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Tuesday June 2, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Youth Drop In Soccer - Youth Drop In Soccer Spring 2026
Pick up Soccer for kids 3rd to 6th grade (younger skilled players who are ok playing with the older kids are also allowed). Once a week on Tuesdays from 5-6pm at the Northfield Elementary School field. Led by Coach Josh R.This is once a week casual drop in with mostly scrimmaging. Starts in April and end first week of June. Email us if you have a kid younger than 3rd grade that you want to register: reccom@northfieldma.gov 
 
Wednesday June 3, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Girls Softball - Senior Girls Softball Spring 2026
3rd to 6th grade Senior Girls Softball competitive league $50.00 ($60 non-resident)Season runs from April to June. Games typically happen during the week TBD.Practices at the West Northfield Playground: 687 Mt Hermon Station Rd. Northfield, MA.Coach DerekPractices are Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-6pm!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    FREE Pick-Up Sports Series - FREE Adult Pick-Up Series 2026
The FREE Adult (and often older kids are welcome too!) pick-up sport series varies depending on season, availability and requests.Feel passionate about a sport and willing to be a "point person" for a weekly pick up (with the help of the NRC of course)!? Email us at: reccom@northfieldma.govAll of our pick up sports are interested in maximum fun and minimal injury. So please come play, bearing this in mind! Overly aggressive players will not be invited back.2026 our current pick up sports available:1) Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the Northfield Elementary School Gym on Wednesday nights at 7pm YEAR ROUND (except break in August). Thank you to our point person: Brian!2) 5/14/26 IT'S BACK!: More casual Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the NES gym on Tuesdays from 6-7pm.[Co-ed Pick Up Futsal (indoor soccer) at the NES gym in on hiatus until November, but outdoor playing is at Highland park in Millers Falls (see flyer below). Thank you to the point person: Matt!]
 
Thursday June 4, 2026
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Track Club - Track Club Spring 2026
A free club for kids in 2nd grade to 6th grade. Once a week this spring at the Northfield Elementary School field. Led by Amy Neil and Dan O'Brien. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 beginning in April and ending the first week of June. Possibility of some friendly competition with the Gill Track Club too! 
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Flag Football - Flag Football Spring 2026
Thanks to Coach Josh N, we are able to offer a weekly Skills & Drills Flag Football this spring at Northfield Elementary field for kids in 3rd to 6th grade on Thursdays from 6-7pm beginning in April until last week of June. WE NEED AT LEAST 10 KIDS! So get those friends to sign up! It's free and will be lots of fun!
 
Saturday June 6, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM    Baseball - T-Ball
Spring co-ed baseball consists of two levels:* T-Ball (PreK to 1st): Practice once a week, Saturdays from 10:30-11:30am at NES. $30 ($40 non-resident) Thanks to Coach Amanda and Asst. Coach Jason!!!* Coach Pitch (stronger 1st grade players to 3rd grade): which is practice twice a week and travel games on Saturday mornings at 9am. $50 ($60 non-resident). CURRENTLY WE HAVE NO COACH FOR COACH PITCH, AND THEREFORE WE CAN NOT OFFER THIS ACTIVITY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COACHING, PLEASE EMAIL US ASAP: RECCOM@NORTHFIELDMA.GOVTeams playing games (Coach Pitch) get t-shirts.Begins as soon as weather is good, typically April to beginning of June.Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
Sunday June 7, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
Wednesday June 10, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    FREE Pick-Up Sports Series - FREE Adult Pick-Up Series 2026
The FREE Adult (and often older kids are welcome too!) pick-up sport series varies depending on season, availability and requests.Feel passionate about a sport and willing to be a "point person" for a weekly pick up (with the help of the NRC of course)!? Email us at: reccom@northfieldma.govAll of our pick up sports are interested in maximum fun and minimal injury. So please come play, bearing this in mind! Overly aggressive players will not be invited back.2026 our current pick up sports available:1) Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the Northfield Elementary School Gym on Wednesday nights at 7pm YEAR ROUND (except break in August). Thank you to our point person: Brian!2) 5/14/26 IT'S BACK!: More casual Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the NES gym on Tuesdays from 6-7pm.[Co-ed Pick Up Futsal (indoor soccer) at the NES gym in on hiatus until November, but outdoor playing is at Highland park in Millers Falls (see flyer below). Thank you to the point person: Matt!]
 
Thursday June 11, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
Sunday June 14, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
Wednesday June 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    FREE Pick-Up Sports Series - FREE Adult Pick-Up Series 2026
The FREE Adult (and often older kids are welcome too!) pick-up sport series varies depending on season, availability and requests.Feel passionate about a sport and willing to be a "point person" for a weekly pick up (with the help of the NRC of course)!? Email us at: reccom@northfieldma.govAll of our pick up sports are interested in maximum fun and minimal injury. So please come play, bearing this in mind! Overly aggressive players will not be invited back.2026 our current pick up sports available:1) Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the Northfield Elementary School Gym on Wednesday nights at 7pm YEAR ROUND (except break in August). Thank you to our point person: Brian!2) 5/14/26 IT'S BACK!: More casual Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the NES gym on Tuesdays from 6-7pm.[Co-ed Pick Up Futsal (indoor soccer) at the NES gym in on hiatus until November, but outdoor playing is at Highland park in Millers Falls (see flyer below). Thank you to the point person: Matt!]
 
Thursday June 18, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
Sunday June 21, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
Wednesday June 24, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    FREE Pick-Up Sports Series - FREE Adult Pick-Up Series 2026
The FREE Adult (and often older kids are welcome too!) pick-up sport series varies depending on season, availability and requests.Feel passionate about a sport and willing to be a "point person" for a weekly pick up (with the help of the NRC of course)!? Email us at: reccom@northfieldma.govAll of our pick up sports are interested in maximum fun and minimal injury. So please come play, bearing this in mind! Overly aggressive players will not be invited back.2026 our current pick up sports available:1) Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the Northfield Elementary School Gym on Wednesday nights at 7pm YEAR ROUND (except break in August). Thank you to our point person: Brian!2) 5/14/26 IT'S BACK!: More casual Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the NES gym on Tuesdays from 6-7pm.[Co-ed Pick Up Futsal (indoor soccer) at the NES gym in on hiatus until November, but outdoor playing is at Highland park in Millers Falls (see flyer below). Thank you to the point person: Matt!]
 
Thursday June 25, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
Sunday June 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov
 
Monday June 29, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Summer Program 2026 - Summer Program all 5 weeks
The Northfield Summer Program is open to youth entering grades K to 6th and will run for five weeks in July  at the Northfield Elementary School. Themes:The NRC Summer Program 2026 is shaping up to be an awesome summer adventure!Check out this year’s weekly themes:Week 1 (June 29–July 3): NatureWeek 2 (July 6–10): DinosaursWeek 3 (July 13–17): STEMWeek 4 (July 20–24): StorybookWeek 5 (July 27–31): PirateEach week will bring new activities, crafts, games, and themed fun for the kids. We are so excited for another great summer and cannot wait to get started!More information will be shared soon, so keep an eye out!You can register per week or for the whole 5 weeks:Week 1: 8:30am to 4pm Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 2: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 3: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 4: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 5: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Also offering:- daily fee if child/ren can not come all five days at $35/day ($40 for non-residents)- and/or a half day price of $20 ($25 for non-residents) (from 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm).- There are no discounts for select or half-days. Please email us first before signing up: reccom@northfieldma.govChildren signed up for all 5 weeks get an automatic $25 discount: $850 instead of $875 ($975 non-resident instead of $1,000).There is a $25 sibling discount if you sign up more than one child per week (including all 5 weeks). (Will discount automatically when doing multiple online registrations).Northfield Residents only: If you have a financial need please fill out form in link below:Financial Aid request form*Deadline for Financial Aid submission is by end of the day, Friday, June 12th!: reccom@northfieldma.govAdditional Info:Have your child come prepared each day with:* Sunscreen already applied (and hat if desired)* Bug spray already applied, if desired* Bagged lunch* Snack* Water bottle* Sturdy shoesMaximum 35 kids per week. We also will consider kids outside of K to 6th grade ages if space allows. Please email us if your younger or older kid wants to do our Summer Program to see if it's a good fit or not: reccom@northfieldma.govOur Policies and Authorized Pick Up form (to be returned first day of program) will be emailed out the week before Summer Program begins.Sponsors/Donations:THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FINANCIAL HELP POSSIBLE! If you would like to contribute to our 2026 Summer Program Financial Aid (helps reduce cost for needy families and/or helps the Rec to offer enrichment activities during the Summer Program), please donate under the "DONATE" tab under our Program list (you can choose where to direct your donation). Businesses/Entities that donate can email us their logo to: reccom@northfieldma.gov NO LATER THAN two weeks before the start of the program in order to get it printed on our Summer Program t-shirts!Or mail us a check (make out to: "Town of Northfield"):Northfield Recreation Commission69 Main StreetNorthfield, MA 01360And thank you to our organizers for the GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE (http://greatriverchallenge.com) as all the proceeds each year from this wonderful Triathlon at Northfield Mountain go to youth enrichment activities with the NRC.Contact us if you want your 12 to 14 year old to work as a CIT volunteer (non-paying job). A great start to resume building!
 
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Summer Program 2026 - Summer Program Week 1
The Northfield Summer Program is open to youth entering grades K to 6th and will run for five weeks in July  at the Northfield Elementary School. Themes:The NRC Summer Program 2026 is shaping up to be an awesome summer adventure!Check out this year’s weekly themes:Week 1 (June 29–July 3): NatureWeek 2 (July 6–10): DinosaursWeek 3 (July 13–17): STEMWeek 4 (July 20–24): StorybookWeek 5 (July 27–31): PirateEach week will bring new activities, crafts, games, and themed fun for the kids. We are so excited for another great summer and cannot wait to get started!More information will be shared soon, so keep an eye out!You can register per week or for the whole 5 weeks:Week 1: 8:30am to 4pm Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 2: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 3: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 4: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 5: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Also offering:- daily fee if child/ren can not come all five days at $35/day ($40 for non-residents)- and/or a half day price of $20 ($25 for non-residents) (from 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm).- There are no discounts for select or half-days. Please email us first before signing up: reccom@northfieldma.govChildren signed up for all 5 weeks get an automatic $25 discount: $850 instead of $875 ($975 non-resident instead of $1,000).There is a $25 sibling discount if you sign up more than one child per week (including all 5 weeks). (Will discount automatically when doing multiple online registrations).Northfield Residents only: If you have a financial need please fill out form in link below:Financial Aid request form*Deadline for Financial Aid submission is by end of the day, Friday, June 12th!: reccom@northfieldma.govAdditional Info:Have your child come prepared each day with:* Sunscreen already applied (and hat if desired)* Bug spray already applied, if desired* Bagged lunch* Snack* Water bottle* Sturdy shoesMaximum 35 kids per week. We also will consider kids outside of K to 6th grade ages if space allows. Please email us if your younger or older kid wants to do our Summer Program to see if it's a good fit or not: reccom@northfieldma.govOur Policies and Authorized Pick Up form (to be returned first day of program) will be emailed out the week before Summer Program begins.Sponsors/Donations:THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FINANCIAL HELP POSSIBLE! If you would like to contribute to our 2026 Summer Program Financial Aid (helps reduce cost for needy families and/or helps the Rec to offer enrichment activities during the Summer Program), please donate under the "DONATE" tab under our Program list (you can choose where to direct your donation). Businesses/Entities that donate can email us their logo to: reccom@northfieldma.gov NO LATER THAN two weeks before the start of the program in order to get it printed on our Summer Program t-shirts!Or mail us a check (make out to: "Town of Northfield"):Northfield Recreation Commission69 Main StreetNorthfield, MA 01360And thank you to our organizers for the GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE (http://greatriverchallenge.com) as all the proceeds each year from this wonderful Triathlon at Northfield Mountain go to youth enrichment activities with the NRC.Contact us if you want your 12 to 14 year old to work as a CIT volunteer (non-paying job). A great start to resume building!
 
Tuesday June 30, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Summer Program 2026 - Summer Program all 5 weeks
The Northfield Summer Program is open to youth entering grades K to 6th and will run for five weeks in July  at the Northfield Elementary School. Themes:The NRC Summer Program 2026 is shaping up to be an awesome summer adventure!Check out this year’s weekly themes:Week 1 (June 29–July 3): NatureWeek 2 (July 6–10): DinosaursWeek 3 (July 13–17): STEMWeek 4 (July 20–24): StorybookWeek 5 (July 27–31): PirateEach week will bring new activities, crafts, games, and themed fun for the kids. We are so excited for another great summer and cannot wait to get started!More information will be shared soon, so keep an eye out!You can register per week or for the whole 5 weeks:Week 1: 8:30am to 4pm Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 2: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 3: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 4: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 5: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Also offering:- daily fee if child/ren can not come all five days at $35/day ($40 for non-residents)- and/or a half day price of $20 ($25 for non-residents) (from 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm).- There are no discounts for select or half-days. Please email us first before signing up: reccom@northfieldma.govChildren signed up for all 5 weeks get an automatic $25 discount: $850 instead of $875 ($975 non-resident instead of $1,000).There is a $25 sibling discount if you sign up more than one child per week (including all 5 weeks). (Will discount automatically when doing multiple online registrations).Northfield Residents only: If you have a financial need please fill out form in link below:Financial Aid request form*Deadline for Financial Aid submission is by end of the day, Friday, June 12th!: reccom@northfieldma.govAdditional Info:Have your child come prepared each day with:* Sunscreen already applied (and hat if desired)* Bug spray already applied, if desired* Bagged lunch* Snack* Water bottle* Sturdy shoesMaximum 35 kids per week. We also will consider kids outside of K to 6th grade ages if space allows. Please email us if your younger or older kid wants to do our Summer Program to see if it's a good fit or not: reccom@northfieldma.govOur Policies and Authorized Pick Up form (to be returned first day of program) will be emailed out the week before Summer Program begins.Sponsors/Donations:THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FINANCIAL HELP POSSIBLE! If you would like to contribute to our 2026 Summer Program Financial Aid (helps reduce cost for needy families and/or helps the Rec to offer enrichment activities during the Summer Program), please donate under the "DONATE" tab under our Program list (you can choose where to direct your donation). Businesses/Entities that donate can email us their logo to: reccom@northfieldma.gov NO LATER THAN two weeks before the start of the program in order to get it printed on our Summer Program t-shirts!Or mail us a check (make out to: "Town of Northfield"):Northfield Recreation Commission69 Main StreetNorthfield, MA 01360And thank you to our organizers for the GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE (http://greatriverchallenge.com) as all the proceeds each year from this wonderful Triathlon at Northfield Mountain go to youth enrichment activities with the NRC.Contact us if you want your 12 to 14 year old to work as a CIT volunteer (non-paying job). A great start to resume building!
 
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Summer Program 2026 - Summer Program Week 1
The Northfield Summer Program is open to youth entering grades K to 6th and will run for five weeks in July  at the Northfield Elementary School. Themes:The NRC Summer Program 2026 is shaping up to be an awesome summer adventure!Check out this year’s weekly themes:Week 1 (June 29–July 3): NatureWeek 2 (July 6–10): DinosaursWeek 3 (July 13–17): STEMWeek 4 (July 20–24): StorybookWeek 5 (July 27–31): PirateEach week will bring new activities, crafts, games, and themed fun for the kids. We are so excited for another great summer and cannot wait to get started!More information will be shared soon, so keep an eye out!You can register per week or for the whole 5 weeks:Week 1: 8:30am to 4pm Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 2: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 3: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 4: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 5: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Also offering:- daily fee if child/ren can not come all five days at $35/day ($40 for non-residents)- and/or a half day price of $20 ($25 for non-residents) (from 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm).- There are no discounts for select or half-days. Please email us first before signing up: reccom@northfieldma.govChildren signed up for all 5 weeks get an automatic $25 discount: $850 instead of $875 ($975 non-resident instead of $1,000).There is a $25 sibling discount if you sign up more than one child per week (including all 5 weeks). (Will discount automatically when doing multiple online registrations).Northfield Residents only: If you have a financial need please fill out form in link below:Financial Aid request form*Deadline for Financial Aid submission is by end of the day, Friday, June 12th!: reccom@northfieldma.govAdditional Info:Have your child come prepared each day with:* Sunscreen already applied (and hat if desired)* Bug spray already applied, if desired* Bagged lunch* Snack* Water bottle* Sturdy shoesMaximum 35 kids per week. We also will consider kids outside of K to 6th grade ages if space allows. Please email us if your younger or older kid wants to do our Summer Program to see if it's a good fit or not: reccom@northfieldma.govOur Policies and Authorized Pick Up form (to be returned first day of program) will be emailed out the week before Summer Program begins.Sponsors/Donations:THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FINANCIAL HELP POSSIBLE! If you would like to contribute to our 2026 Summer Program Financial Aid (helps reduce cost for needy families and/or helps the Rec to offer enrichment activities during the Summer Program), please donate under the "DONATE" tab under our Program list (you can choose where to direct your donation). Businesses/Entities that donate can email us their logo to: reccom@northfieldma.gov NO LATER THAN two weeks before the start of the program in order to get it printed on our Summer Program t-shirts!Or mail us a check (make out to: "Town of Northfield"):Northfield Recreation Commission69 Main StreetNorthfield, MA 01360And thank you to our organizers for the GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE (http://greatriverchallenge.com) as all the proceeds each year from this wonderful Triathlon at Northfield Mountain go to youth enrichment activities with the NRC.Contact us if you want your 12 to 14 year old to work as a CIT volunteer (non-paying job). A great start to resume building!
 
Wednesday July 1, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Summer Program 2026 - Summer Program all 5 weeks
The Northfield Summer Program is open to youth entering grades K to 6th and will run for five weeks in July  at the Northfield Elementary School. Themes:The NRC Summer Program 2026 is shaping up to be an awesome summer adventure!Check out this year’s weekly themes:Week 1 (June 29–July 3): NatureWeek 2 (July 6–10): DinosaursWeek 3 (July 13–17): STEMWeek 4 (July 20–24): StorybookWeek 5 (July 27–31): PirateEach week will bring new activities, crafts, games, and themed fun for the kids. We are so excited for another great summer and cannot wait to get started!More information will be shared soon, so keep an eye out!You can register per week or for the whole 5 weeks:Week 1: 8:30am to 4pm Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 2: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 3: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 4: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 5: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Also offering:- daily fee if child/ren can not come all five days at $35/day ($40 for non-residents)- and/or a half day price of $20 ($25 for non-residents) (from 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm).- There are no discounts for select or half-days. Please email us first before signing up: reccom@northfieldma.govChildren signed up for all 5 weeks get an automatic $25 discount: $850 instead of $875 ($975 non-resident instead of $1,000).There is a $25 sibling discount if you sign up more than one child per week (including all 5 weeks). (Will discount automatically when doing multiple online registrations).Northfield Residents only: If you have a financial need please fill out form in link below:Financial Aid request form*Deadline for Financial Aid submission is by end of the day, Friday, June 12th!: reccom@northfieldma.govAdditional Info:Have your child come prepared each day with:* Sunscreen already applied (and hat if desired)* Bug spray already applied, if desired* Bagged lunch* Snack* Water bottle* Sturdy shoesMaximum 35 kids per week. We also will consider kids outside of K to 6th grade ages if space allows. Please email us if your younger or older kid wants to do our Summer Program to see if it's a good fit or not: reccom@northfieldma.govOur Policies and Authorized Pick Up form (to be returned first day of program) will be emailed out the week before Summer Program begins.Sponsors/Donations:THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FINANCIAL HELP POSSIBLE! If you would like to contribute to our 2026 Summer Program Financial Aid (helps reduce cost for needy families and/or helps the Rec to offer enrichment activities during the Summer Program), please donate under the "DONATE" tab under our Program list (you can choose where to direct your donation). Businesses/Entities that donate can email us their logo to: reccom@northfieldma.gov NO LATER THAN two weeks before the start of the program in order to get it printed on our Summer Program t-shirts!Or mail us a check (make out to: "Town of Northfield"):Northfield Recreation Commission69 Main StreetNorthfield, MA 01360And thank you to our organizers for the GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE (http://greatriverchallenge.com) as all the proceeds each year from this wonderful Triathlon at Northfield Mountain go to youth enrichment activities with the NRC.Contact us if you want your 12 to 14 year old to work as a CIT volunteer (non-paying job). A great start to resume building!
 
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Summer Program 2026 - Summer Program Week 1
The Northfield Summer Program is open to youth entering grades K to 6th and will run for five weeks in July  at the Northfield Elementary School. Themes:The NRC Summer Program 2026 is shaping up to be an awesome summer adventure!Check out this year’s weekly themes:Week 1 (June 29–July 3): NatureWeek 2 (July 6–10): DinosaursWeek 3 (July 13–17): STEMWeek 4 (July 20–24): StorybookWeek 5 (July 27–31): PirateEach week will bring new activities, crafts, games, and themed fun for the kids. We are so excited for another great summer and cannot wait to get started!More information will be shared soon, so keep an eye out!You can register per week or for the whole 5 weeks:Week 1: 8:30am to 4pm Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 2: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 3: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 4: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 5: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Also offering:- daily fee if child/ren can not come all five days at $35/day ($40 for non-residents)- and/or a half day price of $20 ($25 for non-residents) (from 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm).- There are no discounts for select or half-days. Please email us first before signing up: reccom@northfieldma.govChildren signed up for all 5 weeks get an automatic $25 discount: $850 instead of $875 ($975 non-resident instead of $1,000).There is a $25 sibling discount if you sign up more than one child per week (including all 5 weeks). (Will discount automatically when doing multiple online registrations).Northfield Residents only: If you have a financial need please fill out form in link below:Financial Aid request form*Deadline for Financial Aid submission is by end of the day, Friday, June 12th!: reccom@northfieldma.govAdditional Info:Have your child come prepared each day with:* Sunscreen already applied (and hat if desired)* Bug spray already applied, if desired* Bagged lunch* Snack* Water bottle* Sturdy shoesMaximum 35 kids per week. We also will consider kids outside of K to 6th grade ages if space allows. Please email us if your younger or older kid wants to do our Summer Program to see if it's a good fit or not: reccom@northfieldma.govOur Policies and Authorized Pick Up form (to be returned first day of program) will be emailed out the week before Summer Program begins.Sponsors/Donations:THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FINANCIAL HELP POSSIBLE! If you would like to contribute to our 2026 Summer Program Financial Aid (helps reduce cost for needy families and/or helps the Rec to offer enrichment activities during the Summer Program), please donate under the "DONATE" tab under our Program list (you can choose where to direct your donation). Businesses/Entities that donate can email us their logo to: reccom@northfieldma.gov NO LATER THAN two weeks before the start of the program in order to get it printed on our Summer Program t-shirts!Or mail us a check (make out to: "Town of Northfield"):Northfield Recreation Commission69 Main StreetNorthfield, MA 01360And thank you to our organizers for the GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE (http://greatriverchallenge.com) as all the proceeds each year from this wonderful Triathlon at Northfield Mountain go to youth enrichment activities with the NRC.Contact us if you want your 12 to 14 year old to work as a CIT volunteer (non-paying job). A great start to resume building!
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    FREE Pick-Up Sports Series - FREE Adult Pick-Up Series 2026
The FREE Adult (and often older kids are welcome too!) pick-up sport series varies depending on season, availability and requests.Feel passionate about a sport and willing to be a "point person" for a weekly pick up (with the help of the NRC of course)!? Email us at: reccom@northfieldma.govAll of our pick up sports are interested in maximum fun and minimal injury. So please come play, bearing this in mind! Overly aggressive players will not be invited back.2026 our current pick up sports available:1) Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the Northfield Elementary School Gym on Wednesday nights at 7pm YEAR ROUND (except break in August). Thank you to our point person: Brian!2) 5/14/26 IT'S BACK!: More casual Co-ed Pick Up Basketball at the NES gym on Tuesdays from 6-7pm.[Co-ed Pick Up Futsal (indoor soccer) at the NES gym in on hiatus until November, but outdoor playing is at Highland park in Millers Falls (see flyer below). Thank you to the point person: Matt!]
 
Thursday July 2, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Summer Program 2026 - Summer Program all 5 weeks
The Northfield Summer Program is open to youth entering grades K to 6th and will run for five weeks in July  at the Northfield Elementary School. Themes:The NRC Summer Program 2026 is shaping up to be an awesome summer adventure!Check out this year’s weekly themes:Week 1 (June 29–July 3): NatureWeek 2 (July 6–10): DinosaursWeek 3 (July 13–17): STEMWeek 4 (July 20–24): StorybookWeek 5 (July 27–31): PirateEach week will bring new activities, crafts, games, and themed fun for the kids. We are so excited for another great summer and cannot wait to get started!More information will be shared soon, so keep an eye out!You can register per week or for the whole 5 weeks:Week 1: 8:30am to 4pm Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 2: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 3: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 4: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 5: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Also offering:- daily fee if child/ren can not come all five days at $35/day ($40 for non-residents)- and/or a half day price of $20 ($25 for non-residents) (from 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm).- There are no discounts for select or half-days. Please email us first before signing up: reccom@northfieldma.govChildren signed up for all 5 weeks get an automatic $25 discount: $850 instead of $875 ($975 non-resident instead of $1,000).There is a $25 sibling discount if you sign up more than one child per week (including all 5 weeks). (Will discount automatically when doing multiple online registrations).Northfield Residents only: If you have a financial need please fill out form in link below:Financial Aid request form*Deadline for Financial Aid submission is by end of the day, Friday, June 12th!: reccom@northfieldma.govAdditional Info:Have your child come prepared each day with:* Sunscreen already applied (and hat if desired)* Bug spray already applied, if desired* Bagged lunch* Snack* Water bottle* Sturdy shoesMaximum 35 kids per week. We also will consider kids outside of K to 6th grade ages if space allows. Please email us if your younger or older kid wants to do our Summer Program to see if it's a good fit or not: reccom@northfieldma.govOur Policies and Authorized Pick Up form (to be returned first day of program) will be emailed out the week before Summer Program begins.Sponsors/Donations:THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FINANCIAL HELP POSSIBLE! If you would like to contribute to our 2026 Summer Program Financial Aid (helps reduce cost for needy families and/or helps the Rec to offer enrichment activities during the Summer Program), please donate under the "DONATE" tab under our Program list (you can choose where to direct your donation). Businesses/Entities that donate can email us their logo to: reccom@northfieldma.gov NO LATER THAN two weeks before the start of the program in order to get it printed on our Summer Program t-shirts!Or mail us a check (make out to: "Town of Northfield"):Northfield Recreation Commission69 Main StreetNorthfield, MA 01360And thank you to our organizers for the GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE (http://greatriverchallenge.com) as all the proceeds each year from this wonderful Triathlon at Northfield Mountain go to youth enrichment activities with the NRC.Contact us if you want your 12 to 14 year old to work as a CIT volunteer (non-paying job). A great start to resume building!
 
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM    Summer Program 2026 - Summer Program Week 1
The Northfield Summer Program is open to youth entering grades K to 6th and will run for five weeks in July  at the Northfield Elementary School. Themes:The NRC Summer Program 2026 is shaping up to be an awesome summer adventure!Check out this year’s weekly themes:Week 1 (June 29–July 3): NatureWeek 2 (July 6–10): DinosaursWeek 3 (July 13–17): STEMWeek 4 (July 20–24): StorybookWeek 5 (July 27–31): PirateEach week will bring new activities, crafts, games, and themed fun for the kids. We are so excited for another great summer and cannot wait to get started!More information will be shared soon, so keep an eye out!You can register per week or for the whole 5 weeks:Week 1: 8:30am to 4pm Monday June 29th to Friday July 3rd cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 2: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 6th to Friday July 10th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 3: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 4: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Week 5: 8:30am to 4pm Monday July 27th to Friday July 31st cost: $175 ($200 non-resident)Also offering:- daily fee if child/ren can not come all five days at $35/day ($40 for non-residents)- and/or a half day price of $20 ($25 for non-residents) (from 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm).- There are no discounts for select or half-days. Please email us first before signing up: reccom@northfieldma.govChildren signed up for all 5 weeks get an automatic $25 discount: $850 instead of $875 ($975 non-resident instead of $1,000).There is a $25 sibling discount if you sign up more than one child per week (including all 5 weeks). (Will discount automatically when doing multiple online registrations).Northfield Residents only: If you have a financial need please fill out form in link below:Financial Aid request form*Deadline for Financial Aid submission is by end of the day, Friday, June 12th!: reccom@northfieldma.govAdditional Info:Have your child come prepared each day with:* Sunscreen already applied (and hat if desired)* Bug spray already applied, if desired* Bagged lunch* Snack* Water bottle* Sturdy shoesMaximum 35 kids per week. We also will consider kids outside of K to 6th grade ages if space allows. Please email us if your younger or older kid wants to do our Summer Program to see if it's a good fit or not: reccom@northfieldma.govOur Policies and Authorized Pick Up form (to be returned first day of program) will be emailed out the week before Summer Program begins.Sponsors/Donations:THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE FINANCIAL HELP POSSIBLE! If you would like to contribute to our 2026 Summer Program Financial Aid (helps reduce cost for needy families and/or helps the Rec to offer enrichment activities during the Summer Program), please donate under the "DONATE" tab under our Program list (you can choose where to direct your donation). Businesses/Entities that donate can email us their logo to: reccom@northfieldma.gov NO LATER THAN two weeks before the start of the program in order to get it printed on our Summer Program t-shirts!Or mail us a check (make out to: "Town of Northfield"):Northfield Recreation Commission69 Main StreetNorthfield, MA 01360And thank you to our organizers for the GREAT RIVER CHALLENGE (http://greatriverchallenge.com) as all the proceeds each year from this wonderful Triathlon at Northfield Mountain go to youth enrichment activities with the NRC.Contact us if you want your 12 to 14 year old to work as a CIT volunteer (non-paying job). A great start to resume building!
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball - Pickleball 2026
NEW: WALK-INS WELCOME! $5 CASH PER DAY/PLAY! (Exact change only. Will be required to fill out a one-time waiver/create an account).Welcome to Pickleball! Organized by the Northfield Recreation Commission and our staff attendant: Pat Holloway!The goal of Pickleball Open Play Drop In for adults is to allow as many players as feasible to practice and learn from each other in a friendly-competition environment.Doubles games only. First come first serve. Next group waits by stacking their paddles on the sideline in piles of 4.**Thursday nights from 6-8pm and Sundays from 11am to 1pm at the Northfield Elementary School Gym (located at the back entrance by the cafeteria/parking lot glass doors).NEW for the 2026 YEAR: Both Northfield residents and non-residents are $50 for the year!!!! Pay once, and you are all set from Jan to Dec!Also, not just for adults anymore! Kids age 12 and up can play too!Maximum number of registrations is 50.***Must pay and register to play***Can do that online, or by filling out the Attendant's paper waiver and leave a check/cash. If you register online but don't want to pay online, you can print your pre-registration form after registering online and bring cash or check with you (make check out to: "Town of Northfield") to your first game or put in drop box behind town hall. Please note this is indoor only and no Pickleball during the month of August as NES prepares for school to resume and needs to redo the gym floor. Also, please plan on assisting in putting up and taking down nets each visit as we share a very small space with the rest of the community and school children! Thank you!Northfield Residents: please contact NRC via email if you have a financial need, or any questions: reccom@northfieldma.gov