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Programs

 

 

 

Sports and Recreation Programs: Winter

 

We welcome out-of-town registrations based on providers’ guidelines. All recreation programs follow the policies and procedures of that provider. You must register with that program provider to participate.

Program Provider:  Scituate Recreation Department

Mailing Address: 600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate 02066
Office:
Scituate High School (next to tennis courts)
Hours:
8:30am – 4:30pm Mon-Thurs, Closed Friday

Registration for Scituate residents has started; non-residents may register beginning December 19th. For program open to all towns, a $5.00 additional fee applies for out-of-town registration. 

You may register on line for both programs listed below by clicking here:  

Scituate Recreation Website or mail/stop in at Scituate Recreation, 600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066.  Phone registrations are not allowed. For more information call 781-545-8738.

 

All-Stars Karate: Open to all Towns  

Location: Scituate Recreation's Multi-Purpose Room

A karate program designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of its participants. Students who participate in a karate program exhibit increased mobility, memorization and self-esteem. Program goals are to help children improve balance and coordination; strength, physical and motor skills; self defense; awareness and attention; and patience and determination. (This program will provide facilitative assistance for children with special needs. Students who would enjoy a less formal martial arts curriculum are also encouraged to attend.) Program is open to children in grades 1-8. We ask that you register your child well in advance. If you register your within 10 days of the program start date, your child's start date may be delayed one week to ensure proper staffing. 8 weeks.

Fridays, January 6 - March 2, 5:30-6:30pm

Fee $80 per child  

 

All-Stars Basketball: Open to all Towns

Location:  Wampatuck Gymnasium

Participants will be taught the fundamentals of basketball through basic drills. Skills will be developed on an individual basis and athletes will be challenged to improve on a weekly basis. A non-competitive, well-organized game will be played every week. (This program will provide facilitative assistance for children with special needs. Students who enjoy a non-competitive sports activity are also encouraged to attend.)  Program is open to children in K through grade 8. We ask that you register your child well in advance.  If you register your child within 10 days of the program start date, your child's start date may be delayed one week to assure proper staffing.  5 weeks.

Saturdays, January 7 - February 4
                   8:00-9:00am Grades K-3, 9:10-10:10am Grades 4-8

Fee: $80 per child

 

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Program Provider: Funtastics Gymnastics

Funtastics CORSE Programs-Open to all towns

To register: call 781-545-2813 or Funtastics@aol.com

Location: 359 Gannett Rd, North Scituate (rear entrance)

Funtastics is now offering two programs designed especially for CORSE:  the original All Star Gymnastics class for students in kindergarten and up on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:15 and a new "Junior All Stars" Tot Gymnastics class for students aged 4-6 years old on Saturday mornings from 9:15 10:00.  

Boy jumping on trampoline

These programs are designed specifically forspecialeducation students with an emphasis on gaining gross motor mobility as well as overall fitness, exposure to a variety of sensory integration stations, and participation in positive peer interactions, all in a supportive and nurturing environment. Class length is 45 minutes.  Cost is $ Class sizes are limited, and taught by Patti Miller, Owner & Director of Funtastics and her staff.

Please call Funtastics at 545-2813 or email them at Funtastics@aol.com to register or for more information.   You can also find more information at www.funtasticsma.com.    Enroll Now - Classes On-going! 

All Star Gymnastics (Ages 7 & up): Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15 pm
Junior All-Star Gymnastics (for students ages 4-6 yrs): Saturdays, 9:15-10:00 am

Fee: $125 for 8 weeks plus $30 annual registration fee.

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Program Provider:  Xplosion Dance Center

Xplosion Dance Class: Open to All Towns

To register:  call 781-544-4656 or  dancekaleidoscope@yahoo.com

Location:  Scituate Harbor, 51 Cole Parkway

Xplosion Dance Center, formerly Dance Kaleidoscope, is continuing to offer a new dance class for ages 6-12. The class will be a one hour tap/jazz class where students will learn routines while enjoying a great physical activity! The program is taught by Michelle Kruger, owner, assisted by Pam Molinari, a long-term paraprofessional working with children with special needs. The staff to student ratio will be 1:3.  If a child needs more support, please call Michelle to discuss alternative arrangements.

Mondays, 4:00-5:00 PM 

Register online www.xplosiondancecenter.com

For more information, please call Michelle Kruger at 781-544-4656 or dancekaleidoscope@yahoo.com.

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Program Provider:  Lauren McGongagle/Healthtrax

Swim Program: Open to All Towns

To register:  Click here for registration info

Location:  Healthtrax, 20 East Street, Hanover

The Healthtrax swim program is a new program specifically designed for children with special needs.  The developmental swim porgram uses water education to develop water safety and swimming skills, and also focuses on developing self-confidence and self-esteem. The program is customized for each child's emotional and developmental abilities, with the goal to help each child become physically active and learn the life-saving skill of swimming. Instructor Lauren McGonagle has been teaching children of all abilities to swim for 12 years and has worked with children swimming in the Special Olympics for 2 years. Lauren is WSI (water safety instructor)/First Aid/CPR certified; she has coached for 12 years 2 years of which were Special Olympics. Lauren's aide, Elizabeth Walsh is WSI/First Aid/CPR certified, head swim coach Braintree High, head swim coach Scituate High and coached Special Olympics swimming '05-'06. Elizabeth will work along side Lauren to ensure safety.

Saturdays - ongoing cycles

4 week sessions 1/2 hr each 10:00-10:30;10:30-11:00;11:00-11:30;11:30-12

Participants will be grouped by age and ability

Fee: $125

Click here for registration info

 

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