www.WashingtonCT.org The Town of Washington, Connecticut Parks & Rec Schedule

2012
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WASHINGTON PARKS & REC

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All programs must be paid for in advance through the Parks and Recreation Office. Registrations for programs with limited numbers of participants will be taken on a first come first serve basis. Forms are available outside the Rec office and on the web site www.washingtonct.org. Registrations accepted by mail or in person. Call 868-1519 for more information. Make checks payable to Washington Parks & Recreation.
REFUNDS:
Participants will receive a full refund if the Parks & Recreation Department cancels a program. Participants will receive a 75% refund prior to the beginning of a program, and NO refund once a program has begun.

JUNE

ACE BASEBALL CAMP
Tuesday-Friday June 19-22
Location: Ted Alex Field at River Walk Park
Ages: 8-12 and 13-16
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 8-12 year olds
Fee: $160
Pitchers or Catchers Clinic
Ages 13-16
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Fee: $125
Hitting Clinic $125 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enroll in 2 clinics (hitting and either Pitching or Catching) $225 for both

ACE BASEBALL “TEAM WEEK”
June 25 – 29
Location: Ted Alex Field at River Walk Park
Ages 10 – 12 year olds
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Designed for players who played the regular season youth schedule and plan on continuing to play on summer All-Star/Tournament teams. Teams to be created on first day of camp. Team practice 9:00 am – 11:00 am; daily scrimmage from 11:00 am – 1:00pm
Limit to 40 children
Fee: $125
Directors: Dave Werkhoven, Scott Werkhoven & Art Crabtree
For more information email crabtree06783@yahoo.com

SOFTBALL CAMP
June 25-29
Location: Dick Ayer Field at River Walk Park
Ages 8 - 12
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
$130.00 week
Campers will learn softball strategy and the fundamentals of throwing, catching, fielding, batting and base running. The week will wrap up with a mini softball game. Please bring a bat and glove.
Director: Jenn Badger Gunnery Girls Softball Coach; Coach Lindsay Wasserman; Madison Ast. Softball Coach and Wesleyan University Ast. Coach for several years (record holding pitcher for Wesleyan 00 – 03). Helper: Tori Redding; Wesleyan starting outfielder
Contact: Jenn Badger (315-790-9194); email: badgerj@gunnery.org

SUMMER SWIM TEAM
June 25 – August 2
All tri-town youths between the ages of 5-16 are invited to participate!
Please note, swimmer must be able to swim unassisted one length of pool
Practices are held Monday - Thursday
Meet dates, times & locations will be announced at first practice.
WHERE: Shepaug Valley High School Pool in Washington, CT
Fee: $75 per swimmer; $130 for 2 swimmers; $185 for 3+ swimmers per family.
For more information and registration, please contact: shepaugsummerswimteam@yahoo.com

JULY

In response to your requests, Washington Parks & Recreation has lengthened our Summer Rec Camp day from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; and added optional 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm afternoon camps for grades 1-5 for your all day needs (sorry, younger children cannot be accommodated in the afternoon camps).
Your children will be fed lunch (that you provide) and then begin the afternoon camp that you sign them up for. All camps are held at Shepaug Valley M/H School. Our Summer Rec Camp will still be (2) two-week camps, but each afternoon camp will be a 1 week camp. A La Carte Camp style!
This year we are welcoming a new Camp Director Brian McCauley and PreK/K Camp Director Addie Avery. We’re looking forward to a fun-filled summer camp experience for your children!

SUMMER REC PROGRAM
Session I July 2-13 (no camp July 4th)
Session II July 16-27
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Arts & crafts, games, sports, music, special events, field trips and a whole lot more fun. Two week sessions; may sign up for one or both.
Location: Shepaug Valley Middle High School Cafeteria
Ages: entering grades 1 – 5
$80.00 per session per child/ $200.00 family of 3 or more children

PRESCHOOL SUMMER REC PROGRAM
Session I July 2-13 (no camp July 4th)
Session II July 16-27
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Arts & crafts, and special activities geared for little ones.
Location: Shepaug Valley Middle High School Cafeteria
Age: 4 yrs. by December 31, 2012
$80.00 per session per child/ $200.00 family of 3 or more children

**AFTERNOON CAMPS 1:00 – 4:00 PM **

July 2-6th 2012 (NO camp July 4th)
LEGO CAMP
At Play-Well TEKnologies we strive to: Build problem-solving skills; provide an opportunity for creative expression; Foster a greater appreciation of how things work; encourage the qualities of inquisitiveness, self-reliance, and self-confidence in children; we do this in the context of fun-filled engineering and architectural projects, activities that both the children and the instructors enjoy!
***Students will NOT be able to keep LEGO materials **
Pre-Engineering -- 1st and 2nd Grade
Create, Play, and Learn. Build a town, city, or star base with houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized cars, trains, buses, and trucks; race them; crash them; repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGO® building systems while learning useful construction techniques.
Engineering FUNdamentals – 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. This is a hands-on and minds-on class suitable for LEGO® building system novices to "maniacs." Returning students will work on new projects and challenges.
Fee: $110.00

July 9th – 13th 2012
SUMMER ART CAMP
Explore a different artist each day like Van Gogh and Monet, and then create a project in his/her style. Every day kids will learn how to see and draw by simple demos by the artist Marisabel Artieda. This art camp will include fun art games and on the last day will proudly take home a journal made of all their art work and some other art projects like painting on rocks. As Peter Max said, “Don’t worry about mistakes. Making things out of mistakes, that is creativity.” The art camp will provide the materials so make sure your kids bring their snack and also put on your kids sun screen and bug spray.
1st – 5th grade
Limit to 15 children
Fee: $110.00

July 16-20 2012
MULTI SPORT CAMP
**Badminton**Baseball**Basketball**Bocce**Cricket**Field Hockey**Flag Football** **Floor Hockey**Hand Ball**Net Ball**Pillo Polo**Soccer**Softball**Tennis** **Volleyball** The Afternoon Camp gives our participants the opportunity to experience over 10 sports in a week. Campers will receive technical instruction in each sport and will then experience the sport in a realistic game situation. The Multi Sport program is the only summer camp program dedicated to the truly sports minded youngster. Grades 1-5 Fee: $109.00

July 23 – 27
“HOW COOL IS THAT?!” (Hands-On Science)
Offering inquiry-based, age-appropriate, messy yet educational science activities for children. Messy meaning that kids will not be glued to their chairs doing worksheets. These are hands-on classes and children will be active participants in their learning, not passive observers.
Velya Jancz-Urban, former Connecticut high school English/History teacher and Region 12 Gifted/Enrichment teacher encourages her students, “don’t just think outside the box, let’s totally avoid the box!”
Topics will include: Armor Clad Egg Drop-can an egg withstand a drop of 50 feet? ** Broken Small Appliances-if it isn’t broken, let’s take it apart and see why not! **Making Mousetrap Cars Secret Formulas ** Make your own Cola or Toothpaste ** Diapers!-it’s all about sodium polycrylate ** Shampoo Analysis-does price really make a difference? ** Analyzing Pet Food-what’s really in your dog’s dinner? ** Neodymium Magnets-is there iron in your breakfast cereal? ** Understanding Density-what happens when we put Ivory Soap in the microwave and why? ** Rube Goldberg-contraptions and inventions.
Grades 1-5
Minimum of 8 - Maximum of 20 Children
Fee: $125.00 per child

OTHER JULY CAMPS:
TENNIS LESSONS
Session I July 2-6 (4 lessons-no class July 4th)
Session II July 9-13 (5 lessons)
Session III July 16-20 (5 lessons)
Location: Shepaug Valley Middle High School Tennis Courts
Director: Joanne Kelly
Children’s Tennis Lessons
Ages: 5yrs and up
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Cost: Session I $70.00
Session II & III $90.00

DIMENSIONS BASKETBALL CAMP
July 9-13
Location: Shepaug Valley Middle High School Gym
Ages: Boys and girls entering 6th – 9th grade
Time: 9:00- 12:00 PM
Fee: $100.00
Directors: Matt Perachi & Steve Schibi
Matt.Perachi@charter.net

BERKSHIRE FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
July 23-27
Location: Shepaug Valley School Field Hockey Field
Director: Jaye Stuart
Grades 3 thru 8
Time: 9:00-11:30
“High School Game Play”
Grades 9 thru 12
Time: 5:30- 7:30 pm
Registration: stuartjaye@yahoo.com or Call 868-7678
Fee: $80

SPARTAN HOOP SCHOOL—21st YEAR!!!
July 30 – August 3
Location: Shepaug Valley Middle High School Gym
Ages: 8 - 14 yrs.
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $110.00
Director: Deron Grabel
Email: drcoachd@yahoo.com

AUGUST

LEGO CAMP
August 6 - 10
Main Hall - Bryan Memorial Town Hall
**Students will NOT be able to keep LEGO materials**
Pre-Engineering- Ages 5 to 6
9:00 am –12:00 pm $140.00
Create, Play, and Learn. Build a town, city, or star base with houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized cars, trains, buses, and trucks; race them; crash them; repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGO® building systems while learning useful construction techniques.
Engineering FUNdamentals Ages 7 to 9
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $140.00
Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. This is a hands-on and minds-on class suitable for LEGO® building system novices to "maniacs." Returning students will work on new projects and challenges.

MULTI SPORTS CAMP
August 13 -17
Experience over 15 different sports from around the world. All activities will take place in an atmosphere, which promotes good sportsmanship teamwork and most of all fun. Campers will receive Technical Instruction in each sport then experience the sport in a realistic game situation.
Location: River Walk Park
Time: 5-13 year olds 9:00 am to 12:30 pm $139.00
5-13 year olds 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm $109.00
6–13 year olds 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $169.00

SPORTS SQUIRTS PROGRAM
August 13 - 17
The Sport Squirts program is a great way to introduce children aged 3 to 5 to a variety of sports such as Soccer, T-ball, Basketball and Hockey all taking place in a safe structured environment to ensure learning. Activities are designed to evoke a child’s imagination in which they can Find Nemo, send Shrek into a spin or capture Jellyfish with Sponge Bob Square Pants. All activities promote hand-eye coordination, movement and balance and most importantly Fun, Fun, Fun.
Location: River Walk Park
Ages: 3 to 5 year olds
Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
Cost: $65.00

ONGOING PROGRAMS

ADULT MORNING SWIM
For Region 12 Residents ONLY!
6:45 am - 7:45 am Monday – Friday
Ages 18 and up
Location: Shepaug Valley M/HS Pool

ADULT BOOT CAMP
Cardio * Strength Training * Core Stabilization * Endurance * Agility * Flexibility
Please bring Sneakers, mat, 3-8 lb. weights and plenty of water!
Location: Washington Town Hall
(program will move to the River Walk Pavilion when the weather gets nicer)
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 6:00 am -7:00 am
Fee: $10.00 per class
Instructor: Deb Andrews- 203-830-9247 - mdrandrews@hotmail.com
Licensed Physical Therapist and NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Please bring: sneakers, 3-8 lb. weights, mat and lots of water!!
Call Deb to sign up & get started!!

CARDIO KICKBOXING
Location: Upstairs; Washington Town Hall
Looking to increase your stamina, strength and flexibility? Come join in an invigorating total body workout. No experience necessary.
Dates: Monday & Wednesday evenings
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Fee: $10.00 a class (drop in)
$100.00 for 16 classes (8 weeks)
Instructor: Denise Arturi

KARATE
Location: Washington Montessori School
Dates: Wednesdays - 10-week sessions - ongoing
Time: Kid Kicks (5 & 6 year olds) 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Junior to Adult 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Fee: $65.00 per person; $45.00 each additional family member
Register on the first night with the Instructors (arrive a few minutes early!)
Instructors: Tom & Roberta O’Neil ~ 203-266-5889

QIGONG
Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) is a form of movement and mindful breathing rooted in Chinese Medicine, martial arts, and ancient Chinese philosophy. Used for thousands of years in China as a way to prevent illness and heal the body, Qigong encourages energy to flow smoothly through the body to release blockages, gently stretch muscles and tendons, and develop inner strength. Exercises may be done sitting, standing, or lying down and are easily adapted to individual abilities or needs. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Flat-soled shoes or bare feet recommended.
Location: Upstairs-Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot
Dates: Wednesdays Classes begin May 16
Times: 7:00-8:00pm
Fee: $10 per session
**Free introductory class May 9, 2012**

YOGA
With Doug Greene, RYT
Kripalu Certified
This is a great way to tone the body and increase your flexibility, achieve peace of mind and sharper perception.
Location: Upstairs- Bryan Memorial Town Hall, Washington Depot Dates and times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 9:15 am
Fee: $15.00 drop in rate; 5 classes $65.00; 10 classes $120.00
$10.00 per class for students and seniors.
Visit www.douggreenyoga.com for more information.

SUMMER FUN

Bus Trip
Fenway Park’s 100th Birthday!!
Help us celebrate the 100th Birthday of Fenway Park!!
See the Boston Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday May 27th 2012.
The bus will leave Washington Town Hall at 8:30 am for the 1:35 pm game.
The bus will depart Fenway for Washington 30 minutes after the game.
$95.00 for bus transportation, game ticket and driver tip.
Please call 860-868-1519 to reserve your seat TODAY!!

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Come picnic on the lawn and enjoy a great fireworks display!
Location: Shepaug Valley High School
Date: Wednesday 4th of July -- NO RAIN DATE --
Fee: $20.00 per car
Time: Gates open at 3:00 pm and close at 8:45pm
**A very limited number of car passes are available. They may be purchased at the Parks & Rec office Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

STEPHEN REICH 5K FREEDOM RUN
The 5K-run/walk race for Washington Residents and their guests, begins at the horse ring in Steep Rock. There will be two water stations. Trophies will be awarded.
Date: July 4th
Same day registration begins at 8:30 am. Race starts at 9:00 am.

WASHINGTON TOWN BEACH
Available to all residents and taxpayers of the Town of Washington. Membership includes use of picnic area and swim area.
The Beach opens Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26 for weekends only.
Opens for the season (7 days a week) on Tuesday, June 19 through Labor Day, September 3.
Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fee: $20.00 for the season
Permit available for purchase at the beach.
Director: Jeff Cox

BOAT RAMP HOURS
Spring / Fall Hours: Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, Memorial Day and Columbus Day
6am -11am; 4pm-sunset.
Summer Hours: Tuesday June 19 through Labor Day, Monday September 3.
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays – 6:00 am -sunset
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays -- 10:00am-5:00pm
$25.00 annual sticker fee. All boats will be inspected for milfoil and subject to a $5.00 per launch inspection fee. Parking limited on a first come, first served basis. Violators will be towed.
Ramp closes for the season Sunday, Oct. 28 at sunset.
Extra fee for late removal $75.00.

OTHER LINKS

Cal Ripkin Baseball & Softball sign up information can be found at www.shepaugbaseballsoftball.com

Shepaug Soccer Club information and registration can be found at www.shepaugsoccerclub.com.

Recreation Commission
C. J. Kersten, Chairman
Sheila M. Anson
Tim Cook
Darren Dutcher
Joe Fredlund
Laura Martin
Ray Reich
Whitney Ryan
Mary Anne Greene, Recording Secretary
Lisa A. Easter, Parks & Recreation Coordinator