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BOOT CAMP: Outdoor Strength Training (6 weeks)
REGISTRATION LINK HERE
Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.7.25-2.13.25 at BHS. Classes run from 6am-7am.
$125 per student
Boot Camp is a total-body conditioning program designed to improve your muscular strength, overall power core strength, agility, coordination, speed, flexibility and balance. Challenging workouts for all participants from beginning to advanced. Starting from scratch? Boosting your current workout? This is the class for you.
Longtime instructor Steve Gold will help modify the workout to suit your individual needs.
Beverly Youth Wrestling Program
$50 per person.
For children in grades 5-8.
Tuesdays and Thursday nights (6:15pm-7:15pm) through 3.13.25 at the Beverly High School Upper Gym. NO CLASSES ON HOLIDAYS OR SCHOOL VACATION.
This fun, challenging and engaging class, taught by Nick Tripoli the BHS Wrestling Coach, will show young students the basics of wrestling. Providing first hand training and mentorship from some of the high school wrestlers, middle school aged students will learn strategy and moves that will help them grow their love of the sport.
Students will need to bring athletic clothing and water.
Instructor: Nick Tripoli has been a Beverly high school wrestling coach for the last 8 seasons. He has co-run the Beverly Middle School program for the last 3 years. He is also an educator at BMS.
Jewelry Making
$130 per person. All materials included.
Ages 7+
This is a 6 week class taking place at the Beverly Senior Center at 90 Colon St
Get ready to unleash your creativity in this exciting jewelry-making class! In this hands-on experience, you'll learn how to craft beautiful bracelets, necklaces, and earrings using an amazing variety of colorful beads, wire, and tools. Whether you're new to jewelry design or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will guide you through the process of turning your unique ideas into wearable art. Come prepared to have fun, explore your creativity, and leave with stunning pieces you'll be proud to wear or share!
Instructor Bio: Linda Sessa
Linda has been teaching for over 40 years. She is a veteran homeschool mom, an artist, a cook and a naturalist. Linda is a non-traditional teacher in that she is neurodiverse, has a childlike enthusiasm, is extremely curious, and meets students where they are. Linda’s classes and interactive, engaging and fun. Her goal is to empower children and families while teaching sustainable life skills. Linda embraces and celebrates diversity. Classes she teachers include cooking, sewing, jewelry making, fiber arts, exploring nature, messy science, STEAM, gardening, farm to table, arts and crafts, DIY organic beauty products, friendship skills, and psychic awareness.
Linda is a student of the Universe and Mom of two wonderful boys, 26 and 14 years old.
BA in Multicultural Education, Diploma in Cosmetology, Diploma in Culinary Arts
Homeschool parent for over 10 years
Retired Hair dresser of 30 years
Naturist/Multi-media Artist/Cook/Steminist/Education/Volunteer
Linda loves working with children and families. She loves to bring people together to share in learning and to build community. She is inclusive and meets students where they are. She has a zest for life and an insatiable sense of curiosity. She loves to laugh and have fun learning.
Tai Chi for All Levels
$130 per person. This is a 9 class Session (running each Wednesday through 4.2.25. NO CLASS 2.19)
Classes will be Wednesday afternoons from 6:15-7:15 at the Beverly Senior Center (90 Colon St.)
Students of this class will learn the fundamental principles of Tai Chi and how to apply them in the practice of Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan Short Form. Students will also become acquainted with complementary practices such as Zhan Zhuang, Qi Gong and Bagua Zhang. This class will aim to improve the students understanding of movement, the body’s natural ability to draw in and expend energy efficiently as well as develop a practice that promotes an overall sense of well being.
Instructor Bios:
Paul Findlen is a practicing martial artist, and tai chi and yoga instructor who lives in Beverly’s Ryal Side neighborhood. Paul has studied tai chi, Zenmudo, and Sunmudo with Vijay Son, and tai chi and qigong as a student at Great Bay Tai Chi, under the instruction of Austin Murray and Master Paul Mahoney. Paul has also trained in boxing with Jack Dullea, received his yoga certification under the tutelage of Deana Bacon, and currently trains Brazilian jiu jitsu at the Invictus Training Center, as a student of head coach Nate Morrison. Paul enjoys composing and performing music, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and two dogs.
C.I.T Registration
Sign up to become part of our C.I.T Program! This is an amazing experience for teens 13-15, to gain some leadership skills and from connections though-out the summer!
Chess Night at the Library
BevRec and the Beverly Public Library are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. Monthly through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is not an instructional class, but rather a meet up for people who are looking to play.
No matter your skill level, join us and challenge yourself to learn, grow and master chess. Boards will be provided though we invite you to bring a board if you are able.
Free.
Ages 12-100.
Walk in only, no pre-registration is necessary.
Polar Park
$200 per child
This program is open to ages 6-12
Miss our Summer Parks Program? Well, let’s make the most of February vacation with some Polar Park!
All the fun of a week at Park with your friends, but indoors during winter vacation. Games, art and crafts, and hanging out with friends all at beloved Camp Paradise! Run by our fantastic summer staff, this is the perfect way to keep active with your friends during the break.
Tuesday, February 18th-Friday 21st daily from 9:00-4:00PM.
$200 per child
Space is limited to 25 children
Children should bring lunches, snacks and water. They should also bring a coat/hats/boots for outdoors activities if weather permits.
BOOT CAMP: Outdoor Strength Training (7 weeks)
Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.25.25-4.10.25 at BHS. Classes run from 6am-7am.
$140 per person
Boot Camp is a total-body conditioning program designed to improve your muscular strength, overall power core strength, agility, coordination, speed, flexibility and balance. Challenging workouts for all participants from beginning to advanced. Starting from scratch? Boosting your current workout? This is the class for you.
Longtime instructor Steve Gold will help modify the workout to suit your individual needs.
Camp Registration
The 2024 BevRec Summer Camp Registration
THIS IS NOT A PAGE FOR OUR FREE PARKS PROGRAM. There is no pre registration for the Parks Program.
Camp registration will open to the public on March 3rd 2025 for Tiny Tykes, ACME Jr., ACME Sr. and Adventure Camp. This year BevRec camp registration will be first come first served. The payment links will “go live” at 10am on March 3rd. At the time of registration, there will be a NONREFUNDABLE $150 per child/per session due. This deposit will be deducted from your total camp balance.
CLICK HERE FOR CAMP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION!
On March 3rd, when registration opens, only Beverly residents will be able to sign up at that time. Should roster spots remain open as of May 1, those spots will become open to non-residents as well. Non residents who sign up before May 1 will have their names removed from the camp’s roster and their deposit forfeited.
If/when the camps sell out, a link to the waitlist will be added to the bottom of the camps’ webpages.
In the meantime, please refer to the Camp specific pages on this website for more information about which Camp is specific to your child.
For your reference the summer schedule is as follows:
Session 1: 6.30-7.11
Session 2: 7.14-7.25
Session 3: 7.28-8.8
Session 4: 8.11-8.22
Chess Night at the Library
BevRec and the Beverly Public Library are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. Monthly through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is not an instructional class, but rather a meet up for people who are looking to play.
No matter your skill level, join us and challenge yourself to learn, grow and master chess. Boards will be provided though we invite you to bring a board if you are able.
Free.
Ages 12-100.
Walk in only, no pre-registration is necessary.
Intro to Print Making
$40 per person (includes all materials)
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
This class will take place at the Senior Center (90 Colon St, Beverly)
Class description and instructor bio coming soon.
How To Afford College
Longtime instructor Don Anderson will explain how, when it comes to affording college, planning now will pay off.
Click the picture for more details!
Chess Night at the Library
BevRec and the Beverly Public Library are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. Monthly through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is not an instructional class, but rather a meet up for people who are looking to play.
No matter your skill level, join us and challenge yourself to learn, grow and master chess. Boards will be provided though we invite you to bring a board if you are able.
Free.
Ages 12-100.
Walk in only, no pre-registration is necessary.
April Vacation Park Program at Lynch Park
Ages 6-12
$200 per child.
What’s your thing? Sports? Arts and Crafts? Games? Laughing? Well, come and hang out with your friends….or make some new ones. Spend your vacation exploring, climbing all over and running around Lynch Park. Lynch Park was just voted The Single Greatest Place On Earth by The New York Times. Okay, fine, that last part didn’t happen but we all know that it’s just a matter of time.
Don’t miss out on the fun! Sign up today.
The April Vacation Park Program runs from 9am-4pm everyday Tuesday April 22th-Friday April 25th. It will be staffed, as always by our amazing summer crew.
Registration is limited.
Chess Night at the Library
BevRec and the Beverly Public Library are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. Monthly through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is not an instructional class, but rather a meet up for people who are looking to play.
No matter your skill level, join us and challenge yourself to learn, grow and master chess. Boards will be provided though we invite you to bring a board if you are able.
Free.
Ages 12-100.
Walk in only, no pre-registration is necessary.
BevRev Sumer Program Start!
Let the summer fun begin!! Camps and Parks will be up and running, so come on over and start your summer off right!
The 2025 Lip Sync Extravaganza!
One of the most anticipated events of the year returns to Lynch Park! Every park and camp will display their dance and music routines in front of friends, family, and more! Adventure Camp is looking to defend their Grand Prize, as the other parks and camps will do their very best to be the 2025 Lip Sync Champions! Lots of hard work, creative dances, and practice go into every Lip Sync, so cheer on Beverly’s finest talents! The renewed rivalry between Counselors and CITs will also be at the forefront of this fantastic event.
Tiny Tots Day at Lynch Park
Tiny Tots Day 2025 is a fun, free, family event put on by the fantastic Bev Rec Staff at beautiful Lynch Park! Bring your children ages 1-5 for all sorts of cool activities and crafts. Play in the splash pad, decorate a delicious cookie and get your face painted…hey, why not try to do all three at the same time?
Take part in one of our crazy games or just sit back and enjoy some fun songs from the concert! Artist to be determined.
If you would like to help by donating supplies to the event or setting up an Exhibition Table, please follow this link for how.
Children enjoying some Parachute Play. Tiny Tots Day 2021
HOMECOMING FIREWORKS FINALE!
Beverly Homecoming Grand Finale of Fireworks. Enjoy the fireworks by boat, or on your favorite Beverly Beach with your neighbors, friends, and family. Thank you for celebrating Beverly with us this week! We look forward to many more years of “Celebrating Beverly’s spirit”! The fireworks are set off in Mackerel Cove off of Lynch Beach and can be seen all along Mackerel Cove (Dane St. Beach, Independence Park). This event is sponsored by all of you and the Beverly Homecoming Committee.
For more information contact Medley Long at 978-473-4948 or medley@beverlyhomecoming.org
How To Afford College
Longtime instructor Don Anderson will explain how, when it comes to affording college, planning now will pay off.
Click the picture for more details!
North Pole Calling 2025
Once again, Santa has found some time in his busy schedule to call the children of Beverly in the days leading up to the Big Day. Sign ups are open until 8pm on Thursday, December 18th.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
Phone calls will be made on either December 20th, 21st, 22nd, or 23rd between 5pm-8pm.
BevRec Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Beverly Bootstraps!
The BevRec will be hosting a Holiday Toy Drive at Lynch Park to benefit the great work that Beverly Bootstraps does for our community.
After you’ve wrapped up a day of delicious food and giving thanks…not to mention the shopping…it is time to pay it forward.
Not sure what kids these days are looking for…scroll down for some tips!
We will be set up in the Lynch Park parking lot from 10am-1pm collecting unwrapped gifts for Beverly Bootstraps to distribute to all of the amazing children in need on the North Shore.
The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra
Celebrate 400 years of Beverly with a special concert by The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra right here at Lynch Park! Rain date scheduled for August 30th from 4-6pm.
Last Day To Sign Up For North Pole Calling 2024
Once again, Santa has found some time in his busy schedule to call the children of Beverly in the days leading up to the Big Day. Sign ups are open until 8am on Monday, December 19th.
Phone calls will be made on either December 20th, 21st, 22nd, or 23rd between 5pm-8pm.
Mosaics For Beginners
$145 per person
This 3 weeks class (Dec 2nd, 9th and 16th) will take place at the Beverly Senior Center (90 Colon St).
Description: Perfect for Beginners--In this workshop makers will learn how to design, glue, and grout their mosaic pieces. Makers will create 3 mosaic projects (a mosaic frame, plant pot, and a 10'' mosaic round). We start with smaller projects and build up to the final project (10'' round mosaic art piece).
Instructor Bio: Renee is from Maine originally but has lived in the Middle East, and Arizona. She completed her BA at Gordon College and has lived in Beverly for a total of seven years now. She is the new owner of North Shore Mosaics. Her husband worked with a team of Italian mosaic artists who were restoring the mosaics of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. This inspired her to get into the art of mosaics as well. She has been doing mosaics on and off for two years. She has a passion for all types of arts and crafts but is especially excited about mosaic artwork and discovering and trying new mosaic styles. She is also the owner of Hammer & Stain Newburyport where she runs a variety of DIY workshops including tumbled glass, fall and Halloween projects, mosaic lamps, knitted blankets, resin and tumbled glass mosaics in the great Newburyport area.
North Pole Calling 2024
Once again, Santa has found some time in his busy schedule to call the children of Beverly in the days leading up to the Big Day. Sign ups are open until 8pm on Sunday, December 18th.
Phone calls will be made on either December 20th, 21st, 22nd, or 23rd between 5pm-8pm.
BevRec Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Beverly Bootstraps!
The BevRec will be hosting a Holiday Toy Drive at Lynch Park to benefit the great work that Beverly Bootstraps does for our community.
After you’ve wrapped up a day of delicious food and giving thanks…not to mention the shopping…it is time to pay it forward.
Not sure what kids these days are looking for…scroll down for some tips!
We will be set up in the Lynch Park parking lot from 10am-1pm collecting unwrapped gifts for Beverly Bootstraps to distribute to all of the amazing children in need on the North Shore.
Chess Night at the Library
BevRec and the Beverly Public Library are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. Monthly through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is not an instructional class, but rather a meet up for people who are looking to play.
No matter your skill level, join us and challenge yourself to learn, grow and master chess. Boards will be provided though we invite you to bring a board if you are able.
Free.
Ages 12-100.
Walk in only, no pre-registration is necessary.
PC Building Workshop
$125 per person. (Note: You are responsible for buying all computer components seperately. This is simply the cost of the workshop. Cost of the components varies based on individual needs. This will be covered during the first class)
Classes will be held at Camp Paradise 44 Cole St Beverly.
Description: Ever wanted to build your own computer, but didn't know how to start? Looking to upgrade your gaming rig, or need something simple for daily use? Whatever your goals, join us at the PC Building Workshop. Discover how to assemble modern computer components, design a build that meets your practical needs, and identify parts that align with your budget.
The workshop will consist of 3 classes:
Day 1: NOVEMBER 17th 1-3pm: This first class will be a pre-build class outlining PC building, budgeting, and where to score deals on parts.
Day 2: December 8th 12-7pm: After a few weeks, during which you'll acquire your own components, we'll meet up again in-person for a day-long build workshop.
Day 3: December 9th: 6pm-9pm: Optional "cable management/software and hardware debugging" class will be held the morning after the workshop, to assist with things like installing Windows or other desired software or spending more time getting your build working if it couldn't all fit into the first day.
Instructor: Mathew Reiss is a Beverly resident and PC building enthusiast. With several of his own builds under his belt, and many hours spent helping friends plan their builds, he'll help walk you through the whole build process from end-to-end and make sure you wind up with a computer you're happy with.
BOOT CAMP: Outdoor Strength Training (6 weeks)
Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11.12.24-12.19.24 at BHS. Classes run from 6am-7am.
$125 per student
Boot Camp is a total-body conditioning program designed to improve your muscular strength, overall power core strength, agility, coordination, speed, flexibility and balance. Challenging workouts for all participants from beginning to advanced. Starting from scratch? Boosting your current workout? This is the class for you.
Longtime instructor Steve Gold will help modify the workout to suit your individual needs.
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR and AED Certification Class
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED.
Longtime instructors, Greater Boston Safety Training will lead this one day class.
This course is designed for Teachers, Coaches, Babysitters, Construction workers, and the general public. This classroom course includes essential information and training in the first-aid skills recommended by OSHA as well as CPR and AED certification training - all in a format that can be delivered in a single day. The course is modular to meet the needs of a specific workplace or group of employees. The core module comprises general principles, medical emergencies and injury emergencies.
The class will be held at Camp Paradise at 44 Cole St. Beverly.
Students are advised to bring a notebook, pen, water and snack/lunch.
Cost: $120 per student.
Building A Secure Retirement Income Plan Using Your Optimal Social Security Claiming Strategy As A Foundation
$25 per person or $35 for 2 family members.
Class will be held at the Beverly Senior Center.
This course will answer the primary concern of pre-tirees: “Meeting my lifetime income needs-will I make it?”
Workshop attendees will learn:
Social Security Planning—Optimize Your Social Security Claiming Strategy
Medicare Overview—How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan
Four Risks to Your Financial Security in Retirement—Meeting Your Lifetime Income Needs
Five Strategies to Help Reduce Your Retirement Income Risk
INTRUCTOR BIO: Larry Albert is a Certified Financial Planner with Blakely Financial in Salem and has lived in Beverly for over 20 years. Larry’s practice practice focuses on helping individuals and families develop practical strategies for accumulating, preserving and distributing their assets. He has extensive experience helping individuals plan for successful retirements. Larry holds an MBA in Finance from Boston University. He is a FIRNA Series 6, 7, 63 and 65 registered representative. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FIRNA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. He also holds Life, Accident and Health Insurance licenses and is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. Fixed Insurance products and services offered through Blakely Financial or CES Insurance Agency.
ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety Training
For ages 11-14
The new Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from ASHI gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with their business, to dealing with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, the magazine-format CABS guide and vlogger-style video make learning fun. Participants will be trained and certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.
$120 per student.
This class will be held at Camp Paradise at 44 Cole St in Beverly
Students are asked to bring a snack, lunch and a drink.
Taught by Greater Boston Safety Training.
Haunted Forest 2024!
IT’s BAAAAAACCCCKKKKKK!
The Haunted Forest Halloween Extravaganza will return. See you there…if you dare!
Full Moon Fire Ceremony - Full Super Moon in Aries
$35 per person
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED
Location: Lynch Beach (next to the Rose Garden)
Fire Ceremonies have been used by medicine people for thousands of years to dissolve stuck energy and transform life depleting patterns. This month is a full moon in the sign of Aries. Join Zhana Levitsky, Owner of Folk Magic as she helps you to slow down, relax, and ground so that you can delve deep to discover the answers that lie within. This will be our final Full Moon Ceremony of 2023! Please join us to celebrate!
What to Bring: A chair or blanket to sit on, a sweatshirt or jacket as it may be cooler by the water, bug spray, a journal and pen. Refreshments and snacks will be served and marshmallows will be available for roasting after the ceremony.
Instructor Bio: Zhana Levitsky (she/her, we/us) is a witch, educator and ritual-maker residing in the Berkshire foothills.
As a lifelong animist raised in Lithuania under soviet occupation, Zhana’s unique perspective can help her clients and students re-frame toxic narratives adopted from consensus culture, and to remember the sacred inter-connectedness and wildness within each of us. Zhana works full time as a psychic intuitive and educator, and holds an ALM in literature from Harvard University. She offers readings and teachings centered around empowerment and the precious re-enchantment of our sense of belonging within our complex environments. You can find out more about Zhana via her website folkmagic.org.
Any questions about this ceremony may be directed to Zhana Levitsky at zhana@folkmagic.org.
Fall Frolic 5k & Fun Run 2024
This is not a BevRec Event.
For more info contact PTOSUMMIT@gmail.com
2024 brings the 13th Annual Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run – our awesome team effort that brings together all five of our Beverly elementary schools for a day of running fun! Each year we are thrilled with our community’s commitment and participation and we’re hoping for another repeat on Sunday, October 13th at Lynch Park!
The event is OPEN TO EVERYONE – runners, walkers, parents, grandparents, friends, teachers, students and folks pushing strollers too! There is truly something for everyone – the 5K (that travels the traditional Homecoming route beginning and ending at Lynch Park) and the half-mile Fun Run for the younger kids.
It’s always a great day! The goal of the Fall Frolic continues to be three-fold:
To raise funds that will enrich the academic programs for more than 2,000 elementary school children in Beverly
To create an event whose message encompasses building strong minds and healthy bodies
To collaborate more effectively and build unity among the five Beverly elementary schools.
We hope you will join us!
No same day registration. Please register in advance.
How To Afford College
Longtime instructor Don Anderson will explain how, when it comes to affording college, planning now will pay off.
Click the picture for more details!