RECREATION COMMITTEE
Recreation Director, Cheryl Haas
Windham Recreation 965-1208
Windham Recreation Department
Summer 2008 Programs
Welcome to the Summer of 2008 in Windham! There are many exciting programs planned this
year for all ages to enjoy. To register for programs, please attend one of the Summer
Registration Days listed below. Registrations will not be accepted prior to these days, except for
Water Games, Tennis Time/Tennis Games, Liquid Planet, Kids Cooking, and The Court Jesters.
Please note our Registration Policy:
Residents have priority in programs, and Non-Residents are welcome as space allows.
Payment is due at the time of registration. There are no refunds after registration. Thanks!
Checks can be made payable to: The Town of Windham. To expedite your time at Registration, feel
free to fill out a registration form ahead of time and bring it with you (Please note you may write one
check for all programs, EXCEPT for swimming lessons and basketball clinic; a separate check and
registration form is required for these programs). After the registration dates, please contact
Cheryl Haas in the Recreation Office at 965-1208 or by e-mail at
Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com to register.
Happy Summer! ?
Windham Recreation 965-1208
Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com
Summer Program Registration Dates:
Tues., June 3 5-7 pm Town Hall
Wed., June 4 10:30-12 pm Windham Senior Center
Tues., June 10 6-7:30 pm Town Hall
Wed., June 11 10:30-12 pm Windham Senior Center
Cooking with Kids – Red, White, and Blue Spirit!
When: Wednesday, June 25th
Time: 10:30 am
Ages: 2 and older – great for all ages!
Where: Griffin Park (rain site: Town Hall)
Fee: $6/child; $10/two; $15/max family
Deadline: June 16th
Info: Join Jennifer Brackesy for a fun summer cooking activity. Come make some
great patriotic food with your kids. All participants receive kid-friendly recipes as well
as the chance to win at a free raffle. Registration begins May 5th!
Steve Blunt Family Concert
When: Friday, June 27th
Time: 6 pm
Where: Griffin Park (by the Multi-Use Building)
Rain site: Windham Town Hall (if inclement weather – a decision will be made by 4 pm if concert
will be moved to Town Hall – call 965-1208 for information.) Registration not required.
Windham Family Day at LIQUID PLANET WATER PARK
Don’t miss out on this! Join us on Saturday, June 28th –beginning at 10 am. Meet us at NH’s
newest and hottest family water park in Candia, NH. Cost is $10/person (under 2 is free) Don’t
miss out on the spray ground, the waterslides, and the swimming pool. Purchase tickets from
the Rec Office no later than June 7th. There will be giveaways and fun opportunities at the
event! Tickets on sale now!
Parent/Child (ages 5-11) Tennis-Time
When: Mondays, June 30 and July 7
Time: 4 pm
Where: Griffin Park
Fee: $10/parent with 1 child; $15/parent with 2 children
Deadline: June 20th
Info: Tennis skills are not required! Come play some recreational tennis, learn some basic
skills so parents and their kids can get out onto the court; spend time together; and have fun! Bring
your racket! Registration begins May 5th!
Wacky Water Games for Ages 3-9
When: Monday and Wednesday, June 30 and July 2
Time: Ages 6-9: 9:55 am - 10:25 am
Ages 3-5: 10:30 am - 11 am
Where: Windham Town Beach
Fee: $5/child (includes water and beach games with the lifeguards)
Deadline: June 20th
Info: Parents must stay at beach.
Registration begins May 5th!
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Tennis Fun-n-Games for Ages 5-10
When: Tuesday and Thursday, July 1 and 3
Time: Ages 5-6: 9 am - 9:30 am
Ages 7-8: 9:40 am -10:15 am
Ages 9-10: 10:20am -11:05 am
Fee: $10/child (total for both days)
Deadline: June 20th
Info: Parents must stay at Griffin Park. Don’t forget a racket!
Join Andy for some fun on the court! Tennis skills are not required!
Registration begins May 5th!
Basketball Clinic with The Court Jesters for youth entering Grades 1-8
When: Wednesday, July 2nd
Time: 11 am
Where: Griffin Park
Fee: $20/participant (includes t-shirt and pizza)
Deadline: June 13th
Info: Join the world famous Court Jesters for a one hour clinic followed by a fun game.
Don’t forget your sunscreen, water/juice. Bring a basketball if you want! You will also have the
opportunity for autographs, photos, and souvenirs at the end of the program.
FOR ALL ABILITIES! Pizza will be provided. Registration begins May 5th!
Archery – for ages 7 - adult
When: Tuesdays, July 8,15,22,29
Time: Beginners: 4-5 pm
Intermediate/Advanced: 5-6 pm
Where: Searles Field
Fee: $50/person (includes instruction and equipment); pre-registration a must!
Deadline: June 29th (unless spaces fill prior); space is limited
Kidz Crafts
When: Wednesday, July 9th
Time: Ages 3-5…..10 am
Ages 6-9…..10:45 am
Where: Griffin Park-by Building (rain site: Windham Senior Center)
Fee: $6/child; $10/max.family
Deadline: June 29th (unless spaces fill prior); space is limited
Little Red Wagon – ‘The Ugly Ducking’
When: Friday, July 11th
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Windham Town Beach (rain site: Windham Town Hall)
Info. Join the UNH Theatre group for their annual performance!
Registration is not required. All ages welcome; program geared for pre-K-gr 4
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Windham’s Annual TOWN DAY & Tennis Event
When: Sunday, July 13th
Time: 1-4 pm (tennis begins at 10 am)
Where: Griffin Park
Info. Join us for fun – bike/stroller parade, games, a cook-out, and more!
Learn to Juggle Like a Pro!
When: Monday, July 14th
Who: For those entering grades 1-6 (parents may drop off kids)
Time: 4 pm – 5 pm (includes a snack and juice)
Where: Windham Town Hall
Fee: $10/participant; $16/for two; $25/family
Deadline: June 26th
Info: Join professional Juggler Matthew Tardy for a great time!
Community Foxwoods Trips (for ages 21 and older)
When: Wednesday, July 16th
Contact the Recreation Office for more information. Pre-registration is required
Tot Time – Beach Stories!
When: Monday, July 21st
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Windham Town Beach
Info: Join us for stories and fun! Registration is not required!
Rain site: Windham Senior Center
Rockin’ With Reptiles Show for Ages 5-9
When: Wednesday, July 23rd
Time: 1 pm
Where: Windham Senior Center
Fee: $5/child; $8/two children; $10/max.family Space is limited.
Deadline: July 10th
Pizza and Beach Party – for youth entering grades 4-7
When: Thursday, July 24th
Time: 4:30-6:30 pm (drop off the kids and then pick them up by 6:30 pm!)
Fee: $8/child (includes pizza, snacks, juice.)
Deadline: July 10th
Rain Date: July 25th
Recreation@WindhamNewHampshire.com
965-1208
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Plaster Masks Rule! Crafts for ages 5-11
When: Monday, July 28th
Time: Ages 5-7…..10-10:45 am (parents must stay)
Ages 8-11… 11-12 pm (parents can drop off participants)
Fee: $10/child
Where: Windham Town Hall
Deadline: July 1st
Info: Kids will have a blast creating a mask as they learn about the history of mask
making from around the world. Using rigid wrap plaster, acrylic paint, and fun odds-n-ends for
embellishment, kids will create fabulous masks to wear home!
Mad Science Show-‘Marvels of Motion’
When: Friday, August 1st
Time: 10:15 am
Where: Griffin Park-by the Multi-use Building (rain site: Senior Center)
Fee: $5/child; $8/two children; $10/max. family (you must pre-register!)
Deadline: July 20th
Note: All ages welcome! Please note that show is geared for ages 4-9
Join us for spectacular science demonstrations and lots of fun!
Movie Night in the Park – (Movie TBA)
When: Sunday, August 3rd
Time: 8:45 pm – (dusk) – arrive earlier to get a good spot!
Where: Griffin Park
Info: Bring your lawn chair/blankets, etc for a fun family night!
The movie will be announced at a later date –but will be rated G
Tot Time
When: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Griffin Park (meet under pavilion area by tables)
Info: Join us for stories and fun!
Rain site: Windham Senior Center
Frisbee Mania for ages 5 and older
When: Thursday, August 7th
Time: 10-11 am
Where: Griffin Park
Fee: $5/child; $8/two children; $10/max family
Deadline: July 25th
Information: Don’t miss this cool program. Todd from the Spinning Bees will be hosting a
hands-on Frisbee show! Learn about the science of Frisbee, see his
collection, learn tricks, and more! For all abilities! Parents must stay at
Park for ages 5-7.
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Kayak Clinic I (for Adults and Youth-grades 4 and above)
When: Friday, August 8th
Time: 9-12 pm
Where: Windham Town Beach
Ages: Grade 4 through adult
Fee: $85/person (includes equipment and instruction); pre-registration a must!
Deadline: July 10th
Info. Join Contoocook Kayak Company for an A.C.A. Quick Start Your Kayak program –
everything is included: equipment and instruction.
Kayak Clinic II (for Adults and Youth-grades 4 and above)
When: Friday, August 8th
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm
Where: Windham Town Beach
Fee: $85/person (includes equipment and instruction); pre-registration a must!
Deadline: July 10th
Info. This program will teach high and low bracing and rescue techniques.
You can sign up for both this Clinic and Clinic I for $160
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Kidz Crafts
When: Tuesday, August 12th
Time: Ages 3-5…..10 am (parents must stay)
Ages 6-9…..10:45 am (parents can drop off)
Where: Griffin Park-by Building (rain site: Windham Town Hall)
Fee: $6/child; $10/max.family
Deadline: July 30th
Ladies ‘Craft’ Night Out – Polymer Clay Jewelry (for ages 15-adults)
When: Tuesday, August 12th
Where: Windham Town Hall
Time: 7:30 pm
Fee: $15 (includes all materials, instruction, and light refreshments)
Deadline: July 30th; pre-registration a must!
Info: Learn how to make unique pieces of jewelry using the versatile medium of polymer
clay. You will make 2 fabulous pieces to wear home or give as gifts.
End of Summer Water Carnival for youth up to Age 10
Join the lifeguards on August 13th from 11-1 pm for some fun at the beach -
water and beach games, and snacks! Rain date is August 14th.
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Swimming Lessons 2008 at the Windham Town Beach
Wacky Water Games for Ages 3-9 –look on page 2 for information
Reminder: for group use of the beach, an application needs to be filled out and approved by the
Recreation Coordinator. Applications are available at the Beach or from Recreation Office.
SWIMMING LESSONS INFORMATION
The Recreation Department offers American Red Cross swim lessons taught by certified instructors at
the Town Beach during the summer. Lessons, unless otherwise noted, are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays for two weeks. You must pre-register for this program. Please note that all beach policies
are in effect during swim lessons. Lessons are held rain or shine. Lessons are for Windham
residents/taxpayers only. No refunds after registration. Space is limited! Parents must stay at the
beach for ages 9 & under. To register, attend one of the Summer Programs Registration days listed
below. Please note that a separate check and registration form need to be filled out for swimming
lessons. You can sign up for both sessions – or just one! Thanks!
Session I Swim Dates: July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
Session II Swim Dates: July 29, 30, 31, August 5, 6, 7
Weekday Parent/Tot for ages 6 months – 4 years. This class is for 20 minutes and the cost is
$10/session for the weekday class. Class will build swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the
water. Parents/caretakers will participate in guided practice sessions to help the child learn to blow
bubbles, enter the water, float, and more! There is a maximum of 10 per class with two instructors.
(Note: this is NOT a Red Cross certified class.)
Saturday Parent/Tot A for ages 6 months-3 years. This five week class is for 20 minutes and the
cost is $10/session for this Saturday class. Class will build swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in
the water. Parents/caretakers will participate in guided practice sessions to help the child learn to blow
bubbles, enter the water, float, and more! Space is limited.
Saturday Parent/Tot B for ages 3-4 years. This five week class is for 20 minutes and the cost is
$10/session for this Saturday class. Class will build swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the
water. Parents/caretakers will participate in guided practice sessions to help the child learn to blow
bubbles, enter the water, float, and more! Space is limited.
Splish Splash for ages 3 & 4. This weekday class is for 30 minutes and the cost is $15/session. It
will introduce participants to the water, begin to learn basic swim skills, and be in a class without a
parent. The goal is for the children to have fun in the water and want to learn how to swim! There is a
maximum of 15 students per class with 4 instructors. (Note: this is not a Red Cross certified class.)
Parents must stay at beach during the class.
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SWIM CONTINUED…….
Levels I and II are based on the American Red Cross standards. Classes are weekdays for 30
minutes and the cost is $15/session. Participants must be 5 years old by the start of the class in order
to participate. Proof of age may be required at the time of registration. Participants must successfully
demonstrate all skills in order to move to next level. Participants will be tested on the first day of
lessons to make sure they are in the correct class. A detailed list of levels is available at
www.redcross.org.
Levels III-VII are based on the American Red Cross standards. Classes are weekdays for 45 minutes
and the cost is $20/session. Participants must be 5 years old by the start of class in order to
participate. Proof of age may be required at the time of registration. Participants must successfully
demonstrate all skills in order to move to next level. Participants will be tested on the first day of
lessons to make sure they are in the correct class. A detailed list of levels is available at
www.redcross.org
SWIM SCHEDULE:
Parent/Tot A and B Saturday Class: $10/session
Parent/Tot – Saturdays, July 12-August 9 (five weeks)
9:45-10:05 am or 10:10-10:30 am
Weekday Classes:
Classes are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for two weeks
Session I: July 8-July 17
Session II: July 29-August 7
LEVEL TIME FEE______
Levels I and II: 8:15-8:45 am $15/session
8:50-9:20 am
9:25-9:55 am
Levels III-VII 8:15- 9 am $20/session
Levels III, IV, V 9:05-9:50 am $20/session
Splish Splash 10-10:30 am $15/session
Parent/Tot 10-10:20 am $10/session
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TENNIS 2008 AT GRIFFIN PARK
Don’t miss out on ‘Tennis Games’ for ages 5-10 and ‘Parent/Child Tennis’ – look on pages 2-3 for
more information.
YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS
Lessons for ages 5-15 are held at the Griffin Park Tennis Courts for two weeks, meeting Monday
through Thursday, with a rain day of Fridays. There are two instructors per class, with a maximum of
14 players in a class. Each player is asked to bring one sealed can of tennis balls and a tennis racket.
You must pre-register for this program. You can sign up for only one week, but it is recommended to
sign up for a session in order to get the best experience possible. However, if you do sign up for only
one week, it is recommended to sign up for the first week of a session. For ages 5-7, parents must
stay at Griffin Park during lessons. To register, attend one of the Summer Program Registration
Dates. There are no refunds after registration. Please note that these are recreational lessons-class will
consist of warm-up, drills, instruction, and a fun game. In case of inclement weather, call the
Recreation Office at 965-1208 after 7:30 am and there will be a message on the voicemail if class is
cancelled. If one class is cancelled, all classes are cancelled. We will do our best to get a message on
the voicemail by 7:30 am - but sometimes New England weather is tricky!
Session Dates:
Session I: July 7-July 17
Session II: July 21-July 31
Session III: August 4-14
Tournament Week: August 18 (more information to follow) For ages 5-15!
Ages Times Fee_______________________
Ages 5-7: 8:15-9 am $60/session; $35/one week only
Ages 8-9: 9-10 am $65/session; $40/one week only
Ages 10-12: 10-11 am $65/session; $40/one week only
Ages 13-15: 11-12 pm $65/session; $40/one week only
Don’t miss out on the Tennis Event at Windham’s Town Day on July 13 and
The Windham Tennis Open is scheduled for September!
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