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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

Spring Recreation Programs

Register now for the programs that interest you! Video shows how easy it is to select, register and check out.

For Kids

Summer Camp 2021

Summer Camp 2021 is Open for Registration!

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NEW! Camp Babuck: Announcing the newest addition to the Amherst Parks and Rec Summer Camp Line-up: Camp Babuck! This camp has a little bit of everything. You can expect lots of group games, sports, arts & crafts, water play and a big cool down with weekly trips to Baboosic Lake! 

Camp Babuck

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Mini Camp:  A Mini Camper's day is filled with creativity and curiosity by exploring the natural world through hands-on discovery. Each day will include nature based crafts and other various activities, sports, and water play.

Mini Camp

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Outdoor Discovery Camp: This summer, Outdoor Discovery Camp is excited to offer a fun-filled camp focused on exploring the great outdoors and encouraging an appreciation for the natural environment. 

Outdoor Discovery Summer Camp

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CIT Program

Welcome to our revamped CIT program! This summer, CIT's will get trained in CPR and First Aid, have an opportunity to lead activities at our summer camps and learn the skills needed to be a counselor in the future.

For Grades 8-10 

CIT Program- CLICK HERE

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Cheerleading

Spring cheer is for kids who want to learn more about cheer as well as current cheerleaders. Teams will learn a routine that incorporates dance, partner stunts, tumbling, and more!

Cheerleading- CLICK HERE

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Science is My Super Power

Science Is My Super Power - Science Exploration for Kids

Join us for a 3-part interactive program based on hands-on science lessons! We will explore some exciting and sometimes "messy" science topics required for this age.

Science SuperPower-CLICK HERE

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Home School Science

Welcome to Home School Science Class 2020! We are thrilled to be kicking off the Fall school year with an exciting Home School curriculum. The structure for each session includes, one hour Education and one hour Play/Social Interaction.

Home School Science- CLICK HERE

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Amherst Rec Lacrosse

Amherst Recreation is excited to be teaming up with Amherst Lacrosse Club to offer Lacrosse to both boys and girls in the Souhegan Valley Region. Our goal is to teach athletes the FUNdamentals of Lacrosse in both practices and games. If it's not FUN, why play?

Lacrosse- CLICK HERE

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Baseball

Batter up! Babe Ruth League Baseball is open for players 5-15 years old. Early Bird Deadline is February 10th!

Baseball- CLICK HERE

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Softball

Come join girls ages 5-12 on the softball diamond! Early Bird Deadline is February 10th!

Softball- CLICK HERE

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For Adults

Meditation for Beginners

      Join us as we explore the basics of a mindfulness meditation practice. We will practice using anchors and labels, noticing the value of present moment experiences, body scanning, guided meditation, and walking meditation.

Meditation-CLICK HERE

 

Full Moon Forest Bathing & Yoga

      The full moon is a time for connection, intention, and expansion ~ a time to plant new seeds.

Immerse yourself in nature with forest bathing and yoga beneath the full moon. Restore and illuminate your senses with the two practices as you soak in nature.

March 28th

Forest Bathing & Yoga- CLICK HERE

 

Strength & Power

Group Exercise Classes

New in January.... In Person and Online



Mondays 6-7pm- Pilates Strength

Tuesdays 9-10am- Pilates Mat

Wednesday 6-7pm- Power Barre

Thursdays 6-7pm- Yoga Sculpt

Saturdays 9:30-10:30am- 20/20/20

Group Exercise Classes-CLICK HERE

 

Senior Walking Program

Join others in the community to stay active all winter with daily walks at the Hampshire Dome

Who: ages 70+ for free

Where: Hampshire Dome

When: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10am-1pm beginning December 1st

Senior Walking Program-CLICK HERE

 

Hiking & Yoga in Nature

Get ready for a fun and active morning of hiking, yoga and meditation. Build strength, endurance, flexibility and balance while exploring nature and finding peace in the outdoors.

Begins Sunday, 1/24

Hiking & Yoga -CLICK HERE

 

Yoga for Adults & Teens

This class includes gently flowing yoga poses, breath work, meditation and relaxation. Letting our breath lead our movements, we move gently through yoga poses as we strengthen, stretch and tone our body and mind!

Yoga- CLICK HERE

 

Forest Bathing

A Guide will lead the group through the forest offering skillfully crafted meditation invitations which will allow participants to open their senses and experience the forest in a new way, even if they’ve been hiking in the forest for years. Spending time in the forest has known health benefits. This practice is a blending of nature and mindfulness, while bathing in the beneficial environment of the forest.

Forest Bathing- CLICK HERE

Family Fun

XC Grooming Donations

      If you are enjoying the winter trails at Buck Meadow Recreation and Conservation Area please consider making a donation to the grooming efforts. It is our hope to purchase better grooming equipment and signage for the winter trails. Larger donations can be made by calling the Recreation Office at 673-6248.

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Baboosic Lake Season Pass

      For those who are already tired of cold weather, get a jump start on your summer buy buying your Baboosic Lake Beach Pass.

Activities Available
     - Swim Area
     - Kayak and Paddle board rental (Last boat rental is 5:50pm)
     - Launch for personal boats  (only kayaks, canoes and SUPs. There is NO public Boat Launch on Baboosic Lake)
     - Boat Storage Amherst Residents only
     - Charcoal grilling station
     - Swim Lessons

Season Pass- CLICK HERE

 

Esport Leagues

      Our second season of Esports is here.  Esports is one of the fastest growing competitions in the world and we want to allow players a safe way to compete with friends on your own in the confines of your own home.  

Esport Leagues-CLICK HERE

Around Town

Spring Soccer 2021 - Players born between 2001-2018

Amherst Soccer Club/Hampshire United SC is accepting registrations for our spring soccer programs, Tots and EDP Non-travel. We also have limited spots available on our travel teams U9-U20. Players born between the years of 2001-2018 are eligible to play. If you are interested in signing up or for more information, go to www.hampshireunitedsc.com for players born between 2001-2012. For players born between 2012-2018, go to www.amherstsoccerclub.com. Click on Program Info & Signup page for more information. You can also email Lisa Davidson at admin@hampshireunitedsc.com.

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AJWC- Easter Egg Fun!

This year the Amherst Junior Women's Club is unable to put on their traditional Easter Egg Hunt on the Village Green due to Covid-19 concerns. However, the Easter Bunny will still be stopping by to safely pass out Easter Eggs filled with both edible treats and non-edible goodies that you can enjoy at home.  

Easter Egg Hunt- CLICK HERE

 

MARCH 2021

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