Kingston Recreation Winter Programs
REGISTER ON-LINE AT
www.kingstonrec.com
OR
IN PERSON AT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
781-585-0533
Preschool
Playgroup – Children and a parent have the
opportunity to enjoy unstructured playtime. As
there is no instructor, parents will be responsible for
the safety of their children, as well as picking up
toys, food, etc., at the end of the playgroup.
Begins: January 13 - March 30.
Ages: Infant - 5yrs.
Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00am
Fee: $30
Tiny Tigers – Location: American Cadre
Karate, Kingston This program is designed to
teach the basic fundamentals of martial arts, as well
as life skills. We stress the importance of respect,
listening skills, strengthening, social skills, stranger
danger, and self confidence. Begins: February 11.
Instructor: Reesie Cahine
4 Week Program
Ages: 3 – 6
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:00pm
Fee: $30
Parent & Me Soccer- This parent and me class
is similar to the UK Petite Soccer, but with direct
parent involvement and participation in the
program. Begins: January 12.
Instructor: UK Elite
6 Week Program
Ages: 2-3
Tuesdays, 12:45-1:15pm
Fee: $65
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UK Petite Soccer-This program includes both
physical and physiological training for players. All
“games” are based on having fun and will teach
players how to play soccer and interact with others.
The curriculum is based around the philosophy of
maximizing the enjoyment of soccer and getting a
soccer ball into a child’s life. Begins: January 12.
Instructor: UK Elite
6 Week Program
Ages: 3-5
Tuesdays, 1:15-2:15pm
Fee: $70
French for Tots-Toddlers will get immersed in
basic French through a variety of games, songs,
books and hands on activities with Miss Amy from
Globo Lingo Kids! Begins January 14.
Instructor: Amy Inacio
Ages 2.5-5
6 Week Program
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00
Fee: $30
School Age
On Your Toes with Tracey – 2nd
Installment Due – The 2nd installment fee is due
for Miss Tracey’s Dance Program the first week of
February.
Second Installment Fee Due:
Fee: $175 for Kingston Residents
Fee: $200 for non-Kingston Residents
Art-Creative Art Studio - Participants can
come and explore new art materials. This will be an
open studio where children will get the opportunity
to experiment with different art materials and make
artwork to bring home. They can build, paint, or
color and will learn new techniques to make their
artwork. Begins: January 13 – March 30.
Instructor: Erica McGhee, Silver Lake Middle
School Art Teacher
Grades: K-6
Wednesday 4:00-5:00
Fee: $90
Tumbling -Movement to Music- 2nd
Installment Due - The 2nd installment fee is due
for the Movement to Music Program the first week
of February.
Second Installment Fee Due:
Fee: $162.50-Residents, $165-non residents
Starcreations Theater –Starcreations Theater
presents the musical theater winter workshop "Hard
Knock Life". This workshop will instruct students
on theater, music, and dance and will culminate in a
live performance at the end of the program.
Through music and acting development, this
workshop helps build children’s self-esteem and
explore their creativity. Great roles for both
male and female participants - no prior theater
experience necessary.
Dress Rehearsal March 31st. Final performances on
Thursday and Friday, March 31st and April 1st at 7
pm. Begins: January 5.
12 Week Program
Ages: 7 – 16
Tuesday, 5:30-8:00pm
Fee: $175
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Minecraft Club-In Minecraft, what you can
create is only limited by your imagination! Students
will play Minecraft EDU, a special version of
Minecraft made for schools. They will be able to
explore, collaborate, and design to create worlds
and challenges for other students, while getting to
build a virtual environment!
Instructor: Shawn Avery
6 Week Program
Grades: 3-4
Mondays, Begins: January 11; 3:10-4:30 Fee: $60
Grades: 5-6
Tuesdays, Begins: January 12; 3:10-4:30 Fee: $60
4 Week Program
Grades: 3-6
Wednesdays, Begins: January 13; 3:10-4:30
Fee: $40
Soccer-KYSA Winter Training-This program
is an age specific, 6 week series for players looking
to develop the technical part of their game.
Sessions will focus on the fundamental building
blocks of ball control, passing, receiving, dribbling
and 1vs. 1. Coaching is provided by Global Indoor
Sports and utilizes only professionally licensed
instructors for all its programs.
Begins: February 3.
Instructor: Global Indoor Sports
6 Week Program
Grades: Pre –K to Kindergarten
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Fee: $55
Grades 1-2
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
Fee: $55
Acting-How to become the Best Actor in
the World-This program will introduce and
enhance primary acting skills in a fun small class
environment. Participants will utilize teamwork
and close one on one attention via games, exercises,
and group activities. By the end of the course,
students will participate in an informal performance
for invited parents and guests to apply their skills
learned. No previous experience required.
Instructor: Rob Greico
10 Week Program
Ages: 7 - 13
Thursdays, 4:30-6:00
Fee: $50
Or
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30
Fee: $50
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Technology Club- There are so many fun,
innovative ways to use technology today. With this
club, children will be able to take advantage of great
tools to do just that. They will have the opportunity
to design and print 3D models, learn computer
programming through the use of Sphere SPRK
robots, design their own playable video game using
an I Pad app and even fly quadcopter (weather
permitting). Begins: January 14.
Instructor: Shawn Avery
6 Week Program
Grades: 3-6
Thursdays, 3:10-4:30pm
Fee: $40
Tennis 101– Location: Kingsbury Club,
Kingston – Children will learn the lifelong sport of
tennis in a fun, positive environment using age
appropriate size equipment and balls. The program
will teach and reinforce proper stroke technique,
basic rallying skills and introductory play.
Session I Begins: January 10.
Session II Begins: February 28.
Instructor: Kingsbury Club Pro
5 Week Sessions
Grades: 2-4, Sundays; 12:00 – 1:00pm
Fee: $100/session
Grades: 5-7, Sundays; 12:00 – 1:00pm
Fee: $100/session
Lego Club – Enter the world of dynamic Lego
building, where each experience will explore
different themes and challenges. Make friends and
share ideas while building your creations. Weekly
contest and prizes!
Instructor: Michael Landolfi
Session I Begins: January 13.
Session II: Begins: March 2.
6 Week Sessions
Age: 6-12
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm Fee: $70/session
Sweep Hockey- NHL style "Sweep
Hockey"/Floor Hockey program. No prior hockey
experience needed. A creative alternative to
protecting the floors, a sock-like material will be
added to the blade of the stick, creating "sweep
hockey". This program is a great way to introduce
your child to the fun of hockey without the ice. It is
also a great way for current hockey players to work
on stick handling and shooting. Street hockey sticks
are available for players to use, or they can bring
their own. Players will need a helmet and mouth
guard; the sock-like material will be added to the
blade of the stick by the instructors. Each player
will receive a t-shirt and will be placed on an NHL
named team. Players will have a 60 minute game
each week. This program is for both, boys and
girls, grades1-6. Begin: January 14.
Instructor: Kirstyn Tanous
6 Weeks
Grades: 1-3
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm
Fee: $45
Grades: 4-6
Thursday’s, 6:00-7:00pm
Fee: $45
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Yoga-Yoga is a fun innovative form of exercise
which comes very natural to children. During class
children exercise and express themselves in a
natural playful way through yoga poses, games,
music, and meditation. We will also focus on
positive self esteem and kindness towards each
other. Mats will be provided by instructor. Begins
January 11.
Instructor: Laura Marino
6 Weeks
Grades: K-6
Mondays 4:30-5:30
Fee: $48
Joy of Music-2nd Installment Due- For
questions email Mrs. Johnson @
[email protected] or check website:
http://www.jomlessons.com/Keyboards.html
Beginning Wind & Percussion Instruments
2nd Installment Fee Due: $110 residents and nonresidents
Advanced Wind & Percussion Instruments
2nd Installment Fee Due: $136 residents, $140
non-residents
Keyboard 2nd Installment Fee Due:
$110 residents and non-residents
“56 Club” Parties – Please Read Carefully
–NEW POLICY - Read Carefully
Kids will enjoy game room activities, and partying
down to DJ music.
After you purchase online, please print the
paper invoice. The invoice is your ticket. An
invoice on your phone will not be acceptable at
this time. If you do not have access to a printer, you
may come into the office and we can print for
you. Your child will need to bring their invoice with
them the night of the party - this will be your child's
entrance to the party.
Parents are required to chaperone. Twenty
chaperones are required for each party. If there are
not enough chaperones by the Wednesday before
the party, the party could be cancelled. This is
necessary due to the requirement to have a certain
number of adults per number of children. Therefore,
when you register for this event you will be entered
in to a lottery. Parents will be picked from this
lottery to chaperone. A CORI and copy of driver’s
license is required.
If you would like to chaperone, please call or stop
by the office. All parents are welcome to chaperone
at any time.
Kingston residents only. Grades: 5 and 6 only.
Friday’s: January 8, February 5, and March 4
Time: 7:15 – 9:00pm
Fee: $10
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Middle School and High School
Students
Art-Creative Art Studio for Middle and
High School Students- This studio time will
provide participants opportunities for creating
whatever they want using many different supplies,
mediums, and styles while being creative in their
own artistic style. This program will also allow for
one on one direction and support to further their
creative and artistic interests.
Begins: January 13 – March 30.
Instructor: Erica McGhee, Silver Lake Middle
School Art Teacher
Grades: 7-12
Wednesday, 5:15-6:45pm
Fee: $75
Yoga Teen-Yoga is a great way for teens to
engage in a healthy activity that promotes a strong
mind/body connection, calms the mind and relieves
stress, increases mobility and flexibility. Yoga also
boosts self-esteem for participants.
Begins: January 13.
Instructor: Laura Marino
6 Week Program
Ages: 14-18
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Fee: $45
Art-Painting Classes for Teens for Middle
and High School Students-This class is open
to all levels from beginners through experienced.
Grasp unique techniques, color theory, and selfexpression through creative focuses. Each week we
will experiment with new styles and techniques
creating self- expression and confidence within our
creative abilities. Be brave and take chances
bringing to life images you've never dared to
explore before, with having artist Brooke Kelly
there to guide and answer any questions along the
way. All supplies will be provided for each class.
Please wear paint clothes. If you hear about this
after it has already started, do not worry. You can
sign up for the remaining classes in the block and
we will get you caught up. Begins: January 26.
Instructor: Brooke Kelly
4 Week Program
Ages: 12-18
Tuesdays, 4:45-6:00pm
Fee: $100
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Adult Programs
Pickleball-Pickleball is a racquet sport that
combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table
tennis. A paddle sport created for all ages and skill
levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for
beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick,
fast-paced, competitive game. Go to
http://www.nbcnews.com/watch/nightlynews/pickleball-the-fastest-growing-sport-inamerica-199360067605 to see why this is the fastest
growing sport in America. Begins January 11March 28
Instructor: Daune Frye
Experienced: 9:30-11:30am
Monday, Thursday & Friday
Fee: $30
Newcomers: 12:00-2:00pm
Monday & Thursday
Fee: $30
Coed Volleyball - Location: Kingston
intermediate School Gymnasium
Come and play and meet new friends. Join this fun
adult league that will run January - March. Adults
Only (Teams are created on a weekly basis
depending on who shows up).
Begins: January 14 –March 31.
League Coordinators: DJ & Tami Alcombright
Thursday's, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Fee: $30
Wake Up Your Brain
Start of the New Year with brain fun! Get your left
side working with the right side. Starting with a
BLANK sheet of paper, you will create your own
awesome piece of art. No coloring...nor
tracing.....and no copying. You will be surprised at
the art that is hidden deep within.
Special Programs and Events
Ski Trip - Come enjoy the day off from school
on the slopes and help to raise money for the
rehabilitation of the Captain Fred
L. Baily Playground at the Reed Community
property. No, children will not be "skipping"
school - Silver Lake has no school this day, as it is
an in-service day for teachers.
Luxury coach bus leaves from Silver Lake Middle
School at 6:15am and will return at approximately
7:30pm.
Fee below includes bus, lift ticket and donation.
Ages: 8 - 12 $77
Ages: 13 - 18 $86
Adult: $92
Package Fees:
Rental, lift ticket, and 2 hour lesson $120 for Learning Area Only
$140 for Entire Mountain
Not skiing but would like to go with your child $53 (this includes bus fee and donation)
This is what your brain can do!!All supplies
included.
Instructor: Colleen Longo
January 4 – 6th; 9:30 – 11:00 or
January 11 – 13th, 9:30 – 11:00am
Fee: $40 residents; $50 non-residents
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Add on Options that can be coordinated and
paid at the mountain
Rental's Only $33
Group Lesson $33
All remaining proceeds from this program will
be donated to the Captain Fred L. Bailey
Playground Rehabilitation project.
Special Programs and Events
Continued
Pizza Bingo-Calling all kids! Join us for a great
afternoon of Bingo, Kid style. We will have pizza
and drinks, and play Bingo. Great Prizes! All
children must be accompanied by an adult.
NEW TICKET POLICY – Read
Carefully
After you purchase online, please print the
paper invoice. The invoice is your ticket. An
invoice on your phone will not be acceptable. If
you do not have access to a printer, you may come
into the office and we can print for you. Your will
need to bring their invoice with you - this is be your
child's entrance to the event.
Grades: K-6
School Vacation Week
Wednesday, Feb. 17th, 12:00-1:30 Fee: $5/child
Egg Hunt-Join us for a morning hunting for eggs,
a jelly bean guess, face painting, and a special visit
from the Easter Bunny! All children must be
accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration and
printed ticket is required. Event begins promptly at
10:00am.
Ages: 2-10
Saturday, March 19th, 10:00-11:00am Fee: $5 per
family
NEW TICKET POLICY – Read
Carefully
After you purchase online, please print the
paper invoice. The invoice is your ticket. An
invoice on your phone will not be acceptable. If
you do not have access to a printer, you may come
into the office and we can print for you. Your will
need to bring their invoice with you - this is be your
child's entrance to the event.
Mass Parks Pass- Reserve this park pass to visit
state parks in Massachusetts. This park pass will
allow the bearer free parking for one vehicle in over
50 facilities. You must come into the recreation
office to pick up pass and sign it out. This Pass
must be returned within two days of borrowing.
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As a reminder the Kingston Public Library also
provides many great programs and events.
Check out their website at:
www.kingstonpubliclibrary.org
The Kingston Council on Aging has many
programs as well. Their programs can be found
on the Towns website at
www.kingstonmass.org