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
Summer Swim Lessons
The Park & Recreation Department offers summer swim lessons for the following levels. All swim lessons are held at the Memorial Pool,
located at 51 Smyrna Street Class size is limited. Please register early, for these classes will fill fast. Fee: $45 Residents $55 Non Residents
Session 1: July 12 - July 21 (2 Weeks) Classes take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Activity Code Level Dates Time
304110 1 Intro to Water Skills (min 4 years old) July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 9:00am - 9:50am
Activity Code Level Dates Time
304120 1 Intro to Water Skills (min 4 years old) July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 10:00am - 10:50am
Activity Code Level Dates Time
304130 2 Fundamental Aquatic July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 10:00am - 10:50am
Activity Code Level Dates Time
304140 2 Fundamental Aquatic July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 9:00am - 9:50am
Session 2: July 26 - August 4 (2 Weeks) Classes take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Activity Code Level Dates Time
304210 1 Intro to Water Skills (min 4 years old) July 26, 27, 28 August 2, 3, 4 9:00am - 9:50am
Activity Code Level Dates Time
304220 1 Intro to Water Skills (min 4 years old) July 26, 27, 28 August 2, 3, 4 10:00am - 10:50am
Activity Code Level Dates Time
304230 2 Fundamental Aquatic July 26, 27, 28 August 2, 3, 4 10:00am - 10:50am
Activity Code Level Dates Time
304240 3 Stroke Development July 26, 27, 28 August 2, 3, 4 9:00am - 9:50am
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills (minimum 4 years old)
Purpose - To help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely.
Objectives:
1. Opening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in shallow water)
2. Back float, 3 seconds
3. Treading using arm and hand actions (in chest deep water)
4. Combined arm and leg actions on front, 2 body lengths
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Purpose - To provide students with opportunites for success with fundamental skills sucha as tread water and basic swim strokes.
Objectives:
1. Fully submerging and holding breath, 5 seconds
2. Front glide, 2 body lengths
3. Back float, 15 seconds
4. Combined arm and leg actions on fornt, 5 body lengths
Level 3 -Stroke Development
Purpose – Builds on the skills in Level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper water.
Objectives:
1. Headfirst entry from the side in a kneeling position (in water at least 9 feet deep).
2. Rotary breathing, 10 times.
3. Tread Water, 30 Seconds.
4. Front Crawl, 15 yards.
5. Elementary backstroke, 15 yards.
6. Scissors kick, 10 yards.
Fencing
Youth Introduction to Fencing
Introduction to the modern game of Olympic style fencing and its history. Covers fencing safety, fundamental techniques and tactics, and competition. The physical development process in this class starts with the student’s own gross motor skills and adds fine motor skills on top of those gross motor skills all in the context of interacting with others in an open-skill activity. This course assumes no prior experience in fencing. Includes warm-up games and exercises to improve agility, balance, eye-hand coordination, and tactical thinking. All fencing equipment is provided.
Activity # Dates (Mon-Thurs) Hours Ages Fee
400010 August 8 - August 11 9:00am-12:00pm 8-12 $110
Teen Introduction to Fencing
Introduction to the modern game of Olympic style fencing and its history. Covers fencing safety, fundamental techniques and tactics, basic equipment troubleshooting and repair, and competition. The physical skills taught are the same as in the youth class, but in this class, there is an increased emphasis on the tactical aspects of the sport. This course assumes no prior experience in fencing. Includes warm-up games and exercises to improve agility, balance, eye-hand coordination, and tactical thinking. A variety of games that focus on the types of tactical and strategic thinking found in fencing will be included. All fencing equipment is provided.
Activity # Dates (Mon-Thurs) Hours Ages Fee
400011 August 8 - August 11 2:00pm-5:00pm 13-17 $110
Youth Mini Camp
An intensive, four-day camp for fencers with some prior foil or epee fencing experience. This camp will focus on technical skills development as well as developing an overall tactical framework. Considerable time will be spent in competitive and structured bouting. Fencers will be exposed to multiple competition bouting formats, including individual pool bouts, individual direct elimination. Also included will be lectures on tactical theory and sessions on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Fencers should bring two changes of t-shirts, snacks, and lunch.
Activity # Dates (Mon-Thurs) Hours Ages Fee
400012 August 22 - August 25 9:00am-12:00pm 8-12 $175
Teen Mini Camp
An intensive, four-day camp for fencers with some prior foil or epee fencing experience. This camp will focus on technical skills development as well as developing an overall tactical framework. Considerable time will be spent in competitive and structured bouting. Fencers will be exposed to several competition and bouting formats, including Pentathlon (in epee), individual pool bouts, individual direct elimination, team relay, and intercollegiate/interscholastic team. Also included will be lectures on tactical theory and sessions on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Fencers should bring two changes of t-shirts, snacks, and lunch.
Activity # Dates (Mon-Thurs) Hours Ages Fee
400013 August 22 - August 25 2:00pm-5:00pm 13-17 $175
Art Enrichment
Beginning the week of June 27th will be offered at the West Springfield Middle School Art Room,
with all classes participating in an Art Show on August 2nd.
The classes are offered for all levels of experience. No classes Monday, July 4th.
Art Director: Doreen Crescione
$50 West Springfield Residents - $55 Non- Residents.
Activity # Class Day / Time Ages
302000 Young People's Scultpture Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Class begins 6/29 ends 7/27) 5 to 7
302010 Young People's Art # 1 Mondays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Class begins 6/27 ends 8/1 -No class 7/4) 5 to 7
302020 Young People's Art # 2 Tuesdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Class begins 6/28 ends 7/26) 5 to 7
302030 Young People's Art # 3 Fridays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Class begins 7/1 ends 7/29) 5 to 7
302040 Young People's Mixed Media Thursdays - 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Class begins 6/30 ends 7/28) 5 to 7
302050 Painting/Air Brush Mondays - 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Class begins 6/27 ends 8/1 - No class 7/4) 8 & up
302060 Mixed Media Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Class begins 6/30 ends 7/28) 8 & up
302070 Drawing Fridays - 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Class begins 7/1 ends 7/29) 8 & up
302080 Creative Sculptures Wednesdays - 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Class begins 6/29 ends 7/27) 8 & up
302090 Jewelry Tuesdays - 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Class begins 6/28 ends 7/26) 8 & up
Course Descriptions
Young People's Sculpture: Exploring 3Dimensional Art. Students will create sculptures using a variety of 3 dimensional art media such as clay, papier-mâché and recycled materials. Lessons will be age approprate to strengthen and develope fine and gross motor skills for little hands.
Young People's Art #1, #2, #3: Students in this class will use a variety of art media that is age appropriate. Colorful and exciting projects will be made while learning about Art History and other cultures. From Paintings to papier-mâché, students will be engaged in the art process every minute.
Young People's Mixed Media: This class, geared for ages 5-7, will explore using different art media such as paint, clay, printmaking and drawing with a focus on animals as a subject matter. Students will have a chance to study their favorite animal/animals and create different workd of art using a medium of their choice.
Drawing: Important techniques will be the focus of this class; perpective, contour drawing and the use of shading will be taught. Students will also have fun drawing whimsical designs that teach about abstract art, cartoons and other cultures. Pencil, ink & charcoal as well as colored drawing tools will be implemented throughout the course of the class.
Mixed Media: This class, geared for ages 8 & up, will explore using different art media such as paint, clay, printmaking and drawing with a focus on animals as a subject matter. Students will have a chance to study their favorite animal/animals and create different works of art using a medium of their choice.
Printing / Airbrush: A combination of two great art mediums! Students will learn a variety of painting techniques using watercolor, tempera and acrylic paint. Students will also be introduced to basic airbrushing using an airbrush and compressor. Students will airbrush designs onto paper and fabric.
Creative Sculptures: Students will learn all about this 3Dimensional art form and its importance in making decorative and functional designs. Using a variety of materials such as papier-mâché, self-hardening clay and recycled objects, students will create and have fun!
Jewelry: This class will design jewerly with pre-made beads as well as hand-made beads they create with clay. Students will be encouraged to make jewerly sets, learn macramé, and use objects from nature that can be worn proudly!
Youth & Teen Classes
Register using Form A
Adult Classes
Register using Form B
Summer Instructional Programs
