When: Saturdays   

Time:  4pm beginners / 5pm intermediate

 Where:   Field Road Park, lower field

Cost:  $50

Spring Clinics 

 

Beginning 5/1 (5 weeks)

 

Students must complete beginners before enrolling in the intermediate course.

Instructor: William Hall of the Sagittarian Archery Academy

Archery is a great activity for kids & adults.   It teaches patience, concentration and attention

to detail. Archery is an individual sport where children can learn and have fun at their own pace,

without any pressure from "the team". There are many forms of archery which can be enjoyed

throughout life.  Students will enjoy one hour of shooting each week, while also learning the

history of archery and proper archery terminology. Classes are taught with an emphasis on

safety and proper technique. Students will be able to qualify for Junior Olympic Archery Development awards.

Look in the Summer Camp section of this flyer for information on summer archery clinics beginning in June.

There will also be a fall session beginning 9/18 (5 weeks) 4pm & 5pm

 

When:  Babysitting will return in June   

Fee: $20

Instructor:  Arlene Yarnes

Location: Somers Community Center

Class min: 10  max: 16

 

This program will enable young adults to confidently handle the responsibilities associated with child care. 

This three session course will involve infant care and 1^st aid along with fire, home and phone safety.  A portion

of the course is also geared towards the older sibling who is “home-in-charge” of their brother or sister. 

Because the course is condensed into 6 hours, attendance is mandatory to receive your Somers Recreation

Babysitting Home-In-Charge Certificate.  Please register with the Recreation Department for this program. 

A minimum of 10 students are required to hold this class.

 

 

 

When: Mondays, Classes run between 3:30 and 8pm   

Registration Sept. 22: age 5-6 5:30-6pm; 8 and up 6-6:30pm all former students 6:30-7pm

Where: Somers Recreation /Community Center Gym

Feet: $20 per month/ 45 min classes

Learn the fundamentals of twirling including body passes, rolls and finger twirls. 

Children will be put into classes based on age and skill level. Batons are available.

For more information please contact Melissa Munson-Barnett @ 668-4822.

 

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When:   Guitar  instruction will return in the fall

 

Where: Community Center

Cost: $22

 

Instructor:  Zoltan Nemeth

Learn the various basic chords and strums and lay down the foundation for future development!  . 

It is recommended that the students have their own guitar.  A few extra ones might be available if you

need one.  Please indicate whether or not you need a guitar when registering.

When Thursday evenings

7:00-8:00 PM 

 

New Sessions:  3 Week sessions

Cost: $15 per session

Session III: March 25^th April 1 and 8^th

Where: Somers Community Center Gym

Grades 8 and under

Instructor:  Allison Scully    Fee: $15/session

* This program is open to students in grade 8 and under

Wouldn’t you like to learn all the new dance moves you see in those music videos?

Enroll in the Hip Hop Dance class and you’ll be ready for those school dances and parties.

Each week your instructor will demonstrate a new Hip Hop dance, then break it down

part by part and show you how to do it.  Students may join the class at anytime.

Please call the Recreation Office to register or email Instructor Allison Scully @

ascully823@aol.com for more information.

 

 

When:,  Begins April 30  

 

Where: Shaker Bowl in East Longmeadow

Cost: $9.50 per week

The popular Shaker Bowl after school bowling program.  A bus will pick up kids at MBA School and SES School, where a supervisor will check them on, and then the bus will take them to the Shaker Bowl in East Longmeadow, where children will have supervised bowling from 3:45 to 5.00 PM.

Parents must pick up their kids at the Shaker Bowl at 5:00 PM.  Fee is $9.50 per week and includes bus transportation, 2 games of  bowling, shoe-rentals, awards, and a free pizza party at the last session' Fee may be paid to the Shaker Bowl weekly or all at once the first day you go. 

You may join at any time BUT ONE WEEK PRE-REGISTRATION TIME IS REQUIRED.  Registration forms can also be picked up at the Recreation Office.. If either school has a half-day the program will be cancelled on that day at both schools.

 

 

When:  Fridays, April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 30

         3:15-5:15 PM

Where: SES Auditorium

Cost: $70

Grades 3-6

Drama I - These classes will include elements of theater, improvisation, auditioning, script reading, and pantomime.  These classes will prepare your child for future development in drama.  At the last class the students will put on a show at which time family and friends are welcome.

 

 

When:  Tuesdays   3:15 - 4:45 PM

Jan.27, Feb.3,10,24

and Mar.2

Grades 1-4

SES (Room 229)

Class size: 12 students

 

Instructor: Wendy Peterson

Fee: $8

Children will learn how to do improvisations, put on clown

make-up and perform a clown skit.

 

 

                                                                                                                        

MLS MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CLINICS

 

5 week clinic (Sundays) Beginning: April 18^th (weather permitting) Ending: May 16^th    (make ups due to inclement weather will be added on at the end of the session)

Fee: $75    Ages 5- 12+    Players will be grouped by age and will be given a 1 ½ hr “clinic time” after enrollment #’s are met.   Age groups: 5 – 6, 7 – 10 & 11 and up.

Min. per age group: 7   Max: 15     2- 15 coach/player ratio     

Give your soccer player a head start on the spring soccer season with the highly rated MLS program.  This “mini” 5 week clinic is geared toward starting the season off right.   Special drills emphasize fun while teaching fundamentals for the younger players, while review of skills and game savvy are stressed for the older players.  T-shirts and camp balls are available for $12. 

Please register with the Recreation Office for this clinic.

Note:  The registration deadline for this clinic is March 15^th.

 

 

Location: YMCA, 375 Hartford Tpke, Vernon   

Class size: min 10 max 25

Session Day:  Thursdays                                  

Start Date:  Thursday, January 8     End Date: February 26

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00pm  

Fee: $50 for YMCA members, $70 for Non-Members

Instructor: Tom Gentile  

This League is for girls between the ages of 11-14, to have fun, learn and play one of the most popular sports in the country. It is designed to introduce and enhance skills and to develop players for future school and club teams. Players will also have access to the USA Junior Volleyball Association’s newsletters, clinics, and events.

So, girls, call your friends and see if they want to sign up with you; then, tell your Mom or Dad which of your friends are going to join, so then you can too! Register by visiting, mailing or calling the Indian Valley YMCA; then come ready to play on January 8^th!  Please contact Tom Gentile at the YMCA @ 872-7329, ext 21 or Email: tom.gentile@ghymca.org.  You may also contact the Somers Recreation Office for further information.

   

 

When: Grades 5-8   Fridays 4:30-6:00 PM (introductory)

Adults: Saturdays 9 – 10:30am (intermediate)

6 weeks    Where:  Somers Community Center Gym

 

Start Date: March 19, 20   End Date: April 20, 21

6 weeks    Somers Community Center Gym

Adults: Saturdays 9 – 10:30am (intermediate)

Fee: $45 - Somers residents   $50 - Out of Town

Instructor: Peter Sauer   hfcfencer@hotmail.com

Class minimum - 4   Class maximum - 10

 

Due to prior commitments of the instructor, this program has commenced before the distribution of this flyer.

You may still enroll in the Fencing programs at a reduced rate due to the missed classes.

Introduction to fencing provides a student with the basic guidance needed to undertake the exciting sport of fencing.

Students learn footwork, attacks, defense and history. The last class provides students with the forum to test their skills

against their classmates. Equipment is provided. Please call the Recreation Department with any questions. Intermediate

classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 – 10:30. Students must have taken the Introductory/beginner class or

have had prior fencing experience to participate in this class.

 

When: Continuous programs

Where: New England School of Gymnastics, 39A Vasalie Rd., Somers

Cost: Discount for Somers residents call 749-1019

Ages 5-14

 

Ages 5 and older is a beginner and advanced beginner level class.  Classes now are one hour long for the children.

 Students now begin the progression curriculum. Please call 749-1019 for more information.

When: Weeknights or weekends to be arranged

Where: SHS

 

The Recreation Department is forming basketball teams for both boys and girls, grades 9-12 which will play in own as well as other area Rec. Dept. High School Rec. teams.  For information call 763-8231

 

When:   9:30 AM - 2:30 PM     April 14

Where: Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness in Enfield

Cost: $15

Ages 4 - 12

Join us on school vacation days for fun and  games.  The day will include swimming, sports, fitness, movies, crafts, and special events!

(You must show proof of Somers residency to get this price)

 

When: Friday nights, 5:30 - 8:30 PM    Dates:   ,April 25, May 16, June 6

Where: Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness in Enfield

Cost: $12

Ages 5 - 12.

A fun filled night for kids including games, crafts, sports, kids aerobics, videos, etc. for each age group!  Snacks included. .  Call 745-2408 to register (You must mention that you are signing up from Somers Rec. Dept. to get this discount).

When:  Grades 5 - 8, 9:30-10:30 AM

Grades 1-4,   10:30-11:30 AM

Saturday mornings 3 weeks

February 1, 8, 15

Where: Hill behind MBA School

Cost: $20

 

This program will teach the basics of downhill skiing.  The ski instructor will cover the correct techniques of turning, stopping, balance and straight ahead skiing.  A great introduction course for new skiers!   (you must have your own equipment. If you need to rent call the Rec. Dept. at 763-8231)  Program depends on weather.

When: Grades 6-8   2:30-3:15 PM   Grades 3-5    3:20-4:05 PM

3 weeks:  February –Dates to be announced – call for information

Where: Hill behind MBA School

Cost:  $20

Weather permitting

Learn the basics or improve your snowboarding skills with an experience instructor to show you more and better “twists & turns”.

When: Grades K-5    May 5 – June 16

3:15-4:15 PM   8 weeks

Where: SES

Cost: $91

 

The popular Mad Science program teaches children of all ages with fun hands on activities each week.  Students will make a project to bring home each week as they learn the wonders of science in this entertaining and educational class.

When: Session I April 8, 15, 29  - May 6, 13

5 Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:30 PM

Where:  MBA School

Grades 6-8

Fee: $40 (includes supplies)

Instructor:  Rose Menard

Please contact Rose @ 749-9567 for further information.

Session II to immediately follow Session I

Learn together Traditional Quilting, knitting, crocheting to mention just a few of the needlecrafts taught. 

Whether you already have needlecrafts skills or are just starting out you will be making heirlooms and gifts each week.

 

Join this class and learn knitting, crocheting and sewing/quilting, to mention a few of the needlecrafts taught during this 5 week session. 

Whether you already know some needlecrafts or are just starting out, you will be on your way to making sentimental gifts or practical items while having fun!

Please call the Recreation Office to register for this class.

 

  

 

When: Session I: April 6, 13 & 27 - May 4, 11  

5 Tuesdays

3:15 - 4:30 PM   

Where: SES    Age: Grades 2 & up 

Fee: $40 (incl. supplies)

Instructor:  Rose Menard

Session II to immediately follow Session I

Children will learn the basic needlework techniques while making their own future "Heirloom".

Students who have taken the classes before will work on more advanced projects.

 

 

When: Saturdays: Dates to be determined

Where: Skatepark behind Town Hall

Grades 3 and up

Instructor:  Chuck Carson

Please call the Recreation Department to register and for more information.

Learn the different techniques involved to increase your skills on the skateboard! 

There’s a lot more to learn than just pushing off!  A must for anyone who wants to

learn how to skate board correctly and safely.

 

 

 

When:  Session I:  April 21 – May 30

              Session II:  June 2 – July 12

Where: Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness

3 Weymouth Rd., in Enfield

Cost: $53 (if you go once a week)

          $67 (twice a week)

There is a $3 discount for more than one child and a $6 discount for a third child.

Children of all ages               

 

Its never to early or to late to learn how to swim' The swim programs are held at the indoor pool in Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Center,

3 Weymouth Rd., Enfield  There will be several different time slots to choose from and programs for all ages from 6 months to adult!

 There are special rates for Somers residents (you must bring proof of Somers residency) who sign up through this winter brochure.  Call 745-2408 .  Pre-registration is necessary and payment is due at the time of registration.

      

When:  A continues program offered every Monday & Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 PM

Where: Recreation/Community Center

Cost:  $30 to go once a week, $50 twice a week

 

Grades 1-6 (parents may participate with children)

 Through martial arts children improve character, self-confidence, assertiveness as well as self defense, along with improved physical conditioning and flexibility.  For further information you may contact instructors Jim or Carol Convensky at 684-4844.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                         

 

Mondays 2:30 – 4:15 grades 6^th & 8^th 

3:15 – 4:15 grades 4^th & 5^th

Meets are held on alternate Wednesdays

Fee:  $15 (includes team shirt and year-end party.)

Registration for the Recreation Dept. Track & Field program will take place the first two weeks of April. 

The program is open to grades 4 - 8 and will begin in late April (weather permitting) and run until early June. 

Registration forms are available at the Recreation Office.

The Recreation Department track team has meets with other town teams from Ellington and Vernon.

Practices are held Mondays after school from 2:30 - 4:15 for grades 6-8 and 3:15 – 4:15 for grades 4-5. 

Meets are held on Wednesdays.  Parental participation is encouraged and necessary.  Come join the 40+

members of this great team and learn about the “other” spring/summer sport. 

For more information you may contact Jenifer Charette @763-8231

 

  

When: Tiny Tots

Ages 3-5

Day - Tuesday or Thursdays

Time:  1:00-1:50

 

Badge

Ages 5& up

Days:  Mondays or Fridays

Time: 4:00-4:50 PM

All programs are once a week for 6 weeks and run all winter.

Where: Enfield Twin Rinks

Cost: Cost: $70(skate rental is included) 

 

Class sizes are limited.  Please sign up early.  .  Any question please contact Bill or Rita at  745-2461  You

need to mention you are signing up through the Somers Rec. Dept. to get this price.

When: Hitting Clinics: 

         February 22 & 23

         March 1 & 2

 

Pitching Clinics:   

           

         March 15 & 16

 

Saturdays 10:00-11:30 AM   Sundays  4:00-5:30 PM

 

Where: Somers Recreation /Community Center

Cost: Cost: $33 per weekend or $90 for all clinics

 

The Cressotti Baseball School is conducting a fundamental hitting and pitching clinic.  The clinics will stress systematic approach to hitting, hitter’s swing mechanics, systematic approach to pitching, as well as conditioning  exercises through small group instruction.

 

The Clinics are designed for ages 7-12

.  For more information contact the Somers Rec. Dept at 763-8231.

 Registration Dates:  Friday, Jan. 9 (6-8pm),

                                   Sat. Jan. 10 (9-1pm),

                                   Friday, Jan. 23 (6-8pm),

                                   Sat. Jan. 24 (9-1pm)

At the Somers Community Center (Kibbe Fuller School)

Registration Fees: $55.00

Uniform is $50.00 for the girls (Kilt - $30.00, Shirt - $20.00).

Family discount is half off the registration $30.00

There will be a $10.00 late fee assessed for registrations received after 1/31/04.

Please contact Patrick Kennedy @ 860-698-9486 for further information.

 

 

SOMERS LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION

 

Held at the Somers Community Center

 

Jan 30^th   6 – 8pm   Jan 31^st  9 – 12noon

Feb 6^th     6 – 8pm   Feb 7^th   9 – 12noon

 

SOMERS PONYTAIL SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

 

Held at the Somers Community Center

 

Jan 30^th  6 – 8pm    Jan 31^st  9 – 12noon

Feb 6^th   6 – 8pm    Feb 7^th    9 – 12noon

 

 

When:

Feb. 7 & Feb 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and Feb. 8  & Feb 15 from 10:00 to Noon 

 

Where: Town Hall

For Soccer information you may contact the Soccer Association President Steve Henderson  at 749-6886

When:    April 13 & 27

2:00-5:00 PM

Where: Mill Pond in Somersville

Cost: $5

Classes are open to all children ages 10 and up (and their parents too)

 

 

Do you want to learn how to catch more fish?  Tire of just throwing the line in the water and nothing happening?  Our expert instructor, Ed Jekot, will teach you want you need to know so fishing is more fun.  E-mail or call 763-8231 to register.

 

 

Plans are underway for a skateboard clinic on Saturdays this spring and

summer (dates to be determined).  Please contact the Recreation Office to

register and for more information @ 763-8231.     

Instructor: Chuck Carson

Come and learn all of the moves that will make you a skate boarding sensation. 

This program is geared for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.  The instructor will work

within the skill levels of the participants.  Safety and form will be emphasized.  Participants will

need a skate board, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards.

Please call the Rec Office to register for this camp.

 

 

When: Tuesdays after school 3:15 – 4:30   5 weeks   Session I: Sept 16-Oct 21   Session II: Nov 4-Dec 9th.

Where: SES 

Fee:  $40 includes supplies          .

Instructor: Rose Menard

 

Children grades 2 and up will learn a different needlecraft during each week.  Discover a

Traditional approach in knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery and cross stitch.

Along with a variety of skills, the techniques shown include how to become familiar with

charts and understanding directions.  Through learning these crafts, they will also achieve

self expression and creativity.  Please register with the Recreation Office for this program.

Please call Instructor Rose Menard @ 749-9567 with any questions.

 

Summer Instrument Lessons

When:  Lessons scheduled at the convenience of student

 

Private instruction is offered to students wishing to arrange lessons during the summer for the following instruments: piano, flute, clarinet, sax, French horn, trombone, baritone horn or tuba.  Lessons are available to students who have been playing as well as beginners.  Lessons are given by Lynne & Dennis Goss in their Somers home.  Both certified music teachers: Dennis is the Director of Elementary & Middle School music for East Windsor public schools.  Lessons meet once a week for a ½ hour. $18/lesson.

Please contact the Rec office or Dennis & Lynne Goss @ 749-2654 for more information.

When: Continuous, Sunday afternoons  

 

Where: Shaker Bowl, 168 Shaker Rd. East Longmeadow, MA

Cost: $7 per week  / payable weekly at Shaker Bowl

Includes: 2 games of bowling, shoes and instruction.  

Adults and children will have fun and learn the proper techniques of bowling.

Fun for the whole family!

Please call the Recreation Office or Shaker Bowl toll free @ 866-525-7198 for more information.

 

 

When:   Now in progress through May 19th

Fee is $10.00 per week

 

This popular Shaker Bowl after school bowling program is now in progress and will run until May 19^th.   A bus picks up students at MBA and SES schools, where a supervisor will check them on.  The bus then takes them to the Shaker Bowl in East Longmeadow, where the children will have supervised bowling from 3:45 to 5.00 PM

Parents must pick up their children at the Shaker Bowl by 5:00 PM.  Please pick up a registration form at the Recreation Office.

Please pre-register at the Recreation Office for this program.

Fee is $10.00 per week – Please make checks payable to Shaker Bowl

Fee includes bus transportation, 2 games of bowling, shoe-rentals, awards and a pizza party at the last session.  Fee may be paid to the Shaker Bowl weekly or all at once on your first day. Parents must send a letter to school authorizing private bus transportation to Shaker Bowl.

  

When:  For adults and High School students:

               Thursday 4:15 – 5:15  $160

                                 5:50 – 6:30  $160

                                 7:00 – 8:30  $175      Continuous 6 week sessions  

For youth and adults: Saturdays 9:30 – 11:30  $50  

Studio B Classes for younger students: Saturdays  9:30 – 10:15  $25/class

Where:  Sandra Wakeen Studio, Somers

Youth & Adults: This class is for the focused student who wishes to develop their art skills

in the academic tradition.  Techniques and exploration are combined in a studio environment.

Studio B:  This class will be used for the younger student who wishes to indulge in the creative

process.  We will use a variety of materials. 

For more details, to register and a studio visit, please call Sandra @ 763-4565.

When:  Travel team tryouts: Boys and girls-5/6 grade, 7/8 grade teams

              October 16,21 & 23      6 – 8:30pm  

Where:  Boys – SES Gym   Girls – MBA Gym 

Cost:  $100 – If you don’t have a uniform    $75 – If you have a uniform

$50 dep, with balance due by Nov. 1^st.

Recreational Teams: 5/6 & 7/8 grade boys and girls   Fee $50   -  Practices begin in late November

Advanced Instructional:  3^rd & 4^th grade boys and girls    Fee: $40

Includes t-shirt and ball.  Boys and girls are separate programs..

Introductory Instructional: 1^st and 2^nd grade boys and girls   Fee: $40

Includes t-shirt and ball.  Boys and girls are separate programs.

All 1 – 4 grade boys and girls basketball programs will begin on Sat Dec 6^th @ SES Gym

1- 4 grade girls: 1- 2:30pm

1 – 2 grade boys: 2:30 – 4pm

3 – 4 grade boys:  4 – 5:30 pm

 

Registration for recreational programs is available through November 14th 

Please fill out proper forms, which are available at the Recreation Office.

All adults wishing to volunteer as coaches, assistant coaches and referees

must complete the appropriate application, available at the Recreation Office.

For more information, please contact the Recreation Office or Dan Avery @ 763-2717.