Junior Activities
Hampshire Hills welcomes Junior members, ages 4-17, and encourages them to participate in the many programs we have to offer. We have a variety of activities after school as well as our Overnight Adventures Program, sports camps and clinics throughout the year.
Junior Activities Room is open Monday-Friday, 4-7pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-12pm. The JAR is available for junior members ages 5+! Members only. Ages 5-7 must be signed in. Staff person will be available to facilitate play. Activities will include sports games, arts/crafts and board games. Weekend hours run September - June ( Closed Saturdays and Sundays from July 1st – September 1st ).
Fun Sports-ages 6-8
An introductory program that teaches six to eight year olds the basics of floor hockey, basketball, speedball, capture the flag, and other games in a fun, noncompetitive environment.
Wall Climbing
Supervised wall climb on our 35 foot indoor wall. Pre-registration is required for this Sunday climb and is free to members. Hours are 6-7pm or 7-8pm.
Camps & Clinics
A variety of sports camps and clinics are run periodically throughout the year including summer basketball and tennis camps, baseball, field hockey, football skills clinics and school vacation camps.
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Hampshire Hills Overnight Adventures
A fantastically fun and unique adventure! Hampshire Hills Adventures are an affordable, fully supervised experience filled with games and exciting activities. All of the major areas of the facility are at your disposal during the Adventure allowing you to swim at midnight or play volleyball under the stars! It's the perfect event for any age group or organization. Our professional staff will customize your Adventure to best fit the interests of your particular group. Four hour evening packages can also be customized for your group.
Kids Yoga & Creative Movement - Ages 4 to 12 years
Your child will have fun exploring movement concepts, problem solving and developing dance and yoga skills in a noncompetitive environment. Focus is on fun, self expression, building confidence, creativity and coordination. Top of the page >>>
Co-Ed Teen Spin
Introductory Class
Ages 12-16 - Height requirement 4ft. 11in. or taller
This dynamic, interactive class will get your teen motivated and moving, while learning to strengthen their body, gain self-esteem and foster a positive body image. Spinning is an excellent cardiovascular workout. It is an indoor cycling experience set to music in our spinning studio. Great training for the off season athlete. Teens will learn bike set up, proper form and basic spinning techniques. Please come to class prepared to work out, with comfortable clothes, hard sole sneakers, towel and water bottle.
Kids Kardio Splash-ages 8-12
Our children's aquatic fitness program is geared for swimmers and non-swimmers, males and females. This exciting class uses upbeat music and games to improve agility, coordination, and speed while at the same time providing a great cardio workout. Kids Kardio Splash makes working out fun! Top of the page >>>
American Red Cross Babysitting Course – ages 11-15
This program is designed for both boys and girls ages 11-15 who are interested in learning the safety techniques, accident prevention and tips for handling emergencies when it comes to babysitting. Class is offered 4-5 times per year. Check with the front desk for dates.
Games – ages 5-7
Nerf hockey, wallyball, musical fun, and much more! These specialty games played in a non-competitive environment help build self esteem and peer interaction skills.
Kids Movie Night- Ages 4-12
Kids will enjoy a movie on the big screen and snacks in our bright spacious nursery. You can enjoy your workout or dinner upstairs at Tiebreakers restaurant and the kids will be having fun.
Movie nights are held at different dates throughout the year, check with the front desk for dates. We will show a new release movie.
Parents Night Out – Ages 4-12
Let us entertain while you enjoy an evening away from the kids! Go to dinner at Tiebreakers, see a movie, or just enjoy a quiet evening at home. We have a fun-filled night of games, swimming, wall climbing, and a movie for your child. We even provide a pizza dinner. Hours are 6-10pm.
School Days Out and School Vacation Camps – grades K-6th
Day off from school and looking for some fun and excitement? Join us for the day to play games, swim,wall climb, arts & crafts, and outdoor fun! Participants must bring their own lunch, snacks, bathing suit an towel. Held on Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Vacation, February and April break, and Martin Luther King Day.
FAST
Fun After School Times, our alternative to conventional "after school" programs, combines fun, well balanced activity and academic support to help children learn the lifelong value and benefits of a healthy body and mind. Transportation provided from local area elementary schools. Program runs from just after school until 6:00PM. Non-members welcome. Sign up at the front desk.
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KinderCenter
The Hampshire Hills KinderCenter program is the ideal program for your before and after kindergarten care needs! This program is full of fun activities for your child. Morning Kindergartners will be picked up from school at 11:10AM, bussed non-stop direct to Hampshire Hills then have their lunch/relaxation period. Then they will enjoy swimming lessons in our beautiful, warm pools, tennis, field sports at The Hampshire Dome, climbing and play on our three outdoor playgrounds. Specialty games, learning games and craft activities are among the many other choices your child will enjoy. Pick up is between 3:30 and 4:00PM. At that time should they need additional care, they can join our junior division of the FAST program(additional program fees apply).
For afternoon students, Hampshire Hills offers a morning full of fun activities beginning at 8:00AM, including swimming, tennis and more with non-stop direct bus transportation to Jacques, for the start of school at 12:10PM. At the end of school, students may be bussed back to the KinderCenter and can join the junior division FAST program(additional program fees apply).
For information on FAST & the KinderCenter Programs contact:
Rachel Robichaud, Junior Activities Director
(603) 673-7123 Ext. 272
rrobichaud@hampshirehills.com
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