FALL PROGRAMS 

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ON-LINE REGISTRATION    Begins Monday, August 30 at 9:00 a.m. Concludes Friday, September 3 at 12:00 noon To register, go to:  city.waltham.ma.us And follow the link to the Recreation Department On-Line Registration is for Waltham residents only.  Non-residents should call the office for registration policies and program cost. 

WALK-IN REGISTRATION     Begins Thursday, September 9 at 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Continues during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Registration is held at the Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION     Will be opened Friday, September 10

TUMBLEWEEDS
Tigers, Bears
Monday, 9:20 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:20 – 11:00 a.m.
October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructors: Anna Connelly and Kim Scott
Get ready to wiggle and giggle!  Tigers and bears and their grown-up pal will have oodles of active fun.  We’ll stretch and tumble, learn songs and dances, bounce and catch balls, and introduce you to fun new games
Cost:  $35.00

STAY AND PLAY
Lions, Tigers, Bears
Monday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 11:00 – 12:00 noon
September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructor Anna Connelly
How about a playdate?  We’ll provide a colorful classroom and some way-cool toys.  Kids can play with friends old and new, grown-ups can chat and supervise. 
Cost:  $15.00 per family

PAINT AND PASTE
Tigers, Bears
Tuesday, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
October 5, 12,  19, 26, November 9, 16, 23
Wednesday 1:20 – 2:15 p.m.
October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructor:  Kim Scott
Do you love to paint and glue?  Bring a grown-up along and have fun creating colorful crafts and creations!  The class will end with a story.
Cost:  $35.00

NATURE DETECTIVES
Tigers, Bears, Giraffes
Tuesday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19
Prospect Hill Park, 314 Totten Pond Road
Instructors: Audubon Arc and Kim Scott
Discover nature treasures at Prospect Hill Park.  Preschoolers, with their grown-up pal, will join the staff from Drumlin Farm (rain or shine) and learn about all the wonderful things that live and grow in our own backyard!
Cost:  $60.00

KARATE KIDS – LITTLE DRAGONS
Bears, Giraffes
Monday, 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructors:  Steve Nugent Karate Institute
Uniforms and belts are provided at this age-appropriate martial arts program for preschoolers.  The fun and upbeat class will emphasize listening and following directions, stretching and breathing, and of course some cool karate routines.
Cost:  $110.00

SPORTS BUGS
Giraffes
Wednesday, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructor:  Kim Scott
Throwing, catching, running, jumping, dunking, and slap shot!  Sound like fun?  Boys and girls will try out the basics at this introductory sports program.
Cost: $30.00

 INTRODUCTION TO BALLET
Giraffes
Thursday, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructor:  Alicia Robillard
Do you think you might like to dance?  You’re sure to find out in this beginning ballet program.  You will learn ballet stretches and beginning ballet steps that will put you on your way to being a prima ballerina!
Cost:  $30.00

PRE-K PROGRAM
Giraffes
Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday   9:30 - 12:00 noon
September 29 – December 3
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructor:  Anna Connelly
Come play with us!  We’ll have plenty of free play, get creative with crafts, and enjoy a morning snack together. (Peanut free snack provided.)  We’ll listen and share,  and play fun games and sports before ending with a story.  We’ll get ready for kindergarten in a fun and four-going-on-five way!  Each child is limited to one morning each week.
Cost:  $80.00

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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 JUST KICK IT
Grades kindergarten, one, two
Wednesday  3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20
Lowell Field, corner of Willow/ Grove Streets
Instructors:  Kim Scott
Learn the basics of soccer while having fun!  You will learn basic soccer skills and teamwork through fun games and drills.  The program is co-sponsored by Rec Plus.  Wear good running shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to move!
Cost:  $30.00

FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER
Grades kindergarten, one, two, three
Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
October 1, November 5, December 3
Prospect Hill Lodge, 314 Totten Pond Road
Instructors:  Kim Scott
Boys and girls will enjoy bundles of games, crafts, and movement at the Friday night program co-sponsored by Rec. Plus.  A healthy evening snack will be provided.
Cost:  $30.00

COOKING WITH KIDS
Grades kindergarten, one, two, three
Saturday, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
September 25, October 23
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructors:  Marianne Duffy, Gina Duffy
Let’s cook up some tasty autumn treats.  Kids and their grown-up pal will have fun cooking and creating both autumn and Halloween goodies.   It’s a great way to spend time together!
Cost:  $20.00 per child

TENNIS LESSONS
Grade kindergarten, one   3:30 – 4:20 p.m.
Grades two, three, four, five  4:30 – 5:20 p.m.
Grades six, seven, eight  5:30 to 6:20 p.m.
Tuesday, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12
Graverson Field, corner of Trapelo/ Pine Vale Rds
Instructor:  Lori Casinghino
Get into the swing of it with this outdoor tennis lesson series for beginners. Racquets and balls are provided.  In the event of rain, class will be postponed to Thursday.
Cost:  $40.00

KIDS YOGA
Grades one, two, three, four, five
Thursday, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sept.16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
Prospect Hill Lodge, 314 Totten Pond Road
Instructor:  Katie Potts
Yoga is a non-competitive and active, fun way to work on strength, self-confidence, concentration and relaxation.  Our mini-yogis will work on yoga poses and qi gong that will include stretching and balance.
Cost: $50.00

KARATE
Grade kindergarten through grade eight
Ninjas: beginners  through blue belt 4:00 -4:45 p.m.
Serpents: green belt and above       4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Monday
Sept. 27, Oct. 4,18 25, Nov 1, 8,15, 22,29 Dec. 6
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructors:  Steve Nugent Karate Institute
Introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes will teach proper stances, breathing, stretching, discipline, confidence, and practical self-defense.  Karate classes are offered through a partnership with Steve Nugent Karate Institute.  All instructors are certified black-belts teaching a standardized system of martial arts so the quality is high and consistent.  Uniforms and belts are provided.
Cost:  $110.00

CHILDREN’S LEARNING GARDEN
Grades one, two, three  3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26
Grades three, four, five  3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28
Waltham Fields Community Farm, Beaver Street
Instructors: Community Farm Educators
Join us this fall as we harvest the fruits of another great growing season.  You’ll play farm games, make crafts, take nature walks, and learn about growing flowers and veggies and preparing farm fresh snacks.  Dress for the outdoors, bring a water bottle and don’t forget your sunscreen.  In the event of inclement weather, contact Jericho at 781 899-2403.
Cost:  $35.00

FUN-DAMENTALS OF FENCING
 Grades two, three, four, five, six
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructor:  Ray Cote
Fence without buying expensive equipment!  Join Myth Quest Edutainment and use safe practice equipment to learn footwork, attack, and defense techniques.  Try out your new swashbuckler skills in duels and sword games each week.
Cost:  $66.00

FRIDAY FEVER AND MORE
Grades three, four, five, six
Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
September 24, October 22
Prospect Hill Lodge, 314 Totten Pond Road
Instructors:  Kim Scott
Spend time with friends playing board games and Wii, and getting active with movement, sports, and crafts.  Some activities may be outside, so dress for the weather.  Co-sponsored by Rec. Plus.
Cost:  $30.00

I LIKE TO MOVE IT
Grades three, four, five, six
Tuesday, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19
Lowell Field, corner of Willow/Lowell Streets
Instructors:  Kim Scott, Heidi Barberio
Get moving with sports and games.  Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle, it will be like an outdoor gym class!  On rainy days, the class will meet at the Bright School Gym.
Cost:  $25.00

GYM TIME
Grades three, four, five, six
Tuesday, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 14, 21
Plympton Elementary School, 20 Farnsworth Street
Instructor:  Kim Scott
When it gets dark early, and you can’t play outside, you can join us in the gym for a variety of sports and games.  Plympton students will be supervised following school dismissal.
Cost:  $30.00

FLAG FOOTBALL
Grades four, five, six
Wednesday, 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3
Lowell Field, corner of Willow/Lowell Streets
Instructor:  Nick Abruzzi, with college-age assistants
We encourage good competition, good sportsmanship, and good clean fun!  We’ll teach basic football skills of passing, running, receiving, and defending.
Cost:  $35.00

MIDDLE SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL
Grades seven, eight
Thursday, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
Lowell Field, corner of Willow/Lowell Streets
Instructor:  Nick Abruzzi, with college-age assistants
This extension of our elementary flag football program will teach basic football skills in an atmosphere of fun.
Cost:  $35.00

ADULT PROGRAMS

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 GOLF LESSONS
Adult, age 14 and over
Monday, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
September 13, 20, 27, October 4
Wayland Country Club
Instructor:  Club Golf Pro
Equipment will be provided at this introductory golf lesson program.  Golfers will work on grip, alignment, putting, and swing development
Cost:  $85.00

CARDIO-KICKBOXING
Adult
Monday, 6:00 -7:00 p.m.
Sept. 27, Oct. 4,18 25, Nov 1, 8,15 22,29 Dec. 6
Waltham Recreation Department, 510 Moody Street
Instructors:  Steve Nugent Karate Institute
Looking for a workout where sweatpants are the closest things to fashion in the room? S.N.K.I’s cardio-kickboxing program is for you. We offer a “meat & potatoes” alternative to aerobics. With inspirational music and a fun atmosphere, you will do everything a professional kickboxer would do to train.
Cost:  $110.00

RESTORE THE CORE
Adult
Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 14, 21. 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2
Prospect Hill Ski Lodge, 314 Totten Pond Road
This 50-minute, mat based pilates class focuses on form in order to stabilize the muscles of the core, We will work on tightening abdominal muscles, hamstrings, glutes and thighs.  Class is geared towards moms but is a fantastic workout for all looking to tighten up their mid-section.
Cost:  $80.00

YOGA
Adult, age 16 and over
Thursday, 6:15 to 7:20 p.m.
Sept.16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
Prospect Hill Lodge, 314 Totten Pond Road
Instructor:  Katie Potts
Increase strength, flexibility, and improve circulation while reducing stress in this Hatha Yoga class.
Cost:  $65.00