New Programs At Wellesley Recreation

The Wellesley Recreation Department is excited to offer two new programs this winter. Drama Kids and A Night At the Rec! Do you want to expand on your drama talents then join us for Drama Kids our new program that will bring out your best performance. A Night At the Rec is our new drop off program that offers parents a an opportunity to go out for a night out while the kids are having a blast playing and creating at the Rec. Please read below for more information on each program.

Drama Kids -- Lower Primary (ages 5-8) The Drama Kids developmental drama program for Lower Primary provides young children ages 5 to 8 with unique opportunities to develop clear speech, fluent delivery and pleasing social skills. Our program helps to give them the confidence to be participants in all aspects of their lives, able to ask questions, seek answers and share information with others. Children who mix well with others find it easier to make friends and adjust to new situations. They find school an enjoyable adventure! Drama Kids highly trained teachers motivate and inspire the students to become articulate communicators through enthusiastic participation in a wide range of creative activities including speech, creative movement and improvisation. Code: 122355-01, Day: Wednesday, 4-5pm, Dates: Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 (6 classes), Cost: $99 resident/$109 non-resident

Drama Kids -- Upper Primary (ages 9-11) The confident, articulate child finds it easier to make friends, accept new challenges and explore new directions. The Drama Kids Upper Primary program for children ages 9 to 11 is designed to help each child achieve these invaluable life skills. Students in this program participate in a wide range of creative activities including speech, dramatic movement, improvisation, snippets and scene starters. At the end of each year, they utilize all the skills acquired during the year to perform a short, scripted production for parents and friends. In a fun-filled atmosphere, our classes aim to give young people ongoing confidence, self-esteem and skill in verbal communication. Code: 122355-02, Day: Wednesday, 5-6pm, Dates: Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 (6 classes), Cost: $99 resident/$109  non-resident

A Night At the Rec(Grades K - 5)Drop your children off to explore the REC at night! There will be sports for the sporty, crafts for the crafty and mystery surprises depending on the night. Each evening will have a different theme.  Bring flashlights and wear comfy clothes. Jan 11-The Big Chill; Feb 1-Superhero Smash; Mar 15-Shamrock Shenanigans. Registered participants of a Youth 2014 Winter Recreation Program are only $10 each! What better way to spend a Saturday night than with your friends hanging out and making memories at the REC! Please pack a snack. If your child has allergies please notify the recreation department when registering.  Code: 122401, Day: Saturday, 6pm – 9pm, Dates: Jan 11, Feb 1, Mar 15, Cost: $15 per person (Max $45) per family.  If you are a Registered participant of a Youth 2014 Winter Recreation Program it is $10 per person (Max $30) per family.

Wellesley Recreation

90 Washington Street

Wellesley, MA 02481

781-235-2370

recreation@wellesleyma.gov

www.wellesleyma.gov