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Friday October 30, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Theater - Fall Theater The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading.  Fall Spooky Session Do you have a future star at home with a big imagination? In Theater Club, students collaborate to become the playwrights, directors, and stars of their very own original production! We will choose a fun, pre-written script to practice with, as well as write our own custom script to perform. While rehearsing with friends, students naturally boost their public speaking confidence, creative writing, and teamwork skills. Each session ends with an exciting live performance for participants' families and friends to watch! Please bring snack/water.10/30 at 4:00pm there will be a performance for participants families to watch.Winter Holiday SessionReenactment of, "A Christmas Carol". Do you have a future star at home with a big imagination? In Theater Club, students collaborate to become the playwrights, directors, and stars of their very own original production! While rehearsing with friends, students naturally boost their public speaking confidence, creative writing, and teamwork skills. Each session ends with an exciting live performance for participants' families and friends to watch! Please bring snack/water. 12/18 at 4:00pm there will be a performance for participants families to watch. The instructor will be in contact if a make-up date is necessary Instructor

Tuesday November 3, 2026
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Baton Twirlers - Tiny Tots - Fall 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 $30.00Baton Twirling Free ClassTuesday, September 8th - 15thAges 3-5, 5:30-6:00Ages 6 & up 6:00-6:45pmOld Town HallRegister for FREE on line or walk in 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. Solo TwirlersSolo lessons will be available upon request.  twirl36@aol.com
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM	Baton Twirlers - Intro Twirling - Fall 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 $30.00Baton Twirling Free ClassTuesday, September 8th - 15thAges 3-5, 5:30-6:00Ages 6 & up 6:00-6:45pmOld Town HallRegister for FREE on line or walk in 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. Solo TwirlersSolo lessons will be available upon request.  twirl36@aol.com

Wednesday November 4, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Pickleball - Level 2 - Intermediate Pickleball 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.Pickleball - Playtime Pick up - IndoorsPick up pickleball is an opportunity open to all level players to attend at your convenience.  There will be three courts available open to the public. Players will rotate to play for two hours and players are responsible for keeping their own score. There will be a staff member present to scan your players pass for each day of play (you must present your  players pass on the day you attend the gym. Passes must may be purchased on line or at the Rec Dept.  Each card offers 10 passes. Sunday mornings 8:30-10:30amIf there are no players for 30 minutes, staff will close the gym.Register under "memberships"Cards expire May 23, 2027Three & Me Pickleball with Bob StephensPlay with an instructor on the court!Looking to work on a specific part of your game? Want to learn while you play? Then Three and Me sessions may be perfect for you.Sign up with two others of similar level to play with and against Bob.Specific instruction will be given on the court i.e., shot selection, proper positioning, game strategy.All three players must be at the intermediate or above level.Price is per person, all three must register individually.You may determine below what level player you are.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping as well as 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 ralliesLevel 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

Friday November 6, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Theater - Winter Theater The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading.  Fall Spooky Session Do you have a future star at home with a big imagination? In Theater Club, students collaborate to become the playwrights, directors, and stars of their very own original production! We will choose a fun, pre-written script to practice with, as well as write our own custom script to perform. While rehearsing with friends, students naturally boost their public speaking confidence, creative writing, and teamwork skills. Each session ends with an exciting live performance for participants' families and friends to watch! Please bring snack/water.10/30 at 4:00pm there will be a performance for participants families to watch.Winter Holiday SessionReenactment of, "A Christmas Carol". Do you have a future star at home with a big imagination? In Theater Club, students collaborate to become the playwrights, directors, and stars of their very own original production! While rehearsing with friends, students naturally boost their public speaking confidence, creative writing, and teamwork skills. Each session ends with an exciting live performance for participants' families and friends to watch! Please bring snack/water. 12/18 at 4:00pm there will be a performance for participants families to watch. The instructor will be in contact if a make-up date is necessary Instructor

Monday November 9, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Book Club - Winter 2026 Guess this session's book! Ready for an out-of-this-world adventure? Three kids team up with celestial beings, wrinkling time and space to rescue a missing scientist from a dark planet ruled by a giant, disembodied brain. It will take total bravery and heart to save the universe! The excitement goes way beyond the pages, as we will also create crafts, science experiments, and snacks inspired by the book. This book also became a movie!  Each participant will receive a copy of the book to take home. *Participants are asked to bring a snack and water bottle.*Participants need to bring a note to school allowing them to stay after school.*The school will dismiss participants and allow them to go to the Cafeteria to wait for class to begin.*If CHCS School has early dismissal due to inclement weather, class will be canceled for that evening and the instructor will reschedule.*School nurse/school staff are not present for this after school program. The program is offered in Room tbd

Friday November 13, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner/Novice Pickleball 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.Pickleball - Playtime Pick up - IndoorsPick up pickleball is an opportunity open to all level players to attend at your convenience.  There will be three courts available open to the public. Players will rotate to play for two hours and players are responsible for keeping their own score. There will be a staff member present to scan your players pass for each day of play (you must present your  players pass on the day you attend the gym. Passes must may be purchased on line or at the Rec Dept.  Each card offers 10 passes. Sunday mornings 8:30-10:30amIf there are no players for 30 minutes, staff will close the gym.Register under "memberships"Cards expire May 23, 2027Three & Me Pickleball with Bob StephensPlay with an instructor on the court!Looking to work on a specific part of your game? Want to learn while you play? Then Three and Me sessions may be perfect for you.Sign up with two others of similar level to play with and against Bob.Specific instruction will be given on the court i.e., shot selection, proper positioning, game strategy.All three players must be at the intermediate or above level.Price is per person, all three must register individually.You may determine below what level player you are.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping as well as 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 ralliesLevel 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
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Theater - Winter Theater The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading.  Fall Spooky Session Do you have a future star at home with a big imagination? In Theater Club, students collaborate to become the playwrights, directors, and stars of their very own original production! We will choose a fun, pre-written script to practice with, as well as write our own custom script to perform. While rehearsing with friends, students naturally boost their public speaking confidence, creative writing, and teamwork skills. Each session ends with an exciting live performance for participants' families and friends to watch! Please bring snack/water.10/30 at 4:00pm there will be a performance for participants families to watch.Winter Holiday SessionReenactment of, "A Christmas Carol". Do you have a future star at home with a big imagination? In Theater Club, students collaborate to become the playwrights, directors, and stars of their very own original production! While rehearsing with friends, students naturally boost their public speaking confidence, creative writing, and teamwork skills. Each session ends with an exciting live performance for participants' families and friends to watch! Please bring snack/water. 12/18 at 4:00pm there will be a performance for participants families to watch. The instructor will be in contact if a make-up date is necessary Instructor

Monday November 16, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Book Club - Winter 2026 Guess this session's book! Ready for an out-of-this-world adventure? Three kids team up with celestial beings, wrinkling time and space to rescue a missing scientist from a dark planet ruled by a giant, disembodied brain. It will take total bravery and heart to save the universe! The excitement goes way beyond the pages, as we will also create crafts, science experiments, and snacks inspired by the book. This book also became a movie!  Each participant will receive a copy of the book to take home. *Participants are asked to bring a snack and water bottle.*Participants need to bring a note to school allowing them to stay after school.*The school will dismiss participants and allow them to go to the Cafeteria to wait for class to begin.*If CHCS School has early dismissal due to inclement weather, class will be canceled for that evening and the instructor will reschedule.*School nurse/school staff are not present for this after school program. The program is offered in Room tbd

Tuesday November 17, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	LEGOS, Play-Well TEKnologies - Winter 2026 - Wizarding Boys and Girls grade K-2Swift River Elementary School Course DescriptionsFall - Pokemon Engineering using LEGO® MaterialsCalling all Pokemon trainers! With the Pokemon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokemon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokemon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokemon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!Winter - Dino Design Using LEGO® MaterialsTravel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO®! Guided by our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors, young builders will return to the age of dinosaurs, using LEGO® to bring the time of the dinosaurs to life. Design and engineer secure habitats for gentle herbivores, embark ondaring expeditions to track down elusive species, and uncover the secrets of powerful predator dinosaurs. Get ready for a dino-sized adventure packed with building, problem-solving, and imagination!Boys and Girls grade 3-5Chestnut Hill Community School Course DescriptionsFall - Minecraft Master Engineering using LEGO® MaterialsBring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors. In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it.Winter - Wizarding World of Engineering using LEGO® MaterialsMaster the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch, and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts Boys and Girls grade 6-8Jabish Brook Middle School Course DescriptionsFall - Explore Coding using the LEGO® Spike Prime SystemRise to the challenge to build and program robots using the LEGO® Spike Prime system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Design and construct your robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projectsare structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.Winter - Explore Coding using the LEGO® Spike Prime SystemRise to the challenge to build and program robots using the LEGO® Spike Prime system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Design and construct your robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projectsare structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.

Wednesday November 18, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM	Pickleball - Level 2 - Intermediate Pickleball 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.Pickleball - Playtime Pick up - IndoorsPick up pickleball is an opportunity open to all level players to attend at your convenience.  There will be three courts available open to the public. Players will rotate to play for two hours and players are responsible for keeping their own score. There will be a staff member present to scan your players pass for each day of play (you must present your  players pass on the day you attend the gym. Passes must may be purchased on line or at the Rec Dept.  Each card offers 10 passes. Sunday mornings 8:30-10:30amIf there are no players for 30 minutes, staff will close the gym.Register under "memberships"Cards expire May 23, 2027Three & Me Pickleball with Bob StephensPlay with an instructor on the court!Looking to work on a specific part of your game? Want to learn while you play? Then Three and Me sessions may be perfect for you.Sign up with two others of similar level to play with and against Bob.Specific instruction will be given on the court i.e., shot selection, proper positioning, game strategy.All three players must be at the intermediate or above level.Price is per person, all three must register individually.You may determine below what level player you are.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping as well as 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 ralliesLevel 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

Friday November 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Pickleball - Level 1 - Beginner/Novice Pickleball 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.Pickleball - Playtime Pick up - IndoorsPick up pickleball is an opportunity open to all level players to attend at your convenience.  There will be three courts available open to the public. Players will rotate to play for two hours and players are responsible for keeping their own score. There will be a staff member present to scan your players pass for each day of play (you must present your  players pass on the day you attend the gym. Passes must may be purchased on line or at the Rec Dept.  Each card offers 10 passes. Sunday mornings 8:30-10:30amIf there are no players for 30 minutes, staff will close the gym.Register under "memberships"Cards expire May 23, 2027Three & Me Pickleball with Bob StephensPlay with an instructor on the court!Looking to work on a specific part of your game? Want to learn while you play? Then Three and Me sessions may be perfect for you.Sign up with two others of similar level to play with and against Bob.Specific instruction will be given on the court i.e., shot selection, proper positioning, game strategy.All three players must be at the intermediate or above level.Price is per person, all three must register individually.You may determine below what level player you are.Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping as well as 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 ralliesLevel 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
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Theater - Winter Theater The Theater program develops reading fluency, comprehension, writing skills, confidence in speaking, and excitement for reading.  Fall Spooky Session Do you have a future star at home with a big imagination? In Theater Club, students collaborate to become the playwrights, directors, and stars of their very own original production! We will choose a fun, pre-written script to practice with, as well as write our own custom script to perform. While rehearsing with friends, students naturally boost their public speaking confidence, creative writing, and teamwork skills. Each session ends with an exciting live performance for participants' families and friends to watch! Please bring snack/water.10/30 at 4:00pm there will be a performance for participants families to watch.Winter Holiday SessionReenactment of, "A Christmas Carol". Do you have a future star at home with a big imagination? In Theater Club, students collaborate to become the playwrights, directors, and stars of their very own original production! While rehearsing with friends, students naturally boost their public speaking confidence, creative writing, and teamwork skills. Each session ends with an exciting live performance for participants' families and friends to watch! Please bring snack/water. 12/18 at 4:00pm there will be a performance for participants families to watch. The instructor will be in contact if a make-up date is necessary Instructor

Monday November 23, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Book Club - Winter 2026 Guess this session's book! Ready for an out-of-this-world adventure? Three kids team up with celestial beings, wrinkling time and space to rescue a missing scientist from a dark planet ruled by a giant, disembodied brain. It will take total bravery and heart to save the universe! The excitement goes way beyond the pages, as we will also create crafts, science experiments, and snacks inspired by the book. This book also became a movie!  Each participant will receive a copy of the book to take home. *Participants are asked to bring a snack and water bottle.*Participants need to bring a note to school allowing them to stay after school.*The school will dismiss participants and allow them to go to the Cafeteria to wait for class to begin.*If CHCS School has early dismissal due to inclement weather, class will be canceled for that evening and the instructor will reschedule.*School nurse/school staff are not present for this after school program. The program is offered in Room tbd

Tuesday November 24, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	LEGOS, Play-Well TEKnologies - Winter 2026 - Wizarding Boys and Girls grade K-2Swift River Elementary School Course DescriptionsFall - Pokemon Engineering using LEGO® MaterialsCalling all Pokemon trainers! With the Pokemon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokemon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokemon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokemon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!Winter - Dino Design Using LEGO® MaterialsTravel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO®! Guided by our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors, young builders will return to the age of dinosaurs, using LEGO® to bring the time of the dinosaurs to life. Design and engineer secure habitats for gentle herbivores, embark ondaring expeditions to track down elusive species, and uncover the secrets of powerful predator dinosaurs. Get ready for a dino-sized adventure packed with building, problem-solving, and imagination!Boys and Girls grade 3-5Chestnut Hill Community School Course DescriptionsFall - Minecraft Master Engineering using LEGO® MaterialsBring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors. In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it.Winter - Wizarding World of Engineering using LEGO® MaterialsMaster the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch, and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts Boys and Girls grade 6-8Jabish Brook Middle School Course DescriptionsFall - Explore Coding using the LEGO® Spike Prime SystemRise to the challenge to build and program robots using the LEGO® Spike Prime system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Design and construct your robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projectsare structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.Winter - Explore Coding using the LEGO® Spike Prime SystemRise to the challenge to build and program robots using the LEGO® Spike Prime system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Design and construct your robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projectsare structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.

Monday November 30, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Book Club - Winter 2026 Guess this session's book! Ready for an out-of-this-world adventure? Three kids team up with celestial beings, wrinkling time and space to rescue a missing scientist from a dark planet ruled by a giant, disembodied brain. It will take total bravery and heart to save the universe! The excitement goes way beyond the pages, as we will also create crafts, science experiments, and snacks inspired by the book. This book also became a movie!  Each participant will receive a copy of the book to take home. *Participants are asked to bring a snack and water bottle.*Participants need to bring a note to school allowing them to stay after school.*The school will dismiss participants and allow them to go to the Cafeteria to wait for class to begin.*If CHCS School has early dismissal due to inclement weather, class will be canceled for that evening and the instructor will reschedule.*School nurse/school staff are not present for this after school program. The program is offered in Room tbd