Program

 

Shoot around with your friends! High School basketball players will be present to run drills and have fun with your kids while they learn some valuable techniques and enhance their basketball skills!

Session 1: February 18 & February 20

Session 2: April 21 & April 23

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00/child per session

Ages: 3 - 8 Grade

Location: Birchland Park Middle School Gym

 

 

 

Take advantage of an empty pool during February or April vacation! (Please note that parental supervision is required for ages 3-12)

Dates: February 19 & February 21 (3-12 year olds) February 18 & February 20 (13-17 year olds)

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00/participant per session

Ages: 3-17 year olds

Location: East Longmeadow High School Pool High School

 

 

 

Come shoot around or organize a game of pickup! This program is for high school students only.

Session 1: February 18 - February 20

Session 2: April 21 - April 23

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00/participant per session

Ages: 9-12 graders

Location: Birchland Park Middle School Gym

 

 

 

Get some exercise and have some fun with this Backyard Fun program during April Vacation! Play classic games like prison ball, fish and minnows, and more! Activities and games will be run by Pine Knoll Camp Staff. A half-day option from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. is available for ages 3-5 years old for $40.00. Please pack a lunch for your child for this program.

 

Need extended care? Add on an extra $15 in the morning or afternoon (both $30) to receive extended care. AM extended is from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., and PM extended is from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Dates: April 21 - April 24

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost: $80.00/child

Ages: 3-12 year olds

Location: Pine Knoll Recreation Area

 

 

 

What better way to enjoy April vacation than by taking XTREME trips! Enjoy a reduced week of camp with 3 trips to various locations. Experience an early week of XTREME Teen Adventure Camp which returns Summer 2020!

 

Need extended care?Add on an extra $15 in the morning or afternoon (both $30) to receive extended care. AM extended is from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., and PM extended is from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

April 21: Sonny's Place

April 22: Six Flags New England

April 23: USA Ninja Challenge/Nomads

 

Dates: April 21 - April 23

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $180.00/participant

Ages: 5-11 graders

Location: Pine Knoll Recreation Area

 

 

 

 

Build and take home your very own 7 in 1 Rechargeable Solar Transformer! This innovative solar science kit will encourage you to exercise your sense of creativity and imagination. A greater starter for those new to robotics, this kit features all snap together plastic parts where no screws or tools are required!

 

Dates: April 21 - April 24

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $125.00/child

Ages: 7 - 12 years old

Location: Pine Knoll Recreation Area (The Knoll) 

 

 

Fun Join the exciting world of space exploration as you build and take home your very own Solar System kit! Each young astronomer will paint and watch their very own Solar System come to life as the planets orbit around the solar-paneled sun.

 

Dates: April 21 - April 24

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $140.00/child

Ages: 7 - 12 years old

Location: Pine Knoll Recreation Area (The Knoll) 

 

FREE lunch supervision for 7 in 1 Solar Transformer and Outer Space & Physics Fun Minds in Motion classes. A lunch must be packed for your child and pre-registration is required. Participants must be enrolled in both classes to receive this offer 

 

 

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Certification are imperative to the process of getting hired on as an official Red Cross certified lifeguard. Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written skills. The certification, which includs First Aid, CPRand AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. The American Red Cross is the most respected source for training and certification of this kind. Sign up early! Maximum number of 15 participants for the session.

 

Pre-requisites include the following:

- Participants MUST be 15 years old by the last day of class in order to enroll;

- Pre-test will be conducted to ensure strength and safety in the water;

- All dates during the session are mandatory to pass the class.

 

Dates: April 21 - April 24

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (every day)

Cost: $250.00/participant

Ages: 15 and older

Location: East Longmeadow High School Pool

This is an entry level course designed to teach age appropriate skills necessary to care for children of all ages using team babysitting, mother's helper and individual babysitting concepts. The course focuses on safety with emphasis on prevention.

* NEW: All student s will receive CPR/First Aid training and certifications upon completion.* Sign up early! Maximum number is 15 participants per session. Certifications will be received after taking one class.

 

Session 1: February 15

Session 2: April 21 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $75.00/participant

Ages: 10-15 years old

Location: Recreation Department (Activity Room)

Send your child for a night out! These events are designed for parents who want a night out for dinner, shopping, or relaxation with their significant other or friends.

 

Date: May 29

Rain Date: June 5

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $30.00/child Ages: 4-12 year old

Location: Pine Knoll Recreation Area

Enjoy a Friday night out a month with XTAC Extended! In Summer 2019, the East Longmeadow Recreation Department introduced a brand new travel camp that takes teens on trips Monday-Thursday. Now, we want to extend the fun with a trip one Friday night per month through the school year!

 

Dates:

January 10: Springfield Thunderbirds Game

February 21: Powder Ridge Ski Area- Tubing

March 27: Pinz Bowling

May 29: Hartford Yard Goats Game Time: 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Cost: $65.00/child Ages: 5-11 graders

Location: Recreation Department (Activity Room)

The Safe@Home by SafeSitter is a program designed to prepare kids to be safe when they are home alone. This program teaches students how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the SafeSitter First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.

 

Session 1: February 18

Session 2: March 14

Session 3: May 23 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $20.00/child Ages: 4-6 grade

Location: Recreation Department (Activity Room)

Experience the best of robotic technology by assembling and taking home your very own Forklift Robot! Using a wired controller, you can command the robot to move forward, backward, turn, grip, lift, and lower. This amazing robot is like a mini industrial forklift, with the ability to life up to 100 grams in weight! Just like a real engineer, you will put your mind in motion with intelligent thinking. You will also compete in our Minds in Motion robotic battles, free building with hundreds of robotic parts!

 

Days: Tuesdays

Dates: February 25 - March 24

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $160.00/child Ages: 9-14 year olds

Location: Recreation Department (Activity Room)

Join certified Children's Yoga Instructor, Beth Haller, for six weekly sessions of Yoga & Mindfullness for Preschoolers! Each week of this evidence-based program, we will learn new yoga poses and breathing tools to make ourselves happy and healthy in a fun environment. This is a parent/caregiver and child class, so wear your comfy clothes as we explore balance, strength and focus!

 

Days: Tuesdays

Session 1: February 4 - March 10

Session 2: April 7 - May 12

Time: 0-3 years old: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 4-5 years old: 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $45.00/child Ages: 0-5 year olds

Location: Little Red Schoolhouse

Explore the world of Mini Preschool! This program is a child's first introduction into the world of school. Children can socialize with peers and separate from caregivers in a comfortable environment. It allows your child to ease into routines of school with short sessions for family friendly flexibility. The class will focus on beginning social interactions, sensory motor exploration, and play experiences to promote language, motor and cognitive skills while nurturing and supporting their emotional development. Sign up quick! Maximum number of 10 kids per session.

 

Days: Mondays

Session 1: January 6 - February 24

Session 2: April 6 - May 11

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cost: $89.00/child

Ages: 18 months - 3 years old

Location: Little Red Schoolhouse

During February Vacation, take advantage of an empty pool! Pre-registration is REQUIRED for this event. Registration can be done at elrec.recdesk.com.

 

Dates: Februry 19 & February 21

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Cost: $15/participant

Location: East Longmeadow High School Pool

Test your heart, muscles and have fun together with our certified instructors! For any ability and for 18+. Sign up now and start your path to better health!

 

Days: Mondays & Wednesdays

Session 1: January 6 - March 11

Session 2: March 30 - June 1

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

Cost: $50/person, $45 for senior discount

Location: Birchland Park Middle School Cafeteria

 

Days: Wednesdays

Session 1: January 8 - March 4

Session 2: April 1 - May 27

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.

Cost: $40/person, $35 for senior discount

Location: Birchland Park Middle School Cafeteria

Grab your friends and play a game of pickup! This program is for adults over the age of 18 that are looking to get on the court for a relaxed few hours of shooting around!

 

Days: Saturdays

Session 1: March 21 - April 18

Session 2: April 25 - May 23

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $5 at the door or pre-pay for all 5 for $20 online at elrec.recdesk.com!

Location: Birchland Park Middle School Gymnasium