Spring Programs

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  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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*NEW*  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)

PRE K INTRO to T-BALL

In this introduction to T-Ball, players will learn to properly swing a bat to hit off a 'T', while learning about each of the various field positions, becoming comfortable with base running and practicing good sportsmanship!

Program includes practice and non-competitive game-play, weekly.

Thursdays, May 13 - June 17, 2021

Time: 1:15 - 2:00pm

Location: Chickering Field Baseball Diamond

Instructor: Coach Pete Sylvester

Cost: $90/ 6-week session

KINDERGARTEN INTRO to BASEBALL

In this introduction to Baseball, players will initially practice proper swing off a 'T', but will then move onto coach-pitched balls to prepare them for future league play. Additional focus will be on learning proper catching and fielding technique of both thrown and hit balls, base-running strategy and applying good sportsmanship on and off the field!

Program includes varied amounts of practice and game play each week, depending on the current lesson.

Thursdays, May 13 - June 17, 2021

Time: 2:30 - 3:30pm

Location: Chickering Field Baseball Diamond 

Instructor: Mark Ghiloni, Director of Dover Parks and Recreation

Cost: $90/ 6-week session

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