The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its fall and winter programs.
Pre-registration is required for all programs. Parents should be aware that if your child did not participate in any summer programs, you must fill out a registration form before registering your child. Most students can be transported to recreation programs via the Caribou school bus program after school, provided the student brings a note to his or her respective school indicating participation in a specific Caribou Parks and Recreation Department program. A summary of the programs being offered follows:
Grades 1-2 basketball meets Feb. 9-March 19, 2009. Session I runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. and Session II meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 p.m.
Grades 3-4 basketball meets Nov. 10 through Feb. 4, 2009. This is a co-ed program that meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:15 p.m. Grade 4 girls have the option to play in this program or the grades 4-6 girls program.
Grades 5-6 boys basketball meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-6 p.m., beginning Nov. 13 and running through Feb. 5, 2009. During the first few sessions, all participants will be combined before teams will be established and play twice a week.
Grades 4-6 girls meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 10-Feb. 4, 2009. Girls in grade 4 can choose to play in the grades 3-4 co-ed program instead.
Grades 7-8 basketball meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:45-6 p.m. Feb. 9-March 18, 2009 and is an informal program, with new teams chosen each session.
Cheerleading is for youths in grades 5 and 6 and meets Monday and Friday from 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 10-Feb. 4, 2009. The program is designed to introduce participants to the basic skills of cheerleading, including jumps, tumbling, stunts and a long list of cheers.
Learn-to-skate is for youth in grades 1-4 and meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 21-March 18, 2009. The program meets at the Teague Park ice rink and participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment, although a limited number of skates are available on loan.
The Ski Daddle program is designed for all ability levels, with lessons held at Teague Park Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 19-March 19, 2009. The program includes an introduction to equipment and techniques such as turning, diagonal stride, skating, uphill and downhill skiing. Equipment will be available, but students are encouraged to bring their own.
The recreation department is also offering some special evening activities. Teens-Only Fridays will be held throughout the course of the winter and are reserved specifically for students in grades 6-8 on the following dates: Nov. 7 and 21, Dec. 5 and 19, Jan. 9 and 23 and March 6 and 20. Both organized and spontaneous activities will be offered, with music and movies also offered occasionally.
Four Family Nights are also planned. The activities will include organized games, the use of the gym, walking track and game room, as well as some special surprises. This is an opportunity for families to connect and have fun, therefore all youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. The scheduled Family Nights are Jan. 17 and 31 and March 7 and 21.
For more information, call 493-4224.
