Spring is almost here and we are living in a time like no other. However, here at Peterborough Recreation Department, we have some fun/safe programming that you may enjoy. Please sign up, stay active and enjoy the winter/spring with us. |
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COVID-19 Program Alerts
Our goal at Peterborough Recreation Department is to keep all of our instructors and participants safe while having fun. Please follow these guidelines and answer the following questions before every class. Temperatures will be taken and recorded by instructors.
Please bring your own clean face mask with you to each class.
Face masks are required as specified in the
State of NH Safer at Home Guidelines.
Participants should bring their own water bottle- filled.
Water fountains are inactive at this time.
The following Screening Questions will be asked upon arrival. If you answer yes to any of these questions, please stay at home and keep our community safe.
Covid-19 Screening questions:
1. Do you have any symptoms of Covid-19 (fever, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, muscles aches, chills, severe fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or changes in your taste or smell)?
2. Have you been in close contact with someone who is suspected or confirmed to have Covid-19 in the past 10 days?
3. Have you traveled in the past 10 days outside of NH, VT, RI, MA, CT or ME?
NOTE: You do NOT need to quarantine for 10 days or get tested for COVID-19 if either of the following apply:
- You are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and more than 14 days have passed since you received the second dose of your COVID-19 vaccine.
- You have previously tested positive for active COVID-19 infection (by PCR or antigen testing) in the last 90 days (if you had a previous infection that was more than 90 days ago, you must still follow all quarantine requirements)
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Help Wanted: The PRD is looking to hire Lifeguards, a Head Lifeguard, Bathhouse Attendants, summer Maintenance workers and Playground Program Counselors for Summer 2021. If you are interested is a rewarding summer job, please go to www.peterboroughNH.gov and download an application. After filling it out, please mail to the PRD at 64 Union St, Peterborough, NH 03458 or email lmartin@peterboroughNH.gov. For more information on the available positions, please call 924-8080.
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Cottontail Drive Thru Easter Event:
Date: Easter, Saturday, March 27th, 2021 (Extreme Weather make-up date 4/3)
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Peterborough Elementary School please enter on High Street!
17 High Street Peterborough NH 03458
Fee: This is a free event. Space is limited and reservations are required.
How to register: Register at www.peterboroughrec.com (beginning at 8:30am on Mon. March 15th).
Each registration is for a single vehicle. You will be asked how many children will be participating in your car.
You may also register by calling us at 924-8080 (beginning at 8:30am on Mon. March 15th) and we will get your carload registered, along with the number of kids in the vehicle. We are offering 10 time slots that can accommodate 15 vehicles at a time. These 10 time slots will be offered at 15-minute intervals. Families can register for a time slot starting March 15th, ending March 26th, at noontime.
To participate in this event, we need to be sure the following guidelines and recommendations are met.
- If you are not feeling well, have a fever or show any cold like or respiratory symptoms, please stay home. Keep our community, friends, and family safe!
- Children participants need to bring their own basket or bag to receive goodies in.
- All participants must wear clean face masks for the duration of the event. Bring along some alcohol-based hand sanitizer to use during the event.
- You must remain 6 ft away from other participants during the event. The station supervisors will be thinking of creative ways to get the candy/eggs/surprises to you while maintaining social distancing. We will see what fun ideas they come up with.
THIS EVENT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT OUR VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PETERBOROUGH RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND THE PETERBOROUGH COMMUNITY!
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Hilltop Golf Course
Level 1 Clinics
Hilltop Golf Course Level 1 Clinics is for never-evers, as well as girls and boys with some golf experience, but little or no formal training. Students will be taught proper grip, stance, swing, putting, rules, and etiquette. Students will also be taught club selection and how to properly navigate the course. For the fourth and final lesson, students will play a round of golf with their instructor, or as many holes as time/conditions permit.
Covid-19 Rules for this program: Masks will be worn at all times, screening questions and temperatures will be taken and recorded before the start of the program each week.
Who: Boys & Girls 5th-8th Grade
When: Wednesdays May 12 - June 2nd Registration Deadline: April 30th
Time: 3-5pm Participants: Min: 4 Max: 8
Fee: $20pp for all 4 weeks along with two free rounds of golf in 2021
THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE BY TWO GENEROUS DONORS!
Location: Hilltop Golf Course 49 High Street Peterborough NH 03458
What to bring with you:
Golf Clubs if you have them (If you need to borrow equipment please call 924-8080.
Sneakers only! No hikers, flip flops, or hard sole shoes.
Neat comfortable pants or shorts, and shirts.
Filled water bottle.
Sun hat, jacket as needed.
In bad weather lessons will resume indoors.
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Baseball/Softball Spring Program
The PRD will be offering Baseball/Softball this year, but not in the usual manner. After much discussion and consideration, we will not be offering the traditional PRD Baseball/Softball program. Our main goal behind this decision is to support the ConVal area in keeping the kids in school. We are going to offer sport opportunities that are not travel-based by running fun Softball/Baseball/T-Ball clinics that focuses on skill development and fitness. We feel we can still achieve the youth sports goals of higher level play and promote physical and mental health. COVID guidelines will be followed.
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Baseball & Softball Clinics (Including T-Ball)
Peterborough Recreation Department will be offering youth clinics outside in small sided groups. Participants will be working on skills through a variety of drills to improving their game. The clinics provide an opportunity where kids can practice, socialize in an safer environment and have fun in the process.
Co-ed T-Ball Clinics Ages 6-8:
Schedule: 2, 45 minute clinics per week, starting the week of May 10 - June 5th
(Weather make up if needed week of June 7th)
Location: Fields at Adams Playground
Fee: $33
Participants: Min: 6 Max: 20 (subject to change)
Registration Deadline: April 26th, 4:30pm
Please see guidelines below
Softball Clinics Ages 9-12:
Schedule: 2, hr long clinics per week, starting the week of May 10th - June 4th
(Weather make up if needed week of June 7th)
Location: Fields at Adams Playground
Fee: $33
Participants: Min: 6 Max: 20 (subject to change)
Registration Deadline: April 26th 4:30pm
Please see guidelines below
Baseball Clinics Ages 9-12:
Schedule: 2, hour long clinics per week, starting the week of May 10th - June 4th
(Weather make up if needed week of June 7th)
Location: Fields at Adams Playground
Fee: $33
Participants: Min: 6 Max: 20 (subject to change)
Registration Deadline: April 26th 4:30pm
Please see guidelines below
We are looking for parent volunteers to help with;
1) Coaching of the Skills and Drills.
2) Screening participants by asking the screening questions and taking temperatures.
3) Sanitizing of shared equipment like baseballs, softballs and catching equipment.
The more volunteers we have the more athletes we can have join us.
Guidelines & things to know
Clean Masks will be required to be worn by everyone during the duration of all clinics by athletes and volunteers. Temperatures will be taken and recorded and screening questions will be asked upon arrival.
All clinic participants will need to bring their own equipment, including a glove, helmet, bat, and not share personal equipment with other athletes. Athletes should also bring there own full water bottle & hand sanitizer in a personal equipment bag to each clinic.
Equipment bags and backpacks should be placed 6 feet apart. Please stay out of the dugouts.
During Clinics, parents/guardians and other spectators are encouraged to remain in their cars.
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LAX Spring Program
The PRD will be offering lacrosse this year, but not in the usual manner. After much discussion and consideration, we will not be offering the traditional PRD Lacrosse program. Our main goal behind this decision is to support the ConVal area in keeping the kids in school. We are going to offer sport opportunities that are not travel-based by running a fun lacrosse program that focuses on skill development and fitness. We feel we can still achieve the youth sports goals of higher level play and promote physical and mental health. We have not hammered out all the details so stay tuned for that information which will be out shortly. For the basics of the PRD LAX program this spring, the program will be co-ed, 3rd through 8th graders. The only equipment needed is one’s own lacrosse stick, a water bottle, mouthpiece and mask. Practices/drills groups will meet twice a week. COVID guidelines will be followed.
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Lacrosse Youth
Pre-season Clinics
Ages: Grade 4th-9th
Youth and high school age lacrosse preseason skills and drills. This will primarily be geared to boys lacrosse but girls lacrosse players are welcome to attend. This will include wall ball routines to improve stick skills, at least one select skill to work on each week which could include a dodging technique, shooting, etc. We will also discuss offensive and defensive concepts as time allows. We will be limiting attendance to 12 in order to maximize social distancing. No walk-ins allowed.
Masks and Pre-registration will be required. They will be screening of registrants at the door. Players are required to bring their own equipment. All skills and drills will be developed with COVID precautions in mind. Clinics held at the Peterborough Community Center across the street from the bowling alley, using the green side door.
***Due to COVID-19 State and CDC guidelines, only the pre-registered participants and coaches are allowed in the gym. Parents, if you are planning on running some errands during this time, you cannot leave until your child's temp has been taken and the screening questions have been asked and answered and your child is cleared to enter the gym. If this - along with other COVID-19 guidelines are not adhered to, it may result in your child's exclusion from registering for these clinics.
PLEASE NOTE: These guidelines and longevity of the clinics may change at a moment's notice.
Who: Youth grades 4th through 9th
Depending upon the number of registrants as of Noon on Wednesdays, we will open up the remaining slots to HS students. Registrations close at 4pm so we can get rosters to the Community Center.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30pm
Where: Peterborough Community Center, 25 Elm St
Cost: $8/session
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Intro to Balloon Animals Session A |
Ages 7+
Intro to balloon animals (how to tie, twist, etc.)
Animals Balloons you will learn to make in Session A
1. Fish Version 2
2. Sword
3. Dog Basic Way
4. Dog Advance Way
5. Butterfly
6. A final word and thank you from Gary
- Each Session contains at least 45 minutes of online videos that teach how to make cool balloon animals (like dogs, butterflies, fish, etc.)
- Step by step instructions, with each creation described in great detail.
- Videos are online so they can be watched whenever you are available and can watch (over and over again).
- Ideal class age is 7 & above, plus parents will love making the animals.
- You will need your own balloons and pump (which cost about $13) When you register, I will provide online places to purchase them.
Ages: 7 & up
Dates/Times: Anytime you want
Location: Online
Min/Max: N/A
Fees: Res/NRes $13
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Ages 5 - 12
Intro to Magic Session A:
Supplies you will need to buy/gather: Cards, rubber band, crayons, die, one coin, regular lunch bag, yarn, (or rope), paper, pen or pencil.
Intro to magic and watch Gary perform some cool tricks
1. Ace- diamonds to hearts
2. Jumping rubber band
3. Predict die total
4. Know crayon color
5. Moving knot on rope
6. Remove coin from glass by moving 2 sticks
7. A final word and thank you from Gary
- Each Session contains at least 45 minutes of online videos that teach kids how to do magic with household items.
- Step by step instructions, with each trick described in great detail.
- Videos are online so they can be watched whenever you are available and can watch (over and over again).
- Ideal class age is 5-12.
Ages: 5-12
Dates/Times: Anytime you want
Location: Online
Min/Max: N/A
Fees: Res/NRes $13
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Esports, Peterborough NH Rec Esports Leagues (GGLeagues)
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Don't let Covid stop you from some safe competitive fun between friends. Peterborough Recreation is stepping into the wild world of esports. Esports is one of the fastest growing competitions in the world and we want to allow players a safe way to compete with friends on your own in the confines of your own home.
Esports is a form of sport competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organized, multi-player video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams.
We are offering the following games in our competitions:
Madden21 (1 v 1, PlayStation 4)
Madden21 (1 v 1, Xbox One)
Rocket League (3 v 3, any device except Mac) Game is free to Download
Rocket League (1 v 1, any device except Mac) Game is free to Download
Super Smash Bros Ultimate. (1 v 1, Nintendo Switch)
Leagues will be run through GGLeagues online gaming and will consist of a six week season where players will play a game a week. At the end of the season, players will participate in a single elimination tournament to crown the champion.
All games will be played within the NH Rec Esports League. Each league winner will be crowned the NH Rec League Esports Champion.
Who: ages 8+
When:
Madden21 Mondays Starting April 12th
Rocket League Wednesdays Starting April 14th
Super Smash Bros Thursdays Starting April 15th
Where: games are played at your house
Cost: $25 per league ( you can play in multiple leagues)
Registration Deadline: March 29th
To play, you must have a console/computer to play on, email address, own the game you are registering to play and have the ability to play live. All games are monitored by GGLeagues and players are held to a code of conduct to maintain a fun and safe gaming atmosphere.
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Esports, Peterborough NH Rec Esports One Day Tournaments (GGLeagues) |
Don't let Covid stop you from some safe competitive fun between friends. Peterborough Recreation is stepping into the wild world of esports. Esports is one of the fastest growing competitions in the world and we want to allow players a safe way to compete with friends on your own in the confines of your own home.
Esports is a form of sport competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organized, multi-player video game competitions, particularly between individually or as teams.
We are offering the following games in our competitions:
NHL21 (1 v 1. Xbox One)
NHL21 (1 v 1. PlayStation 4)
Super Smash Bros Ultimate. (1 v 1, Nintendo Switch)
Leagues will be run through GGLeagues online gaming and will consist of a six week season where players will play a game a week. At the end of the season, players will participate in a single elimination tournament to crown the champion.
All games will be played within the NH Rec Esports League. Each league winner will be crowned the NH Rec League Esports Champion.
Who: ages 8+
When:
NHL21 Tournaments March 13th 2-6pm
Super Smash Bros Tournaments March 20th 2-6pm
Where: Games are played at your house
Cost: $20 per league ( you can play in multiple Tournaments)
Registration Deadline:
NHL21 Deadline March 5th
Super Smash Bros March 12th
To play, you must have a console/computer to play on, email address, own the game you are registering to play and have the ability to play live. All games are monitored by GGLeagues and players are held to a code of conduct to maintain a fun and safe gaming atmosphere.
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So, what is this funny named sport? Outside of being the fastest growing sport in America, this game is described as a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. The game is played on a badminton size court, utilizing a net like the one used in tennis, and the paddles are fashioned after ping pong paddles. The ball? It is a wiffle type ball. Most of our players are over 50 years old, but younger folks are welcome. Come check it out!!
Due to the popularity of the sport and limited indoor space, we are allocating certain times for certain styles of play. "Open" play is for all abilities. Recreational play is just that. Competitive players can play during this time - just realize the nature of play will be more relaxed. Competitive play is just that, also. Recreational players are welcome to play, realize though that the style of play will be ramped up.
Due to Covid-19 we have made some changes as to how indoor Pickleball is run. Times slots are a little different from years past due to our cleaning schedule and possible snow removal, if needed. Pickleball time slots have a limited amount of participants (10 participants for each time slot). Participants have to pre-register online or by calling the recreation department at 924-8080. Payment is made at the door- please bring exact cash so cash doesn't need to be handled. We are very excited to be offering a program to our Pickleballers but PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES SO WE CAN CONTINUE PROGRAMS AT THE PCC. We are excited to offer this program and have the PCC open on a limited basis, but please recognize that with Covid, things can change quickly.
Ages: 18+
Where: PCC Gym
When:
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00am - Competitive Play Masks Mandatory during play
Tuesdays, 12:00-1:30pm - Recreational Play Masks Mandatory during play
Thursdays, 9:30 to 11:00am - Recreational Play Masks Mandatory during play
Thursdays, 12:00 to 1:30pm - Competitive Play Masks Mandatory during play
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am - Competitive Play Masks Mandatory during play
Sundays, 4:00 to 6:00pm - Recreational Play Masks Optional during play only
Fee: $3pp per slot Registration is required! No Drop-ins.
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Fly Fishing Introduction to Fly Casting
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Trout Unlimited is excited to teach Fly Casting to future Fly Fisherman/Fisherwoman. Trout Unlimited will give explanation of all equipment, give demonstrations and hands on usage of several different fly rods. There will be discussions about local fly-fishing venues. Trout Unlimited will also give you tips and instructions on fly tying and knot tying demos.
Ages: Adults
Dates/Times: Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm 4/8-4/29 Weather Make up date if needed 5/6
Location: Ecco Field at Adams Park 64 Union Street
Min/Max: Minimum of 6 Maximum of 10
Fees: Res Fee: $100 NRes Fee: $110
Participants should bring their Own Water Bottle
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Kraft Korner
Facilitated by the PRD and Gloria Schultz
Come and learn how to make new projects, to share your knowledge with others and to have fun together. We have women who are experts in knitting and crocheting, if you need some help. This program is going to be run on Zoom until further notice. For more information please call Gloria at 784-5032.
Who: Adults
When: Wednesdays
Time: 1 to 3pm
Where: Zoom until further notice
To get the Zoom link, please register ahead of time by contacting Gloria each week: 784-5032 or call the recreation office 924-8080.
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Senior Lunch
The Senior Lunch program runs on Fridays, throughout the year - barring the weather and placement of holidays. Please provide your own lunch. This will be a Zoom program until further notice. For more information please call Gloria at 784-5032.
Where: Zoom until further notice
When: Fridays 10-12:30pm
To get the Zoom link, please register ahead of time by contacting Gloria each week: 784-5032 or call the recreation office at 924-8080.
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For more information on any of our programs, please call 924-8080. Our online program registration address is www.peterboroughrec.com. You can also stop by our office - located at 64 Union Street. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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