Summer Day Programs
Come out and join the fun! We offer a variety of summer options for those ages 4 to 14.
Below is general information on our programs. The four programs below will begin June 25.
Please note you must sign up for a session by the Thursday before the session begins. We can not take registrations on the Friday before.
Safety Village - ages 4-6
KidZone - entering grades 1-4
Adventures in Recreation - entering grades 5 & 6
Teen Expeditions - entering grades 7-9
Sport Programs in baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse and tennis are also offered. Click here to go to the Sport Summer Day Programs
Safety Village
For: Children ages 4 to 6 years old (must turn 4 before 8/31/2012)
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dates: two week sessions
Session A : June 25-July 6 (no program 7/4)
Session B: July 9 - July 20
Session C: July 23 - August 3
Time: 8:30a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee:
To Be Announced for 2012
Location: Arcanum Field
Rain Site: Bridge Street School
Description
Safety Village is an exciting program that introduces youngsters to everyday safety concerns and preventative procedures. Children are split into groups according to ages.
Daily topics include stranger danger, fire, electric, water, animal & personal safety, and much more! Each day features a speaker on the topic of the day. The speakers include personnel from the Fire & Police Department, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, National Grid, Animal Control, and others.
Safety Village features a miniature replica of Northampton complete with streets and sidewalks. Children drive bicycles and Big Wheels through the village and walk the sidewalks to learn traffic and pedestrian safety first hand. The Northampton Lions Club came through with much of the financial support to provide this very vital part of the Safety Village Program.
Safety Village is a really fun program that teaches a number of powerful lessons. It is a must for your child!
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KidZone
For: Children entering grades 1-4
Days:Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (extended day options available)
Please note you must sign up for a session by the Thursday before the session begins. We can not take registrations on the Friday before.
One Week Sessions
Sessions, Dates & Themes:
1: June 25 – June 29
2: July 2 – 6 (no program 7/4)
3: July 9 – 13
4: July 16 – 20
5: July 22 – 27
6: July 30 - August 3
7: August 6–10
7: August 13–17
Location: Look Memorial Park
Rain Site: Aquatic and Family Ctr. at JFK
Fees:
To be announced for 2012
Extended Day: (45 minutes of extended supervision prior to and/or after regular program hours)
Look Park Sticker Required
-You may purchase a year round season entry pass for Look Park, visit their website for details: www.lookpark.org, or you may:
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Pines Theater Entertainment Series, included in fee:
See www.lookpark.org for schedule
Fields Trips are included in fee,
Tennis Class, included in fee
There is one tennis class per session, taught by our summer staff who are trained to teach an introductory tennis course.
Description
Located within the gorgeous and historic 150 acres of Look Memorial Park, KidZone is your authentic and traditional day program experience. This exciting day program features an action packed daily schedule including sports, arts and crafts, tennis, cooperative games and swimming at the Aquatic and Family Center at JFK Middle School or Musante Beach in Leeds.
Each week’s activities and special events are created around the weekly theme. Examples of some events are our ice cream social, team spirit day, Olympic Day, Scavenger hunts, Luau and carnival events, and the popular annual KidZone talent show.
Included in the registration fee is a T-shirt for each participant, weekly Pines Theater entertainment shows, field trips or Special Event day. We also offer extended morning and afternoon care to meet your families’ busy scheduling needs.
This affordable close to home summer program is the perfect opportunity for your youngster to enjoy the structure of the program, while allowing opportunities to for personal growth in self esteem and confidence while challenging them to gain new skills. Team building and cooperative activities are included to develop values such as honesty, respect and responsibility.
Our staff consists of mature counselors who have demonstrated their genuine interest in and compassion for children. All counselors are screened and carefully chosen to be positive role models. They are trained and certified in first aid and CPR. Participants are placed into smaller groups based on age, and we maintain a safe staff to participant ratio.
We provide safe, healthy, fun-filled and worry free environment not only for participants but for our parents as well. We believe that living, laughing and playing together connects our kids in ways that form lifelong friendships.
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Adventures in Recreation
For: Youth entering grades 5 & 6
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sessions & Weeks
1: June 25 – June 29
2: July 2 – 6 (no program July 4)
3: July 9 – 13
4: July 16 – 20
5: July 23 – 27
6: July 30 - August 3
7: August 6 – 10
8: August 13 - 17
Location: Look Memorial Park
Rain Site: Aquatic and Family Center at JFK
Fees
To be announced for 2012
Extended Day: (45 minutes of extended supervision prior to and/or after regular program hours)
Fee to be announced for 2012
Look Park Sticker Required
-You may purchase a year round season entry pass for Look Park, visit their website for details: www.lookpark.org,
Field Trips
Bus trips are included in the session fee
Tennis Class included in fee.
There is one tennis class per session, taught by our summer staff who are trained to teach an introductory tennis course
Exciting adventures await participants eager for some summer fun with meaningful opportunities to challenge themselves in a supportive and nurturing setting. This fast paced, diverse program is based in Northampton’s beautiful Look Park where participants are introduced to a combination of athletic, adventure, artistic and cooperative outdoor activities. The program also includes swimming at Musante Beach and JFK Middle School; and age appropriate bus trips to different State Parks or Recreation areas in Western Mass.
Participants are encouraged to explore their talents, capabilities and courage, while joining us in adventures that will foster a love for the outdoors. The goal of this program is to emphasize the values of caring, honestly, respect and responsibility while having fun with friends and to create memories and experiences to last a lifetime. This program offers a unique blend of traditional and adventure summer program suited perfectly to your tween.
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Teen Expeditions
For: Teens entering grades 7-10
Days: Monday-Friday
Dates & Themes:
1: June 25 – June 29
2: July 2 – 6 (no program 7/4)
3: July 9 – 12
4: July 16 – 20
5: July 23 – 27
6: July 30 - August 3
7: August 6 – 10
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (some trips may vary)
Fee:
To be announced for 2012
Location: Meets at Recreation Department, 90 Locust St., rain site TBA
Description
Enjoy a different outdoor adventure everyday in this exciting day program designed for your teenager! Throughout the course of the summer participants will be exposed to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, which are designed to heighten their appreciation for the outdoors and spark their natural curiosity. Each morning the small group will head out in a different direction to go Rock Climbing, Hiking, Biking, Tubing, Orienteering, Swimming and additional exciting outdoor adventures.
Our fully trained and First Aid/CPR certified staff will lead the daily adventures. Teens are encouraged to participate to their fullest in each and every week. The program is designed for teens to strengthen their own values, expand personal confidence, encourage them to try new challenges, experience team work and develop group cooperation in a fun, safe and nurturing setting. We will also ask for teen input into the schedules once the expeditions begin.
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