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1 Arlington Recreation Program Spring/Summer 2018 Register Online at Register By Phone: By Walk-In or Mail-In: Arlington Recreation Department, 422 Summer St., Arlington, MA Office Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday

2 Special Events Saturday, March 24 Daughter Dance Friday, March 30 Arlington Recretaion Bunny and Candy! Social for girls of all ages with their fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other guardians. Everyone is welcome to attend with their daughters to the Daughter Dance Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Where: Ottoson Middle School Cost: $5.00 per ticket Arlington Recreation is pleased to offer our treat giveaway! Start time is 10:45am at the Ed Burns Arena. Stick around for public skate 11:00am-12:50pm. Standard rates apply. Time: 10:45am Where: Ed Burns Arena Cost: Free 5th Grade Social /Dances Department Phone Numbers Main Number: Fax Number: Ice Rink: Friday, May 18 from 6:00pm 8:00pm Friday, June 8 from 6:00pm 8:00pm $5 per ticket advanced sales $7 per ticket at door Pizza and beverages available Disco Ball & Music by DJ Mission Statement Arlington Recreation, a self-sustaining Division of the Town, offers safe, quality and affordable programs and facilities for citizens of all ages and abilities. Our staff members are qualified professionals, dedicated to serving the community with excellence and pride. Page 1

3 Table of Contents Special Events...1 Department Contact Information...1 Mission Statement...1 General Information...3 Super Soccer Stars Spring...4 Super Soccer Stars Summer...5 Spring Youth Programs Fencing...8 Sidekick Sports Academy Special Events...8 April Vacation Programs...9 Junior Tennis...10 Adult Tennis...11 Summer Day Programs...12 H.R.C. Summer Experience...12 Kids Corner...13 Summer Exploration Club...13 Club Rec...14 Club Rec C.I.T...14 Reservoir Beach...15 Summer Youth Programs Sidekick Summer Programs x3 Basketball League...19 Community Organizations Parks, Fields and Facilities...21 Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard...22 Department Staff...22 Park and Recreation Commission...22 Ed Burns Arena...Back Cover Walter V. Moynihan Town Day Run...Back Cover Recreation Department Staff Jon Marshall Director of Recreation Erin Campbell Program Supervisor Maria Day Administrative Assistant Linda Kirchner Administrative Assistant Dave Cunningham Facility Supervisor Mark Linskey Maintenance Craftsman Parks & Recreation Commission Shirley Canniff Jen Rothenberg Leslie Mayer Don Vitters John Donato, Associate Member Crissy Tarantino, Associate Member We want to hear from you! Have a suggestion for a new program or event? us your great ideas! RecOffice@town.arlington.ma.us Page 2

4 Registration and Payment If choosing to register on-line, please visit If registering for the first time with Arlington Recreation, you will need to create a household account via our website. Please call if you experience difficulties. Phone registrations welcome! Payment must accompany all registrations. Checks should be made payable to Arlington Recreation. General Information Inclement Weather Please visit arlingtonrec.com to receive inclement weather updates on programs run by Arlington Recreation. For field notifications you can sign up online for field closing notices. Field closing notices are updated by the Department of Public Works Monday through Friday before 3:00pm. It is our policy that if Arlington Public Schools close due to weather related issues, our programs will also be cancelled. Special Needs Participants with special needs are encouraged to attend all of our programs. Staff members are sensitive to their needs and will do everything possible to assist. If you are unsure if a program is the right fit please call us to discuss program specifics. Program Accessibility Please note that currently our programs are not programmatically accessible due to architectural barriers at most of our host facilities. The Park and Recreation Commission recently completed an accessibility self-assessment of all facilities under their jurisdiction and is developing a multiyear plan to address the issues highlighted in the report. As facilities are updated and become programmatically accessible they will be highlighted as such within the brochure location description. Refunds There will be NO REFUNDS unless Arlington Recreation cancels a program. In the event that participants must cancel, a household credit request must be submitted in written form to the Director of Recreation. If approved, the percentage of credit may vary. If you cancel after the start of a program, no credits will be given. Participants Responsibility We ask that all participants respect the staff, other participants, program equipment, facilities and age requirements when participating in programs offered by Arlington Recreation. If participants fail to cooperate with the rules, Arlington Recreation reserves the right to dismiss or suspend a participant in any program without a refund. Attention Parents All program participants are encouraged to bring water and snack to the programs, however, due to increased nut allergies, please do not pack or send items containing nuts. Cancellations We reserve the right to cancel or postpone a program due to low enrollment. If a multi-session program must be cancelled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will make every effort to reschedule the program. If a program cannot be rescheduled, a household credit will be issued for the canceled program. All program cancellations are online at Course Confirmation No confirmation for registering will be sent. A participant is registered ONLY when payment is received. If at any time, there are questions regarding your household account, please log onto to view your account history. Volunteer Opportunities Arlington Recreation greatly depends on volunteers to support our programs and special events. If you are interested in volunteering, there are a variety of programs and activities looking for a caring heart, a specific skill, and a helping hand! Contact us for openings. Thank you to everyone who has already given their time and energy! Scholarship Fund In order to continue offering quality programs at affordable costs, when registering, please consider donating to our scholarship fund. Arlington Recreation s goal is never to turn away an interested participant due to economic hardship. With your help, we will be able to continue this practice. If you choose to donate to the scholarship fund, please be sure to do so at checkout. Financial Aid Financial assistance may be available thanks in part to our scholarship fund and assistance we received through the Community Development Block Grant program. For eligibility information, contact the Recreation Office or download the form at arlingtonrec.com Page 3

5 Super Soccer Stars Spring Programs Get the ball rolling for ages 1 and up with Super Soccer Stars in Arlington! At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curriculum uses positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at his or her own rate while having endless fun. Monday Program Dates: 4/9-6/18 (x4/16, 5/28) Time: 9:00am 9:45am 9:50am 10:30am Where: Hills Hill Field Cost: $250 Thursday Program Dates: 4/12-6/21 Time: 9:30am 10:10am 10:15am 11:00am 11:15pm 12:00pm Where: Hills Hill Field Cost: $300 Friday Program Dates: 4/13-6/22 Time: 9:30am 10:10am 10:15am 11:00am Where: Hills Hill Field Cost: $300 Ages: 3 4 years 2 3 years Ages: 2 3 years 3 4 years 4 5 years Ages: 2 3 years 3 4 years April School Vacation Clinic Dates: Monday - Friday, 4/16-4/20 Ages: 3-5 years Time: 9:15am-11:15am Cost: $165 Ages:6-12 years Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Cost: $315 Where: Hill s Hill Sunday Program Dates: 4/8-6/17 (x5/27) Time: 8:30am 9:10am Ages: 2 3 years 9:15am 9:55am 4 5 years 10:00am 10:45am 3 4 years 10: 50am - 11:50am 5-7 years Where: Hill s Hill Cost: $275 Page 4

6 Super Soccer Stars Summer Programs Get the ball rolling for ages 1 and up with Super Soccer Stars in Arlington! At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at his or her own rate while having endless fun. Wednesday Program Dates: Session 1, 7/11-8/1 Session 2, 8/8-8/29 Time: 9:00am 9:40am Ages: 1-2 years Summer St. Field 9:45am 10:25am 2-3 years Summer St. Field 3:30pm - 4:15pm 3-4 years Hill s Hill Field 4:20pm - 5:10pm 4-5 years Hill s Hill Field 5:15pm - 6:15pm 5-7 years Hill s Hill Field Cost: $115/session Thursday Program Dates: Session 1, 7/12-8/2 Session 2, 8/9-8/30 Time: 9:30am 10:10am Ages: 2-3 years Summer St. Field 10:15am 11:00am 3-4 years Summer St. Field 11:05am - 11:55am 4-5 years Summer St. Field 3:30pm 4:15pm 3-4 years Hill s Hill Field 4:20pm 5:10pm 4-5 years Hill s Hill Field Cost: $115/session Saturday Program Dates: Session1, 7/7-7/28 Session 2, 8/4-8/25 Time: 9:00am 9:40am 9:45am 10:35am 10:40am 11:25am 11:30pm 12:30pm Where: Hill s Hill Field Cost: $115/session Ages: 2-3 years 4-5 years 3-4 years 5-7 years Sunday Program Dates: Session 1, 7/8-7/29 Session 2, 8/5-8/26 Time: 9:00am 9:40am 9:45am 10:35am 10:40am 11:25am 11:30am 12:30pm Where: Hill s Hill Field Cost: $115/session Ages: 2-3 years 4-5 years 3-4 years 5-7 years Weekly Summer Clinics Monday-Friday Week 1: 7/9-7/13, Week 2: 7/30-8/3, Week 3: 8/13-8/17, Week 4: 8/27-8/31 Times: 9:15am-11:15am Ages: 3-5 years Cost: $200/week 9:00am-1:00pm 6-12 years Cost: $400/week Location: McClennen Field Page 5

7 Spring Youth Programs Archery Ages: 9 14 years Dates: Mondays, May 7 June 11 (x5/28) Time: 3:30pm 5:00pm Where: Menotomy Rocks Park (Jason St. side) Cost: $150 During this five-week program participants will learn to shoot a bow and arrow with Archery USA in the Junior Olympic archery development program. Classes are taught by a certified archery instructor. All equipment is provided. Students will progress at their own pace. Elementary School Track & Field Team Ages: Grades K-5 Dates: Wednesdays, May 9 June 6 Time: 6:00pm 7:00pm (May 9-30, practices) 5:00pm - 7:30pm (June 6, meet) Where: Arlington High School Track Cost: $100 for 4 practices and meet Join us for instruction in running and field events for youngsters. This program is a great way to burn off that extra energy while introducing kids to the sport of track and field! Program not held in inclement weather. Participants to receive team t-shirt at the meet. Viking Sports T-Ball League Ages: 4 7 years Dates: Mondays, April 30 June 11 (x5/28) Time: 2:15pm 3:00pm (PK) 3:15pm 4:00pm (K and 1) Where: McClennen Field Cost: $99 Join the Viking Sport Staff for this fun program. Participants will be divided into teams randomly. Session will focus on catching, throwing, batting, running bases, and fielding. Games will be played where each team will bat through the order and all players will hit and run the bases each inning. There will be no outs. Coaches will pitch and batting tees will be used if necessary. We will use soft, safe baseballs. Please bring a glove and a wa-ter bottle. All players will receive a Viking Sports Team T-shirt. Rules will be given out on the first day. Arlington Spring Girls Basketball Clinic Dates: Sundays, March 18 - April 29 (x4/1, 4/15) Grades 1-3 from 1:00pm-2:30pm Graces 4-8 from 2:30pm-4:00pm Where: Arlington High School Cost: $120 Amanda Mortelette, AHS Girls varsity coach and members of the AHS Varsity team are proud to offer the Arlington High School Girls Basketball Clinic. Fundamental instruction in small group sessions to improve the knowledge and skill of each player while providing an enjoyable learning experience, and providing life lessons in sportsmanship, leadership and self awareness will be the emphasis. Little Dragons and Little Ninjas Karate One of the best karate programs in the country taught by four-time world champion Steve Nugent. These classes teach proper stances, breathing, stretching, discipline, confidence and practical self-defense. This class also underlines the importance of nutrition, exercise, fire safety and stranger awareness. All uniforms are included in the class fee. Little Dragons Karate Ages: 3 & 4 years Dates: Fridays, April 27 June 15 Time: 4:45pm 5:15pm Where: Brackett School Cost: $198 per 8-class session Little Ninjas Karate Ages: 5 7 years Dates: Fridays, April 27 June 15 Time: 5:15pm 6:00pm Where: Brackett School Cost: $198 per 8-class session Ages: 8 and up Dates: Fridays, April 27 June 15 Time: 6:00pm 6:45pm Where: Brackett School Cost: $198 per 8-class session Page 6

8 Boston Flag Football Association Blitz Catch Cover After-School Program Grades: K 5 Dates: Tuesdays, April 3 -May 29 (x4/17) Time: 1:30-2:30pm Where: Hill s Hill Field Cost: $105 per player In partnership with NFL Flag, the country s most recognizable youth flag football program, Boston Flag Football Association welcomes you to play football with the same fitness and competitive benefits of tackle football, but with less risk of injury! Our professional coaches have fun, challenging activities that include 5v5 games every session with a seasonending Super Bowl. For more information: sidekicksportsacademy.com. Please note: this program will be using outdoor facilities. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. Sidekick Soccer Footy Fun Fitness After-School Program Grades: K 5 Dates: Thursdays, April 5 -June 7 (x4/15, 5/28) Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm Where:Florence Field Cost: $105 per player Sidekick Soccer Academy (would like to offer your children the chance to develop their soccer skills. Division led by NSCAA Premier coaches Keith Beaty and Zach Rocha, these clinics will focus on teaching a number of age-appropriate technical skills. This will be done using fun, small-sided games and feature eight unique train-ings finished off with our very own World Cup tournament! More info: sidekickssportsacademy.com. Please note: this program will be using outdoor facilities. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. Middle School Cross Country Grades: 6-8 Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00-6:15pm Dates: May 1 - June 7 Where: Reservoir/Hurd Field Cost: $125 Join our friends from Sidekick Sports Academy at this spring cross country program for middle schoolers! Spring Youth Programs Northeast Basketball Federation Dribble Pass Shoot After-School Program Grades: K 5 Dates: Wednesdays, April 4 -May 30 (x4/18) Time: 3:00-4:00pm Where: Summer St. Outdoor Court Cost: $105 per player USA Basketball Certified instructors professionally coach this program. These energetic sessions will provide children the opportunity to learn the fundamentals for success in a fun environment. This will be done using small-sided games and feature a weeklong jr. NBA tournament. For more information: sidekicksportsacademy. com. Please note: this program will be using outdoor facilities. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. Ottoson Middle School Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee Grades: 6-8 Dates: Fridays, April 13 - June 15 (x4/20) plus 5-6 optional mid-week games* Time: 2:30-4:00pm Where: Ottoson Middle School, upper field Cost: $99 Fee includes team shirt *Spring 2018 games from 3:30-5:00pm to be scheduled vs: Needham, Newton, Shady Hill, Belmont Day, Lexington Montessori, Rindge Avenue Upper School Optional all-day Tournament in Amherst, MA on Sunday, May 20. Optional 1/2-day Tournament in Lexington, MA TBA. The Arlington Ultimate Club, in cooperation with Arlington Recreation, is excited to offer an expand-ed Spring Co-ed Ultimate Frisbee program at the middle school level. The focus of the Friday clinics will be on skill development, sportsmanship, and Spirit Of The Game -- the foundation of Ultimate which places the responsibility of fair play on every member of the team. No previous experience re-quired. Limited to 25. Ultimate is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today, and was recently recognized by the International Olympics Committee. For more information about Ultimate, visit Page 7

9 Fencing Arlington Recreation Fencing Program Dates: Thursdays: March 29 May 24(x4/19) $200 May 21 - June 21 $100 June 28 - August 23 (x7/5, 8/30) $200 Times: 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Beginner - Intermediate ages 7 and above 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Beginner - Advanced ages 12 and above Where: Thompson School Gym Fee includes recreational membership in United States Fencing Association Introduction to Fencing Camp Dates: Monday-Friday, August Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: 7-14 Cost: $225 Join us for this exciting sport, one of the fastest growing in the world! The half-day fencing camp is an excellent way to introduce the sport of fencing to children ages 7-14 who have never fenced before. The camp is designed to teach fencing through activities, games, and exercises that develop coordination, flexibility, and focus. Participants will have fun! We supply all fencing gear for this camp. For new fencers who have never been members of USA Fencing, a complementary, noncompetitive membership is included. The instructor is Michael Tarascio, a former member of the United States World Championship Team in Men s Foil. For additional information, please contact Michael Tarascio at michael@nefencing.com. Monday, May 28, 2018 Sidekick Sports Academy Special Events Sunday, June 10, 2018 Boston Flag Football Association Memorial Day Tournament In partnership with NFL Flag, the country s most recognizable flag football program, Boston Flag Football Association welcomes you to our Memorial Day Tournament! There is nothing else like playing football on a holiday and thies year a championship will be on the line. With the help from our professional coaches, players will enjoy an exciting, challenging and competitive tournament! Enter your own team or as a free agent. Divisions for players age 6 to 18 (male and female). 12 players per team maximum. Three guaranteed games. For more information, sidekicksportsacademy.com Location: Buzzell Field Cost: $35 per player Sidekick Sports Academy Elementary School Oympics Sidekick Sports Academy would like to offer your children the chance to develop their athletic skills in a fun, competitive team environment. Representing a world nation (i.e. their elementary school), teams will compete against each other in various sports including soccer, basketball, flag football, track and field, and more! Led by our certified staff of professional coaches, this tournament will provide an inclusive ienvironment whereby schools compete to see whom is Arlington s best at athletics. For more information, sidekicksportsacademy.com. Cost: $35 per player Page 8

10 April Vacation Programs Northeast Basketball Federation April Vacation Clinic Dates: Tuesday, April 17 Friday, April 20 Ages 2-5 years Time: 9:00am 10:30am Cost: $125 Ages 6-14 years Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (half-day) Cost: $165 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (full-day) Cost: $225 Where: Hardy School USA Basketball Certified instructors professionally coach this program. These energetic sessions will provide children the opportunity to learn the fundamentals for success in a fun environment. This will be done using small-sided games and feature a weeklong jr. NBA tournament! Participants also receive a free shirt. For more information: sidekicksportsacademy.com. Sidekick Soccer Academy April Vacation Clinic Dates: Tuesday, April 17 Friday, April 20 Ages 2-5 years Time: 9:00am 10:30am Cost: $125 Ages 6-14 years Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (half-day) Cost: $165 Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (full-day) Cost: $225 Where: Hill s Hill Sidekick Soccer Academy would like to offer your children the chance to develop their soccer skills. Division led by NSCAA Premier coaches Keith Beaty and Zach Rocha, these clinics will focus on teaching a number of age-appropriate technical skills. This will be done using fun, small-sided games and feature eight unique trainings finished off with our very own World Cup tournament! for more information: sidekicksportsacade-my. com. Viking Sport Clinic Grades: K 6 Dates: Tuesday, April 17 Friday, April 20 Time: 9:00am 3:00pm Where: Ottoson Lower Gymnasium Cost: $170 for 4 days Viking s Multi-Sport program will have your children running around all day! Our program has a fun variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, dodge ball, kickball, capture the flag, floor hockey, team handball, watermelon, reindeer tails, and many other sports, gym games, and activities. All participants receive a Viking t- shirt and trophy. Kid Care April Full-Day Vacation Program When: Tuesday, April 17 Friday, April 20 Where: Thompson Modular Classrooms Time: 8:00am 6:00pm Cost: $75 per day. Registration is available for 1 to 4 days The Arlington Recreation Department will be offering an April Vacation Full-day Program again this April! Tanya Dall and several of the The Kid Care After School Program staff members as well as other recreation employees will run this program. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Please send a nut free lunch, daily, with your child. Page 9

11 Graham Community Tennis Programs Spring & Summer Tennis Programs for Juniors and Adults We offer top-quality recreational tennis programs for Juniors and Adults. Run by Graham Community Tennis, LLC (GCT), serving Arlington since All programs are under the administration of Gordon Graham and his certified professional staff. Gordon, coached college tennis for 35 years at Harvard, Pacific and Albany, and coached the AHS boys tennis team ( ). He is also the founder of The Tennis Camps at Harvard. The Junior programs will be under the supervision of Matt Siegel, AHS boys tennis coach, a certified USPTA tennis pro-fessional and long-time Associate Director of GCT. He will often be assisted by current or recently graduated AHS tennis team members. The GCT philosophy for building this high energy, community-based tennis program is to offer a FUN and SAFE learning environment run by staff who are chosen for their ability to work well with children and/or adults in a positive, reinforcing manner. Our tennis instruction is based on scientific principles. We believe in teaching strategy and tactics as well as proper technique from the outset with our juniors and adults. In all GCT programs, we reserve the right to move players to different groups to make the best fit for all enrollees. In case of inclement weather, all enrollees will be notified of class cancellation by and given makeup options. Junior Tennis Spring Programs Spring Saturday Programs for Beginners/Advanced Beginners Dates: Saturdays, April 7- June 2 (x5/26) (8 sessions) Times: 5 6 yr. olds 9:00am 9:50am 7 9 yr. olds 10:00am 10:50am yr. olds 11:00am 11:50am Where: Spy Pond Courts Cost: $134 These programs will give participants a successful jump start into the game. We emphasize FUN and use a lot of games and drills to teach the age-appropriate basics of tennis. Junior Tennis Spring Junior Vacation Week Program Ages: 5 6 yr. olds: Beginner (1.5 hour program only) 7 9 yr. olds: Beginner/Advanced Beginner yr. olds: Beginner/Advanced Beginner yr. olds: Intermediate/Advanced Dates: April 16-20, Monday Friday Times: 9:00am 10:30am (ages 5 6) or 9:00am 12:00noon (ages 7 and older) Where: Spy Pond Courts Cost: $129 for 1.5-hour/day program, $244 for 3-hour/ day program An always-popular program, structured like our Junior Summer Tennis Weeks Program! A week full of tennis drills, games and FUN! Page 10 Spring Middle School Club Tennis Ages: 6th, 7th and 8th graders Dates: April 23- June 4 (x. May 28) ( Mondays and/or Wednesdays) (6 or 12 sessions) Times: 5:30pm 6:50pm Where: Spy Pond Courts Cost: $149 for one-day/week; $289 for two-days/ week. This program emphasizes the team aspect of tennis. Whether the players are preparing to make their high school tennis team, or just want to have a fun, social experience learning this great game, Club Tennis is the way to go for this age group! Summer Junior Tennis Weeks Program Ages: 5 6 years Beginner (1.5 hour program) 7 9 years Beginner/Advanced Beginner years Beginner/Advanced Beginner years Intermediate/Advanced Session Dates: June 11-15, June 18-22, June 25-29, July 2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 6-10, August 13-17, August 20-24, August Times: 9:00am 10:30am (ages 5 6) or 9:00am 12:00noon (ages 7 and older) Where: Spy Pond Courts Cost per session: $129 for 1.5-hour/day program, $244 for 3-hour/day program. These weeks will feature lots of tennis, drills, games and FUN! Great staff! And FUN FRIDAYS!

12 Adult Tennis Spring Adult Tennis Programs All adult tennis spring classes run for six-weeks, April 24 through May 29 and are held at the Grove Street Courts. Spring Adult Beginner Classes Dates: Tuesdays April 24 through May 29 Time: 8:00-8:50pm Cost: $99 This program is for the person who is just starting out and wants to learn tennis quickly. We will teach you basic tech-nique and strategies. Spring Adult Advanced Beginner Classes Dates: Tuesdays April 24 through May 29 Time: 7:00-7:50pm Cost: $99 If you have played a bit and want to improve your technique and strategy, or if it has been a few years since you last played give this a try! Spring Adult Intermediate Classes Dates: Tuesdays April 24 through May 29 Time: 6:00-6:50pm Cost: $99 If you have played a few years and you want to learn better strategy, tactics and technique we will help you ramp up your game! Summer Adult Tennis Programs All adult tennis summer classes run for six-weeks and are held at the Grove Street Courts. Session I: June 13 July 18; Session II: July 24 August 28 Summer Adult Beginner Classes Session Dates: Wednesdays, June 13 July 18; Tuesdays, July 24 August 28 Time: 8:00-8:50pm Cost per session: $99 This program is for the person who is just starting out and wants to learn tennis quickly. We will teach you basic tech-nique and strategy. Summer Adult Advanced Beginner Classes Session Dates: Wednesdays, June 13 July 18; Tuesdays, July 24 August 28 Time: 7:00pm 7:50pm. Cost per session: $99 If you have played a bit and want to improve your technique and strategy, or if it has been a few years since you last played give this a try! Summer Adult Intermediate Classes Session Dates: Wednesdays, June 13 July 18; Tuesdays, July 24 August 28 Time: 6:00-6:50pm Cost per session: $99 If you have played for a few years and you want to learn better strategy, tactics and technique we will help you ramp up your game! Lessons For Adults and/or Juniors You can schedule lessons with GCT staff members to fit your needs, schedule and group size. To book tennis lessons, contact Gordon Graham at: gordoncgraham@gmail.com. Instructional Lessons Cost: $65/hour for one person; $75/hour for two people; $85/hour for three people; and $95/hour for four people Hitting Lessons: Cost: $45/hour for one person Page 11

13 Summer Day Programs C.I.T., Kids Corner, Club Rec, HRC, Exploration Club Arlington Recreation Summer Day Programs offer creativity and fun for your child through traditional activities including sports & games, arts and crafts, drama/theater, swimming (Club Rec, HRC, Summer Exploration Club), water-play (Kids Corner), and imaginative special events. Our staff consists of education professionals, college and high school students. Arlington Recreation Summer staff will go through a mandatory orientation that will include safety, first aid and other training topics. Please let us know if your child will need special help to make the experience as rewarding as possible. Kids Corner and Club Rec offer seven one-week sessions with extended day options. Dallin Elementary School will host our Summer Club Rec and HRC programs. Kids Corner will take place at Kid Care Preschool; 352 Mass Ave. Afternoon Extended day programs are available from 3:00pm 6:00pm for Club Rec and from 12:00pm 2:00pm for Kids Corner. Registration continues until enrollment limits are reached. Please note: Grade listings are for September Program Dates Summer 2018 Week 1: July 2&3 and/or July 5&6 Week 2: July 9 - July 13 Week 3: July 16 - July 20 Week 4: July 23 - July 27 Week 5: July 30 - August 3 Week 6: August 6 August 10 Week 7: August 13 August 17 H.R.C Summer Experience: Health, Recreation, Community Safety Ages: Patrolmen: entering Grades 1 & 2 Sergeants: entering Grades 3 & 4 Captains: entering Grades 5 & 6 Dates: Tuesday, June 26 Thursday, June 28 Times: 9:00am 3:00pm Where: Dallin Elementary School Cost: $125 for 3 days The Arlington Recreation Department, Arlington Police Department, Arlington Fire Department and the Arling-ton Health Department are collaborating on this very special summer program offering. The program is offered to children entering grades 1-6 and includes a variety of fun and educational sports and games, art and crafts, public safety awareness, health and fitness, and swimming/water play. Staff in-cludes members of the Arlington Police Department, representatives from the Arlington Health Department, education professionals, college and high school students. Special activities may include a fun pizza day, finger printing and forensics, sun safety demonstrations and emergency vehicle day. Please let us know if your child will need special help to make the experience as rewarding as possible. Page 12

14 Kids Corner 8:30am 12:00pm at Kid Care Preschool, 352 Mass Ave., Arlington AM Care: 7:30am-8:30am Extended Care: 12:00pm-2:00pm Space is limited, early registration encouraged Ages: years by 6/30/2018 Dates: July 2&3, July 5&6; July 9 July 13; July 16 July 20; July 23 July 27; July 30 August 3; August 6 August 10; August 13 August 17 Time: 8:30am 12:00pm Cost: $120 per week ($50 for July 2&3; $50 for July 5&6 ) $30 per week for AM care ($12 for July 2&3; $12 for July 5&6) $55 per week for PM care ($22 for July 2&3; $22 for July 5&6) Calling all preschoolers to come and enjoy a fun and exciting summer experience in a loving and caring atmos-phere. Explore and discover new friends, activities, and adventure. Participants will enjoy non-competitive games, water fun, crafts, songs, outdoor play, and preschool activities held indoors and out. The children will enjoy many opportunities to develop social skills such as cooperation and sharing. Participants will enjoy choosing from a variety of planned activities each day. When outdoors, children will enjoy playing in the water, having art activities, building sand castles, and explor-ing some of nature s wonders as well as picnics outdoors. When indoors, participants will be in a safe, supportive atmosphere that encourages learning, excitement, and exploration, arts and crafts, and enjoy special entertainment. Children must bring a daily snack and lots of fluids. Children staying for PM Care should pack a lunch. Child-to-counselor ratio is approximately 5:1. Exploration Club Summer Exploration Club Ages: years Time: 9:00am 3:00pm Where: Arlington Recreation Department Cost: $350 per week Space is limited to 12 students for this exciting program and early enrollment is encouraged. Student to chaperone ratio will be approximately 6:1. Please note the trips below may change. Participants will also be visiting a beach one day of each weekly session. *Trips may vary based on facility availability July 9 July 13 Kimball Farm - Westford, MA Water Country Portsmouth, NH Paint Ball Tewksbury, MA Boston Aquarium - Boston, MA July 16 July 20 TreeTop Adventures - Canton, MA Boda Borg - Malden, MA Canobie Lake Park Salem, NH Launch Trampoline & Laser Tag - Watertown, MA July 23 July 27 Take Flight Adventure and Zip line - Kittery, ME Water Country - Portsmouth, NH Kimball Farm - Westford, MA Indoor Skydiving Nashua, NH Page 13 July 30 August 3 Launch Trampoline & Laser Tag - Watertown, MA Canobie Lake Park - Salem, NH 5 Wits - Foxboro, MA Paintball - Tewksbury, MA August 6 August 10 Escape the Room - Boston, MA Guard Up! NERF & Dave and Busters - Burlington & Woburn, MA Water Country - Portsmouth, NH Kimball Farm - Westford, MA August 13 August 17 TreeTop Adventures - Canton, MA Paint Ball Tewksbury, MA Indoor Skydiving Nashua, NH Canobie Lake Park - Salem, NH

15 Club Rec 9:00am 3:00pm at Dallin Elementary School Space is limited, early registration is encouragedm Child-to-counselor ratio is approximately 10:1. Ages: Grades K 6 in Fall Pre-K experience is recommended for Kindergarten age group Dates: July 2&3, July 5&6; July 9 July 13; July 16 July 20; July 23 July 27; July 30 August 3; August 6 August 10; August 13 August 17 Time: 9:00am 3:00pm Extended Before Care 7:30am 9:00 am Extended After Care 3:00pm 6:00pm Costs: $195 per week for Club Rec ($80 for July 2&3, $80 for July 5&6) $215 per week for Super Sports ($88 for July 2&3, $88 for July 5&6) $220 per week for Theatre ($90 for July 2&3, $90 for July 5&6) $50 per week for AM Extended Care ($20 for July 2&3, $20 for July 5&6) $100 per week for PM Extended Care ($40 for July 2&3, $40 July 5&6) Super Sports at Club Rec If you like Club Rec but want the emphasis to be on sports and games rather than participate in some of the other morning activities, this program is for you. Your child can register for the sports component and focus their energy on playing sports all morning long. The program is part of Club Rec and will join the other Club Rec campers at lunch and at the Reservoir each afternoon. Super Sports is for grades 1-6. Theatre at Club Rec Theatre at the Rec is an exciting theatre program focused on building acting and improvisation skills. Theatre at Club Rec culminates with a performance for friends and family on the final day each week. Theatre at Club Rec provides participants with instruction in acting techniques utilizing improvisation, monologues, pantomime, scenes and plays. We concentrate on developing the participant s skills in song delivery, movement, music, dancing and acting. The performers will be working on their production from 9:00am-12:00pm and will join Club Recreation in the afternoon for swimming, fun and games at The Arlington Reservoir. It s all about fun, artistic craft, and the creative process! Club Rec C.I.T. Counselor in Training (C.I.T.) Grades: Entering Grades 7 9 Time: 9:00am 3:00pm Dates: July 2&3, July 5&6; July 9 July 13; July 16 July 20; July 23 July 27; July 30 August 3; August 6 August 10; August 13 August 17 Where: Club Rec at Dallin School Cost: $85 per week ($35 for July 2&3, $35 for July 5&6) Our objectives in this program are to develop leadership and self-esteem while teaching the adolescent how to work with young children and plan and perform program activities. Our CIT coordinators assure that the summer CIT experience is rewarding and enjoyable. Please note that placement in this program is not guaranteed and space is limited. Please note: we are unable to guarantee future program counselor postions to those in our CIT program. Page 14

16 Reservoir Beach Located on Lowell Street in Arlington Heights, the Reservoir Beach includes a filtered/chlorinated swimming area, bathhouse, concession stand and playground. The beach is supervised by certified lifeguards and other beach staff while open. Only U.S. Coast Guard lifesavings devices are allowed. All people over one (1) year of age must display tags to be admitted to the beach area Beach Hours June 11 - June 25: Weekday hours: 2:30pm-7:30pm Weekend hours: 10:00am-7:00pm June 26 August 24: 7 days a week: 10:00am 7:30pm The Reservoir Beach is open to residents and non-residents! How to Get Beach Tags Arlington Recreation will be selling bands March 1. Beach tags can be purchased on-line at (tags picked up at the beach); in person at the Arlington Recreation office, Monday Friday 8:00am 4:00pm; or at the beach once it is open. Daily Fees Weekdays & Weekends: $5 per person Season Beach Tags Individual: $50 Adult Age 18 years and over $35 Children Ages 1-17 years, $35 Seniors Ages 60 years and over Family Tags: $145 two adults/two children; $20/each additional child Swimming Lessons Check our website arlingtonrec.com later this Spring for information on swim lessons! Tuesday Evening Concerts Bring your picnic blanket, lawn chair and get ready to start tapping your feet for this new free concert series sponsored by Arlington Recreation. All performances start at 6:00pm! Dates: July 10, July 31, August 14 Page 15

17 Summer Youth Sports Programs Speed, Strength and Agility Clinics Grades: Entering Grades 7 12 Dates: Monday Thursday Session 1: July 9-12 Session 2: August Time: 9 am 11 am Cost: $95 per session or take 2 sessions for $175 Speed, strength, and agility will be enhanced through individual and small group instruction in this twohour clinic. Programs will be personalized by age, gender and sport. All skill levels are welcome; this program is for beginners and/or varsity athletes who want to advance their skills and performance. Sign up for just one session or both weeks. Safety, proper form, and improvement are the main objectives. Students must provide coaches with a copy of a current physical indicating that they are eligible to participate. Meet at Peirce Field turf behind Arlington High on the first day of each session. Spy Ponders Volleyball Grades: Entering 6 12 Dates: August 13 August 17 Time: 9:00am 3:00pm Where: AHS Gymnasium Cost: $200 Spy Ponders Volleyball will provide players with the fundamental skills of the sport. Coaches will provide ex-pert instruction in the latest techniques of serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking and defense. We will focus on individual skills to make each person a better volleyball player! We also will pay special attention to team offense and defense and will lead team-building activities. We want to give a chance to every student to experience what it means to be a part of a team and to be a great volleyball player. All skill levels are welcome. Meet at Arlington High School Red Gym. Clinic will incorporate: individual skill development; games and scrimmages and individual and team awards. Instructors: Elizabeth Morris, AHS Boys Varsity Coach & staff Arlington Recreation/Arlington-Belmont Crew Youth Summer Learn to Row Grades: 8 10 Dates: Monday Friday, (2 week sessions) July 9 July 20 and July 23 August 3 Time: 10:00am 12:00 noon Where: Spy Pond Boat Ramp Cost: $250 Come join the Arlington/Belmont Crew coaches as you learn and enjoy this up and coming sport. A great way to enjoy the outdoors as you condition yourself as well. Arlington Girls Basketball Clinic Grades: Girls entering grades 2 9 Dates: Mon-Thurs, June Time: 9:00am 3:00pm (full day), 9:00am 12pm (half day) Where: Arlington High School Cost: $200 for full day/$120 for half day Amanda Mortelette, AHS Girls varsity coach and members of the AHS Varsity team are proud to offer the Arlington High School Girls Basketball Clinic. Fundamental instruction in small group sessions to improve the knowledge and skill of each player while providing an enjoyable learning experience, and providing life lessons in sportsmanship, leadership and self awareness will be the emphasis. Swish Town Coed Basketball Clinic Grades: 2 9 Dates: August 20 August 23 Time: 9:00am 3:00pm Where: High School Red Gym Cost: $200 Arlington High Basketball Coach John Bowler and staff will be offering this summer basketball clinic. At Swish Town players will learn the traditional ball handling, shooting, rebounding, and defensive skill, but we will also begin to develop advanced individual moves and build on each player s basketball IQ. The week will consist of drills, games, contests, guest speakers, and lots more. Every player will also receive a Swish Town t-shirt. If you are looking for a Fun basketball clinic experience Swish Town is the clinic for you. Page 16

18 Summer Youth Sports Programs Arlington Recreation Hockey and More! Grades: Boys and Girls Entering Grades 2-6 Dates: Monday, 8/20 - Thursday, 8/23 entering grades :00pm-3:00pm $225 Where: Monday, 8/27 - Thursday, 8/30 entering grades 2-6 9am-12pm on the ice (half-day) $220 9am-3:00pm (full day) $280 Ed Burns Arena Join former AHS and New England College hockey standout Rachel White and other college and high school players/staff for a fun recreational skill based hockey and sport program. Rachel played her college career at New England College in New Hampshire where she was named to the ECAC East All Conference Team. Are you looking to get your son or daughter on the ice for some preseason stick practice but don t want to pay the high fees for an all day hockey camp? This new program will offer participants 2.5 hours of on ice instruction/games with the rest of the day playing other fun sports and activities at the Veteran s Memorial outdoor sports complex. Space is limited so register soon. Participants must have full equipment including helmet with face mask and stick and should have played at least one year or organized hockey and be able to skate appropriately. British Soccer Camp Challenger Soccer Early drop-off available (8am-9am) each week for $25 Technical Skills Camp Week 1 Challenger British Soccer July Week 3 Challenger British Soccer August MiniSoccer 2-5yrs. 8am-9am $115 Half-Day 6-14yrs 9am-12pm $193 Full-Day 7-14yrs 9am-3pm $272 Where: Thondike Field 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 Week 2 Challenger Technical Skills August 6-10 Half-Day 8-14yrs 9am-12pm $193 Full-Day 8-14yrs 9am-3pm $272 Where: Thondike Field Designed for skilled players looking to improve their technical ability to enhance their impact in the game by developing first touch, turns, feints, and fakes, fast and accurate shooting skills. Though fun and demanding activities, players will improve their speed of play and effectiveness on the field. During the course of this program, players will accumulate thousands of touches on the ball, allowing them to develop the skills and confi-dence to come out on top in the key the 1v1 situations players face each match. Page 17

19 Sidekick Sports Academy Summer Programs Sidekick Soccer Summer Vacation Clinics Dates: Session 1: June 25-28; Session 2: August Where: Quarter Day (Ages 2-5): 9:00am-10:30am $125 Half Day (Ages 6-14): 9:00am-12:00pm $165 Full Day (Ages 6-14): 9:00am-3:00pm $225 Sidekick Soccer Academy would like to offer your children the chance to develop their soccer skills. Division led by NSCAA Premier coaches Keith Beaty and Zach Rocha, these clinics will focus on teaching a number of age-appropriate technical skills. This will be done using fun, small-sided games and feature eight unique trainings finished off with our very own World Cup tournament! For more information, sidekicksportsacademy.com. Northeast Basketball Federation Summer Clinic Dates: July Where: Quarter Day (Ages 2-5): 9:00am-10:30am $125 Half Day (Ages 6-14): 9:00am-12:00pm $165 Full Day (Ages 6-14): 9:00am-3:00pm $225 USA Basketball Certified instructors professionally coach this Dribble Pass Shoot program. These energetic sessions will provide children the opportunity to experience the highest standard of coaching in a fun environment. Classes will finish with 3x3 games (NEW Olympic sport!) Free shirt. For more information, sidekicksportsacademy.com Flag Football Summer Vacation Clinic Dates: Session 1: July 9-12; Session 2: July 30-August 2 Where: Quarter Day (Ages 2-5): 9:00am-10:30am $125 Half Day (Ages 6-14): 9:00am-12:00pm $165 Full Day (Ages 6-14): 9:00am-3:00pm $225 SK Running Club Summer Clinic Ages: 2-14 Dates: Session 1: July 16-19; Session 2: August 6-9 Where: Hurd Field Quarter Day (Ages 2-5): 9:00am-10:30am $125 Half Day (Ages 6-14): 9:00am-12:00pm $165 In partnership with NFL Flag, the country s most recognizable youth flag football program, Boston Flag Football Associa-tion welcomes you to play football with the same fitness and competitive benefits of tackle football, but with less risk of injury! Our professional coaches have fun challenging players to put it all together at the end of the week with the Super Bowl! Free shirt! For more information, sidekicksportsacademy.com. Page 18 SK Running Club is an official USATF member club. Our professional staff combine technical development and funda-mental techniques with safety and a major focus on fun! Our activities prepare athletes for cross-country and track and field through events, distance running, while inspiring a love for running and being active. The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down techniques are all covered in this unique program. Athletes will put it all together at the end of the week at the SK Running Club Track Meet! For more information, sidekicksportsacadmy.com.

20 Summer 3x3 Basketball League Grades K to 2: co-ed instruction-based league Grades 3 to 5: Boys Grades 3 to 5: Girls Grades 6 to 8: Boys Grades 6 to 8: Girls High School: Boys High School: Girls When: July 9 - August 17 Where: AHS Outdoor Courts Cost: $125/player Come play the fastest-growing urban sport and ideal complement to full-court basketball development! 3x3 Basketball presents a unique opportunity for players to get more touches on the ball; which leads to more learning and more fun! Please note that the level of play will be novice to moderate travel team play at the younger ages. 3x3 Basketball is a great way for coaches and players to evaluate and improve on individual skill development. With a faster pace of play, 3x3 Basketball benefits players mental and physical growth on the court. The sport has a unique set of rules ethat keep the half-court game up-teampo and exciting. Practices, clinics and games will last 45 minutes to an hour. please have players register individually and then coaches or players can send their team roster (or teammate requests) via . Players can join as either free agents or as a team (maximum: 5 players per team). More information, sidekicksportsacademy.com Community Organizations Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball Association (ABA) Arlington Babe Ruth Baseball Association is a non-profit organization that offers baseball to players between the ages The program is designed to allow the players to learn and advance their baseball skills in an environment where fair play and competition is encouraged, so as to advance them into mature young adults on and beyond the fields of baseball. Our spring program offers two levels of competitive play, so that any player of any skill has a place to play. We then move into the summer program with teams who play against some surrounding towns. The fall comes and we have teams who are made up of current and new players. It is a great transition for the recent Cal Ripken grads to get a taste of the big diamond. Games are against sur-rounding towns. In addition to our base programs, we offer a more competitive AAU alternative at a cost that is generally less than other AAU programs. This AAU alternative allows players the opportunity to get more workouts and to play at a more competitive level against other AAU teams. Finally, we offer a program for our older kids (15-19) in the very competitive Middlesex League Arlington Hockey Club (AHC) The Hockey Club offers a high quality, affordable opportunity for girls and boys to play hockey from ages 5 to High School. We provide age-appropriate and skill-appropriate player development and coaching and strive to build solid foundational skills as part of our travel, developmental and in-house programs, which enables us to have a strong, sustainable program year after year. Please visit Arlingtonice.com to learn more about playing hockey in Arlington. Page 19

21 Community Organizations Arlington Soccer Club (ASC) The Arlington Soccer Club is a volunteer organization that provides an opportunity for the boys and girls of Ar-lington to learn, play and love the sport of soccer through individual skills development, fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We have 1,900 players, ranging in age from pre-k through high school, and over 300 coaches. We offer both a spring and fall season for players of all skill levels, ranging from the recreational to Division 1 players. We offer in town leagues for our younger players, pre-k through 4th grade. Our older teams participate in the BAYS soccer league and travel to other towns for games. We also employ local referees to officiate our games, both youth and adult. For more details about the various programs we offer, or to register your child to play with our club, please visit our website at If you have a spe-cific question you can find contact information for our board members on our website. Arlington Youth Lacrosse (AYL) arlingtonlax.usl.la Arlington Youth Lacrosse ( AYL ) is a volunteer-based organization comprised of student-athletes, parents, coaches and supporters that provides opportunities for Arlington s boys and girls to learn about the game of lacrosse, to develop their skills through practice and competition, and to enjoy the camaraderie associated with team play. We welcome all comers regardless of skill level or experience, and offer in-town and travel-based spring programs for students ranging from first grade through eighth grade. Arlington Girls Lacrosse ( AGLAX ) has recently joined forces with Arlington Youth Lacrosse (historically the boy s lacrosse program) to form a unified lacrosse organization for the town of Arlington. We are excited to bring together these two or-ganizations that have fostered the incredible expansion of lacrosse in Arlington, and we look forward to providing an ever-growing number of our youth with opportunities to learn and participate in the fastest growing sport in the country. Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball (AYBSA) aybsaonline.org The Arlington Youth Baseball and Softball Association is a non-profit organization for Arlington children who enjoy the game of baseball, centered on the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and re-spect. Our program offers spring, summer and fall baseball and softball programs to 1,100 kids from ages 5 to 14 years old. The League is intended to teach basic skills including throwing, hitting, catching flies, fielding grounders, and base running. We also offer umpire opportunities to our graduating players 12 years of age or older. For more details about the various programs we offer, or to register your child to play, please visit our website If you have a specific question you can find contact information for our board members on our website. Arlington Town Tennis Association Do you play tennis? Would you like to meet others who play tennis? Visit our web site to learn more about the Arlington Town Tennis Association (ATTA) and become a member. You do not need to be a member to sign up for the ATTA newsletter, or events. ATTA is a great way to meet others who play tennis. ATTA will be hosting an Adult Spring Draw Doubles Event, Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3 (if needed) Those who sign up will be matched up with a partner and matching will be according to level. Sign up for either men s, women s and/or mixed doubles. Visit to sign up for updates as well as the ATTA newsletter. Annual Soap Box Derby Arlington Soap Box Derby is held once each year as a hands-on event to teach children about physics and engineering by having them build and then competitively drive their gravity powered car down a hill in Arling-ton. This event is open to all Massachusetts children from the ages of 7 to 20. There are 3 divisions that are categorized by age and size of child. The event is held each spring on Eastern Ave near Robbins farm. Children are provided the car (which they are required to build from a kit about the same level of complexity as an advanced Lego kit) and training as to how to race this car against all of the other kids in their division. Arling-ton Soap Box Derby is the Massachusetts Local race for the National Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. Car kits are rented for $75 and there is a $75 entrance fee. Trophies are awarded to the top 6 participants in each of the three divisions. The winner of each division advances to Akron, Ohio for the International Race. For more information go to: Page 20

22 Arlington Parks, Fields, & Facilities Sign up online for field closing notices at To request the use of a field or park for special event or outing, please submit a request on arlingtonrec.com. Bishop Field: Located at Bishop School on 25 Columbia Road. Park has a softball/ little league field, open field area used for soccer, hardtop basketball area, and a playground. Parking available. Brackett School: 66 Eastern Avenue. Area has a playground and a hardtop basketball area. On-street parking available. Ottoson Middle School: 630 Acton Street off Appleton Street. Area has a softball/ little league field in back and practice area in front. Parking available. Parmenter Park: 17 Irving Street. Area has a playground and a basketball court. No parking available Buck Field: 422 Summer Street. Field is located on the right of Arlington Sports Center (Rink). Park has a soft-ball/little league field, access to bike path. Parking available. Buzzell Field: 229 Summer Street. Area has two little league/softball fields (Buzzell 1 near Summer Street, Buzzell 2 near bikeway), a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court, and access to bike path. On-street parking available. Crosby School/Tennis Courts: On Winter Street about 1/2 way down. Area has a medium size green space used for soccer and a playground. Limited on-street parking available. Cutter School Park: Park is located between Robbins Road and School Street. Area has a playground. Peirce School: 85 Park Avenue Extension. Area has a playground, a basketball court, and green space. Parking available after 3:00pm. Poet s Corner: 175 Dow Avenue. Off Route 2 service drive and Dow Avenue. Area has a playground, soft-ball/little league field, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Reservoir Beach: On Lowell Street. Seasonal beach, playground, concession stand. Walking path year round. Off-street parking available. Robbins Farm: 166 Eastern Avenue, off Park Avenue in the Heights and across from Brackett School. Area has a baseball diamond, large green space area used for soccer, a playground, summer-time movies in the park, and a 4th of July celebration. Onstreet parking available. Ed Burns Arena: 422 Summer Street. An indoor ice facility, regulation- size rink, spectator seating for 1,085 people, complete snack bar and vending machines, skate rentals and sharpening. Open September through April. Parking available. Florence Field: Located at Dallin School at 185 Florence Avenue. Area has a little league/softball field, a large open green space for soccer/lacrosse, a playground, and a small basketball area. On-street parking is available. Gibbs Gym: 41 Foster Street, off Mass Ave. Area has two playgrounds available to the public (after 6pm on weekdays) and a basketball court. Parking available. The Great Meadows: Area is owned by the Town of Arlington. It is located between two schools, the Waldorf School of Lexington and Lexington Christian Academy off of Lowell Street. Area has walking trails in Arlington and Lexington. Hibbert Playground: Hibbert Street. Area has a small playground. Hill s Hill Field: Located behind Buck Field on the far right of Arlington Sports Center at 422 Summer Street. Open field for various sports or activities, with access to bike path, and has a playground. Parking available. Hurd Field: Located on Drake Road behind Trader Joes and Walgreen s in the Heights. Area has two soft-ball/little league fields, large open field used for soccer; access to bike path and the Reservoir. Parking available. Locke School Playground: David Road behind the Locke School condos. Lussiano Field: Located at Thompson School on North Union Street. Area has a playground, a basketball court, three picnic tables, one basketball court, one softball/little league field, one baseball field, and a big open field used for soccer. Seasonal spray pool area open from June to August. Parking available Magnolia Field: On Herbert Street/Magnolia Street. Area has a playground, a basketball court, a large open field that is used for soccer and lacrosse, community gardens area, and access to the bike path. Very limited parking available. McClennen Park: Located on Summer Street (Rte. 2A) across from Palmer s Garage, Lexington line. Area has playground, skate boarding ramps, walking trail, two soccer fields, and one little league field. Parking available. Menotomy Rocks Park: Main entrance on Jason Street. Area has two open green spaces, a picnic area, play-ground, walking trails and fishing. On-street parking available. Robillard Field: 422 Summer St. Area has a baseball diamond. Parking available. Robbins Library: 700 Mass Ave. Area has a playground and a small green space. Parking available. Scannell: Field: 90 Linwood Street, off Mass Ave. Area has a softball/little league field, access to the bike path and stands to watch athletic activities. Spy Pond Field: 66 Pond Lane. Overlooking the Boy s and Girl s Club. Area has a baseball diamond, little league field, stands to watch athletic activities, a large open field used for soccer, five tennis courts and a tennis mini-court. On-street parking available. Spy Pond Park: Located on the north shore of Spy Pond on Pond Lane. The area has a playground, boat ramp and access to the bike path. Stratton School: 180 Mountain Avenue. Area has a playground, hardtop basketball court, and a small green space. Parking available after 3pm. Summer Street: 422 Summer Street on the left of the Sports Center (skating rink) on the corner of Forest St. Area has an outdoor exercise park, a basketball court, a baseball diamond (Robillard Field), a large open field used for field hockey, and access to the bike path. Parking available. Thorndike Field: At the end of Margaret Street, off Lake Street. Area has a large field for soccer and lacrosse, Off-Leash Dog Park, and access to the bike path. Parking available. Turkey Hill: Access from Dodge Street. Passive recreation area and trails. W. A. Peirce Turf Field: Behind Arlington High School located on 869 Mass Ave. A newly-renovated turf field, new six-lane track, one baseball field, one softball/little league field, one multi-purpose practice field, and two basketball courts. Waldo Park: Teal Street. Area has playground, basketball court and small open area for play. Wellington Park: Grove Street across from DPW Garage. Area has tennis courts, climbing wall and passive rec-reation area. Whittemore Robbins House: 700 Mass Ave. Turn into the Robbins Library parking lot and follow drive. Area has a playground and a small green space. Parking available. Page 21

23 Spy Pond Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals The Arlington Recreation Department is once again please to announce canoe, kayak, and paddle board rentals at Spy! Hourly rentals are planned for Saturday and Sundays from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm at the Spy Pond public boat ramp at Spy Pond Park, Pond Lane. The season will be from mid June to late August. Hourly boat rental rates are $20. We have: single kayaks, a tandem double kayak, paddle board, and canoes. All participants must wear life jackets. Ages 18 & Up: Adults ages 18 and up may sign our rental Release From Liability and Indemnity Agreement form and paddle on their own. Ages 13 to 17: Small groups of up to four (4) children ages 13 and 17 may paddle unaccompanied when each child s parent or guardian signs our Release From Liability and Indemnity Agreement form. The waiver or per-mission form must be presented in person by a parent or guardian. Groups of more than four (4) children of this age must be accompanied by an adult on the water and each adult is responsible for up to six (6) children of this age. Ages 12 and under: All children ages 12 and under must be accompanied on the water by an adult (age 18 and older) but may paddle their own boat. Each adult can be responsible for up to two (2) children of this age. Recreation Department Staff Jon Marshall Director of Recreation Erin Campbell Program Supervisor Maria Day Administrative Assistant Linda Kirchner Administrative Assistant Dave Cunningham Facility Supervisor Mark Linskey Maintenance Craftsman Parks & Recreation Commission Shirley Canniff Jen Rothenberg Leslie Mayer Don Vitters John Donato, Associate Member Crissy Tarantino, Associate Member Advertise Your Business or Sponsor a Special Event! There are yearly options available for businesses to advertise at the Ed Burns Arena. Options include banners, illuminated signage, Zamboni, scoreboard, and message board. If interested in advertising or to receive further information on available options, contact Dave at Page 22

24 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Boston, MA Permit No March 17 March 23 Ed Burns Arena Spring Activities Shoot for the Cure 1:00pm-7:00pm Police/Fire Game Guns vs. Hoses 7:25pm-9:25pm April 7 & 8 April MYCGL Championships Broomball Tournament Please check the skating rink calendar on arlingtonrec.com for public skate and stick & puck times. Skating Rink Closes April 30, 2018 Walk the Rink Program Begins in May Saturday, September 15 Walter V. Moynihan Town Day Run Arlington Recreation Department 422 Summer St. Arlington, MA The Town Day Road Race is being held on Saturday, September 15th at Arlington High School. Enjoy this 2.7 mile course as it heads down Mass Ave. and then returns on the bike path. An automatic timing system will be used. Registration starts at 7:30am. Race begins at 8:30am. Register prior to the event at arlingtonrec.com, or the day of the race. Registration is $20 per person. This event is sponsored by Cambridge Savings Bank. Time: 8:30am Where: Arlington High School Main Entrance Cost: $20 per person