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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR OUR FALL 2022 PROGRAMS and SEASONAL EVENTS BEGAN: MONDAY, AUGUST 15th 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 all programs added during this window of time will be posted with the class details of any new program additions.
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 DiCicco.
- *NEW* Adult Pickleball League
- Caryl Art Club
- Coach Pete: TBall & Baseball
- Early Release Day Hikes (& Crafts!)
- Elite Taekwondo
- Erin's School of Dance
- Hip-Hop Dance
- Ice Skating Lessons
- Musical Theatre
- Ninja Warriors
- PROformance Soccer
- Tennis Lessons (outdoor)
ADULT PICKLEBALL LEAGUE
Metrowest- South Division
(includes: Dover, Medway, Norwood & Westwood)
Be a part of this social pickleball league that offers fun and competitive matches with local, intermediate level players!
Both individual players and pairs are welcome! Players will all register themselves as an individual, BUT those with a partner will enter that information when prompted during registration.
4-week season: SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 16, 2022
raindate: OCTOBER 23. 2022
MATCH TIMES: between 9:00 - 10:30am
COURT LOCATIONS:
- NORWOOD (3 outdoor courts)
- James R. Savage Educational Center Pickleball Courts
- 275 Prospect Street, Norwood, MA 02062
- MEDWAY (3 outdoor courts)
- Medway High School Pickleball Courts
- 88 Summer Street, Medway, MA 02053
COST: $45/ player
Players will all register individually, but those with a partner will enter that information when prompted during the registration process.
PLAYERS PROVIDE: their own Paddle(s) and own transportation to and from courts (addresses listed above)
LEAGUE TO PROVIDE: pickleball rule book and player gift to all registered players; pickleballs for gameplay to team captains*
* Please contact Mark Ghiloni if you are interested in being a team captain.
Team captain responsibilities...
Set lineups for their team at least 24 hours prior to weekly matches.
For designated "home" matches, captains will transport game balls to the match (balls provided by the league), assist with court assignments and record scores on the league spreadsheet.
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!
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL.
PLEASE, ADD YOUR CHILD'S NAME ONTO THE ONLINE WAITING LIST SO WE ARE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS.
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 27 - NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Ages: Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Time: 3:00 - 4:15pm
Location: Dover Legion - Post 209 (32 Dedham Street)
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Cost: $85/ participant/ six, 75-minute classes
PRE-K 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.
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Ages: 3, 4 & 5 year old's who are not currently enrolled in kindergarten
Time: 2:00 - 2:45pm
Location: Chickering Playfields - Baseball Diamond
Led by: Coach Pete Sylvester with P&R staff assistant coaches
Cost: $120/ participant/ eight, 45-minute lessons
ELEMENTARY BASEBALL
In this introduction to Baseball, players will initially practice proper swing off a 'T', but will then move onto coach-pitched balls to prepare them for future league play. 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.
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Ages / Times:
- Kindergarten 3:00 - 4:00pm
- 1st & 2nd grades 4:00 - 5:00pm
Location: Chickering Playfields - Baseball Diamond
Led by: Coach Pete Sylvester with P&R staff assistant coaches
Cost: $120/ participant/ eight, 60-minute lessons
Early Release Day
HIKES & CRAFTS
It's a school early release day so let's head outside to explore some beautiful, local woodland properties for the afternoon.
On each unique trail we will learn about the land, plants and animals that surround us and then will create art inspired by that day's adventure - incorporating the great outdoors with your own imagination!
THESE PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY FULL.
PLEASE ADD YOUR CHILD'S NAME ONTO THE ONLINE WAITING LIST(S) SO WE ARE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY SESSION CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022
Dover Land Conservation Trust (DLCT): BLAKE PROPERTY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022
Trustees of Reservations: CHARLES RIVER PENINSULA
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Times: 12:45 - 2:00pm
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Dover Parks & Recreation
Cost: $15/ participant/ each 75-minute session
ELITE TAEKWONDO
Elite Taekwondo is consistently ranked a top martial arts school throughout MA annually, with students regularly placing higher in competitions than their opponents - and with such flexible scheduling, everyone can fit the strength, skills and confidence-building of taekwondo into their busy schedules.
Elite Taekwondo's unique scheduling allows students to attend up to 3-days per week, with all students encouraged to attend class whenever they have the opportunity, throughout each month-long session!
Learn new, lifelong skills, build great friendships and start working towards your black belt with the Best of the Best at Elite Taekwondo this fall!
SEPTEMBER SESSION: FRIDAY, SEPT. 2 - FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, 2022
OCTOBER SESSION: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 - FRIDAY, OCT. 28, 2022
NOVEMBER SESSION: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 - WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30, 2022
Days / Ages & Times:
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY:
- 5 - 8 year old's 3:00 - 4:00pm
- 9+ year old's 4:00 - 5:00pm
Location: Dover Legion - Post 209 (32 Dedham Street)
Led by: Grand Master Jean Theodat
Cost: $100/ participant/ 1-month session*
*PLUS, Required Uniform Fee: Once student begins taking classes, an Elite Taekwondo school uniform must be purchased through instructor, Master Jean Theodat, to be worn during practices and competitions.
ERIN'S SCHOOL OF DANCE
With over 30 years of experience teaching dance to the children of Dover and surrounding communities, Ms. Erin’s passion for instruction and movement shines throughout every one of her fun and personalized lessons. 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, Ms. Erin provides a path for your child to fall in love with dance!
FALL 2022 SESSION OPTIONS:
MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12 - DECEMBER 19, 2022
(no classes held: 9/26 & 10/10)
3:15 - 4:00pm Kindergarten - 3rd grade BALLET
4:30 - 5:45pm 6th - 12th grade BALLET & PRE-POINTE
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13 - DECEMBER 13, 2022
(no classes held: 12/6)
3:15 - 4:00pm Kindergarten - 3rd grade DANCE TALES
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 15, 2022
(no classes held: 11/24)
1:30 - 2:15pm Pre- K BALLET
3:15 - 4:00pm Kindergarten - 3rd grade JAZZ & LYRICAL
Location: St. Dunstan's Church (18 Springdale Avenue, Dover)
Led by: Erin McCann, Dance Educators of America Certified Teacher
Cost (by age group):
$170/ participant/ thirteen, 45-minute classes (All Pre-K - 5th grade classes)
$260/ participant/ thirteen, 75-minute classes (All 6th - 12th grade classes)
HIP-HOP DANCE
Join DJ Aly and learn all the latest and most popular, viral dance moves out right now from IG to TikTok. Participants will learn moves from all the newest dance crazes, using age-appropriate, ‘Kids Bop’ versions of popular hit songs. PLUS: Aly will incorporate additional unique choreography and introduce different forms of freestyle movement styles to help you make these moves your own!
At the end of the session, participants will hold a LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE for their family and friends to see all they have learned!
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Time: 5:15 - 6:15pm
Location: Dover Legion - Post 209 (32 Dedham Street)
Led by: Aly Periera
Cost: $105/ participant/ eight, 60-minute classes
The Skating Club of Boston: Skating Academy
ICE SKATING LESSONS
The Skating Club of Boston is New England’s premier figure skating club; home to a community of families, athletes, and professionals united by their love of ice skating and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the sport. From recreational skaters to Olympic hopefuls, beginners to lifelong enthusiasts, The Skating Club of Boston will provide you or your little skaters with the resources and relationships necessary to meet your own individual skating goals and dreams!
REGISTRATION FOR ALL FALL SEASON ICE SKATING LESSONS HAS ENDED.
THE NEXT SESSION STARTS IN NOVEMBER, 2022. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY OCTOBER.
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.
FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 18, 2022
(no class held: 9/30, 10/21 & 11/11)
Ages: 3 - 5 year olds
Time: 9:30 - 10:20am
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $199/ participant/ eight, 50-minute lessons
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BASIC SKILLS
(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.
SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10 - NOVEMBER 5, 2022
(no class held: 10/1 & 10/22)
Ages: 4 - 17 year olds
Time: 12:50 – 1:40pm
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $182/ participant/ seven, 50-minute lessons
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SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 11 - NOVEMBER 6, 2022
(no class held: 10/2 & 10/23)
Ages: 4 - 17 year olds
Time: 1:20 – 2:10pm
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $182/ participant/ seven, 50-minute lessons
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MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 21, 2022
(no class held: 10/10, 10/17 & 10/31)
Ages: 4 - 17 year olds
Time: 7:00 – 7:50pm
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $199/ participant/ eight, 50-minute lessons
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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 are evaluated and tested based on Learn To Skate USA and U.S. Figure Skating criteria.
SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10 - NOVEMBER 5, 2022
(no class held: 10/1 & 10/22)
Ages: 6 - 17 year olds
Time: 2:40 – 3:40pm
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $240/ participant/ 7seven, 60-minute lessons
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BASIC SKILLS: ADVANCED
(Basic Levels 4 - 6)
Taking Basic Skills to the next level by increasing skaters’ skills and ability, and introducing more advanced edges, jumps and spins.
SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10 - NOVEMBER 5, 2022
(no class held: 10/1 & 10/22)
Ages: 4 - 17 year olds & Adults
Time: 1:50 – 2:40pm
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $182/ participant/ seven, 50-minute lessons
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SUNDAYS, SEPTEMBER 11 - NOVEMBER 6, 2022
(no class held: 10/2 & 10/23)
Ages: 4 - 17 year olds & Adults
Time: 2:20 – 3:10pm
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $182/ participant/ seven, 50-minute lessons
MUSICAL THEATER
Performing: SING 2
Come join the fun of taking part in a real musical theater performance and sing, dance and act your way into a world of excitement!
We will learn the basics of putting together a production, then audition for and perform, roles from the musical movie, SING 2 (Buster’s Medley 2: excerpts) and at the end of the session, participants will perform all they've learned at a LIVE SHOW put on for their family and friends to enjoy!
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL.
PLEASE, ADD YOUR CHILD'S NAME ONTO THE ONLINE WAITING LIST SO WE ARE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS.
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 15 - NOVEMBER 10, 2022
(no class held: 10/13)
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Please note: the ability to read AND/OR to comprehend and memorize a movie script is a vital part of this class!
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Location: Dover Legion - Post 209 (32 Dedham Street)
Led by: Aly Periera
Cost: $130/ participant/ eight, 60-minute classes
NINJA WARRIORS with @KNUCKLEBONES
These age-appropriate Ninja Warrior classes offer a blend of fitness, flexibility, strength, skill and fun - all while our little warriors are progressing through a variety of challenges!
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PRE-K LEVEL
Does your pre-k child love to run, jump, climb and tumble? Then this @knucklebones "play" on American Ninja Warrior will be their perfect class!
Each week these Lil' Ninja's will participate in stretching, elements, obstacles and games to help improve gross motor skills, fitness and fun! From swinging on a high bar to balance beams, climbing structures and tumbling on mats to leaping into a ball pit, your child is sure to have a blast!
MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 31, 2022
(no class held: 9/26 & 10/10)
Ages: 3, 4 & 5 year old's, not currently enrolled in kindergarten
Time: 3:00 - 3:50pm
Location: Chickering Playfields - baseball diamond, outfield
Led by: Knucklebones Games coaches
Cost: $125/ participant/ six, 50-minute classes
ELEMENTARY LEVEL
@knucklebones Ninja's is a blend of strength, skill, flexibility, fitness and fun!
Throughout class participants will engage in various games, drills, elements and obstacle courses. From scaling up cargo nets on a truss to walking across balance beams, climbing over the A-frame to hanging on monkey bars, this class allows participants to have fun while progressing through the basics of American Ninja Warrior-style elements!
MONDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12 - OCTOBER 31, 2022
(no classes held: 9/26 & 10/10)
Ages: Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Location: Chickering Playfields - baseball diamond, outfield
Led by: Knucklebones Games coaches
Cost: $125/ participant/ six, 60-minute classes
PROFORMANCE SOCCER
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.
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PRE-K LEVEL
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!
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Ages: 4 & 5 year old's who are not currently enrolled in kindergarten
Time: 2:15-3:15pm
Location: Chickering Playfields
Led by: PROformance Soccer Academy coaches
Cost: $175/ participant/ eight, 60-minute lessons
ELEMENTARY LEVELS
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!
TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Ages / Times:
- KINDERGARTEN - 2nd GRADES 3:15 - 4:45pm
- 3rd - 5th GRADES 4:45 - 6:15pm*
* due to the seasonal time change, 3rd-5th grade lessons on 10/18, 10/25 & 11/1 will be held from 3:15-4:45pm (in order to play before dusk) and will be held on a playing field opposite the younger group, playing at the same time.
Location: Chickering Playfields
Led by: PROformance Soccer Academy coaches
Cost: $230/ participant/ eight, 90-minute lessons
OUTDOOR TENNIS LESSONS
All those interested in Tennis Lessons must contact Dover Tennis Pro, Peter Cooper directly, PRIOR TO REGISTRATION, in order to schedule any lessons: CALL/TEXT (508) 561-4708 or EMAIL petercoopertennis@msn.com
The fall 2022 season of Tennis Lessons will consist of seven lessons, held on a schedule of your choosing*, over seven consecutive weeks. Additionally, please note that meeting more than once per-week is unlikely and, if available, will incur additional registration fees.
7-weeks of lessons will begin the week of SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Ages: 6 years and up
Times: Individual lesson schedules must be planned in advance with Coach Peter Cooper (see contact details included in program description, above)
Location: Caryl Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Peter Cooper, Dover P&R Tennis Pro
Costs:
1-to-1 PRIVATE LESSONS
- $658/ seven, 60 minute lessons
- $364/ seven, 30 minute lessons
2-to-1 SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
- $364/ per person/ seven, 60 minute lessons
3-to-1 GROUP LESSONS
- $308/ per person/ seven, 60 minute lessons
4-to-1 GROUP LESSONS
- $259/ per person/ seven, 60 minute lessons
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