PROGRAMS
Enrichment
Explore, create, and discover with our diverse Enrichment Programs designed to inspire creativity and ignite passion in various disciplines.Our offerings include Art, Pottery, STEM, and Culinary Arts, each providing unique opportunities for participants to learn and grow.
Create, Explore
and Discover!
Art
Unleash your creativity in our Art programs, where participants can explore various mediums and techniques. From drawing and painting to mixed media, our classes cater to all skill levels, encouraging self-expression and artistic development.
Activities may include:
- Drawing and Painting: Learn fundamental techniques and experiment with different styles.
- Mixed Media Art: Combine various materials to create unique artworks.
- Art Exploration for Kids: Fun and engaging projects tailored for young artists.

Pottery
Get your hands dirty and bring your ideas to life with clay in our Pottery classes. Participants will learn hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, and glazing methods to create functional and decorative pieces.
Activities may include:
- Hand-Building Ceramics: Craft sculptures and pottery using traditional techniques.
- Wheel Throwing: Master the potter's wheel to create symmetrical pieces.
- Glazing and Firing: Understand the finishing processes that give pottery its final look.

Culinary Arts
Embark on a culinary adventure with our Culinary Arts programs. Participants will learn essential cooking techniques,explore international cuisines, and understand the importance of nutrition, all while creating delicious dishes.
Activities may include:
- Cooking Basics: Learn fundamental skills like chopping, sautéing, and baking.
- Baking Workshops: Create breads, pastries, and desserts from scratch.
- Healthy Cooking: Discover how to prepare nutritious and tasty meals.
STEM
Hands-on discovery and problem-solving! Our STEM programs encourage critical thinking and creativity through engaging, real-world experiments and engineering challenges. Designed for curious minds, these activities focus on physics, chemistry, engineering, and nature-based science—all without screens!
Activities may include:
- Hands-On Science Experiments: Explore chemical reactions, forces, and the wonders of nature.
- Engineering Challenges: Build structures, test bridge strength, and create simple machines.
- Nature & Environmental Science: Investigate ecosystems, weather patterns, and sustainability.

One Day
Explore your creativity with our fun and engaging one-day enrichment programs! From art and cooking to pottery and STEAM, past offerings have included flower arranging, wreath making, holiday cookies, and more. Perfect for trying something new in a single session!

Recreation Building
24 Lincoln Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8480
reccentre@jwhayden.org
Ice Facility
10 Lincoln Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-5575