JUST FOR KIDS

ATTENTION: There will be no programs during school vacations, holidays nor on early dismissal days. Pre-registration is required for all programs. In the event of inclement weather cancellations will be announced at local schools. Check local newspapers and local radio stations for special information.

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3&4 Grade Basketball
Third and fourth grade basketball meets on Mondays and Wednesdays. This program is open to boys/girls in grades 3&4. A girl in fourth grade has the choice of participating in the 4th grade program or with 5-6 grade girls. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grade 3 & 4
Active Dates:Nov. 9-Feb. 3, 2010
Times:3-4:15 p.m. M & W
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center gymnasium
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

XC Ski Trails
Caribou Ski Trails are located behind the Caribou Country Club off Rt 161 approx. 3 miles north of Caribou. Season passes are available. There are 8 km of trails for classic and skate skiing. As of 1/7/10 the powerline is not yet groomed/open.
Age Group:Open to all ages
Active Dates:CLOSED FOR SEASON
Times:24 hours
Location:Located near Caribou Country Club off Rt 161.
Fee: $2 adults - $1 students (9 & under ski free)

Skating Rink
Building open Sat. 12-4, Sun. 12-4 p.m. These are supervised skating hours(weahter permitting). You can skate at any time on your own, though the building is not open except for hours stated.
Age Group:Open to all ages
Active Dates:CLOSED FOR SEASON
Times:Sat & Sun. 12-4 p.m.
Location:Caribou Skating Rink in Teague Park
Fee:n/a

FRIDAY FUNDAMENTALS - AGES 8-10
Each session will deal with the mechanics and the breakdown of individual posisions on a team. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:8-10 year old boys and girls
Active Dates:Starts TBA
Times:8:30-9:30 a.m. Fridays
Location:Teague Park
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

INTERMEDIATES SWIMMING
Intermediates swimming lessons are for youths who have passed Advanced Beginners lessons. Intermediate lessons are equivelant to Red Cross Level 6. Lessons are offered in three two week sessions.Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 6 and over.
Active Dates:Starts June 28
Times:11-11:30 am
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 for non resident)

ADVANCED SWIMMERS
Advanced swimmers are for youths that have passed Intermediate swimming lessons. The lessons are offered in three two week sessions. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 6 and over.
Active Dates:Starts June 28
Times:11-11:30 am
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Beginners Tennis
Beginners is a level 1 tennis lesson. Pre-registration is required.See booklet for session dates and times for classes.
Age Group:Ages 9-18
Active Dates:Starts June 23
Times:See booklet for session dates & times
Location:Teague Park in Caribou
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Advanced Beginners Tennis
Advanced beginners tennis lessons are level 2 lessons. Youths that have passed beginners lessons move on to level 2 advanced beginners. Pre-registration is required. See booklet for session dates and times.
Age Group:Ages 9-18
Active Dates:Begins June 23
Times:See summer book for times / sessions
Location:Teague Park in Caribou
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Intermediates Tennis Lessons
Intermediates tennis is level 3. Youths that have passed Advanced beginners go into Intermediates. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 9-18
Active Dates:Starts June 23
Times:See booklet
Location:Teague Park in Caribou
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Advanced Intermediates Tennis
Advanced Intermediates tennis is for youths that have passed Intermediates. Advanced intermediates is level 4. Pre-registration is required. See booklet for session dates.
Age Group:Ages 9-18
Active Dates:Starts June 23
Times:See booklet for times and session dates
Location:Teague Park in Caribou
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Tennis Tikes
Tennis tikes is for youths ages 5-8. Each session meets Tues. & Thurs. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 5-8
Active Dates:Starts June 23
Times:5-6 yrs -1-2:15 & 7-8 yrs -2:30-4:45
Location:Teague Park in Caribou
Fee:n/a ($10 for non resident)

Tennis Team
Tennis team is for any student who has passed beginners tennis lessons. Tennis team meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Grades 8 & under 1-2 pm and Grades 9 & over 2-3 pm. Preregistration is required.
Age Group:9-18 years old
Active Dates:Starts June 23
Times:see description
Location:Teague Park in Caribou
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Private & Semi-Private Tennis Lessons
Private and semi-private lessons are offered to youth and adults. Call instructor Mr. Hab at 493-4239
Age Group:Ages 9 and over
Active Dates:Starts TBA
Times:See instructor
Location:Teague Park in Caribou
Fee:See description

SWIM TEAM
Swim team meets Monday thru Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. Swimmers must have passed dog paddlers (Red Cross Level 2)in order to participate on the swim team. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 6-18
Active Dates:Starts June 28
Times:4-5 p.m.
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Parent/Tot Swim
Parent/tot swimming is an introductory program for tots. Parents or other adult guardians must accompany the child and be prepared to enter the water. The class meets Monday thru Friday. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 4-5
Active Dates:Starts June 28, 2010
Times:1:15-1:45 p.m.
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Advanced Parent Tot Swimming
There will not be any advanced parent tot swim lessons this year
Age Group:Ages 4-5
Active Dates:tba
Times:tba
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 for non resident)

Soccer Grade 3 & 4
Grade 3 & 4 soccer plays on Monday and Wednesdays evenings at Teague Park field. In the event of rain games will be played at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center gym. No cleats allowed on the gym floor. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grade 3 & 4
Active Dates:Starts Aug 23
Times:see schedule
Location:Teague Park soccer field
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

2010 Soccer Grade 3 & 4 SCHEDULE

Date Time Teams Location
Aug. 23 6 pm Revolution, Galaxy, Fire Teague Park Field
Aug 23 7 pm Rapids, Metrostars Teague Park Field
Aug. 25 6 pm Rapids, Metrostars, Fire Teague Park Field
Aug. 25 7 pm Revolution, Galaxy Teague Park Field
Aug. 30 6 pm Revolution vs Metrostars Teague Park Field
Aug. 30 7 pm Fire vs Rapids Teague Park Field
Sept. 1 6 pm Rapids vs Revolution Teague Park Field
Sept 1 7 pm Galaxy vs Fire Teague Park Field
Sept 6 Labor Day No Games
Sept. 8 6 pm Rapids vs Galaxy Teague Park Field
Sept 8 7 pm Metrostars vs Fire Teague Park Field
Sept, 13 6 pm Revolution vs Rapids Teague Park Field
Sept 13 7 pm Metrostars vs Galaxy Teague Park Field
Sept 15 6 pm Galaxy vs Revolution Teague Park Field
Sept 20 6 pm Fire vs Revolution Teague Park Field
Sept 20 7 pm Metrostars vs Rapids Teague Park Field
Sept. 22 6 pm Galaxy vs Rapids Teague Park Field
Sept 22 7 pm Fire vs Metrostars Teague Park Field
Sept 27 6 pm Metrostars vs Revolution Teague Park Field
Sept 27 7 pm Fire vs Galaxy Teague Park Field
Sept. 29 Teague Park Open House no games
Oct. 4 6 pm Awards Night Caribou Wellness Center


Learn to Skate Program
This Program is designed to introduce youngsters to the fundamentals of ice-skating. Some skates are available.
Age Group:Grades 1-4
Active Dates:Jan. 20-March 17, 2010
Times:Mon. & Wed. 3-4:30 pm
Location:Ice Rink, Teague Park
Fee:N/A

1 & 2 Grade Hoop Fundamentals
This program meets 3-4:30 pm Select either Session 1 Monday & Wednesdays or Session 2 Tuesday & Thursday. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grades 1 & 2
Active Dates:Feb. 8-March 18, 2010
Times:M & W or T & TH 3-4:30 pm
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center Gym
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Arts &Crafts
Once again children ages 5-16 will be able to participate in a diversified arts and crafts program. The program will meet for six weeks in the summer. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 5-16
Active Dates:TBA
Times:See booklet
Location:Caribou Recreation Center
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Soccer Grade 1 & 2
Grade 1 & 2 Soccer begins Sept 7 and meets Tues & Thurs from 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Hill Top School field. Rain days at Caribou Wellness Center. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grades 1 & 2
Active Dates:Sept. 7 -Oct 7
Times:3:15-4:30 Tues & Thurs
Location:Caribou Wellness Center
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Alligators Swimming Lessons
Alligators = Red Cross Level 1 - beginners. Times are offered in three two week sessions at two different time slots: 11-11:30 & 12:30-1 pm Monday thru Friday. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 6 and over
Active Dates:Starts June 28
Times:See booklet
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Dog Paddlers Swimming Lessons
Dog Paddlers = Red Cross Level 2 - participants can put face under water. Lessons are offered in three two week sessions from 11:45-12:15 pm and 12:30-1 pm Monday thru Friday. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 6 and over.
Active Dates:Starts June 28
Times:TBA
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Crawlers Swimming
Crawlers = Red Cross Level 3 - Participants can swim. Lessons offered in three two week sessions at 11:45-12:15 pm and 12:30-1 pm Monday thru Friday. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 6 and over.
Active Dates:Starts June 28
Times:See booklet
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Sharks Swimming Lessons
Sharks = Red Cross Level 4 - participants can swim underwater for two body lengths. Lessons will be offered in three two week sessions. 11-11:30 am and 11:45-12:15 pm Mon. thru Fri. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 6 and over.
Active Dates:Starts June 28
Times:TBA
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

Advanced Beginners Swimming
Advanced Beginners swimming = Red Cross Level 5 There are no advanced beginners offered this summer.
Age Group:Ages 6 and over.
Active Dates:tba
Times:See booklet
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non-resident fee)

POOL HOURS
The outdoor pool is open for general swim M-F 2-4 p.m., M&W 6-8 p.m.
Age Group:All ages
Active Dates:June 28-Aug 13, 2010
Times:See description
Location:Caribou Community Outdoor Pool
Fee:None

KIDS POOL PIZZA PARTY
Fun and games for kids at the Caribou Community Swimming Pool. Free to all children.Come and have fun with swimming, pizza and soda.
Age Group:Kids
Active Dates:TBA
Times:2-4 p.m.
Location:Caribou Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fee:None

Ski Daddle
This program is designed for all ability levels and will include equipment basics, turing, diagonal stride, skating, uphill and downhill techniques. Meets at TP shack till Feb. 11 than Feb. 23-March 18 at TP School gym. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grades 3 - 6
Active Dates:Jan. 19-March 18
Times:3-4:30 p.m. Tues. & Thurs.
Location:Ice Rink
Fee:No fee ($10 non-resident fee)

Roller Skating Day
The Caribou Parks & Recreation Department would like to invite you to come and have fun with us at the Caribou Melody Roller Rink. Supervisors will be on site. Parents must drop off and pick up their child at the skating rink.
Age Group:Grades 3-8
Active Dates:TBA
Times:1-3 p.m.
Location:Melody Roller Rink in Caribou
Fee:$ 3.50 admission/skates (roller blades $2 extra)

Movie Day
Come and join us at the movies. The $3 includes admission, a soda and a popcorn. Movie selections are Happy Feet or Flushed Away. Supervisors will be at the theater.Parents must drop off and pick up their child at the theater.
Age Group:Grades 3-8
Active Dates:TBA
Times:1 p.m.
Location:Caribou Cinemas
Fee:$3 per child

Pitch, Hit & Run Competition
Caribou Recreation Dept. will sponsor a local Pitch,Hit and Run competition. This is an opportunity for children to display three fundamental baseball skills, pitching, hitting and running. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 7-14
Active Dates:May 8
Times:10-2 pm
Location:Caribou Little League Fields
Fee: no fee

Kayaking II
Once basics are covered the week will progress to wetland exploring. All registrations must have passed beginners level swimming or equivalent. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grades 7-10
Active Dates:July 12-15, 2010
Times:See schedule
Location:See schedule
Fee:$20 resident/$125 non-resident

GET OUT & STAY OUT NIGHT
Come on out and bring the family for an evening of fun and games. The Mad Whittler - Rodney Richards, a bonfire, Bombardier groomer rides, slide for your life, games on the ice, snow shoe races, skijor to name a few events. Everyone is welcome.
Age Group:Everyone
Active Dates:TBA
Times:6-9 p.m.
Location:Teague Park
Fee:NO Fee

Parent-Tot Combo
This class is for 1st and 2nd year parent-tot swim youths. Children ages 3 will be allowed in this class only. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Age 3-5
Active Dates:TBA
Times:TBA
Location:Caribou Outdoor Community Pool
Fee:No fee ($10 non resident fee)

ULTIMATE FRISBEE
Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4:30 pm. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grades 5-8
Active Dates:TBA
Times:3-4:30 pm
Location:Teague Park Gazebo Field
Fee:No Fee

FAT TIRE FESTIVAL
Come join us as we travel to Nordic Heritage Center's Fat Tire Festival. Participants must bring a mountain bike, helmet and lunch money. Pre-registratin is required.
Age Group:Grades 6-9
Active Dates:TBA
Times:9 a.m - 5 p.m.
Location:Presque Isle
Fee:No fee

CHEERLEADING
The program is designed to introduce participants to the basic skills of cheerleading including jumps, tumbling, stunts, and a long list of cheers. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grades 5 & 6
Active Dates:Nov. 10- Feb. 4, 2010
Times:Tues & Thurs 3-4:30 pm
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center
Fee:N/A

Eelks Hoop Shoot Contest
Elks National Hoop Shoot Contest is open to boys and girls ages 8-13 (age as of April 1, 2010) Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 8-13
Active Dates:Dec. 28, 2009
Times:9:30 am warmups /10 am event
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Department
Fee:N/A

Rock Climbing & Swimming at Gentile Hall
Join us as we take it outside and go rock climbing and swimming at UMPI Gentile Hall. The van leaves the recreation center at 9:30 am and returns at 12:30 pm. Preregistration is required.
Age Group:Gradess 6-8
Active Dates:TBA
Times:9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location:Gentile Hall at UMPI
Fee:$7

BASEBALL FUNDAMENTALS CLINIC
This clinic is for boys and girls. Each session deals with the mechanics of the individual positions on a baseball team. 9-10 yr olds M & W and 11-12 yr olds T & Th. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:9-12 year olds
Active Dates:March 22-April 15, 2010
Times:3-4:30 p.m.
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center
Fee:n/a

KIckball
Join us for a fun game of kickball. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grades 4-6
Active Dates:Dec. 30, 2009
Times:9 am
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center
Fee:N/A

Golf Lessons
Join us as we jump start spring with golf lessons. Offered for youths in grades 5-8 this program meets Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:15-6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Grades 5-8
Active Dates:March 23-April 14, 2010
Times:Tues & Wed. from 5:15-6:30 pm
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center
Fee:n/a

HEROES, GODS & MONSTERS
This program , presented by the Northern Stars Planetarium, is a live storytelling presentation on Greek and Roman myths about stars and constellations. Pre-registration is required.. Limited to one show per person.
Age Group:All ages welcome
Active Dates:April 23, 2010
Times:1 pm & 2:30 pm showing
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center
Fee:$2 per person

THE WONDERFUL SKY
Join us as the Northern Stars Planetarium features a star program that will take a look at the night sky from your prespective and talk about stars, constellations, visible planets, meteors, the Moon, northern lights and more. Preregistration is required.
Age Group:All ages
Active Dates:April 23, 2010
Times:6:30 pm
Location:Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center
Fee:$2 per person

SINGLE A - SPINNERS
This program is for 5 year olds. The program will use a batting tee and soft sided baseballs to introduce youths to the fundamentals of baseball. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:5 year olds
Active Dates:Starts June 23, 2010 Mon & Wed
Times:8:30-9:15 am
Location:Teague Park ballfield
Fee:n/a ($10 non resident fee)

SINGLE A - SALEM SOXS
Emphasis is on introducing baseball as a team game. Children are placed on teams and commence to learn the fundamentals of batting, fielding and catching. Batting is done from a batting tee. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:6 year olds
Active Dates:Tues & Thurs Starts June 24
Times:8:30-9:15 am
Location:Teague Park Ballfield
Fee:n/a ($10 non resident fee)

DOUBLE AA - SEA DOGS
Designed to teach youngsters the fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is on developing sound fundamentals while learning to better understand the game. Staff members are used for pitching. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 7-8
Active Dates:Mon., Wed. & Fri. Starts June 23
Times:1:15-2:30 pm
Location:Teague Park ballfield
Fee:n/a ($10 non resident fee)

MAJORS BASEBALL
Ties baseball fundamentals with strategies of the game. Participants have games with other communities on a regular basis as well as travel to tournaments. Games will other communities generally held on Tues and Thurs. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 11-12
Active Dates:Weds & Fridays
Times:Wed 10:30-11:45 am/ Fri 10-11:15 am
Location:Teague Park ballfield
Fee:n/a ($10 non resident fee)

TENNIS LESSONS
Tennis lessons are offered in two week sessions during the summer. Levels are beginners, adv. beginners, intermediates and adv. intermediates. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 5-18
Active Dates:June 23-Aug 3, 2010
Times:8:55-3:45 pm
Location:Teague Park tennis courts
Fee:n/a ($10 non resident fee)

SWIMMING LESSONS
Lessons are offered in thre two week sessons. Levels are Alligators, Dog Paddlers, Crawlers, Sharks, Adv. Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced Swimmers. Pre-registration is required.
Age Group:Ages 6 and over
Active Dates:June 28 thru Aug 6, 2010
Times:11-1:45 pm
Location:Caribou Outdoor community pool
Fee:n/a ($10 non resident fee)