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Sunday June 7, 2026
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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SNL Junior Basketball League (Grades PreK-1) - SNL Junior Basketball League - PreK (Ages 3.6-5)
This program is an introduction to basketball for our youngest athletes. They will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting and passing. At the end of each session, they will have a dribbling contest and play fun games.**Times for this program could change depending on enrollment.**
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Friends of Reading Recreation (FORR) Men's Pick-Up Basketball (Ages 18+) - FORR Men's Pick-Up Basketball - Spring Session
This program is recreational pick-up basketball for men ages 18+ and will be overseen by Friends of Reading Recreation volunteer, Jack Malley. All abilities are welcome.Note: No program on Sunday, November 30th (holiday weekend).
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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SNL Junior Basketball League (Grades PreK-1) - SNL Junior Basketball League - Kindergarten
This program is an introduction to basketball for our youngest athletes. They will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting and passing. At the end of each session, they will have a dribbling contest and play fun games.**Times for this program could change depending on enrollment.**
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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SNL Junior Basketball League (Grades PreK-1) - SNL Junior Basketball League - 1st Grade
This program is an introduction to basketball for our youngest athletes. They will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting and passing. At the end of each session, they will have a dribbling contest and play fun games.**Times for this program could change depending on enrollment.**
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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 (Spring 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 (Spring 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) Spring Session (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 - Spring 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) Spring Session (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 - Spring 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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Thursday June 11, 2026
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3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Spring - Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) - THURSDAYS
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons* on a weekly basis. Participants may choose any day or days during the week Monday through Friday throughout May and June. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. If a class has to be cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (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. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. Once the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be moved to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.*Please note that the Monday programs will be 5 group lessons due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Children's Conversation Skills Workshop (Grades 2-7) - Children's Conversation Skills Workshop
Mastering conversational skills and etiquette is crucial as it equips children with the confidence to navigate social interactions, cultivate lasting friendships, and understand societal expectations. Moreover, a child adept in verbal communication often excels in written communication, and interprets written material more accurately, providing a boost across all academic disciplines.Topics Include:
How to initiate a conversation
Engaging icebreakers to kickstart dialogues
Strategies for maintaining a flowing conversation
Gracefully concluding a conversation
Topics to approach with care
The art of active listening and avoiding interruptions
Demonstrating respect and open-mindedness
Recognizing and avoiding rude or disrespectful body language
Mastering the art of giving and receiving compliments
Invest in your child’s communication skills and empower them with lifelong skills and a path towards a future filled with confident and meaningful interactions.This program requires a 24 hour notice for cancellations to receive a refund or credit.
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4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 12-18) Spring - Quickstart (Ages 12-18) - THURSDAYS
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons on a weekly basis (Tuesdays or Thursdays only). Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. The Quickstart Tennis Program (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. The Spring Quickstart Tennis Program (Ages 12-18) is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation. If a class has to be cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. Once the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be moved to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.Private group for children can be put together by contacting Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or Reading Recreation.
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4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Spring - Quickstart (Ages 9-11) - THURSDAYS
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons* on a weekly basis. Participants may choose any day or days during the week Monday through Friday throughout May and June. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. If a class has to be 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. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. Once the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be moved to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.*Please note that the Monday programs will be 5 group lessons due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Children's Social Skills Workshop (Grades 2-7) - Children's Social Skills Workshop
Empower your child with essential life skills through our dynamic program! Picture them confidently navigating friendships, school, and future endeavors with grace and ease. This isn't just about socializing; it's about building their self-esteem, communication abilities, and emotional intelligence. Our engaging and interactive workshop makes learning fun and effective. Invest in your child's future success today. Topics Include: The importance of greeting others • Rules of introduction • The handshake • Eye contact, and the Power of a Smile • Sportsmanship etiquette • Hygiene & Appearance * Self- Respect & Respect for others • Behaving appropriately at other people’s homes • Making appropriate conversation • Proper telephone etiquette • Writing Thank You notes, and other modern manners.
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Teen College/Job Interview Prep Workshop (Grades 8-12) - Teen College/Job Interview Prep
Do you have a teen getting ready to interview for college or a job? Mastering the art of effective self-presentation and confident interview skills is a vital step towards securing a bring future, whether it be for college admission or a valuable summer internship. Secure you teen's future success with our Teen Interview Prep Workshop. In today's fiercely competitive job market, it's not just what you know, it's also how you deliver it. Standing out is crucial. Excelling in an interview is a pivotal step toward securing a great opportunity in high school, and a skill that will serve them well in the future. Parents, think back to your first job interview. Did you know what to expect or say? In this workshop participants will learn self-presentation skills, important talking points and best practices to help succeed at an interview.TOPICS INCLUDE: - What to do before the interview- Know your resume- Understanding different interview formats- Dressing for success- Mastering the art of first impressions- Your elevator pitch- Tackling common interview questions- Asking pertinent questions of the employer- What to do and not to do during the interview- What to do after the interview and moreThis program requires a 24 hour notice for cancellations to receive a refund or credit.
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Friday June 12, 2026
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1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Spring - Tiny Tots Tennis - FRIDAYS (Session I)
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons on a weekly basis. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. The Tiny Tots group 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. The Spring Tennis Program for Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) is offered on Fridays only. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division.If a class has to be cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. When the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be switched to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Spring - Tiny Tots Tennis - FRIDAYS (Session II)
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons on a weekly basis. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. The Tiny Tots group 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. The Spring Tennis Program for Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) is offered on Fridays only. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division.If a class has to be cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. When the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be switched to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.
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3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Spring - Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) - FRIDAYS
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons* on a weekly basis. Participants may choose any day or days during the week Monday through Friday throughout May and June. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. If a class has to be cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (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. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. Once the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be moved to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.*Please note that the Monday programs will be 5 group lessons due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Spring - Quickstart (Ages 9-11) - FRIDAYS
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons* on a weekly basis. Participants may choose any day or days during the week Monday through Friday throughout May and June. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. If a class has to be 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. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. Once the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be moved to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.*Please note that the Monday programs will be 5 group lessons due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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Friday June 19, 2026
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1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Spring - Tiny Tots Tennis - FRIDAYS (Session I)
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons on a weekly basis. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. The Tiny Tots group 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. The Spring Tennis Program for Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) is offered on Fridays only. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division.If a class has to be cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. When the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be switched to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Tennis, Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) Spring - Tiny Tots Tennis - FRIDAYS (Session II)
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons on a weekly basis. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. The Tiny Tots group 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. The Spring Tennis Program for Tiny Tots (Ages 3½-5) is offered on Fridays only. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division.If a class has to be cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. When the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be switched to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.
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3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 6-8) Spring - Quickstart Tennis (Ages 6-8) - FRIDAYS
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons* on a weekly basis. Participants may choose any day or days during the week Monday through Friday throughout May and June. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. If a class has to be cancelled due to weather, all make-ups are scheduled directly with Gregg Luongo.The Quickstart Tennis Program (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. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. Once the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be moved to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.*Please note that the Monday programs will be 5 group lessons due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Spring - Quickstart (Ages 9-11) - FRIDAYS
Reading Recreation and USPTA Tennis Professional Gregg Luongo are teaming up again to bring you this spring time favorite. The Spring program is a great way to introduce or build upon existing skills. The Spring program consists of 6 group lessons* on a weekly basis. Participants may choose any day or days during the week Monday through Friday throughout May and June. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Average ratio of participants to instructors in a given session will be a minimum of 4:1 and a maximum of 6:1. If a class has to be 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. Parents are asked to place children respective to their age and ability. If a child is misplaced, he/she may be switched. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gregg Luongo at rectennisgregg@gmail.com or the Recreation Division. LOCATION: Please note that all Spring tennis programs are held at the Memorial Park tennis courts. Once the RMHS Tennis team finishes their season, the program may be moved to the Reading Community Tennis Courts at the High School.*Please note that the Monday programs will be 5 group lessons due to the Memorial Day holiday.
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Monday June 22, 2026
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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 June 23, 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 A (4 days)
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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Field Hockey Clinic (Grades 1-9) - Field Hockey Clinic
Join the field hockey coaches and players at Reading Memorial High School for a 4-day clinic. Coach Holton will be joined by current Varsity players Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM-12:00PM at RMHS Turf 2. We will focus on foundational field hockey skills, game play and fun. Players will practice basic skills such as dribbling, dodging, 1 v 1 defense and shooting. Players will also be able to play in game-like situations and enjoy fun games to practice all skills learned. All levels encouraged to participate. Activities will be differentiated based on age and skill level, so new and veteran players are welcome! It's a great way to make new friends, improve your skills, learn new ones and have fun!Equipment Required: shingaurds, mouth guard, goggles and a field hockey stick* *There will be some field hockey sticks available to borrow, if needed.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Rocket Football Clinic (Grades 6-9) - Rocket Football Clinic (Grades 6-9)
Get a leg up on your competition and join current RMHS Varsity Football Coach John Fiore and his staff for a week of action-packed football! Coach Fiore and staff has led his teams to 2 state championships, multiple league championships, and Coach Fiore has received numerous honors including New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Participants will receive highly individualized coaching in all phases of football. Run the drills and master the techniques used by one of the top programs in Massachusetts. Along with this high-level instruction, players will participate in skills competitions, team building exercises, and a passing tournament. We will also be joined by some of the most successful players in RMHS history as motivational speakers. Open to players entering 6th through 9th grade in September of 2026. No playing experience is needed! This is a non-contact clinic. Players will just need football cleats and their water bottles. Quarterbacks, punters, & kickers should bring a ball.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 6/23-6/26 (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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10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Tennis, Quickstart (Ages 9-11) Summer Morning Clinics - Session A (4 days)
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 A (4 days)
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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5:00 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 June 24, 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 A (4 days)
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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Field Hockey Clinic (Grades 1-9) - Field Hockey Clinic
Join the field hockey coaches and players at Reading Memorial High School for a 4-day clinic. Coach Holton will be joined by current Varsity players Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM-12:00PM at RMHS Turf 2. We will focus on foundational field hockey skills, game play and fun. Players will practice basic skills such as dribbling, dodging, 1 v 1 defense and shooting. Players will also be able to play in game-like situations and enjoy fun games to practice all skills learned. All levels encouraged to participate. Activities will be differentiated based on age and skill level, so new and veteran players are welcome! It's a great way to make new friends, improve your skills, learn new ones and have fun!Equipment Required: shingaurds, mouth guard, goggles and a field hockey stick* *There will be some field hockey sticks available to borrow, if needed.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Rocket Football Clinic (Grades 6-9) - Rocket Football Clinic (Grades 6-9)
Get a leg up on your competition and join current RMHS Varsity Football Coach John Fiore and his staff for a week of action-packed football! Coach Fiore and staff has led his teams to 2 state championships, multiple league championships, and Coach Fiore has received numerous honors including New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Participants will receive highly individualized coaching in all phases of football. Run the drills and master the techniques used by one of the top programs in Massachusetts. Along with this high-level instruction, players will participate in skills competitions, team building exercises, and a passing tournament. We will also be joined by some of the most successful players in RMHS history as motivational speakers. Open to players entering 6th through 9th grade in September of 2026. No playing experience is needed! This is a non-contact clinic. Players will just need football cleats and their water bottles. Quarterbacks, punters, & kickers should bring a ball.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 6/23-6/26 (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 - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 1 (June 24-June 26): Discovery 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 A (4 days)
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 A (4 days)
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 1 After Daycation (June 24-June 26)
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 June 25, 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 A (4 days)
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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Field Hockey Clinic (Grades 1-9) - Field Hockey Clinic
Join the field hockey coaches and players at Reading Memorial High School for a 4-day clinic. Coach Holton will be joined by current Varsity players Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM-12:00PM at RMHS Turf 2. We will focus on foundational field hockey skills, game play and fun. Players will practice basic skills such as dribbling, dodging, 1 v 1 defense and shooting. Players will also be able to play in game-like situations and enjoy fun games to practice all skills learned. All levels encouraged to participate. Activities will be differentiated based on age and skill level, so new and veteran players are welcome! It's a great way to make new friends, improve your skills, learn new ones and have fun!Equipment Required: shingaurds, mouth guard, goggles and a field hockey stick* *There will be some field hockey sticks available to borrow, if needed.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Rocket Football Clinic (Grades 6-9) - Rocket Football Clinic (Grades 6-9)
Get a leg up on your competition and join current RMHS Varsity Football Coach John Fiore and his staff for a week of action-packed football! Coach Fiore and staff has led his teams to 2 state championships, multiple league championships, and Coach Fiore has received numerous honors including New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Participants will receive highly individualized coaching in all phases of football. Run the drills and master the techniques used by one of the top programs in Massachusetts. Along with this high-level instruction, players will participate in skills competitions, team building exercises, and a passing tournament. We will also be joined by some of the most successful players in RMHS history as motivational speakers. Open to players entering 6th through 9th grade in September of 2026. No playing experience is needed! This is a non-contact clinic. Players will just need football cleats and their water bottles. Quarterbacks, punters, & kickers should bring a ball.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 6/23-6/26 (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 - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 1 (June 24-June 26): Discovery 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 A (4 days)
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 A (4 days)
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 1 After Daycation (June 24-June 26)
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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Friday June 26, 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 A (4 days)
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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Field Hockey Clinic (Grades 1-9) - Field Hockey Clinic
Join the field hockey coaches and players at Reading Memorial High School for a 4-day clinic. Coach Holton will be joined by current Varsity players Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM-12:00PM at RMHS Turf 2. We will focus on foundational field hockey skills, game play and fun. Players will practice basic skills such as dribbling, dodging, 1 v 1 defense and shooting. Players will also be able to play in game-like situations and enjoy fun games to practice all skills learned. All levels encouraged to participate. Activities will be differentiated based on age and skill level, so new and veteran players are welcome! It's a great way to make new friends, improve your skills, learn new ones and have fun!Equipment Required: shingaurds, mouth guard, goggles and a field hockey stick* *There will be some field hockey sticks available to borrow, if needed.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Rocket Football Clinic (Grades 6-9) - Rocket Football Clinic (Grades 6-9)
Get a leg up on your competition and join current RMHS Varsity Football Coach John Fiore and his staff for a week of action-packed football! Coach Fiore and staff has led his teams to 2 state championships, multiple league championships, and Coach Fiore has received numerous honors including New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Participants will receive highly individualized coaching in all phases of football. Run the drills and master the techniques used by one of the top programs in Massachusetts. Along with this high-level instruction, players will participate in skills competitions, team building exercises, and a passing tournament. We will also be joined by some of the most successful players in RMHS history as motivational speakers. Open to players entering 6th through 9th grade in September of 2026. No playing experience is needed! This is a non-contact clinic. Players will just need football cleats and their water bottles. Quarterbacks, punters, & kickers should bring a ball.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 6/23-6/26 (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 - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 1 (June 24-June 26): Discovery 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 A (4 days)
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 A (4 days)
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 1 After Daycation (June 24-June 26)
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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Monday June 29, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 2 Before Daycation - (June 29-July 2)
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 B
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 - 11:00 AM
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Boys Basketball Clinic - Summer (Grades K-7) - Boys Basketball Clinic (Grades K-2)
Come join the Reading Memorial High School Boys Basketball coach, Paul Morrissey, for a fun 4 days of playing hoops. This 4-day clinic will include drills, games and competitions. This is a great way to kick off summer vacation. Participants should bring water and a snack or lunch each day.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Elite Football Clinics (Grades K-6 & 6-10) - Junior Elite Football Clinic (Grades K-6)
Join Endicott College Head Football Coach and Reading resident, Paul McGonagle, for the 8th annual specialized youth football clinic. Coach McGonagle along with other talented collegiate coaches and players, will give each athlete the fundamentals and skills needed to help them advance in their current position and to explore other positions. At the same time having some much needed outdoor fun and playing games.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hands-On Electronics and/or App Inventors (Grades 4-7) - Hands-On Electronics
Hands-On Electronics: 9:00AM-12:00PMIn a world powered by smart technology and AI, the most innovative engineers understand how software and hardware work together. This course gives young makers that critical edge. We start by exploring the magic of electronics with simple circuits, then begin making customized programmable devices with Arduino. We will gain practice working with LEDs, speakers, a variety of sensors, and several kid-friendly programming interfaces. Each class day is a chance to design, build, and code a new hands-on project while developing a valuable skill set.App Inventors: 12:45PM-3:45PMWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity tobuild apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.Register for both programs (9:00AM-3:45PM) for only $365.00 (discount will be applied at checkout).
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Lacrosse Clinic for Girls (Grades 1-8) - Lacrosse Clinic for Girls
Join Reading Memorial High School coaching staff and players for a four-day Lacrosse Clinic for Girls at RMHS Turf 2 Monday-Thursday from 9:00AM-12:00Noon. We will focus on fundamentals of cradling, dodging, shooting and 1v1 defense. Players will be able to play in mini-games in game-like situations. Evolve your skills with small-group training in a positive, fun environment. Each participant must bring their own: StickGogglesMouth guardCleatsSunscreenWaterGoalies should also bring:StickHelmetPads
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 6/29-7/2 (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 I
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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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!
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 B
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 B
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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11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Boys Basketball Clinic - Summer (Grades K-7) - Boys Basketball Clinic (Grades 3-7)
Come join the Reading Memorial High School Boys Basketball coach, Paul Morrissey, for a fun 4 days of playing hoops. This 4-day clinic will include drills, games and competitions. This is a great way to kick off summer vacation. Participants should bring water and a snack or lunch each day.
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12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Hands-On Electronics and/or App Inventors (Grades 4-7) - App Inventors
Hands-On Electronics: 9:00AM-12:00PMIn a world powered by smart technology and AI, the most innovative engineers understand how software and hardware work together. This course gives young makers that critical edge. We start by exploring the magic of electronics with simple circuits, then begin making customized programmable devices with Arduino. We will gain practice working with LEDs, speakers, a variety of sensors, and several kid-friendly programming interfaces. Each class day is a chance to design, build, and code a new hands-on project while developing a valuable skill set.App Inventors: 12:45PM-3:45PMWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity tobuild apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.Register for both programs (9:00AM-3:45PM) for only $365.00 (discount will be applied at checkout).
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 2 After Daycation (June 29-July 2)
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 June 30, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 2 Before Daycation - (June 29-July 2)
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 B
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 - 11:00 AM
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Boys Basketball Clinic - Summer (Grades K-7) - Boys Basketball Clinic (Grades K-2)
Come join the Reading Memorial High School Boys Basketball coach, Paul Morrissey, for a fun 4 days of playing hoops. This 4-day clinic will include drills, games and competitions. This is a great way to kick off summer vacation. Participants should bring water and a snack or lunch each day.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Elite Football Clinics (Grades K-6 & 6-10) - Junior Elite Football Clinic (Grades K-6)
Join Endicott College Head Football Coach and Reading resident, Paul McGonagle, for the 8th annual specialized youth football clinic. Coach McGonagle along with other talented collegiate coaches and players, will give each athlete the fundamentals and skills needed to help them advance in their current position and to explore other positions. At the same time having some much needed outdoor fun and playing games.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hands-On Electronics and/or App Inventors (Grades 4-7) - Hands-On Electronics
Hands-On Electronics: 9:00AM-12:00PMIn a world powered by smart technology and AI, the most innovative engineers understand how software and hardware work together. This course gives young makers that critical edge. We start by exploring the magic of electronics with simple circuits, then begin making customized programmable devices with Arduino. We will gain practice working with LEDs, speakers, a variety of sensors, and several kid-friendly programming interfaces. Each class day is a chance to design, build, and code a new hands-on project while developing a valuable skill set.App Inventors: 12:45PM-3:45PMWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity tobuild apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.Register for both programs (9:00AM-3:45PM) for only $365.00 (discount will be applied at checkout).
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Lacrosse Clinic for Girls (Grades 1-8) - Lacrosse Clinic for Girls
Join Reading Memorial High School coaching staff and players for a four-day Lacrosse Clinic for Girls at RMHS Turf 2 Monday-Thursday from 9:00AM-12:00Noon. We will focus on fundamentals of cradling, dodging, shooting and 1v1 defense. Players will be able to play in mini-games in game-like situations. Evolve your skills with small-group training in a positive, fun environment. Each participant must bring their own: StickGogglesMouth guardCleatsSunscreenWaterGoalies should also bring:StickHelmetPads
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 6/29-7/2 (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 I
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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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!
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 B
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 B
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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11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Boys Basketball Clinic - Summer (Grades K-7) - Boys Basketball Clinic (Grades 3-7)
Come join the Reading Memorial High School Boys Basketball coach, Paul Morrissey, for a fun 4 days of playing hoops. This 4-day clinic will include drills, games and competitions. This is a great way to kick off summer vacation. Participants should bring water and a snack or lunch each day.
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12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Hands-On Electronics and/or App Inventors (Grades 4-7) - App Inventors
Hands-On Electronics: 9:00AM-12:00PMIn a world powered by smart technology and AI, the most innovative engineers understand how software and hardware work together. This course gives young makers that critical edge. We start by exploring the magic of electronics with simple circuits, then begin making customized programmable devices with Arduino. We will gain practice working with LEDs, speakers, a variety of sensors, and several kid-friendly programming interfaces. Each class day is a chance to design, build, and code a new hands-on project while developing a valuable skill set.App Inventors: 12:45PM-3:45PMWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity tobuild apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.Register for both programs (9:00AM-3:45PM) for only $365.00 (discount will be applied at checkout).
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 2 After Daycation (June 29-July 2)
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 1, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 2 Before Daycation - (June 29-July 2)
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 B
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 - 11:00 AM
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Boys Basketball Clinic - Summer (Grades K-7) - Boys Basketball Clinic (Grades K-2)
Come join the Reading Memorial High School Boys Basketball coach, Paul Morrissey, for a fun 4 days of playing hoops. This 4-day clinic will include drills, games and competitions. This is a great way to kick off summer vacation. Participants should bring water and a snack or lunch each day.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Elite Football Clinics (Grades K-6 & 6-10) - Junior Elite Football Clinic (Grades K-6)
Join Endicott College Head Football Coach and Reading resident, Paul McGonagle, for the 8th annual specialized youth football clinic. Coach McGonagle along with other talented collegiate coaches and players, will give each athlete the fundamentals and skills needed to help them advance in their current position and to explore other positions. At the same time having some much needed outdoor fun and playing games.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hands-On Electronics and/or App Inventors (Grades 4-7) - Hands-On Electronics
Hands-On Electronics: 9:00AM-12:00PMIn a world powered by smart technology and AI, the most innovative engineers understand how software and hardware work together. This course gives young makers that critical edge. We start by exploring the magic of electronics with simple circuits, then begin making customized programmable devices with Arduino. We will gain practice working with LEDs, speakers, a variety of sensors, and several kid-friendly programming interfaces. Each class day is a chance to design, build, and code a new hands-on project while developing a valuable skill set.App Inventors: 12:45PM-3:45PMWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity tobuild apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.Register for both programs (9:00AM-3:45PM) for only $365.00 (discount will be applied at checkout).
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Lacrosse Clinic for Girls (Grades 1-8) - Lacrosse Clinic for Girls
Join Reading Memorial High School coaching staff and players for a four-day Lacrosse Clinic for Girls at RMHS Turf 2 Monday-Thursday from 9:00AM-12:00Noon. We will focus on fundamentals of cradling, dodging, shooting and 1v1 defense. Players will be able to play in mini-games in game-like situations. Evolve your skills with small-group training in a positive, fun environment. Each participant must bring their own: StickGogglesMouth guardCleatsSunscreenWaterGoalies should also bring:StickHelmetPads
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 6/29-7/2 (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 I
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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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!
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 B
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 B
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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11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Boys Basketball Clinic - Summer (Grades K-7) - Boys Basketball Clinic (Grades 3-7)
Come join the Reading Memorial High School Boys Basketball coach, Paul Morrissey, for a fun 4 days of playing hoops. This 4-day clinic will include drills, games and competitions. This is a great way to kick off summer vacation. Participants should bring water and a snack or lunch each day.
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12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Hands-On Electronics and/or App Inventors (Grades 4-7) - App Inventors
Hands-On Electronics: 9:00AM-12:00PMIn a world powered by smart technology and AI, the most innovative engineers understand how software and hardware work together. This course gives young makers that critical edge. We start by exploring the magic of electronics with simple circuits, then begin making customized programmable devices with Arduino. We will gain practice working with LEDs, speakers, a variety of sensors, and several kid-friendly programming interfaces. Each class day is a chance to design, build, and code a new hands-on project while developing a valuable skill set.App Inventors: 12:45PM-3:45PMWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity tobuild apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.Register for both programs (9:00AM-3:45PM) for only $365.00 (discount will be applied at checkout).
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 2 After Daycation (June 29-July 2)
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 2, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 2 Before Daycation - (June 29-July 2)
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 B
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 - 11:00 AM
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Boys Basketball Clinic - Summer (Grades K-7) - Boys Basketball Clinic (Grades K-2)
Come join the Reading Memorial High School Boys Basketball coach, Paul Morrissey, for a fun 4 days of playing hoops. This 4-day clinic will include drills, games and competitions. This is a great way to kick off summer vacation. Participants should bring water and a snack or lunch each day.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Elite Football Clinics (Grades K-6 & 6-10) - Junior Elite Football Clinic (Grades K-6)
Join Endicott College Head Football Coach and Reading resident, Paul McGonagle, for the 8th annual specialized youth football clinic. Coach McGonagle along with other talented collegiate coaches and players, will give each athlete the fundamentals and skills needed to help them advance in their current position and to explore other positions. At the same time having some much needed outdoor fun and playing games.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hands-On Electronics and/or App Inventors (Grades 4-7) - Hands-On Electronics
Hands-On Electronics: 9:00AM-12:00PMIn a world powered by smart technology and AI, the most innovative engineers understand how software and hardware work together. This course gives young makers that critical edge. We start by exploring the magic of electronics with simple circuits, then begin making customized programmable devices with Arduino. We will gain practice working with LEDs, speakers, a variety of sensors, and several kid-friendly programming interfaces. Each class day is a chance to design, build, and code a new hands-on project while developing a valuable skill set.App Inventors: 12:45PM-3:45PMWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity tobuild apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.Register for both programs (9:00AM-3:45PM) for only $365.00 (discount will be applied at checkout).
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Lacrosse Clinic for Girls (Grades 1-8) - Lacrosse Clinic for Girls
Join Reading Memorial High School coaching staff and players for a four-day Lacrosse Clinic for Girls at RMHS Turf 2 Monday-Thursday from 9:00AM-12:00Noon. We will focus on fundamentals of cradling, dodging, shooting and 1v1 defense. Players will be able to play in mini-games in game-like situations. Evolve your skills with small-group training in a positive, fun environment. Each participant must bring their own: StickGogglesMouth guardCleatsSunscreenWaterGoalies should also bring:StickHelmetPads
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SNL Super Sports (Ages 5-12) - SNL Super Sports - 6/29-7/2 (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 I
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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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 2 (Monday, June 29-Thursday, July 2): Reading, White, and Blue!
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 B
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 B
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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11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Boys Basketball Clinic - Summer (Grades K-7) - Boys Basketball Clinic (Grades 3-7)
Come join the Reading Memorial High School Boys Basketball coach, Paul Morrissey, for a fun 4 days of playing hoops. This 4-day clinic will include drills, games and competitions. This is a great way to kick off summer vacation. Participants should bring water and a snack or lunch each day.
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12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Hands-On Electronics and/or App Inventors (Grades 4-7) - App Inventors
Hands-On Electronics: 9:00AM-12:00PMIn a world powered by smart technology and AI, the most innovative engineers understand how software and hardware work together. This course gives young makers that critical edge. We start by exploring the magic of electronics with simple circuits, then begin making customized programmable devices with Arduino. We will gain practice working with LEDs, speakers, a variety of sensors, and several kid-friendly programming interfaces. Each class day is a chance to design, build, and code a new hands-on project while developing a valuable skill set.App Inventors: 12:45PM-3:45PMWant to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. We will also explore wireless communication by building custom Bluetooth hardware controllers and readouts for our apps. Participants will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity tobuild apps of their own with the support of Circuit Lab instructors.Register for both programs (9:00AM-3:45PM) for only $365.00 (discount will be applied at checkout).
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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After Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 2 After Daycation (June 29-July 2)
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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Monday July 6, 2026
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Before Daycation Club (Ages 4-14) - Week 3 Before Daycation - (July 6-July10)
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 C
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 Field Hockey Clinic (Ages 6-14) - SNL Field Hockey Clinic
Come work with Jessica Palmer, former Merrimack College Field Hockey player and current Reading High School Junior Varsity Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach. Jessica loves sharing her love for the sport and helping to develop players' skills on and off the field.The goal of the clinic is to have each player leave having learned something new and with a new-found love for the sport.Participants will start the day with a fun game to get everyone moving, followed by a stretching session and warm up. The focus will be on developing essential stick skills and passing techniques then work on drills to practice those skills. Each day will end with a friendly field hockey game to put everything into action. Plenty of water breaks are built in as well as opportunities to learn and grow in the sport!Participants will need to bring goggles and a field hockey stick.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sports Zone 101: Battlegrounds - Nerf Edition (Grades 1-5 and 6-8) - Nerf Battlegrounds (Grades 1-5): Summer Session I
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 - 3:00 PM
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Summer Daycation Program (Grades K-7) - Week 3 (July 6-July 10): The Greatest Show on Earth!
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 C
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 C
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 3 After Daycation (July 6-July 10)
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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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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SNL Summer T-Ball (Ages 4-7) - SNL Summer T-Ball
This fun "learn to play" program uses a pre-game warm up of rotating teaching stations to improve throwing, catching and hitting! Then all players participate in a Fun "controlled" mini game! PLAY BALL! Parent volunteers and Rec staff will lead a 15 minute practice followed by 45 minutes of instructional game play. Each participant will receive a t-shirt uniform at the first session and rosters and schedules will be emailed out the week of June 29th. Please bring a glove, labeled with your child’s name on it. Date: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 6th – July 29thTime: 5:45PM – 6:45PMLocation: RMHS Stadium Turf Field (July 20th & July 22nd will be on Birch Meadow Softball Field)Cost $99.00Minimum 20/Max 40
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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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