PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION
PO Box 71
Portland, CT 06480
(860)-342-6757 (860)-342-6763 FAX
SUMMER ENRICHMENT
PROGRAMS 2015
LITTLE HIKERS
SKYHAWKS PROGRAMS
BASKETBALL CLINICS AND CAMPS
USTA SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM
CHRIS CORKUM’S BASEBALL CAMP
JUNIOR GOLF WORKSHOP & PROGRAMS
CHEERLEADING CAMP
FUN RUNS AT VALLEY VIEW
PLAY-WELL “TEK”NOLOGIES LEGO CAMPS
INTRO TO HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
MEN’S OVER 30 DROP IN BASKETBALL
PILATES
TAI CHI CLASSES
HORSESHOE LEAGUE
PORTLAND CROP WALK TO COMBAT HUNGER
HIKE PORTLAND AIR LINE TRAIL
YOUTH SPORTS CONTACTS
CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP 2015
SWIMMING LESSONS
WEEKENDS AT INGERSOLL
TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
PORTLAND LIBRARY – FAMILY SUMMER SHOWS.
PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION
Po Box 71, 265 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480 Phone: 342-6757 Fax: 342-6763
www.portlandct.org
Participant’s Name: ___________________________ Phone Number: ______________
Street Address _________________ Apt. #____ Town:__________ Zip Code:______
Male: ___ Female: ____ Date of Birth _________________ School Grade:________
Mother’s Name _________________
Father’s Name _________________
Home Number ________________
E-mail Address:_________________
Mom’s Work Phone:__________________ Dad’s Work Phone:__________________
Mom’s Cell Phone: __________________ Dad’s Cell Phone: __________________
Shirt Size IF NEEDED (Please circle)
Youth Medium Large
Adult Small Medium Large
If a parent is not available:
Emergency Contact: ________________________________ Relationship: ______________
Home Phone # _____________ Work Phone: _________ Cell Phone #__________________
Child's Physician: __________________________________Phone #: ____________________
* If there are any medical concerns or allergies that we should be aware of, please list below:
________________________________________________________________________
In case of an emergency, may we transport via ambulance? Please circle: Yes
No
Please list anyone who does not have permission to pick up your child (If this is a biological parent, a
copy of the court order must accompany this form). _________________________
I give the Portland Parks and Recreation Dept. permission to use any photographs taken during the
program to be used in any advertising, i.e. web site, program literature: Yes
No
Program(s)
Date(s)
Week(s)
Time
Fee
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2. _______________
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TOTAL:
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My child is in good health and has my permission to participate in this program and on field trips. I understand that various
activities during camp present a risk of injury.
I have read the camp brochure including the registration and refund policies and hereby give my child permission to participate in
all camp activities. I also agree to provide an updated health and history form with the registration.
Parent or Guardian: __________________
(Print Name)
__________________
(Signature)
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(Date)
Early Childhood Programs
LITTLE HIKERS
FREE to young children and their families (older siblings welcome!)
The Portland Early Childhood Council, Youth Services, and Parks and Recreation are teaming
up to offer an exciting opportunity for young children and their families to hike Portland trails,
enjoy nature, and learn a little more about the natural space around them! The PECC will offer a
short guided Portland hike once a month. Please wear weather appropriate clothing, bring
anything that will help your little ones along the way (backpacks, carriers, etc.), and pack a
bagged lunch or snack if you’d like!
Please call or e-mail to sign up before each hike: Allison Behnke, PECC Coordinator
860-342-6758 [email protected]
Map/directions are available at Portland Youth Services, Portland Town Hall, or on-line
at www.portlandct.org (Youth Services Page) Send an e-mail and get added to the e-mail list for
directions that will be forwarded each month. The program will be cancelled if there are poor
weather conditions-an email will go out and you can call Parks & Recreation Hotline the day of
the hike to learn if it has been canceled 860-262-7234, Please, no dogs.
Portland
Hikes
Sat., May 23, 10 AM Camp Ingersoll
Sat., June 20, 10 AM Palmer Preserve
Sat., July 25, 10 AM The Oak Ledges
Sat., Aug. 22, 11:30 Roy Collins Preserve
Sat. September 19, 10 AM Portland Reservoir
SKYHAWKS TINY-HAWK (Soccer & Basketball)
This multi-sport program is tailored to your child’s age and skill level while teaching life lessons
such as respect and teamwork. This is a fun and positive first step into athletics.
Day: Monday – Thursday
Date: June 22 - 25
Age: 3 - 4
Time: 4:30 – 5:20 p.m.
Site: Veteran’s Park
Fee: $55
PARKS AND RECREATION – KIDDIE KAMP
Age: 3 to 5 – must be potty trained
Fee: $70 per week, except June 29th ($56)
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Date: June 29th – July 31 – 5 weeks – each week is an individual session
No Program: July 3rd
Site: PHS Pre-School Room
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
For more information, please see our Summer Playground Brochure at www.portlandct.org.
SPRING BASKETBALL
BOYS GRADE 5 – 8 BASKETBALL HIGHLANDERS
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS ACADEMY
Players will work on fundamental drills/ skills that the high school program is taught in progression.
KEEP YOUR FUNDAMENTAL SKILL SHARP
Shooting drills/ technique, boxing out, defensive stance & proper rotation, triple threat series, ball
handling with & without pressure, 2 man games, skills to work on in the off season, handling pressure,
basic offensive & defensive foundational systems, open gym time toward the end of sessions, Plus
much more!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17
WHERE: PHS GYMNASIUM
WHO: Grade 5-8 Boys
TIME: 7-8pm
PRICE: $25 for all 5 sessions ($5 a session if you can only attend some sessions).
PLEASE NOTE THE DAYS YOU CAN ATTEND, IF SIGNING UP FOR LESS THEN 5 SESSIONS.
NO REFUNDS IF YOU MISS A SESSION YOU SIGNED UP FOR.
SUMMER BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
INTENSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC
The Clinic Director will be Laurie Kelley, and is staffed by members of the PHS Girls Basketball
team. The daily schedule includes: Dynamic Warm-Ups, Skill Stations, Water/Snack Break,
Games & Drills, Lunch Break, Lecture & Instruction, Team Games and Daily Relay Contest.
Achievement Awards presented for: Ball Handling, Lay ups, Outside Shooting, Foul Shooting,
Defense, Rebounding, Best Attitude, Hustle, Most Improved and Team Competitions. All
participants receive a T-shirt! Please bring a lunch, snacks & water. There will also be water
and snacks available for purchase. A family discount of $25 is available for each additional
family member.
Day: Monday - Thursday
Date: June 29 – July 2
Site: Portland High School & Middle School
Grade: 5 – 9 as of Sept. 2015
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 pm
Fee:
$150
TRIPLE THREAT BASKETBALL CLINIC
High School Varsity Basketball Coach Chris Serra and his staff and players will offer a week
long clinic for Boys entering grades 4 – 9. The focus on the program will be fundamental skills
on basketball and life. Each day participants will be taught new offensive, defensive, and game
skills through demonstration, guest lectures, and drills. Games will be incorporated into daily
lessons and fun competitions will end the week of basketball.
Day: Monday - Friday
Date: July 6 – 10th
Site: Portland High School & Middle School Gym Grade: 4 – 9 as of Sept. 2015
Time: 9:00 – 3:00 pm
Fee:
$175
*Participants attending are required to bring a lunch and drinks to stay hydrated*
*Snacks & and Drinks will be sold at the concession stand*
*Each participant will receive a T-Shirt*
SLAMMA JAMMA BASKETBALL CAMP
This camp will have one half day session and one full day session. The camp will feature skills,
awards, games and special guests. Each participant will receive a FREE BALL and FREE
SHIRT!
Date: July 20 - 24
Day: Monday - Friday
Site: Gildersleeve
Full Day Camp: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fee: $140 Grade 4 - 9
Half Day Camp: 9:00 am to Noon
Fee: $95
Grades: K – 3
YOUTH TENNIS
USTA SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM 2015The USTA Junior Program is
designed to provide training and league play necessary to take junior players to the next level of
competition. Teams will play matches verse teams from other towns. There will be two teams;
18 and Under team (High School) and,14 and under team (Grades 6,7,8). The Instructor is
USTA certified coach Miguel Garcia, please feel free to contact him with questions at 203-4102453.
Days: Tuesdays (Practices)
Dates: June 16 – August 4
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Site: Portland High School.
Fee: $70 includes USTA membership and T-shirt
$50 if you currently have a USTA membership through Sept. 1, 2015
Age: Player must not turn 19 before Sept. 1st.
Matches are played on Tuesday Early Afternoon (noon to 1pm start time)
QUICK START TENNIS PROGRAM
QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new instruction and play format for learning tennis. It is
designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions
and modified games tailored to age and size of the player. This is a proven method to
accelerate your child’s development and enjoyment of the game. For more information, go
to www.partners.quickstarttennis.com or call Miguel Garcia at 203-410-2453 with any questions
you may have.
Days: Tuesdays
Dates: June 30 – August 4th
Fee: $50
Grade: K-2
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Grade: 3-5
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Grade: 6-8
Time: 7:15 - 8:00 pm
Site: PHS Courts
Limit 16 Instructor: Karen Piazza USPTP certified coach
SKYHAWKS TENNIS – Two Sessions
Skyhawks Sports Tennis focuses on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to
develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Players learn proper grips, footwork, strokes,
volleys and serves during a series of drills designed to teach skills in a fun and dynamic way.
Day:
Monday - Friday
Site: Portland High School Tennis Courts
Time:
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Age: 7 to 12
Fee: $115
Session I:
July 13 - 17
Session II: Aug. 3 - 7
BASEBALL
CHRIS CORKUM’S BASEBALL CAMP
Chris Corkum and his staff bring out the best in young athletes of all levels. The daily camp includes
individual and small group instruction in fielding, throwing, hitting, pitching, base running and game
situations. Campers are carefully guided through selected activities and drills that culminate in team play.
Please bring a bat and glove. Boys and girls are both eligible to participate. Participants will receive a Tshirt.
Day:
Date:
Time:
Monday - Thursday
July 13 - 16 (Rain Date July 17)
8:00 a.m. – Noon.
Site: Valley View
Age: 7 to 12
Fee: $105
SUMMER GOLF PROGRAMS
JUNIOR GOLF WORKSHOP
With PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL GERRY D’AMORA
This workshop is designed to acquaint participants with the game of golf. The daily schedule
includes demonstrations, learning the rules of golf, golf skills & techniques, learning the short
game (putting and chipping), golf etiquette, and a chance to walk and play Portland’s Executive
Course, Portland West. If you have clubs please bring them. Sneakers are allowed. The
instructor will give rain date. Min. 8 Max. 10.
Grade Entering: K – 2
Grade Entering: 3 – 5
Grade Entering: 6 – 8
Day:
Date:
Day:
Date:
Day:
Date:
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
SESSION 1
Monday - Thursday
Fee: $75 per session
Site: Portland West
Rain Date – June 26th
June 22 – 25
SESSION 2
Monday - Thursday
Fee: $75 per session
Site: Portland West
July 6 - 9
Rain Date – July 10th
SESSION 3 - TUESDAY NIGHT CLASS
Tuesdays
Fee: $75 per session
Site: Portland West
July 14 – August 4
Rain Date – Aug. 11
SKYHAWKS BEGINNING GOLF
One of our most popular programs, Skyhawks Golf focuses on building the confidence of
young athletes through proper technique and refining the essential skills of the game. As you
know, golf is a challenging and lifelong sport, so young athletes need proper focus on the
fundamentals of form, swinging, putting, and body positioning. This camp is specifically
designed for the entry-level player with simplified instruction so that young players can make
an easy & effective transition onto the golf course. No need to bring your own clubs, all
equipment is provided.
Day: Monday - Friday
Date: July 27 – July 31 Site: Valley View
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon Age:
5 to 8
Fee: $115
NEW - MENS GOLF CLINIC
Always wanted to learn how to play golf or just brush up on your skills? Parks and Recreation in
cooperation with Portland West will offer a men’s golf clinic. Golf Professional Gerry D’Amora from
Portland West will be the instructor of this 5-week session. Maximum of 10 students.
Day: Fridays
Dates: June 5 – July 3
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $110
Site: Portland West
Men’s Senior Golf League at Portland West! Come join “The Boys of
Summer” playing Mondays starting May 4th
MULTI-SPORT CAMPS
SKYHAWKS MINI-HAWK (Soccer & Basketball)
This multi-sport program was developed to give young children ages 4 to 7 a positive first step into
athletics. The essentials of basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of
encouragement and a big focus on fun.
Day: Monday – Thursday
Date: June 22 – June 25
Age: 4 – 7
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Site: Veteran’s Park
Fee: $55
SKYHAWKS MINI –HAWK (Soccer, Baseball & Basketball)
SkyHawks multi-sport program is tailored to your child’s age and skill level while teaching life
lessons such as respect and teamwork! The essentials of basketball, baseball and soccer are
taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun.
Day: Monday – Friday
Date: August 10 – 14
Age: 4 – 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Site: Valley View
Fee: $115
SKYHAWKS MULTI-SPORTS (Soccer, Baseball, Basketball & Flag Football)
This multi-sport program is tailored to your child’s age and skill level while teaching life lessons
such as respect and teamwork. This is a fun and positive first step into athletics.
Day: Monday – Friday
Date: August 10 - 14
Age: 7 - 10
Time: 9:00 am - Noon.
Site: Valley View
Fee: $115
SUMMER LEGO CAMPS
PLAY-WELL “TEK”NOLOGIES present LEGO CAMP – PRE-ENGINEERING
Using LEGOs we’ll 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. Min. 11 Max. 25
Please pack a lunch or snack for your child.
Age: 5 to 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Site: Buck Foreman Building
SESSION 1
Day: Monday –Thursday
Date: June 29 to July 2 (no class 7/3)
Fee: $110
SESSION 2
Day: Monday – Friday
Date: August 10 – 14
Fee: $135
PLAY-WELL “TEK”NOLOGIES present LEGO CAMP
ENGINEERING “FUN”DAMENTALS
Using LEGOs we’ll explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering,
and architecture while playing with your favorite creation. Learn how to design and build
motorized machines, catapults, demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings,
and other constructions. Each session will include directed projects with instruction,
performance-oriented projects with guidance of LEGO. Min. 11 & Max. 25. Please pack a
snack and drink for your child
Age: 8 to 10
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Site: Buck Foreman Building
Day: Monday - Thursday
Day: Monday – Friday
SESSION 1
Date: June 29 – July 2 (No July 3)
SESSION 2
Date: August 10 – 14
Fee: $110
Fee: $135
RUNNING AND CHEERLEADING PROGRAMS
ANNUAL SUMMER FUN RUN SERIES
Sponsored by Portland Automotive
Each week runners will compete in races from 400 M to 3200 M. This six week series will have
ribbons awarded each week and certificates will be given out at the end of the series for all
runners who competed in at least four of the six races. SEVEN different age categories!!!
Day: Wednesdays
Date: June 24 – July 29 (Six Weeks)
Site: Valley View School Time: 6:00 p.m.
Fee: FREE
NECA CHEERLEADING CAMP
Come join the fun this summer with the New England Cheerleaders Association! Cheerleaders at
every level are encouraged to attend. Curriculum will be taught at beginner, intermediate, and
advanced levels to allow all athletes to get the most out of their camp week. Learn new stunts,
dances, and cheers and take home some winning routines for your season. This camp is open to
individuals and teams. Individuals will be grouped by grade completed and ability level. All
groups will leave camp with cheers that are sure to get your crowd shouting with you and a mini
routine that can be used as a halftime or basis for your competition. Don't miss out on this
exciting cheer camp!
Day:
Monday -Wednesday
Site: Parks and Recreation/Town Green
Rain Site: Buck Foreman Comm. Ctr.
Date:
July 13 - 15
Grade Completed: 3 – 11 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $135
SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS/CAMP PROGRAMS
SUMMER QUEST
SummerQuest “Mini-Camps”
Minis – (Completed Grades K -2) – Awesome experience for our youngest campers! Activities
focus on fantastic arts and crafts, exciting music and theater, basic nature lessons and sports!
Juniors – (Completed Grades 3 – 5) – Get to experience all of what camp has to offer from the
most active sports games to the most challenging arts & crafts! Don’t miss out!
Teens – (Completed Grades 6 - 8) – Our most independent group! Teens will get the
opportunity to spend time doing what they love to do, whether it is sports, nature, arts & crafts or
other! Teens will also have chances to go off campus for fun events!
C.I.T. - Counselor in Training – (Completed Grades 9 & 10) - For the program this year,
CITs will learn valuable practical skills with hands-on experience and direct feedback from our
directing staff.
Program Structure
Specialties: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Nature & Science, and Music & Theater
Where: Portland High/Middle School Complex
Times: Early Camp (7:30 – 8:30 am), Base Camp (8:30 am – 3:30 pm), Half-Day (8:30 am to
12:30 pm), and Late Camp (3:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
For more information, please visit our summer
playground brochure at www.portlandct.org
SWIMMING LESSONS
WEEKDAY SWIMMING LESSONS
PLEASE REGISTER AT PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE
Portland residents will be offered Swimming Lessons at the Northern Middlesex YMCA for children ages
5 to 12. The swimming lessons will be in a two week block. We will be offering two options: Option #1
will be for children that are not enrolled in the playground program and do not need transportation.
Option #2 will be for children in the Summer Quest program.
NOTE: If you need transportation: Age 7 and younger will need a booster seat.
If a child needs a Special Needs session (1 on 1 with an instructor) fee is $30 per class.
Sessions
Session 1 – July 6 to July 16
Session 2– July 20 – July 30
Session #3 – August 3 – 13th
Days: Monday – Thursday
Age: 5 to 12
Site: Middlesex YMCA in Middletown
New Time: 10:10 – 10:50
Option #1 children that are not in the playground program and do not need transportation
Fee: $100
Max: 24
Option #2 will be for children in the Summer Quest program
Fee: $120
Max: 14
INTRO TO HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING CLINIC
This camp is designed to teach participants the rules and techniques of High School wrestling.
Learn stance, takedowns, escapes, reversals and pinning combinations. In addition to learning
these techniques we will be drilling and live wrestling! This camp is the perfect opportunity to
explore the sport of wrestling to see if it’s something you would like to do in High School.
Please bring shorts, T-shirt, sneakers and drink. Optional suggested equipment to bring (but not
required) mouth guard, knee pads, head gear, wrestling shoes. The program is open to boys and
girls grades 5 through 12.
Date: July 13 – 17
Site: PHS Wrestling Room Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Instructor: PHS Wrestling Coaching Staff & Members of the PHS team. Fee: $125
ADULT PROGRAMS
Men’s Over 30 Drop in Basketball
Looking for the opportunity to shoot some hoops this summer and brush up on your game?
Here’s a chance to participate in free play basketball games!
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: May 26 to August 25
Time: 7:30 to Dark
Site: Main Street Play Area
PILATES
Pilates is an exercise option for everyone. Designed to develop a strong core while maintaining
loose, limber limbs, the exercises provide multiple variations to meet the needs of different body
types. This class will focus on the basic principles of Pilates to start strengthening core muscles,
stomach and back and improve balance and coordination between the body’s limbs. Class is
taught by a Personal Euphoria Pilates Certified Instructor.
10-Week Summer
Session: July 2 – Sept. 3
Day: Thursdays
Min: 15
Site: Buck Foreman, 265 Main Street
Age: 18 years and older
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $40 Resident/$52 Non-Residents
Tai Chi For Long Life 10-Week Session
Tai Chi For Long Life is a unique health and fitness program designed to help relieve chronic pain and
sickness, reverse many symptoms associated with normal aging, significantly reduce the harmful effects
of stress, instill a deep sense of calm and relaxation, increase vitality and improve one’s overall quality of
health. Tai Chi has been proven through scientific studies to, among other things, improve balance,
alleviate arthritis, reduce bone loss due to osteoporosis and manage blood sugar levels.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Dates: June 3 – August 5
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Dates: June 5 – August 14 (no class July 3)
Site: Buck Foreman Comm. Ctr.
Instructor: Ken Zaborowski
Fee: $40 for 1 class per week or $80 for 2 classes per week or $6.00 drop in class.
HORSESHOE LEAGUE
The Portland Adult Horseshoe League is looking for new members and/or teams. Anyone
interested please contact the Portland Parks and Recreation Department for more information or
to be put on a waiting list. The league plays on Thursday nights at Bransfield Park.
SPRING WALK AND HIKES
PORTLAND CROP WALK TO COMBAT HUNGER
On Sunday, May 3, at 1:00 p.m. with the support of the local community, The First
Congregational Church of Portland will hold a town-wide CROP (Communities Responding to
Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk in order to take action against hunger. All people in the
community are welcome to participate! This year the walk is 3.2 miles and starts at First
Congregational Church, 554 Main Street. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. Prizes will be
awarded to the youngest and oldest walker, the walker who raises the most money and the
walker who collects the most food items for the Portland Food Bank. The food items can be
dropped off in the collection box at Tri Town or at First Cong. Church on the day of the walk
(between 11:30 and 2:30 p.m.) For a registration packet to collect donations before you walk,
please call or email The First Cong. Church at 860-342-3244 or [email protected].
If you are not able to participate but wish to donate, please send check donations made payable
to CWS/CROP to : The First Congregational Church, 554 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480.
HIKE PORTLAND AIR LINE TRAIL
Join in on the kickoff event of the NEW Portland Air Line Trail on Saturday, June 6th from
10:00 to 12:30 starting from the parking lot of YMCA’s Camp Ingersoll! Two, four or five
mile leisurely group hikes for individuals or families led by volunteers! The trail work is in its
beginning stages, therefore, closed toe footwear is recommended & bring a water bottle and
sunscreen!
PORTLAND YOUTH SPORTS CLUBS
PORTLAND SOCCER CLUB 2015
Club Contacts:
Chris Donahue- President - [email protected] or 860-342-3228
Chris Dickman - Vice President - [email protected] - 860-342-5047
Nick Stevas, Registrar (registration) – [email protected] – 860-342-5791
PORTLAND SOCCER CLUB presents
CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP 2015
Portland Soccer Club (PSC) will again be hosting British Soccer Camp offered by Challenger
Sports for all Portland residents and our surrounding communities. This is not only a great
opportunity for players of all ages and abilities to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team
of international soccer coaches and players, but also for local travel teams to prepare for the
upcoming fall season.
CAMP REGISTRATION at www.bluesombreo.com/portlandsoccerclub Challenger Camp link
on right side.
Day: Monday – Friday
Date: August 17 - 21
GET IN THE GAME!!
Panther Youth Football & Cheer
Football Ages 6 to 13 and Cheer 6 to 14
For Registration & Fee Information, Please visit our website:
www.panthersyouthfootballct.com
TEE-BALL/PORTLAND LITTLE LEAGUE/SOFTBALL 2015
Information for Portland Little League registration for the 2015 season can be found by visiting
their web site at www.portlandctlittleleague.org or by sending an email to
[email protected]
Please note: Registration for Portland Soccer, Panther’s Football/Cheer & Little League is
through each individual program, not through the Parks & Recreation Dept.
Youth Basketball
Travel Basketball - Gary Collins at 860-342-5069 [email protected]
Recreation Basketball - Parks and Recreation Office at 860-342-6757
[email protected]
CAMP INGERSOLL
SRPING AND SUMMER
YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
This summer, Camp Ingersoll will be providing programs and memberships to the public
including Portland Residents. This will give families and individuals the chance to enjoy the
great 77 acres outdoor facility, right here in Portland.
QUESTIONS: Please contact Ben Silliman at (860)-343-6239 or [email protected]
FISHING FUN AT YMCA
Learn some basics of Fishing at Jobs Pond;
Casting, Different types of fish, knot tying, ecology, responsible and respectful fishing practices
Session:
Tuesdays
May 19th – June 16th 5 – 6:00 PM
Age: 10 to 14 years old, younger children must have adult supervision
PLEASE REGISTER AT MIDYMCA.ORG OR CALL TRACY SEIGLE AT 860-347-6907
SATURDAY MORNING SWIMMING LESSONS
This year swimming lessons will be offered at Camp Ingersoll YMCA in Portland. The YMCA will
provide the staff swimming instructors. Must register at YMCA
Days: Saturdays
Dates: July 11 – August 8
Site: Middlesex YMCA at Camp Ingersoll
Fee: $55
Max: 18
Pre-school classes: 3 to 5 years old
Time: 10:20 – 11:15 am
School Age: 6 to 14 years
Time: 11:20 am– 12:05 pm or 12:10 – 12:55 pm
WEEKENDS AT INGERSOLL
This summer, YMCA Camp Ingersoll will be opening on weekends for families to enjoy the 77 acres of
fields, trails, picnic areas and Jobs Pond. Come to swim, play, and spend time together while exploring
camp and enjoying the outdoors. Activities include; picnics and cookouts, hiking, mountain biking,
basketball, volleyball, frisbee golf, swimming, boating, and fishing
YMCA members: $100
Non-members: $200
Register by May 15th and save 25%.
RACE 4 CHASE
Race for chase is a free, 6- week summer triathlon training program at YMCA Camp Ingersoll for
children ages 6 to 12 years old. This program is named for Chase Kowalski, an amazing little boy from
Newton, who loved to run. Race 4 Chase strives to empower kids to reach their full potential. This
program provides youth with a fun, skill building, life-changing experience by introducing them to the
sport of triathlon.
Day: Mondays
Dates: June 22 – August 3 (6 weeks)
Time: 9:00 am to 12:30 PM
Place: Camp Ingersoll
Fee: FREE
Space is limited.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR FISHING FUN AT YMCA, SATURDAY MORNING SWIMMING
LESSONS, WEEKENDS AT INGERSOLL, AND RACE 4 CHACE AT THE YMCA
TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
**MUSIC ON THE RIVER @
PORTLAND RIVERFRONT PARK
SPONSORED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
Hosted by BROWNSTONE QUORUM & PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
Day
Date
Time
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
July 21
July 28
August 4
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Tuesday
August 11
6:30 PM
Performer
CJ West & The
Downtown Train
Seat of Our Pants
Great Hill Mountain Band
Michael Cleary Band
CONCERT RAIN DATE: August 18th
**NOTE: If we are under construction at the Riverfront, the concerts will be held at Town Green
behind the Parks and Recreation and Portland Police Department.
PORTLAND LIBRARY – FAMILY SUMMER SHOW
PERFORMERS
All shows will be held on the Town Green near the Gazebo or if it rains, inside the
Library.
Day
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Wed.
Date
June 24
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
Aug. 5
Time
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Performer
LuckyBob (acrobat)
Keith Munslow (variety act)
Abdou Sarr (African Dancer)
World Class Frisbee Show
Superhero Training Academy
Creature Teachers
Brownstone Discovery & Exploration Park
Portland Free Days for General Swim Pass
Monday May 25 / Sunday June 14 / Saturday August 1 / Sunday Sept. 13