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Saturday February 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	McKee Group
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	McKee Group
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Little Painters - Little Painters We've put a fresh and fun spin on our Little Painters program! Get ready for some exciting new projects and meet our fantastic new instructor who's all set to ignite your creativity. And the best part? You can kick back and relax – we’ll handle the cleanup!
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball at Dugger Park - Winter Pickleball Dugger Park Pickleball is available for play Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Dugger Park.Designated volunteers will be scheduled to unlock and lock the pickleball box. Nets and pickleballs will be provided. Please bring your own paddle. Winter Session is Free. No Registration necessary. Program is cancelled when ice or snow is present on the court.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey Feb 25
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Lets Create! - Lets Create We've given our Let's Create program a fun makeover! We've added some exciting new projects and a fantastic new instructor who's eager to help spark your creativity.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Kids Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen On a mission to get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking abouthealthy ingredients. Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.We’re on a mission to shake things up when it comes to kid food! Each class is a fun adventure where students get to discover new and familiar foods in their freshest forms. Then, they join forces to chop, slice, peel, measure, and cook until they create something delicious together. At the end, everyone gets to taste their tasty creations! Plus, each student leaves with a recipe card and a special ingredient or a sample of their dish to share what they’ve learned with family and friends.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. * Menu subject to change to accommodate dietary restrictions.Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies andcan work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. *Please clearly disclose all food allergies and/or dietary restrictions. Please click the link and fill out the information after registering for the activity. Thank you.   https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Soccer Program w/ Nora - Winter Soccer Get ready to score big this winter with Nora Oliver's exciting soccer program! Join us for a fun-filled season of soccer action brought to you by a certified U.S. Soccer coach with a wealth of coaching experience.Our program is designed for players of all levels, from beginners looking to learn the game to seasoned pros wanting to hone their skills. We'll dive into drills, games, and plenty of on-field excitement to help you improve your game and have a blast doing it.Let's kick off a season of teamwork, sportsmanship, and soccer fun together!Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of Nora Oliver's Winter Soccer Program - where the love of the game meets the joy of play! ?????
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - Music Video Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Medford High School Hockey Season 2024-2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Teen Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Indoor Pickleball - Youth/Teen/Family Pickleball Sat (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Jaguars United FC March and April 25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Jaynes Group Feb 25

Sunday February 23, 2025
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Valley League 2024-2025
8:15 AM - 10:15 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Sun (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Indoor Play - Indoor Play Sundays The gym is going to be buzzing with excitement, featuring bikes, a kids' coaster, balls, tunnels, and loads of other fun activities for the little ones to enjoy! Keep them active and come to the Medford Rec Center. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Sensory Friendly Open Gym - Sensory Friendly Open Gym Sensory Friendly Open Gym is a dedicated time for children and their families who may  enjoy a quieter and less crowded open gym time. Our goal for this open gym time is create an environment that is not over stimulating compared to our other open Gym times. During Sensory Friendly Open Gym, we will decrease the lighting, and provide sensory toys and equipment. The gym will be divided into two separate spaces, one half will be for sports related free play. On the other half there will be matted areas, small sensory toys, large foam shapes and blue building blocks.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Jaguars United FC March and April 25
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Open Gym - Youth Open Gym - Age 6-12 Open to Medford Residents only.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions. Open gym is the perfect opportunity to swing by and enjoy some free playtime! Whether you're into pickup sports, enhancing your skills, or just want to run a few laps, it’s a great chance to get active and meet new friends. We can split the gym and have different sports or activities going. Some examples are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, etc. Please expect limited parking during the shows. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Teen membership (free) is required to attend the 13-18 Open Gym
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Bay State Skating Season 2024-2025 Season
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Open Gym - Teen Open Gym - Age 13-17 Open to Medford Residents only.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions. Open gym is the perfect opportunity to swing by and enjoy some free playtime! Whether you're into pickup sports, enhancing your skills, or just want to run a few laps, it’s a great chance to get active and meet new friends. We can split the gym and have different sports or activities going. Some examples are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, etc. Please expect limited parking during the shows. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Teen membership (free) is required to attend the 13-18 Open Gym
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Skate with Frosty - Skate with Frosty Frosty the Snowman is coming to Public Skating on February 23rd from 2:00pm-3:30pm. Come down and get your photo taken and join in our fun snowman craft in the lobby!
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Badminton - Badminton-Sundays The Recreation Department offers drop in badminton. Badminton nets will be set up on the pickleball lined courts for free play. One court will be designation as beginners/ intermediate. The other court is for advanced play. All skills welcomed. Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey Feb 25
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Co-ED Drop-In Basketball - Co-Ed Drop-In Basketball Drop in to the Recreation Center for a friendly game of basketball. No registration required, pay at front desk. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Adult Stick and Puck - Adult Stick and Puck This scheduled stick and puck time is for free play on the ice with hockey sticks and pucks. Everyone on the ice must wear protective equipment including a helmet, mouth guard, and gloves. Checking and hands on contact will not be permitted. Goalies can attend stick and puck for free.

Monday February 24, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Mon (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Open Drop-in Playtime with Medford Family Network - Drop in Playtime The Recreation Department and Medford Family Network is once again partnering to offer FREE Drop-in playtime at the Recreation Center. Led by Medford Family Network Instructor, Miss Cindy. Ride on scooter, tunnels, soccer, basketballs, slides, building blocks, and more will be set up in the gym to play with.No pre-registration is necessary. Participants will register when they arrive to the gym.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Basketball Clinic - Beginner Basketball Get ready for the upcoming basketball season with our pre-season skills and conditioning clinic! Come improve your skills, build endurance, and gain a competitive edge. This clinic has two sessions, one for beginners who have little to no experience and the second is designed specifically for players who have previous basketball experience.  and *Skills Training*- Develop fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense- Focus on ball handling, footwork, and court awareness- Learn effective scoring techniques and strategies- Small-sided games to improve decision making.  *Conditioning and Agility*- Improve speed, agility, and quickness through exercises and drills- Enhance endurance and stamina through cardio and strength training- Increase flexibility, mobility, and balance *Clinic Highlights*- Knowledgeable instructor with high school and college experience- Small player-to-coach ratio for personalized attention- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills- Fun and engaging drills and games to keep players motivated and excited *Instructor*- Coach John Skerry has over twenty five years of playing and coaching experience and has run numerous basketball clinics, camps, and tournamets in Medford since 2015.- Boys Varsity Head Coach at Medford High School from 2015-2023. -Also coached at Tufts University, Minuteman High School, The Maimonides School, and Suffolk   University, and The Bay State Games- Captain of the Tufts University Men’s Basketball Team 1994 *What to Bring*- Basketball shoes and comfortable clothing. - Water bottle and towel. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey Feb 25
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Basketball Clinic - Intermediate Basketball Get ready for the upcoming basketball season with our pre-season skills and conditioning clinic! Come improve your skills, build endurance, and gain a competitive edge. This clinic has two sessions, one for beginners who have little to no experience and the second is designed specifically for players who have previous basketball experience.  and *Skills Training*- Develop fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense- Focus on ball handling, footwork, and court awareness- Learn effective scoring techniques and strategies- Small-sided games to improve decision making.  *Conditioning and Agility*- Improve speed, agility, and quickness through exercises and drills- Enhance endurance and stamina through cardio and strength training- Increase flexibility, mobility, and balance *Clinic Highlights*- Knowledgeable instructor with high school and college experience- Small player-to-coach ratio for personalized attention- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills- Fun and engaging drills and games to keep players motivated and excited *Instructor*- Coach John Skerry has over twenty five years of playing and coaching experience and has run numerous basketball clinics, camps, and tournamets in Medford since 2015.- Boys Varsity Head Coach at Medford High School from 2015-2023. -Also coached at Tufts University, Minuteman High School, The Maimonides School, and Suffolk   University, and The Bay State Games- Captain of the Tufts University Men’s Basketball Team 1994 *What to Bring*- Basketball shoes and comfortable clothing. - Water bottle and towel. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	HUB Sports Mondays

Tuesday February 25, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball at Dugger Park - Winter Pickleball Dugger Park Pickleball is available for play Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Dugger Park.Designated volunteers will be scheduled to unlock and lock the pickleball box. Nets and pickleballs will be provided. Please bring your own paddle. Winter Session is Free. No Registration necessary. Program is cancelled when ice or snow is present on the court.
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Reserved
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Reserved
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Lunch Break Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Arlington Catholic
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey Feb 25
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Archery - Archery for Adults (Winter Session 3) Sign up for archery classes and experience the exhilarating feeling of shooting a bow and arrow! Our passionate and energetic instructors modernize this timeless Olympic sport and give it a fresh and enthusiastic twist to keep you challenged and engaged throughout the entire course. Each week, learn something new while focusing on the form more than results. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.Lessons provided by "On the Mark" Archery.Please Note: This program uses real bow and arrows. For the safety of everyone in the class, all participants must follow the safety instructions given by the instructors. Failure to follow the instructions (example: walking on the range before instructor tells you to do so or pointing the arrow in a direction other than the target) will result in dismissal from the class.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Archery - Youth Archery (Winter Session 3) Sign up for archery classes and experience the exhilarating feeling of shooting a bow and arrow! Our passionate and energetic instructors modernize this timeless Olympic sport and give it a fresh and enthusiastic twist to keep you challenged and engaged throughout the entire course. Each week, learn something new while focusing on the form more than results. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.Lessons provided by "On the Mark" Archery.Please Note: This program uses real bow and arrows. For the safety of everyone in the class, all participants must follow the safety instructions given by the instructors. Failure to follow the instructions (example: walking on the range before instructor tells you to do so or pointing the arrow in a direction other than the target) will result in dismissal from the class.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Women's ONLY DROP-IN Basketball - Women's Only Basketball Join us for a friendly game of basketball for Women's ONLY at the Recreation Center. No registration required, pay at the front desk. All skill levels welcome. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Stinky Socks

Wednesday February 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Little Kickers - Little Kickers This program introduces children to fundamental principles such as passing, shooting and basic rules of the game. Through fun games, positive reinforcement, respect and teamwork, this soccer program will provide children with an opportunity to be challenged through fun games and team interactions. Taught be Danny Fowkes.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey Feb 25
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM	Parkour - Parkour Parkour Generations offers climbing, adventure, plus more. Kids receive instruction on basic movement of Parkour and a number of strength and conditioning exercises. They'll develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism and creativity.When registering for a Parkour Class, please fill out the waiver form below and bring it to the first day of class. https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/freeTrial.cfm
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM	Parkour - Parkour Parkour Generations offers climbing, adventure, plus more. Kids receive instruction on basic movement of Parkour and a number of strength and conditioning exercises. They'll develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism and creativity.When registering for a Parkour Class, please fill out the waiver form below and bring it to the first day of class. https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/freeTrial.cfm
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	HUB Sports
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	SFD 2024-2025 Season

Thursday February 27, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM	Reserved
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball at Dugger Park - Winter Pickleball Dugger Park Pickleball is available for play Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Dugger Park.Designated volunteers will be scheduled to unlock and lock the pickleball box. Nets and pickleballs will be provided. Please bring your own paddle. Winter Session is Free. No Registration necessary. Program is cancelled when ice or snow is present on the court.
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Reserved
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Reserved
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Arlington Catholic
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Tennis with Coach Drew - Winter Youth Tennis Medford High School Tennis Coach Drew Hendrickson will be leading a tennis program that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. Financial aid is available. Please email coachdrewtennis@gmail.com for more information.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - YouTube Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey Feb 25
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Medford Baseball Board Meeting (ROOM 5)
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Tennis with Coach Drew - Winter Adult Beginner Tennis Medford High School Tennis Coach Drew Hendrickson will be leading a tennis program that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. Financial aid is available. Please email coachdrewtennis@gmail.com for more information.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	BSSC Basketball Thursdays

Friday February 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Fri (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Pickleball at Dugger Park - Winter Pickleball Dugger Park Pickleball is available for play Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Dugger Park.Designated volunteers will be scheduled to unlock and lock the pickleball box. Nets and pickleballs will be provided. Please bring your own paddle. Winter Session is Free. No Registration necessary. Program is cancelled when ice or snow is present on the court.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Open Drop-in Playtime with Medford Family Network - Drop in Playtime The Recreation Department and Medford Family Network is once again partnering to offer FREE Drop-in playtime at the Recreation Center. Led by Medford Family Network Instructor, Miss Cindy. Ride on scooter, tunnels, soccer, basketballs, slides, building blocks, and more will be set up in the gym to play with.No pre-registration is necessary. Participants will register when they arrive to the gym.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey Feb 25
6:15 PM - 9:15 PM	Medford Youth Soccer
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Schurko Group
9:15 PM - 10:00 PM	High School Pick Up Futsal - High School Pick Up Futsul High School students are invited to the Medford Recreation Center on Friday nights for pick up futsal games in the gym. All skill abilities are welcomed. At the beginning of the program, an adult coordinator will help organize teams and supervise the games.

Saturday March 1, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	McKee Group
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	McKee Group
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Little Painters - Little Painters We've put a fresh and fun spin on our Little Painters program! Get ready for some exciting new projects and meet our fantastic new instructor who's all set to ignite your creativity. And the best part? You can kick back and relax – we’ll handle the cleanup!
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM	Modern Taekwondo - Modern Taekwondo Welcome to the Modern Taekwondo Center Program, now available through Medford Rec!  Our program is crafted to empower students of all ages and abilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Building on the success of our original location, we are proud to bring the same strong sense of community, discipline, and respect to Medford. Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding for all participants. Under the expert guidance of Masters Amy Maillet-Gomes and Fredson Gomes, both of whom bring years of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, students will advance through a curriculum that not only hones physical skills but also cultivates character, leadership, and perseverance. Join us and become part of a program where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals, celebrate their progress, and build lasting friendships. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a more confident, focused, and empowered version of yourself—right here in Medford!
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM	Modern Taekwondo - Modern Taekwondo Welcome to the Modern Taekwondo Center Program, now available through Medford Rec!  Our program is crafted to empower students of all ages and abilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Building on the success of our original location, we are proud to bring the same strong sense of community, discipline, and respect to Medford. Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding for all participants. Under the expert guidance of Masters Amy Maillet-Gomes and Fredson Gomes, both of whom bring years of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, students will advance through a curriculum that not only hones physical skills but also cultivates character, leadership, and perseverance. Join us and become part of a program where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals, celebrate their progress, and build lasting friendships. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a more confident, focused, and empowered version of yourself—right here in Medford!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Lets Create! - Lets Create We've given our Let's Create program a fun makeover! We've added some exciting new projects and a fantastic new instructor who's eager to help spark your creativity.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Kids Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen On a mission to get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking abouthealthy ingredients. Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.We’re on a mission to shake things up when it comes to kid food! Each class is a fun adventure where students get to discover new and familiar foods in their freshest forms. Then, they join forces to chop, slice, peel, measure, and cook until they create something delicious together. At the end, everyone gets to taste their tasty creations! Plus, each student leaves with a recipe card and a special ingredient or a sample of their dish to share what they’ve learned with family and friends.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. * Menu subject to change to accommodate dietary restrictions.Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies andcan work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. *Please clearly disclose all food allergies and/or dietary restrictions. Please click the link and fill out the information after registering for the activity. Thank you.   https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Soccer Program w/ Nora - Winter Soccer Get ready to score big this winter with Nora Oliver's exciting soccer program! Join us for a fun-filled season of soccer action brought to you by a certified U.S. Soccer coach with a wealth of coaching experience.Our program is designed for players of all levels, from beginners looking to learn the game to seasoned pros wanting to hone their skills. We'll dive into drills, games, and plenty of on-field excitement to help you improve your game and have a blast doing it.Let's kick off a season of teamwork, sportsmanship, and soccer fun together!Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of Nora Oliver's Winter Soccer Program - where the love of the game meets the joy of play! ?????
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - Music Video Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Julian Birthday
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Teen Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Indoor Pickleball - Youth/Teen/Family Pickleball Sat (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Jaynes Group March 25

Sunday March 2, 2025
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Valley League 2024-2025
8:15 AM - 10:15 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Sun (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Indoor Play - Indoor Play Sundays The gym is going to be buzzing with excitement, featuring bikes, a kids' coaster, balls, tunnels, and loads of other fun activities for the little ones to enjoy! Keep them active and come to the Medford Rec Center. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Sensory Friendly Open Gym - Sensory Friendly Open Gym Sensory Friendly Open Gym is a dedicated time for children and their families who may  enjoy a quieter and less crowded open gym time. Our goal for this open gym time is create an environment that is not over stimulating compared to our other open Gym times. During Sensory Friendly Open Gym, we will decrease the lighting, and provide sensory toys and equipment. The gym will be divided into two separate spaces, one half will be for sports related free play. On the other half there will be matted areas, small sensory toys, large foam shapes and blue building blocks.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Open Gym - Youth Open Gym - Age 6-12 Open to Medford Residents only.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions. Open gym is the perfect opportunity to swing by and enjoy some free playtime! Whether you're into pickup sports, enhancing your skills, or just want to run a few laps, it’s a great chance to get active and meet new friends. We can split the gym and have different sports or activities going. Some examples are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, etc. Please expect limited parking during the shows. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Teen membership (free) is required to attend the 13-18 Open Gym
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Bay State Skating Season 2024-2025 Season
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Open Gym - Teen Open Gym - Age 13-17 Open to Medford Residents only.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions. Open gym is the perfect opportunity to swing by and enjoy some free playtime! Whether you're into pickup sports, enhancing your skills, or just want to run a few laps, it’s a great chance to get active and meet new friends. We can split the gym and have different sports or activities going. Some examples are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, etc. Please expect limited parking during the shows. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Teen membership (free) is required to attend the 13-18 Open Gym
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Badminton - Badminton-Sundays The Recreation Department offers drop in badminton. Badminton nets will be set up on the pickleball lined courts for free play. One court will be designation as beginners/ intermediate. The other court is for advanced play. All skills welcomed. Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Co-ED Drop-In Basketball - Co-Ed Drop-In Basketball Drop in to the Recreation Center for a friendly game of basketball. No registration required, pay at front desk. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Adult Stick and Puck - Adult Stick and Puck This scheduled stick and puck time is for free play on the ice with hockey sticks and pucks. Everyone on the ice must wear protective equipment including a helmet, mouth guard, and gloves. Checking and hands on contact will not be permitted. Goalies can attend stick and puck for free.

Monday March 3, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Mon (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Open Drop-in Playtime with Medford Family Network - Drop in Playtime The Recreation Department and Medford Family Network is once again partnering to offer FREE Drop-in playtime at the Recreation Center. Led by Medford Family Network Instructor, Miss Cindy. Ride on scooter, tunnels, soccer, basketballs, slides, building blocks, and more will be set up in the gym to play with.No pre-registration is necessary. Participants will register when they arrive to the gym.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Basketball Clinic - Beginner Basketball Get ready for the upcoming basketball season with our pre-season skills and conditioning clinic! Come improve your skills, build endurance, and gain a competitive edge. This clinic has two sessions, one for beginners who have little to no experience and the second is designed specifically for players who have previous basketball experience.  and *Skills Training*- Develop fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense- Focus on ball handling, footwork, and court awareness- Learn effective scoring techniques and strategies- Small-sided games to improve decision making.  *Conditioning and Agility*- Improve speed, agility, and quickness through exercises and drills- Enhance endurance and stamina through cardio and strength training- Increase flexibility, mobility, and balance *Clinic Highlights*- Knowledgeable instructor with high school and college experience- Small player-to-coach ratio for personalized attention- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills- Fun and engaging drills and games to keep players motivated and excited *Instructor*- Coach John Skerry has over twenty five years of playing and coaching experience and has run numerous basketball clinics, camps, and tournamets in Medford since 2015.- Boys Varsity Head Coach at Medford High School from 2015-2023. -Also coached at Tufts University, Minuteman High School, The Maimonides School, and Suffolk   University, and The Bay State Games- Captain of the Tufts University Men’s Basketball Team 1994 *What to Bring*- Basketball shoes and comfortable clothing. - Water bottle and towel. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Medford Baseball Board Meeting (ROOM 5)
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Basketball Clinic - Intermediate Basketball Get ready for the upcoming basketball season with our pre-season skills and conditioning clinic! Come improve your skills, build endurance, and gain a competitive edge. This clinic has two sessions, one for beginners who have little to no experience and the second is designed specifically for players who have previous basketball experience.  and *Skills Training*- Develop fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense- Focus on ball handling, footwork, and court awareness- Learn effective scoring techniques and strategies- Small-sided games to improve decision making.  *Conditioning and Agility*- Improve speed, agility, and quickness through exercises and drills- Enhance endurance and stamina through cardio and strength training- Increase flexibility, mobility, and balance *Clinic Highlights*- Knowledgeable instructor with high school and college experience- Small player-to-coach ratio for personalized attention- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills- Fun and engaging drills and games to keep players motivated and excited *Instructor*- Coach John Skerry has over twenty five years of playing and coaching experience and has run numerous basketball clinics, camps, and tournamets in Medford since 2015.- Boys Varsity Head Coach at Medford High School from 2015-2023. -Also coached at Tufts University, Minuteman High School, The Maimonides School, and Suffolk   University, and The Bay State Games- Captain of the Tufts University Men’s Basketball Team 1994 *What to Bring*- Basketball shoes and comfortable clothing. - Water bottle and towel. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	HUB Sports Mondays
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Stinky Socks

Tuesday March 4, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM	SAGA - SAGA Day (March 4) When school’s out, Medford Recreation has you covered with our awesome full-day program, SAGA! Join us for a day packed with fun activities and games. You can dive into arts and crafts, challenge your friends to a board game or cards, get creative with building blocks and Legos or participate in gym games and sports. Plus, we will go over to LoConte Rink for ice skating around 12:45pm. It is $5 to rent skates. Please send your child to the program with a non-refrigerated, water bottle, two snacks (9:30am & 2:30pm), and nut free lunch (12pm) Please fill out and return the Emergency Awareness Form to Danielle Delbene (ddelbene@medford-ma.gov) after registration for S.A.G.A..(Click here) to fill out Emergency Awareness FormIf you need any accommodation for a child, please fill out our Inclusion request form, located at the bottom of our website and submit to Krista Deveau (kdeveau@medford-ma.gov).
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Reserved
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Lunch Break Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Archery - Archery for Adults (Winter Session 4) Sign up for archery classes and experience the exhilarating feeling of shooting a bow and arrow! Our passionate and energetic instructors modernize this timeless Olympic sport and give it a fresh and enthusiastic twist to keep you challenged and engaged throughout the entire course. Each week, learn something new while focusing on the form more than results. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.Lessons provided by "On the Mark" Archery.Please Note: This program uses real bow and arrows. For the safety of everyone in the class, all participants must follow the safety instructions given by the instructors. Failure to follow the instructions (example: walking on the range before instructor tells you to do so or pointing the arrow in a direction other than the target) will result in dismissal from the class.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Archery - Youth Archery (Winter Session 4) Sign up for archery classes and experience the exhilarating feeling of shooting a bow and arrow! Our passionate and energetic instructors modernize this timeless Olympic sport and give it a fresh and enthusiastic twist to keep you challenged and engaged throughout the entire course. Each week, learn something new while focusing on the form more than results. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.Lessons provided by "On the Mark" Archery.Please Note: This program uses real bow and arrows. For the safety of everyone in the class, all participants must follow the safety instructions given by the instructors. Failure to follow the instructions (example: walking on the range before instructor tells you to do so or pointing the arrow in a direction other than the target) will result in dismissal from the class.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Women's ONLY DROP-IN Basketball - Women's Only Basketball Join us for a friendly game of basketball for Women's ONLY at the Recreation Center. No registration required, pay at the front desk. All skill levels welcome. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Stinky Socks

Wednesday March 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Little Kickers - Little Kickers This program introduces children to fundamental principles such as passing, shooting and basic rules of the game. Through fun games, positive reinforcement, respect and teamwork, this soccer program will provide children with an opportunity to be challenged through fun games and team interactions. Taught be Danny Fowkes.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM	Parkour - Parkour Parkour Generations offers climbing, adventure, plus more. Kids receive instruction on basic movement of Parkour and a number of strength and conditioning exercises. They'll develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism and creativity.When registering for a Parkour Class, please fill out the waiver form below and bring it to the first day of class. https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/freeTrial.cfm
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM	Parkour - Parkour Parkour Generations offers climbing, adventure, plus more. Kids receive instruction on basic movement of Parkour and a number of strength and conditioning exercises. They'll develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism and creativity.When registering for a Parkour Class, please fill out the waiver form below and bring it to the first day of class. https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/freeTrial.cfm
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	HUB Sports
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	SFD 2024-2025 Season

Thursday March 6, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Tennis with Coach Drew - Winter Youth Tennis Medford High School Tennis Coach Drew Hendrickson will be leading a tennis program that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. Financial aid is available. Please email coachdrewtennis@gmail.com for more information.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - YouTube Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Tennis with Coach Drew - Winter Adult Beginner Tennis Medford High School Tennis Coach Drew Hendrickson will be leading a tennis program that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. Financial aid is available. Please email coachdrewtennis@gmail.com for more information.

Friday March 7, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Fri (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Open Drop-in Playtime with Medford Family Network - Drop in Playtime The Recreation Department and Medford Family Network is once again partnering to offer FREE Drop-in playtime at the Recreation Center. Led by Medford Family Network Instructor, Miss Cindy. Ride on scooter, tunnels, soccer, basketballs, slides, building blocks, and more will be set up in the gym to play with.No pre-registration is necessary. Participants will register when they arrive to the gym.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:15 PM - 9:15 PM	Medford Youth Soccer
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Schurko Group
9:15 PM - 10:00 PM	High School Pick Up Futsal - High School Pick Up Futsul High School students are invited to the Medford Recreation Center on Friday nights for pick up futsal games in the gym. All skill abilities are welcomed. At the beginning of the program, an adult coordinator will help organize teams and supervise the games.

Saturday March 8, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	McKee Group
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	McKee Group
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Wrestling Program - Wrestling Clinic Grades 2-5 This program will cover the basics of wrestling, and each practice will be formatted the same. We will start with a dynamic warm-up to ensure the athletes are prepared. We will then do technique work, learning the basics, takedowns, defense, and groundwork. We will then pick up the intensity briefly to apply what we have learned in that session to a match setting (with skill, ability, and safety as our priority). To finish, we will do conditioning through activities and games. I want to ensure each wrestler has some growth, no matter how small. By blending our focus on technique, applying it to real scenarios, and having fun, we can create the next generation of wrestlers and champions!My Name is Jacob Bastarache, and I am a passionate youth wrestling coach with several years of experience working with athletes of all skill levels and ages. As a former High School wrestler, I bring an understanding of the sport and a commitment to helping athletes reach their full potential. Additionally, I have five years of coaching experience in football and three years of coaching wrestling as an assistant at the youth and high school levels. Most notably, I was an assistant wrestling coach on the country's first Special Olympic Wrestling Team in Milford, MA.My wrestling achievements include: Over 100 career wins Natick Wrestling Captain 2016 Sectional Champion 2x All-State Qualifier 2x State Place winner 2016 State Runner-up 2x MetroWest Allstar 2x Baystate Allstar Top 5 at Lowell Holiday Tournament 2015 (85 teams) 3-year varsity letter winner My coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in creating a supportive and positive environment. I believe in developing well-rounded athletes through technical skills, physical conditioning, and sportsmanship. I want to ensure that every wrestler can learn and grow in this environment, designed to instill confidence in the athletes, allowing them to perform at their best while still having fun!
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Little Painters - Little Painters We've put a fresh and fun spin on our Little Painters program! Get ready for some exciting new projects and meet our fantastic new instructor who's all set to ignite your creativity. And the best part? You can kick back and relax – we’ll handle the cleanup!
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM	Modern Taekwondo - Modern Taekwondo Welcome to the Modern Taekwondo Center Program, now available through Medford Rec!  Our program is crafted to empower students of all ages and abilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Building on the success of our original location, we are proud to bring the same strong sense of community, discipline, and respect to Medford. Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding for all participants. Under the expert guidance of Masters Amy Maillet-Gomes and Fredson Gomes, both of whom bring years of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, students will advance through a curriculum that not only hones physical skills but also cultivates character, leadership, and perseverance. Join us and become part of a program where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals, celebrate their progress, and build lasting friendships. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a more confident, focused, and empowered version of yourself—right here in Medford!
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM	Modern Taekwondo - Modern Taekwondo Welcome to the Modern Taekwondo Center Program, now available through Medford Rec!  Our program is crafted to empower students of all ages and abilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Building on the success of our original location, we are proud to bring the same strong sense of community, discipline, and respect to Medford. Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding for all participants. Under the expert guidance of Masters Amy Maillet-Gomes and Fredson Gomes, both of whom bring years of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, students will advance through a curriculum that not only hones physical skills but also cultivates character, leadership, and perseverance. Join us and become part of a program where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals, celebrate their progress, and build lasting friendships. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a more confident, focused, and empowered version of yourself—right here in Medford!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Lets Create! - Lets Create We've given our Let's Create program a fun makeover! We've added some exciting new projects and a fantastic new instructor who's eager to help spark your creativity.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Jaguars United FC March and April 25
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Soccer Program w/ Nora - Winter Soccer Get ready to score big this winter with Nora Oliver's exciting soccer program! Join us for a fun-filled season of soccer action brought to you by a certified U.S. Soccer coach with a wealth of coaching experience.Our program is designed for players of all levels, from beginners looking to learn the game to seasoned pros wanting to hone their skills. We'll dive into drills, games, and plenty of on-field excitement to help you improve your game and have a blast doing it.Let's kick off a season of teamwork, sportsmanship, and soccer fun together!Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of Nora Oliver's Winter Soccer Program - where the love of the game meets the joy of play! ?????
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - Music Video Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Teen Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Indoor Pickleball - Youth/Teen/Family Pickleball Sat (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Jaynes Group March 25
10:00 PM - 11:00 AM	Kids Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen On a mission to get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking abouthealthy ingredients. Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.We’re on a mission to shake things up when it comes to kid food! Each class is a fun adventure where students get to discover new and familiar foods in their freshest forms. Then, they join forces to chop, slice, peel, measure, and cook until they create something delicious together. At the end, everyone gets to taste their tasty creations! Plus, each student leaves with a recipe card and a special ingredient or a sample of their dish to share what they’ve learned with family and friends.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. * Menu subject to change to accommodate dietary restrictions.Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies andcan work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. *Please clearly disclose all food allergies and/or dietary restrictions. Please click the link and fill out the information after registering for the activity. Thank you.   https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen

Sunday March 9, 2025
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Valley League 2024-2025
8:15 AM - 10:15 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Sun (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Indoor Play - Indoor Play Sundays The gym is going to be buzzing with excitement, featuring bikes, a kids' coaster, balls, tunnels, and loads of other fun activities for the little ones to enjoy! Keep them active and come to the Medford Rec Center. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Sensory Friendly Open Gym - Sensory Friendly Open Gym Sensory Friendly Open Gym is a dedicated time for children and their families who may  enjoy a quieter and less crowded open gym time. Our goal for this open gym time is create an environment that is not over stimulating compared to our other open Gym times. During Sensory Friendly Open Gym, we will decrease the lighting, and provide sensory toys and equipment. The gym will be divided into two separate spaces, one half will be for sports related free play. On the other half there will be matted areas, small sensory toys, large foam shapes and blue building blocks.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Open Gym - Youth Open Gym - Age 6-12 Open to Medford Residents only.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions. Open gym is the perfect opportunity to swing by and enjoy some free playtime! Whether you're into pickup sports, enhancing your skills, or just want to run a few laps, it’s a great chance to get active and meet new friends. We can split the gym and have different sports or activities going. Some examples are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, etc. Please expect limited parking during the shows. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Teen membership (free) is required to attend the 13-18 Open Gym
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Bay State Skating Season 2024-2025 Season
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Jaguars United FC March and April 25
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Open Gym - Teen Open Gym - Age 13-17 Open to Medford Residents only.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions. Open gym is the perfect opportunity to swing by and enjoy some free playtime! Whether you're into pickup sports, enhancing your skills, or just want to run a few laps, it’s a great chance to get active and meet new friends. We can split the gym and have different sports or activities going. Some examples are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, etc. Please expect limited parking during the shows. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Teen membership (free) is required to attend the 13-18 Open Gym
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Badminton - Badminton-Sundays The Recreation Department offers drop in badminton. Badminton nets will be set up on the pickleball lined courts for free play. One court will be designation as beginners/ intermediate. The other court is for advanced play. All skills welcomed. Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Co-ED Drop-In Basketball - Co-Ed Drop-In Basketball Drop in to the Recreation Center for a friendly game of basketball. No registration required, pay at front desk. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Adult Stick and Puck - Adult Stick and Puck This scheduled stick and puck time is for free play on the ice with hockey sticks and pucks. Everyone on the ice must wear protective equipment including a helmet, mouth guard, and gloves. Checking and hands on contact will not be permitted. Goalies can attend stick and puck for free.

Monday March 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Mon (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Open Drop-in Playtime with Medford Family Network - Drop in Playtime The Recreation Department and Medford Family Network is once again partnering to offer FREE Drop-in playtime at the Recreation Center. Led by Medford Family Network Instructor, Miss Cindy. Ride on scooter, tunnels, soccer, basketballs, slides, building blocks, and more will be set up in the gym to play with.No pre-registration is necessary. Participants will register when they arrive to the gym.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Basketball Clinic - Beginner Basketball Get ready for the upcoming basketball season with our pre-season skills and conditioning clinic! Come improve your skills, build endurance, and gain a competitive edge. This clinic has two sessions, one for beginners who have little to no experience and the second is designed specifically for players who have previous basketball experience.  and *Skills Training*- Develop fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense- Focus on ball handling, footwork, and court awareness- Learn effective scoring techniques and strategies- Small-sided games to improve decision making.  *Conditioning and Agility*- Improve speed, agility, and quickness through exercises and drills- Enhance endurance and stamina through cardio and strength training- Increase flexibility, mobility, and balance *Clinic Highlights*- Knowledgeable instructor with high school and college experience- Small player-to-coach ratio for personalized attention- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills- Fun and engaging drills and games to keep players motivated and excited *Instructor*- Coach John Skerry has over twenty five years of playing and coaching experience and has run numerous basketball clinics, camps, and tournamets in Medford since 2015.- Boys Varsity Head Coach at Medford High School from 2015-2023. -Also coached at Tufts University, Minuteman High School, The Maimonides School, and Suffolk   University, and The Bay State Games- Captain of the Tufts University Men’s Basketball Team 1994 *What to Bring*- Basketball shoes and comfortable clothing. - Water bottle and towel. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Basketball Clinic - Intermediate Basketball Get ready for the upcoming basketball season with our pre-season skills and conditioning clinic! Come improve your skills, build endurance, and gain a competitive edge. This clinic has two sessions, one for beginners who have little to no experience and the second is designed specifically for players who have previous basketball experience.  and *Skills Training*- Develop fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense- Focus on ball handling, footwork, and court awareness- Learn effective scoring techniques and strategies- Small-sided games to improve decision making.  *Conditioning and Agility*- Improve speed, agility, and quickness through exercises and drills- Enhance endurance and stamina through cardio and strength training- Increase flexibility, mobility, and balance *Clinic Highlights*- Knowledgeable instructor with high school and college experience- Small player-to-coach ratio for personalized attention- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills- Fun and engaging drills and games to keep players motivated and excited *Instructor*- Coach John Skerry has over twenty five years of playing and coaching experience and has run numerous basketball clinics, camps, and tournamets in Medford since 2015.- Boys Varsity Head Coach at Medford High School from 2015-2023. -Also coached at Tufts University, Minuteman High School, The Maimonides School, and Suffolk   University, and The Bay State Games- Captain of the Tufts University Men’s Basketball Team 1994 *What to Bring*- Basketball shoes and comfortable clothing. - Water bottle and towel. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	HUB Sports Mondays
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Stinky Socks

Tuesday March 11, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Lunch Break Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Archery - Archery for Adults (Winter Session 4) Sign up for archery classes and experience the exhilarating feeling of shooting a bow and arrow! Our passionate and energetic instructors modernize this timeless Olympic sport and give it a fresh and enthusiastic twist to keep you challenged and engaged throughout the entire course. Each week, learn something new while focusing on the form more than results. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.Lessons provided by "On the Mark" Archery.Please Note: This program uses real bow and arrows. For the safety of everyone in the class, all participants must follow the safety instructions given by the instructors. Failure to follow the instructions (example: walking on the range before instructor tells you to do so or pointing the arrow in a direction other than the target) will result in dismissal from the class.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Archery - Youth Archery (Winter Session 4) Sign up for archery classes and experience the exhilarating feeling of shooting a bow and arrow! Our passionate and energetic instructors modernize this timeless Olympic sport and give it a fresh and enthusiastic twist to keep you challenged and engaged throughout the entire course. Each week, learn something new while focusing on the form more than results. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.Lessons provided by "On the Mark" Archery.Please Note: This program uses real bow and arrows. For the safety of everyone in the class, all participants must follow the safety instructions given by the instructors. Failure to follow the instructions (example: walking on the range before instructor tells you to do so or pointing the arrow in a direction other than the target) will result in dismissal from the class.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Women's ONLY DROP-IN Basketball - Women's Only Basketball Join us for a friendly game of basketball for Women's ONLY at the Recreation Center. No registration required, pay at the front desk. All skill levels welcome. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Stinky Socks

Wednesday March 12, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Little Kickers - Little Kickers This program introduces children to fundamental principles such as passing, shooting and basic rules of the game. Through fun games, positive reinforcement, respect and teamwork, this soccer program will provide children with an opportunity to be challenged through fun games and team interactions. Taught be Danny Fowkes.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM	Parkour - Parkour Parkour Generations offers climbing, adventure, plus more. Kids receive instruction on basic movement of Parkour and a number of strength and conditioning exercises. They'll develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism and creativity.When registering for a Parkour Class, please fill out the waiver form below and bring it to the first day of class. https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/freeTrial.cfm
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM	Parkour - Parkour Parkour Generations offers climbing, adventure, plus more. Kids receive instruction on basic movement of Parkour and a number of strength and conditioning exercises. They'll develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism and creativity.When registering for a Parkour Class, please fill out the waiver form below and bring it to the first day of class. https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/freeTrial.cfm
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	HUB Sports
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	SFD 2024-2025 Season

Thursday March 13, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Tennis with Coach Drew - Winter Youth Tennis Medford High School Tennis Coach Drew Hendrickson will be leading a tennis program that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. Financial aid is available. Please email coachdrewtennis@gmail.com for more information.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - YouTube Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Tennis with Coach Drew - Winter Adult Beginner Tennis Medford High School Tennis Coach Drew Hendrickson will be leading a tennis program that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. Financial aid is available. Please email coachdrewtennis@gmail.com for more information.
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Boston Glory Practice

Friday March 14, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Fri (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Open Drop-in Playtime with Medford Family Network - Drop in Playtime The Recreation Department and Medford Family Network is once again partnering to offer FREE Drop-in playtime at the Recreation Center. Led by Medford Family Network Instructor, Miss Cindy. Ride on scooter, tunnels, soccer, basketballs, slides, building blocks, and more will be set up in the gym to play with.No pre-registration is necessary. Participants will register when they arrive to the gym.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:15 PM - 9:15 PM	Medford Youth Soccer
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Schurko Group
9:15 PM - 10:00 PM	High School Pick Up Futsal - High School Pick Up Futsul High School students are invited to the Medford Recreation Center on Friday nights for pick up futsal games in the gym. All skill abilities are welcomed. At the beginning of the program, an adult coordinator will help organize teams and supervise the games.

Saturday March 15, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	McKee Group
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	McKee Group
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Wrestling Program - Wrestling Clinic Grades 2-5 This program will cover the basics of wrestling, and each practice will be formatted the same. We will start with a dynamic warm-up to ensure the athletes are prepared. We will then do technique work, learning the basics, takedowns, defense, and groundwork. We will then pick up the intensity briefly to apply what we have learned in that session to a match setting (with skill, ability, and safety as our priority). To finish, we will do conditioning through activities and games. I want to ensure each wrestler has some growth, no matter how small. By blending our focus on technique, applying it to real scenarios, and having fun, we can create the next generation of wrestlers and champions!My Name is Jacob Bastarache, and I am a passionate youth wrestling coach with several years of experience working with athletes of all skill levels and ages. As a former High School wrestler, I bring an understanding of the sport and a commitment to helping athletes reach their full potential. Additionally, I have five years of coaching experience in football and three years of coaching wrestling as an assistant at the youth and high school levels. Most notably, I was an assistant wrestling coach on the country's first Special Olympic Wrestling Team in Milford, MA.My wrestling achievements include: Over 100 career wins Natick Wrestling Captain 2016 Sectional Champion 2x All-State Qualifier 2x State Place winner 2016 State Runner-up 2x MetroWest Allstar 2x Baystate Allstar Top 5 at Lowell Holiday Tournament 2015 (85 teams) 3-year varsity letter winner My coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in creating a supportive and positive environment. I believe in developing well-rounded athletes through technical skills, physical conditioning, and sportsmanship. I want to ensure that every wrestler can learn and grow in this environment, designed to instill confidence in the athletes, allowing them to perform at their best while still having fun!
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Little Painters - Little Painters We've put a fresh and fun spin on our Little Painters program! Get ready for some exciting new projects and meet our fantastic new instructor who's all set to ignite your creativity. And the best part? You can kick back and relax – we’ll handle the cleanup!
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM	Modern Taekwondo - Modern Taekwondo Welcome to the Modern Taekwondo Center Program, now available through Medford Rec!  Our program is crafted to empower students of all ages and abilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Building on the success of our original location, we are proud to bring the same strong sense of community, discipline, and respect to Medford. Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding for all participants. Under the expert guidance of Masters Amy Maillet-Gomes and Fredson Gomes, both of whom bring years of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, students will advance through a curriculum that not only hones physical skills but also cultivates character, leadership, and perseverance. Join us and become part of a program where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals, celebrate their progress, and build lasting friendships. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a more confident, focused, and empowered version of yourself—right here in Medford!
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM	Modern Taekwondo - Modern Taekwondo Welcome to the Modern Taekwondo Center Program, now available through Medford Rec!  Our program is crafted to empower students of all ages and abilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Building on the success of our original location, we are proud to bring the same strong sense of community, discipline, and respect to Medford. Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding for all participants. Under the expert guidance of Masters Amy Maillet-Gomes and Fredson Gomes, both of whom bring years of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, students will advance through a curriculum that not only hones physical skills but also cultivates character, leadership, and perseverance. Join us and become part of a program where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals, celebrate their progress, and build lasting friendships. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a more confident, focused, and empowered version of yourself—right here in Medford!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Lets Create! - Lets Create We've given our Let's Create program a fun makeover! We've added some exciting new projects and a fantastic new instructor who's eager to help spark your creativity.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Kids Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen On a mission to get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking abouthealthy ingredients. Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.We’re on a mission to shake things up when it comes to kid food! Each class is a fun adventure where students get to discover new and familiar foods in their freshest forms. Then, they join forces to chop, slice, peel, measure, and cook until they create something delicious together. At the end, everyone gets to taste their tasty creations! Plus, each student leaves with a recipe card and a special ingredient or a sample of their dish to share what they’ve learned with family and friends.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. * Menu subject to change to accommodate dietary restrictions.Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies andcan work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. *Please clearly disclose all food allergies and/or dietary restrictions. Please click the link and fill out the information after registering for the activity. Thank you.   https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - Music Video Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Hemmings Birthday Party
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Teen Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Indoor Pickleball - Youth/Teen/Family Pickleball Sat (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Jaynes Group March 25

Sunday March 16, 2025
8:15 AM - 10:15 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Sun (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Indoor Play - Indoor Play Sundays The gym is going to be buzzing with excitement, featuring bikes, a kids' coaster, balls, tunnels, and loads of other fun activities for the little ones to enjoy! Keep them active and come to the Medford Rec Center. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Levasseur Birthday Party
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Sensory Friendly Open Gym - Sensory Friendly Open Gym Sensory Friendly Open Gym is a dedicated time for children and their families who may  enjoy a quieter and less crowded open gym time. Our goal for this open gym time is create an environment that is not over stimulating compared to our other open Gym times. During Sensory Friendly Open Gym, we will decrease the lighting, and provide sensory toys and equipment. The gym will be divided into two separate spaces, one half will be for sports related free play. On the other half there will be matted areas, small sensory toys, large foam shapes and blue building blocks.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Open Gym - Youth Open Gym - Age 6-12 Open to Medford Residents only.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions. Open gym is the perfect opportunity to swing by and enjoy some free playtime! Whether you're into pickup sports, enhancing your skills, or just want to run a few laps, it’s a great chance to get active and meet new friends. We can split the gym and have different sports or activities going. Some examples are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, etc. Please expect limited parking during the shows. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Teen membership (free) is required to attend the 13-18 Open Gym
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Bay State Skating Season 2024-2025 Season
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Open Gym - Teen Open Gym - Age 13-17 Open to Medford Residents only.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions. Open gym is the perfect opportunity to swing by and enjoy some free playtime! Whether you're into pickup sports, enhancing your skills, or just want to run a few laps, it’s a great chance to get active and meet new friends. We can split the gym and have different sports or activities going. Some examples are basketball, volleyball, pickleball, dodgeball, etc. Please expect limited parking during the shows. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Teen membership (free) is required to attend the 13-18 Open Gym
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Badminton - Badminton-Sundays The Recreation Department offers drop in badminton. Badminton nets will be set up on the pickleball lined courts for free play. One court will be designation as beginners/ intermediate. The other court is for advanced play. All skills welcomed. Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Co-ED Drop-In Basketball - Co-Ed Drop-In Basketball Drop in to the Recreation Center for a friendly game of basketball. No registration required, pay at front desk. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.

Monday March 17, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Mon (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Open Drop-in Playtime with Medford Family Network - Drop in Playtime The Recreation Department and Medford Family Network is once again partnering to offer FREE Drop-in playtime at the Recreation Center. Led by Medford Family Network Instructor, Miss Cindy. Ride on scooter, tunnels, soccer, basketballs, slides, building blocks, and more will be set up in the gym to play with.No pre-registration is necessary. Participants will register when they arrive to the gym.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Softball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Softball
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Jaguars United FC March and April 25
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Basketball Clinic - Beginner Basketball Get ready for the upcoming basketball season with our pre-season skills and conditioning clinic! Come improve your skills, build endurance, and gain a competitive edge. This clinic has two sessions, one for beginners who have little to no experience and the second is designed specifically for players who have previous basketball experience.  and *Skills Training*- Develop fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense- Focus on ball handling, footwork, and court awareness- Learn effective scoring techniques and strategies- Small-sided games to improve decision making.  *Conditioning and Agility*- Improve speed, agility, and quickness through exercises and drills- Enhance endurance and stamina through cardio and strength training- Increase flexibility, mobility, and balance *Clinic Highlights*- Knowledgeable instructor with high school and college experience- Small player-to-coach ratio for personalized attention- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills- Fun and engaging drills and games to keep players motivated and excited *Instructor*- Coach John Skerry has over twenty five years of playing and coaching experience and has run numerous basketball clinics, camps, and tournamets in Medford since 2015.- Boys Varsity Head Coach at Medford High School from 2015-2023. -Also coached at Tufts University, Minuteman High School, The Maimonides School, and Suffolk   University, and The Bay State Games- Captain of the Tufts University Men’s Basketball Team 1994 *What to Bring*- Basketball shoes and comfortable clothing. - Water bottle and towel. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Basketball Clinic - Intermediate Basketball Get ready for the upcoming basketball season with our pre-season skills and conditioning clinic! Come improve your skills, build endurance, and gain a competitive edge. This clinic has two sessions, one for beginners who have little to no experience and the second is designed specifically for players who have previous basketball experience.  and *Skills Training*- Develop fundamental skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense- Focus on ball handling, footwork, and court awareness- Learn effective scoring techniques and strategies- Small-sided games to improve decision making.  *Conditioning and Agility*- Improve speed, agility, and quickness through exercises and drills- Enhance endurance and stamina through cardio and strength training- Increase flexibility, mobility, and balance *Clinic Highlights*- Knowledgeable instructor with high school and college experience- Small player-to-coach ratio for personalized attention- Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills- Fun and engaging drills and games to keep players motivated and excited *Instructor*- Coach John Skerry has over twenty five years of playing and coaching experience and has run numerous basketball clinics, camps, and tournamets in Medford since 2015.- Boys Varsity Head Coach at Medford High School from 2015-2023. -Also coached at Tufts University, Minuteman High School, The Maimonides School, and Suffolk   University, and The Bay State Games- Captain of the Tufts University Men’s Basketball Team 1994 *What to Bring*- Basketball shoes and comfortable clothing. - Water bottle and towel. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn!
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	HUB Sports Mondays
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Stinky Socks

Tuesday March 18, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Lunch Break Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Softball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Softball
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Archery - Archery for Adults (Winter Session 4) Sign up for archery classes and experience the exhilarating feeling of shooting a bow and arrow! Our passionate and energetic instructors modernize this timeless Olympic sport and give it a fresh and enthusiastic twist to keep you challenged and engaged throughout the entire course. Each week, learn something new while focusing on the form more than results. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.Lessons provided by "On the Mark" Archery.Please Note: This program uses real bow and arrows. For the safety of everyone in the class, all participants must follow the safety instructions given by the instructors. Failure to follow the instructions (example: walking on the range before instructor tells you to do so or pointing the arrow in a direction other than the target) will result in dismissal from the class.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Archery - Youth Archery (Winter Session 4) Sign up for archery classes and experience the exhilarating feeling of shooting a bow and arrow! Our passionate and energetic instructors modernize this timeless Olympic sport and give it a fresh and enthusiastic twist to keep you challenged and engaged throughout the entire course. Each week, learn something new while focusing on the form more than results. All equipment provided. All skill levels welcome.Lessons provided by "On the Mark" Archery.Please Note: This program uses real bow and arrows. For the safety of everyone in the class, all participants must follow the safety instructions given by the instructors. Failure to follow the instructions (example: walking on the range before instructor tells you to do so or pointing the arrow in a direction other than the target) will result in dismissal from the class.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Women's ONLY DROP-IN Basketball - Women's Only Basketball Join us for a friendly game of basketball for Women's ONLY at the Recreation Center. No registration required, pay at the front desk. All skill levels welcome. Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Stinky Socks

Wednesday March 19, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Little Kickers - Little Kickers This program introduces children to fundamental principles such as passing, shooting and basic rules of the game. Through fun games, positive reinforcement, respect and teamwork, this soccer program will provide children with an opportunity to be challenged through fun games and team interactions. Taught be Danny Fowkes.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Softball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Softball
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Jaguars United FC March and April 25
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM	Parkour - Parkour Parkour Generations offers climbing, adventure, plus more. Kids receive instruction on basic movement of Parkour and a number of strength and conditioning exercises. They'll develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism and creativity.When registering for a Parkour Class, please fill out the waiver form below and bring it to the first day of class. https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/freeTrial.cfm
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM	Parkour - Parkour Parkour Generations offers climbing, adventure, plus more. Kids receive instruction on basic movement of Parkour and a number of strength and conditioning exercises. They'll develop strength, speed, endurance, precision, spatial awareness, dynamism and creativity.When registering for a Parkour Class, please fill out the waiver form below and bring it to the first day of class. https://pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com/freeTrial.cfm
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	HUB Sports
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	SFD 2024-2025 Season

Thursday March 20, 2025
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Softball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Softball
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Tennis with Coach Drew - Winter Youth Tennis Medford High School Tennis Coach Drew Hendrickson will be leading a tennis program that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. Financial aid is available. Please email coachdrewtennis@gmail.com for more information.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - YouTube Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM	Tennis with Coach Drew - Winter Adult Beginner Tennis Medford High School Tennis Coach Drew Hendrickson will be leading a tennis program that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes. Students will learn all basic tennis skills, participate in team-based activities, and engage in healthy competitions every day. Financial aid is available. Please email coachdrewtennis@gmail.com for more information.

Friday March 21, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Indoor Pickleball - All Levels Pickleball Fri (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM	School Recess & PE
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Open Drop-in Playtime with Medford Family Network - Drop in Playtime The Recreation Department and Medford Family Network is once again partnering to offer FREE Drop-in playtime at the Recreation Center. Led by Medford Family Network Instructor, Miss Cindy. Ride on scooter, tunnels, soccer, basketballs, slides, building blocks, and more will be set up in the gym to play with.No pre-registration is necessary. Participants will register when they arrive to the gym.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM	YMCA Afterschool Program
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Baseball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS JV Softball
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Tennis Team
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	MHS Varsity Softball
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
6:15 PM - 9:15 PM	Medford Youth Soccer
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Schurko Group
9:15 PM - 10:00 PM	High School Pick Up Futsal - High School Pick Up Futsul High School students are invited to the Medford Recreation Center on Friday nights for pick up futsal games in the gym. All skill abilities are welcomed. At the beginning of the program, an adult coordinator will help organize teams and supervise the games.

Saturday March 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	McKee Group
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	MHS JV Baseball
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	MHS JV Softball
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	MHS Tennis Team
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	MHS Tennis Team
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	MHS Varsity Baseball
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	McKee Group
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Wrestling Program - Wrestling Clinic Grades 2-5 This program will cover the basics of wrestling, and each practice will be formatted the same. We will start with a dynamic warm-up to ensure the athletes are prepared. We will then do technique work, learning the basics, takedowns, defense, and groundwork. We will then pick up the intensity briefly to apply what we have learned in that session to a match setting (with skill, ability, and safety as our priority). To finish, we will do conditioning through activities and games. I want to ensure each wrestler has some growth, no matter how small. By blending our focus on technique, applying it to real scenarios, and having fun, we can create the next generation of wrestlers and champions!My Name is Jacob Bastarache, and I am a passionate youth wrestling coach with several years of experience working with athletes of all skill levels and ages. As a former High School wrestler, I bring an understanding of the sport and a commitment to helping athletes reach their full potential. Additionally, I have five years of coaching experience in football and three years of coaching wrestling as an assistant at the youth and high school levels. Most notably, I was an assistant wrestling coach on the country's first Special Olympic Wrestling Team in Milford, MA.My wrestling achievements include: Over 100 career wins Natick Wrestling Captain 2016 Sectional Champion 2x All-State Qualifier 2x State Place winner 2016 State Runner-up 2x MetroWest Allstar 2x Baystate Allstar Top 5 at Lowell Holiday Tournament 2015 (85 teams) 3-year varsity letter winner My coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in creating a supportive and positive environment. I believe in developing well-rounded athletes through technical skills, physical conditioning, and sportsmanship. I want to ensure that every wrestler can learn and grow in this environment, designed to instill confidence in the athletes, allowing them to perform at their best while still having fun!
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM	All Sport Sampler - All Sport Sampler Join us for a fun-filled all sport sampler where you'll get to try out a variety of sports (examples include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, etc). It's a great way to stay active and discover new ways to have fun with friends.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Little Painters - Little Painters We've put a fresh and fun spin on our Little Painters program! Get ready for some exciting new projects and meet our fantastic new instructor who's all set to ignite your creativity. And the best part? You can kick back and relax – we’ll handle the cleanup!
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Casa Soccer League Spring 25
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM	Modern Taekwondo - Modern Taekwondo Welcome to the Modern Taekwondo Center Program, now available through Medford Rec!  Our program is crafted to empower students of all ages and abilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Building on the success of our original location, we are proud to bring the same strong sense of community, discipline, and respect to Medford. Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding for all participants. Under the expert guidance of Masters Amy Maillet-Gomes and Fredson Gomes, both of whom bring years of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, students will advance through a curriculum that not only hones physical skills but also cultivates character, leadership, and perseverance. Join us and become part of a program where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals, celebrate their progress, and build lasting friendships. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a more confident, focused, and empowered version of yourself—right here in Medford!
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM	Modern Taekwondo - Modern Taekwondo Welcome to the Modern Taekwondo Center Program, now available through Medford Rec!  Our program is crafted to empower students of all ages and abilities, providing a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Building on the success of our original location, we are proud to bring the same strong sense of community, discipline, and respect to Medford. Our goal is to make learning fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding for all participants. Under the expert guidance of Masters Amy Maillet-Gomes and Fredson Gomes, both of whom bring years of experience and a genuine passion for teaching, students will advance through a curriculum that not only hones physical skills but also cultivates character, leadership, and perseverance. Join us and become part of a program where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal goals, celebrate their progress, and build lasting friendships. Register today and take the first step toward becoming a more confident, focused, and empowered version of yourself—right here in Medford!
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Medford Rec Hockey March 25
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM	Lets Create! - Lets Create We've given our Let's Create program a fun makeover! We've added some exciting new projects and a fantastic new instructor who's eager to help spark your creativity.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Kids Test Kitchen - Kids Test Kitchen On a mission to get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking abouthealthy ingredients. Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.We’re on a mission to shake things up when it comes to kid food! Each class is a fun adventure where students get to discover new and familiar foods in their freshest forms. Then, they join forces to chop, slice, peel, measure, and cook until they create something delicious together. At the end, everyone gets to taste their tasty creations! Plus, each student leaves with a recipe card and a special ingredient or a sample of their dish to share what they’ve learned with family and friends.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. * Menu subject to change to accommodate dietary restrictions.Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies andcan work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. *Please clearly disclose all food allergies and/or dietary restrictions. Please click the link and fill out the information after registering for the activity. Thank you.   https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep Follow and like us on Facebook & Instagram: @kidstestkitchen
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Cinema Kidz - Music Video Production Music Video Productions  Kids become Art Directors, Cinematographers, Movie-stars, and Dancers as they plan, storyboard, film, and finally edit their very own Music Video. Children will utilize professional filmmaking equipment, and dive into art direction as they create costumes and props for the video. Students will work with a Choreographer to plan awesome visuals and make up their very own moves. Participants will learn how to create unique moods as they experiment with using lights, gels, various camera lenses, and more. After working on their production, participants will get down to editing, and learning awesome tricks of the trade to make an epic video. Children also have the opportunity to create an original song and/or lyrics.  YouTube Production  This class focuses on video production elements to make polished short videos that kids are passionate about. Content may include creating how-to videos, product reviews, TV shows, gamer videos, blogging, skits, animations, and more. Participants learn the skills and techniques necessary to create professional and polished videos that engage and educate their audience and friends.  Skills covered include: performance, lighting, camera shots, editing, marketing and promoting a brand, finding unique content, and other relevant skills. A great class for beginners as well as the more advanced video makers. The class will also highlight privacy, and staying safe on the internet. Whether your videos go online or not, this class is perfect for any creative kid!  Adventures in Animation Explore the wide world of stop-motion animation with CinemaKidz! Children utilize a variety of materials to build props, characters, and fantastical mini-movie sets to feature in original stop-motion animation films. Experiment with combining live action with animation, as well as effects like drawing on each frame, and utilizing green screens and stock footage. Children learn to create their own sounds and special effects to add to their shorts as they work in post-production finishing their animated shorts. Kids will explore various stop-motion and digital animation techniques, and create a variety of both 2D as well as 3D projects. SuperHero FilmsIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superkid!! Join CinemaKidz as we invent, design, and become an original superhero to star in a short film! Participants will begin with drafting up a look and power for their hero. Using the CinemaKidz costume kit, children will then learn to create a costume and build props for their original character. After storyboarding a short film and making a comic, kids will then learn to use a green screen and film a short video to star in! Participants will learn how to add special effects and bring their character to life for the big screen, as they create their superhero action film.
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Adult Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Volleyball Drop In - Teen Volleyball (drop-in) Come and have some fun with us at our co-ed drop-in volleyball sessions at Medford Recreation. All skill levels welcome.  Registration is not required, please pay at front desk.Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM	Indoor Pickleball - Youth/Teen/Family Pickleball Sat (drop in) The Medford Recreation Center is excited to offer two great pickleball courts  in the gym.  You’ll find designated days for various skill levels, and on all-level days, one court is perfect for beginners, while the other is set up for our intermediate and advanced players. Come join the fun!Please be mindful of the dates/schedule as there are some days off during the session and in between sessions.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Public Skating - Public Skating FREE public Skating is available at LoConte Rink.This is a drop in program. No registration required. - Ice Skate rentals are available for $5.00- Helmets are recommended for children- Skaters must maintain one-way direction- No sticks or pucks during public skate timesPlease view rink calendar here for additional dates or changes to the schedule. School vacation times are subject to change.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Jaynes Group March 25