Information about the Mayor and the offices under him
Information about all city departments at your fingertips

Learn about Haverhill's history, find out about city officials
 

The Haverhill Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel or modify times due to low enrollment. Dates may change to snow days or school fuctions

Quick Links:

Click on any program name for Program's information!

Adult Tennis Lessons Boys Basket Ball Boys Traveling Basket Ball Fencing
Girls Basket Ball Girls Traveling Basket Ball Golf Clinic Haverhill Jr Football
Indoor Soccer Program Instructional Baseball John J. Lynch Tennis Tournament Lacrosse
Learn to skate Plug Pond Swimming Spring / Summer Soccer Summer Day Program
Tiny tots - learn to skate Veteran's Memorial Skating Rink Wrestling Youth Tennis Clinic

Recreation registration Form - Fill out form online, print and send with payment to Haverhill Recreation Dept or register and pay online.

Please down load Adobe Reader to Fill out form and print.

-- top of page --

Summer Day Program:
This popular summer program has provided day-long care for over 25 years to the children of the Haverhill area.  The program is open to school-aged children, and runs in three two-week sessions. Many activities such as swimming,  sports, arts & crafts and field trips are introduced to participants.  All activities are well-supervised with our staff of teachers, while college and high school students are in assistance. Three 2 - week sessions are available, other options include paying per week, or for all six weeks at a discounted rate.  Drop your child off as early as 7:30 a.m., and pick up at 4:30 p.m., or your child may be dropped off and picked up at a designated bus stop (see schedule on website.  PROGRAM DIRECTOR:  Mike Rowinski is our program director who has over 20 years experience as a teacher and director.  AGES:   6  and up 

Program Director , Mike Rowinski has over 20 years experience as a teacher and director

DATES: Session 1: June 29th - July 10, 2009
  Session 2: July 13th - July 24th
  Session 3: July 27th - August 7th
Weekly: Week 1: June 29th - July 3rd
  Week 2: July 6th - July 10th
  Week 3: July 13th - July 17th
  Week 4: July 20th - July 24th
  Week 5: July 27th - July 31st
  Week 6: August 3rd- August 7th
TIME: 7:30 am - 430 pm
LOCATION: Haverhill High School
FEE:

$140.00 per Week
$250.00 per 2-week session
$650.00 All 6 weeks

HELPFUL TIPS:

-- top of page --

GOLF CLINIC
Golf lessons provided by and held at Garrison Golf Course, hosted by Ted and Mary Murphy. Three summer sessions are available to youth ages 9 - 14 years old. Max. 30 per session.

DATES: Session 1: June 29-30
  Session 2: July 28-29
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Garrison Golf Course
FEE: : $55.00 per session
**SESSIONS FILL-UP QUICKLY - SIGN-UP A.S.A.P.!!!

-- top of page --

JOHN J. LYNCH TENNIS TOURNAMENT
This annual event has been held for over 75 years to determine the City Champion in men’s and women’s singles, as well as men’s, women’s and mixed doubles. The tournament is dedicated to a mentor well-known in the City of Haverhill , John J. Lynch. All players are invited to participate in one of the oldest tennis tournaments in the state. The tournament director is Peter Lynch.

DATES: Saturday Men’s & Women’s Singles
  Saturday Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Doubles
TIMES: 9:00 a.m. on weekends & after 5:00 p.m. weekdays (If necessary)
LOCATION: Winnekini Park Tennis Courts
  Kenoza Ave. (Rte. 110), Haverhill
FEE: $10 Singles, $14 per double team

-- top of page --

YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC
Tennis lessons are offered to help sharpen skills on the court. Three sessions are available and are held Mondays through Thursdays (Fridays reserved for rain days).

LEVEL
AGES
TIME
NOVICE
(session 1 only)
4 - 7
 8:15 - 9:00 am
BEGINNERS 1
(sessions 2 & 3 only)
8 - 12
8:00 - 9:00 am
BEGINNERS 2
(all sessions)
8 - 12
 9:00 - 10:00 am
ADVANCED BEGINNERS
(all sessions)
13 & up
 10:00 - 11:00 am
INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
(all sessions)
13 & up
 11:00 - 12:30 pm
 
 
DATES:
session 1:
June 29th - July 10th
 
Session 2:
July 13th - July 24th
 
Session 3:
July 27th - August 7th
LOCATION:
Winnekini Park Tennis Courts
FEE:
$40.00 per session

- top of page --

ADULT TENNIS LESSONS

Tennis lessons for adults held on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

BEGINNERS: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
TEAM TENNIS: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
   
Dates: June 29th - August 5th
LOCATION: Winnekini Park Tennis Courts
FEE: $50.00

-- top of page --

FENCING

Under the direction of 2 times Olympian Molly Sullivan-Sliney, this popular 8-week program is designed for kids and adults to learn the basics of this fast growing sport. All equipment is provided.

Beginner: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Advanced:: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
   
Dates:
  • December 3, 2009 - Feb 4, 2010
     (classes do not meet during Christmas break)
LOCATION: Citizen Center
FEE: $85.00 per student

 -- top of page --

 

Instructional Baseball

A program, which stresses the basics of the sport, while teaching the participants about sportsmanship and having fun, without focusing on competitiveness. Boys and girls between the ages of 5-8 take part in this family-oriented program, which runs on Saturday mornings during May and June.

Dates: May and June
Times: 9:30am - Saturday mornings
  (Practice times will be scheduled during week according to Coach availability)
Location: Riverside Park (Saturday mornings)
Fee: $ 35 per player or  $70 per family

-- top of page --

Haverhill Jr. Football League  
Under the direction of Kevin Woodman (Over 30 years coaching experience) this league is designed to teach the fundamentals of tackle football using an in-town competitive league format. Players are placed on a team according to the school they attend. If a player attends a private school they will be placed on a team within the school district they reside. Players are placed in divisions according to grades 5 & 6 B division with grades 7 & 8 A division.

*** Players must be registered before receiving a helmet and shoulder pads. Parents & players are responsible for providing their own football pants, hip pads, thigh pads, knee pads and footwear. Parents need to notify Recreation Department and their child’s coach of any pre-existing medical condition. (Please indicate allergies, medications, or medical condition in the additional comment section while registering on-line). Coaches will be in contact with parents / players regarding practice times, etc. FEE: $110.00

IMPORTANT DATES: Equipment issue and weigh-ins will be conducted at the Haverhill Citizen’s Center on the following dates: (No walk-in registrations on these dates)

  • June: TBA
  • July: TBA

-- top of page --

Plug Pond Swimming:
 Many people seek relief from those hot summer days at this scenic beach area that is open during the summer months. The site is staffed with lifeguards, has bathroom facilities, and is the home of various programs such as Haverhill Community Boating and the Learn-to-Fish program. Parking Fee $2.00

-- top of page --

Veteran's Memorial Skating Rink
Managed by the City of Haverhill, the rink provides area residents with varied skating programs, including public skating, youth and adult hockey leagues. Rink Website

-- top of page --

LACROSSE (grades 3&4, 5&6, 7&8)

Boys & Girls (grades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8) The Lacrosse league is a recreational league with the emphasis on playing the sport and fundamentals. We will be competing in the Mass. Bay Youth Lacrosse League beginning in April. In order to prepare for the April Season we will be hosting practice sessions for all players to be  Held at the Bradford Elementary School on Tues or Wed evenings beginning January 5, 2010. Registrations are being accepted for league play with practice sessions or you may register for league only (must register by12/15).

  • Practice Session Times Cost: $150 (Practice Session & League)   
  • Cost:  $125 (for League only)
  • 3rd& 4th grades 5:30 to 6:30 p.m
  • 5th & 6th grades 6:30 to 7: 30 p.m.
  • 7th & 8th grades 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

-- top of page --

Indoor Soccer Program

The Haverhill Recreation department has partnered with New England’s leader in Soccer Coaching, PLAYSOCCER. Great winter activity! This six-week program curriculum will consist of: dribbling, passing, turning, goalkeeping, goal scoring and much more.

  • Session 1 - January 6th– February 10th
  • Session 2 – March 10th - April 14th
  • Where: Pentucket Lake School
  • When Weds Evenings   
  • Cost:  $ 60 Per session (2age groups see below)
     

Soccer Tots (4-6 yrs) this program is ideal for the youngest of players. It is a non-competitive introduction to soccer through simple skills & fun games. Participants will learn to interact with one another and hopefully will encourage them to play again and again. 5:45pm - 6:45pm, 

Soccer Juniors Program: (7-9 yrs) this program is designed to help improve the skills of both boys & girls alike in a safe, fun and educational environment. PLAY SOCCER will help develop their skills through a series of games, drills and scrimmages.  6:50pm- 7:50pm

-- top of page --

Wrestling: 

5th-8th Grade only Under the Direction of Mickey Lawler, this popular program teaches the fundamentals & techniques taught in amateur wrestling with participants competing in various tournaments. Practices held on Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning Tues., Nov 17th through end of March 2010

  • Where: Consentino School,
  • Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Cost:  $ 45

-- top of page --

Soccer Summer Clinics

We are very excited to offer soccer clinics by PLAY SOCCER again this Summer! There are 3 age levels:

SOCCER TOTS 2008 Curriculum (4 - 6 years) Half day only

This exceptionally fun week is ideal for the youngest of our players. Our non-competitive curriculum introduces soccer players to simple skills and fun games. Through fun World Cup days, players are taught how to interact as a team and learn about various cultures from around the world. Help cap off the excitement yourself by participating in our parents vs. campers game at the end of the week.

SOCCER JUNIORS 2008 Curriculum (7 - 9 years) Full or Half Day

A new camp designed to help young players improve their skills and knowledge in a safe, fun and educational environment. PLAY SOCCER will help develop their individual skills through a series of games, drills and scrimmages. Players will be divided by age to ensure an appropriate environment for a fun and challenging camp week. The week at camp will also center on the fun World Cup Tournament!

FAST - TRAC 2008 Curriculum (10 - 12 years) Full or Half Day

A more advanced version of our Soccer Juniors curriculum, this program offers players the chance to work on existing skills and also discover new, more advanced techniques. Players will experience a variety of games and drills as well as competing in our World Cup Tournament.

Dates: June 23 - June 27
Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (1/2 Day)
  9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Full Day)
Cost: $90 - Half Day
  $140 - Full Day
Location: J.G. Whittier Middle School Soccer Field
All Clinics are Monday - Friday

- top of page --

Learn to Skate -

  • Sundays - 2:00pm - 2:45pm
  • First Session - 9/20 - 10/18
  • second Session - 10/25 - 11/22

- top of page --

Tiny Tots Skate - Classes designed for 6 and under

  • Tuesday 10:00am -10:45am > 9/22 - 10/20 > $50.00 per student
  • Tuesday 10:00am -10:45am > 10/27 - 11/24 > $50.00 per student
  • Wednesday 1:00pm - 1:45pm > 9/23 - 10/21 > $50.00 per student
  • Wednesday 1:00pm - 1:45pm > 10/28 - 11/25 > $50.00 per student

- top of page --

Girls’ Basketball clinic will be offered in Haverhill under the direction of Larry Snow Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at Haverhill High School. Girls in the 5th through 8th grade are welcome to the Clinic.. On Thurs evenings  Dates: October 16th through November 20th Time: 6pm to 8pm Location: Pentucket Lake School Fee: $15 per player the clinic will stress good sportsmanship, having fun and solid basketball fundamentals which will include:
Ball-Handling & Dribbling Correct Lay-up form and footwork Correct Shooting Form Passing Person to Person Defense fundamentals rebounding

- top of page --

Girls  Traveling Basketball A 7th and an 8th grade girl’s Travel Basketball will be formed from the Clinic participants at the conclusion of the Clinics. The Travel Teams will compete in the River Valley Girl’s Basketball League which runs from December through February. Cost $125 Per Player

- top of page --

Boys Basketball clinic will be offered in Haverhill under the direction of Mike Trovato Boys Head Basketball Coach at Haverhill High School and Current Haverhill High Players  Boys in the 5th through 8th grade are welcome to the Clinic. on Tue. Evenings. Dates: October 14th through November 17th Time: 6pm to 8pm Location: Pentucket Lake School Fee: $15 per player the clinic will stress good sportsmanship, having fun and solid basketball fundamentals which will include:
Ball-Handling & Dribbling Correct Lay-up form and footwork Correct Shooting Form Passing Person to Person Defense fundamentals rebounding

- top of page --

Boys Traveling Basketball 6th 7th and an 8th grade Boys Travel Basketball will be formed from the Clinic participants at the conclusion of the Clinics. The Travel Teams will compete in the Merrimack Valley Basketball League which runs from December through February. Cost $125 per Player

- top of page --

 
 
Home   |   Mayor's Office   |   Departments   |   Resources   |   Site Map   |   Feedback

Office of the Mayor
City of Haverhill, Massachusetts
City Hall, Room 100, 4 Summer Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
mayor@cityofhaverhill.com
978-374-2300

Developed by enilsson.