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Winter Programs
Winter programs are typically held through December / January / February each year, although some programs or program sessions may vary, starting earlier or running later in the season.
We are always looking for new programming ideas and suggestions! If you have an idea for a new Dover Parks and Recreation program, or have ideas/ input on how to improve existing programs, please e-mail our Assistant Director, Nicole DiCicco.
- Caryl Art Club
- Fun February Break
- Hikes+Crafts
- Ice Skating Lessons
- MetroWest eSports League
- Ski & Snowboard
- Virtual S.T.E.A.M.
- Virtual Safety Classes
CARYL ART CLUB
In this class we will develop your young artists’ interest and skill in creative arts through the exploration of a variety of mediums.
Over this, NOW 5-WEEK LONG SESSIONS, we will introduce, discuss and explore famous artists and their unique forms of making art, then we will create our own works of art using all we’ve learned!
DECEMBER + JANUARY 5-week, cohort-based SESSIONS:
COHORT B : Tuesdays, December 8, 2020 – January 19, 2021 (no class 12/22 & 12/29)
COHORT A: Thursdays, December 10, 2020 – January 21, 2021 (no class 12/24 & 12/31)
FEBRUARY + MARCH 5-WEEK SESSIONS:
COHORT B: Tuesdays, February 2 – March 9, 2021 (no class 2/16)
COHORT A: Thursdays, February 4 – March 11, 2021 (no class 2/18)
Ages: 5 – 11 years old
Time: 3:00 – 4:15pm
Location(s):
Dover Town House (December classes only)
Caryl Community Center (all January, February & March classes)
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation with Brieanna, Parks & Recreation staff member
Cost: $70/ 5-week session
New this year we will be offering three, individual day options of our popular in-person programs, over the February school break!
PRE-K PETITE PICASSO'S
Pre-K artists’ have a unique need to explore the world around them and acquire fine motor skills along with vocabulary and sensory development through hands-on experiences. So let's dive in, get messy!
Tuesday, February 16 from 10:00 - 10:45am
- Today we will explore HOW LIQUIDS AND COLORS BLEND through the SCIENCE exploration of CREATING and PAINTING WITH PUFFY PAINT!
Wednesday, February 17 from 10:00 - 10:45am
- Today we will explore EXPRESSIVE and DESCRIPTIVE WORDS through the SENSORY exploration of MAKING and SCULPTING HOMEMADE AIR DRY CLAY!
Thursday, February 18 from 10:00 - 10:45am
- Today we will explore COLOR and SEQUENCING (following a step-by-step process) through the SCIENCE exploration of RAISED SALT WATERCOLORS.
Ages: Pre-K (3, 4 & 5 year olds not yet in elementary school)
Location: Caryl Community Center
Cost: $15/ participant/ per day
HIKES + CRAFTS
Let's grab our snow pants, hats and gloves to explore three beautiful trails and outdoor spaces of Dover… IN WINTER!
Tuesday, February 16 from 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Dover Land Conservation Trust: BLAKE PROPERTY
Wednesday, February 17 from 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Dover Open Space Committee: WYLDE WOODS
Thursday, February 18 from 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Dover Land Conservation Trust: BARTLETT PINES
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Cost: $12/ participant/ per day
ELEMENTARY ART CLUB
In this class we will develop your young artists’ interest and skill in creative arts through the exploration of a variety of mediums.
Tuesday, February 16 from 3:00 - 4:00pm
- MOSAICS (glass tile onto wooden boxes)
Wednesday, February 17 from 3:00 - 4 :00pm
- PAINTING (acrylic on canvas)
Thursday, February 18 from 3:00 - 4 :00pm
- SCULPTURE (polymer clay*)
- *will require 15 minutes of baking, at home, after class
- SCULPTURE (polymer clay*)
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Location: Caryl Community Center
Cost: $15/ participant/ per day
HIKES & CRAFTS
Let’s grab our snow pants, hats and gloves to explore the beautiful trails and outdoor spaces of Dover…IN WINTER!
In this program, we will bundle up and get outside for exploration and fun at various unique and beautiful Town-owned properties each week. On each trail we will learn about the land, plants and animals that surround us, then we will have a nature-based art activity that will incorporate the great outdoors with your own creativity and imagination!
Wednesdays, December 9 – 30, 2020
Ages: 6 – 12 years old
Time: 3:00 – 4:15pm
Locations: New, Winter Dover Land Conservation Trust sites T.B.D.
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Cost: $46/ 4-week session
ICE SKATING LESSONS
The Skating Club of Boston is New England’s premier figure skating club, and home to a community of families, athletes and professionals united by their love of ice skating and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the sport. From recreational skaters to the Olympic hopefuls, beginners to lifelong enthusiasts, The Skating Club of Boston will provide you or your little skaters with the resources and relationships necessary to meet your own individual skating goals and dreams!
NEW for 2020: lessons held exclusively at the NEW, state-of-the-art, Skating Club of Boston Norwood Facility!
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR ALL SKATING ACADEMY ICE SKATING LESSONS WILL CLOSE 4 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST LESSON OF EACH SESSION/DAY/LEVEL, AT 2:00pm.
BASIC SKILLS (Basic levels 2* – 6)
*At this time, we are not able to accept any beginner or first-time skaters.
Mondays, December 7, 2020 – February 1, 2021
Ages: 6 – 17 years old
Time: 7:00 – 7:40pm
Cost: $135/ 7-week session
BASIC SKILLS (Basic levels 2* – 6) and HOCKEY SKILLS (Hockey levels 2* – 6)
*At this time, we are not able to accept any beginner or first-time skaters.
Sundays, January 3 – February 28, 2021
–OR-
Saturdays, January 9 – March 13, 2021
Ages: 6 – 17 years old
Time: 1:40 – 2:20pm
Cost: $150/ 8-week session
BASIC SKILLS: ADVANCED (Basic level 2* and higher)
*At this time, we are not able to accept any beginner or first-time skaters.
Sundays, January 3 – February 28, 2021
–OR-
Saturdays, January 9 – March 13, 2021
Ages: 6 years old – Adult
Time: 2:45 – 3:25pm
Cost: $150/ 8-week session
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR ALL SKATING ACADEMY ICE SKATING LESSONS WILL CLOSE 4 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST LESSON OF EACH SESSION/DAY/LEVEL, AT 2:00pm.
METRO WEST E-SPORTS LEAGUE
DECEMBER TOURNAMENT SERIES
Three days of multi-game tournaments for players from 8 TOWNS across MetroWest to compete for the ultimate gamer bragging rights!
MADDEN TOURNAMENT
Monday, December 28, 2020
Ages: 3rd – 12th grade
Time: 3:00 – 700pm (two matches guaranteed)
Cost: $15/ player
All players must have their own PlayStation game console with PlayStation Plus account* & MADDEN NFL 21.
FORTNITE TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Ages: 3rd – 12th grade
Time: 3:00 – 700pm (two matches guaranteed)
Cost: $15/ player
All players must have their own FORTNITE account & ONE of the following gaming systems:
- XBox with XBox Live account*
- PlayStation with dependable internet connectivity*
- Switch with Nintendo Online account*
- PC or Mobile with dependable internet connectivity*
SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Ages: 3rd – 12th grade
Time: 3:00 – 700pm (two matches guaranteed)
Cost: $15/ player
All players must have their own Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online account* & SUPER SMASH BROS.
WINTER GAMING SEASON
In these multi-town, gaming series’ Dover-Sherborn 3rd – 12th graders will compete against players both in-town and from the surrounding communities of Medfield, Norwood and Medway!
*Internet connection needed for weekly competitive play as ALL games will be played online.
MADDEN NFL 21
All players must have their own PlayStation game console with PlayStation Plus account* & MADDEN NFL 21. (6 weeks of regular season play, with 1 week of playoffs & championship for top 4 players.)
Season begins MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021
ELEMENTARY DIVISION: 3rd – 5th grade
Play time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: 6th – 12th grade
Play time: 8:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $30/ player
FORTNITE
All players must have their own FORTNITE account & ONE of the following gaming systems:
- XBox with XBox Live account*
- PlayStation with dependable internet connectivity*
- Switch with Nintendo Online account*
- PC or Mobile with dependable internet connectivity*
(6 weeks of regular season play, with 1 week of playoffs & championship for top 4 players.)
Season begins TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021
ELEMENTARY DIVISION: 3rd – 5th grade
Play time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: 6th – 12th grade
Play time: 8:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $30/ player
NEW for winter: FIFA 21
All players must have their own PlayStation game console with PlayStation Plus account* & FIFA 21. (6 weeks of regular season play, with 1 week of playoffs & championship for top 4 players.)
Season begins WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021
ELEMENTARY DIVISION: 3rd – 5th grade
Play time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: 6th – 12th grade
Play time: 8:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $30/ player
NBA 2K21
All players must have their own PlayStation game console with PlayStation Plus account* & MADDEN NFL 21. (6 weeks of regular season play, with 1 week of playoffs & championship for top 4 players.)
Season begins WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021
ELEMENTARY DIVISION: 3rd – 5th grade
Play time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: 6th – 12th grade
Play time: 8:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $30/ player
SUPER SMASH BROS.
All players must have their own Nintendo Switch with Nintendo Online account* & SMASH BROS. (6 weeks of regular season play, with 1 week of playoffs & championship for top 4 players.)
Season begins THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021
ELEMENTARY DIVISION: 3rd – 5th grade
Play time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: 6th – 12th grade
Play time: 8:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $30/ player
BLUE HILLS SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS
Blue Hills Ski Area: These weekly lessons, offered in both skiing and snowboarding, are held over 5-weeks and are geared to all abilities and skill levels. Groups will initially be divided by age group then each child will be evaluated and organized by ability level, following an evaluation performed during their first class.
PLEASE NOTE: Blue Hills Ski Area will be implementing new policies and procedures to align with all local, state, federal, and industry reopening guidelines and regulations and there will be LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.
Wednesdays, January 6 – February 3, 2021
Ages: 7 – 12 years old
Time: 4:00 – 5:15pm
Lesson Package Options & Costs:
- Lessons ONLY Package: $255/ 5-week session
- This option includes ONLY 5-week lessons (your choice of ski OR snowboard); YOU MUST HAVE ALL YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT (including a helmet which is required for all youth lessons).
- Lessons WITH COMPLETE EQUIPMENT RENTAL Package: $395/ 5-week session
- This option includes 5-week lessons (your choice of ski OR snowboard); PLUS: ALL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (skis OR board, boots AND helmet).
Snapology of Hopedale - VIRTUAL S.T.E.A.M. CLASSES
At Snapology, we understand how challenging limited in-person activities can be for students and parents, so we have adapted our curriculum so that your child can make their screen time count with fully engaging, entertaining and unique STEAM enrichment!
JEDI MASTERS – STAR WARS
If you love Star Wars, this is the class for you! Come participate in all Star Wars themed activities using LEGO bricks and other interactive learning tools. Build ships, lightsabers and scenes from the movies, you name it… May the Force be with You!
Mondays, January 11 – March 8, 2021
Ages: 1st – 4th grade
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: $120/ 7-week session
VIRTUAL ESCAPE
HURRY, our team only has 60 minutes to discover clues, solve puzzles, answer riddles and decode secret messages in order to complete the task of Virtual Escape and the team that escapes fastest is given ultimate bragging rights…that is, until their record is beaten by a new team!
In Virtual Escape you will play various, exciting escape games in all sorts of fantasy places that each require your growing STEAM-based skills in order to finish the game!
Thursdays, January 14 – March 4, 2021
Ages: 2nd – 5th grade
Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Cost: $120/ 7-week session
MINECRAFT GAMING
Let’s all enter the limitless world of MINECRAFT! In this class we will learn to navigate using coordinates and the sun, explore architectural design and even practice with how to use circuits in order to create machines that respond to your coding! Here, collaboration is key as you will communicate and plan with your teammates in all of your designs using creative and cooperative problem solving skills through active planning, building, troubleshooting and refining; you won’t believe all that can come from this virtual world!
Wednesdays, January 13 – March 3, 2021
Ages: 3rd – 6th grade
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: $120/ 7-week session
Youth HOME ALONE SAFETY TRAINING
This course will teach participants the basics personal safety as they begin staying home alone for short periods of time. We will talk about telephone and door answering techniques, how to properly call 9-1-1, internet safety, accident and fire protection, and general first–aid skills. Additionally, we will discuss how to plan around responsibilities when home alone, to help instill strong time management skills.
SESSION 1: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021
4:30 - 6:00pm
SESSION 2: THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021
3:30 - 5:00pm
Ages: 8 - 11 years old
Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom *class requires ability to login to Zoom with video connectivity*
Led by: Juanita Allen-Kingsley, W-EMT
Cost: $45/ participant/ session
Teen BABYSITTING SKILLS & SAFETY TRAINING
In this course teens will learn how to handle the basics of childcare safety. We will practice how to react responsibly to illness, medical emergencies and injuries, including how to perform first aid. Additionally, participants will also learn choking prevention technique and relief, as well as how to properly call 9-1-1.
After reviewing these vital safety skills we will discuss ideas for, and best practices of, setting-up and running your very own local babysitting business!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021
*class requires ability to login to Zoom with video connectivity*
Ages: 12 - 16 years old
Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm
Location: Zoom Virtual Classroom
Led by: Juanita Allen-Kingsley, W-EMT
Cost: $50/ participant