Mattapoisett Recreation is offering the following summer clinics. These programs are open to all Tri-Town residents and family members.
Summer Conditioning Clinic: Grades 4-6; 4:00 – 5:30 pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 12-August 4 at Old Hammondtown School. This clinic is geared towards children interested in increasing their conditioning levels in a fun and safe environment. The clinics will focus on youth conditioning through speed, agility, strength and power drills along with fun game play. Chad Cabeceiras (Mr. C) will direct the clinics. Cost is $130. Registration deadline is July 5. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Bay Club Golf: Ages 5-8 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Ages 9-12 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm; Wednesdays, July 6-27 at The Bay Club. MATTREC is excited to partner with The Bay Club and their PGA professionals again for summer golf clinics. Each session will offer instruction on the fundamental skills of golf and how those skills are then used to have fun playing the game of golf. Ages 5-8 will do the SNAG golf program and equipment will be provided. Ages 9-12 will take their game to the next level utilizing the practice facility, short game area and course play. Players will need to bring their own clubs. Space is limited so sign up early! Cost is $80. Registration deadline is June 30.
Summer Tennis Clinic: Ages 5-8 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Ages 9 & up from 6:00 – 7:00 pm; Wednesdays, July 6-August 10 at Hammond Street Courts. MATTREC is offering summer tennis lessons at the Hammond Street Tennis Courts. Stevie Lake, Assistant Pro at the Casino tennis club, will teach the 6-week tennis program. Classes will consist of instruction and game play. This program is designed for girls and boys ages 5 & up. Cost is $80. Registration deadline is June 27.
Outdoor Summer Yoga: Ages 5-10; 4:00 – 5:00 pm; Tuesdays, July 5-August 16 (no class July 26) at Center School (near Council on Aging entrance) Join MATTREC and certified children’s yoga instructor Lynda Jacobvitz for an outdoor Summer Yoga class. Explore age-appropriate yoga poses and creative movement through music, games, and storytelling. Cost is $60. Registration deadline is July 1.
Swimming Lessons: Ages 3-12; Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 11-28 at Mattapoisett Town Beach. Intermediate level 9:30 – 10:15 am, Beginner Youth 10:30 – 11:00 am, Pre-school (age 3-5) 11:00 – 11:30 am. Cost is $45. Registration deadline is July 1. Space is limited to 6-8 participants per class.
Competitive Basketball Training Clinic will be held July 11-15 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at ORR High School Gymnasium. This clinic is geared towards competitive travel/AAU level basketball players in Grades 4-8. The clinic will be run by Brian Rudolph, a former Division 1 basketball player at Loyola University & former Cabo Verde International Team point guard and current New Bedford High School JV coach. The clinic will focus on ball handling, footwork, shooting, finishing moves, defensive techniques, conditioning and basketball IQ. Cost is $150. Sign up deadline is July 5. Space is limited to 26 players.
Shooting Stars Girls Instructional Basketball Clinic will be held July 18-22 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Old Hammondtown School gym. This clinic is geared towards instructional level players in Grades 3-5. The clinic will focus on ball handling, passing, shooting, man-to-man defensive techniques, footwork and gameplay. Director Julie Letourneau is a former Division 2 basketball player who played professionally in Luxembourg and currently coaches with the MATTREC basketball program. Cost is $150. Sign up deadline is July 12.
Nature Explorers Program will be held July 25-29 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (with possible additional week August 1-5). Join MATTREC and the Marion Natural History Museum to explore some of Mattapoisett’s unique natural areas including Ned’s Point Lighthouse, Aucoot Cove, the Mattapoisett River, along with various salt marshes, bogs, forests and Land Trust properties. Participants will visit with local aquaculture operators, the Harbormaster, Shellfish Officer, and other local authorities. Your child will enjoy exploring nature with Elizabeth Leidhold, Director/Lead Educator at the Marion Natural History Museum and Mattapoisett’s Conservation Agent. Cost is $125. Sign up deadline is July 6.
Space is limited, so make sure to register on-line today at www.mattrec.net.
Like our Mattapoisett Recreation Facebook page. Late registration forms will only be accepted if space is available. If you have questions on any programs, please email mattrec@mattapoisett.net or call 508-758-4548.