Chebeague

Recreation Center

Chebeague Island, ME

Summer Activities

2021

Last updated April 2021

Chebeague Recreation CenterMission Statement

To provide the Chebeague Island community withrecreational and educational opportunities that strengthenoverall health and social connection to enhance lives and

secure futures.

The Impact of COVID-19The CRC would like to thank our members and the

community for the generous support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As the building reopens to the public and

activities begin again, the CRC is committed to ensuring thecontinued health and safety of the island community.

All summer 2021 programs will have smaller capacities,require social distancing, and will take place outdoors when

possible. All visitors and participants must continue to wear amask in the building and while enjoying CRC programs andevents. Thank you for your support and understanding, and

we look forward to seeing you this summer!

Welcome to the CRC!

Table of Contents

Registration & Membership Information

The Pool

Youth Programs

Tweens & Teens

Summer Camps

Adult Programs

Calendar

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Chebeague Recreation Center382 North RdChebeague Is, ME 04017

ChebeagueRec.com207-846-5068ChebeagueRecreation@gmail.com

About Us

Registration Information

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How to RegisterYou can register for programs online at chebeaguerec.com/programs.Programs marked as "drop in" do not require any pre-registration.

PaymentsPayments are due prior to the start date of each program at the time ofregistration. All payments can be made online. Cash is accepted at drop-inprograms at the start of the program.If you are experiencing financial hardship, the CRC is able to providediscounts and scholarships. Cost should never be a barrier - just give us acall!

CancellationsIf we cancel a course or you withdraw before the first class, we will refundall fees. If you withdraw after the first class, no refund will be given.

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Become a member today!

Access to all facilities, including the pool, fitness center, gymnasium,and tennis and basketball court at no additional costsDiscounts or free access to Rec Center programsBe the first to know about upcoming events and programs!As a nonprofit organization, CRC Memberships support the Rec,including its programs, events, and facilities. Thank you for yoursupport!

Did you know? Rec Center programs are open to everyone, even if you don'thave a membership. But members of the Rec get special perks, including:

Go to chebeaguerec.com to learn about our membership options.You can purchase memberships online; we offer adult, family, andstudent memberships. If you'd like to make quartlerly payments,just give us a call at 207-846-5068.

Other ways to get involved

Can't get enough of the Rec? We can always use more help running ourprograms and events. If you would like to volunteer to help run an activity, be amoderator for the teen center, or even have your own idea for a program, getin touch!

The Rec is also a great place for teens to get valuable volunteer and communityservice experience, and have fun doing it.

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This year, we are offering free swimming and water safetylessons for CRC members' children under 10 years of age. Ourlifeguard scholarship program also allows participating teens tobecome lifeguard certified and volunteer at the CRC pool thissummer for a $1500 educational scholarship.

The support we recieve for the pool every year is invaluable,especially in being able to offer these programs. We appreciateyour commitment to making sure the pool is a safe andsustainable community asset.

Summer 2021 at the Pool

The pool will be open this summer! As with all of the CRC'sfacilities and programs, visitors will be required to wear a maskon the deck and follow social distancing guidelines.

Learn more about CDC Covid-19 guidelines attinyurl.com/CDCpublicpools

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FeesCRC Members use the pool at no additional cost.Non-members can use the pool during adult lap swim or open swim at $10 perday per person. Buy a 10-punch pass, good for 10 visits to the pool and fitnessroom, for $90. Members can buy a 10-punch pass for their guests for $70.

Swim lessons are free for children and grandchildren of CRC members under 10years of age.

Summer 2021 at the Pool

Operating Dates:July 2 - September 5

(closed July 4th)

Adult Lap Swim7:30 - 11:30 am, 7 days/week

Swim LessonsDates and times for group lessons to be announcedContact us if you would like to schedule private lessons!

Open Swim12:00 - 4:30 pm, 7 days/week

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More Kids' Place programs and camps forchildren ages 3-7 will be announced soon!

See our summer camps on pages 10-11 for more activities for kids.

July 10, 17 & 31August 14 & 28

Come with your family or meet up with your friends at theCRC at our Family Fun Nights! Different activities will beannounced for each Saturday, including outdoor movienights, mini golf nights, and dance parties! Buy snacks andrefreshments from our snack shack, and come hang out.

Free

Youth Programs

Friday Reading ProgramFridays, 9-11 am | Ages 3+

June 25 - September 3

We'll do activities with reading and writing, and encouragekids to grow a love for learning! This program will cater tokids at varying reading levels.

Drop-in Fee: $10 for members / $15 for non-members

Family Fun Nights at the RecSome Saturdays, 7-9pm | Open to all ages

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Come be with your friends at the Teen Center! Play some basketball, have avideo game session, or just hang out. Masks and distancing will be required.Bring in a filled out contract to participate (find them on our website!)

Monitors needed! If you’d like to moderate the teen center, send us anemail at chebeaguerecreation@gmail.com.

Drop-in | Free

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We can’t do an overnight trip this year, but you can still experience a dayof adventures and build leadership skills with Rippleffect on Cow Island!Scholarships are available for this program - just contact us. (7-14 participants)

Ages: 5th grade and upFee: $130 for members | $150 for non-members

This weekly series will feature a different exciting project for teens to build.We will learn how to create things like screen printing fabrics, spraypaintingand graffiti, origami, book-making, and more!

Free for members | $10/class for non-members

Tweens & Teens

Teen CenterThursdays, 7-10 pm | Grades 5-8Fridays, 7-10 pm | Grades 9-12

June 24 - September 3

Craft & Create SeriesTuesdays, 1-4pm | Grades 6-12

July 6 - August 31

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Summer CampsFarm Camp July 5-9

Have you ever been curious about what goes on at a farm? This camp is anopportunity to get outside and learn all the operations of a farm. Help Chuck atSecond Wind Farm and have fun at the same timd. We will plant vegetables, makecrafts out of wood and found objects, walk in the woods, learn the history offarming on Chebeague, and more!

9:30am - 12:30pmAges 5-11Fee: $130 for members | $150 for non-members

Soccer Camps July 12-16In the morning, older kids will play and practice individually and in small groups tofocus on skill development and mastery of core techniques. Mini soccer in theafternoon will offer a safe and fun environment to learn soccer fundamentalsthrough a range of animated activities and fun games! Program includes a ball andjersey.

Location: Volunteer Field9am - 12pm | 6-14 years | $130 for members | $150 for non-members4:30 - 6:00pm | 4-6 years | $100 for members | $120 for non-members

Art Camp August 2-6Get your art on in this week-long camp featuring a variety of projects! We'll learnhow to make things like birdhouses, plaster sculptures, charcoal drawings,painting, and more!

9am - 12pm Ages 6-12Fee: $120 for members | $140 for non-members

with Community Athletic Solutions

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Summer Camps

Tennis Camp August 9-13

The Great Chebeague Tennis Club and the Chebeague Recreation Center are co-sponsoring this junior camp. This week is all about learning the basic skills oftennis, volleying, and match play. A wonderful way to get outside and learn alifelong game!

12:30-2:30pmAges 9-16Fee: $120 for members | $140 for non-members

Golf Camp July 26-30The Great Chebeague Golf Club and the Chebeague Recreation Center are co-sponsoring this week-long junior golf camp. The mornings will consist of 1.5 hoursof hands-on instruction and 1.5 hours of golf on the course, including on-courseinstruction.

9am - 12pmAges 7-16Location: Great Chebeague Island Golf Course$130 for members | $150 for non-members

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Summer Camps

CRC Children's Theater

Open to grades 3-12Performers and backstage crew members welcome!Musical to be determined

Audition: July 3, 10:30am - 12pmRehearsals: July 5-22 | Monday - Friday, 3:30-6 pmPerformances: July 24 & July 25 | Rain date July 26

Cost: $200 for members | $225 for non-members

We are still planning for a summer with Covid, soall of our rehearsals and performances for ourbeloved children's theater program will remain

distanced and outdoors this year!

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July 5 - July 25

About the DirectorShannon Geary has been a music teacher for 16 years in New Castle, PA, and a

lover of theatre her whole life. She has acted in and directed numerous school andcommunity theatre productions since childhood. Shannon studied vocal

performance and music education at Grove City College. She is currently thedirector of vocal music at New Castle Jr./Sr. High School, where she has nearly

200 choir members. Shannon looks forward to working with your children on thisproduction and inspiring them to have a love for the arts like she does.

Adult Programs

Fitness CenterOur fully-equipped fitness center is currently open to members byappoinment. Book up to an hour and a half through our online sign-upservice up to 6 days in advance! Go to chebeaguerec.com/fitness-room to learn more and get started.

Pick-Up BasketballMondays, 7-9 pm

Drop by the Rec gym for some pick-up games of basketball. Playersof all skill levels welcome!

Ages 18+Drop-in | Free for members | $5 for non-members

June 28 - August 30

Stay tuned as more adult programs maybecome available!

Games with Seniors Thursdays, 1-3 pm

Drop by the Rec craft room for some pick-up board and cardgames, just for seniors! Choose from any of our games, or bringyour own.

Ages 65+Drop-in | Free

Beginning July 1

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