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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR OUR FALL 2023 PROGRAMS and SEASONAL EVENTS
BEGAN AUGUST 22, 2023 at 10:00AM
Please note: additional fall programming (both new and returning) will continue to be added below and onto our online registration portal as details are finalized. Registration for any added programs will be posted with the class details on the online registration portal.
THANK YOU!
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Fall programs are typically held through September / October / November each year, although some programs or program sessions may vary, starting earlier or running later in the season.
To access our online registration portal, PLEASE CLICK HERE or manually enter: doverrec.activityreg.com into your browser.
We are always looking for new programming ideas and suggestions! If you have an idea for a new Dover Parks and Recreation program, or have ideas/ input on how to improve existing programs, please e-mail our Assistant Director, Nicole Wainwright.
- Caryl Art Club
- Dance Discovery at Erin's School of Dance
- *NEW* Go Go Allegro Music Classes
- Half-Day Hikes & Crafts
- Ice Skating Lessons at Skating Club of Boston
- Musical Theatre
- PROformance Soccer
- Right Brain Curriculum: Lego & STEM
- T-Ball with Coach Pete
- Tennis Lessons (outdoor)
- Fall Special Events
CARYL ART CLUB
In this class your young artist will develop their interest & skill in the creative arts through hands-on exploration of various artists and their artistic movements with a focus on experimentation with unique artistic styles & mediums!
Ages: Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
To see all fall session details for CARYL ART CLUB, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
*NEW* DANCE DISCOVERY
at Erin's School of Dance
DANCE DISCOVERY is a brand new format of dance class in Dover - allowing new and returning dancers the opportunity to work on a variety of dancing styles with just one, local class! Over each 13-week session, classes based on age will focus on three, pre-determined dance genres allowing each style 4-weeks of total dance immersion; and with a final celebratory performance on the last day, dancers will exhibit their favorite dance styles and skills for family and friends to enjoy!
- Weeks 1 - 4 BALLET
- Weeks 5 - 8 JAZZ
- Weeks 9 -12 TAP
Your child will develop their confidence with improved posture and physical strength, all while having fun with music and movement in a low-pressure environment. Whether looking to establish and grow your technical knowledge and skill, or you’re seeking a more simple, creative outlet where freedom of movement is encouraged and celebrated - Dance Discovery will provide a path for your child to grow their love of dance!
Age Levels: Pre-K (3 - 5 years old)
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
Led by: Erin McCann, Dance Educators of America (DEA) Certified Instructor
To see all fall session details and DANCE DISCOVERY classes, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
GO-GO ALLEGRO - Music classes for your littlest ones
*NEW* TINY TUNES
Music from Birth to 2 years old
Come expose your baby to music! We will be playing songs, interacting with instruments, and teaching parents fun games for musical development. Learn how to expose your child to cultures from all around the world, just through rhythm and melody. We will also discuss how to listen to music with your baby, and give you learning resources from around the world.
Come discover the wonderful world of music with your baby!
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*NEW* MINI MUSICIANS
Music from 2 to 4 years old
We believe children can be introduced to the joy of music and in the process develop valuable skills. A comprehensive music program will aid in the educational, physical, and social development of your child. Our primary objective is to encourage and develop children's natural creativity and interest in music. We use musical concepts and movement to help young children engage with one another and gain skills they can use throughout their school years and beyond.
To see all fall session details for MUSIC CLASSES with GO-GO-ALLEGRO, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
HALF DAY
HIKES & CRAFTS
School's getting out early, so lets head outside to enjoy the fall season exploring beautiful, local woodland properties!
On each trail we will practice map reading before departing into the local landscape. Making our way through the unique land formations of each location, we’ll be looking for different seasonal plants and try to quietly catch a glimpse of the woodland animals. Finally, after completing our hike, it will be time to create artwork inspired by the day's adventure - incorporating the great outdoors with your own creativity and imagination!
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Dover Parks & Recreation
To see all fall session details for HALF-DAY HIKES & CRAFTS, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
The Skating Club of Boston: Skating Academy
ICE SKATING LESSONS
The Skating Club of Boston is New England’s premier skating club; home to a community of athletes, families and professionals, all united through their love of the sport of ice skating. From recreational ice skaters, to rising Olympic hopefuls, The Skating Club of Boston will provide all the resources and relationships necessary to meet your skating goals!
THE REGISTRATION WINDOW FOR ALL FALL SEASON ICE SKATING LESSONS IS
MONDAY, JULY 24 - TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023
NO REGISTRATIONS OR CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER 5PM ON 8/29/23
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FIRST STEPS
(Pre-K Beginners)
Uniquely designed for children that are ages 3 to 5 years old, the First Steps program introduces skating to young children in a fun group environment. Each skater will build confidence in their on-ice capabilities and in themselves through fun activities and games in a positive environment. Skaters can progress at their own rate and advance after learning the required skills.
Ages: 3 - 5 years old
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BASIC SKILLS
(Snowplow Sam and Basic Levels 1 - 3)
A fun, goal-oriented program where beginners will receive Basic Skills instruction following the U.S. Figure Skating OR USA Hockey curriculum.
Ages: 4 - 17 years old
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BASIC SKILLS: ADVANCED
(Basic Levels 4 - 6, Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate Levels 1-6 and Hockey Skills)
Taking Basic Skills to the next level by increasing skaters’ skills and ability, and introducing more advanced edges, jumps and spins.
Ages: 4 - 17 years old & Adults
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BRIDGE ASPIRE
(Basic Level 4 or Higher)
This program offers skaters an introduction to elements exclusive to figure skating, and provides the next steps to those who will continue to skate recreationally or move forward competitively.
The Bridge Aspire Program focuses on stroking, edges and power skating, introductory moves in the field, spins, and jumps. The off-ice curriculum includes proper stretching techniques, conditioning exercises and warm-up and cool-down tips.
Students in the Bridge Aspire program are evaluated and tested based on Learn To Skate USA and U.S. Figure Skating criteria.
Ages: 6 - 17 years old
To see all fall session details for THE SKATING ACADEMY ICE SKATING LESSONS, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
MUSICAL THEATRE: Disney's ENCANTO
Come join the fun of taking part in a REAL musical theater performance, where you'll sing, dance and act your way into a world of excitement!
Learn the basics of putting together a musical production! From auditioning for, to performing your role from the popular musical movie 'ENCANTO'; to mastering complex group choreography to its viral musical hits! Then at the end of the session, participants will perform their lines and dances in a LIVE SHOW for family and friends to enjoy!
Please note: the ability to comprehend and memorize 5-10 spoken lines in a play script is REQUIRED for this class!
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Please note: the ability to comprehend and memorize 5-10 spoken lines in a play script is REQUIRED for this class!
Minimum of 6 registered participants required for this program to run.
Director / Choreographer: Aly Periera
To see all fall session details for MUSICAL THEATRE, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
PROformance Soccer is a leading MA soccer training program, whose core philosophies are derived through playing, coaching and learning from some of the most respected clubs and brightest minds from around the world of soccer.
PRE-K SOCCER
This FUN action-packed 8-week program will teach your 4 & 5 year old's key soccer skills in an age-appropriate setting, where players will develop their love for the sport!
Ages: 4 & 5 years old, not yet enrolled in Kindergarten
Led by: PROformance Soccer Academy coaches
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ELEMENTARY SOCCER
Aimed at both teaching and developing key technical soccer skills, each week classes will consist of both skill work and small, sided games.
The age-specific curriculum is designed to be instructional as well as fun, so that players can learn and develop key fundamental soccer skills while inspiring their love and enthusiasm for the game!
Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd grade
3rd - 5th grade
Led by: PROformance Soccer Academy coaches
To see all fall session details for PROFORMANCE SOCCER, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
RIGHT BRAIN CURRICULUM
Welcome Engineers, Architects, Artists and Entrepreneurs!
Right Brain Curriculum offers engaging, project-based learning programs to engage and excite young minds!
*Minimum of 8 participants required for all Right Brain Curriculum programs to run*
LEGO CHALLENGES
If you love building with Legos then THIS is the class for you!
Each week you will be challenged to create a sensational Lego scene from a mystery challenge that your Right Brain Curriculum Instructor will reveal – A daring helicopter rescue? A space shuttle launch? Lego Godzilla attacking a city?? – you'll have to be ready for anything! Then it’s off to the races as you and a partner are allowed a designated amount of time to create your scene before presenting it to your classmates, and your presentation skills will be vital as you work to persuade your classmates that YOUR Lego creation is #1! Your RBC Instructor will help you discover persuasive language and develop your eye contact and proper posture for perfected presentations!
Legos and Public Speaking, now that’s a match, ready, set, Le-Go!
AGES: 1st-5th grade
LED BY: Right Brain Curriculum Instructors
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*NEW for fall*
THE KIDS' NEWSROOM
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
Our classroom will become a working newsroom as we write and publish a class newspaper! Don’t like that new school lunch they’re serving? Express your feelings on the editorial page. Going to the school soccer game? Bring your camera and reporter’s notebook and become a beat reporter for our sports section. Going to the new Frozen sequel? Write a glowing or scathing review. A new teacher at school? Sit down with the new music teacher at school and conduct a hard-hitting interview. Our Right Brain Curriculum instructors will teach you the craft of journalism, including investigative writing, research and editing. The Kids' Newsroom: It's hot off the press!
AGES: 1st-5th grade
LED BY: Right Brain Curriculum Instructors
To see all fall session details for RIGHT BRAIN CURRICULUM, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
INTRO to T-BALL
In this introduction to T-Ball, players will learn to properly swing a bat to hit off a 'T', while learning about each of the various field positions, becoming comfortable with base running and practicing good sportsmanship!
Program includes practice and non-competitive game-play, weekly.
Ages: Preschool (3, 4 & 5 years old, not yet in kindergarten)
Led by: Coach Pete Sylvester
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T-BALL
Players in this program will initially practice their proper swing off a 'T', but play will then move onto coach-pitched balls to prepare them for future league participation. Additional focus will be on learning proper catching and fielding technique of both thrown and hit balls, base-running strategy and applying good sportsmanship on and off the field!
Program includes varied amounts of practice and game play each week, depending on the current lesson.
Ages: Kindergarten & 1st grade
Led by: Coach Pete Sylvester with P&R staff assistant coaches
To see all fall session details for COACH PETE: AFTERSCHOOL T-BALL, please CLICK HERE to visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL (or copy/paste https://doverrec.activityreg.com directly into your web browser)
OUTDOOR TENNIS LESSONS
The 2023 fall tennis season will consist of eight lessons, held over eight weeks.
*Please note that meeting more than once per-week is unlikely and, if available, will incur additional registration fees.
BEFORE REGISTRATION, THOSE INTERESTED IN TENNIS LESSONS MUST CONTACT PETER COOPER, our DOVERREC TENNIS PRO, TO REQUEST (OR FIND) AN AVAILABLE DAY AND TIME THAT FITS BOTH O YOUR SCHEUDLES.
To reach Peter Cooper... CALL / TEXT: (508) 561 - 4708 or
EMAIL: petercoopertennis@msn.com
Anyone who registers without confirming availability with Peter beforehand, WILL BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT REFUND.
Ages: 6 years and up
Instructor: Peter Cooper, Dover P&R Tennis Pro
For dates and information about our annual fall special events:
Dover Days Fair,
Halloween Costume Contest,
Pumpkin Decorating Party (now with an added Trunk-or-Treat!) and
Thanksgiving Flag Football Turkey Bowl,
...please visit our SEASONAL EVENTS - Fall Events page!
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