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EASTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2015
SPRING PROGRAMS
Annual Egg Hunt (ages 2-8) The Recreation Department invites you to hop over to the Town Offices 136 Elm Street,
Sunday April 12th, for this exciting event. Don’t forget to bring your basket for carrying eggs and wear your boots! There will
be separate sections for different age groups and a special visit from the bunny. The hunt begins at 11am sharp! In case of
inclement weather, the rain date is Saturday April 18th. Please call the cancellation line at 508-238-3084 for rescheduling
information. The cost is $3 per child. No advanced registration required.
“Run for Rec” Road Race The Easton Recreation Department is excited to announce our “Run for Rec” Road Race.
This is a 5K run or walk on Mother’s Day Weekend, Saturday May 9th at 9:30AM. This is a brand new course starting at
Edwin A. Keach Park. The cost is $25.00 or $15.00 for ages 18 and under. Please register online at WWW.Racewire.com.
Any questions please call 508-238-3084.
Running Club (grades K-2) We are now offering this popular program to grades K-2. This 5 week program will include
warm ups, running, running games and ending with stretching and a cool down. This program will meet on Wednesdays
April 29th – May 27th 3:45-4:45. Please meet the instructor at the Parkview School back field (at the swing sets). The cost is
$35.00 per child. Space is limited, please register early. The deadline to register is Friday April 17th.
Running Club (grades 3-5)
Join this popular 5-week program taking place after school at the Parkview field on Thursdays April 30th – May 28th. This
program will include warm ups, running, running games and ending with stretching and a cool down. Participants in grades
3-5 will meet from 2:45-4:00PM and the cost is $44 per child. A Recreation Department staff member will escort children in
grades 3-5 to the Parkview field at dismissal. The deadline to register is Monday April 28th
“Peter Pan” Musical Theatre Class (ages 5-15)
Come join the fun and take part in a musical theatre performance. In this 8-week program children will learn the basics of
putting together a production, including singing, dancing and acting. Boys and girls will audition for a role in a musical
rewritten along the theme of the original “Peter Pan”. The program is held on Thursdays, April 16th – June 18th (no class
4/23 and 4/30) from 6:30-8:00PM at the Easton Middle School auditorium. The last class and performance will take place
Thursday June 18th from 6:30-8:00PM with the performance beginning at 7:00PM. Costumes are encouraged, but not
necessary. The cost is $125 per child. The deadline to register is Monday April 13th
Hip Hop Dance Class (ages 5-10) Come join in on the fun of learning the latest dance moves to the most popular music
out right now! Students will learn various dances to popular songs. This class incorporates choreography and different
forms of freestyle movement. At the end of the program children will hold a short performance for family and friends. This
8-week program takes place Thursdays, April 16th – June 18th (no class 4/23 and 4/30) from 5:30-6:30PM at the Easton
Middle School auditorium. The cost is $105 per child. The deadline to register is Monday April 13th
Youth and Adult Kayaking (ages 12-adult)
We are offering kayaking trips in conjunction with Norton Kayak Company, www.nortonkayakco.com. All trips take place on
the Norton Reservoir, 237 Mansfield Ave, in Norton. They include kayak and gear rental, paddling lessons and safety
instruction from an A.C.A. certified instructor. All paddles offered are for ages 12+ and cost $60 for ages 12-17 and $65 per
adult, per person per paddle. The Family Paddle will take place on Sunday, May 3rd 4:30pm–sunset and Sunday, June 28th
9am–12pm. After School Fishing Paddle will take place on Friday May 29th from 4pm–sunset and Wednesday, June 24th
4pm–sunset (please bring your own fishing equipment). The After School Paddle will take place on Friday, May 15th (early
release day) 2pm–5pm. The Mom’s Paddle will take place on Monday May 18th 4:30pm–sunset and Monday, June 1st
5:30pm –sunset. Space is limited, please register early!
Art Lessons (grades 3-5)
Learn drawing, coloring, screen printing, lettering, pounce patterns and stamping in this fun and exciting 5-week program.
Instruction will be given by local artist, Frank Holub. Please come to class with heavy weight paper, quality colored pencils,
markers, a black sharpie and pastel pencils, if available. Frank will also share his tools and materials throughout class. This
program is held on Mondays, April 27th – June 1st (no class 5/25) at Frothingham Hall, 15 Barrows Street. Grades 3-6 will
meet from 3:00-4:00PM and the cost is $50 per child. Please contact Frank Holub with any questions at 781-341-0365 or
visit his website, www.FHartworks.com. The deadline to register is Friday April 17th
If rain is in the forecast, programs may be cancelled. Please visit www.easton.ma.us under
recreation or call the cancellation line at 508-238-3084 for program cancellations.
No phone calls will be made.
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(CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO TOWN OF EASTON)
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TOWN OF EASTON VOLUNTARY CONSENT AND RELEASE FORM (Students under 18)
I, _________________________________________the undersigned parent/guardian of____________________________, a minor, do hereby
consent to my child’s participation in the_____________________________________________________________
offered by the Town of Easton. I agree and covenant to forever release, acquit, discharge and hold harmless the Town of Easton and all their
employees, agents, board members, volunteers and any and all individuals and organizations assisting or participating in voluntary athletic or
recreation programs/activities of the Town of Easton from any and all claims of any nature whatsoever, rights of action and causes of action that may
have arisen in the past, or may arise in the future, directly or indirectly, from any and all known or unknown personal injuries to my child or property
damage resulting from or in any way growing out of, directly or indirectly, and which my said minor child has or hereafter may acquire, either before
or after he/she has reached his/her age of majority resulting from my child’s participation in the above-described voluntary activities occurring on the
property of the Town of Easton’s voluntary athletic or recreation programs/activities. I hereby forever, release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
the Town of Easton against any and all legal claims of any nature or kind whatsoever and proceedings of any description that may have been asserted
in the past, or may be asserted in the future, directly or indirectly, arising from personal injuries to my child or property damage resulting from my
child’s participation in the Town of Easton’s voluntary athletic or recreation programs/activities. I further affirm that I have read this Consent and
Release Form and that I understand the contents of this Form. I understand that my child’s participation in these programs/events is voluntary and
that my child and I are free to choose not to participate in said programs/events. By signing this Form, I affirm that I have decided to allow my child
to participate in the above described Town of Easton’s athletic or recreation programs/activities with full knowledge that the Town of Easton will not
be liable to anyone for personal injuries and property damage my child or I may suffer in the above-described voluntary activities.. As
parent/guardian of the above-named minor child, in any absence, I hereby authorize the Town of Easton to transport the minor child to a hospital or
to place him/her in the care of an ambulance attendant(s) for transportation to the hospital and give my consent for emergency medical care by a
licensed Doctor of Medicine or Dentistry as may be warranted to preserve the wellbeing of my child.
Signed:
Dated:
_______________________________________Parent or Guardian of: _________________________________________
Medical Insurance Policy No: ___________________________________________________
Please complete the registration form and release, attach a check payable to the Town of Easton and mail to
the Easton Recreation Dept. 15 Barrows St. N. Easton, MA 02356. Also check the town website at
www.easton.ma.us under recreation for updates and new programs or to register and pay online.
We do not confirm registrations by mail or phone.