Murphy Community Center
Childrens' Activities for This Season:
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Childrens' Activities offered during THIS seasons:
If the program name is underlined, you can click on it to see the full brochure.

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Camp:
Special Note to Parents:
Due to the scheduled construction of the Murphy School/ Murphy Community Center, the 2009 Murphy Community Center Daycamp will be operated out of the Perry School in South Boston.
Perry School Information:
  BPS - Perry Elementary School
745 E. 7th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
Camp Registration: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 7 PM
What to Bring:
  -Child's Birth Certificate
-Child's Birth Certificate 2008/09
-Murphy Membership Card
-Proof of Boston Residency Current Physical, including immunization record (Child will not be able to attend if all of these are not presented)
Activities:
  Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Games, Sports, & Field Trips

Session I:  July 6, 2009 - July 24, 2009
Session II: July 27, 2009 - August 14, 2009


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April Vacation Activities

We have cheerleading clinics, games, movies, swimmimg, kickball and much, much more!
Registration Form


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BCYF Flag Football

FREE program.
Permission Slip


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Swim Lesson:

Beginner I- Saturdays 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Beginner II - Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00-5:30 PM
Advanced-Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 PM

All classes are taught by American Red Cross Certified Instructors. Children must be 6 years of age and a Min. of 4 feet in height.

COST: $20.00 / child per session


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Girls Yoga:

This program is designed to increase girls participation in physical activities through the introduction of Yoga and will feature the GoGirlGo! Curriculum that focuses on nutrition, wellness and making healthy decisions.


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Intro to Self Defense:

This class will include karate components, cardio, stretching, defense techniques, confrontation role play and strength training. Instructor Nick Fontaine holds a black belt in karate.

COST: $15.00/ child per session
SCHEDULE: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00—5:45 PM

Please click here to see more pictures of your karate kids!


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Project
D.E.E.P.:

The Dorchester Educational Enrichment Program is a diverse, nonprofit, after-school program that services hundreds of middle school children throughout the Dorchester community. The organization's mission is "to foster the educational, athletic, and social growth and development of middle school children of all races, creeds and ethnic backgrounds throughout Dorchester," and over the past eight years this mission has been accomplished with great efficiency.

If you are interested in taking part in any of the programs that Project D.E.E.P. offers, please call 617 635-5027 or send an email to projectdeep@aol.com. Currently, the organization is looking for students and tutors for its One-on-One Tutorial Program. Please visit Project DEEP to learn more.

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Childrens' Activities offered during OTHER seasons:

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Murphy Ski Club:

Coed, for Youth ages 8-16; Open to all skier abilities; Day trips to local mountains
Trip Dates: TBA

Fees include rentals, lift ticket, group lesson and transportation. This program is made possible through a partnership with YES— Youth Enrichment Services. There are also opportunities for parents to chaperone.


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Ceramics:

Learn the basics and complete a piece.

Mon 3:30- 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
Ages: 7+


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Murphy Monster
Swim Team:

Coed, for youth aged 7-15 years. The Monsters swim in the BCYF swim league and compete in weekly swim meets against other swim teams around the city. This program is a great introduction into competitive swimming. Your child will need to be able to pass the "deep-end test" which includes proper free-style for 50 yrds and treading water for one minute.

COST: $30.00/ child
SCHEDULE: TBA


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Creative Movement Class:

An introduction to the movement styles of Hip Hop, African, Jazz, Modern & Indian Movement. Focus on helping students get to know their bodies more, relax and flow with the music.

Mon, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 14 and Up


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Lifeguarding:

This course includes CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding.

Runs March - May
Cost: $275
Ages: 16 and up; must be able to swim 500yrds


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Basic Beading Techniques:

A fun and informational class in basic beading with Susan Hardiman of Adornment Jewelry. Learn essential techniques for making strung jewelry..

Thrs, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ages: 16 & Up


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Children's Golf:

Learn the basics of this popular sport..

Wed 5:00-6:00p.m. - Ages 7-9
Wed 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Ages 10+
Cost: $15.00
Ages: 7+


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Drawing:

This class is led by a working artist and former school-teacher. She uses cartoons that the children bring in and shows them how to draw and color them in.

Tues 4:15- 5:15 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 + materials
Ages: 7+


Murphy
Community
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1 Worrell Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
P- (617) 635-5150
F- (617) 635-5298

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