Fall 2022 Program Guide

Fall 2022
Program Guide

@BillericaRec

Table of Contents

Recreation Information 2

Preschool Programs 3
Youth Programs 6

Teen Programs 12

Adult Programs 13

Therapeutic Recreation Programs & Info 17

Family Programs 19

Special Events 20

Permit and Registration Information 21

Recreation Office
248 Boston Rd, Billerica Ma 01821
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

978-671-0921

Recreation Department Information

The Recreation Office is located at
248 Boston Rd, Billerica Ma 01821
Phone: 978-671-0921 Fax: 978-671-0927

www.BillericaRec.com

Billerica Recreation Commission Billerica Recreation Staff

John Bartlett, Chairperson Dave Grubb, Director
Joseph Fiumara, Vice-Chairperson Laurel Rossiter, CTRS, Assistant Director

Cynthia Rich Kierstin Pane, Program Coordinator
Donald Casey Lori Boucher, Secretary
Jack Bertolucci

Jim Spinale
James Ciccone

Friends of Billerica Recreation
Would you like to play a role in the continued success of our Recreation Department? We are currently seeking individuals
interested in joining our “Friends of Billerica Recreation” committee. This committee is an integral part in ensuring our ability
to grow our special events, and seek alternative funding sources to keep such events at a minimum cost. Additionally, funds

raised by the Friends are used to directly fund our Financial Aid/Scholarship opportunities for residents in need. A
commitment to becoming a Friend simply consists of attending occasional meetings, and a willingness to volunteer at our

special events. If you’re passionate about our department and would like to be a part of continuing to take Billerica
Recreation to the next level, please let us know! Those with interest in learning more are encouraged to contact Recreation

Director, Dave Grubb, directly.

Privacy Policy Cancellations
Your privacy is important to us. To protect your Billerica Recreation reserves the right to cancel
privacy, Billerica Recreation will not solicit or share
your personal information. Please note, Billerica programs which do not reach the minimum
Recreation reserves the right to take photos of any enrollment number, or for any other unforeseen
of our programs or events. If you would not like to circumstances. Decisions will be made 48 hours
photographed, please submit a request in writing
before the start of the program. Weather
to the Recreation Department. cancellations will be announced by recorded
message at (978) 671-0921, and on our website
Don’t Delay!
Most program cancellations are due to not having (www.BillericaRec.com) and on Facebook
(@BillericaRec). In the event of a cancellation,
enough participants for an instructor to run the participants will receive a Household Credit in the
class. Don’t let low enrollment cancel your program! amount equal to the cost paid for the program. For
Many times we receive calls for registration after a programs $75 or above, the participant will have
the option of receiving a refund check in lieu of a
program has been cancelled, so don’t delay!
Household Credit.

Employment & Volunteer Opportunities 2
We accept applications for employment and
for volunteers to work in our programs. Please
contact the Recreation Department for further

information.

Micro Athletics (Ages 2-5) Preschool programs are intended for children ages 0-5
years. Many are designed with caregiver participation
Location: Recreation Department Lawn
Instructor: Knucklebones and/or support in mind. Parents must stay in close
proximity if they are not actively participting.
Thursdays, September 22 - November 10
10-10:50 am, $160 Little Tigers Taekwondo
(Ages 4-6)
Knucklebones' Micro Athletics is the perfect
blend of fundamentals and fun, mixing sports Location: MUSA Total Martial Arts
and creative games (obstacle course, parachute, Instructor: Jonathan Melendez
Messy Backyard). Class is supported by an array
Mondays, September 26 - November 7
of unique and colorful equipment; from 5:30 - 5:00 pm, $90
RhinoSkin balls to climbing structures, balance
beams to mini basketball hoops. Program will Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art that
encompasses kicking, punching, traditional Martial
move indoors if there is inclement weather. Arts discipline and respect. This program focuses on

physical movements, focus drills and laying the
foundation of respect and discipline of martial arts.

Super Soccer Stars T-Ball in the Park (Ages 3-5)

Location: Recreation Department Lawn Location: Kohlrausch Park
Instructor: Super Soccer Stars Coaches Instructor: SNL Sports Academy
Saturdays, September 24 - November 19, $138 Sundays, September 18 - October 23

Group A: Ages 2-3, 2-2:45 pm 11 am- Noon, $99
Group B: Ages 4-5, 2:50-3:35 pm Join us for t-ball in the park! Kids will be divided
Group C: Ages 5-7, 3:50-4:45 pm
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer into different groups as we go over the
skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational essentials of t-ball. The first 30 minutes of the
environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to program will be instructional, with the last half
nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop
teamwork in every class. Our specially designed hour for games.
curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-
to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at 3
his or her own rate while having endless fun.

Tot Learn to Skate (Ages 4-6)

Location: Burlington Ice Palace

Lil' Basketball (Ages 2-4) Wednesdays, September 14 - November 23
4-4:25 pm, $220
Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Taylor Waintrup Sundays, December 4 - February 26
2:10-2:35 pm, $220
Saturdays, September 17- November 19
8:15-9 am, $95 For participants with little or no formal ice
skating instruction. These group skating
Join us for this fun, energetic intro to
basketball program! Set to music, Lil' classes teach the basics in a fun and
Basketball teaches children the basics of comfortable environment for all participants-
basketball while reinforcing teamwork and those who wish to play hockey, figure skate, or
enhancing listening skills and gross motor
just enjoy skating with family or friends.
skills.


Lil' Ninja Warriors (Ages 3-5)

Location: Recreation Department Lawn

Instructor: Knucklebones

Thursdays, September 22 - November 10

11-11:50 am, $160

Sundays, September 25 - October 30th

9 - 9:50 am, $100

Does your child love to run, jump, climb, and tumble?

Then this “play” on American Ninja Warrior is the

perfect class. Each week your child will participate in

stretching, obstacles, and games to help gross motor

skills, fitness, and fun. From swinging on a high bar to

balance beams, tumbling on mats to leaping into a ball

pit - your child is sure to have a blast!

Parent & Me: Music and Movement (Walking - 3 years) 4

Location: Ellen’s School of Dance
(767 Boston Road, Billerica)
Instructor: Laurie Pandolfo

September 24 - November 17
Saturdays, September 24 - November 12, 10:30-11:15 am, $102
Thursdays, September 29 - November 17, 4:30 - 5:15 pm, $102
Come join the fun! Any caregiver is welcome to accompany their little loved one to help develop fine
and gross motor skills for your child! Activities include: rhythm movement, instruments, Baby in the

Mirror, Bubble Time & Parachute fun!

Baby & Caregiver Yoga Storytime Yoga (Ages 2-5)

Location: Recreation Department Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Krista Gordon of Tranquil Little One Instructor: Krista Gordon of Tranquil Little One

Infants (6 weeks-not yet crawling) and a Tuesdays, September 20 - October 18
caregiver 10:15-11 am, $70

Tuesdays, September 20 - October 18 This fun and active children's class combines books
9:15-10 am, $70 and movement to offer a special experience for
toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers! Kids
This class is the perfect opportunity for you and will learn poses, sing songs and play games while
the little one in your life! Join Krista Gordon of exploring movement and social skills while using
Tranquil Little One to take some time to gently books as our adventure guides. Caregivers fully
stretch, breathe deeply, bond with your little participate in class, no prior yoga experience
one, meet other families, and learn a variety of necessary.
movements and activities you can use daily in


supporting the development of your baby. Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-5)

Family Yoga (1-4 years, with a caregiver) Location: Recreation Department Lawn
Instructor: Super Soccer Stars Coaches
Instructor: Lauren Young Saturdays, September 24 - November 19,
(Outdoors) at Kohlrausch Park
Saturdays, September 17 - October 15, 10-10:45 5 - 5:45pm, $138
AM, $75 parent/child pair, $20 each additional Amazing Athletes is the premier year-round
developmental sports & physical fitness program
child designed to empower preschoolers through
(Indoors) at the Recreation Department positive movement experiences with a focus on
Sundays, November 6 - December 11, 9:30 - 10:15 meeting their motor-development milestones. The
AM, $75 parent/child pair, $20 each additional program highlights 10 sports, 10 major muscles,

child 16 power foods, 6 key areas of motor
Come learn yoga poses, breath, and mindfulness development, with a weekly obstacle course and

through books, songs, and games! We’ll jump, focus on speed & agility.
stomp, crawl, breathe like balloons, and end class
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with bubbles and a snuggly relaxation.

Youth programs are intended for children
ages 6-12, unless otherwise noted.

SNL Flag Football

Location: Marshall Middle School Fields

Instructor: SNL Sports Academy Coaches

Saturdays, September 24 - November 5, $99

Grades K-2: 4-5 pm

Grades 3-5: 5-6 pm

Grades 6-8: 6:15-7:15 pm

Join us for this great opportunity to experience the positive,

social, & athletic benefits of flag football. The goal is to have

fun playing the great game of flag football in a safe

environment that will help kids learn and develop the

proper skills required. A game shirt and mouth guard will be

provided to each participant. Team requests will not be

honored in the interest of keeping teams balanced.

*Volunteer coaches needed! Kids Intro To Boxing (Grades K-8)

Ninja Warriors (Ages 5-8) Location: MK Boxing Gym
Instructor: MK Boxing Staff
Location: Recreation Department Lawn Tuesdays, September 27 - November 1
Instructor: Knucklebones
4 - 5 pm, $159
Sundays, September 25 - October 30 Saturdays, October 1 - November 5
10 - 11 am, $100
9:30 - 10:30 am, $159
Knucklebones Ninja is a blend of strength, skill, Many children are getting into the sport of
flexibility, fitness and fun. Throughout class boxing. Training in boxing will not only improve
the body, it will improve the mind. Each student
participants will engage in various games, drills, will recieve top of the line leather boxing gloves to
elements and obstacle courses. From scaling up use during practice. The class will use heavy bags
cargo nets on a truss to walking across balance
beams, climbing over the A-frame to hanging on and focused mitt training and boxing
monkey bars, this class allows participants to have fun combinations. Conditioning is also a large focus
while progressing through the basics of ninja warrior
of the program.
elements.
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Basketball Skills and Drills SNL Basketball League
(Grades 4-8)
Location: Billerica High School Gym
Location: PHR Complex Basketball Courts Instructor: SNL Sports Academy
Instructor: SNL Sports Academy Coaches
Wednesdays, September 21 - October 19, $99 Sundays, September 18 - October 16, $99
Grades 3/4 (Co-Ed): 2:15-3:30 pm
Girls Clinic: 3:45 - 4:45 pm, $99 Grades 5-8 (Girls): 3:30-4:45 pm
Boys Clinic: 5 - 6 pm, $99 Grades 5/6 (Boys): 4:45-6 pm
Grades 7/8 (Boys): 6-7:15 pm
Coached by SNL staff, this program focuses on
fundamental basketball skills. Players will Get ready for winter with our new fall
basketball league, which will put an emphasis
participate in drills to help improve dribbling,
footwork, shooting, balance and more! on fun, skill development, and friendly
competition. Players will be assigned to teams
and equal playing time will be provided to all

players. Team shirts will be provided.

Jr. Golf Clinic (Ages 6-12)

Location: Billerica Country Club
Instructor: Barrie Bruce Golf School
Saturdays, September 10 - October 1, 9:30-10:45 am, $140
Sundays, September 11 - October 2, 9:30-10:45 am, $140
Golf is a great game for juniors, and these Barry Bruce Golf School clinics are geared for NEW golfers AND
for those who want to improve their skills. Golfers are grouped by age range, and we will teach: safety, golf
etiquette, club basics (irons, woods, short game) and swing skills. Equipment and practice balls can be

provided as needed.

Youth Archery (Ages 9-16)

Location: Upper VVP
Instructor: Bob Waite of On-Site Archery
Saturdays, September 24 - November 12, $100

Beginner: 9-10:10 am
Intermediate (with instructor permission): 10:20-11:30 am
The On-Site Archery JOAD Club is a registered USA Archery club, offered through the Billerica Recreation
Department. As a registered club, a USA Archery membership is required to participate in these programs.
The USA Archery membership is an all access membership, for just $45 for the whole year. Archers can
borrow an arm guard and finger tab at class, or bring their own personal arm guard and finger tab to class
to use. Our JOAD club has achievement awards to shoot for. Archers can earn pins in our monthly pin
shoots. Each pin level achieved represents an archer’s progressing skills.
Proper form and skills are taught, and equipment is provided.

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Kidding Around Yoga Sensory & Fine Arts (Ages 6-10)

Location: Recreation Department Location: Billerica Recreation Department
Instructor: Jane Lynch Instructor: Kidcasso Art Studio

Tuesdays, September 27- November 15, Thursdays, September 29 - November 3
5-5:50 PM, $45 5 PM-6 PM, $150

Kidding Around Yoga specializes in sharing It's time to roll up your sleeves, make a mess,
yoga and meditation with children ages 6-12. and remember to play again! We invite you to
join our Kidcasso Art Instructor for a series of
Kidding around Yoga (KAY) is focused on action painting, drawing, and clay building in
movement and postures geared towards the our sensory and fine arts exploration class. We
mind and body. Breathing techniques that help will connect STEAM-based learning into our
colorful and playful fine arts teaching style. All
to relieve stress and sharpen foucus.and
mindfulness exercises aimed at improving materials and supplies are included.
attention. In class, we will dance, march, jog,
Tennis Lessons
shake, skip, and limbo while practicing
traditional Yoga poses, all while using our Location: PHR Tennis Courts
Instructor: The Next Champions
original music. Sundays, September 18 - October 16, $99
Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Ages 4-6: 1-2 pm
Beginner/ Advanced Beginner Ages 7-9: 2-3 pm
For those new to tennis. Kids in grades 1-2 must
begin here. Bring a racquet and water!
Intermediate Ages 10-14: 3-4 pm
This program is for kids in grades 2+ who have
learned the basic strokes and are working on shot

placement and control.

Youth Skateboarding: Beginner and Intermediate (Ages 6-18)

Location: PHR Skate Park
Instructor: Scott Patrick Wiener
Tuesdays, September 20 - October 25, 4:30-5:30 pm, $65
The class is designed to introduce beginners to skateboarding and will focus on beginner and intermediate
riders. Beginners focus on the basics: balance, foot placement, pushing and cruising. Intermediate young
people have a bit more experience and are able to maintain balance, push and cruise. These participants
will focus more on tricks, beginning first and foremost with the foundation of all street-skating: the “ollie”.
More advanced riders who can already ollie but need some work on skating ledges, platforms, and
transition (ramps) are also welcome.
Required equipment includes a helmet and a street skateboard. Additional padding is optional.

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First LEGO League (Ages 9-14) LEGO Adventures (Grades 2-5)

Location: Recreation Department Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Todd Baldwin Instructor: Right Brain Curriculum Staff
Fridays and Sundays, $220 Mondays, September 26 - November 7

September 30 - December 18 4 - 5:30 pm, $135
(Schedule details available on registration website) Are you a LEGO Master? If so, it's time to show
off your skills! Each week in Lego Adventures,
Bring yourself to a new dimension through this
international competition using LEGO Mindstorms there is a new challenge to build: from
skyscrapers to farms, bridges to airports,
kits to meet challenges set by the US FIRST space stations to main streets, and everything
organization. Teams will design, program, and in between! Instructors will review the history
build interactive robots and complete a research of what the group is about to build, then it's
project in a sports-like atmosphere. This is a time to build it! You will create a model of each
student-driven competitive program that includes
weekly assignments for researching the mission type of structure out of an enormous
assortment of Legos, then present your
and theme. creation as we photograph and document it.
*Parent volunteers needed!
Learning and Legos: A perfect match!

Ballet/Jazz Hip Hop

Location: Recreation Department Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Lisa Sanchez
Instructor: Lisa Sanchez
Wednesdays, September 28 - November 16, $92 Wednesdays, September 28 - November 16,
Ready to get your wiggles out? Join Lisa Sanchez as she
6 - 6:45pm, $92
introduces you to dance! Beginner classes focus on Come and have fun exploring Hip Hop
creative movement, while the 5-7 year old class movement with energetic, upbeat and age
incorporates coordination, musicality, flexibility.
appropriate songs.
Day Dates Time Ages

W 9/28-11/16 4 - 4:45pm 3-4

W 9/28-11/16 5 - 5:45pm 5-7

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Kids Night Out!

Drop your kids with us for an evening of fun!
Once a month we will host a Kids Night Out, which is a
great way for parents to enjoy a quiet dinner, time with
friends, efficiently run errands, or simply slow down and
recharge without the hassle of finding childcare. Kids get to
hang at the Rec and socialize while enjoying dinner and a
movie, create a craft, play games, or other fun things!

Registration is per date and includes pizza (unless
otherwise noted), water or juice, and the scheduled activity

for the evening. Spots are limited - register early!

Fridays, 6-8:30 pm, Ages 6-10,
Recreation Department, $30
September 23: Kids Test Kitchen

October 14: Kidcasso Art
November 18: Altitude Field Trip
December 16: Interactive Magic Show

Drama: Ham I Am (Ages 6-10) Drama: Beyond the Spotlight
(Ages 10-14)
Location: MMS Auditorium
Instructor: Cindi Haggerty Location: MMS Auditorium
Wednesdays, October 12-November 16 Instructor: Cindi Haggerty
Wednesdays, October 12 - November 16
6:15-7:15 pm, $120 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, $120
This class focuses on imagination and In this drama class, we'll have a blast playing
improvisation utilizing the old favorite drama improvisational theatre games, performing
games as well as some new ones! Whether you short scenes and rocking our group "Acting
are a seasoned actor or this is your first drama Challenges." This celebration of imagination
class, you will have fun and gain confidence by and performance art is not only fun, but fosters
working in teams, building characters, and valuable skills like the art of improvisation,
tapping into your own creative talents. confidence, stage presence, leadership and
Participants will experiment with music, creative teamwork Costumes, scripts and props
movement, improvisation, fairy tales and theater
games. Costumes and props provided! provided!

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Slime Day! (Grades 1-5)

Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Fun4All Staff
Tuesday, November 8
9 am - 3 pm, $90

It's time for slime! Let's learn how to make slime and
put our creativity to the test to see who can make the

ultimate slime! Instructors from Fun4All will show
participants the latest slime tips and tricks and

encourage creative thinking and collaboration. Once
the slime is made, kids will show off their creations

and have lots of time to play.
Please pack nut-free snacks and a lunch and bring

water.



Canvas Painting for Kids (Ages 6-12) Youth Learn to Skate (Ages 7-15)

Location: Recreation Department Location: Burlington Ice Palace
Instructor: Sherry Hoffman Wednesdays, September 14 - November 23

Saturday, October 22, 3 - 4:30 pm, $30 4-4:25 pm, $220
Follow along as artist instructor Sherry Hoffman Sundays, December 4 - February 26

of Goldfinch Art Studio leads the group in 2:10-2:35 pm, $220
creating a Halloween Gnome on an 11x14 For participants ages 7-15 with little or no
canvas. Then put your own creative spin on your formal skating instruction. Our group skating
masterpiece by adding a funny costume or classes teach skating basics in a fun and
comfortable environment for all participants
spooky details! – those who wish to play hockey, figure skate
All supplies and materials are included. Wear or just enjoy skating with family or friends.
clothes you can get messy in or bring a smock. Skaters will be grouped by age and/or ability

as possible.

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Teen programs are intended for adolescents
ages 13-18 unless otherwise noted.

Kickboxing for Teens (Ages 14-18) Babysitter Training Course (Ages 11-18)
Location: MK Boxing
Location: Town Hall Auditorium
Instructor: MK Boxing Coaches Instructor: Debbie Laflamme
Tuesdays, September 27 - November 1 9 am -1 pm, $60/class
Saturday, October 8 or
6:30-7:30 pm, $159 Saturday, November 12
This class is a mix of boxing and kickboxing
techniques and combinations. Heavy bags, This babysitters training class will better
conditioning, focus mitts and ring work will all be prepare young teens to be a more responsible,
included as elements in this program. This
trustworthy babysitter for family and friends.
program is suitable for different levels of This class includes techniques in interviewing
experience. with parents, infant and toddler care, diapering,
feeding, creative reading, activities for young
children, appropriate snacks, handling bedtime

issues, basic first aid, and tips for a safe
babysitting experience.

Teen & Adult Learn to Skate (Ages 16+)

Location: Burlington Ice Palace
Wednesdays, September 14 - November 23, 4-5 pm, $242
Sundays, December 4 - February 26, 2:10-3:10 pm, $242
It’s never too late to learn how to skate! Participants 16 years and older are invited to learn to skate or
enhance skating skills in a fun and comfortable environment. Skaters will be grouped by age/or ability
if possible. A helmet is required and must be provided by the participant. Skates are available on a
first-come, first-served basis and are included in the class fee.

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Adult programs are intended for those ages 18 and up,
unless otherwise noted.

Adult Archery (Ages 16+) Adult Volleyball

Location: Upper VVP Location: Micozzi Beach Volleyball Court
Instructor: Bob Waite Saturdays, September 17- October 29
September 24 - November 12
11:40 am-12:50 pm, $100 9:45-11:45 am, $30
The Adult Archery Club is for those who want to Location: MMS Gym
learn archery, or who have experience with target Wednesdays, November 2 - December 7
archery. All skill levels welcome! Being a club, a
USA Archery membership is required, which is 6:30-8 pm, $120
just $65 for the whole year. Join us at Micozzi Beach while it's still nice out,
then indoors for open play. New teams formed
each week in this fun co-ed pickup program.

Adult Intro to Golf

Location: Billerica Country Club
Instructor: Barrie Bruce Golf School

$205/session
Saturdays, September 10 - October 8, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sundays, September 11 - October 9, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesdays, September 7 - October 5, 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Intro to Golf is perfect for the new-to-the-game golfer with no (or very little) golf experience. The basics of

golf are taught in our stress-free clinic setting.
Each program is five (5) one-hour lessons, spaced one week apart to allow for practice in between.

Equipment/practice balls provided as needed

Adult Tennis Lessons

Location: PHR Tennis Courts
Instructor: The Next Champions
Sundays, September 18 - October 16

4-5 PM, $99
A beginner-level tennis program for adults looking
to pick up a new sport, or develop the basic skills

of tennis. Please bring a racquet and water.

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Pick Up Pickleball

Instructor: Billerica Rec Staff
Outdoor at PHR Tennis Courts:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 20 - October 27, 9 am-12 pm, $10
Indoor at Parker Elementary Gym:
Mondays, October 24 - December 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, $120
Higher-paced, competitive pickleball play in this co-ed program. This
program is for those who know how to play pickleball, and are
comfortable playing without instructor guidance.

Learn to Play Pickleball

Location: PHR Tennis Courts
Instructor: Kevin Martin

Wednesdays, October 5 - November 11, 5-6:30 pm, $75
Have you been wanting to try pickleball but don’t feel comfortable just showing up during an
open play session? Not sure how to swing a paddle, where to stand on the court or how to
keep score? Well, here’s your chance to learn the fundamentals of the fastest growing sport in

the country!
Pickleball is a combination of tennis, racquetball, and ping-pong played by four people on a
half size tennis court with paddles and a plastic polyball. Each class includes learning a new
stroke, hitting drills, game play, and strategy. It’s great exercise and easy to learn! Equipment

will be provided.

Adult Skate Pick Up Basketball

Location: Hallenborg Ice Rink Location: MMS Gym
Fridays, October 7-December 16 Wednesdays, November 2 - December 14

10:30-11:30 am, $6 8:30-10 pm, $120
Come join your friends for a morning of Join us for weekly pick up basketball games.
open skate at the Hallenborg Ice Rink. Have Bring a light and dark colored shirt as new teams
fun while exercising to a healthy lifestyle.
will be formed nightly.



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Zumba Groove (Ages 16+) Kickboxing for Adults

Location: Recreation Department Location: MK Boxing
Instructor: Carolisa of Moonlight DJ'z Tuesdays, September 27-November 1
Thursdays, September 22 - November 17
6:30-7:30 pm, $159
6:30-7:30 pm, $72 This class is a mix of boxing and
Move, Groove, Dance, be fit & have FUN!
Get funky to a fantastic mix of dance classics to kickboxing techniques and
current, plus plenty of 80’s, 90’s, Latin and combinations. Heavy bags, conditioning,
Bollywood; learn an Irish & a barn dance! It’s easy to
catch on; adjust the workout to suit you. Optional: focus mitts and ring work will all be
bring your therabands to use for a couple songs to included as elements in this program.
target bi’s & tri’s. Best are sneakers without much This program is suitable for different
tread. Beginners & all fitness levels welcome. Dance
off calories in this FUN & friendly class! levels of experience.

Slow Flow Yoga

Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Jane Lynch

Tuesdays, September 27 - November 15, 6- 7:15 PM, $70
In a Slow flow class you will be guided through each asana slowly and mindfully. Even the transitions
between the poses become like a graceful dance. This slow, deliberate practice will build a stronger
body while filling you with a sense of freedom as you flow your way into a blissful state. You will learn
how to deepen your breath and how to use your breath to anchor and ground your body, move energy
and bring you to the very center of the present moment.The goal of a Slow Flow class is to leave you
feeling strong, calm, balanced and grounded in your body; peaceful, tranquil and happy in your mind.

Hatha Yoga

Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Lawrence Brown

Mondays, September 26 - November 28, 9:30 - 10:45 am, $70
Wednesdays, September 28 - November 23, 10:30 - 11:45 am, $70
Start your day off with yoga, when you’ll stretch, tone, and strengthen your body with traditional yoga
sequences. Also, discover fluid Qigong/TaiChi movements, relaxing yin poses, and awaken Kundalini
energy through gentle exercises. Soothe your body, mind, and soul with mindful breathing and
meditation for a feeling of overall peace and well-being. Suitable for all levels of practitioners. Bring

along a mat, blanket, and water.

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Boat Beautiful Billerica

Location: Boat Launch at 248 Boston Rd
Instructor: Marlies Henderson

Sunday, October 9, 10 am - Noon
Guided program, borrow a boat: $20
Guided program, bring your own boat: $5
Explore beautiful Billerica by boat! Led by a local outdoor and history enthusiast, whom you may
recognize from our Hike Beautiful Billerica winter walks, Marlies will guide you in discovering Billerica
from a new perspective on the Concord River.
We have 5 canoes to lend, or you may choose to bring your own boat.

Holiday Ornament Class

Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Sherry Hoffman

Wednesday, November 30, 7-8:30 pm, $25
Make it a date night, or grab a few good friends,
and join local art instructor Sherry Hoffman of

Goldfinch Art Studio as she leads us through
painting a festive large glass ornament.

CPR & First Aid Instructors Wanted!

Location: Recreation Department Do you have a talent or skill you
Instructor: Kierstin Pane want to share with the community?

Wednesday, October 12, 1-4 pm Teach a class!
This intensive three-hour course covers adult/child

CPR and AED, adult/child/infant choking, and infant
CPR. Following the course, you will be comfortable Please reach out to our
Program Coordinator,
assessing a victim, checking for breathing,
performing rescue breaths and chest compressions, Kierstin Pane at
[email protected]
and activating the emergency response system.
for more information.

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What is Therapeutic Recreation?

Therapeutic Recreation, also known as TR or Rec Therapy, is the practice of using leisure and recreation to
improve quality of life and functioning across all domains for people with disabling conditions and different

abilities.
Here at Billerica Recreation Department, we are excited to begin building a Community TR Division. Therapeutic

Recreation in the community can look like a variety of different things, but our vision for the future includes
adaptive programs for all ages, inclusion support services, specialized summer programs, and sensory friendly

components to our larger scale family events.



Please reach out to our Assistant Director, Laurel Rossiter, CTRS with questions, program or event ideas, staffing
and coaching opportunities, or to see if our current opportunities are a good fit for your family member! Email:

[email protected]

Inclusion Support Fitness & Fun with Unlimited Abilities

Does your child or family member (8th Grade and Up)
require additional assistance to be Location: Ditson School Field
Instructors: Matthew & Maria of Unlimited Abilities
successful in a group setting? Tuesdays, September 20 - October 18, 5:30-6:30 pm, $75
If so, please reach out! Join us for a fitness program designed for those with
different abilities! Each class will consist of a warm up,
We are here to work with you on support stretching, and movement games that make working out
strategies so that people of all abilities fun! All activities are able to be modified to meet the
are able to participate in our programs. needs, goals, and abilities of individual participants, while
Contact Laurel at including teamwork and social skills in a positive and
[email protected] to get
started.

Special Olympics Bowling supportive environment.

Location: Woburn Bowladrome
Instructor: Ruth Mingo

Saturdays, October 1 - December 10, 1-3 pm, $160

Please contact the Recreation Department for further information and
required paperwork to participate in our Special Olympics bowling program.

Do you have an idea or need for additional adaptive
programs? We would love to hear from you!

Please contact us and let us know what you would
like to see offered in future seasons!

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Leisure Adventure Club (Ages 18+ with a disability)

LAC includes social activities and community outings for older teens and adults that are designed specifically to
accommodate those with cognitive, developmental, or physical impairments. Programs are led by qualified
Billerica Recreation staff members. Staff to participant ratio will not exceed 1:6.
Intake assesment and conversation with our CTRS is required prior to initial participation.
Please see online forms for guidelines for participation or contact us for more information.

Important Reminders: Drop off and pick up at the Rec Department unless otherwise noted. Transportation to
the activity is included, and travel time is built in to the time listed on each program. Please do not arrive more
than 10-15 minutes before departure. If we are running late or hit traffic, we will contact you on our way back.

Fall 2022 Outings:

Apple Picking & Dinner Xtreme Craze Woburn
Saturday, September 17, 3-7 pm, $15 Wednesday, October 5, 5:30-8:30 pm, $35
Let's head to a local orchard to pick our own Laser tag, pizza, and a $5 arcade card are all
apples! On the way back we will stop and have included in this evening of fun! Please bring your
dinner at The 99. Each person will bring home a
small bag of apples. *Please bring your own own money for additional arcade games.


money for dinner.

Screeemfest at Canobie Lake Park Taste Buds Kitchen
Friday, October 21, 5-10 pm, $40 Tuesday, November 15, 5-8 pm, $50
We had such a good time at our TBK cooking
This one is a group favorite: a night of chills class in the Spring, we are heading back again!
and thrills at Canobie Lake Park. Please bring This time we will make some yummy Chinese
take-out. Please disclose all food allergies upon
your own money for food, drinks, and
souvenirs if desired. registration.

A Christmas Carol at The North Shore Music Theater
Sunday, December 4, 1-5:15 pm, $50

Don't miss this holiday classic as we witness Scrooge discovering the true spirit of the holiday season!
Ticket prices have been subsidized by a generous grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

*Note: This performance may contain loud noises and strobing lights. The show is 2 hours and 20 minutes
long, so be prepared to sit for this long period of time, plus bus rides to and from the theater. Bring your

own money if you would like to purchase refreshments at intermission.

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New York City Day Trip Canobie Lake Park
Tickets
Saturday, December 17
6:30 am - 11 pm General Admission
$75/seat $45 each

Grab a seat on the coach bus for a ride to NYC Can also be used for
for the day! Once there, you have the day to admittance to
Screeemfest!
enjoy the city however you please: catch a show,
do some shopping, or ice skate a Rockefeller

Center. The Holidays are a great time to explore
the Big Apple!

My Mini & Me Cookie Decorating Workshops

Location: Recreation Department
Instructor: Kiran Rana

$60 adult/child pair, $20 each additional child
This fun cookie decorating program is designed for a child and their special grown up. Spend some quality

time together and decorate cookies in the theme of each holiday! Each adult/child pair will decorate 8
delicious scratch-made sugar cookies with fresh icing and get decorating tips and tricks from Kiran of the

local company "Kiran's Kookies". Each additional registered child will receive 3 additional cookies to
decorate.

Halloween: Thursday, October 20, 6:30-8 pm
Christmas: Sunday, December 4, 3-4:30 pm

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Halloween Bash!
& Truck-or-Treat

Location: Recreation Department
Saturday, October 15

4-6 pm: Activities, 6-8 pm: Dinner & Movie
Registration Required: $10 per family

Don't miss an afternoon of Halloween family fun! Inflatables, games, and a
special trick-or-treat from truck to truck make this event a must for kids of all
ages! Registration includes a trick or treat bag for each child and a Halloween

movie on the lawn with pizza and drinks for your family.

Thanksgiving Turkey Hunt

Location: Various Locations
Saturday, November 19, 10 am - Noon

$20 per family
Start at the Recreation office to get your clues, then head

around town to complete all the minute-to-win-it style
challenges! Once you have them all checked off, race back to

the Rec to claim your prize!

Candy Cane Carnival & Elf Try-Outs



Save the date for some very festive Holiday fun!



Saturday, December 10, 11 am - 2 pm




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To be considered for a field permit on any Town of Billerica field, a completed permit
application packet must be returned to the Recreation Department for review.



The field permit application can be found here



The picnic area permit application can be found here



On our website, click on "General Info", then "Department Info" and these forms can be found in the
"Applications" category.

At Billerica Recreation Department, we use an online registration system called My Rec. 21
Please set up a household account online at www.billericarec.com

to allow you to register yourself and family members for programs and special events.



Ways to register:
*Online via our website and your My Rec account
*In person in our office
*Over the phone



If you prefer to print a form and bring it in, you can find that here
On our website, click on "General Info", then "Department Info", and this form can be found in the

"General Forms" category.