Youth Programs
Lyrical & Jazz
6-8 year olds
October 19 - November 23
This is such a great combination with 30 minutes of Lyrical and 30 minutes of jazz, each style will consist of warm-ups, across the floor combinations and will end with learning a dance in the center. The class is geared for learning, building self-confidence and coordination while having fun. Although lyrical is similar to Ballet it is less structured and often thought of as one of the most expressive styles of dance. During the jazz portion we will explore different styles from the more stylish Broadway Jazz to the funkier video style Jazz.
The instructor for this course is Sue White. She has been a part of the dance world for over 30 years. Her students include Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary; Modern, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Drama, Voice and Acro.
This 6-week course will run from October 19 to November 23 for children 6-8 years old. Lyrical & Jazz will be held on Saturdays in the Café at the Raymond Middle School from 11:00 – 12:00 pm. The fee for the 6-week course is $60. Non-residents pay an additional $5. Please bring a water bottle and wear a black leotard and tan tights.
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Download a registration form or register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com
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Ballet & HipHop
3 – 5 year olds
This class gives your Dancer the best of both worlds with 30 minutes of Ballet and 30 minutes of Hip Hop. The class is designed to not only teach your Dancer basic technique but to teach them how to follow directions, take turns and work as a team. We incorporate fun activities and singing along with the grace of Ballet and the Funky moves of Hip Hop to keep your Dancer smiling.
The instructor for this course is Sue White. She has been a part of the dance world for over 30 years. Her students include Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary; Modern, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Drama, Voice and Acro.
This 6-week course will run on Saturdays from October 19 - November 23 for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Classes will be held in the Cafe at the Raymond Middle School. The Ballet and HipHop class will be held 10:00 to 11:00 am. The fee for the 6-week course is $60. Non-residents pay an additional $5. Please bring a water bottle and wear light pink leotard and light pink tights.
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Download a registration form or register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com
SAFE SITTER®
Babysitting Course – November 12 & 14
Why is a babysitting course so important? Families in our community need responsible babysitters. These babysitters need to learn how to safely care for younger children before they offer to babysit. Safe Sitter is designed to help provide safe and secure care for young children while empowering young adolescents to become tomorrow’s workers and parents. The Babysitting Course will provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe, and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. Babysitting classes are offered to student’s who are age 11 and older. The instructors for this course are all SAFE SITTER® Certified.
This 2-day course will be held Tuesday & Thursday, November12th & 14th from 3:00 – 5:30 pm. You must attend both days! A completion card is given to students who pass the hands-on exam. The fee for this course is $60. Non-residents pay an additional $5. Classes will be held at the Raymond Middle School in room 187.
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Download a registration form or register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com
Attention Snowboarders and Skiers!
Pats Peak Registrations
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Raymond Recreation is offering our 2025 Learn to ski & Ride program through Pats Peak. Starting Tuesday, October 1st you can register your child for the Pats Peak Ski/Snowboard Program on-line.
For 5-consecutive weeks starting January 7th, 2025 we will have a coach bus pick your child up from the RHS at 1:50 pm or the MS at 2:10 pm to transport them to Pats Peak. Drive time to Pats Peak is approximately 45 minutes. When we arrive at the mountain, we will get ready for some skiing/snowboarding. Students who have signed up will be escorted out to their 1-hour lesson. Those who did not sign up for lessons will have free ski. After lessons, students will come inside the lodge for dinner (bring food or money to buy) and check in with our Recreation Staff. After eating, students will go back outside and continue with some free skiing/snowboarding until it is time to pack up. We will leave Pats Peak by 7:15 pm to be at Raymond High School for pick up at 8:15 pm.
If you are interested in signing up for the program either call the Recreation Department at 603-895-7031 or email recreation@raymondnh.gov and we will send you the registration packet (you must get the access code from Raymond Recreation in order to register for Pats Peak). You will then need to fill out an emergency form, school release form and pay the bus fee through Raymond Recreation. Make sure to read through the guide, there is a lot of important information about the program. Sign up early, we have a limited number of spaces available, and we have filled to capacity the last few years.
The Pats Peak program is a night skiing/riding program on Tuesday afternoon and early evening. We ride in a comfortable luxury coach bus with under bus storage, TV’s, a restroom, and each seat even has lights so students can do their homework on the ride.
The 5-week program at Pats Peak begins Tuesday, January 7th for students in grades 4 through 12. The deadline to sign up without a late fee is November 15th. Pats Peak will be charging a $25 late fee for anyone registering after that date. We will leave a little early from school and be returning to the High School around 8:00 pm.
The cost for this 5-week program is as follows:
ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTION
Lift ticket $175 ($360 with transportation)
Lift ticket, Rental $265 ($450 with transportation)
Helmet included with rental
Lift ticket, Lesson $275 ($460 with transportation)
Lift ticket, Lesson, Rental $365 ($550 with transportation)
REGISTRATION PORTION
Transportation (paid to Raymond Recreation) $185
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Here’s the catch! Payment and online registration must be complete by Friday, November 15th! We cannot accept any registrations at the Recreation Office, they must be completed online. Avoid the late fee and disappointment, register today.
After completing the online registration, you must come to Raymond Recreation or go to Raymondnh.recdesk.com to complete Raymond Recreation’s emergency form and pay the $185 transportation fee. No one will receive their ski tag until everything has been paid.
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Lunch, Decorations & Desserts
Treat Making Class
Saturday, November 16th
Boys and girls come and join us for some fun making lunch, seasonal decorations and some delicious treats. We’ll be making quesadillas for lunch. All materials are included. Make sure you bring a container with a cover to bring some of your goodies home in.
The class is open to children in 1st through 6th grade. Class is held in room 109 at the Raymond High School from 12:00 – 2:30 pm. The cost is $35. Non-residents pay an additional $5.
Class size is limited so sign up early! Last day to register is Thursday, November 14th.
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Download a registration form or register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com
Tumblin’ Tykes!
November 13th – December 18th
Raymond Recreation is offering Tumblin’ Tykes for your 3- to 5-year-old. The classes are designed to stimulate self-esteem, creative movement, physical fitness, concept development, & basic athletic training with an emphasis on motor skill learning and gymnastics. Your tyke will have a blast rolling, jumping, twisting and tumbling! Tumblin’ Tykes will be held in Torrent Hall at the Safety Complex and led by Kenzie Fallon. Moms and/or dads are invited to attend.
This 5-week program will meet beginning Wednesday, November 13th to December 18th (no class on Nov 27) and will run from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The cost is $40 per session. Nonresidents pay an additional $5. Sign up at raymondnh.recdesk.com. Class size is limited to 10. Preregistration is required; there are NO registrations on the day of the class.
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Download a registration form or register online at raymondnh.recdesk.com