation.
session program must be cancelled due to inclement
Wakefield Recreation Committee Financial Assistance: Full and partial financial aid weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will
packets are available for all Recreation Programs, unless
Richard Stevens, Chair make every effort to reschedule the program. If a
noted, for Wakefield Residents. Please contact Wakefield
Jeanne Stinson, Vice Chair program cannot be rescheduled, a household credit
Recreation for more details. Payment plans are also
Jed Barrett will be issued for the canceled program.
available for Wakefield Residents
Mike Boudreau Volunteer Opportunities: Wakefield Recreation
Course Confirmation: No confirmation for registering
Annie Duvall greatly depends on volunteers to support all of our
via fax or mail will be sent. A participant is registered ONLY
Todd Fickes when payment is received. If at any time, there are questions
programs and special events. If you are interested in
Chris Gargano volunteering, there are a variety of programs and activities
regarding your household account, please log onto
Susan Hickey looking for a caring heart, a specific skill, and a helping
www.wakerec.com to view your household account history.
Frank Leone hand! Contact us for openings. Thanks to all who have
Special Needs: Participants with special needs are already given their time and energy!
encouraged to attend all of our programs. Staff members
Mission Statement are sensitive to their needs and will do everything possible Typo, Human Errors, We Goofed!?: Occasionally
Wakefield Recreation, a self-sustaining to assist. If you are unsure about program registration, there may be an error or change in the day, time, fee, or
Division of the Town, offers safe, quality and call regarding specifics. location of a program in our brochure. If so, we will do
affordable programs and facilities for citizens everything possible to correct the situation promptly.
Attention Parents: All program participants are Thank you for your patience and understanding should
of all ages and abilities. Our staff members are encouraged to bring water and snack to the programs,
these situations arise.
qualified professionals, dedicated to serving the however, due to increased nut allergies, please do not
community with excellence and pride. bring or send items containing nuts for snacks and lunches.
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