Contact Regarding:
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Join us for our Annual Spring Celebration
April 3rd
10:30-12:00
Crafts, games, raffle, and lots of fun!
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Current Programs offered through Park and Recreation
ANNIE:
Acting classes with Starlight Youth Theater on Saturdays Shows will be held at the Academy of Music April 30-May 1.
Tickets available on April 1st

MOVE WITH YOUR BABY AND TODDLER:
Play movement games Develop body awareness Improve motor skills Encourage social skills Enjoy listening and moving to music Nourish creative expression
Baby (0-2 yrs) & Adult Creative Movement Class Preschoolers (3-5 yrs)

OVER 30 ADULT BASKETBALL PROGRAM:
Games are held Tuesday nights starting November 10th from 7pm-9pm at the Hadley Elementary School gymnasium.
$4.00 per night.

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FEBRUARY BREAK PROGRAMS
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February Break Program: Arts, Crafts, Games, and Outdoor Fun with Cathy Zatyrka and Friends
Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30 for grades 1-4; Fee $115 includes breakfast and snack.

Fencing
February 15-19 daily for youth (ages 10-12) 8:45-10:15 am and teen/adult (13 and up) 10:30-12:00; $175 includes fencing glove. Registration deadline February 12.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS
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MULTI SPORTS PROGRAM
Experience over 15 different sports from around the world with the US Sports Institute. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship teamwork and most of all fun. Participants will receive Technical Instruction in each sport then experience the sport in a realistic game situation as well as participating in the exciting USSI World Cup Competition. Participants will receive a t-shirt and certificate. This is the only sports program truly dedicated to children of all sporting abilities.
Location: Hadley Elementary School
Dates: July 12-16
Ages: 5 to 7 year olds (9am – 1pm)
7 – 14 year olds (9am – 3pm)
Cost: Half day $169
Full day $189
SPORTS SQUIRTS PROGRAM
The Sport Squirts program introduces children aged 3 to 5 to a variety of sports such as Soccer, T-ball, Basketball, Lacrosse and Hockey, all taking place in a safe structured environment ensuring learning is taking place. Activities are designed to evoke a child’s imagination in which they can Find Nemo, send Shrek into a spin or capture Jellyfish with Sponge Bob Square Pants. All activities promote hand-eye coordination, movement and balance and most importantly Fun, Fun, Fun.
Location: Hadley Elementary School
Dates: July 12-16
Ages: 3 to 5 year olds
Time: 4pm to 5.30pm
Cost: $99
BEGINNER LACROSSE CLINIC
Beginner Lacrosse players will have Great fun learning this exhilarating game. The US Sports Institute lacrosse program is ideal for entry level players with no previous experience. Players can experience, Stick Handling, Passing, Scooping, Dodging and shooting as well as many other fundamental Techniques. Players will grouped by age, playing ability and experience level. No previous experience playing lacrosse is required to attend the clinic.
Location: Hadley Elementary School
Dates: Aug 2 - 6
Ages: 6 to 14 year olds
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Cost: $109
FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC
The USSI Field Hockey program is ideal for players wishing to learn or develop in this increasingly popular sport. Participants will be taken through all phases of the game, thoughtfully integrating technical and tactical components in a fun, innovative way. Skills covered on the clinic throughout the week will be as follows: Ball Control, Dribbling, Push Passes and Drives, Shooting, Stick Skills, Flicks and Lifts, Dodging and Rules of the game. Players will grouped by age, playing ability and experience level. No previous experience playing field hockey is required to attend the program.
Location: Hadley Elementary School
Dates: Aug 2 - 6
Ages: 6 to 14 year olds
Time: 4pm-6pm
Cost: $109
BEGINNERS GOLF CLINIC
Using a revolutionary new system, the USSI Golf clinic is the ideal way to introduce youngsters to the game of Golf. Children will learn all the basic golf techniques such as the swing, grip and ball striking using unique and fun training methods as well as doing team challenges and playing in our US Open Competition. Children will experience greater success using the larger balls and club heads allowing them to strike the ball more consistently and increase their confidence which will encourage them to continue to enjoy the game of Golf.
Location: Hadley Elementary School
Dates: Aug 2 - 6
Ages: 5 to 11 year olds
Time: 9am to 10:30am (5-7 year olds)
10:30am to 12pm (8-11 year olds)
Cost: $109

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Lego Engineering presented by Play-Well TEKnologies
August 9th -13th
Ages:5-6yrs 9:00-12:00
7-12yrs 1:00-4:00
$140.00 for the week
Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations.
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Challenger Soccer Program

August 16th - 20th
6yrs-11yrs 9:00-12:00
12yrs-17yrs 5:00-8:00pm
$125.00
Learn skills with professional soccer coaches
Please see link below to register:
http://registration.challengersports.com/FindACamp/FindACamp.asp?Method=CampSession&Key=0|1|12895
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"Play Soccer" program
New England's educators in Soccer Education
Ages 2 3 and 4 years of age
Parents must participate with child.
June 28th - July 2
Time to be announced
$85.00
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******ADULT EXERCISE PROGRAMS AT THE NORTH HADLEY HALL******
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MONDAYS at 7:30pm
Yoga
The fee for each walk in class is your donation.
This is a great way to work out at a reasonable cost.
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TUESDAY/THURSDAYS at 6:00pm SUNDAYS at 12:00
ZUMBA with KARA!!
Come try out our rigorous work out
with our newest instructor to Park and Rec.
6 week Sessions:
TUES: 6:00-7:00
THURS: 6:00-7:00
SUN: 12:00-1:00pm
90/6 weeks unlimited session-late sign-ups prorated
session ends April 4th - new session begins April 6th
Free Demo --- FEBRUARY 23rd (6:00pm)
First class is free
See you there!
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TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS at 7:30pm
Belly Dancing
Shimmies and Drills for all levels!
Have fun while melting away the inches
Classes begin February 2nd
4 classes $50.00
8 classes $100.00
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WEDNESDAY at 7:30pm
Core Strength Exercise Classes with Dan Fonseca
8 Classes $120.00
Work on toning your midsection
Utilize exercises that translate into daily activities.
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Group Training with Amanda
Monday - Wednesday - Friday i hr. morning classes at 9am
1x $25.00
2x $20.00
3x $15.00
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Call the Park and Rec office for details and to reserve your space today! 413-586-6375


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"I raised a flag today
But the flag, it lifted me.
I raised a flag today
for all the world to see"
Commemorative Flag Program
Flags available for $40.00 each
GIve the gift of a flag for a special occasion or in the memory of a loved one.
The flags will be flown during celebrations and holidays throughout the year.
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PLEASE SEND US YOUR EMAIL!! to parkandrec@hadleyma.org
The Park and Rec department is asking everyone to send us your email so that we may notify you and your family of our various activities, events and programs in a more efficient manner. It is also recommended for anyone participating in a sport event or program so that we may contact you regarding any important last minute changes. We appreciate your effort in doing so.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Where is the office located?

We are located in the North Hadley Village Hall at 239 River Dr.next to the North Hadley Fire Station.

Program Information:

***REGISTRATION & WAIVER FORMS ARE NOW AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR WEB PAGE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE TO DOWNLOAD From Adobe Reader***

Our NEWSLETTERS are distributed by email. Those wishing to be added to our list should contact this office. Those wishing to receive information through regular mail should call and provide us with your home address.

Office Hours:

OFFICE HOURS
Closed Mondays
Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Thursday 1pm to 5 pm

Meetings:
The date for the next meeting February 4th at 5:30pm

Current Activities:
Would you like to get involved in fund raising for
Hadley Park & Recreation?
Join the Friends of Hadley Park & Recreation group.
For more information call 586-6375
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** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED **
Hadley Park & Recreation is looking for volunteers to help decorate and/or organize many of our events throughout the year. We have a variety of volunteer positions, please call us if you have some free time.
Anyone wanting to help, please call the office at 586-6375 or send an e-mail @ parkandrec@hadleyma.org.

Forms & Documentation:
The following forms and documentation are available for printing. Please Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files.

Click here to download our Waiver Form
Click here to download our Registration Form.

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