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Recreation Department offering a variety of activities during School Vacation

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School winter break starts next week, and the Rec. and Arena have lots of fun programming for vacation! With open gyms, clinics, and public skating, there’s something for everyone! Visit RecDesk for a full list of all recreation programs. For questions and additional information, call (603) 332-4120.

Special Programs

Youth Jump Rope Clinic
Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Free, open to kids in grades 1–5.

Embracing Winter: A Meditative Movement Experience
Friday, December 27, 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Free program for kids and adults. Recommended for kids ages 7–12.

Grade 1–2 Volleyball Clinic
Monday, December 23, 2024, from 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
$15 for residents, $25 for non-residents.

Grade 3–5 Volleyball Clinic
Monday, December 23, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
$15 for residents, $25 for non-residents.

Grade 6–8 Volleyball Clinic
Friday, December 27, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
$15 for residents, $25 for non-residents.


Open Gym

December Break Family Open Gym
Times vary throughout the week. Free, open to residents only.

16+ December Break Pickleball
Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Free, drop-in.

December Break 18+ Open Gym

  • Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Friday, December 27, 2024, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
    Free, drop-in.

Public Ice Skating

Holiday Public Skate
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Registration required.

  • Session 1: 10:30 am to 11:45 am
  • Session 2: 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm

Public Skate Schedule

  • Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 1:50 pm
  • Tuesday, December 24, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm
  • Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm
  • Saturday, December 28, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 1:50 pm
  • Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 1:50 pm
  • Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm
  • Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm

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