KIDS ON THE CAPE SUGGESTS...
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:Get a free guide book and other information from the Dennis Chamber of Commerce at the junction of Rts 28 and 134. 508-398-3568
BEACH FOR KIDS: West Dennis Beach -- Take School St. off of Rte 28 in W. Dennis. The area has a playground, snack bars and restrooms. On the north side, try Corporation or Mayflower beaches, both have playgrounds and snack bars.
FISHING SPOT: Scargo Lake off Rte 6A is a good spot for small mouth bass and trout. No fishing license required for kids age 14 and under. Over 15, obtain licenses at the Dennis town office; call the Town Clerk M-F 8:30-4:30, 508-760-6112
BIKING TRAIL: Cape Cod Rail Trail. On Rte 134 across from Hall Oil Company in South Dennis. . . look for the brown and gold sign. Good parking area. See “Suggested Activities” in this issue for more about the Bike Trail.
HIKING TRAIL: Johnny Kelly Recreation Area. Located off Access Rd. in S. Dennis opposite the Highway Garage. A circular route of about 1.25 miles, with a level, sandy surface. There is ample parking, and the trail is well marked.
PICNIC SPOT: Swan Pond Overlook. Off Rte 134, take Upper County Road to Searsville Road, turn left on Center St. and the spot is about 1/2 mile on the right overlooking Swan Pond. Picnic tables located along the coastal bank.
PLAYGROUNDS: Two good ones are located on Corporation Rd. at Corporation Beach in East Dennis and at West Dennis Beach.
CAPE COD BAY ADVENTURES: Here’s a great opportunity to literally immerse your family in the best of Cape Cod Bay. After a short boat ride on board the beautiful “Venture Inn 2,” you will reach a special activities location to have a blast on water trampolines, banana boat rides, and brand new Yamaha Waverunners. There’s swimming and great food and beverages, too; all lifeguard supervised. Cape Cod Bay Watersports. Sesuit Marina, East Dennis. 508-385-3120
KIDS PARASAIL RIDES: Kids are especially welcome at Dennis Parasail. Sesuit Marina, East Dennis. 508-385-8359
REGGAE CALYPSO FAMILY HAPPY HOUR: Enjoy great food on an outdoor deck and listen to the warm sounds of “Magic of Steel” on Sundays or “Mentos of New Horizon” on Tuesdays, 5 - 9pm at Sundancers, 116 Main St. (Rte 28) 508-394-1600
DICK & ELLIE’S FLEA MARKET: Every member of the family will be sure to find a treasure here, including the best prices on live lobsters; this place has it all! Thurs. - Sun. & holiday Mondays, 8am - 5pm. Located next to the Patriot Square Plaza. Take Rte. 6 to Exit 9A (Rte. 134); then left at the second light on to Theophilus Smith Rd. 508-394-6131
DENNIS RECREATION DEPT: Summer playground programs, as well as sailing and swimming lessons are available for residents and visitors. 508-760-6162
SAILING LESSONS: The venerable West Dennis Yacht Club offers weekday morning and afternoon lessons at West Dennis Beach. Ages 7 - 17. The Club now offers adult classes, afternoons and eves. Certified instructors. 508-398-9757
TEEN DANCE: The West Dennis Yacht Club (at the Rotary near W. Dennis Beach) presents this popular event for ages 12 - 17 every Monday during the summer, 7:30 - 11:00pm. Fully chaperoned! 508-398-9757
BAND CONCERTS: Weekly at the Village Green, Dennisport. Begins last Tues. in June, 7pm. Free, 508-398-3568
LIBRARIES: Dennis Memorial Library. Corner Old Bass River Rd. and Rte 6A. Dennis. 508-385-2255. Dennis Public Library. 673 Main St. (Rte 28), Dennisport. 508-760-6219. Jacob Sears Library. 23 Center St. E Dennis. 508-385-8151. South Dennis Free Library. 389 Main Street. 508-349-8954. West Dennis Library. 260 Main St. 508-398-2050
CAPE PLAYHOUSE: Rte 6A. America’s oldest professional summer theater offers children’s shows Friday mornings during July and August. 877-385-3911
CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART: Rte 6A. CCMA offers art workshops in July and August Pre-registration required. 508-385-4477 x25
JERICHO HISTORICAL CENTER: Old Main St., W. Dennis. Enjoy the ambience of this 1801 sea captain’s house as costumed docents guide you through. The Barn Museum is filled with antique tools, a cranberry room, nostalgia room, and a country store as well as the Driftwood zoo. Children are welcome. Open all summer on Wed. from 2-4pm and Fri. from 10-12 or by appointment. 508-394-9303
TONY KENT ICE ARENA: 8 So. Gages Way. Summer hockey and figure skating camps plus public skating weekly. Don’t miss “Rock Nite” (ages 9-13) most Friday evenings from 7:10-8:50pm. 508-760-2400
1736 JOSIAH DENNIS MANSE MUSEUM AND OLD WEST SCHOOLHOUSE: 77 Nobscusset Rd., Dennis Village. The saltbox home of Reverend Dennis, for whom the town was named. An interpretive museum of Colonial living with costumed docents. 1700’s furnishings, children’s room and programs -- spinning and weaving. Featuring a Dennis maritime wing with 300 years of maritime history. The 1745 one-room schoolhouse is on the grounds. Open Tues., 10am-noon; Thurs., 2-4pm. 508-385-2232. Group tours by appt. 508-385-3528
TENNIS LESSONS: Junior tennis lessons are offered at the Sesuit Tennis Club. 508-385-2200
RIVER CRUISE: 109 Rte 28, W. Dennis at the Windmill Plaza. 1.5 hour cruise on the “Starfish,” w/ narration, on scenic Bass River, passing wildlife, old Captains’ homes, luxury estates and more. 508-362-5555
CARTWHEELS: GO-KARTS & BATTING CAGES: State-of-the-art go-karts plus batting cages; across from the Tony Kent Ice Arena, 11 Gages Way. 508-394-6755
