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

SPEND YOUR SUMMER WITH WASHINGTON PARKS & REC

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
All programs must be paid for in advance through the Parks and Recreation Office before the start of the program. Registrations for programs with limited numbers of participants will be taken on a first come first serve basis.
Registration will begin in May. Forms are available on the web site www.washingtonct.org and during all town hall hours outside Rec office. Registration may be done in person at the Rec office.
Call 868-1519 for 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.

SUMMER REC PROGRAM
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 M/H School
Ages: entering grades 1 - 5.
Dates:
Session I: July 5 – July 16
Session II: July 19 - 30
Time: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 12:00
Fee: $70.00 per child; $175.00 per family 3 or more
Final Registration Date- June 14
Registration Form

PRESCHOOL SUMMER REC PROGRAM
Arts & crafts, and special activities geared for little ones.
Location: Shepaug M/H School
Age: 4 yrs. by December 31, 2010
Dates:
Session I: July 5- July 16
Session II: July 13 – July 24
Time: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 12:00
Fee: $70 per child, $175.00 per family 3 or more
PROOF OF AGE MUST BE PROVIDED
Final Registration Date- June 14
Registration Form

ACE BASEBALL CAMP
Location: Ted Alex Field (behind WPS)
Ages: 8-12 and 13-16
Dates: Monday June 28th – Saturday July 3rd
Directors: Dave Werkhoven & Art Crabtree
For more information email crabtree06783@yahoo.com

BEGINNERS GOLF CLINIC
Using a revolutionary new system, this Golf clinic is the ideal way to introduce youngsters to the game of Golf. Children will learn all the basic golf techniques such as the swing, grip and ball striking using unique and fun training methods. Children will experience greater success using the larger balls and club heads. This allows them to strike the ball more easily, consistently and increase their confidence and enjoyment of the game of Golf.
Location: River Walk Park
Dates: July 19-23
Time:
5-7 year olds 4pm - 5:30pm
8-11 year olds - 5:30pm-7pm
Fee: $99.00
Registration Form

TENNIS LESSONS
Location: Shepaug School Tennis Courts
Ages: 5yrs and up
Director: Joanne Kelly
Session I July 5th – 9th
Session II July 12 - 16
Time:
10 and under - 9: 00 am to 10:00 am
11 and up – 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Cost:
10 and under $ 65.00/session
11 and up $90.00/session
Registration Form

**NEW**
D-I SOFTBALL EXPERIENCE
August 9-13, 2010
9:00am-12:00pm
Girls entering Grades 6-12
$125.00 week
Campers will have an ultimate softball experience. Campers will learn softball skills related to hitting, bunting, fielding, base-running, pitching, and catching. Campers will compete in game situations and participate in individual & team competitions.
Camp will be organized and staffed by current & former Division I Softball Coaches and Players.
Contact Andy Buchsbaum at andy@ultimateplay.org or 203-556-1431.
DI Softball Camp Information

BERKSHIRE FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
Location: Shepaug Valley School Field Hockey Field
Dates: August 2– 6
Grades 3rd thru 8th
Time: 9:00-11:30
Grades 9th thru 12th “High School Game Play”
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Fee: $80.00
Director: Jaye Stuart
Registration: stuartjaye@yahoo.com or Call 868-7678.

DIMENSIONS BASKETBALL CAMP
Location: Shepaug M/H School
Dates: July 5 – 9
Ages: Entering 6th – 9th grade
Time: Boys and girls 9:00- 12:00 PM
Fee: $90.00
Directors: Matt Perachi & Steve Schibi
Matt.Perachi@charter.net

LEGO CAMP
August 2nd – 6th 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 $130.00
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 $130.00
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.
Registration Form

MULTI SPORTS CAMP
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
Dates: Aug. 16-20
Time:
5-7 year olds - 9am to 1pm
7-14 year olds- 9am to 3pm
Cost:
Half Day $129.00
Full Day $149.00
Registration Form

SPARTAN HOOP SCHOOL
Location: Shepaug M/H School Gym
Dates: July 26th – 30th
Ages: 8 - 14 yrs.
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $100.00 -- $90.00 If paid in full by June 30th --
Director: Deron Grabel
Email: drcoachd@yahoo.com
Registration Form

SPORTS SQUIRTS PROGRAM
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
Dates: Aug 16th -20th
Ages: 3 to 5 year olds
Time: 4pm-5:30pm
Cost: $79.00
Registration Form

**SUMMER SWIM TEAM***
WHO: All tri-town youths between the ages of 5-16 are invited to participate!
Please note, swimmer must be able to swim one length of pool unassisted
Practices are held Monday - Thursday
Meet dates, times & locations will be announced at first practice.
WHERE: Shepaug Valley High School Pool in Washington, CT
For more information, please contact: shepaugsummerswimteam@yahoo.com

ONGOING PROGRAMS

ADULT MORNING SWIM
6:45 - 7:45 am Monday – Friday
Location: Shepaug Valley M/HS Pool

CARDIO KICKBOXING
Location: Upstairs; Washington Town Hall
Looking to increase your stamina, strength and flexability? Come join in an Invigorating total body workout. No experience necessary.
Dates & Times:
Mondays & Wednesdays evenings - 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday mornings 6:30 am – 7:30 am
Instructor: Denise Arturi
Fee: $10.00 a class (drop in)
$100.00 for 16 classes (8 weeks)

KARATE
Location: Washington Montessori School
Dates: 10 week sessions—ongoing--
Kick Kids- 5 & 6 year olds- 6:00 pm-6:30 pm
Ages 7 to 99+
Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fee: $65.00 per person; $45.00 each additional family member
Register at beginning of class.
Instructors: Tom & Roberta O’Neill 203-266-5889

** NEW* *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. Visit www.douggreenyoga.com for more information.
Location: Upstairs, Washington Town Hall
Times: Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm; Saturdays 8:00 am – 9:15 am
Fee:
$15.00 drop in rate;
$65.00/ 5 classes; $120.00/ 10 classes;
$220.00/ 20 classes;
$10.00 per class for students and seniors.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Come picnic on the lawn and enjoy a great fireworks display!
Location: Shepaug Valley High School
Date: Sunday, 4th of July (rain date Monday, July 5)
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 Time: 9:00 am
Same day registration: 8:30 am

WASHINGTON TOWN BEACH
Available to all residents and taxpayers of the Town of Washington. Membership includes use of picnic area and swim area.
Dates:
Opens Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 29th for weekends only. Opens for the season on Saturday, June 26th through Labor Day, September 6th.
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: (opens Saturday, April 17th )
Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, Memorial Day and Columbus Day - 6am -11am; 4pm-sunset
Summer Hours:
June 26th though Labor Day, Monday Sept. 6th
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 31st at sunset.
Extra fee for late removal $75.00.

Recreation Commission:
Sheila M. Anson, Chairman
Tim Cook
Joe Fredlund
Joan Gauthey
Holly Haas
C.J. Kersten
Lou Magnoli
Ray Reich
Mary Anne Greene, Recording Secretary
Lisa A. Easter, Parks & Rec Coordinator