The Agnes L. Park Recreation Building - aka the Rec Hall - is open for its Youth Program every weekday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 pm from June 26 through August 18 (except as noted below). The Rec Hall is equipped with a basketball half court, volleyball, professional size pool table, bumper pool table, foosball, air hockey, ping pong table, board games, a craft corner, music, and a snack bar. The Rec Hall is open to children entering first grade and above; however, children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an older sibling or adult. Rec Hall membership is $60 for the season, $35 per month, $15 per week, or $5 per day. The Rec Hall is located at Colby Avenue between W. Grand and Clover.

In 2018, the profile of the Rec Hall will change as we will now have Co-Directors responsible for programming and oversight. To contact the Directors, please call 934-1341.

Madelyn Jean Fraser is a fourth-generation Ocean Parker who has been here every summer of her life. You may know her from working at the Soda Fountain since 2012. She is majoring in Elementary Education at Emmanuel College in Boston and has experience working with preschool through pre-teens in the Boston area.

The second Co-Director of the Rec Hall will be Maria Cesarini who hails from Gig Harbor, Washington. Though she comes from the west coast, she has summered in Ocean Park for as long as she can remember. She recently graduated from Colgate University with a double major in Applied Mathematics and English and will start her graduate studies at Tufts University in the fall. Her leadership credentials include leading her University’s rowing team and mentoring third grade students with learning disabilities.

~ ~ ~ ~ 2018 Rec Hall Special Programs ~ ~ ~ ~

During 2018 the Rec Hall will be closed on July 4; July 10 due to the book sale; July 27 due to the 5K race (but the Friday dance will be held as usual following the race); and August 7 due to the book sale.

Family Movies: every Monday, June 25-August 20, 7:00 pm. Donations welcome.

Dances: Fridays 8:00-10:30 pm, June 29-August 17. Ages 13–18. Admission is $6, $4 for Rec. Hall members.
 
32nd Annual Family Sand Sculpture Competition: July 3, 9:30 am-12:30 pm: on the beach between Randall and Ancona Avenues. Theme: "Mysteries of the Deep". Register at the OPA office or at the Rec Hall, 2:00-5:00 weekdays. Details here> >.

July 4:  Decorated Bicycle Contest – Register the week of June 25 (2:00-5:00) or starting 8:00 am the day of the event. Decorate your bike at home and bring it to the Rec Hall for judging and ride in the parade at 10:00 am. Details here > >.

July 17, 5:00 pm: Family BBQ dinner. Sponsored by Oceanside Grille. Cost: $7.50.

August 1, 7:00 pm: Ventriloquist/magician Dana Perkins. Cost: free will donation.

For more 2018 Youth programs visit the Educational Bureau's Programs for Children and Youth.

 

Memorial Library

Story Timeis held Tuesdays from July 10 through August 14, 10:00-10:30 am. Volunteers read stories in the children's room. If you would like to volunteer or need more information, contact the library.

Tails to Read: Meet Bosco on July 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 9:15-10:15 am. The Children's Room is closed to the public during this time so each child has uninterrupted time to read to Bosco, a 9-year-old chocolate Lab and his owner/best friend, Tony DeBarros. Bosco has a Canine Good Citizen Certificate and is a registered therapy dog with lots of listening experience. Children must sign up for a ten-minute slot and prepare a book to read. When it is their turn, they will read one-on-one to Bosco with Tony looking on. Sign up required. Children must sign up for a ten-minute slot and prepare a book to read. When it is their turn, they will read one-on-one to Bosco with Tony looking on.

Tech Toy Tryouts
July 14 2018
10:30 am-Noon
Memorial Library, 11 Temple Avenue

Learn about snap circuits, robots, hexbugs, and more! A mobile device that has internet service is required.