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Saturday January 4, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Kinderball - Kinderball
This program is designed for aspiring basketball players in kindergarten! Players will have a fun time learning basic basketball skills through lead-up games, pint-sized drills and other fun basketball-oriented activities.  Miguel Martinez, a basketball enthusiast, will join Sterling Rec Staff in providing a fun, safe, learning environment for the young players. Sneakers are required, bring a water bottle.*Please note: there is a $10 late fee for all registrations received less than 1 week prior to the start of the program*
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM    Chakra Flow Yoga fo Kids - Session I
Join us for a fun and engaging yoga class designed especially for kids in grades 5-8! Over the course of this program, students will explore the seven chakras, or energy centers in the through movement and mindfulness. Each week, we will focus on a different chakra, incorporating poses, breathing, exercises and activities that foster balance, self-awareness and relaxation. Students will also create their own chakra bracelet to take home. Please bring a yoga mat and water. Instructor is Beth McInerny
 
Monday January 6, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM    Music Together with Pakachoag Music School - Music Together, Winter
Music Together (R) is a music and movement class for children aged birth to five years old. Music is learned through singing, movement, play, and discovery. Tuition includes a professionally produced song book with access to online music downloads and a CD of the matching song collection. There are three multi-week sessions between September and June: a fall session (10 weeks), a winter session (9 weeks), and a spring session (10 weeks). While it is best to participate in a whole session, students are welcome to join at any time. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!
 
Tuesday January 7, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM    CULINARY ARTS - CULINARY ARTS Session II
Culinary Arts Class where students will make and sample all items. Skills to be taught include reading/following a recipe, following directions, and kitchen safety skills. All food will be eaten by the students, so it is important to inform the instructors of any allergies prior to class.  Instructors: Ginny Beaudin-Meade & Stacy Padilla. *Please note: there is a $10 late fee for all registrations received less than 1 week prior to the start of the program*
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Mat Pilates - Mat Pilates Winter
Mat Pilates is a low-impact exercise class that uses your body weight and gravity for resistance to strengthen and tone muscles, improve flexibility, and increase core strength- suitable for all levels of fitness
 
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM    High School Pick-Up Basketball - High School Pick-Up Basketball
HIGH SCHOOL PICK-UP: Semi-organized play by program facilitator, all experience levels welcome. Equipment provided.If there is no school, there will be no basketball.All PLAYERS MUST have a signed WAIVER to play
 
Wednesday January 8, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Gentle Yoga Flow - Gentle Yoga Flow Winter -Evening
A gentle yoga class for all levels. The class will be performed at a slower pace with less intense positions. It will include yogic breath work and relaxation. Participants should bring their own mat and blocks if required.Drop ins welcome $15.00 a classThis program needs 4 or more participants to run.
 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Men's Pick-Up Basketball League - Men's Pick-Up Basketball
MEN'S PICK-UP: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm  $25/season. Pre-register or pay your first night. Checks made payable to Town of Sterling or cash. Must complete registration form if not registering online. Players should wear appropriate clothing, shoes, bring water and basketball. All levels of play welcome!If there is half day or no school, there will be no basketball.No basketball on 11/27, 12/4, 12/25, 1/1/25, 1/29, 2/19, 3/19, 4/23, 5/14
 
Thursday January 9, 2025
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM    Snapology S.T.EM Programs - SuperStructures
Children are meant to learn through play. When children are actively engaged in hands-on, interactive learning activities, their creativity flourishes. Snapology engages children using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and technology. While the kids are having fun with familiar toys, laptops and iPads, we sneak in the educational concepts!  Snapology's mission is to provide children an opportunity to engage in "playful learning" activities that will stimulate their creativity and spark an interest in learning. Mega Machines Robotics: In this machinery-focused robotics program, your engineer will explore the basics of robotics while building some pretty spectacular vehicles with their classmates! While working with a partner to complete various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building challenges.SuperStructures: Can you design the next Taj Mahal? Come create and build the future using LEGO® bricks in Snapology's new and exciting Architecture class! It's never too early to foster your child's engineering and building skills in this super cool program. AttackBots: In this exciting program, students will build a variety of military-inspired robots that will respond to their programmed commands. While working with a partner to solve the various challenges, your student will be challenged to understand how to effectively utilize a sensor, how different mechanical components can alter the power and speed of their machine, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with games and challenges using the robots their build with their partner. They're going to have a BLAST! Real World Robotics: In Snapology's Real World Robotics class using LEGO® Spike Prime, students interested in technology will create robotic models inspired by real life robotic technologies. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming as they build alarm devices, earthquake detectors, robotic arms, and much more. Your child will have a blast exploring the world of robotic technologies as they build, learn, and play.Students will be paired off in groups to for this program.This program need 10 participants to run.
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Cribbage - Cribbage, Session I
Come join us for a fun five or ten weeks of card playing where you can test your basic math skills, draw the perfect hand, and enjoy all the delicious appetizers.  Teams of two will be formed to play six games per night. Prizes awarded at the end of each 5 week session!If you have not previously participated in this program, please contact the office before registering at 978-422-3041 or recreation@sterling-ma.gov      
 
Saturday January 11, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Kinderball - Kinderball
This program is designed for aspiring basketball players in kindergarten! Players will have a fun time learning basic basketball skills through lead-up games, pint-sized drills and other fun basketball-oriented activities.  Miguel Martinez, a basketball enthusiast, will join Sterling Rec Staff in providing a fun, safe, learning environment for the young players. Sneakers are required, bring a water bottle.*Please note: there is a $10 late fee for all registrations received less than 1 week prior to the start of the program*
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM    Chakra Flow Yoga fo Kids - Session I
Join us for a fun and engaging yoga class designed especially for kids in grades 5-8! Over the course of this program, students will explore the seven chakras, or energy centers in the through movement and mindfulness. Each week, we will focus on a different chakra, incorporating poses, breathing, exercises and activities that foster balance, self-awareness and relaxation. Students will also create their own chakra bracelet to take home. Please bring a yoga mat and water. Instructor is Beth McInerny
 
Monday January 13, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM    Music Together with Pakachoag Music School - Music Together, Winter
Music Together (R) is a music and movement class for children aged birth to five years old. Music is learned through singing, movement, play, and discovery. Tuition includes a professionally produced song book with access to online music downloads and a CD of the matching song collection. There are three multi-week sessions between September and June: a fall session (10 weeks), a winter session (9 weeks), and a spring session (10 weeks). While it is best to participate in a whole session, students are welcome to join at any time. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!
 
Tuesday January 14, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM    CULINARY ARTS - CULINARY ARTS Session II
Culinary Arts Class where students will make and sample all items. Skills to be taught include reading/following a recipe, following directions, and kitchen safety skills. All food will be eaten by the students, so it is important to inform the instructors of any allergies prior to class.  Instructors: Ginny Beaudin-Meade & Stacy Padilla. *Please note: there is a $10 late fee for all registrations received less than 1 week prior to the start of the program*
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Mat Pilates - Mat Pilates Winter
Mat Pilates is a low-impact exercise class that uses your body weight and gravity for resistance to strengthen and tone muscles, improve flexibility, and increase core strength- suitable for all levels of fitness
 
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM    High School Pick-Up Basketball - High School Pick-Up Basketball
HIGH SCHOOL PICK-UP: Semi-organized play by program facilitator, all experience levels welcome. Equipment provided.If there is no school, there will be no basketball.All PLAYERS MUST have a signed WAIVER to play
 
Wednesday January 15, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Gentle Yoga Flow - Gentle Yoga Flow Winter -Evening
A gentle yoga class for all levels. The class will be performed at a slower pace with less intense positions. It will include yogic breath work and relaxation. Participants should bring their own mat and blocks if required.Drop ins welcome $15.00 a classThis program needs 4 or more participants to run.
 
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM    Men's Pick-Up Basketball League - Men's Pick-Up Basketball
MEN'S PICK-UP: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm  $25/season. Pre-register or pay your first night. Checks made payable to Town of Sterling or cash. Must complete registration form if not registering online. Players should wear appropriate clothing, shoes, bring water and basketball. All levels of play welcome!If there is half day or no school, there will be no basketball.No basketball on 11/27, 12/4, 12/25, 1/1/25, 1/29, 2/19, 3/19, 4/23, 5/14
 
Thursday January 16, 2025
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM    Snapology S.T.EM Programs - SuperStructures
Children are meant to learn through play. When children are actively engaged in hands-on, interactive learning activities, their creativity flourishes. Snapology engages children using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex and technology. While the kids are having fun with familiar toys, laptops and iPads, we sneak in the educational concepts!  Snapology's mission is to provide children an opportunity to engage in "playful learning" activities that will stimulate their creativity and spark an interest in learning. Mega Machines Robotics: In this machinery-focused robotics program, your engineer will explore the basics of robotics while building some pretty spectacular vehicles with their classmates! While working with a partner to complete various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building challenges.SuperStructures: Can you design the next Taj Mahal? Come create and build the future using LEGO® bricks in Snapology's new and exciting Architecture class! It's never too early to foster your child's engineering and building skills in this super cool program. AttackBots: In this exciting program, students will build a variety of military-inspired robots that will respond to their programmed commands. While working with a partner to solve the various challenges, your student will be challenged to understand how to effectively utilize a sensor, how different mechanical components can alter the power and speed of their machine, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with games and challenges using the robots their build with their partner. They're going to have a BLAST! Real World Robotics: In Snapology's Real World Robotics class using LEGO® Spike Prime, students interested in technology will create robotic models inspired by real life robotic technologies. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming as they build alarm devices, earthquake detectors, robotic arms, and much more. Your child will have a blast exploring the world of robotic technologies as they build, learn, and play.Students will be paired off in groups to for this program.This program need 10 participants to run.
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Cribbage - Cribbage, Session I
Come join us for a fun five or ten weeks of card playing where you can test your basic math skills, draw the perfect hand, and enjoy all the delicious appetizers.  Teams of two will be formed to play six games per night. Prizes awarded at the end of each 5 week session!If you have not previously participated in this program, please contact the office before registering at 978-422-3041 or recreation@sterling-ma.gov      
 
Saturday January 18, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM    Kinderball - Kinderball
This program is designed for aspiring basketball players in kindergarten! Players will have a fun time learning basic basketball skills through lead-up games, pint-sized drills and other fun basketball-oriented activities.  Miguel Martinez, a basketball enthusiast, will join Sterling Rec Staff in providing a fun, safe, learning environment for the young players. Sneakers are required, bring a water bottle.*Please note: there is a $10 late fee for all registrations received less than 1 week prior to the start of the program*
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM    Chakra Flow Yoga fo Kids - Session I
Join us for a fun and engaging yoga class designed especially for kids in grades 5-8! Over the course of this program, students will explore the seven chakras, or energy centers in the through movement and mindfulness. Each week, we will focus on a different chakra, incorporating poses, breathing, exercises and activities that foster balance, self-awareness and relaxation. Students will also create their own chakra bracelet to take home. Please bring a yoga mat and water. Instructor is Beth McInerny
 
Tuesday January 21, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM    CULINARY ARTS - CULINARY ARTS Session II
Culinary Arts Class where students will make and sample all items. Skills to be taught include reading/following a recipe, following directions, and kitchen safety skills. All food will be eaten by the students, so it is important to inform the instructors of any allergies prior to class.  Instructors: Ginny Beaudin-Meade & Stacy Padilla. *Please note: there is a $10 late fee for all registrations received less than 1 week prior to the start of the program*
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Mat Pilates - Mat Pilates Winter
Mat Pilates is a low-impact exercise class that uses your body weight and gravity for resistance to strengthen and tone muscles, improve flexibility, and increase core strength- suitable for all levels of fitness
 
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM    High School Pick-Up Basketball - High School Pick-Up Basketball
HIGH SCHOOL PICK-UP: Semi-organized play by program facilitator, all experience levels welcome. Equipment provided.If there is no school, there will be no basketball.All PLAYERS MUST have a signed WAIVER to play