Summer Playground

Pepperell Recreation's SUMMER PLAYGROUND returns for another fun-filled summer!!!!!

This drop off program for children ages 5-14 features lots of fun-filled activities geared toward specific age groups. Again this year, each age group will have its own activities, programs and counselors focused on their interests and abilities in a safe, supervised environment.

Sports:

Your child will have the opportunity to participate in many sports, some of which include:

Street Hockey
Ladderball
Whiffleball
Volleyball
Flag Football
Capture the Flag

Arts & Crafts:

Painting
Drawing
Beadwork
Tie-dye
Sand art

Contests:

Balloon tosses
Hula hoops
Jump rope
Among many other contests!

Field Trips:

Rollerskating
Movies

Dates: 5 week program beginning Tuesday, July 6th through Friday, August 6th
Time: Daily 9 AM - 12 Noon
Cost: $150/child for 5 weeks, $300/for families with 2 or more children enrolled, $40/1 week pass
Location: Town Field & Community Center

Pepperell Farmer's Market

Stop by to shop for local produce and baked goods, listen to some great music, and meet your local farmers! You will find several local farms selling a wide variety of fresh picked and wonderfully ripe produce including heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, multitudes of greens and lettuces, fresh herbs, blueberries and apples, and many more of the seasons' best vegetables and fruits. You'll also find grass-fed beef, local eggs, honey, local cheeses, fresh baked bagels, fresh baked breads and scones, and fresh cut flower bouquets. Several local artists and artisans also attend the market on a regular basis.

Dates: Every Saturday from July 10 - October 23, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Town Field

Ice Cream Social - 2010 Summer Bandstand Concert Series

Chill out at Pepperell's Annual Ice Cream Social! Make your own ice cream sundae and enjoy a night of music and fun!

Dates: Tuesday, July 27
Time: 6:30 PM
Cost: Free
Location: Town Field
Sponsored by: Pepperell Recreation

These Ice Cream Socials are held in conjuction with two of the Pepperell Business Association Summer Bandstand Concert Series. Concerts will be held on the Town Field every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm from July 6 - August 10, 2010. The performers for 2010 are as follows:

July 6: "Back in Time & Cruise Night" sponsored by Masy Systems

July 13: "Jason Grant" sponsored by Ten Broeck Insurance & Pepperell Family Pharmacy, Ice Cream Social

July 20: "Old Enough to Know Better" sponsored by ReMax, featuring ReMax Hot Air Balloon Rides

July 27: "Mumblefish" sponsored by Lyons & Tzanoudakis and Richard Egan Construction, Ice Cream Social

August 3: "Downtown Rhythm" sponsored by sponsored by Masy Systems, Pepperell Safety Night

August 10: "60's Invasion" sponsored by Hazel Brooks Foundation

Creative Dance and Yoga (Ages 3-4)

Jennifer looks forward to seeing you in September!

ABC Follow Me (Two classes: ages walkers-2 & ages 2-4)

ABC Follow ME is a children's playtime and story hour combined with music and movement. Each week a different theme will be introduced and the story and activities will go along with each theme. Families will have the opportunity to engage in fun and physical activities together. They will play, run, jump, throw, catch and socialize in a playgroup environment. My mission is to promote healthy reading and exercise habits right from the start.

ABC Follow Me has ended for the season. Bethanne looks forward to seeing you soon!.

Circle Time with Miss Erin (Geared toward ages 1-5)

Parents join with their toddler or preschooler to listen to stories and make a craft related to the story. Each class features songs, games and simple activities that parents and children engage in together to encourage learning in a fun, interactive way. Children may also bring a snack and enjoy free play time.

Miss Erin looks forward to seeing you in September.

Sing-Along with Ed

Ed Morgan's The Children's Hour for Infants, Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers and their families. Come join us as we sing songs and have fun.

Ed is now off for the Summer, and is excited to see you after Labor Day!.

Introduction to Karate for boys and girls (ages 7-11**)

Students will learn the fundamentals of Shotokan Karate in a safe, fun environment.

This program is offered in 4-week segments. Please sign up for one or many sessions.

Date: Session 1; May 23 - June 14
         Session 2; June 15 - July 8
         Session 3; July 13 - August 5
         Session 4; August 10 - September 2
Times: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $35/4-week session (siblings only $15 more for each additional child!)
Instructor: Brett Morehouse, 2nd Degree Black Belt

** If my child is 11 years old, will he/she be too old to do it next year? No. This class is a moving window of ages. Therefore a child born between the years of 1998 to 2002 (inclusive) will be able to continue participate going forward as they get older.

Manners, They Do Matter

Holidays, birthdays, outings... why not help your child learn how to write the thank you notes to their aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends properly? We are offering a class that will introduce your child to using their writing skills and using their good manners this holiday season! This is a two hour basic course covers everyday etiquette including telephone manners, good sportsmanship, mealtime manners and also, thank you notes. Give your child self-confidence in a social setting.

Date: August 25
Times: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Cost: $35
Instructor: Beth Oleson
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Minimum number of 6 to run class

Home Alone

Home Alone is a class for children ages nine and eleven years old who will be unattended at home for short periods of time. Children learn telephone and door answering techniques, accident and fire prevention and first aid techniques. The class includes a variety of teaching methods, including active discussion, a video and role-playing. Snacks will be provided.

Date: August 25
Times: 11:15 am - 1:45 pm
Cost: $35
Instructor: Beth Oleson
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Minimum number of 6 to run class

Babysitting Class

This class introduces children ages 11 to 14 to all aspects of babysitting. Beginning with the role of the babysitter, the course content includes first aid and choke saving techniques as well as mealtime, bedtime, diapering and discipline. Issues of contracts and ethics are also covered. If available, there will be a police presentation on safety issues including door and telephone answering techniques, and accident and fire prevention. Class participants are asked to bring to class a "babysitter entertainment kit" (specific directions for its preparation will accompany your class registration). Snacks are provided. The class meets once for 3 hours.

Date: August 25
Times: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $40
Instructor: Beth Oleson
Location: Pepperell Community Center
Minimum number of 6 to run class

Summer Volleyball

Tuesday Nights during Pepperell's summer concert series on the Town Field

A great time will be had by all on Tuesday nights this Summer! Play volleyball on Town Field while listening to the concerts! All ages & skill levels are welcome.

For more information, call Leigh Ann Colvin at (978) 302-8488, or just show up and play!.

Yoga with Elise

Yoga

Come learn the centering and calming benefits of yoga. You'll learn the complete cycle of Sun Salutation, foundational warm-ups, breathing exercises, asanas or poses which lengthen and strengthen the body.

Location: Pepperell Community Center

Stability Ball Boot Camp

Come have fun in this one hour boot camp class. You will work the total body while balancing on a stability ball. This class not only increases core strength and balance but cardio endurance as well. Bring your own stability ball, yoga mat and enthusiasm. Keep in mind when you purchase your ball to get the proper one for your height.

Location: Pepperell Community Center

Yoga Core

Using yoga moves and a core ball this one hour class works the whole body especially the core. This class is great for anyone wanting to increase all around strength and improve balance for such activities like cycling and everyday functional activities. Please bring a yoga mat.

Location: Pepperell Community Center

Cardio Kick-N-Tone

This 90 minute class includes 45 minutes of kickboxing, burning calories and increasing cardio endurance. The next 45 minutes consists of total body toning using weights, tubes and a core ball to tone muscle and increase resting metabolism. Please bring and exercise mat and 3 to 5lbs weights.

Location: Pepperell Community Center

Miss Maria's fall schedule coming soon!

Spring Cycling 2010AdventuRides

Join us on a new bicycling adventure each week as we explore scenic country roads and enough civilized off-road routes to keep things interesting. We are mere mortals who believe "fitness is fun" - and that a bad day outdoors beats a good day indoors. We'll get great exercise and discover new places together. A hybrid or mountain bike in good working condition, an ANSI approved bicycle helmet, and the ability to ride 1½ to 2 hours are required. Starting locations vary each week, but will always be within ½ hour drive of Groton, Massachusetts. The first ride is free- come check us out. You will need to sign our waiver form before participating

Recreational rides: We will cycle approximately 10-12 miles at a leisurely pace adjusted to the desires and abilities of the group. These rides are scheduled for:

Mondays: 12:15 - 2:15pm,    Starting April 5

Fridays: 9:30 - 11:30am,    Starting April 9

Fitness rides: These rides are for our more fitness-oriented cyclists. We will cycle approximately 15-20 miles at a moderate pace with time for sightseeing. These rides are scheduled for:

Mondays: 9:30 - 11:30am,    Starting April 5

Fridays: 12:15 - 2:15am,    Starting April 9

Each section is a series of at least 8 weekly rides. There will be no rides during Massachusetts school vacations, major holidays, or really lousy weather. The cost is $80 for one ride a week or $120 for all the rides you can handle.

Monday ride dates: April 5, 12, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, June 7, 14, 21

Friday ride dates: April 9, 16, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18

Ride Leaders: Bill Brandt is an escapee from the world of high tech. He owns several non-traditional bikes, including one that fits in the tiny trunk of his sports car. Carole Greenfield has been riding with friends and groups for over 20 years. She wants to share her enthusiasm for exercise, fresh air and scenery with others. See AdventuRides.com for more information.

Pepperell Recreation is now utilizing UniBank's online UniPay system for payment and registration. When you click to register, you will leave the Town of Pepperell website and log onto a special UniPay site for Pepperell Recreation.

Please Note: This service has options that do (credit card payments) and do not (bank transfers) include a fee ..see below..

.. or download, print, and mail a PDF Registration Form

Where are programs held?
All programs are held at the Pepperell Community Center, located on Hollis Street at the rotary, unless noted.

How do I register?
By mail - Please mail your check (payable to Town of Pepperell) and form to: Pepperell Recreation Programs One Main Street, c/o Town Hall Pepperell, MA 01463

How do I know if I'm registered?
You are enrolled in the program upon receipt of your registration form and payment. You will only be notified if the class is full or cancelled. All programs are based on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register at least one week prior to the program date, unless otherwise noted.

Inclement Weather Policy
If schools are cancelled, our daytime programs are also cancelled. For evening programs, you can check this website or call 978-433-0324 and a message will be on the machine regarding the program status.