BRIDGTON — Bridgton Recreation Department will offer the following programs.

After-school karate for grades K-6 from 3:20 to 4:20 p.m. Thursdays at Stevens Brook School. The first session runs from Sept. 13 through Nov. 15. Session fee is $80; uniforms available at first class for $30. Forms are available at Bridgton Town Office and online at www.bridgtonmaine.org under “Recreation” and at www.bkdfitness.com.

A Mad Science Program for grades K-6 will be held from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Stevens Brook School. The first session runs from Oct. 30 through Dec. 11, with no class on Nov. 20. The theme of “Engineering Mania!” will explore circuits, building bridges, how airplanes fly and much more. Session fee is $60 per child. Registration forms are available at the Bridgton Town Office and at www.bridgtonmaine.org under “Recreation.”

The Old Town Hall will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 4, through Friday, Oct. 5, for annual maintenance. This will affect weekly programs held at the Old Town Hall/Rec Center. For information, contact Recreation Director Tom Tash at 647-8786.

A new wood carving group will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Bridgton Ice Rink behind the Old Town Hall at 26 North High St. Experienced wood carvers are invited to join the group to carve, discuss and share woodcarving techniques. The program is free and will meet each Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring new or ongoing projects to work on and enjoy light refreshments with other area wood carvers. For more information contact Tom Tash at 647-1126.