Silvershell Beach Opening Day: It was a long cold winter and a dreary spring. Summer is finally here! Celebrate with Marion Recreation at the Silvershell Beach Opening Day on Saturday, June 21! Beach opens at 9:00 am. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks courtesy of Marion Recreation from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Enjoy fun in the sun and have lunch on us!
Summer Dance Classes: Marion Recreation will offer Musical Theatre and Hip Hop classes this summer for boys and girls ages 5-15. The Musical Theatre theme is “Teen Beach Movie.” This class will run Monday-Friday, July 21-25 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. The students will learn what it takes to be part of a musical theatre performance. At the end of the week, they will have a short performance. The Hip Hop Class also takes place Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Each class is $125 per student. If the child signs up for both classes, there is a $15 discount. Registration deadline is July 14.
Movies in the Park at Island Wharf on Front Street in Marion returns for the third summer on Wednesday, July 9. The first movie scheduled is The Wizard of Oz, beginning at 8:35pm. There is a different movie each week. Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks and relax under the stars! Great night out for kids, parents, grandparents … the whole family! For a complete list of dates, times and movies, visit our website at www.marionrecreation.com. For more information, please contact Marion Recreation at 774-217-8355 or info@marionrecreation.com.
Silvershell Summer Program begins on Monday, June 23 and will run for eight weeks. The program is open to all boys and girls entering Grades 1-6. You do not need to be a Marion resident to participate. New this year, the Silvershell Summer Program will take one field trip per week! There is a two week minimum. Weeks do not need to be consecutive! $325 for two weeks per child. Once you have enrolled for two weeks, additional weeks may be added at $162.50 per child. Take 10% off for your second child! If you are enrolling three or more children, please contact Marion Recreation for more details. Space is filling fast, register today!
Sailing: Once again, Marion Recreation is offering Sailing Lessons on Sippican Harbor. The program will teach basic sailing skills including boat handling, how to identify parts of the boat, boating terms and basic knots. Classes will be tailored to fit the needs of those enrolled. Younger students may enjoy the lighter air and calm seas of the morning sessions. Personal flotation devices will be provided. Adults are welcome, too! The one-week sessions begin the week of June 23 and lessons are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost for up to three people in a session is $225. For a complete list of dates and times, please visit www.marionrecreation.com. For more information, please contact Marion Recreation at 774-217-8355 or info@marionrecreation.com. Space is limited; please register early for the best availability.
Basketball Clinic: Marion Recreation is offering several Basketball Clinics at Silvershell Beach, for both boys and girls, this summer. Coach Kyle Erha (Varsity Coach Sturgis West High School Boys, coach of the Marion Recreation Boys Travel Team) will be running drills, competitions and games to get players ready for next season. After an incredibly positive reception in our first year, this summer we will offer two weeks of the clinic at each level. You may choose to attend one or both. While attendance at Week I is not required to attend Week II, Week II will be a continuation of the skills and concepts learned in Week I. All levels of play are both welcome and encouraged. If you would like a chance to improve your game and have a lot of fun playing basketball this summer, join us on the court at Silvershell Beach! Boys entering grades 4-6: Week I, June 23-27 and Week II, July 14-18. Both weeks meet from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Boys entering grades 7-8: Week I, July 7-11 and Week II, July 21-25. Both weeks meet from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Girls entering grades 4-8: Week I, June 23-27 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm and Week II, July 28-August 1 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Fee is $89 per player for one week. The second week is $79 per player. Register early to secure your spot!
For more information, please contact Marion Recreation at 774-217-8355 or info@marionrecreation.com.