What's Happening in
New Fairfield?
Parks and Recreation
WINTER / SPRING PROGRAMS 2015
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Table of Contents
CIT Information
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Summer Day Camp Information
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Outdoor Programs & Recycling Poster Contest
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Youth Programs
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Adult Programs
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Special Events
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Tennis
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Chess Club
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PARKS AND RECREATION Where the Fun Begins!
SELFSELF-ESTEEM * live longer * relax * Lose weight * Meet New Friends * FEEL GREAT * BUILD
STRONG BODIES * Reduce Stress * Provide open spaces to enjoy Nature at its finest
* PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT * increase community pride *
encourage family togetherness * BUILD MEMORIES*
From the Parks & Recreation Department...…
Did you know Parks and Recreation is self-sustaining?
All revenue earned from our programs goes right back
into Parks and Recreation. Please consider signing up
for one of our programs or making a donation.
Do you have a program you would like to start in New Fairfield? We
will help you out! Parks and Rec. is always looking for new instructors.
Bring your new and exciting ideas into the Parks and Recreation
Department and we will work with you to develop a successful
program.
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CIT INFORMATION
New Counselor in Training applicants must be entering the 9th grade or higher in the fall and be
interested in working with children. This year the CIT program will involve one week of working
at our day camp. Space is limited and there is a $25 fee for our CIT leadership training
program. Space is limited. The application below must be filled out and submitted by mail or in
our office by Friday, April 24,2015 along with your $25 fee.
For returning CITs please submit application ONLY.
New Fairfield Parks & Recreation – CIT Application 2014
Name: ___________________________________
Date of Birth: _________________
Address: _________________________________
Home Phone Number: ______________________
Cell Number: _________________
Education:
Middle School :____________________________ Grade Entering Fall 2014: ______
High School :________________________________
Certification & Skills:
_________________________________________________________________
List experience with children of any age:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Please state briefly why you wish to participate in this program:
__________________________________________________________________
What qualities do you have that makes you best suited for this program?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
New CITS: What session would you like to participate? (Please circle one)
Sess. 1: July 6-July 10 Sess. 2: July 13-July 17
Sess.3: July 20-24
Sess.4: July 27-31
Returning CITS: What weeks are you available? (Please circle)
Week 1: June 29-July 2
Week 2: July 6-July 10
Week 3: July 13-July 17
Week 4: July 20-24
Week 5: July 27-31
References (other than family members):
Name:
Address
Phone
Relationship
1.______________________________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________________________
Signature: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________
Please return this application to: New Fairfield Park & Recreation, 4 Brush Hill Rd.
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SUMMER DAY CAMP
Children from grades K-8th (based on the grade your child will be entering in Fall 2015)
will have a great time at the New Fairfield Parks and Recreation Summer Day Camp. The
2015 N.F.P.R. Day Camp will tentatively run for 5 weeks: June 29th through July 31st.
Our day camp hours will be from 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m. For a nominal fee, we will be
offering extended child care from 7:30 a.m.—8:30 a.m. and/or 3:30 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
Weekly field trips are included in the camp fee.
TENTATIVE DAY CAMP TRIPS ARE:
NF Town Park, Splashdown Park, Brownstone Park
Quassy Amusement Park, and Lake Compounce
Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Participants must
pay at time of registration and prior to the start of camp. The day camp will be held at the New Fairfield
High School / Middle School. Please keep an eye out for more details on the N.F.P.R Summer Day Camp,
including the detailed calendar which will be available in the New Fairfield Summer Program brochure.
Registration for the N.F.P.R Summer Day Camp will begin Monday,April 6. Look for
on-line registration at parksandrec.newfairfield.org.
* Scholarships
are available for children wishing to attend summer programs. Families must
meet financial guidelines. You may pick up an application at the Parks & Rec. office.
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WILDERNESS ADVENTURE CHALLENGE (Gr. 3—5)
Calling all kids in grades 3—5 who are interested in taking the wilderness adventure
challenge. Weekly wilderness adventures after school at Hidden Valley Nature Preserve
will include naturalist skills such as shelter building, animal tracking, etc. From
adventure to nature, all activities allow for experiential learning about ourselves and a
rewarding appreciation for the world around us. * Please send a note to school each day your child
attends. Your note should state that your child is a walker and will be picked up by the Parks &
Rec. instructor, John Tuthill. Children should come prepared for all types of weather.
Winter : Sess. 1— Fri. March 6, 13 & 20 - students will be escorted to Hidden Valley by instructors
and parent pick-up is at Hidden Valley Time: 3:30—5:30 p.m. Fee:$50.00
Act# 305006-01
Spring : Sess.2—Fri. April 10, 24, May 1, & 8 —students will be escorted to Hidden Valley by
instructors and parent pick-up is at Hidden Valley Time: 3:30—5:30 p.m. Fee: $60.00
Act# 305006-02
8th ANNUAL RECYCLING POSTER CONTEST FOR EARTH
DAY 2015
New Fairfield Parks & Rec. will be coordinating the contest for New Fairfield. The
sponsors of the contest are HRRA, All American Waste, Winters Brothers Waste
Systems, Union Savings Bank, New Tech, Paint Care, Wheelabrator Technologies, Welsh Sanitation,
MXI, and The Regional Recycling Task Force. The contest is open to all students in grades K-12 who
reside in New Fairfield. The theme this year is; I want to be recycled! What could I be?
To find the new template for this year’s contest go to www.HRRA.org. Please submit posters by
Feb. 27, 2015 to the Parks & Rec. office. Local winners will be chosen by grade and school. Regional
winners win a savings bond. In the past, New Fairfield has consistently had 2 to 3 regional winners. If
you have any questions, please call Parks & Rec. at 312-5633.
Did you know there is a trash museum here in CT? The CRRA Trash Museum is located in Hartford, CT .
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Mrs. Woodard Presents….All classes to be
held in Consolidated School Room #103 from
3:35—4:45 p.m.
PENGUIN PROJECT -Make a cute penguin out of
claypots and a cd.
Date: Fri. January 23
Act.# 305020-01
Fee: $20.00
Fee: $20.00
CANVAS SNOW ART CLASS—Make a
snow art on canvas.
Date: Fri. Feb.20
Act.# 305022-01
Fee: $20.00
SPRING CLASS - Celebrate the coming of spring
with this fun project.
Date: Fri. March 6
Act.# 305023-01
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SUMMER PROJECT -Create a ”summer’s on the
way!” project.
Date: Fri. May 15
Act.# 305027-01
Fee: $20.00
FATHER’S DAY PROJECT -Make a special gift
for Dad or Grandpa for Father’s Day.
Date: Fri. June 5
Act.# 305028-01
VALENTINE’S DAY PROJECT -Create a
beautiful Valentine’s Day project to decorate for
your family’s house.
Date: Fri. February 6
Act.# 305021-01
PROGRAMS
Fee: $20.00
BABYSITTER’S AWARENESS (Ages 11 &
up) - Once again we will offer a 6 hour course
which includes discussion on pediatric care and
handling of a newborn to 8 years old. Included will
be tips on healthy snacks , games and general care.
Also covered are police and fire safety, the 911
system, as well as rescue breathing. All participants
will receive a certificate of completion from the
American Red Cross. Date: Sat. March 21
Time: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Location: Community Room
Fee: $60.00
Act.# 305003-01
Fee:$20.00
WIZARD’S SCHOOL OF MAGIC (Gr.1-4)
WINDCHIMES - Create wind chimes to blow in
the March winds.
Date: Fri. March 20
Act.# 305024-01
Fee:$20.00
SPRING PAINTING ON CANVAS -Paint a spring
scene on canvas.
Date: Fri. April 24
Fee: $20.00
Act.# 305025-01
MOTHER’S DAY CLASS -Make something special
for Mom or Grandma for Mother’s Day.
Date: Fri. May 8
Act.# 305026-01
Fee: $20.00
Students will learn five magic tricks from Tom
O’Brien, a full-time professional magician, whose
credits also include appearances on the Fox 61
Morning show and WFSB’s Better Connecticut. Tom
O’Brien is a master at his craft and is a wonderful
and entertaining teacher as well. All students will
receive their own magic kits containing the props
necessary to perform the tricks at home, and a
magic wand! Register soon before the spacesalakazaam-disappear!
Date: Mon. March 9 or Mon. May 11 Fee: $20.00
Time: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Cons. School Art Room
Act# 305009-01—March 9
305011-01—May 11
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COMPUTER CODING (Gr.3-5) Join Mr.
WHIFFLEBALL (Gr. 3-5) Join Mr. Hudak to
Ryan Ragan for an introduction to computer
programming. Students will learn what code is and
be introduced how to code their own apps,
artwork, and intro to scratch, all while learning
the power of coding.
play whiffleball before school. Learn the sport, get
some exercise and have fun.
Dates: Mon. Jan.26, Feb.2, 9, 23 & Mar.2
Fee: $50.00
Time: 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
Location: MHHS Rm. 408
Act.# 305002-01
RUNNING CLUB (Gr.3-5)
Back by popular demand is the
running club. This club will be headed by MHHS’s
own Mrs. Casey Aiezza and Mrs. Betsy Pascento.
During this class students will learn to increase
aerobic endurance through running activities, tag
games, and more.
Dates: Wed. Apr. 22, 29, May 6, 20, 27 & June 3
( * no class on May 13 ) Time: 3:30—4:30 p.m.
Location: MHHS gym
Fee: $ 60.00
Act.# 305016-01
Dates: T.B.A.
Time: T.B..A.
Location: MHHS gym
Fee: T.B.A.
SPINNING CLUB ( Gr. 3-5) - Students will
exercise their bodies and minds in this before school
spin class. Students will participate in exciting
spinning activities, track their data and learn about
creating clean energy. Mrs. Casey Aiezza will be the
instructor.
Dates: Tues. Jan. 20, 27, Feb.3, 10
Times: 8:00—8:40 a.m.
Location: MHHS fitness room Fee: 25.00
Act.# 305004-01
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World Champion Taekwondo
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EASY FLOW YOGA
ADULT OPEN GYMS
Flow smoothly and gently into yoga poses designed
to rejuvenate and tone the body. We will begin and
end each class with calming breathing and
relaxation techniques that will help you on and off
the mat and in your everyday life. Join instructor
Lara Ward who has 25 years of yoga teaching
experience .Participants should bring a mat, water
and a blanket.
Our Adult Open Gyms follow the school vacation
schedule. When school is dismissed or canceled we
will not meet. Open gyms are available to New
Fairfield residents 18 years and older only!
Dates: Tues. Jan.13, 20, 27, Feb.3, 10 & 24 * no
class Feb.17
Time: 7:00—8:00 p. m.
Fee: $72.00 per session or $15.00 drop-in fee
Location: Consolidated School Library
Activity# 305010-01
Second Session:
Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 &
April 7
Time: Tues. 7:00—8:00 p.m.
Fee: $72.00
Location: Consolidated School Library
Activity# 305010-02
Third Session:
Dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Time: Tues. 7:00—8:00 p.m. Fee: $72.00
Location: Consolidated School Library
Activity# 305010-03
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ADULT OPEN SOCCER
Adult Soccer invites all skill levels to join. Pick up
games are played on Wednesday evenings. Grab
your friends and sign up today.
Day: Wed. March 11 — June 3
Location: Middle School Gym
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $ 55.00 for session or $5.00
per night
Activity# 305041-01
ADULT OPEN BASKETBALL
Open Basketball pick-up games will be played on
Thursday evenings and all skill levels are invited to
join.
Dates: Sess. 1—Thurs.—Jan. 2 - March 27
Location: MHHS Gym
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $60.00 for session or
$5.00 per night
Activity# 301027-01
PILOXING - Looking for an invigorating
class? Come try piloxing. Piloxing is a non-stop
cardio class that fuses together boxing, standing
pilates and a bit of dance. Certified instructor,
Ashley Pilner will teaching this class.
Dates: Mon. Jan.26, Feb.2, 9, 23, March 2 & 9
Time: 7:00—8:00 p.m.
Location: Cons. School Gym Fee: 72.00
Act# 305015—01
ZUMBA— Zumba is a dance fitness program that
combines Latin and international music for a great
cardio workout. Zumba’s choreography incorporates
cumbia, salsa, samba, merengue, hip hop and more.
Squats and lunges are also included. Ashley Pilner
will be the instructor.
Dates: Mon. March 30, April 6, 20, 27, May 4 & 11
Time: 7:00—8:00 p.m. Location: Cons. School
Gym Fee: $72.00 Act.# 305017-01
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Special Events
OPEN SWIM Splish! Splash! We will have a blast. Join us at the high school for some swimming. Parks &
Rec. will be offering open swim once a month - Jan.-March. Mark your calendars! Children 12 yrs. old and
under need to be accompanied by an adult.
Dates: Fri.- Jan. 9, Feb. 6 & March 20
Location: NF High School
Fee: $5.00 per person each session /$10.00 per family
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Jan.9—Act.#207001-02
Feb.6—Act.#207001-03 March 20—Act.#207001-04
SKI OR SNOWBOARD AT THUNDER RIDGE
Coming this winter, ski or snowboard at Thunder Ridge in Brewster, NY. This six week ski program is open
to children in first grade and up whether they are a beginner, intermediate, or expert skier. Snowboarding
lessons are for children in third grade and up. This year we are offering open enrollment times– please call
Parks & Rec. to find a day and time that works for you.
Dates: various—beginning Jan.5, 2015
Fee: $208.00 (additional fee of $150.00 for equipment rental
for 6 wks)
Time: Included in the fee is a nightly lift ticket which can be used during that evening.
Act#31111-01—skiing
Act#31112-01—snowboarding
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QUICKSTART TENNIS— This program instructed by Ryan Pilner, NFHS boys tennis coach, is
geared for children 6—10 yrs. old. This format takes a new and better approach to introducing kids to the
game of tennis. Balls are lower in compression; they bounce lower and don’t move as fast so they are easier
to hit. This allows kids time to get to the ball and helps them develop optimal swing patterns. This equals
more fun and less frustration!
Dates: Sat. April 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16 & 23 ( if needed weather make-up is June 6) Time: 1:00—2:00 p.m.
Location: NFHS tennis courts
Fee:$75.00
Act.# 305013-01
TENNIS CAMP— This camp is instructed by Ryan Pilner and is for children 10—15 yrs. old who have
previously taken a tennis class. There will be an hour of drills and skills followed by an hour of match play.
Dates: Sat. April 11, 25, May 2, 9, 16 & 23 ( if needed weather make-up is June 6) Time: 1:00—3:00 p.m.
Location: NFHS tennis courts
Fee: $135.00
Act# 305014-01
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CHESS CLUB (Gr.1-2) - Calling all beginners ”rookies” and anyone who is already a King or Queen
of chess. Come after school to learn and play the fun game that studies show will grow your mind. A chess
player learns how to be an analytic thinker, be a motivated learner, discover critical problem thinking,
take pride in a “win” and to be a good sport-win or lose! Chess boards, pieces and basic help and
Instruction will be provided. The instructor is John Tuthill. Space is limited.
Dates: Sess.1—Mon. Jan.26, Feb.2 & Feb.9
Act.#305029-01
Sess.2—March 16, 23 & 30
Act.# 305030-01
Time: 3:30—5:00 p.m.
Location: Cons. School Library
Fee:$45.00 per session
CHESS CLUB (Gr.3-5) - Calling all beginners ”rookies” and anyone who is already a King or Queen
of chess. Come after school to learn and play the fun game that studies show will grow your mind. A chess
player learns how to be an analytic thinker, be a motivated learner, discover critical problem thinking,
take pride in a “win” and to be a good sport-win or lose! Chess boards, pieces and basic help and
Instruction will be provided. The instructor is John Tuthill. Space is limited.
Dates: Sess.1—Tues. Jan. 27, Feb.3 & Feb.10 Act.#305008-01
Sess.2— Tues. March 10, 17 & 24
Act.#305008-02
Sess.3— Mon. April 20, 27 & May 4
Act.#305008-03
Time: 3:30—5:00 p.m.
Location: MHHS Library Fee: $ 45.00 per session
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Name: Last _____________________________Father’s First___________________Mother’s First_________________________
Address: Street _____________________________________________
City________________________State___________Zip_________________
Phone:Home_____________________Work: Father_______________________Mother_______________________
Emergency name and phone number___________________________________________________________
E-mail Address:__________________________________________________________________________________
Consent to photograph me or my child____________________________________________________
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WAIVER OF TOWN LIABILITY:
I, the undersigned, assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation in the above mentioned New Fairfield
Parks and Recreation Department activity; and I, hereby, waive, release, absolve indemnity and agree to hold harmless
the New Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department and the program instructors, organizers, sponsors, etc. for any
claim arising out of injury to myself/child. Participation is at my/my child’s own risk. There is no medical coverage.
Parent/Guardian/Self signature: _________________________________________________ Date: __________
All programs are on a first come, first serve basis. Registration available online at www.parksandrec.newfairfield.org at the
Parks and Recreation office, located on the lower level of Town Hall, or by mail. Office hours are Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon. A $10.00 surcharge will be added to each non-resident
registration. Registrations may be canceled up to seven days prior to a program’s starting date by written request only.
All refunds are subject to a $10.00 minimum or 25% administrative fee, whichever is greater.
Refund Policy: It is requested that careful consideration be given prior to registering for any program! No refunds will be
given once a program has begun except for illness documented by a physician. For medical emergencies, refunds will be
prorated for sessions attended. Absolutely no refunds will be given for any used portion of a program or after completion of a
program. Refunds will be given if a recreation program is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department due to a lack of
registration. There are no refunds for any trip unless the trip is canceled by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Please bring your concern to the Parks and Recreation Commission monthly meeting. These meetings are held on the second
Monday of every month in the New Fairfield Community Room, 33 RT 37 at 7:30 p.m.
Online registration available at parksandrec.newfairfield.org or call our office 203-312-5633