Spring Brochure

Salem Recreation Department Programs and Information
Town Hall, 33 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH
(603) 890-2140
www.townofsalemnh.org
Registrations are now open for spring programs. If space is available, non-residents may register for an additional $10 registration fee. Program start dates and locations are subject to change and should be verified during registration. Registration fees are
due when enrolling. Individuals must register at the Recreation Department in the lower level of the Town Hall or online by
clicking the online registration link under Recreation Department. Residents can also do so at AdminSports.com. Please register
between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Registrations are accepted on a first come first serve basis, space is limited.
Note: due to meetings, training or other activities, the department may be closed at times. If you are planning on visiting us, you
may call us at 890-2003 prior to coming in to ensure someone is available to assist you.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
The Salem Recreation
Department is accepting applications
for 2016 summer positions. Deadline
for applications is March 18th or until
positions are filled. Job applications
may be picked up at the Recreation
Department, Human Resources
Department or on-line at
www.townofsalemnh.org.
Applicants must be at least 16 yrs.
old for the following positions:
Playground Leaders for children
ANNUAL FISHING DERBY—SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd
Our Annual Fishing Derby will
be held at Hedgehog Park, 53
Lowell Road, on Saturday,
April 23. The Fishing Derby is
FREE and open to children 15
years old and younger. The
Greater Salem NH Rotary Club
sponsors this annual event.
Participants sign up on the day
of the Derby: children 8 years
old and younger register between 8:30 and 9:00am and fish
from 9:00-10:15am.
We request no one fish at
Hedgehog prior to the
Fishing Derby.
Children ages 9 to 15 register at
9:30am and fish from 10:2011:20am. Awards will follow at the
end of the derby for each age
group. Prizes will be awarded to
the smallest and largest fish caught
per age category. Only ONE prize
per person will be awarded … lots
of other prizes will be raffled off,
along with one boy and girl being
honored with the ‘Chuck Black
Most Spirited Fishing Award’.
This event runs rain or shine.
ages 6 to 10 (20-24 hrs/wk)
Adventure Camp Leader for
children ages 11 to 15 (10-35 hrs/wk)
Lifeguards (15-40 hrs/wk)
Beach Attendant (15-40 hrs/wk)
Tennis Instructor (20-24 hrs/wk)
2016-17 PALMER SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Recreation Dept. is accepting registration for the Palmer School
located in North Salem. The program is designed to focus on the
unique developments of 3 and 4 year old children. Classes are on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to noon, September
thru May 2017. Please call (603) 890-2140 for additional information. Enrollment is limited.
KARATE programs continue on Fridays
from 4:00-5:00pm and is sponsored by Salem Recreation in conjunction with Salem
Kenpo Academy (224 No.
Broadway). Wearing comfortable clothing is recommended.
This program is for children
ages 4 to 15 years old.
Resident Fee: $45.
Non-resident: $55.
Session 3: April 1—May 6
Session 4: May 13—June 17
GRANITE STATE TRACK & FIELD
GRANITE STATE TRACK & FIELD (formerly known as
Hershey Track & Field) This youth program provides a quality
recreation and school program where children have fun as they
are introduced to physical fitness through basic track and field
events such as running, jumping and throwing. It is for children
ages 9 to 14 and held at Salem High School (track meets held
elsewhere). Most Track & Field days will be held on Wednesday’s but due to track availability, a different day or time might be scheduled.
Resident fee: $35. Non-resident fee: $45.
May 18- July 15 5:30-6:30pm
Summer Program information will be listed in our Summer Brochure
available in mid-May via mail to residents and posted on the Recreation
Department’s web page at www.townofsalemnh.org. as well as the department’s Facebook Page.
Like ‘Salem, NH Recreation’
on Facebook to get the most
up-to-date information on
programs, special events &
announcements.
ADULT OLD SCHOOL
P.E. Want to have some fun?
Register for Old School P.E. Our program
offers plenty of exercise. Different games will
be played each week. This 4-week program is
for adults over 18 and held at the Fisk Elementary School on Tuesdays, March 29th, April
5th, April 12th, and April 19th from 6:157:45pm.
Resident Fee: $15. Non-Resident: $25.
Breathe, NH Fun Pass Book
You can now purchase a NH Fun Pass
Booklet at the Recreation Department.
These booklets are full of coupons to
attractions at over 100 places in and
around New Hampshire including
amusement parks (including Canobie Lake
Park), zoos, museums, ski mountains and
more. The Fun Pass Book costs $32, but
has coupons for over $1,800. The Storyland
coupon alone will save you the price of the
booklet. Please
contact the
Recreation Department with questions
or to purchase a fun
pass booklet.
FIELD OF DREAMS
CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 7 @ 8:301:00PM
H elp is needed to shape up
the park for the season and summer concerts. Come and help out for as much time
as you can share. The parks Annual
Spring Clean-up is a great opportunity to
help and give back to your community. If
you have rakes, gloves, shovels, clippers
and energy to share, please come May 7
and help out. Rain date is May 14.
SALEM SPECIAL
OLYMPIC DEVILS
The Special Olympic NH
Regional Basketball Assessments will be held on
March 12th (Unified) at
Hudson High School & March 13th
(Traditional) at Keene State
College. Please contact the
Rec. Dept. if you are interested in helping out.
SPORT LEAGUES INFORMATION/OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
We do not run youth sport leagues; please see the list below for their contact info:
Baseball (Little League) & T-Ball
974-0800
salemyouthbaseball.net
Basketball (Salem Blue Devils)
351-8255
salembasketball.org
Football (Rams)/Cheerleading
Lacrosse
Hockey
Soccer
Softball & T-Ball (Girls)
Men’s softball
salemrams.com
salemlacrosse.org
salemsaints.org
1-888-715-5592 salemsoccer.com
479-5002
salemnhsoftball.org
234-6825
890-2435
Spring Coloring Contest
Due: Friday, March 25th by 4:30pm For Ages 14 and Under. Picture is
downloadable on the Salem Recreation website and Facebook. Please
drop off the picture at the Salem Recreation Department. Prizes awarded
to 1st Place participants!
SALEM NH
FARMERS MARKET is
open year round and all products
are grown or produced by local
farmers and vendors including:
vegetables, greens, fruits, milk,
yogurt, cheese, meat, poultry,
eggs, maple syrup, honey, prepared foods, breads, jams and
artisan crafts.
Shop Local! Eat Fresh! Every
Sunday from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Market is hosted the Fisk Elementary School. Visit
www.SalemNHFarmersMarket
and facebook.com/
salemnhfarmersmarket.
RCC’S
COMMUNITY
EGG HUNT—
Rockingham Christian Church’s
Community Egg Hunt will be held
on March 26th at Soule Elementary
School with festivities starting at
10am. There will be 2 separate Egg
Hunts: 5 and Under begins at
11:30am & 6-10 years old will begin
at 1pm. Festivities will also include:
face painting, balloon animals, inflatables, popcorn and a
live band. The Salem
Community is invited to
join in celebrating the
Easter season. For more info, visit
www.rccsalem.com.
The New Hamp-
shire Recreation &
Park Association
(NHRPA) is offering
discount tickets to Attitash/Wildcat
Mountain, Bromley Mountain,
and Cranmore Mountain. Save up
to $15 a ticket! Ticket sales for the
2016 season will begin in December. Please come to the Salem
Recreation Department purchase
your Lift Tickets. Limited number
of tickets available.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW PROGRAMS AND LEAGUES BEING
OFFERED DURING THE SPRING MONTHS!
FIELD SPORTS PROGRAM
Location: Wal-Mart Multi-Purpose Field
Cost: $15/residents $25/non-residents
When: Mondays @ 3:30PM-5:00PM for 5 weeks
starting Monday, March 28th through
Monday, April 25th
For Ages 8-12 years old. Games will range from
Capture the Flag, Wiffle Ball, and Soccer to new
games such as Speedball, Handball, and Frisbee
Golf! New teams will be chosen each week.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, March 25th
OUTDOOR FLAG
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
For ages 10-17. Games will be played at the
Wal-Mart Multi-Purpose Field on Fridays
starting at 3:45PM for a total of five weeks
starting Friday, April 1st. Teams will consist of
4-6 participants. The number of teams will
depend upon the number of registrants.
Teams will be divided by age groups: 10-12
years old, 13-14 years old, and 15-17 years
old. Every team will make the playoffs with a
chance to win the championship! An informational meeting will take place prior to the first
games on April 1st . Coaches needed as well!
COST: $15/resident, $25/non-resident
Registration Deadline:
Tues. March 29th
ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE
FOR AGES 10-14 YEARS OLD
Welcoming NEW & EXPERIENCED Frisbee players to
join the Recreation Department in a great way to get
outdoors while playing a fast-paced and unique sport!
Team sign-ups encouraged but are not necessary. A
minimum of 10 people are needed in order to run the
program—so don’t wait to register! $15/resident, $25/
non-resident.
Ultimate Frisbee will begin on Wednesday, March 30th
for 5 weeks and end on Wednesday, April 27th.
Time: 3:30-4:30PM Deadline: Monday, March 28th
Location: Wal-Mart Multi-Purpose Field
DESIGN THE SALEM RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S
NEW LOGO!!!
Please use the template below for your design on what you feel best represents ‘Salem Recreation’ and a winner will be chosen
from the submissions at the end of April. Open to ALL Ages. Must be a Salem Resident. The winner of the ‘Logo Contest’ will
receive a $50 Credit* towards Recreation Programs taking place in Salem, a feature on Cable Access, and a T-shirt with the New
Recreation Logo. White templates can be found at our website or Facebook page by downloading the image.
*Credit must be used by May 2017
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ADDRESS:
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