The Recreation Department has a huge range of activities for people of all ages this fall including tennis, kayaking, junior crafts, yoga, trampoline dodgeball and flag football to name a few.
Here are some of the offerings. You can register at the Watertown Recreation Department office, 149 Main Street – Watertown, MA 02472, or online by clicking here: http://www.ci.watertown.ma.us/index.aspx?nid=713 For more information call 617-972-6494 or email recreation@watertown-ma.gov
Adult Fall Tennis Lessons 2017
Who: Adults 18+
When: Wednesday Evenings
September 13th – October 18th
(Meets for 1 hour once a week for 6 weeks)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Beginner)
7:00 – 8:00 pm (Intermediate)
Where: Mary Williams Shea Tennis Courts (Victory Field)
Fee: $60.00 Resident $90.00 Non-Resident
All Sports Program
Who: Grades 3 – 5
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
September 11th – November 3rd
No program on 10/9
Time: Lowell and Cunniff: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Hosmer: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
For early dismissal on 9/20 & 10/18, program at
Hosmer will be 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Lowell School on Mondays (Last class on 10/30)
Hosmer School on Wednesdays (Last class on 11/1)
Cunniff School on Fridays (Last class on 11/3)
Fee: $30.00: 7 weeks Lowell School on Mondays
$35.00: 8 weeks Hosmer School on Wednesdays
$35.00: 8 weeks Cunniff School on Fridays
Junior All Sports Program
Who: Grades: Kindergarten – 2nd
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
September 12th – November 2nd
Time: Cunniff and Lowell: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
For early dismissal on 9/20 and 10/18, program at
Lowell will be 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Hosmer: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Where: Hosmer School on Tuesdays (Last class 10/31)
Lowell School on Wednesdays (Last class 11/1)
Cunniff School on Thursdays (Last class 11/2)
Fee: $35.00: 8 weeks Hosmer School on Tuesdays
$35.00: 8 weeks Lowell School on Wednesdays
$35.00: 8 weeks Cunniff School on Thursdays
Cops & Rec Middle School Flag Football 2017
Who: Boys & Girls, Grades 6 – 8
When: Fridays
September 15th – November 3rd
(Meets for 8 weeks)
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Where: Moxley Field
Fee: $20.00 Residents
Junior Creative Crafts
Who: Grades Pre K – 2
(Pre K Entering Kindergarten Fall 2018)
When: Monday – Friday
September 11th – November 3rd
No program on 10/9/17
Time: Lowell and Cunniff: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Hosmer: 2:45pm – 3:45pm, except for early dismissal on 9/20 &
10/18, program at Hosmer will be 12:30pm– 1:30pm
Where: Lowell School on Mondays (Last class 10/30)
Hosmer School on Tuesdays (Last class 10/31)
Hosmer School on Wednesdays (Last class 11/1)
Cunniff School on Thursdays (Last class 11/2)
Lowell School on Fridays (Last class 11/3)
Fee: $35.00: 7 weeks Lowell School on Mondays
$40.00: 8 weeks Hosmer School on Tuesdays
$40.00: 8 weeks Hosmer School on Wednesdays
$40.00: 8 weeks Cunniff School on Thursdays
$40.00: 8 weeks Lowell School on Fridays
Cops & Rec Middle School Volleyball Program
Who: Grades 6 -8
When: Thursdays
September 21st – November 2nd, 2017
(Meets once a week for 7 weeks)
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Where: Middle School Small Gymnasium
Fee: $15.00
Fall Flag Football 2017
Who: Boys & Girls, Grades 3 – 5
When: Saturdays
September 16th – November 4th
(Meets for 8 weeks)
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Where: Moxley Field
Fee: $40.00 Residents $60.00 Non-Residents
FREE Kayaking on the Charles River – in partnership with Live Well Watertown
When: Saturday, September 16, 2017
Time(s): Group times to choose from: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
*You must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time
Who: Open to all Watertown residents; Adult group 55+ at 10:00am
Where: Watertown Square Dock (Charles River Road and Galen St. intersection)
Cost: Free
Men’s Basketball – Open Gym
Who: Adults age 30 and over – no exceptions please
When: Sundays
September 17, 2017 – May 6, 2018
No programs on 12/24/17, 12/31/17, 2/18/18, 4/15/18
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Where: Watertown Middle School Gymnasium
Fee: $175.00 Residents $225.00 Non Residents
Musical Instrument Lessons
Who: Grades K – 12 (Watertown Residents Only)
When: September 18, 2017 – June 15, 2018
3 sessions – 10 classes per session
Session 1: September 18 to December 8, 2017
Session 2: December 11 to March 16, 2018
Session 3: March 19 to June 15, 2018
Class offered Monday thru Friday from 2:30 to 7:00 pm
Day and time arranged between parent/guardian and instructor
Fall: September 18 to December 8, 2017
Session 1 No classes: 10/9, 11/7, 11/10, 11/23, 11/24
Winter: December 11 to March 16, 2018
Session 2 No classes: 12/25 – 1/1, 1/15, 1/16, 2/19-2/23
Spring: March 19 to June 15, 2018
Session 3 No classes: 4/16- 4/20, 5/28
Where: Watertown Middle School – Music Rooms and Class Rooms as assigned
Tuition: 30 minute class: $25.00 per class x 10 classes = $250.00 per session
45 minute class: $37.50 per class x 10 classes = $375.00 per session
60 minute class: $50.00 per class x 10 classes = $500.00 per session
Extra classes can be available at the end of each session to maintain continuity of
program at an additional cost.
Pre Kindergarten Outdoor Sports
Who: Ages 3-5
When: Tuesdays or Wednesdays
September 12th – November 2nd
(Meets once a week for 8 weeks)
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: Victory Field
Tuesdays (Last Class 10/31)
Wednesday (Last Class 11/1)
Fee: Residents $35.00 8 weeks on Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Non-residents $50.00 8 weeks on Tuesdays or Wednesday
Register Online: www.watertown-ma.gov: “Online Payments”: Recreation Program Payments
Description: This program will stress fun and the fundamentals of soccer, T-Ball and other games. The children will work on skills needed to play these games as well as learn about teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun and safe setting.
Trampoline Dodge Ball
Who: Girls and Boys
Grades: 3 – 12
When: Tuesday Evenings
September 19 – November 7, 2017
Time: Grades 3 – 5: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Grades 6 – 8: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Grades 9 – 12: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Launch Trampoline Park
625 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA
Fee: $50.00 Residents Only
Register Online: www.watertown-ma.gov: “Online Payments”: Recreation Program Payments
Description: Launch is offering a safe, reliable and affordable facility for a dodge ball program on Tuesday nights. Teams will consist of six members with the number of teams determined by enrollment. Games are played for the first seven weeks and on the eighth week, we will have playoffs and a championship game.
Launch requires an online Waiver of Liability to participate:
https://launchwatertown.pfestore.com/waiver/
Yoga at Artemis Studio
Who: Grades: 3 – 5
Grades: 6 – 8
When: Tuesdays
September 12th – October 31st
(Meets once a week for 8 weeks)
Time: Grades 6 – 8: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades 9 – 12 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Where: Artemis Yoga Studio
639 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown
Fee: $75.00 Residents $100.00 Non-Residents
Register Online: www.watertown-ma.gov: “Online Payments”: Recreation Program Payments
Description: Younger and older kids will enjoy learning the fundamentals of yoga in a fun and engaging class that is both active and calm. Students will strengthen muscles, build flexibility and challenge themselves with new skills both individually and as a cooperative group. Everyone can practice yoga.
No particular fitness level or experience required and classes are tailored by age group.
Yoga at Artemis Studio
Who: Grades: K – 2
Grades: 3 – 5
When: Wednesdays
September 13th – November 1st
(Meets once a week for 8 weeks)
Time: Grades K – 2: 3:45pm – 4:30pm
Grades 3 – 5: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: Artemis Yoga Studio
639 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown
Fee: $75.00 Residents $100.00 Non-Residents
Register Online: www.watertown-ma.gov: “Online Payments”: Recreation Program Payments
Description: Younger and older kids will enjoy learning the fundamentals of yoga in a fun and engaging class that is both active and calm. Students will strengthen muscles, build flexibility and challenge themselves with new skills both individually and as a cooperative group. Everyone can practice yoga. No particular fitness level or experience required and classes are tailored by age group.
Yoga at Artemis Studio Gentle Yoga with a Chair
Who: Adults Over 55
When: Wednesday
September 6th – November 1st
(Meets once a week for 8 weeks)
*no class on Oct 4th
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Artemis Yoga Studio
639 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown
Fee: $75.00 Residents $100.00 Non-Residents
Register Online: www.watertown-ma.gov: “Online Payments”: Recreation Program Payments
Description: This class, which centers on relaxation and coordinating breath with movement, promises to be gentle. It can be done sitting in a chair or standing with accommodations for those who use walkers and canes, have limited flexibility and vision, or have never tried yoga before. Participants should wear only loose-fitting clothing. You may bring your own yoga mat or you can borrow one from the studio.
Classes focus on alignment and safety and designed for everyone with any level of experience. This class is taught by Ann Knocke who is a cardiopulmonary physical therapy clinical specialist, certified in Kripalu Yoga, Cardiac Yoga and Cancer Yoga.
Youth Fall Tennis Lessons 2017
Who: Grades 1 – 8
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
September 12th – October 19th
Time: Grades 1 – 5: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Grades 6 – 8: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Mary Williams Shea Tennis Courts (Victory Field)
Fee: $50.00 Residents $75.00 Non-Residents
Register Online: www.watertown-ma.gov: “Online Payments”: Recreation Program Payments
Description: This program will concentrate on basic tennis skills, forehand and backhand strokes, serving and scoring. We will also include games such as King of the Court, Wipe Out and Dungeons. The coaching staff is headed by Dan Cedrone, WHS Boys Varsity Tennis coach. This is a great opportunity to learn the game or improve the students’ skills. Students must bring their own racket. If equipment is a problem, please contact this office in advance.