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Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation
May & June 2023
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Windham Parks & Recreation is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Recreation Coordinator
Full Time
Windham Parks & Recreation is seeking an energetic, motivated, team-oriented individual seeking to join the department as a Recreation Coordinator. The ideal candidate for this professional position is one who can thrive in a fast-paced setting while being involved in the overall development, planning, organization, and implementation of recreation programs and special events for all ages.
Applications will be accepted until May 12, 2023.
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Summer Day Camp - Director and Assistant Director
June - August 2023
Leadership position working with children in a structured setting indoors and outdoors. Position duties include: planning, organizing, and supervising activities and staff, enforcing camp rules and department policies, establish and maintain professional relationships with parents, staff, and the public.
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
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Our Office Hours are Changing! | |
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Beginning June 21, Town Hall will be changing to the following hours:
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Please note the Town Hall Gym will still be available for reservations on Fridays and weekends.
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Dundee Park
Opening Day is May 27!
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Hours of Operation:
May 27 - June 11 (open weekends only & Memorial Day): 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
June 12 - June 25: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
June 26 - Aug. 20: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Aug. 21 - Sept. 3: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
September 4: Closing at 5:00 pm
September 5: Closed for the season
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Season Passes
Season passes are not intended for Community Groups, Day Camps, Day Care Groups, or reservation payments.
Windham residents may request an additional pass for a household with multiple vehicles; non-residents may request a second pass at half price for a household with multiple vehicles.
Pass stickers may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office, at Dundee Park's Gatehouse or Boathouse, or online at windhamrecreation.com.
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2023 Season Pass Rates
Windham Residents $65
Windham Seniors (55+): $45
Non-Residents: $80
Non-Resident Seniors (55+): $60
Veterans & Active Military - Same as senior rates, but must purchase pass in-person to show Military ID.
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Facility Reservations
Host your event at one of our parks and facilities!
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Town Hall Gym
The gym is available for sporting groups, birthday parties, and many other types of events! There is no reservation fees on weekdays, reservation fees on the weekends are $20/hour for residents, $30/hour for non-residents.
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Donnabeth Lippman Park
The pavilion next to the pond is available for parties and get togethers! Reservation fees are $25 for the pavilion, with giant lawn games available for rent for an additional $15.
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Windham Community Park
Outdoor basketball and volleyball courts are available for reservation now, and our new pavilion will be ready later this summer! Plan your next outing for a low hourly rate!
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Community & Family Programs | |
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Have you captured that special moment with your child enjoying our Maine summer, snapped a photo of your pet frolicking, or found that perfect photo opp to capture the beauty of summer? We would love to showcase your photograph!
2023 Categories:
Family - Nature - Animals - Town of Windham
Category prizes range from gift certificates, to custom merch with YOUR photo, and more!
1. How to Enter Online:
- Select the appropriate category and register for the program.
- If you are entering multiple photos, please register them all individually.
- Upload your photo when required documents are indicated during the checkout process.
- Choose "Check Out Online" and process your registration; no fee will be charged, but this will insure a completed registration.
2. How to Enter via Postal Mail:
- Complete an Adult Registration or Youth Registration form.
- Mail completed form and a copy of your photo to:
Winter Photo Contest
Windham Parks & Recreation
8 School Road
Windham, ME 04062
3. How to Enter In-person:
- Visit the Parks & Recreation office Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Please note office hours are changing beginning June 21st. See above for schedule.
Maximum of 3 entries per person.
Contest opens June 20, all entries must be received by Friday, September 8th.
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Windham Summerfest
June 24, 2023
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Discounted Amusement Tickets
Save money on summer fun!
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Hot Wheels: Monster Trucks
Discounted Tickets
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Purchase tickets through Windham Parks & Recreation and save! We have reserved a number of seats (in Section X) so you can enjoy the performance with other Windham families!
Tickets will need to be picked up at the Windham Town Hall in the Parks & Recreation office prior to the show. An e-mail will be sent when tickets are ready for pickup.
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The first-ever Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party brings audiences the only opportunity to see real-life versions of the famous Hot Wheels monster truck toys in the DARK! Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Boneshaker™, Bigfoot® and more, plus the all-new Gunkster™, will light up the floor in outrageous monster trucks competitions and battles. Event performances will also feature a dazzling dance party, spectacular laser light shows and Hot Wheels toy giveaways.
Plus, a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot MEGASAURUS, and the electrifying high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross!
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Cross Insurance Arena Portland, ME
Fee: $36 per adult ticket (original price $50 + fees)
$20 per child aged 2-12 (original price $20 + fees)
$7.50 per person for admission to the Crash Zone Pre-Show Party
Everyone ages 2 and older must have a ticket
Ticket sales close Wednesday, September 13 at 4:00pm!
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Playdates in the Park
For Ages 5 & Under
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Preschoolers ages 5 and under, join Windham Parks & Recreation for Playdates in the Park! NEW for this year, there will be different activities at each playdate that may include water activities, sensory activities, bounce houses, bubble play, music making and more!
Pre-registration is required for this program. Drop-ins may be turned away depending on participant numbers and supplies.
Dates: June 9 - Bounce Houses
June 27 - Bubble Play
July 11 - Water Play
July 28 - Sensory Activities (finger painting, sensory bag making)
August 15 - Water Play
September 12 - Music Making
September 29 - Last Hurrah! (face painting, temporary tattoos, ice cream truck, and more!)
Location: Windham Town Hall Playground
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Fee: $10 per child per date; or $60 per child for all 7 dates
Please note: Kiddie Gym passes will NOT be honored for this program.
Registration closes 2 days before each playdate.
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Summer Enrichment Programs | |
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Registration open for Windham Summer Campers
Registration for non-campers opens May 8
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Bonus Camp
For Grades 1-5
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Can't get enough of summer fun with Windham Parks & Recreation? We're excited to announce that we are holding Bonus Camp this summer to extend our day camp program!
Bonus Camp is open to children who are already registered for at least one week of 2023 Windham Summer Day Camp. Bonus Camp is for those entering grades 1-5 in Fall 2023. Space is very limited, so early registration is encouraged.
"Bonus Camp HQ" will be at the Windham Middle School Gym, with friendly camp counselors and your favorite camp activities. We'll be on the go throughout the week with a field trip every day! Our summer camp counselors are looking forward to a great week to wrap up our summer!
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Dates: August 14 - 18
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Windham Middle School Gym
Fee: $250 (Weekly option only)
Please note full payment is due at time of registration.
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Lacrosse Camp
For Grades 3-8
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Join us for some summer lacrosse fun! All skill levels and experience levels are welcome. This 3 day camp is led by the staff of Maineiax Lacrosse and Windham Youth Lacrosse Coaches, an organization focused on growing the sport of lacrosse in Maine through high level instruction and fun! Lacrosse instruction will include individual stick skills, small-sided drills, offensive & defensive concepts and games! Participants will each receive a camp t-shirt.
Grades: Entering grades 3 - 8 in the fall of 2023
Dates: July 5 - 7
Times: 9:00 -11:30am
Location: Windham High School - Field 9/"The Bowl" Field
Fee: $125 (Includes a t-shirt)
Equipment Needed: Girls - Stick, goggles, mouth guard and water.
Boys - Stick, mouth guard, helmet, arm pads, shoulder pads
and water bottle.
Registration closes Friday, June 23rd. If space allows, a late fee will be applied if registering after the registration deadline.
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Tennis Camp
For Grades 1-8
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Join Apex Tennis for a week-long Jr. Tennis Camp! Our camps are geared towards those beginner to intermediate level students aged 6 -18 years and are designed to help players of all ages and abilities to develop a love for this great life-long sport. Our teaching staff are either PTR or USPTA certified Tennis Teaching Professionals and all our camps are under adult supervision. On poor weather days we will move indoors to Apex Racket and Fitness at no additional charge.
During the day, campers will receive four hours of on-court tennis instruction along with fun non-tennis related activities for camp participants. Players will learn and improve on their forehand, backhand, serving, and match play. The program was created to introduce tennis in a fun atmosphere, and follows the USTA 10 and Under Tennis Program, supporting a smaller court size for younger players and easier to hit tennis balls.
Dates: Session 1: July 10-14
Session 2: July 31 - August 4
Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (half-day from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM available for grades 1-3)
Grades: For children entering Grades 1-8
Location: Windham High School Tennis Courts
Fee: $350 full day / $250 half day (Includes a t-shirt)
Waiver: A Tennis Camp waiver is required to participate in this program.
Registration closes Friday, June 23rd. If space allows, a late fee will be applied if registering after the registration deadline.
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Adult Pickleball
For Ages 18+
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Pickleball in Windham is growing by leaps and bounds! Grab your paddle (or borrow one from us) and join in on pick-up games at the Windham Town Hall Gym.
New to the game? Have you been wanting to try this fast-growing game that anyone can play? You are welcome to try it out - your first time is FREE!
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Morning Session
Dates: Mondays and Fridays, will conclude on May 19, 2023
(see website for exclusion dates)
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Mondays) | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Fridays)
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $65
Afternoon/Evening Session
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, will conclude May 17, 2023
(see website for exclusion dates)
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM (Mondays) | 6:00 - 9:00 PM (Wednesdays)
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $65
Looking to play for the rest of the season?
Drop-in fees available for $3 per day!
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Pickleball Lessons
For Ages 18+
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Maybe your friends play Pickleball. Perhaps you’re a tennis player looking for a new challenge. If you have a fun-loving mindset and an ounce of athletic ability, then Pickleball is the game you should begin playing!
For May, we are moving outside to our Community Park!
In this four-week program, you’ll learn how to effectively strike the ball, maintain a rally, keep score, and the rules and basic gameplay. At the conclusion of these lessons, players will have the foundational understanding and skills to start playing Pickleball.
We also offer an Improver class. Maybe you have played a couple of times, or perhaps it's been a while since you've picked up a racquet, here is a way to brush up on those skills.
Coach Dave Cousins is a combined PTR, USPTA, and IFP (International Federation of Pickleball) Certified Professional with many years of teaching experience in Southern Maine. He loves working with both juniors and adults, whether just starting out or playing at competitive levels. Dave's belief is that racket sports have a place for EVERYONE, of any age, ability, or skill set.
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Dates: Saturdays, May 6 - May 27
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM (Beginner Lessons)
4:00 - 5:00 PM (Improver Lessons)
Location: Windham Community Park (Gray Road, next to Public Safety)
Fee: $75
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Adult Pick-Up Basketball
For Ages 21+
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Adults ages 21+, please join us on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights at the Windham Primary School Gym. Games will be played in a pick-up format.
Pre-registration is required for this program.
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Session II
Dates: Tuesday, January 3 - Thursday, June 1, 2023
(excluding 2/21, 2/23, 4/18, 4/20)
Time: 8:00 - 9:15 pm
Location: Windham Primary School Gym
Fee: $40
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Adult & Senior Outings - For ages 55+ | |
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Adult & Senior Newsletter
Keep up with our Adult & Senior Programs as soon as they are announced!
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Three times per year, we release an Adult & Senior Newsletter with all of our outings and programs. This newsletter is available by both email and physical mail, and physical copies are available at Town Hall.
To be added to the email or mailing list, please call (207) 892-1905 or email parks&[email protected]
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National Weather Service Tour | |
You’ll witness how predicting the weather is done. NWS provides weather, water, and climate forecasts. You’ll also see how science and technology come into play when it comes to forecasting the weather. Then, lunch at Pineland Farms is sure to please. | |
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Date: Tuesday, May 9
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $15 (lunch on your own)
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Another fun day with Parks & Recreation. First, you will be having “brunch” and then off to a fun activity – part of the fun is you don’t know where you will end up – but we do... | |
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Date: Wednesday, May 24
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Fee: $15 (brunch on your own)
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Travel on our mini-buses to York Harbor and enjoy the view at Nubble Lighthouse, and then continue to Foster's for lunch. This traditional New England clambake features clam chowder, fresh steamers and Maine lobster with drawn butter, corn on the cob, roasted potatoes and onions, homemade rolls, and blueberry cake for dessert. | |
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Date: Wednesday, June 7
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fee: $50
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This is a nice, relaxing activity - the staff at Windham Parks & Recreation would like to invite you to a Cookout at Dundee. It doesn’t get any better than this – a beautiful spot in the middle of the summer with lunch. | |
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Date: Wednesday, June 21
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $25
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Join Windham Parks & Recreation every Thursday morning to go shopping in North Windham. This program is FREE for seniors who can't drive or get to a store on their own. Participants are required to call our office and reserve your spot between Monday - Wednesday of that week. The route and the times may vary slightly each week based upon the number of participants that reserve a spot. Picking up from different locations may require a slight wait. Call us at 892-1905 to reserve your spot. | | | | |
