Shelton Parks And Rec Announces New Classes

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 began its 2012 Summer Playground Season for Shelton residents only on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 10:00 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 Monday, 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.

Yoga starts July 10, 2012, Tuesdays, 10:15–11:15 am, 8 weeks, $50.

Pilates Classes on Tuesdays start July 10, 2012 at 7:15 – 8:15 pm, 8 weeks for $45.

Pilates Classes on Wednesdays start July 11, 2012 at 6:00-7:00 pm, 8 weeks for $45.

Pilates Classes on Thursdays start July 12, 2012 at 7:15–8:15 pm, 8 weeks for $45.

Pottery on Thursdays starts July 12, 2012, 6:30–9:00 pm, 8 weeks, $80 + $20 to Instructor for supplies.

Zumba Gold starts July 12, 2012, Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 pm, 8 weeks, $45.

Pilates on Saturdays start July 14, 2012 at 8:00-9:00 am, 8 weeks for $45.

Zumba Gold starts July 17, 2012, Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm, 8 weeks, $45.

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.

Step Aerobics starts June 18, 2012 – No class July 4, Mondays and Wednesdays, *6:30-7:50 pm (*Beginners come to 1st class at 6:15 pm for introduction)
8 weeks, $45.

Tai Chi starts July 19, 2012, Thursdays, Beginner at 7:05-8:05 pm – No experience needed, Intermediate at 8:05-9:05 pm – Must have had beginner class
8 weeks, $45.

Youth & Adult Tennis Lessons, Monday – Thursday, $80 per session, 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 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.

Boys or Girls Volleyball Camp: August 13-17, 2012 at the Shelton Intermediate School for grades 5-12. Girls 9:30-11:30 am, $175. Boys 12:00-2:00 pm, $175. Register at the Shelton Community Center. Tom Czaplinski and Brian Quinn of Blockheads Volleyball will instruct the camp.

The Shelton Parks and Recreation Department will be offering Open Lacrosse time for Shelton boys in grades 8 and above. The program will be on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8:00 pm, June 20 through August 22, 2012 at the Stowe Drive lacrosse fields. There will be no program on July 4. Play will be non-contact, non-instructional. There is no fee but those attending must have their own equipment and register at the field with Stefan Kim the program coordinator.

The Shelton – Derby Skate Park located on Riverdale Ave. in Shelton will be open June 25 – August 31: Monday – Friday, 2:00–6:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:00–6:00 pm. Schedule is subject to change without notification. The park is 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.

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