FARMINGTON — The Farmington Recreation Department is offering a variety of summer youth programs, including three new ones.
Registration for most programs begins Monday, June 16, at the Community Center on Middle street. The offerings are:
* Intro to Field Hockey is a new program for ages 9 to 11 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 8-24. It will teach the basic rules and team strategies while emphasizing skills.
* Backyard Sports Camp for ages 7 to 10 who are entering grades 4 to 6 will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 29 to Aug. 7, at Hippach Field. Sports such as kickball, flag football, lacrosse, pickleball, frisbee golf and waffle ball will be offered.
* Creative Things and Stuff Monster Workshop is a new program for ages 8 to 12. It will be held Aug. 12, 13 and 14 at the Community Center to introduces a creative process and a conceptual understanding of objects.
* Swim programs for toddlers to youths up to age 18 are planned. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Monday, June 16, and continues Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18.
* Hippach Field Playground features structured activities and free play opportunities for ages 7 to 10. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 23 to Aug. 15, at the Hippach Field Playhouse. Farmington children only may register starting at 4 p.m. Monday at the Community Center. On Tuesday, starting at 9 a.m., vacancies may be filled by other residents and nonresidents.
* A Mountain Bike Challenge for ages 12-18 will take place June 30 to July 3 with Greg Veayo. Registration begins Monday, June 16.
* A Youth Self Defense program for ages 7 to 12 will be held Wednesdays, June 25 to Aug. 6, at the Community Center.
* Supervised Fishing for ages 6-10 will be held July 3 at Rollo Pond on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Enrollment is limited to six first-time participants.
* Tennis instruction for ages 7 to 12 will be held July 8-24 and July 29-Aug. 14.
* Elementary Lacrosse for ages 9 to 12 will take place Mondays and Wednesdays, July 7-23, at Hippach Field.
* Play Ball for beginners ages 6 to 9 will take place July 7-23 at Hippach field. The program helps develop skills in either softball or baseball.
* A preseason soccer camp for ages 6 to 12 will be held evenings Aug. 4-7 at Hippach Field. It will focus on skill development.
For more information about the programs contact the Farmington Recreation Department at 778-3464.
abryant@sunjournal.com
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