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Home My Public Portal AboutPequossette Recreation Program Brochure 2017PEQUOSSETTE SUMMER PROGRAM The Watertown Recreation Department is offering the Pequossette Summer Program to children who are entering grades one through eight in the fall of 2017. The program consists of eight individual weeks from June 27 through August 18, 2017 at the Hosmer School at 1 Concord Road in Watertown. The program will operate Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm, except for the first 2 weeks. We offer an early drop off from 7:30 am to 8:45 am and an extended day program from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The Hosmer School and O'Connell Playground, which includes a large field space, playground area, basketball court, tennis court and a multi -purpose court, afford the Recreation Department the opportunity to offer a wide range of activities to entertain the children. Basketball, softball, rag ball, kickball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and street hockey are just some of the sport activities offered for the children. There is also a play area with swings, slides, and other amenities to challenge the physical and imaginative skills of the children. The program will provide space for indoor activities, such as assemblies, arts & crafts, drama, games, lunch, movies, music, talent shows, sports, and more. The Dealtry Pool is located 1 mile from the Hosmer School and is used for swimming and cooling off on hot summer days for most campers. The Boys and Girls Club will also be utilized as a regular facility for the Pequossette Program. The children's safety and welfare are always the top priority for our staff. The program will be under the direction of Mr. Brian Donato, Program Director. Supporting Mr. Donato is a qualified staff of educators, consisting of assistant directors, senior and junior counselors, and specialists. Children can bring a lunch or purchase one at the snack shack. Milk is offered to all youngsters on a daily basis. Children should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers to this program. Children should also bring a towel, sunscreen, and bathing suit with them on the days they travel to the pool. Sunscreen will be available to youngsters who request it. For special events, youngsters will be given a list of the items they should bring with them to those programs. A calendar of events will be supplied for all participants. KINDERGARTEN SUMMER PROGRAM The Kindergarten Summer Program will be conducted in conjunction with the Pequossette Summer Program. The program runs eight individual weeks from June 27 through August 18, 2017 and offers the same amenities as the Pequossette Program but in a smaller group setting and with a separate time structure. This program will operate Monday through Friday from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm. We also offer an early drop off and extended day options, but space is limited to 20 children per week. For this Kindergarten Summer Program, children must be entering kindergarten in the fall 2017. REGISTRATION INFORMATION The online registration and payment system will be available beginning Saturday, April 8, 2017. Go to www.watertown-ma.gov and click "Online Payments." Registration requires you to enroll on a weekly basis. We recommend this process! There is also a separate registration form (attached) that will be used for each program. Registration forms must be returned to the Watertown Recreation Department, Administration Building, 149 Main Street. The Recreation Department requires a $25.00 non refundable deposit for each week your child plans to attend and this includes extended day and early drop off. Full payment is expected ten days before the start of each week. If your child attends 6/27-6/30, payment is due by 6/17/17. A health form and permission form must be returned and accepted before the child is allowed to participate. All checks must be payable to the 'Town of Watertown' and are not refundable after the start of the week your child is registered. PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND FEES General Information: Dates of Program: June 27 to August 18, 2017 Pequossette Summer Program: Entering Grades 1 - 8, Fall 2017 Kindergarten Summer Program: Entering Kindergarten, Fall 2017 Schedule of Weeks: *Week 1: June 27 — June 30 *Week 2: July 3 - July 7 Week 3: July 10 - July 14 Week 4: July 17 - July 21 *Four day week, 20% off tuition. Weeks 1-8: Regular Session: Early Drop Off: Extended Day: Week 5: July 24 — July 28 Week 6: July 31 - August 4 Week 7: August 7 - August 11 Week 8: August 14 — August 18 Duration Resident 8:45 — 2:30 $125.00 7:30 — 8:45 $35.00 2:30 — 5:30 $75.00 Non Resident $170.00 $45.00 $85.00 The Kindergarten Summer Program is limited to 20 children per week. The Pequossette Summer Program and Kindergarten Summer Program enrollment is limited and is based on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions, please contact the Watertown Recreation Department at 617-972-6494 or email recreation@watertown-ma.gov. Please register your email on the "Notify Me" of the town's website www.watertown-ma.gov to receive future program information. The Watertown Recreation Department has launched Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Facebook address: http://www.facebook.com/WatertownRecreationDepartment Twitter address: @Watertownrec. Instagram address: watertownrecreation. PEQUOSSETTE SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM June 27 — August 18, 2017 Kindergarten through Grade 8 Watertown Recreation Department 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 617-972-6494 Fax: 617-926-6129 www.watertown-ma.gov recreation@watertown-ma.gov This is our 49th year of providing a fun, energetic summer for your children with the very best in recreational activities. Activities are scheduled on a rotating basis with flexibility existing for special events. The children will participate in arts & crafts, drama, music, sports, physical education as well as active and quiet games.