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Recreation

AMHERST RECREATION DEPARTMENT

4 Cross Rd, Amherst, NH 03031

603 673-6248

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Peabody Mill Environmental Center

66 Brook Road

603 673-1141

www.amherstrec.org

Early Fall Recreation Programs

Soccer, Baseball, and School, oh my! It is a busy week coming up and we have plenty of opportunities to help you recreate, relax, and continue learning. Beach Yoga will have a NEW September Session and Homeschool Science Classes are now open for registration. Also, consider Outdoor Art Classes for ages 4-13 and the Compass of Writing for ages 11-14!

For Adults

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Mountain Bike Trip

njoy the some of the best mountain biking in the country while spending time with fellow riders both on and off the trail. Accommodations will be at the Kingdom Farm Lodge where you will be able to relax, shower, and clean/fix your bike after a long days ride. 

   October 2-4

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Barre and Pilates

Keep up with your physical and mental health and well-being and Zoom Barre and Pilates classes with Shannon.

   New Session Begins August 24th

   Mondays from 6-7pm

   Thursdays from 6-7pm

   Saturdays from 9:30-10:30am

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Beach Yoga

Strengthen and stretch in this class as you build your mind-body-spirit connection. The benefits of yoga and meditation include increased strength, flexibility and focus; and decreased stress and tension. This class includes gently flowing sun salutations, breath work, meditation and relaxation.

   Saturdays 8-9am

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Full Moon Hike

Have you ever hiked in the woods at night without a flashlight? You will be amazed how well you can see in the full moonlight without one. Afterwards there will be hot coco or lemonade (depending on the season) around the fire, as well as stories to share.

All ages and families welcome.

For Kids

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Creative Arts Outside

Join us for an outdoor creative arts class at Buck Meadow! We have classes for ages 4-13. Class will focus on watercolor paint exploration. This includes watercolor glue paintings/salt watercolor paintings and watercolor painting not on paper! All art materials are included and provided. All creations are brought home at the end of the class.

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Compass of Writing

Do you love to write? Are you working on the next best selling story, book, or play?

Writing fiction or non-fiction is easy, fun, and so rewarding — both to the writer and the reader! Come learn the “compass” of good writing, with a touch of science! Ages 11-14

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Outdoor Eco Classroom

This fall PMEC is excited to offer outdoor programs that will compliment remote, online, and in-person learning. Using curriculum from our field trip, the PMEC educators have developed programming that is in line with the current curriculum standards. Students can come to PMEC to learn about science, nature, animals in the environment, and much more.

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Homeschool Science Class - Fall Session 

Welcome to Homeschool Science Class 2020! We are thrilled to be kicking off the Fall school year with an exciting Homeschool curriculum.

This year PMEC will be offering science classes once a month beginning Tuesday, September 22nd. The structure for each session includes, one hour Education and one hour Play/Social Interaction. The classes will most often be divided by age during the first hour. Ages may combine for the second hour for gaga ball; Broom Hockey, Charades, Pictionary, and various group building games.

Ages 5yrs–7yrs & 8yrs–10yrs

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SEPTEMBER 2020

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