Summer Programs for Kids and Teens

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Summer Programs for Kids and Teens

For information call the enrollment center at (978) 630-9123.

Optional Extended Care for the Summer Programs

Children can be dropped off to the Fitness & Wellness Center between 8:00-8:50 a.m. and picked up between 3:00-5:00 p.m. for a cost of $25 per week per child. Children will be picked up at 8:50 a.m. by a program assistant and walked directly to the main building. The assistant will walk participants back to the Fitness Center at 3:00 p.m. There is no extended care for half day programs that ending before 3:00 p.m.

Optional Swim

Optional swim is available from 3:00-4:00 PM. Parents only sending children for the optional swim must still pay the $25 fee.

Program

Ages

Date/Time(s)

CRN #

Course Fee

Register

New! - Kids Summer Activity Program

  Mon-Fri
July 7-Aug 28
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  $185 per week or $1,280 for full program Summer Enrichment Program (PDF)

Art

CSK 617 Draw, Paint and Print

Ages 8-12

Mon-Thu
July 28-31
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CRN 68263

$175

Art Program Booklet (PDF)

CSK 021 Painters and Sculptors

Ages 8-12

Mon-Thu
July 14-17 and
July 21-24
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CRN 68264

$295

Art Program Booklet (PDF)
CSK 023 Art School for Teens Ages 13-18 Mon-Thu
July 14-17 and
July 21-24
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CRN 68265 $295 Art Program Booklet (PDF)

CSK 616 Intro to the Potter’s Wheel for Kids

Ages 8-12

Sat
Aug 2 - Sept 6
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

CRN 68259

$100

Art Program Booklet (PDF)

Fun with Photos

CSK 163 “Photos Don’t Lie” (This is a lie!), I am a Super Hero

Ages 11 -14

Tue
July 15
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CRN 68275

$40

Summer Enrichment Program (PDF)

CSK 164 “Photos Don’t Lie” (This is a lie!), I am Non-Human

Ages 11 -14

Wed
July 16
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CRN 68276

$40

Summer Enrichment Program (PDF)

CSK 165 “Photos Don’t Lie” (This is a lie!), I am a World Traveler

Ages 11 -14

Thu
July 17
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CRN 68277

$40

Summer Enrichment Program (PDF)

Science & Math

CSK 146 Math & Science Program Entering Grades 6-8 Mon-Fri
July 21-25
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CRN 68718 $185 Summer Enrichment Program (PDF)

Youth Leadership & Development

CSK 375 Youth Leadership & Development   Mon – Fri
July 14-18
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
CRN 68295 $185 Summer Enrichment Program (PDF)

Drama

CSK 029 The Theatre Bug

Entering Grades 1 & 2

Mon-Thu
July 7 - 10 July 14 - 17
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CRN 68254

$150

Summer Theatre Programs (PDF)

CSK 028 Lights! Stage! Action!

Entering Grades 3-8

Mon-Thu
July 7 - 10, July 14 - 17
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CRN 68255

$200

Summer Theatre Programs (PDF)

Mon-Thu
July 21 - 24
July 28 - 31
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CRN 68256

CSK 027 Spotlight on Musical Theatre

Entering Grades 9-12

Mon-Thu
July 21 - 24, July 28 - 31
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

CRN 68257

$200

Summer Theatre Programs (PDF)

Sports Programs For Kids & Teens

To register:

Download and mail in the Sports Camp Enrollment Form (PDF), or call the Fitness & Wellness Center (978) 630-9212 for a registration packet.
Cost includes: Instruction, awards, T-shirts, and certificates. Campers should bring their own lunch. Snacks and soda are available for sale during breaks.

Extended Day Program Available Through MWCC’s Fitness Center

Children may be dropped off between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and picked up between 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for a fee of $25 per week per child. The Extended Day Program is not available for half-day programs.

Optional one-hour swim

All camps have an optional one-hour swim at the fitness center following camps (The clinics do not.)

Program

Ages

Dates

Times

Director

Course Fee

Basketball Sec. A

Grades 2-8

June 23 - 27

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 N

Steve Hancock

$90

Basketball Sec. B

Grades 2-8

June 29 - July 3

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 N

Steve Hancock

$90

Soccer(by Footopia Soccer)

Grades 2-8

July 7 - 11

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Amphone Ketnouvong/
Gerry Padilla

$175

Baseball

Grades 2-12

July 14 - 18

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

George Biron

$175

Fun In The Sun

Grades 1-6

July 21 - 25

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Brian Burpee

$175

Softball

Grades 2-8

July 21 - 25

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 N

Paula Richards

$90

Kids Fit Camp

Grades 2-8

July 28 - Aug 1

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 N

Paula McGee

$90

Tumble Fun Camp

Grades 2-8

Aug 4 - 8

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 N

Sara Guerand

$90

Field Hockey

Grades 5-12

July 28 - Aug 1

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sally Johnson

$175

High School Pre-season
Soccer Clinic (by Footopia Soccer)

Grades 8-12

Aug 10 - 14

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Gerry Padilla/
Amphone Ketnouvong

$85

Lacrosse Clinic Grades 2-8 Aug 4 - 8 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 N Staff $90
Youth Football Clinic   July 28 - Aug 1 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Staff $85
Tennis Lessons Ages 6-9 July 7-11 and
July 14-18
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.   $100/week
Ages 10-15 1-:30 a.m. - 12:00 N

Fitness & Wellness Center active members receive 10% off these sports programs!

Program Descriptions

New! - Kids Summer Activity Program - Make this a Fun, Productive Summer for Your Child!

Students enrolled in this eight-week program will participate in an activity-based curriculum exposing them to recreation, crafts, cultural and nature-based activities using the outdoors as their classroom. Sign-ups are available for the whole program or by the week. Spaces are limited!

Price: $185 per week ($1,280 if you sign-up for the entire program. Save $25 per week—$200 total!) To receive the special price, payment in full must be received at time of registration. Extended care (8:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-5:00 PM) available for an additional $25 per week. Swimming included 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

To download a registration packet for this program, please go to: Summer Enrichment Program Registration Form (PDF) or call (978) 630-9238 to have one mailed.

Art Programs

CSK 617 Draw, Paint, Print

For the young artist who likes to draw and paint. Each year different subjects, including contemporary art, are presented to inspire students’ drawings, paintings, collages and prints. Individual expression is encouraged as students explore new materials such as charcoal, watercolor and acrylic paints, paper, and inks. Supervised games and other activities will complement time in the studio. Dress for mess! Students must bring their own brown bag lunch (soda and snack machines are available).

CSK 021 Painters and Sculptors

For the young artist who likes to draw, paint, and create sculptures. Each year, different subjects, including contemporary art, are presented to inspire students’ drawings, paintings, and sculptures. Individual expression is encouraged as the student explores a range of materials. Plaster, clay or mixed media may be used for sculpting. Supervised games and other activities will complement time in the studios. Dress for mess! Students must bring their own brown bag lunch (soda and snack machines are available).

Art School for Teens

A studio art program for the teen who wants to create work for a portfolio or is seriously interested in the visual arts. Basic drawing and painting concepts will be introduced. Clay, plaster, or mixed media will be used in creating sculptures inspired by traditional and contemporary works of art. Individual expression is encouraged as we investigate a range of subject matter and explore new media. Students are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch (soda and snack machines are available).

The Potter’s Wheel for kids

This workshop will teach the process of wedging, centering and pulling cylindrical and bowl-like forms off the potter’s wheel. You will gain skill and experience and have fun on the wheel. This is ideal for the beginner who is curious about the potter’s wheel.

Fun with Photos

CSK 163 “Photos Don’t Lie” (This is a lie!), I am a Super Hero

This one-day camp combines digital photography with the image-editing program Adobe Photoshop Elements. Photos will be created to “prove” that the student can fly and has superhuman strength and other super powers! Instructor: Robert Mayer

CSK 164 “Photos Don’t Lie” (This is a lie!), I am Non-Human

This one-day camp combines digital photography with the image-editing program Adobe Photoshop Elements. Photos will be created to “prove” that the student is actually some kind of animal, fruit or vegetable or an inanimate object! Instructor: Robert Mayer

CSK 165 “Photos Don’t Lie” (This is a lie!), I am a World Traveler

This one-day camp combines digital photography with the image-editing program Adobe Photoshop Elements. Photos will be created to “prove” that the student has visited various exotic places around the world! Instructor: Robert Mayer

Science & Math

CSK 146 Math & Science Program

This program for middle school students mixes learning with fun, offering academics in the morning and activities in the afternoon. Fosters a passion for math and science through guided inquiry and exploration. The focus will be on living things.

Youth Leadership & Development

CSK 375 Youth Leadership & Development (through the eyes of law enforcement)

Leaders are not born they are made. Students will learn about leadership concepts and respect through the principles of military and police discipline. They will be tasked to build team skills and camaraderie from physical as well as mental challenges. Positive self-esteem building exercises will help fuel their desire to work together. They will further learn the basic skills based on the science of solving and investigating a crime scene. We will take a no nonsense approach to teach students how to work together to problem solve and lead a team for investigative challenges.

Drama

CSK 029 The Theatre Bug

An introduction to the wonderful world of theatre. This program combines theatre games, pantomime, music, dance and creative play. Through storytelling, expressive movement and improvisation, students discover the joy of being bitten by the “theatre bug.” The program includes a performance for family and friends on the final evening, supervised recreation, and a T-shirt. Instructor: Gail Steele/Staff

CSK 028 Lights! Stage! Action!

We’ll take a script from page to stage in just two weeks! Classes will be held in the morning and will include acting, music, dance and more. In the afternoons, we’ll rehearse and learn the thrill of putting on a play. Also included is a performance for family and friends on the final evening of class, supervised recreation, and a T-shirt.

CSK 027 Spotlight on Musical Theatre

One of our most popular programs! Learn the basics of song and dance while experiencing the thrill of performing in musical numbers from Broadway shows. Students are exposed to what it takes to be a “triple threat” in the world of theatre. The program includes a performance for family and friends on the final evening of class and a T-shirt.

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