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LOWER CAPE SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITY GUIDE
BREWSTER Brewster Ladies Library http://www.brewsterladieslibrary.org/ 4th of July 4th of July weekend festival w/ local artists & craftspeople featuring everything from fine art & jewelry to furniture and kids’ toys and clothes, Fri & Sat 10 am5 pm, Sun 10 am4 pm, Drummer Boy Park, 773 Rt. 6A www.bythebayshows.com Summer Youth Clinics & Programs 5088969430 ebearse@brewsterma.gov • Archery (Ages 814) • Sciensational Workshops for Kids (Ages 612) • Baseball, Whitecaps Clinics (Ages 613) • Stand Up Paddleboard Adventures (Ages 1118) • Golf Clinic (Ages 612) • Super Soccer Stars Camps (Ages 312) • Lacrosse, CC LAX School (Grades 19) • Jump Rope, Summer Skippers (Grades 16) Theater
A Year with Frog and Toad’, Brewster Outdoor children’s show is a musical story of friendshippart vaudeville, part make believe and all charm, every Tues & Wed thru August 31. 10 am, Cape Rep Theatre, 3299 Rt. 6A. 5088961888 ‘Pitter Patter Puppets’, Brewster Outdoor children’s puppet show is interactive, inventive & funny, every Thurs thru Aug 25, 10 am, Cape Rep Theatre, 3299 Rt. 6A. 5088961888 Book Signing Lauren Wolk Wednesday July 13, 2016 Lauren Wolk will be signing Wolf Hollow 10 amnoon, Brewster Book Store, 2648 Main St. 5088966543 Meet Skippyjon Jones Friday July 22, 2016 Bring a camera, 1011 am, Brewster Book Store, 2648 Main St. 5088966543 Bob Staake Friday July 29, 2016 Author Bob Staake will be signing Beachy and Me, A Fire Truck Named Red, Bluebird, and others, 10 amnoon, Brewster Book Store, 2648 Main St. 5088966543 Fine Arts & Craft Show 4th of July weekend festival w/ local artists & craftspeople featuring everything from fine art & jewelry to furniture and kids’ toys and clothes, Fri & Sat 10 am5 pm, Sun 10 am4 pm, Drummer Boy Park, 773 Rt. 6A www.bythebayshows.com
Fine Arts & Craft Show Friday August 5, 2016 Local artists & craftspeople featuring everything from fine art & jewelry to furniture and kids’ toys and clothes, Fri & Sat 10 am5 pm, Sun 10 am4 pm, Drummer Boy Park, 773 Rt. 6A www.bythebayshows.com Summer Camps Cape Cod Sea Camps 3057 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631 (508) 8963451 Brewster Day Camp at the Family School 3570 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631 (508) 8966555 Camp Favorite – Girl Scouts of Eastern MA 208 Crowells Bog Rd, Brewster, MA 02631 (508) 8963831 Brewster Recreation Day Camp 2298 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631 (508) 8969430 Camp Mitton (www.Crossroadsma.org) Mitton is designed for young people who are best suited to smaller classroom settings or have been identified as needing additional support or structure to be successful. Please contact us at 6177657098. 1st – 7th grades The Laurel School 1436 Long Pond Road Brewster, MA 02631 5088964934 Cape Cod Museum of Natural History 869 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 5088963867 Dream Day on Cape Cod (non profit) A week of camp for seriously ill children and their families (eligible families must complete an application) 165 NanKeRafe Path Brewster, MA 508 360 9135 Brewster Band Concerts Free Drummer Boy Park 773 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 Sundays 6 pm at Drummer Boy Park starting July 3rd through September 4th Nickerson State Park 3488 Main Street Brewster, MA 5088969431 Activities include; swimming, biking, nature walks, hiking, variety of boating styles, picnicking, and fishing (license required) just to name a few. Fee $8 daily parking, most recreational activities are free, rental of boats will have a cost FREE family Programs in the Amphitheater – rescheduled for rain. July 9 Trevor the Juggler 6:30 pm August 13 Stump the Ranger 7pm July 16 Marcus the Magician 7pm August 20 Trevor the Juggler 6:30 July 23 Roger Ticknel Music 7pm African Drumming / Dancing 7pm July 30 Ric Roth Creature Teachers 7pm Call for Nature Walk schedule. Horseback Riding Lessons Emerald Hollow Farm 235 Run Hill Road, 5086856811
Woodsong Farm 121 Lund Farm Way 5088968321 Horsemanship Day Camp
Brewster Herring Run and Grist Mill 830 Stony Brook Road, Brewster Fee free
HARWICH
Brooks Free Library http://www.brooksfreelibrary.org/ Harwich Summer Activities
Cape Cod Lavender Farm: 41 Weston Woods Rd, Harwich 5084328397 Fee – free to walk the fields and wooded trails (there is a fairy garden also)
41st Brooks Park Arts & Crafts Festival July 9th and 10th – and August 13th and 14th – 94pm Brooks Park, Harwich Center
Port Summer Nights in Harwich Port July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th – – 69pm Variety of Musical entertainment throughout Harwich Port. Info at www.harwichcc.com
Family Free Movie Night July 14th and 21st and August 11th and 18th – 6pm – at Pilgrim Congregational Church Harwich Port www.pilgrimchurchharwichport.com
Town Band Concert Tuesdays in July and August 7pm Brooks Park, Harwich Port
Farmer’s Market Thursdays in July and August – Farmer’s Market 36pm – Brooks Academy, Harwich Center
Pancake Breakfast Saturdays in July and August – 7:3010:30am – Pilgrim Congregational Church, Harwich Port
Harwich Mariners Games at Whitehouse Field – 75 Oak Street Schedule not yet released
Music Together: Meryl’s Music ages 05, and Musical Sampler Summer Camp ages 59.
Cape Cod Theatre Company 105 Division Street, West Harwich 5084322002
Disney’s The Little Mermaid June 23July 16 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 4pm. (not on the 4th of July)
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe July 21August 7 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 4pm.
CHATHAM
Chatham Library http://www.eldredgelibrary.org/
Chatham Sharks in the Park: Saturday, May 18, 2013 to Thursday, August 01, 2013 Kate Gould Park, Chatham then various locations after June
Lifeboats in the Shops: The 35+ boats in the shops are also painted by local artists and are the subject of a hunt with a logbook that closes on Labor Day Weekend. Five lucky winners win a huge basket of Chatham goodies! Looking for more information, click below or email [email protected] LIFEBOATS in the Shops Headquarters will be the downtown Main Street Visitor Information Booth where you can obtain the scavenger hunt booklets.
Magic by the Sea: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Chatham, 819 Main Street, Rt. 28. For more info please call 6173543005 or visit www.ArcherMagicProductions.com.
Chatham Harbor Run/Walk: Sunday, June 26, 2016 Start and End at Monomoy Middle School, Crowell Road DESCRIPTION The 36th Annual Chatham Harbor Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2016
Kickoff for 2016 Collaborative Summer Reading Program with Bob Bloom: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 1:30PM 2:30PM Eldredge Public Library DESCRIPTION Bob Bloom will be at the library performing Drumming about You. This is a handson, “rock, folk, boogie, swing, funk,” joyous afternoon that brings drums and world percussion instruments to all ages. All are welcome
Band Concerts: Every Friday evening during the summer months at 8:00pm all roads on the Cape lead to the Chatham Town Band concert in Kate Gould Park on Main Street in Chatham. 2016 July 3 September 2
Chatham Anglers 2016 Schedule & Results Game Day Date Opponent Time/Results
1 Friday June 10, 2016 FALMOUTH @ CHATHAM
7 PM
2 Saturday June 11, 2016 at Bourne 6 PM
3 Sunday June 12, 2016 ORLEANS @ CHATHAM
7 PM
4 Monday June 13, 2016 at Brewster 5 PM
5 Tuesday June 14, 2016 at YarmouthDennis 5 PM
6 Thursday June 16, 2016 at Bourne 6 PM
7 Friday June 17, 2016 BREWSTER @ CHATHAM
7 PM
8 Saturday June 18, 2016 at Falmouth 6 PM
9 Sunday June 19, 2016 YARMOUTHDENNIS @ CHATHAM
7 PM
10 Monday June 20, 2016 at Wareham 6:30 PM
11 Wednesday June 22, 2016 at YarmouthDennis 5 PM
12 Thursday June 23, 2016 at Harwich 6:30 PM
13 Friday June 24, 2016 BOURNE @ CHATHAM
7 PM
14 Saturday June 25, 2016 BREWSTER @ CHATHAM
7 PM
15 Sunday June 26, 2016 at Hyannis 6 PM
16 Tuesday June 28, 2016 WAREHAM @ CHATHAM 7 PM
17 Wednesday June 29, 2016 at Cotuit 5 PM
18 Friday July 01, 2016 HYANNIS @ CHATHAM 7 PM
19 Saturday July 02, 2016 HARWICH @ CHATHAM 7 PM
20 Sunday July 03, 2016 at Orleans 7 PM
21 Monday July 04, 2016 ORLEANS @ CHATHAM 7 PM
22 Tuesday July 05, 2016 COTUIT @ CHATHAM 7 PM
23 Wednesday July 06, 2016 WAREHAM @ CHATHAM 7 PM
24 Friday July 08, 2016 at Brewster 5 PM
25 Saturday July 09, 2016 at Falmouth 6 PM
26 Sunday July 10, 2016 HARWICH @ CHATHAM 7 PM
27 Tuesday July 12, 2016 BOURNE @ CHATHAM 7 PM
28 Wednesday July 13, 2016 at Harwich 6:30 PM
29 Friday July 15, 2016 at Orleans 7 PM
30 Saturday July 16, 2016 YARMOUTHDENNIS @ CHATHAM 7 PM
31 Sunday July 17, 2016 at Hyannis 6 PM
32 Tuesday July 19, 2016 BREWSTER @ CHATHAM 7 PM
33 Wednesday July 20, 2016 COTUIT @ CHATHAM 7 PM
34 Thursday July 21, 2016 at Wareham 6:30 PM
35 Friday July 22, 2016 at Brewster 5 PM
00 Saturday July 23, 2016 CCBL ALL STAR GAME @ CHATHAM 6 PM
36 Sunday July 24, 2016 HYANNIS @ CHATHAM 7 PM
37 Tuesday July 26, 2016 at YarmouthDennis 5 PM
38 Wednesday July 27, 2016 HARWICH @ CHATHAM 7 PM
39 Friday July 29, 2016 at Harwich 6:30 PM
40 Saturday July 30, 2016 YARMOUTHDENNIS @ CHATHAM 7 PM
41 Sunday July 31, 2016 at Cotuit 5 PM
42 Monday August 01, 2016 FALMOUTH @ CHATHAM 7 PM
43 Tuesday August 02, 2016 ORLEANS @ CHATHAM 7 PM
44 Wednesday August 03, 2016 at Orleans 7 PM
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center : The 2016 season will feature new and refreshed exhibits in the three galleries of the Center, all located on the Ryder’s Cove campus at 847 Orleans Road (Route 28) in North Chatham
Railroad Museum: located in the old Chatham Railroad Company station on Depot Road, The Chatham Railroad Museum opens Tuesday thru Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm midJune through mid Sept
Chatham's Old Grist Mill: The Mill is located near Chase Park, off Shattuck place, just a short walk from the downtown Main Street. Built by Colonel Benjamin Godfrey in 1797, the Mill remains almost exactly as it was when it was grinding corn for early Chatham residents
Old Colony Rail Trail Bike Path: A 4.5mile paved bike trail in Chatham built on the former railroad rightofway. The trail connects with the neighboring town of Harwich,
North Beach and the Cape Cod National Seashore: The barrier North Beach is a favorite destination, by auto or boat, for locals and tourists alike. Rustic fish camps dot the beach which separates the open Atlantic from Pleasant Bay and North Chatham.
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge: Chatham is an unparalleled destination for bird watching, affording unexcelled sites to observe the region’s 285 known species, some of which are extremely rare. The island stretches nearly ten miles into the water of Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic.
Chatham Fish Pier: A true working pier, the Chatham Fish Pier is where the local professional fishermen bring in their catch. Visitors can catch the sights, sounds and scents of the action from a prominent observation deck. The Pier is a port for Coast Guard rescue boats, one of the three local commercial seal watch operations, as well for forays to Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and sport fishing departures. The Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association provides guides at the Fish Pier
Chatham Light and Coast Guard Station: Probably the most famous tourist attraction in town, with a weatherwracked history that never gets old. The first two wooden lighthouses that were erected in 1808 were torn apart by storms.
Monomoy Point Lighthouse: Located on the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, the Monomoy Point Lighthouse, now decommissioned, is one of the earliest castiron lighthouses in America
Pier Host Program: Experienced fishermen are on the observation deck at the Chatham Fish Pier to answer questions about fishing and our local fleet. Free for guests of all ages. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. Call (508) 9452432 Pleasant Bay Community Boating: Sailing Classes for beginners thru advanced; 8 years of age and older. (Adult and Family programs as well)
Chatham Creative Arts Center: Pottery, Crafts, Water Color, Drawing for 8 to 12 year olds. (Adult Classes as well!) Please see http://capecodcreativearts.org or call 5089453583. 154 Crowell Road.
Volunteer Park: Skateboard Park supervised MondaySaturday 106 and Sunday 125 Helmet Required!!On Sam Ryder Road near the intersection with West Pond Road
Chatham Farmers Market: Tuesdays from 3:306:30 Now through September
Chatham Community Center: Summer Recreation programs Kindergarten through 8th grade. Also, Soccer Camp, swim lessons, basketball clinic, tennis lessons, ‘Sciencational Workshops’, Family art Class. Please see http:\\chathamcommunitycenter.com for more details. Ph. 5089455175. 703 Main Street just west of the Chatham Rotary
Mass Audubon: Natural History Day Camp held at the Chatham Elementary School. Please see http:\\massaudubon.org/chathamcamp and call (508)3492615 to register
Benjamin Godfrey Chatham Windmill – Chase Park 125 Shattuck Place, Chatham 5089455175 Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 AM – 3 PM starting on June 27th through September 2nd Fee – donations accepted for admission
Boats Seal Tours:
Beachcomber Boat Tours 174 Crowell Road, Chatham, MA 02633 Tel: (508) 9455265
80x60 Chatham Water Tours Barcliff Ave. Ext., Chatham, MA 02633 Tel: (508) 2372564
80x60 Monomoy Island Excursions 702 Main Street, Harwich Port, MA 02646 Tel: 5084307772
Monomoy Island Ferry Rip Ryder 1248 Orleans Road, Harwich, MA 02645 Tel: (508) 2370420
Chatham 4th of July Parade: Main Street 9:30 am
Wednesday Tie Dye: 35pm First Congregational Church
Summer Craft Fairs: Aug. 2, 16 First Congregational Church
TD Bank Summer Concert Series: four weekly concerts. Beginning July 6 on Wednesdays from 67:30 pm at the Bandstand∙
ORLEANS
Orleans Library http://www.town.orleans.ma.us/snowlibrary THEATER ‘A Chorus Line’, An alltime favorite musical, 8 pm TuesSun, Academy of Performing Arts, Academy Playhouse, 120 Main St. 5082551963 Nauset Marsh Family Cruise, Cruise through Nauset Marsh on a partially shaded pontoon boat and disembark to search, with nets and magnifiers, for crabs, sea stars, and other creatures, 10 amnoon 6/27, 24 pm 7/1, 911 am 7/5 & 7, preregistration req’d, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, 291 Rt 6 5083492615 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES Fireworks Display Saturday July 2, 2016 Begins at dusk 8:30, Rock Harbor (rain date 7/3) Best Viewing: Cape Cod Bay beaches in Orleans, Brewster, and Eastham. Parade Monday July 4, 2016 Celebrate the 4th of July, rain or shine, 10 amnoon, Main St. Orleans Farmers Market Saturdays French Cable Station 41 South Orleans Road 5082401735 Open from June through September, Friday through Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Check site for additional information on hours of operation. Fee – donations accepted for admission
EASTHAM
Eastham Library http://www.easthamlibrary.org/ ECEC Summer Camp Visit www.ececafterschool.com for information & registration materials. MondayFriday, July 5, 2016 August 18, 2016 12:00 noon 5:30 pm All children entering grades K6 Games, crafts, picnics, science, zumba, bike rides, water play, hikes, healthy food club, PLUS fabulous field trips every Tuesday
and Thursday! Daily transportation provided from morning Eastham Recreation and Timbernook programs at Nauset Regional High School.
Cape Cod Children’s Place 10 Ballwic Rd. Eastham, Ma (508) 2403310 Family resources, playgroups, and child care http://capecodchildrensplace.com/ TimberNook Cape Cod 100 Cable Road Eastham, MA 02642 Outdoor summer camps http://www.timbernook.com/campregistrationEastham, Ma 508 2405974
Summer camp, swimming lessons http://www.easthamma.gov/public_documents/EasthamMA_Recreation/index
Willy's Gym 4730 State Hwy Eastham, Ma 5082556370 http://willysgym.com/ Summer clinics Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center Rte. 6 Eastham = (508) 255 3421 https://www.nps.gov/caco/index.htm Many programs for families, including rangerled activities Tuesday Family Show family show Tuesday nights at 6:30 at the Senior Center Cape Kids Fish Club Eastham location (508) 5641459 Salt Pond Visitor Center Museum Cape Cod National Seashore – National Park Service 50 Nauset Road, Eastham 5082553421 Fee – free Eastham Meeting House 25 Schoolhouse Road, Eastham 5082401247 Check site for current hours of operation Swift Daley House / The Olde Gift Shop/ Ranlett Tool Museum/ Dill Beach Camp/ Penniman/ Eastham Windmill/ Nauset Light/ Three Sisters of Nauset/ Site of the First Encounter Fee – donations accepted Nauset Lighthouse Oceanview Drive, Eastham 5082402612 Open May through October for Sunday tours. (July and August tours also Tuesday and Wednesday) Call for more details. Fee – donations accepted for admission Fort Hill Gov. Prince Road, Eastham Located after Cove Road but prior to the visitor center. Nice walking trail that overlooks the ocean. Fee free Salt Pond Visitor Center Museum Cape Cod National Seashore – National Park Service 50 Nauset Road, Eastham 5082553421 Fee – free
WELLFLEET Wellfleet Library http://wellfleetlibrary.org/
Cape Cod Children’s Place – Sea Babies Wellfleet Council of Aging 715 Old Kings Highway Wellfleet, Ma (5082403310) Infant & Toddler care: 1 month – 3 years Wellfleet Recreation Dept Town Hall 300 Main Street Wellfleet, MA 02667 (508) 3490314 ext. 116 http://www.wellfleetma.gov/recreation Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary 291 US6, South Wellfleet, MA Weekly day camp sessions, preschoolgrade 8 5083492615 www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay Fee $5 for adults $3 for children, other fees may apply for special events Chequessett Yacht Club 680 Chequessett Neck Rd Wellfleet, MA 5083493704 Junior tennis programs http://www.cycc.net/ My Little Island Summer Camp Hours 92 includes swimming lessons. My Little Island Piano. Private piano lessons ages 518 The Learning Groove at My Little Island is a music & movement class for parents & children ages 05. Meets Mondays 1011. Call 5083490834, Email mylittleislanddaycare @yahoo.com, or visit www.mylittleislandpreschool.com for more information. Cape Cod Arts and Crafty Kids free art sessions at the Wellfleet Library on Wednesdays in July and August. Offered by Wellfleet Library July 6th and 27th and August 10th and 17th from 45pm
Mini Golf at the Wellfleet DriveIn Theater 51 State Highway, Rte. 6, Wellfleet 5083492450 Opening soon for the season Fee – Currently $5 adults $3.50 for children, please call ahead for operational times and updated information.
TRURO
Truro Library http://www.truroma.gov/truropubliclibrary Truro Recreation Department, http:www.truroma.gov/recreation 508 4871632 Truro Summer Recreation, MonFri, June 27thSept 1. 8:00am4:00pm. This year’s theme is “Truro RecTectives” A summer of mystery! The program serves children from ages 514. The program provides a safe supervised environment that encourages friendships through games, activities, challenges, field trips and game days.
Payomet Performing Arts Center, http://www.payomet.org/events/kidsevents, phone 5084875400 Payomet Children’s Circus Arts Classes, July 20th Aug 28th. 10:30am2:30pm Offering six weeks of classes for children ages 7 to 13. Every week will include aerial arts, juggling, hooping, physical comedy & improv, and acrobatics.
Castle Hill Truro Center for the Arts, www.castlehill.org, phone 5083497511 Kids Summer Program, MonWeds, 2:004:00pm Classes are designed for children 6 to 11 years old. A variety of workshops
are being offered that will build your child’s artistic and imaginative skills under the guidance of accomplished faculty members.
Truro Summer Concerts on the Green, Thursdays, 6:307:30pm Village Green, Truro Center Concerts offer a large variety of bands and musicians to the community for free. Concert goers are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs.
Highland House Museum 6 Highland Light Road, North Truro 5084873397 Children’s program is available – Museum Detective Game Fee Adults $5, Students $4, Ages 12 and under admission is free
PROVINCETOWN
Provincetown public library http://provincetownlibrary.org
Food for Kids weekdays 12:001:00pm free, healthy bag lunch distributed on the Provincetown Public Library Lawn for more information contact mpclarck@provincetownma.gov
4Th of July Fireworks Monday, July 4 8:30 from Provincetown Harbor Enjoy the fireworks diplay from any of the Provincetown beaches, and some Truro beaches.
SEA SPACE MARINE DISCOVERY CENTERCenter for Coastal Studies [email protected] 5084873622 Sea Space is open MonFri, 11am4pm. Admission is free, donations welcome. Marine Discovery Hour MonFri at 1:00 pm thru July and MonFriat 11:00am in August Join CCS educators each day to learn about some of the ocean’s amazing creatures, different themes each week. $3 per person.
Provincetown Recreation Department http://www.provincetownma.govchildren’s programs 5084877097 Summer Recreation Program, for Children ages 4 and Up, MonFri June27thSeptember 2nd. This summer’s theme is “Board Game Mania”. Kids will have many age appropriate activities to keep everyone moving and having fun. There are art classes, sports, drama classes, swimming at the beach; nature walks, amazing trips and much much more! FREE LUNCH IS PROVIDED!
Provincetown Preschool and Wee Care MonFri, 8:005:00 www.provincetownschools.com, phone# 5084875020
West End Racing Club Sailing camp, phone # 4014871321
Camp Light BulbOvernight Camp for LGBTQ youth ages 14 to 17. www.camplightbulb.org/
Whale Camp Learn all about whales & the ocean, disentanglement of whales & turtles and more. For ages 812. [email protected]
Provincetown Art Association youth Education summer workshops, [email protected]
Province Lands Visitors Center – National Park Service 171 Race Point Road, Provincetown 5084871256 Open May 1st through October 31st from 9AM to 5 PM Fee – free
Old Harbor Life Saving Station Museum – National Park Service Race Point Beach, Provincetown 5084871256 Fee – free