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Tuesday September 16, 2025
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6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
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The Silver Rays - Silver Rays - September Session
Are you ready to reclaim your health in the pool? Do you want to build a relationship with a sport you can do into your later years? The Silver Rays are Belchertown’s first adult swim team! The team will focus on training and endurance with the possibility of collaborative fun meets as the team grows. This is an 18+ team that meets three times a week to engage in interval based training that will guarantee to get the heart rate up and hopefully become the inspiration in your new found health. As members of the Silver Rays you WILL start your day motivated and challenged to meet your health goals. Whether training for your next big triathlon or swimming your first laps in the pool all adult ages are welcome! There is a progressively skilled lane for everyone and drop ins are welcome. Drop in price is $12.00 per day. Come and join other like-minded people wanting to build a foundation of health around swimming. Local educator, outdoor enthusiast, and life-long swimmer Geoffrey Gould will cater workouts to your skill and strength level. Coach Gould will help you focus on technique as well. Come be the first Belchertown Silver Rays!The Month of May is discounted since the month will be shorter due to scheduled maintenance. Regular monthly fees will be $80.00/resident and $90.00/non-resident.
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Yoga - Adults - Yoga Tuesday mornings with Brent
Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in A Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the left side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water. Some mats and blocks will be available.Vinyasa with AmberJoin Amber for a rejuvenating Vinyasa Slow Flow class, the perfect way to unwind after a long workday. This class flows from one pose to the next, linking breath with movement to release tension, increase flexibility, and restore balance. Designed to calm the mind and energize the body, the sequences offer a gentle yet invigorating experience, helping you reconnect with your inner peace and strength. Let the calming rhythm of the flow guide you through a mindful practice that sets the tone for a restful evening. Come with an open mind, curiosity, and willingness to explore mind and body.Class is held in A Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the left side.)
If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening.
If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held.
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 4
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Dog Training - Basics of Obedience and Socialization
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Mommy/Daddy & Me Swim Lessons - September Mommy/Daddy & Me
Swim lessons will be posted on the first of each month, when they are held. Thank you.This fun program is a wonderful way to bond with your baby/toddler and introduces basic water skills to help your child feel more comfortable in water. Exposing your child to the water early allows them to progress quickly as they mature and develop physically. These lessons are enjoyable, stress-free, educational and a good source of exercise for children and parents.Lifeguards are always on the pool deck during swim classes and an instructor will be teaching the classes. Children must wear a swim diaper and parents must accompany the child in the water.Class are held at the same time as group swim lessons.The class is limited to 8 participants and their parents.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 5
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Dog Training - Scent Work
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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Thursday September 18, 2025
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6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
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The Silver Rays - Silver Rays - September Session
Are you ready to reclaim your health in the pool? Do you want to build a relationship with a sport you can do into your later years? The Silver Rays are Belchertown’s first adult swim team! The team will focus on training and endurance with the possibility of collaborative fun meets as the team grows. This is an 18+ team that meets three times a week to engage in interval based training that will guarantee to get the heart rate up and hopefully become the inspiration in your new found health. As members of the Silver Rays you WILL start your day motivated and challenged to meet your health goals. Whether training for your next big triathlon or swimming your first laps in the pool all adult ages are welcome! There is a progressively skilled lane for everyone and drop ins are welcome. Drop in price is $12.00 per day. Come and join other like-minded people wanting to build a foundation of health around swimming. Local educator, outdoor enthusiast, and life-long swimmer Geoffrey Gould will cater workouts to your skill and strength level. Coach Gould will help you focus on technique as well. Come be the first Belchertown Silver Rays!The Month of May is discounted since the month will be shorter due to scheduled maintenance. Regular monthly fees will be $80.00/resident and $90.00/non-resident.
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Theater - Fall
The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading. We will read and act out grade-level appropriate scripts designed for this style of theater. We will focus on pre-written plays to act out. Please bring snack/water.Each session ends with a performance for participants families to watch.
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 4
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Mommy/Daddy & Me Swim Lessons - September Mommy/Daddy & Me
Swim lessons will be posted on the first of each month, when they are held. Thank you.This fun program is a wonderful way to bond with your baby/toddler and introduces basic water skills to help your child feel more comfortable in water. Exposing your child to the water early allows them to progress quickly as they mature and develop physically. These lessons are enjoyable, stress-free, educational and a good source of exercise for children and parents.Lifeguards are always on the pool deck during swim classes and an instructor will be teaching the classes. Children must wear a swim diaper and parents must accompany the child in the water.Class are held at the same time as group swim lessons.The class is limited to 8 participants and their parents.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 5
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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Tuesday September 23, 2025
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6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
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The Silver Rays - Silver Rays - September Session
Are you ready to reclaim your health in the pool? Do you want to build a relationship with a sport you can do into your later years? The Silver Rays are Belchertown’s first adult swim team! The team will focus on training and endurance with the possibility of collaborative fun meets as the team grows. This is an 18+ team that meets three times a week to engage in interval based training that will guarantee to get the heart rate up and hopefully become the inspiration in your new found health. As members of the Silver Rays you WILL start your day motivated and challenged to meet your health goals. Whether training for your next big triathlon or swimming your first laps in the pool all adult ages are welcome! There is a progressively skilled lane for everyone and drop ins are welcome. Drop in price is $12.00 per day. Come and join other like-minded people wanting to build a foundation of health around swimming. Local educator, outdoor enthusiast, and life-long swimmer Geoffrey Gould will cater workouts to your skill and strength level. Coach Gould will help you focus on technique as well. Come be the first Belchertown Silver Rays!The Month of May is discounted since the month will be shorter due to scheduled maintenance. Regular monthly fees will be $80.00/resident and $90.00/non-resident.
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 4
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Dog Training - Basics of Obedience and Socialization
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Mommy/Daddy & Me Swim Lessons - September Mommy/Daddy & Me
Swim lessons will be posted on the first of each month, when they are held. Thank you.This fun program is a wonderful way to bond with your baby/toddler and introduces basic water skills to help your child feel more comfortable in water. Exposing your child to the water early allows them to progress quickly as they mature and develop physically. These lessons are enjoyable, stress-free, educational and a good source of exercise for children and parents.Lifeguards are always on the pool deck during swim classes and an instructor will be teaching the classes. Children must wear a swim diaper and parents must accompany the child in the water.Class are held at the same time as group swim lessons.The class is limited to 8 participants and their parents.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 5
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Dog Training - Scent Work
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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Thursday September 25, 2025
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6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
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The Silver Rays - Silver Rays - September Session
Are you ready to reclaim your health in the pool? Do you want to build a relationship with a sport you can do into your later years? The Silver Rays are Belchertown’s first adult swim team! The team will focus on training and endurance with the possibility of collaborative fun meets as the team grows. This is an 18+ team that meets three times a week to engage in interval based training that will guarantee to get the heart rate up and hopefully become the inspiration in your new found health. As members of the Silver Rays you WILL start your day motivated and challenged to meet your health goals. Whether training for your next big triathlon or swimming your first laps in the pool all adult ages are welcome! There is a progressively skilled lane for everyone and drop ins are welcome. Drop in price is $12.00 per day. Come and join other like-minded people wanting to build a foundation of health around swimming. Local educator, outdoor enthusiast, and life-long swimmer Geoffrey Gould will cater workouts to your skill and strength level. Coach Gould will help you focus on technique as well. Come be the first Belchertown Silver Rays!The Month of May is discounted since the month will be shorter due to scheduled maintenance. Regular monthly fees will be $80.00/resident and $90.00/non-resident.
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Theater - Fall
The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading. We will read and act out grade-level appropriate scripts designed for this style of theater. We will focus on pre-written plays to act out. Please bring snack/water.Each session ends with a performance for participants families to watch.
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 4
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Mommy/Daddy & Me Swim Lessons - September Mommy/Daddy & Me
Swim lessons will be posted on the first of each month, when they are held. Thank you.This fun program is a wonderful way to bond with your baby/toddler and introduces basic water skills to help your child feel more comfortable in water. Exposing your child to the water early allows them to progress quickly as they mature and develop physically. These lessons are enjoyable, stress-free, educational and a good source of exercise for children and parents.Lifeguards are always on the pool deck during swim classes and an instructor will be teaching the classes. Children must wear a swim diaper and parents must accompany the child in the water.Class are held at the same time as group swim lessons.The class is limited to 8 participants and their parents.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 5
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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Saturday September 27, 2025
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7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
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Strength & Flow Fitness - Strength & Flow-Saturday morning
**Strength and Flow** is a dynamic fitness class designed for individuals looking to elevate their fitness journey. Experience a blend of no/low impact mobility, strength training, and cardio that challenges your body and energizes your mind. Build strength, enhance flexibility, and boost your endurance in a supportive environment. Get ready to move, sweat, and transform!Participants are asked to bring a pair of 3 and/or 5lb weights (optional but encouraged), a yoga mat and water to class. Please dress in clothing for that you can move freely in.
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tai Chi - Advanced Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art used for centuries to relax the body and mind, improve balance and mental clarity, strengthen the body, increase stamina, decrease stress and enhance the overall quality of life. It’s rhythmic movements establish a mind body connection that creates an overall sense of wellbeing similar to yoga. It is good for people of all ages and physical levels. It can be modified to suit the needs of an individual. Tai Chi is a skill that will last a lifetime. Advanced classes are for those who are familiar with Tai Chi and have some experience.
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Pre-School Soccer - Fall - 3 year olds
This program is designed to introduce children to the game of soccer. This is not a league; this program is all about fun! Focus will be on teaching children basic soccer skills, while playing age-appropriate games. The goal is to develop motor skills, coordination, creative thinking, positive interaction with other children, and an enjoyment for soccer.Sneakers or cleats may be worn. Shin guards are recommended but not mandatory. Please bring a water bottle.
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Archery Classes - Kids Archery - Beginner
Archery Classes Archery is an incredibly fun and rewarding sport. While the basics can be learned quickly, true proficiency requires effort, focus, and practice. The first day of lessons will focus on understanding and practicing the steps of NTS (The National Training System). This system provides a strong foundation for safe and effective movement with the bow, covering everything from a solid stance to a steady head, a stable anchor to a well-aimed arrow flying true to its mark. Participants will learn the same fundamental movements as Olympic archers, using an Olympic-style takedown recurve bow. We will start with barebow shooting, meaning without the additional attachments used in Olympic-style archery, allowing archers to focus on core technique and control. Along the way, we can explore how these same movements apply to bows with Olympic-style attachments as well as compound bows.Advanced Archery This program is for returning archers who have previously take a class with coach Atreyu, Coach Beth or adults with previous experienc using the NTS shooting system for recurve bows. If you are not sure if you should register for the returning class please reach out for more information. It is for anyone age 9+ to adult who wants to participate in the sport of archery. Please feel free to bring a chair, water, and healthy snacks. All archers are required to wear closed-toed shoes. All equipment provided.
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Tai Chi - Beginner Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art used for centuries to relax the body and mind, improve balance and mental clarity, strengthen the body, increase stamina, decrease stress and enhance the overall quality of life. It’s rhythmic movements establish a mind body connection that creates an overall sense of wellbeing similar to yoga. It is good for people of all ages and physical levels. It can be modified to suit the needs of an individual. Tai Chi is a skill that will last a lifetime. Advanced classes are for those who are familiar with Tai Chi and have some experience.
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Pre-School Soccer - Fall - 3 & 4 year olds
This program is designed to introduce children to the game of soccer. This is not a league; this program is all about fun! Focus will be on teaching children basic soccer skills, while playing age-appropriate games. The goal is to develop motor skills, coordination, creative thinking, positive interaction with other children, and an enjoyment for soccer.Sneakers or cleats may be worn. Shin guards are recommended but not mandatory. Please bring a water bottle.
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10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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Archery Classes - Kids Archery - Advanced
Archery Classes Archery is an incredibly fun and rewarding sport. While the basics can be learned quickly, true proficiency requires effort, focus, and practice. The first day of lessons will focus on understanding and practicing the steps of NTS (The National Training System). This system provides a strong foundation for safe and effective movement with the bow, covering everything from a solid stance to a steady head, a stable anchor to a well-aimed arrow flying true to its mark. Participants will learn the same fundamental movements as Olympic archers, using an Olympic-style takedown recurve bow. We will start with barebow shooting, meaning without the additional attachments used in Olympic-style archery, allowing archers to focus on core technique and control. Along the way, we can explore how these same movements apply to bows with Olympic-style attachments as well as compound bows.Advanced Archery This program is for returning archers who have previously take a class with coach Atreyu, Coach Beth or adults with previous experienc using the NTS shooting system for recurve bows. If you are not sure if you should register for the returning class please reach out for more information. It is for anyone age 9+ to adult who wants to participate in the sport of archery. Please feel free to bring a chair, water, and healthy snacks. All archers are required to wear closed-toed shoes. All equipment provided.
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Pre-School Soccer - Fall - 4 year olds
This program is designed to introduce children to the game of soccer. This is not a league; this program is all about fun! Focus will be on teaching children basic soccer skills, while playing age-appropriate games. The goal is to develop motor skills, coordination, creative thinking, positive interaction with other children, and an enjoyment for soccer.Sneakers or cleats may be worn. Shin guards are recommended but not mandatory. Please bring a water bottle.
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Private Party
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Tuesday September 30, 2025
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6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
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The Silver Rays - Silver Rays - September Session
Are you ready to reclaim your health in the pool? Do you want to build a relationship with a sport you can do into your later years? The Silver Rays are Belchertown’s first adult swim team! The team will focus on training and endurance with the possibility of collaborative fun meets as the team grows. This is an 18+ team that meets three times a week to engage in interval based training that will guarantee to get the heart rate up and hopefully become the inspiration in your new found health. As members of the Silver Rays you WILL start your day motivated and challenged to meet your health goals. Whether training for your next big triathlon or swimming your first laps in the pool all adult ages are welcome! There is a progressively skilled lane for everyone and drop ins are welcome. Drop in price is $12.00 per day. Come and join other like-minded people wanting to build a foundation of health around swimming. Local educator, outdoor enthusiast, and life-long swimmer Geoffrey Gould will cater workouts to your skill and strength level. Coach Gould will help you focus on technique as well. Come be the first Belchertown Silver Rays!The Month of May is discounted since the month will be shorter due to scheduled maintenance. Regular monthly fees will be $80.00/resident and $90.00/non-resident.
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Yoga - Adults - Yoga Tuesday mornings with Brent
Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in A Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the left side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water. Some mats and blocks will be available.Vinyasa with AmberJoin Amber for a rejuvenating Vinyasa Slow Flow class, the perfect way to unwind after a long workday. This class flows from one pose to the next, linking breath with movement to release tension, increase flexibility, and restore balance. Designed to calm the mind and energize the body, the sequences offer a gentle yet invigorating experience, helping you reconnect with your inner peace and strength. Let the calming rhythm of the flow guide you through a mindful practice that sets the tone for a restful evening. Come with an open mind, curiosity, and willingness to explore mind and body.Class is held in A Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the left side.)
If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening.
If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held.
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Baton Twirlers - Tiny Tots
Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more. A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones. They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun. Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up. You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling. Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills. Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times. At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings. The instructor will contact solo twirlers with a specific time.Parade TwirlersFor those interested in marching in the Belchertown Fair Parade, sign up for these four classes, an introduction to baton twirling and come march with us!
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Baton Twirlers - Intro Baton
Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more. A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones. They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun. Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up. You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling. Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills. Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times. At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings. The instructor will contact solo twirlers with a specific time.Parade TwirlersFor those interested in marching in the Belchertown Fair Parade, sign up for these four classes, an introduction to baton twirling and come march with us!
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 4
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Dog Training - Basics of Obedience and Socialization
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Mommy/Daddy & Me Swim Lessons - September Mommy/Daddy & Me
Swim lessons will be posted on the first of each month, when they are held. Thank you.This fun program is a wonderful way to bond with your baby/toddler and introduces basic water skills to help your child feel more comfortable in water. Exposing your child to the water early allows them to progress quickly as they mature and develop physically. These lessons are enjoyable, stress-free, educational and a good source of exercise for children and parents.Lifeguards are always on the pool deck during swim classes and an instructor will be teaching the classes. Children must wear a swim diaper and parents must accompany the child in the water.Class are held at the same time as group swim lessons.The class is limited to 8 participants and their parents.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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5:45 PM - 6:10 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 3
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 1
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 2
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:15 PM - 6:40 PM
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Swim Lessons - September Swim Lessons- Level 5
Registration will be posted on the 1st of each month if lessons are running.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants.
Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - September 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Dog Training - Scent Work
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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Thursday October 2, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Theater - Fall
The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading. We will read and act out grade-level appropriate scripts designed for this style of theater. We will focus on pre-written plays to act out. Please bring snack/water.Each session ends with a performance for participants families to watch.
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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Tuesday October 7, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Yoga - Adults - Yoga Tuesday mornings with Brent
Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in A Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the left side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water. Some mats and blocks will be available.Vinyasa with AmberJoin Amber for a rejuvenating Vinyasa Slow Flow class, the perfect way to unwind after a long workday. This class flows from one pose to the next, linking breath with movement to release tension, increase flexibility, and restore balance. Designed to calm the mind and energize the body, the sequences offer a gentle yet invigorating experience, helping you reconnect with your inner peace and strength. Let the calming rhythm of the flow guide you through a mindful practice that sets the tone for a restful evening. Come with an open mind, curiosity, and willingness to explore mind and body.Class is held in A Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the left side.)
If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening.
If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held.
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Baton Twirlers - Tiny Tots
Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more. A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones. They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun. Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up. You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling. Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills. Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times. At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings. The instructor will contact solo twirlers with a specific time.Parade TwirlersFor those interested in marching in the Belchertown Fair Parade, sign up for these four classes, an introduction to baton twirling and come march with us!
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Baton Twirlers - Intro Baton
Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more. A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones. They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun. Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up. You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling. Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills. Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times. At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings. The instructor will contact solo twirlers with a specific time.Parade TwirlersFor those interested in marching in the Belchertown Fair Parade, sign up for these four classes, an introduction to baton twirling and come march with us!
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Dog Training - Basics of Obedience and Socialization
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Dog Training - Scent Work
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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Thursday October 9, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Theater - Fall
The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading. We will read and act out grade-level appropriate scripts designed for this style of theater. We will focus on pre-written plays to act out. Please bring snack/water.Each session ends with a performance for participants families to watch.
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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Tuesday October 14, 2025
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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Yoga - Adults - Yoga Tuesday mornings with Brent
Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in A Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the left side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water. Some mats and blocks will be available.Vinyasa with AmberJoin Amber for a rejuvenating Vinyasa Slow Flow class, the perfect way to unwind after a long workday. This class flows from one pose to the next, linking breath with movement to release tension, increase flexibility, and restore balance. Designed to calm the mind and energize the body, the sequences offer a gentle yet invigorating experience, helping you reconnect with your inner peace and strength. Let the calming rhythm of the flow guide you through a mindful practice that sets the tone for a restful evening. Come with an open mind, curiosity, and willingness to explore mind and body.Class is held in A Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the left side.)
If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening.
If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held.
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Baton Twirlers - Tiny Tots
Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more. A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones. They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun. Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up. You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling. Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills. Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times. At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings. The instructor will contact solo twirlers with a specific time.Parade TwirlersFor those interested in marching in the Belchertown Fair Parade, sign up for these four classes, an introduction to baton twirling and come march with us!
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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Baton Twirlers - Intro Baton
Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more. A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones. They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun. Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up. You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling. Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills. Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times. At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings. The instructor will contact solo twirlers with a specific time.Parade TwirlersFor those interested in marching in the Belchertown Fair Parade, sign up for these four classes, an introduction to baton twirling and come march with us!
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Dog Training - Basics of Obedience and Socialization
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Dog Training - Scent Work
Harmony Acres Personalized Dog Training
Basics of Obedience and Socialization It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog. Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.
To receive the Certificate of completion at the end of this class, you will need to attend 5 out of 6 classes, with the last class being a strut your stuff review to receive your certificate.
Scent Work: Beginning to use your dog's Nose This 7-week class will be to introduce scent work. The first three weeks will cover the Art of Odor Detection, and the Last three weeks will be Teaching your dog to Search and Find the scent of a human. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scented odor and humans for a reward. Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits. This class is the first of many for those who would like to pursue the opportunity of either Scent Detection, or Search and Find. It is with the goal to have multiple dogs that can do one of these tasks or both can be taught. This class is 6 weeks long, and there is no age or breed restriction. Every dog has a nose and Let's get sniffing. At the end of the class, the 7th week, your dogs will be able to show off what they have learned and receive a Certificate of Completion.
Behavior Modification Class Does your dog have a jumping problem? Do they get super excited when they see a human or another dog? Does your dong Guard items? Do they show their teeth, or bark at you? Does your dog look at you and walk away when you talk to it?? This class is for you. It is a two-hour class for 5 weeks that will help you to strengthen your relationship with your dog and become the handler your dog is requesting you to be. Requirements are: Your dog needs to be fully vaccinated, and to have its human to be totally open minded and willing to build the structure and boundaries that your dog and human relationship needs. Your dog might need to be crate trained during the class, but not always required. This class is a positive based program for you and your dog. At the end of the class, your dog should be able to Walk on a leash passing other dogs and humans, stay in a down and be in proximity of other dogs in a room.
Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog). We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Canine Good Citizen renew This class is open to you if you have not completed or was unsuccessful in completing. AKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket, to sport the efforts of being a good citizen. The tasks taught will be: Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation. This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion. Your dog must be at least 6 months of age. Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen. ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class. ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
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Thursday October 16, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice
Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Adult Pickleball Clinic Pickleball clinic for adults at the Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate skill level who want some instruction and mentored play to improve their games. 7/12/2025-7/13/2025Pickleball Playtime Pick upPickleball playtime is an opportunity open to all level players to reserve court time to play pickleball. There will be three courts available to a maximum of 18 players who will rotate to play for two hours. There will be a staff member present to open the gym and players are responsible for keeping their own score. Forehand and Backhand Instruction Focus and practice on improving forehands and backhands. Each player will get individualized attention and supervised repetitions in each class. Players must be Novice skill level or higher.Skills & Drills IntermediateThis class is for intermediate players. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR certified coaches will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skill full double player. Each session is developed for specific skill level players. The program includes coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on serve & return, drop shots and transitioning to the non-volley zone line. Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court. Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency. - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.It will be the instructors recommendation for anyone wishing to advance a level.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Old Town Hall pickleball is located at Park St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer Video
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Theater - Fall
The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading. We will read and act out grade-level appropriate scripts designed for this style of theater. We will focus on pre-written plays to act out. Please bring snack/water.Each session ends with a performance for participants families to watch.
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Umass Sailing - Fall 2025 Town Beach Usage
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified. Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - October 2025
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
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