News: Winter Program Guide

Recreation Newsletter
By: Nicole Conley                                                                                                                  Date: 10/21/19
                                                                              
Charlotte Recreation Basketball
Practice will take place on weeknights between 6:00-7:30pm.
Times will be posted as coaches determine their availability.
Kindergarten – Teams practice once a week.
1st - 2nd Grade – Teams practice twice a week.
3rd - 6th Grade – Teams practice twice a week with games on Saturdays.
** All teams are dependent on roster size and volunteer coaches.
First Practice: Week of Dec. 9
Registration Details
Registration Fee:  $45  (Oct. 7 – Nov.18)
Late Registration Fee: $60 (After Nov. 18)
Age Group: Kindergarten – 6th grade
Basketball Ends: Feb.16
Registration ends: Dec. 4
Seeking Volunteer Coaches!
 
Martial Arts
Most children and teens will receive some benefit from Villari’s martial arts after training for just a few short months. But the real benefit comes from long-term training. There is something special that happens to a child who grows up in a Villari’s martial arts school. They are simply more confident, respectful, focused, healthy, hardworking, and optimistic.  Time and time again we hear from adults who trained at Villari’s as children who say that is was the best thing they did growing up.
5-week Sessions
Session 3: Nov. 19 - Jan. 7
Session 4: Jan. 14 - Feb. 11
K-3 – 2:00-3:00pm
4-8 – 3:00-4:00pm
Cost: $75
 
Ski & Ride Program
Paper Registrations can be found at CCS, online registration is not available for this program. Please visit our website for additional information at www.Charlotterec.com
Dates: Dec. 10, 17 Jan 7, 14, & 21 (Jan. 28 make-up)
Grades K-8
Cost: $120*
*Please visit our website for more information on discounts and fundraising  
Registration Deadline: Friday, Nov. 1, Late fees apply
Questions: Michael Krasnow, 425-3997 or email at:  mkrasnow1@gmail.com.
 
Snowmobile Course
The 6-hour course provides the opportunity to earn the certification necessary to legally operate on Vermont’s Statewide Snowmobile Trails System. Participants must be present for all classes in order to be eligible for certification.  VT State Law requires that all VT snowmobile operators born after July 1, 1983, who are 12 years of age or older, must take and pass a state approved snowmobile safety course.  The course is designed for 12 and up, however anyone 8 years old and up may take the course, and if they pass will be certified. Please register with the Charlotte Rec Department if interested.
Dates: Dec. 2, 3, and 4
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost:     $20
*Location: Williston Central School
 
Afterschool Piano Lessons
The Recreation Department is pleased to offer afterschool piano lessons at Charlotte Central School this fall for students in grades second and up. Lessons will be taught by Julie Holmes on Tuesdays and Mary Beth Bowman on Wednesdays afterschool.
Tuesdays, Jan. 7 –  May 19
Time blocks: (1) 2:00-2:30 (2) 2:30-3:00 (3) 3:00-3:30 (4) 3:30-4:00 (5) 4:00-4:30 (6) 4:30-5:00
Fee: Private Lessons $480
Wednesdays, Jan. 8 – May 20
Time blocks: (1) 3:00-3:45, (2) 3:45-4:30
Fee: Semiprivate Lessons $416
 
Safe Sitter Courses
Safe Sitter® prepares teens to be safe when they’re home alone, watching siblings or babysitting.  The course offers four main content areas: Safety Skills, Child Care Skills, First Aid & Rescue Skills and Life & Business Skills. Lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises.  Teens will practice choking rescue and diapering.  Register for one date that works best for your child.  Register with the town offering the program.  Grades 6-8
Hinesburg                          Sat, Nov. 2
Shelburne                          Sat, Dec. 14
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $60 Res/$65 Non
 
Driver’s Education
The Charlotte Recreation Department will be offering a Driver’s education program this winter by the 802 Driving school. The 6-week Driver’s education program will be taught by Joe Barch, who has over 15 years of experience teaching in the public schools.
Dates:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Jan. 6 – Feb. 16
Time: 5:30-7:30
Location: Charlotte Central School
Registration Fee: $690
*Driving will be held on weekends
Make-up Class Dates: Jan. 21, 29  Feb. 4, 11, 13
 
 
 
Full and partial scholarships are available for all youth recreation activities.
You can find additional information on all of our programs as well as registration forms on our town website at www.charlotterec.com or contact Nicole Conley by email Recreation@townofcharlotte.com or by phone 425-6129 ext.204.