EXTENDED SUMMER & EARLY FALL RECREATION 2020

EXTENDED SUMMER & EARLY FALL RECREATION 2020

Letter from NYS:

Hang in there; you are doing a good job. As parents and caretakers, remember we don’t always strive for perfect, sometimes “good enough” is the goal. And I want to remind you that you are doing good enough. No one knows how to do this, never mind do it right. But we are all in this together and figuring it out.

Thank you to everyone who made this summer a success, but it’s not over yet! As you know school start dates have been pushed back, so we are extending summer a few more weeks. We have also decided to do a mini early fall schedule. We are focused on keeping programs outside and want to use the warmth and daylight to get programs through September and October.

The Rec Center will not be opening at this time, but Lee and his team have put together middle school clubs and activities outside for the fall as well.

Thanks everyone,

Andi Egmont and the NYS Team

Here is our plan for Early Fall Recreation Programs:

• Programs to run in Phase 2 or 3 • Emphasis on outdoor programs • Groups >25 (most >12) • No more than 3 groups at a site (<30) • Outdoor spaces (including two covered outdoor classrooms at the Rec Center) • All staff will receive special COVID health and cleaning training • Residents Priority- Non-residents will be able to sign up and be placed on a non-resident

waitlist (see more in FAQ)

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EXTENDED SUMMER & FALL RECREATION **Purple programs run before school starts! Ukulele Jams! Come learn how to play the ukulele with us! We will play games and learn how to play ukulele together. By the end of the week, you will know how to play a few songs! Instructor: Gardner Rulon-Miller, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 2-4 Mon-Thu∙ Aug 31-Sep 3∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $85 Club Tennis with the Newburyport Tennis Club Club Tennis is geared towards getting kids excited about the sport, concentration on tennis fundamentals, and FUN activities. Players will begin each day with a focus on tennis fundamentals, including grips, swing path, footwork, and rules of the game. Using USTA Net Generation curriculum, low-compression tennis balls, smaller racquets, and modified court dimensions, Club Tennis will teach younger players how to rally, engage in proper courtesy and sportsmanship, and compete. For players who already have some tennis experience this program is geared towards maintaining kids’ excitement about the sport, concentration on tennis fundamentals, and FUN activity. Players will begin each day with a focus on tennis fundamentals, including grips, swing path, footwork, and rules of the game. Players may be differentiated based on ability. Regulation tennis balls and court dimensions will be utilized, when appropriate. Instructor: NBPT Tennis Club, Location: Atkinson Common/Newburyport Tennis Club Gr 1-8 AM Outdoor Sessions @ Atkinson Common Session 1 Mon-Fri∙ Aug 31-Sep 4∙ 9am-12pm∙ $210 Session 2 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 9am-12pm∙ $168 Gr 1-8 PM Indoor Sessions @ Newburyport Tennis Club Session 1 Mon-Fri∙ Aug 31-Sep 4∙ 1-4pm∙ $210 Session 2 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 1-4pm∙ $168 Parkour (week long) Summer movement classes that are designed to jump start your child’s day off with a healthy dose of movement, exploration, and fun! Skills sessions are a great way to learn the basics, build on techniques, or master certain movements in a small-group instruction context. This class is for youth of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, as well as exercises designed to improve general fitness and ensure the long-term practice of parkour. Classes will focus on exploring and moving within one’s environment and will include a number of games, exercises, and drills to improve balance, coordination, strength, spatial awareness, and flexibility while having fun. All classes are taught by ADAPT certified coaches. COVID Safety Requirements: Masks must be worn from check-in to check-out, hand-sanitizing will be performed at the start and end of each session. What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing (this class will run regardless of the weather- rain, sleet, snow, sun- be prepared), water bottle, face mask, individual container of hand sanitizer, a small bag to hold your belongings (Note: Parkour Generations Boston takes no responsibility for the safe-keeping of items) Parkour Generations requires masks to be worn at all times. Instructor: Parkour Generations, Location: Moseley Woods Pavilion Gr 3-5 Session 1 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 10am-12pm∙ $185 Gr 6-8 Session 2 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 12:30-2:30pm∙ $185

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Clipper Athletics!

Clipper Volleyball Clinic These clinics are designed for players of all abilities who are interested in learning how to play the game of volleyball or build on their skills. Volleyball is a relatively new sport to this community and our goal is to build interest in this extremely fun lifelong sport. The clinics will consist of skill building games/drills with the support of NHS volleyball coaches. Instructor: NHS Volleyball Coaches, Location: Cashman Park Softball Field Gr 4-6 Session 1 Mon-Thu∙ Aug 31-Sep 3∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $105 Gr 7/8 Session 2 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $105 Gr 9-12 Session 3 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $105 Clipper Boys Lacrosse Clinic Please join Newburyport Boys Lacrosse varsity coaches for a late summer lacrosse clinic. This clinic will focus on age appropriate skills for all aspects of lacrosse. Stick skills, shooting, footwork, defense, ground balls, and offensive and defensive strategies. All drills will maximize skill building with an emphasis on the latest safety protocols/guidelines for Covid-19 prevention. The boys clinic requires a stick, helmet, gloves, and elbow pads. Instructor: NBPT Boys Lacrosse Coaches, Location: NHS Stadium Gr 3-8 Mon-Thu∙ Aug 31-Sep 3∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $105

Track & Field This program will be an opportunity for young athletes to learn proper running and jumping techniques while being introduced to many of the events that make up track and field. Proper technique will be emphasized in a fun, game oriented environment. The goal is developing a life-long enjoyment of fitness. Youth will gain experience in some of the ‘technical’ events of track and field: long jump, triple jump, high jump, hurdles, throws. Instructor: NHS Track & Field Coaches, Location: Fuller Field Gr 3-8 Mon-Thu∙ Aug 31-Sep 3∙ 9-10:30am∙ $100

Artsy Fartsy Create, design, hang out! NYS has tons of art supplies, plenty of outside tent space and instructors that like to think outside the box. Put this altogether and you get Artsy Fartsy! Instructor: Lee & Margot, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 4-6 Session 1 Tue-Thu∙ Sep 1-3∙ 11am-12:30pm∙ $50 Gr 7-9 Session 2 Tue-Thu∙ Sep 1-3∙ 1:30-3pm∙ $50



Dungeons & Dragons Whether you’ve spent hours rolling dice and adventuring or are not even sure what D&D is, this program is perfect for you! D&D is a collaborative improvisational role-playing game where players create characters, adventure, roll dice and work together to have as much fun as humanly possible. Join us each week for fantasy adventures in the world's greatest role-playing game. Instructor: Trevor Souther, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6-8 Session 1 Wed∙ Sep 9-30∙ 2:45-4pm∙ $85 Session 2 Wed∙ Oct 7-28∙ 2:45-4pm∙ $85 ***Please sign up for ONLY one session as we can take a small number of participants Gr 3-5 Session 3 Wed∙ Sep 9-30∙ 4:30-5:45pm∙ $85 Session 4 Wed∙ Oct 7-28∙ 4:30-5:45pm∙ $85 ***Please sign up for ONLY one session as we can take a small number of participants Private Skateboard Lessons Let's get together and skate this fall! Usually, I welcome skateboarders of all levels. Unfortunately, due to social distancing, I can't offer lessons to people who have never skateboarded because I wouldn't be able to teach from a distance. I usually have to lend a hand for balance. Hopefully that can work out down the line! So, for anyone who already skates and just wants to challenge themselves and progress, sign up for a class! We'll progress together! Please bring your own skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads. Instructor: Lee Biddle, Location: NBPT Skatepark Gr 4+ Weekly Morning Sessions Session 1 Sat∙ Sep 12, 26, Oct 3 (skip Sep 19) ∙ 9-10am∙ $120 Session 2 Sat∙ Sep 12, 26, Oct 3 (skip Sep 19) ∙ 10-11am∙ $120 Session 3 Sat∙ Sep 12, 26, Oct 3 (skip Sep 19) ∙ 11am-12pm∙ $120 Session 4 Sat∙ Oct 17-31∙ 9-10am∙ $120 Session 5 Sat∙ Oct 17-31∙ 10-11am∙ $120 Session 6 Sat∙ Oct 17-31∙ 11am-12pm∙ $120 Gr 4+ Weeklong Evening Sessions Session 1 Mon-Thu∙ Aug 31-Sep 3∙ 4:30-5:30pm∙ $155 Session 2 Mon-Thu∙ Aug 31-Sep 3∙ 5:30-6:30pm∙ $155 Session 3 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 4:30-5:30pm∙ $155 Session 4 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 5:30-6:30pm∙ $155



Clipper Basketball Clipper Boys Basketball After School Training NHS Boys Basketball and NYS are excited to offer a boys basketball clinic for the youth athletes of Newburyport! Varsity Coaches Chris Peura, Tim Mahan, and Dave Clay will focus on all players developing the fundamentals of the game through individual skill work. In order to keep all youth safe, youth will receive their own basketball and there will be NO GAMES, no contact and no sharing of basketballs. We will be focusing on dribbling, shooting, passing, post moves and more shooting!! It will be a fun learning environment that will challenge your kid’s skills to help him become a more complete basketball player. Please note that the first week will start at 3pm and drop off/pick up will be at the Cashman Park basketball courts. Other weeks, youth will walk along the Rail Trail with staff from school to the courts. Instructor: NHS Boys Basketball Coaches, Location: Cashman Park Basketball Courts Gr 4-8 Session 1 Last names A-L Tue∙ Sep 8-Oct 13∙ 2:30-4:30pm∙ $150 Session 2 Last names M-Z Thu∙ Sep 10-Oct 15∙ 2:30-4:30pm∙ $150

Clipper Co-ed Basketball Jr Please join NBPT varsity basketball coaches for an introduction to basketball clinic! Youth can utilize this program as a way to learn the game of basketball or just to have fun! We will tailor drills to meet all skills levels and will work on increasing athletic movements. Instructor: NHS Boys Basketball Coaches, Location: Bresnahan Basketball Courts Gr 1-3 Session 1 Last names A-L Mon∙ Sep 14-Oct 26(skip Oct 12)∙ 3-4:30pm∙ $120 Session 2 Last names M-Z Fri∙ Sep 18-Oct 23∙ 3-4:30pm∙ $120

Clipper Boys Basketball Afternoon Training NHS Boys Basketball and NYS are excited to offer a boys basketball clinic for the youth athletes of Newburyport! Varsity Coaches Chris Peura, Tim Mahan, and Dave Clay will focus on all players developing the fundamentals of the game through individual skill work. In order to keep all youth safe, youth will receive their own basketball and there will be NO GAMES, no contact and no sharing of basketballs. We will be focusing on dribbling, shooting, passing, post moves and more shooting!! It will be a fun learning environment that will challenge your kid’s skills to help him become a more complete basketball player. Instructor: NHS Boys Basketball Coaches, Location: Cashman Park Basketball Courts Gr 7-10 Session 1 Last names A-L Tue∙ Sep 8-Oct 13∙ 4:30-6pm∙ $120 Session 2 Last names M-Z Thu∙ Sep 10-Oct 15∙ 4:30-6pm∙ $120

Clipper Girls Basketball Clinic Our focus will be to help players gain confidence and knowledge while teaching the proper fundamentals in a fun atmosphere. Daily emphasis will include: footwork, balance, ball handling, shooting, attacking defender, post play, defensive concepts, boxing out and rebounding, goal setting, positive affirmations and more! All aspects of basketball will be covered with daily skills and drills and competitive contests including “Queen of the Court” and “Queen Clipper”. Instructor: Kyle Hodsdon & NHS Coaching Staff, Location: Nock Middle School Outdoor Courts Gr 4 & 5 Session 1 Last names A-L Mon∙ Sept 14-Oct 26(skip Oct 12): ∙ 2:15-4pm∙ $132 Session 3 Last names M-Z Thu∙ Sep 10-Oct 15∙ 2:15-4pm∙ $132 Gr 6-8 Session 2 Last names A-L Tue∙ Sept 8-Oct 13∙ 2:15-4pm∙ $132 Session 4 Last names M-Z Fri∙ Sep 11-Oct 16∙ 2:15-4pm∙ $132



Paint Party with Mia Paint Party with Mia includes guided step-by-step instructions and all of the supplies you'll need. You're never too young or too old to start getting creative! One session we will be focussing on a fall landscape and the other session we will be painting an owl in a tree with a full moon. Instructor: Mia Bragdon, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6-8 Session 1 Fri∙ Sep 11th∙ 2:30-3:45pm∙ $55 Session 3 Fri∙ Oct 16th∙ 2:30-3:45pm∙ $55 Gr 3-5 Session 2 Fri∙ Sep 11th∙ 4:15-5:30pm∙ $55 Session 4 Fri∙ Oct 16th∙ 4:15-5:30pm∙ $55

Safe@Home Safe @ Home by Safe Sitter is a program designed for youth in grades 4/5 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. This 90 minute program teaches your child how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers, such as power failures or weather emergencies. Participants are also introduced to the Safe Sitter First Aid chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground

Gr 4/5 Thu∙ Sep 3rd∙ 10-11:30am∙ $45 Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR: Safe Sitter is designed to prepare 6th-8th graders to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role playing exercises. Youth learn: safety skills, child care skills, first aid and rescue skills, life and balance skills. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6-8 Tue/Wed∙ Sep 1/2∙ 9:30am-1pm∙ $135 Intro to Archery Donna Ricci, USA Archery NTS Level 3 Certified Coach will teach you the basics of barebow archery. Archery is a multigenerational activity that the entire family can enjoy. It has been known to help build upper body strength, aid in attention and concentration and is a skill that can last a lifetime. In this outdoor program, you will learn the basics of archery. A Zoom meeting with Coach Ricci is required before you can begin the class. Once you register, please contact Coach Ricci at [email protected] for details. Instructor: Archers Artemis, Location: Archers Artemis Ages 8+ Week Long Session Session 1 Mon-Thu∙ Aug 31-Sep 3∙ 9:30-11am∙ $170 Ages 8+ Weekly Sessions Session 2 Sat∙ Sep 12-Oct 3∙ 9-9:55am∙ $120 Session 3 Sat∙ Oct 10-31∙ 9-9:55am∙ $120



Start 2 Art Programs

Fairy Houses in the Woods Tina Rawson of Start 2 Art invites you create fairy houses! We will conceive and create a fairy house using made items and natural materials to be photographed at Moseley Woods and brought home upon completion. The children will enjoy finding beautiful things for their houses, painting and preparing the house with natural elements, glue and string, and making furniture for it. Check out www.start2art.com Instructor: Tina Rawson, Location: Moseley Woods Pavilion Gr 1 & 2 Wed∙ Sep 9-30∙ 3:45-5pm∙ $90 Comics Under the Canopy Join Tina Rawson of Start 2 Art to make your own comic book art and create a comic book hero! We will draw action strips to tell our stories, learn from famous artists like Stan Lee and Roy Liechtenstein, and make a comic book cover. There will also be time to paint and make a cape for your hero. Feel free to bring your favorite comics from home. Check out www.start2art.com Instructor: Tina Rawson, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 3 & 4 Thu∙ Sep 10-Oct 1∙ 3:45-5pm∙ $90 Printmaking at the Pavilion Join Tina Rawson of Start 2 Art for printmaking at the Moseley Woods Pavilion. We will learn about printmaking, famous printmakers, and try our hands at various types of printmaking like mono-printing, gelatin prints, styro-engraving and even sun prints. Natural elements from our walks will be used to inform the students and help them make beautiful pieces of art. Check out www.start2art.com Instructor: Tina Rawson, Location: Moseley Woods Pavilion Gr 4 & 5 Wed∙ Oct 7-28∙ 3:45-5pm∙ $90 Expressive Painting Tina Rawson of Start 2 Art will guide you on a fun exploration of color and ways to apply paint to different types of paper. We will use watercolors, tempera, and other material to create individual pieces of art, as well as collaborate with plenty of space for social distancing. (Tina will add the individual drawings to one large mural.) It’s a fun way to learn about color and famous artists. Check out www.start2art.com Instructor: Tina Rawson, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 2 & 3 Thu∙ Oct 8-29∙ 3:45-5pm∙ $90



Family Memberships Playgroup Matching We are now working to help connect new parents with other new parents through playgroup matching.

Look for more information to come soon!

Family Connections Story Hour Join Family Connections for a morning of fun with stories and activities that encourage development of early literacy skills in young children. Family Connections is funded by the Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant awarded to the Triton Regional School District by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Instructor: Family Connections, Location: Brown School Playground Register in advance- Limited spots Gr Ages 3-5 w/adult Thu∙ Sep 17-Oct 22∙ 10-11am∙ FREE

Music Rocks! Virtual Join Miss Claudia each week for 30 minutes of music-making fun! We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more! Classes are geared towards children aged birth through five years, accompanied by a parent or other caregiver. Classes meet Tuesday and Wednesday mornings on Zoom; there is no cost to attend. Here is the Zoom info: Meeting ID: 784 1777 9453 Password: 9Yvuq8 Instructor: Claudia Keyian, Location: Home! Ages 0-5 Session 1 Tue∙ Sep 8-29∙ 9:15-9:45am∙ FREE Session 2 Tue∙ Oct 6-27∙ 9:15-9:45am∙ FREE Session 3 Wed∙ Sep 9-30∙ 9:15-9:45am∙ FREE Session 4 Wed∙ Oct 7-28∙ 9:15-9:45am∙ FREE

We are working hard to continue many of the services that the Greater Newburyport Mother’s Club provided our community before disbanding in 2020.

Look for more information on outings and activities and discounts. A new Family Membership will be available soon for updates and newsletters.



Parkour We're teaming up with Gymja Warrior here in Newburyport! They'll coach participants of any skill level to practice jumps and body movements using playground and natural obstacles around local parks. Instructor: Gymja, Location: Various Parks Gr 4+ Fri∙ Sep 25-Oct 16th∙ 3:30-4:45∙ $125 Minds in Motion

7 in 1 Rechargeable Solar Transformer Robot Build and take home your very own 7 in 1 rechargeable solar transformer! This innovative solar science kit will encourage you to exercise your sense of creativity and imagination. A great starter for those new to robotics, this kid features all snap together plastic parts where no screws or tools are required! It’s incredibly easy to assemble the seven different modules, 2 power charging stations and five different vehicles, along with the solar panel and accessories. Using your box, you can build a ramp and watch them go! Instructor: Minds in Motion, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 1-5 Mon∙ Sep 14-Oct 26 (skip Oct 12) ∙ 4-5pm∙ $110 RE/CO Robot Build and take home your very own RE/CO Robot! RE/CO robot is a mechanical off-roading adventure! It comes equipped with an infrared sensor and artificial intelligence. Its ability to be controlled wirelessly, and its tank-like tracks, make it perfect for rugged conditions! With the wireless remote control added, RE/CO Robot can access new play modes like storytelling, singing, dancing, and even programming. Students can enjoy guiding it over all sorts of terrain or allow the friendly robot to lead the way, using its infrared sensor to find a clear path in patrol mode. For parents who look to get the most out of their children’s time, RE/CO Robot is a great all in one package! It combines assembling with 106 pieces, STEAM learning with infrared sensors, programming with easy directional commands, and having fun with the freedom of a handy wireless remote control! Instructor: Minds in Motion, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 4-7 Tue-Fri∙ Sep 8-11∙ 9am-12pm∙ $135



High Tail Acres Horsemanship What a great opportunity for the youth to experience the workings of a stable with hands on activities and to also experience 2 riding lessons, group activities and horse themed projects. The school day off program offered at High Tail Acres, LLC is open to all ability levels, therefore giving the opportunity to the intermediate rider to improve upon their skills and the beginner rider to develop the necessary foundation of basic skills. The counselors at High Tail have all participated in the horsemanship programs at High Tail and are eager to share their own experiences through interaction with the youth. The instructors are MA licensed, with years of teaching experience. Equipment Required: Youth are required to wear an SEI certified helmet. Hard soled shoes or boots (not cowboy boots) with at least a 1/2 inch heel is required footwear. For riding lessons, students should wear jodphurs or long pants to prevent chafing. Please have your child bring her/his own plastic water bottle, labeled with their name. We do have a limited number of boots and helmets available. If you need to purchase equipment, please call High Tail Acres directly @ 978-465-4142 and we will guide you in the right direction. Instructor: High Tail Acres, Location: High Tail Acres Ages 6-14 Mon∙ Oct 12th∙ 9am-2pm∙ $105 LEGO Robotics Worksop Join NYS LEGO Master Builder Kevin for an exciting series of hands-on LEGO robotics workshop like no other! Using the latest LEGO WeDo 2.0 robotics kits participants will design, build, and program a variety of different porjects including vehicles, animals, art machines, and so much more! New projects will be available for returing builders! Each participant will work with their own santized individual kit and laptop while maintaining proper social distancing. Space is limited! Note: Participants do not take LEGO projects home. Instructor: Kevin Husson, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 1-5 Session 1 Tue∙ Sep 15-29∙ 4-5:30pm∙ $68 Session 2 Tue∙ Oct 13-27∙ 4-5:30pm∙ $68 ***Please sign up for ONLY one session as we can take a small number of participants



Rec Center Activities & Programs Art Studio Sessions Come hang outside the Rec Center with a group of like minded artists. We'll have tons of art supplies to use, including water color, acrylic, clay, collaging materials, inks, pastels and more. The "studio" is open and creativity is welcomed. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6+ Session 1 Wed∙ Sep 9-30∙ 4-5:30pm∙ $45 Session 2 Wed∙ Oct 7-28∙ 4-5:30pm∙ $45 Badminton What's quickly becoming the hottest fall racquet sport? Badminton obviously. We're hosting a casual experience to hang out and have fun. We'll provide the racquet and equipment. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6+ Fri∙ Oct 9-23∙ 2:45-3:45∙ $30 Beach Clean Up We're teaming up with The Cottage Surf Shop on Plum Island to help clean up our beach. We'll spend some time walking around to pick up the rubbish and keep our beaches prestine. Register and meet us at The Cottage. When we're done, they'll provide free ice cream for the group! Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Meet at The Cottage Surf Shop Gr 6+ Mon∙ Sep. 14th∙ 3pm∙ FREE

E Sports We're hosting a multi week video game club! Compete in FIFA, NBA2k and more! Fully immerse yourself in the action on the big screen as we will be playing on the projector on the Brown School Playground. We'll provide the Xbox console and controllers. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6+ Session 1 Mon∙ Sep 14-Oct 5∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $40 Session 2 Fri∙ Oct 9-30∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $40



Halloween Movie Marathon We're hosting three SPOOKY Friday’s in October to celebrate the Halloween spirit. Snack and popcorn will be provided. All movies will be geared towards young teens and above. We will promote the movies in advanced with plenty of time to register. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground Session 1 Fri∙ Oct 9th∙ 6-8pm∙ Grades 6-8∙ $10 Session 2 Fri∙ Oct 16th∙ 6-8pm∙ Grades 6-8∙ $10 Session 3 Fri∙ Oct 23rd∙ 6-8pm∙ Grades 9-12∙ $10 Hammock Hangouts We love hammocks. We love food. We love pointless debates. We want you to share in these passions. You bring a snack for yourself and we’ll bring the hammocks and discussion topics. From there we’ll enjoy our snacks while also engaging in discussions. Talking points include: Is a burrito a sandwich? What would win in a fight, a grizzly bear or a gorilla? Is cereal with milk a soup? Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Moseley Woods Gr 6+ Session 1 Thu∙ Sep 10-Oct 1∙ 2:30-4pm∙ $40 Session 2 Thu∙ Oct 8-29∙ 2:30-4pm∙ $40 Hydro Dipping Hydro dipping is a unique way to decorate 3D objects such as water bottles, shoes, or flower pots. Using just water and spray paint, you can create a one of a kind, marbliezed type pattern, that will adhere to these objects. Join us outside at he Brown School Playground. Bring your own objects to dip. Masks and gloves required due to spray fumes. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6+ Session 1 Fri∙ Sep 25th∙ 2:30-3:30pm∙ $10 Session 2 Fri∙ Sep 25th∙ 4-5pm∙ $10 Kickball We're meeting at Perkins Park for a weekly meet-up of some classic kickball. Come prepared for a competetive and fun afternoon sport. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Perkins Park Gr 6+ Session 1 Tue∙ Sep 8-29∙ 3:45-5:15∙ $45 Session 2 Tue∙ Oct 6-27∙ 3:45-5:15∙ $45



Nature Art We're meeting in Moseley Woods each week to explore and create some DIY art. To get inspired, we'll take a look at examples from professional artists who use nature in their work and talk about what processes they may go through. Throughout the weeks, we'll get the chance to create fashion and tools from natural objects, build outdoor sculptures, practice some print making and just explore nature. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Moseley Woods Gr 6+ Mon∙ Sep 21-Oct 5∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $35 Parkour We're teaming up with Gymja Warrior here in Newburyport! They'll coach participants of any skill level to practice jumps and body movements using playground and natural obstacles around local parks. Instructor: Gymja, Location: Various Parks Gr 4+ Fri∙ Sep 25-Oct 16∙ 3:30-4:45∙ $125 Pick Up Bubble Soccer What's the best thing to do during COVID times? Have your own inflatable plastic bubble. What can you do with this bubble? Safely run into your friends while attempting to kick a soccer ball into a goal. Meet us at Perkin's Park for a totally safe and socially distanced bubble soccer.Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Perkins Park Gr 6+ Session 1 Tue∙ Sep 8-29∙ 4:15-5:30∙$ 45 Session 2 Tue∙ Oct 6-27∙ 4:15-5:30∙ $45 Sound Lab Looking for other musicians to jam with, sharpen your music skills or record the next #1 hit song? Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned pro, the sound lab is waiting for you. The NYS Sound Lab is a fun and collaborative way for musicians of all ages, skill levels and instruments to learn and grow together through weekly jam sessions, instructor guided activities and recording projects. Each week we will explore basic music fundamentals, music history, guided listening, the art of the jam session and home studio recording techniques. All instruments and genres welcome. The NYS staff member that will be leading this program holds a B.A. in Music Studies with 20 years of performing and recording experience. Let’s rock! Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6+ Session 1 Thu∙ Sep 10-Oct 1∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $40 Session 2 Thu∙ Oct 8-29∙ 3:30-5pm∙ $40 Street Hockey Meet us at Perkins Park for an hour of street hockey. Bring your own stick if you want or borrow one of ours. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Perkins Park



Gr 6+ Session 1 Tue∙ Sep 8-29∙ 2:45-4pm∙ $45 Session 2 Tue∙ Oct 6-27∙ 2:45-4pm∙ $45 The Great Newburyport Scavenger Hunt The hunt is on friends! With teams of up to 4, you’ll scour across our great city taking and uploading photos to satisfy the obstacles set before you. Can you and your team complete the challenges and solve the clues to our grand scavenger hunt? Prizes will be awarded to those who have enough wit and endurance to complete the hunt. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Palm Of Your Hand (cell phone) but it leaves from the Brown School Playground All ages Fri∙ Oct 9th∙ 3-4:30pm∙ Free Tie Dye Join us on the Brown School Playground for a SWEET tie dye session. Bring your own items to dye. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Brown School Playground Gr 6+ Session 1 Fri∙ Oct. 2nd∙ 2:30-3:30pm∙ $10 Session 2 Fri∙ Oct. 2nd∙ 4-5pm∙ $10 Whittles and Riddles What do you get when you combine mind bending questions and wood carvings?? ….Whittle and Riddles! Join us each week in Moseley Woods while we learn and practice whittling skills, hang out in nature, chat, and share riddles. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Moseley Woods Gr 6+ Session 1 Thu∙ Sept 10-Oct 1∙ 4:30-6pm∙ $40 Session 2 Thu∙ Oct 8-29∙ 4:30-6pm∙ $40 Yoga Join Meghan Leighton, certified MA teacher and yoga instructor, for yoga and mindfulness lessons weekly at Atwood Park. Meet at the Brown School Playground and we will walk to the Park together. Instructor: NYS Staff, Location: Atwood Park Gr 6+ Session 1 Wed∙ Sep 9-30∙ 3:30-4:45pm∙ $45 Session 2 Wed∙ Oct 7-28∙ 3:30-4:45pm∙ $45



COVID FAQs REGISTRATION Q: Can non-residents register? A: As a city department, we are prioritizing the limited spaced for residents. However, our system allows us to create an automatic non- resident waitlist. So YES, register and get on the list. If room is available, we will take non- residents. No payment is required for the non- resident waitlist. Q: Will you be adding more sessions of a program or new programs as the season goes? A: Yes, we will continue to look for opportunities to increase our offerings Q: Do I need to provide a doctor’s note if my child has a pre-existing condition, such as asthma? A: Any individual with a medical condition needs to seek approval from their physician. Please contact NYS at registration if your child has any medical or support needs that we should be aware of. Q: What is the cancellation policy? A: Our 2020 policy will be different. Normally we allow refunds up to two weeks prior to the start of the program, this year we will not. You may cancel prior to a week before the program but will receive credit only. This is due to the upfront cost of purchasing materials and supplies during the pandemic and the short turn around with program registration and confirmation. Social Distancing Q: How will social distancing be maintained at programs? A: All of our programs have been restructured to create maximum social distancing through smaller program sizes, small staff to participant ratios and larger program spaces. Furthermore, all of our programming will take place outside or under one of our two outdoor classroom shade structures. However, if needed while in Phase 3, we may move inside due to bad weather if we can maintain the distance safely. Q: Are siblings allowed to sit close and touch if they are both in the same program? A: We will be encouraging all participants to maintain social distance during programs to make it consistent for other participants and staff. Q: Will my participant be sharing supplies and other materials? A: Participants will be asked to bring or be provided their own materials and supplies. The state has allowed in Phase 2 & 3, for the use of shared materials such as balls in some youth sports. This will be looked at on a case by case (or program by program) basis. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Q: Are masks required for participants during programs? A: Masks are required in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. We have restructured all of our programs to allow for social distancing, but each participant is required to have a mask with them when they come to programs for times when distance cannot be maintained. Masks should be washed daily. Q: Will staff be wearing masks and gloves during programs? A: Yes, in situations where the staff cannot maintain a social distance of 6 feet from the participants, they will be wearing masks. When appropriate they will also wear gloves. Q: Are gloves required for participants during programs? A: No, participants are not required to wear gloves. Q: What PPE should my child come to the program with?



A: Participants must have a mask or face cover. A mask or face cover needs to be easily taken on and off by the participant, and hold well in place on its own. It must cover the mouth and nose. We suggest a personal sanitizer as well, if possible. Q: What will happen if my child comes to the program without the required PPE? A: We will have a LIMITED number of masks should a participant forget theirs. Hygiene and Handwashing Q: Are there bathrooms on site at each location? A: Yes, participants will have access to bathroom facilities at each program location. Q: How will participants and staff wash their hands at outdoor programs? A: Participants will have access to bathroom facilities at each program location. Staff will lead participants in frequent and effective hygiene behaviors. Screening, Isolation and Discharge Q: What type of screening will participants go through each day? A: We are asking care givers to do an initial pre- screen at home, the details of which will be emailed prior to the first day of the program. On site, staff will confirm that the pre-screen was clear, do a visual screening for any symptoms and take the participant’s temperature. Staff will actively monitor participants throughout the day for symptoms of any kind. Q: What will happen if a staff member or participant starts to show signs of sickness while at a program? A: All staff will receive a COVID Safety training. They will learn to look for possible symptoms. If someone appears symptomatic, they will be removed from the program and a parent/guardian will be contacted for pick up. If it is a staff person, an NYS staff will step in until the program ends for the day. Each site will have a designated area for isolation until a participant can be picked up. This location will be at least 12’ from other participants. Q: What will happen if there is a COVID exposure at a participant’s home? A: All families will be asked and expected to do pre-screening prior to each day. Any family who has had direct contact with a positive or presumed positive case must contact NYS. At this point the Health Department will be notified and will decide all steps from there. These decisions are based on a number of variables including but not limited to program type, size and contact risk. Q: What will happen if there is a COVID exposure at a program? A: At this point the Health Department will be notified and will decide all steps from there. These decisions are based on a number of variables including but not limited to program type, size and contact risk. For more information you can contact the Newburyport Health Department. Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing Q: Will there be extra cleaning of surfaces? A: Staff will use CDC recommended cleaning agents to clean and disinfect all materials and surfaces before and after each program and as needed throughout the day. Q: How often will the bathrooms be cleaned? A: Frequently touched or common surfaces will be wiped down regularly during the day. Some programs may be at locations, such as city parks, with portable bathrooms. These are cleaned on the city’s schedule. For more information you can check with the Parks Department. Miscellaneous Q: What is the pickup/drop off procedure?



A: Specific pickup and drop off instructions for each program site will be emailed prior to the first day of the program.


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EXTENDED SUMMER & EARLY FALL RECREATION 2020