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Winter Program Listing

Registration:
November 2 – November 13

Monday thru Friday 8am – 1pm


Thursday night registration:     November 5, 6-8pm.

Saturday registration: November 7, 9-11am       

NOTE:  There is a $10 late fee for registrations taken after November 13th.  





WINTER BASKETBALL:
This 8 week program is available to boys and girls in grades 3 through 8,  beginning December 7th.  There is a once a week practice and Saturday games.  The coach’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 1st at 8pm.  
Fee is $75.



HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
For boys and girls in grades 9 thru 12.  This program takes place on Saturdays at DMS, beginning after Christmas vacation.
 Fee is $75.  



TURKEY TROT:
The Recreation Department will once again hold its annual Turkey Trot Road Race on November 21st, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  This is a 4.3 mile race.  Registration begins at 9AM in the Duxbury Middle School cafeteria.  The race will begin promptly at 10am.  
Fee is $10.  (Register at DMS on day of race).  PLEASE BEING A CANNED GOOD AND/OR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE LOCAL FOOD BANK.



AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS:
The Recreation Department will once again offer its After School Athletics program for the second semester of the school year beginning the week of January 4th and continue through June 17th.  Classes meet as follows:
                                
                                Grade 3:        Monday
                                Grade 4:        Tuesday
                                Grade 5:        Wednesday
                                Grade 3-5:      Thursday

This program is offered to boys and girls grades 3 through 5.  These groups meet once a week for one hour of organized activities from 2:00pm – 3:00pm at the Alden gym.  
Fee for this program is $80.



COOKING FOR KIDS:       
This 6-week program will be offered to children ages 7-12 and will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 at the Girl Scout House.  Two sessions will be offered:

Session I:             November 18 – January 5 (no class 12/8 or 12/28)
Session II:     January 12 – February 23 (no class 2/16)

Focus of the program will be to introduce children to the fun of cooking.  At the conclusion of the program, each child will take home their own cookbook which they will have created on a week to week basis.  
Fee for this program is $85.  (Includes all food supplies and cookbook).


 
ADULT YOGA:  
This program will take place on Tues/Thurs, 6:30-7:30pm beginning January 5th and continuing until January 14th.  The classes will consist of warm-up movements and gentle stretches, hatha yoga postures, breathing techniques and guided relaxation.  Continued study possible at completion of the classes.  Classes will take place at the Whidden's School of Fitness in Marshfield.  
Fee for this program is $45.



MEDITATION
For men and women ages 15 and up. Sundays 1/10-1/31, 7-9pm.  Classes will be theoretical and experiential and are open to all levels.  Teacher: Eileen Shaw (see www.whiddenschool.com  for bio & directions).  Classes held at: Whidden School of Fitness Inc. 822 Webster St Marshfield.  
There is no fee for this program.



WRESTLING
For boys grades K-8.  Sunday 1/4-1/25, 4:30- 5:15 for K- Gr4 and 4:30-5:30 For Gr5-8.  Classes emphasize stretching, strengthening, and endurance while learning sport wrestling skills.  Teachers: Roger Whidden and Andrew Chin (see www.whiddenschool.com for bios & directions).  Classes held at: Whidden School of Fitness Inc. 822 Webster St Marshfield.  
Fee for this program is $45 (uniform required- $30 @ WSFI 15 min prior to first class).




CO-ED KARATE
For boys and girls grades K-8.  Program takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm, January 5th thru January 14th.  Classes combine yoga, basic self protection, and cardio Kung Fu conditioning in a fun and creative environment.  Classes held at:  Whidden School of Fitness Inc. 822 Webster St. Marshfield, MA.  
Fee for this program is $45.  (Note:  uniform required - $30 @ WSFI.  Arrive 15 minutes prior to the first class).  see:  www.whiddenschool.com for bios and directions.  




NEW PROGRAMS!!!

ICE SKATING
For ages 3 years thru Adult.  These 8-week introduction to skating classes at The Bog in Kingston consist of a 40 minute lesson and 10 minute practice.  Available dates and times as follows:

Wednesday 10am:  Tots 3-6 yrs old and Adults
December 30 – February 24 (No class February vacation)
March 3 – April 28 (No class April vacation)

Thursday 4pm:  All ages
January 14 – March 4    NOTE:  This class is at 4:20
March 11 – April 29

Saturday 10:20am:   All ages
January 2 – February 20
February 27 – April 17

Thursday 10am:  Tots 3-6 yrs old
January 14 – March 11 (no class February vacation)
March 18 – May 13 (No class April vacation)

Please bring fitted and sharpened skates, hockey or bike helmet and gloves to each class.  Hat, snow pants, elbow pads and knee pads are recommended.  Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of class.  Fee for this program is $135.




FEBRUARY VACATION ACTING WORKSHOP:              
This program will be available to children ages 6-15 and take place during February vacation (2/16 – 2/19).  The workshop will be conducted by the South Shore School of Performing Arts in which participants will receive acting instruction and direction during an intense seven hour a day workshop, finishing the week with a full-scale production of “Pajama Game”.  The program will be conducted at the Duxbury High School Auditorium from 9am-4pm.  
Fee for this program is $160.



INTRODUCTION TO ROCK CLIMBING
This is an 8 week program for boys and girls ages 7-15 through adult.  Participants will learn the basic fundamentals of indoor rock climbing and be given the knowledge and skill to take it to the next level.  Instruction given by certified belayers, with all equipment provided.  Adult courses include belay certification.  Classes take place at Lighthouse Fitness in Cordage Park, Plymouth, MA.  There are two sessions offered:

Session I:     January 13 – March 10
(No class February vacation)

Session II:     March 17 – May 12
(No class during April vacation)

Children ages 7-15:  Wednesdays 5-6pm
Adults ages 16+:  Wednesdays 6-7pm

Fee for this program is $120








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