Berlin Parks and Recreation Department 2016 Summer Brochure

Berlin Parks and Recreation
Department
2016 Summer Brochure
For more information please call the
Department at 860-828-7009
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
1. Registration for summer programs, for residents, will start on Monday, May 9. We are currently registering for all
Skyhawk! s camps. Non-residents may register for the following programs beginning May 23 (if space is still
available) Dolphin Swim team (Newington and New Britain residents only), Lifeguarding class, LEGO camps, Arts
Discovery Camp, Fairy Tale Camp I and II, Ice Adventures: the Sequel, Leap into Summer Dance Camp, Painting
w/Peggy, Girls Basketball Clinic, youth basketball, youth tennis, dog obedience classes, Connecticut Science Center
tickets, Tai Chi and Barre class. Unless noted ± age is determined by first date of the program/class. Six Flag
tickets and Lake Compounce tickets available week of May 16.
Registration for the Summer Fun program at Clover Hill and The Creek started online April 25 and in person May 7.
Call the Department to check on any remaining spots.
2. Registration, for residents, will be accepted in person, on-line (WebTrac) or by mail beginning May 9 however,
you must register in person for swim passes, swim lessons, swim team, Connecticut Science Center tickets, Lake
Compounce tickets and Six Flags tickets. Lake Compounce tickets and Six Flags tickets available week of May 16.
Registration in person will be accepted at the Berlin Parks and Recreation Department, 230 Kensington Rd., Monday
through Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The office will be
closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day, and closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
WebTrac "
Now you can register on-line through our WebTrac program! If you have taken any programs with us
since 2010, you are already in the system. Contact the office and we will send you your username and password or
after hours, go onto the site and request the information. Browse our programs and register from the comfort of your
home. Registration on-line begins at 8 a.m. on May 9 for residents and 8 a.m. on May 23 for non-residents. You can
find the link to WebTrac by going onto the Town website, www.town.berlin.ct.us click on Government and find Parks
and Recreation. Click on Register On-Line to get to WebTrac. Due to the large volume of programs being offered,
you will have to narrow your search by activity type and/or location. Some restrictions may apply and not all
programs are available for on-line registration. On-line registration is only available up to the last business day before
the program starts. After that you can only register in person, if there are still openings.
If registering by mail, include the appropriate registration form, a check made out to the Town of Berlin and a selfaddressed, stamped envelope and mail to Berlin Parks and Recreation Department, 230 Kensington Rd., Berlin, CT
06037 or include your email and the receipt will be emailed to you. Please do not forget to put the Program # on the
registration form. You will be contacted if there are any questions with your paperwork.
VISA and Master Card will be accepted in person and on-line. Debit Cards will not be accepted.
We have a mailbox available, by the office door, for you to drop off registrations, after business hours but when the
Community Center is open. These registrations will be processed the next business day, in random order, at our
earliest convenience. Checks only please. Registrations that cannot be put in the mailbox include " swim passes,
swim lessons, swim team, Connecticut Science Center tickets, Lake Compounce tickets and Six Flags tickets.
The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel any program, which does not meet minimum
enrollment requirements. Registration must be done in advance. In order to insure the continuance of each program,
registrations must be made at least one week before the start of the program unless otherwise indicated.
3. Cancellations " Weekdays call the information line at 860-828-7100
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errors may cause.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
1. Refund will be automatic if a program is cancelled or registrants on waiting list are not included in program.
Fees paid by credit card will be refunded by credit card.
2. Refunds will not be issued on requests made less than 3 business days before a program begins. All refund requests for
any reasons other than cancellation by the Town or failure to include a registrant on a waiting list must be in writing and
received by the Town at least three business days before the program begins.
3. All requests for refunds will be charged a processing fee of 10% of the amount, minimum of $5/maximum of
$25. Fees will not be charged if Parks and Recreation cancels the program.
4. No refunds will be given for pool passes, once the pool season starts.
4. Refunds will not be given on finalized trips or program tickets.
5. No refunds will be given after a program has started.
6. When program fees are paid by credit card and a refund is approved, that refund will be given on the credit card.
7. Exceptions to this refund policy will be made in the sole discretion of the Superintendent of Recreation and must be
based upon hardship or other good cause demonstrated by the registrant.
8. Policy does not apply to Timberlin Golf Course.
9. All refunds will take up to four weeks to process, from the time of request. Refunds will be mailed to you.
BERLIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Debbie Dennis
Art Volz
Steve Wood
Terri Noyes
Jack Rudy
Chris Zagorski
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POOLS
Season Passes may be purchased for individuals and households at the Berlin Parks and Recreation Department office for
Percival Pool and Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool. Season passes enable residents to use either of the two
pools. The fee for individuals (you must be 18 and older for this pass) is $45 and for households is $70. Please fill
out the Pool Pass/Swim lesson registration form for passes and swim lessons.
The resident daily admission fee is $6 for adults and $5 for children. Non-resident daily admission fee is $10 for adults
and $8 for children. All non-residents must be accompanied at all times by a Berlin resident 18 years of age and older.
All children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18 and over, who is in proper swimwear. Swim lessons
are free as part of the household pool pass. Both pools will be open on July 4 from 12-5 p.m.
Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool ± located on Wilcox Court in East Berlin
Pool opens Monday, June 20
Regular hours are Monday! s and Wednesday! s 12-5 p.m.
Tuesday! s, Thursday! s and Friday! s 12-7 p.m.*
Saturday! s and Sunday! s 12-6 p.m.
Family Adult Swim is held Thursdays 6-7 p.m. 13 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Wading Pool is open Monday! s and Wednesday! s 12-5 p.m., Tuesday! s, Thursday! s and Friday! s 12-6 p.m.*, Saturday! s
& Sunday! s 12-5 p.m. An adult must accompany children. Open to children 6 and under.
*Please note that June 21, June 28 and July 5, pool and wading pool will be open from 12-5 p.m.
Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool will close for the season on Friday, August 5
Percival Pool " located on Highland Ave, off Percival Ave in Berlin
Pool opens Wednesday, June 15 12-6 p.m.
Regular hours are Sunday! s-Saturday! s 12-6 p.m.
Family Adult Swim is held Wednesday! s 5-6 p.m. 13 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Hours are
subject to change due to activities at the pool, changes will be posted.
Percival Pool will close for the season on Friday, August 12 (if adequate staffing is available)
BERLIN DOLPHIN SWIM TEAM
Swim Team practices will be held Monday-Friday from 8-8:55 a.m. and Monday-Friday from 6-7:30 p.m.
starting Monday, June 20 at Percival Pool. Swimmers should attend 4 to 5 practices a week. Swim Team
has two divisions. Junior for ages 12 and under and Senior for ages 13-18 (age as of July 1). The fee for
residents is $120, $100 for each additional child in the same family and $130 per child/non-resident.
Deadline to register is Friday, July 1, 1 p.m. All residents will receive an individual pool pass as part of
the program. Participants must be able to swim at least one lap (25 yards) across the pool. Knowledge of
competitive strokes would be helpful.
Junior Swim Team " Program #240101A Senior Swim Team " Program #240101B
Metro Swim will be at Percival Pool on June 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. for the swim suit sale.
LIFEGUARDING CLASS
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding class will be offered this summer, for residents and non-residents. There is a
minimum of 6 and a maximum of 9 allowed. Prerequisites for the course are: you must be at least 15 years old, swim a
300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing, tread water 2 minutes using only your legs
complete a timed event including swimming 20 yards, surface dive & brick retrieval from 7-10 ft water, return to surface
and swim 20 yards on back holding brick, exit water without using a ladder or steps. Certificate earned includes
lifeguarding/first aid/CPR/AED valid for 2 years. Classes will be held from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Percival Pool. The
course will start on August 1 for approximately 10 classes (Saturday, August 6 may be included), you must attend every
class. The fee, which includes a resuscitation mask, is $130 for residents and $140 for nonresidents. Program #240201A
SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE
Swimming lessons are held at Percival Pool and Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool in the
mornings, Monday through Friday. The first session will start on Monday June 20.
Evening lessons will be held at Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool only. First session
will be June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 July 5 and 6. Second session will be Monday and Wednesday
evenings July 11-August 3
Swim Lessons for children with special needs " the Department will offer instruction for children with special needs.
The focus will be developing self confidence and self-esteem while developing water safety and swimming skills. We
will take one child per time slot but you must register for a specific LTS Level, lessons are not one on one. This will be
available for all evening lessons at Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool and only the 2nd and 3rd session of morning
lessons at Percival Pool.
You can only register for one session of swim lessons at a time. You can either register for day lessons or evening lessons
but not for both. All lessons are free as part of the Household 2016 pool pass which participants must register for in order
to take swim lessons. As a result of testing of some participants to see what class they should participate in, there will be
some movement of participants from one level to another. Parent & Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, and Learn-toSwim (LTS) classes where age will apply are determined by the first day of class, per session. All participants in Parent &
Child Aquatics must be 6 months by the first day of class. All participants in Preschool Aquatics must be 4 years by the
first day of class. All participants in Learn-to-Swim classes must be 6 years old. Please note for the second session,
classes will not be held on Monday, July 4.
Please note: The American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics help young children (6 months through 3 years) become
comfortable in and around the water so they are ready to learn to swim. It is not designed to teach children to become
good swimmers or even to survive in the water on their own. Parent and Child Aquatics gives parents information and
techniques to help orient their children to the water and to supervise water activities in a safe manner. 1. Level 1 is for
children who are 6 months to 3 years old and have either no water experience or one previous session of water adjustment
lessons. 2. Level 2 is for children who: Are 6 months to 3 years old and have passed Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1.
Parents must accompany their child in the water for Level 1 & 2 Aquatics. The American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics
consists of three levels, this program helps children ages 4 and 5 years old. The primary objective of Preschool Aquatics is
to promote the developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills. Learn-to-Swim (LTS)
Aquatics is offered to children ages 6 and older. It consists of six levels.
Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Pool Evening Lessons ± Session 1 6/20, 6/21, 6/22, 6/27, 6/28, 6/29, 7/5, 7/6
Time
5-5:35
Level
5:40-6:15
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
LTS 4 " Stroke Improvement
Special needs" designate LTS3 or 4
Preschool " Level 1
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
Special needs " designate Pre or LTS 3
Program #
242013G
242014G
242019SG
242017AH
242013H
242019SH
Time
6:20-6:55
Level
LTS 1 " Intro to Water Skills
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Special needs " designate LTS 1 or 2
Program #
242011J
242012J
242019SJ
Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Pool Evening Lessons ± Session 2 7/11, 7/13, 7/18, 7/20, 7/25, 7/27, 8/1, 8/3
Time
5-5:35
5:40-6:15
Level
Preschool " Level 2
LTS 5 " Stroke Refinement
Special needs " designate Pre or LTS 5
Parent & Child Level 1&2
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
Special needs designate P&C or LTS 3
Program #
242027BG
242025G
242029SG
242020BH
242023H
242029SH
Time
6:20-6:55
Level
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 4 " Stroke Improvement
Special needs " designate LTS 2 or 4
Program #
242022J
242024J
242029SJ
Session 1 ± June 20-July 1
Percival Pool
Time
Level
9-9:25
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
LTS 5 " Stroke Refinement
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 4 " Stroke Improvement
Preschool " Level 2
LTS 6 " Fundamentals of Diving
Preschool " Level 3
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
Preschool" Level 1
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Parent & Child Level 1&2
LTS 1 " Intro to Water Skills
9:30-9:55
10-10:25
10:30-10:55
11-11:25
11:30-11:55
Program #
243013A
243015A
243012B
243014B
243017BC
243016DC
243017CD
243013D
243017AE
243012E
243010AF
243011F
Time
9-9:25
9:30-9:55
10-10:25
10:30-10:55
11-11:25
11:30-11:55
Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Pool
Level
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 6 " Personal Water Safety
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
LTS 5 " Stroke Refinement
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 4 " Stroke Improvement
Preschool " Level 1
LTS 1" Intro to Water Skills
Parent & Child Level 1&2
LTS 1" Intro to Water Skills
Preschool " Level 2
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
Program #
242012A
242016PA
242013B
242015B
242012C
242014C
242017AD
242011D
242010AE
242011E
242017BF
242013F
Session 2 ± July 5-July 15
Percival Pool
Time
Level
9-9:25
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 4 " Stroke Improvement
Special needs " designate LTS 2 or 4
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
LTS 6 " Fitness Swimmer
Special needs - designate LTS 3 or 6
LTS 1 " Intro to Water Skills
LTS 5 " Stroke Refinement
Special needs " designate LTS 1 or 5
Preschool " Level 3
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Special needs " designate Pre or LTS 2
Preschool " Level 1
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
Special needs " designate Pre or LTS 3
Parent & Child Level 1&2
Preschool " Level 2
Special needs " designate P&C or Pre
9:30-9:55
10-10:25
10:30-10:55
11-11:25
11:30-11:55
Program #
243022A
243024A
243029SA
243023B
243026FB
243029SB
243021C
243025C
243029SC
243027CD
243022D
243029SD
243027AE
243023E
243029SE
243020BF
243027BF
243029SF
Time
Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Pool
Level
Program #
242023A
242026DA
9-9:25
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
LTS 6 " Fundamentals of Diving
9:30-9:55
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 4 " Stroke Improvement
10-10:25
Preschool " Level 3
LTS 1" Intro to Water Skills
242027CC
242021C
10:30-10:55
Preschool" Level 2
LTS 5" Stroke Refinement
242027BD
242025D
11-11:25
Preschool" Level 1
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
242027AE
242022E
11:30-11:55
Parent & Child Level 1&2
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
242020BF
242023F
242022B
242024B
Session 3 ± July 18-July 29
Percival Pool
Time
Level
9-9:25
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
LTS 6 " Fundamentals of Diving
Special needs " designate LTS 3 or 6
LTS 1 " Intro to Water Skills
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Special needs " designate LTS 1 or 2
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 5 " Stroke Refinement
Special needs " designate LTS 2 or 5
Preschool " Level 3
LTS 4" Stroke Improvement
Special needs " designate Pre or LTS 4
Parent & Child Level 1&2
Preschool " Level 2
Special needs " designate P&C or Pre
Preschool " Level 1
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
Special needs " designate Pre or LTS 3
9:30-9:55
10-10:25
10:30-10:55
11-11:25
11:30-11:55
Program #
243033A
243036DA
243039SA
243031B
243032B
243039SB
243032C
243035C
243039SC
243037CD
243034D
243039SD
243030BE
243037BE
243039SE
243037AF
243033F
243039SF
Time
Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Pool
Level
9-9:25
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 4 " Stroke Improvement
Program #
242032A
242034A
9:30-9:55
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
LTS 6 " Personal Water Safety
242033B
242036PB
10-10:25
LTS 2 " Fundamental Aquatic Skills
LTS 5 " Stroke Refinement
10:30-10:55
Parent & Child Level 1&2
LTS 4 " Stroke Improvement
242030BD
242034D
11-11:25
Preschool " Level 3
LTS 1 " Intro to Water Skills
242037CE
242031E
11:30-11:55
Preschool " Level 2
LTS 3 " Stroke Development
242037BF
242033F
242032C
242035C
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth Basketball ± For boys and girls. The program will consist of skills, drills and games and will
be held at the outdoor courts at McGee Middle School, Monday-Thursday. The first session runs July
11-July 21 and the second session runs July 25-August 4. Fridays will be used as a make-up day, if
needed. The fee is $60 residents, $70 non-residents. Grade is based on grade they just completed
this school year. Participants will get one shirt and must register by July 1 to be guaranteed a shirt and
selected size.
Session 1 Youth who completed 3rd and 4th grade will meet from 8-9:15 a.m.
Youth who completed 5th and 6th grade will meet from 9:15-10:30 a.m.
Youth who completed 7th through 9th grade will meet from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Session 2 Youth who completed 3rd and 4th grade will meet from 8-9:15 a.m.
Youth who completed 5th and 6th grade will meet from 9:15-10:30 a.m.
Youth who completed 7th through 9th grade will meet from 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Program #220901A
Program #220901B
Program #220901C
Program #220901A2
Program #220901B2
Program #220901C2
Tennis lessons will be offered for youth on Monday! s-Thursday! s at the outdoor tennis courts behind
Hubbard School (at Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool). Limit of 24 in a class. Head instructor
will be provided by the Tennis and Fitness Center of Rocky Hill. If there is inclement weather or wet
courts, classes will be held the same day at the Tennis and Fitness Center in Rocky Hill. Directions and
complete cancellation information will be given out when you register. First session June 27-July 7 (no
July 4), 2nd session July 11-21 and 3rd session July 25-August 4. Deadline to register is the Thursday before each session
is to begin. Age as of June 27 for 1st session, July 11 for 2nd session and July 25 for 3rd session.
1st session
4-5 year olds from 9-9:35 a.m.
- $35* " Program #220601D
June 27-July 7* 6-8 year olds from 9:35-10:20 a.m.
- $44* " Program #220601A1
*(No July 4)
9-12 year olds from 10:20-11:10 a.m.
- $44* " Program #220601B1
12 years and older from 11:10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $44* " Program #220601C1
2nd session
4-5 year olds from 9-9:35 a.m.
- $40* " Program #220601D2
July 11-21
6-8 year olds from 9:35-10:20 a.m.
- $50* " Program #220601A2
9-12 year olds from 10:20-11:10 a.m.
- $50* " Program #220601B2
12 years and older from 11:10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $50* " Program #220601C2
rd
3 session
4-5 year olds from 9-9:35 a.m.
- $40* " Program #220601D3
July 25-Aug 4
6-8 year olds from 9:35-10:20 a.m.
- $50* " Program #220601A3
9-12 year olds from 10:20-11:10 a.m.
- $50* " Program #220601B3
12 years and older from 11:10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- $50* " Program #220601C3
There is an additional fee of $10 for each class, for non-residents*
Arts Discovery Camp ± An exciting introduction to the arts, for 3 ½ -6 year olds! (must be toilet trained and able to
tend to their own bathroom needs). Dance & movement, music & rhythm, arts & crafts and acting & stories will be part
of this new program. Creative, developmentally appropriate activities centered around the $ theme of the day% . Elizabeth
Cook-Asal is the instructor. A light snack will be served, please bring a water bottle. Camp will be held July 25-29,
Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center. Fee is $90 for residents and $100 for
non-residents. Program #220211A
Fairy Tale Camp I and II ± Calling all princesses and princes, pirates and mermaids, frogs and wolves too! Enter into
a world of $ Once upon a time% and $ Happily ever after% through movement, music and storytelling. Children create props
and costumes, become their favorite characters and perform popular fairy tales. It! s an enchanted adventure every day!
Elizabeth Cook-Asal is the instructor. A light snack will be served, please bring a water bottle. Camp will be held
Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center. Fee is $90 for residents and $100 for
non-residents. Fairy Tale I Camp is July 11-15 for 4-7 year olds, Program #220301A Fairy Tale Camp II is August
1-5 for 5-8 year olds Program #220301B
Ice Adventures: the Sequel ± For ages 4-7. Let it all go and join your favorite icy queen, her daring sister, a loyal
reindeer and a happy snowman in summer. Taking Ice Adventures to new heights, with cool new crafts, games and
activities, along with some of last year! s favorites. Bundle up for a chilling good time! Elizabeth Cook-Asal is the
instructor. Snack will be provided, please bring a water bottle. Camp will be held June 27-July 1, Monday through
Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center. Fee is $90 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
Program #220302A
Leap into Summer Dance Camp ± For ages 5-9. A fun, creative dance experience! International dances &
Broadway-style musical theatre. Prop, costume, set design. Stories about famous dancers, choreographers, &
performances. Make your own dances through choreography games and activities. Perform your work for family/friends.
Elizabeth Cook-Asal is the instructor. Snack will be provided, please bring a water bottle. Camp will be held July 5-8,
Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center. Fee is $70 for residents and $80 for
non-residents. Program #220201A
Painting with Peggy ± Children will create several masterpieces on canvas in this 4 day class with instruction led by
Peggy Loehr, art teacher and painter. Just drop off your child and pick them up at the designated time. Please bring a
smock to class as the paints that are used do not readily wash out of clothing. Paintings will be a variety of sizes and
themes. Each week will have different paintings. Class will be held at the Berlin Community Center. Program is for K5th grade. This program will be held Monday through Thursday, June 20-23 and July 25-28 at the Berlin Community
Center from 10-11 a.m. Fee for residents is $70 and for non-residents is $80 (fee includes cost for materials) Program
#220401A for the June 20-23 class and #220401B for the July 25-28 class
Girls Basketball Clinic " GIRLS entering grades 2 through 9 in the fall are welcome. The clinic will be held Monday,
June 20- Thursday, June 23 from 8:30 AM " 12 noon at McGee Middle School. This clinic will be staffed by highly
qualified, certified, and enthusiastic Berlin High School coaches, and will be assisted by members of the Lady Redcoat
Girls Basketball Team. $100 tuition includes: T-shirt, drinks, certificate and awards. Athletes should wear sneakers,
shorts, and T-shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size when registering, deadline to be guaranteed a shirt June 3. Program
#220915A
Summer Olympics at Pistol Creek " For Berlin residents only - Join us for this week of celebrating the Summer
Olympics. This program will be for one week, August 8-12, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pistol Creek.
Sports, arts and crafts and group activities will be held, all with an Olympic theme! Registration is limited to the first 80.
Fee is $60 for the week. Children should be dropped off between 9 and 9:15 a.m. and picked up between 3:45 and 4 p.m.
In case of inclement weather, we will be moving the program indoors.
Children should bring a snack, lunch and beverage every day, unless noted. Refrigeration will be provided. Please send
your child! s snack/lunch in a paper or soft insulated bag. Lunch boxes, glass bottles, are not allowed. Containers need to
be marked with children! s full name. Program #250105A " for the week
We will be offering before and after care. Drop off your child(ren) between 8 and 9 a.m. and pick up between 4 and 5
p.m. Before and after care will be an additional $30 per week with a maximum of $60 per family. Program #250105B "
Before and after care
LEGO® Camps ± presented by Play-Well TEKnologies
All LEGO® Camps are held at the Berlin Community Center
Please note that students will not be allowed to keep any LEGO® materials
Pre-Engineering using LEGO® - Ages 5-6 " Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO®! Build
engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own
unique design. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an
experienced Play-Well instructor. This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of Engineering
FUNdamentals. Program will be held July 18-22, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee is $150 for residents
and $160 for non-residents. Program #224911A
Engineering FUNdamentals using LEGO® - Ages 7 to 10 - Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well
TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture
through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars and the Battletrack! Design and
build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will
challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level. Program will be held July 18-22, Monday through
Friday from 1-4 p.m. Fee is $150 for residents and $160 for non-residents. Program #224911B
Robotics using LEGO® WeDo " Ages 7-9 Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the
LEGO® WeDo system. Learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of robot
components. Work in small groups to complete several projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to
prepare young Robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics programs. Program will be held July 11-15, Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee is $190 for residents and $200 for non-residents Program #224911C
Robotics using LEGO® EV3 ± Ages 10-12 Build and program robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 system!
Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Work
in small groups, program and build your robot, and rise to the challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and
carry objects, and play sounds. Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment
while having fun. Program will be held July 11-15, Monday through Friday from 1-4 p.m. Fee is $190 for residents and
$200 for non-residents. Program #224911D
Skyhawks Camps ±you can also register online at www.skyhawks.com
Tiny-Hawk ± (Soccer & basketball) Ages 3&4 " The essentials of soccer and basketball are introduced
in a fun and safe environment with lots of encouragement. Children will learn balance, body movement,
hand/eye coordination and skill development through a series of sport-specific games tailored to their
attention spans. Participants must be toilet trained in order to participate. Participants should wear
appropriate clothing, sneakers and sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack. Participants receive a t-shirt. Camp
will be Monday-Friday, July 11-July 15 from 9-9:45 a.m. at the McGee Middle School soccer field. The fee is $70 for
residents and $80 for non-residents. Program #224920C
Mini-Hawk ± (Soccer, baseball & basketball) Ages 4-7 " This multi-sport program gives children a
positive first step into athletics. The essentials of each sport are taught in a safe, structured
environment with lots of encouragement and a focus on fun. All games and activities are designed to
allow campers to explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own
pace. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, sneakers and sunscreen and bring a water bottle and
two snacks. Participants receive a t-shirt. Camp will be Monday-Friday, July 11-July 15 from 10 a.m.-1
p.m. at McGee Middle School. The fee is $119 for residents and $129 for non-residents. Program #224920B
Or if you prefer to attend either Tiny-Hawk or Mini-Hawk in the evening that is available this year. Both will be held
the week of July 25-28, Monday through Thursday at McGee Middle School.
Tiny-Hawk will be held from 5:10-5:55 p.m.The fee for residents is $59 and $69 for nonresidents.Program #224920CN
Mini-Hawk will be held from 6-7 p.m. The fee for residents is $70 and $80 for nonresidents. Program #224920BN
Multi-sport (soccer, baseball, basketball and flag football) " Ages 7-12 Our multi-sport camp is designed to
introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each
sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week your child will walk away with knowledge of
multiple sports along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork and self-discipline. Participants should wear
appropriate clothing, sneakers and sunscreen and bring a water bottle and a snack and lunch. Participants receive a t-shirt.
Camp will be Monday-Friday, July 11-July 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at McGee Middle School. The fee is $119 for residents
and $129 for non-residents. Program #224920E
Soccer ± Ages 6-8 " Skyhawks is the nation! s #1 camp for learning the fundamentals of soccer. Using our progressional
curriculum, boys and girls will gain the technical skills & sport knowledge required for that next step into
soccer. Participants should wear appropriate clothing, soccer shoes (or comfortable athletic shoes) and
sunscreen and bring a water bottle and two snacks. Participants receive a t-shirt. Camp will be MondayFriday, July 18-22 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at McGee Middle School. The fee is $119 for residents and $129 for
non-residents. Program #224920D
Volleyball ± Ages 10-14 " All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting,
hitting and serving. This program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player. Our staff will assist boys and
girls in developing fundamental skills through game-speed drills and daily scrimmages aimed at developing the whole
player. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and sneakers and bring a water bottle and two snacks. Participants
receive a t-shirt. Camp will be Monday-Friday, August 1-5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at McGee Middle School, in the gym. The
fee is $119 for residents and $129 for non-residents. Program #224920F
PILATES " Our Pilates/Barre class will be held at the Berlin Community Center. Instructors are from Personal
Euphoria, Wethersfield. For more information on Pilates visit www.pilatesct.com Co-ed 18 years of age and up. Class
is for 8 weeks. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat and water. Limit of 17 participants.
Barre Physique Bar Class ± Pilates Physique is a unique total body workout that focuses on small, controlled
movements combined with gentle-on-the-joints but heart-pumping bursts of interval training to define and tone long, lean
muscles. With a combination of muscle work and stretching this program creates lean, flexible sculpted arms, flat abs and
a lifted seat! Using a chair or bar provided, you! ll be targeting every muscle in the body. A challenging, safe and
effective workout set to dynamic music props such as balls, bands and light weights. Fee is $42 for residents and $52 for
non-residents.
Tuesday! s from July 12-August 23 from 6-6:45 p.m. (no class August 16) Program #232001C
TAI CHI for Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention - Tai Chi consists of fluid gentle movements that are relaxed and
slow in tempo. It has been proven to work by slowing down bone loss, improving balance, reducing falls and improving
quality of life. Dress comfortably. This class meets 7 times in the multi-purpose room at the Berlin Community Center.
Fee is $56 for residents and $66 for non-residents. Drop-in fee is $9 per class for residents and $14 for nonresidents.
Drop-in fees can be paid in the Parks and Recreation Department office before class.
Wednesday! s 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 29-August 10 Program #234201A
Wednesday! s 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. August 17-September 28 Program #234201B
DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES " All three classes are held at the former Pistol Creek Golf Course, 600 Spruce Brook
Rd, East Berlin. Dog handlers should be at least 16 years of age. Instructors are Wendy McGurgan, Professional Dog
Trainer & Obedience Instructor and Shirley Coulombe, Assistant Trainer.
Kindergarten Puppy Training " The class is for puppies aged 2 ½ months to 6 months old. We will
work on leash walking and the come, sit and down commands. Your puppy will also develop social skills
and confidence. Learn how to praise and correct your puppy appropriately. Start a great relationship
with your pup! We will address problems like chewing, housebreaking and crate training. You will need a
six-foot leash and we will discuss leashes and collars in the first class. First class is held without dogs
and is mandatory unless you are excused by the instructor. Please bring a copy of your puppy! s current
vaccinations to the first class. Fee $75 for residents and $85 for non-residents. Seven weeks, Thursday! s June 23-Aug 4
from 6-7 p.m. Limit of 12 Program #265001B
Basic Dog Obedience " The class will cover basic commands for the family dog. Commands include sit, down, stay,
heel, come and stand. You will learn how to correct bad habits such as jumping up and pulling on the leash. Learn how
to praise, correct and discipline your dog appropriately. Dogs should be at least 6 months old. You will need a six-foot
leash and we will discuss leashes and collars in the first class. First class is held without dogs and is mandatory unless
you are excused by the instructor. A copy of your dog! s current vaccinations, including Bordetella, should be given to
the instructor at the first class. Fee $75 for residents and $85 for non-residents. Seven weeks, Tuesday! s June 21-Aug 2
from 6-7 p.m. Limit of 12 Program #265001A
Obedience Challenge Course ± Dog and handler teams will navigate a course of varying obedience exercises each
week. Teams will improve their skills with the goal of completing the course with few, if any, corrections. Handlers will
work with the instructor to strengthen their skills and challenge themselves to shorten their course time and learn to work
as a team with their dogs. Dogs and handlers must have completed Basic Dog Obedience class and should have a
working knowledge of the sit, down, stay, heel come and stand commands. You will need a six-foot leash. We will
reward our dogs with physical and verbal praise, not food. Please bring a copy of your dog! s current vaccinations to the
first class if the instructor does not have this on file already. Fee $55 for residents and $65 for non-residents. Four
weeks, Wednesday! s June 29-July 20 from 6-7 p.m. Limit of 10 Program #265001D
FAMILY/SPECIAL EVENTS/TICKETS
Simply Swing " Simply Swing, a 10-piece swing orchestra specializing in music from the Big
Band and Swing Dance eras will be performing on Tuesday, June 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. at
Veteran! s Memorial Park. This is a free event sponsored by Farmington Bank as part of a series
of community concerts that Farmington Bank is sponsoring in Connecticut. In the event of
inclement weather, the performance shall be held at the Berlin Senior Center.
Six Flags New England Good Any Day Tickets " Six Flags New England, located in Agawam, Mass is an amazing
park with awesome rides, great shows and incredible attractions. Plus Hurricane Harbor water park. The Good Any Day
tickets will be on sale for residents at $37 which is a savings of $24.99 on the regular price ($61.99). Non-residents may
purchase tickets for $37.50 beginning on May 31. Tickets must be purchased in person only. Limited tickets are
available. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, August 22 Program #280201A
Connecticut Science Center Tickets Good Any Day Tickets " The Connecticut Science Center is a nine story
museum, located in Hartford, that boasts 150 interactive exhibits consisting of videos, audios, visuals, tactile components
interactive exhibits and live demonstrations in 10 galleries plus a 206 seat 3-D theatre. The Parks and Recreation
Department is offering for sale " good any day tickets for $13.50 for residents (adult and youth) which is a savings of
$6.45 for senior residents, $8.45 for adult residents and $1.45 for youth residents 3-17 years old. Children ages 2 and
under are free as well as members. Nonresidents (adult and youth) may purchase tickets for $14. All tickets must be
purchased in person only. Limited tickets are available. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, August 22 Program
#280202A
Lake Compounce Good Any Day Tickets ± Lake Compounce, located in Bristol, has invested millions in rides,
roller coasters and attractions, and has added more dining options during the recent years, making Lake Compounce more
beautiful than ever. Anyone looking for fun things to do in Connecticut with kids will find Lake Compounce to be the
perfect destination! The Good Any Day tickets will be on sale for residents at $28.50 which is a savings of $17.49 on the
regular price ($45.99). You must be 52% and taller. Non-residents may purchase tickets for $29 beginning on May 31.
Tickets must be purchased in person only. Limited tickets are available. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, August
22 Program #280203A
SUMMER FUN at CLOVER HILL and THE CREEK ± please check with the Department for
availability. Space is limited and registration started on-line April 25 and in person May 7. May 7
registration is from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and there are 20 spots, per site available. At 1 p.m., any remaining
spots will open up again on-line.
Jr. Counselors " The Parks and Recreation Summer Fun program, held at Clover Hill (Percival Field/Berlin
Community Center*) and The Creek (Pistol Creek), is accepting applications starting May 9 for Berlin residents who are
between 13-15 years old by June 20, 2016 who would like to assist program supervisors in a volunteer capacity as a
Junior Counselor. All previous junior counselors must reapply, if you are still interested. A limited number of junior
counselors will be accepted at each site, each week and will not be guaranteed a spot every week all summer.
Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to a full week at a time. The summer program will run from June
20 until August 5. All applicants will be interviewed. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 27th. Once accepted, you will
have to register, the fee is $30 per week. Field trips are additional and cost $20 per trip and are due the Monday the
week before the trip will be held.
Golf programs at Timberlin Golf Course
2016 Timberlin Summer Junior Programs
To sign up please call (860) 828-3228, email timberlinhp@gmail.com, or stop in the Golf Shop.
Junior Golf Clinics
These 1-hour clinics are designed for junior golfers of all skill levels. The clinics are for ages 5-12. The Timberlin Golf
Club Professional Staff will conduct golf clinics that will feature full swing, chipping, putting, on-course instruction, and
etiquette. If juniors do not have golf clubs, we will provide them. The cost of the clinic is $125 for the week, which
includes lunch. Sign up and payment (cash or check only) can be made in the Golf Shop or by calling (860)-828-3228.
Limit 30 per age group.
Week 1: July- 11, 12, 13, 14
10am-12 am (ages 5-12)
Week 2: July ± 25, 26, 27, 28
10am-12 am (ages 5-12)
Week 3: August ± 1, 2, 3, 4
10am-12pm (ages 5-12)
Week 4: August ± 15, 16, 17, 18
10am-12pm (ages 5-12)
SUMMER “Welcome to Golf” Adult Clinics
Have the Timberlin Professional Staff help you learn the wonderful game of Golf. In the $ Welcome to Golf% Adult
Clinics you will join-in on a series of group lessons in a casual, friendly setting.
Clinics will meet on Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm
EACH SESSION WILL BE HELD IN THIS EXACT ORDER:
Week 1 " Rules & Etiquette/Putting
Week 2 " Chipping/Bunkers
Week 3 " Full Swing
Week 4 " On Course/Course Management
Dates:
1st Session:
June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29
2nd Session:
July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17
Spaces are limited to 10 students per clinic.
SIGN UP FOR A SESSION TODAY BY CALLING (860) 828-3228 OR EMAIL TIMBERLINHP@GMAIL.COM!
4-DAY FULL SESSION PACKAGE - $70
1-DAY CLINIC - $20
All forms are available on the Town website
www.town.berlin.ct.us
Arts Discovery Camp
CT Science Center tickets
Demore, Dinda, Bittner Jr. Memorial Pool
Dog Obedience classes
Dolphin Swim Team
Engineering w/LEGOS®
Fairy Tale Camp I and II
Girls Basketball clinic
Ice Adventures: the Sequel
Lake Compounce tickets
Leap into Summer Dance Camp
Lifeguarding course
Painting w/Peggy
Percival Pool
Barre
Robotics using LEGOS®
Simply Swing concert
Six Flags tickets
Skyhawk’s – Mini-Hawk, Tiny-Hawk, Multi-Sport, Soccer,
Volleyball
Summer Fun Program – Clover Hill (Percival
Field/Community Center) and The Creek (Pistol Creek)
Summer Olympics at Pistol Creek
Swim Lessons
Tai Chi
Tennis Lessons
Youth Basketball