Wellesley Recreation Dept., adds drama for kids, night out for parents

From The Wellesley Recreation Department:

We’re excited to offer two new programs this winter. 

Drama Kids — Lower Primary (ages 5-8) The Drama Kids developmental drama program for Lower Primary provides young children ages 5 to 8 with unique opportunities to develop clear speech, fluent delivery and pleasing social skills. Our program helps to give them the confidence to be participants in all aspects of their lives, able to ask questions, seek answers and share information with others. Code: 122355-01, Day: Wednesday, 4-5pm, Dates: Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 (6 classes), Cost: $99 resident/$109 non-resident

Drama Kids — Upper Primary (ages 9-11) The confident, articulate child finds it easier to make friends, accept new challenges and explore new directions. Students in this program participate in a wide range of creative activities including speech, dramatic movement, improvisation, snippets and scene starters. At the end of each year, they utilize all the skills acquired during the year to perform a short, scripted production for parents and friends.  Code: 122355-02, Day: Wednesday, 5-6pm, Dates: Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 (6 classes), Cost: $99 resident/$109  non-resident

A Night At the Rec (Grades K – 5) Drop your children off to explore the REC at night! There will be sports for the sporty, crafts for the crafty and mystery surprises depending on the night. Each evening will have a different theme.  Bring flashlights and wear comfy clothes. Jan 11-The Big Chill; Feb 1-Superhero Smash; Mar 15-Shamrock Shenanigans. Registered participants of a Youth 2014 Winter Recreation Program are only $10 each!  Please pack a snack. If your child has allergies please notify the recreation department when registering.  Code: 122401, Day: Saturday, 6pm – 9pm, Dates: Jan 11, Feb 1, Mar 15, Cost: $15 per person (Max $45) per family.  If you are a Registered participant of a Youth 2014 Winter Recreation Program it is $10 per person (Max $30) per family.