News: 2023 Spring & Summer Program Guide

Date Published	Author
2/16/2023 12:00:00 AM	Nicole Conley

Villari’s Martial Arts -- Most children and teens will receive some benefit from Villari’s martial arts after training in 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.
Wednesdays
Session 6: March 22 – April 19
Session 7: May 03 – May 31
Time: 1:40-2:50pm
Cost per session: $85
 
Youth Lacrosse – Players in grades third through eighth will participate in the US Lacrosse league and will need a US Lacrosse membership. Please visit our website for more information. The registration form must be completed and submitted with payment to the Town Hall by March 6, 2023.
 
Champlain Valley Little League Baseball/Softball -- Registration is now open for the 2023 spring Little League baseball/softball season! The famed Shelburne Little League has officially changed the organization’s name to the Champlain Valley Little League (CVLL) to better reflect the 400+ children registered from the towns of Charlotte, Hinesburg and Shelburne The CVLL is fortunate to be able to keep prices at the 2022 rates, but please note costs will increase by $15 per player after February 1, 2023.  Registration is set to close on March 1, 2023. 
  
Mini Lacrosse -- Mini Lacrosse practices will be offered to Kindergarten through second graders on Saturday mornings at Charlotte Central. Each participant will get a chance to learn more about the game while having fun.
Saturdays, April 22 –June 3
Time: 9:00am
Cost: $40
 
Spring Driver’s Education -- The Charlotte Recreation Department will be offering two Driver’s Education Programs this Spring by the 802 Driving school. The Driver’s ed programs will be taught by Joe Barch, who has over 15 years of experience teaching in the public schools.
Dates will be listed on the website
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Charlotte Central School
Registration Fee: $775
 
Afterschool Tennis Lessons -- The program is open to first through fifth graders and age groups will be split into the two timeslots listed below.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Session 1: 5/1-5/17
Session 2: 5/22-6/12 (no lessons 5/29)
Grades 1-3 ~ (Mon) 3:30- 4:30pm (Wed) 2:30-3:30pm
Grades 3-5 ~ (Mon) 4:30- 5:30pm (Wed) 3:30-4:30pm
Cost per session: $85 (6 lessons)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session 1: 5/2-5/18
Session 2: 5/23-6/8
Grades 1-2 ~ 3:30- 4:30pm
Grades 3-5 ~ 4:30- 5:30pm
Cost per session: $85 (6 lessons)
 
Safe Sitter Babysitters Course- 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, and First Aid & Rescue Skills & Life & Business Skills. Lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises.  Teens will practice choking rescue and diapering. Register with the town offering the program.
Grades: 6-8
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm                 
Williston- Saturday, March 11      
Charlotte- Saturday, May 20
Fee $60
 
After-school Spring Soccer -It’s time to lace up those cleats and enjoy a fun afternoon of outdoor soccer. This program will take place after-school at Charlotte Central School.
Please note: This program is based on volunteers and might be canceled due to lack of coaches.
Start date: Week of May 1
Time: 3-4pm              
Cost: $40
 
Boater Safety Course -Boating safety education is required for any motor boat operator, 12 years of age or older, born after January 1, 1974.  The Boat Vermont, 8-hour classroom course will enable you to get the certification that you need. Participants must be present at all classes to be eligible for certification. Ages: 12+
Dates: May 2, 3, 9 and 10
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Where: Rei Store (Williston)
Fee: $30 
  
After-School Junior Golf Program -Cedar Knoll Golf Course Pro Mike Slayton has a non-technical teaching philosophy but stresses the fundamentals of grip, stance, posture, balance and tempo.  Although understanding that variations in swing techniques can all work, golf ball flight comes down to 5 basic laws. These laws include club head path, angle of attack, centeredness of contact, club face angle and speed. 
Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:30-5:00pm)
Session 1: 5/16-5/25
Session 2: 5/30-6/08
Wednesdays (2:30-4:00pm) and Fridays (3:30-5:00pm)
Session 1: 5/17-5/26
Session 2: 5/31-6/7
Where: Cedar Knoll Golf Course
Cost: $160
 
 Tim Serrell Tennis Clinic -- Tim Serrell was a summer resident of Charlotte who loved to play tennis.  When he died, he left money in a trust fund to provide free tennis lessons to the children of Charlotte.  The program began in 1989, and has become a Charlotte summer tradition. Your child will be assigned a time once registration for the clinic is complete.
Grades: 1-8
Date: June 19-22
Time: 8:30 – 9:30am and 9:30 -10:30am
Location: Charlotte Beach
Cost: Free (please consider making a donation)
 
Champlain Valley Track and Field --Charlotte is proud to be a part of this three town Track and Field Program, which includes Charlotte, Hinesburg, and Williston. Children learn the basics of running, jumping, throwing and relays with this program.  There will be opportunities to compete in various events with other local track and field programs, along with a State Meet.
Mondays and Wednesdays
June 14- July 19
Ages: 7-14
Time: 6:15-7:45pm      
Location: CVU
Cost: $50
 
Golf Camp -- Cedar Knoll Golf Course Pro Mike Slayton has a non-technical teaching philosophy but stresses the fundamentals of grip, stance, posture, balance and tempo.  Although understanding that variations in swing techniques can all work, golf ball flight comes down to 5 basic laws. These laws include club head path, angle of attack, centeredness of contact, club face angle and speed. "The golf swing is a series of movements that must be executed in the proper sequence for optimal results.
Camp Days: Tuesday - Friday
Week 1: 6/20-6/23
Week 2: 7/18-7/21
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Ages: 6-13
Cost: $320

International Soccer Camp – The international soccer camp will be held the week of July 17th at Charlotte Central School. The camp staff is selected and trained in the UK exclusively to work in these camps. They have a genuine interest in helping each player’s development and providing memorable positive experiences.
Tiny Tykes, ages 3-5, 8:00-9:00am Resident $110
Half- Day Program, ages 6-14, 9:00-12:00pm Resident $205
Full Day Program, ages 7-15, 9:00-3:00pm Resident $270
*Host a coach and receive a rebate on your registration!
 
 

 
Pick-up Basketball -- Join the basketball fanatics on Monday and Wednesday nights at 7:00pm at Charlotte Central School. All levels and ages are welcome to join, register online!

Outdoor Pickleball -- The spring season of pickleball in Charlotte begins April 3th at the beach on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30pm through late Fall. Register online to be placed on an e-mail distribution list.

Intro to Pickleball – Join Greg Smith for free pickleball instruction on Saturday mornings at 10:00am at the Charlotte Beach Courts. The outdoor season will begin the week of April 8th depending on weather. Register online to be placed on an e-mail distribution list.