Please Support the Adaptive Reuse Article
Our continued growth relies heavily on the passage of the proposed "Adaptive Reuse Overlay District" (AROD) at Spring Town Meeting on May 9, 2022. This zoning article is being proposed to help under-utilized municipal and religious properties find new life in uses not originally intended for the property. In our case, we are just over two years in to our mission of rehabilitating and revitalizing the former Peter Fitzpatrick [...]
Announcing Summer Camp 2022
We are pleased to announce the availability of Summer Camp 2022! This year we enter the second year of our partnership with The Maker Farm to bring a host of summer camp options to The Fitz. Through this joint program, we are hosting an array of art, craft, cooking, gardening and play camps. Children will be able to enjoy our beautiful playground and plenty of room to run around [...]
Announcing 2021 Summer Camps
We are pleased to announce the availability of Summer Camp 2021! This year, The Fitzpatrick Collaborative has partnered with The Maker Farm to bring a host of summer camp options to The Fitz. Through this joint program, we are hosting an array of art, craft, cooking, gardening and play camps (complete with a Maker Farm barnyard!), a potager garden, our beautiful playground and plenty of room to run around and [...]
COVID-19 Update
Update 06-Jul-2020 The Fitz has re-opened in a limited capacity, in accordance with Phase 3 of the Commonwealth's reopening plan. Capacity of our rooms has been reduced, but we are taking facility rentals and holding outdoor events. Our facility is being sanitized before and after each event. Update 12-Jun-2020 The Fitz will be reopening with Phase 3 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' reopening plan. This is currently scheduled for July [...]
Check Out Our Programs!
We've been hard at work putting together a host of programming options for the community, ranging from dance and movement to art and music. For a complete list of programs offered at The Fitz, view our program calendar. Our first special event of the season is right around the corner. The Lads and Ladies Dance is coming up on March 14. Get your tickets today! Looking for something for your [...]
Giving Tuesday – Dec 3
This has been a transformative year for The Fitzpatrick Collaborative. You helped us meet our goal of ordering the first set of replacement parts for the Big Backyard Playground. Our proposal for the Peter Fitzpatrick property was selected by the town. And now we are solidifying the final details which will allow us to fully occupy the building and start offering programs and services starting in January. We need your [...]
Fright Night at The Fitz
Join us October 26th for our first annual Fright Night at the Fitz! This event will have something for everyone and includes the following: Trunk or Treat 4pm-7pm, Upper Parking Lot Family Halloween Carnival 4:30pm-8:00pm, Cafeteria Middle School Dance 7:30pm-9:30pm, Gymnasium Get Tickets » We hope to see you on the 26th! We Need Volunteers! We are looking for volunteers to help chaperone the dance and serve on our security [...]
Skateboarding Lessons
Learn from a Pro! Professional Skateboarder Nolan Munroes won a bronze medal in the 2012 X-Games and set a world record for highest McTwist. He has offered to work with The Fitzpatrick Collaborative this fall teaching skateboarding to the community. Space is limited (limit of 10 students) - so sign up fast! Beginners intensive will learn skateboarding basics while the intermediate class will focus on expanding your skills. Required equipment: [...]
Exciting Playground Update
We just placed an order for two new slides to replace the damaged ones that have kept the Peter Fitz playground closed for over two years. Based on delivery and installation time, we will have the playground open in time for Fright Night in October! Stay tuned because there will be an opening day celebration planned! Thank you to the amazing donors and volunteers who have supported this project so [...]
Activities Expo – August 14
The Fitz will be hosting a free Activities Expo on Wednesday, August 14 from 4pm-7pm in the upper parking lot (closest to the playground). The Activities Expo will feature local organizations, such as local recreational teams, arts groups, scouts, and more. Come learn what each organization is about, their programs, and what they offer. We will also be featuring food trucks - so bring the family, learn about area activities, [...]
Summer Program Schedule
A draft schedule for each week of our summer program is now available. In addition to our partnerships with MFA Boston and The Lawrence Library, we have STEAM, drama, and outdoor activities the kiddos are sure to enjoy. In addition to our summer program, we will be offering an Activities Expo on Wednesday, August 14 from 4pm-7pm. More details to follow! Select one of the sample schedules below to view [...]
Museum of Fine Arts Joins Our Summer Program
The Museum of Fine Arts Boston is coming to Pepperell! Each Tuesday during our Summer Enrichment Program, mfa staff will be on hand to teach classes to our campers. Register Now
Register for Summer Programs
Register Now for The Fitz Big Backyard Summer Program! We are premiering a sneak-peak program for three weeks this summer, August 5-23. Our programs are for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 8 in the fall. Learn More Register Now
First Annual Yard Sale
Not sure what to do with the sports equipment your kids outgrew and no longer use? Consider donating it for The Fitzpatrick Collaborative's First Annual Yard Sale! Our yard sale will be held in conjunction with the town-wide yard sale on May 4th, 2019. Help support the restoration of the Peter Fitzpatrick "Big Backyard" playground, declutter your house, and pass that stuff on to a happy neighbor! Items we hope [...]
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