The Thompson Recreation Department offers the town's youth
a variety of programs and activities. We invite you to join
us for some great acclivities and some FUN!!
Please scroll through all of the programs that we offer.
financial
aassistance
Financial
Assistance is available for most youth programs. Application
is available here or in our office at Town Hall.
 Financial
Aid packet
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| ZOME
- Construction FUN
new program!
Join us for four
weeks of after school construction fun! Zome is a construction
toy for kids using plastic rods and spheres -learn about architecture,
art, math and bubbles! Dates tba.
Information
and registration form
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halloween
Pumpkin Painting |
Get
ready for Halloween by painting your very own pumpkin!
Paint faces, designs, colors or whatever strikes your fancy.
The program is designed for students in kindergarten through
grade 6 and is taking place on Oct. 7, 2008
2008 Program complete
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| Purely Recreation
After School Program |
An after school care program designed for children in grades
K-8th. The curriculum includes outside play, gym activities,
science fun, arts and crafts, half day field trips and special
events.
- Registration
Form Nov 2008 - Jan 2009
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Medical Information Form
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Medication Authorization Form
Emergency Treatment
Form
- Release
Form
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| traveling
kids |
Join us for fun field trips on the Thompson Public School
curriculum development half days.
Nov. 26
Information sheet and registration form
Medication Authorization
Form
Emergency Treatment
Form
Mother-Son
Event Night of Knights
Join us for "Night
of Knights", a fun-filled evening for Thompson boys in
grades kindergarten through 4 and their moms (or other woman
chaperone.)
Knight games! Snacks! Crafts! Friday, May
9, 2008
2008
Program complete
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| Father-Daughter
DANCE |
This year's father/daughter dance is "Belle of
the Ball". It is for girls in grades K-4th and
their dads or other special man in their lives. Great
dance music! Musical Games! Tasty snacks! Craft! Party favors!
There is limited space so register early!
Information
and registration form
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| American Red Cross
Learn-to-Swim summmer |
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program provides instruction
to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop their swimming
and water safety skills. It is designed to give students a positive
learning experience. NEW-Tot and Parent Class
- Program
complete
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| Adventure
SUMMER camp 2008 |
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Eight weeks
of summer fun - a day camp for ages 5-13 held at Quaddick
State Park. June 30 - August 22, 2008. Activities
include crafts, sports, nature, field trips, games
swimming, specials, and weekly themes. Open to resident
of all towns. Before and after care is also available.
Transportaion provided within Thompson. 2008 Camp
Reigstration materials should be available May 5, 2008.
2008
Program complete
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| American Red
Cross Babysitter Training
Nov.- Dec. 2008 |
Every parent wants a responsible babysitter! The American Red
Cross Babysitter Training Program will help potential babysitters
by providing them with some of the skills that this type of
service requires. This hands-on, interactive course will get
you prepared!
- PROGRAM
FULL
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| Basketball |
| 
>> WINTER BASKETBALL <<
Thompson Youth Basketball is open to ages 6-14. Participants
cannot attend high school.
It is an instructional
league with an emphasis on the social, physical, and emotional
development of each player. The program begins
with the player evaluations in November and practice and games
begin the beginning of December. Mandatory player session
on Nov. 19/20, 2008. Coaches andd Assistant Coaches
needed.
- 2008-09
Program information and registration
Coaches' Clinic December 5, 2008 Information Sheet
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SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP <<
The Annual Tourtellotte
Instructional Basketball Clinic will be held July 7-11, 2008
and is open to ages 7-17. Call the Recreation office
to have a registration form mailed to you.
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| Bicycle Rodeo |
Bicycle Rodeo is for wonderful event for boys and girls between
the ages of 5 and 14. There will be a bicycle inspection and
adjustment session as well as an obstacle course! Prizes and
ribbons will be awarded. Program will be June 16, 2007.
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2007 Program complete
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| pottery |
>>AFTER-SCHOOL
POTTERY <<
Pottery classes for grades 2-6 with Sawmill Pottery of Woodstock,
CT. A variety of methods will be used to
make these projects. New session begins Monday, September
29, 2008.
- Fall
2008 program complete
Fishing
derby
2008
program complete
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| Cupid's
valentine workshop |
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Kids, join Cupid's helpers for this fun workshop to make 2 valentine
projects for you or to give to your family or friends for Valeninte's
Day.
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2008 Program complete
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| Golf (Summer) |
Co-sponsored with Thompson Raceway Golf Course for ages 7-17.
The camp will include one hour of instruction each evening including
competitive games and course play. Golf Pro, Dave Hall
will teach the camp in a fun and positive way.
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2008 Program complete
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| hershey
track and field meet |
This
track and field meet is a free program for Thompson Youth
ages 9-14 years of age (as of Decemer 31, 2006). Participants
can enter up to three track and field events. This year's
meet is May 12 at the TMHS track at 3:30 p.m. Everyone
receives a T-shirt and 1st place winners have a chance to
advance.
Program complete
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| JUMP Rope
for Heart |
This year's jump rope for heart will be Tuesday, February 12,
2008 in the Middle School gym immediately after school.
The event is for K-4th graders. Join us in this fun event
to raise money for the American Heart Association.
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2008 Program complete
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| Karate
Kids |
These after school classe are open to K-6th graders. Beginner
and continuing classes are offered Wednesdays beginning October
1, 2008.
- Fall
2008 complete
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| Mad SciencE |
|
 Join
Mad Science for "Crazy Chemworks" on Mondays beginning
October 20, 2008
Fall 2008 complete
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| Sandi Side of
Art |
This monthly arts and crafts class is held afterschool in
the Mary R. Fisher Elementary Art Room. The program
is designed for students in grades K-4th
Information
and registration form Fall 2008 |
| summer arts program
|
Enrich your child's knowledge of art while encouraging creative
expression, exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials.
Age-appropriate, hands-on art and craft projects and skills
may include clay, painting, collage, mixed media, "trash
to treasures", printmaking, stamping, and card making.
See the information sheets attached for dates and times and
more details.
2008 Program complete
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| Skate Park |
The skate board committee is made up of Thompson youth and parents.
To date the group has raised almost $5,000 toward the project.
The Town has also supported the project through the town budget
in the amount of $24,000.
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| Ski Program at Mount
Wachusett |
This six week ski program is open to students in grades 5-12.
Students ski afterschool once per week beginning Monday, January
5. Applications are available in the Recreation office,
Town Hall, and school offices. Registration deadline is
November 17, 2008. General information flyer below.
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2008-09 Program Information
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| sports
mania camps - Summer 2008 |
Join us for some summer sports fun! We've got something
for everyone from preschool camps to high school camps.
Please download the form below for a complete listing of all
the sports mania camps.
Information
and registration form
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| SanTA'S WORKSHOP |
Join
Santa's helpers for this fun workshop to make two gifts for
you family or friends. The projects include all materials,
wrapping and gift cards so they can be brought home ready
to give.
- 2007
program complete
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| Swim & Gym
|
This after-school program for K-4 is held at Koinonia School
of Sports in Thompson. Kids get to swim in a heated
pool and play gym games.
Information and program registration (Nov -Dec 2008)
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| Tennis (Summer)
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Lessons for children ages 6-15.
2008 program complete
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