Youth Activities

TODDLER PLAYGROUP
Come play and run every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 12:00 pm. This program is unsupervised but children have access to the mats, balls and othertoys. Designed for parents and childrenup to age 5. Parent(s) must be present with child. The program will end in April. Cost: $20 per family for the season.

MARTIAL ART CLASSESOFFERED BY ROULEAU’S TAEKWONDO

Classes are currently off ered for studentsage 8 and older. Our Children’s class isfor students 8 – 12 years old and adultclass is for students 13 and older. If you’ve always been interested in the martialarts, NOW is YOUR TIME to check it out!
BEGINNERS
Youth: Thursdays (for your 1st month) 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Adult: Thursdays (for your 1st month)6:00 – 7:00 pm
ADVANCED
Youth: Monday and Thursday 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Adult: Monday and Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 pm

For more information on contact our school’s Master Instructor, David Perra, at (603)756-3318. Cost: $40 a month, with family rates available.

MULTI SPORTS CAMP

Come join Coach Jared as your childlearns basic sports skills! This camp is during February Vacation (February 25th- March 1st) from 9:00 - 12:00 pm. Playsoccer, disc golf, basketball, volleyball, badminton, ultimate Frisbee and more! Cost: residents $65 non-residents $80 Age Range 3rd-5th grade. There is limited space for the camp. Please sign up early!

KEENE PARKS AND RECREATION AND NHPSA SOCCER VACATION CAMP

April 22ND - 26TH, 2013 - This April break we have teamed up with New Hampshire Premier Soccer to run a week long camp! Your son or daughter will learn basic skills of the game or fine tune the skills they already have. For more information or to register please contact Meghan Spaulding by phone 357-9829 or email at MSpaulding@ci.keene.nh.us.

FIRST TOUCH PROGRAM 3-4 years 
9:00 – 10:00 am $60
KICK START PROGRAM 5-6 years
9:00 – 10:00 am $70
RISING STARS 7-8 years
9:00 – 12:00 pm $105
9:00 – 3:00 pm $165
WORLD CUP PROGRAM 13+ years
9:00 – 12:00 pm $105
9:00 – 3:00 pm $165

ACTIVITY NIGHTS

These Friday night programs are a must do event. Each one is differentand sponsored by community groups. The sponsoring groups provide adult chaperones, set the admission rate,and decide on cancellations. Click here for more information and dates.

If the activity is cancelled due to inclement weather, the local radio stations will announce that fact in the late afternoon onthe day of the event. Information will also be posted on Facebook.

FREE ANNUAL EASTEREGG HUNT

Saturday, March 30th 10 amThe annual Easter Egg Hunt is held at Fuller Park at the Recreation Center on Washington Street for Keene residents youngsters age 3 - 8 years old. Bring your basket for collecting. Sponsored by KPRD, Price Chopper and the Keene Sentinel.

BATON TWIRLINGCLASSES ARE HERE!

Come join the fun and learn the fundamentals of BATON TWIRLING! All ages welcome! Learn the basics of baton twirling accompanied with different styles of dance. The 8 week session will begin January 31st 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Recreation Center. Cost: $64 and registration will be taken. Contact coach Cheryl Barth at 354-7910 for more information.

JOIN THE CHESHIRECATS JUMP ROPE TEAM!

Do you want to try a sport that is just a little bit different? Join the brand new Cheshire Cats Jump Rope team! Learn the basics of single rope, Double Dutch, ChineseWheel, speed, freestyle, and much more. No experience or personal equipment is necessary, just a willingness to play hard, support your teammates, and have fun. Each practice will be 1 ¼ hours, starting with skills and drills and ending with free jump time. Cheshire Cats Jump Rope team is open to students in grades 3 - 8, and will accept older/younger students with the coach’s permission. Space is limited. Come be a part of this inaugural season,and help start the second jump ropeteam in New Hampshire! The program starts on January 9th and runs until the end of May. It runs on Wednesday evenings 5:45 - 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. The cost for the programwill be $33 per person.For more information, please contact Meghan Spaulding by phone 357-9829 or email at MSpaulding@ci.keene.nh.us. For a look at what the sport of jump rope is all about, go to USA JumpRope www.usajumprope.org.

ADVENTURE CAMP

FOR AGES 12 TO 13 Held at the Recreation Center's Fuller Park. Hiking, outdoor fun, community service are all part of this new program. Your son or daughter will not want to miss out on this program. For more information watch our website and Facebook page or please contact Meghan Spaulding by phone 357-9829 or email at MSpaulding@ci.keene.nh.us.

SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAMS

WHEELOCK PARK
FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 11 Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
RECREATION CENTER’S FULLER PARK
FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 11 Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Normally held at Robin Hood Park has been relocated to Fuller Park for 2013 Two outdoor physical activity based programs run by enthusiastic experienced staff. Pool admission during program hours is part of the registrati on fee. Two 4-week sessions offered, beginning the week after school ends in Keene. Each programs is limited to 90 children. Sign up now for these popular programs! Click here to read more.