Recreation

  • Overview

    Leisure and social activities play an important role in the emotional and social development of children and adults with developmental disabilities. The extensive variety of recreation programs, sponsored by Arc Community Services, provides fun, relaxation and social opportunities for hundreds of people every year.

  • Announcements

  • Weekend Recreation Club

    The Weekend Recreation Club (formerly the Drop-In Club) offers a variety of social and leisure activities to participants over the age of 18. Club dues are $10.00 per visit plus the cost of activities scheduled that day. Members receive a bi-monthly calendar listing the activities and hours of operation for each weekend. Prospective members receive a handbook and complete an intake packet prior to their first visit.

    The Weekend Recreation Club is generally open on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Activities include beach trips, fairs, shopping, movies, etc.

  • Calendar

  • Sports

    Arc Community Services offers a variety of opportunities for people of all ages to participate in individual and team competition sports.

    • Special Olympics

      Arc Community Services is the local program in the North Central area for Special Olympic sports. The minimum age to train is six years old, but an athlete cannot compete until the age of eight years old. Special Olympics offers training programs for a wide variety of sports including swimming, track and field, traditional and unified basketball, cross country skiing, unified softball, and unified soccer.


      Sports Registration Forms:

      Traditional Basketball Registration form 2012

      Unified Basketball Registration form 2012

      Young Athletes 2011 Registration Form

      Bowling registration 2011

      soccer registration form 2011

    • Volleyball

    • Softball

    • MiniGolf

      Thursdays:  July 9 – August 27

      Time: 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
      Place: Mason’s Bowling Center: 640 Main St., Leominster
      Cost: $4.00 per week (Please pay fee to ARC volunteers, NOT directly to Mason’s)
      Ages: 6 thru Adult (under 18 MUST have parent or responsible adult present and willing to keep score )

      Mini golf will not be cancelled due to bad weather. In case of rain, league will bowl indoors instead of mini golfing that evening.

      Volunteer scorekeepers are NEEDED to let this program continue!

      Download registration form here (PDF format; if you don't have the Adobe PDF reader, get it here). Please complete and return the mini-golf registration form by June 12th to: Ruth Nicholson, ARC Community Services, 564 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420

  • Vacations

    ARC Community Services sponsors vacation trips for both families and individual travelers. Destinations have included Wildwood, New Jersey, Canada, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Disney World and Cape Cod.

    Families are encouraged to enjoy a family vacation with all the planning and details taken care of for them. ARC provides volunteer chaperones for independent and semi-independent travelers with a 1:3 ratio. Chaperones provide general support and supervision during activities and assist with money management.

    • Vacation 2012 to DISNEYWORLD, FL
      Saturday, December 1, 2012 - Thursday, December 6, 2012

      It’s Time to Start Planning NEXT YEAR’S Vacation!!!

      Time for the long awaited return to DISNEY WORLD!

      Saturday – Thursday, December 1-6, 2012

      This is a great time of year to travel to Disney World – weather is generally good, crowds are generally low, prices are at their best, and the “World” has on its magical holiday decorations!

      Trip Includes transportation, air fare, transfers, hotel, admission to all 4 Disney parks and Universal Studio, breakfast each morning, 1 Character Dinner, taxes and luggage handling.

      PRICE: Prices are per person, double occupancy, based on minimum numbers; single, triple and quad occupancy pricing available. Price is approximate; prices cannot be finalized until final count and airline pricing is set for 2012.

      Individuals traveling with family members or privately arranged 1:1 chaperone (available on a 1:1 basis only)  - $1,285 per person

      Individuals traveling on a 3:1 basis with an Arc provided volunteer chaperone – $1,675 per person


      Reservations now being accepted. Deposit of $250.00 per person due by January 10, 2012 – what a great holiday gift! Payments may be made monthly to spread the cost throughout the year; final balance due by September 30, 2012.

      With questions or for more info, please call Eileen at 978-343-6662, ext. 125 ore.ganong@arc-matson.org.

      See the link for full trip details. Disney World Trip Registration 2012

    • Overnight Get Away to Springfield Massachusetts
      Saturday, December 3, 2011 - Sunday, December 4, 2011
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      Join us as we travel to Springfield to see Bright Nights at Forest Park. We’ll also visit the Springfield Science Center with its Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden and holiday gingerbread exhibit before going to Storrowton to enjoy the holiday decorations and caroling. This overnight trip includes lunch and dinner Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, chaperones, hotel (double occupancy), transportation and taxes. Reserve now as this trip is sure to sell out quickly. For all details, click on link below.

      Bright Nights Trip 2011 flyer

    • Amish Country & Hershey Pennsylvania Vacation Trip
      Monday, October 10, 2011 - Friday, October 14, 2011

      Monday – Friday, October 10-14, 2011

      Trip Includes:

      • Round trip escorted Motor Coach Transportation from Arc
      • 4 nights Hotel Accommodations in Lancaster, PA
      • Breakfast all 4 mornings
      • Dinner all 4 evenings including Penn Dutch Family Style, Smorgasbord and Dinner Theater
      • Live Presentation of Me and My Girl at Dinner Theater
      • Kitchen Kettle Jam & Shopping Village
      • Guided tour of Amish Farmlands with stops at Roadside Stand and Amish Bakery
      • Amish Experience Movie
      • Guided tour of Hershey
      • Chocolate World Visitor Center with Tram, 3D Movie and Gift Shop
      • Hershey Museum
      • Lancaster County Old and Moo Tour
      • Tour Amish House and Barn
      • Shop at an Amish Farmer’s Market and bring goodies home
      • Enjoy lots of Shopping Opportunities

      $639.00 per person, double occupancy for individuals and families (or a personally arranged 1:1 chaperone) travelling together

      $809 per person, double occupancy for individuals traveling on a 3:1 basis with an Arc provided chaperone


      See the Amish trip flyer for more details

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    • Irish Party on Cape Cod Overnight Trip
      Saturday, March 26, 2011 - Sunday, March 27, 2011
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      Get away for an early spring overnight visit to Cape Cod with your friends. Spend some time at the beach, shop for souvenirs and enjoy great dining and a fun post-St. Patrick’s Day party with an Irish band! All for $211.00 per person.

      Click link for trip details:  Cape Cod overnight flyer 2011

      Pre-registration required. Reserve quickly – bound to fill up fast. Registrations are accepted on a first come basis. To register, call Eileen at 978-343-6662, ext 125 or email e.ganong@arc-matson.org.

    • Camping Getaway Weekend in Maine (in cabins), August 21-22, 2010
      Saturday, August 21, 2010 - Sunday, August 22, 2010
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      Join us for our “luxury” camping weekend. Rustic cabins, but twin beds, indoor bathrooms, showers and electricity in each dormitory style cabin.

      Weekend includes take out lunch Saturday, cookout Saturday evening, chaperone prepared breakfast, lunch on Sunday and campfire with S’mores and songs Saturday night (weather permitting).  Enjoy lakefront activities – swimming, paddle boats, a pontoon boat ride and more. We’ll bring movies and games in case it rains. Chaperones and transportation to and from ARC are included in the low price of $204.00 per person.

      Leave ARC at 9:00AM on Saturday; return at 6:00PM Sunday evening. Pre-registration required. Limited availability. For info or to register, call Eileen at 978-343-6662, ext. 125 or email e.ganong@arc-matson.org.

    • White Mountain Getaway Weekend, July 10-11, 2010
      Saturday, July 10, 2010 - Sunday, July 11, 2010
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      Join us for our annual trip to Franconia, NH in the beautiful White Mountains of NH! Enjoy turkey (or your choice) lunch, time at our hotel, cookout, pool, hot tub, Polly’s Pancake Breakfast and more.

      July 10-11, 2010

      All for $248.00 per person

      Reserve quickly – bound to fill up fast. To register, call Eileen at 978-343-6662, ext 125 or email e.ganong@arc-matson.org.

    • Theater and More Getaway Weekend
      Saturday, June 26, 2010 - Sunday, June 27, 2010
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      Trip Includes:

      • Lunch on Saturday
      • Dinner Saturday Evening
      • Reserved Seats for Pirates of Penzance (a Gilbert & Sullivan Musical) at the New London Barn Playhouse (an original summer stock Playhouse)
      • Breakfast Sunday Morning
      • Time to explore the Lake Sunapee area
      • Lunch on Sunday
      • A Scenic Narrated Cruise on Lake Sunapee
      • Hotel accommodations in White River Junction, VT
      • Chaperones
      • Transportation

      Vans will leave from ARC Saturday at 9:00AM; return Sunday at 7:00PM

      Pre-registration required. Limited Availability.  See the Theater and More Getaway Weekend for more details.

    • Sea Coast of Maine Getaway Weekend
      Saturday, May 1, 2010 - Sunday, May 2, 2010
      • Lunch on Saturday
      • Lobster cruise (weather permitting) OR explore Ogunquit
      • Dinner Saturday Night
      • Full Breakfast Sunday Morning
      • Visit the Beach & Old Orchard Beach’s Famous Arcade – bring money for the arcade
      • Afternoon of Racing at Scarborough Downs Horseracing Track – bring your own betting money
      • Lunch on Sunday
      • Hotel Accommodations
      • Transportation
      • Chaperones

      See the flyer for more information.

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    • 2010 Vacation Trip to Washington DC and New York City
      Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - Saturday, October 23, 2010

      Tuesday – Saturday, October 19-23, 2010

      Trip Includes:

      • Round trip escorted Motor coach transportation from ARC
      • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Washington, DC
      • 1 night hotel accommodations in New York City
      • Breakfast all 4 mornings
      • Lunch cruise on the Potomac River
      • Dinner all 4 evenings
      • Entertainment one evening
      • Narrated Tour of Arlington National Cemetery
      • Sightseeing in Washington DC to include Capitol, Memorials, Smithsonian Museum, Botanical Gardens, view of the White House, evening illuminated tour & the National Zoo
      • Sightseeing in New York City to include Times Square, NBC Studios, Rockerfeller Center, 5th Avenue, view of the Statue of Liberty

      See the Washington DC Flyer for more details

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  • Newsletter

    Stay up-to-date on all Recreation activities and registration deadlines by viewing our bi-monthly newsletter here:

    October/November 2011

    August / September 2011

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