Casco Recreation offers aquacise classes at Pleasant Lake.

If you want to burn it off, tone it up, or get better range of motion without injury....this is the place for you. Workouts include stretching, water aerobics, toning, cool down and are adapted to all levels. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-1:30 at Pleasant Beach on Mayberry Hill. Cost is $50.00 for 5 weeks. All participants must pre register, deadline for registration is Thursday July 15th. Forms are available at the Casco community center. For more information contact Beth Latsey @ 627-4187

Red Cross Swim Lessons
American Red Cross Swimming Lessons
American Red Cross swim lessons will be offered for children and adults of all ages and levels.
Where: Pleasant Beach (Mayberry Hill)
When: Session 1 July 12-23. Session 2 August 2-13
Instructor: Stacy Smith
Cost: $20.00 resident, $30.00 non-residents
Parent involvement required if under age 4

summer swim registration

Gardening Classes
Basic Composting
Learn the basics of composting (including why, how, what and what not to compost). We will also discuss tips and tools for a successful home composting operation. The evening will finish with a brief discussion of worm composting.
Class limited to 25 people
Instructor: Brett Thompson
Date: May 5th
Time: 6-7:30
Cost $5/person
Where: Casco Community Center

Gardening to Promote Beneficial Insects
Are you interested in natural pest management and learning how beneficial insects can help control insect pests in your yard and garden? Participants will learn to identify and attract the good bugs using flowering plants, creative garden design and habitat management techniques.
Instructor: Mike Sowers, Insect Ecologist, Arborist, and Master Gardener/YardScaper
Date: Wednesday, May 19
Time: 6-8PM
Cost: $10/person
Limit: 20 people
Where: Casco Community Center

Select and Grow Herbs
Are you curious to learn what it takes to have a successful herb garden and the various uses of common herbs? This class will introduce participants to the basics of gardening with herbs including cultural requirements and processes for harvesting and drying.
Instructor: Amy Witt, Horticulturist, UMaine Cooperative Extension
Date: Wednesday, June 2
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Cost: $7/person
Limit: 20 people
Where: Casco Community Center

Department of Inland Fisheries
HUNTER SAFETY COURSE

Wednesday, June 23rd from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 10th from 8:00-4:30 p.m.
Casco Community Center

This course is taught by State of Maine Certified hunter safety instructors, and will be a home study course. On Wednesday, the 23rd, instructors will provide participants with all necessary material including workbooks and assignments for the home study portion. Instructors will also provide guidance and demonstration of proper firearms, handling, and a discussion of laws and responsibilities.

On July 10th, instruction will be given on first aid, survival, map and compass; responsibilities, ethics and a review of the home study subjects.
Participants should bring a lunch and dress for outdoor field exercises. Participants must be at least 10 years of age; anyone under 18 years of age will need parent consent on the State of Maine course registration card and anyone 12 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent of guardian. Pre-registration is required and can be done at the Town of Casco Recreation Department at 627-4187. A donation of $5.00 should be made to the Casco Recreation Department. Minimum enrollment to hold a class is 10 with a maximum of 40.

Please bring a lunch on Saturday, July 10th
FMI call Beth Latsey at 627-4187 or Jonah Bloom, Recreation Safety Coordinator, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at 215-2987

Tai Chi
Tai chi is a slow and gentle moving form of exercise that improves one’s flexibility and balance. Tai chi has also been proven to relieve arthritis pain and lower blood pressure. This Tai Chi class is specially designed for seniors (55+ years). This class will teach Tai Chi as an exercise rather than a martial art.
Instructors: Donna Roesar
Cost: 30.00 for six week session
Where: Community Center
Time: Wednesday's 9:30-10:30 starts June 9th

Golf Lessons
Golf Lessons:
We are excited to offer golf lessons for all ages and abilities, with just the right level of instruction for you. the experienced PGA staff is available to give you the personal attention you need. as your skill level increases so will your fun and enjoyment.
Youth Clinic: (4 weeks) Thursday's July 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 5:30-6:20 Age: 8-14
Fee: $30.00-Resident ($40.00 Non-Resident)
Adult Clinic: (6 weeks) Wednesdays, June 16th-July 21 6:00-7:00 p.m.
This program is for adults and seniors
Fee: $65.00-Resident ($75.00 Non-Resident) Includes 9-hole round of golf with cart
Juniors: Junior Grow The Game Program
Tuesday, June 29-July 27th (5 weeks)
5-7 p.m. This teaches the serious junior about the game of golf and how to make great shots.
The program includes a junior membership and on course instruction
Fee: $99.00-Resident ($149.00 Non-Resident) Class size for all programs is limited to 12
All lessons are offered at Point Sebago Golf Course. Classes will fill up fast...SO DON"T WAIT

Tennis Lessons
Tennis Lessons:
The program is designed to teach and develop the necessary skills of the sport. Our Tennis Instructor, Barrie Johnson is USTA quick start certified and has been involved with tennis for many years and is looking forward to teaching children and adults alike. (Children must be at least 9 years old)
When: July 6th through August 12th (6 week program) Tuesdays and Thursdays
Times: youth: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fee: $50.00 - Student ($60.00 non-residents)$60.00 - Adult ($70.00 non-residents)
Private lessons available
Where: Casco Village Court (behind community center)
Requirements: Tennis Racket, soft soled court shoes (no black soles)

Art Classes
Show your artistic side
Watercolor for beginners as well as intermediates, this course will refine vision; develop an awareness and appreciation of painting while exploring new techniques and means of personal expression. The instructor will take the participants through each step of the painting process.
Instructor: Donna Kantor
When: Starts May 6th,Thursday 10-11:30 and Thursday 12:30-2:00
Cost: $45.00 (six weeks)
Where: Community Center

Watercolor for Intermediate/advanced. This class will have much more emphasis on the elements and principles of art, we will learn to compose and render your own photo references. This class will have more on value and color studies. Bring your artistic to this class.
Instructor: Donna Kantor
When: Starts May 6th, Thursday 6:30-8:00
Cost: $45.00 (six weeks)
Where: Community Center

Intergrated Art Camp
Intergrated Art Camp:
Casco Recreation is pleased to offer its fifth consecutive summer Integrated Arts Camp. The camp will be divided into three-two week camps, offering age appropriate activities and instruction. Children will engage in drama, dance, and art to produce a short performance. The performance will be presented on the last day of camp.
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY
DANCER*PERFORMER*TEACHER
Carmel Ann Collins will be the instructor of our 2010 summer camp. An educator and also a performer for more than twenty-five years, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the arts. Carmel currently teaches dance at Lake Region High School, bringing dance and art to the community through outreach programs and performances. Carmel has been the director of several art summer programs including Naples, Windham, Wohelo, and Tapawingo.
**Camp One**
Date: July 6th-8th & July 13-15th
Grades: 1-3
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Show Date: July 15th 6:00 pm
Cost.......................$132.00
**Camp Two**
Date: July 20th-22nd & July 27th-29th
Grades: 4-6
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Show Date: July 29th
Cost........................$198.00

Mad Science Camp
Mad Science Camp:
The world’s leading FUN science provider
3.2.1. Blast off…..Mad Science invites you to launch your knowledge of flight as you build your very own rockets. Experiment with different kinds of propulsion systems as you use your new knowledge to blast off, track and recover different kinds of rockets. Treat your stomachs to some rocket snacks. Have a “Rockin” good time at this rocket camp!
WHEN: July 19-23
TIME: 9:00-3:00pm
WHO: Age 6-12
WHERE: Casco Community Center
COST: $225pp
MIN/MAX: 15/25
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 2nd

Hep the Step
“Hep the Step” senior dance class, dance, exercise & laugh
Instructor: Bev White
Cost: Free
Where: Community Center
Time: Thursday 10:00am
Ends June 17th and will start up again in the fall!

ZUMBA
Summer is coming... Don't give up the "FIT" !!!!! ZUMBA Dance/Fitness classes are here to help you "ditch the workout and join the party!" This easy-to-follow but cardio-blasting "exercise in disguise" will have you enjoying your workout to the max! Learn the salsa, merengue, reggae and a host of other fun rhythms all set to a pulsating latin beat that will have you moving like never before. All that's needed is comfortable clothing,sneakers and a desire to have a GREAT time!
Instructor: Dinah Aldrich
When: Friday’s
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $5.00 drop-in fee running through the summer.

ADULT BASKETBALL
Coed over 25 Get out have some fun, meet some friends and get some exercise.
When: Wednesday & Sunday
Time: 6:30-8:30
Cost: Free
Where: Community Center Gymnasium

OPEN GYM
Open Gym Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
from 10-12 and 2-4. Call 627-4187.