J. Edward Christian Municipal Office Building.
26 Central Street. West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
West Springfield Park & Recreation
Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone 413 -263 -3284 Fax 413-739-1549
Fall Programs
Fun Soccer
For Children & Their Parents!
Fun Soccer is a 4 week introductory program for children 3-5 years old with an emphasis on FUN not competition.
Happening Sunday Afternoons 4:00-5:00 pm at High School Front Field starting September 11th to October 2nd. Parents are required to stay with their children and take an active part in participating.
This Program is free & no pre registration is required.
Instructional Youth Volleyball
The West Springfield Park and Recreation Department is currently holding sign ups for the fall volleyball program for children who are entering Grades 3-8 in September 2016. The volleyball program is held at the W.S. Middle School Gymnasium on Thursday evenings. This 8-week program will teach rules, drills and skills necessary for the progression into playing games.
Program meets: September15, 21(WED) , 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, & November 3
Activitiy Code: 423010-1 Grades 3-5 6:30pm-8:00pm
Activitiy Code: 423010-2 Grades 6-8 7:00pm-8:30pm
Registration Fee: $45 West Springfield Residents $ 55 Non-Residents
The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department, along with the Terriers Around Town, are pleased to offer Children’s Art Classes for children ages 6 & up. These art lessons will be held on Fridays at the UNICO Building, located in Mittineague Park, for five week sessions. The cost will be $30.00 per child and will include all supplies for water color and drawing. Local artists Joan Barnard, Sue Urban & Sue Newman will be the instructors. Class size is limited so please don't wait to sign up for this wonderful, fun-filled class!
Activity # Ages Time Dates
402000-1 6 & Up 3:30 - 5:00pm Sept 09, 16, 23, 30, Oct 14
Fee: $30
402000-2 6 & Up 3:30 - 5:00pm Oct 21, Nov 4, 18, Dec 2, 9
Fee: $30
Children's Art Classes
Aerobics & Yoga Classes
The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department, Creative Movement Dance Classes for children ages 5 & 6.
Classes will be held on Saturday Mornings at the UNICO Building, located in Mittineague Park, for five week sessions.
The cost will be $40.00 per child. Instructed by Katelyn LaValley.
This class is geared for age appropriate enjoyment while building on gross motor skills and developing dance concepts. This class works to develop the students' understanding of rhythm, coordination, improve self-esteem and confidence. Longer ac-tivities and exercises are used to aid in building a longer attention span and encourage self discipline.
Examples of activities: spatial awareness, exploring time with fast & slow movements, high & low, walking/running on balls of feet, chasses (gallops), skips, balance, hopping, jumping - in & out/2 feet & 1 foot, emotional expression, exploring shape concepts, animal character development, dance counts & musicality, rhythmic development.
Activity # Ages Time Dates
204000 4 - 6 9:00-10:00am Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
Creative Movement
Dance for Children
Babysitter Training Course
Because You Care...Prepare
What you need to know and what every parent wants in a safe and responsible babysitter! Designed for 11 to 15 year olds, the Babysitter’s Training course can help you—
• Care for children and infants.
• Be a good leader and role model.
• Make good decisions and solve problems.
• Keep the children you baby-sit and yourself safe.
• Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.
• Write resumes and interview for jobs.
• And much more!
Complete the course in just one day and begin babysitting the next. Pre-registration required at the Park & Recreation Office, 26 Central Street, West Springfield, MA 01089.
Course location: UNICO Building (Mittineague Park), 1 UNICO Way, West Springfield
Activity # 230000-3
Date: May 14, 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Activity # 230000-4
Date: September 17, 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $40R $50NR
Youth Football
The West Springfield Suburban Youth Football Associationsponsored by the West Springfield Park & Recreation Departmentwill hold sign-ups May 2nd until July 15th. Registration is open tochildren who are West Springfield residents or attend a *W.S.Public/Private School in the following grades.
PEE WEES - 3rd to 4th Grade
JUNIORS - 5th to 6th Grade
SENIORS - 7th to 8th Grade
To register bring the following to the Park & Recreation Office,
2nd Floor of the Municipal Office Building.
Parent or Legal Guardian
Original Birth Certificate
Fee: $85 (May 2 - June 17)
Late Fee: $105 (June 20 - July 15)
JULY 15th is FINAL sign-up day ~ NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!
Non-Resident Player Eligibility - *Proof of attending a W.S. public/private school must be provided prior tothe child being registered. Proof of public/private school enrollment must be made prior to each registration. $105.00 non-resident fee will apply.
Youth Cheerleading
The West Springfield Cheerleading Association sponsored bythe W.S. Park & Recreation Department is holding registrationfor girls & boys in Grades 3-8 as of Sept 1, 2016. Cheerleadingsquads consist of Pee Wees (3rd - 4th Grade), Juniors (5th - 6thGrade) and Seniors (7th - 8th Grade). Clinics will be heldApril 12, 13 & 14 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the W.S.High School Gym.
Practices are held Tuesday and Thursdayevenings beginning July 19th. Cheer season follows the WestSpringfield Suburban Youth Football schedule (games typicallybegin in Sept.).
We encourage at least one parent whose childis interested in cheering to attend the April 12th clinic withtheir child, even if your child has done cheerleading before.Registrations begin after attending clinic in April.
Cheer Registrations Accepted:
April 15 - May 6
Registration Fee: $50.00R $60.00NR
The West Springfield Youth Cheerleading Association, in Partnership with The West Springfield Park and Recreation Department, invite students entering Grade 3-8 to join us for this clinic and find out what cheer is all about.
We build Self-Confidence!
We build Team Spirit!
We build Friendships!
Tuesday April 12, Wednesday April 13 & Thursday April 14, 2016 from 6:00-7:30 pm@ The West Springfield High School Gymnasium.
Open to NEW and RETURNING Participants.
Participants will learn new cheers, dance routines & jumps.
Learn about the time commitment & costs associated with WSYCA. What to wear: sneakers, no loose clothing, and no jewelry. Shorts & t-shirts preferred. Bring a water bottle with name on it.
It is MANDATORY for one parent to attend the April 12th Clinic, even if your child has participated in this program before, as waivers will need to be signed prior to participating.
Important Information will be communicated that first evening. Nights 1 & 2 will teach cheers and Night 3 will have fun evaluations & performances!
There is NO FEE for the Clinic.
Cheerleading Clinic
Youth Soccer
Sign up for 2016 Fall Soccer Leagues.
Proof of age and residency is require for new participants.
In order to avoid being placed on the waiting list, registrations must be recieved by July 8, 2016.
Teams will be formed according to the child's grade entering into September 2016. Maximum age restrictions exist in each league. The Park & Recreation Department reserves the right to move participants who have reached their maximum age to the appropriate league.
The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department, Musical Theater Dance Classes for children ages 7 - 12. Classes will be held on Saturday Mornings at the UNICO Building, located in Mittineague Park, for five week sessions. The cost will be $50.00 per child. Instructed by Katelyn LaValley.
Musical Theatre class will focus on learning proper dance technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway
shows. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with Broadway style jazz movement and includes a proper warmup,
stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance
skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
This fall we will be exploring excerpts from the Broadway Musical Legally Blonde! “A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandalin pursuit of her dreams. This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Equal parts hilarious andheart-warming, this musical is so much fun it should be “illegal!”
Activity # Ages Time Dates
204000 7 - 12 10:00-11:15am Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
Musical Theater Dance Class
The West Springfield Park & Recreation is pleased to offer children various nature activities. Come explore the natural wonders of Mittineague Park! This series of programs is designed for ages 6-12. Each session is led by an experienced environmental educator and involves discovery hikes and usually something to take home. Programs are three hours long and held at the UNICO Building, located in Mittineague Park.
Parents: Sign your kids up and get them outdoors to learn about and appreciate the natural world around us!
Adventures lead by Nancy Condon, Environmental Educator.
Adventure: RECYCLED BOAT RACE:
In honor of Grandparents Day on Sunday, bring your Grandma and
Grandpa to help you build a boat! Wood scraps, plastic bottles, aluminum
foil, and styrofoam are all materials that can float and be put
together with some tape and ingenuity. Bring a collection of used
items from home to add to the assortment of serviceable materials
provided. First we build, then we will take our creations to the
stream for a race to the finish! Prizes for the most ingenious boat
and for the race winner.
Note: Wear shoes that can get wet!
Program meets: Saturday, September 10, 2016
Activitiy Code: 110000 Ages: 6 - 12 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration Fee: $20
Adventure: TREES ARE TERRIFIC!:
This is the time of year when trees put on their color show and go
from green to red, yellow and orange. Let’s hike into the forest and
do some color experiments with the leaves, discover animals that
live in trees, play tree games, and collect seeds and nuts from trees.
We will make flour from acorns – the nuts of the oak tree. Bring a
snack of something that came from a tree and be ready to go for a
hike!
Program meets: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Activitiy Code: 110001 Ages: 6 - 12 Time:1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration Fee: $20
Adventure: LITTLE CREATURES ARE EVERYWHERE:
Let’s take our magnifiers and collection containers as we hike the
trails looking for tiny creatures. At this time of year they are hiding &
preparing for winter. We’ll look under logs, up in trees, in the ridges
of tree bark & in the soil for worms, spiders, beetles salamanders &
more. Be on the lookout for insects in all stages of life not only
adults, but pupa and larva too. Bring your sense of adventure and
dress for hiking and the weather.
Note: Equipment will be provided but bring your own if you wish.
Program meets: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Activitiy Code: 110002 Ages: 6 - 12 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration Fee: $20
Adventure: CUSTOMIZED HIKING STICKS:
If you like to go out in the woods, a hiking stick can be a useful thing.
It helps you cross streams & keep your balanced going over logs. Today’s
hike we will concentrate on looking for just the right stick for
your height. We’ll then take it inside and sand it and decorate it with
colorful duct tape, feathers, beads, and natural materials to make it
uniquely yours. Make more than one for gifts if you wish.
Note: 6 & 7‐year olds welcome accompanied by parent.
Program meets: Saturday, December 3, 2016
Activitiy Code: 110003 Ages: 8 - 12 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
*(6 & 7 year olds welcome, accompanied by parent)
Registration Fee: $20
Nature Adventure Series
The West Springfield Park & Recreation is pleased to offerclasses in fencing. All courses below will be held at the UNICO Building, located in Mittineague Park. The cost per student will include all supplies. Students are to bring water bottle, wear sneakers, long pants (sweat pants are acceptable), and comfortable t-shirts.
Instructed by Taro Yamashita, coach at Riverside Fencing Club, and staff coaches from the Riverside Fencing Club.
YOUTH INTRODUCTION TO FENCING:
In this active, fun class, students will learn the basic techniques and tactics of the modern Olympic sport (with ancient roots) of
fencing. Starting with basic footwork and movement, students will progress quickly to basic bladework and tactics for attacking,
defending, and deceiving opponents. No prior experience is required.
Program meets: Sundays, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 11, 18 (No class Dec 4)
Activitiy Code: 400008-2 Ages: 8 - 12 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Registration Fee: $110.00
TEEN/ADULT INTRODUCTION TO FENCING:
In this active, fun class, students will learn the basic techniques and tactics of the modern Olympic sport (with ancient roots) of
fencing. Starting with basic footwork and movement, students will progress quickly to basic bladework and tactics for attacking,
defending, and deceiving opponents. No prior experience is required.
Program meets: Sundays, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 11, 18 (No class Dec 4)
Activitiy Code: 400009-2 Ages: 13 - Adult Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration Fee: $110.00
YOUTH INTERMEDIATE FENCING:
For Students with some prior experience fencing. This course focuses on the development of new technical and tactical skills and the refinement and mastery of familar ones. This course focuses on foil fencing.
Program meets: Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 (No class Dec 5)
Activitiy Code: 400006-1 Ages: 8 - 12 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Registration Fee: $175.00
Or
Program meets: Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14 (No class Nov 23)
Activitiy Code: 400006-2 Ages: 8 - 12 Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Registration Fee: $175.00
Register for BOTH Mondays & Wednesdays - Fee - $300.00
TEEN/ADULT INTERMEDIATE FENCING:
For Students with some prior experience fencing. This course focuses on the development of new technical and tactical skills and the refinement and mastery of familar ones. This course focuses on foil fencing.
Program meets: Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 12, 19 (No class Dec 5)
Activitiy Code: 400007-1 Ages: 13 - Adult Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration Fee: $175.00
Or
Program meets: Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14 (No class Nov 23)
Activitiy Code: 400007-2 Ages: 13 - Adult Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration Fee: $175.00
Register for BOTH Mondays & Wednesdays - Fee - $300.0
Fencing Classes
Competitive Swim
