Contact Regarding:
HADLEY PARK AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
FUN DAYS WITH PARK AND REC
ARE YOUR CHILDREN HOME FOR HOLIDAYS OR CURRICULUM DAYS
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Bring the children to Park and Rec.

February Break Program with Cathy Zatyrka & Friends
Feb. 20th-24th
Each day will be filled with exciting crafts and outdoor play!!!!

Where: North Hadley Village Hall
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $30.00 per day or $130.00 for the week
*For Kindergarten through fourth grades

Breakfast provided each morning
Snacks and refreshments will be provided each day.
Please bring your own lunch.
A refrigerator and microwave are available.
See you there!
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April 10th
Join us for days filled with exciting crafts and much more
Where: North Hadley Village Hall
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $40.00 per day
For Kindergarten through fourth grades
Breakfast provided each morning
Snacks and refreshments will be provided each day.
Please bring your own lunch.
A refrigerator and microwave are available.
See you there!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW PROGRAMS ----SIGN UP TODAY----
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Babysitter’s Training
has been newly revised by the American Red Cross with input from youth just like you. The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions.

You’ll learn to be the best babysitter on the block. Plus, you’ll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation.

You’ll learn how to—
• Supervise children and infants.
• Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding.
• Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys.
• Handle bedtime and discipline issues.
• Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries.
• Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings.
• Communicate effectively with parents.
• Find and interview for babysitting jobs
At your Babysitter’s Training class, you’ll receive excellent materials to help you be prepared and professional, including:
• Babysitter’s Training Handbook—full-color handbook filled with great information and resources to use in class and on the job.
• Babysitter’s Training Emergency Reference Guide—this easy-to-carry, compact booklet provides step-by-step instructions to handle common emergencies.
• Babysitter’s Training CD-ROM—provides tools to run your babysitting business, including a babysitting organizer; a printable activity booklet with games, crafts, songs and recipes; a resume template; and more.
Sponsored by: Hadley Park and Recreation
Class Date: April 14th 2012
Time: 9am-3:30pm
Where: NHH 239 River Dr Hadley MA
Ages: 11-15 years of age.
Fee: $ 95.00 per person
Call for details (413)586-6375
Limited to 12 participants per class
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Challenger Sports FIRST KICKS SOCCER PROGRAM
North Hadley Hall Field, 239 River Drive, Hadley, MA 01035
Starts: Tuesday 24th April 2012 for Six Weeks
1pm – 1:45pm 2-3yrs $75
2pm – 2:45pm 4-5yrs $75
Call or sign up online @ www.challengersports.com
today to reserve your space!
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USA KIDS GYMNASTICS
Where: North Hadley Hall
Start Date: April 23rd - May 28
6 week sessions
When: Monday Afternoons
2:30-3:00 Intro to Gymnastics 3-4yrs
3:00-4:00 Girls Gymnastics 4-7yrs
4:15-5:00 Co-Ed Dance Fitness 5-8yrs
5:15-6:00 Cheer Gymnastics 8-12yrs
$55.00 per session
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Play-Well Lego Program June 25th - June 29th
9-noon and 1-4 Details to follow
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July 2nd --July 3rd --July 5th --July 6th
Let's Gogh Art Princess and Dragons 4 day program.
Time: 9-Noon
Where: NHH (North Hadley Hall)
Fee: $115.00
(NO classs on July 4th)
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SIGN UP TODAY FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS WITH CHALLENGER SPORTS
MULTI-SPORTS PROGRAM

Motivate, Activate and Energize your child with Challenger Sports’ new Multi Sports Program. Challenger’s team of British coaches will provide your boys and girls, with a memorable week of nonstop action, fun and competition — All with a British Twist!
Children will learn new British sports and develop new skills with team-building activities that include more than just running, jumping, catching, kicking and throwing! They will also learn about Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Sportsmanship and Leadership, while playing hard, having fun and making
new friends.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES OF THE BRITISH SPORTS CAMP
• Learn & Play New Sports
• Acquire & Develop New Skills
• Increase Knowledge of Health & Fitness
• Develop Positive Attitudes towards Physical Activity
• Have Fun!
Hadley Park & Recreation Program:
July 30th - August 3rd at Senior Center Field, 46 Middle St
9 - 12pm Half Day: ages 5-12 yrs $133.00
9- 4pm Full Day: ages 7-12 yrs $170.00
FREE Jersey Offer deadline:
June 15th for respective weeks
Register Online (recommended) @ www.challengersports.com
Mail check to: Challenger Sports, Attn: Terry Gordon, 94B Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02888
Payable to: Challenger Sports
Phone: 800- 878-2167
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BRITISH SOCCER CLINIC
Over the past 20 years Challenger's vast army of British coaches have helped hundreds of thousands of boys and girls learn, improve, master and fall in love with the sport of "soccer.”
The British Soccer Camp program will contain Challenger’s own brand of innovative practices; coached games;
camp world cup; cultural education; character building; and FUN!
•British Coaching Staff
•Individual Foot Skills
•Fakes, Moves and Turns
•Freestyle Soccer
•Technical & Tactical Instruction
•Small Sided Games
•Daily World Cup style Tournament
•Fantastic Cultural Experience
Hadley Park & Recreation
July 9th- 13th & August 13th – 17th at Senior Center Field, 46 Middle St
FREE Jersey Offer deadline: May 25th & June 29th for respective weeks
9 - 12pm Half Day: ages 6-12yrs $133
5- 8pm Half Day: ages 13-18 yrs $133
register at:www.challengersports.com
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Hadley Park and Recreation &
LET’S GOGH ART
SUMMER CREATIVITY WEEK
at the North Hadley Hall
Fairies and Dragons
for ages 6-12
Enter the fantasy world of imagination where fairies fly and unicorns roam. Unleash your inner elf as you conjure up fire&breathing dragons, goblins and other fantasy creatures. Art explorers experience painting, drawing, print making, journaling, stained glass, ceramics, fabric, clay art and more while creating two and three dimensional works of art.
Fairies and Dragons storytelling is included, as well as surprises and humor.
Fun, fantasy&;filled week of art&;ventures.
(Bring a snack and a drinkeach day)
Individual projects may vary due to availability of materials but substitutions will always be a blast!
Monday –Friday
July 30 to August 3
9AM to 12PM
Fee $140
After July 6th
The fee is $160.00
Space is limited sign up today!
Let’s Gogh Art believes that creativity is at the heart of all education. Our programs foster
creativity through a broad&;based exposure to all forms of art media, tools and techniques.
We allow children to “play and learn about art” through painting, drawing, collage,mosaics, fabric and clay art and many whimsical and unconventional projects. We help
children think outside the box about art as it relates to the amazing world we live in!
Let’s Gogh Art&;ventures help kids discover how far their creativity can go!
•Awesome works of art go home each day
•All artist materials are included in the fees
•Relaxing, non-competitive environment
•Led by inspiring and talented instructors
•Include T-shirt creations each week
•Are just plain FUN and kids LOVE them!
•Fill up quickly so register early!
“Happiness...it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” –Vincent Van Gogh
PLAY-WELL LEGO PROGRAM
1 Week programs are scheduled for:
June 25-29 9am-12 & 1-4
August 20-24 9am-12 & 1-4
CHALLENGER SPORTS PROGRAM
July 9-13
July 30-August 3
MAD SCIENCE PROGRAM
August 6th-10th
Option full day or half day program
Times: 9-12 or 1-4 or 9-4
LET"S GOGH ART PROGRAM
July 30th -August 3
9am-12
LOOK FOR UPCOMING SCHEDULING FOR ACTIVITIES SUCH AS:
1)GYMNASTICS MOVEMENT PROGRAM
2)CATHY'S ART PROGRAM WEEK
3)ADVENTURE IN ADVENTURE OUT
4)KIDS THEATER WEEK

COMING SOON:
BOWLING EACH SATURDAY IN MARCH
FREE BOWLING BALL WITH EARLY REGISTRATION SPACE IS LIMITED. CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS.413-586-6375
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ADVENTURE IN ADVENTURE OUT SUMMER PROGRAMS COMING SOON!
Week long programs
Day Adventures
and
Introducing a YOUNG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Details to follow
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Where is the office located?

We are located in the North Hadley Village Hall at 239 River Dr.next to the North Hadley Fire Station.

Program Information:

***REGISTRATION & WAIVER FORMS ARE NOW AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR WEB PAGE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE TO DOWNLOAD From Adobe Reader***

Our NEWSLETTERS are distributed by email. Those wishing to be added to our list should contact this office. Those wishing to receive information through regular mail should call and provide us with your home address.

Office Hours:

OFFICE HOURS
Closed Mondays
Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Thursday 1pm to 5 pm

the office will be closed on the following dates:



When the Main Town offices are closed the Park and Recreation offices will be closed.

Meetings:
The date for the next meeting: TBA




THE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE NORTH HADLEY HALL UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED.

Current Activities:
Would you like to get involved in fund raising for
Hadley Park & Recreation?
Join the Friends of Hadley Park & Recreation group.
For more information call 586-6375
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We are looking for instructors!
Would you like to make a little extra money. Bring us your idea. Park and Rec is always offering new and exciting programs and yours could be the next big hit.
Call us for details on how to have your own Park and Rec program.
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** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED **
Hadley Park & Recreation is looking for volunteers to help decorate and/or organize many of our events throughout the year. We have a variety of volunteer positions, please call us if you have some free time.
Anyone wanting to help, please call the office at 586-6375 or send an e-mail @ parkandrec@hadleyma.org.

Forms & Documentation:
The following forms and documentation are available for printing. Please Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files.

Click here to download our Waiver Form
Click here to download our Registration Form.

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