Waterville Valley's Amazing Race

Click here for a copy of the event flyer & required gear list.

Pre-register for this year's 'Amazing Race', on Saturday, July 27th.  Our annual race will take teams of 2 (3 brackets; Adult = both team members age 18+, Youth = both team members ages 10 - 17; Mixed = one team member age 10 - 17 & one member 18+) on a self-guided tour of the Valley (& surrounding area), deciphering clues to move from waypoint-to-waypoint, competing in mini-challenges along the way.

Space is limited; please call us at (603) 236-4695 to pre-register or for more information.  Cost is $25/team; awards for the top teams (shortest time to complete course) across the 3 brackets.

BE SURE TO GRAB A COPY OF THE EVENT FLYER WITH REQUIRED GEAR LIST FROM OUR WEBSITE.

Summer Fun begins Monday, June 24

Grab a copy of our 'Summer 2013 Program & Event Guide' online by clicking here!

Summer arrives at the WVRD in a big way on Monday, June 24th, with the start of 10-weeks of non-stop, daily programming & events.  

Kids ages 4 - 15 join us for our 'Summer Day Camp', held Monday thru Friday, 9 am - 4 pm.  And, for our older (12 - 15 y.o.) crowd, we hear ya' & we're responding in a BIG way, with the addition of 2 more camp counselors to provide a unique SUMMIT camp experience, separate from our PEAK group.  Teens ~ come check us out!

Plus, we've got our usual line-up of recurring daily & evening programs, and a few new things, like 'Tech @ the Rec' clinics & Saturday night 'Laser Tag' in the gym.  Don't forget daily boat rentals at Corcoran Pond (weather permitting) and the addition of 'Stand-Up Paddle Boards' (SUP's) & a 4-person, 4-pedal, pedal boat to our fleet!

Click on the image above to grab an e-copy of our Summer Program Guide (or stop by the Rec & grab a hard-copy and say hello)!

We'll see you soon; until then, spring programming has ended & staff training is underway!

First-Ever 'Amazing Race' an Amazing Success!

John & Shannon:  First Place Finishers in the 'Mixed' Team Bracket with a total time of  2 hours & 11 minutes.

Libby & Molly:  First Place Finishers in the 'Youth' Team Bracket with a total time of  2 hours & 43 minutes.

Colleen & Emmett:  First Place Finishers in the 'Adult' Team Bracket with a total time of  2 hours & 6 minutes.

On Saturday, July 28, 11 teams of two competed in our first-ever 'Amazing Race' program.

Participants started the self-guided competition on Packard Field, receiving their first clue after completing the first challenge of the day:  balancing a dozen nails on the head of a single, thirteenth nail.  

Those who completed the first challenge in under 10 minutes were underway, with a time-advantage out the the starting gate.  Those teams who failed to complete challenge 1 were given their first clues at the end of the 10 minute challenge time.

Teams travelled the Valley far-and-wide; from the ticket booth at the Ski Area and summit of Snow Mountain, to popular destinations, like Osceola Library, WV Golf Club, Corcoran Pond Boat Rentals and more (for a total of 13 waypoints), deciphering clues and completing challenges of skill and wit.

The top 3 teams across 3 age brackets (photos above) took home a pair of $50 Gift Cards from 1829 Outfitters (in Town Square), courtesy of the Recreation Department & all participants took home 'The North Face' water bottles, courtesy of 1829 Outfitters.

We would like to extend a special thank you to all of our winners and participants, a few of whom made it back to the Recreation Department having finished the course, but not before getting caught in the rain showers of early evening; those hardy souls not only finished, but returned totally drenched from rain (and sweat)!

Thanks for a great new event ~ we look forward to making this an annual summer program!

NEW PROGRAM: WV's Amazing Race ~ Saturday, July 28

Join us for our 1st-ever 'Amazing Race' ~ Come Prepared ~ Grab a Gear List Here

Teams of 2 meet us at Packard Field on Saturday, July 28, 1 pm, to compete in our new 'Amazing Race' program.  Competition will begin on Packard Field immediately following the 1 pm registration.  Please come prepared to travel the Valley by foot & bike (no personal vehicles allowed; bring your bike or rent one from the Adventure Center in Town Square).

Teams will travel the Valley, racing the clock and each other, stopping at waypoints to decipher clues and attempt mini-challenges (to win time deductions).  The fastest team from each of 3 age brackets will win great Valley prizes.

PLEASE BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE GEAR LIST.  Digital camera (or cell phone) is required to participate, as it will provide photo documentation of having reached each waypoint in the challenge.  Please bring your bike or rent one from the Adventure Center in Town Square.  Be sure to dress to be outside for the afternoon; please bring plenty of water & sunscreen ~ this will be an active adventure!

For more information, please email recreationinquiry@watervillevalley.org

Meet Wally, The Green Monster at Saturday's Summer Carnival

Visit with Wally on Saturday, July 14 in Town Square.

Join Wally, The Green Monster, at our Summer Carnival in Town Square, this Saturday, July 14.  Summer Carnival runs from 11 am - 3 pm, with special guest appearance from Wally between 11 am & 1 pm.  Stop by for a photo with Wally and a chance to win great Red Sox ticket giveaways.

Summer Carnival in Town Square, Saturday, July 14, 2012

$10 Wristband Includes:

• Adrenaline Force (Giant, inflatable obstacle course)
• Giant Slide
• Bounce House
• Seaweed the Sea Monster
• Bungee Sports
• T-Ball
• Visit with Mo the Clown
• Tie-Dye T-Shirt Craft (while supplies last)
• Discounted Boat Rentals ($5/single kayak; $7/all other boats; valid only with wristband, during carnival hours)
• KIDS AGES 2 & UNDER FREE!  (includes all activities EXCEPT tie-dye; additional $5)

Plus, we'll have our friends from Legends & Old Waterville Pizza Co. in the Square, grilling up all your favorite summer time snacks (BBQ items available for additional cost) & a free, outdoor concert that's sure to keep you moving in time with the fun!