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Wednesday October 23, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:05 AM    Morning Run Club at The Bres - Turkey Trot Run Club (AM at the Bres)
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney and members of highschool Cross Country team on Monday and Wednesday for Morning Run Club at The Bres. Through games/activites the club will slowly and safely build up to run longer distances while having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Everyone will learn the foundations of running while creating goals for the club and themselves. Each child will receive a Running Club t-shirt before the end of the program that will build up to the (optional) Newburyport Thanksgiving 3 mile Turkey Trot.
Bresnahan Gym
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more!  There is no cost or registration required for the program.  Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along!  This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5. 
Central Congregational Church
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    baby and toddler class Atkinson Common Upper - South Lawn
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club Wednesdays
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Safe Sitter Essentials - Safe Sitter Oct. 22nd - 24th
Designed for young people in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do in severe weather.  The lessons are filled with fun activities and role playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking and rescue CPR!
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Thursday October 24, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Tai Chi Atkinson Common Upper - South Lawn
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Group Fitness Class Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Safe Sitter Essentials - Safe Sitter Oct. 22nd - 24th
Designed for young people in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do in severe weather.  The lessons are filled with fun activities and role playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking and rescue CPR!
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Lego Robotics and Engineering Session 1
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Minecraft Game Coder Session 1
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Friday October 25, 2024
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    5 Dragons Martial Arts - 5 Weeks with 5 Dragons- Fall
Are you ready to kick start your journey into Martial Arts? Over these 5 weeks, you will learn awesome strikes, powerful kicks and unstoppable blocks! You will even master atraditional kata (a cool sequence of moves)and learn how to count to 10 in Japanese. Teamwork drills are fun but create leadership and problem solving skills. Plus, we’ll talk about what it takes to be a leader and the power of a “yes I can”mindset.
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Cafeteria
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Climbing - Climbing Session 1
We're hanging around MetroRock in Newburyport for some indoor rock climbing. We'll get to do some bouldering, top ropes, and auto belays. All rentals are included for shoes and a harness.
MetroRock
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Middle School Events - Halloween Party
Halloween Dance at Haunted City Hall - October 25th Black Light Bingo at NBPT Senior Center - America's favorite game:Bingo. In a party atsmosphere. We'll have a live DJ and MC for this late night BINGO partyVideo Game Tournament -We're teaming up with Vector Gaming from Amesbury for this multi screen gaming Tournament. This event we'll be focused on Super Smash Bros with prizes awarded
City Hall Auditorium
 
Saturday October 26, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Soccer Shots - Soccer Shots - Fall Mini 2 yr olds
Soccer Shots North Shore and New Hampshire is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.*Now offering a 15% Sibling Discount*You must also register with Soccer Shots.  After you register on the Newburyport Recreation Department website. Soccer Shots will send you a link to register on their site.  Soccer Shots charges a $35 annual enrollment fee once per year.  If you’ve paid the annual enrollment fee within the last year, the Soccer Shots system will not charge you.  But you will still have to sign their waiver. 
Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
9:40 AM - 10:15 AM    Soccer Shots - Soccer Shots - Fall Classic 3 yr olds
Soccer Shots North Shore and New Hampshire is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.*Now offering a 15% Sibling Discount*You must also register with Soccer Shots.  After you register on the Newburyport Recreation Department website. Soccer Shots will send you a link to register on their site.  Soccer Shots charges a $35 annual enrollment fee once per year.  If you’ve paid the annual enrollment fee within the last year, the Soccer Shots system will not charge you.  But you will still have to sign their waiver. 
Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM    4th Birthday Party Moseley Woods - Pavilion
 
10:25 AM - 11:05 AM    Soccer Shots - Soccer Shots - Fall Classic 4/5 yr olds
Soccer Shots North Shore and New Hampshire is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.*Now offering a 15% Sibling Discount*You must also register with Soccer Shots.  After you register on the Newburyport Recreation Department website. Soccer Shots will send you a link to register on their site.  Soccer Shots charges a $35 annual enrollment fee once per year.  If you’ve paid the annual enrollment fee within the last year, the Soccer Shots system will not charge you.  But you will still have to sign their waiver. 
Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
Sunday October 27, 2024
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM    road race Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    InclYOUsion MultiSports - Football/Track and Field (2-4yr Old)
Join us for a fun 8-week sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Soccer and Baseball! Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for beginners or for children who are looking for small class sizes taught by well-trained coaches. Inclyousion Sports provides all equipment and children only need to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This program is designed for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together. Skill building is modified to each child’s experience level.  Inclyousion Sports provides inclusive sports enrichment programs to children, using innovative behavioral methods to teach sports, fitness and social skills. Programs are designed by physical education, behavioral, and inclusion experts to introduce all children to a variety of sports through a series of lessons focused on skill building. Inclyousion Sports is on a mission to make high quality sports enrichment programs accessible to all children.*Now offering a 25% sibling Discount* Learn more at https://inclyousionsports.com/
Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
9:15 AM - 12:30 PM    road race Clipper City Rail Trail
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Ultimate Frisbee - Fall Ultimate Frisbee 7-12th Grade
Let’s play Ultimate (Frisbee) Ultimate (Frisbee) is an exciting, fun, non-contact team sport that mixes elements of soccer, basketball, and American football into one high energy game. Top level Ultimate players require an unmatched degree of speed, stamina, and agility, yet the simplicity of the rules means it is easy and fun for newcomers to pick up. The sport embraces the philosophy of “Spirit of the Game “which means the sport is self-refereed, emphasizing mutual respect between players.Ultimate is open to all levels of players introducing both the fundamentals as well as opportunities to compete in games.  All sessions will be in Newburyport with potential games with other communities.  
Nock/Molin Field 1
 
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Kindergarten Class Fall Playdate Moseley Woods - Pavilion
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Coed softball pickup league Cashman Park - Baseball Field
 
Monday October 28, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:05 AM    Morning Run Club at The Bres - Turkey Trot Run Club (AM at the Bres)
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney and members of highschool Cross Country team on Monday and Wednesday for Morning Run Club at The Bres. Through games/activites the club will slowly and safely build up to run longer distances while having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Everyone will learn the foundations of running while creating goals for the club and themselves. Each child will receive a Running Club t-shirt before the end of the program that will build up to the (optional) Newburyport Thanksgiving 3 mile Turkey Trot.
Bresnahan Gym
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Tai Chi Atkinson Common Upper - South Lawn
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Kids Run Club Bartlet Mall - East Lawn (old training ground)
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Middle and High School Cooking and Baking - Cooking to Connect Session 2
Cooking to Connect: Students will learn Puerto Rican style recipes that will empower them to explore different cooking techniques. They will gain knowledge on how to use different kitchen equipment and utensils. Students will gain social skills, as the recipes are group based activities. They will begin to tell a story through different ingredients and create community by connecting with other peers. Each lesson will be followed by a new theme every week. Students will learn to find their inner chef through the course of the program. By the end of the 4 week program, students will earn a Certificate of Completion and feel inspired to continue to learn different cultural cuisines.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Tuesday October 29, 2024
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Run Club 6-8th Grade - Run Club 6-8th Grade (Fall)
Come join Coach Dollas and Madonna for our 6th - 8th Grade Run Club right after school on Tuesday afternoons this Fall! This club is for anyone in 6th through 8th grade who has an interest or curiosity about running. We will use both the track and the rail trail to develop running form, learn about beginning running technique, and build stamina.  We will run, play games, learn some drills to develop technique, and most importantly have fun. We will train for, and run the Maudslay Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5k (not required).Students will meet in the cafeteria and then head as a group to the running spot of the day. Students will then be brought back to the front entrance of the Nock/Molin for dismissal and late bus pick up. 
Nock/Molin Cafeteria
 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM    Garden Club at the Bres - Garden Club At the Bres (Fall)- Tuesdays
Our Instructor/Bresnahan Teacher Katara Harding, has recently started the Bresnahan Community Learning Gardens in the back of the school building and they have been thriving all summer long! She’s very passionate about this project and looks forward to getting kids involved in these gardens and this program is a great way to do so! Katara and the kids will focus on learning about gardening, how to properly water, weed, plant, harvest, etc. This will be an outdoor program with the option to move indoors to her classroom if the weather is inclement. 
Bresnahan Room #238
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Girl's After School Hang Out - Girls Afternoon Hangout- Winter
This after school program is for girls to come celebrate their friendships, explore new activities and speak their minds in a 'girl's only' atmosphere. This is a hang out for 4th and 5th grade girls! There will be nail painting, temporary tattoos, friendship bracelet making, and arts & crafts.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Clay Club - Clay Club - Grades 4/5
In Clay Club kids will be designing and making their own handbuilt mugs, magnets and other ceramic creations! We will be learning the basics of handbuilding, glazing techniques and how a kiln works. Kids will be able to take home their creations on the last day the program runs.Please wear or bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Wednesday October 30, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:05 AM    Morning Run Club at The Bres - Turkey Trot Run Club (AM at the Bres)
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney and members of highschool Cross Country team on Monday and Wednesday for Morning Run Club at The Bres. Through games/activites the club will slowly and safely build up to run longer distances while having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Everyone will learn the foundations of running while creating goals for the club and themselves. Each child will receive a Running Club t-shirt before the end of the program that will build up to the (optional) Newburyport Thanksgiving 3 mile Turkey Trot.
Bresnahan Gym
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more!  There is no cost or registration required for the program.  Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along!  This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5. 
Central Congregational Church
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM    baby and toddler class Atkinson Common Upper - South Lawn
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club Wednesdays
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Chess Masters - Chess Session 2
Whether you're brand new to the game of Chess or practicing your skills to be a grand master this program is for you. We'll build some new defenses through chess drills, competitions and chess based games.
NYS Spot
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
Thursday October 31, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Tai Chi Atkinson Common Upper - South Lawn
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Group Fitness Class Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM    Garden Club at the Bres - Garden Club At the Bres (Fall)
Our Instructor/Bresnahan Teacher Katara Harding, has recently started the Bresnahan Community Learning Gardens in the back of the school building and they have been thriving all summer long! She’s very passionate about this project and looks forward to getting kids involved in these gardens and this program is a great way to do so! Katara and the kids will focus on learning about gardening, how to properly water, weed, plant, harvest, etc. This will be an outdoor program with the option to move indoors to her classroom if the weather is inclement. 
Bresnahan Room #238
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
Friday November 1, 2024
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    5 Dragons Martial Arts - 5 Weeks with 5 Dragons- Fall
Are you ready to kick start your journey into Martial Arts? Over these 5 weeks, you will learn awesome strikes, powerful kicks and unstoppable blocks! You will even master atraditional kata (a cool sequence of moves)and learn how to count to 10 in Japanese. Teamwork drills are fun but create leadership and problem solving skills. Plus, we’ll talk about what it takes to be a leader and the power of a “yes I can”mindset.
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Cafeteria
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Climbing - Climbing Session 2
We're hanging around MetroRock in Newburyport for some indoor rock climbing. We'll get to do some bouldering, top ropes, and auto belays. All rentals are included for shoes and a harness.
MetroRock
 
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Port Rec Drop-off - Nov. 1
Port Rec Drop Off is back this year! Come drop off your kids for a fun themed night of activities while you go out and enjoy yourself or just relax for a bit at home! Children will enjoy some pizza, snacks, drinks, do art projects, play games and enjoy a movie at each Port Rec Drop Off!
Newburyport City Hall - Auditorium
 
Saturday November 2, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM    Soccer Shots - Soccer Shots - Fall Mini 2 yr olds
Soccer Shots North Shore and New Hampshire is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.*Now offering a 15% Sibling Discount*You must also register with Soccer Shots.  After you register on the Newburyport Recreation Department website. Soccer Shots will send you a link to register on their site.  Soccer Shots charges a $35 annual enrollment fee once per year.  If you’ve paid the annual enrollment fee within the last year, the Soccer Shots system will not charge you.  But you will still have to sign their waiver. 
Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
9:40 AM - 10:15 AM    Soccer Shots - Soccer Shots - Fall Classic 3 yr olds
Soccer Shots North Shore and New Hampshire is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.*Now offering a 15% Sibling Discount*You must also register with Soccer Shots.  After you register on the Newburyport Recreation Department website. Soccer Shots will send you a link to register on their site.  Soccer Shots charges a $35 annual enrollment fee once per year.  If you’ve paid the annual enrollment fee within the last year, the Soccer Shots system will not charge you.  But you will still have to sign their waiver. 
Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
10:25 AM - 11:05 AM    Soccer Shots - Soccer Shots - Fall Classic 4/5 yr olds
Soccer Shots North Shore and New Hampshire is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our expert-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents.*Now offering a 15% Sibling Discount*You must also register with Soccer Shots.  After you register on the Newburyport Recreation Department website. Soccer Shots will send you a link to register on their site.  Soccer Shots charges a $35 annual enrollment fee once per year.  If you’ve paid the annual enrollment fee within the last year, the Soccer Shots system will not charge you.  But you will still have to sign their waiver. 
Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
Sunday November 3, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM    InclYOUsion MultiSports - Football/Track and Field (2-4yr Old)
Join us for a fun 8-week sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Soccer and Baseball! Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for beginners or for children who are looking for small class sizes taught by well-trained coaches. Inclyousion Sports provides all equipment and children only need to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This program is designed for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together. Skill building is modified to each child’s experience level.  Inclyousion Sports provides inclusive sports enrichment programs to children, using innovative behavioral methods to teach sports, fitness and social skills. Programs are designed by physical education, behavioral, and inclusion experts to introduce all children to a variety of sports through a series of lessons focused on skill building. Inclyousion Sports is on a mission to make high quality sports enrichment programs accessible to all children.*Now offering a 25% sibling Discount* Learn more at https://inclyousionsports.com/
Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM    Birthday Moseley Woods - Pavilion
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Ultimate Frisbee - Fall Ultimate Frisbee 7-12th Grade
Let’s play Ultimate (Frisbee) Ultimate (Frisbee) is an exciting, fun, non-contact team sport that mixes elements of soccer, basketball, and American football into one high energy game. Top level Ultimate players require an unmatched degree of speed, stamina, and agility, yet the simplicity of the rules means it is easy and fun for newcomers to pick up. The sport embraces the philosophy of “Spirit of the Game “which means the sport is self-refereed, emphasizing mutual respect between players.Ultimate is open to all levels of players introducing both the fundamentals as well as opportunities to compete in games.  All sessions will be in Newburyport with potential games with other communities.  
Nock/Molin Field 1
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Coed softball pickup league Cashman Park - Baseball Field
 
Monday November 4, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:05 AM    Morning Run Club at The Bres - Turkey Trot Run Club (AM at the Bres)
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney and members of highschool Cross Country team on Monday and Wednesday for Morning Run Club at The Bres. Through games/activites the club will slowly and safely build up to run longer distances while having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Everyone will learn the foundations of running while creating goals for the club and themselves. Each child will receive a Running Club t-shirt before the end of the program that will build up to the (optional) Newburyport Thanksgiving 3 mile Turkey Trot.
Bresnahan Gym
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Middle and High School Cooking and Baking - Cooking to Connect Session 2
Cooking to Connect: Students will learn Puerto Rican style recipes that will empower them to explore different cooking techniques. They will gain knowledge on how to use different kitchen equipment and utensils. Students will gain social skills, as the recipes are group based activities. They will begin to tell a story through different ingredients and create community by connecting with other peers. Each lesson will be followed by a new theme every week. Students will learn to find their inner chef through the course of the program. By the end of the 4 week program, students will earn a Certificate of Completion and feel inspired to continue to learn different cultural cuisines.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Tuesday November 5, 2024
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM    Bicycle Safety Rodeo - Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Bicycle Safety Rodeo-9/26 from 2:15-4:30pmA bike rodeo is an interactive way to teach students the rules of the road while practicing safe bicycling skills. The rodeo format incorporates stations along a loop course that simulates a neighborhood environment. A representative from the Mass Safe Routes to School will run the one day program with help from the NBPT Police and Riverside Cycle.
Nock/Molin Outdoor Basketball Courts
 
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM    Early Release Trips - Launch Trampoline Park
Launch Trampoline Park School's Out Early and we're heaeded to Launch for an afternoon of Jumping. Lunch is provided.Apple Picking Join us for a double-whammy Early Release trip! First we’ll head to Cider Hill Farm, where we’ll pick our own apples and sample some cider. Next, we’ll head back to Newburyport to bake our freshly-picked apples into delicious individual apple crisps.In The Game We're headed to In The Game for an afternoon of Lunch, video games, laser tag, VR, and ropes course.Chunky's CinemaA relaxing afternoon of Movie, popcorn, and lunch!
Off Site- Pick up at Nock
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Safe Sitter Essentials - Safe Sitter Nov. 5-7th
Designed for young people in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do in severe weather.  The lessons are filled with fun activities and role playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking and rescue CPR!
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Wednesday November 6, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:05 AM    Morning Run Club at The Bres - Turkey Trot Run Club (AM at the Bres)
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney and members of highschool Cross Country team on Monday and Wednesday for Morning Run Club at The Bres. Through games/activites the club will slowly and safely build up to run longer distances while having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Everyone will learn the foundations of running while creating goals for the club and themselves. Each child will receive a Running Club t-shirt before the end of the program that will build up to the (optional) Newburyport Thanksgiving 3 mile Turkey Trot.
Bresnahan Gym
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more!  There is no cost or registration required for the program.  Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along!  This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5. 
Central Congregational Church
 
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Adult Rec Hiking - Pawtuckaway State Park- Nov. 6th
Come join our Adult Hiking Program led by experienced hiker Tina Los. We welcome people of all abilities but it is required that you fill out our question form so that we have the necessary information for our instructor to make every hike/trail walk a safe, successful and pleasurable experience for everyone. We will meet at the Former Park and Ride in Newburyport 150 Storey Ave. and return there after the hike. Below are the descriptions of the hikes will be going on this Fall.*Please note, return times are approximate*Newburyport Hiking Club 2024 season September 24 (Tuesday)- Easy to Moderate hikes- Crane Beach Dunes- Ipswich, MA (Drive time 30 minutes from Newburyport) Crane Beach Loop- 3.0 miles 127 ft elevation gain. Discover a new side of Crane beach. This loop offers otherworldly landscapes of foliage, wildlife and the beach and are especially breathtaking this time of year. Hike is mostly on sand and a few boardwalks. Wear sneakers. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/crane-beach-loop   October 21 (Monday)- Moderately Challenging route- Mt. Wachusett- East Princeton, MA (75 minute drive from Newburyport) Wachusett Mountain Old Indian, Stage Coach, Bicentennial Trails- 4.9 miles with 1,151 ft of elevation gain. Immerse yourself in the fall foliage through this loop trail with views from the top of Mt. Wachusett. A perfect fall hike.  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/wachusett-summit-loop   November 6 (Wednesday)- Moderate hike- Pawtuckaway State Park- Nottingham, NH-(40 minute drive from Newburyport) 5.0 mile hike with 823 ft of elevation gain. Popular hike for birding and exploring nature changing seasons.  https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-hampshire/south-mountain-lookout-tower-trail--2
Meet at Park/Ride 150 Storey Ave Newburyport
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club Wednesdays
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Chess Masters - Chess Session 2
Whether you're brand new to the game of Chess or practicing your skills to be a grand master this program is for you. We'll build some new defenses through chess drills, competitions and chess based games.
NYS Spot
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Safe Sitter Essentials - Safe Sitter Nov. 5-7th
Designed for young people in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do in severe weather.  The lessons are filled with fun activities and role playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking and rescue CPR!
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Community Meet Up - Police Station Tour
Designed for children 4-6 years old, these two meet ups will allow you and your child to meet other families, meet our local police officers and fire fighters, as well as get a tour of their bulidings!    
Newburyport Police Station
 
Thursday November 7, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM    NYSA Cashman Park - Soccer Field
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Group Fitness Class Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM    Boston Casting - Kids Acting Disney Scenes Grades 2 and 3
Kids Acting for Film and TV This class is an introduction to on-camera acting for our youngest actors! Classwork includes improvisation exercises, short commercial scripts, and short scenes from television/film. Students will learn how to slate for the camera, how to audition with and without a script, and how to answer interview/audition questions so they can WOW the casting director! Students of all reading levels are welcome to attend.    This class is brought to you by Boston Casting, Inc. – the largest television and film casting company in New England.  Recent projects include ‘THE HOLDOVERS’, ‘AMERICAN FICTION’, ‘GOOD BURGER 2’, ‘CODA’ (AppleTV+), ‘JULIA’ (HBO), ‘DEXTER: NEW BLOOD’ (Showtime) and more.  Learn more about us at bostoncasting.com  Kids Acting: Disney Scenes!Using scripts from their favorite Disney shows, students will perfect their on-camera audition skills and create strong, interesting characters. Class work will target breaking down a script, working with a partner and finding the jokes in the scene.  Students are filmed each week and parents will receive the video uploads to watch at home.   This class is brought to you by Boston Casting, Inc. – the largest television and film casting company in New England.  Recent projects include ‘THE HOLDOVERS’, ‘GOOD BURGER 2’, ‘CODA’ (AppleTV+), and ‘JULIA’ (HBO). Learn more about us at bostoncasting.comTo Learn more about Boston Casting, check out their website Here
Bresnahan Library
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Safe Sitter Essentials - Safe Sitter Nov. 5-7th
Designed for young people in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do in severe weather.  The lessons are filled with fun activities and role playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR manikins to practice choking and rescue CPR!
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Friday November 8, 2024
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM    Road Race Setup Cashman Park - Baseball Field
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    5 Dragons Martial Arts - 5 Weeks with 5 Dragons- Fall
Are you ready to kick start your journey into Martial Arts? Over these 5 weeks, you will learn awesome strikes, powerful kicks and unstoppable blocks! You will even master atraditional kata (a cool sequence of moves)and learn how to count to 10 in Japanese. Teamwork drills are fun but create leadership and problem solving skills. Plus, we’ll talk about what it takes to be a leader and the power of a “yes I can”mindset.
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Cafeteria
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - North Field
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Park Infield
 
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM    NHS Athletics Bradley Fuller Park - Track
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Climbing - Climbing Session 2
We're hanging around MetroRock in Newburyport for some indoor rock climbing. We'll get to do some bouldering, top ropes, and auto belays. All rentals are included for shoes and a harness.
MetroRock
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Middle School Events - Black Light Bingo
Halloween Dance at Haunted City Hall - October 25th Black Light Bingo at NBPT Senior Center - America's favorite game:Bingo. In a party atsmosphere. We'll have a live DJ and MC for this late night BINGO partyVideo Game Tournament -We're teaming up with Vector Gaming from Amesbury for this multi screen gaming Tournament. This event we'll be focused on Super Smash Bros with prizes awarded
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Saturday November 9, 2024
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Road Race Packet Pickup Cashman Park - Baseball Field
 
Sunday November 10, 2024
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Road Race Packet Pickup Cashman Park - Baseball Field
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Harborside Half Marathon Clipper City Rail Trail
 
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Coed softball pickup league Cashman Park - Baseball Field
 
Monday November 11, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM    High Tail Acres Horsemanship - Hightail Acres Horsemanship Nov. 11
What a great opportunity for the youth to experience the workings of a stable with hands on activities and to also experience 2 riding lessons, group activities and horse themed projects.  The school day off program offered at High Tail Acres, LLC is open to all ability levels, therefore giving the opportunity to the intermediate rider to improve upon their skills and the beginner rider to develop the necessary foundation of basic skills.  The counselors at High Tail have all participated in the horsemanship programs at High Tail and are eager to share their own experiences through interaction with the youth.  The instructors are MA licensed, with years of teaching experience.  Equipment Required: Youth are required to wear an SEI certified helmet. Hard soled shoes or boots (not cowboy boots) with at least a 1/2 inch heel is required footwear.  For riding lessons, students should wear jodphurs or long pants to prevent chafing.  Please have your child bring her/his own plastic water bottle, labeled with their name. We do have a limited number of boots and helmets available. If you need to purchase equipment, please call High Tail Acres directly @ 978-465-4142 and we will guide you in the right direction.
High Tail Acres
 
Tuesday November 12, 2024
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Girl's After School Hang Out - Girls Afternoon Hangout- Winter
This after school program is for girls to come celebrate their friendships, explore new activities and speak their minds in a 'girl's only' atmosphere. This is a hang out for 4th and 5th grade girls! There will be nail painting, temporary tattoos, friendship bracelet making, and arts & crafts.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Clay Club - Clay Club - Grades 4/5
In Clay Club kids will be designing and making their own handbuilt mugs, magnets and other ceramic creations! We will be learning the basics of handbuilding, glazing techniques and how a kiln works. Kids will be able to take home their creations on the last day the program runs.Please wear or bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Wednesday November 13, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:05 AM    Morning Run Club at The Bres - Turkey Trot Run Club (AM at the Bres)
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney and members of highschool Cross Country team on Monday and Wednesday for Morning Run Club at The Bres. Through games/activites the club will slowly and safely build up to run longer distances while having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Everyone will learn the foundations of running while creating goals for the club and themselves. Each child will receive a Running Club t-shirt before the end of the program that will build up to the (optional) Newburyport Thanksgiving 3 mile Turkey Trot.
Bresnahan Gym
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more!  There is no cost or registration required for the program.  Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along!  This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5. 
Central Congregational Church
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club Wednesdays
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Chess Masters - Chess Session 2
Whether you're brand new to the game of Chess or practicing your skills to be a grand master this program is for you. We'll build some new defenses through chess drills, competitions and chess based games.
NYS Spot
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Children's Cooking and Baking Classes - Holiday Baking
Fall Harvest CookingThis fall session will have you stirring up delicious fruit-based treats, savory soups, harvest salads and scrumptious quick breads, all while learning good cooking techniques. In this class, enjoy skill building as you prepare recipes cooperatively in small groups. Holiday BakingGet ready to bake a variety of mouthwatering items during this late fall session. We'll be making pie, cake, cookies and scones that are sure to be enjoyed by family and friends. Learn some preparation skills that good cooks know and have some fun.Fran Kaplan is a professional foods and nutrition educator and Occupational therapist who has worked with youth for decades. She holds dual degrees of M.Ed and M.S. OTR/L
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Thursday November 14, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Group Fitness Class Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM    Boston Casting - Kids Acting Disney Scenes Grades 2 and 3
Kids Acting for Film and TV This class is an introduction to on-camera acting for our youngest actors! Classwork includes improvisation exercises, short commercial scripts, and short scenes from television/film. Students will learn how to slate for the camera, how to audition with and without a script, and how to answer interview/audition questions so they can WOW the casting director! Students of all reading levels are welcome to attend.    This class is brought to you by Boston Casting, Inc. – the largest television and film casting company in New England.  Recent projects include ‘THE HOLDOVERS’, ‘AMERICAN FICTION’, ‘GOOD BURGER 2’, ‘CODA’ (AppleTV+), ‘JULIA’ (HBO), ‘DEXTER: NEW BLOOD’ (Showtime) and more.  Learn more about us at bostoncasting.com  Kids Acting: Disney Scenes!Using scripts from their favorite Disney shows, students will perfect their on-camera audition skills and create strong, interesting characters. Class work will target breaking down a script, working with a partner and finding the jokes in the scene.  Students are filmed each week and parents will receive the video uploads to watch at home.   This class is brought to you by Boston Casting, Inc. – the largest television and film casting company in New England.  Recent projects include ‘THE HOLDOVERS’, ‘GOOD BURGER 2’, ‘CODA’ (AppleTV+), and ‘JULIA’ (HBO). Learn more about us at bostoncasting.comTo Learn more about Boston Casting, check out their website Here
Bresnahan Library
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Growing Humanitarians Affinity Group - Crafting for a Cause
A group for families with young children that identifies volunteer opportunities to strengthen the community and build benevolence in our children. These are great opportunities to give back to your community and those in need. *Parents are expected to stay for all events/meet ups
Newburyport Senior/Community Center
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Minecraft Game Coder Session 2
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Friday November 15, 2024
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    5 Dragons Martial Arts - 5 Weeks with 5 Dragons- Fall
Are you ready to kick start your journey into Martial Arts? Over these 5 weeks, you will learn awesome strikes, powerful kicks and unstoppable blocks! You will even master atraditional kata (a cool sequence of moves)and learn how to count to 10 in Japanese. Teamwork drills are fun but create leadership and problem solving skills. Plus, we’ll talk about what it takes to be a leader and the power of a “yes I can”mindset.
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Cafeteria
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Climbing - Climbing Session 2
We're hanging around MetroRock in Newburyport for some indoor rock climbing. We'll get to do some bouldering, top ropes, and auto belays. All rentals are included for shoes and a harness.
MetroRock
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Jigsaw Puzzle Competition - Fall 2024 Puzzle Competition
6-6:30 Check in and Pizza 6:30- Competition BeginsAges 8-100+  This is a fun multi-generational activity!  Teams of 1-4 people (friends, family, coworkers, etc.) You can sign up as a team of 2 or a team of 4.  If you are a single looking to get matched up we will find you a team!  500 Piece puzzles- all teams complete the same puzzle, and each time takes the puzzle home.Pizza and snacks at the eventPrizes for 1st and 2nd place in each group (2 member teams and 4 member teams)
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Saturday November 16, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM    Therapeutic Rec: Open Swim - Open Swim
Join us for a 1 hour open swim! Meet up with friends or make new ones! Caregivers must stay with children. Both lap and warm pool will be available.We hope to see you there! 
YWCA
 
Sunday November 17, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Coed softball pickup league Cashman Park - Baseball Field
 
Monday November 18, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:05 AM    Morning Run Club at The Bres - Turkey Trot Run Club (AM at the Bres)
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney and members of highschool Cross Country team on Monday and Wednesday for Morning Run Club at The Bres. Through games/activites the club will slowly and safely build up to run longer distances while having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Everyone will learn the foundations of running while creating goals for the club and themselves. Each child will receive a Running Club t-shirt before the end of the program that will build up to the (optional) Newburyport Thanksgiving 3 mile Turkey Trot.
Bresnahan Gym
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Dungeons & Dragons - D and D Fall Session 2
Whether you’ve spent hours rolling dice and adventuring or are not even sure what D&D is, this program is perfect for you! D&D Campaigns are a collaborative improvisational role-playing game where players create characters, adventure, roll dice and work together to have as much fun as humanly possible. Join us each week for fantasy adventures in the world's greatest role-playing game. 
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Fiber Craft Series - Needle Felting
Needle Felting Get ready to felt with local artist Tif Farmakis-Day! We'll learn the basics of the craft of needle-felting, completing a project to take home by the end of the activity.CrochetMaster basic crochet skills to complete a stuffed crochet mushroom, and contribute to a group project!Knitting Master casting on, binding off, and knitting and purling at our Knitting Workshop! Learn this meditative skill, and create a small kitten dishtowel in the process.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Middle and High School Cooking and Baking - Cooking to Connect Session 2
Cooking to Connect: Students will learn Puerto Rican style recipes that will empower them to explore different cooking techniques. They will gain knowledge on how to use different kitchen equipment and utensils. Students will gain social skills, as the recipes are group based activities. They will begin to tell a story through different ingredients and create community by connecting with other peers. Each lesson will be followed by a new theme every week. Students will learn to find their inner chef through the course of the program. By the end of the 4 week program, students will earn a Certificate of Completion and feel inspired to continue to learn different cultural cuisines.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Tuesday November 19, 2024
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Girl's After School Hang Out - Girls Afternoon Hangout- Winter
This after school program is for girls to come celebrate their friendships, explore new activities and speak their minds in a 'girl's only' atmosphere. This is a hang out for 4th and 5th grade girls! There will be nail painting, temporary tattoos, friendship bracelet making, and arts & crafts.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Clay Club - Clay Club - Grades 4/5
In Clay Club kids will be designing and making their own handbuilt mugs, magnets and other ceramic creations! We will be learning the basics of handbuilding, glazing techniques and how a kiln works. Kids will be able to take home their creations on the last day the program runs.Please wear or bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Wednesday November 20, 2024
7:15 AM - 8:05 AM    Morning Run Club at The Bres - Turkey Trot Run Club (AM at the Bres)
Join Mr. Valli, Mrs. Spinney and members of highschool Cross Country team on Monday and Wednesday for Morning Run Club at The Bres. Through games/activites the club will slowly and safely build up to run longer distances while having fun in a welcoming and supportive environment. Everyone will learn the foundations of running while creating goals for the club and themselves. Each child will receive a Running Club t-shirt before the end of the program that will build up to the (optional) Newburyport Thanksgiving 3 mile Turkey Trot.
Bresnahan Gym
 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM    Music Rocks - Music Rocks
Join Miss Claudia at the Congregational Church as we sing and dance our way through early literacy embedded in music and movement. We’ll do wiggles, tickles, bounces, silly songs, finger plays, instrument playing, and more!  There is no cost or registration required for the program.  Be sure to “like” the Family Connections Facebook page and follow along!  This program runs Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 AM for ages 0-5. 
Central Congregational Church
 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Tea Party Time! - Teddy Bear
Join us for a tea party in Newburyport! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other families with young children in the community. We will have a snack, a craft, a story, and of course tea! We Hope to see you there!Caregivers must attend, siblings in stroller or carriers welcome
Newburyport City Hall - Auditorium
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club Wednesdays
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM    Chess Masters - Chess Session 2
Whether you're brand new to the game of Chess or practicing your skills to be a grand master this program is for you. We'll build some new defenses through chess drills, competitions and chess based games.
NYS Spot
 
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM    Children's Cooking and Baking Classes - Holiday Baking
Fall Harvest CookingThis fall session will have you stirring up delicious fruit-based treats, savory soups, harvest salads and scrumptious quick breads, all while learning good cooking techniques. In this class, enjoy skill building as you prepare recipes cooperatively in small groups. Holiday BakingGet ready to bake a variety of mouthwatering items during this late fall session. We'll be making pie, cake, cookies and scones that are sure to be enjoyed by family and friends. Learn some preparation skills that good cooks know and have some fun.Fran Kaplan is a professional foods and nutrition educator and Occupational therapist who has worked with youth for decades. She holds dual degrees of M.Ed and M.S. OTR/L
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Thursday November 21, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM    Group Fitness Class Moseley Woods - Lawn
 
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM    Boston Casting - Kids Acting Disney Scenes Grades 2 and 3
Kids Acting for Film and TV This class is an introduction to on-camera acting for our youngest actors! Classwork includes improvisation exercises, short commercial scripts, and short scenes from television/film. Students will learn how to slate for the camera, how to audition with and without a script, and how to answer interview/audition questions so they can WOW the casting director! Students of all reading levels are welcome to attend.    This class is brought to you by Boston Casting, Inc. – the largest television and film casting company in New England.  Recent projects include ‘THE HOLDOVERS’, ‘AMERICAN FICTION’, ‘GOOD BURGER 2’, ‘CODA’ (AppleTV+), ‘JULIA’ (HBO), ‘DEXTER: NEW BLOOD’ (Showtime) and more.  Learn more about us at bostoncasting.com  Kids Acting: Disney Scenes!Using scripts from their favorite Disney shows, students will perfect their on-camera audition skills and create strong, interesting characters. Class work will target breaking down a script, working with a partner and finding the jokes in the scene.  Students are filmed each week and parents will receive the video uploads to watch at home.   This class is brought to you by Boston Casting, Inc. – the largest television and film casting company in New England.  Recent projects include ‘THE HOLDOVERS’, ‘GOOD BURGER 2’, ‘CODA’ (AppleTV+), and ‘JULIA’ (HBO). Learn more about us at bostoncasting.comTo Learn more about Boston Casting, check out their website Here
Bresnahan Library
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Lego Robotics and Engineering Session 2
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Seacoast Technology (lego robotics, engineering, scratch coding and video game design!) - Minecraft Game Coder Session 2
NBPT Rec has been partnering with Seacoast Technology Workshops for many years. For nearly 15 years, Seacoast Technology Workshops has been providing hands-on LEGO Robotics & Engineering and video-game design workshops all over Boston's North Shore and New Hampshire's Seacoast. Minecraft Game Coder *New* It's been a longtime coming but Seacoast Technology Workshops is excited to launch our first ever Minecraft workshop! Using exclusive content only available in Minecraft Education, participants will design arcade games in Minecraft while exploring the fundamentals of coding within the Minecraft universe! Prerequisite: Participants should have played and have a basic understanding of Minecraft. LEGO® Robotics and EngineeringUsing the latest LEGO robotics technology participants will have an opportunity to explore the amazing world of LEGO(R) robotics and engineering. We will learn about gears, circuits, and computer programming as we design, build, and program a variety of different robotics and engineering projects. Over 50 different projects are available including motorized cars and walkers, remote-controlled tanks, and amusement park rides. Projects are available for all skill levels. Note: Participants DO NOT take projects home. LEGO® Robotics MastersParticipants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home.Scratch Coder In this fun and action-packed class participants will learn how to program their very own Space Invaders game that can even be played on a mobile device! Each week children will learn to think creatively and learn important problem-solving strategies as they design and program a game that is truly out of this world! Video Game ProgrammerStop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. We will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create games with fire-breathing dragons, a game with spaceships and asteroids, as well as a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more!Lego Robotics Build and CodeThis workshop is designed to develop building and programming skills. Participants will work with LEGO WeDo and LEGO Mindstorms to explore and produce a variety of working models. Have your own idea? Then dig your hands into over 50,000 specialized LEGO technic parts, motors, and sensors to create your own robot. Then use LEGO’s easy-to-use drag-and-drop software to bring your creation to life! Note: Participants do not take projects home.
Newburyport Senior Community Center
 
Friday November 22, 2024
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    5 Dragons Martial Arts - 5 Weeks with 5 Dragons- Fall
Are you ready to kick start your journey into Martial Arts? Over these 5 weeks, you will learn awesome strikes, powerful kicks and unstoppable blocks! You will even master atraditional kata (a cool sequence of moves)and learn how to count to 10 in Japanese. Teamwork drills are fun but create leadership and problem solving skills. Plus, we’ll talk about what it takes to be a leader and the power of a “yes I can”mindset.
Nock/Molin Gymnasium
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM    Free Play Club at the Nock/Molin - Free Play Club
This is a chance for the kids to have some supervised Free Play after school and to gain some positive, unstructured, active social time with their peers. This setting is provided to help boost kids’ creativity and independence. The staff on site is there to help provide guidance, suggestions and help enhance the skills that come with the benefits of Free Play!
Nock/Molin Cafeteria
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Climbing - Climbing Session 2
We're hanging around MetroRock in Newburyport for some indoor rock climbing. We'll get to do some bouldering, top ropes, and auto belays. All rentals are included for shoes and a harness.
MetroRock
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Middle School Events - Video Game Tournament
Halloween Dance at Haunted City Hall - October 25th Black Light Bingo at NBPT Senior Center - America's favorite game:Bingo. In a party atsmosphere. We'll have a live DJ and MC for this late night BINGO partyVideo Game Tournament -We're teaming up with Vector Gaming from Amesbury for this multi screen gaming Tournament. This event we'll be focused on Super Smash Bros with prizes awarded
City Hall Auditorium