2010 Season

starts June 21 - September 6th

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OPA Recreation Programs for Children and Youth

Rec HallOlivia Taggart, Rec Director

The Agnes L. Park Recreation Building–aka the Rec. Hall–is open every weekday afternoon from 2:00-5:00 pm and staffed by Rec Director Olivia Taggart and Andrew Lawson, Assistant Director. The Rec Hall is equipped with a basketball half court, volleyball, professional size pool table, bumper pool table, foosball, ping pong table, board games, a craft corner, music and a snack bar. Open to children entering first grade and above; however those younger than 10 must be accompanied by an older sibling or adult.

Membership is $55 for the season, $30 per month, $12 per week, or $4 per day. The Rec. Hall is located at Colby Avenue between W. Grand and Clover. To contact the Director please call 934-1341.

Family movies are held in the Jordan Hall on Mondays at 7:00 pm. On July 12 and August 2 the movies will be preceded by a BBQ starting at 6 pm; BBQ and movies will be at the Rec. Hall those nights.

Dances for youths 13 to 18 are held in the Rec. Hall on Friday nights during the season, 8:00- 10:30 pm (except July 30). Admission is $6, $4 for Rec. Hall Members.

Ocean Parker Tyler Paterson will be offering Improv comedy classes in the Rec. Hall August 10-12: 8-12 year olds 10-11:30 each morning; 13-18 year olds 11:30-1:00. Participants will put on a show in the Rec. Hall Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 pm. Cost: $20 per student for 3 classes and the show.

Aquaboggin LogoJuly 22, 2010 - Ocean Park Day at Aquaboggan! It’s summer fun for everyone at one of Maine’s favorite amusement parks! With exciting water rides like the Turbo Drop, the Pipeline, and Bumpin’ Boats, Aquaboggan is the perfect place to play on a hot summer day.

Discounted tickets to Aquaboggan Water Park will be on sale in the Ocean Park Association office from June 30 to July 22, during regular office hours. Tickets are $10.00 per person, and $7.50 for children (under 4 feet tall) and seniors – that’s a savings of over 50% off the regular admission price!

All proceeds from the ticket sales for Ocean Park Day will go directly to your Ocean Park Association. (Rain date: July 29. Discounted tickets are god only during Ocean Park Day at Aquaboggan.)

 

August 14, 3:30 to 5:00 pm - Teddy Bear Picnic in the Rec. Hall. Put this event on your bear’s social calendar and bring your teddy bear to meet other teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Picnic! Stories, refreshments, clowns, and games…for all ages! Free. Louise Hackett is the picnic hostess and can be reached at (603) 424-5957.

Educational Bureau Programs for Children and Youth

The Ocean Park Educational Bureau offers several programs for children and youth during the summer:

• Vacation Bible School, 9-11 am, June 28 to July 2, in Jordan Hall.

• “Best of Broadway” Theater Dance Camp, 9:45-12:00, July 12-16 & August 9-13

• Children’s Craft Class, 9-11 am, July 19 to 25, in the Rec. Hall.

• Children’s Ceramics Class, 9:30-11 am, July 26 to 30, in Jordan Hall.

• Summer Talent Camp, 9:30-11:30 am, August 2 to 6, in The Temple.

Oceanwood Day Camp

Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center, a ministry of The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts, is nestled on 105 acres at the end of Royal Street. For 2010 the following camp programs are offered:

• Day Camps (both half & full-day) for youth ages 5-12. Weekly themes. Great fun!

• Overnight camps for youth, families, grandparents & grandchildren, and for adults with special needs.

• Horseback riding programs for day and overnight youth camps. Horseback riding is also available to the community on Saturday mornings – call for details.

• Adult Getaway week (bed & breakfast style), July 19-24.

Get more information on the Oceanwood web site www.oceanwood.org or contact the Oceanwood office at (207) 934-9655 or office@oceanwood.org.

Ferry Beach Ecology School Day Camps

The Ferry Beach Ecology School (for children age 4 and up, and families)offers a series of week-long day camps with nature and ecology themes for children, as well as overnight nature camps for families. The camps run between June 28 and August 6; day camps take place between 9 am and 3 pm; overnight camper families will take part in various field trips, with optional evening trips as well. For information or to register, contact Meg Edstrom at 207-283-9951 or meg@fbes.org, or visit the website at www.fbes.org.

 

 

 

 

Updated: July 6, 2010