Stratham Parks & Recreation Department to offer

many Programs for Residents to:

 

GET OUTSIDE!

 

 

Stratham, NH- November 16, 2009- The Recreation Department will be offering a variety of new & ongoing classes and programs winter of 2009-2010.  All classes & programs require pre-registration.  To register for programs, please visit the office or www.wigginml.org.

 

The SPRD is pleased to announce it’s Letter’s to Santa Program and Santa’s waiting for your Letters!    Staff members will happily forward all resident children’s mail to the Santa Claus at the North Pole.  Letters will only be written to children, no pets!  Please send letters to:  Santa Claus, c/o Stratham Recreation Dept., 10 Bunker Hill Ave. Stratham, NH  03885.  Letters must be received by between November 27th and December 2nd.  Expect your letter from Santa by December 24th.  Return addresses must be legible.  For families with more than one child, please send all letters at once to avoid duplicate responses. 

 

The SPRD invites you and your family to come and welcome a Visit From Santa.  While waiting for Santa, you can decorate holiday cookies and create a holiday craft.  With non-perishable food item in hand, join Santa for a candy cane and a “wish list” conversation & your photo taken by mom or dad.  He’ll be checking his list twice to see if you have been naughty or nice!  We will have lots of cookies to decorate & crafts for you to enjoy while waiting your turn to visit with Jolly Ole St. Nick.  Remember your cameras on Saturday, December 19th from 10-2 pm.  This FREE family event for grades k-12 will be held at the Stratham Municipal Center. 

 

Coyote Club is back by popular demand!!  Coyote Club was developed by John Pazdon and Mary Mazur in 2007 as a way to introduce children to nature-based studies, native crafts and environmental stewardship.  It is believed that today’s children are suffering from what some call “nature deficit disorder”, and the creation of Coyote Club was driven by a passion to rid children of this deficit by getting them out of the house, into the woods and connected to their environment.  Coyote Club was designed for grades k-5 and will take place at Stratham Hill Park on Thursdays, January 7-February 11 from 3:30-4:30 pm.  The cost of this program is $50 Residents/$65 Non-Residents.

 

During Ooey-Gooey Art, Finger-paint, use clay and other “messy” stuff will be explored in this class!  In this 5-week program learn how to make “Gak”, play dough, “floam”, and other sticky things!  Create your own masterpieces!  Program is designed for children ages 3-5 years old.  Join us at the Stratham Municipal Center on Tuesdays, January 12-February 9 from 9:30-11:00 am.  The cost of this 5-week program is $65

 

Youth Tap will be explored in a whole new way, students dance to many different styles of music while learning clean tapping. This class is for ages 3 & 4 and is great for rhythm and coordination.  Sue White has been part of the dance world for over 30 years.  Her studies have included ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, musical theater, hip hop, drama and voice.  This class will be held Fridays, January 15-March 19 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Stratham Municipal Center. The cost of this program is $70 Residents & $86 Non-Residents.

 

Youth Creative Movements is designed to introduce dance to the young dancer.  Focus will be on teaching children basic movement skills, class disciplines and building self-confidence.  Basic ballet steps will be introduced to the young dancer.  Sue White has been part of the dance world for over 30 years.  Her studies have included ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, musical theater, hip hop, drama and voice.  This class will be held Fridays, January 15-March 19 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the Stratham Municipal Center. The cost of this program is $70 Residents & $86 Non-Residents.

 

 

 

 

 

Leap into the New Year by playing “Beat the Blues Winter Bingo”.  Each child will receive a bingo card.  In each square, there is an activity that can be completed to create fun for the whole family.  The goal is to get 5 squares in a row, line or diagonal.  When you have “Winter Bingo” return the Bingo card to the Recreation office.  Your card will be put in a drawing for unique prizes.  You can find a card on the back of the Recreation Brochure or pick up your card at the Recreation Office on or after January 2, 2010.  The FREE program will be offered to grades k-12 and is mean’t to promote a healthy & happy lifestyle for all ages.  Lets Get Outside!

 

Adult Pilates is an integrated approach to movement that uniformly develops the body.  It is an exercise that focuses on the core of your body, abdominal muscles, lower back, thighs and buttocks, which is all referred to as your “Power House”.  Through teaching mental focus and body awareness, tension is released.  Pilates conditioning targets the deep postural muscles, builds core strength, rebalances the body and improves alignment by helping you to be aware of your posture and to build a longer, leaner more flexible musculature.  Morning Pilates classes will be offered January 11-April 2 from 8:45-9:45 am.  Evening Classes will be offered January 12-April 8 from 6:15-7:15 pm.  The cost of Day or Day & Evening Combo classes (3-5 classes per week) is $250.  The cost of evenings only is $168.

 

 

Upcoming Programs & Events offered through The Parks and Recreation Department including:

 

·        Friday, November 27 – Wednesday, December 2 - Letters to Santa

·        Saturday, December 5 – New York City Shopping Bus Trip – ages 18 & up

·        Saturday, December 19 – Visit from Santa – grades k-12

·        Friday, January 2, 2010- Winter Bingo Cards are available for pick up at the Recreation Office.

·        Mon, Wed & Fri, January 11- April 2 – Adult Morning Pilates – ages 18 & up

·        Tuesdays, January 12-February 9 – Ooey Gooey Art – ages 3-5

·        Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 12-April 8 – Adult Evening Pilates -  ages 18 & up

·        Fridays, January 15-March 19- Youth Creative Movements Class- ages 3 & 4

·        Fridays, January 15-March 19- Youth Tap Class- ages 3 & 4

·        Saturday, January 30, 2010 – Full Moon Exploration – ages 9 & up, including parents

·        Monday, February 1-Sunday, February 28, 2010-  Winter Bingo program – Free  for grades k-12

·        Sunday, February 28, 2010 – Full Moon Exploration – ages 9 & up, including parents

·        Mondays, March 1-29 - Snow Shoe Exploration – ages 9-19

·        Tuesdays, March 16- April 20 – Jr. Jam Multi Sport – ages 7-12

·        Thursdays, March 18-April 22-  Kiddie Jam Multi Sport – ages 4-6

·        Monday, March 29, 2010 – Full Moon Exploration – ages 9 & up, including parents

·        Mon, Wed & Fri, April 12-June 25 – Adult Morning Pilates – ages 18 & up

·        Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 13-June 14– Adult Evening Pilates -  ages 18 & up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on Parks and Recreation Department programs & events, contact us at 772-7450, or check the website at www.wigginml.org or strathamrecreation@comcast.net