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Monday January 26, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Zumba Fitness - Take the Work out of your Workout! - Zumba - Session III Zumba® Fitness – Take the Work out of your Workout! Dates:  Mondays            Session III: January 5-February 9 (Snow Date: 2/23) (No Class 1/19)            Session IV: March 2-30 (Make-up 4/6)            Session V: April 13-May 18 (No Class 4/20) Time:   5:00-6:00pm  Who:   Ages 18+ Fee:    $50 (5 Classes)Instructor: Donna Johnson Location:  Session III & IV: Brick Building, 97 School Street               Session V: Exercise Room, Carlisle School  Ditch the workout. Join the party! Zumba® is a dance-based fitness program that provides a great cardio workout set to fun, motivating Latin and international music. This one-hour class will mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves to stretch, sculpt, and tone your muscles while efficiently burning calories. The class is appropriate for all fitness levels. No previous dance or Zumba® experience is required. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. With Zumba®, working out has never been so fun!  Once you register, the instructor will send an invitation via email.

Tuesday January 27, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Art Adventures - Art Adventures - Session I Art Adventures Dates: Tuesdays,          Session I: January 20-February 24 (Snow Date: 3/3)          Session II: April 7-May 12 (No Class 4/21)Time:   3:15-4:30pm Who:   Grades 1-5 Fee:     $185 (5 wks) Location: Brick Building, Carlisle Instructor: Sarah Scoville In Art Adventures children will explore various art techniques. They will draw one class, paint the next, and then build with paper mache the following week.  *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Write and Submit a Short Story in Four Weeks - Write and Submit a Short Story in Four Weeks Write and Submit a Short Story in 4 WeeksDates:  Tuesdays, January 6-27Time:  7:00-8:30pmWho:   Ages 18+Fee:     $100 per person Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: Jenn BouchardWriters of all levels – including novices – are welcome. Classes will be geared toward short fiction and creative non fiction. You will learn about the craft of writing and editing short pieces as well as how to submit them to literary magazines. Insight into the current publishing industry will also be given from an award-winning local author.

Wednesday January 28, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:25 PM	RoboPets - RoboPets RoboPets Dates:  Wednesdays, January 7-February 11 (Snow Date: 2/25) (No Class 2/4)Time:  3:15-4:25pmWho:   Grades  K-2Fee:      $125 (5 wks) Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: SnapologyIn this class, kids will dive into robotics by building playful animal robots and coding their movements with simple, icon-based programs. They’ll explore creativity, engineering, and problem-solving—bringing their favorite creatures to life at Snapology! *The Recreation Director or Instructor will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive - Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - Inclusive Commedia dell’ Arte Workshop (Improv) - InclusiveDates:  Wednesdays (12 Weeks)            October 15, 22, 29            November 5, 12, 19            December 3, 10, 17            January 7, 14, 21Time:  6:00-8:00pmWho:   Ages 18 & UpFee:     FREE*Location:  The Brick Building, 97 School StreetDo you love acting but don’t enjoy heavy memorization? Do you have a lifetime of experiences, stories, or favorite shows to draw from? Are you curious about history or drawn to comedy? If so, this workshop is for you! Explore the art of Early Commedia dell’Arte, a 16th -century Italian style of theater that relies on improvisation and natural reactions. Rehearsals with fellow actors using newly translated manuscripts including one that hasn’t been performed in over 400 years! Create and perform a 450-year-old-play brought to life in fresh ways at every performance. Share your work with the community through multiple public performances in March 2026. No theater experience required – just curiosity and a sense of fun! Transportation is available for Carlisle residents via our wheelchair-accessible van.  *This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

Thursday January 29, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids' Test Kitchen Kids’ Test Kitchen  Dates:  Thursdays, January 8-February 26 (No Class 1/22 & 2/19) Time:  3:15-4:15pm Who:   Grades 1-5 Fee:     $215 (6 Wks) Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Kids’ Test Kitchen Staff Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! And everyone practices essential life skills like teamwork, time management, patience, along with the obvious skills like slicing, measuring, and cooking! On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen’s enthusiastic Facilitators get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!  Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned!  Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. *Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications will be required to complete our diet modification form before the first class. Let us know about your student https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep  *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Monday February 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Zumba Fitness - Take the Work out of your Workout! - Zumba - Session III Zumba® Fitness – Take the Work out of your Workout! Dates:  Mondays            Session III: January 5-February 9 (Snow Date: 2/23) (No Class 1/19)            Session IV: March 2-30 (Make-up 4/6)            Session V: April 13-May 18 (No Class 4/20) Time:   5:00-6:00pm  Who:   Ages 18+ Fee:    $50 (5 Classes)Instructor: Donna Johnson Location:  Session III & IV: Brick Building, 97 School Street               Session V: Exercise Room, Carlisle School  Ditch the workout. Join the party! Zumba® is a dance-based fitness program that provides a great cardio workout set to fun, motivating Latin and international music. This one-hour class will mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves to stretch, sculpt, and tone your muscles while efficiently burning calories. The class is appropriate for all fitness levels. No previous dance or Zumba® experience is required. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. With Zumba®, working out has never been so fun!  Once you register, the instructor will send an invitation via email.

Tuesday February 3, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Art Adventures - Art Adventures - Session I Art Adventures Dates: Tuesdays,          Session I: January 20-February 24 (Snow Date: 3/3)          Session II: April 7-May 12 (No Class 4/21)Time:   3:15-4:30pm Who:   Grades 1-5 Fee:     $185 (5 wks) Location: Brick Building, Carlisle Instructor: Sarah Scoville In Art Adventures children will explore various art techniques. They will draw one class, paint the next, and then build with paper mache the following week.  *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Wednesday February 4, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM	SlimeTopia (Early Release Day) - SlimeTopia (Early Release Day) SlimeTopia Dates:  Wednesday, February 4 (Early Release Day)Time:   12:30-3:00pmWho:   Grades 1-5 Fee:     $60  Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Challenge Island A total Slime Takeover!! By colossally popular demand comes this squishy, squashy, stretchy sequel to our bestselling slimetopia program. This time, the world is being taken over by slime! You and your STEAM Team will ooze with excitement as you visit countries across the globe making a different kind of slime at each destination. From Italian pizza slime to Antarctic penguin slime to Hawaiian lave slime to tons of other slippy, drippy, gooey, global slimes in between. Please pack a Nut Free Lunch, Snack and Drink. *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Thursday February 5, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids' Test Kitchen Kids’ Test Kitchen  Dates:  Thursdays, January 8-February 26 (No Class 1/22 & 2/19) Time:  3:15-4:15pm Who:   Grades 1-5 Fee:     $215 (6 Wks) Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Kids’ Test Kitchen Staff Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! And everyone practices essential life skills like teamwork, time management, patience, along with the obvious skills like slicing, measuring, and cooking! On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen’s enthusiastic Facilitators get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!  Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned!  Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. *Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications will be required to complete our diet modification form before the first class. Let us know about your student https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep  *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Monday February 9, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Zumba Fitness - Take the Work out of your Workout! - Zumba - Session III Zumba® Fitness – Take the Work out of your Workout! Dates:  Mondays            Session III: January 5-February 9 (Snow Date: 2/23) (No Class 1/19)            Session IV: March 2-30 (Make-up 4/6)            Session V: April 13-May 18 (No Class 4/20) Time:   5:00-6:00pm  Who:   Ages 18+ Fee:    $50 (5 Classes)Instructor: Donna Johnson Location:  Session III & IV: Brick Building, 97 School Street               Session V: Exercise Room, Carlisle School  Ditch the workout. Join the party! Zumba® is a dance-based fitness program that provides a great cardio workout set to fun, motivating Latin and international music. This one-hour class will mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves to stretch, sculpt, and tone your muscles while efficiently burning calories. The class is appropriate for all fitness levels. No previous dance or Zumba® experience is required. Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle. With Zumba®, working out has never been so fun!  Once you register, the instructor will send an invitation via email.

Tuesday February 10, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Art Adventures - Art Adventures - Session I Art Adventures Dates: Tuesdays,          Session I: January 20-February 24 (Snow Date: 3/3)          Session II: April 7-May 12 (No Class 4/21)Time:   3:15-4:30pm Who:   Grades 1-5 Fee:     $185 (5 wks) Location: Brick Building, Carlisle Instructor: Sarah Scoville In Art Adventures children will explore various art techniques. They will draw one class, paint the next, and then build with paper mache the following week.  *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Wednesday February 11, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:25 PM	RoboPets - RoboPets RoboPets Dates:  Wednesdays, January 7-February 11 (Snow Date: 2/25) (No Class 2/4)Time:  3:15-4:25pmWho:   Grades  K-2Fee:      $125 (5 wks) Location: The Brick Building, 97 School StreetInstructor: SnapologyIn this class, kids will dive into robotics by building playful animal robots and coding their movements with simple, icon-based programs. They’ll explore creativity, engineering, and problem-solving—bringing their favorite creatures to life at Snapology! *The Recreation Director or Instructor will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Thursday February 12, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Kids' Test Kitchen - Kids' Test Kitchen Kids’ Test Kitchen  Dates:  Thursdays, January 8-February 26 (No Class 1/22 & 2/19) Time:  3:15-4:15pm Who:   Grades 1-5 Fee:     $215 (6 Wks) Location: Brick Building, 97 School Street Instructor: Kids’ Test Kitchen Staff Parents report that kids come home from Kids’ Test Kitchen EXCITED about fresh ingredients and new recipes! Reluctant eaters learn that food is safe and fun! And everyone practices essential life skills like teamwork, time management, patience, along with the obvious skills like slicing, measuring, and cooking! On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen’s enthusiastic Facilitators get eaters of all ages and abilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!  Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity to taste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focal ingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned!  Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation is encouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own. Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes. Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare and explore! Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies and can work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe. *Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications will be required to complete our diet modification form before the first class. Let us know about your student https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep  *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.

Tuesday February 24, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM	Art Adventures - Art Adventures - Session I Art Adventures Dates: Tuesdays,          Session I: January 20-February 24 (Snow Date: 3/3)          Session II: April 7-May 12 (No Class 4/21)Time:   3:15-4:30pm Who:   Grades 1-5 Fee:     $185 (5 wks) Location: Brick Building, Carlisle Instructor: Sarah Scoville In Art Adventures children will explore various art techniques. They will draw one class, paint the next, and then build with paper mache the following week.  *Recreation Staff will plan to meet the children at the end of the school day and walk with them to class.