WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
March 1, 2022
Art Instructors
  • Help us develop a curriculum and administer classes to increase arts & culture offerings for community members of all ages! Learn More
Recreation Leaders
  • Supervise and ensure well-being of all campers within an assigned age group. Plan, implement and lead a variety of recreation activities including sports, arts and crafts, enrichment, and more! Learn More
Assistant Camp Director
  • Assists the Camp Director in operations of assigned summer camp including staff and camper supervision, evaluation and training. Maintains safety standards and practices at all times. Learn More
Recreation Intern
  • Join us this summer and assist with daily operations of a busy, diverse and comprehensive summer parks, recreation, youth and community services department. Learn More
Lifeguards
  • Performs patron surveillance, maintains safe aquatic facilities; provides customer service and other duties as assigned. Learn More
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Food Explorers Dinner Club
Mondays, March 7th - March 28th
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Ages 7 -12
Are you ready to make some delicious after-school snacks?! Banana Bread Cake Pops, Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits, Three Cheese Pizza Bites and Broccoli Cheese Balls are on the menu. You’ll be able to learn about food by taking part in games and activities with a registered Dietitian. Program is held in person at the Bristol Senior Community Center. Learn More
CrossFit Health
Intro to CrossFit (Ages 18+)
  • Mon/Wed, 3/7 - 3/30, 6:45 - 7:30 am
Bell City Legends (Ages 55+)
  • Tues/Thurs, 3/8 - 3/31, 9:15 - 10:00 am
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services is excited to partner with Bell City CrossFit to offer a couple of new active programs. These programs meet twice a week at Bell City CrossFit (650 Emmett St, Unit 3) and are perfect for anyone looking to improved their overall health, strength and mobility. Learn More
Kid's Stroke & Fitness
Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Session 1: March 14th - April 8th
Ages 6 - 16
Get a taste of competitive swimming! Expert coaching on stroke technique, and great exercise in a team practice environment. Focus on improving proper stroke technique, starts and turns, and endurance. Learn More
Co-Ed Flag Football
Fridays, April 1st - May 13th
Grades 3 - 4, 6:00 - 6:50 pm
Grades 5 - 8, 7:00 - 7:50 pm
Participants will be introduced to the game of football through work on basic skills such as passing, catching, offense and defense in a safe and encouraging environment. New teams and lineups will be formed each week. Learn More
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
MASK POLICY UPDATES
Effective immediately masks will no longer be required in any City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services (BPRYCS) facilities, programs and office spaces regardless of a person’s vaccination status. Anyone that would prefer to continue wearing masks are welcome to do so but we are unable to require guests to utilize masks. This change is aligned with the latest updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), and the City of Bristol policies. As always policies are subject to change as pandemic conditions change.   See the Full Policy Update
We are excited to share the March edition of the National Recreation and Park Association Magazine spotlighting our very own bike trails and pump track. The feature story is entitled "Blazing a Trail in Bristol, Connecticut" and highlights the partnership with local community members from the Bike Bristol Initiative. Read the Full Article
Superintendent Dr. Joshua Medeiros was joined by local teacher, resident, and Bike Bristol member Brian Archibald, and his son Lance to discuss the collaboration on NRPA's Open Space Podcast - take a listen!
30th Annual Youth Recognition Awards - Seeking Nominations!
BPRYCS is seeking nominations for the departments 30th Annual Youth Recognition Awards, which spotlights and celebrates young people who are going above and beyond in service to the Bristol community. Youth and youth groups may be nominated by adults that benefited from a community service project or volunteerism of a Bristol young person. Selected youth will be recognized at a formal ceremony at Muzzy Field in May. Learn More
WE MOVED!
BPRYCS staff have relocated to the Youth & Community Services building at 51 High Street. Bristol City Hall will be undergoing renovations in an effort to create a modernized and accessible facility for residents. The work is expected to take place from 2022 to 2024. The BPRYCS Main Office at City Hall will be closed until the project's completion.
City of Bristol
Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
51 High Street
Bristol, CT 06010