Farfield Parks & Recreation Spring 2022 Brochure

FAIRFIELD

PARKS & RECREATION

SPRING

2022

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 19!

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FAIRFIELD PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

75 Mill Plain Road Fairfield, CT 06824 203-256-3191 203-256-3145 - FAX Hours of Operation: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Brian Nerreau, Chairman

STAFF

James Lewis Benton

Bill Llewellyn

Christopher McCoy

Robert MacKay Jimeson

Dylan O’Connor

Bridget McBride

Bonnie Rotelli, BOE David Weber Director....................................................................... Anthony Calabrese Assistant Director............................................................... Gaylen Brown Superintendent of Parks.......................................................Doug Novak Parks Supervisor..........................................................................Kevin Fox All Parks and Recreation meetings are open to the public and are Program Coordinator.......................................................... Ginna Paules Recreation Coordinator.................................................... Chelsea Seres held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Parks Marina Coordinator...........................................................Justin Cathcart and Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road.

Recreation / Aquatic Coordinator................................ Scott Buckholz Office Manager.......................................................................Kelly Brown Agendas may be obtained on our website: Account Clerk........................................................................Linda Hilliker Clerical Support.......................................................................Elise Grubb www.fairfieldrecreation.com

IMPORTANT ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES Online Registration Opens January 19, except for programs listed below!

Wednesday

January 26

9:00 AM

Pre-School Soccer Skills & Drills and Youth Spring Soccer League

Tuesday

February 22

9:00 AM

Playground Camp & Camp Champs @ RIVERFIELD SCHOOL

Tuesday

February 22

10:00 AM

Playground Camp & Camp Champs @ SHERMAN SCHOOL

Tuesday

February 22

11:00 AM

Playground Camp & Camp Champs @ OSBORN HILL SCHOOL

Tuesday

February 22

12:00 PM

Playground Camp & Camp Champs @ STRATFIELD SCHOOL

Tuesday

February 22

1:00PM

Playground Camp & Camp Champs @ NORTH STRATFIELD SCHOOL

Tuesday

February 22

2:00 PM

Action Squad

Tuesday

February 22

3:00 PM

Teen Adventure Trip Camp & Endless Summer

Wednesday

March 16

9:00 AM

Penfield Pavilion Beach Locker Rentals & Bonfire Reservations

All registration forms submitted to the Recreation Department by mail, FAX or Walk-in, will be processed by the staff, AFTER online registration for that program / site has taken place.

ONLINE REGISTRATION - www.fairfieldrecreation.com Registering Online gives you instant confirmation that you got into the program of your choice. All family members you wish to register must be in your ONLINE account. Only the Recreation Department can make changes to your account. If you need to add/edit family members or information or if you need to obtain your User Name & Password contact Recsupport@fairfieldct.org at least 3 business days prior to the registration date.

WAITLIST POLICY - If programs are filled, waitlists are available Online. You will be contacted if a space becomes available.

RESIDENT, NON-RESIDENT POLICY – Programs are open to any permanent resident and/or Residential Property Taxpayer of the Town of Fairfield. We allow non-residents to participate in some of our programs. Provided there is space available 1 week prior to the program’s start date, non-residents may register by mail, fax or in person. An additional $25 will be added to the program fee.

GENERAL REFUNDS - All requests for refunds must be made in writing to: Recrefund@fairfieldct.org Refunds will be granted up to 5 business days prior to the start of the program less 10% of the program’s total fee. If cancellations are made within 5 business days of the program start date a 10% administration fee will be applied as well as a 25% late refund fee. E-mails time-stamped after 4:30 pm on a Business Day will be considered received on the following Business Day. You will receive a response to let you that know your refund is being processed. No refunds will be granted after the start of the program, except in the case of a medical injury or emergency.

SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM REFUNDS - Playground, Action Squad, Camp Champs, Trip Camp, Endless Summer Camp and Special Playgrounds refund policy: A $50 Administration fee will be charged per refund request. No Playground Camp refunds after May 31st.

CANCELLATIONS AND MAKE-UPS - Any program may be cancelled for insufficient enrollment. All fees will be refunded. If schools are cancelled all Recreation programs held in the schools are also cancelled. Make-ups are scheduled only for classes cancelled by the Rec. Dept.

SCHOLARSHIPS - Scholarships are available for those children who meet pre-approved criteria. 203-256-3191.

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DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE: HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE TEAM AT PARKS AND RECREATION! As 2022 is getting underway, now is the perfect time to recommit your entire family to recreation, fitness and healthy living. Our recreation staff has been working hard to develop and create the wide variety of programs, special events and classes that fill the pages of this 2022 Spring Brochure. With everything from Playground Camps to Tennis Lessons, Adult Softball Leagues to Stroller Strides, there really is something for every member of your family! Come join us and make this spring the season for fun. I wish you a happy and healthy 2022!

STAFF: Meet the newest member of our team, Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator, Scott Buckholz. Scott has been with the Department since October. He is responsible for the oversight of all of our waterfront facilities, day to day operations of our Pavilions at Penfield Beach, and an integral piece of our marketing team. He has been a wonderful addition to our team and we look forward to seeing what he has in store for Fairfield next! Next time you’re at one of our events, be sure to stop by and thank him for his creative new ideas and hard work.

PARKS: Pine Creek Park, located at 155 Pine Creek Avenue is a 1.5 acre park. This hidden gem is tucked away in a wonderful neighborhood! The park has a covered picnic area, benches, and a recently renovated playground. If you’re looking for a new park to take your little ones to, look no further, Pine Creek Park is the park for you.

PROJECTS: As usual there are quite a few projects that are taking place over the next several months. Through the ARPA funding process the Town will be replacing the playgrounds at the following parks; Dover, Highwood, Lincoln, Melville, and Tunxis Hill. We expect installation of each of these playgrounds to take place this spring. The Department is also making very good progress on the renovations and upgrades to Gould Manor Park. We expect to open the park completely this spring barring any unforeseen delays. We also have work taking place at Lake Mohegan to restore our beachfront due to the damage sustained during Storm Ida. We look to have this work completed by Memorial Day to ensure an on-time seasonal opening.

Finally, the biggest project we are currently working on is our Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Town of Fairfield is embarking on this forward-thinking venture as it seeks to determine the types of community service, sports and recreation facilities that will be needed based on current and future anticipated usage.

At the same time, existing recreation facility properties need to be analyzed to determine their existing conditions, limitations, opportunities and potential to support additional use.

We will continue to pursue ways that we can improve the quality of life in Fairfield while offering great programs and activities, both active and passive, at an affordable rate!

Once again, stay warm and enjoy the remainder of your winter season and we’ll see you in the parks.

Anthony R. Calabrese, MS, CPRP Director of Parks and Recreation Town of Fairfield

The mission of the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department is to provide quality leisure opportunities in safe, clean and healthy facilities, and to offer comprehensive inclusive programs at a reasonable cost for residents of all ages.

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ACTION SQUAD

PLAYGROUND CAMP

Boys & Girls Entering Grades 7 - 9 in September 2022

Boys & Girls Entering Grades 1 – 6 in September 2022

Fee includes fun activities, special onsite events, field trips, theme days, camp T-shirt & pizza party! Camp is held mostly outdoors!

Summer Playground Camp is back! Fee includes fun camp activities, special onsite events, field trips, theme days, camp T-shirt & pizza party! Camp held mostly outdoors!

Fee:

Session 1: June 27 – July 8 Session 2: July 11 – July 22 Session 3: July 25 – August 5

$200.00 / 2 week session Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $75.00 / 2 week session Before Care Monday - Friday 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Location: Fairfield Woods Middle School ALL CAMP LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

$75.00 / 2 week session After Care Monday - Friday 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Fee:

$225.00 / 2 week session Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $75.00 / 2 week session Early Care Monday - Friday 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Session 1: June 27 – July 8 Session 2: July 11 – July 22 Session 3: July 25 – August 5

$75.00 / 2 week session After Care Monday - Friday 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Locations: Riverfield Elementary School Sherman Elementary School Osborn Hill Elementary School Stratfield Elementary School North Stratfield Elementary School ALL CAMP LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Activity # 12103 ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES/TIMES BY LOCATION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Action Squad – 2 PM

ENDLESS SUMMER Boys & Girls Entering Grades 1 – 6 in September 2022

Activity # 12102 ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES/TIMES BY LOCATION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Riverfield – 9 AM Sherman – 10 AM Osborn Hill - 11 AM Stratfield - 12 PM North Stratfield - 1 PM

Fee includes fun activities, special onsite events, field trips, theme days, camp t-shirt & pizza party!Endless Summer is held COMPLETELY outdoors!

Endless Summer: August 8 – August 19 Location: South Pine Creek Endless Summer is held completely outdoors!

ALL CAMP LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Fee: $200.00 / 2 week session Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $75.00 / 2 week session Early Care Monday - Friday 7:30 - 9:00 AM $75.00 / 2 week session After Care Monday - Friday 3:00 - 5:00 PM Activity # 12102 ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES/TIMES BY LOCATION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Endless Summer – 3 PM

CAMP REFUND POLICY

Playground, Camp Champs, Action Squad, Trip Camp, Endless Summer and Special Playgrounds refund policy: A $50 Administration fee will be charged per refund, per person, per session.

NO SUMMER CAMP REFUNDS AFTER MAY 31 ALL CAMP LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

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TEEN ADVENTURE TRIP CAMP

CAMP CHAMPS

A new adventure every day! 2019 featured Brownstone Quarry, Six Flags NE, Fields of Fire Adventure Park, Lake Compounce, White Water Rafting. 2022 is going to be awesome!

Camp Champs is a fun-filled summer camp program geared toward children who are currently in pre-k and may be entering kindergarten in the upcoming school year. This 2-week program offers a variety of activities including music and movement, arts and crafts, outdoor games, as well as active, calming, and educational games. We also offer several on-site activities for our campers! Camp is held indoors and outdoors! Each classroom is run by certified teachers, current or former preschool teachers, and highly experienced childcare professionals. Max 22 per classroom.

Boys & Girls who are currently in Pre-K and may be entering kindergarten in the upcoming school year! Ages 4 & 5

Boys & Girls Entering Grades 9 - 12 in September 2022

Monday – Thursday, 9:00 – 4:00 (time varies per trip) (Rain date Fridays) Session 1: August 8 – August 11 Session 2: August 15 – August 18 Fee: $300 per week Tomlinson School Bus Loop (Pick Up/Drop Off) Activity # 12104 ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES/TIMES BY LOCATION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 TRIP CAMP – 3 PM

Session 1: June 27 – July 8 Session 2: July 11 – July 22 Session 3: July 25 – August 5 AM Session runs from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fee: $175.00 / Session Monday - Friday Full Day Session runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Fee: $325.00 / Session Monday - Friday We offer Extended Care at all sites for an additional fee per session. $75.00 / session Early Care

Monday - Friday 7:30 - 9:00 AM

$75.00 / session After Care

Monday - Friday 3:00 - 5:00 PM (Full Day session attendees only)

Locations: Riverfield Elementary School Sherman Elementary School Osborn Hill Elementary School Stratfield Elementary School North Stratfield Elementary School

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM

ALL CAMP LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

Each summer we have 14 and 15 year-olds volunteer their time to work at Playground Camp (Grades 1 - 6) in order to gain experience working with children. Part of their day is spent in daily training sessions and the rest is spent directly with the other staff and campers!

Activity # 11101 ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES/TIMES BY LOCATION: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 Riverfield – 9 AM Sherman – 10 AM Osborn Hill - 11 AM Stratfield - 12 PM North Stratfield - 1 PM

The ideal candidate for the CIT program is 14 or 15 years old and has an interest in applying for work as a paid counselor when they turn 16. (Working in the CIT program does not guarantee a paid position.)

The CIT program gives promising 14 and 15 year olds an opportunity to gain valuable experience by working 6 weeks full-time. All CIT candidates must apply and will be interviewed by the Camp Director for acceptance into the program. CIT’s are evaluated on a weekly basis for continuation after the initial 3-week session.

CAMP REFUND POLICY Playground, Camp Champs, Action Squad, Trip Camp, Endless Summer and Special Playgrounds refund policy: A $50 Administration fee will be charged per refund, per person, per session.

No Summer Camp refunds after May 31

We will begin accepting applications in January and will continue to take them until May 1st. You can either drop off the application to our office or email it to Chelsea at cseres@fairfieldct.org

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TENNIS LESSONS

JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS AND CAMPS

An experienced certified staff teaches the fundamentals of tennis.

Questions, contact Fairfield County Tennis at 203-640-1724 or email fct@fairfieldcountytennis.com More info is also on their website www.fairfieldcountytennis.net

Ages: 5 – 7, 8 – 11 & 11 – 15

Lesson plans include drills, serves, and point play as well as learning rules and etiquette of tennis.

Rain cancellation hotline, 203-283-5629. Cancellations and make-up information is posted the day of the lesson 30 minutes prior to start of session.

Activity # 42151 $150.00 / 5 classes Veterans Park, 909 Reef Road

All participants need their own racquet. FCT Pros will have racquets for sale at each location starting at $30. Pros will fit your child with the correct size.

PEE WEE TENNIS Ages: 3 & 4

These lessons are for boys and girls to work on hand/eye coordination, agility and the introduction of tennis skills and a fun environment.

Activity # 41150 Fee: $120.00 / 5 classes Veterans Park, 909 Reef Road

Mondays

3:15 – 4:00

May 2 – June 6 (Skip May 30)

Wednesdays

3:15 – 4:00

May 4 – June 1

Fridays

3:15 – 4:00

May 6 – June 3

42151

Ages 5 – 7

4:00 – 5:00

$120.00

42151

Ages 8 – 11

4:00 – 5:00

$120.00

42151

Ages 8 – 11

5:00 – 6:00

$120.00

42151

Ages 12 – 15

5:00 – 6:00

$120.00

Ages 3 & 4

10:45 – 11:30

$75.00

42152

Ages 5 – 7

11:30 – 1:30

$135.00

42152

Ages 8 – 11

11:30 – 1:30

$135.00

42152

Ages 5 – 7

1:30 – 3:30

$135.00

42152

Ages 8 – 11

1:30 – 3:30

$135.00

Ages 5 – 7

11:00 – 2:00

$185.00

42152

Ages 8 – 11

11:00 – 2:00

$185.00

42152

Ages 12 – 16

11:00 – 2:00

$185.00

Ages 5 – 7 4:00 – 5:00

Ages 5 – 7 6:00 – 7:00

Ages 5 – 7 6:00 – 7:00

Ages 5 – 7 6:00 – 7:00

Ages 8 – 11 6:00 – 7:00

Ages 8 – 11 6:00 – 7:00 Ages 8 – 11 6:00 – 7:00

JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS

$120.00 / 4 classes Fairfield Ludlowe High School

$160.00 / 4 classes Fairfield Warde HS James Blake Courts

Saturdays, May 7 – June 4 (Skip May 28)

Saturdays, May 7 – June 4 (Skip May 28)

10:00 – 11:00 11:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 1:00 12:00 – 1:00

Activity # 42152

Ages 5 – 7 Ages 8 – 11 Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 15

ADULT TENNIS Ages: 18+

9:00 – 11:00 9:00 – 11:00 11:00 – 1:00 11:00 – 1:00

Activity # 43153

Lessons are for all levels, beginner to intermediate for men and women.

Adults will spend time drilling forehands, backhands, volleys and serves along with playing singles and doubles points. Lessons are taught by certified club pros.

BEGINNER Player has either never held a racquet or has played sparingly without having formal instruction.

ADVANCED BEGINNER Player has had introduction to grips & strokes, starts to make contact with ball on regular basis.

LOW INTERMEDIATE Player is starting to keep the ball in play, learning to serve, can volley, learning court positioning.

INTERMEDIATE Player can keep ball in play consistently, can hit with some spin, can serve & rally consistently.

Saturdays, April 2 – April 23 (Skip April 16) $105.00 / 3 classes Veterans Park Beg / Adv Beg 9:30 – 10:30

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Vacation Camp April 18, 19 & 20 Fairfield Woods Middle School 42152

Ages 5 – 7 4:00 – 5:00

Ages 5 – 7 Ages 8 – 11 Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 15

Saturdays / 3 classes | April 2 – April 23 (Skip April 16) Veterans Park, 909 Reef Road 41150

Ages 5 – 7 4:00 – 5:00

Activity # 42151

Mondays & Fridays / 4 classes April 1 – April 11 Veterans Park, 909 Reef Road

$100.00

Fridays, May 6 – June 3

Sat May 7-June 4 (skip May 28) 12:00 - 1:30

JUNIOR TENNIS Ages: 3 – 4, 5 – 7, 8 – 11 & 12 – 15

3:15 – 4:00

Wednesdays, May 4 – June 1

MATCH PLAY AGES: 11 & UP Players should be able to play from the Baseline and serve consistently. Great way to get used to playing doubles and singles.

Activity # 42151 Fee: $110.00 / 4 classes Fairfield Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Road

Junior clinics and camps are for the Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Low Intermediate juniors. Courts are divided up by age level and ability and will focus on basic strokes (forehand, backhand, volley & serve) and learning to rally.

Ages 3 & 4

Mondays, May 2 – June 6 (Skip May 30)

Ages 8 – 11 5:00 – 6:00 Ages 8 – 11 5:00 – 6:00 Ages 8 – 11 5:00 – 6:00

Activity # 41150 Fee: $100.00 / 4 classes Fairfield Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Road Saturdays 9:10 – 9:55 AM May 7 – June 4 (Skip May 28)

41150

FAIRFIELD COUNTY TENNIS

Wednesdays, May 4 – May 25 4 Classes Veterans Park Low Int / Int Beg / Adv Beg Low Int / Int

9:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 1:30

$200.00 $135.00 $200.00

Tuesdays, May 3 – May 24, 6:30 – 8:00 PM $200.00 / 4 classes Veterans Park Beg / Adv Beg 6:30 – 8:00 PM Saturdays, May 7 – June 4 (Skip May 28) $135.00 / 4 Fairfield Ludlowe High School

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Beg / Adv Beg Low Int / Int

9:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 11:00

Boys Activity # 42201 Girls Activity # 42202

YOUTH SPRING SOCCER LEAGUE Boys & Girls Grades K - 8

Two seasons of soccer are offered each year: Spring and Fall. The Soccer Program divides its teams by grade, gender, and neighboring schools. Both seasons have a seven-week game schedule. Games for Grades 1 - 8 are played on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on the hour and Kindergarten Games are played on Sundays from 9:00 – 4:00 on the hour. All coaches for the program are volunteers.

Teams practice 1 hour per week and practice times are determined by the coach’s schedule. Any person interested in coaching should e-mail, Recreation Coordinator, Chelsea Seres Cseres@fairfieldct. org or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 203-256-3191.

It is important to register on or before the registration deadline, Thursday, March 10th. Returning players from the Fall season will be placed back on their same team provided they register by deadline.

New players and returning players that want to switch teams will be placed at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Any registrations received after the March 10th deadline will not be guaranteed placement on a team. No requests.

REGISTER ONLINE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26th at 9:00 AM Fee: $50.00 / Season Uniforms: $20.00 Saturday, April 23 – June 4 Grade 1 – 8 Games Sunday, April 24 – June 5 Kindergarten Games

Add jersey to your registration

JERSEY Fee: $20.00 YS – youth small; YL - youth large AS - adult small; AL - adult large

This program is for RECREATION LEVEL PLAYERS ONLY. Those players with any organized Travel program or team are not eligible to play in the Recreation Youth Soccer Program.

Registration Deadline – Thursday, March 10th

SOCCER ATHLETES Ages: 6 – 8 Learn the fundamentals of soccer with Boost. Boys and girls will practice 1st touch, dribbling, passing, body movement and coordination. All while having fun in an exciting indoor environment.

Turf shoes or sneakers only, balls will be provided.

Activity # 42121 Fee: $135.00 / 7 classes Boost Sports Academy, 210 Old Dam Road Saturdays 11:15 – 12:00 February 26 – April 9

PRE-SCHOOL SOCCER SKILLS & DRILLS

SUPER TOTS SPORTS

Boys & Girls Ages 3 - 5

Ages: 18 mos - 2; 2.5 - 3.5 & 4 - 5 years old

Skills & Drills is totally instructional and begins teaching children the basic fundamentals of the game of soccer through games, activities and contests. All aspects of the game are scaled down to their level including a smaller ball, goals, and fields. There will be no coaches for any team.

Questions? Kristina Kelly at CTtots@supertotsports.com HOOPSTER TOTS. Learning basketball has never been more fun!

These classes focus on dribbling, shot technique, passing and team work. Adjustable hoops and appropriately sized basketballs are used to always provide just the right amount of challenge.

REGISTER ONLINE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26th at 9:00 AM Fee: $50.00 / 7 classes Uniforms: $20.00 Roger Ludlowe Middle School

Activity # 41414 Fee: $119.00 / 6 classes Thursdays Highwood Park Basketball Court

IMPORTANT! Please be sure to contact our office recsupport@ fairfieldct.org ahead of time if you need to add your child to your account in order to register!

March 31 – May 12 (Skip April 21) 18 mos – 2, Grasshoppers 9:00 – 9:45 2.5 – 3.5, Froggies 10:00 – 10:45 4 – 5, Kangaroos 11:00 – 11:45

Activity # 41120 Time

Days

Dates

9:00 – 9:45

Sunday

April 24 – June 5

10:00 – 10:45

Sunday

April 24 – June 5

11:00 – 11:45

Sunday

April 24 – June 5

12:00 – 12:45

Sunday

April 24 – June 5

1:00 – 1:45

Sunday

April 24 – June 5

2:00 – 2:45

Sunday

April 24 – June 5

BASEBALL TOTS. Learning baseball has never been more fun!

Baseball Tots classes focus on fine and gross motor skills as well as body control. We teach all the baseball basics, such as throwing, catching, hitting and running control. We are excited to help these little ones develop a love of the game.

Activity # 41414 Fee: $119.00 / 6 classes Fridays Tom Haydon Softball Field

* All times offer the same curriculum. Register with a friend for our later classes to have a better chance of being together!

Shin guards are required, cleats are recommended.

March 25 – May 13 (Skip April 15 & April 22) 18 mos – 2, Bunters 9:00 – 9:45 2.5 – 3.5, Batters 10:00 – 10:45 4 – 5, Hitters 11:00 – 11:45

JERSEY Fee: $20.00 YS – youth small or YL - youth large Add jersey to your registration

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GUITAR LESSONS

Ages: 8 – 14, Returning students & 15+/ Adults Learn chords, scales, theory and best of all - learn to play your favorite songs! These classes will focus on providing a high level of instruction in a fun, cooperative atmosphere. It is intended for beginning guitar students with Level 2 for returning and intermediate students. Guitars will be provided for all students to use during their lessons. Rentals are also available. Questions, Shane, 203-5005916. Shaneguitartennis@yahoo.com Activity # 42407 Fee: $240.00 / 8 classes Fridays Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road Ages 8 – 14 4:00 – 5:00 Returning 5:05 – 6:05 Ages 15+ 6:05 – 7:05

February 4 – April 1 February 4 – April 1 February 4 – April 1 Will not meet Feb 18

ART STROKES

Ages: 4 – 6 & 7 - 11

Welcome to Art Strokes, to explore your creative side! Did you know everything around us is made of shapes? Students will learn to draw complex elements in simple and easy steps with shapes, lines, colors, etc. Development of basic skills of art for preschoolers and elementary students gives them an advantage in classrooms. We believe children have undiscovered natural talent within themselves and all they need is a little guidance to uncover it. Let your child be a part of the classroom experience that is fun, educational and affordable! Questions, contact Renu, renuvora2002@yahoo.com Activity # 42408 Fee: $100.00 / 6 classes Thursdays Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road Ages 4 – 6 Ages 7 – 11 Ages 4 – 6 Ages 7 – 11

CHESS WIZARDS

Ages: 8 - 12

Join BonnaH Co instructors Bonnie Liang and Hannah Choi for a sixweek course, merging fiber arts & crafts with both hand and machine sewing! During each 1.5 hour class, you’ll explore a different fiber art technique, from fabric stamping to embroidery to tassel-making. Learn about fabric design and basic sewing construction while creating your very own custom, monogrammed keychain. Gain a valuable skill while having “sew” much fun!

Activity # 42435 Fee: $200.00 / 10 classes $120.00 / 6 classes Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road 4:00 – 5:00 4:00 – 5:00

February 3 – March 10 February 3 – March 10 March 24 – May 5 (Skip April 21) March 24 – May 5 (Skip April 21)

SEW FUN! EXPLORING FIBER ARTS

Ages: 6 - 12

Join Chess Wizards for challenging chess lessons, exciting tournaments, fun team activities and more. If you’re brand new to chess, we’ll teach you the basics and get you playing in no time.

If you’re a seasoned checkmate artist, we’ll show you new ways to let your creativity loose on the board. Chess Wizards is one of the largest chess academies in the nation. Every year since 2002, our interactive, discovery-based curriculum inspires thousands of students and parents to challenge themselves through the Game of Kings and Queens! Questions can be directed to julia@ chesswizards.com

Tuesdays Tuesdays

4:00 – 5:00 5:05 – 6:05 4:00 – 5:00 5:05 – 6:05

Activity # 33440 Fee: $140.00 / 6 classes Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road

February 1 – April 5 April 26 – June 7 (Skip May 31)

Mondays

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4:15 – 5:45

February 28 – April 4

FUTURE STARS BASKETBALL ACADEMY Boys & Girls Grades K - 4

REGISTER ONLINE Wednesday, JANUARY 19th at 9:00 AM Future Stars, top rated provider of basketball instruction, focuses on skill improvement through instruction that stresses fundamentals, education, practice and discipline, all in a fun filled and age appropriate atmosphere. This program will include Future Stars’ nationally recognized “Lessons of Life” sports/educational program, game play and incentive giveaways.

Ages: 7 – 12

April 18 – April 21 (rain date Friday)

BASKETBALL CLINICS

9:00 – 10:00

Sat

Feb 26 – April 2

Grade K, 1, 2

10:15 – 11:15

Sat

Feb 26 – April 2

Grades 3 & 4

11:30 – 12:30

Sat

Feb 26 – April 2

WITH COACH JOE Ages: 3 - 5

www.fitclubct.com 203-955-1900 Location: Fitclub, 85 Mill Plain Road

Coach Joe is a black belt and head coach of Fit Club’s Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. He continues to compete in IBJJF and also coaches our Kids Competition team.

Ages 7 – 10 & 11 - 14 Activity # 42121 Fee: $129.00 / 7 classes Saturdays Outdoors at Highwood Park, 330 Palamar Drive

Activity # 41121 $180.00 / 8 classes Tuesdays Plus a $35 uniform fee to be purchased at the first class

April 30 – June 18 (Skip May 28) April 30 – June 18 (Skip May 28)

12:45 – 1:30 3:30 – 4:15 12:45 – 1:30 3:30 – 4:15

YOUTH SPEED CLASS

Grades 4 & 5 and Middle School / High school Multiple Days/Times available. Classes are ongoing at the BOOST Facility at S. Pine Creek, 210 Old Dam Road.

Boost your speed, flexibility, explosiveness, lateral movement, strength and cardiovascular endurance, with an emphasis on injury prevention. Training includes ladders, rings, resistance bands, box jumps, high intensity interval training and more designed to take your game to the next level. $25 per class; $180 for 8 classes; $320 for 16 classes; $430 for 24 classes Open to all levels, join anytime! Registration is through BOOST.

FIT CLUB - BOXING FOR KIDS

Grade K, 1, 2

Have a super active child that needs to burn off energy? Have a timid child that needs a boost in confidence? Our class is perfect for them!

Coach Joe helps bring out the best in each child! This class teaches body awareness and introduces them to basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves. Coach Joe helps kids build self-esteem, self-confidence, and learn important social skills. His goal is to make each child mentally tough and physically strong.

Activity # 42121 Fee: $199.00 / 4 classes Outdoors at Highwood Park, 330 Palamar Drive

9:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 11:00

Dates

FIT CLUB - LITTLE NINJAS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU

APRIL VACATION BASKETBALL CAMP

Ages 6 – 10 Ages 11 - 14

Days

Activity # 42122

Boost clinics are designed to increase speed, agility, strength and conditioning in addition to the fundamental skills of ball-handling, dribbling, defense, passing, and shooting.

1:00 – 4:00

Time

Fee: $125.00 / 6 weeks Osborn Hill Elementary School

BOOST BASKETBALL

Mon – Thur

Grade

Ages: 9+

Our Boxing program for boys and girls is a great way to boost confidence and strength. Students will be introduced to the basics of boxing. Skill and technique will be taught in/out of our boxing ring. Students will learn stance, movement, jab, cross, hook and will do bag work, mitt work, shadow boxing and partner drills. There is no sparring. Questions, sarahfitclub@gmail.com 203-955-1900 Activity # 42121 Fee: $180.00 / 8 classes, plus $40 Gloves to be purchased at 1st class Fit Club, 85 Mill Plain Rd Thursdays 5:00 – 5:45 PM February 24 – April 14

January 18 – March 8 January 18 – March 8 March 22 – May 17 (Skip April 19) March 22 – May 17 (Skip April 19

FIT CLUB – KIDS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU SELF DEFENSE WITH COACH JOE Grade School & Middle / High School Classes

Location: Fitclub, 85 Mill Plain Road Classes are on-going Register through FIT CLUB, 203-955-1900. www.fitclubct.com Have a super active child that needs to burn off energy? Have a timid child that needs a boost in confidence? Our class is perfect for them!

Coach Joe helps bring out the best in each child! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a great form of self-defense. Children learn takedowns, break falls, controls, and submissions. As there is no punching or kicking allowed in Jiu-jitsu it is highly focused on grappling. This helps tremendously with body awareness. Children learn various techniques and will always have the opportunity to practice against an opponent during class.

Coach Joe helps kids build self-esteem, self-confidence, and learn important social skills. His goal is to make each child mentally tough and physically strong.

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APRIL VACATION CAMP

THE FITNESS CENTER

Kids will have a blast with recreation staff and Town Youth Council High School students that love to play! Activities include indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, and a pizza party! All proceeds benefit a Town Youth Council fundraiser, The Jacky Durrell Memorial Scholarship Awards.

The Fitness Center is located at the Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road. Open to all Fairfield RESIDENTS, 16 years of age and older. A yearly membership is $130.00 for adults and $110.00 for seniors (62 & older.) Fitness memberships are valid for a year from the day it is purchased. Three-month memberships are also available for $65.00 for adults and $55.00 for seniors. Interested residents must sign-up at the Fitness Center. You must have two forms of ID showing that you are a Fairfield resident, one a photo ID.

Boys & Girls Grades K - 5

April 18 – April 21

Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Fee: $125.00 / 4 days Location: Osborn Hill School

Hours of Operation: Weekdays, 5:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Activity # 52105

CONFIDENCE CLUB FOR GIRLS Grades 5 - 8

Thursdays, January 27 – March 24 (Skip Feb 17) Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road

6:45 – 8:00PM

Confidence Club is an 8-week facilitated discussion group that creates a brave space for girls to develop self-esteem and social emotional intelligence. Each week the girls will meet with a professional mentor, share concerns and interests, and follow curriculum-based program with confidence boosting activities. This is a FREE program facilitated

by LIVE GIRL. REGISTER directly through LIVE GIRL, https:// golivegirl.org/confidence-club Registration opens up January 1st.

Fairfield Parks and Recreation Master Plan The Fairfield Parks and Recreation Master Plan will set forth a vision that reflects the needs and priorities of the community and establish a roadmap for how that vision can be implemented over the next ten years. Project Components include: Examine the demand (current and future) for the Town’s fields, courts and recreation facilities, Inventory and evaluate existing facilities and condition and ascertain the appropriateness of existing facilities, Identify any required community service and recreation facilities/components that are or will be needed and Develop a strategic plan for at least the next 10 years. We want to hear from you! If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the Community Survey. Head to www.fairfieldparksandrecplan.com for more information!

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES Are you at least 16 and looking for a fun Summer Job Opportunity?

We are now hiring for Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Parking Attendants and Event Staff. Online applications available through https://www.fairfieldct.org/hr

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MAGGIE TAYLOR YOGA - GENTLE YOGA & FLOW YOGA Ages: 18 +

Enjoy our beautiful Penfield Pavilion with views of Long Island Sound for these indoor yoga classes! Certified instructor, Maggie Taylor will guide the group through relaxing breath work, strength building poses and stretching. The perfect way to start your day off centered and grounded. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel and a blanket. Drop-ins welcome. https://maggietyoga.com Activity # 43501

Fee: $144.00 / 8 classes 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays

Gentle Yoga Flow Yoga Gentle Yoga

Penfield Pavilion, 323 Fairfield Beach Road January 31 – March 28 (Skip Feb 21) February 1 – March 22 February 2 – March 23

STROLLER STRIDES

Ages: Babies (6 weeks & up) and Moms Stroller Strides® is a stroller-based fitness program designed for moms to do with their little ones. Mom achieves a total body workout using exercise tubing, the environment and the stroller, while baby has fun! Our classes are taught by certified fitness instructors and are a great way to get back into shape, have fun with your baby, and meet other moms. We recommend waiting until your baby is at least six weeks of age to begin class and you can take classes up to any age so long as your little one still enjoys a ride in the stroller. Classes are ongoing. For more information go to: http:// seffco.fit4mom.com Register Online at FIT4MOM Class Schedule: http://seffco.fit4mom.com/classes-events/ stroller-strides

FAIRFIELD FENCING ACADEMY LEARN THE BASICS OF FENCING Ages: 8 - 13 We’re excited to partner with the Fairfield Fencing Academy, to teach kids ages 8 – 13 the basics of Fencing. This is a great prep for Fairfield’s high school Fencing Teams, taught by Head Coach, Jim Roberts and his instructors. The first few sessions will focus on technical skills with their feet and their bladework in terms of form. By the 3rd or 4th session fencers will be hooked up to the strips and actually dueling with each other! Fencers will be given a weekly private lesson as well.

The last day of the session will be a test for their footwork 1 badge!

Fencing is a great stress reliever giving participants a physical and mental challenge which boosts their confidence and social skills.

This is the one sport where size doesn’t matter, only skill. Fencers face competitors twice their size and win because they have the skill and talent to do so. Come join this amazing program! Questions or to arrange Private Lessons contact, James Roberts, director@ fairfieldfencingacademy.com No equipment required.

Activity # 42124 $149.00 / 7 weeks Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Fairfield Fencing Academy, 720 Old Stratfield Road Session 1 Session 2

February 10 – March 31 (Skip February 17) April 28 – June 9

GRIT ON THE GO OUTDOOR NINJA WARRIOR Ages: 5 - 8 & 8 – 12

The Grit Ninja has packed up equipment and is ready to turn Veres Street Softball Field into a unique ninja warrior obstacle course! During each action-packed class, aspiring ninjas will climb, swing, jump and run on our ever-changing equipment (which includes a rock wall traverse, monkey bars, grip gauntlet, cliffhanger, balance courses, warped walls, and so much more)!

Classes are led by The Grit Ninja’s professional coaches – many of whom have competed on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Our coaches will guide ninjas as they tackle our fun obstacles that build strength, coordination, agility, balance, problem-solving skills, self-confidence and, most importantly, GRIT! Please visit www. thegritninja.com for more information.

Activity # 22180 Fee: $240.00 / 6 Weeks Thursdays Veres Street Softball Field 5–8 8 – 12

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4:00 – 4:50 5:00 – 5:50

March 31 – May 12 (Skip April 21) March 31 – May 12 (Skip April 21)

FAIRFIELD TEEN THEATRE Fairfield Teen Theatre is a community summer theatre consisting of three programs run for and by young people from 8 through 19 years of age.

FTT has served Fairfield by offering a variety of presentations for the past 46 years. The members of FTT gain experience in all the performing arts: dramatic, visual, music & dance. Opportunities in the non-performing aspects of the theatre are available: business, advertising & sales as well as costuming, construction, lighting, make-up, & the collection of properties. All aspects of play production are open to the members under the guidance/instruction of professional & apprentice staff members. A Broadway Show trip may be planned. A 4th of July pie sale, program advertising & car wash are planned for Magic Box & Main Stage participants as we believe it is valuable for teens to understand the financial part of producing theatre. All participants will receive t-shirts. FTT program fees are $450 per participant. Main Stage & Magic Box participants may choose to pay the entire $450 fee at Registration/Auditions or pay $200 at Registration/Auditions with the $250 balance due by Wednesday, June 15. All Magic Box & Main Stage financial obligations must be met by June 15th. Each program will follow all CDC Covid-19 guidelines.

FTT PRE-TEEN PLAYERS

FTT MAIN STAGE

Ages 8 – 12

PreTeen Players is a four week program. Consistent attendance for the entire 4 weeks is critical for children with leading roles. This program will offer one cast with two performances of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition on Friday, July 29th at 7:00 pm & a matinee on Saturday, July 30th at 2:00 pm. All participants will receive t-shirts & music CDs, learn the basics of musical theatre, singing, & dance.

Activity # 12418 Fee: $450.00 / 80 hours Mon – Fri July 5 – July 30 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Fairfield Ludlowe High School

FTT MAGIC BOX

Ages 13 – 19 Magic Box’s four week program provides a small cast setting for teenagers and takes place at Fairfield Woods Middle School auditorium. Consistent attendance for the entire 4 weeks is critical for all cast members.

This program concludes with three performances of Footloose Youth Edition on Friday, July 22nd & Saturday, July 23rd at 8pm & a matinee on Sunday, July 24th at 2pm. Magic Box will not meet Monday, July 4th.

Registration is required for this group on Wednesday, May 18th or Thursday, May 19th from 3:30 – 6:00 pm at FWMS auditorium. If you would like to be considered for a leading role, please prepare to sing 16 bars of a show tune to perform at registration. No audition is required for inclusion in the ensemble of this show.

REHEARSALS: Monday – Friday June 27 – July 22 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Fairfield Woods Middle School The fee is $450.00 per participant. Credit card or Check accepted payable to Fairfield Teen Theatre.

Payment may be split with $200 paid at registration followed by the $250 balance due by Wednesday, June 15.

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Ages 13 – 19

Main Stage’s six week program is the most advanced of the groups & provides opportunities for large numbers of teenage cast, crew, & orchestra members. Past shows performed by this groups include: INTO THE WOODS, SEUSSICAL, BEAUY & the BEAST, big THE MUSICAL, LES MISERABLES School Edition, RENT, SHREK and so many more! Consistent attendance for the entire 6 weeks is critical for all cast members. This Summer’s show will be Mama Mia! Performances will be Friday, August 5th & Saturday, Saturday, August 6th at 8pm, Sunday, August 7th at 2:00 pm, Friday, August 12th & Saturday, August 13th at 8:00 pm, Sunday August 14th at 2:00 pm. This program will not meet Monday, July 4th & concludes on Monday, August 15th evening for clean-up.

Auditions are required for acceptance to this group on Wednesday, May 18th or Thursday, May 19th from 3:30 – 6:00 pm, at Fairfield Woods Middle School auditorium.

Prepare to sing 16 bars of a show tune to perform & wear comfortable shoes.

REHEARSALS: Monday – Friday, June 27th – August 4th from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Fairfield Woods Middle School The fee is $450.00 per participant. Credit card or Check accepted payable to Fairfield Teen Theatre. Payment may be split with $200 paid at Auditions followed by the $250 balance due by Wednesday, June 15.

BEACH STICKERS

LAKE MOHEGAN PASSES

Required Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day. BEACH

LOCATIONS

JENNINGS

880 South Benson Rd

LAKE MOHEGAN

960 Morehouse Hwy

PENFIELD

323 Fairfield Beach Rd

SOUTH PINE CREEK

1424 South Pine Creek Rd

SOUTHPORT

1505 Pequot Ave, Spt

SASCO

1401 Sasco Hill Rd

Required Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day.

LAKE MOHEGAN PASSES

Individual ID’s with the Pass holders’ picture are used for entrance into the lake. Check our website for information on when the 2022 Lake Mohegan Passes will be available to purchase or renew. 2021 Mohegan Pass holders are encouraged to RENEW online and their passes will automatically be updated for 2022. Passes can also be purchased at the Lake Mohegan gate starting on June 18.

Parking at Lake Mohegan is free. Fee is charged at the gate for access to Lake & Splash Pad.

Fairfield has 5 beaches and beautiful Lake Mohegan to be enjoyed by all. They are open with Lifeguards on duty weekends only beginning May 28 through June 11. The full time season starts June 18. (Schedule subject to change)

LAKE MOHEGAN SEASON PASS RATES

Town beaches and Lake Mohegan may be accessed by either purchasing a Season Pass or Sticker or by paying daily rates. Our website is the fastest and most convenient way to RENEW. Check our website for information on when the 2022 Beach Stickers and Lake Mohegan Passes will be available for purchase and renewal.

All (except those below)

All Beaches, Marina & Town Dump

$10.00

Seniors 62+

All Beaches, Marina & Town Dump

Free

Penfield ONLY

Penfield Beach ONLY

All (except below)

$25.00

Permanent Resident w/ Company Car

All Beaches, Marina & Town Dump

$55.00

Town of Fairfield Employees

All Beaches & Marina

$65.00

Real Residential Property Taxpayers

All Beaches & Marina

N/C

Permanent Resident Infant to 2 years

$10.00

Grandchildren of Resident Senior 62+

$20.00

Non-Resident - Ages 3 +

Resident

Non-Res.

$8.00

$15.00

Adult Weekday (Ages 18+)

$4.00

$8.00

Child Weekday (Ages 3 – 17)

$10.00

$18.00

Adult W / E & Holidays (18+)

$6.00

$12.00

Child W / E & Holidays (3 – 17)

N/C

N/C

Infant to 2 years

PENFIELD BEACH LOCKERS

Don’t feel like lugging chairs & sand toys? Want a warm shower after your beach day? There are 194 lockers large enough to change in and store items available to rent for the entire beach season at Penfield Pavilion. Amenities include men’s and women’s restrooms and hot showers (10 are handicap accessible).

RATES FOR VEHICLES NOT REGISTERED IN FAIRFIELD $250.00

Permanent Resident Senior 62+

Reservations may be made Online beginning Wednesday March 16th at 9:00 AM

RATES FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN FAIRFIELD (051) $25.00

Permanent Resident

N/C

DAILY RATES (without Lake Mohegan Pass)

If adding a NEW vehicle or making changes to any information from 2021, an application must be filled out and a copy of the vehicle registration must be attached and then: FAXED to 203-256-3145 OR EMAILED to Recsupport@fairfieldct.org Or BROUGHT into the REC Office, 75 Mill Plain Rd. To qualify for Resident Rates, the vehicle must be registered and paying taxes to the Town of Fairfield. To see if you qualify, look for Tax Town Fairfield (051) on your vehicle registration. Fairfield Residents and/or Taxpayers with vehicles paying taxes to a Town other than Fairfield are considered Non-Residents. Look below for appropriate fee.

$10.00

Rental Fees

those Jennings & Penfield Beach ONLY

Residents Non-Residents

$300.00 $600.00

Seniors (62+) $200.00 Seniors (62+) $400.00

BONFIRE RESERVATIONS

Reservations may be made Online ONLY beginning Wednesday March 16th at 9:00 AM

Daily Parking Rates (without Beach Sticker) are available at Jennings & Penfield Beaches only and are $20 weekdays and $50 on weekends & Holidays. Bus Fee $250 with prior approval, call 203-256-3191 for reservation. Buses are allowed at Jennings Beach Only. All Fees are subject to change.

What a wonderful way to spend an evening with family and friends. Bring the wood and some marshmallows and you’re ready to go! Fairfield Residents, 21 years and older, are able to reserve a Bonfire via our online registration website. Bonfire Season is from May 1st through September 30th. Reservations are able to be made online only as of March 16 at 9:00 am with a $100 credit card payment. Current Bonfire locations include Jennings Beach (J2 Entrance) and Jennings Beach (J6 Entrance).

Please note, alcoholic beverages of any kind are not permitted in any Town of Fairfield park. Food trucks are not permitted.

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COMMUNITY SAILING OF FAIRFIELD Community Sailing, operated by its members, under the auspices of Fairfield Parks & Recreation, is based in Southport Harbor.

This program makes available to its members 2 fixed keel, familysize Ideal 18’ day sailers, 4 two-person kayaks and 4 one-person kayaks. The annual fees for a household are: $395 (full week), $250 (weekday only), $250 kayak only (full week) with a 10% discount for seniors 62 and over. Membership entitles any family member over the age of 18, who has a Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate and has passed our skills testing, to reserve 2-hour sailing or kayaking slots from May through October. FREE Preseason Safe Sailing and Kayaking Seminars will be held in the spring of 2022 either via Zoom or in person. The seminars are required for new and returning members. For more information about the seminars, please check our website in the spring. For more information about Community Sailing and membership requirements, please check our website. www.communitysailingfairfield.com

FAIRFIELD BUY LOCAL WHY BUY LOCAL? By choosing to support local businesses, you not only enjoy a more personalized buying experience, you help: Build Community! Strengthen Our Local Economy! Keep Our Community Unique! Create A Sustainable Future! Create More Jobs and Economic Opportunities! Realize Better Value for Yourself!

VOLUNTEER FOR THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Ages: 18+ Do you know what to do in a major disaster such as a flood, winter storm or hurricane? Do you know someone who has been injured in a major disaster? Did you ever want to help? This training is for you. The CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and FEMA have established the basic curriculum we will follow. You will train to be part of the:

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM http://www.fairfieldct.org/cert Training will include: disaster preparedness, terrorism, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, fire safety, sheltering and more. Initially Residents Only, N/R policy applies. Attendance at ALL Classes is required.

Activity # 33509 No Fee / 5 classes Saturdays February 26 – March 26 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 Richard White Way

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for a great way to support your community while driving brand awareness and showcasing good will? Sponsor one of our Parks & Recreation Community Events! Our Summer Concert Series, Peanut Butter Jams and Sand Jam Movie nights draw big crowds! Setup a table onsite, offer giveaways and join in the fun with the hundreds of people who attend. For more information, contact Gaylen at 203.256.3191 or gbrown@fairfieldct.org

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BEACH FEST MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Friday, May 20 Lake Mohegan 960 Morehouse Highway 6:00 – 10:00 PM

Bonfire, Live Music, Food, Fun! High School / College Student Bands wishing to get in the line-up contact Ginna Paules at the Recreation Department, 203-256-3191. Vpaules@fairfieldct.org

ADAPTIVE RECREATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AFTER SCHOOL CHILL

SPECIAL PLAYGROUNDS

Children and teens with special needs will be able to “chill” and hang out where they may choose to play a game, dance, draw, watch a movie or just hang out with their friends. Bus Transportation will be provided from the schools to Fairfield Ludlowe High School, room 130 but pick-up is the responsibility of the caregiver.

Activity # 12110 Fee: $200.00 / 2 week session Monday – Friday 9:00 – 3:00 Burr Elementary School

Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Entering K - 12th Grade

Adaptive Recreation Director, Kathy Morehouse is a Para-Professional for the Fairfield School system with over 25 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. Kathy and her staff strive to meet each participants individual needs with a nurturing approach.

Any questions regarding the After-School Chill program can be addressed to Kathy Morehouse: kmorehouse@fairfieldschools.org Activity # 32111 Fee: $100.00 Fairfield Ludlowe High School, Room 130 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 2:45 – 5:45 PM February 23 – June 10 (does not meet on school holidays)

Session 1

June 27 – July 8

Session 2

July 11 – July 22

Session 3

July 25 – August 5

The Special Summer Playground Program is for any child enrolled in a Fairfield Public School Special Education Program. Daily activities include quiet and active games, arts and crafts, movies, exercise and on-site special events. Jennings Beach and Lake Mohegan will also be included on Mondays and Fridays. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/family member.

Special Playground Director, Kathy Morehouse is a Para-Professional for the Fairfield School system with over 20 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. Kathy and her staff strive to meet each participants individual needs with a nurturing approach.

The program takes place at Burr School in air-conditioned classrooms, site subject to change. Any questions regarding the Special Playground program can be addressed to Kathy Morehouse: kmorehouse@ fairfieldschools.org

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ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES

FACILITY RESERVATIONS

FIELD RESERVATIONS

Fields are open April 1st - October 31st (weather permitting).

Fairfield Residents are able to make up to two (2) reservations, twice (2x) a week, for a maximum of two (2) hours each, up to two (2) weeks in advance at no charge. Reservations may be made by calling 203-256-3191 or in person at the Parks & Rec Department.

Organizations and businesses wishing to host a Camp or Clinic in Fairfield, may reserve field and park space for a rental fee of $75.00 / $100.00 per hour. A 50% Non-Refundable Deposit is due at the time booking with the remainder being due two (2) weeks prior to program start along with a signed copy of the Town of Fairfield’s Hold Harmless Agreement and a Certificate of Insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per accident and $2,000,000 aggregate with the Town of Fairfield being named as additional insured. Weather related field Closures are posted at http://www. fairfieldrecreation.com

PICNIC AREA RESERVATIONS

Fairfield Residents, 18 years and older, are able to reserve an outdoor Picnic Area by calling Parks & Recreation at 203.256.3191, visiting in person at our office at 75 Mill Plain Road, or via our new Online Registration Website. Picnic Season is from April 1st through October 31st. Reservations are able to be made as of January 4th. Located at Gould Manor, Owen Fish & Veteran’s Park, these three (3) designated Picnic Areas are also equipped with picnic tables, garbage receptacles, playground equipment and bathroom facilities. There is no fee for making a picnic reservation. Please note, tents and alcoholic beverages of any kind are not permitted in any Town of Fairfield park.

All leagues are slow-pitch and open to players 18 years and older.

Teams can be comprised of Fairfield residents, full time employees of the Town of Fairfield and Board of Education and up to 3 non-residents.

(Non-residents must pay a $100.00 fee and may only play in one league. Women non-residents fee is $75.00) The season opens in late April. 2021 teams will be contacted by the Recreation Department and invited to return. New teams that are interested in playing should contact the Department at 203-256-3191 to be put on a waitlist.

Returning Players, both residents and non-residents, who participated in the 2021 season will be able to register ONLINE at www.fairfieldrecreation.com Check the Adult Softball link on our webpage for updates as the season approaches.

All NEW team members who are not property owners must register in person at the Recreation Department prior to the first game and provide 2 proofs of residency. Documents needed for proof of residency are a Driver’s License and Automobile Registration. (In lieu of car registration, current tax and utility bills are also accepted.) All address changes must be verified by the following: current real estate tax bill and/or current utility bill with name and address. Residency verification must be done with each calendar year. Approximate League Fees: $800.00 $1200.00 (Will be determined closer to start date!)

Monday Women # 43206-01

Weather related field closures are posted at www.fairfieldrecreation.com

CORNHOLE LEAGUE Ages: Adult

Activity # 44204 Fee: $100/team

TENNIS/PICKLE BALL COURT RESERVATIONS

Fairfield has 34 courts lined for tennis and *pickle ball. Residents may use these courts at their leisure on a drop-in basis or may make a reservation ONLINE or by calling the Recreation Department at 203-256-3191. Residents may reserve 2 hours of court time per week, up to one week in advance. There is no fee for making reservations. Permits will be issued from April 1st through October 31st for the following locations.

Location DWIGHT FFLD WARDE HS FFLD LUDLOWE HS FFLD WOODS MS *GOULD MANOR OWEN FISH TOMLINSON MS * TUNXIS HILL VETERANS

# 4 8 6 4 2 1 4 3 2

LEAGUE REGISTRATION COURSE #’s Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Over 35 Men Men Men # 43206-02 # 43206-03 # 43206-04

6 Week League Ages: 18+ Team Captain registers as full team.

Sundays, March 27 – May 8 11:00 – 1:00 Penfield Beach Are you ready to deliver some air mail? Teams, consisting of a min of 2 players and max of 4, will get to play two matches per week, best of 3 games. An exciting single elimination playoff on the last day will lead us to our league champion! Plan for 3 hours the last day.

Address 1680 Redding Road 755 Melvile Ave & 20 Knapps Hwy 785 Unquowa Rd 1115 Fairfield Woods Rd 655 Holland Hill Rd 1443 Stratfield Rd 270 Hillcrest Rd Pickle Ball only, 225 Melville Ave 909 Reef Rd

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GOLF COURSES

JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS

INTRO TO GOLF – Ages 4 – 8 and 8 - 12

H. SMITH RICHARDSON GOLF COURSE

203-255-7300, 2425 Morehouse Highway, Fairfield CT 06825 www.hsrgolf.com for rates and information Head Professional, Bob Bigonette, PGA Golf Course Superintendent, Peter Grace As challenging as it is beautiful, “Smith” will provide you with a delightful outing of golf on its rolling 6600+ yards of beautifully maintained fairways and greens.

Ranging from 5773 to 6662 yards, our par 72/73 Championship Golf Course sports 18 distinctive golf holes which are all challenging and a pleasure to play.

CARL J. DICKMAN PAR 3 GOLF COURSE

GOLF LESSONS – HEAD PRO, BOB BIGONETTE, PGA

WELCOME TO GOLF All golfers ages 14+, Adults and Seniors

Start your golf journey with us in this fun and friendly introduction to the game of golf. Learn the full swing, the short game, and putting to get ready for the golf course! Learn basic rules, safety, and etiquette. Includes on course play. Get course ready and let your journey begin! 8:1 PGA Member to student ratio. 10 player max.

H. Smith Richardson

Sundays

1:00 – 2:30 PM

April 24 – June 5 (Skip May 8)

Sundays

2:30 – 4:00 PM

April 24 – June 5 (Skip May 8)

Tuesdays

5:30 – 7:00 PM

April 26 – May 31

Get your complete golf game ready for the upcoming season! Master your preswing fundamentals. Groove your full swing. Sharpen all of your short game shots.

4:1 PGA member to student ratio. 4 player max Activity # 43172 Fee: $200.00 / for each date H. Smith Richardson Saturdays 1:00 – 4:00 PM May 7

May 14

May 21

May 28

June 4

May 15

May 22

May 29

June 5

Sundays 9:00 – noon April 24

May 1

HAPPY HOUR CLINICS Ages 21+

Presented in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Comes with a complimentary cocktail from Boca. For all skill levels. 8 player max.

Activity # 43172 Thursday Evenings, 5:30 – 7:00 PM Smith Richardson Full Swing April 28

May 12

$35.00 per night

Around the Green May 26

May 5

4:00 – 5:00

Fridays

April 29 – June 3

8 – 12 5:00 – 5:50

Fridays

April 29 – June 3

10:00 – 11:00 Saturdays April 30 – June 4

May 19

June 2

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APRIL VACATION GOLF CAMP FOR JUNIORS Ages: 8 - 14

Young golfers will enjoy drills and skills in the AM and play the par three after lunch. Bus transportation to the Par 3 is provided with parents picking up at the Par 3 at the end of the day. Lunch at BOCA is included to make your son or daughter feel like a Pro! 4:1 PGA Member to student ratio. 16 player max.

Activity # 42172 Fee: $450.00 / 4, six hour lessons Monday – Thursday April 18 – April 21 9:30 – 3:30 H. Smith Richardson

PGA JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUE Boys and Girls Ages: 6 – 13 www.pgajrleague.com

SPRING TUNE UP All golfers ages 14+, Adults and Seniors

April 30

4–8

H. Smith Richardson

8 – 12 11:00 – 12:00 Saturdays April 30 – June 4

An ideal layout for juniors, seniors and new golfers but enjoyed by all, the Par 3 gives everyone an opportunity to partake in a fun and relaxing game of golf. Just 9 holes at par 27 and 1240 yards long, one is able to play a short round while enjoying the sea breezes from Long Island Sound located just over the ridge. Players walk and carry or pull their golf bags at the Par 3 enjoying their round and the benefits of walk and play. Pull carts are available at the course or you may bring your own.

Fee: $199.00 / 6 sessions

Activity # 42172 Fee: $125.00 / 6 sessions

4–8

203-254-5113, 70 Old Dam Road, Fairfield CT 06824, www.hsrgolf.com for rates and information

Activity # 43172

This is an introduction to golf in a fun and friendly environment with an emphasis on pre swing fundamentals. These sessions are geared to new or less experienced players. 4:1 coach to player ratio. Max 12. (A player’s own clubs are recommended but loaners will be available.)

H.

The Pros of H. Smith Richardson Golf Course lead

by PGA Professional, Bob Bigonette brings the PGA JR League to Fairfield. Team concept comes to golf. Play one match and one practice a week.

Some experience is preferred. Players must have their own clubs. The top 12 players will be invited to play on the travel team. Max 48.

PGA Jr. League exists to bring communities together through fun, team golf experiences… plus those experiences that transcend golf itself, like friendships that last for years to come or a newfound sense of confidence. What started as an idea penned on a napkin while watching the Little League World Series has grown to more than 60,000 boys and girls on teams spanning all 50 states in 2019.

Activity # 42172 Fee: $300.00 plus an additional $75.00 fee payable directly to the PGA Jr. Golf League Mondays & Wednesdays April 25 – June 6 5:00 – 6:30 PM Carl Dickman Par 3 Questions: HSRGOLFSHOP@gmail.com

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BIGELOW CENTER for SENIOR ACTIVITIES EDUCATION

Educational programs are offered throughout the year on a variety of subjects - from health to history and authors. Our Thursday evening programs during the spring and fall pair an interesting lecture or activity with dinner. Our Lifelong Learners classes are led by truly distinguished instructors and cover a variety of interests. Lifelong Learners classes provide intellectual stimulation in a relaxed, casual atmosphere that lets you learn at your own pace. Past registrants receive a course catalog in the mail. Others can pick up the current catalog at the Bigelow Center. Classes typically cost $20 per course plus a $10 registration fee valid from September through June each year. If you’ve taken courses elsewhere, you recognize what a bargain this is.

EXERCISE

The Bigelow Center offers a wide variety of exercise programs tailored to the particular needs of the adult community. Among the exercise programs offered are Tai Chi, Zumba, Body Balance, Yoga, Weight Training, table tennis, and pickleball. The center also has the Pacers walking club.

With rare exceptions, most seniors can participate in exercise programs--even those who have disabilities or limited motion.

Our highly trained instructors will carefully evaluate the member’s physical condition and work with seniors to help reach your maximum potential. Remember, it’s never too late to get into shape. Exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself! So move any way you can! Click here to learn more.

INCOME TAX PREPARATION

Every tax season trained AARP volunteers are at the center to help seniors complete federal tax forms and file them. There is no charge for this service, but an appointment is required. The schedule for free tax assistance is published in the center’s newsletter.

GAMES

The Bigelow Center also has a number of groups that play a variety of games such as Pinochle, Chess, Bunko, Mah Jongg, Scrabble, etc. These games provide mental stimulation and the opportunity to socialize with people who share your interests. In addition to table games, there are more active games such as pool, table tennis, and pickleball for the more athletically inclined.

NEWSLETTER

The center publishes a monthly newsletter, the Bigelow Center Newsletter, which includes a complete calendar of events and articles of special interest to seniors. The newsletter is available at no charge at the Bigelow Center, both libraries in town, Independence Hall, the YMCA, Fine Arts Hairdresser, both Stop & Shops in Fairfield, and other locations in town. In addition, the newsletter is available online.

MOVIES

The Bigelow Center runs a recent movie release every Friday at 12:45 p.m. The Center has a large screen, high-definition display and a full surround sound system. Monthly movie schedules are posted in Fairfield Senior Times Newsletter.

SOCIAL SECURITY OR MEDICARE ISSUES

The center has on staff highly trained, professional social workers to assist with any Social Security and Medicare questions that our seniors may have. They can provide guidance with respect to Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) and help in choosing supplementary (Medigap) policies. In addition to that, our Social Workers can provide assistance applying for Medicaid (Title 19) and offer advice about home care and housing alternatives for seniors.

For more information check out www.fairfieldct.org/bigelowcenter

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Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department 75 Road Mill Plain Road 75 Mill Plain Fairfield, CT 06824 Fairfield, CT 06824

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BEACH BUNNY 5K FAMILY FUN RUN & ANNUAL EGG SCRAMBLE! SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022 JENNINGS BEACH

7:45 AM - REGISTRATION 9:00 AM - 5K TIMED RUN & 1 MILE UNTIMED FAMILY FUN RUN! 10:00 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - ANNUAL EGG SCRAMBLE (BY AGE)

FOOD TRUCKS, FAMILY FUN & MORE! $30 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $35 REGISTRATION AFTER FEBRUARY 28

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