February 14, 2022
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Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,

Registration for many spring activities began on February 1, online for Greenwich residents only. 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. Please visit www.greenwichct.gov/residency for details. For parents who need financial assistance for their children to participate in programs, please read our scholarship information below and on our website.

Anyone looking for part-time or seasonal employment in Parks and Recreation for spring and summer can learn about and apply for the many employment opportunities here. New positions are posted frequently, so keep checking back. Employees are sought in positions for day camps, soccer, skatepark, swimming, tennis, and more.

Town Hall will be CLOSED on Monday, February 21 for President's Day. 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. 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
Youth Scholarships
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.
Camping & Picnic Reservations
The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that reservations for picnic and overnight camping permits for the 2022 season will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. on February 22, ONLINE ONLY at www.greenwichct.gov/webtrac.
Residency for the 2022 Season must be verified prior to making a reservation and may be submitted online..
 
Reservations for overnight island camping include: Great Captain Island and Island Beach. Reservations are limited to one (1) night per family per season.
 
Reservations for Town picnic areas include:
Bruce Park - Wood Road, Byram Park, Greenwich Point Clambake, and the Greenwich Point Cowbarn. Reservations are limited to one (1) reservation per family per season.
All fees must be paid in full at the time of reservation. If you have an outstanding balance on your Parks and Recreation account, you must settle this balance before a permit will be issued. Please be aware of all rules for camping and picnic reservations.
Youth T-ball and Baseball

Registration is open for our T-ball and Baseball programs. Boys and Girls ages 4 and 5 can participate in Co-ed T-ball. Children 6 years old can participate in Small Fry I Baseball. Youth age 7 can participate in Small Fry II Baseball. Our Junior Baseball program is for ages 8 and 9.
Girls Softball

While the youngest girls can participate in our Co-ed T-ball and Small Fry Baseball programs, we have softball options for girls ages 7 - 14 years. Girls ages 7 and 8 participate in the Softball Junior Division. Girls ages 9-14 years old participate in our Softball Intermediate and Senior Divisions.
Spring Swim Lessons

Group Swim Lessons will be offered for youth ages 4 and up on eight Saturdays beginning March 19. Classes take place at the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club Pool. Several skill levels are offered.
Mighty Mites Soccer

Mighty Mites Soccer is a co-ed program for ages 3 - 9. This is a fun, recreational program focusing on the fundamentals of soccer. Sections, divided by age, are held on Saturdays at Cos Cob Park, beginning April 23.
Skateboard Clinics

Skateboard Clinics will be offered for ages 6 - 12 at the Greenwich Skatepark over four weeks in May. Register for Tuesday or Thursday or both days per week. Novice, intermediate and advanced skaters are welcome.
Greenwich Community Gardens
Online sign-up for Greenwich Community Gardens begins on February 19 at 9 a.m. at www.greenwichcommunitygardens.org. Garden plots are reserved on a first-come, first-served, basis. Whether you are a new or returning gardener, sign-up early! The award-winning Armstrong Court Community Garden and the Bible Street Community Garden have raised beds filled with organic soil and compost. For more information, please visit their website or email them at info@greenwichcommunitygardens.org.
SummerFare 2022
The Greenwich High School PTA is hosting SummerFare 2022 on Tuesday, March 1 with a snow date of March 2. SummerFare is an evening for exhibitors to present materials and to talk with public and private Elementary, Middle and High school student's parents about summer programs, internships and camps. For High School students, there is an opportunity to showcase summer sports programs, STEM, and college programs. Over 100+ exhibitors, including Greenwich Recreation, will present materials and talk with parents.
Snow Sculpture Contest
Greenwich Recreation and the Greenwich Arts Council present the 10th annual Snow Sculpture Contest. Throughout the winter season, create your best snow sculpture and submit a photo for an opportunity to win a prize from Greenwich Parks and Recreation. The deadline to submit photos is Friday, March 4. The contest is open to Greenwich residents only.
Spring Adult Pickleball
Registration is open online for Greenwich residents to participate in some outdoor pickleball activities. Beginners can register for an Instructional Clinic held at Loughlin Avenue courts on Wednesdays. Experienced players from the intermediate to advanced level can register to play at their level on specific days. Spring Outdoor Pickleball is also held at Loughlin Ave.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
Download the 2021-2022 Hamill Rink Brochure for information on hours, fees, rules, rental, and more. For a quick reference, download the regular season public session schedule and the schedule of stick and puck sessions. For additional details on rink programs, visit our website.
Cos Cob Community Preschool
The Cos Cob Community Preschool, licensed by the State of CT, is for resident children ages 3-4 years old. It operates out of the Cos Cob Community Center on Bible Street. You may register for 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Registration is open for the 2022-2023 school year.
Bendheim Western Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich

Winter Drop-in Volleyball has resumed on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The BWGCC will be offering indoor drop-in pickleball this winter. The drop-in days are grouped by skill level. Please make sure you attend a day appropriate for your skills. For dates, times, and skill levels, click here.

Bounce into fitness with a new fitness class for adults called Kangoo Dance and Kangoo Power offered at BWGCC. Classes are held Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. The Oodle Monkey Art Studio is making a home at the BWGCC with classes for Pre-K to Grade 7. Visit OodleMonkeyArt.com for details.

Open gym time is available according to specific rules. Visit the open gym schedule for the current month. For additional information about facility programs and rental information, read our brochure.
Eastern Civic Center
90 Harding Road,
Old Greenwich

The EGCC is open for facility rentals through February 2022. If you are interested in hosting your next meeting, class, or gathering at the Civic Center, facility rental information, as well as, our rental request form is available by clicking here.

EGCC will be offering indoor drop-in pickleball this winter. The drop-in days are grouped by skill level. Please make sure you attend a day appropriate for your skills. For dates, times and skill levels in February, click here.
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.
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.
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
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.