summer program & events guide 2016

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Parks & Recreation SUMMER 2016

Our Mission! Durham Parks and Recreation offers a wide

range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, with the residents of Durham, we celebrate the essential

role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.

Family Camp Out

6/25/2016

Music By the Bay 7/14 /2016

Pack a picnic, gather friends and enjoy live music at Wagon Hill Farm waterfront. 6-8pm.

Picnic In The Park 7/21/2016 Play at the Jackson’s Landing Park, and enjoy a performance from Little Red Wagon.

T O W N O F D U R H A M

Summer Camps

Summer Concerts

Picnic In The Park

Pickleball Archery & Fishing

Clinics

Art in the Park

Adult Fitness

Enjoy a camp out at Wagon Hill Farm! $30/family Pre-register with DPR by June 17th.

June 27th – August 26th

Summer Program & Events Guide

Durham Parks & Recreation 2 Dover Road

Durham NH 03824

(603) 817-4074 [email protected]

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THE LOREM IPSUMS SUMMER 2016

Durham Parks & Recreation Summer Staff

Rachel Gasowski, Parks & Recreation Director [email protected], (603) 817-4074 Mikayla Weigel, Recreation Programmer [email protected], (603) 817-4074 Craig Brady, Rec. Policy & Management Intern [email protected], (603) 817-4074

Summer Office Hours 2 Dover Road

Durham, NH 03824

Monday- Thursday 9am-5:00pm

Parks & Recreation Committee Members Michael Sievert, Chair 3 Year Term Nate Fitch 3 Year Term David Leach 3 Year Term Kasey Morneault 3 Year Term Kylee Noga 3 Year Term Michael Drooker, Alt. 3 Year Term Kenny Rotner, Cncl Rep. 1 Year Term

Summer at Churchill Rink

Churchill Rink will be open throughout the summer with a

variety of drop-in style programs & Day Camps!

Check us out online for an

up-to-date detailed schedule of programs & activities.

Drop in Programs at the Rink Mondays Art in the Park: 4-6pm Pick-up Pickleball: 5:30-7:30pm Tuesdays Pick-up Pickleball: 6-8pm Wednesdays Youth Pick-up Street Hockey: 5-7pm Teen/Adult Street Hockey: 7-9pm Thursdays Backyard Games: 5:30-7:30pm (Wiffle ball, GaGa Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, etc.)

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Registration & Policies REGISTRATION To register for any program visit us online at https://durhamrec.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/. Those paying online will pay a service fee on total transaction. You may also visit the Parks & Recreation office to register. We accept payment in cash, checks or credit/debit cards. Once per year, participants must complete a Medical/Emergency form and waiver. These forms will be kept on file and participants must notify us with any revisions/changes as they happen. Each program session is considered a new class. All individuals must register for all sessions they wish to participate in. Please remember that you are not automatically registered into additional sessions until your registration is complete, including payments.

POLICIES Refund Policy

• If Durham Parks & Recreation cancels a program, the participants will receive a 100% refund (or credit to your account if preferred)

• Withdrawals that are three working days prior to the start of a program will receive a full refund after a $20 processing fee is charge. If you opt for an in-house credit to your account, the $20 processing fee will be waived.

• For less than three working days prior to the start of the program, a 50% credit will be applied to your in-house account

• On trips, there is no refund policy unless we can find a replacement. If a replacement is found, you will receive a full refund minus the $20 processing fee.

Don’t Wait To Register! Nothing kills a recreation program faster than those who wait until the last minute to register. There is a point when a program must be cancelled if there is insufficient registration. All programs require a level of scheduling, staffing and purchasing of equipment/supplies.

So please register early!

Photo Policy By registering for a class, activity or event, you give us permission to take and publish photos of your participation, along with photo identification. Pictures may be used in brochures, flyers, website and social media channels.

Mistakes Happen! Occasionally there may be an error in days, times, registration requirements or fees in our program guide, flyers or website. When such errors do occur, DPR will do everything possible to correct the situation promptly. We thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations arise.

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Summer Day Camps Durham Parks and Recreation is offering nine exciting weeks of Summer Day Camps! Full or half day options are available along with a five-week

partnership camp with ORCSD Camp R.E.A.C.H. DPR provides an afternoon camp option to each of their morning camp sessions! Camp

R.E.A.C.H. will run weekly from July 11th-August 12th Monday- Thursday with an optional Friday Field Trip. DPR also has some great fun-filled and educational camp options before the July 11th start of Camp R.E.A.C.H.

and after R.E.A.C.H concludes on August 12th. Campers can look forward to Wicked Gross Science Camp, Super Hero Physics Camp, an Adventure Paddle Camp, Teen Rock Climbing Camp, Extreme Earth Camp,

Youth Yoga Camps and Wicked Cool Med. School!

Week Camp Grades Time Cost Location 6/27-7/1 (Mon-Fri)

Wicked Gross Science

K-5 9am-12pm $175/OR Student $185/Non OR Student

Churchill Rink/Jackson’s

Landing 6/27-7/1 (Mon-Fri)

Super Hero Physics K-5 1pm-4pm $175/OR Student $185/Non OR

Student


Landing 7/5-7/8

(Tues-Fri) Adventure Paddle 3-8 8am-4pm $280/OR Student

$290/Non OR Student

Jackson’s Landing

7/5-7/8 (Tues-Fri)

Pre-Engineering Using LEGO

Ages 5-6

9am-12pm $120/OR Student $130/Non OR Student


Landing 7/5-7/8

(Tues-Fri) Engineering Using

LEGO Ages 7-11

1pm-4pm $120/OR Student $130/Non OR Student


Landing 7/11-8/11

(Mon-Thur) Camp R.E.A.C.H

(5 week partnership camp with ORCSD)

1-6 12pm-5pm $160/OR Student $160/Non OR Student

Jackson’s Laning, WHF, Swasey Pool

7/19-7/21 (Tues-Thur)

Teen Rock Climbing Ages 14-18

9am-3pm $240/OR Student $250/Non OR Student

UNH, Barringon,

Nottingham 8/1-8/5

(Mon-Fri) Yoga for Kids! K-2

3-5

9am-12pm

1pm-4pm

$100/OR Student $110/Non OR Student



Girls Yoga 5-8 9am-12pm $100/OR Student $110/Non OR Student



Extreme Earth Camp 1-6 9am-4pm $275/OR Student $285/Non OR Student


Landing

8/22-8/26 (Mon-Fri)

Wicked Cool Med. School

1-6 9am-4pm $275/OR Student $285/Non OR Student


Landing Register for camps online at: http://durhamrec.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/

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Community Happenings Family Camp Out

at Wagon Hill Farm

Saturday, June 25th – Sunday June 26th 4:00pm-9:00am

$30/family

June is National Camping Month and DPR is celebrating with a special night of camping at

Wagon Hill Farm with the family! We will have a BBQ dinner, scavenger hunt,

storytelling, and s’mores by the campfire. Optional sunset kayak tours will also available.

A camping checklist will be provided to those registered. Pre-registration required by Friday June 17th

NH Fish & Game Lets Go Fishing Program

With Durham Parks & Recreation

This is a two-session course. Participants will explore the skills and equipment needed and resources available to start

your journey of becoming an angler.

$10/Participant All equipment is provided.

Fishing Workshop Wednesday, July 6th at Churchill Rink- 4:30-7:00pm

Fishing Experience & Instruction Saturday, July 9th at a local pond (TBD) -9:00am-1:00pm

Ages 8 and above (ages 8-14 require adult accompaniment)

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Stargazing At Wagon Hill Farm

Saturday, July 9th 9:00-10:00pm

Durham Parks & Recreation and UNH Astronomer John Gianforte, The SkyGuy,

have teamed up to offer Stargazing at Wagon Hill Farm! We will be offering an interactive stargazing workshop in the orchard at Wagon Hill Farm where we will view the moon, Jupiter, constellations, and more! In the case of inclement weather, join us at Churchill Rink! Pre-registration with DPR required by Wednesday, July 6th.

$10/person, $20/family

Join us Monday evenings between 4-6pm for some

Art In The Park at Jackson’s Landing!

We will have a rotating schedule of Pottery Painting & Glass

Fusing project to try out. Drop-in

(pre-registration in not required)

Projects range in price between $8-$25

Mondays Beginning July 11th 4:00-6:00pm

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Music By the Bay Summer Concert

At Wagon Hill Farm Thursday, July 14th

6:00pm-8:00pm

Pack a picnic dinner, gather friends, and enjoy live music at the picturesque waterfront setting of Wagon Hill Farm!

Additional parking available in the orchard. Participation is FREE

Performance By:

Sum X 4 Rock/Country/Folk Cross

Picnic in the Park With The Little Red Wagon

Thursday, July 21st 5:30-7:30pm At Jackson’s Landing

Pack a picnic, gather friends and meet at

Jackson’s Landing Playground for a 45 minute theatre performance: Luna Goes to Mars

by The Little Red Wagon from UNH Theatre and Dance.

Participation is FREE, all ages welcome!

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Community Archery Clinic With Archery in Motion

Wednesdays: 10-11am July 27th-August 17th

At Churchill Rink/Jackson’s Landing $70/person

This four-week clinic will focus on safety and proper shooting form.

Participants will develop their technique to become more precise enhancing the archer’s abilities.

All equipment is provided. Pre- reg is t ra t ion requ i red by Ju ly 20th.

Space is limited.

In front of Memorial Park on Main Street Thursday, August 4th

6:00-8:00pm Featuring: Fling

Join us on Main Street for an

evening of live music and family fun!

This event is family friendly. Participation is free.

Summer Concert

Durham Parks & Recreation

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Community Wellness & Fitness Programs

Bootcamp: A total body-cardio and strength workout. Sprints, plyometric, ladder drills, and strength training. All are welcome; go at your own pace. Wednesdays & Fridays at 7:30am at Old Landing Park. $50/ 8 class pass, $10/drop-in.

Pilates: Core and flexibility training wrapped into one hour. Improve your flexibility, gain core strength, and overall body tone. Mondays 9am at Old Landing Park, Wednesdays at 6:30pm and Saturdays 10am at Oyster River Middle School (MPR). $50/8 class pass, $10/drop-in.

Strength & Stretch: A total body strength training class that will hit all of the major muscle groups. Wednesdays & Fridays at 8:30am at Old Landing Park. $50/ 8 class pass, $10/drop-in.

Zumba: A dynamic, easy to follow, cardio-dance fitness class. This is a party in a workout, complete with a variety of music to get you up and moving. All are welcome, just jump in and join the party! Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30pm and Saturdays 9am at Oyster River Middle School (MPR). $50/8 class pass, $10/ drop-in. Pick-up Pickleball: This is a low-impact doubles racket sport that blends tennis, badminton and ping pong. Pick-up style play for all levels and abilities. All equipment provided. Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-8pm at the Churchill Rink at Jackson’s Landing. All abilities welcome.

Traditional Tai Chi: Suited for individuals who have Tai Chi experience. Participants will work on the 24 form, tai chi fan, a stick form and qigong exercises. Fridays at 4:30pm at the Parks & Rec. building. $50/person (6 classes) or $10/drop-in.

Tai Chi, Balance and Qigong: This class will combine Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance with traditional tai chi and qigong exercises. Slow gentle movements focus on strength and balance. Suitable for beginners. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am at the Parks & Rec. $120/person (16 classes) or $10/drop-in.

Yoga: All levels are welcome! Come check us out, your first class is free! Our certified Yoga teachers are sensitive to creating an environment that is flexible and accommodates all levels. Classes take place Mondays & Thursdays at the Parks & Rec. building. $40 per 8-week session. $10 /drop-in.

FREE Yoga At Wagon Hill Farm: Meet at the Wagon on Thursday nights at 5pm for a FREE hour of yoga at this beautiful outdoor setting. All levels welcome. Yoga at Wagon Hill Farm will begin Thursday, June 9th and run through October 20th. In the case of inclement weather, class will be canceled. Restorative Yoga Workshop: Workshops will take place the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Parks & Recreation building from 6:00-7:30pm. Prior yoga experience is NOT required. Bring your own bolster or a pillow to the workshops, all other props will be available on site. Come for one, or come for all. Drop-ins welcome. The cost is $15 per workshop.

Please visit us online to register for classes and for up to date class times & schedules. Classes taking place at Old Landing Park will move to the Parks & Rec. building

during inclement weather.

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SUMMER 2016

Upcoming Events

Durham Day 2016 Saturday, September 17th

(Rain date: Sunday, September 18th)

12:30-3:30pm Wagon Hill Farm

Free Community BBQ, Boat Tours, Informational Booths,

Family Activities, Live Music & More!

SPOOKTACULAR DAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

4:00-6:00pm Jackson’s Landing

Games, food, costume parade, pumpkin decorating & Carving

Tree Lighting Celebration

Saturday, December 3rd Enjoy raffles, a bonfire, s’mores, hot cocoa, ornament

making, and a visit with Santa. Be there as we LIGHT the TREE for the holiday season!

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