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Registration Information
DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 17 AT 8:00PM
unless otherwise noted .
Recreation Department E-NEWS: For periodic Recreation
CONTENTS
12 Mudge Way updates, sign up for our
Bedford, MA 01730 E-News.
781-275-1392 ● Fax 781-687-6156 3 Bedford Kids: Stronger Together
www.bedfordrecreation.org TEXT MESSAGING: To receive text 4 Outdoor Adventures
Office Hours M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm messages about important changes, 5-6 Snow Sculpture Contest
7 Parent Workshops
cancellations, etc., edit your profile to
(phone only as the building is
include cell provider. Unable to 8 Sports (Pre-K and Kindergarten)
closed at least through 2020)
message otherwise. 9 Dance (Grades K-12)
Recreation Staff: 10 Cooking (Grades K-5)
Amy Hamilton, Director WEATHER CANCELLATIONS 10 Youth Power (Grades K-5)
Check our phone and website for 11 Sports (Ages 6 - 9)
Raeann Gembis, Adult Coordinator
weather-related cancellations. Email/ 12 Italian (Grades 1 & 2)
Nikki Taylor, Youth Coordinator
text messages may be sent as well. 12 Book Club (Grades 3 & 4)
Debra Squillini, Admin Assistant 13 Art (Grades 3 - 5)
14 Science (Grades 3 - 5)
Recreation Commission: FLEXIBLE SPENDING 14 Chess (Grades 3 - 5)
Robin Steele, Chair Town of Bedford Tax ID #04-6001082. 14 Cell Phone Videography (Gr. 3-5)
Julie Halloran Receipts may be reprinted from Active 15 Yoga (Grades 3 - 5)
Michael O’Donnell (online registration system). 15 Home Alone (Ages 9 - 11)
Ron Richter 16 STEM (Grades 3-6)
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PHOTO PERMISSION 17 Middle & High School
REGISTRATION Participants in Bedford Recreation 18 Middle School
sponsored activities permit the taking Registration Form………19
ONLINE 24/7: bedfordrecreation.org of photos and videos of themselves
Register or put yourself on a waiting and their children for publication and
list for classes 24/7. use. Instructions to the contrary must COVER ART
be made in writing to the Recreation
MAIL, FAX Director. Hill Help by artist Peter Bain
Registration form in this brochure. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Peter will be teaching a painting
_________________________ For consideration, please submit
class: Figures Within a Landscape
Financial Assistance Form and
(page 6 for details)
General Department Information Registration Form.
See more about Peter Bain and his
● Those requiring special assistance, work at www.pbainart.com
please contact the Recreation Director.
● Financial assistance may be
available upon request.
● $25 penalty fee for all returned REFUND/CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICIES
checks.
● Transportation, when provided, will Notice must be given 5 business days prior to program start for refund.
be by Bedford Charter Service unless Programs costing less than $100: Full refund less $10
otherwise noted. Programs costing $100+: Full refund less 10% of the program fee.
______________________________ Medical refunds given after program has begun, prorated less additional $10
TUITION administrative fee (physician documentation required).
Tuition must be paid at the time of Other exceptions noted in program descriptions.
registration. We do not prorate. VISA,
MasterCard, AmEx and Discover are
accepted. Checks should be made
payable to the “Town of Bedford.”
Neighbors Helping Neighbors:
Please consider contributing to the NHN Fund to support families who might
otherwise be unable to afford Recreation programs. Online, simply add
Neighbors Fund to your cart and adjust the quantity to the amount that you
would like to donate. Thank you!
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Fitness Initiative for Grades Pre-K through Grade 5
Welcome to Bedford Kids: Stronger Together, The Quest for 72,000 Miles and Beyond
The Bedford Recreation Department invites you to participate in an initiative designed to bring kids
(and families) together to stay strong, healthy and well during these challenging times.
In this fitness tracking program, “distance” may be calculated by actual distance (such as a hike on a
Bedford trail, laps around the track or laps around the block) or by time with 15 minutes of exercise
counting as one “mile.” All exercises and wellness activities count! From mindfulness to yoga to jog-
ging to shooting baskets to walking the dog or playing in the backyard, it all counts!
To share your information, there is a simple Google Form. You just give us your information, how
many miles you completed that day, and hit submit.
Weekly, we will randomly select a participant to feature. We will share your favorite fitness activities
and accomplishments!
Follow the milestone link to see examples of distance travelled from Bedford. Calculate your personal
milestones, for instance, how far is it to your grandparents’ house? Individual achievement may be
tracked using the printable calendar on the Bedford Kids: Stronger Together webpage.
Group milestones will be posted periodically as well. Can we make it to 72,000 miles in one month
(roughly two miles per day per Davis and Lane student)?
Check out the site links for terrific local opportunities such as trails, athletic fields and parks.
Information about this program and associated links may be found at www.bedfordrecreation.org
We are excited to take this journey with you!
Amy Hamilton, Recreation Director
Nikki Taylor, Recreation Youth Coordinator
https://sites.google.com/view/bedfordrecfitness/home
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Outdoor Adventures
Take-Your-Own Trail Walks, by the Bedford Trails Committee
Inspired by the Town of Bedford’s recommendation during this age of social distancing to exercise by walking our
trails, the Bedford Trails Committee started a “Take-Your-Own Trail Walks” series--we provide the description, map &
directions, and you can take the trail walk at your convenience and your own pace.
Recent “Take Your Own” Trail Walks (see https://groups.google.com/group/bedfordma-trails for info on over 20
walks):
Fawn Lake
Historic Bedford Center
Historic Old Reservoir and Valiente Land
Widest Bedford Trails
Wilson Mill Park and Burlington Landlocked Forest
Town Campus Woods and Elm Brook Conservation Area
Hartwell Town Forest
To Join the Group and be notified of “Take Your Own” trail walks:
Please send email to BedfordMA.trailwalks@gmail.com and you will
be added to the Group.
Winter Detectives: Habitat Hike and Discovery program
with Drumlin Farm
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Lane School/Fawn Lake/Rail Trail
Grades K - 5
Join the staff of Drumlin Farm for special programs here in Bedford. Activities appropriate for the season may
include winter detectives: tracking, habitat discovery, tree identification and other cold loving flora, and hunter/
gatherer games and activities.
Participants will be socially distanced and must wear masks. Parents do not participate.
Programs require registration, not drop in programs.
Saturday, February 6, 2021 Fee: $37
Meet at Lane School Parking Lot (near playground) Max. 11/Group
1:00 - 2:00 Grades K-2
2:15 - 3:15 Grades 3 - 5
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SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST
Back in 1991, we held a Snow Sculpture Contest; the entries were outstanding and
Bedford’s landscape took on a new look! As we are spending more time at home this
winter, we thought that it would be fun to hold the event again. We hope that you will brave
the elements again and enjoy some time outdoors creating your own unique snow
sculpture!
The judging panel will select winners based on originality and overall appearance. Ages
and number of participants will be considered as well. Submit your entry with family, friends
or as a neighborhood!
Upon entering, please state ages and number of participants.
Judging date: March 22, 2021, but photos may be from any time during Winter 2021.
Email photos to: amy@bedfordma.gov
First Place 1991: Downs Family, Gould Road
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Carlisle Road, 1991
Shawsheen Road, 1991
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Parenting Workshops
Parents of 1 and 2 Year Olds
Led by Julie Doherty
This program is for parents of children ages 12-24 months. Parents will participate in a one-hour weekly Zoom discus-
sion led by Julie to discuss the joys and challenges of raising one-year olds. Each week will cover a different parent
topic such as sleep, picky eaters, sharing, co-parenting relationships, tantrums, etc. In addition, supplemental videos
of Julie reading books and singing songs, as well as activity ideas for the children, will be provided. The class will
meet midday, in hopes that the children may be napping, providing “adult time” talking with other parents online. Chil-
dren are welcome to play alongside if they are awake. *Ages are as of September 2020. You will be emailed a Zoom
link 24 hours prior to class. Program in collaboration with Concord-Carlisle Community Education. (min 5/max 7)
6wks
Thursdays, 1/14 - 2/18, 1:30-2:30pm Fee: $95
Parents of 2 and 3 Year Olds
Led by Julie Doherty and Candace Root
This program is for parents of children ages 2 to 3 years old. Parents will participate in a one-hour weekly Zoom call
led by Julie to discuss the joys and challenges of raising 2 to 3-year-olds. Each week will cover a different parent topic
such as tantrums, meal ideas, welcoming new siblings, and toilet training. In addition, parents will have access to a
library of videos created by Candace that will include reading books, singing songs and craft/activity ideas geared to-
ward 2 to 3-year-olds. The class will meet midday, in hopes that the children may be napping, providing some “adult
time” talking with other parents online. Children are welcome to play alongside if they are awake. *Ages are as of
September 2020. You will be emailed a Zoom link 24 hours prior to class. Program in collaboration with Concord-
Carlisle Community Education. (min 5/max 7) 6wks
Fridays, 1/15 - 2/19, 1:30-2:30pm Fee: $95
Julie Doherty holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wheaton College and Master of Science in Child Life and Family
Centered Studies from Wheelock College. For seven years, Julie worked with children and parents at Brigham and Women’s
Hospital as a Child Life Specialist in the Radiation Oncology Department. For the last 8 years, she has enjoyed being a stay-at-
home mom. Julie lives in Concord with her husband, four young children, and dog.
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Virtual Programs - Sports Pre-K and Kindergarten
Soccer Tots (Ages 3 - 5)
with Skyhawks Sports
SoccerTots programs develop motor skills and self-confidence in a fun, engaging
format. Skyhawks is excited to bring popular games to offer a unique at-home class
that promotes the early development of soccer skills and a love for an active
lifestyle. This fast paced program keeps children engaged with an imaginative
warm-up and exciting activities that disguise learning and focus on fun!
Please Note – Zoom video link will be emailed to you prior to the session.
Equipment/materials needed:
• Beach Towel or Blanket and Water Bottle
• Soccer Ball – Alternatives include any round sport or playground ball or even a bunch of rolled up socks
• Tall Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include water bottles, cups or building blocks
• Flat Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include plastic bowls, small pillows or folded towel/clothes
• Flat Spot – Alternatives include paper plate, shirt, piece of paper or a magazine
• Goal – Alternatives include cardboard box, laundry basket or two objects 4-feet apart on wall
• Floor Markings – Painter's tape or sidewalk chalk
Thursdays, 2/4 - 3/4 Fee: $39
4:00-4:45 PM 5 weeks
Virtual Program
Hoopster Tots (Ages 3 - 5)
with Skyhawks Sports
Learning basketball has never been more fun! This virtual Hoopster Tots class brings games
and lessons into your living room, ensuring an enriching and active experience for children.
Participants will have a great time and parents will come away with some great new activities
to play with the family. Expect a dynamic warm-up, stretching best practices, fun games and
some life skills along the way.
Please Note – Zoom video link will be emailed to you prior to the session.
Equipment/materials needed:
• Beach Towel or Blanket and Water Bottle
• Basketball – Alternatives include any round ball that bounces. A rolled up bunch of socks can be used for passing/
shooting games.
• Tall Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include water bottles, cups or building blocks
• Flat Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include plastic bowls, small pillows or folded towel/clothes
• Flat Spot – Alternatives include paper plate, shirt, piece of paper or a magazine
• Mini Basketball Hoop – Alternatives include upright cardboard box, large bucket or a laundry basket
• Bucket – 5 gallon, cleaning bucket, or a sand pail
• Floor Markings – Painter's tape or sidewalk chalk
Wednesdays, 2/3 - 3/3 Fee: $39
1:30-2:15 PM 5 weeks
Virtual Program
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Virtual Programs - Dance Grades K - 12
Recreation Virtual Dance Program (Grades K-12)
Instructor: Taylor Loesch
This winter, virtual dance instruction will be given by Miss
Taylor using the Zoom platform. This virtual program will begin
the week of January 4 and run through June 4. In late winter,
we will re-evaluate, with respect to current safety guidelines, to
see if the program will continue as virtual or transition to an in-
person program.
There will be an end of year performance on June 4, either by
Zoom or in person, depending upon the guidelines.
Winter 2021 Class Options
Monday Classes
Age Group: Time: Class: Class Dates: Fee:
Grade K 3:45-4:30 PM Ballet/Jazz 1/4-5/24 (no 1/18, 2/15, 4/19) $160
Grades 1 & 2 4:35-5:20 PM Hip Hop 1/4-5/24 (no 1/18, 2/15, 4/19) $160
Grades 3 & 4 5:25-6:25 PM Hip Hop/Jazz 1/4-5/24 (no 1/18, 2/15, 4/19) $160
Grades 4 & 5 6:30-7:30 PM Hip Hop/Lyrical 1/4-5/24 (no 1/18, 2/15, 4/19) $160
Tuesday Classes
Age Group: Time: Class: Class Dates: Fee:
Grade 1 & 2 3:45 -4:30 PM Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1/5-5/25 (no 2/16, 4/20) $170
Grades 3 & 4 4:35-5:35 PM Ballet/Tap/Jazz 1/5-5/25 (no 2/16, 4/20) $170
Grades 4 & 5 5:40-6:40 PM Hip Hop/Lyrical 1/5-5/25 (no 2/16, 4/20) $170
Grades 6-9 6:40-7:40 PM Jazz/Musical Theatre 1/5-5/25 (no 2/16, 4/20) $170
Grades 9-12 7:45-8:45 PM Hip Hop/Contemporary 1/5-5/25 (no 2/16, 4/20) $170
Wednesday Classes
Age Group: Time: Class: Class Dates: Fee:
Grades 6-8 2:00-3:00 PM Hip Hop/Contemporary 1/6-5/26 (no 2/17, 4/21) $170
Grades 2 & 3 3:05-4:05 PM Tap/Jazz 1/6-5/26 (no 2/17, 4/21) $170
Grades 4 & 5 4:10-5:10 PM Jazz/Musical Theatre 1/6-5/26 (no 2/17, 4/21) $170
Grades 6-8 5:15-6:15 PM Hip Hop/Contemporary 1/6-5/26 (no 2/17, 4/21) $170
Grades 9-12 6:20-7:20 PM Jazz/Musical Theatre 1/6-5/26 (no 2/17, 4/21) $170
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Virtual Programs - Cooking & Youth Power Grades K - 5
Grades K - 5
Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Let’s
continue to redefine “kid food” LIVE via Zoom!
Each class presents students with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state.
Then, with adult supervision and occasional assistance, we will work together, virtually, to slice, dice, peel, measure
and cook until we have each prepared the finished dish. The virtual experience gives students the unique opportunity
to immediately share their work with family!
The winter session will highlight some of the more popular KTK recipes. We will start with a delicious opportunity to
practice knife skills and move on to recipes that include our powered-up version of pancakes, Asian inspired broccoli,
a sweet pineapple curry, and our Atypical tacos!
We will deliver shopping lists and to organize the schedule. Parents will have to sign in with their email addresses.
Younger students may require the help of a sous-chef. Set your student up for success; parent availability for
assistance and some supervision recommended.
Please enroll all children who will participate in one transaction (on one receipt) to prompt the family discount ($83 for
family, regardless how children many participating).
Wednesdays, 1/13 - 2/24 (no 2/17) Fee: $83 (per household)
4:30 - 5:30 (or when we finish) Min 6/Max 12
Virtual Program 6 wks
Virtual GrooveWrx Youth Power (Grades 2-5)
Instructor: Jennifer Buckley
Taught by Jennifer Buckley, Founder of GrooveWrx, this online interactive one-evening program is a great
opportunity for elementary-aged students to celebrate self-confidence and have some social time! We will
enjoy creative brainstorming, games, hands-on projects and some physical activity that help us create a
better sense of self, personal empowerment and community. Min. 8/session
Girls’ Sessions:
Friday, January 22 Thursday, February 25
4:30-6:00 PM 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Fee: $20 Fee: $20
Boys’ Session:
Friday, February 5
4:30-6:00 PM
Fee: $20
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Cheerleading (Ages 6 - 9)
with Skyhawks Sports
Skyhawks cheerleading teaches young athletes the essential skills necessary to lead
the crowds and support the home team! A perfect sport for the virtual environment,
Skyhawks’ cheerleading teaches cheers, proper hand and body movement, as well as
jumping techniques. All activites are designed to be performed in the comfort of the
home or backyard. Participants will enjoy this experience while learning new skills!
Please Note – Zoom video link will be emailed to you prior to the session.
Equipment/materials needed:
• Beach Towel or Blanket and Water Bottle
• Tall Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include water bottles, cups or building blocks
• Flat Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include plastic bowls, small pillows or folded towel/clothes
• Flat Spot – Alternatives include paper plate, shirt, piece of paper or a magazine
• Poms Poms – Alternatives include two hand towels or two t-shirts grasped in each hand
Mondays, 2/1 - 3/8 (no 2/15) Fee: $39
7:00-7:45 PM 5 weeks
Virtual Program
Phys Ed Fun (Ages 6 - 9)
with Skyhawks Sports
Skyhawks is proud to offer an engaging, game-based physical education program designed for the home. With
passionate instructors at the program’s core, this class offers children a wide variety of activities that involve
locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative skills and fitness development exercises. Our goal is to build self-confidence,
create body awareness and inspire each participant with a passion for an active lifestyle.
Please Note – Zoom video link will be emailed to you prior to the session.
Equipment/materials needed:
• Beach Towel or Blanket and Water Bottle
• Tall Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include water bottles, cups or building blocks
• Flat Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include plastic bowls, small pillows or folded towel/clothes
• Flat Spot – Alternatives include paper plate, shirt, piece of paper or a magazine
• Sport or Playground Ball – Can range in size from a basketball to a tennis ball
• Tennis Balls (3) – Alternatives include any ball similar in size or some rolled up socks
Wednesdays, 2/3 - 3/3 Fee: $39
4:00-4:45 PM 5 weeks
Virtual Program
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Italian(Grades 1 & 2)
Instructor: Angela Venezia
Ciao Italia!
Live via Zoom! Children will be taught conversational Italian (colors, numbers, days of the week) by Davis
P.E. teacher Ms. Venezia. Exposing children to the world of language may also spark an interest in further
language learning. This class is designed for younger elementary aged learners (1st and 2nd graders) who
are emergent readers. Required materials for the class will be available online to print directly.
Tuesdays, 1/19 - 3/2 (no 2/16) 6 weeks Fee: $49
4:00-4:45 PM Max. 8
Winter Book Club (Grades 3 & 4)
Instructor: Peter Laskaris
Calling all avid readers!! Sharing books with others is FUN!! Mr. Laskaris joins us this winter to offer this
opportunity for enrichment and socialization. The club will meet twice per week, Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Grab your book and enjoy!
A reading list will be provided.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1/19 - 2/25 (no 2/16, 2/18) 5 weeks/10 meetings Fee: $62
3:30-4:30 PM Max 8
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Drawing Virtually with Simply Sarah Arts (Grades 3-5)
Instructor: Sarah Scoville
Meet over Zoom with Sarah and other students to learn how to draw. This weekly 1 hour class will run 4 weeks. Each
Wednesday, there will be a new drawing subject matter. Material requirements are: pencils, paper, eraser, and
something to color (color pencil or markers). Each class is limited to 4 participants/session.
Wednesdays Min 2/Max 4
Session 1: 1/13 - 2/3 Fee/session: $115
Session 2: 2/10 - 3/10 (no 2/17)
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Virtual Program
Clay Creations with Simply Sarah Arts (Grades 3-5)
Instructor: Sarah Scoville
Meet over Zoom with Sarah and other students to learn how to hand build with air dry or oven baked clay. This
weekly 1 hour class will run 4 weeks. Each Tuesday, there will be a new clay building project. Families are
responsible for purchasing materials ahead of time - details to follow. Each class is limited to 6 participants/
session.
Tuesdays, 1/12 - 2/2 Fee: $115
4:00 - 5:00
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Science, Chess & Cell Phone Videography
Super Science: Home Lab Series “Radical Reactions: Chemistry” (Grades 3 - 5)
Instructor: Super Science
Break out the beakers and flasks! It's time for slime, combustion and exothermic
reactions. Children will learn about laboratory safety and standards. Children will
investigate the rates of chemical changes and identify clues to identify
reactions. They will test chemical reactions, make batteries, vaporize solids and
create colorful art in this Super Science class!
Participants will be notified of “safe materials pickup” details.
Tuedays, 1/19 - 3/2 (no 2/16) 6 wks Fee: $86 (includes materials)
4:30-5:30 PM Min 2/Max 20
Virtual Program
Virtual Chess (Grades 3-5)
Instructor: Chess Wizards
Enter the magical and exciting world of chess with Chess Wizards Online. You will participate in
epic chess games, fun and interactive lessons, tournaments, team matches, trivia and more!
Whether you have been playing chess your entire life and want to improve, you are brand new to
the game, or you just want to have a fun experience with your friends, Chess Wizards is the
place for you! Classes will take place using Zoom and chesskid.com.
Fridays, 1/15-3/12 (no 2/19) 8 wks Fee: $120
4:00-5:00 PM Min 4/Max 6
Virtual Program
Intro to Cell Phone Videography (Grades 3 - 5)
Instructor: BedfordTV
In this class, students will learn the basics of cell phone cinematography as well as
techniques to help strengthen their creative eye. Learn in-camera tricks, how to
stabilize footage, and how to upload footage with ease through the creation of short
films and interviews. After this class, students will be well on their way to becoming
an expert in iPhone and Android videography!
Required skills and equipment:
-Access to Google Drive and a gmail.com account
-Video editing software, and a basic understanding of it
-iPhone or Android Phone
Tuesdays, 1/5 - 2/9 6 weeks Fee: $175
3:30-4:30pm
Virtual, Zoom Meeting Min 3/Max 10
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Yoga (Grades 3-5)
Instructor: Bonnie McCulloch
In this virtual yoga class, students explore traditional yoga poses, breathing techniques and relaxation through
literature, music, and more. They build strength, self-awareness, balance and concentration. Students will listen to
popular music while they learn yoga postures and explore topics such as compassion, empathy, inner strength and
peace. Participants will need a yoga mat. This program will utilize the Zoom platform.
Fridays, 1/22 - 3/5 (no 2/19) 6 wks Fee: $83
4:00-4:45 PM Min 5/Max 10
Virtual Program
Home Alone Safety (Ages 9-11)
Instructor: Juanita Allen Kingsley
Take the first steps toward independence! In this course, children will
be taught the basics of being safe when home alone for short periods
of time. Topics include how to answer the telephone and door, internet
safety, accident prevention, fire safety protection, how to call 911 and
simple first aid techniques such as how to relieve choking. We will also
talk about how to use our time wisely! This program will utilize the
Zoom platform.
Thursday, Feb. 4 Fee: $46
3:30-5:00 PM Min 6/Max 12
Virtual Program
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Minecraft Redstone & Commands (Grades 3 - 6)
Instructor: Empow
Looking for the next level of Minecraft challenge? Redstone enables you to build electronic circuits to activate and
control mechanisms, from simple light switches to complex automated farms and in-game computers. You will learn
how to affect the speed and distance of redstone signals and use logic gates, multi-system mechanisms, clocks and
more. Another advanced feature, commands, are code that instructs Minecraft to take certain actions. Command
blocks let you group together a series of commands. Imagine a command block that allows you to build an entire
building with one click! We will start simply and then progress to advanced features such as variables, conditions, and
if/then statements. Redstone and commands bring together electrical engineering, computing, and automation in a
world that kids love: Minecraft!
Mondays, 1/11 - 3/15 (no 1/18, 2/15) Fee: $193
4:00-5:00 PM 8 Weeks
Virtual Program Max. 10
Video Game Design with Flowlab (Grades 3 - 6)
Instructor: Empow
Do you love video games? In this class, we will channel that passion by learning to build our own! Together with like-
minded students, we will build simple video games step-by-step, experimenting with specific tasks and movements,
and sharing gameplay with our peers, while learning important STEM concepts of design, problem-solving, and trial/
error. We will learn to use the accessible game design program Flowlab — no coding required — a platform used by
many professional game designers to prototype new builds. All games will be stored online, so you can gain access
after class ends, and, if your game is approved, upload it to Google Play or the Apple Store!
Wednesdays, 1/13 - 3/10 (no 2/17) Fee: $193
3:00 - 4:00 PM 8 Weeks
Virtual Program Max. 10
3D Modeling in TinkerCAD (Grades 3 - 6)
Instructor: Empow
Do you have a budding interest in 3D Art or Printing? Explore and be creative with us using the vast range of options
that Computer-Aided Design has to offer! In this program, we will apply the concept of Constructive Solid Geometry
toward designing a solid, often linear and symmetrical object - such as furniture, wrench, or a chess piece. TinkerCAD
is an easy and intuitive first entry-point for emerging designers, and you will engineer 3D objects that can be printed on
a 3D printer.
Fridays, 1/15 - 3/12 (no 2/19) Fee: $193
4:00 - 5:00 PM 8 Weeks
Virtual Program Max. 10
Empow Studios:
Best Among All Types of Enrichment & After-School Programs
Top 10 in 2020, Top 5 in 2019, #1 in 2018, #1 in 2017
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iRobot Tech Career Exploration
for High School Students
(free program, registration required)
Considering a STEM career? Join us to meet a few of iRobot’s engineers and employees to learn what they
do, and how they work together to make the iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum. Hear some of the pathways to
a tech career. There is no fee, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent.
Tuesday, February 16 (school vacation week) No Fee
2:00-3:00 PM
Virtual Program
Babysitter Training
Maureen McDermott, JGMS Counselor
Learn and review the basics of indoor and outdoor safety and safe play for children. We will focus on
preventing and responding to emergencies, while learning about health and appropriate babysitter behavior.
We will also talk about developing and maintaining your babysitting business. We cover first aid in this
course, but do not cover CPR training.
Tuesdays, 1/19 - 3/2 (no 2/16) 6 weeks Fee: $35
7:00-8:00 PM
Virtual Program
Intro to Cell Phone Videography (Grades 6 - 8)
Instructor: BedfordTV
In this class, students will learn the basics of cell phone cinematography as well as
techniques to help strengthen their creative eye. Learn in-camera tricks, how to stabi-
lize footage, and how to upload footage with ease through the creation of short films
and interviews. After this class, students will be well on their way to becoming an ex-
pert in iPhone and Android videography!
Required skills and equipment:
-Access to Google Drive and a gmail.com account
-Video editing software, and a basic understanding of it
-iPhone or Android Phone
Thursdays, 1/7 - 2/11 6 weeks Fee: $175
3:15-4:15pm
Virtual, Zoom Meeting Min 3/Max 10
17 Winter 2021 781-275-1392 P 781-687-6156 F www.bedfordrecreation.orgVirtual Program- Grade 6 Youth Power
Virtual GrooveWrx Youth Power (Grades 6)
Instructor: Jennifer Buckley
Taught by Jennifer Buckley, Founder of GrooveWrx, this online interactive one-evening program is a great
opportunity for 6th graders to celebrate self-confidence and have some social time! We will enjoy creative
brainstorming, games, hands-on projects and some physical activity that help us create a better sense of
self, personal empowerment and community. Min. 8
Thursday January 28
4:30-6:00 PM
Fee: $20
18 Winter 2021 781-275-1392 P 781-687-6156 F www.bedfordrecreation.orgBEDFORD RECREATION REGISTRATION FORM
Name: Current Sex: D.O.B: Home Phone:
Grade:
Address: Email:
Cell Phone: Work Phone:
Cell Phone Provider: Sign up for e-news? YES or NO
(Email: re Recreation Updates)
For minor participants: For minor participants: For all participants:
Mother’s Name: Father’s Name: Emergency Contact Name:
Work Phone: Work Phone: Phone:
Cell Phone: Cell Phone: Relationship:
Email: Email:
Do you or your minor child have specific health needs, allergies, physical limitations, medications or any special concerns?
Optional: Parent Volunteer to Coach/Chaperone? ________
PROGRAM NAME DAY TIME FEE
Optional Neighbors Donation
Cash: ____ Check: ____ (Make checks payable to “Town of Bedford”)
Card Holder Name: __________________________________________ CVV:___
MC, VISA, AmEx, Discover #: ____________________________________ Exp Date_____
Authorized Charge Card Signature___________________________________________________________
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I, the undersigned (participant, mother, father/legal guardian of __________________________________________, a minor, do hereby consent to my, his/her participation
in the programs listed below, run by the Bedford Recreation Department and do forever RELEASE, acquit, discharge and covenant to hold harmless the Town of Bedford,
and the Town of Bedford Recreation Department and any of it’s employees, and agents from any and all kinds of action and claims, including but not limited to negligence,
on account of or in anyway growing out of directly or indirectly all known and unknown personal injuries or property damage occurring while participating in any part of
the program(s) listed below, wherever it occurs, which I may now or hereafter have as the minor has or hereafter may acquire, either before he/she has reached his/her ma-
jority resulting from his/her participation in the above Town of Bedford Recreation Department’s program(s).
I consent to the use of my minor child(ren)’s/my own name, picture and/or likeness in any broadcast, photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or other accounts of any
program(s), operations, activities, projects, events or tours organized, operated and/or sponsored by the Town of Bedford, and the Town of Bedford Recreation Department
and all of its employees and agents, unless I notify the Town of Bedford Recreation Department in writing that I withdraw my consent.
Date_____________________________ Signature_______________________________________________
(Parental if participant is under 18 years of age)
Additional forms @www.bedfordrecreation.org or photocopy.
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