HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will open the Gentle Memorial Building gym and game room for the fall and winter season on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
The following is information on programs, season passes, open hours, rules and general information for the center. Anyone with questions may contact the Recreation Department at 532-1310.
Game Room Open Hours for Grades 2-12: Monday through Fridays 2:45-5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Gym Open Hours for Grades 2-12: Monday through Fridays 2:45-5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.
Both the gym and game room will be open from 1-5 p.m. on RSU29 Early Release Days this school year.
Rules and general Information for use of these rooms includes:
– Adult and youth supervisors will be provided at all open gym and game room hours.
– Any child in Grade 1 or younger must be accompanied by an adult to be at the
recreation center for open gym and game room hours.
– Once you are in, you stay in rule is in place at the center.
– Parents will be contacted for inappropriate behavior while using the center.
– There is a phone if your child needs to make a call.
Again, this year, students may purchase a game room season pass, which entitles a youth to use the pool and ping pong tables throughout the open game room season. This does not include coin-operated games. The cost is $15 for Houlton residents and $20 for non-Houlton residents.
If a youth does not invest in a season pass, the price for the use of the pool/ping pong table is 50 cents for 15 minutes. Youth that attend the RSU29 school system can ride the bus daily to the Rec Center.
Other activities and programs offered this fall include:
Parent and Tot Time — This activity will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The time for this activity will be 8:30-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. This unstructured play time gives parents and tots the opportunity to meet new friends. Some toys will be available or families can bring their own. There is no charge for this activity.
Walking Times — The Houlton Recreation Department will open for walkers on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free activity allows individuals to walk inside throughout the fall and winter months. Days for walking are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Participants are asked to wear sneakers or soft soled shoes in the gym.
Mens Open Gym — Men’s Open gym will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 10. The cost is $4 per player. Players must be 18 years of age or older and out of high school to participate.
“A Morning of Magic” will be held this Halloween season at the Houlton Rec Center. On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9:30-11 a.m., the Magician Conjuring Carroll will perform his magic and balloon animal show for youngsters up to Grade 5. This FREE event will provide a snack and drink and a fun morning of magic. No costumes needed, parents must accompany their children to this activity. Make plans today to attend this family event.
Red Cross Babysitters Course will be offered to youth between the ages of 11-15. The course will be held at the Houlton Rec Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per student and this course is limited to 12. Registration is required. To register, call the Department at 532-1310 by Oct. 27. This course will give the babysitter the confidence and skills to take care of infant and toddlers.
Upcoming programs include: Little Hoopster’s Basketball for Kindergarteners, Tykes Grade 1-2 Basketball and Peewee Basketball for Grades 3-4. For more information on these programs and events, call the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310
