Contact Regarding:
Easter/Spring Celebration will be held on
Saturday April 23rd
10:30 to 12 noon at the Hadley Elementary School
For all Hadley children up to grade 3.
Raffles: Holiday Food Baskets and Sports Theme Basket..
Snack and drink will be provided.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BASKET TO COLLECT EGGS!!!

After school program with your friends from Hadley Park and Recreation…
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
At the Senior Center Park and Rec rooms
After-school--5:30pm--Upstairs on the 3rd floor
We will provide:
HOMEWORK HELP
GAMES
ARTS & CRAFTS THEATER
OUTDOOR FUN SNACKS

The Orange Bus will transport children
from the Hadley Elementary School to the Senior Center
PROGRAM STARTS: March 22nd – end of school year
AGES: Kindergarten through Fourth Grade
TIME: 3:00-5:30
COST: $11.00 per day per child
LOCATION: Senior Center (upstairs)
There is a maximum of 10 children in this program
INSTRUCTORS: Cathy Zatyrka and volunteer high school students.
ALL STUDENTS SIGNED THIS YEAR--HAVE AN AUTOMATIC RESIGN OPPORTUNITY FOR NEXT YEAR!
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SCHOOL VACATIONS WITH CATHY ZATYRKA AND FRIENDS!
Each day will be filled with exciting crafts and outdoor play.
Where: North Hadley Village Hall
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $100 for April Break Program
$30 for Individual Days
Ages: For Kindergarten through fourth grades
When: April Break: 18th- 21st
Breakfast will be provided each morning.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided each day.
Please bring your own lunch
A refrigerator and microwave are available.
FEE: April: $100
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Softball and Baseball Programs Offered to Hadley Residents
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Hadley Park & Rec’s Boys and Girls Tee Ball Program
For children 5 and 6 years of age

This program is focused on introducing fundamentals and developing elementary skills while having FUN in a low-pressure, non-competitive environment. The 60 minute format includes instruction in the areas of throwing, catching, hitting, and base running techniques; leading to application in instructional games.
Dates: Saturday mornings, 6 week program--April 30th through June 11th (no practice on memorial weekend May 28th)
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Ball fields behind Hadley Elementary School
Program Fee: $40
Sign-up: Due by April 15th. Registrations received after the due date will be subject to a late fee of $15.
Volunteers interested in coaching should contact the Park and Rec office 413-586-6375
Please make check payable to: Town of Hadley
Hadley Park and Recreation 239 River Drive, Hadley, MA 01035 413-586-6375 Fax 413-586-5871 E-mail parkandrec@hadleyma.org
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ADVENTURE IN ADVENTURE OUT WITH HADLEY PARK AND REC.
SUMMER 2011

CONNECTICUT RIVER PADDLE ADVENTURE – CLAY HARVEST
This program promises to bring a thrill to any child as we combine the excitement of a water adventure with the fun of art through clay! We will begin with a simple lesson, where kids will learn the basics of paddling and boat safety. From there we’ll put our newly acquired skills to work as we paddle canoes and kayaks out to a hidden deposit of clay along the Connecticut River and craft sculptures and pottery. Kids will also discover how the clay arrived here in the Connecticut River Valley, and about others who have come to harvest the clay over thousands of years.
Date/Time: Thurs, July 14 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Sunderland Boat Launch (located at the end of School St.)
Ages: 10 – 13
Cost: $55

CONNECTICUT RIVER PADDLE ADVENTURE – GPS TREASURE HUNT
Legend tells of Captain Kid and his band of pirates who traveled up the Connecticut River to hide away their stash of gold on an island. Now it is your kids’ turn to have a day of swashbuckling adventures as they set out on the high seas of the Connecticut River in search of buried island treasure. After a lesson in paddling basics and safety, we’ll paddle in kayaks and canoes to a nearby river island where kids will embark on their own high-tech scavenger hunt using handheld GPS units and clues to uncover the different pieces that will lead to a buried pirate treasure. This will be a day of nonstop fun, and, of course, plenty of time to make a splash in the water!
Date/Time: Thurs, July 21 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Sunderland Boat Launch (located at the end of School St.)
Ages: 10 – 13
Cost: $55

HUCK FINN RAFT BUILDING
This day is all about letting your child use their hands to create their own means for exploring the outdoors. To start, groups will be given pre-cut 2x4 planks and instructions for building a raft platform on top of two canoes. Once completed, kids will be able to take to the water with a group of six on their raft. From here we’ll make our way out on the Connecticut and where kids will enjoy a beautiful summer’s day on the water from their newly constructed watercraft!
Date/Time: Thurs, July 28 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Sunderland Boat Launch (located at the end of School St.)
Ages: 10 – 13
Cost: $55

CONNECTICUT RIVER PADDLE ADVENTURE – TRACK CASTING
Your child isn’t the only one who loves to run down to the water during the summer. Animals all around are drawn to the banks of the Connecticut River for a drink, for food, and perhaps even for a swim to cool off! On this trip your child will begin with a lesson in paddling basics and safety. From here we will paddle out onto the Connecticut in search of animal tracks along the river banks. Whether it is fox, mink, raccoon or beaver, your child will be thrilled to take a peak into the secret life of these animals as we unravel the mystery of their behaviors through the clues left behind. And the best part – they can take home a piece of the discovery when they make a Plaster of Paris cast of the track they find!
Date/Time: Thurs, August 4 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Elwell Recreation Area, Northampton (Intersection of Damon Rd. and Route 9)
Ages: 10 – 13
Cost: $55

CONNECTICUT RIVER PADDLE ADVENTURE – ULTIMATE CAPTURE THE FLAG
Your child will love this day of adventure combining river paddling with the ultimate version of capture the flag. After a lesson in paddling basics and safety, we’ll put our newly acquired skills to work as we paddle out to an island on the Connecticut River. Here kids will turn the island into their own tactical field as they embark in a game of ultimate capture the flag, a spin on the traditional game that includes walkie-talkies, flag football belts and pirate flags, puzzles, riddles and group challenges! This will be a day of nonstop fun, and, of course, plenty of time to make a splash in the water!
Date/Time: Thurs, August 11 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Sunderland Boat Launch (located at the end of School St.)
Ages: 10 – 13
Cost: $55

CONNECTICUT RIVER PADDLE ADVENTURE – WALKING STICKS CARVING
On this trip your child will explore one of the hidden gems of the Pioneer Valley as they journey through a secluded area rich in animal activity. We will start the day carving our own walking sticks to aid us on our journey. Then your child will receive a lesson in paddling basics and safety, and then it is off to the water in our fleet of kayaks and canoes! Exploring the Oxbow of the Connecticut River we’ll see the nesting sites of the Great Blue Heron as we paddle by. We’ll also get a chance to roam the river banks and see the tracks left behind by many of our four legged friends who came to the river’s edge for food and water!
Date/Time: Thurs, August 18 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Easthampton Boat Launch (Exit 18 on I-91 then two miles south on Route 5. On right.)
Ages: 10-13
Cost: $55





About Adventure In Adventure Out: Adventure In Adventure Out has been working with local schools, colleges, youth programs, camps, corporations and parks and recreation programs to provide exciting outdoor experiential education opportunities in the Pioneer Valley region and beyond for over fifteen years. Our passion is fostering connections between people and the natural world of their local area, helping to cultivate a sense of place, identity and belonging. We are a fully outfitted organization and facilitate workshops, team-building and group activities, day and multi-day outings and programming in self-discovery. Located at 49 South Pleasant St in Amherst, MA, we always welcome visitors! You can also visit us at adventureinadventureout.com or at facebook.com/adventureinadventureout.




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Hadley Park and Rec presents
Amherst Youth Lacrosse------------
Register Now to join the fastest growing sport in the U.S! Amherst Youth Lacrosse (AYL) is a long-standing community recreational program for athletes in grades 3-8; there are three teams (players are divided among the teams based on grade level) that hold regular practices and compete in games organized through the Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse league.

UMass’ perennial top 15 NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program supports AYL’s mission to teach the sport of lacrosse in an environment that welcomes all skill levels and focuses on the importance of ethical play and sportsmanship while developing technical skill and field sense. This year we hope once again to see several fan-favorite UMass players at some of our practices!

When:
Evenings and weekends mid March through mid June

Where:
Practices and home games are at UMass, Away games take place at the home fields of the other teams in the league (all in W. Mass and Northern CT).

Teams:
Bantams 3rd & 4th Grade
Juniors 5th & 6th Grade
Seniors 7th & 8th Grade

Experience:
Beginners to Advanced players welcomed on all teams

Equipment:
Helmet, Gloves, Sticks
(Some Equipment will be available for rent)

Registration Due by:
March 4th – please note that the remaining spaces on all teams will be filled on a first-come first-served basis

If you have questions or would like registration forms contact:
Adam Nabewaniec
Coach, AYL Senior Team
anabewaniec@yahoo.com ; 413-427-6793

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Summer Programs Sign up today:
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Start the summer out with lots of fun!
Join Cathy Zatyrka and Co-leaders for a week of arts and crafts-games-and fun with friends.
June 27th through July 1st.
Location: Senior Center Park and Rec Room 3rd floor
Time: 9am-3pm
Fee: 125.00
Grades:Entering (in the fall) 1st - 4th
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JULY 5th - JULY 30th North Hadley Village Hall
Village Theater Co. presents 4 week sessions. For more information pleasee see villagetheaterco.com for more details.
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US SPORTS INSTITUTE Senior Center Fields
July 11 - 15
Multi Sports Clinic 5-7 Years 9am to 12.30pm $169
Multi Sports Clinic 7-14 Years 9am to 4pm $189
Sports Squirts Clinic 3-5 Years 4.30pm to 5:30pm $79
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US SPORTS INSTITUTE Senior Center Fields
Aug 1-5
World Cup Soccer Clinic 5-12 Yrs 9am-12.30pm $169
Soccer Squirts Clinic 3-5 Yrs 1pm-2pm $79
Travel Academy Clinic 8-14 Yrs 4pm-7pm $169
Register online (recommended) @ http://www.ussportsinstitute.com/sports-camps.html
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MAD SCIENCE OF WESTERN NEW ENGLAND
AWESOME SUMMER VACATION ACTIVITY WEEKS 2011
Partners with NASA in the 2011 Summer of Innovation Program

Eureka!
Discover - Create - Invent!
Each day campers will be given a series of challenges they must overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from world famous inventors and the most important thi ng of all – their minds. Because of the team-based approach to problem solving these challenges, this camp is never the same twice. You’ll make your very own light saber an awesome marshmallow shooter….. and much more
AUGUST 8th - August 12th
Ages: 6-12 or entering Grades 1-6
Time: 9-12pm
Where: North Hadley Hall
$145.00 per participant
SIGN UP WITH MAD SCIENCE TODAY ONLINE AT http://register.madscience.org/westnewengland/searchResults.
asp
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Girls Lacrosse Program for 4-7th graders
Week: August 8-12, 2011
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Price- $75 per child
Instructor: Kristin White

All ability levels are welcome to participate. Camp will focus primarily on the basic fundamentals of lacrosse, including: stick protection; ground balls; throwing and catching; footwork; and shooting on goal. The goal is for players to learn and improve their stick skills and also learn the basic strategies of the game through team play and small scrimmages.

Each participant should bring their own:
 lacrosse stick
 goggles
 cleats/running shoes
 water bottle

Questions – Feel free to email Kristin - k10white@student.bridgew.edu

Kristin White – Bridgewater State University Junior – Criminal Justice Major
Kristin began playing lacrosse in 8th grade and fell in love with the sport. Kristin was the leading scorer for Amherst Regional High School, playing varsity attack all four years of her high school career. She is a leading scorer for BSU, was nominated as Rookie of the Week her first season with the BSU Bears and has been a strong contributor for this NCAA Championship lacrosse team.

While at BSU, Kristin plays attack for the women's lacrosse team. She has helped to lead the team to a 14-4 record in 2009 and a 15-5 record in 2010. Kristin has scored a total of 75 goals and 37 assists in her college career so far.

Kristin has coached young girls in all sports at SPIRIT Sports Camp for Girls in Kent, CT and assists in a summer lacrosse camp for girls in Amherst. She is very passionate about the game, and loves to teach it to others.

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CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER CLINICS August 15th- 19th
A week of quality soccer instruction exclusively for the players in our community!
August 15th- 19th at Senior Center Field 46 Middle Street
Free Jersey Offer deadline: July 1st
9- 12pm Half Day: ages 6-12yrs $128
5-8pm Half Day: ages 13-18yrs $128
Register Online (recommended) @ www.challengersports.com
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PLAY-WELL LEGO PROGRAM
Pre-Engineering Ages: 5 to 6
Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! Students will build cities, bridges, and motorized cars/planes and explore the many creative possibilities of engineering with the LEGO® system. With access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO, your child will have the opportunity to build what they have only dreamed of with the support of an experienced Play-Well Engineering instructor to guide them.

August 22nd - August 26th, 2011
Day(s) Mon-Fri
Time 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost per week $144.00
Hadley Parks and Recreation
Location Hadley Senior Center
46 Middle St
Hadley, MA 01035
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Engineering FUNdamentals Ages: 7 to 9
Have your child become a Play Well Engineer! Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. From racecars to Battletracks, this is a hands-on and minds-on camp suitable for LEGO novices to "maniacs." Designed by engineers, the curriculum challenges both new and returning students to reach the next level of engineering comprehension all while having fun.

August 22nd - August 26th, 2011
Day(s) Mon-Fri
Time 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost per week $144.00
Hadley Parks and Recreation
Location Hadley Senior Center
46 Middle St
Hadley, MA 01035

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BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES!
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DANCE CLASS
Preschool Creative Movement Class
for ages 2.9-5 yrs old
Mondays 9:30 – 10:30
Session II 3/7-4/11, FREE make-up 4/25
Each session 6 Classes Costs $35
Hadley Parks & Recreation
Senior Center, 3rd Floor
46 Middle St, Hadley
Play movement games ~Develop body awareness
Improve motor skills ~Encourage social skills
Enjoy listening and moving to music
Nourish creative expression
To Register
Contact Hadley Park & Recreation
@ 413-586-6375
or parkandrec@hadleyma.org

Taught by Sarah Aldrich, dance teacher and mom maldrich00@hotmail.com
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CURRICULUM DAYS WITH CATHY ZATYRKA AND FRIENDS!!
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PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!
Each day will be filled with exciting crafts and outdoor play.
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!
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SCHOOL VACATIONS WITH CATHY ZATYRKA AND FRIENDS!
Each day will be filled with exciting crafts and outdoor play.
Where: North Hadley Village Hall
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $125 for February Break, $100 for April Break Program
$30 for Individual Days
Ages: For Kindergarten through fourth grades
When: February Break: 21st-25th & April Break: 18th- 21st
Breakfast will be provided each morning.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided each day.
Please bring your own lunch
A refrigerator and microwave are available.
February: $125 April: $100 Both: $210
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PLAY-WELL TEKNLOGIES
IS PLEASED TO OFFER OUR CLASSES:
PRE-ENGINEERING WITH LEGO &
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS WITH LEGO
AT THE SENIOR CENTER 3RD FLOOR, 46 MIDDLE ST HADLEY MA
FEBRUARY 21-25 AND APRIL 18-22
(EACH WEEK REGISTER SEPARATELY)

OPEN TO GIRLS & BOYS GRADES K-5
Pre-Engineering Session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for Grades K-2
Engineering FUNdamentals Session from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for Grades 3-5 and returning students
Each session is $144.00 per week
Play-Well TEKnologies provides project-based programs designed to teach principles and methods of engineering, architecture, and science to grades K – 8th, utilizing LEGO™ and other building systems. We strive to build problem-solving skills, provide an opportunity for creative expression, foster a greater appreciation of how things work, and encourage the qualities of inquisitiveness, self- reliance, and self-confidence in children. We do this in the context of fun-filled engineering and architectural projects that both the children and our instructors enjoy!

Pre-Engineering
Have your child become a Play-Well Engineer! Students will build cities, bridges, and motorized cars/planes and explore the many creative possibilities of engineering with the LEGO® system. With access to over 100,000 pieces of LEGO, your child will have the opportunity to build what they have only dreamed of with the support of an experienced Play-Well Engineering instructor to guide them.

Engineering FUNdamentals
Do you like building things? Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cars, buildings and other constructions out of LEGO® bricks. While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Returning students are given new projects that build on previous projects and concepts.
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Over 30 Adult Recreational Basketball Program

Who: Hadley Residents and their guest (30 yrs old+)
Time: Tuesday Nights beginning November 16th
7-9 pm @ Hadley Elementary Gym
Fees: $50.00 a season or $4.00 per night

*Registration and waiver forms will be available at the gym.
*For more information, contact the Park and Rec office at 413-586-6375.
Please make all checks payable to the Town of Hadley
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******ADULT EXERCISE PROGRAMS AT THE NORTH HADLEY HALL******
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MONDAY amd THURSDAYS at 6:00pm
ZUMBA with TARA!!
$50.00 per month unlimited $7.00 Walk in
Come try out our rigorous work out
with our newest instructor to Park and Rec.
6 week Sessions:Starting April 11th
MON: 6:00-7:00
THURS: 6:00-7:00
First class is free
See you there!
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MONDAYS at 7:30pm
Yoga
The fee for each walk in class is your donation.
This is a great way to work out at a reasonable cost.
Thursday Yoga at the Park and Rec room at the Senior Center.
Upstairs 3rd floor.
Every Thursday at 6:00-7:00 Donation only

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Call the Park and Rec Office for details and to reserve your space today! 413-586-6375


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"I raised a flag today
But the flag, it lifted me.
I raised a flag today
for all the world to see"
Commemorative Flag Program
Flags available for $40.00 each
GIve the gift of a flag for a special occasion or in the memory of a loved one.
The flags will be flown during celebrations and holidays throughout the year.
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Become a coach for the Park and Recreation Department.
Check out this website for great coaching skills:
http://www.responsiblesports.com/responsible_coaching/default.aspx
We need you. Please call us today 413-586-6375 Thanks!

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PLEASE SEND US YOUR EMAIL!! to parkandrec@hadleyma.org
The Park and Rec department is asking everyone to send us your email so that we may notify you and your family of our various activities, events and programs in a more efficient manner. It is also recommended for anyone participating in a sport event or program so that we may contact you regarding any important last minute changes. We appreciate your effort in doing so.

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


******Happy Spring*******
The office will be closed:
When the Main Town offices are closed due to weather.

Meetings:
The date for the next meeting: March 10th 2011
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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