WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington Recreation Department wants residents to know that there are still openings for the programs below! Registration information can be found HERE.
Top Secret Science & Math
Instructor: Michael Bergen, Mass. Science Center
Grades: 1-5
Dates: Monday–Friday, August 3-7
Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: West Intermediate School Cafeteria
Cost: $165
The kids will have a blast (literally!) while they learn. This program follows state guidelines for required curriculums. Children will complete many experiments each day under the instruction of an experienced and professional science teacher.
Chefs in Training – Summer Sizzle (An additional class has been added)
Instructor: Lori Deliso, Kids Cooking Green
Grades: 3-7
Dates: Monday–Friday, August 3–7
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Wilmington High School Consumer Science Room
Cost: $250
Celebrate summer by learning to cook delicious foods using fresh local ingredients! Prepare homemade pasta, Red, White and Blue Fruit Cobbler, Farmer’s Market Pizza, Farm-Fresh Frittatas, Ice Cream and more! Learn cooking techniques and those all important knife skills. Each class will highlight a different hands-on recipe while you prepare a healthy, hearty main course, dessert and beverage to enjoy at the end of each class. Go home with recipes, a full belly and new knowledge of local ingredients and nutrition facts. There is an optional field trip included to the Wilmington Farmer’s Market on Sunday, August 2 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. where students will shop for supplies for the week and participate in a ‘Food Network Style” challenge.
“Saturday Night Lights” Flag Football
Grades: 1-8
Dates: Saturdays, September 12-November 7 (No 10/31), 8 Weeks
Time:
– Grades 1-3: 5-6 p.m.
– Grades 4-5: 6-7 p.m.
– Grades 6-8: 7-8 p.m.
Location: WHS Football Field
Cost: $110
This no-contact co-ed league allows every player the opportunity to play quarterback! SNL is designed to provide fun football play in a safe environment. Players will develop and improve their fine and gross motor skills as well as coordination and football skills. Each player receives a shirt and a mouthpiece. Players need non-metal cleats or sneakers.
Yoga for the Full-Figured Woman
Instructor: Jen Ryan
Location: The Yoga Loft, 3 Lopez Road
Choose between:
Mondays, August 3-September 28 (no 9/7), 4-5 p.m.
or Thursdays, August 6-September 24, 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Cost: $80.00 per 8-week session
This class introduces beginners to yoga in a fun and relaxed setting. Movements are modified for a non-intimidating approach to improving your health. Take this class as a gift to yourself! Please bring a yoga mat to each class.
“Recreation Matters” Summer Edition
Check out our listing of programs, tickets and trips. There will be kayaking and paddleboard lessons at Silver Lake this summer. We have a new slate of theatre offerings including Cinderella, Beautiful, and Matilda, and several new day trips. The newsletter is available at the Wilmington Memorial Library, the Buzzell Senior Center and in the Recreation Department in Town Hall, Room 8. If you prefer to read it online, go to http://www.wilmingtonma.gov Once there, click on the Recreation prompt to open the Recreation Department’s webpage. This site has multiple links that will allow you to easily browse through our offerings! Our newsletter is updated quarterly in August, November, February and May. While there, click on “Subscribe to E-Alerts” to receive an e-mail each time we update our newsletter. Sign up for “Recreation News” today!
(NOTE: The above listings were submitted by the Wilmington Recreation Department.)
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