Charlotte Recreation
Spring & Summer Program Guide
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Employment Opportunity
Charlotte Beach Attendant – Looking for a fun summer community based job? Charlotte Recreation is seeking friendly energetic beach attendants to work at the Town beach starting Memorial Day Weekend. The beach attendant will be responsible for the maintenance and daily operations of the beach area and the facilities located near it. The shift schedule is completed at the beginning of the season allowing flexible hours and shifts. Depending on the shift, the attendant will be responsible for set-up or clean-up of the beach. During their shift, the beach attendant will supervise the parking area and manage the sale of all parking passes. There will be daily responsibilities to help maintain the cleanliness of the beach and its facilities. Ages 15 and up are encouraged to apply. For the full job description please visit our website.
Spring Programs
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.
Session 3: Wednesdays, March 13 – June 5
Time: 1:45-2:45pm
Cost per session: $176
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 by March 10, 2024.
Champlain Valley Little League Baseball/Softball -- The Champlain Valley Little League (Charlotte-Hinesburg-Shelburne) Registration closes on March 1, 2024. More information is on our website.
2024 Spring Divisions and Pricing:
Pee Wee – Age 4 (FREE)
Tee Ball – Age 5 ($70)
A/AA Baseball – Ages 6-8 ($95)
AAA Baseball – Ages 9-10 ($110)
Majors Baseball – Ages 11-12 ($110)
Minis Softball – Ages 5-7 ($95)
Minors Softball – Ages 8-9 ($95)
Majors Softball – Ages 10-12 ($110)
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 20 –June 1 (No lacrosse 5/25)
Time: 9:00am
Cost: $40
Spring Driver’s Education -- The Charlotte Recreation Department will be offering a Driver’s Education Program 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.
Class dates are listed on the website
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Charlotte Central School
Registration Fee: $900
Afterschool Tennis Lessons -- The program is open to first through fifth graders and age groups will be split into the two time slots listed below.
Mondays & Wednesdays
Session 1: April 29- May 15
Session 2: May 20- June 10 (no lessons 5/27)
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: April 30- May 16
Session 2: May 21-June 6
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 9
Charlotte- Wednesday, April 24 (Charlotte Library)
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 volunteer coaches and might be canceled due to lack of volunteers.
Start date: Week of April 29
Cost: $40
Summer Programs and Camps
Tim Serrell Tennis Clinic -- Tim Serrell was a summer resident of Charlotte who loved to play tennis. When he passed away, 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 17-20
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 17- July 19
Ages: 7-14
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: CVU
Cost: $50
International Soccer Camp – The international soccer camp will be held the week of July 15th 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 $210
Full Day Program, ages 7-15, 9:00-3:00pm Resident $275
*Host a coach and receive a rebate on your registration!
ADULT PROGRAMS
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: 4/29, 5/1, 5/6, 5/8
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Fee: $10
Where: Vermont State Police Building (Williston)
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 3rd at the beach on Tuesdays 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 6th depending on weather. Register online to be placed on an e-mail distribution list.
Full and partial scholarships are available for all youth recreation activities.
You can find additional information on all of our programs on our website at www.charlotterec.com
Questions? Contact Nicole Conley by email Recreation@townofcharlotte.com