Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
Registration for summer activities continues online for Greenwich residents only. A discounted Early Bird rate is available for our summer day camp programs through May 31. Some sections are already full. Fees will increase for residents as of June 1 for our day camps. Non-residents may register for day camps beginning June 1. See a preview of programs in our Summer Brochure. More details on summer programs is available below and on our website.
Don't miss the details provided on programming for youth with special needs. See the section entitled Adaptive Sports Greenwich! For information on Special Events scheduled for May and June around town, click here. Our 2022 Summer Concert Series is now scheduled, as well as the annual Fireworks Shows.
If you have not yet verified your Greenwich residency for 2022, please do so prior to attempting to register for any activities, purchasing passes, or making any facility reservations. Visit www.greenwichct.gov/residency. For parents who need financial assistance for their children to participate in programs, please read our scholarship information below and on our website.
Except for Town holidays, the Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Office will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. We encourage you to make an appointment between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Most business can be done online. Office staff are available by email; feel free to contact us.
Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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The Annual Memorial Day Parade brought to you by the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department will take place Monday, May 30 beginning at 10 a.m. The SBVFD has a few helpful comments:
- Due to safety concerns, NO candy will be thrown out to the children along the parade route.
- As per State Law, any children 15 years of age or younger in or on box or regular bikes must wear a helmet or may be asked to not participate.
- Due to the Sound Beach Avenue bridge closure, please be advised that parking will be extremely limited. Please plan accordingly.
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Betteridge Jim Fixx Memorial Day
5K Race and Kids Half Mile Race
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Online registration is open for the annual Memorial Day Races to be held on Monday, May 30. Once again we will hold a 5K race in Central Greenwich, starting on Greenwich Avenue and finishing on the Havemeyer Track. A half-mile race will be held for children around the track, after the 5K has concluded. Register early, as the fees increase after May 28 for the 5K and half-mile. |
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NEW ! Adaptive Sports Greenwich ! |
In cooperation with some fabulous parents in Town, we are pleased to announce a new community program for children and youth with special needs. Tennis, soccer, and open gym time are some of the activities offered. Download the May and June informational flyer here. Volunteers are also needed and will be provided with credit for community service hours. Contact the parents at adaptivesportsgreenwich@gmail.com. |
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Job Opportunities and Training |
We are planning a Water Safety Instructor class to be held at the Town Pool in Byram Park in late June. More details will be available soon. Greenwich Parks and Recreation is hiring dozens of seasonal positions for the spring and summer! Available jobs include water safety/ swim instructors, tennis instructors, lifeguards, beach crewmembers and more. Parks and Recreation provides a fun and welcoming work environment while fulfilling important needs in our community. These flexible jobs also offer great work experience and resume building opportunities. Anyone from teens to seniors are encouraged to apply at greenwichct.gov/jobs
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Greenwich Recreation has options for your day camp needs. Kamp Kairphree is FULL.
Adventurers is a co-ed program for ages 8-15 that runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Sections for ages 8-12 are FULL. Limited openings remain for ages 13-15. Organized by age and interest, the program includes theme weeks with onsite activities, one special field trip per week, and local beach days at Greenwich Point and Island Beach. The camp season is split into two sessions totaling seven weeks from June 28 - August 12. The onsite location is Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. Bus transportation is provided for trips and to the beach.
Music & Art Camp is for children who have completed 3rd grade through 8th grade (June 2022). The camp will operate at Eastern Middle School Monday to Friday from June 27 - July 29. Music sections are held in the mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Except for the Beginner Band section, all music students must have experience in note reading and sound production. Junior Band and Junior Strings must have 1 to 3 years of study; Senior Band and Strings must have 4 or more years of study. Art Camp has sections in the morning or afternoon from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Afternoon art is only for those enrolled in morning music. There is also a morning Young Artist program for those who have completed K through 3rd grade.
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Withdrawal Policy for Day Camps
Much time and effort goes into planning our summer day camps. Knowing an accurate headcount for our programs in advance is crucial for effective planning. Therefore, the policy for withdrawal from Kamp Kairphree, Music & Art Camp, or Adventurers is as follows:
- Written withdrawal request prior to June 1 of each year will be provided a full credit (100%) for the fee paid, less a $15 administrative fee.
- Written withdrawal request June 1 or after, but prior to the first day of the camp section, will be provided only half credit (50%) for the fee paid and less a $15 administrative fee.
- Written withdrawal request June 1 or after, and after the camp section has begun, will be provided half credit (50%) for the fee paid, also pro-rated based on the remaining time in the section, and less a $15 administrative fee.
Any credit for withdrawal from day camp will be placed in the household account any may be used by anyone in the immediate household. The credit may be used towards Recreation activities or facility reservation within the Recreation Division and will be good for one year from date of issue. If you have any questions concerning this policy, please contact the Recreation Division administration prior to registering for day camp.
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Swim Lessons
Summer Swim Lessons will be offered for youth ages 4 and up at the Greenwich Town Pool in Byram Park. Participants must have a 2022 active park pass. Lessons will be Monday through Thursday with a rain date of Friday for two-week sessions. A variety of skill levels will be offered throughout the season over a six-week period. Sections 1A, 1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B are FULL.
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Summer Baseball
Summer Baseball provides 3 playing divisions : ages 6 & 7, ages 8 & 9, and ages 10 - 12. The divisions vary in skill level with instructional coach-pitch for the beginners (6 & 7); combined player and coach pitching as well as instruction during game play (8 & 9). Ages 10 - 12 is player pitch with formal playing structure and rules. Emphasis will be on skill advancement in baseball.
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Dorothy Hamill Indoor Turf
The ice has melted and the turf is down. Dorothy Hamill Rink is offering indoor turf rentals through mid-August. It is a great place to hold indoor sports, camps, or birthday parties. For more information, click here.
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Platform Tennis, Pickleball & Tennis |
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There is still room available for membership in the 2022 Spring/Summer Paddle Tennis season. Play is held on the platform courts at Loughlin Avenue Park. The season runs from May 7 through July 29.
Adults with experience can register for intermediate or advanced play in our Summer Outdoor Pickleball program at Loughlin Avenue tennis/pickleball courts. Both the Monday and Thursday Intermediate sections are FULL. Room remains in all Advanced Sections. |
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Youth and Adult Tennis Clinic Instruction is available beginning in early June through early August for ages 4 and up. Instruction is provided at a variety of levels and focuses on all the fundamentals and rules of play in tennis. All classes will be held at Bruce Park Tennis courts. Fees are for one-week sessions from Monday - Thursday with a rain date of Friday. Register for as many weeks as you like. Youth Sections 2A, 2C, 3C, 4D, 5E and 6E are FULL. Adult Section 1B is FULL.
The tennis/pickleball court reservation system is open as of May 1. To reserve a court, click here. Tennis passes are required for all "in season" play on Town tennis courts, which includes playing pickleball on tennis or pickleball courts. The Tennis season runs May to November. Courts are only available to tennis pass holders. Pickleball lines are painted on Loughlin Avenue, Western Middle School, and one court at Byram Park at which portable pickleball nets are required. Regulation pickleball courts are located at Christiano Park. Get a new or renew your Season Tennis Pass here.
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If you need financial assistance for your child to participate in a Recreation activity, we can help. Greenwich Parks and Recreation has established a youth scholarship program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit our website page Youth Scholarships. |
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Greenwich Farmers' Market Reopens |
The Greenwich Farmers' Market, located at the Horseneck Commuter Lot on the corner of Arch Street reopened for the 2022 season on May 14. The market will be held each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November 19. Visit their website for more information and to pre-order from some farmers. |
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Bendheim Western Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich
Outdoor movies are returning to BWGCC. The first movie will be Sing 2 to be held Monday, July 18.
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Griffith E. Harris Golf
The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course. "the Griff", is open for the 2022 season. Online reservations are available for Members 5 days in advance and for Non members 3 days in advance.
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Withdrawal Policy for Recreation Activities
other than Day Camps
Credit requests for recreation program registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the program. There is a $15 administrative fee per section for credits. The general policy of the Recreation Division is that we do not process refunds unless a program has been cancelled. Please read all registration information carefully and contact us prior to registering if you have any questions. Should someone withdraw from a program after it has begun, the credit will be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the program when the withdrawal is requested.
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Weather Cancellation Information
Please make note of the Recreation Division's weather cancellation hotline phone # 203-861-6100.
Information regarding cancellations and closures is also posted on our Recreation Sports Website where you can sign up to get text alerts and/or emails notifying you of some program changes. The hotline phone # is updated before the website is updated. |
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Non-Discrimination and Event Accessibility
The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or Demetria.Nelson@greenwichct.org
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Program and Participant Photographs
Parks and Recreation reserves the right to use program or event photographs including participants in official Town of Greenwich media only (website, newsletter, flyers and advertisements, Facebook, and/or Instagram). Please contact the Recreation Office if you object to the use of photographs of you or your child(ren) in Town media.
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