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Friday October 24, 2025
7:50 AM - 8:35 AM    Introduction to German - Herbst: Sport, Spiel und Spaß
Your kids will be amazed by how much German they know already: auto, bus, ball, and gesundheit are all German words.  In our morning classes, we will not only discover more about the German language, but also German culture.  How do German kids live? What sports do they play? What do we all have in common? What is different? In a fun, interactive setting, we will discover Germany and the world together.  Bis bald!*If you are new to this program, please contact the instructor before registering at hornschildbearv@rsu5.org.
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 7:00 PM    Parent-Teacher Conferences
 
3:15 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Conference Week / Set up for Treat Street
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
3:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Fall Family Conference Week
 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Fall Soccer (Grades 1-8) - Grade 4/5 Soccer
Fall Soccer (Grades 1–8)This fall, we have multiple soccer offerings for kids in grades 1-8. Our Fall Soccer League (FSL) is designed for children to learn, develop, and enhance their overall skills while having fun and gaining experience on the field and as part of a team. This year we will continue to offer our Unified Soccer Division (USD) designed for children with physical challenges, neurodiversities, social differences and unique communication needs. This program is open to players of all abilities, and we encourage players without special needs to register as a “Buddy” (free for players also registered in the FSL). All teams in the FSL and USD will play on Saturday mornings. FSL teams will also have one weekday practice per week and days/times are TBD; these will likely begin the week of August 25. Once teams are finalized a coach will contact you with logistics. USD will practice on Saturday mornings.Grade 1–3 teams will play at least half of their six games in the town in which they practice. Grade 4/5 and 6-8 teams may be separated by gender and may play some games in a neighboring town. USD games are not guaranteed, however if scheduled, they will be in RSU5 towns. Registration is now closed for this program - if you would like to sign up after Aug 22, please register for the waiting list and we will add your player to a team ASAP. Parent volunteers are integral to making sure we can accommodate all players and their requests!Locations: Freeport Middle School / Durham Community School / Hunter Road Field (Games only)FSL Practices: One evening, Monday – Thursday, August 25 – October 16FSL Games: Saturday mornings, September 6 – October 18 (rain date 10/11)FSL Fee: $65USD Games: Saturday midday, September 13 – October 18 (rain date 10/11)USD Fee: $55 for Unified Players and Buddies not registered in the FSL. There is no cost for players registered in the FSL that wish to participate as Buddies.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    PES: Trunk or Treat
 
Saturday October 25, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM    PTA Treat Street
 
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Toddler & Parent - Late Fall
Learn beginner tumbling and gymnastics skills while exploring athletic movement in this dynamic class. Parents and guardians will act as coaches to help lead their children through the guided activities which promote strength-building, coordination, agility, and balance in a fun and social atmosphere. Children will practice the proper positioning for handstands, cartwheels, forward rolls, and more while engaging classroom skills including direction-following through positive reinforcement.  *Parent/guardian collaboration on the gym floor is required throughout the class.Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching. 
 
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Grades K-2 - Late Fall
Engage in fitness fun through basic tumbling, gymnastics, and exercise activities in an encouraging, small-group environment to achieve your personal best.  Learn and practice the proper techniques for handstands, cartwheels, series connection skills, and balance beam drills, and benefit from a youth workout that aims to build and improve cardio endurance, strength, coordination and wellness.Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching.
 
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Balance & Power (Gr. 3-6) - Late Fall
Learn and improve basic gymnastics floor and beam skills while attaining series connection proficiency in a fun and productive environment. Skills including handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and forward rolls will be taught at a high level in a progressive and proficient manner, with fitness and wellness at the core of the program. Benefit from gymnastics and fitness-focused games and prompts, while building strength, agility, balance, and flexibility in this dynamic small-group personal training offering.    Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching. 
 
Sunday October 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Soccer Maine
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball DCS Sunday
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Youth Basketball Clinics & Open Gym - Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (DCS & FMS)
On this registration page you will find basketball clinics and open gym sessions that take place during fall, spring or summer. Check back here frequently to see any upcoming opportunities! We will also include any clinics in our virtual newsletters sent at the beginning of each month. Current Programs:Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (Sept-Nov) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS or FMS, and they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.Past Programs:Spring 2025 Youth Open Gym (May-June) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS, but they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.April/May 2025 Middle School Boys Clinics - This 4-session clinic series (April 28th, May 1st, 5th & 6th) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the boys basketball division. Varsity Head Coach, Tyler Tracy, will teach players and practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport via fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. April/May 2025 Middle School Girls Clinics - THESE CLINICS WERE CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS. This 3-session clinic series (April 9th, May 7th, May 21st) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the girls basketball division. Players will practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport in fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. March 9th, 2025 - Come join us for this fundraiser clinic, where kids will practice the fundamentals of the sport in a fun and interactive environment. All proceeds will be donated to the National CMV Foundation. We will have many coaches involved, including players from the FHS Boys and Girls Basketball teams and coaches from RSU5's Rec Basketball program. The clinic will consist of drills and activities teaching skills and strategy, as well as fun games to bring an element of competition. All players welcome, regardless of skill level or previous experience. At the end of the clinic, each player is welcome to join a pizza party sponsored by Pat's Pizza. One slice per child included in the registration - PLEASE EMAIL cp@rsu5.org WITH ANY DIETARY CONCERNS.
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM    Greater Freeport Community Chorus Rehearsal
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    NFL Flag Football (Grades K-2) - NFL Flag Football
We are very excited to offer this NFL Flag Football program for boys and girls from Durham, Freeport and Pownal. This is a "no tackle" football program, where safety and fun are the main focus. This program will provide an introduction to football for our younger players. Equipment and team shirts will be provided. Players need to provide their own cleats,  mouth guards and protective cups (as needed). Teams practice two or three times per week at the Pownal Road Field and will have both home and away games. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 24th, and run through October 26th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball FMS Sundays
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Pickup Volleyball - Fall/Winter Volleyball
Join this fun & competitive co-ed volleyball program! Come play pickup volleyball and earn those holiday meals. MUST be pre-registered with Community Programs - NO Drop-ins
 
Monday October 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM    Mad Science: Science Surprise! - Mad Science - Science Surprise MSS
Experiments are the best part of being a Mad Scientist!  In this program, kids learn about several specialized areas of science, including forensics, geology, kinesioliogy, meteorology, entomology, and mechanical engineering.Morse Street students may ride the bus from school to Mast Landing.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Maine Nature Art - DCS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:25 PM - 4:30 PM    Kids Yoga and Mindfulness - Yoga - Fall
Yoga and mindfulness can promote resilience and self-regulation in children. Students will connect, breathe, move, focus and relax through cooperative games, art, music, physical postures, and mindfulness activities designed for kids. Classes are playful, explorative, responsive, and fun! MSS students may ride the bus to MLS for after-school programs. Participants should bring a water bottle and a snack.
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    field hockey playoff diners
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Fall Volleyball (Grades 6-8) - Fall Volleyball (Grades 6-8): Freeport @ Practice
Following a successful pilot program last spring, we are excited to offer this new program this coming fall! Middle schoolers can join this co-ed team to learn and develop the basic skills of volleyball, with an emphasis on having fun while playing the sport. The team will practice or play games against neighboring towns two to three times per week (specific days and times TBD). Please reach out if you are interested in helping lead this program!
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Team Party
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball in Pownal - Pickleball Fall (Early Session)
Come join us for some Pickleball action, get some great exercise, and have some fun! All levels and abilities are welcome. If you would like to rent a paddle for the season, you may. Paddles will not be provided otherwise. You must register to attend, and you must register for the whole season, no matter how many weeks you play.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Line Dancing - Line Dancing - Late Fall
In this class, you will learn choreographed routines to a wide variety of music - a little bit of country, disco, swing, Latin rhythms, and more.  There is truly a line dance that works for any song.  Dances will start out very simple and become more complicated throughout the season.  All levels are welcome!
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Pickleball in Pownal - Pickleball Fall (Late Session)
Come join us for some Pickleball action, get some great exercise, and have some fun! All levels and abilities are welcome. If you would like to rent a paddle for the season, you may. Paddles will not be provided otherwise. You must register to attend, and you must register for the whole season, no matter how many weeks you play.
 
Tuesday October 28, 2025
7:45 AM - 8:35 AM    Odyssey of the Mind- Freeport Team Practice
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Administrator Meetings
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Driver Education - Roy's Driver & Rider Ed October
RSU5 DOES NOT take the Registrations - you must go through ROY'S to register.This course meets the state required 30 hours of classroom lecture and 10 hours of driving time.-Students must bring their birth certificate, social security card and blue or black ink pen to the first class. -Students must be 15 before the first class.REGISTER THROUGH ROY'S DRIVING ACADEMY 784-6245 or https://roysdriving.com/locations.html for more class information and registration
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - MSS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM    SparkYou: Slime Masters - Slime Masters II - MLS
Each week, kids will dive into the science of slime through hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of matter.  From glow-in-the-dark goo to magnetic slime, they'll create a new slime every class - building focus, confidence, and a love for science through sensory play.  It's the science parents love to hate, but kids can't get enough of - because getting messy has actually been shown to be calming and therapeutic!
 
3:35 PM - 4:50 PM    Odyssey of the Mind Team Practice
 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM    Tiny Tappy Toes Dance Combo - Dance Late Fall
Learn basic ballet, tap and creative movement steps. Dance teaches self confidence, balance, and coordination and keeps a child's mind and body working together. Bring a pair of socks or flexible shoes and dress shoes (for tap technique) to every class. Ballet and tap shoes are recommended but not required.  Please send your dancer with comfortable, flexible clothes: not jeans.  The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Sport banquet
 
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Weekly orchestra rehearsal
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Basic Photography - Basic Photography
Learn how to confidently take creative control of your photos.  Topics include light exposure, understanding camera settings, photo composition, and practical tips and feedback on your photos.  The instructor will share his knowledge and experience from decades in sports and landscape photography.
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Ski Swap Meeting
 
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM    Next Level Athletics
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Information Night: Berlin Trip
 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM    Trip to Berlin, Germany - Berlin Info Night
Whether you are interested in history, art and/or culture, Berlin, Germany, offers it all! Guided and organized by a native from Berlin – now living in Freeport – you will dive into the city from day one, and bring back unforgettable memories. Everything will be organized for you, so you can relax, while absorbing the city's vibe. This year, the island Usedom (Baltic Sea) will be included in the package as an exciting bonus.  More detailed information involving the itinerary and travel preparation will be available soon.Valeska will host an Information Night at Freeport Middle School Library in October, where she will talk about Berlin's history and the trip itinerary. Everyone is welcome!Trip Leader: Valeska Hornschild-BearDates: April 17-24, 2026 Fees:       • $TBD per person for double occupancy        • $TBD per person for single occupancy       • Final payment due 1/2/2025Please register for the trip below, then contact cp@rsu5.org to arrange payment by check or cash.  Contact Valeska with any other questions. Direct Contact:Valeska Hornschild-Bearvhornschild@gmx.net(207) 254-7527
 
Wednesday October 29, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Driver Education - Roy's Driver & Rider Ed October
RSU5 DOES NOT take the Registrations - you must go through ROY'S to register.This course meets the state required 30 hours of classroom lecture and 10 hours of driving time.-Students must bring their birth certificate, social security card and blue or black ink pen to the first class. -Students must be 15 before the first class.REGISTER THROUGH ROY'S DRIVING ACADEMY 784-6245 or https://roysdriving.com/locations.html for more class information and registration
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Maine Nature Art - MSS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - MLS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:25 PM - 4:30 PM    Harraseeket Harriers Running Club - Running - MLS
Harriers promotes running as a fun, group-oriented activity that is a great way to stay healthy. Meets will be scheduled with surrounding communities. Practices will run Mondays and the first Wednesday, with meets held each successive Wednesday. A league-wide championship meet will be held on October 18th. Practices will be canceled in the event of rain. Morse Street School students may ride their usual bus to Mast Landing School. Bus transportation will be provided TO meet locations ONLY. Parents MUST pick up runner from meets. Running shoes or sneakers are required, as is attire appropriate for the weather. Meets end around 5:30 p.m. Parent Volunteers Needed: In order to provide adequate programming for our youth, we need the help of parent volunteers. Please help us continue our tradition of offering this quality program by volunteering to help.  Our Durham team still needs a dedicated coach in order to run!
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    DCS Staff Meetings
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Early Childhood Task Force (Tom Gray's Meeting)
 
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM    Next Level Athletics
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball DCS Wednesdays
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Conversational German - Herbst
Perhaps you took German in college years ago and would now like to refresh your knowledge, or maybe you are planning a trip to Germany and would like to know the most important phrases to get around.  Together, we will learn about he German language, the rich culture, various traditions, and the German lifestyle in general.  The class is held in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, open to everyone.
 
Thursday October 30, 2025
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM    Club
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM    SparkYou: Slime Masters - Slime Masters I - DCS
Each week, kids will dive into the science of slime through hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of matter.  From glow-in-the-dark goo to magnetic slime, they'll create a new slime every class - building focus, confidence, and a love for science through sensory play.  It's the science parents love to hate, but kids can't get enough of - because getting messy has actually been shown to be calming and therapeutic!
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - DCS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - DCS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Maine Nature Art - MLS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Youth (Fall - Beginner)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Skateboarding Family Night
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Making Music Again - Music - Fall
Do you have an old band instrument lying around in your attic? Did you play a musical instrument as a kid and have always wanted to pick it back up? If you have an orchestral instrument: flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, violin, viola or cello, double bass, and have prior musical experience (even from decades ago) on your instrument, this is a wonderful way to revisit and rekindle your musical skills. This eight-week course will get you back into the swing of music making. All musicians will receive simple sheet music to play through. Together as an ensemble we will practice, make mistakes, and explore concepts such as tuning, tone, technique, balance, rhythm, and dynamics.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Youth (Fall - Intermediate)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Adult (Fall)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
Friday October 31, 2025
7:50 AM - 8:35 AM    Introduction to German - Herbst: Sport, Spiel und Spaß
Your kids will be amazed by how much German they know already: auto, bus, ball, and gesundheit are all German words.  In our morning classes, we will not only discover more about the German language, but also German culture.  How do German kids live? What sports do they play? What do we all have in common? What is different? In a fun, interactive setting, we will discover Germany and the world together.  Bis bald!*If you are new to this program, please contact the instructor before registering at hornschildbearv@rsu5.org.
 
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Gym offline for ski swap and voting
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Ski Swap
 
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Ski Swap
 
3:00 PM - 10:00 PM    Ski Swap
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    field hockey playoff diners
 
Saturday November 1, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Gym offline for ski swap and voting
 
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Ski Swap
 
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Ski Swap
 
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Ski Swap
 
Sunday November 2, 2025
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Ski Swap
 
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM    Ski Swap
 
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball DCS Sunday
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Youth Basketball Clinics & Open Gym - Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (DCS & FMS)
On this registration page you will find basketball clinics and open gym sessions that take place during fall, spring or summer. Check back here frequently to see any upcoming opportunities! We will also include any clinics in our virtual newsletters sent at the beginning of each month. Current Programs:Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (Sept-Nov) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS or FMS, and they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.Past Programs:Spring 2025 Youth Open Gym (May-June) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS, but they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.April/May 2025 Middle School Boys Clinics - This 4-session clinic series (April 28th, May 1st, 5th & 6th) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the boys basketball division. Varsity Head Coach, Tyler Tracy, will teach players and practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport via fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. April/May 2025 Middle School Girls Clinics - THESE CLINICS WERE CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS. This 3-session clinic series (April 9th, May 7th, May 21st) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the girls basketball division. Players will practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport in fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. March 9th, 2025 - Come join us for this fundraiser clinic, where kids will practice the fundamentals of the sport in a fun and interactive environment. All proceeds will be donated to the National CMV Foundation. We will have many coaches involved, including players from the FHS Boys and Girls Basketball teams and coaches from RSU5's Rec Basketball program. The clinic will consist of drills and activities teaching skills and strategy, as well as fun games to bring an element of competition. All players welcome, regardless of skill level or previous experience. At the end of the clinic, each player is welcome to join a pizza party sponsored by Pat's Pizza. One slice per child included in the registration - PLEASE EMAIL cp@rsu5.org WITH ANY DIETARY CONCERNS.
 
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM    Gym offline for ski swap and voting
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM    Greater Freeport Community Chorus Rehearsal
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball FMS Sundays
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
Monday November 3, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Gym offline for ski swap and voting
 
2:30 PM - 9:00 PM    Town Voting (and set up)
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM    Mad Science: Science Surprise! - Mad Science - Science Surprise MSS
Experiments are the best part of being a Mad Scientist!  In this program, kids learn about several specialized areas of science, including forensics, geology, kinesioliogy, meteorology, entomology, and mechanical engineering.Morse Street students may ride the bus from school to Mast Landing.
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Grade 1
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Maine Nature Art - DCS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:25 PM - 4:30 PM    Kids Yoga and Mindfulness - Yoga - Fall
Yoga and mindfulness can promote resilience and self-regulation in children. Students will connect, breathe, move, focus and relax through cooperative games, art, music, physical postures, and mindfulness activities designed for kids. Classes are playful, explorative, responsive, and fun! MSS students may ride the bus to MLS for after-school programs. Participants should bring a water bottle and a snack.
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Driver Education - Roy's Driver & Rider Ed November
RSU5 DOES NOT take the Registrations - you must go through ROY'S to register.This course meets the state required 30 hours of classroom lecture and 10 hours of driving time.-Students must bring their birth certificate, social security card and blue or black ink pen to the first class. -Students must be 15 before the first class.REGISTER THROUGH ROY'S DRIVING ACADEMY 784-6245 or https://roysdriving.com/locations.html for more class information and registration
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball in Pownal - Pickleball Fall (Early Session)
Come join us for some Pickleball action, get some great exercise, and have some fun! All levels and abilities are welcome. If you would like to rent a paddle for the season, you may. Paddles will not be provided otherwise. You must register to attend, and you must register for the whole season, no matter how many weeks you play.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Line Dancing - Line Dancing - Late Fall
In this class, you will learn choreographed routines to a wide variety of music - a little bit of country, disco, swing, Latin rhythms, and more.  There is truly a line dance that works for any song.  Dances will start out very simple and become more complicated throughout the season.  All levels are welcome!
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    PTA Meeting
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Pickleball in Pownal - Pickleball Fall (Late Session)
Come join us for some Pickleball action, get some great exercise, and have some fun! All levels and abilities are welcome. If you would like to rent a paddle for the season, you may. Paddles will not be provided otherwise. You must register to attend, and you must register for the whole season, no matter how many weeks you play.
 
Tuesday November 4, 2025
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Gym offline for ski swap and voting
 
5:00 AM - 11:59 PM    Town Voting (and set up)
 
7:45 AM - 8:35 AM    Odyssey of the Mind- Freeport Team Practice
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Driver Education - Roy's Driver & Rider Ed November
RSU5 DOES NOT take the Registrations - you must go through ROY'S to register.This course meets the state required 30 hours of classroom lecture and 10 hours of driving time.-Students must bring their birth certificate, social security card and blue or black ink pen to the first class. -Students must be 15 before the first class.REGISTER THROUGH ROY'S DRIVING ACADEMY 784-6245 or https://roysdriving.com/locations.html for more class information and registration
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Game Hour - Gee's Game Hour
Don't miss this popular winter program.  Participants will play a variety of games (Both physical & mental) including competitive, cooperative, card, and board games.  The hour is designed to bring back the art of PLAY so kids can develop through games.  Space is limited.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - MSS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM    SparkYou: Slime Masters - Slime Masters II - MLS
Each week, kids will dive into the science of slime through hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of matter.  From glow-in-the-dark goo to magnetic slime, they'll create a new slime every class - building focus, confidence, and a love for science through sensory play.  It's the science parents love to hate, but kids can't get enough of - because getting messy has actually been shown to be calming and therapeutic!
 
3:35 PM - 4:50 PM    Odyssey of the Mind Team Practice
 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM    Tiny Tappy Toes Dance Combo - Dance Late Fall
Learn basic ballet, tap and creative movement steps. Dance teaches self confidence, balance, and coordination and keeps a child's mind and body working together. Bring a pair of socks or flexible shoes and dress shoes (for tap technique) to every class. Ballet and tap shoes are recommended but not required.  Please send your dancer with comfortable, flexible clothes: not jeans.  The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    field hockey playoff diners
 
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Weekly orchestra rehearsal
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Photo Editing - Photo Editing
Learn how to use LightRoom and Photoshop to organize, edit, and adjust your photos.  Participants will complete the class able to make high quality, consistent improvements to their photos.  The instructor will share his knowledge and experience from decades in sports and landscape photography.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Art Nights with Sarah Cass - Intermediate Crochet
Join Sarah Cass for a variety of art classes this fall and winter!  We'll start learning the basics of crochet with our two-part class.  Once you've got a handle on some basic technique, we'll take on a full project in the second class!  One-night classes later in the season focus on smaller projects just when you need them.Beginner Crochet: Learn a couple basic stitches and make a hanging basket. Yarn, crochet hook and directions you can bring home are included. The instructor will go over everything in class. Any level from “never crocheted” to I’ve done this before, I can do this!Intermediate Crochet: We will learn more stitches and patterns. We will discuss how to pick yarn and size hooks for your projects.Holiday Arrangements: Make a wreath or holiday arrangement with fresh balsam branches.  Bring your creativity and any “special” containers or decorations you want. We will have plenty of ribbon, basic nature decorations, wire and containers for each participant. You may bring your own drinks and snacks… holiday music will be playing. Holiday hats are always fun!
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    PES: Impact Meeting
 
Wednesday November 5, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Kindergarten
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Maine Nature Art - MSS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - MLS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    DCS Staff Meetings
 
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Odyssey of the Mind team Practice
 
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM    School Board Meeting
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Travel Basketball (Grade 5-6) - Girls Travel Basketball Evaluation Night
Maine offers various opportunities for kids to play basketball at a higher level.  We are offering early registration for those interested in a competitive Travel Basketball league taking place north of Cumberland county.  The deadline to register is October 24th.  Registration after October 24 will also be taken if there is room on a team.  During the first week of November, RSU5 CP and surrounding towns will meet to determine a game schedule for this coming winter.  Teams will practice twice per week beginning in November and games will be played on Saturdays beginning in December and running until February break.  Additional pre-season scrimmages and post-season tournaments are available for teams that are interested (additional associated fees not covered by RSU5CP).After the evaluation night, a coach will reach out with details on practice days and times.Parent coaches and assistants are needed in order to run this program.Registration for the evaluation night is FREE (you will be placed on the program waiting list), and league fees of $150 will be applied to your account once you/your child is placed on a team.
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Travel Basketball (Grade 5-6) - Boys Travel Basketball Evaluation Night
Maine offers various opportunities for kids to play basketball at a higher level.  We are offering early registration for those interested in a competitive Travel Basketball league taking place north of Cumberland county.  The deadline to register is October 24th.  Registration after October 24 will also be taken if there is room on a team.  During the first week of November, RSU5 CP and surrounding towns will meet to determine a game schedule for this coming winter.  Teams will practice twice per week beginning in November and games will be played on Saturdays beginning in December and running until February break.  Additional pre-season scrimmages and post-season tournaments are available for teams that are interested (additional associated fees not covered by RSU5CP).After the evaluation night, a coach will reach out with details on practice days and times.Parent coaches and assistants are needed in order to run this program.Registration for the evaluation night is FREE (you will be placed on the program waiting list), and league fees of $150 will be applied to your account once you/your child is placed on a team.
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Conversational German - Herbst
Perhaps you took German in college years ago and would now like to refresh your knowledge, or maybe you are planning a trip to Germany and would like to know the most important phrases to get around.  Together, we will learn about he German language, the rich culture, various traditions, and the German lifestyle in general.  The class is held in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, open to everyone.
 
Thursday November 6, 2025
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Parent Teacher Conferences
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Driver Education - Roy's Driver & Rider Ed November
RSU5 DOES NOT take the Registrations - you must go through ROY'S to register.This course meets the state required 30 hours of classroom lecture and 10 hours of driving time.-Students must bring their birth certificate, social security card and blue or black ink pen to the first class. -Students must be 15 before the first class.REGISTER THROUGH ROY'S DRIVING ACADEMY 784-6245 or https://roysdriving.com/locations.html for more class information and registration
 
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM    FHS Parent Conferences
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM    SparkYou: Slime Masters - Slime Masters I - DCS
Each week, kids will dive into the science of slime through hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of matter.  From glow-in-the-dark goo to magnetic slime, they'll create a new slime every class - building focus, confidence, and a love for science through sensory play.  It's the science parents love to hate, but kids can't get enough of - because getting messy has actually been shown to be calming and therapeutic!
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Grade 2
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:25 PM - 5:00 PM    Girl Scouts
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Maine Nature Art - MLS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Odyssey of the Mind Practice (AB and BP team)
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Youth (Fall / Winter - Beginner)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Skateboarding Family Night
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Making Music Again - Music - Fall
Do you have an old band instrument lying around in your attic? Did you play a musical instrument as a kid and have always wanted to pick it back up? If you have an orchestral instrument: flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, violin, viola or cello, double bass, and have prior musical experience (even from decades ago) on your instrument, this is a wonderful way to revisit and rekindle your musical skills. This eight-week course will get you back into the swing of music making. All musicians will receive simple sheet music to play through. Together as an ensemble we will practice, make mistakes, and explore concepts such as tuning, tone, technique, balance, rhythm, and dynamics.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Youth (Fall / Winter - Intermediate)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Adult (Fall / Winter)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
Friday November 7, 2025
7:50 AM - 8:35 AM    Introduction to German - Herbst: Sport, Spiel und Spaß
Your kids will be amazed by how much German they know already: auto, bus, ball, and gesundheit are all German words.  In our morning classes, we will not only discover more about the German language, but also German culture.  How do German kids live? What sports do they play? What do we all have in common? What is different? In a fun, interactive setting, we will discover Germany and the world together.  Bis bald!*If you are new to this program, please contact the instructor before registering at hornschildbearv@rsu5.org.
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 5:30 PM    Dungeons & Dragons Durham - D&D Durham - Moonfest
50 years worth of players and Dungeon Masters have made Dungeons & Dragons a cultural phenomenon.  D&D is a game that combines creativity, conflict resolution, problem solving, art and, of course, math to tell stories set in a fictional world of elves, spirits and, of couse, dragons.  Our sessions will include age appropriate material and safety tools to promote the well-being of all players.  No experience points necessary - everyone is welcome at our tables.  Scholarships are available for this program, which meets three Fridays each month.  High school students or parents who wish to get involved as gamemasters should contact Chris at GueretteC@rsu5.org.
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM    field hockey playoff diners
 
Saturday November 8, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Toddler & Parent - Late Fall
Learn beginner tumbling and gymnastics skills while exploring athletic movement in this dynamic class. Parents and guardians will act as coaches to help lead their children through the guided activities which promote strength-building, coordination, agility, and balance in a fun and social atmosphere. Children will practice the proper positioning for handstands, cartwheels, forward rolls, and more while engaging classroom skills including direction-following through positive reinforcement.  *Parent/guardian collaboration on the gym floor is required throughout the class.Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching. 
 
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Grades K-2 - Late Fall
Engage in fitness fun through basic tumbling, gymnastics, and exercise activities in an encouraging, small-group environment to achieve your personal best.  Learn and practice the proper techniques for handstands, cartwheels, series connection skills, and balance beam drills, and benefit from a youth workout that aims to build and improve cardio endurance, strength, coordination and wellness.Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching.
 
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Balance & Power (Gr. 3-6) - Late Fall
Learn and improve basic gymnastics floor and beam skills while attaining series connection proficiency in a fun and productive environment. Skills including handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and forward rolls will be taught at a high level in a progressive and proficient manner, with fitness and wellness at the core of the program. Benefit from gymnastics and fitness-focused games and prompts, while building strength, agility, balance, and flexibility in this dynamic small-group personal training offering.    Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching. 
 
Sunday November 9, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball DCS Sunday
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Youth Basketball Clinics & Open Gym - Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (DCS & FMS)
On this registration page you will find basketball clinics and open gym sessions that take place during fall, spring or summer. Check back here frequently to see any upcoming opportunities! We will also include any clinics in our virtual newsletters sent at the beginning of each month. Current Programs:Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (Sept-Nov) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS or FMS, and they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.Past Programs:Spring 2025 Youth Open Gym (May-June) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS, but they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.April/May 2025 Middle School Boys Clinics - This 4-session clinic series (April 28th, May 1st, 5th & 6th) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the boys basketball division. Varsity Head Coach, Tyler Tracy, will teach players and practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport via fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. April/May 2025 Middle School Girls Clinics - THESE CLINICS WERE CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS. This 3-session clinic series (April 9th, May 7th, May 21st) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the girls basketball division. Players will practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport in fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. March 9th, 2025 - Come join us for this fundraiser clinic, where kids will practice the fundamentals of the sport in a fun and interactive environment. All proceeds will be donated to the National CMV Foundation. We will have many coaches involved, including players from the FHS Boys and Girls Basketball teams and coaches from RSU5's Rec Basketball program. The clinic will consist of drills and activities teaching skills and strategy, as well as fun games to bring an element of competition. All players welcome, regardless of skill level or previous experience. At the end of the clinic, each player is welcome to join a pizza party sponsored by Pat's Pizza. One slice per child included in the registration - PLEASE EMAIL cp@rsu5.org WITH ANY DIETARY CONCERNS.
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 3-4)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM    Youth Football (Grades 3-6) - Youth Football (Grades 5-6)
Youth Football (Grades 3-6): Our Youth Football program is open to boys and girls in Durham, Freeport and Pownal.  Get your youth athlete enrolled in this exciting program!  Teams are formed as grades 3/4 and 5/6.  Each team holds 2-3 practices per week, with games on the weekends, at Pownal Road Field.  Games are both home and away.  Players will be provided practice and game pants and jerseys, shoulder pads and helmets.  Players need to provide their own cleats, mouth guards, and protective cups (as needed). Our youth football team is a member of the Maine Sportsmanship League (MSL) and supported by the Freeport Gridiron Club (FGC).  Exact dates and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer. Team practices/games will begin the week of August 17th, and run through November 9th. All dates are subject to change. Exact days and times of practices and games are TBD until the season gets closer.  Visit our Facebook Page at Freeport / Pownal / Durham Football
 
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM    Greater Freeport Community Chorus Rehearsal
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball FMS Sundays
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
Monday November 10, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Driver Education - Roy's Driver & Rider Ed November
RSU5 DOES NOT take the Registrations - you must go through ROY'S to register.This course meets the state required 30 hours of classroom lecture and 10 hours of driving time.-Students must bring their birth certificate, social security card and blue or black ink pen to the first class. -Students must be 15 before the first class.REGISTER THROUGH ROY'S DRIVING ACADEMY 784-6245 or https://roysdriving.com/locations.html for more class information and registration
 
Tuesday November 11, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Photo Editing - Photo Editing
Learn how to use LightRoom and Photoshop to organize, edit, and adjust your photos.  Participants will complete the class able to make high quality, consistent improvements to their photos.  The instructor will share his knowledge and experience from decades in sports and landscape photography.
 
Wednesday November 12, 2025
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Parent Teacher Conferences
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Kindergarten
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Maine Nature Art - MSS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - MLS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    DCS Staff Meetings
 
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Odyssey of the Mind team Practice
 
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Early Childhood Task Force (Tom Gray's Meeting)
 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Winter Preseason Parent Info Night
 
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM    Wine Tasting with Bow Street Market - Blind Tasting - Prizes Will Be Given To The Top Performers!
Join us throughout the year as we try wines from around the world!
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Conversational German - Early Winter German
Perhaps you took German in college years ago and would now like to refresh your knowledge, or maybe you are planning a trip to Germany and would like to know the most important phrases to get around.  Together, we will learn about he German language, the rich culture, various traditions, and the German lifestyle in general.  The class is held in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, open to everyone.
 
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM    Awards/dinner
 
Thursday November 13, 2025
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM    club
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM    FHS Parent Conferences
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM    SparkYou: Slime Masters - Slime Masters I - DCS
Each week, kids will dive into the science of slime through hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of matter.  From glow-in-the-dark goo to magnetic slime, they'll create a new slime every class - building focus, confidence, and a love for science through sensory play.  It's the science parents love to hate, but kids can't get enough of - because getting messy has actually been shown to be calming and therapeutic!
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Grade 2
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - DCS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - DCS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Maine Nature Art - MLS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Odyssey of the Mind Practice (AB and BP team)
 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Girl Scouts
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Youth (Fall / Winter - Beginner)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Skateboarding Family Night
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Making Music Again - Music - Fall
Do you have an old band instrument lying around in your attic? Did you play a musical instrument as a kid and have always wanted to pick it back up? If you have an orchestral instrument: flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, violin, viola or cello, double bass, and have prior musical experience (even from decades ago) on your instrument, this is a wonderful way to revisit and rekindle your musical skills. This eight-week course will get you back into the swing of music making. All musicians will receive simple sheet music to play through. Together as an ensemble we will practice, make mistakes, and explore concepts such as tuning, tone, technique, balance, rhythm, and dynamics.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Youth (Fall / Winter - Intermediate)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Family Math Night (Gr. K-2)
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Adult (Fall / Winter)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
Friday November 14, 2025
7:50 AM - 8:35 AM    Introduction to German - Herbst: Sport, Spiel und Spaß
Your kids will be amazed by how much German they know already: auto, bus, ball, and gesundheit are all German words.  In our morning classes, we will not only discover more about the German language, but also German culture.  How do German kids live? What sports do they play? What do we all have in common? What is different? In a fun, interactive setting, we will discover Germany and the world together.  Bis bald!*If you are new to this program, please contact the instructor before registering at hornschildbearv@rsu5.org.
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 5:30 PM    Dungeons & Dragons Durham - D&D Durham - Moonfest
50 years worth of players and Dungeon Masters have made Dungeons & Dragons a cultural phenomenon.  D&D is a game that combines creativity, conflict resolution, problem solving, art and, of course, math to tell stories set in a fictional world of elves, spirits and, of couse, dragons.  Our sessions will include age appropriate material and safety tools to promote the well-being of all players.  No experience points necessary - everyone is welcome at our tables.  Scholarships are available for this program, which meets three Fridays each month.  High school students or parents who wish to get involved as gamemasters should contact Chris at GueretteC@rsu5.org.
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    DCS Socials
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    DCS Socials
 
Saturday November 15, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Toddler & Parent - Late Fall
Learn beginner tumbling and gymnastics skills while exploring athletic movement in this dynamic class. Parents and guardians will act as coaches to help lead their children through the guided activities which promote strength-building, coordination, agility, and balance in a fun and social atmosphere. Children will practice the proper positioning for handstands, cartwheels, forward rolls, and more while engaging classroom skills including direction-following through positive reinforcement.  *Parent/guardian collaboration on the gym floor is required throughout the class.Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching. 
 
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Grades K-2 - Late Fall
Engage in fitness fun through basic tumbling, gymnastics, and exercise activities in an encouraging, small-group environment to achieve your personal best.  Learn and practice the proper techniques for handstands, cartwheels, series connection skills, and balance beam drills, and benefit from a youth workout that aims to build and improve cardio endurance, strength, coordination and wellness.Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching.
 
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Balance & Power (Gr. 3-6) - Late Fall
Learn and improve basic gymnastics floor and beam skills while attaining series connection proficiency in a fun and productive environment. Skills including handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and forward rolls will be taught at a high level in a progressive and proficient manner, with fitness and wellness at the core of the program. Benefit from gymnastics and fitness-focused games and prompts, while building strength, agility, balance, and flexibility in this dynamic small-group personal training offering.    Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching. 
 
Sunday November 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball DCS Sunday
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Youth Basketball Clinics & Open Gym - Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (DCS & FMS)
On this registration page you will find basketball clinics and open gym sessions that take place during fall, spring or summer. Check back here frequently to see any upcoming opportunities! We will also include any clinics in our virtual newsletters sent at the beginning of each month. Current Programs:Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (Sept-Nov) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS or FMS, and they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.Past Programs:Spring 2025 Youth Open Gym (May-June) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS, but they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.April/May 2025 Middle School Boys Clinics - This 4-session clinic series (April 28th, May 1st, 5th & 6th) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the boys basketball division. Varsity Head Coach, Tyler Tracy, will teach players and practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport via fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. April/May 2025 Middle School Girls Clinics - THESE CLINICS WERE CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS. This 3-session clinic series (April 9th, May 7th, May 21st) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the girls basketball division. Players will practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport in fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. March 9th, 2025 - Come join us for this fundraiser clinic, where kids will practice the fundamentals of the sport in a fun and interactive environment. All proceeds will be donated to the National CMV Foundation. We will have many coaches involved, including players from the FHS Boys and Girls Basketball teams and coaches from RSU5's Rec Basketball program. The clinic will consist of drills and activities teaching skills and strategy, as well as fun games to bring an element of competition. All players welcome, regardless of skill level or previous experience. At the end of the clinic, each player is welcome to join a pizza party sponsored by Pat's Pizza. One slice per child included in the registration - PLEASE EMAIL cp@rsu5.org WITH ANY DIETARY CONCERNS.
 
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM    Greater Freeport Community Chorus Rehearsal
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball FMS Sundays
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Pickup Volleyball - Fall/Winter Volleyball
Join this fun & competitive co-ed volleyball program! Come play pickup volleyball and earn those holiday meals. MUST be pre-registered with Community Programs - NO Drop-ins
 
Monday November 17, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM    Mad Science: Science Surprise! - Mad Science - Science Surprise MSS
Experiments are the best part of being a Mad Scientist!  In this program, kids learn about several specialized areas of science, including forensics, geology, kinesioliogy, meteorology, entomology, and mechanical engineering.Morse Street students may ride the bus from school to Mast Landing.
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Grade 1
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Maine Nature Art - DCS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:25 PM - 4:30 PM    Kids Yoga and Mindfulness - Yoga - Fall
Yoga and mindfulness can promote resilience and self-regulation in children. Students will connect, breathe, move, focus and relax through cooperative games, art, music, physical postures, and mindfulness activities designed for kids. Classes are playful, explorative, responsive, and fun! MSS students may ride the bus to MLS for after-school programs. Participants should bring a water bottle and a snack.
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball in Pownal - Pickleball Fall (Early Session)
Come join us for some Pickleball action, get some great exercise, and have some fun! All levels and abilities are welcome. If you would like to rent a paddle for the season, you may. Paddles will not be provided otherwise. You must register to attend, and you must register for the whole season, no matter how many weeks you play.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Line Dancing - Line Dancing - Late Fall
In this class, you will learn choreographed routines to a wide variety of music - a little bit of country, disco, swing, Latin rhythms, and more.  There is truly a line dance that works for any song.  Dances will start out very simple and become more complicated throughout the season.  All levels are welcome!
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Pickleball in Pownal - Pickleball Fall (Late Session)
Come join us for some Pickleball action, get some great exercise, and have some fun! All levels and abilities are welcome. If you would like to rent a paddle for the season, you may. Paddles will not be provided otherwise. You must register to attend, and you must register for the whole season, no matter how many weeks you play.
 
Tuesday November 18, 2025
7:45 AM - 8:35 AM    Odyssey of the Mind- Freeport Team Practice
 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Administrator Meetings
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Game Hour - Gee's Game Hour
Don't miss this popular winter program.  Participants will play a variety of games (Both physical & mental) including competitive, cooperative, card, and board games.  The hour is designed to bring back the art of PLAY so kids can develop through games.  Space is limited.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - MSS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM    SparkYou: Slime Masters - Slime Masters II - MLS
Each week, kids will dive into the science of slime through hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of matter.  From glow-in-the-dark goo to magnetic slime, they'll create a new slime every class - building focus, confidence, and a love for science through sensory play.  It's the science parents love to hate, but kids can't get enough of - because getting messy has actually been shown to be calming and therapeutic!
 
3:35 PM - 4:50 PM    Odyssey of the Mind Team Practice
 
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM    Tiny Tappy Toes Dance Combo - Dance Late Fall
Learn basic ballet, tap and creative movement steps. Dance teaches self confidence, balance, and coordination and keeps a child's mind and body working together. Bring a pair of socks or flexible shoes and dress shoes (for tap technique) to every class. Ballet and tap shoes are recommended but not required.  Please send your dancer with comfortable, flexible clothes: not jeans.  The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Wok and Cleaver Bootcamp - Wok & Cleaver Bootcamp
Participants will learn how to season, care for, and use a Chinese wok and cleaver. The recipes for the class will include stir-frying, oven roasting, and preparing steamed rice. Each student will take home a specially selected kit including a lightweight cast iron wok, wok spatula, carbon steel cleaver, honing steel, a heavy duty cutting board, and one of Chris Toy's 6 cookbooks! The retail value for the kit is $230.*Bring containers just in case!
 
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Weekly orchestra rehearsal
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Freeport Elementary PTC Meeting
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Art Nights with Sarah Cass - Intermediate Crochet
Join Sarah Cass for a variety of art classes this fall and winter!  We'll start learning the basics of crochet with our two-part class.  Once you've got a handle on some basic technique, we'll take on a full project in the second class!  One-night classes later in the season focus on smaller projects just when you need them.Beginner Crochet: Learn a couple basic stitches and make a hanging basket. Yarn, crochet hook and directions you can bring home are included. The instructor will go over everything in class. Any level from “never crocheted” to I’ve done this before, I can do this!Intermediate Crochet: We will learn more stitches and patterns. We will discuss how to pick yarn and size hooks for your projects.Holiday Arrangements: Make a wreath or holiday arrangement with fresh balsam branches.  Bring your creativity and any “special” containers or decorations you want. We will have plenty of ribbon, basic nature decorations, wire and containers for each participant. You may bring your own drinks and snacks… holiday music will be playing. Holiday hats are always fun!
 
Wednesday November 19, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Kindergarten
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Maine Nature Art - MSS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:25 PM - 4:25 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - MLS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Odyssey of the Mind team Practice
 
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM    School Board Meeting
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Conversational German - Early Winter German
Perhaps you took German in college years ago and would now like to refresh your knowledge, or maybe you are planning a trip to Germany and would like to know the most important phrases to get around.  Together, we will learn about he German language, the rich culture, various traditions, and the German lifestyle in general.  The class is held in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, open to everyone.
 
Thursday November 20, 2025
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Parent Teacher Conferences
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM    SparkYou: Slime Masters - Slime Masters I - DCS
Each week, kids will dive into the science of slime through hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of matter.  From glow-in-the-dark goo to magnetic slime, they'll create a new slime every class - building focus, confidence, and a love for science through sensory play.  It's the science parents love to hate, but kids can't get enough of - because getting messy has actually been shown to be calming and therapeutic!
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Grade 2
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - DCS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - DCS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:25 PM - 5:00 PM    Girl Scouts
 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Maine Nature Art - MLS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Odyssey of the Mind Practice (AB and BP team)
 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM    Girl Scouts
 
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Youth (Fall / Winter - Beginner)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Skateboarding Family Night
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Making Music Again - Music - Fall
Do you have an old band instrument lying around in your attic? Did you play a musical instrument as a kid and have always wanted to pick it back up? If you have an orchestral instrument: flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, violin, viola or cello, double bass, and have prior musical experience (even from decades ago) on your instrument, this is a wonderful way to revisit and rekindle your musical skills. This eight-week course will get you back into the swing of music making. All musicians will receive simple sheet music to play through. Together as an ensemble we will practice, make mistakes, and explore concepts such as tuning, tone, technique, balance, rhythm, and dynamics.
 
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Youth (Fall / Winter - Intermediate)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    PES: 2nd & 3rd Grade Musical
 
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM    Tae Kwon Do - TKD Adult (Fall / Winter)
Tae Kwon Do is a great way to become physically and mentally fit while having fun. Learn valuable life long skills: respect, self-confidence, and courage, all while practicing self-defense techniques. Great introduction to the martial arts while incorporating fun games and drills. Free uniform for your first session!
 
Friday November 21, 2025
7:50 AM - 8:35 AM    Introduction to German - Herbst: Sport, Spiel und Spaß
Your kids will be amazed by how much German they know already: auto, bus, ball, and gesundheit are all German words.  In our morning classes, we will not only discover more about the German language, but also German culture.  How do German kids live? What sports do they play? What do we all have in common? What is different? In a fun, interactive setting, we will discover Germany and the world together.  Bis bald!*If you are new to this program, please contact the instructor before registering at hornschildbearv@rsu5.org.
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:15 PM - 5:30 PM    Dungeons & Dragons Durham - D&D Durham - Moonfest
50 years worth of players and Dungeon Masters have made Dungeons & Dragons a cultural phenomenon.  D&D is a game that combines creativity, conflict resolution, problem solving, art and, of course, math to tell stories set in a fictional world of elves, spirits and, of couse, dragons.  Our sessions will include age appropriate material and safety tools to promote the well-being of all players.  No experience points necessary - everyone is welcome at our tables.  Scholarships are available for this program, which meets three Fridays each month.  High school students or parents who wish to get involved as gamemasters should contact Chris at GueretteC@rsu5.org.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - DCS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Top Rockers Hip Hop Dance Crew - DCS Hip Hop Late Fall
Join us to learn beginning jazz and hip hop dance moves, conditioning and improvisation.  Get ready to have fun and work hard as we move to the beat!  Age appropriate music will be used for all sessions. Please send your dancer with comfortable flexible clothes (no jeans) and sneakers. Morse Street second grader are encouraged to sign up for classes at Mast Landing and may take their regular bus there on class day. The last day of the Early Fall and Winter classes there will be a parent showcase.All Late Fall dancers are invited to perform at the FHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 10.
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
3:30 PM - 6:15 PM    Game Club
 
Saturday November 22, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Toddler & Parent - Late Fall
Learn beginner tumbling and gymnastics skills while exploring athletic movement in this dynamic class. Parents and guardians will act as coaches to help lead their children through the guided activities which promote strength-building, coordination, agility, and balance in a fun and social atmosphere. Children will practice the proper positioning for handstands, cartwheels, forward rolls, and more while engaging classroom skills including direction-following through positive reinforcement.  *Parent/guardian collaboration on the gym floor is required throughout the class.Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching. 
 
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Grades K-2 - Late Fall
Engage in fitness fun through basic tumbling, gymnastics, and exercise activities in an encouraging, small-group environment to achieve your personal best.  Learn and practice the proper techniques for handstands, cartwheels, series connection skills, and balance beam drills, and benefit from a youth workout that aims to build and improve cardio endurance, strength, coordination and wellness.Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching.
 
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM    Tumbling & Fitness: Balance & Power (Gr. 3-6) - Late Fall
Learn and improve basic gymnastics floor and beam skills while attaining series connection proficiency in a fun and productive environment. Skills including handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and forward rolls will be taught at a high level in a progressive and proficient manner, with fitness and wellness at the core of the program. Benefit from gymnastics and fitness-focused games and prompts, while building strength, agility, balance, and flexibility in this dynamic small-group personal training offering.    Laura Chadha is a Certified Personal Trainer with a strong background in gymnastics, functional fitness, and coaching. 
 
Sunday November 23, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball DCS Sunday
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Youth Basketball Clinics & Open Gym - Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (DCS & FMS)
On this registration page you will find basketball clinics and open gym sessions that take place during fall, spring or summer. Check back here frequently to see any upcoming opportunities! We will also include any clinics in our virtual newsletters sent at the beginning of each month. Current Programs:Fall/Early Winter 2025 Youth Open Gym (Sept-Nov) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS or FMS, and they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.Past Programs:Spring 2025 Youth Open Gym (May-June) - These open gyms will be run by a core group of volunteers involved with our basketball programming. Sessions will take place at DCS, but they are open to any player from RSU5 towns in grades K-8. Activities will vary by session, and dependent on the number of players of each age group and their gender. Expect instructional drills, fun games and occasional scrimmages. All players must register below before attending - NO DROP INS ALLOWED.April/May 2025 Middle School Boys Clinics - This 4-session clinic series (April 28th, May 1st, 5th & 6th) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the boys basketball division. Varsity Head Coach, Tyler Tracy, will teach players and practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport via fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. April/May 2025 Middle School Girls Clinics - THESE CLINICS WERE CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS. This 3-session clinic series (April 9th, May 7th, May 21st) is open to any Middle School student (6-8th grade) interested in playing in the girls basketball division. Players will practice the basic skills and strategy of the sport in fun drills, games and competitions. Register below to join! NO DROP INS ALLOWED. March 9th, 2025 - Come join us for this fundraiser clinic, where kids will practice the fundamentals of the sport in a fun and interactive environment. All proceeds will be donated to the National CMV Foundation. We will have many coaches involved, including players from the FHS Boys and Girls Basketball teams and coaches from RSU5's Rec Basketball program. The clinic will consist of drills and activities teaching skills and strategy, as well as fun games to bring an element of competition. All players welcome, regardless of skill level or previous experience. At the end of the clinic, each player is welcome to join a pizza party sponsored by Pat's Pizza. One slice per child included in the registration - PLEASE EMAIL cp@rsu5.org WITH ANY DIETARY CONCERNS.
 
5:15 PM - 8:00 PM    Greater Freeport Community Chorus Rehearsal
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Rec Basketball Open Gym - Adult Rec Basketball FMS Sundays
Play pick up basketball and stay in shape year-round.  You must be pre-registered with Commuity Programs.  NO drop-ins.  Sundays excluded when Monday is a holiday. Wednesdays excluded for school gatherings and during middle school basketball season.
 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM    Adult Pickup Volleyball - Fall/Winter Volleyball
Join this fun & competitive co-ed volleyball program! Come play pickup volleyball and earn those holiday meals. MUST be pre-registered with Community Programs - NO Drop-ins
 
Monday November 24, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM    DCS Laugh and Learn
 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM    Driver Education - Roy's Driver & Rider Ed November
RSU5 DOES NOT take the Registrations - you must go through ROY'S to register.This course meets the state required 30 hours of classroom lecture and 10 hours of driving time.-Students must bring their birth certificate, social security card and blue or black ink pen to the first class. -Students must be 15 before the first class.REGISTER THROUGH ROY'S DRIVING ACADEMY 784-6245 or https://roysdriving.com/locations.html for more class information and registration
 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM    Mad Science: Science Surprise! - Mad Science - Science Surprise MSS
Experiments are the best part of being a Mad Scientist!  In this program, kids learn about several specialized areas of science, including forensics, geology, kinesioliogy, meteorology, entomology, and mechanical engineering.Morse Street students may ride the bus from school to Mast Landing.
 
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM    Gee's Basketball Academy - GBA - Grade 1
This is a great introduction to the game of basketball. Participants will begin to learn the basic fundamentals of the game while developing passing, shooting, and ball handling skills through fun-filled activities and drills.
 
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM    Maine Nature Art - DCS Art Late Fall
Seasonal delights will inspire your budding artists during these sessions. Come join in and bring a snack, water bottle, and imagination inspired by all Maine has to offer outside of the green months!
 
3:25 PM - 4:30 PM    Kids Yoga and Mindfulness - Yoga - Fall
Yoga and mindfulness can promote resilience and self-regulation in children. Students will connect, breathe, move, focus and relax through cooperative games, art, music, physical postures, and mindfulness activities designed for kids. Classes are playful, explorative, responsive, and fun! MSS students may ride the bus to MLS for after-school programs. Participants should bring a water bottle and a snack.
 
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM    Pickleball in Pownal - Pickleball Fall (Early Session)
Come join us for some Pickleball action, get some great exercise, and have some fun! All levels and abilities are welcome. If you would like to rent a paddle for the season, you may. Paddles will not be provided otherwise. You must register to attend, and you must register for the whole season, no matter how many weeks you play.
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Line Dancing - Line Dancing - Late Fall
In this class, you will learn choreographed routines to a wide variety of music - a little bit of country, disco, swing, Latin rhythms, and more.  There is truly a line dance that works for any song.  Dances will start out very simple and become more complicated throughout the season.  All levels are welcome!
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    3rd Grade Specials Night
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    3rd Grade Specials Night
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    3rd Grade Specials Night
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    3rd Grade Specials Night
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    3rd Grade Specials Night
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM    3rd Grade Specials Night
 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Pickleball in Pownal - Pickleball Fall (Late Session)
Come join us for some Pickleball action, get some great exercise, and have some fun! All levels and abilities are welcome. If you would like to rent a paddle for the season, you may. Paddles will not be provided otherwise. You must register to attend, and you must register for the whole season, no matter how many weeks you play.