Code Age Dates Time Location #REC407 7-12 July 8-12 9:00am-12:00pm South Elementary #REC625 7-12 July 22-26 1:00-4:00pm South Elementary #REC816 7-12 August 5-9 9:00am-12:00pm Sanborn Elementary Code Age Dates Time Location #REC717 10-14 July 29-August 2 9:00am-12:00pm South Elementary Y o u t h E n r i c h m e n t Design Your Own Roblox Game Anyone can build a game in Roblox! Roblox studio has all the tools to make your wildest gaming imaginations a reality. You tell us what game you want to make and we'll teach you the fundamentals and coach you through bringing that game to life! Whether you're new to coding or have some experience, you will be challenged and have fun while bringing your game to life. Through drag and drop techniques or pure scripting, you’ll be creating extensions to the Roblox game while fostering your creativity and learning real-world computer coding. $335, limit 16 Instructors: Codewiz 2D & 3D Game Development Gaming will never be the same again! In our 2D & 3D Game Design camp, you'll use the popular Godot/Unity platform to make your own realistic game assets. You'll learn various techniques such as animation, modeling, texturing, and rendering complex 3D models to make fun, multi-level games. At the end of the course, you will move from beginner to expert level! $335, limit 16 Instructors: Codewiz 50
Y o u t h E n r i c h m e n t Game-Based Python Do you love playing games? Do you want to learn how to code? Well, you are in the right place! In our Game-Based Python course, you'll learn to code by playing a game and solving coding puzzles that get increasingly challenging. As you go, you'll get to create your own game in Python using the skills and problem solving skills you have just gained! $335, limit 16 Instructors: Codewiz Code Age Dates Time Location #REC624 7-13 July 22-26 9:00am-12:00pm South Elementary Intro to Python Programming Python is a great way to start your journey in the world of text based coding. It’s a great first language because it’s concise, easy to read and very versatile. Whatever you want to do, you can do it in Python. Our Python course covers everything you need to know to master the language - from declaring variables to creating tuples. If your goal is to develop problem solving skills, learn cool technology or develop projects for college applications, Python is a great place to start! $335, limit 16 Instructors: Codewiz Code Age Dates Time Location #REC504 10-15 July 15-19 1:00-4:00pm South Elementary 51 Make Your Own Games & Animations Dive into the world of code by coding your own space shooter games, trivia games, music bands, beautiful computer-generated art and math simulations or tell a story! Coding can be for kids of all ages! Even beginners who have no prior coding experience before are able to jump in and learn too! Kids learn to code using visual code blocks that represent real programming concepts that scale from easy to advanced. They learn about sequencing, loops, infinite loops, conditionals, events and more. With our Drag and Drop Platform, kids learn to code by creating their own games! $335, limit 16 Instructors: Codewiz Code Age Dates Time Location #REC408 7-12 July 8-12 1:00-4:00pm South Elementary
Code Grade Dates Time Location #REC721 4-8 July 29-August 1 Performance August 3rd No Class 8/2 9:00am-1:00pm Sanborn Elementary Are there any programs you would like to see added to our next program booklet? Please contact us at 978-623-8340 or [email protected] with your suggestions. Y o u t h E n r i c h m e n t 52 Woodwind and Brass Week Band camp junior! Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone. The high school marching band gets together to refresh their skills in the summer, why not grades 4-8? This is a great way to play some more music and have some fun with your fellow band mates. We will play a lot of music but also a few games!! We will perform at the August 3rd Andover Farmers Market. $325, limit 25 Instructors: Merrimack Valley Community Music School
Days Price 5 Days $462 4 Days $390 3 Days $322 2 Days $238 The Andover Recreation Division is proud to offer our licensed, extended-day program for children in Grades K–5 at all 5 Elementary Schools Andover Kid Care is a great solution for busy working families that combines fun and learning with the safety and convenience of a high-quality afterschool program right inside your child’s school. Andover Kid Care is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care. Please note that there are limited open spots. Participants that were enrolled and waitlisted for the 2023-2024 School year had early enrollment before the registration was opened to the public on April 18th. For all current information, registration packets and to see how many spots are open per school please visit https://andoverrec.com/kidcare/index. Registration Process (April 1st on): Links to a fillable PDF will be emailed to those currently enrolled in the Kid Care program (Packets will be posted online on April 16th https://andoverrec.com/kidcare/index.) Complete the registration packet and submit Once complete, Recreation staff will process the $30 deposit fee & send a confirmation email (limit $75 in deposit fees per family) All completed packets will be time-stamped and processed in the order they are received If no spots are remaining the child will be added to the waitlist for the requested days. As spots open up the waitlist will be contacted in order to fill any open spots. 2024/2025 School Year Kid Care Prices per Month K i d C a r e 53
Code Age Start Date Time Location #REC600 3-4 September 7 9:00am Doherty Middle School #REC601 3-4 September 7 10:00am Doherty Middle School #REC602 3-4 September 7 11:00am Doherty Middle School #REC603 3-4 September 7 12:00pm Doherty Middle School Code Age Start Date Time Location #REC604 5-7 September 7 9:00am Doherty Middle School #REC605 5-7 September 7 10:15am Doherty Middle School 54 #REC606 5-7 September 7 11:30am Doherty Middle School F a l l P r e v i e w Program registration for Kickin’ Kids, Sandlot T-Ball and SNL Flag Football will open in June Kickin’ Kids Soccer League This league is great for boys and girls looking to learn basic soccer fundamentals. Players will learn how to pass, shoot, dribble and play together as a team. Parent volunteers will lead a 30 minute practice followed by 30 minutes of instructional game play (15 minute game for ages 3-4). Each participant will receive a t-shirt uniform at the first session and rosters and schedules will be emailed out the week of September 2nd. All games will be played 6 vs. 6, allowing plenty of participation during actual game play. Shin pads and cleats are not required for this program, but are recommended. Saturdays, beginning September 7th 6 sessions, $100, limit 48 per session
Code Day Start Date Time Location #REC400 Thur September 5 5:00-6:00pm Doherty Field Code Grade Start Date Time Location #REC650 K & 1 September 7 2:00-3:00pm Wood Hill/High Plain Fields #REC651 2 & 3 September 7 3:15-4:15pm Wood Hill/High Plain Fields #REC652 4 & 5 September 7 4:30-5:30pm Wood Hill/High Plain Fields #REC653 6-8 September 7 4:30-5:30pm Wood Hill/High Plain Fields 55 Sandlot T-Ball League This fun "learn to play" program uses a pre-game warm up of rotating teaching stations to improve throwing, catching and hitting! Then all players participate in a fun "controlled" mini game! PLAY BALL! Parent volunteers and Rec staff will lead a 30 minute practice followed by 30 minutes of instructional game play (week one will be a full 60 minute practice). Each participant will receive a t-shirt uniform at the first session and rosters and schedules will be emailed out the week of September 2nd. Please bring a glove labeled with your child’s name. Ages: 4-7 6 sessions, $100, limit 48 SNL Flag Football League This co-ed recreational flag football league is open to children who wish to learn fundamentals, skills, and enjoyment of football without the contact. This fun, recreational league is open to all levels and will enhance understanding, build on skills, positioning, ball handling, passing & receiving, and running. Children will be placed on teams based on grade. Each team will meet once a week on Saturdays to have a short practice before playing their games. Fees $160/child 7 Saturdays (will play on Labor Day weekend) Fee includes jersey, mouth guard, supervisors, equipment, officials, and field usage. Non-residents will be charged an additional $15 per REC policy F a l l P r e v i e w
A n d o v e r R e c B a s k e t b a l l L e a g u e - P R E V I E W Andover Rec Preschool League Boys & Girls Ages 3-5 This league is open to boys and girls who live or attend school in Andover and are just starting out in basketball. Played on shorter 6 foot hoops, parent volunteers will lead a 30 minute instructional practice followed by a 15 minute instructional game. All sessions will take place on Saturdays at Bancroft School either at 9:00/10:00 am, 11:00am/12:00pm or 1:00/2:00 pm (time will vary week to week). Season December 7th - February 15th (program does not meet on 12/28) Fees $150/child Fee includes t-shirt uniform, Rec staff, equipment and gym usage for the season. #REC615 9:00/10:00am #REC616 11:00am/12:00pm #REC617 1:00/2:00pm 10 sessions, $150, limit 48 per session Bancroft Elementary Gymnasium *All sessions will take place on Saturday. There are no separate weekday practices for Andover Rec Preschool League. Andover Rec Junior League Boys & Girls Grades K&1 This league is open to boys and girls who live or attend school in Andover and are just starting out in basketball. Played on shorter 8 foot hoops, parent volunteers will lead a 30 minute instructional practice followed by a 30 minute instructional game. All sessions will take place on Saturdays at West Elementary. Time of sessions may vary based on the total number of teams in the division. Season December 7th - February 15th (program does not meet on 12/28) Fees $175/child Fee includes t-shirt uniform, Rec staff, equipment and gym usage for the season. Kindergarten Boys #REC618 9:00/10:00am 10 sessions, limit 96 per session Grades K&1 Girls #REC619 11:00am/12:00pm 10 sessions, limit 96 per session 1st Grade Boys #REC620 1:00/2:00pm 10 sessions, limit 96 per session *All sessions will take place on Saturday. There are no separate weekday practices for Andover Rec Junior League. Program registration is tentatively scheduled to open August 14th 56
Practice Registration Grade 2 Boys #REC621 Mondays #REC622 Wednesdays Grades 2 & 3 Girls #REC623 Tuesdays #REC624 Thursdays Grade 3 Boys #REC625 Mondays #REC626 Wednesdays Grades 4 & 5 Boys #REC627 Mondays #REC628 Wednesdays Grades 4 & 5 Girls #REC629 Tuesdays #REC630 Thursdays Grades 6-8 Boys #REC631 Mondays #REC632 Wednesdays Grades 6-8 Girls #REC633 Tuesdays #REC634 Thursdays Grades 9-12 Boys #REC635 Mondays #REC636 Wednesdays Grades 9-12 Girls #REC637 Tuesdays #REC638 Thursdays Andover Rec Senior League Boys & Girls Grades 2-12 This town-wide basketball league is open to children who live in or attend school in Andover (Grades 6-8 Girls Division, Grades 9-12 Girls Division and Grades 9-12 Boys Division are open to nonresidents). Each team will have one practice and one game per week. All practices are held MondayThursday between 5:00-8:00pm at various school gyms around town (make up practices for cancellations will be held on Fridays). Grades 2-3 practices are 45 minutes long and grades 4-12 practices are 60 minutes long. Grades 2-3 play on shorter 9 foot hoops - all other divisions grades 4- 12 play on regulation 10 foot hoops. All games will be held on Saturdays between 12:00-8:00pm at the Andover High School Field House (see tentative game schedule below). Player evaluation will take place on Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th. Players only need to attend one session. Coaches will evaluate all players in their division to assist the Recreation Department in better balancing player skill across each team. Players who do not attend will be placed based on years of experience/ability level. Coaches clinic will take place on Saturday, November 23rd including all players. Coaches will meet their players, receive their team equipment bags and uniforms, and have an hour long training session with their teams, led by Jeff Nelson. In addition, team photos will be taken. Season Practices: December 2nd - February 13th from 5:00-8:00pm (no practices 12/23-1/2 or 1/20 (1/24 makeup) Games: December 7th - February 15th (program does not meet on 12/28) Grade 2 Boys - 12:00pm Grades 2&3 Girls - 1:00pm Grade 3 Boys - 2:00pm Grades 4&5 Girls - 3:00pm Grades 4&5 Boys - 4:00pm Grades 6-8 Girls - 5:00pm Grades 6-8 Boys - 6:00pm Grades 9-12 Girls - 7:00pm Grades 9-12 Boys - 7:00pm *Game schedule subject to change based on number of teams per division* Fees $225/child Fee includes coaches clinic, reversible jersey, Rec staff, officials, equipment and gym usage for the season A n d o v e r R e c B a s k e t b a l l L e a g u e - P R E V I E W 57
Bradford Ski Program registration will open in October Ski Bradford, in conjunction with Andover Rec offers a popular six week after-school ski and snowboard program for Andover students in grades 3-8. This program runs early January through mid-February/earlyMarch depending on weather. Details and registration information will be available in the Rec Fall Booklet and online at Andoverrec.com. Late Registration Registrations received after November 10th will include a $25 late fee. Late registrations will be accepted until November 22nd or until all spots have been filled in that division. *Please contact the Recreation Department at 978-623-8340 for registrations after November 22nd* Refunds Prior to November 9th, we will be able to refund your payment minus a 10% administrative fee or provide a credit in full to your Recreation account. Prior to November 16th, we will only be able to provide a credit. From November 16th on, refunds & credits will not be given. (REGISTRATION & POLICIES) Team Selection To achieve balanced teams please answer the registration questions honestly as this is a way to ensure all teams have a balance of players of all abilities. Player evaluation to assist with team placement for participants grades 2-12 will take place on November 16th/17th. Rec does not honor any requests for this program. Players will be notified by email the week of November 18th to let them know what teams they are on and the time & location of their weekly practice. Travel Team *Rec does not run the Andover Boys or Girls Travel Teams* If you plan on trying out for a travel team but want to hold a spot in the Andover Rec League, do not submit payment in full online. Instead, call the Rec Office to let us know that you would like us to save a spot in case your child does NOT make travel. This is the ONLY way you can hold a spot in the Andover Rec League without paying in full. Athletes on travel teams are ineligible to participate in the Andover Rec League and you will be charged the cancellation fee to withdraw if your child makes the travel team and you pay in advance. Prior to November 9th, we will be able to refund your payment minus a 10% administrative fee or provide a credit in full to your Recreation account. Prior to November 16th, we will only be able to provide a credit. From November 16th on, refunds & credits will not be given. Boys Travel Team questions should be directed to Joe Iarrobino (978-846-0544). For more information, visit http://andovertravelbasketball.com. Girls Travel Team questions should be directed to Nick Bain (978-623- 8371) or [email protected] Coaches Needed We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to be a volunteer coach. Your commitment is only 1-2 hours per week depending on the league. Rec relies on parent volunteer coaches to make these leagues successful. If interested in volunteering to coach please add a note during registration and contact Janci Soto at 978-623-8340 or [email protected]. Credits will be provided for Senior League coaches. Staff Interested in making some extra money? Rec is looking for students, age 15 & older, who would like to run scoreboards for the Senior League at AHS. If you are interested please contact Jeff Newman at 978-623- 8340 or [email protected] Email Communication for this program is sent out via email. Please make sure the email on file with Rec is current. It is the participants’ responsibility to update their email. A n d o v e r R e c B a s k e t b a l l L e a g u e - P R E V I E W 58
Call us at 978-623-8340, check on AndoverRec.com, or on our social media accounts for weather related cancellations. Emails will be sent out if a pre-registered program is cancelled. WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Courses with no age listed are open to those age 18+. All youth programs are identified by age or grade. The Recreation Division follows the age guidelines posted in the booklet very carefully. The ages and/or grade levels we require usually equate with skills the child has reached physically or socially and are in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved. We ask that you wait your turn and register when the child meets our requirements. STUDENT POLICY Age 60+ Rec courses priced $50 or higher are discounted $5 for senior citizens. Discount will automatically be applied at checkout on any valid program. Events, Pomps Pond Early Bird Special Stickers & one day workshops do not qualify for senior citizen discounts. SENIOR CITIZEN Veterans with proof of military service (DD214) (required) receive 10% discount on programs for anyone in their immediate family, rounded to the nearest dollar. VETERANS DISCOUNT Participants in Rec sponsored activities permit the taking of photos and videos of themselves and their children for publication and use, as Rec deems necessary. PHOTO & VIDEO PERMISSION If you have a credit on file with Rec, you can access it through our online registration system. You can also register directly with Rec. Credits do not expire and cannot be cashed in or returned for refunds. REC CREDITS When applicable, approximate cost of the supplies are listed in the course description. Supply fees are often paid in class directly to the instructor. SUPPLY FEE Participants agree to forever release the Town of Andover from any and all claims from participants in Rec's voluntary programs. A complete liability statement is on file at Rec. LIABILITY Town of Andover Tax ID #: 04-6001069 TAX ID NUMBER Prior to November 9th, we will be able to refund your payment minus a 10% administrative fee or provide a credit in full to your Recreation account. Prior to November 16th, we will only be able to provide a credit. From November 16th on, refunds & credits will not be given. ANDOVER REC BASKETBALL REFUNDS Prior to November 15th, we will be able to refund your payment minus a 10% administrative fee or provide a credit in full to your Recreation account. From November 15th on, refunds & credits will not be given. No refunds or credits will be issued if a child misses the motor coach, is absent from school or chooses not to attend. ANDOVER REC BRADFORD SKI REFUNDS Registrations received after November 15th are subject to a $25 late fee. Late registrations will be accepted as long as there is space available. No registrations will be accepted after December 6th. ANDOVER REC BRADFORD SKI LATE REGISTRATION 59 Registration & Policy Info All payment plans and account balances must be paid in full at least one week prior to the start of the program. Any programs not fully paid for will result in removal from the program and any payments applied being credited to your MyRec account. Please communicate any extenuating circumstances in writing no less than two weeks prior to the start of the program. PAYMENT PLANS
Participants must pre-register for programs online, over the phone or in person. All programs require pre-registration unless otherwise noted in program description. Registration will close at 12 PM on the business day prior to the start of the program. REGISTRATION All participants (youth and adult) must have a signed and completed Emergency Information Sheet on file in order to participate in Rec programs. Registration over the phone will not be permitted without an emergency sheet on file for the registrant. Online registration requires a Waiver Form be electronically signed, however, an Emergency Information Sheet is still required for all participants regardless of how registration occurs. Emergency Sheets are available online within your MyRec account. REGISTRATION POLICY/ EMERGENCY SHEET Tuition varies for each course and is specified in each course description. Tuition must be paid at the time of registration. We do not prorate. VISA, MasterCard or Discover are accepted. Checks should be made payable to the "Town of Andover." TUITION There is an additional $15 fee per course for non-residents. This fee is waived for most one session workshops and courses priced under $50. NON-RESIDENTS The Town of Andover’s Recreation Division sends out program updates and cancellations via email for programs. It is the participant's responsibility to have a correct and updated email on file with this Division. COMMUNICATION In the event the Town of Andover’s Recreation Division cancels a program altogether, a Rec credit or complete refund will be given to the participant. All refunds will be processed back to the original method of payment. Program locations and times are subject to change. The Town of Andover’s Recreation Division reserves the right to cancel any program due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. CANCELLATIONS If you withdraw at least two weeks prior to the program start date, we will issue you a credit equal to the full cost of the program or a refund minus 10% admin fee. No refunds are given for programs priced under $50, or for special events involving ticket purchase when expenses have been incurred on your behalf. If you withdraw at least one week prior to the program start date, we will issue a credit equal to the full cost of the program. Credits can be used towards any Recreation Division program and do not expire. If you withdraw less than one week prior to the start date of the program, or after the program has started, there is no refund or credit issued. Registrations that take place the same week as the start date of the program forfeit any credit opportunities. WITHDRAWAL POLICY In addition, any programs with withdrawal exceptions will be clearly noted in that program's description. Consult the Town of Andover’s Recreation Office. WITHDRAWAL EXCEPTIONS Should a participant need to withdraw from a program due to a serious injury or illness after the withdrawal period has passed, an account credit will be issued so long as a doctor's note is provided. Refunds will not be offered for medical withdrawals if it is past the refund date. MEDICAL WITHDRAWALS 60 Registration & Policy Info Please arrive at the time, place, and date of the program you registered for as per published information. Your name will be on the instructor's list. Late registrants should print their online receipts or save a copy on their phone to show the instructors. Please note that program times, locations and dates are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to participants accordingly. PROGRAM INFORMATION