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2020-2021
WINTER PROGRAM BROCHURE
RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS: Friday, November 20
NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION BEGINS: Friday, November 27
On-line (Begins 8:45 AM) Walk-in FIRST DAY ONLY
141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601 508-790-6345 https://townofbarnstable.us/recreation
We will be following
all Youth and
Amateur Sports
guidelines provided
by the Massachusetts
Executive Office of
Energy and
Environmental
Affairs.
Masks will be worn
in 2020-2021.
Adult Programs ················· 14, 15 Mental Health ························ 14
Basketball ·························· 6, 8 Nutrition ······························ 15
Coding Classes ·················· 10, 11 Remote Learning Center ··········· 5
Culinary Programs ··············· 8, 15 SOAR Program························· 5
Dance································ 7, 9 Special Events ············ back cover
ESports Leagues ····················· 13 Street Hockey ························· 7
Fitness Classes ························ 7 Vacation Programs ··················· 5
Fortnite Fridays ····················· 12 WCFK Lego Robotics ················· 7
Friday Night Meals ···················· 5 Wildlife Talks with Amy ··········· 15
Futsal Soccer ·························· 7 Winter Sports ························· 7
General/Registration Information2-4 Youth Commission ··················· 9
Inclusive Art Classes ················· 9
IN CASE OF AN “OOPS”
Complete details of program policies, procedures and guidelines are
omitted from the program brochure because of space limitations.
Errors in days, times, registration requirements and fees may occur as
well. We apologize for any errors that may occur in this brochure.
Thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations
occur.
PROGRAM LOCATIONS
BACC Barnstable Adult Community Center, 825 Falmouth Road,
Hyannis
BIS Barnstable Intermediate School, 895 Falmouth Road,
Hyannis
BUES Barnstable United Elementary School, 730 Osterville-W.
Barnstable Road, Marstons Mills
COTUIT CTR Cotuit Center For The Arts, 4404 Falmouth Rd, Cotuit
HYCC Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane,
Hyannis
STUDIO EX 181 Falmouth Road, Hyannis
WBCB West Barnstable Community Building, 2377
Meetinghouse Way, Rt. 149, W. Barnstable
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations due to weather will be decided by the program
coordinator as soon as possible. Phone calls will be made to schools
and we will make every effort to post program cancellations and
closings on our Facebook and Twitter pages and email households with
active email addresses. Call 508-790-6345, Ext. 131 for updated
cancellation information.
CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES
We reserve the right to change class dates or times. We may also
cancel classes due to low enrollment or other reasons beyond our
control.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook & Twitter: @Barnstable Rec
Instagram: Barnstable_Recreation
If English is your second language, you can translate this
brochure here: https://translate.google.com/?tr=f&hl=en
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Barnstable Recreation will be following all Youth and
Amateur Sports guidelines provided by the Massachusetts
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Each program will have different guidelines depending on
the program/activity. The Program Coordinator or
Recreation staff assigned to each program/activity will
email out guidelines prior to the start of the program. The
goal of the guidelines is to keep all participants,
spectators, and staff safe. We appreciate everyone’s
effort in advance for following all of the guidelines this
1 winter season.
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WAYS TO REGISTER
www.tow nofbarnstable.us/recreation or www.townofbarnstable.us/hycc
On-line registration is available beginning at 8:45 AM on the first day of
registration (Residents - Friday, November 20, 2020/Non-Residents -
Friday, November 27, 2020) and then 24/7 each day after. You may use
our online registration feature at www.townofbarnstable.us/recreation
and click on the ―On-line Registration‖ button. You will need a user
name and password in order to utilize the online program registration
system. Call the Recreation Office during regular office hours (M-F,
8:30AM-4:30PM) to receive your user name and password. We HIGHLY
recommend that you sign into the online system a few days before
registration to make sure your account is working properly. Please be
advised that our software system WILL NOT allow parents/ guardians to
UPDATE the birth date, age, or grade of their child(ren). Please verify
that this information is correct. If it needs to be changed, please contact
the Recreation Division at 508-790-6345, or
R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N
recweb@town.barnstable.ma.us. Unfortunately, if you do not
periodically review your household account for accuracy, your child(ren)
may be locked out of a program because of age/grade restrictions.
Walk-in registration hours are ONLY Friday, November 20 from 8:45 AM
to 11:00 AM, at 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601. You will receive a
registration form and a number for appointment. Park in the front lot of
the HYCC and fill out the registration form. Please have it completed
prior to entering the building. Numbers will be called two at a time and
only one person per household allowed in the building. Please wear a
mask/face covering inside the building.
Payment in full must be received prior to the start of the
program (MasterCard, Visa, Money Order, or Check payable to
the Town of Barnstable).
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Participants and Parents must follow Recreation/HYCC Discipline Procedures and
Parent Code of Conduct when participating in a program or at the HYCC. These
documents can be found on our website.
Town of Barnstable is not responsible for any lost or stolen property at any of our
programs.
Barnstable Recreation follows regulations stating that participants are not allowed
to wear jewelry while participating in sport activities.
All times, dates, and programs are subject to change. Contact the Program
Coordinator in charge of your program for any updated schedules or changes.
Resident registration will begin Friday, November 20, 2020.
Non-Resident registration will begin on Friday, November 27, 2020.
Pre-Registrations, early sign ups, emails, mail ins and faxes are not accepted.
Non-Resident fees are doubled unless otherwise specified.
Registration is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis and age/grade
guidelines are strictly observed. You may only register one household at a time.
Proof of residency: Driver’s license, Vehicle Registration or Personal Check. PO
BOXES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS PROOF OF RESIDENCY.
Financial Aid is available for all qualifying applicants. To apply, complete and
submit a Financial Aid form with your Tax Returns and ANY OTHER
DOCUMENT ATION EVIDENCING ASSISTANCE YOU ARE CURRENTLY RECEIVING such as
Sec. 8, Disability, child support, etc.
Financial Aid applicants must pay 50% of the program costs at the time of
registration.
Prior to the start of the program, refunds will be given minus a $10 Administration
fee.
REFUNDS ARE NOT ISSUED ON OR AFTER THE START OF THE PROGRAM. NO
SWITCHING OF CLASSES WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER YOUR FIRST SCHEDULED CLASS
OF THE SEASON.
Participants who are absent from a class will not be allowed to make up the class.
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CONTACTS
For details on any program, you can reach a staff member by
calling 508-790-6345 during business hours (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM -
4:30 PM) or email anytime using the following format:
firstname.lastname@town.barnstable.ma.us
NAME, TITLE PHONE EXT.
Patti Machado, Recreation Director ............................ 114
John Gleason, Assistant Recreation Director ................. 128
S TA F F CO N TA CT S
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Michele Arigo, Principal Division Assistant .................... 114
Mark Boardley, Youth Center Manager ......................... 116
Kellie Crawley, Program Coordinator........................... 129
Michelle Davies, Therapeutic / Program Coordinator ....... 107
Joe Izzo, Program Manager ....................................... 103
Michael Kullas, Facility Supervisor .............................. 136
Sandra Merritt, Division Assistant ............................... 113
Tim McGrath, Aquatic / Program Coordinator ................ 112
George Noonan, Program Coordinator ......................... 127
Patricia Otto, Financial Supervisor ............................. 102
BARNSTABLE POLICE OF FICER
BRIAN MORRISON
Officer Morrison provides all of the
staff and guests at the Hyannis
Youth & Community Center with
dedicated service! He has an
office inside the HYCC and offers
fun and educational programs and
events like the annual Bike Safety
Rodeo in the parking lot,
assistance with crucial holiday
time support through Stuff a Bus
and Toys For Tots. Plus he’s just
an all around great guy! Thank
4 you Officer Morrison!
REMOTE LEARNING CENTER, FRIDAY NIGHT MEALS, VACATION PROPGRAMS
REMOTE LEARNING CENTER HYCC 211002 A-F FREE
Monday/Tuesday Wednesday Thursday/Friday
BIS: November 4 -June 18 (Cohorts A & B) 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
BUES: November 30-June 18 (Cohorts A & B) 7:45 AM-2:30 PM
(No program on half days, vacations, and/or school holidays).
MAX 13/PER CLASS Don’t work remotely from home alone. Work
together with us at the HYCC. We will be following your school
schedule and doing lots of fun activities in your down time! All
regulations regarding COVID-19 will be followed to ensure your health
and safety. All staff have been background checked and are certified
in CPR, First Aid and AED. We are ready for you and are accepting
registrations until the program is filled. Contact: Michelle Davies
SOAR PROGRAM HYCC 211002 C-H FREE
Monday/Tuesday Wednesday Thursday/Friday
November 4—June 18
BIS (Cohorts A & B) 2:30– 4:30 PM
BUES (Cohorts A & B) 2:30- 4:30 PM
(No program on half days, vacations, and/or school holidays). For
those enrolled in our Remote Learning Center program, stay to hang
out after school with your classmates. This structured after school
program will offer a variety of recreational activities for children.
Gym activities, game room tournaments, homework assistance, and
special events. Contact: Mark Boardley
FRIDAY NIGHT MEALS HYCC PARKING LOT FREE
Friday Nights Weekly / Ongoing 3:00-5:00 PM
In collaboration with Cape Cod Family Table Collaborative and their
partners, we will be helping families in need with free meals each
Friday night from 3pm-5pm. Please pull into the HYCC parking lot and
follow the directions for meal pickup. For more info go to Family
Table Collaborative on Facebook, or capeculinary.org. Contact: Mark
Boardley
VACATION PROGRAM: GRADES 1-5 WBCB 345090 A&B $125/SESSION
Monday-Thursday December 28–31 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday February 16–19 8:30 AM-4:00 PM
Join us for arts and crafts, games and much, much more. Children
should bring a lunch and drink each day. Wear clothing that is
weather appropriate for outside play! All children and staff must
wear masks. Contact: Michelle Davies
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: GRADES 4 & 5 HYCC 313401 E $80
Tuesday December 15–March 16 5:30-7:00 PM
Saturday December 19-March 20 11:00-12:00 PM
(No Program 12/22, 12/26, 12/29, 2/13, 2/16, 2/20). The first 3
weeks will consist of instruction and the last 8 weeks practices and
games. Learn skills, game play and strategy, team work and
sportsmanship. Practices will take place on Tuesday from 5:30-7:00
PM. Games will be held on Saturdays. Fee includes coaches and a
t-shirt. Contact: Kellie Crawley
BOYS BASKETBALL: GRADES 4 & 5 HYCC 313401 F $80
Wednesday December 16–March 17 5:30-7:00 PM
Saturday December 19-March 20 5:30-6:30 PM
(No Program 12/23, 12/26, 12/30, 2/13, 2/17, 2/20). The first 3
AFTER SCHOOL BAKSETBALL PROGRAMS
weeks will consist of instruction and the last 8 weeks will consist of
practices and games. Basic skills of basketball will be reinforced
through instructional methods of coaching. Practices will take place
on Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 PM. Games will be held on Saturdays.
Fee includes coaches and t-shirt. Contact: Tim McGrath
GIRLS BASKETBALL: GRADES 6 & 7 HYCC 313401 G $80
Thursday December 17-March 18 5:30-7:00 PM
Saturday December 19-March 20 12:15-1:15 PM
(No Program 12/24, 12/26, 12/31, 2/13, 2/18, 2/20). The first 3
weeks will consist of instruction and the last 8 weeks will consist of
practices and games. Participants will learn skills, game play and
strategy, team work and sportsmanship through drills and games.
Practices will take place on Thursday from 5:30-7:00 PM. Games will
take place on Saturdays. Fee includes coaches and a t-shirt. Contact:
Kellie Crawley
BOYS BASKETBALL: GRADES 6 & 7 HYCC 313401 H $80
Fridays December 18–March 19 5:30-7:00 PM
Saturday December 19-March 20 6:45-7:45 PM
(No Program 12/25, 12/26, 1/1, 2/13, 2/19, 2/20). The first 3 weeks
will consist of instruction and the last 8 weeks will consist of practices
and games. Basic skills of basketball will be reinforced through
instructional methods of coaching. Practices will take place on Friday
from 5:30-7:00 PM. Games will take place on Saturdays. Fee
includes coaches and t-shirt. Contact: Tim McGrath
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE HYCC 313401 I $50
Wednesday December 16-February 10 See below
EVALUATION DATE: Wednesday, December 16 7:15-8:30 PM
GAMES: January 6-February 10
GAME TIMES: 7:30 -8:30 PM (based on 4 teams)
(No program 12/23, 12/30). This program will offer girls and boys the
opportunity to continue playing basketball throughout the winter
season. The program will consist of one evaluation day and ten weeks
of games including playoffs. This is a fun league for all skill levels. Fee
includes t-shirt, staff, and referees. Program is limited to 40
participants. Contact: Tim McGrath
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STREET HOCKEY: GRADES 4 & 5/6 & 7 BIS& BUES 335502 A&B $75
BIS: Wednesday December 16 - January 27 3:00-4:30 PM
BUES: Thursday February 25 - April 1 3:00-4:30 PM
(BIS No program 12/30, 1/1, 1/15.) Instructors: BIS: George Noonan
BUES: Mr. Harmon. Round robin games; great program to get outside
and have some fun. Fee includes instructors, and equipment. Please be
sure your child is dressed with proper outdoor winter attire. Masks are
required. Contact: George Noonan
WINTER SPORTS BIS& BUES 319200 A&B $75
BIS Gym: Tuesday December 15 — January 19 3:00-4:30 PM
BUES Gym: Thursday December17 – February 4 3:00-4:30 PM
(No program: BIS 12/29, BUES 12/24, 12/31). Come burn some energy
and play some different games. Have fun playing some of your favorite
games. Space is limited and masks are required. Contact: George
Noonan
DANCE-FIT BIS& BUES 335653 A&B $30
Monday (BUES) January 4—February 8 3:00-4:00 PM
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Monday (BIS) February 22—March 22 3:00-4:00 PM
(No program on January 18th). Have fun dancing with friends to your
favorite top 40 songs of today while building muscle. There are
intervals of dance and core strength exercise to enjoy during the
program. Contact: John Gleason
FUTSAL CLUB: GRADES 6 & 7 BIS 320110 G $35
Monday January 4—February 8 3:00-4:30 PM
A fun filled Monday afternoon of Futsal (indoor soccer). The UKSD team
has worked hard to raise money to make this program FREE for all
participants. Play is indoors so bring your sneakers or indoor soccer
shoes. Contact: John Gleason
KIDZ PLAY 4 FREE PROJECT BIS FREE*
Monday January 4—March 15 Grade 2-5 5:00-6:00 PM
Grade 8-12 6:15-7:15 PM
(No Program 1/18 & 2/15). A fun filled Monday night of Futsal (indoor
soccer). The UKSD team has worked hard to raise money to make this
program FREE for all participants. Play is indoors so bring your sneakers
or indoor soccer shoes. *Please register online at www.uksd.org to
confirm your spot. Spaces are limited! Contact: Coach Docherty
doc@uksd.org
TEEN SPIN & STRENGTH TRAINING STUDIO EX 319101 A&B $75
Tuesday & Friday Session 1: January 5-February 5 3:15-4:00 PM
Session 2: February 23-March 26 3:15-4:00 PM
Grades 8-12
All fitness levels welcome! Pedal on spin bikes while listening to music
in a dark room glowing with lights. We will add some strength training
using bands, weights, and other props to get you fit. We know teens
want to work out with friends, so spread the word! Instructor: Tammy
Smith Contact: John Gleason
WCFK LEGO ROBOTICS I : IN THE WILD (GRADES 4 & 5)WBCB 313651 A $132
Monday January 25-March 8 3:15-4:15 PM
The We-Do Robotics system features LEGO models that incorporate
working motors and sensors with simple programming software. Kids
will work as scientists and engineers to build program and test working
models; building dancing birds, drumming monkeys and roaring lions.
Contact: Michelle Davies
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WEEKEND PROGRAMS
GIRLS BASKETBALL: GRADES K & 1 HYCC 313401 A $65
Saturday December 19-March 20 8:00-8:45 AM
(No program 12/26, 2/13, 2/20.) This instructional program runs for 11
weeks and teaches the proper fundamentals of basketball. Each week
will consist of instruction on the skills of passing, shooting, dribbling,
defense, and teamwork. Hoops will be lowered to accommodate
players. Fee includes coaches, t-shirt and basketball. Contact: Kellie
Crawley
GIRLS BASKETBALL: GRADES 2 & 3 HYCC 313401 C $65
Saturday December 19-March 20 9:00-9:45 AM
Saturday December 19-March 20 10:00-10:45 AM
(No program 12/26, 2/13, 2/20.) This instructional program runs for 11
weeks and teaches the proper fundamentals of basketball. Each week
will consist of instruction on the skills of passing, shooting, dribbling,
defense, and teamwork. Hoops will be lowered to accommodate
players. Fee includes coaches, t-shirt and basketball. Contact: Kellie
Crawley
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
BOYS BASKETBALL: GRADES K & 1 BIS 313401 B $65
Saturday December 19-March 20 1:30-2:15 PM
Saturday December 19-March 20 2:30-3:15 PM
(No program 12/26, 2/13, 2/20.) This instructional program runs for 11
weeks and teaches the proper fundamentals of basketball. Each week
will consist of instruction on the skills of passing, shooting, dribbling,
defense, and teamwork. Hoops will be lowered to accommodate
players. Fee includes coaches, t-shirt and basketball. Contact: Tim
McGrath
BOYS BASKETBALL: GRADES 2 & 3 BIS 313401 D $65
Saturday December 19-March 20 3:30-4:15 PM
Saturday December 19-March 20 4:30-5:15 PM
(No program 12/26, 2/13, 2/20.) This instructional program runs for 11
weeks and teaches the proper fundamentals of basketball. Each week
will consist of instruction on the skills of passing, shooting, dribbling,
defense, and teamwork. Hoops will be lowered to accommodate
players. Fee includes coaches, t-shirt and basketball. Contact: Tim
McGrath
LITTLE CHEFS PROGRAM GR. 2 & 3 BACC 314352 A $90
Saturdays December 19– February 6 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
(No Program 12/26 and 1/2)
This program is a basic cooking program for young children. We are
going to make basic recipes, and learn about measuring, mixing, and
cooking. Masks and gloves are required Contact: George Noonan
BAKING PROGRAM: GRADES 4-7 BACC 314351 A $100
Saturdays December 19– February 6 1:30-3:30 PM
(No Program 12/26 and 1/2)
Create delicious bakery treats for your friends and family. Also, learn
culinary skills such as mixing, measuring, and serving food. Masks and
gloves are required Contact: George Noonan
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BOYS HIP HOP: GRADES 3+ BETH WALSH DANCE STUDIO 335652 A $55
Saturday January 9-February 13 9:30-10:15 AM
A fun and funky workout with great music using lot of upper body,
core and leg muscles. The class will work your whole body and push
your brain to perform through routines and steps to the beat!
Instructor: Beth Walsh. Contact: John Gleason
INCLUSIVE SATURDAY ART CLASSES COTUIT CTR $10/ CLASS
Saturday January 16, 23, 30 & March 6,13,20,27
Grades 3-5: 9:30-10:30 AM, Teen & Adult: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Cape Cod Collaborative Arts Network (CapeCodCAN) provides
opportunities for inclusion and active participation in the arts for
WEEKEND PROGRAMS & YOUTH COMMISSION
people with unique talents and all abilities on Cape Cod. Come explore
a new form of art each week with projects led by local professional
artists. For information about the program contact
capecodcan@gmail.com. Reserve your spot today: artsonthecape.org
Contact: Michelle Davies
INCLUSIVE HOLIDAY GIFT MAKING CLASS COTUIT CTR $TBD
Saturday: December 5 Youth Class 9:30-10:30 AM
Teen/Adult Class 11:00-12:00 PM
Join Barnstable Recreation and CapeCodCAN for this great gift making
clas at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Fore more information email
capecodcan@gmail.com
VOICE OF THE YOUTH!
Join Today and Let Yours Be Heard
For more
information
look for us
MEETINGS
6:30 PM on Zoom
on the web! 2nd and 4th Tuesday Each Month
September through June
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS PLANNED FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR INCLUDE:
Community Substance Abuse Prevention Forum
7th Grade Youth Summit
Youth Job Fair
Visits to the State House and other important places, MORE!
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CODING CLASSES WITH CODE WIZ: All sessions require a
Personal Computer, Mac or Chromebook (not all
classes work with Chromebook). Please see
descriptions for details. Code Wiz maintains a low
coach: student ratio of 1:3 for kids ages 7-9 and
1:4 for kids ages 10+. Code Wiz aligns its
curriculum with the K-12 Computer Science
Framework represents a vision in which all
students engage in the concepts and practices of
computer science. Contact: John Gleason
MINECRAFT WORLD BUILDER: AGES 7-12 ONLINE 316101 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 4:00-5:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18)4:00-5:00 PM
Minecraft economy has never been as exciting as Minecraft World
Builder. In this course, you will learn how to run a city, manage
money, protect the environment, all within the 3D world of Minecraft!
This is not coding based, but more real-world economics, city
planning, and life management! In Minecraft World Builder, you will
be a part of a committee and learn to manage money by building onto
your ever-growing city with your peers. A PC or a MAC is required. A
Chromebook will NOT work for this class!
CODING CLASSES
MINECRAFT CODING: AGES 8-12 ONLINE 316102 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 5:00-6:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 5:00-6:00 PM
Explore, create, or survive! Mine deep into the Minecraft world and
create your dream world using code! In this creative course, you will
challenge the odds, craft your own kinds of weapons, and build dream
Minecraft worlds and games using code. You will make use of ready-
made coding blocks to create mini versions of Minecraft games and
worlds. A PC or a MAC is required. A Chromebook will NOT work for
this class!
CODE YOUR OWN ROBLOX GAME: AGES 7-9 ONLINE 316103 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 4:00-5:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 4:00-5:00 PM
Become a Roblox game wiz using Lua! Create versions of your
fairytale universe with Roblox. Roblox studio has all the tools to make
your wildest gaming imaginations a reality. In this course, you and
other passionate kids will learn how to make use of the many tools on
Roblox to code terrific games, relaying your imaginative capabilities
to the world. By using Lua, you’ll be creating extensions to the Roblox
game while fostering your creativity and learning real-world computer
coding. A PC or a MAC is required. A Chromebook will NOT work for
this class!
CODE YOUR OWN ROBLOX GAME: AGES 10+ ONLINE 316103 C&D $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 5:00-6:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 5:00-6:00 PM
Become a Roblox game wiz using Lua! Create versions of your
fairytale universe with Roblox. Roblox studio has all the tools to make
your wildest gaming imaginations a reality. In this course, you and
other passionate kids will learn how to make use of the many tools on
Roblox to code terrific games, relaying your imaginative capabilities
to the world. By using Lua, you’ll be creating extensions to the Roblox
game while fostering your creativity and learning real-world computer
coding. A PC or a MAC is required. A Chromebook will NOT work for
10 this class!DRAG N DROP CODING: AGES 7-9 ONLINE 316104 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 4:00-5:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 4:00-5:00 PM
Like the idea of animations, funny storytelling with characters, or
making 2 player games to share with friends? Cool! Using drag and
drop programming techniques, you’ll get to create fun animations and
games. We'll first learn the basics and afterward, the extent of your
creativity can be explored as you come up with and code your own
ideas!
ANIMATOR—CREATE ANIMATIONS WITH JAVASCRIPT: AGES 10+ 316105 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 4:00-5:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 4:00-5:00 PM
Are you artistic? Now you can learn to draw and paint and tell a story
from your perspective all with code. Express your creative side by
learning how to create gripping animations and transitions using
Javascript. In this course, students have used code to simulate a
sunrise and sunset, simulate the Fibonacci sequence, recreate the
classic snake and ping pong games that can be played directly in the
browser. Amazing stuff for your portfolio!
GAME BASED PYTHON: AGES 10-12 ONLINE 316106 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 4:00-5:00 PM
CODING CLASSES
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 4:00-5:00 PM
Learn to program in Python with a coding strategy game. Defeat ogres,
solve mazes, break into dungeons, level up and create your own
game. Whether a student has coded before or not, they are able to
jump right in and begin their journey through code!
INTRO/ADVANCED PYTHON: Ages 13+ ONLINE 316107 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 5:00-6:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 5:00-6:00 PM
Python is used by some of the largest tech companies in the world!
Python provides a gentle introduction to text based coding navigating
complex computational problems. Projects include word based games,
scripts and mathematical simulations.
INTRO/ADVANCED JAVA: AGES 13+ ONLINE 316108 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 6:00-7:00 PM
Expand your knowledge and skillset with object-oriented programming
in Java. Learn the basics and advance to learning about objects,
methods, classes, and use that to create card game simulations,
parking garage software, and basically any simulation that requires
object interaction. Using your Java skills, you’ll be able to develop an
impressive portfolio that cannot be overlooked by colleges. This
course will make your AP Computer Science class a breeze!
GAME DEVELOPMENT WITH UNITY: AGES 10+ ONLINE 316109 A&B $150
Monday January 25—March 8 (No Class Feb. 15) 6:00-7:00 PM
Thursday January 28—March 11 (No Class Feb. 18) 6:00-7:00 PM
Gaming will never be the same again! Get started making your own 2D
or 3D games from scratch just like the pros! Create your own game
assets with Unity and modify various properties and design beautiful
levels using the terrain tools. Whether you are a beginner or have
experience with coding, Unity will help you unleash your creative side
to build awesome immersive experiences. A PC or a MAC is required.
A Chromebook will NOT work for this class!
11CALLING ALL GAMERS!
If you want to be a part of the
action, join us on Friday nights
for FREE this winter.
Have fun playing Fortnite Battle
Royales against your friends
from across the Cape & Islands.
FORTNITE FRIDAY: BATTLE ROYALE (SINGLES) 318105 A-C FREE
Dates: December 4, 18; January 8, 22; February 12, 26; March 5, 19.
Grades: 1st—3rd Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Grades: 4th—7th Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Grades: 8th—12th Time: 8:00-9:00 PM
HOW TO PLAY:
Join our Barnstable Recreation party on your gaming console. We will
send out a code to join in on the action each Friday night. Contact:
George Noonan
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
All players must have their own FORTNITE account and ONE of the
ESPORTS EVENTS
following gaming systems:
XBox with XBox Live account
PlayStation with PlayStation Plus account
Switch with Nintendo Online account*
PC or Mobile with dependable Internet connectivity
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT:
Offensive expression: Avoid expressing ourselves in an offensive manner
toward other players or their actions in the games.
Offensive language: Avoid using language, nicknames or other
expressions that insult another player’s gender, gender identity, origin,
physical ability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
Violent language: Avoid using language or actions that refer to violence
of any kind.
Cheating: Avoid cheating or hacking.
* Participants will be removed from the game if they cannot play in an
appropriate manner. Barnstable Recreation staff will be monitoring all
game play on Friday nights.
12CAPE COD & ISLANDS ESPORTS LEAGUE
PRESENTED BY BARNSTABLE RECREATION
Schedules will be generated by Barnstable Recreation and sent
via email along with the league rules. Players will use Discord
to connect with each other and arrange times to play their
scheduled games. One ―week‖ of games is expected to be
completed within a 72 hour window.
MARIO KART 8 318100 A $10
Come race with Mario, Luigi, and the rest of the gang. This league is
open to any players in Grades 1-5 with a Nintendo Switch. We will have a
8 game season plus end of season single elimination tournament.
SCHEDULE
January 4 —March 1
Playoffs Round 1—Championship: March 8
NBA 2K 21 LEAGUE 318101 A&B $10
This league is open to any players in Grades 4-7 or 8-12 with a PS4 (or
ESPORTS EVENTS
PS5). We will have a 8 game season plus end of season single elimination
tournament.
SCHEDULE
January 4-March 1
Playoffs Round 1—Championship: March 8
MADDEN NFL 21 LEAGUE 318102 A&B $10
This league is open to any players in Grade 4-7 or 8-12 with a PS4 (or
PS5) . We will have an 8 game season plus end of season single
elimination tournament.
SCHEDULE
January 4-March 1
Playoffs Round 1—Championship: March 8
ESPORTS TOURNAMENT: MADDEN NFL 21 318103 A $10
Madden NFL 21 Tournament will begin play on NFL Championship
weekend. More details to follow.
ROCKET LEAGUE 318104 A&B $10
Come play this fast paced combination of soccer and demolition derby.
This league is open to any players in Grades 1-7. This game is cross
platform, so you can play with Xbox, PS, Switch, or PC. We will have an
8 game season plus end of season single elimination tournament.
SCHEDULE
January 4-March 1
Playoffs Round 1—Championship: March 8
eSports League Contact: George Noonan
13HURRY UP & RELAX ONLINE 351001 A-D $129
Session 1: Tuesday December 1-December 22 9:30—10:45 AM
Session 2: Tuesday December 1-December 22 6:30—7:45 PM
Session 3: Tuesday January 5-January 26 9:30—10:45 AM
Session 4: Tuesday March 2-March 23 9:30—10:45 AM
A program developed by Harvard and MGH-you will learn how stress
affects thoughts and feelings, techniques to stay calm in stressful
situations, how to foster positive thoughts and attitudes, and how to
develop long-lasting positive habits that can build personal resiliency.
Minimum of 3 participants. Instruction: Nicole Briggs.
Contact: John Gleason
RELAX ME EXPRESS ONLINE 351002 A,B,E,F $49
Session 1: Thursday December 3 & 10 9:30—10:30 AM
Session 1A: Thursday December 3 & 10 6:30—7:30 PM
O N L I N E M E N TA L H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
Session 2: Thursday March 4 & 11 9:30—10:30 AM
Session 2A: Thursday March 7 & 11 6:30—7:30 PM
A meaningful introduction to let go of constant stress. Learn tools to
find peace and calm every day, and empower you to truly care for
your greatest asset-your health. Don’t let stress damage your health-
learn to build resiliency to improve your health and happiness.
Minimum of 3 participants. Instruction: Nicole Briggs.
Contact: John Gleason
RESILIENT YOUTH ONLINE 351003 A-F $99
Grades 1-4 January 5—26 or (Tuesday) 6:15-7:00 PM
March 2-March 16 (Tuesday) 6:15-7:00 PM
Grades 5-8 January 5—26 (Tuesday) 7:15-8:00 PM
March 2-March 16 (Tuesday) 7:15-8:00 PM
Grades 9-12 January 5—26 (Tuesday) 8:15-9:00 PM
March 2-March 16 (Tuesday) 8:15-9:00 PM
A program developed by Harvard and MGH-your child will learn how
stress affects thoughts and feelings, techniques to stay calm in
stressful situations, how to foster positive thoughts and attitudes, and
how to develop long-lasting positive habits that can build personal
resiliency. Minimum of 3 participants. Instruction: Nicole Briggs.
Contact: John Gleason
RESILIENT FAMILY ONLINE 351004 A $129
Tuesday January 5-January 26 6:30-7:45 PM
Learn new relaxation skills as a family to practice responding to and
recovering from emotional stress. When the whole family practices
together it helps build stronger bonds, increases communication,
reduces conflicts, and helps ease daily stress. Minimum of 3
participants. Instruction: Nicole Briggs. Contact: John Gleason
POSITIVITY AND RELAXATION TRAINING ONLINE 351005 A $199
Thursday January 7-February 25 6:30PM-7:45PM
This education program teaches participants self-care techniques to
promote health, happiness and generalized wellbeing. PART employs
a variety of mind body techniques like meditation and mindfulness,
physical activity and positive psychology; it also relies on creativity,
humor and adaptive thinking. Participants report the program has
helped them develop skills to manage stress and cultivate a more
positive outlook. Contact: John Gleason
14FUN WITH FOOD CULINARY CLASS: GRADES 4-7 ONLINE 314353 A FREE
Thursday 6:00 PM
Session 1: December 10-January 21 (No program 12/24/20 or
12/31/20)
Session 2: February 4-March 4
In collaboration with Cape Cod Culinary Incubator and Jeni’s Joy
Catering a virtual class for all those looking to cook different healthy
and delicious dinners. Each session is 5 weeks and each week during
the session participants will be delivered a box with all the needs for
that weeks meal. Each Wednesday your weekly meal ingredients will
ONLINE NUTRITION PROGRAMS & WILDLIFE WALKS
be made available for pickup at the Hyannis Youth & Community
Center, then on Thursday night you can log on to ZOOM and follow
with Jeni to learn how to prepare that weeks meal. Participants must
have internet access and Zoom capabilities, and coordinate their meal
pickups with Mark Boardley. Contact: Mark Boardley
COME CLEAN—A HEALTHIER YOU LECTURE SERIES ONLINE 352001 A&B $65
Wednesday Session 1 January 6—February 3 7:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday Session 2 February 24—March 24 7:00-8:00 PM
Eating cleaner does not have to be difficult. This lecture series will
give simple changes to achieve optimal health. We will discuss topics
like sugar, salt, gluten and alcohol as well as educating you on the
new food labels, portion distortion, fooducate and mindfulness. Get
back the energy and health you deserve. Instructor: Tammy Smith
Contact: John Gleason
WILDLIFE TALKS WITH AMY CROTEAU ONLINE 313100 A FREE
Saturday January 2 - February 27 12:00-1:00PM
Friday February 5 & February 19 3:30-4:30 PM
No Saturday class on January 9, 23, February 6, & 20)
Join Amy Croteau from Barnstable’s Marine Environmental Affairs
Office to learn more about our local wildlife. Amy will teach you all
you need to know and you will have time at the end to ask questions.
Zoom link information will be sent to all that register.
Week 1 THERE’S AN ANIMAL IN MY BACK YARD PART 1 (coyote, fox,
squirrel and chipmunk)
Week 2 THERE’S AN ANIMAL IN MY BACK YARD PART 2 (raccoon,
skunk, opossum, and crow)
Week 3 AWESOME OCCIPITERS (screech, barred, great horned, &
snowy owls)
Week 4 RAPTORS (Our local birds of prey– sharp shinned, cooper’s,
red tailed hawks, & osprey)
Week 5 MUSTELIDS (weasel behaviors from weasel family members
– mink otter, fisher)
Week 6 SEA BIRDS, wait is that a duck? (eider, brant, thick billed
murre, dovekie, & northern gannet)
Week 7 THE UNMOUNTED AND PROTECTED (learn about animals
with federal protections– piping plovers, least tern,
diamondback terrapin, sea turtles, seals, whales, &
dolphins)
15WINTER SPECIAL
EVENTS
2020-2021
BARNSTABLE’S GOT TALENT: YOUTH FREE
Submissions due by January 8, 2021
Calling the youth of Barnstable. If you are a singer, dancer, comedian, or
whatever talent you hold, reach out to us and let us know. You can
participate in our first ever Barnstable's Got Talent-Kids edition. Email me
and we will tell you how to send in your 2-5 minute submission. Contact:
George Noonan
TURKEY SHOOT BASKETBALL CHALLENGE FREE
Saturday & Sunday, November 21-22
Post a picture or video in the comment section of you and your child
shooting hoops, doing a shot, and/or showing off your dribbling skills. We
will have a post up on November 21 & 22 for the challenge. We will
randomly select 4 winners to receive a Thanksgiving themed prize.
Contact: Tim McGrath
HOLIDAY FAMILY BAKING CHALLENGE FREE
Friday - Sunday, December 4-6
Post a picture in the comment section on our Social Media pages with a
holiday baking treat you and your family completed. We will have a post up
on December 4-6 for this challenge. We will randomly select 3 winners to
receive a holiday themed prize. Contact: George Noonan
GINGER BREAD HOUSE CHALLENGE FREE
Friday - Sunday, December 11-13
Post a picture in the comment section on our Social Media pages of your
completed Ginger Bread House. We will have a post up on December 18-20
for this challenge. We will randomly select 3 winners to receive a holiday
themed prize. Contact: George Noonan
HOLIDAY LIGHTS CHALLENGE FREE
Friday - Sunday, December 18-20
Post a picture in the comment section on our Social Media pages of your
holiday light decorations. We will have a post up on December 18-20 for
this challenge. We will randomly select 3 winners to receive a holiday
themed prize. Contact: Kellie Crawley
MLK COMMUNITY IN ACTION DAY CHALLENGE FREE
Wednesday, January 18
Post a picture in the comment section on our Social Media pages of your
participating in a community service project. We will have a post up on
January 18th for this challenge. We will randomly select 3 winners to
receive a prize.
Contact: George Noonan
SPREAD THE LOVE VALENTINE’S DAY CARD CHALLENGE FREE
Submissions due by Monday, February 8
Let’s make someone's day! We are asking that you send handmade
Valentines to 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis MA 02601 or drop them in our
black drop box located outside of the HYCC so that we can distribute them
to some of our lonely, elderly Barnstable residents. Contact: Michelle
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