Parks Dept. Fun for Kids and Families

Just A Reminder!

If you have any Park maintenance issues please remember to call 311. You may also visit the 311 website.

Summer Enrichment Programs

It's That Time Again!

Springfield’s Park and Recreation Division is offering fun-filled, challenging, hands-on, project-based enrichment programs for Springfield residents that will allow your child to use their imagination, try new things and make new friends. These activities include: language arts, math, arts and culture, technology, science, engineering, health and fitness, leadership, community service, recreation and sports. * Funding for these summer enrichment programs is made possible through the MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education 21^st Century Community Learning Center grant and from a Community Development Block Grant.

Please Note: Registration is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! Please arrive early the day of registration for there are limited slots available at each program site. To enter Forest Park, you must pay an entrance fee of $3.00, unless you have a season pass (Season passes $13.00 for Springfield residents).

4 WEEK PROGRAMS - $35 FOR THE FIRST CHILD. EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IS $10

5 WEEK PROGRAMS - $50 FOR THE FIRST CHILD. EACH ADDITIONAL CHILD IS $10

BIRTH CERTIFICATES REQUIRED TO REGISTER
Where	See Below
When	Homer, Lincoln, White: July 1 - July 26 (4 Weeks) Chestnut, Duggan, Forest Park, Kennedy, Van Sickle July 1 - August 2 (5 Weeks) All programs run Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost	$50 ($10 for each additional child) - Chestnut, Duggan, Forest Park, Kennedy, Van Sickle $35 ($10 for each additional child) - Homer, Lincoln, White (CASH ONLY!)
Registration	See Below
Ages	Elementary Sites: Ages 7 - 11, must be 7 by July 1, Cannot be 12 before July 1. Middle School Sites: Ages 7 - 14, must be 7 by July 1, Cannot be 15 before July 1.
REGISTRATION BY LEGAL GUARDIANS ONLY (PROOF OF GUARDIANSHIP REQUIRED)
NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED
REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED. PLEASE PLAN ON TAKING VACATIONS EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE PROGRAM.

Program/Registration Information

Site	Themes	Registration Date/Location	Registration Times
Homer, Lincoln (Meeting at Liberty Elementary School), White	Nature	Monday, May 6^th, Forest Park Recreation Office	9 am - 2 pm
Chestnut, Kennedy	Kennedy: Design It/Gardening Chestnut: Sports Of All Sorts	Tuesday, May 7^th, Forest Park Recreation Office	9 am - 2 pm (Until Programs Are Full)
Van Sickle ***THIS PROGRAM IS FULL* *PROGRAM IS BY INVITATION ONLY FOR FORMER VAN SICKLE PARTICIPANTS***	Leadership	Thursday, May 9^th, Cyr Arena	9 am - 2 pm
Forest Park ***THIS PROGRAM IS FULL***	Watershed	Friday, May 10^th, Cyr Arena	9 am - 2 pm (Until Programs Are Full)
Duggan (Meeting at Mary Lynch) ***THIS PROGRAM IS FULL***	Fitness & Nutrition	Friday, May 10^th, Forest Park Recreation Office	9 am - 2 pm (Until Programs Are Full)

All programs are project-based.

"On The Wilder Side"

If you are looking for a fun-filled out-of-the-ordinary experience, this adventure program is just right for you and promises to be EXTRA-ordinary! There will be five, one-week sessions that include team building games and challenges, kayaking, fishing, swimming, treasure hunts, hiking, snorkeling, survival skills and out-of-the-box adventure! This year’s lineup has a ropes challenge course to add even more excitement and challenges to your wilder experience! From beginner to expert level, you will learn new skills while exploring fun ways of helping each other AND our environment. Come uncover the REAL you in this unique program of self esteem and competence building.

So c’mon…take a week on the wilder side…or take two!

Six Sessions from July 1 - August 9, 2013

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Tennis In Forest Park 2013

When: 4 Sessions Starting on June 24^th

Where: Forest Park

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Learn To Swim

Where

Commerce High School

When

Session I	July 8, 2013 - July 18, 2013
Session II	July 22, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Session III	August 5, 2013 - August 15, 2013

Times

Beginners	8:00 am - 9:00 am
Intermediates	9:00 am - 10:00 am
Advanced	10:00 am - 11:00 am
Adult	11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Who

Children ages 5 - 15 years, Adults ages 16+

Cost

$50.00/Session (Cash Only!)

Pre-Registration is required. Call Sandy Federico at 787-6435.

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Valley Advocate Votes Forest Park Best Public Park 2013!

With 736 acres of open space and a variety of recreation options for the whole family, Forest Park, the crown jewel of Springfield, has been voted the best public park in the Pioneer Valley by the Valley Advocate! Stop by today to see what’s blooming!

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Afterschool programs

Open on October 29, 2012

Looking for a free afterschool program that provides a safe, fun-filled environment for your children with lots of opportunities for hands-on educational and recreational activities to support what they do during the school day? The Recreation Division of the Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management runs 12, afterschool programs at six elementary and six middle schools located throughout the city and funded by the Springfield Public Schools and the Massachusetts Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Center (21^st CCLC) grant.

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Camp STAR Angelina Universal Master Plan

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Springfield's 375th Anniversary

Springfield is celebrating big time. It's our 375th anniversary and you are invited to take a peak at what's in store for our city. Visit the official website for details.

"Firsts Things First - Celebrating Springfield"

The City of 50 Firsts!

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Public skating

Public skating is offered at Cyr Arena in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. beginning on Friday, October 12. There is a $5.00 admission fee ($3.00 for youth) and a $4.00 skate rental fee. Birthday parties may be scheduled please call 787-6438 after 4:00 p.m. for booking and fee information.

Sports leagues

The Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings & Recreation Management offers a variety of recreational sports leagues to city residents. Want to register someone for a particular sport? Here's a list of contacts.

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