The following is a list and brief description of the upcoming programs offered by the Sandwich Parks & Recreation Department. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call! March Programs Open Gym - Grades 1-3 Starts Monday, March 9th through March 30th (4-weeks) When: Mondays Time: 2:30-3:30pm Place: Sandwich Central School Gym Age appropriate Wiffle ball and Dodgeball! Please bring a note to school in order to participate. Open Gym - Grades 4-6 Starts Thursday, March 5h through March 26th (4-weeks) When: Thursdays Time: 2:30-3:30 Place: Sandwich Central School Gym Age appropriate Wiffle ball and Dodgeball! Please bring a note to school in order to participate. Teen Dodgeball for Ages 13-17 Starts Thursday, March 5th! When: Thursdays through March 26th (4-weeks) Time: 5-6:30pm Place: Sandwich Central School Gym Call Sandwich Rec to Register @ 284-6473 Youth Baseball Clinics with Coach T When: Fridays from 2:35-4:30 Dates: March 27th, April 3rd and April 10th Grades: 3-6 (boys & girls) Place: Sandwich Central School Gym Coach: Tim Muskat Get ready for the youth baseball season with some pre-season conditioning! Bring your glove, sneakers and a water bottle. Register by calling the Rec Department at 284-6473. April Programs Adult Boot Camp starts Tuesday April 6th! If you're looking to get into shape for the summer, this class is for you! All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at Morton's House at 5pm on Monday/Wednesdays for some fun! Cost is $10 for 6-week session. Lakes Region Youth Baseball/softball Program Registrations will be sent home through the school in the next couple of weeks. Registration Deadline is April 1st. Divisions: Major league (grades 5 & 6) Minor league (grades 3 & 4) Rookie League (grades 1 & 2) T-ball (ages 5 & 6) If anyone is interested in coaching one of these teams, please contact me at 284-6473. If anyone would like to sponsor a team, please give me a call! April School Vacation Activities Some activities planned for April vacation for the week of April 27th include Family Dodgeball followed by pizza, Whiffle ball, Pick-up soccer and family Kick-ball. Please register by Friday, April 24th. Programs may be changed or cancelled if we do not have enough participants. May/June After School Tennis Program: May 5th - June 11th Tuesday/Thursdays; Time: 2:35-3:45 for grades 1-5 and 3:45-5pm for grades 6-8. Registration deadline: May 1st. Registration Fee- $10.00 per child for 6-weeks. Tennis Block Party to Celebrate National Tennis Month! Tennis Block Parties are series of grassroots events designed to highlight the game of tennis in a fun and interactive way. Tennis Block Parties are causin' a racquet in your town - featuring three hours of tennis instruction, interactive games, and attractions that offer people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds the opportunity to learn and enjoy the benefits of the tennis. So, if you're lookin' to get into the game, have some fun, compete, or just work on your fitness, grab your family and friends and head out to the USTA Block Party that's hittin' Sandwich! When: Saturday, May 30th Time: 2-5pm Place: Quimby Tennis Courts Adult Tennis Lessons - Ages 15 & up Starts Monday, June 1st through June 24th Days: Monday/Wednesdays for 4 weeks Time: 3:30-5pm Registration Fee- $10.00 for 4-week program Registration deadline is May 28th. For beginners, intermediates & more advanced players. Drills will be individually-oriented to focus on each player's level with participants grouped by ability and age. Bring your own appropriately-sized tennis racket, a water bottle, nonmarking sneakers, sun protection as needed, and athletic attire. Taught by Nancy Morton at Quimby Tennis courts. Youth Tennis Lesson Registration for those 4 years & up: June 15-19th 8am-4pm at Quimby field. Youth lessons will be held in 2 week sessions. Session 1: June 29-July 9th; Session 2: July 13th - July 23rd; Session 3: July 27-August 6th. Registration fee: $10 per 2-week session for residents and $20 per session for non-residents. No experience needed. Bring your own appropriately sized tennis racket, a water bottle, non-marking sneakers, sun protection as needed, and athletic attire. The Instructor is Nancy Morton. Ages 4- 6 will meet from 8:30-9am Monday - Thursdays. Ages 7-9 will meet from 9:00-10am Monday - Thursdays. Ages 10-12 will meet from 10:00-11am Monday - Thursdays. Ages 13 + will meet from 11:00-12 noon on Monday - Thursdays. Children may be moved around depending on ability. Adult Round Robins: Women's doubles: Mondays: 1-3pm Mixed doubles: Wednesday: 1-3pm Men's doubles: Fridays @ 5pm Friday Night Tennis Social - Starts July 10th @ 6pm. All adults 18+ are welcome! Co-sponsored by Mocha Rizing Join us for pick-up tennis and a social gathering with friends at the Quimby tennis courts. Teen Tuesdays for those 13-17 years old. Starts Tuesday July 7th-August 4th (5 weeks) from 2-4pm at Quimby field and/or SCS gym. Games of Dodge-ball, Ultimate Frisbee, Pick-up Soccer, Basketball, Nerf football, etc. No registration necessary. This is a drop in activity. If there are enough participants, games will take place, if not enough for that day, we will try it again the following week. Monday MANIA (Many Active & Nutty Individuals Allowed). Starts Monday, July 6th @ Quimby field for 5 weeks. Mondays from 3-4:30pm. Calling all 9-12 year olds! The name speaks for itself. No registration necessary. This is a drop in activity. If there are enough participants, games will take place, if not enough for that day, we will try it again the following week. Play Soccer Camp: July 20th-24th @ Quimby Field Soccer Tots for Ages 4-6 Time: 5:30-7pm World Cup for Ages 7-12 Time: 3pm-5pm Cost is $85 and $95 per camper. CPR, First Aid & AED Certification When: TBA Time: TBA Ages 15 to Adults In the Sandwich Fire Rescue Building. Two-year certification from the American Heart Association in Infant/Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillation by Sandwich EMT Jackie Brackett. THE 111th OLD HOME WEEK CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD AUGUST 9-16th, 2009! Anyone who has information on events for this week should turn it in to the Rec Office by June 19th. Please e-mail the information to: wtctennis@yahoo.com and include the title of the program, where it will be held, the time and date of the event, the contact information of the person in charge and a brief description. Sandwich Sailing Club for those in 4th grade and up. Learn how to sail in a Sunfish on beautiful Squam Lake! Dates are Saturdays: TBD Cost $10 per session for Sandwich residents and $20 per session for non-residents. Sailing Instructor: Dan Cunningham. Contact info: 284-7342 or 323-9900 E-mail: dcunnin509@aol.com. Children are required to provide their own life jacket and prove that they can swim with the beach lifeguards. Swim Lesson registration will be held June 17-19th at Squam Beach from 9am-5pm with the head lifeguard. Lessons are in 2-week sessions with Session 1: June 29th -July 9th; Session 2: July 13-23rd; Session 3: July 27th-August 6th. Cost: $10 per 2-week session for residents and $20 non-taxpayers. Please note that there is a $50 fine for those who do not have a 2009 town sticker on their vehicle. Coach T's-5 Day; Baseball the Right Way and SandwichLot registration information; please call coach Tim Muskat @ 284-6586. The 5 day camp will be held July 13-17th for ages 7-16 and SandwichLot for those 8-13 years will start the week school gets out with two, 4-week sessions; 2 evenings per week plus Saturday mornings. There will also be ABC sessions for advanced players and the PIT Program (Players In Training) for those just learning the game. Other Activities available: Horseshoe Pit located next to the tennis courts. Shoes are provided! 8 - Hole Golf Course on the Fairgrounds for practice and fun! Adult Ultimate Frisbee - Mondays at 6pm @ Quimby Field Adult pick-up Soccer - Sundays at 10am @ Quimby Field Squam Lake Beach will officially open on Monday, June 29th. The beach will have Lifeguards on duty Monday through Friday from 9-5. There will not be lifeguards on duty during inclement weather or on Saturday and Sundays. Please swim at your own risk when there are no Lifeguards. Also, please be aware that children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult 17 years or older at all times. For a complete list of beach rules and regulations, go to www.town.sandwich.nh.us <http://www.town.sandwich.nh.us/> *Please note the registration deadlines and do the best you can to get yours in before the deadline! A full color brochure can be found at Mocha Rizing, the Rec Office, Town Hall or at the N. Sandwich Store! Please feel free to contact me with any questions! Thanks and Happy Spring! Nancy Morton - Rec Director Nancy Casella Morton <http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/50.gif> Sandwich Parks & Rec Director Sandwich Fire Rescue Secretary/NREMT PO Box 115 Sandwich, NH 03227 <mailto:wtctennis@yahoo.com> wtctennis@yahoo.com <http://www.town.sandwich.nh.us/> www.town.sandwich.nh.us (603) 284-6473