Registration for spring programs at the Duxbury Recreation Department will be held from March 2-13, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be a Thursday night registration on March 5 from 6-8 p.m, and a Saturday registration on March 7 from 9-11 a.m. Checks only, cash will not be accepted. Make checks payable to “Town of Duxbury” There will be a non-refundable $10 late fee charged for all registrations taken after March 13.  Late registrations are accepted only if there is space in the program.  All registrations will be take place in the Recreation office in the Girl Scout House.

Soccer: Spring soccer will be available for boys and girls in grades 1 and 2 only!  This is an eight-week program starting April 26 which takes place on Sunday afternoons at Keene St. soccer field.  This program operates only with the help of volunteer coaches.  There will be a coaches meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 8 p.m. at the Girl Scout House.  Fee for this program is $50.

Easter Egg Hunt: The Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Duxbury Girl Scouts, offers an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages toddler through second grade.  This event will take place on Saturday, April 4 at the Keene St. playground at 10 a.m. promptly.  This program is for Duxbury residents only.  There is no rain date and no fee for this program.

Over 21 pick up basketball: A pick up style basketball program will be available on Wednesday evenings, beginning March 18 and ending June 17 from 7-9 p.m. for Duxbury residents 21 and over.  The program takes place at the Duxbury High School gym.  There is no fee or pre-registration for this program.

Adult tennis: A spring tennis program will be offered to Duxbury adults who are at the beginner, advanced beginner, or intermediate levels.  This four-week program begins the week of May 4.  Lessons are held twice a week during the morning hours at the Alden tennis courts (behind the Duxbury Library.)  Fee for this program is $80.

Track: A track program will be offered to boys and girls, grades 5 thru 8, beginning on May 5 and ending June 11.  This six-week program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for one hour immediately after school.  Fee for this program is $60.

Cooking for Kids: This program will be offered once again for the Spring season for children ages 7-12.  Classes take place on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Girl Scout House.  There will be two sessions offered: Session I: March 17 through April 28.  Session II: May 12 through June 16. Class is limited to 12 students per class.  Fee for this program is $85.

April vacation acting workshop: This program is available to children ages 6-15. This workshop will be conducted by the South Shore School of Performing Arts in which participants will receive acting instruction and direction during an intense seven-hour day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) workshop, finishing the week with a full-scale production of Class Rock. The program will be held April 21-24 at the Duxbury High School Auditorium. Fee for this program is $160.

Co-ed Karate Kids: This program is for boys and girls in grades K-5 beginning March 19– March 31 and will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:20 p.m. at the Whidden’s School of Fitness in Marshfield.  These intro classes consist of yoga core strengthening and stretching exercises, aerobic whole-body movements, and basic self protection skills.  Continued study is possible at completion of the course.  Instructor is Roger Whidden, Black Belt in Karate, B.S. in Exercise Science, M.A. in Education and Counseling, and Tai Chi Fighting World Champion. (Uniform required, purchase at WSF for $30.) Fee for this program is $45.