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Spring Programs
Spring programs are typically held through March / April / May 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.
- April Break: Golf Clinics
- Awesome April Break
- Caryl Art Club
- Golf Lessons
- Hikes+Crafts
- Ice Skating Lessons
- MetroWest eSports
- Musical Theater
- PROformance Soccer
- Tennis Lessons
- Virtual Hip-Hop Dance
TRY GOLF
This fun-based introduction to golf is targeted at *new golfers* and will cover basic rules and swing fundamentals as well as fun games to learn the game, including on-course best ball mini tournaments and plenty of practice time to build confidence in the skills practiced.
Session includes use of practice facilities, range balls, green fees and all equipment.
Monday, April 19 - Thursday, April 22
(rain-date, Friday 4/23)
Ages: 5 - 12 year olds
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Location: Maplegate Country Club, Bellingham
Instructors: Maplegate Pros' Greg Dowdell, PGA & Kevin Weldon, USGTF
Cost: $110/4-day session
JR. GOLF ACADEMY
This program is targeted for *serious junior golfers* of varying levels looking to take their game further and will cover rules and etiquette, the pre-shot routine, full swing and short game.
Time will be shared between the practice area and the golf course with each session including a personalized V1 video swing analysis, daily on-course completion, use of practice facilities, range balls, all equipment, green fees and lunch daily.
Monday, April 19 - Thursday, April 22
(rain-date, Friday 4/23)
Ages: 9 - 17 years old
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Maplegate Country Club, Bellingham
Instructors: Maplegate Pros' Greg Dowdell, PGA & Kevin Weldon, USGTF
Cost: $375/4-day session
PETITE PICASSO'S
Pre K children have a unique need to explore the world around them - acquiring fine motor skills, vocabulary and sensory development through hands-on experiences. So in this class we will quite literally "dig in" to a different messy project each day to foster your artists’ imagination and creativity!
Ages: Pre K (3, 4 & 5 year olds)
Sessions:
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
Times: 10:00 - 10:45am OR 11:15am - 12:00pm
Location: Caryl Community Center, gym
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation with staff assistants
Cost: $15/ 45-minute session
HIKES+CRAFTS
Grab your rain boots, because we're heading out to explore Dover's trails and outdoor spaces!
Each day we will explore our surroundings at a different Dover Land Conservation Trust (DLCT) property, learning about the land, plants and animals that surround us. Then we will hold a creative art activity that will incorporate the great outdoors with your own imagination!
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Sessions & Locations:
TUESDAY, APRIL 20 - DLCT, Donnelly Property
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 - DLCT, Snow Hill
THURSDAY, APRIL 21 - DLCT, Bartlett Pines
Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation with staff assistants
Cost: $18/ 90-minute session
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 each 5-week session, 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!
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
APRIL + MAY SESSIONS:
- TUESDAYS, March 30 – May 4, 2021 (no class 4/20)
- THURSDAYS, April 1 – May 6, 2021 (no class 4/22)
MAY + JUNE SESSIONS:
- TUESDAYS, May 18 – June 15, 2021
- THURSDAYS, May 20 – June 17, 2021
Time: 3:00 – 4:15pm
Location: Caryl Community Center, Caryl room
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation and Brieanna, Parks & Recreation staff member
Cost: $70/ 5-week session
YOUTH GOLF LESSONS
This program is targeted for junior golfers of all ability levels and will cover rules and etiquette, the pre-shot routine, full swing and short game.
Time will be shared between the practice area and the golf course with each session including use of practice facilities, range balls, all equipment and any green fees.
Monday, May 10 - Thursday, May 14
Ages: 9 - 14 year olds
Time: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Location: Maplegate Country Club, Bellingham
Instructors: Maplegate Pros' Greg Dowdell, PGA & Kevin Weldon, USGTF
Cost: $190/4-day session
ADULT GOLF LESSONS
This program is for adult golfers of all ability levels and will consist of five, 90-minute group lessons that will cover basic rules and etiquette, the full swing, short game and fun based competitions.
Session includes use of practice facilities, range balls, all equipment and all green fees.
Mondays, May 3 - June 7
NO CLASS HELD: MAY 31
Ages: Adults (ages 17+)
Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Location: Maplegate Country Club, Bellingham
Instructors: Maplegate Pros' Greg Dowdell, PGA & Kevin Weldon, USGTF
Cost: $150/5-week session
HIKES & CRAFTS
Each week we will explore our surroundings at a different, beautiful, Town-owned property. On each trail we will learn about the land, plants and animals that surround us, then we will hold a creative activity that will incorporate the great outdoors with your own imagination!
MARCH SESSION
- Wednesdays, March 10 - March 31, 2021
APRIL SESSION
- Wednesdays, April 7 - April 28, 2021
MAY SESSION
- Wednesdays, May 5 - May 26, 2021
Although we consider these sessions to be "spring programs", sometimes jack frost doesn't get the memo... Weekly hikes will be held as long as temperatures are not below 30 degrees for the duration of our hour and 15 minute class OR unless rainy/snowy weather creates a hazardous hiking situation. We will always do all we can to hold class each week, please always check the weather in order to dress accordingly for the afternoon and not the purported season!
Ages: Kindergarten - 5th grade
Time: 3:00 – 4:15pm
Locations: T.B.D.
Led by: Nicole, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
Cost: $50/ 4-week March & May sessions
$40/ 3-week April session
The Skating Club of Boston: Skating Academy
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!
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR ALL SKATING ACADEMY ICE SKATING LESSONS WILL CLOSE 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST LESSON OF EACH SESSION/DAY/LEVEL, AT 2:00PM.
BASIC SKILLS (Basic levels 2* or 3)
*At this time, we are not able to accept any level 1 OR first-time skaters.
A fun, goal-oriented program where beginners* will receive Basic Skills instruction following the U.S. Figure Skating OR USA Hockey curriculum.
MONDAYS from 7:00 – 7:40pm:
- SESSION 1 : April 5 – May 3, 2021
- SESSION 2 : May 10 – June 14, 2021(no class 5/31)
SATURDAYS from 1:40 – 2:20pm:
- May 1 – June 19, 2021 (no class 5/29)
SUNDAYS from 1:40 – 2:20pm:
- May 2 – June 20, 2021 (no class 5/30)
Ages: 6 – 17 years old
Location: Skating Club of Boston, NEW Norwood Facility
Cost (varies per-session/day):
- $100/ 5-week MONDAY sessions
- $135/ 7-week SATURDAY session
- $135/ 7-week SUNDAY session
BASIC SKILLS: ADVANCED (Basic levels 4-6 & Adults levels 2+)
Taking Basic Skills to the next level by increasing skaters’ skills and ability, and introducing more advanced edges, jumps and spins.
SATURDAYS from 2:45 – 3:25pm:
- May 1 – June 19, 2021 (no class 5/29)
SUNDAYS from 2:45 – 3:25pm:
- May 2 – June 20, 2021 (no class 5/30)
Ages: 6 -17 years old & Adults (17+)
Location: Skating Club of Boston, NEW Norwood Facility
Cost (varies per-session/day):
- $135/ 7-week SATURDAY session
- $135/ 7-week SUNDAY session
METROWEST eSPORTS LEAGUES
These 6-week gaming competitions will host Dover gamers in three different age-based divisions (youth/teen/adult) in the games of their choice, competing against players both in-town and from the surrounding communities of Medfield, Norwood, Medway, Natick, Franklin, Ashland, Holliston & Millis!
Access to game of choice, required system (see below) and Internet connection needed for weekly competitive play as all games will be played online.
GAME CHOICES & DATES:
FORTNITE (1v1)
Tuesdays, April 27 - June 1
Player must have their own FORTNITE account* & ONE of the following gaming systems: XBox / PlayStation/ Switch/ PC or Mobile
ROCKET LEAGUE (1v1) beginner
Wednesdays, April 28 - June 2
Player must have their own Rocket League account* & ONE of the following gaming systems: XBox / PlayStation/ Switch/ PC or Mobile
ROCKET LEAGUE (1v1) competitive
Wednesdays, April 28 - June 2
Player must have their own Rocket League account* & ONE of the following gaming systems: XBox / PlayStation/ Switch/ PC or Mobile
SUPER SMASH BROS.
Thursdays, April 29 - June 3
All players must have their own Switch game console with Nintendo Online account* & SUPER SMASH BROS.
AGE DIVISIONS & PLAY TIMES:
YOUTH (grades 3-5)
7:00 - 8:00pm weekly gameplay time
TEEN (grades 6-12)
8:00 - 9:00pm weekly gameplay time
ADULT (ages 18+)
9:00 - 10:00pm weekly gameplay time
COST: $30/ participant/ game league
MARCH TOURNAMENTS
Three days of multi-game tournaments for players from across MetroWest to compete for the ultimate in gamer bragging rights!
Access to game of choice, required system (see below) and Internet connection needed for weekly competitive play as all games will be played online.
GAME CHOICES & DATES:
SUPER SMASH BROS.
Saturday, March 20
All players must have their own Switch game console with Nintendo Online account* & SUPER SMASH BROS.
FORTNITE (1v1)
Saturday, March 27
Player must have their own FORTNITE account* & ONE of the following gaming systems: XBox / PlayStation/ Switch/ PC or Mobile
FORTNITE (2v2)
Sunday, March 28
Player must have their own FORTNITE account* & ONE of the following gaming systems: XBox / PlayStation/ Switch/ PC or Mobile
AGE DIVISIONS & TOURNAMENT TIME:
YOUTH/TEEN (grades 3-12)
2:00 - 6:00pm
ADULT (ages 18+)
2:00 - 6:00pm
COST: $15/ participant/ game tournament
APRIL BREAK TOURNAMENTS
Three days of multi-game tournaments over April School Break for players from across MetroWest to compete for the ultimate in gamer bragging rights!
Access to game of choice, required system (see below) and Internet connection needed for weekly competitive play as all games will be played online.
GAME CHOICES & DATES:
ROCKET LEAGUE (1v1) beginner
Tuesday, April 19
Player must have their own Rocket League account* & ONE of the following gaming systems: XBox / PlayStation/ Switch/ PC or Mobile
ROCKET LEAGUE (1v1) competitive
Tuesday, April 19
Player must have their own Rocket League account* & ONE of the following gaming systems: XBox / PlayStation/ Switch/ PC or Mobile
FORTNITE (1v1)
Wednesday, April 20
Player must have their own FORTNITE account* & ONE of the following gaming systems: XBox / PlayStation/ Switch/ PC or Mobile
SUPER SMASH BROS.
Thursday, April 21
All players must have their own Switch game console with Nintendo Online account* & SUPER SMASH BROS.
AGE DIVISIONS & TOURNAMENT TIME:
YOUTH/TEEN (grades 3-12)
6:00 - 10:00pm
ADULT (ages 18+)
6:00 - 10:00pm
COST: $15/ participant/ game tournament
MUSICAL THEATER
Come join the fun of taking part in a real musical theater performance and sing, dance and act your way into a world of excitement!
We will learn the basics of putting together a production, then audition for, and perform, roles from a Disney musical (T.B.D.)
NEW THIS YEAR: Throughout the session we will record our performances of each song and set of lines, then all the individual performances will be compiled into a complete, edited video for all the participants, their family and friends to enjoy!
Mondays, April 15 - June 7, 2021
(no class 4/19)
Ages: 6 – 12 years old
Time: 5:15 – 6:15pm
Location: Caryl Community Center, Caryl room
Led by: DJ Aly
Cost: $130/ 8-week session
PROformance Soccer
PROformance 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.
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PRE-K LEVEL
Proformance is offering pre-k soccer thru DoverRec for the first time this spring! This FUN action-packed 8 week program will teach key skills in an age-appropriate setting where players will develop a love for the sport.
TUESDAYS, APRIL 13 - JUNE 8, 2021
(No Class: 4/20)
Ages: 4 & 5 year old's, not yet in kindergarten
Time: 2:15-3:15pm
Location: Chickering Playfields
Led by: PROformance Soccer Academy coaches
Cost: $175/ 8-week session (60 minute classes)
ELEMENTARY (K-5th) LEVELS
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!
TUESDAYS, APRIL 13 - JUNE 8, 2021
(No Class; 4/20)
Ages & Times:
- Kindergarten - 2nd Graders 3:30 - 5:00pm
- 3rd - 5th Graders 5:00 - 6:30pm
Location: Chickering Playfields
Led by: PROformance Soccer Academy coaches
Cost: $230/ 8-week session (90 minute classes)
OUTDOOR TENNIS LESSONS
Spring lessons will consist 9 lessons over 9 weeks. Interested participants must contact Peter Cooper directly, PRIOR to registration, to schedule your lesson days and times: Call or Text: 508-561-4708 OR click here to E-MAIL
Do not register before confirming your schedule with Peter Cooper, as there are limited slots available and spaces cannot be guaranteed prior to his direct approval!
Monday, April 5 - Sunday, June 6
(with make-up times available: 6/7 - 6/13)
Ages: 6 years and up
Times: Individual lesson schedules must be planned in advance with Coach Peter Cooper (see contact details above)
Location: Caryl Park Tennis Courts
Instructor: Peter Cooper, Dover Parks and Recreation Tennis Pro
Costs: (all options held over 9-week spring season)
1-to-1 PRIVATE
- $774/ 60 minute lessons
- $414/ 30 minute lessons
2-to-1 SEMI-PRIVATE
- $414/ 60 minutes lessons
3-to-1 GROUP
- $342/ 60 minutes lessons
4-to-1 GROUP
- $250/ 60 minute lessons
VIRTUAL HIP-HOP DANCE
Log-on with DJ Aly and learn all the latest and most popular, viral tik-tok dance moves out right now!
Participants will learn the newest online dance crazes using age-appropriate, ‘Kids Bop’ versions of popular hit songs. PLUS: Aly incorporates additional unique choreography and introduces different forms of freestyle movement to help you make these moves your own!
SESSION 1 : Thursdays, March 11 – April 15, 2021
SESSION 2 : Thursdays, May 6 – June 10, 2021
Ages: 6 – 12 years old
Time: 5:00 – 5:45pm
Location: Zoom virtual classroom
Led by: DJ Aly
Cost: $70/ 6-week online session