The Fall 2021 Bedford Recreation Department brochure is available online. Registration opens at 8 pm on Monday, August 30.
As always the brochure is full of classes, sports, and activities for all ages with a clutch of weekend and weekday programs especially for Bedford’s youngest.
StoryTime Dance
Spark your children’s imagination as they discover the magic of dance in this StoryTime Dance class! Each class is based on a story related to that day’s topic. Dancers will have their own craft kit to make a craft and learn a dance based on the story. Themes such as Myths & Magic, Animal Kingdom, and Under the Sea will be used to create a fun-filled class for your dancers. Parent participation is required for this program Ages 3-5, Fridays
Intro to Dance
Students will use games and props to learn basic ballet and tap dance steps that help them develop rhythm and movement skills while giving them self-confidence! Children should wear dance attire: Girls: Leotard, tights with hair pulled back. Boys: Plain dance attire, tight-fitting sweatpants/jazz or yoga pants, and hair pulled back Ages 4-5, Fridays
Toddler Tumblers (with Adult)
This class is the perfect combination of fun and learning. Each week will have a different theme involving different equipment. Participants will roll down the mat, walk across the beam, swing like monkeys, and jump link frogs. Parachutes and stamps complete this magical gymnastics class. Children must be walking to participate. Ages 12-36 months, Fridays and Saturdays
Preschool Gym (without Adult)
This class teaches beginning skills that will be useful in any sport. Focus is placed on strength and flexibility while building balance and body awareness. Ages 3-5, Fridays and Saturdays
Bedford T-Ball Clinic
A great introduction to the world of baseball for preschoolers! Tim and his staff of energetic and knowledgeable coaches introduce players to the fundamentals. Players will practice skills through a wide variety of developmentally appropriate drills and activities designed to make learning the game of baseball fun. Skills will be applied in modified games. Parents’ participation is encouraged. Children should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring a baseball glove and water. Ages 3-5
Tiny Tykes Preschool Soccer
Tiny Tykes teaches basic soccer skills while focusing on motor skill development, balance, coordination, concentration, listening, and teamwork for players ages 2-5. Challenger’s coaches will take your young player on a journey to imaginary destinations of dinosaurs, princesses, dragons, and more through soccer, music, storytelling, and games. Join us for 6 weekly, 45-minute sessions coached by Challenger’s team of international soccer coaches. Children will receive a shirt and soccer ball. Please indicate your child’s size when registering. Late registration may delay your child’s uniform Cubs, ages 2-3; Lions, ages 4-5
Little Farmers
Little Farmers is a full sensory farm and nature program. At Chip-in Farm, the goal is to connect children to the outdoors and their community through outdoor play and meaningful farm work. Children will help care for the animals each day before exploring the surrounding fields and forest. The majority of each day will be spent outside in the sun, the rain, and maybe even the snow! This hands-on farm and nature experience will give children a deeper connection to the natural world while developing resilience, self-confidence, and independence. Ages 3-5
Help Wanted: Program Aides
The Recreation Department seeks program aides, age 14+ who are available to work flexible schedules (after school and some Saturdays) in programs at Lane and Davis Schools and at Town Center, located at 12 Mudge Way. Pay rate is based on experience, starting at $15/hour.
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