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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.
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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.
- Coach Pete: Indoor Sports
- Cross-Country Ski Lessons
- Elite Taekwondo
- Erin's School of Dance
- Fun February Break
- Hikes+Crafts
- Hip-Hop Dance
- Ice Skating Lessons
- Indoor Tennis Lessons
- Intramural Basketball
- Kids Test Kitchen
- MetroWest eSports
- Middle School: Futsal
- Middle School: Ski / Snowboard
- Musical Theater
- PROformance Soccer
- Ski / Snowboard Lessons
Coach Pete offers a variety of indoor, winter sports for both aspiring young athletes and kids who just need an outlet for some extra energy!
Please scroll through all of the seasonal options below for individual class details...
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FLOOR HOCKEY
Challenge your young athlete with the speed and excitement of Indoor Floor Hockey with Coach Pete! Learn individual basics through more advanced team floor hockey skills each week with a warm-up and lesson/practice period to start each class followed by directed game play, with coaches assisting in explanations and skill development!
MONDAYS, JANUARY 10 - MARCH 28, 2022
(no class: 1/17 & 2/21)
Ages/ Times:
- PRE-K 2:30 - 3:30pm
- KINDERGARTEN - 2nd GRADE 3:30 - 4:30pm
- 3rd - 5th GRADE 4:30 - 5:30pm
Location: Caryl Community Center - recreation space/gym (#119)
Led by: Coach Pete with assistant P&R staff
Cost: $140/ 10-week session
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INTRO TO BASKETBALL
In this unique introduction to basketball class, Coach Pete will teach your aspiring athlete the basics and fun of basketball through his utilization of age-appropriate basketballs and portable hoops that allow younger children to succeed in their aim and shot-taking!
Each week opens with a warm-up and lesson/practice period, followed by directed game play with coaches assisting in explanations and skill development.
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 11 - MARCH 22, 2022
(no class: 2/22)
Ages/ Times:
- PRE-K (LEVEL 1) 2:00 - 2:45pm
- PRE-K (LEVEL 2) 2:45 - 3:30pm
- KINDERGARTEN 3:30 - 4:30pm
- 1st GRADE 4:30 - 5:30pm
Location: Caryl Community Center - recreation space/gym (#119)
Led by: Coach Pete with assistant P&R staff
Cost: $140/ 10-week session
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WACKY GYM GAME WEDNESDAY
All the wild and fun summer camp-style games you LOVE, without having to actually wait until the summer!
Each week we’ll play numerous fun, silly and different games that are exciting and enjoyable for everyone, no matter their athletic ability or experience - all you need is a want to let your winter wiggles out!
Some of the unique gym games some of the games you may see include: Noodle Hockey, GaGa Ball, Master the Minute, Crab-kick Soccer, Messy Backyard, Head Shoulder Knees & Cone, Speedway, Mr. Fox, Swim-Fish-Swim, Obstacle Courses and MORE!!!
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 12 - MARCH 23, 2022
(no class: 2/23)
Ages: Pre-K - 2nd grade
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm
Location: Caryl Community Center - recreation space/gym (#119)
Led by: Coach Pete with assistant P&R staff
Cost: $140/ 10-week session
CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS
at Weston Ski Track
What better way to keep children interested in learning than through fun and games? Therefore, the Weston Ski Track approach to teaching cross country skiing is based on games that make learning to ski a whole lot of fun!
*Participants need to have their own transportation to and from the program.*
KIDS BEGINNER LESSON
This 75-minute beginner lesson is designed to introduce kids to the fun of gliding on snow. Small groups allow for individual attention and tons of games.
WINTER 2022 DATES & TIMES CAN BE EXPECTED IN LATE OCTOBER
(This is a single, 1.25 hour first time/beginner session.)
Ages: 6 - 10 years old
Location: Weston Ski Track (190 Park Road, Weston MA)
Cost: T.B.D.
KIDS SKI SERIES
This 5-week series builds beginner and intermediate youth cross-country skiing skills.
Skills instruction combined with game playing, having fun, and five weeks of unlimited practice time allows kids to develop their ski skills and appreciation of the sport!
WINTER 2022 DATES & TIMES CAN BE EXPECTED IN LATE OCTOBER
(This series meets for five 1-hour sessions on the same day and time for five weeks (e.g. five Mondays in a row from 3–4pm), skipping Holidays and vacation periods.)
Ages: 6 - 10 years old
Location: Weston Ski Track (190 Park Road, Weston MA)
Cost: T.B.D.
FEBRUARY VACATION WEEK SKI SERIES
This three-day version of our Kids Ski Series gets your kids outdoors for the snowy February school vacation week.
Skills instruction combined with game playing, having fun, and five weeks of unlimited practice time allows kids to develop their ski skills and appreciation of the sport!
WINTER 2022 DATES & TIMES CAN BE EXPECTED IN LATE OCTOBER
(This series meets for 1-hour sessions at the same time for three days)
Ages: 6 - 10 years old
Location: Weston Ski Track (190 Park Road, Weston MA)
Cost: T.B.D.
ELITE TAEKWONDO
Elite Taekwondo is consistently ranked a top martial arts school throughout MA annually with students placing higher in competitions than their opponents - and with such flexible class times, everyone can fit the strength, skills and confidence-building of taekwondo into their busy schedules.
Our open schedules for every age group provide lessons up to 4-days per week and Elite Taekwondo students are encouraged to attend classes whenever they have the opportunity each week throughout each month-long session!
Learn new, lifelong skills, build great friendships and start working towards your black belt with the Best of the Best!
DECEMBER SESSION: DECEMBER 1 - 31, 2021
JANUARY SESSION: JANUARY 5 - 31, 2022
FEBRUARY SESSION: FEBRUARY 2 - 28, 2022
Days / Ages / Times:
Participant may attend as many classes per week as they wish during their designated age-group times (listed below), throughout the current session!
WEEKDAYS (MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY) SCHEDULE:
5 & 6 year olds 3:15 - 4:00pm
7 - 12 year olds 4:00 - 5:00pm
13+ years old 5:00 - 6:00pm
WEEKEND (SATURDAY) SCHEDULE:
5 & 6 year olds 9:00 - 10:00am
7 - 12 year olds 10:00 - 11:00am
13+ years old 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Caryl Community Center - taekwondo room (#206)
Led by: Grand Master Jean Theodat
Cost: $125/ per 1-month session*
*Additional Fee: Elite Taekwondo school uniform must be purchased through instructor, Master Jean Theodat, and worn during practices and competitions.
DoverRec has partnered with Erin's School of Dance to offer top-level and fun dance classes right in the heart of Dover, at the Caryl Community Center!
ERIN'S SCHOOL OF DANCE
With over 30 years of experience teaching dance to the children of Dover and our surrounding communities, Ms. Erin’s passion for instruction and movement shines throughout every one of her fun and personalized lessons. Whether looking to establish and grow your technical knowledge and skill, or you’re seeking a more simple, creative outlet where freedom of movement is encouraged and celebrated, Ms. Erin provides a path for your child to fall in love with ALL forms of dance!
LESSON DAYS / TIMES & AGES:
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 15 , 2022
- 2:45 - 3:30pm BALLET & TAP (Kindergarten & 1st grade)
- 6:15 - 7:30pm TAP & JAZZ (9th - 12th grade)
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 16 , 2022
- 2:45 - 3:30pm BALLET (Kindergarten & 1st grade)
- 4:45 - 6:00pm JAZZ & LYRICAL (5th - 8th grade)
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 17 , 2022
- 1:30 - 2:15pm BALLET & TAP (Pre-K)
- 4:15 - 5:00pm JAZZ & LYRICAL (1st - 4th grade)
- 6:30 - 7:45pm BALLET/POINTE & LYRICAL (9th - 12th grade)
SATURDAYS, JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 19 , 2022
- 11:15am - 12:00pm BALLET (Pre-K)
- 2:15 - 3:30pm BALLET & PRE-POINTE (5th - 8th grade)
- 3:45 - 4:30pm JAZZ (5th - 8th grade)
Location: Caryl Community Center - dance studio (#217 & #218)
Led by: Erin McCann, Dance Educators of America Certified Teacher
Costs:
- $85/ seven, 45 minute classes (Pre-K - 4th grade)
- $140/ seven, 75 minute classes (5th - 12th grade classes)
FUN FEBRUARY BREAK
We are bringing unique, three-day versions of two popular fall and spring programs to February Break!
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CARYL ART CLUB
In this class we will develop your young artists’ interest and skill in art through exploration into a variety of art styles and mediums! Each day we will introduce, discuss and explore a different famous artist and their unique forms of making art, then we will create our own works of art using all we've learned!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Time: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Location: Caryl Community Center - Caryl Room
Led by: Nicole DiCicco, Assistant Director of P&R
Cost Options: $45/ ALL THREE DAYS
$18/ per individual day
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HIKES & CRAFTS
Let's grab our snow pants, hats and gloves to explore the beautiful trails and outdoor spaces of Dover in winter! Each day we will visit a different, local woodland where we will learn about the land, plants and animals that surround us, followed by a creative art project that will incorporate the great outdoors with your own imagination!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Time: 2:15 - 3:30pm
Location: Local woodlands will vary each day
Led by: Nicole DiCicco, Assistant Director of P&R
Cost Options: $45/ ALL THREE DAYS
$18/ per individual day
HIKES & CRAFTS
In this program, we will bundle up and get outside for exploration and fun at various unique and beautiful Town and local Land Trust owned properties, each week.
On each trail we will learn about the land, plants and animals that surround us and then will create art inspired by that day's site- incorporating the great outdoors with your own imagination!
WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 1 - 22, 2021
Registration will close Tuesday 11/30 at 5pm OR once all spaces have been filled.
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Time: 3:00 – 4:15pm
Locations: vary week-to-week
Led by: Nicole DiCicco, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Cost: $55/ 4-week session
HIP-HOP DANCE
Join DJ Aly to learn all the latest and most popular, viral dance moves and newest online dancing trends- using age-appropriate, ‘Kids Bop’ versions of popular hit songs. Aly will also incorporate additional base choreography and various forms of more intricate freestyle movement to help you to make every dance move your very own!
Finally, a LIVE DANCE PERFORMANCE at the end of the session will give participants a chance to show family and friends all their slick new moves!
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 11 - MARCH 8, 2022
(no class: 2/22)
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Time: 5:15 - 6:15pm
Location: Caryl Community Center - Caryl room (#203)
Led by: Aly Periera
Cost: $105/ 8-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!
Lessons are are held exclusively at the state-of-the-art, Skating Club of Boston - Norwood Facility!
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BASIC SKILLS
A fun, goal-oriented program where beginners (Levels 1-6) will receive Basic Skills instruction following the U.S. Figure Skating OR USA Hockey curriculum.
Ages: 4-17 year old's currently in Levels 1 - 6
MONDAYS, JANUARY 10 - MARCH 7, 2022 from 7:00 – 7:50pm
(no class 1/17 & 2/21)
SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 19 - APRIL 9, 2022 from 1:15 – 2:05pm
(no class 2/26)
SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 27 - APRIL 10, 2022 from 1:15 – 2:05pm
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $135/ 7-week session
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BASIC SKILLS: ADVANCED
Taking Basic Skills to the next level by increasing skaters’ skills and ability (Level 6+) and introducing more advanced edges, jumps and spins.
Ages: 4-17 year old's who have passed Level 6 -AND- All Adults
SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 19 - APRIL 9, 2022 from 2:15 – 3:05pm
(no class 2/26)
SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 27 - APRIL 10, 2022 from 2:15 – 3:05pm
Location: Skating Club of Boston, Norwood Facility
Cost: $135/ 7-week session
INDOOR TENNIS LESSONS
Interested participants must contact tennis pro, Peter Cooper directly, PRIOR to registration, in order to schedule your lesson days and times.
Call/Text @ 508-561-4708 -or- CLICK HERE to send an Email
This session will consist of 10 TOTAL LESSONS, beginning the week of NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Ages: 6 years and up
Times: Individual lesson schedules must be planned in advance directly through tennis pro, Peter Cooper. Call/Text @ 508-561-4708 -or- CLICK HERE to send an email
Location: Caryl Community Center - recreation space/gym (#119)
Instructor: Peter Cooper, Dover P&R Tennis Pro
Costs:
1-to-1 PRIVATE LESSONS
- $880/ ten, 60 minute lessons
- $480/ ten, 30 minute lessons
2-to-1 SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
- $480/ ten, 60 minute lessons
3-to-1 GROUP LESSONS
- $400/ ten, 60 minute lessons
4-to-1 GROUP LESSONS
- $330/ ten, 60 minute lessons
REMINDER: DO NOT register before confirming your schedule directly with Peter Cooper. Winter has VERY limited lesson slots available, and space cannot be guaranteed prior to receiving his direct schedule approval!
SATURDAY INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL
This annual program, for both boys and girls, offers basketball instruction once per week on Saturdays as an alternative to the more involved local and travel programs. Participants will receive basic basketball instruction in a fun, learning-style program that includes skills & drills, as well as non-competitive game-play each week to help players develop and hone their skills on the court.
SATURDAYS, DECEMBER 4, 2021 - FEBRUARY 5, 2022
(no class: 12/25, 1/1 & 1/15)
Ages / Times:
- Kindergarten COED 9:00 - 10:00am
- 1st grade COED 10:00 - 11:00am
- 2nd grade BOYS 11:00am - 12:00pm
- 2nd & 3rd grade GIRLS 12:00 - 1:00pm
- 3rd grade BOYS 1:00 - 2:00pm
*Minimum of 10 registered players required in each age group in order to run*
Location: Chickering School - gym
Led by: P&R staff with help from volunteer parents
Volunteer parent coaches are needed for all age groups - submit your contact info by CLICKING HERE if you are interested in assisting P&R staff members!
Cost: $90/ 8-week session
*NEW* KIDS TEST KITCHEN
Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters (and their families!) cooking, tasting and thinking about yummy, healthy ingredients through these VIRTUAL home cooking classes!
Each weekly, virtual class presents students with an opportunity to explore new and familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, with adult supervision, (and occasional assistance, as needed) we’ll work together to prep, slice and dice, peel, measure, mix and cook until we have each prepared our very own finished dish!
This at home, virtual, KTK experience gives our students the unique opportunity to prepare then immediately share and enjoy each culinary creation they make with their family!
ALL AGES WELCOME! (younger students may require the help of a sous-chef)
Two Upcoming Virtual Kids Test Kitchen Sessions:
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY, 8, 2022
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY, 10, 2022
TIME: 5:30 - 6:30pm
MENU: Guacamole; Greens ‘N’ Things with Chicken Sausage and Angel hair; Sweet Potato Quesadillas, Delicious Veggie Patties; Amazing Ginger Apples...and more!
PARENT NOTE: All shopping lists and weekly schedules will be provided via our 'KTK Parent Platform', which parents will need to register into, using this link
COST: $80/ per household/ per session
Let’s redefine kid food...VIRTUALLY!
Metro-West Recreation
eSPORTS LEAGUE
Offering a variety of competitive, multi-week divisions and single-day tournaments through the word-renown and nation-wide GG Leagues eSports system, nine MetroWest Recreation Departments have come together to bring competition to gamers both in-town here in Dover AND from the surrounding communities of Medfield, Norwood, Medway, Natick, Franklin, Ashland, Holliston and Millis!
WINTER 2022 SEASON AND TOURNAMENT INFO, SUCH AS CHOICE OF GAMES, PLAY DATES/TIMES & COST, CAN BE EXPECTED IN LATE OCTOBER - EARLY NOVEMBER.
PAST GAMING SEASONS HAVE INCLUDED, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- FORTNITE
- ROCKET LEAGUE
- SUPER SMASH BROS.
- NBA2K
- MADDEN
- FIFA
*NEW* MIDDLE SCHOOL FUTSAL
WHAT IS FUTSAL? Futsal is a fast paced, action-packed, electrifying game, styled similarly to indoor soccer, but is played on a hard court with a smaller ball which has less bounce. Unlike indoor soccer, there are no walls or boards and the court is simply marked with lines. Played 5-on-5 (including goalkeepers) futsal games can vary in duration from 20 to 40 minutes long and are always fast-paced and exciting from beginning to end!
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Each week, in addition to game-play, players will practice various futsal/soccer skills - including, but not limited to: ball mastery, dribbling, take-on and escape moves, passing combinations, attacking patterns, defensive organization, build-up play through lines of the team, counter attacks and much more!
All athletes are sure to love this high-energy, indoor sport that provides numerous technical and tactical benefits that will keep you conditioned for your spring leagues, while also providing a fun and exciting new challenge!
SUNDAYS, JANUARY 9 - MARCH 20, 2022
(no class held: 1/30, 2/6 & 2/20)
Ages / Times:
- 6th - 8th grade BOYS 9:30-10:30am
- 6th - 8th grade BOYS 9:30-10:30am
Location: Charles River School - gym (6 Old Meadow Road, Dover MA 02030)
Cost: $235/ 8-week session
Dover-Sherborn Middle School
NASHOBA VALEY SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIPS
Join DoverRec for the exciting return of this annual six-week program where middle school students enjoy fun Friday nights out on the trails and terrain park together, skiing, riding and making memories at Nashoba Valley Ski Area!
This program is for current DSMS students, who are EXPERIENCED SKIERS & SNOWBOWBOARDERS, able to ski / ride independently for extended periods AND have all the necessary equipment... ABSOLUTLEY NO LESSONS or RENTALS AVAILABLE!
FRIDAYS, JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Ages: 6th, 7th & 8th graders currently attending Dover-Sherborn Middle School
Times: 3:15 - 9:00pm
Location: Nashoba Valley Ski Area (79 Powers Rd. Westford, MA 01886)
Cost Options:
Six-week Season Pass PLUS full Bus Transportation = $455/ participant
- P&R provides round-trip, coach bus transportation, to and from Nashoba Valley Ski Area, every Friday.
Six-week Season Pass ONLY (no bus/self-transport) = $299/ participant
- Participants must have their own transportation to and from Nashoba Valley Ski Area, every Friday.
MUSICAL THEATER
Come join the fun of taking part in a real musical theater performance where you'll sing, dance and act your way into a world of excitement! Learn the basics of putting together a production by auditioning for and performing the roles from a popular Disney channel musical-movie!
Then at the end of the session, the actor/dancers will perform all the lines, song lyrics and choreographed dances they have learned, practiced and memorized for family and friends to enjoy!
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 13 - MARCH 10, 2022
(no class held: 2/24)
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Location: Caryl Community Center - Caryl room (#203)
Led by: Aly Periera
Cost: $130/ 8-week session
PROFORMANCE SOCCER
PROformance Soccer is a leading MA soccer training program, whose core philosophies are derived through playing, coaching and learning from some of the most respected clubs and brightest minds from around the world of soccer.
PRE-K LEVEL (4 & 5 year old's)
This FUN, age-appropriate program will teach your 4 & 5 year old's key soccer skills in an action-packed setting, where players will develop their love for the sport!
ELEMENTARY LEVELS (K - 5th grade)
Aimed at both teaching and developing key technical soccer skills, each week classes will consist of both skill work and small, sided games. The age-specific curriculum is designed to be instructional as well as fun, so that players can learn and develop key fundamental soccer skills while inspiring their love and enthusiasm for the game!
INDOOR SESSION 1: WEDNESDAYS, DECEMBER 1, 2021 - JANUARY 26, 2022
THURSDAYS, DECEMBER 2, 2021 - JANUARY 27, 2022
INDOOR SESSION 2: WEDNESDAYS, FEBRUARY 9 - APRIL 6, 2022
THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 10 - APRIL 7, 2022
Ages / Days / Times: *Please note changes
- Pre-K COED (4 & 5 year old's) THURSDAYS 3:15 - 4:15pm*
- Kindergarten & 1st grade COED* THURSDAYS 4:15 - 5:15pm*
- 2nd & 3rd grade BOYS WEDNESDAYS 5:00 - 6:00pm
- 2nd & 3rd grade GIRLS THURSDAYS 5:15 - 6:15pm
- 4th - 6th grade BOYS WEDNESDAYS 6:00 - 7:00pm
- 4th - 6th grade GIRLS THURSDAYS 6:15 - 7:15pm
Location: Caryl Community Center - recreation space/gym (#119)
Led by: PROformance Soccer Academy coaches
Cost: $205/ 8-week session
SKI & SNOWBOARD LESSONS
at Blue Hills Ski Area
These weekly lessons, offered in your choice of skiing or 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 the first class.
PLEASE NOTE: Blue Hills Ski Area will continue following all policies and procedures aligning with local, state, federal and industry COVID guidelines and regulations.
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 5 - FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Ages: 7 - 12 years old
Times: 4:00 - 5:15pm
Location: Blue Hills Ski Area (4001 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021)
*Participants need to have their own transportation to and from the program.*
Cost Options:
LESSONS ONLY = $265/ participant/ 5-week session
- Lessons Only option includes: admission for 5-week junior lessons. YOU MUST HAVE ALL YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT, INCUDING A HELMET (which is required for all youth lessons).
LESSONS PLUS EQUIPMENT RENTAL = $405/ participant/ 5-week session
- Lessons Plus Equipment Rental option includes: admission for 5-week junior lessons PLUS RENTAL OF ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (ski's OR snowboard, boots AND helmet - which is required for all youth lessons).
*BLUE HILLS REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY 12/20 @ 5PM*
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