Newstead Recreation Department (NRD)
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Please refer to the program descriptions provided below for more details.

To maximize opportunities, youth may only be registered for AM or PM REC, not both.

Free T-shirts will be made available for youth registered by Friday, June 9th, 2023.

Note:  Separate registrations are required for other programs, field trips/special events.

Youth must be registered for AM or PM REC. to sign up for other activities/events.

Please be sure to add them to your cart along with your AM or PM selection.

Once a registration is made, there are NO refunds... so plan accordingly.


Program Description
  • AM & PM REC are for youth in grades K-8 as of September 2023.
  • The programs are generally offered Mon.-Fri. from 9am-12pm or 1-4pm.
  • Included are 4-45 minute activities: Arts & Crafts, Gym/Playground, Sports, and Swimming.
  • The order of activities is TBD by grade level in Fall 2023.
  • The cost is $40/participant for the six week Summer session.
  • Check calendar to confirm special event dates and times as well as exclusions.

Arts & Crafts
  • Projects May Include: Animal Creations, Magic Foam, Nature Crafts, Paper Mache', Recycling Projects, Sand Art, and more?!
  • The program is offered Monday-Thursday; the time is TBD based on grade level.

Gym/Playground
  • Activities May Include: Agility Ball, Capture the Flag, Four Square, Hop Scotch, and more?!
  • The program is offered Monday-Thursday; the time is TBD based on grade level.

Sport of the Week
  • Sports May Include: Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Field/Floor Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Tennis/Pickleball.
  • The program is offered Monday-Thursday; the time is TBD based on grade level.

Swim Lessons
  • Program Includes: Swim Lessons and/or Open Swim as staffing permits.
  • The program is offered Monday-Thursday; the time is TBD based on grade level.

Trips & Special Events
  • Separate registrations are needed for other programs, field trips, and special events. Please add them to your cart along with AM or PM REC.
  • Please note: To register for other programs, field trips, and special events, youth must already be registered in the AM or PM REC Program.
  • Some excursions may be walking trips, some require drop-off/pick-up at location listed, and some include school bus transportation.
  • Due to space constraints, the number of participants for bus trips is capped as follows: youth = 51 and staff = 10 for a ratio of 5:1.
  • Please note: Registration for field trips also starts on Monday, June 5th.

Weekly Themes
  • Week #1: Character Trait - Commitment; Sport - Basketball; Field Trips - Akron Falls Park & Bicentennial
  • Week #2: Character Trait - Fairness; Sport - Field/Floor Hockey; Field Trips - 4th of July Parade & Skyline Park
  • Week #3: Character Trait - Honesty; Sport - Tennis/Pickleball; Field Trip - Six Flags Darien Lake
  • Week #4: Character Trait - Passion; Sport - Soccer; Special Event - Olympics; Field Trip - Library/Russell Park
  • Week #5: Character Trait - Respect; Sport - Baseball/Softball; Field Trips - Bison's Game & Destroyer Golf
  • Week #6: Character Trait - Service; Sport - Football; Special Event - Can Hunger; Field Trip - Fun Run @ Vets

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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