LSSE SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO SIGN UP FOR OUR 2018 SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS. THIS YEAR WE WILL BE OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS WITH AMAZING INSTRUCTORS AND STAFF!

·       BASEBALL

·       BASKETBALL

o  DENNIS JACKSON’S BASKETBALL CAMPS (FOOTLOCKER & BLUECHIP)

o  COMPLETE PLAYER

o  COED BASKETBALL

·       ULTIMATE

·       TENNIS

·       FLAG FOOTBALL

·       VOLLEYBALL

·       LACROSSE (BOYS CAMP AND GIRLS CAMP)

·       FIELD HOCKEY

·       GOLF

·       SOCCER

Sign up and register today at www.LSSE.org or (413)259-3065

For more information please reach out to our SPORTS DIRECTOR: Chris Johnson (413)259-3144 orjohnsonc@amherstma.gov

LSSE Art Classes beginning in late March

Exploring Art is for ages 6-8 starting March 26^th

822116 - Exploring Art

In this class, students take their ideas ideas and turn them into expressive works of art! Students will explore a variety of art processes including drawing, painting, and collage in a gentle and supportive environment This is great class for kids who love art and exploring materials! This class is capped at 6 students for a small group atmosphere and individual attention.

Joyful Drawing & Painting is for ages 8-11 starting March 28^th

822115 - Joyful Drawing & Painting

In this class, students will find their unique artistic voice while developing drawing and painting skills. In a warm supportive environment, we will explore the process of taking our ideas and turning them into works of art that are meaningful to us. Together, we will explore skills and techniques for drawing and painting with a variety of materials. This class is capped at 6 students for small group atmosphere and individual attention. 

Register for an art class at www.LSSE.org. Also, please take a minute to fill out the Rate our Registration Process! survey if you’ve registered with LSSE in the past.

The Town of Amherst's Leisure Services Department is committed to providing town residents with a wide variety of affordable classes and activities for every age group. Fee subsidies and scholarships are available.

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LSSE SPRING YOUTH SPORTS & SUMMER CAMPS!!

 

LSSE SPRING YOUTH SPORTS & SUMMER CAMPS!!

SIGN UP YOUR CHILD TODAY FOR LSSE SPRING YOUTH SPORTS AND BROWSE OUR WEBSITE FOR MULTIPLE PROGRAMS FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER AT WWW.LSSE.ORG.

LSSE’s WinterFest Amherst from February 3 to 10

WinterFest Amherst is the largest winter festival in Western Massachusetts, featuring over 40 events including music, food, sports, recreation and community activities. 

Among this year’s highlights are 10 events on the first day, including a Luminaria, sponsored by the Amherst BID, on the Town Common. Other highlights include the WinterFest Ice Hockey Challenge Cup, 5K Indoor Run, Men and Women’s Amateur Basketball, Food Demonstrations, Nature Hikes, Lectures and Discussions, Figure Skating, Winter Crafts for Kids, Painting for Children, Live Music, Winter Farmers’ Market, Movies and more. 

WinterFest concludes on February 10, with fireworks, beauty queens, and more at the Grand Finale at the Cherry Hill Golf Course. 

Click here for details or for the very latest updates visit WinterFest Amherst on Facebook.

LSSE Amherst Youth Basketball League

SIGN UP TODAY!! 

LATE FEE AFTER NOV 17th!!

Jamboree on December 9, 2017

Games begin on January 6, 2018

FEES

Grades k-2 (coed): $95

Grades 2-8 Division: $125

Grades 9-12 Boys: $135

Grades 8-12 Girls: $135

Fee increase $20 After Nov 17th!

Go to LSSE.org to register for a division or call the LSSE Office at 413-259-3144 TODAY!

For more information about the league email Chris Johnson at JohnsonC@amherstma.gov.

Amherst Middle School Pool opens for Community Swims

Amherst Regional Middle School Pool

2017 Fall Open Swim Schedule

Saturday & Sundays, September 24-November 18
Adult Lap Swim: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Open Swim: 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. * If space allows a lap lane will be put in during the open swim hours

Location: Amherst Regional Middle School is located at 170 Chestnut Street in Amherst. Please enter through the far north end doors. The pool and locker rooms are located upstairs.

Daily Admission Fees:
Amherst Residents: Adult $3, Youth/Seniors $2 

Nonresidents: Adults $4, Youth/Seniors $3

                     

LSSE would like to thank the Amherst Regional School District for their support of this important collaboration!

Summer Activities for Children

Click for PDF catalog of summer activities prepared by ARPS Office of the Superintendent. These are not School or District sponsored events/camps. 

Sugarloaf Youth Track League

Sugarloaf Youth Track League begins this week!

Ages: 6-14

Dates: Thursday 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 and Friday 6/16, 6/23, 6/30

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: Amherst Regional High School Track, 21 Mattoon Street, Amherst.

Price: $49

Boys and girls of all abilities will be placed on a team and can compete in both relay and individual events. First night for Team Assignments & Orientation: Thursday, May 25 at 5:00 p.m. Arrive on first night to group teams, meet coaches & run an informal series of practice races. Meet dates are 6/1, 8, 16, 23, 30. Rain date is 6/27. 

For more info please visit our website at www.lsse.org

Contact Sydney Henthorn, Sugarloaf Track League Director at shenthorn20@gmail.com or

Chris Johnson, Sports Director at LSSE, (413)259-3144 or johnsonc@amherstma.gov

LSSE Youth on Broadway on May 6 and 7 - Tickets Available Now

Tickets on sale now, available by calling 413-259-3065. Ticket prices in advance are $13 for adults, $7 for children/students/seniors.  Tickets at the door are available for $15 for adults and $9 for children/students/seniors. View the flyer here.

For the fifth year, Amherst Leisure Services (LSSE) will be presenting the “Youth on Broadway” musical theater revue, showcasing the talent of Pioneer Valley youth between the ages of 9-17 and presenting 38 songs and dances from 24 Broadway shows.  The program will present three shows: Saturday May 6, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday May 7, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.  All shows will take place at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium, located at 170 Chestnut Street, Amherst.

“We are so excited to showcase the amazing array of musical theater talent that young people in the Pioneer Valley seem to have in excess!” said Becca Greene- Van Horn, the show’s director.  “Although there are opportunities in our area to act and sing in large-scale musicals, there are only so many parts to go around for young people. We created ‘Youth on Broadway’ so that kids from 4^th through 12^th grade could get a chance to learn and perform leading and featured roles.  Youth on Broadway was such a smashing success the last 4 years we just had to bring it back again so these gifted and creative kids have the chance to perform songs from many different Broadway shows.”

“Youth on Broadway” is directed and choreographed by Becca Greene- Van Horn, a former professional actor from New York who relocated to Amherst to raise twins.  Becca has been featured in numerous plays and musicals through Amherst Leisure Services Community Theater (ALSCT) and the Pioneer Valley, teaches drama classes locally, and works as a drama therapist.  Becca is also a professor of drama therapy at Lesley College in Cambridge, MA.  The musical directors for “Youth on Broadway” are Daniel Monte, a much sought after musical talent in many Valley theater venues, and Cindy Naughton, a music/theater teacher at the Smith College Campus School who is also a veteran of several ALSCT productions and the recipient of the Gold Star Award from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for her work with the Pelham Players, a youth musical theater summer program. 

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Shrek the Musical presented by ALSCT at Bowker Auditorium

Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out! 
Click for details: http://www.alsct.org/current_show/index.html

LSSE Summer Sports Camps

Learn more at www.lsse.org or drop by the new LSSE space in the ARMS building 

Summer Youth LSSE Programs

LSSE Spring and Summer Programs

LSSE Announces Spring and Summer programs. Registration available at LSSE offices or online. See flyers for details.

LSSE is on the Move!

LSSE (Leisure Services & Supplemental Education) is moving on March 23rd from the Bangs Community Center to the Amherst Middle School (entrance is to the left of the main entrance when you face the building – by the gym.). LSSE will be closed 3/21 and 3/22 for the move.

LSSE Spring Programs

Feeling Soup Creative Drama Group for Children with Becca Green-Van Horn

Date: April 13 - June 8th
Time: 3:45 to 5:00pm
Location: Bangs Community Center
Cost: $139, $8 Materials Fee. (20% discount available to qualifying youth). 

Children  will have a great time trying on new  and  different  roles  and  ways  of  being  together.   Using  developmentally  appropriate dramatic structures, a safe and encouraging space will be created to explore the world of feelings and imagination.    It will give this age that much needed space to release energy in positive ways that increase self esteem and creative  self expression.

Childrens Art Classes taught by Carolyn Toomey
Date: April-June
Time: 4:00pm to 5:50pm, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Location: Bangs Community Center
Cost: Depending on session signed up for costs range from $99 to  $131. (20% discount available to qualifying youth).

There are five different sessions that vary in age group and artistic themes that hold a fun creative platform for children to express themselves through multiple art media.

Wildwood + Crocker Farm Vacation Camp

Date: April 19 - April 22
Time: 8:30am - 4:45pm
Location: Wildwood Elementary School
Cost: $205  (20% discount available to qualifying youth). 

During vacation in April friends from Wildwood and Crocker Farm Elementary Schoola can join each other and participate in fun activities and field trips before heading back to school. Vacation Camps will be run by After School staff Tuesday through Friday of Vacation Week.

Horseback Riding with April Hart

Date: March 17 - April 22 (Depending on Session)
Time: Earliest 9am, Latest 630pm (Depending on Session)
Location: Cedar Reach Farm, Hadley MA
Cost: Ranging from $174 to $249 depending on session. $80 Farm Fee.  (20% discount available to qualifying youth). 

Come and learn how to groom, saddle, and mount a horse! Develop the basic skills necessary to safely ride a horse. Available for ages 6-12, 8-13, and adults.

LSSE offers Futsal in March for Grades 1 to 6

Date: March 7-28
Times: Grades 1-3: 5-6:30pm, Grades 4-6: 6:30-8pm
Location: Amherst Middle School Gym
Cost: $69 (20% off for Amherst Residents) 

Come learn about Futsal, the only indoor soccer variant sanctioned by FIFA, with Dave Lindholm. Futsal is played with a smaller ball with less bounce than a regulation soccer ball. This is a great program for individuals to sharpen their soccer skills as Futsal helps develop better ball control, passing skills, and technique. From beginner to advanced, the clinics will be geared toward all levels and focus on skills development and having fun!

Winterfest Postponed!! New Date: Saturday February 20

Due to extreme cold Winterfest was postponed! ❄️❄️❄️❄️

Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Location: Cherry Hill Golf Course
Cost: Admission is $5 Kids/Students, $8 Adults and $20 for a family of 3 or More. There is a free shuttle service from Mill River Park and the Mill District.

The event includes a food court, chili tasting contest cider donut eating contest, cheese tasting, fatbike demo and riding, baseball toss, mobile disc golf experience, dusk superpipe sledding hill, wagon rides from Muddy Brook, frosty fun kids carnival, family ice sculpture contest, UMass stage crew dance and clinic, golf contests, face painting, best in snow dog show, cardboard sled race, Zumba in the snow and entertainment from Jack Frost and the Rose Cheeks and Pineapple Dance’s Elektrik Boyz and Jam Dance.

View flyer: winterfest-flyer-2016-schools
Visit: Winterfest on Facebook

The event is hosted by Amherst Leisure Services (LSSE) and Friends of Amherst Recreation with support from the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. It is sponsored by Integrity Development.

Get your Mary Poppins Tickets Before They are Gone!

Tickets are selling fast for Mary Poppins! Get yours now by visiting LSSE - Town of Amherst Leisure Services online (www.alsct.org) or in person or by calling 413-259-3065

New Art Classes For Children - LSSE

                                                This is not a FR PGO-sponsored event.

Spring LSSE Activities

These events are not sponsored by the FR PGO.