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Online registration at www.AmesburyRec.com

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Kids Day in the parkThursday June 25 10am-1pm

Amesbury Town ParkFREE Admission!

Teddy Bear Parade, face painting, food vendors, games, prizes,sport demos, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats Mascot, and the

2018 Boston Red Sox World Series Trophy!Meet the Park Program Counselors, CITs, staff, and play games all

across the park. Benkadi African Drum & Dance will perform thanksto the Massachusetts & Amesbury Cultural Council Grant.

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AMESBURY YOUTH RECREATION978-388-8137

Table Of Contents New & Notable 2020Programs by week pg. 2-3 Amesbury Recreation Athletics

Tadpole & Preschool at a glance pg. 4 App Inventors

Youth Park Program pg. 5 Baking / Decorating

Camp Kent Nature Center pg. 6 Camp Kent- Now 5 days with Field Trips

Programs On the Water pg. 7 Chemical Creations

Teen Zone and CIT pg. 8 Electricity & Magnet-mania

Cooking pg. 9 Guitar

STEAM - Science & Engineering pg. 10 Hands On Electronics

STEAM - Arts, Video, Music & Theater pg. 11 Kingii Dragon Robotics

Battlegrounds NerfAmesbury Recreation Athletics pg. 12-13 Paddle Sports Adventure

Games & Sports pg. 14-15 Robotic Arm Technology

How Do I Register? pg. 16 Tournament of Champions with Bubble Soccer

Code Of Conduct pg. 17 Wicked Cool Vet School

WELCOME TO SUMMER 2020!Amesbury Recreation has been working hard all winter long to put together the best of summer programs for you and your friends to attend this year. We have added more than ever and we are very pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Amesbury High School Athletic Department to offer summer clinics coached by your very own varsity coaches! Take a look through this year’s catalog to find which programs fit your interests and don’t be afraid to try something new! Programs are grouped by category and no two sections are alike! Not an Amesbury resident? Not a problem! Out of town residents may apply to all our programs beginning March 10th for $10 extra!

Registration begins February 18th at 8:00amTo register for all of our summer programs please go to www.AmesburyRec.com.

Sign up instructions are listed on page 16 of this catalog. Remember, nothing ends a program faster than waiting until the last minute to sign up. Many of our programs have minimums and maximums required to run them. If program minimums are not met, they will be canceled! When program maximums are reached, we’ll start a waiting list

but cannot guarantee a spot for anyone who does not register before that time. Thanks for spending your summer with us!

Kathy, Jimmy & JulieKathleen@Amesburyma.gov OlsenJ@Amesburyma.gov MitchellJa@Amesburyma.gov

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8:00am-5:00pmPark Extended Day

Ages 6-12

9:00am-11:00amGirls Basketball

Grades 1-3

9:00am-12:00pmFishin' with Earl

Ages 6-8

9:00am-1:00pmGirls Basketball

Grades 4-9

9:00am-3:00pmPark Program

Ages 6-12

Week 1: June 29 - July 2

8:00am-5:00pmPark Extended Day

Ages 6-12

8:00am-3:00pmWicked Cool Vet

Grades 1-4

8:00am-11:00amBoys Basketball

Grades 2-5

8:15am-11:15amHands on

ElectronicsGrades 3-6

8:30am-1:00pmSailing

Grades 4-9

9:00am-12:00pmFishin' with Earl

Ages 9-14

9:00am-12:00pmJr Chef's Club

Grades 1-4

9:00am-1:00pmTadpole Program

Ages 3-5

9:00am-3:00pmTadpole Extended

Ages 4-5

9:00am-3:00pmPark Program

Ages 6-12

9:00am-3:00pmCamp KentGrades 4-8

9:10am-9:50amBeginner Swim

Ages 5-10

10:00am-10:40amIntermediate Swim

Ages 5-10

10:00am-12:00pmSurfing T, W, TH

Ages 12+

12:00pm-3:00pmApp Inventors

Grades 3-6

12:00pm-3:00pmBoys Basketball

Grades 6-9

4:00pm-5:00pmGuitar

Ages 11-14

PROGRAMS BY THE WEEKWeek 2: July 6 - July 10

8:00am-5:00pmPark Extended Day

Ages 6-12

8:30am-11:30amElectricity & Magnets

Ages 7-11

8:30am-1:00pmSailing

Grades 4-9

9:00am-9:45amIntro to Sports

Ages 3-5

9:00am-12:00pmCheerleadingGrades 2-9

9:00am-12:00pmChef's ClubGrades 5-8

9:00am-12:00pmFootball

Grades 2-9

9:00am-1:00pmTadpole Program

Ages 3-5

9:00am-3:00pmTadpole Extended

Ages 4-5

9:00am-3:00pmCamp Kent

Wilderness WeekGrades 4-8

9:00am-3:00pmPark Program

Ages 6-12

9:00am-4:00pmHorseback Riding

Ages 5-14

10:00am-10:45amIntro to Golf

Ages 3-5

11:00am-11:45amSilly Games

Ages 3-5

12:00pm-3:00pmChemical Creations

Ages 7-11

Week 3: July 13 - July 17

Be sure to check all program descriptions to see exact dates & days each program runs.

Many programs run Monday-Friday or Monday-Thursday and SOME follow recurring weekly schedules or mid-week schedules!

There will be no programs

held on Friday July 3rd 2020.

all week 1 programs will run monday,

Tuesday, wednesday &

Thursday.happy

independence day!

PROGRAMS BY THE WEEK

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8:00am-8:45amMini Soccer

Ages 3-6

8:00am-5:00pmPark Extended Day

Ages 6-12

8:30am-1:00pmSailing

Grades 4-9

9:00am-11:00amMusic & Movement

Ages 3-5

9:00am-12:00pmConfectioners

DelightGrades 5-8

9:00am-12:00pmColorful Kids Art

Ages 5-7

9:00am-12:00pmSoccer

Grades 2-9

9:00am-1:00pmTadpole Program

Ages 3-5

9:00am-3:00pmTadpole Extended

Ages 4-5

9:00am-3:00pmCamp KentGrades 1-3

9:00am-3:00pmPark Program

Ages 6-12

1:00pm-4:00pmColorful Kids Paint

Ages 8-12

Week 4: July 20 - July 24

8:00am-5:00pmPark Extended Day

Ages 6-12

9:00am-11:45amLego Engineering

Grades 1-6

9:00am-12:00pmBaseball

Grades 1-9

9:00am-1:00pmTadpole Program

Ages 3-5

9:00am-3:00pmTadpole Extended

Ages 4-5

9:00am-3:00pmCamp KentGrades 4-8

9:00am-3:00pmPark Program

Ages 6-12

9:00am-3:00pmShooting Stars

Grades 1-4

10:00am-3:00pmStar ProgramGrades 5-8

12:15pm-3:00pmLego Programming

Grades 2-6

Week 5: July 27 - July 31

8:00am-5:00pmPark Extended Day

Ages 6-12

8:30am-11:30amKingii Dragon

Ages 9-14

9:00am-12:00pmTrack & Field

Grades 5-9

9:00am-11:30amTennis

Grades 1-4

12:00pm-2:30pmTennis

Grades 5-9

9:00am-12:00pmNerf Battlegrounds

Ages 9-14

9:00am-1:00pmTadpole Program

Ages 3-5

9:00am-3:00pmTadpole Extended

Ages 4-5

9:00am-3:00pmCamp KentGrades 1-3

9:00am-3:00pmPark Program

Ages 6-12

10:00am-3:00pmStar ProgramGrades 5-8

12:00pm-3:00pmHydraulic Arm Tech

Ages 9-14

4:00pm-5:00pmKeys For Kids

Ages 4-5

5:00pm-6:00pmKeys For Kids

Ages 6-8

Week 6: Aug 3 - Aug 7

8:00am-5:00pmPark Extended Day

Ages 6-12

9:00am-12:00pmSoftball

Grades 2-9

9:00am-1:00pmPaddle Adventures

Grades 4-9

9:00am-3:00pmPark Program

Ages 6-12

9:00am-4:00pmHorseback Riding

Ages 5-14

9:00am-12:00pmTournament of Champions

(Half Day)Ages 6-10

9:00am-3:00pmPush It To The Limit

Grades 7-10

9:00am-3:00pmTournament of Champions

(Full Day)Ages 6-10

9:00am-4:00pmHorseback Riding

Ages 5-14

Week 7: August 10 - August 14 Week 8: August 17 - August 21

PROGRAMS BY THE WEEKPROGRAMS BY THE WEEK

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PRESCHOOL PROGRAMSTadpole Park Program - Town ParkAges 3-5This program offers a great opportunity to introduce your 3 - 5 year old to fun group activities in an easy-going, outdoor atmosphere. The program will consist of outdoor arts and crafts, splash pad fun, story time, sports, playground games, guest entertainers, skill building, walking field trips, singing, lunchtime and more! This program takes place at the Amesbury Town Park under the shade structure. Pick up and drop-off is also located under the shade structure. Requirement: Fully potty trained & birth certificate to confirm age.

Rain Location: Call 978-479-1480 after 7:30am*Location at CES Café 193 Lions Mouth Rd. Go back around to the left towards baseball fields.

Sessions (Monday-Friday) Regular Day Extended DayWeek 1: July 6 - 10 $140 $210Week 2: July 13 - 17 $140 $210Week 3: July 20 - 24 $140 $210Week 4: July 27 - 31 $140 $210Week 5: Aug 3 - 7 $140 $210Total for all 5 weeks $700 $1,050Pay for all 5 together $625 $975

NEW THIS YEAR: EXTENDED DAY IS AVAILABLE FOR 4 & 5 YEAR OLDSRegular Day 9:00am-1:00pm & Extended Day 9:00am-3:00pm

Swimming Monday-Friday 5+ Beginners

July 6-10 9:10-9:50am

Intro to Sports Monday-Friday

Ages 3-5July 13-17

9:00-9:45am

Intro to Golf Monday-Friday

Ages 3-5July 13-17

10:00-10:45am

Silly Games with Sports Zone Monday-Friday

Ages 3-5July 13-17

11:00-11:45am

Amesbury Indians Mini Soccer Monday-Friday

Ages 3-6July 20-24

8:00-8:45am

Music & Movement Monday-Friday

Ages 3-5July 20-249am-11am

Colorful Kids Art Monday-Friday

Ages 5-7July 20-249am-12pm

Keys for KidsMonday-Friday

Ages 4-5August 3-7

4:00-5:00PM

For ages 5 and under: Check out these opportunities for a shorter day of fun that your preschool aged child will love! Full descriptions available

on program pages.

NEW This Year: Sibling Discount &Prepay Discount

Take $15 off per week when you sign up siblings!

Pay in advance for all 7 weeks and receive a $140 discount!

Youth Park Program - Town Park Ages 6-12 Activities at the Youth Park Program include group games, arts & crafts, sports, theme days, nature walks, team building activities, talent shows, weekly guest entertainers from all over the U.S. and more! Children are grouped by age (Pollywogs ages 6-8 and Frogs ages 9-11) so games and activities are age appropriate. Every Wednesday is water play day for everyone at the park! Thursday is field trip day from 9am-3pm to fun places such as Boston Children’s Museum, Jump On In Trampoline Park, Manchester Fisher Cats Game and water parks! Friday is guest entertainer day - get excited for animal shows, magicians, musicians and many other surprises are in store!

Sessions Price Extended DayWeek 1: June 29 - July 2 $144 $204Week 2: July 6 - 10 $180 $240Week 3: July 13 - 17 $180 $240Week 4: July 20 - 24 $180 $240 Week 5: July 27 - 31 $180 $240Week 6: August 3 - 7 $180 $240Week 7: August 10 - 14 $180 $240TOTAL FOR ALL WEEKS $1,224 $1,644Pay for all 7 together $1,080 $1,500

Time: Location: Rain location*9am-3pm Town Park AMS Gym8am-5pm Extended Day Friend St. side (Use entrance off Rt. 110)

The Youth Park Program runs for (7) one week sessions.

Field Trips are on Thursdays

Extended Day price covers8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

NEW This Year: Sibling Discount & Prepay Discount

Take $25 off per week when you sign up siblings!

Pay in advance for all 7 weeks and receive a $140 discount!

Lily Pad Pass (Day Pass)Looking for a way to attend the park program daily instead of

registering for a full week? Purchase a YPP Lily Pad Pass!

For only $60/day your child can now attend the ParkProgram from 8am-5pm and join in all of the fun and games

with their Frog and Pollywog friends.All Lily Pad Pass users must be pre-registered by the

Thursday before the week of use. Lily Pad Pass users must have an account and register online. Payment must be made

in full before they are permitted to attend the program.Lily Pad Passes may be used for field trip days under the condition that a second Lily Pad Pass is purchased and

used on one earlier date that week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of same field trip week).

NOW YOU CAN SPEND MORE TIME WITH US AT THE PARK ON A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!

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Youth Park ProgramYouth Park Program - Town Park Ages 6-12 Activities at the Youth Park Program include group games, arts & crafts, sports, theme days, nature walks, team building activities, talent shows, weekly guest entertainers from all over the U.S. and more! Children are grouped by age (Pollywogs ages 6-8 and Frogs ages 9-11) so games and activities are age appropriate. Every Wednesday is water play day for everyone at the park! Thursday is field trip day from 9am-3pm to fun places such as Boston Children’s Museum, Jump On In Trampoline Park, Manchester Fisher Cats Game and water parks! Friday is guest entertainer day - get excited for animal shows, magicians, musicians and many other surprises are in store!

Sessions Price Extended DayWeek 1: June 29 - July 2 $144 $204Week 2: July 6 - 10 $180 $240Week 3: July 13 - 17 $180 $240Week 4: July 20 - 24 $180 $240 Week 5: July 27 - 31 $180 $240Week 6: August 3 - 7 $180 $240Week 7: August 10 - 14 $180 $240TOTAL FOR ALL WEEKS $1,224 $1,644Pay for all 7 together $1,080 $1,500

Time: Location: Rain location*9am-3pm Town Park AMS Gym8am-5pm Extended Day Friend St. side (Use entrance off Rt. 110)

The Youth Park Program runs for (7) one week sessions.

Field Trips are on Thursdays

Extended Day price covers8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday

NEW This Year: Sibling Discount & Prepay Discount

Take $25 off per week when you sign up siblings!

Pay in advance for all 7 weeks and receive a $140 discount!

Lily Pad Pass (Day Pass)Looking for a way to attend the park program daily instead of

registering for a full week? Purchase a YPP Lily Pad Pass!

For only $60/day your child can now attend the ParkProgram from 8am-5pm and join in all of the fun and games

with their Frog and Pollywog friends.All Lily Pad Pass users must be pre-registered by the

Thursday before the week of use. Lily Pad Pass users must have an account and register online. Payment must be made

in full before they are permitted to attend the program.Lily Pad Passes may be used for field trip days under the condition that a second Lily Pad Pass is purchased and

used on one earlier date that week (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of same field trip week).

NOW YOU CAN SPEND MORE TIME WITH US AT THE PARK ON A FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE!

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CAMP KENT NATURE CENTERCAMP KENT NATURE CENTERCamp Kent is a nature center with a 17 acre parcel of conservation land neighboring Battis Farm. Already in it’s 20th

year, Camp Kent’s nature based summer program offers a wide variety of activities designed to help participants explore their environment and challenge themselves in the natural world.

At Camp Kent no two weeks are exactly the same! Field trips include the Butterfly Place, Center For Wildlife and Charmingfare Farm. Each participant receives a Camp Kent t-shirt!

Grades 1 - 3Participate in nature based activities including ponding, insect collection, nature hikes, lean-to/shelter building,

animal tracking, canoe rides, make your own Lake Gardner muck, live animal presentations, arts & crafts, field and woods games, hot dog cookouts, Wednesday

field trips and more!

Grades 4 - 8Be a part of nature hikes throughout Camp Kent & up Powwow Hill, kayaking, archery, Project Adventure

low elements course, swimming at Lake Gardner beach, live animal presentations, shelter building, cookouts & campfires, ponding & aquatic exploration, arts & crafts, raft building, field and woods games, Wednesday field

trips, and much more!

Sessions Grades Price7/6 - 7/10 4 - 8 $2507/13 - 7/17 Wilderness Survival 4 - 8 $2757/20 - 7/24 1 - 3 $2507/27 - 7/31 4 - 8 $250

8/3 - 8/7 1 - 3 $250

Camp Kent has a 2 week maximum from February - June 1st.

Check back after that time toregister for additional weeks!Camp Kent runs rain or shine.

Drop off and pick-up: Battis Farm Parking Lot 76 South Hampton Rd.

Wilderness Survival Week!Join the Camp Kent crew for a week of learning

wilderness survival skills and activities including: outdoor safety, building a fire without matches, shelter

building, hide & seek, map reading and a scavenger hunt!Wilderness Survival Week will consist of lessons, practice sessions for survival in the close-to-home

wilderness as well as an adventure field trip. Test your skills beginning Thursday & Friday, when we’ll build shelter and a campfire, and use all of the skills we’ve

practiced throughout the week! Each participant receives a free survival kit!

NEW THIS YEAR: 5 DAYS A WEEK AND FIELD TRIPS!

Did you know....Camp Kent is not just a summer program for kids? It is a year round facility for the entire community! We are constantly improving the grounds and hosting activities and events for people of all ages. For more info about events before and after the summer season, give us a call!Previous activities have included:• Midnight Moonlit Kayaking on Lake Gardner• Star Gazing nights• Snow Shoeing Saturdays• Butterfly Garden walks• Insect Information Lessons (with live insects!)• Bird watching• Low element project adventure course

WANT TO WORK AT CAMP KENT? WE ARE NOW HIRING CAMP KENT

DIRECTOR & CARETAKER

NEW THIS YEAR: 5 DAYS A WEEK AND FIELD TRIPS!

PROGRAMS ON THE WATER

Swim LessonsEach class is 40 minutes per day for one week. Learn to swim or improve your swimming at

Lake Gardner Beach with your friends! Monday - Friday

Beginner:July 6-10

Nervous, little/no experience, constant support.Designed for a child’s introduction in the water.

Children will learn basic beginning skills for floating, swimming and safety. Water adjustment

is introduced using fun games and songs. Buoyancy and breath control will be taught.

Focus on safety and water rules.Age 5-10: 9:10am-9:50am

Intermediate:July 6-10

Previous lesson experience.Children entering this level should already

be comfortable being in the water and have a familiarity with basic floating skills. At this level children will be introduced to the deeper water.

Age 5-10: 10:00am-10:40am*Max. 4 swimmers per class

Instructor: Caroline Schissel Price: $60

Sailing — Lake GardnerGrades 4-9Rain or shine! You will learn the fundamentals of basic sailing, water and boating safety, sailboat rigging, reading wind direction, knot tying, anchoring, charts & navigation skills, and seamanship skills! Starting from Camp Kent Nature Center, we will use the wind at Lake Gardner to learn the techniques of sailing our brand new Pico Laser Performance sailboats. Cool off after working hard on the boats with a swim at Lake Gardner Beach! Monday - Friday 8:30am - 1:00pmPick up and drop-off at Battis Farm Lot 76 South Hampton Road. Week 1: July 6-10Week 2: July 13-17Week 3: July 20-24 Price: $175Instructor: Emilie Dekanter

Fishin’ with Earl — Lake Gardner beach parking lot Learn the basics of fishing, catch and release, hooking bait, and more. This course will meet at Lake Gardner Beach parking lot. Please bring your own fishing rod or call ahead & we will provide one. We will be traveling around Amesbury in our Recreation department van. Price includes all bait. Ages 6-8 June 29-July 2 9:00am-12:00pm 4 days $116 Ages 9-14 July 6-10 9:00am-12:00pm 5 days $140

Surfing with Cinnamon Rainbows — Hampton, NH Ages 12+ Cinnamon Rainbows Sessions at North Beach “The Wall” in Hampton. Meet at the surf shop to gear up! Learn safety, etiquette, and techniques. Learn more: www.cinnamonrainbows.comTuesday 9:30am: meet at Cinnamon Rainbows 931 Ocean Blvd. Hampton to get fitted for equipment, then parents will drop off at North Beach by 10am. W/Th drop off & T,W, Th pickup at 12th St. North Beach.July 7, 8, 9 10:00am-12:00pm $145 T, W, ThInstructor: Cinnamon Rainbows staff

Paddle Adventures Battis Farm (76 South Hampton Road)

Grades 4 - 9Let’s Paddle through Amesbury! Start at our city

owned nature center, travel up and down the Powwow River, and swim at Lake Gardner beach. You will have the opportunity to kayak, canoe, stand up paddle board, and more. Participate in team building activities, water

safety, and water games.Beginners or experienced paddlers welcome.

*Must pass a swim test Aug 10- 14 9:00am-1:00pm Monday-Friday $175

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PROGRAMS ON THE WATER

NEW THIS YEAR: 5 DAYS A WEEK AND FIELD TRIPS!

PROGRAMS ON THE WATER

Swim LessonsEach class is 40 minutes per day for one week. Learn to swim or improve your swimming at

Lake Gardner Beach with your friends! Monday - Friday

Beginner:July 6-10

Nervous, little/no experience, constant support.Designed for a child’s introduction in the water.

Children will learn basic beginning skills for floating, swimming and safety. Water adjustment

is introduced using fun games and songs. Buoyancy and breath control will be taught.

Focus on safety and water rules.Age 5-10: 9:10am-9:50am

Intermediate:July 6-10

Previous lesson experience.Children entering this level should already

be comfortable being in the water and have a familiarity with basic floating skills. At this level children will be introduced to the deeper water.

Age 5-10: 10:00am-10:40am*Max. 4 swimmers per class

Instructor: Caroline Schissel Price: $60

Sailing — Lake GardnerGrades 4-9Rain or shine! You will learn the fundamentals of basic sailing, water and boating safety, sailboat rigging, reading wind direction, knot tying, anchoring, charts & navigation skills, and seamanship skills! Starting from Camp Kent Nature Center, we will use the wind at Lake Gardner to learn the techniques of sailing our brand new Pico Laser Performance sailboats. Cool off after working hard on the boats with a swim at Lake Gardner Beach! Monday - Friday 8:30am - 1:00pmPick up and drop-off at Battis Farm Lot 76 South Hampton Road. Week 1: July 6-10Week 2: July 13-17Week 3: July 20-24 Price: $175Instructor: Emilie Dekanter

Fishin’ with Earl — Lake Gardner beach parking lot Learn the basics of fishing, catch and release, hooking bait, and more. This course will meet at Lake Gardner Beach parking lot. Please bring your own fishing rod or call ahead & we will provide one. We will be traveling around Amesbury in our Recreation department van. Price includes all bait. Ages 6-8 June 29-July 2 9:00am-12:00pm 4 days $116 Ages 9-14 July 6-10 9:00am-12:00pm 5 days $140

Surfing with Cinnamon Rainbows — Hampton, NH Ages 12+ Cinnamon Rainbows Sessions at North Beach “The Wall” in Hampton. Meet at the surf shop to gear up! Learn safety, etiquette, and techniques. Learn more: www.cinnamonrainbows.comTuesday 9:30am: meet at Cinnamon Rainbows 931 Ocean Blvd. Hampton to get fitted for equipment, then parents will drop off at North Beach by 10am. W/Th drop off & T,W, Th pickup at 12th St. North Beach.July 7, 8, 9 10:00am-12:00pm $145 T, W, ThInstructor: Cinnamon Rainbows staff

Paddle Adventures Battis Farm (76 South Hampton Road)

Grades 4 - 9Let’s Paddle through Amesbury! Start at our city

owned nature center, travel up and down the Powwow River, and swim at Lake Gardner beach. You will have the opportunity to kayak, canoe, stand up paddle board, and more. Participate in team building activities, water

safety, and water games.Beginners or experienced paddlers welcome.

*Must pass a swim test Aug 10- 14 9:00am-1:00pm Monday-Friday $175

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Push It To The Limit OutdoorsGrades 7 - 10

$399Aug 17 - 20 9am-3pmMonday-Thursday

Meet Youth Van at Battis FarmPush your limits with our NEW off grounds Outdoor Challenge Each day is a different challenge!Push It To The Limit is an advanced adventure camp for boys and girls in grades 7-10. This week is designed for those who love spending time outdoors in any element and who are looking to gain even more outdoors and survival skills. Campers will learn a multitude of outdoor skills, including fire-building, tracking, survival shelter construction, tool making, and navigation. In addition to a day at Camp Kent, some of the trips may consist of zip lines, rock climbing, Aerial Adventure Park, and sea kayaking. If your child is looking for a challenge, consider sending them to Push It To The Limit! While on our trips your child will learn how to build communication skills, self-confidence, leadership, trust and balance as well as how to develop collaboration, innovation and creativity.

Keep your teen happy this summer with the arts, Camp Kent, exciting water programs, guitar, horseback riding, Push It To The Limit Outdoor Adventure, sailing, sports clinics with Amesbury varsity coaches, STAR Theater, Surfing, & Top Secret Chef’s Club!

C.I.T ProgramAll C.I.T materials due May 11th!

C.I.T Program Ages 14+ What is a C.I.T? C.I.T stands for Counselor in Training!

This is a program offered to ages 14+ that provides participants with valuable leadership skills, self confidence, and community service hours that can be used toward their graduation! As a C.I.T you will assist staff in Summer

Recreation programs and take on more responsibility as you prove your ability to support and implement age appropriate creative activities, serve as a positive role model for kids, and assist with all other counselor duties,

including upkeep of the grounds and equipment. All C.I.T’s work on a 2 week schedule. If your performance exceeds our expectations, you may be invited to work additional weeks for added service hours at no additional cost!

MANDATORY C.I.T LEADERSHIP TRAININGSWednesday June 24 — 9:00am-12:00pm at City Hall (Tadpole & Park C.I.T’s only) 1:00pm-3:00pm at Town Park (Tadpole & Park C.I.T’s only)

Kids Day In The Park Thursday June 25 — 9:30am-1:30pm at Town Park (Tadpole & Park C.I.T’s only)Camp Kent training dates TBD by Camp Kent Director

Log on to AmesburyRec.com to choose your program and download the C.I.T Application. All C.I.T materials are due to the Rec office by May 11, 2020. Packets must include completed C.I.T application, $50 check for program fee, copy of Photo ID or Birth Certificate, completed CORI form (email Julie at MitchellJa@amesburyma.gov) & one letter of

reference (even if you provided one last year!)All C.I.T’s receive a Amesbury Youth Recreation C.I.T T-Shirt!

Why is there a program fee? Every year we are honored to hire and work with dozens of talented high school students in our C.I.T program. In order to provide the best program with the opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills

throughout the summer, we have implemented a program fee of $50 to cover all costs of participating as a C.I.Tduring the summer. If you are not selected for a C.I.T position, your $50 will be refunded to you.

Push It To The Limit OutdoorsGrades 7 - 10

$399Aug 17 - 20 9am-3pmMonday-Thursday

Meet Youth Van at Battis FarmPush your limits with our NEW off grounds Outdoor Challenge Each day is a different challenge!Push It To The Limit is an advanced adventure camp for boys and girls in grades 7-10. This week is designed for those who love spending time outdoors in any element and who are looking to gain even more outdoors and survival skills. Campers will learn a multitude of outdoor skills, including fire-building, tracking, survival shelter construction, tool making, and navigation. In addition to a day at Camp Kent, some of the trips may consist of zip lines, rock climbing, Aerial Adventure Park, and sea kayaking. If your child is looking for a challenge, consider sending them to Push It To The Limit! While on our trips your child will learn how to build communication skills, self-confidence, leadership, trust and balance as well as how to develop collaboration, innovation and creativity.

Keep your teen happy this summer with the arts, Camp Kent, exciting water programs, guitar, horseback riding, Push It To The Limit Outdoor Adventure, sailing, sports clinics with Amesbury varsity coaches, STAR Theater, Surfing, & Top Secret Chef’s Club!

C.I.T ProgramAll C.I.T materials due May 11th!

C.I.T Program Ages 14+ What is a C.I.T? C.I.T stands for Counselor in Training!

This is a program offered to ages 14+ that provides participants with valuable leadership skills, self confidence, and community service hours that can be used toward their graduation! As a C.I.T you will assist staff in Summer

Recreation programs and take on more responsibility as you prove your ability to support and implement age appropriate creative activities, serve as a positive role model for kids, and assist with all other counselor duties,

including upkeep of the grounds and equipment. All C.I.T’s work on a 2 week schedule. If your performance exceeds our expectations, you may be invited to work additional weeks for added service hours at no additional cost!

MANDATORY C.I.T LEADERSHIP TRAININGSWednesday June 24 — 9:00am-12:00pm at City Hall (Tadpole & Park C.I.T’s only) 1:00pm-3:00pm at Town Park (Tadpole & Park C.I.T’s only)

Kids Day In The Park Thursday June 25 — 9:30am-1:30pm at Town Park (Tadpole & Park C.I.T’s only)Camp Kent training dates TBD by Camp Kent Director

Log on to AmesburyRec.com to choose your program and download the C.I.T Application. All C.I.T materials are due to the Rec office by May 11, 2020. Packets must include completed C.I.T application, $50 check for program fee, copy of Photo ID or Birth Certificate, completed CORI form (email Julie at MitchellJa@amesburyma.gov) & one letter of

reference (even if you provided one last year!)All C.I.T’s receive a Amesbury Youth Recreation C.I.T T-Shirt!

Why is there a program fee? Every year we are honored to hire and work with dozens of talented high school students in our C.I.T program. In order to provide the best program with the opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills

throughout the summer, we have implemented a program fee of $50 to cover all costs of participating as a C.I.Tduring the summer. If you are not selected for a C.I.T position, your $50 will be refunded to you.

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Top Secret Chef’s ClubCome join this very cool and fun summer cooking program! Top Secret Chef’s is a division of Top Secret Science who has worked hands-on with over 1.2 million children in the Boston area over the past 24 years. Each day the kids will make and take home delicious and nutritious meals, learn about kitchen safety, food preparation, health, and nutrition. Our classes are a great opportunity to sharpen life skills and stir up creativity. We will look at recipes from around the world, or from culinary masters such as Rachael Ray & Emeril Lagasse all while learning about the kitchen and basic food equipment. The teachers are fast paced and funny and your kids will be thoroughly entertained (we have a recipe for success). Each child will receive a Top Secret Chef’s Club t-shirt!

Junior Top Secret Chef’s Club — AMS Health RoomGrades 1-4July 6-10 9:00am-12:00pm $250 Mon-Fri Top Secret Chef’s Club — AMS Health RoomGrades 5-8July 13-17 9:00am-12:00pm $250 Mon-Fri

Confectioner’s Delight — AMS Health RoomGrades 5-8Who likes to make desserts and eat them too? In this class we will be baking cupcakes and cookies and learning basic decorating techniques. We will also be creating some other goodies such as rice krispie treats, whoopie pies and more. Each child will be taking home their creations to share with you!July 20-24 9:00am-12:00pm $210 Mon-Fri

DINING FOR A CAUSEJoin us at the new 99 Restaurant in Amesbury (100 Macy Street) for our Dining For A Cause Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 4th from

5:00pm-10:00pm! 15% of your bill will be donated to the Amesbury Youth Recreation’s scholarship fund!

Top Secret Chef’s ClubCome join this very cool and fun summer cooking program! Top Secret Chef’s is a division of Top Secret Science who has worked hands-on with over 1.2 million children in the Boston area over the past 24 years. Each day the kids will make and take home delicious and nutritious meals, learn about kitchen safety, food preparation, health, and nutrition. Our classes are a great opportunity to sharpen life skills and stir up creativity. We will look at recipes from around the world, or from culinary masters such as Rachael Ray & Emeril Lagasse all while learning about the kitchen and basic food equipment. The teachers are fast paced and funny and your kids will be thoroughly entertained (we have a recipe for success). Each child will receive a Top Secret Chef’s Club t-shirt!

Junior Top Secret Chef’s Club — AMS Health RoomGrades 1-4July 6-10 9:00am-12:00pm $250 Mon-Fri Top Secret Chef’s Club — AMS Health RoomGrades 5-8July 13-17 9:00am-12:00pm $250 Mon-Fri

Confectioner’s Delight — AMS Health RoomGrades 5-8Who likes to make desserts and eat them too? In this class we will be baking cupcakes and cookies and learning basic decorating techniques. We will also be creating some other goodies such as rice krispie treats, whoopie pies and more. Each child will be taking home their creations to share with you!July 20-24 9:00am-12:00pm $210 Mon-Fri

DINING FOR A CAUSEJoin us at the new 99 Restaurant in Amesbury (100 Macy Street) for our Dining For A Cause Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 4th from

5:00pm-10:00pm! 15% of your bill will be donated to the Amesbury Youth Recreation’s scholarship fund!

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Science Technology Engineering ARTS Music

Shooting Stars Theater — AES CaféGrades 1-4 Arlene2797@msn.com This program will introduce the magic of theater through games, skits, improv, make up, music, and costumes. Students will be introduced to theatre on a real stage. Shooting stars gain experience to be part of the STAR program at grade 5. July 27-July 31 9:00am-3:00pm $180 Mon-FriInstructor: Jackie Foss

STAR Program — AMS TheaterGrades 5-8 Shac1@comcast.net The STAR Program is a fun-filled two week experience discovering the amazing world of theater. Through theater games, improvisation and role playing, we will learn how to work together to achieve our common goal: a complete theatrical production! We will take you through the whole process, auditions to opening night, all in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Don’t want to be onstage? Then backstage is for you! We will be learning how to be a stage manager, sound & light tech and backstage crew. This program is for all skill levels from the seasoned actor to first timer. Hope to see you onstage soon! Performance is August 6th

July 27-Aug 6 10:00am-3:00pm $220 Mon-ThursInstructor: MaryEllen Shirshac

Science Technology Engineering ARTS Music

Hands On Electronics — CES Cafe Grades 3-6 Circuit LabTinker with electronics while learning the basics of computer programming. We begin by experimenting with the fundamentals of electronics and circuitry, and step up to projects where our class of young makers will design their own interactive and programmable devices. Participants use the latest tools including Arduino (for building interactive hardware devices) and Raspberry Pi (for learning about computers and coding) to experiment with LEDs, resistors, motors and programming. Each class day gives participants the chance to design a hands on project with the guidance of skilled Circuit Lab instructors. July 6-July 10 8:15am-11:15am $170 Mon-FriApp Inventors — CES CafeGrades 3-6 Circuit LabWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity to build apps of their own design with the support of Circuit Lab instructors. July 6-July 10 12:00pm-3:00pm $170 Mon-FriFull Day Electronics & App Inventors — CES CafeGrades 3-6 Circuit Lab July 6-July 10 8:15am-3:00pm $325 Mon-Fri

LEGO Robotics Engineering — CES CafeGrades 1-6 kevinhusson@yahoo.comUsing LEGO Power Functions and LEGO WeDo, participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. July 27– July 31 9:00am-11:45am $125 Mon-FriLEGO Robotics Programmer — CES CafeGrades 2-6 kevinhusson@yahoo.comUsing latest LEGO Mind-storms WeDo 2.0 participants will design, build, and program a variety of incredible LEGO robots! From crawling scorpions that can attack enemies to battle tanks that can launch projectiles, this class has something for everyone! July 27– July 31 12:15pm-3:00pm $125 Mon-FriFull Day Lego Engineering & Robotics — CES Cafe Grades 2-6 kevinhusson@yahoo.com July 27– July 31 9:00am-3:00pm $250 Mon-Fri

Electricity and Magnet-mania — CES CafeAges 7-11 Minds In MotionLearn all about electronics, magnetism, and more in this fun and educational hands-on workshop! Take part in our Minds in Motion electronic lab and take home your very own circuit kit. With the aid of your instructor, simply follow the colorful pictures in your manual to build up to 100 exciting projects such as a flying saucer, alarm, and doorbell! All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. You will also take part and witness many cool magnetic experiments including making and taking home the World’s Simplest Motor! July 13-July 17 8:30am-11:30am $160 Mon-FriChemical Creations — CES CafeAges 7-11 Minds In MotionCome experience a hands-on world of fun as you conduct a variety of scientific experiments! You will make and take home a wide assortment of doodads and formations that you created all on your own. Learn and discover many different scientific concepts in an entertaining and innovative approach. Generate your own growing cube and make a shiny clean penny! Make your very own UV bracelet and watch it react to the sun. Learn all about energy and molecules, create a crazy bouncy glob from glue, and some scary green slime! You will also get to witness some really cool scientific demonstrations from your instructor. July 13-July 17 12:00pm-3:00pm $160 Mon-FriFull Day Electricity & Chemical Creations — CES CafeAges 7-11July 13-July 17 8:30am-3:00pm $290 Mon-Fri

Kingii Dragon Robot Workshop — CES CafeAges 9-14 Minds In MotionBuild and take home your very own Kingii Dragon Robot! Based on the chalamydosaurus kingii, or frilled lizard, this robot is a smart super lizard with artificial intelligence (AI) and one of the wackiest lizards to roam planet Earth! Kingii Dragon Robot has an infrared sensor that is programmed for two different modes. If it is activated in the “escape” mode, the robot will feel threatened, gape its mouth, dramatically spread and flap its frill, illuminate its bi-color LED eyes, and scurry away to safety! In the “follow-me” mode, the robot will assess danger by bluffing the attacker. When the robot does not sense danger it might approach you like a pet lizard. Students will also free-build with hundreds of robotic parts and control their robotic creations using remotes and engines to see who can build the strongest and fastest robot.Aug 3-Aug 7 8:30am-11:30am $175 Mon-FriRobotic Arm Technology — CES CafeAges 9-14 Minds In MotionExperience the best of robotic technology by assembling and taking home your very own Robotic Arm Edge! The Robotic Arm Edge consists of five motors used to move its wrist, elbow, and base. Using the five-switch remote, you can learn how to lift and drop items with an amazing vertical reach of 15 inches and horizontal reach of 12.6 inches. Command the gripper to open and close and use your robotic arm to lift a capacity of 100 grams! WOW! Added features include a search light design on the gripper and a safety gear audible indicator on all five gear boxes to prevent any potential injury or gear breakage during operation. You will also compete in our Minds in Motion robotic battles free building with hundreds of robotic parts!Aug 3-Aug 7 12:00pm-3:00pm $175 Mon-FriFull Day Kingii Dragon & Robotic Arm TechnologyAug 3-Aug 7 8:30am-3:00pm $325 Mon-Fri

Wicked Cool Vet School — AES CafeGrades 1-4 Wicked Cool For KidsDo you dream of becoming a veterinarian? Grab your lab coat animal lovers, as we learn about our favorite furry, flying and fishy friends! Follow a furry “patient,” make amazing animal models, build big bones, and investigate animal intestines from our favorite vertebrates: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. End the week with a featured visit with live animals.

Full Day Vet SchoolJuly 6-July 10 8:00am-3:00pm $350 Mon-Fri

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Science Technology Engineering ARTS MusicTHEATER

Shooting Stars Theater — AES CaféGrades 1-4 Arlene2797@msn.com This program will introduce the magic of theater through games, skits, improv, make up, music, and costumes. Students will be introduced to theatre on a real stage. Shooting stars gain experience to be part of the STAR program at grade 5. July 27-July 31 9:00am-3:00pm $180 Mon-FriInstructor: Jackie Foss

STAR Program — AMS TheaterGrades 5-8 Shac1@comcast.net The STAR Program is a fun-filled two week experience discovering the amazing world of theater. Through theater games, improvisation and role playing, we will learn how to work together to achieve our common goal: a complete theatrical production! We will take you through the whole process, auditions to opening night, all in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Don’t want to be onstage? Then backstage is for you! We will be learning how to be a stage manager, sound & light tech and backstage crew. This program is for all skill levels from the seasoned actor to first timer. Hope to see you onstage soon! Performance is August 6th

July 27-Aug 6 10:00am-3:00pm $220 Mon-ThursInstructor: MaryEllen Shirshac

Science Technology Engineering ARTS MusicMUSIC

Preschool Music & Movement — AES CafeAges 3-5 Cmilner556@gmail.com Join us for a week of music, movement, and fun as we play games and sing songs that get us up and moving! Play circle games with your friends introducing the world of musical theater and movement to preschoolers! Friday includes a performance for parents and friends! All 3 year olds must be potty trained! July 20-24 9:00am-11:00am $90 Mon-FriInstructor: Chris Milner

Keys for Kids — Senior Center, 68 Elm St.Instructor: Alia Mavroforos Aliamusic@mail.com Basic keyboard & music fundamentals to become a well rounded musician. Keyboards provided. Ages 4&5 Aug 3-7 4:00pm-5:00pm $75 Mon-Fri Ages 6-8 Aug 3-7 5:00pm-6:00pm $75 Mon-Fri

www.aliapiano.com

Intro to Acoustic Guitar— Senior Center, 68 Elm St.Ages 11-14For 5 days (1 hour each day) we will learn the essentials of guitar playing, focusing on basic chord structures (triads and progressions). We will play a set of songs that will help launch the beginner guitar player toward further study. Students need to bring a 6 string acoustic guitar and a pick for each day. Participants must have access to a guitar.Instructor Jim Zingarelli July 6-10 4:00pm-5:00pm $75 Mon-Fri

ARTColorful Kids Art — 12 Oakland St. #207Ages 5-7 rd2fly@comcast.net A creative and fun-filled week for kids to explore art using many different materials and media such as paint, pastel, collage, print making, paper mache and clay sculpture. Bring your imagination! July 20-24 9:00am-12:00pm $155 Mon-FriInstructor: Renee Schnieder

Colorful Kids Painting — 12 Oakland St. #207Ages 8-12 rd2fly@comcast.net Fun with painting: Kids will learn various painting techniques to create canvas paintings of landscapes, animals and abstracts. July 20-24 1:00pm-4:00pm $155 Mon-FriInstructor: Renee Schnieder

Electricity and Magnet-mania — CES CafeAges 7-11 Minds In MotionLearn all about electronics, magnetism, and more in this fun and educational hands-on workshop! Take part in our Minds in Motion electronic lab and take home your very own circuit kit. With the aid of your instructor, simply follow the colorful pictures in your manual to build up to 100 exciting projects such as a flying saucer, alarm, and doorbell! All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. You will also take part and witness many cool magnetic experiments including making and taking home the World’s Simplest Motor! July 13-July 17 8:30am-11:30am $160 Mon-FriChemical Creations — CES CafeAges 7-11 Minds In MotionCome experience a hands-on world of fun as you conduct a variety of scientific experiments! You will make and take home a wide assortment of doodads and formations that you created all on your own. Learn and discover many different scientific concepts in an entertaining and innovative approach. Generate your own growing cube and make a shiny clean penny! Make your very own UV bracelet and watch it react to the sun. Learn all about energy and molecules, create a crazy bouncy glob from glue, and some scary green slime! You will also get to witness some really cool scientific demonstrations from your instructor. July 13-July 17 12:00pm-3:00pm $160 Mon-FriFull Day Electricity & Chemical Creations — CES CafeAges 7-11July 13-July 17 8:30am-3:00pm $290 Mon-Fri

Kingii Dragon Robot Workshop — CES CafeAges 9-14 Minds In MotionBuild and take home your very own Kingii Dragon Robot! Based on the chalamydosaurus kingii, or frilled lizard, this robot is a smart super lizard with artificial intelligence (AI) and one of the wackiest lizards to roam planet Earth! Kingii Dragon Robot has an infrared sensor that is programmed for two different modes. If it is activated in the “escape” mode, the robot will feel threatened, gape its mouth, dramatically spread and flap its frill, illuminate its bi-color LED eyes, and scurry away to safety! In the “follow-me” mode, the robot will assess danger by bluffing the attacker. When the robot does not sense danger it might approach you like a pet lizard. Students will also free-build with hundreds of robotic parts and control their robotic creations using remotes and engines to see who can build the strongest and fastest robot.Aug 3-Aug 7 8:30am-11:30am $175 Mon-FriRobotic Arm Technology — CES CafeAges 9-14 Minds In MotionExperience the best of robotic technology by assembling and taking home your very own Robotic Arm Edge! The Robotic Arm Edge consists of five motors used to move its wrist, elbow, and base. Using the five-switch remote, you can learn how to lift and drop items with an amazing vertical reach of 15 inches and horizontal reach of 12.6 inches. Command the gripper to open and close and use your robotic arm to lift a capacity of 100 grams! WOW! Added features include a search light design on the gripper and a safety gear audible indicator on all five gear boxes to prevent any potential injury or gear breakage during operation. You will also compete in our Minds in Motion robotic battles free building with hundreds of robotic parts!Aug 3-Aug 7 12:00pm-3:00pm $175 Mon-FriFull Day Kingii Dragon & Robotic Arm TechnologyAug 3-Aug 7 8:30am-3:00pm $325 Mon-Fri

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AMESBURY RECREATION ATHLETICSAmesbury Indians Girls Basketball — Amesbury Middle School Gym Coach Gregg DollasThe Amesbury Basketball Clinic will be conducted by high school girls varsity basketball coach Gregg Dollas along with his staff and players. The clinic gives girls the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills in the game of basketball. Each girl will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle. We will have a daily agenda that focuses on the following: basic offensive movements, ball handling, shooting techniques, proper defensive technique, daily shooting competitions, player of the day award and final day awards ceremony!

Grades 1-3 9:00am-11:00am June 29 - July 2 $60 Monday - Thursday Grades 4-9 9:00am-1:00pm June 29 - July 2 $85 Monday - Thursday

Amesbury Indians Boys Basketball — Amesbury High School Gym Coach Tom Comeau Amesbury Youth Recreation Athletics offers a fun filled experience that blends a basketball mindset with hands on instruction for students looking to have some fun on the court. We offer a top-notch basketball curriculum for players of all levels of experience with the game. Whether you are looking to improve your shooting mechanics or become more explosive on the court, this fun program provides exactly the tools any young player needs. With the help of the Amesbury Indians dedicated Varsity coaches, students will learn important fundamentals, and get plenty of in-game experience. Come and join the fun! Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle.

Grades 2-5 8:00am-11:00am July 6 - July 10 $105 Monday - Friday Grades 6-9 12:00pm-3:00pm July 6 - July 10 $105 Monday - Friday

Amesbury Indians Football — Town Park (Next to bleachers) Coach Colin McQueenHave fun, learn the game of football, and compete! Throughout the week campers will learn skills of the game like passing, route running, catching and carrying the ball, and covering receivers with drills run by coaches and players from the Amesbury High School football program. Each day, campers will perform an array of drills, and will have the opportunity to put these skills to use by competing against each other in 7 on 7 format passing scrimmages. Come have a blast with us and learn about the game we all love! Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle. Grades 2-9 9:00am-12:00pm July 13 - July 16 $85 Monday - Thursday Amesbury Indians Cheerleading — Town Park (Next to bleachers) Coach Sabrina DupontAmesbury Indians cheerleading teaches young athletes all the essential skills to lead the crowd and support the Indians. Learn cheers, proper hand and body movements as well as jumping techniques from Amesbury High Schools very own Varsity Coach and cheer squad. There is no stunting, just a big focus on fun while each cheerleader learns important life skills such as team building and leadership. Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle.

Grades 2-9 9:00am-12:00pm July 13 - July 16 $85 Monday - Thursday

Amesbury Indians Mini Soccer — Cashman School Soccer Field Coach Adam ThibodeauYoung players will be provided with a wide variety of individual and small group practices that will help them develop the fundamental skills needed to succeed in all aspects of soccer. This clinic is coached by Amesbury’s very own Varsity Soccer coaches in a positive, upbeat and safe environment, featuring lots of fun games and competitions that the kids love. Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle.

Ages 3-6 8:00am-8:45am July 20 - July 24 $50 Monday - Friday

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Amesbury Indians Soccer — Cashman School Soccer Field Coach Adam ThibodeauRegister for soccer and you will have every opportunity to develop and improve your soccer skills in a fun and structured environment. In our soccer program, emphasis is placed on the development of core soccer skills (shooting, passing, heading), as well as advanced skill training such as formations, ball movement, dribbling, juggling and goalie techniques. Our program is based on a mix of instruction and drills followed by games. Come and join the Amesbury Indians Varsity Coaching and Coaching Staff in the fun to become more efficient and confident soccer players and have some fun making new friends too! Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle.

Grades 2-9 9:00am-12:00pm July 20 - July 24 $105 Monday - Friday

Amesbury Indians Baseball — Town Park (Pony League Field) Coach Joel BrierleyIndians Baseball Clinic takes the rich history of the game from Cooperstown to Amesbury. The hallmark of this program is individualized instruction that stresses the fundamentals of baseball along with games and skills competitions. Players will learn from Amesbury High Schools very own Varsity Baseball Coach as well as former college and high school players on Amesbury’s finest fields. Skills include fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running as well as respect for the game, coaches, teammates and opponents. Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle.

Grades 1-9 9:00am-12:00pm July 27 - July 31 $105 Monday - Friday

Amesbury Indians Tennis — AHS Tennis Courts Coach TBDPlayers will hone their skills with Amesbury High Schools Varsity tennis coach at this summer program. They will practice service and volleys through a mix of technical instruction, drills and group games, centered on fundamental tennis skills and match play. Players develop strokes, shots, etiquette, and sportsmanship and learn the rules of the sport. Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle.

Grades 1-4 9:00am-11:30am August 3 - August 7 $105 Monday - Friday Grades 5-9 12:00pm-2:30pm August 3 - August 7 $105 Monday - Friday

Amesbury Indians Track & Field — Amesbury High School Track Coach Ernie BissaillonThis clinic was developed to introduce young athletes to the sport of track and field. Participants will safely learn the fundamental techniques needed to compete in the different events found in a track meet. Also, the fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool down techniques will be covered during the clinic. By using our equipment, exercises and drills, athletes will not only gain an understanding but also an appreciation of the different events that make up a track and field meet. Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle. Grades 5-9 9:00am-12:00pm August 3 - August 6 $85 Monday - Thursday

Amesbury Indians Softball — Amesbury Middle School (Rosedale St. Entrance) Coach Jaqui WatersCome join the Amesbury Indians Varsity Softball staff for a week of instruction. The week will be geared towards basic fundamentals like throwing, catching, fielding, running the bases and hitting. From beginners to intermediate players, all are welcome! The softball staff will group the players according to their ability. Each day will end with a 30 minute scrimmage game. Each participant will receive a clinic t-shirt and water bottle. Grades 2-9 9:00am-12:00pm August 10 - August 14 $105 Monday - Friday

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Back to School will be here before you know it!AYR has you covered with Elementary and Middle School

After School 2020-2021 options

Sports Zone Tournament of Champions — AES Baseball FieldAges 6-10In this action packed program, children will participate in a variety of games, such as street hockey, soccer, football, dodge ball, basketball, wiffle ball, and many others! In addition to learning the fundamentals of these sports, we will have exciting discussions about current events in sports, learn the importance of maintaining a healthy active lifestyle, and reinforce in-class learning using sports cards and prizes. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a daily sports prize.

Half Day Aug 17-Aug 21 9:00am-12:00pm $119 Mon-Fri Full Day Aug 17-Aug 21 9:00am-3:00pm $189 Mon-Fri

Sports Zone Intro To Sports — Amesbury Middle School Softball Field (use Rosedale St entrance) Ages 3-5Come join the Sports Zone 101 coaches as we get our bodies moving with exciting learning activities and teach the basics of a few of our favorite sports. We will spend time getting to know each other, learn more about the way our bodies move, and explore new ways to stay active and have fun doing it! We will introduce five core sports: Soccer, T-Ball, Touch Football, Frisbee, and Dodge ball, and help develop your child’s sensory and gross motor skills in our exciting Preschool program! July 13-July 17 9:00am-9:45am $60 Mon-Fri

Sports Zone Intro to Golf — Amesbury Middle School Softball Field (use Rosedale St entrance)Ages 3-5Golf is a lifelong sport. The smell of the fresh-cut grass, the crisp morning air, the feeling of the perfect tee shot – it’s hard not to love a few hours on the greens. But what makes golf even better is playing with friends and loved ones. We can’t promise that we will produce the next pro golfer in our program, but we can guarantee that your children will have lots of fun, be introduced to traditional golf grips and hitting stances, and get a little practice with putting and chipping. Using the U.S. Kids Golf Early Start program, each class will consist of short lessons followed by small group activities. Our goal is to introduce the children to the game of golf in a fun and interactive way so they can join you on the greens one day! July 13-July 17 10:00am-10:45am $60 Mon-Fri

Silly Games With Sports Zone — Amesbury Middle School Softball Field (use Rosedale St entrance)Ages 3-5Children of all ages love to be silly and have fun, especially the youngest of us. We see this firsthand every time we run our Silly Games program! We will play games like: Builders and Bulldozers, where children either build or bulldoze cones set up around the gym; Bowling for Noodles, like real bowling but with pool noodles; and Kooky Relays! Each game is designed specifically for our Tot friends and include elements that help further develop the fine and gross motor skills of our young Champions. Participants also have the opportunity to practice working together, sharing with other children, and working on their problem-solving skills. July 13-July 17 11:00am-11:45am $60 Mon-Fri

Sports Zone Battleground Nerf — AES Baseball FieldAges 9-14Come test your individual and team effectiveness as a participant in our Nerf RIVAL Battlegrounds! The RIVAL series is designed with Nerfer’s ages nine and up in mind, as it features high-performance, high-speed Nerf blasters that are perfect for competitive, team-based play. If you have ever wanted to try out Paint ball, this is a great, safe alternative! The RIVAL blasters use squishy Nerf pellets, which is perfect for competitive gaming because players can feel when they get hit, but the pellets don’t hurt like Paint ball or Air soft. This awesome program puts a fresh spin on traditional games like Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, and Zone Wars, while also allowing participants to get great exercise, learn strategic planning skills, and make new battle-tested friends. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Aug 3- Aug 7 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Mon-Fri

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Back to School will be here before you know it!AYR has you covered with Elementary and Middle School

After School 2020-2021 options

Amesbury Elementary School, Cashman Elementary School, Amesbury Middle SchoolOpen to all Kindergartners—6th graders

Monday—FridayAsk about our Vacation Programs running during February and April vacation!

After School Program information*Sibling discount for families utilizing 5 days/month!

-End of school day arrival-Healthy Snack provided

-Playground/outdoor activities- Daily homework time

- Reading Rewards Program (Elementary)-Arts & Crafts/Indoor Games

-Clean up/pick upProgram is held on Professional Release Time Days beginning

at school release time!REGISTRATION FORMS & PRICING FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN JULY!Min. 24 hours registration processing time.

After School Program Services will not be provided:-In the event of school cancellation

-School holidays-Early dismissal the day before Thanksgiving break

Horseback Riding at Camp Northern Belle — 99 Amesbury Rd. Newton, NH www.northernbellestables.comAges 5-14Camp Northern Belle is conveniently located on the Newton, NH and Amesbury, MA town line. Experienced riding instructors, safe horses, and knowledgeable staff make Camp Northern Belle THE premier equestrian camp for the horse enthusiast! Participants will learn horsemanship skills such as grooming, tacking up, and equine care, receive a daily riding lesson, watch demonstrations, play mounted and unmounted games, participate in arts and crafts, receive a free tee shirt and download link to high resolution camp photos, and show off their skills in an end of camp Horse Show! Friday will host a riding demonstration, horse show with pizza and ice cream for all participants.

9:00am-4:00pm Monday-FridaySession 1: July 13-17Session 2: Aug 10-14Session 3: Aug 17-21

$425 per session

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HOW DO I REGISTER?WWW.AMESBURYREC.COM

Registration Guidelines 1. Online registration is the PREFERRED METHOD at www.AmesburyRec.com. You may also register in person

at the Recreation Office Monday-Thursday 8-4 & Fri 8-12. Credit Cards and online checks are accepted online, with a convenience fee. Cash and check accepted in the office during office hours.

2. If your address is not printed on your check, please provide a photocopy of your driver’s license or register online.3. If you think staff should be aware of any medical, physical or emotional conditions about the participant, please

ask for the Supplemental Information form.4. Please list all emergency contacts and those authorized for pickup.5. The only time you will hear from us is if your program is full, canceled, you are selected from the waiting list, or

there is a change in day, time or location.6. We will email you for program changes and updates, please make sure to check your account to make sure it is a

valid email.

Log in to your account. If you do not have one, click “New Account.”1. Click on “Register now” on the navigation bar and select a program of interest.2. Click “Add to Cart” or “Purchase Options” next to the desired activity to add activities to the cart for that member

of your household or click “Change Member” to add activities to the cart for another member in the household.3. Click “Check Out” to review your shopping cart, then “continue” to move forward with your order.4. Under “Payment Method” choose “Checkout online” to pay with Credit Card or online check.5. Choose Check Out Online.

Scholarship FundIn order to continue offering quality programs at affordable costs, when registering, please consider donating to our scholarship fund. Amesbury Youth 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.

Refund PolicyRefund requests for all AYR run summer programs must be sent in writing and dated on or before June 1st. All refund

requests will be assessed a $15 processing fee unless canceled by AYR. After June 1st, no refunds will be granted unless for medical reasons and with a doctors note. No refunds will be given for behavior related expulsion.

Refunds will be sent to your household and will take approximately 3-4 weeks. If you prefer a credit on your account, please let us know.

Rain PoliciesSee coach/instructors for makeup days, generally a rain date will be offered on Fridays for Monday-Thursday Programs.

Rain Locations• For Tadpole & Youth Park Program rain information please call: 978-479-1480. We will also email information.• Park Program rain location will be at Amesbury Middle School (Rosedale St. Entrance)• Park Program Extended day will be moved to Senior Center (68 Elm St.) If still raining. If clear, kids will be

moved back to Town Park (140 Friend St.)• Tadpole Program rain location will be at Cashman Elementary (drop off near cafeteria)

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Attention ParentsAll program participants are encouraged to bring water and snacks to programs, however, due to increased nut allergies, please do not bring or send items containing nuts for snacks and lunches.

Code of ConductWe ask that all participants respect the staff, other participants, program equipment and facilities when participating in programs offered by Amesbury Youth Recreation. If participants fail to cooperate with the rules, Amesbury Recreation reserves the right to dismiss or suspend a participant in any program without refund. Please respect all age requirements. Please send in a copy of your child’s birth certificate for the Tadpole Program (must be 3 years of age upon sign-up) and Youth Park Program (must be 6 years of age upon sign-up).

NOW HIRING LIFEGUARDS!Amesbury Youth Recreation appreciates your understanding that any and all information printed in this publication

is subject to change.

Violation of these standards will result in automatic termination without refund.Photo credit on back cover to Daily News of Newburyport

THANKS FOR SPENDING YOUR SUMMER WITH US!

-Kathy, Jimmy, & Julie17

What to bring to camp?Please bring a refillable water bottle, snacks & lunch for all day programs. Sunblock and bug spray should be applied before attending. Participants of most of our outdoor programs should wear sneakers and bring a change of clothes as well as water shoes, swim suit, and towel.

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