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Danvers Recreation Expands Remote Learning Option

Danvers Recreation lowers the price and expanded the program to kindergarten to eighth grade.

DANVERS, MA — The Danvers Recreation Department is adjusting its remote learning offering starting in October.

In what it says is a response to community input, Danvers Recreation is reducing the price of the program to $50 per day for two days a week. Monthly registration is required for the program that is held in the Danvers High gymnasium.

"You asked, we listened," Danvers Recreation said. "In an effort to better support our community we have adjusted our fees and expanded our program to include grades (kindergarten) through (grade) 8 going forward."

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Financial aid is available.

The program is designed to help students in remote learning with staff assistance, internet access and individual work spaces.

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Recreation activities — arts, crafts and games — will be offered. Lunch is provided at no additional cost.

"Every effort will be made to ensure a safe and constructive learning experience is provided," Danvers Recreation said.

For more information, or to register, go here.

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