OUTDOOR HERITAGE PROGRAM - Is week long introduction to StateplaceMaine’s outdoor legacy where campers will develop the skils and confidence to safely enjoy the woods and waters, all while earning their Maine State Hunter Education and Archery Education Certifications. Activities will include wildlife and tracking lessons, map and compass, basic first aid and outdoor safety, archery, forest ecology, fishing, survival techniques and group development games. Outdoor Heritage Camp is a perfect way to launch any child on a lifetime of outdoor fun! Click here for more information and to go to the registration form.
2008 FALL SOCCER PROGRAM INFORMATION - Registrations for the soccer program for children ages 4 - 12 will be available at Town Hall from Monday, 7/7 - Thursday, 8/7. Age is determined by player's age as of October 15, 2008. The fees for ages 6 – 12 include a team t-shirt and a medal or trophy & are as follows:
$30.00 1st child
$25.00 each additional child
Payment is required at the time of registration and anyone registering after the Aug. 9 deadline will pay a $3.00 late fee per child. We make every attempt to accommodate any child registering after the deadline, but in some cases child may need to be put on a waiting list if there is no space available.
The program for Ages 6 -12 focuses on instruction and recreational play, with an element of competition being introduced at the higher ages. The pre-season includes instructional clinics and team practice times, and a regular game schedule for all levels begins after Labor Day. All levels play at 5:30 p.m. at either Standish Memorial Park or Johnson Field. Depending upon other communities wishing to join our league, there may be some travel involved at this level. The schedules are:
Ages 6 & 7: Mondays, Thursdays & some Saturdays. Pre-Season Play begins Monday, August 11, 5:30 p.m. at Standish Memorial Park
Ages 8 & 9: Tuesdays, Fridays & some Saturdays. Pre-Season Play begins Tuesday, August 12, 5:30 p.m.
Ages 10 - 12: Mondays, Wednesdays, & some Saturdays. Pre-Season Play begins Wednesday, August 13, 5:30 p.m.
Children ages 4 & 5 play at Standish Memorial Park on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for four consecutive weeks beginning September 6. The deadline to register for this program is Wednesday, September 3. This program focuses on introducing soccer skills through various group games. A regular soccer game is not played until the final week of the program. The fee for this program is $20 and includes a team t-shirt and a soccer pin.
2008 SPRING & SUMMER PROGRAM & EVENTS CATALOG - In the catalog you can find everything that is happening from now through September along with registration information, dates, locations and fees. If you're looking for detailed Summer Camp information see our Summer Camp brochure. On the last page of the catalog is a Calendar of Events that is perfect for the front of your refrigerator.Click here to view the NEW Spring / Summer Catalog.
STANDISH RECREATION HAS A LISTSERVE - If you would like to subscribe, and be kept up-to-date about current programs, events, schedule changes, etc., send an email to Brett Levin with "Subscribe Me" in the subject line or body of the message. You will then get an email asking you to confirm your subscription request. We look forward to hearing from you.
COMMUNITY LINKS PAGE - It is where you can find information on programs happening in the Standish community that are not sponsored by the Recreation Department. It is also where you can find Internet links to other local organizations and interests. Click here to go to the page.
WE HAVE A GIFT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - That's right, you can now purchase gift certificates for use with Standish Recreation programs. You determine the amount and the recipient, and give the gift that keeps on giving. For more information contact the Recreation Department at 642-2875.
RECREATION DEPTARTMENT'S WISH-LIST - We’re always looking to tap into the communities unused resources by asking folks to donate any equipment, used or new, that they have lying around. The wish-list is always changing as programs get added and grow, so check back often to see how you can help. Click here to see how you can help.
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