Recreation Department News
August 21, 2009 by wcarozza
Filed under Community News, Rec. Dept.
WHAT’S HAPPENING HOPKINTON?!
*LACROSSE REGISTRASTION NIGHTS (Wed., Jan. 25th & Feb. 1st)
*TEN MILLION STEPS – PRESENTATION BY JUSTIN LAVIGNE (Thursday, Feb. 9th)
*HOPKINTON FUNNELATOR FESTIVAL! (Saturday, February 11th)
*FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT OUT (Friday, February 17th & March 16th)
*SCULPT,PAINT, & PENCIL – CHILDREN’S ART PROGRAM (Mondays March 12-May 7th)
*BRITISH SOCCER CAMP (July 23-27)
*2012 RED SOX TRIP (Wednesday, August 1st)
*BRITISH MULTI-SPORT CAMP (August 20-24)
DETAILS BELOW…..
Hopkinton Spring Lacrosse Registration Nights
When: Wed 1/25 and Wed 2/1
Where: Slusser senior center Time: 6:00 – 7:30
Ages: 8 – 14 Questions: rob.thomson@comcast.net
Ten Million Steps
On June 6, 2011, Concord locals Justin and Patrice La Vigne set out to thru hike the 2181-mile Appalachian Trail. Come hear and see how they accomplished their dream. Two Appalachian Trail presentations will be held on Thursday February 9th. The first will be at the Slusser Senior Center at 1:30pm and the second will be at the Hopkinton Town Library at 6:30pm. Both locations are at the Houston Field Complex (61 Houston Drive). The presentation will include an educational PowerPoint presentation, a photo slideshow, Q&A and sample gear they used. For questions call the SSC at 746-2915 or Library at 746-3663.
HOPKINTON FUNNELATOR FESTIVAL!
Feb. 11th at 1: PM at Houston Park
*Funnelator (Snowball Slingshot) Build & Launch Competition
*Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt
*Snow Sculpting Competition
*Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
*Bonfire w/ Free Hot Chocolate!
REGISTER BY MAIL, EMAIL, OR IN PERSON AT THE SLUSSER SENIOR CENTER
DROP-INS-WELCOME TOO!! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE REC. DEPT.
BUILD & LAUNCH FUNNELATOR COMPETITION!
$10/Team Pre-Registration ($15/team Same-Day)
3-Person Teams (Adult Supervision Required: 12 & under)
Team Name/Uniforms Encouraged
Funnelator Supply Kits Available @ 1pm, 1-2pm – Assemble & Practice Time
Competition Begins @ 2pm - Awards for Distance & Accuracy
HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES!
FREE! (Donations Encouraged) 1:30-3pm
Sponsored By: FOREVERGREEN FARM
SNOW SCULPTING COMPETITION!
Bring your ideas & materials and let your imagination run wild!
SNOWSHOE SCAVENGER HUNT
FRE! 1:15pm Pre-registration appreciated, BYO Snowshoes
FREE Hot chocolate and Snacks available by the fire!
Family Movie Night Out
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! The Recreation Department will be hosting 3 Movie nights for Hopkinton families over the coming months! Join us at the Slusser Senior Center at 5:30pm for the show! Concessions will be available!
Friday, February 17th, ~ “Tangled”
Friday, March 16th, ~ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”
(April – TBA)
Sculpt, paint, and pencil – Children’s Art Program
Presented by Kimball Jenkins Art School, this program will run for 8 weeks, March 12th through May 7th (No class on April 23rd), meeting once a week (Mondays) from 4:30-6pm at the Slusser Senior Center. Children ages 8-11 are invited to join us as we explore the arts of sculpting, painting, and drawing. Cost TBA, pre-payment required, 15 students per class. Details to come, registration will open February 6th.
2012 British Soccer Camp
Challenger Sports Presents: July 23-27 Mini-Soccer Camp, Half-Day Camp, and Full-Day Camp! Ages 3-14 are invited to participate. Free gifts for pre-registration by June 8th! For more information and to register, go to: www.challengersports.com Please consider hosting a coach and receive a reduced price!
2012 Red Sox Trip
Save the date! The Red Sox Trip will be on August 1st 2012 and the Red Sox will take on the Detroit Lions! Bussing and game ticket are included in the price (TBA). The bus will depart the Slusser Senior Center at 4pm, with a 7:10 game-time. Trip tickets will be on sale at the Recreation Dept. (SSC) in March! Pre-payment is required to hold seats. First come first serve.
2012 Multi-Sport Camp – NEW THIS YEAR!
Challenger Sports Presents: August 20-24 Half-Day Camp and Full-Day Camp! Ages 5-12 are invited to come learn some new and unique sports! Participants will spend time enjoying Tag Rugby, Cricket, Soccer, Rounders, Kick Ball, and Net Ball! Free gift for Pre-registering by July 4th! For more information and to register, go to: www.challengersports.com Please consider hosting a coach and receive a reduced price!
