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Tuesday May 12, 2026
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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
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Music Together - Spring 2026: Music Together
Music Together is about connecting with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Parents and caregivers, regardless of musical ability, create a simulating and rich environment that supports overall development. We provide you with the tools and resources you need (songbook, guides, and a handy app for parents) to continue the music making at home, so you can nurture your child's musical growth and realize the amazing benefits of music all the time, anytime. In addition, families will receive an email the day before class with the items we will be using for class that they can bring from home.*additional siblings are $175. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.NO PROGRAMSeptember 23
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Spring 2026 Session 2 - Senior Yoga Tuesdays with Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:January 9 session is cancelled as instructors are unavailableFebruary 17February 20April 21April 24
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Storybook Theatre Kids Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Broadway Bootcamp Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Workshop for Adults - Spring 2026: Acting Workshop for Adults
Fran Weinberg, a Needham resident and veteran acting coach, teacher and award-winning director is offering an acting workshop for adults. This workshop will cover all aspects of scene study. Actors will stretch their acting skills and explore the tools needed to understand a scene, build a character and bring a scene to life. All levels of acting experience are welcome.No Program:February 17April 21
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Thursday May 14, 2026
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Senior Strength and Balance - Spring 2026: Senior Strength and Balance Session 2
Senior Strength and Balance
A movement class with additional focus on balance. Participants will be balancing workouts to improve strength, stability, and coordination to help prevent falls and injuries. A chair can be used in place of a yoga mat.
No Program:February 19April 23
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4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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Kids Test Kitchen - Spring 2026: Kids Test Kitchen
Kids' Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Working as a team, we'll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we've prepared the finished dish. At the end, each student will receive the main ingredient, or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe so that they can show off what they've learned!
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Teen Actor's Studio Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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Tuesday May 19, 2026
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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
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Music Together - Spring 2026: Music Together
Music Together is about connecting with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Parents and caregivers, regardless of musical ability, create a simulating and rich environment that supports overall development. We provide you with the tools and resources you need (songbook, guides, and a handy app for parents) to continue the music making at home, so you can nurture your child's musical growth and realize the amazing benefits of music all the time, anytime. In addition, families will receive an email the day before class with the items we will be using for class that they can bring from home.*additional siblings are $175. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.NO PROGRAMSeptember 23
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Spring 2026 Session 2 - Senior Yoga Tuesdays with Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:January 9 session is cancelled as instructors are unavailableFebruary 17February 20April 21April 24
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Storybook Theatre Kids Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Broadway Bootcamp Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Workshop for Adults - Spring 2026: Acting Workshop for Adults
Fran Weinberg, a Needham resident and veteran acting coach, teacher and award-winning director is offering an acting workshop for adults. This workshop will cover all aspects of scene study. Actors will stretch their acting skills and explore the tools needed to understand a scene, build a character and bring a scene to life. All levels of acting experience are welcome.No Program:February 17April 21
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Wednesday May 20, 2026
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Senior Exercise - Spring 2026: Senior Exercise Wednesdays Session 2
Senior Exercise with DenaThese classes are designed to help folks, ages 50 and older stay fit in an enjoyable, social and supportive setting. Dena leads a low-impact aerobics class, which includes stretching and use of free weights. Emphasis on cardiovascular fitness and endurance, maintaining range of motion, and injury prevention!No Program:February 18April 22
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dance: Line Dancing - Spring 2026: Line Dancing
Beginner line dancing is great fun while you improve memory skills, strengthen bones, develop better balance, relieve stress, and put a smile on your face. Each dance is broken down first, demonstrated and then danced to contemporary music that you will enjoy! No need to have a partner! Please wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles. No sandals or flip flops.No program:February 18
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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How to Dance with a Partner (Workshops) - Workshop 1: Swing/West Coast Swing
Learn to Gently Lead and Follow Every Step in Every Social Dance with Andrew Weitzen the author of How To Dance With a Partner In this workshop you will learn to have fun social dancing with everyone regardless of anyone’s dance background. This workshop will show that all figures in all social dances are composed of only four basic patterns. You learn to lead and follow these four basic patterns by using the three laws of balance, connection, and direction. Be the smartest dancer in your community. Connect and communicate clearly with no force and dance as light as a feather.
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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How to Dance with a Partner (Workshops) - Workshop 1 & Workshop 2
Learn to Gently Lead and Follow Every Step in Every Social Dance with Andrew Weitzen the author of How To Dance With a Partner In this workshop you will learn to have fun social dancing with everyone regardless of anyone’s dance background. This workshop will show that all figures in all social dances are composed of only four basic patterns. You learn to lead and follow these four basic patterns by using the three laws of balance, connection, and direction. Be the smartest dancer in your community. Connect and communicate clearly with no force and dance as light as a feather.
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Dance: Ballroom Dancing - Spring 2026: Ballroom Dancing
Dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Learn the basic step elements, posture, poise, lead/follow, technique, etc. Dances include: Merengue, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Rumba, and Salsa/Cha Cha. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes.No program:October 15November 26
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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How to Dance with a Partner (Workshops) - Workshop 2: Waltz/Rumba
Learn to Gently Lead and Follow Every Step in Every Social Dance with Andrew Weitzen the author of How To Dance With a Partner In this workshop you will learn to have fun social dancing with everyone regardless of anyone’s dance background. This workshop will show that all figures in all social dances are composed of only four basic patterns. You learn to lead and follow these four basic patterns by using the three laws of balance, connection, and direction. Be the smartest dancer in your community. Connect and communicate clearly with no force and dance as light as a feather.
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Tuesday May 26, 2026
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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
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Music Together - Spring 2026: Music Together
Music Together is about connecting with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Parents and caregivers, regardless of musical ability, create a simulating and rich environment that supports overall development. We provide you with the tools and resources you need (songbook, guides, and a handy app for parents) to continue the music making at home, so you can nurture your child's musical growth and realize the amazing benefits of music all the time, anytime. In addition, families will receive an email the day before class with the items we will be using for class that they can bring from home.*additional siblings are $175. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.NO PROGRAMSeptember 23
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Spring 2026 Session 2 - Senior Yoga Tuesdays with Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:January 9 session is cancelled as instructors are unavailableFebruary 17February 20April 21April 24
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Storybook Theatre Kids Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Broadway Bootcamp Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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Tuesday June 2, 2026
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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
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Music Together - Spring 2026: Music Together
Music Together is about connecting with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Parents and caregivers, regardless of musical ability, create a simulating and rich environment that supports overall development. We provide you with the tools and resources you need (songbook, guides, and a handy app for parents) to continue the music making at home, so you can nurture your child's musical growth and realize the amazing benefits of music all the time, anytime. In addition, families will receive an email the day before class with the items we will be using for class that they can bring from home.*additional siblings are $175. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.NO PROGRAMSeptember 23
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Spring 2026 Session 2 - Senior Yoga Tuesdays with Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:January 9 session is cancelled as instructors are unavailableFebruary 17February 20April 21April 24
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Storybook Theatre Kids Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Broadway Bootcamp Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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Monday June 8, 2026
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4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Needham Health Department: American Heart Association CPR Class - BLS CPR Class: 6/8/2026
Learn how to save a life!Hands-Only Drop InThis is an informal opportunity to learn the basics of hands-only CPR. It is not an American Heart Association class, and no registration is required. It is designed for anyone with little or no medical training.HeartsaverThis course teaches participants how to perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively. It is designed for anyone with little or no medical training. The registration fee is $40 with the option to add a $25 digital certification card. Topics include:
Recognizing cardiac arrest
Providing high-quality CPR for adults, children, & infants
Using an AED
Providing choking help for adults, children, & infants
Administering Narcan
Using an epinephrine auto-injector
Basic Life Support (BLS)This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate breaths and ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. It is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. The $65 fee includes a digital certification card. This course includes all topics covered in the Heartsaver course as well as:
BLS concepts from the Chain of Survival
Performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
Delivering effective breaths or ventilations
Proceeds from the registration fee go towards Needham’s Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC) and Gift of Warmth program. Please note that the registration and card fees are non-refundable. However, you may request to have your registration transferred to another class if space permits. For questions, please contact Laura Duff at lduff@needhamma.gov.
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 11 -12
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 13 - 14
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 8 and under
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 9 - 10
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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Tuesday June 9, 2026
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Spring 2026 Session 2 - Senior Yoga Tuesdays with Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:January 9 session is cancelled as instructors are unavailableFebruary 17February 20April 21April 24
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Storybook Theatre Kids Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Broadway Bootcamp Spring
Storybook Theatre KidsYoung performers will explore the magic of theatre through imaginative play, storytelling, movement, and beginner acting skills. Using familiar stories and creative games, students will learn how to bring characters to life while building confidence and working as a team. Throughout the session, the class will also create simple props and costume pieces to use in a short, narrated showcase for families on the final day. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampBroadway Bootcamp introduces students to the essential elements of musical theatre like acting, singing, and dancing, through a collection of scenes, songs, and simple choreography. Students will create a mini Broadway Revue showcase for parents featuring selections from classic and contemporary shows on the final day. No experience or special clothing is required. Teen Actors Studio What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMApril 21April 23April 28
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 11 -12
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 13 - 14
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 8 and under
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 9 - 10
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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Wednesday June 10, 2026
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Senior Exercise - Spring 2026: Senior Exercise Wednesdays Session 2
Senior Exercise with DenaThese classes are designed to help folks, ages 50 and older stay fit in an enjoyable, social and supportive setting. Dena leads a low-impact aerobics class, which includes stretching and use of free weights. Emphasis on cardiovascular fitness and endurance, maintaining range of motion, and injury prevention!No Program:February 18April 22
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 11 -12
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 13 - 14
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 8 and under
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 9 - 10
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dance: Line Dancing - Summer 2026: Line Dancing
Beginner line dancing is great fun while you improve memory skills, strengthen bones, develop better balance, relieve stress, and put a smile on your face. Each dance is broken down first, demonstrated and then danced to contemporary music that you will enjoy! No need to have a partner! Please wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles. No sandals or flip flops.No program:February 18
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Dance: Ballroom Dancing - Summer 2026: Ballroom Dancing
Dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Learn the basic step elements, posture, poise, lead/follow, technique, etc. Dances include: Merengue, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Rumba, and Salsa/Cha Cha. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes.No program:October 15November 26
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Thursday June 11, 2026
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Senior Strength and Balance - Spring 2026: Senior Strength and Balance Session 2
Senior Strength and Balance
A movement class with additional focus on balance. Participants will be balancing workouts to improve strength, stability, and coordination to help prevent falls and injuries. A chair can be used in place of a yoga mat.
No Program:February 19April 23
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 11 -12
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 13 - 14
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 8 and under
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2026 Needham Sharks Summer Swim Team - 2026 Sharks: Ages 9 - 10
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Fees are $315 for members of the RRC and $415 for non-members. If you are curious about our team and are looking for more information, check out our team website! This year, we were able to secure a high school rate for any swimmers entering grades 9-12! High school swimmers who have a membership to the RRC can join the team for $215, and non-members can join for $265. This membership pricing does not include the cost of a team suit, but swimmers will have the option to purchase a team suit at a later date. Those registration options have been made available on the registration site.Please keep the following requirements in mind when registering an athlete for the team:
Minimum requirements for the team are that swimmers are Needham residents, at least 5 years of age, and able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. All strokes will be assessed and tryout decisions for new athletes will be subject to the coach's approval.
For our younger swimmers, our expectation is that they have a basic knowledge of what the four strokes look like, but that they can officially compete in at least two strokes.
Swim Team is meant for swimmers who already have a basic knowledge of the four competitive strokes and stroke techniques.
Cuts will be made based on mastery of the strokes, endurance, and overall performance. Please consider your athletes endurance -- swimmers should be able to complete their practice sets without stopping in order to maintain a safe and productive environment for all participants.
The season will last about 8 weeks, members who try out for the 2026 season must be able to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks of the season.
The expectation for all Sharks participants is that they participate for a minimum of six weeks of practices and meets. No athlete should plan to "just attend meets". As much as we want to be a competitive team and win as many meets as possible, this team is about much more than winning. Our team was built on the foundation that athletes would dedicate their summer to being a part of a recreational team that works together at practices and meets to grow as individuals and as a team. Our coaches work really hard to get to know and work with each swimmer on an individual level.
If athletes are participating in a club team this summer and have specific practices or events that conflict with Sharks that they cannot miss, we would be happy to work with families to make things work! That being said we hope that it would not be a regular occurrence during our very short season.
Our focus is to build a community within our team -- it's what makes our team special -- but part of that is the commitment of each swimmer to the Needham Sharks. I would be happy to speak further with anyone who has a conflict, and I would be happy to speak with any coach of another team if that's helpful.
IMPORTANT DATES TO CONSIDER IN SUMMER PLANNING:
May 26th -- Parent Meeting (6-7PM): Optional parent meeting for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season!
June 8th -- First Practice: All swimmers should plan to attend! The first week of practice will serve as tryouts for new athletes. New athletes are subject to be cut based on coaches assessment. On tryout days, the coaches will host optional try-ons for team suits if swimmers are unsure of their suit size.
June 30th -- Blue & Gold Meet: Practice Meet for the whole team during regular practice hours. All athletes should plan to attend from 5:15-7:45.
July 24th: Mile Swim Relay: Five girls and five boys (ages 11-older) are eligible to compete and will be selected based on coaches assessment. The event typically starts mid-day and lasts a few hours.
August 8th -- Championships: All athletes are eligible and expected to participate! The event starts with warmups in the early morning and concludes by the afternoon.
August 9th - Banquet: A celebration of the season. All athletes and families are welcome to attend. (Evening -- Time & Locations TBD)
PRACTICE INFORMATION: This year our season will run from June 8 - August 9, practicing at the Rosemary Recreation Complex. Our team will practice Monday-Thursday with rotating practice based on age groups from 5:15-7:45 (see schedule below). Starting Week 6, evening team practices will only be on Mondays and Wednesdays, as we will have meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Below is our practice schedule, click here for our full season schedule.PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR EACH AGE GROUP:
8 & UNDER
9 & 10
11 & 12
13 & 14
15 - 18
5:15-6:00 PM
5:15-6:00 PM
6:00-6:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
6:45-7:45 PM
TRYOUT INFORMATION: This season, we will be holding tryouts for new athletes only. These tryouts will be taking place during practices held on June 2nd - June 5th. All registered athletes should plan to attend these practices as we will use them to evaluate skills for returning athletes, however, new athletes will be evaluated by our coaching staff.STROKE CLINICS: The Needham Sharks have been fortunate to add in three extra weeks of practice this season! With that in mind, the coaches will not be hosting weekly stroke clinics to supplement practice times. If swimmers are interested in stroke clinics, they should sign up for a Level 4-5 swim lesson through Park and Rec where they can focus on specific skills meant to improve and refine their stroke techniques.PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday, 5/26 at 6:00 pm, the coaching staff will be hosting an optional parent meeting in the RRC Multipurpose Room for introductions to the team and information on the 2026 season. Join us if you can!TEAM SUIT TRY-ONS: All athletes will be supplied with a team suit and cap included in the registration fee. Athletes will be able to try-on a team suit during the first week of practice/tryouts 6/8-6/11. Suits will be ordered by the end of that week when our team roster is finalized.GO SHARKS!
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