The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department is offering the following classes at the Community Center, 41 Church Street.
Space is limited so those interested must pre-register in person; cash or check only. After a class has started, people may still sign up as long as there is room.
Information about the pool is posted on the city website. All other classes are posted on the Community Center Programs bulletin board located in the lobby. Information/Cancellation Phone Line: 203 – 331-4120.
The Shelton Parks and Recreation Department has a limited number of openings in their Women’s Softball League for the 2012 season. League play is Monday and Wednesday evenings July and August. The league entry fee is approximately $200. For information concerning eligibility requirements, please call Jim Mastrony at ( 203-925-8422 or email at j.mastrony@cityofshelton.org.
Cardio-Dance starts May 21, 2012 -No class May 28, July 4, Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:30-9:30 am, 8 weeks, $68.
Gentle Yoga Thursdays at 7:00-8:30 pm starts May 24, 2012, 8 weeks, $45.
Gentle Yoga Saturdays at 10:45-12:15 pm starts May 26, 2012, 8 weeks, $45.
Stretch & Tone starts June 4, 2012, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm, 8 weeks, $45.
Adult Drawing & Oil or Water Painting Class starts June 5, 2012, Tuesday Evenings, 6:30–8:30 pm, 6 weeks, $65.
Zumba starts June 14, 2012, Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 pm, 8 weeks, $45.
Zumba starts June 18, 2012, Mondays, 7:30-8:30 pm, 8 weeks, $45.
The Shelton Parks and Recreation Department will be holding their 32nd annual Summer Basketball Camp for boys ages 7 to 14 and girls ages 8 to 14. The directors of the camp are Shelton High School coaches Brian Gardiner and Mary Piccirillo. It will be held at the Shelton High School, the fee is $95 per player or $85 each for two or more from a family, check made out to ‘Shelton Recreation Basketball’. Registrations must be sent or dropped off to the Shelton Parks & Recreation Department at 41 Church Street. Applications are available there or at Blanchettes Sporting Goods. The camp is open to residents and non-residents.
Session 1 – Girls, 8-14 years, June 18 – 22 8:30 – 11:30 am
Session 2 - Boys, 7-14 years, June 18 – 22 12:00 – 3:00 pm.
CardioKickboxing starts June 19, 2012, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:40-7:30 pm, 8 weeks, $58.
CardioKickboxing starts June 20, 2012, no class July 4, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:40–7:30 pm, 8 weeks.
Boot Camp starts June 20, 2012 – No class July 4, Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm, 8 weeks, $45.
Zumbatomic for ages 5-12 starts June 22, 2012, Fridays, 9:00-9:45 am, 6 weeks, $35.
Boot Camp starts June 23, 2012, Saturdays, 9:15-10:15 am, 8 weeks, $45.
Shelton Sport Conditioning Camp for male and female athletes of any sport from incoming grades 9 to 12.
Will be held at Shelton High School athletic field and weight room.
Sign up at the Shelton Community Center Parks & Recreation office. Must sign waiver. Starts week of June 25, 2012, ends August 16, 2012
Girls Conditioning – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7:30-9:00 am, $115.
Boys Conditioning - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9:00-10:30 am, $115.
Cheerleader/Dance Conditioning – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays @ 10:30-11:30 am, $90. Cheerleading/Dance Team will have one day of Zumba led by a certified Zumba instructor.
Lego Camp June 25-29, 2012, Monday-Friday, Ages 5-7 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Ages 8-10 1:00-4:00 pm, 5 days, $140.
The Shelton Parks and Recreation Department will begin its 2012 Summer Playground Season for Shelton residents only on Tuesday, July 2, 2012 at 9:00 am. The 6 playground locations are Booth Hill School, Elizabeth Shelton School, Long Hill School, Mohegan School, Sunnyside School, and Pine Rock Park off Long Hill Avenue. The playgrounds will be open each Monday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and Tuesdays through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The program will run for 6 weeks beginning Tuesday, July 2, 2012 and end on Friday, August 10, 2012. Closed on rainy days. Children spending the entire day should bring their lunches. Registration at each playground will take place throughout opening week and is open for all children 6–14 years of age. It is important that parents inform the Playground Supervisors of any medical history of their children that might require immediate or emergency attention, such as allergies to insect or bee stings. Activity and Field trip information will be posted to inform parents of the calendar of events for each week. Included in the field trips will be selected movies, roller-skating and miniature golf, bowling and batting cage programs. Arts and Crafts will be offered to each playground throughout the season, a small fee will be collected to cover cost of materials.
The Shelton Parks & Recreation Department will be holding a boy’s Lacrosse Camp for those entering grades 3 through 8. The program will be 8:30 am to 12:00 noon, July 9-12, 2012 at the Shelton High School Turf field. Friday will be used as a makeup day if needed. The cost is $100 for residents and $125 for non-residents. Those interested must pre register at the Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street. Matt Read, the Shelton High Boy’s Varsity Head Coach, will be the director of the camp. Fundamentals and proper techniques covering all aspects of the game will be covered. Those attending are responsible for their own equipment including stick, gloves, mouth guard, helmet, arm and shoulder pads and cup.
Lego Camp July 16-20, 2012, Monday-Friday, Ages 5-7 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Ages 8-10 1:00-4:00 pm, 5 days, $140.
Youth Drawing starts July 17, 2012, Tuesdays, Ages 6-9 at 10:00-11:00 am, Ages 10-13 at 11:00-12:00 pm, 6 weeks, $60.
Kids Craft Class starts July 17, 2012, Tuesdays at 9:00-10:00 am, 6 weeks, $45.
Youth & Adult Tennis Lessons, Monday – Thursday, $80 per session, Session 1 = July 9-19, 2012, Session 2 = July 23-August 2, 2012
Munchkin Tennis – Entering Kindergarten & 1st Grade at 2:00-2:45 pm
Youth Tennis – Entering Grades 2 through 5 at 3:00-4:00 pm
Junior-Adults Tennis – Entering Grades 6 – 12 and Adults at 4:00-5:00 pm.
The Shelton Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a co-ed ‘Mat Time’ Wrestling Camp for ages 6 to 18 years of age at the Shelton High School, 120 Meadow Street, Monday through Thursday July 23-26, 2012. There will be morning and afternoon sessions with the option to attend both. The morning session runs from 8:30-11:30 am and the afternoon session is from 12:00-3:00 pm. Tuition is $95 per session or $175 for both, checks payable to: ‘City of Shelton’. Registration forms are available at the Community Center or Blanchettes Sporting Goods and must be returned to the Parks and Recreation Department at 41 Church Street. Camp Directors are Bill Maloney, 203-926-2000, wmaloney@sheltonpublicschools.org and Ted Oczkowski, 203-579-6333 ext 6240, Ted.Oczkowski@ct.gov.
2012 Music Under The Stars Summer Concert Series
Presented by the Shelton Parks & Recreation Department
Wednesday June 27 Bernadettes (Motown R&B)
Tuesday July 3 Downtown Fireworks – Highland Rovers* (Iris/Rock) Rain Date July 5th
Wednesday July 11 Tongue & Groove (Pop)
Wednesday July 18 Gunsmoke (Classic Country)
Wednesday July 25 Mia & The Rif (R&B)
Wednesday August 1 Dynamite Disco Review (Disco)
Wednesday August 8 Ovations (Oldies)
Wednesday August 15 Parrotbeach (Jimmy Buffett) 7:00 + Lynn Lewis & Friends (Children’s Show) 6:00
Wednesday August 22 Midnight Rodeo (New Country)
FREE Evenings of Great Music on the Huntington Green Every Wednesday June 27 – August 22, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm *Except Tuesday July 3rd at the Shelton Veterans Riverwalk Park, Rain date is the following evening. Call 203-331-4120 in Case of Inclement Weather.
The Shelton – Derby Skate Park located on Riverdale Ave. in Shelton will be open June 4 – June 24: Monday – Friday, 3:00–6:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:00–6:00 pm and June 25 – August: Monday – Friday, 2:00–6:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:00–6:00 pm. Closed for Independence Day, July 4, and Labor Day, September 3. Schedule is subject to change without notification. ( Cancellation Phone Line: 203-331-4120. The park will be open to all at no charge. Those using the park must complete a registration form and waiver, which must be signed by a parent available at the Skate Park or Shelton Parks & Recreation office in the Community Center, 41 Church Street. Helmets must be worn at all times. Wrist guards, elbow & kneepads are strongly recommended. For more information please call 203-924-8422. In case of inclement weather call the Information/Cancellation Phone Line: 203-331-4120.
Tot Time, caregiver participation required, September 13 – November 17, 2012, Tuesdays & Thursdays plus additional days-see schedule. Tiny Tots, Ages 2-4, 10:00–10:30 am OR 2:30-3:00 pm; Kinder Tots, Age 5-Kindergarten, 9:15-9:45 am OR 1:45-2:15 pm, 22 Activity Days, $160 + $60.
