Summer 2010

at

The Dedham Community House

Pre-Registration for all classes is necessary for program participation.

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DCH Program Registration Form     DCH 2010 Spring Program Brochure

DCH 2010 Summer Pool & Program Brochure

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Summer Family Movie Nights

     Obce again the Dedham Community House and Donahue Real Estate are proud to offer FREE Family Movie Nights the last Friday nights of June, July and August!  Bring your family and friends, grab a blanket and some chairs and head on down to the front lawn at DCH to enjoy a real summer treat!  Refreshments are generously provided at no cost by Donahue Real Estate.

Friday, June 25th

8:00 pm

Over the Hedge

Friday, July 30th

7:30 pm

Shark Tale

Friday, August 27th

7:00 pm

The Rookie

***Rain or shine, movies will be held in the DCH gym in the event of rain***

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DCH Summer Mini-Camp

     This year we are offering a 2-week mini camp at the end of the summer.  Campers will participate in all of the same fun and exciting camp activities that we run during our normal camp program with the exception of field trips and swim lessons.  The mini-camp will be limited to a certain number of campers per day so act fast and reserve your spot today!

Entering Kindergarten through 7th grade

8/23 - 9/3, daily & weekly sign-ups available, space is limited

Regular Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Extended Hours: 7:00 - 9:00 am & 4:00 - 6:00 pm

DCH Members: $45/day or $225/week     Non-Members: $50/day or $250/week

Extended Hours: $5/half hour, as needed basis and billed at the end of the week

5% Sibling Discount on Regular Hour Fees

2010 Mini-Camp Registration Form

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Summer Swim Lessons - Youth M/W 12:00 Only

     This summer the Dedham Community House is excited to offer a variety of swim lessons for children of all ages in our brand new pool!  We have lessons available for children 6 months and up.

Parent & Me -- FULL

6 months - 3 years

      In this class instructors will facilitate the learning process between you and your child in a fun and relaxed environment.  Skills are taught through repetition of songs and activities.  Parent & Me is available Saturday Session only.

Preschool Swim Lessons -- FULL

3 - 5 years

Beginner

     Beginners are swimmers who are very new to the water and cannot kick on a kickboard, float or swim independently.

Intermediate -- FULL

    Intermediate swimmers are comfortable in the water, can kick on a kickboard independently, can paddle a minimum of 5 feet and can blow bubbles.

Preschool Lessons available for Session A, Session B & Saturday Session

Youth Swim Lessons -- M/W 12:00 Only

6 years and up

    For beginners to intermediates, swimmers will become comfortable in the water learning and perfecting floating and swim strokes throughout the 8 classes.

Youth Lessons available for Session A, Session B & Saturday Session

Swim Lesson Schedules and Fees

30 Minute Classes: DCH Members - $70     Non-Members - $85

45 Minute Classes: DCH Members - $80     Non-Members - $95

Session A: 6/28 - 7/23

M/W: 12 - 12:30 pm, T/Th: 12 - 12:30 pm, Th/F: 11:30 - 12 pm(Th) & 12 - 12:30 pm (F)

Session B: 7/26 - 8/20

M/W: 12 - 12:30 pm, T/Th: 12 - 12:30 pm, Th/F: 11:30 - 12 pm(Th) & 12 - 12:30 pm (F)

Saturday Session: 6/26 - 8/21 (No class on 7/3)

Preschool: 9 - 9:30 am; Youth: 9 - 9:45 am; Parent & Me: 9:30 - 10 am

More Preschool and Youth classes may be added for Saturdays as needed

JUST ADDED... SATURDAY SESSION CLASSES

PRESCHOOL BEGINNER (2 CLASSES) 8:30 - 9:00 AM

PRESCHOOL YOUTH 8:15 - 9:00 AM

2010 Swim Lesson Registration Form

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Aqua Aero

     Aqua aerobics combines a variety of techniques from land aerobics, including walking or running backward and forward, jumping jacks, mimicking cross-country skiing, along with various arm movements.  The workout also may incorporate equipment such as flotation belts, barbells and resistance boards.  This class will provide a great workout without added stress on your joints!

Ages: 18+

Mondays & Wednesdays; 6:30 - 7:15 pm

Begins 6/29 and runs through 8/25

10 class punchcard - $80 or Per class Drop-in Fee - $10 per class

Location: DCH Pool

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Adult Lap Swim

     Lap swim is available during all member hours for any adultm pool member or not, for a small drop-in fee.

Drop-In Fee - $5

For specific times please refer to the DCH Summer pool schedule.

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Summer Pilates

     Pilates is a gentle, non-aerobic exercise method, which lengthens and strengthens the muscles, and improves posture without stressing the joints or the heart.  The result is a properly balanced body, with better joint mobility, a firm musculature and good, natural posture.

8 Week Session

Tuesdays; 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Begins 6/29

Members: $70 ; Non-Members: $80

Instructor: Carol O'Connor

Location: Haven Hall, DCH Main House

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Summer ZUMBA

     ZUMBA is a Latin / International cardio dance workout that gets real results because people want to keep coming back!  It's not an "exercise class," it's a party!  You do not have to be a dancer to do this workout.  ZUMBA is for everybody!

6 Week Session

Mondays; 7:15 - 8:15 pm

Classes will run on 7/12, 7/19, 7/28(Wed), 8/2, 8/9, 8/16

Members: $53 ; Non-Members: $60

Instructor: Mari Seidler

Location: DCH Gym (green building behind main house)

Space still available in our Spring class which just began on 5/10. 

Scroll down for more info on the Spring class.

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Archery

     Is your child not attending summer camp but still wants to experience outdoor archery in the woods or do they attend camp and just want more?  We have the perfect solution for you.  Have your child learn archery this summer from our summer camp archery director.  Children will learn the basics of the bow, arrows, shooting rules, safety and everything else you would need to know to become the next Robin Hood.

4 Week Session

Ages 6 - 12 years

Tuesdays & Thursdays; 4:00 - 4:30 pm or 4:30 - 5:00 pm

Session A Begins 6/29; Session B 7/27

Members: $70 ; Non-Members: $85

Instructor: Alex Doucette

Location: DCH Archery Range - On the river behind the pool house

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Summer Tai Chi

     An ancient Chinese exercise for maintaining health, spiritual growth and disease prevention.  It has been proven effective in healing the body and mind  for many centuries.  The slow, beautiful and controlled breathing harmonize energy flow in the body.  The martial application can also be used for self-defense in urgent situations.

8 Week Session

Ages: 7 years through senior citizens

Sundays; 9:30 - 11:30 am

Begins 6/27

$99 per person

Instructor: Sensie John Morash

Location: DCH Gym (green building behind main house)

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DCH Martial Arts Web Site

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Boat Launch

     Did you know that DCH members have access to the Charles River?  Free parking and a short walk down our path lead to the Charles and a beautiful view.  Bring your canoe and enjoy a ride on the Charles.

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Please keep checking back for updated information on Fall Programs and Special Events as well as links to all necessary paperwork to register for our programs and workshops.

We look forward to seeing you around the Dedham Community House this Fall!!!

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