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Thursday July 23, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 5 Before Daycation - (July 20-July 24)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Baseball Clinic - Summer (Ages 7-12) - Baseball Clinic
Join the RMHS Varsity Baseball Coach, Dave Blanchard, and his staff for this 4-day baseball clinic. This clinic will offer players (boys and girls) the opportunity to get instruction in the fundamentals of baseball. There will be hitting, fielding and pitching instruction as well as team games and competitions. Participants may bring a light non-refrigerated snack each day, and plenty of water.
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session E
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Lacrosse Clinics (Boys & Girls Ages 5-14) - SNL Girls Lacrosse Clinic
These clinics will be led by Coach Kevin Tobin (UMASS) and former Division 1 UMASS players. The focus of the clinic is on skill development. There will be consistent work on ground balls, passing, catching, shooting and footwork. Also, there will be mini-games and competitions throughout the sessions. Younger players will work on basic skill development such as rules to play by, passing, catching, scooping and shooting properly. Older players will work on skill development in all categories of the game as well as some competitive small field competitions.All participants will need to bring turf or cleats, helmet (boys), goggles (girls), lacrosse stick and water.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Readings Olympic Games!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session E
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session E
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 5 After Daycation (July 20-July 24)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - THURSDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - THURSDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR) Men's Pick-Up Soccer (Ages 18+) - FORR Men's Pick-Up Soccer - Thursdays Summer Session
This program is recreational pick-up soccer for men ages 18+ and will be overseen by Friends of Reading Recreation volunteer, George Katsoufis. All abilities are welcome.
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Friday July 24, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 5 Before Daycation - (July 20-July 24)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session E
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Readings Olympic Games!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session E
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session E
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 5 After Daycation (July 20-July 24)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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Saturday July 25, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 2-3 Parent & Me - Summer Session I (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 3-Young 4 - Summer Session I (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Inclyousion Sports Summer (Ages 2-4, 5-7 & 8-10) - Track & Field and Flag Football (Ages 5-7)
Join us for a fun 6-week sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field and Flag Football! Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for beginners or for children who are looking for small class sizes taught by well-trained coaches. Inclyousion Sports provides all equipment and children only need to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This program is designed for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together. Skill building is modified to each child’s experience level. Inclyousion Sports provides inclusive sports enrichment programs to children, using innovative behavioral methods to teach sports, fitness, and social skills. Programs are designed by physical education, behavioral, and inclusion experts to introduce all children to a variety of sports through a series of lessons focused on skill building. Inclyousion Sports is on a mission to make high quality sports enrichment programs accessible to all children. Learn more here: https://inclyousionsports.com/
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10:35 AM - 11:25 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 4-5 - Summer Session I (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 5-7 - Summer Session I (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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Sunday July 26, 2026
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball - Youth Beginner Program (Grades 2-8) - Youth Pickleball - Elementary School (Summer Session)
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Our Youth Beginner Pickleball Classes are designed for kids who are brand new to the game and eager to learn in a fun, pressure-free environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals including proper grip, basic shots, footwork, serving, scoring, and court etiquette. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and plenty of active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball - Youth Beginner Program (Grades 2-8) - Youth Pickleball - Middle School (Summer Session)
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Our Youth Beginner Pickleball Classes are designed for kids who are brand new to the game and eager to learn in a fun, pressure-free environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals including proper grip, basic shots, footwork, serving, scoring, and court etiquette. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and plenty of active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.
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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-4.5) - Summer Session I (SUNDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Pickleball - Beginners (Ages 18+) - Beginner Pickleball - Summer Session
Welcome to the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a game for all ages and skill levels and is not only fun but is great exercise too! Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis (ping pong). Beginners will learn fundamentals and strategies of the game as well as player health and safety. Beginners will concentrate on the rules, regulations, and etiquette of pickleball. Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles, and games will be of the non-competitive nature. This program is great for player ratings 1.0 (New) - 2.75. THE BEGINNER CLASS IS FOR BEGINNERS ONLY! DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS UNLESS YOU ARE A BEGINNER. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION TO GIVE MORE PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY PICKLEBALL! Space is very limited. Due to the limited amount of space, registration is open to READING RESIDENTS ONLY.
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1:05 PM - 1:55 PM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 4.5-6) - Summer Session I (SUNDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Pickleball - Intermediate (Ages 18+) - Intermediate Pickleball - Summer Session
Continue your pickleball journey with this Intermediate course! This class is not intended for people wanting to learn how to play pickleball, but for people who have already taken the beginner class or know how to play and keep score. This class is intended to advance your game to the next level by reducing unforced errors, practicing and putting it all together while playing games. This program is great for player ratings 3.0 - 3.75 (at least one year of playing experience).Due to the limited amount of space, registration is open to READING RESIDENTS ONLY!
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer Concert Series at Memorial Park - Alice & the Groove Diggers
Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.
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Monday July 27, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 Before Daycation - (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (Ages 5-12) - Beautiful Game (Ages 5-7)
This program will provide each player with the opportunity to enhance their individual skills, develop confidence in the small-sided environment and have a ton of FUN. In addition we will empower each player to think creatively and outside the box. We want players to problem solve and come up with solutions without being shouted at by a coach or parent. We will provide a playing environment where games and activities take the place of lines and lectures. Players will enjoy the experience of learning under the professional guidance of Reading's very own, Paul Orlando and a tremendous coaching staff led by John Barata (USSF A License, NSCAA Premier, US National Youth License). Our innovative clinic curriculum will feature all components of the modern game from technical skill development to real game tactical situations. Please join us for age-appropriate FUN!!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Basketball Clinic (Ages 5-14) - SNL Basketball Clinic (Half Day)
Camp Directors will be Lance Dottin, Carl McFadden and Jeff Nelson. Lance is a Massachusetts Hall of Fame Coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5 X Coach of the Year, 3 State Titles and 473 wins. Carl is the owner of SNL Sports Academy as well as Assistant Coach at Reading for the past 20 years. During his time at Reading he helped lead teams to a D2 North State Title and 250+ wins. Jeff has nearly 20 years experience as an NBA scout. The clinic will focus on skill development, team contests and games.This clinic is for both boys and girls!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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SNL Basketball Clinic (Ages 5-14) - SNL Basketball Clinic (Full Day)
Camp Directors will be Lance Dottin, Carl McFadden and Jeff Nelson. Lance is a Massachusetts Hall of Fame Coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5 X Coach of the Year, 3 State Titles and 473 wins. Carl is the owner of SNL Sports Academy as well as Assistant Coach at Reading for the past 20 years. During his time at Reading he helped lead teams to a D2 North State Title and 250+ wins. Jeff has nearly 20 years experience as an NBA scout. The clinic will focus on skill development, team contests and games.This clinic is for both boys and girls!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 After Daycation (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - MONDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Ultimate Frisbee (Ages 10-15) - Ultimate Frisbee
Learning and advancing ultimate frisbee skills through drills, scrimmages, and understanding of rules. If your child has never touched a disc, or has played ultimate for a couple years already, this program will teach the basics, introduce game strategy, and enforce the Spirit of the Game!Program Instructors: Kevin Leete and Taylor Gregory
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - MONDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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6:35 PM - 7:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Evening - MONDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks on Mondays. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 12-18) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis.If there is any question, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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Tuesday July 28, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 Before Daycation - (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (Ages 5-12) - Beautiful Game (Ages 5-7)
This program will provide each player with the opportunity to enhance their individual skills, develop confidence in the small-sided environment and have a ton of FUN. In addition we will empower each player to think creatively and outside the box. We want players to problem solve and come up with solutions without being shouted at by a coach or parent. We will provide a playing environment where games and activities take the place of lines and lectures. Players will enjoy the experience of learning under the professional guidance of Reading's very own, Paul Orlando and a tremendous coaching staff led by John Barata (USSF A License, NSCAA Premier, US National Youth License). Our innovative clinic curriculum will feature all components of the modern game from technical skill development to real game tactical situations. Please join us for age-appropriate FUN!!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Basketball Clinic (Ages 5-14) - SNL Basketball Clinic (Half Day)
Camp Directors will be Lance Dottin, Carl McFadden and Jeff Nelson. Lance is a Massachusetts Hall of Fame Coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5 X Coach of the Year, 3 State Titles and 473 wins. Carl is the owner of SNL Sports Academy as well as Assistant Coach at Reading for the past 20 years. During his time at Reading he helped lead teams to a D2 North State Title and 250+ wins. Jeff has nearly 20 years experience as an NBA scout. The clinic will focus on skill development, team contests and games.This clinic is for both boys and girls!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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SNL Basketball Clinic (Ages 5-14) - SNL Basketball Clinic (Full Day)
Camp Directors will be Lance Dottin, Carl McFadden and Jeff Nelson. Lance is a Massachusetts Hall of Fame Coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5 X Coach of the Year, 3 State Titles and 473 wins. Carl is the owner of SNL Sports Academy as well as Assistant Coach at Reading for the past 20 years. During his time at Reading he helped lead teams to a D2 North State Title and 250+ wins. Jeff has nearly 20 years experience as an NBA scout. The clinic will focus on skill development, team contests and games.This clinic is for both boys and girls!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 2-3 Parent & Me - Summer Session I (TUESDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-5) Summer Session I (TUESDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 After Daycation (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - TUESDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - TUESDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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Wednesday July 29, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 Before Daycation - (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (Ages 5-12) - Beautiful Game (Ages 5-7)
This program will provide each player with the opportunity to enhance their individual skills, develop confidence in the small-sided environment and have a ton of FUN. In addition we will empower each player to think creatively and outside the box. We want players to problem solve and come up with solutions without being shouted at by a coach or parent. We will provide a playing environment where games and activities take the place of lines and lectures. Players will enjoy the experience of learning under the professional guidance of Reading's very own, Paul Orlando and a tremendous coaching staff led by John Barata (USSF A License, NSCAA Premier, US National Youth License). Our innovative clinic curriculum will feature all components of the modern game from technical skill development to real game tactical situations. Please join us for age-appropriate FUN!!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Basketball Clinic (Ages 5-14) - SNL Basketball Clinic (Half Day)
Camp Directors will be Lance Dottin, Carl McFadden and Jeff Nelson. Lance is a Massachusetts Hall of Fame Coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5 X Coach of the Year, 3 State Titles and 473 wins. Carl is the owner of SNL Sports Academy as well as Assistant Coach at Reading for the past 20 years. During his time at Reading he helped lead teams to a D2 North State Title and 250+ wins. Jeff has nearly 20 years experience as an NBA scout. The clinic will focus on skill development, team contests and games.This clinic is for both boys and girls!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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SNL Basketball Clinic (Ages 5-14) - SNL Basketball Clinic (Full Day)
Camp Directors will be Lance Dottin, Carl McFadden and Jeff Nelson. Lance is a Massachusetts Hall of Fame Coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5 X Coach of the Year, 3 State Titles and 473 wins. Carl is the owner of SNL Sports Academy as well as Assistant Coach at Reading for the past 20 years. During his time at Reading he helped lead teams to a D2 North State Title and 250+ wins. Jeff has nearly 20 years experience as an NBA scout. The clinic will focus on skill development, team contests and games.This clinic is for both boys and girls!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Children's Performances at Memorial Park - Toe Jam Puppet Band
These children's performances will be held on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances. There are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 After Daycation (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - WEDNESDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - WEDNESDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
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SNL Rec on the Run! (Ages 8-14) - Rec on the Run!
Does your child love to run? Do they want to learn more about the fundamentals of running? This program is geared for children ages 8-14 that want to get moving and begin to experience the joy that running can bring. Each session will be a different style run, helping the kids to build off the session before and grow stronger each time. Running can be a lifetime sport and teaches such valuable lessons on how to mentally and physically dig deep, show perseverance and commitment! The last session will be a fun run race format that the kids will build to get ready for! The race will be a one-mile race with prizes given to the top three finishers!Participants will only need to bring athletic clothes, running shoes and water!
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Tennis, Adult Beginner Class (Ages 19+) - Adult Beginner Tennis - WEDNESDAYS
The Beginner class is designed to introduce the game of tennis to a new adult player and to build upon stroke technique for beginners. Focus over the course of the session will be to develop skills towards live ball hitting and knowledge of all aspects of the game. This program will run for 7 consecutive weeks on Wednesdays. About the Instructor: Gregg Luongo has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading High School and The University Of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly, MA.
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Thursday July 30, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 Before Daycation - (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beautiful Game Soccer Academy (Ages 5-12) - Beautiful Game (Ages 5-7)
This program will provide each player with the opportunity to enhance their individual skills, develop confidence in the small-sided environment and have a ton of FUN. In addition we will empower each player to think creatively and outside the box. We want players to problem solve and come up with solutions without being shouted at by a coach or parent. We will provide a playing environment where games and activities take the place of lines and lectures. Players will enjoy the experience of learning under the professional guidance of Reading's very own, Paul Orlando and a tremendous coaching staff led by John Barata (USSF A License, NSCAA Premier, US National Youth License). Our innovative clinic curriculum will feature all components of the modern game from technical skill development to real game tactical situations. Please join us for age-appropriate FUN!!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Basketball Clinic (Ages 5-14) - SNL Basketball Clinic (Half Day)
Camp Directors will be Lance Dottin, Carl McFadden and Jeff Nelson. Lance is a Massachusetts Hall of Fame Coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5 X Coach of the Year, 3 State Titles and 473 wins. Carl is the owner of SNL Sports Academy as well as Assistant Coach at Reading for the past 20 years. During his time at Reading he helped lead teams to a D2 North State Title and 250+ wins. Jeff has nearly 20 years experience as an NBA scout. The clinic will focus on skill development, team contests and games.This clinic is for both boys and girls!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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SNL Basketball Clinic (Ages 5-14) - SNL Basketball Clinic (Full Day)
Camp Directors will be Lance Dottin, Carl McFadden and Jeff Nelson. Lance is a Massachusetts Hall of Fame Coach at Cambridge Rindge and Latin, 5 X Coach of the Year, 3 State Titles and 473 wins. Carl is the owner of SNL Sports Academy as well as Assistant Coach at Reading for the past 20 years. During his time at Reading he helped lead teams to a D2 North State Title and 250+ wins. Jeff has nearly 20 years experience as an NBA scout. The clinic will focus on skill development, team contests and games.This clinic is for both boys and girls!
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 After Daycation (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - THURSDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - THURSDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR) Men's Pick-Up Soccer (Ages 18+) - FORR Men's Pick-Up Soccer - Thursdays Summer Session
This program is recreational pick-up soccer for men ages 18+ and will be overseen by Friends of Reading Recreation volunteer, George Katsoufis. All abilities are welcome.
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Friday July 31, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 Before Daycation - (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session F
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 6 After Daycation (July 27-July 31)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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Saturday August 1, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 2-3 Parent & Me - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 3-Young 4 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Inclyousion Sports Summer (Ages 2-4, 5-7 & 8-10) - Track & Field and Flag Football (Ages 5-7)
Join us for a fun 6-week sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field and Flag Football! Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for beginners or for children who are looking for small class sizes taught by well-trained coaches. Inclyousion Sports provides all equipment and children only need to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This program is designed for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together. Skill building is modified to each child’s experience level. Inclyousion Sports provides inclusive sports enrichment programs to children, using innovative behavioral methods to teach sports, fitness, and social skills. Programs are designed by physical education, behavioral, and inclusion experts to introduce all children to a variety of sports through a series of lessons focused on skill building. Inclyousion Sports is on a mission to make high quality sports enrichment programs accessible to all children. Learn more here: https://inclyousionsports.com/
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10:35 AM - 11:25 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 4-5 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 5-7 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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Sunday August 2, 2026
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball - Youth Beginner Program (Grades 2-8) - Youth Pickleball - Elementary School (Summer Session)
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Our Youth Beginner Pickleball Classes are designed for kids who are brand new to the game and eager to learn in a fun, pressure-free environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals including proper grip, basic shots, footwork, serving, scoring, and court etiquette. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and plenty of active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball - Youth Beginner Program (Grades 2-8) - Youth Pickleball - Middle School (Summer Session)
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Our Youth Beginner Pickleball Classes are designed for kids who are brand new to the game and eager to learn in a fun, pressure-free environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals including proper grip, basic shots, footwork, serving, scoring, and court etiquette. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and plenty of active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.
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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-4.5) - Summer Session II (SUNDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Pickleball - Beginners (Ages 18+) - Beginner Pickleball - Summer Session
Welcome to the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a game for all ages and skill levels and is not only fun but is great exercise too! Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis (ping pong). Beginners will learn fundamentals and strategies of the game as well as player health and safety. Beginners will concentrate on the rules, regulations, and etiquette of pickleball. Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles, and games will be of the non-competitive nature. This program is great for player ratings 1.0 (New) - 2.75. THE BEGINNER CLASS IS FOR BEGINNERS ONLY! DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS UNLESS YOU ARE A BEGINNER. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION TO GIVE MORE PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY PICKLEBALL! Space is very limited. Due to the limited amount of space, registration is open to READING RESIDENTS ONLY.
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1:05 PM - 1:55 PM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 4.5-6) - Summer Session II (SUNDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Pickleball - Intermediate (Ages 18+) - Intermediate Pickleball - Summer Session
Continue your pickleball journey with this Intermediate course! This class is not intended for people wanting to learn how to play pickleball, but for people who have already taken the beginner class or know how to play and keep score. This class is intended to advance your game to the next level by reducing unforced errors, practicing and putting it all together while playing games. This program is great for player ratings 3.0 - 3.75 (at least one year of playing experience).Due to the limited amount of space, registration is open to READING RESIDENTS ONLY!
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer Concert Series at Memorial Park - Jumpin' Juba
Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.
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Monday August 3, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 Before Daycation - (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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First Step Speed Summer Clinic (Grades 3-6) - First Step Speed Summer Clinic
Our 4-day morning speed camp is a high-energy outdoor program for athletes in grades 3–6 who want a fun and focused week of training. Athletes will build speed, confidence, and overall athletic movement through sprint drills, agility work, jumping and landing training, and competitive games. Baseline testing in the standing broad jump, 10-yard dash, and 5-10-5 shuttle helps track performance and progress.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Soccer Clinic (Ages 6-14) - SNL Soccer Clinic
This clinic will be run by Christian Huizenga. Christian is a current sub varsity soccer and basketball coach at Reading Memorial High School as well as the middle school wellness educator. He is a former varsity high school soccer coach and former head coach at Eastern Nazarene College. Christian was a three-year collegiate soccer player and an all North New Jersey soccer player in high school. Participants will work on dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Stations will encourage learning, fun and creativity and will also include competitions against staff members. Small-sided and full-sided games will be played as well.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Battlegrounds - Nerf Edition (Grades 1-5) - Nerf Battlegrounds (Grades 1-5): Summer Session II
Come join the Sports Zone Lieutenants as we test our individual and team effectiveness in battle! This awesome program puts a fresh spin on traditional games like capture the flag, while also allowing children to get great exercise, learn some strategic planning skills, and make new friends. Each week will feature different games with individual and team-based challenges, so the students always have something new to strive for. We will also have all sorts of obstacles for the participants to interact with, so they never know what to expect! There will be no shortage of fun in this program, and we provide all the necessary supplies, so join the excitement today! Participants should bring water, a non-refrigerated snack and wear comfortable shoes!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Volleyball, Youth Summer Clinics (Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9) - Rocket Power Volleyball
Join Coach Hopkinson of the RMHS Volleyball program and the athletes for four days of fun! Each day, athletes will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun setting at Reading Memorial High School Field House. This youth volleyball program is appropriate for all abilities. Our elementary-age participants (Grades 1-5) will be able to participate in our junior program where the skills and equipment are modified for age-appropriate play. Participants in Grades 6-9 can participate in our Rocket program. This programming is unique as it is a clinic program. All participants will receive a Rocket Volleyball T-Shirt.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Volleyball, Youth Summer Clinics (Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9) - Jr. Rocket Volleyball
Join Coach Hopkinson of the RMHS Volleyball program and the athletes for four days of fun! Each day, athletes will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun setting at Reading Memorial High School Field House. This youth volleyball program is appropriate for all abilities. Our elementary-age participants (Grades 1-5) will be able to participate in our junior program where the skills and equipment are modified for age-appropriate play. Participants in Grades 6-9 can participate in our Rocket program. This programming is unique as it is a clinic program. All participants will receive a Rocket Volleyball T-Shirt.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 After Daycation (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - MONDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Ultimate Frisbee (Ages 10-15) - Ultimate Frisbee
Learning and advancing ultimate frisbee skills through drills, scrimmages, and understanding of rules. If your child has never touched a disc, or has played ultimate for a couple years already, this program will teach the basics, introduce game strategy, and enforce the Spirit of the Game!Program Instructors: Kevin Leete and Taylor Gregory
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - MONDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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6:35 PM - 7:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Evening - MONDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks on Mondays. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 12-18) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis.If there is any question, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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Tuesday August 4, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 Before Daycation - (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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First Step Speed Summer Clinic (Grades 3-6) - First Step Speed Summer Clinic
Our 4-day morning speed camp is a high-energy outdoor program for athletes in grades 3–6 who want a fun and focused week of training. Athletes will build speed, confidence, and overall athletic movement through sprint drills, agility work, jumping and landing training, and competitive games. Baseline testing in the standing broad jump, 10-yard dash, and 5-10-5 shuttle helps track performance and progress.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Soccer Clinic (Ages 6-14) - SNL Soccer Clinic
This clinic will be run by Christian Huizenga. Christian is a current sub varsity soccer and basketball coach at Reading Memorial High School as well as the middle school wellness educator. He is a former varsity high school soccer coach and former head coach at Eastern Nazarene College. Christian was a three-year collegiate soccer player and an all North New Jersey soccer player in high school. Participants will work on dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Stations will encourage learning, fun and creativity and will also include competitions against staff members. Small-sided and full-sided games will be played as well.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Battlegrounds - Nerf Edition (Grades 1-5) - Nerf Battlegrounds (Grades 1-5): Summer Session II
Come join the Sports Zone Lieutenants as we test our individual and team effectiveness in battle! This awesome program puts a fresh spin on traditional games like capture the flag, while also allowing children to get great exercise, learn some strategic planning skills, and make new friends. Each week will feature different games with individual and team-based challenges, so the students always have something new to strive for. We will also have all sorts of obstacles for the participants to interact with, so they never know what to expect! There will be no shortage of fun in this program, and we provide all the necessary supplies, so join the excitement today! Participants should bring water, a non-refrigerated snack and wear comfortable shoes!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Volleyball, Youth Summer Clinics (Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9) - Rocket Power Volleyball
Join Coach Hopkinson of the RMHS Volleyball program and the athletes for four days of fun! Each day, athletes will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun setting at Reading Memorial High School Field House. This youth volleyball program is appropriate for all abilities. Our elementary-age participants (Grades 1-5) will be able to participate in our junior program where the skills and equipment are modified for age-appropriate play. Participants in Grades 6-9 can participate in our Rocket program. This programming is unique as it is a clinic program. All participants will receive a Rocket Volleyball T-Shirt.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 2-3 Parent & Me - Summer Session II (TUESDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-5) Summer Session II (TUESDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Volleyball, Youth Summer Clinics (Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9) - Jr. Rocket Volleyball
Join Coach Hopkinson of the RMHS Volleyball program and the athletes for four days of fun! Each day, athletes will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun setting at Reading Memorial High School Field House. This youth volleyball program is appropriate for all abilities. Our elementary-age participants (Grades 1-5) will be able to participate in our junior program where the skills and equipment are modified for age-appropriate play. Participants in Grades 6-9 can participate in our Rocket program. This programming is unique as it is a clinic program. All participants will receive a Rocket Volleyball T-Shirt.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 After Daycation (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - TUESDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - TUESDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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Wednesday August 5, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 Before Daycation - (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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First Step Speed Summer Clinic (Grades 3-6) - First Step Speed Summer Clinic
Our 4-day morning speed camp is a high-energy outdoor program for athletes in grades 3–6 who want a fun and focused week of training. Athletes will build speed, confidence, and overall athletic movement through sprint drills, agility work, jumping and landing training, and competitive games. Baseline testing in the standing broad jump, 10-yard dash, and 5-10-5 shuttle helps track performance and progress.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Soccer Clinic (Ages 6-14) - SNL Soccer Clinic
This clinic will be run by Christian Huizenga. Christian is a current sub varsity soccer and basketball coach at Reading Memorial High School as well as the middle school wellness educator. He is a former varsity high school soccer coach and former head coach at Eastern Nazarene College. Christian was a three-year collegiate soccer player and an all North New Jersey soccer player in high school. Participants will work on dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Stations will encourage learning, fun and creativity and will also include competitions against staff members. Small-sided and full-sided games will be played as well.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Battlegrounds - Nerf Edition (Grades 1-5) - Nerf Battlegrounds (Grades 1-5): Summer Session II
Come join the Sports Zone Lieutenants as we test our individual and team effectiveness in battle! This awesome program puts a fresh spin on traditional games like capture the flag, while also allowing children to get great exercise, learn some strategic planning skills, and make new friends. Each week will feature different games with individual and team-based challenges, so the students always have something new to strive for. We will also have all sorts of obstacles for the participants to interact with, so they never know what to expect! There will be no shortage of fun in this program, and we provide all the necessary supplies, so join the excitement today! Participants should bring water, a non-refrigerated snack and wear comfortable shoes!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Volleyball, Youth Summer Clinics (Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9) - Rocket Power Volleyball
Join Coach Hopkinson of the RMHS Volleyball program and the athletes for four days of fun! Each day, athletes will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun setting at Reading Memorial High School Field House. This youth volleyball program is appropriate for all abilities. Our elementary-age participants (Grades 1-5) will be able to participate in our junior program where the skills and equipment are modified for age-appropriate play. Participants in Grades 6-9 can participate in our Rocket program. This programming is unique as it is a clinic program. All participants will receive a Rocket Volleyball T-Shirt.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Children's Performances at Memorial Park - Wayne Potash
These children's performances will be held on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances. There are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Volleyball, Youth Summer Clinics (Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9) - Jr. Rocket Volleyball
Join Coach Hopkinson of the RMHS Volleyball program and the athletes for four days of fun! Each day, athletes will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun setting at Reading Memorial High School Field House. This youth volleyball program is appropriate for all abilities. Our elementary-age participants (Grades 1-5) will be able to participate in our junior program where the skills and equipment are modified for age-appropriate play. Participants in Grades 6-9 can participate in our Rocket program. This programming is unique as it is a clinic program. All participants will receive a Rocket Volleyball T-Shirt.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 After Daycation (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - WEDNESDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - WEDNESDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Tennis, Adult Beginner Class (Ages 19+) - Adult Beginner Tennis - WEDNESDAYS
The Beginner class is designed to introduce the game of tennis to a new adult player and to build upon stroke technique for beginners. Focus over the course of the session will be to develop skills towards live ball hitting and knowledge of all aspects of the game. This program will run for 7 consecutive weeks on Wednesdays. About the Instructor: Gregg Luongo has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading High School and The University Of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly, MA.
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Thursday August 6, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 Before Daycation - (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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First Step Speed Summer Clinic (Grades 3-6) - First Step Speed Summer Clinic
Our 4-day morning speed camp is a high-energy outdoor program for athletes in grades 3–6 who want a fun and focused week of training. Athletes will build speed, confidence, and overall athletic movement through sprint drills, agility work, jumping and landing training, and competitive games. Baseline testing in the standing broad jump, 10-yard dash, and 5-10-5 shuttle helps track performance and progress.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Soccer Clinic (Ages 6-14) - SNL Soccer Clinic
This clinic will be run by Christian Huizenga. Christian is a current sub varsity soccer and basketball coach at Reading Memorial High School as well as the middle school wellness educator. He is a former varsity high school soccer coach and former head coach at Eastern Nazarene College. Christian was a three-year collegiate soccer player and an all North New Jersey soccer player in high school. Participants will work on dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting. Stations will encourage learning, fun and creativity and will also include competitions against staff members. Small-sided and full-sided games will be played as well.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Battlegrounds - Nerf Edition (Grades 1-5) - Nerf Battlegrounds (Grades 1-5): Summer Session II
Come join the Sports Zone Lieutenants as we test our individual and team effectiveness in battle! This awesome program puts a fresh spin on traditional games like capture the flag, while also allowing children to get great exercise, learn some strategic planning skills, and make new friends. Each week will feature different games with individual and team-based challenges, so the students always have something new to strive for. We will also have all sorts of obstacles for the participants to interact with, so they never know what to expect! There will be no shortage of fun in this program, and we provide all the necessary supplies, so join the excitement today! Participants should bring water, a non-refrigerated snack and wear comfortable shoes!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Volleyball, Youth Summer Clinics (Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9) - Rocket Power Volleyball
Join Coach Hopkinson of the RMHS Volleyball program and the athletes for four days of fun! Each day, athletes will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun setting at Reading Memorial High School Field House. This youth volleyball program is appropriate for all abilities. Our elementary-age participants (Grades 1-5) will be able to participate in our junior program where the skills and equipment are modified for age-appropriate play. Participants in Grades 6-9 can participate in our Rocket program. This programming is unique as it is a clinic program. All participants will receive a Rocket Volleyball T-Shirt.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Volleyball, Youth Summer Clinics (Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9) - Jr. Rocket Volleyball
Join Coach Hopkinson of the RMHS Volleyball program and the athletes for four days of fun! Each day, athletes will learn the basic skills of the game in a fun setting at Reading Memorial High School Field House. This youth volleyball program is appropriate for all abilities. Our elementary-age participants (Grades 1-5) will be able to participate in our junior program where the skills and equipment are modified for age-appropriate play. Participants in Grades 6-9 can participate in our Rocket program. This programming is unique as it is a clinic program. All participants will receive a Rocket Volleyball T-Shirt.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 After Daycation (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening Clinic - Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Evening - THURSDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tot group is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to development movement skills, hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening Clinics - Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Summer Evening - THURSDAYS
Once again we will be offering children tennis classes in the evening. This program was put together with working parents in mind who were unable to register their children for morning classes, although the class is open to everyone. Participants will attend the class for 7 consecutive weeks. Participants are also welcome to choose more than one day per week. There will be a maximum of two courts for night programs so register early to reserve your spot. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and maximum 8:1. Please remember that we are very flexible with making up missed classes. If you know that you may be away for a week or so, you will be able to make the classes up during one of the many other class times. If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play.If there is any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. LOCATION: Please note that all Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR) Men's Pick-Up Soccer (Ages 18+) - FORR Men's Pick-Up Soccer - Thursdays Summer Session
This program is recreational pick-up soccer for men ages 18+ and will be overseen by Friends of Reading Recreation volunteer, George Katsoufis. All abilities are welcome.
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Friday August 7, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 Before Daycation - (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the Before Daycation Club. The “Before Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 7:30AM-9:00AM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack.REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave).
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChildren entering Grades K-7th will be provided fun experiences in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature, Sports & Games, and Cooperative Games. Reading Recreation also plans fun events throughout the summer with performers, inflatable water slides, and MORE! The participant to staff ratio is 10:1. Children must bring their own non-refrigerated lunch, snack and drink each day to the Daycation program. If registering a child with special needs, please contact the Recreation Division for more information.SUMMER 2026 THEME WEEKSTheme weeks are subject to change without notice. Weeks will not be entirely based upon themes. Daycation staff will typically plan a theme event on each day during the week.Week 1 (June 22-June 26): Discovery Week!A perfect blend of science, adventure and fun! Scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments and exciting vendors will create a week of discovery, sparking curiosity and exploring the world around us in the most exciting ways!Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!Join us as we kick off our summer celebrating all things red, white, and blue! This short week will be packed with endless fun including Fireworks Salt Art, Flag Tag Relay, Uncle Sam Paper Plate Masks, Statue (of Liberty) Tag, and a visit from Kona Ice! Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!Ladies and Gentlemen, Girls and Boys! Gather around for the greatest show Reading has ever seen! We're taking you under the big top to witness all your favorite acts with our Reading Daycation Talent Show week! We'll spend the week herding elephants, walking the tight rope, and putting on the greatest show on earth as kids and counselors show off their favorite hidden talents!Week 4 (July 13-July 17): Surf's Up!Surf's Up, Reading! Ride the wave through this week of fun in the sun where we'll have water slides, dunk tanks, and water games galore!! Get ready for water balloon tosses, sponge tag, water relays, water slides and more! Be prepared to get wet this week!Week 5 (July 20-July 24): Reading's Olympic Games!Let the games begin! Welcome to the Summer Olympics! This week will be action packed with a variety of sports and challenges each day! Groups will compete as countries and we'll even have medal ceremonies! Light the torch and prepare for another gold medal week at our Olympics in Reading! Week 6 (July 27-July 31): Dodgeball Week!Duck, dip, dive and dodge your way into Reading's iconic Dodgeball Week! Teams will be split up to compete in a tournament style dodgeball day of fun along with other team games throughout the week! Bring your competitive spirit!Week 7 (August 3-August 7): Spirit Week!Who's ready to show off their Daycation Spirit? Whether it's your favorite jersey, a fun Halloween costume, or a tropical Hawaiian shirt, it's time to get creative! A spirit schedule with daily themes will be sent out the week before, and we'll see which group brings the most energy and excitement as we wrap up this unforgettable summer season! REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different Summer Daycation week, if space is available. LOCATION CHANGE: Please note the location change for Daycation 2026 to BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (16 Edgemont Ave)
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session G
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 7 After Daycation (August 3-August 7)
Registration Opens:January 28th at 8am for Reading ResidentsFebruary 4th at 8am for Non-ResidentsChild must attend the Reading Recreation Summer Daycation or Summer Junior Daycation to be eligible for the After Daycation Club.The “After Daycation Club” program is designed to help provide additional childcare coverage to those who are in need. The program will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM and children will be offered choices for free play with sports, arts & crafts and board/card games each day. Reading Recreation will maintain a 10:1 participant to counselor ratio for this program. Participants are responsible for bringing their own non-refrigerated snack. REFUND POLICY ~ PLEASE READ!!! ~On or before June 15th:Refund minus $10 in the form of a check or a full credit to your Reading Recreation account to use toward future Recreation programs.After June 15th:No refund checks will be given for cancellations. Account credits can be applied to your Reading Recreation account ONLY.*Please note that if you have a schedule change, you may transfer your child into a different summer camp week, if space is available. TIME/LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the location change of BARROWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, After Daycation Club will only run until 4PM this summer.
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Saturday August 8, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 2-3 Parent & Me - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 3-Young 4 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Inclyousion Sports Summer (Ages 2-4, 5-7 & 8-10) - Track & Field and Flag Football (Ages 5-7)
Join us for a fun 6-week sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field and Flag Football! Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for beginners or for children who are looking for small class sizes taught by well-trained coaches. Inclyousion Sports provides all equipment and children only need to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This program is designed for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together. Skill building is modified to each child’s experience level. Inclyousion Sports provides inclusive sports enrichment programs to children, using innovative behavioral methods to teach sports, fitness, and social skills. Programs are designed by physical education, behavioral, and inclusion experts to introduce all children to a variety of sports through a series of lessons focused on skill building. Inclyousion Sports is on a mission to make high quality sports enrichment programs accessible to all children. Learn more here: https://inclyousionsports.com/
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10:35 AM - 11:25 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 4-5 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 5-7 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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Sunday August 9, 2026
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball - Youth Beginner Program (Grades 2-8) - Youth Pickleball - Elementary School (Summer Session)
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Our Youth Beginner Pickleball Classes are designed for kids who are brand new to the game and eager to learn in a fun, pressure-free environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals including proper grip, basic shots, footwork, serving, scoring, and court etiquette. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and plenty of active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball - Youth Beginner Program (Grades 2-8) - Youth Pickleball - Middle School (Summer Session)
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Our Youth Beginner Pickleball Classes are designed for kids who are brand new to the game and eager to learn in a fun, pressure-free environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals including proper grip, basic shots, footwork, serving, scoring, and court etiquette. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and plenty of active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.
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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-4.5) - Summer Session II (SUNDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Pickleball - Beginners (Ages 18+) - Beginner Pickleball - Summer Session
Welcome to the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a game for all ages and skill levels and is not only fun but is great exercise too! Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis (ping pong). Beginners will learn fundamentals and strategies of the game as well as player health and safety. Beginners will concentrate on the rules, regulations, and etiquette of pickleball. Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles, and games will be of the non-competitive nature. This program is great for player ratings 1.0 (New) - 2.75. THE BEGINNER CLASS IS FOR BEGINNERS ONLY! DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS UNLESS YOU ARE A BEGINNER. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION TO GIVE MORE PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY PICKLEBALL! Space is very limited. Due to the limited amount of space, registration is open to READING RESIDENTS ONLY.
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1:05 PM - 1:55 PM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 4.5-6) - Summer Session II (SUNDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Pickleball - Intermediate (Ages 18+) - Intermediate Pickleball - Summer Session
Continue your pickleball journey with this Intermediate course! This class is not intended for people wanting to learn how to play pickleball, but for people who have already taken the beginner class or know how to play and keep score. This class is intended to advance your game to the next level by reducing unforced errors, practicing and putting it all together while playing games. This program is great for player ratings 3.0 - 3.75 (at least one year of playing experience).Due to the limited amount of space, registration is open to READING RESIDENTS ONLY!
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer Concert Series at Memorial Park - BackTrack Band
Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.
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Monday August 10, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beautiful Game Soccer Academy Advanced Player Clinic (Ages 9-13) - Advanced Player Clinic
Beautiful Game Soccer Academy presents the Advanced Player Clinic. This co-ed clinic is designed for higher level players ages 9-13. Most clinic participants have been playing soccer for at least 2-3 years. This clinic's format is divided into two distinct categories. The first part of the morning session will be centered around technical training and developing skills that will help a player perform at their next level. The second part of the morning we will focus on strategies and tactical understanding of the game. Our coaches will guide each player on a daily basis to reach new heights and strive for new goals.Our coaches are experienced, licensed, well trained and will provide a clinic atmosphere that is fun and challenging. Coaches will monitor progress and provide all players an opportunity to get feedback both oral and written. To ensure proper training, we strive to keep our coach to player ratio at no more than 1:15.Technique training includes: advanced dribbling (change of direction moves/take on moves), passing, receiving, shooting in and around the box, crossing, heading, volleys, tackling, air balls and more.Tactical training includes: attacking and defending in small groups, introduce and review the principles of play, set plays, team shape, movement of the ball, combination plays and more.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 8/10-8/13 (4 Day, Half-Day Option)
This program will group children into their age group to play the following sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Whiffle Ball, Soccer, Dodgeball and many more! Multiple sports will be played daily with the focus of having fun!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball (Grades 2-5) - Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball - Summer Session II
Bump, set, spike volleyball is a low-pressure way to help our students learn and develop their volleyball skills. This session will include instruction on the six fundamentals of volleyball: passing, setting, spiking, serving, digging, and blocking. Players will also participate in a variety of learning activities and fun skill-building challenges and games. Players are welcome to bring their own volleyball if they would like, but it is not required. This program is open to both boys and girls. Come and play like a champion!
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Ultimate Frisbee (Ages 10-15) - Ultimate Frisbee
Learning and advancing ultimate frisbee skills through drills, scrimmages, and understanding of rules. If your child has never touched a disc, or has played ultimate for a couple years already, this program will teach the basics, introduce game strategy, and enforce the Spirit of the Game!Program Instructors: Kevin Leete and Taylor Gregory
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Tuesday August 11, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beautiful Game Soccer Academy Advanced Player Clinic (Ages 9-13) - Advanced Player Clinic
Beautiful Game Soccer Academy presents the Advanced Player Clinic. This co-ed clinic is designed for higher level players ages 9-13. Most clinic participants have been playing soccer for at least 2-3 years. This clinic's format is divided into two distinct categories. The first part of the morning session will be centered around technical training and developing skills that will help a player perform at their next level. The second part of the morning we will focus on strategies and tactical understanding of the game. Our coaches will guide each player on a daily basis to reach new heights and strive for new goals.Our coaches are experienced, licensed, well trained and will provide a clinic atmosphere that is fun and challenging. Coaches will monitor progress and provide all players an opportunity to get feedback both oral and written. To ensure proper training, we strive to keep our coach to player ratio at no more than 1:15.Technique training includes: advanced dribbling (change of direction moves/take on moves), passing, receiving, shooting in and around the box, crossing, heading, volleys, tackling, air balls and more.Tactical training includes: attacking and defending in small groups, introduce and review the principles of play, set plays, team shape, movement of the ball, combination plays and more.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 8/10-8/13 (4 Day, Half-Day Option)
This program will group children into their age group to play the following sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Whiffle Ball, Soccer, Dodgeball and many more! Multiple sports will be played daily with the focus of having fun!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball (Grades 2-5) - Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball - Summer Session II
Bump, set, spike volleyball is a low-pressure way to help our students learn and develop their volleyball skills. This session will include instruction on the six fundamentals of volleyball: passing, setting, spiking, serving, digging, and blocking. Players will also participate in a variety of learning activities and fun skill-building challenges and games. Players are welcome to bring their own volleyball if they would like, but it is not required. This program is open to both boys and girls. Come and play like a champion!
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9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 2-3 Parent & Me - Summer Session II (TUESDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-5) Summer Session II (TUESDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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Wednesday August 12, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beautiful Game Soccer Academy Advanced Player Clinic (Ages 9-13) - Advanced Player Clinic
Beautiful Game Soccer Academy presents the Advanced Player Clinic. This co-ed clinic is designed for higher level players ages 9-13. Most clinic participants have been playing soccer for at least 2-3 years. This clinic's format is divided into two distinct categories. The first part of the morning session will be centered around technical training and developing skills that will help a player perform at their next level. The second part of the morning we will focus on strategies and tactical understanding of the game. Our coaches will guide each player on a daily basis to reach new heights and strive for new goals.Our coaches are experienced, licensed, well trained and will provide a clinic atmosphere that is fun and challenging. Coaches will monitor progress and provide all players an opportunity to get feedback both oral and written. To ensure proper training, we strive to keep our coach to player ratio at no more than 1:15.Technique training includes: advanced dribbling (change of direction moves/take on moves), passing, receiving, shooting in and around the box, crossing, heading, volleys, tackling, air balls and more.Tactical training includes: attacking and defending in small groups, introduce and review the principles of play, set plays, team shape, movement of the ball, combination plays and more.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 8/10-8/13 (4 Day, Half-Day Option)
This program will group children into their age group to play the following sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Whiffle Ball, Soccer, Dodgeball and many more! Multiple sports will be played daily with the focus of having fun!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball (Grades 2-5) - Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball - Summer Session II
Bump, set, spike volleyball is a low-pressure way to help our students learn and develop their volleyball skills. This session will include instruction on the six fundamentals of volleyball: passing, setting, spiking, serving, digging, and blocking. Players will also participate in a variety of learning activities and fun skill-building challenges and games. Players are welcome to bring their own volleyball if they would like, but it is not required. This program is open to both boys and girls. Come and play like a champion!
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer Children's Performances at Memorial Park - Johnny the K
These children's performances will be held on Wednesday mornings at Memorial Park. Please park on Charles Street or Harrison Street for these free Wednesday performances. There are no rain dates for these performances. For information regarding weather cancellations, please call the Recreation Division at (781) 942-9075 after 9:00AM on the day of the performance or visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 9:00AM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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Thursday August 13, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 8/10-8/13 (4 Day, Half-Day Option)
This program will group children into their age group to play the following sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Whiffle Ball, Soccer, Dodgeball and many more! Multiple sports will be played daily with the focus of having fun!
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball (Grades 2-5) - Bump, Set, Spike Volleyball - Summer Session II
Bump, set, spike volleyball is a low-pressure way to help our students learn and develop their volleyball skills. This session will include instruction on the six fundamentals of volleyball: passing, setting, spiking, serving, digging, and blocking. Players will also participate in a variety of learning activities and fun skill-building challenges and games. Players are welcome to bring their own volleyball if they would like, but it is not required. This program is open to both boys and girls. Come and play like a champion!
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR) Men's Pick-Up Soccer (Ages 18+) - FORR Men's Pick-Up Soccer - Thursdays Summer Session
This program is recreational pick-up soccer for men ages 18+ and will be overseen by Friends of Reading Recreation volunteer, George Katsoufis. All abilities are welcome.
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Friday August 14, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Week A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Tiny Tots Summer Tennis program is designed to introduce younger children (Ages 3 1/2 - 5) to the game of tennis and to have fun on a tennis court. Games will be designed to promote fundamentals and interest in the sport. Children will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production. This is a great age for children to learn these skills which can help in all aspects of sports play. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except Session A is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 9-11) is for children who are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control and point play. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Summer Morning Clinics - Session H
In cooperation with Reading Recreation, Tennis Professional, Gregg Luongo, rejoins our summer team. Gregg has been a Professional Tennis Instructor for 35 years. He is a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), and played as the #1 singles player for Reading Memorial High School and the University of New Hampshire. Currently, Gregg is a Tennis Pro at Bass River Tennis Club in Beverly. This program is a great way to get introduced to tennis and/or to build upon existing skills at all levels. A session consists of 5 group lessons Monday through Friday except for Week A which is 4 days (Tuesday through Friday). If a class is cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is for participants that are ready to learn and develop basic fundamentals of forehands, backhands, serves, and volleys for practice drills and skill games. Players at the higher level will be developing skills in rallying, control, and point play. This is a great class for those looking ahead to high school tennis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com.LOCATION: All Summer tennis programs are held at the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the Birch Meadow Complex at the High School.
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Saturday August 15, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 2-3 Parent & Me - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 3-Young 4 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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Inclyousion Sports Summer (Ages 2-4, 5-7 & 8-10) - Track & Field and Flag Football (Ages 5-7)
Join us for a fun 6-week sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field and Flag Football! Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for beginners or for children who are looking for small class sizes taught by well-trained coaches. Inclyousion Sports provides all equipment and children only need to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This program is designed for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together. Skill building is modified to each child’s experience level. Inclyousion Sports provides inclusive sports enrichment programs to children, using innovative behavioral methods to teach sports, fitness, and social skills. Programs are designed by physical education, behavioral, and inclusion experts to introduce all children to a variety of sports through a series of lessons focused on skill building. Inclyousion Sports is on a mission to make high quality sports enrichment programs accessible to all children. Learn more here: https://inclyousionsports.com/
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10:35 AM - 11:25 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 4-5 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 5-7 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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Sunday August 16, 2026
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball - Youth Beginner Program (Grades 2-8) - Youth Pickleball - Elementary School (Summer Session)
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Our Youth Beginner Pickleball Classes are designed for kids who are brand new to the game and eager to learn in a fun, pressure-free environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals including proper grip, basic shots, footwork, serving, scoring, and court etiquette. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and plenty of active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Pickleball - Youth Beginner Program (Grades 2-8) - Youth Pickleball - Middle School (Summer Session)
Introduce your child to one of the fastest-growing sports in the country! Our Youth Beginner Pickleball Classes are designed for kids who are brand new to the game and eager to learn in a fun, pressure-free environment. Participants will learn the fundamentals including proper grip, basic shots, footwork, serving, scoring, and court etiquette. Through age-appropriate drills, games, and plenty of active play, kids will build confidence, coordination, and a love for the game.
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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-4.5) - Summer Session II (SUNDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Pickleball - Beginners (Ages 18+) - Beginner Pickleball - Summer Session
Welcome to the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a game for all ages and skill levels and is not only fun but is great exercise too! Pickleball combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis (ping pong). Beginners will learn fundamentals and strategies of the game as well as player health and safety. Beginners will concentrate on the rules, regulations, and etiquette of pickleball. Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles, and games will be of the non-competitive nature. This program is great for player ratings 1.0 (New) - 2.75. THE BEGINNER CLASS IS FOR BEGINNERS ONLY! DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS UNLESS YOU ARE A BEGINNER. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONLY ONE SESSION TO GIVE MORE PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY PICKLEBALL! Space is very limited. Due to the limited amount of space, registration is open to READING RESIDENTS ONLY.
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1:05 PM - 1:55 PM
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Amazing Athletes (Ages 3-6) - Amazing Athletes (Ages 4.5-6) - Summer Session II (SUNDAYS)
At Amazing Athletes, we empower children by using sports as a catalyst to engage their inner strengths and abilities so they can confidently pursue an active lifestyle through each stage of development. Through our structured active play, Amazing Athletes advance 7 different motor skills:Balancing / Running / Jumping / Throwing / Catching / Kicking / BowlingOur non-competitive classes let children build confidence in a safe and fun environment while also building teamwork and good sportsmanship.Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two prior to the start of the program), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Amazing Athletes which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program.
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Pickleball - Intermediate (Ages 18+) - Intermediate Pickleball - Summer Session
Continue your pickleball journey with this Intermediate course! This class is not intended for people wanting to learn how to play pickleball, but for people who have already taken the beginner class or know how to play and keep score. This class is intended to advance your game to the next level by reducing unforced errors, practicing and putting it all together while playing games. This program is great for player ratings 3.0 - 3.75 (at least one year of playing experience).Due to the limited amount of space, registration is open to READING RESIDENTS ONLY!
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer Concert Series at Memorial Park - The Island Castaways
Concerts will be held at Memorial Park this year. There is street parking on Charles Street and Harrison Street and there is a small parking lot off of Salem Street. Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy these free summer concerts.There are no rain dates for our summer concerts. For information regarding weather cancellations, please visit the home page of our website at www.readingrec.com after 5:00PM on the day of the concert. We will try to post the cancellation notice as close to 5:00PM as possible but please understand that a last-minute cancellation could happen.
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Saturday August 22, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 2-3 Parent & Me - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages 3-Young 4 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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10:35 AM - 11:25 AM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 4-5 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Super Soccer Stars (Ages 2-7) - Super Soccer Stars: Ages Older 5-7 - Summer Session II (SATURDAYS)
At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low child-to-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at this/her own rate while having endless fun. Prior to the start of the program (usually a day or two before the class starts), all registered participants will receive an email from the staff at Super Soccer Stars which will welcome you to the program and provide important information regarding the program. If the program is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will receive an email. Please check your email prior to leaving home for any weather-related updates.Please note that the program for children ages 2-3 years old is a Parent & Me program.
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