What’s Happening Hopkinton!?!
*YOUTH PROGRAMS
*FAMILY EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
*TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS
YOUTH PROGRAMS
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
June 25-August 10 Each week, the Hopkinton Summer Day Camp offers arts & crafts, sports & games, field trips, swimming activities, and much more! Some of the 2011 favorites included ‘Fear Factor’, ‘Cup Cake Wars’ ‘Man vs. Food’, and ‘Battle of the Sexes’ There are 2 field trips per week; one specialty trip and one trip to a NH State Park. Camp operates Monday through Friday, rain or shine out of Harold Martin School. Activities take place in and around the School, Town Cabins, and at Kimball Pond. (Additional Info & Registration Form www.hopkinton-nh.gov click ‘Recreation’)
ROCKET SCIENCE CAMP REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
Tuesday, August 14th – Friday, August 17th, 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Children Entering Grades 1-6
$175pp (Pre-payment Required) Rocket Science is a blast for any junior rocketeer! In the morning, our space scientists will learn about rocket propulsion by building compressed air rockets and rockets that blast off by chemical reactions! As flight engineers, kids will travel to infinity and beyond while they investigate how rockets get off the ground and soar to the heavens. During the week, kids will build an ultra-cool rocket, and launch on Friday (safety permitting). In the afternoon, we'll learn all about the science of flight, and investigate how things fly. We'll travel across the solar system and learn about the rocky planets and the gas giants. We'll learn why what goes up must come down. Rocket Science with Wicked Cool For Kids will be out of this world! (Additional Info & Registration Form www.hopkinton-nh.gov click ‘Recreation’)
SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM
Taught by: Bono Somorrosto (Former #2 Tennis Player in New England!)
Thursdays, July 12 – August 16th (Aug. 23 = Rain Date) Youth Age 8 and Up $65pp
(Advanced players or adults with interest, contact the Recreation Dept.)
Beginner Youth Tennis Lessons 5pm – 6pm For those with an interest but, perhaps, have never played! Students will be taught things such as basic strokes, game rules, and scoring.
Intermediate Youth Tennis Lessons 6pm – 7pm For those with a little experience, knowledge of the basics, and looking to improve! (Additional Info & Registration Form www.hopkinton-nh.gov click ‘Recreation’)
RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS - KIMBALL POND
Levels 1-4 of the American Red Cross Swim Program will be offered at Kimball Pond ~Ages 4 and up. $40/session (non-resident fee is an additional $10) Monday thru Friday. See website for info/registration
Session I: 7/9-20 Session II: 7/23-8/3 Session III: 8/6-17
Level I: 12:30-12:50 pm (20 Min.) Level I: 12:00 to12:20pm (20 Min)
Level II: 10:30 to 11am Level II: 11:15 to 11:45am
Level III: 9:45 to 10:15am Level IV: 9:00 to 9:30am
KIDS DANCE & FITNESS PLAY
(Ages 6-10) Saturdays 11:30-12:30, July 21-Sept 1 at the Slusser Senior Center
$60 per program per person. (Additional Info & Registration Form www.hopkinton-nh.gov click ‘Recreation’)
HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD
Registrations are open! Season Starts May 30, 2012!
Varsity Birth Years 1998-2003 Rookie Birth Years 2004-2007
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!
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!
INTRODUCTION TO CARING FOR AND RIDING HORSES
Mondays & Wednesdays for 4 weeks, 8 classes (Fridays will be used as rain-dates)
Sept.10 - Oct 3rd Pre-registration, payment & waiver required.
Hosted By: FOREVERGREEN FARM (Fully Insured)
Sponsored By: Hopkinton Parks & Recreation Department
Classes will be held at FOREVERGREEN FARM: 1364 Clement Hill Road, Contoocook NH
Session I Age 8-11 4:00-4:45pm & Session II Age 12-16 5:00-5:45pm
10 students, maximum, per session; First Come First Serve $65 per session
FAMILY EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
MOVIE IN THE PARK!!
Save the dates!!! Saturday July 21st and August 18th! At 7:30 (or sundown) we will be playing one of Hopkinton’s choice movies (voting going on now through May 25th) on the big screen at Houston Park! Concession stand will be open! Sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department. Donations excepted!
KIMBALL POND BEACH
Kimball Pond will open for the season Saturday, June 23rd thru Sunday, August 19 for all Hopkinton & Contoocook residents. The beach will be open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The beach will be closed during bad weather. Please respect the posted hours/signs and safety guidelines. Lifeguards will be on duty during open hours; however, children should not be left at the beach unattended.
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 Tigers! Bussing and game ticket are included in the price. $65per ticket. The bus will depart the Slusser Senior Center at 4pm, with a 7:10 game-time. Trip tickets are now on sale at the Recreation Dept. (Slusser Senior Center) Pre-payment is required to hold seats. First come first serve. (Additional Info www.hopkinton-nh.gov click ‘Recreation’)
KING ARTHUR FLOUR – TOOKIE COOKIE BAKE-OFF
July 4, 2012, Slusser Senior Center - During the 4th of July Family Fun Day!
Cookies may be dropped off at the senior Center between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on July 3rd or before 9:00 am. on July Fourth. All entries must be identified with the entry form and presented in an air-tight container. Contestants are encouraged to include the recipe with their cookie entry. Pre-registration Required...Official Rules and Entry Form on-line
4TH OF JULY FAMILY FUN DAY 2012!
If you would like to celebrate Independence Day with some good old fashion fun, the Hopkinton’s 6th annual 4th of July Family Fun Day is the happening place to be! To start the day’s festivities, enter your child in the kiddie parade! Pre- registration is required at the Gazebo and the parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. Then, be sure to find a viewing spot to enjoy Hopkinton’s annual Independent’s Day Parade! This event begins at noon and travels through the center of Contoocook Village. Immediately following the parade, it’s an easy walk, or drive, to Houston Park where the 4th of July Family Fun Day begins!
This event runs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Hopkinton Recreation Director and the Recreation Committee volunteers have been working hard all year to lined up another fun-filled afternoon just for you and your family! Festivities will include pie eating contests, bubble gum blowing contests, root beer chugging contests, live entertainment, and a variety of games for the children! There is also a silent auction table with some great prizes and several raffles you can enter into. See You There!
BIKE HOPKINTON EVENT (At the Hopkinton High School)
Enjoy safe cycling from 1-4pm on June 3rd.
• Bike Rodeo, 1 to 2:30, perfect for Harold Martin students who are learning bike safety and handling.
• Group Rides, leave at 2pm; family rides for learning bikers, varying length rides for adults, history ride and a women’s ride.
• BMX Competition, starts at 3pm, 4 categories: HMS, MSS, Middle School, High School
• Plenty of music and food, provided by Hopkinton’s own Interact Club and National Honor Society.
• Bike Maintenance, Fitting and Showing, lasts all day, make your bike safe and perfect for you, or find one that fits perfectly (Additional Info & Registration Form www.hopkinton-nh.gov click ‘Recreation’)
TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS
TEEN ZUMBA
(Ages 11-16) Sundays 4pm-5pm, July 22-Sept 2 at the Slusser Senior Center
$60 per program per person. (Additional Info & Registration Form www.hopkinton-nh.gov click ‘Recreation’)
ADULT ZUMBA
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party. It provides a great cardiovascular workout without the boring, monotonous, typical cardio routine. Participants work out and have fun while they're at it! Slusser Senior Center, T/Th. 4:00 pm -- More information on-line or JUST STOP IN!!!
ADULT YOGA ON THE BEACH – KIMBALL POND
(ages 17+) Saturdays 7am-8am, July 21-Sept 1 $60/session
TAI CHI ~ MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE PROGRAM
Transforming Tradition into Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation
Classes begin June 18th and end September 7th ~ 12 Weeks; Every Mon/Fri 9AM; Slusser Senior Center
Registration Required; 15 Student Maximum; First Come First Serve
$2/Class (payment due at each class) All adults in need of improvement of balance welcome!
If you have any questions, contact Paul Carey 496-2358 ~ Registration Forms Available On Line!
TAI CHI CLASSES
Are you interested in learning the art of Tai Chi or are you a seasoned expert?
All are invited join the Tai Chi group at The Slusser Senior Center.
Classes are Tuesdays 7 pm – 9pm and Saturdays 8:30am – 10:30am.
New Beginner class on Thursdays 6-7pm!
GET OUT, GET WALKING!
Weekly Walking Program! Every Tuesday Starting April 17th, 10:30-11:30
Meet at the Slusser Senior Center. Everyone welcome!
Don’t forget to wear good sneakers, bring your water bottle and use
bug-spray if needed. In case of bad weather, call 746-3800 after 9am to confirm cancelation
CO-ED ADULT VOLLEYBALL
Sunday nights 7:00-9:00pm, Hopkinton High School
No registration/fees... Show up and Bring your Friends!
COMMUNITY SCRAPBOOK & CRAFT CLUB
Held the 2nd Friday and 4th Sunday of EVERY month!!
The scrapbooking/craft group is for everyone from beginners to experts and are hosted by volunteers Liz and Patrice. Bring your pictures to organize and scrapbook or craft projects and join us!
Fridays are from 6:30pm – 10pm and Sundays from 1:30pm – 5pm, Slusser Senior Center.
STAINED GLASS CLUB
Come to the Slusser Senior Center every Thursday from 6:15 - 8:15 pm to work on your stained glass projects or other crafts. If you are a skilled expert in glass making or just learning, do stop by. There will be a mix of levels of skills. Some supplies are available for use, but it is best for you to have your own. This is a social club and not a structured teaching program.
Jessica M. Bailey; Director
Hopkinton Parks & Recreation
330 Main Street, Hopkinton NH 03229
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