Our vision is to provide clients, of all abilities, with an equal opportunity to access meaningful activities through community involvement, intentional recreation, sport, and art programming.Recreation offers a variety of programs that run weekly and seasonally including:• Health and Wellness• Arts and Crafts• Cooking • Bowling Leagues • Social clubs• Special Olympics of Massachusetts• Special Interest Programs • Friday Night Happenings• Saturday Community ActivitiesThe Northeast Arc Recreation Department runs on a fiscal year calendar starting July 1 and ending June 30. We run our programs in 6 different sessions throughout the fiscal year; all are open enrollment and offer new and exciting programs! Each session runs for 8 weeks at a time. Our schedule is below (approximate dates):Summer Session: July - AugustSession 1: August - OctoberSession 2: October - DecemberSession 3: January - FebruarySession 4: February - AprilSession 5: April - JuneProgram descriptions, pricing, and staffing ratios can all be found online by visiting RecDesk at nearcrec.recdesk.com.All new clients are required to schedule an intake meeting with the Director of Recreation before attending programs, and may include parents, legal guardians, etc. Learn about current programs offered by Northeast Arc’s Recreation program. To see schedules and pricing visit nearcrec.recdesk.com.New or Inquiring RecDesk MembersCreate an account for the client interested in attending.The purpose of creating an account is to gather information about the client interested in attending, gather emergency contact information, and ensure Recreation can meet the client’s needs. • Wait 5-7 daysto receive an email [email protected] to your email addresslisted on your account.• Make sure to check your spam folder.• The email will be requesting an intake via Teamsor in person.• Intakes take 30-45 minutes to complete.• Choose the best time and day for you and the client (must be present during intake).• The account will not be approved until you havecompleted an intake with the Recreation Departmentto ensure Recreation can meet the client’s needs.*A strict staffing ratio for each program is maintained; that ratio is included in the program description which can be located on Rec Desk. Please consider the ratios when determining if a program is an appropriate fit.Registration is required to attend programming and no drop in/off are allowed at this time. Registration closes after one week; however, if you miss the open window, contact us at [email protected] or add your client to the wait list for that specific program. **Adding clients to the wait list allows us to determine program needs. The team will do their best to accommodate all clients when possible. Please note you may be removed from the waitlist as late as 48 hours prior to the start of a Friday Night Happenings or Saturday Community Activity due to cancellations.Contact Northeast Arc RecreationDirector of Recreation: 978-924-5787Lead Recreation Specialist: 978-924-5818Senior Manager of Recreation and Outreach: 978-924-5196For general [email protected]
Existing RecDesk MembersEnsure that your profile is up to date and provides accurate information (i.e., Address, emergency contact information, medical conditions, and allergies).Northeast Arc RecreationPolicies and Procedures Payments are due in full before a program begins; please note that registration is not complete until payment is processed. Please pay online on RecDesk via credit card. If paying with a check, please mail and make checkspayable to:Northeast Arc RecreationATTN: Director of Recreation100 Independence Way STE D3Danvers, MA 01923Cancellation PolicyFor Monday - Friday Recreation Programming, a 24-hour cancellation notice via email to [email protected] or phone call to 978-924-5353 is required for a credit on your account if paid in full.• If you have not paid in full your invoice will beadjusted accordingly.• If you do not notify the Recreation Departmentabout your cancellation; you will be charged for theprogram missed.For Saturday Recreation Programming, 48 – 72 hours cancellation notice via email to [email protected] or phone call to 978-924-5353 is required for a credit on your account if paid in full.• If you have not paid in full, your invoice will beadjusted accordingly.• If you do not notify the Recreation Departmentabout your cancellation; you will be charged for theprogram missed.Inclement Weather CancellationsIf the Recreation Department must cancel programming due to inclement weather, staffing or any other unforeseeable event the following will occur:• An email from [email protected] will be sentproviding all applicable information.• Your account will be adjusted accordingly.Approved DDS Funded ClientsAllocation for DDS funding are accepted through:• Adult Autism Support Center• Family Resource CenterPayment Process• Select fee type ‘DDS’.• Go to check out.• Select Invoice Me (Pay Later).Flex Funding FormBy selecting invoice me later; you are agreeing to submit a Flex Funding Form to be kept on file for the remainder of the fiscal year.Flex Funding Forms can be found in the FORMS tab at the top of the RecDesk website.• Select the form that matches your funding source (listed above).• The Recreation Department willsubmit yoursignedflex funding form to the appropriate Northeast Arcallocation center.
Transportation InformationTransportation drop-off and pick up is required for all recreation programming, including Friday Night Happenings and Saturday Community Activities.To help us provide safe, quality programs, participants are to be escorted into program sites. It’s very important that you do not leave anyone at a program site without confirming that program staff has arrived. Before leaving the building, please ensure that the participant is checked in with a member of the Recreation staff.Participants should not arrive more than 15 minutes early nor be picked up more than 15 minutes after the program ends. If your family member will be utilizing The Ride or any other transportation service, please schedule drop-off as close to the program time as possible. The safety of our participants is paramount.Emergency ProtocolNortheast Arc Recreation staff will not utilize restraints in any situation. In the event of an emergency or severe behavioral occurrence, the supervising employee will call 911, safely secure the area, and notify the parent/guardian immediately. In the event of minor injuries — bumps, bruises, scrapes — first aid will be administered on-site.Special Olympics of MassachusettsNortheast Arc has partnered with Special Olympics Massachusetts to provide free sports training and the ability to participate in various competitions. We offer 15 different sports throughout four sport seasons. Through sports we are able to teach the importance of exercise and teamwork as well as build strength, confidence, and achieve new goals. If interested in becoming an athlete, please contact Aiyanna Lamkin at [email protected] ActivitiesMondayDance with Kim4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.Ratio 6:1Cost: $ 130Location: Liberty Tree Mall **6 Weeks** Each class will begin with some stretching and strengthening, followed by some dance moves acrossthefloor, and a fun upbeat high energy dance combination tofinish class!! Dance to the music, explore your creative side,let loose with some cool moves and be ready forsome fun!Kim has been at the NeArc offering dance and movementclass sessions since 2023. It is the highlight of her dance teaching career to work with our amazing community.Yoga with Kat 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Cost: $ 130Location: Liberty Tree Mall**6 Weeks** Join us in person for a new yoga experience with Kat from Cherry on Top Yoga + Wellness! Learn more about Kat below:“Wonder is the curiosity of the unknown”. Kat’s yoga journey started many years ago, as she was curiously drawn toward the mind/body connection of yoga. The importance of becoming stronger in the physical sense, healing some injuries, and balancing a busy lifestyle was her initial goal. “Practicing the pause, perfectly imperfect, simply breathing and living presently” became her mantra. During her yoga journey, she traveled to Italy for an incredible Yoga Retreat, completed her 200-hour RYT training certificate under Marlena Bruno at Mantra Yoga Studio and studied with Raghunath Cappo, and received her Reiki 2 certification, for which she is deeply blessed for all the loving wisdom of her teachers. She balances her time between family and corporate life and her passion for supporting a variety of yoga clients.As a yoga instructor, she loves to combine a slow flow, yin and restorative practice and gently guide you into pure
bliss with essential oils and assists. She strives to bring peace and calm with sprinkles of humor into her classes as you step off your mat feeling nurtured, refreshed, and balanced. Kat will encourage you to honor yourself for showing up while she makes yoga approachable and relatable to real life experiences. Cooking5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Cost: $160Ratio: 4:1Location: Liberty Tree MallDiscover the joy of cooking during this 8-week hands-on culinary program! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll learn about essential kitchen techniques, food and knife safety, and cook all different types of recipes. Come hungry and leave full, as you will get to enjoy a delicious meal and yummy dessert that you and your friends prepare. All clients will be given a folder with all the information introduced, along with copies of all recipes.To enroll in this program, participants must complete an online kitchen preparedness survey. Registration will not be confirmed without completing this form.*Reminder to all participants: Closed toed shoes in the kitchen are a must during this program. Please do not wear flip flops, sandals, or crocs (with the holes, solid crocs are fine) to cooking class.**Registration for the entire 6 weeks is required. **TuesdayStudio Art @ the Arc5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Cost: $150Ratio: 6:1Location: Liberty Tree MallJoin Recreation for 8 weeks of Art with the Arc. Tap into your creativity when you join us at the Liberty Tree Mall for our Studio Arts program, on Tuesday evenings! During this 8-week program you will participate in a variety of creative endeavors including: crafting, painting, drawing, sculpting and much more. This is a beginner level class that strives to accommodate all abilities. ***Registration for the 8-week series is required.***Boxing at TITLE Boxing5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Cost: $160Ratio: 6:1Location: 29 Andover St, Danvers, MA 01923Train like a boxer and feel like a champion with our 45-minute classes. Once you get in your zone (this doesn’t take long), the class will fly by and you won’t even believe it’s over once the final bell rings. Your 45-Minute Class will consist of: 7 minutes of ramp-up + 8 bag rounds/active recovery + 7 minutes of core and strength. This class is just boxing!IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NEW TITLE BOXING MEMBERS: Boxing gloves and wraps must be purchased before attending class and are not included in the 8-week series cost. One can purchase this equipment at Title Boxing on the first day of class.***Registration for the 8-week series is required. ***WednesdayBowling at Sunnyside Bowladrome4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Cost: $155 Ratio: 8:1Location: 176 Water St, Danvers, MA 01923 Join us at Sunnyside Bowladrome in Danvers for an exciting afternoon of bowling with friends. Please arrive at this program as close to 4 pm as possible. The first game begins no later than 4:10pm, with the program ending between 5-5:30pm. Each player bowls 2 games. In this program we focus on turn taking skills, social skills, and good sportsmanship.***Registration for the 8-week series is required. ***Drums Alive Fitness5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $120Ratio: 6:1Location: Liberty Tree Mall Drums Alive is a program that fosters a healthy balance physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. During the class,
you will get to move, groove, and sing your heart out while getting a full-body workout in. We work on basic drumming skills, drumming patterns and teaching each other what we have learned. Join us on Wednesday evenings for a night of music and moving!***Registration for the 8-week series is required. ***ThursdayKarateCost: $ 135Ratio: 4:1Time: 5:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.Location: Liberty Tree MallHiya! Join us for a fun filled hour of karate led by Sensei Lorelle, a second degree brown belt with 5 years of mixed martial arts experience! Expect to get your heart pumping with jumping jacks, push-ups, sit ups, and more! We will work on blocks, punches, kicks, and stances. Each class will end with a cool down stretch and a focus on mindfulness. We can’t wait to see you at the “dojo!”Cooking 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Cost: $200Ratio: 4:1Location: Liberty Tree MallDuring this 7-week program we focus on kitchen and food safety, expanding our knowledge of kitchen appliances, knife safety, and essential recipes every beginning cook should know. All clients will be provided with a folder with all the information introduced, along with copies of all recipes.To enroll in this program participants must complete an onlinekitchen preparedness survey. Registration will not be confirmed without completing this form.*Reminder to all participants: Closed toed shoes in the kitchen are a must during this program. Please do not wear flip flops, sandals, or crocs (with the holes, solid crocs are fine) to cooking class.**Registration for the entire 8 weeks is required.**Gaming Club5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Cost: $145Ratio: 4:1Location: Liberty Tree MallCome to the Liberty Tree mall every Thursday and experience something with the “Gaming Club!” We will offer all sorts of activities for a variety of participation levels- casual, social, and competitive. The program will focus on teaching new games and building current skills to better enjoy these games. We also encourage participants to bring their own handheld console, or Nintendo switch games to share, if they desire. Friday Night Happenings1/9 Karaoke Cost: $25Ratio: 5:1Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: Black Box Theater – 22 Foster Street, Peabody, MALet’s start the new year with a fun-filled night of karaoke at the Black Box Theater. Get ready to sing your heart out and cheer on your friends from the crowd. Let’s enjoy the good vibes and great memories as we kick off 2026. *A snack will be provided.1/16 Disney Night Cost: $25Ratio: 5:1Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PMLocation: LTMStep into the magic with our Disney Night experience. With four rooms to explore, we’ll have Disney themed games to play, Disney classics to listen to, and more fun Disney activities to enjoy. Tonight will be a great night for all Disney fans. *A snack will be provided.1/23 Disco DanceCost: $25Ratio: 5:1Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: Endicott College - Center for BelongingGet into the groove and show off your dance moves! Join Recreation at Endicott College for a night filled with great music, good vibes and tons of fun. Whether you want to show off your dance moves, or just hang out with your friends, come and join us for a fun-filled evening. *A snack will be provided.1/30 Winter OlympicsCost: $25Ratio: 5:1Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: LTMIt’s time to shine during our Winter Olympics night. Bring out your inner athlete as we gear up for a fun, and slightly competitive night, of Olympic themed games and challenges. It will be a night of games, laughter, and winter-themed fun as we celebrate everyone and cheer each other on. *A snack will be provided.2/6 Superbowl Tailgate PartyCost: $25Ratio: 5:1Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: LTM
You’re invited to a Super Bowl Tailgate Party at the Liberty Tree Mall. Bring your team spirit and wear your favorite team jersey as we gear up for Super Bbowl Sunday. We’ll play some fun football themed games, listen to music, and enjoy each other’s company to give us that tailgate experience.*A snack will be provided.2/13 - Fitness NightCost: $25Ratio: 5:1Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: LTMThis evening, we’re going to get energized during our fitness night. Come in your gym clothes as you’ll be showing off your high-energy moves during Zumba, stretching for relaxation, lifting some weights for strength and enjoying a healthy snack to refuel. Come get active, feel great, and have fun! You’ll be sure to break a sweat tonight.*A snack will be provided.2/20 Valentine’s DanceCost: $25Ratio: 5:1Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: Endicott College – Center for BelongingPut on your dancing shoes and get ready to bust a move during our Valentine’s Dance! This time we will be at Endicott College for an evening filled with singing, grooving, and moving. Dress up in your festive attire and dance the night away with your friends.*A snack will be provided.2/27 Soup and SweatpantsCost: $25Ratio: 5:1Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Location: LTMIt’s a Recreation Department Soup Battle kind of night. Wear your comfiest sweatpants as we are all about chill vibes this evening. The Recreation Team will be cooking a variety of delicious soups, and you get to be the judge – taste them all and vote for your favorite. Good food, good company, and plenty of cozy vibes await!*A snack will be provided.Saturday Activities1/10 Cupcakes and Catch-upCost: $45Ratio: 4:1Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: Liberty Tree MallWe’re back... Spend the afternoon decorating cupcakes and catching up with your pals after the two-week break that felt like forever! 1/17 - TRANSPORTATION: WNDR: BostonCost: $95Ratio: 4:1Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Location: Boston, MA 500 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111As this is a completely immersive experience, we have to caution that this adventure will not be suitable for all participants – specifically our friends with seizure disorders. Recreation staff will be keeping a close eye on this registration and reaching out to individuals to review program specifics ahead of this scheduled event. Today we’re travelling into Boston to visit WNDR (Wonder)! WNDR is described as more than a museum. It is a playful journey that awakens creativity, cultivates community, and leaves you wondering what’s next. This is an interactive experience allowing us to walk through and participate in 20 different art exhibits! ***Advanced Registration Required. ***1/24 Metrobowl Cost: $50Ratio: 5:1Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Location: Metrobowl - PeabodyHangout with all of your favorite people this Saturday, when you sign up for the outing to Leo’s Metrobowl! Join us for a fun afternoon of friendly competition and pizza! Included in your ticket cost is the price of 2 games, shoes, and pizza.***Advanced Registration Required. ***Drop off and pick up from the location of the program is required. 1/31 Hammer and Stain Cost: $65 Ratio: 4:1Time: 11a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: Hammer and Stain, Beverly MASpend some time with us this Saturday hand crafting a gift for someone special in your life, or better yet yourself! We are so excited to be reconnecting with our friends from Hammer & Stain! ***Advanced Registration Required. ***Drop off and pick up from the location of the program is required.2/7 Salem So SweetCost: $30Ratio: 4:1Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: Salem, MASpend the day exploring downtown Salem and looking at all
of the ice sculptures displayed during the Salem So Sweet festival. We will spend time in and out of shops and stopping at Essex Pizza (Witch City Mall) for lunch. ***Advanced Registration Required. ***Drop off and pick up from the location of the program is required.2/14 TRANSPORTATION: Harlem GlobetrottersCost: $105Ratio: 4:1Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Location: 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA 01852Today we’re transporting all of our sweethearts to the Tsongas Center in Lowell to watch the Harlem Globetrotters! We’ll see the greatest basketball team on earth show off their unbelievable ball-handling, dunks for days, astounding trick shots, and plenty of LOL moments! ***Advanced Registration Required. ***2/21 LaserMaxx Cost: $60Ratio: 4:1Time: 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Location: 139 Endicott St., Danvers, MA 01923 (Behind Market Basket)Ready, Set, GO! Today, we head to LaserMaxx in Danvers for a day of futuristic fun! We will be playing a few rounds of laser tag and then having pizza together as we recap our competitive fun! FIRST GAME STARTS AT 10:20AM!- Please arrive by 10am so we may complete the check in process ahead of the start of the first game. ***Advanced Registration Required. ***Drop off and pick up from the location of the program is required.2/28 Brunch BashCost: $45Ratio: 4:1Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Location: Liberty Tree MallBreakfast... Lunch.... Who can decide?! Join us at the Liberty Tree Mall for a Saturday Brunch Bash! We’ll spend some time making treats for our friends and then enjoy eating everything we made!***Advanced Registration Required. ***Drop off and pick up from the location of the program is required.The Northeast Arc was founded in 1954 by families of children with developmental disabilities—families who wanted to raise their sons and daughters as full members of their communities, mostly in cities and towns north of Boston. Those families were truly pioneers. They, and their successors over the decades, challenged the conventional wisdom that said their children could not be educated, would not live to become adults and could not lead satisfying lives. Working together, these families created support systems—from nursery schools to employment programs—that enabled their children to attend public schools, develop friendships, live where they wanted to live, and earn a paycheck.Gradually, those support systems expanded to include a broader range of disabilities. Today, through the joint efforts of a skilled professional staff and a large volunteer corps, we positively impact the lives of more than 10,000 people with disabilties and their families in nearly 200 Massachusetts communities. Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of services covering the full spectrum of an individual’s life—from early intervention following birth to end-of-life care. Our programs include: • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including center-based ABA • Autism coaching and resources • Day habilitation • Early intervention • Employment supports and skills training• Home health care• Independent and supported in-home living • Personal care management • Referrals and advocacy • Social/recreational programming • Support groupsCenter for Linking LivesLiberty Tree Mall100 Independence Way STE D3Danvers, MA 01923
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