Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
As a reminder, 2021 Residency must be verified before registering for any Recreation activity. Please take care of that prior to attempting to register for programs! Registration for summer activities, including day camps, swim lessons, tennis lessons and skateboard clinics is now open. Download our Summer Brochure for more information. The annual Kite Flying Festival will be held this weekend. From now through May 8, Greenwich homes may be able to receive FREE home fire safety information and smoke alarm installations. Read below for more detailed information on all programs.
As of now, Connecticut is in Phase 2.1 of reopening; we manage our programs accordingly. Participation numbers are limited and safety precautions, such as wearing masks and social distancing, are required. In order to continue to successfully and safely operate, we need YOUR COOPERATION in following the rules. Should it be necessary for the Town to cancel any programs, refunds will be provided. Should you wish to withdraw from a program, the withdrawal policy for most programs, excluding day camps, is stated below.
Town Hall is once again 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. Both the Eastern and Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Centers are closed for drop-in activities, but organized programs are on-going. Only those persons registered for programs, and no more than one parent/guardian per youth participant will be admitted to the Civic Centers. The buildings are available to rent for meetings and to rent for recreation activities. No private parties for the time being. The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is closed for the season for ice skating.
Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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2021 Kite Flying Festival
Hosted by Parks and Recreation and the Greenwich Arts Council, this year's Kite Flying Festival will be held at Greenwich Point Park Beach on Saturday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You must bring your own kite, wear a mask, and find space along the beach. All regular rules for access to the park will be in effect.
In case of inclement weather, call 203-861-6100. The rain date is Sunday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Racquet Sports
The 2021 Summer Schedule for youth and adult tennis clinic instruction at the Bruce Park Tennis Courts is now available. Clinics are held Monday - Thursday, with a rain date of Friday. Additionally, we will be offering ninety-minute Adult Tennis Lessons in the evening at Eastern Civic Center courts over a two-week period in July. Registration for all tennis lessons is open online for residents. Tennis court reservations will open in May. |
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Music, Art & Dance Camp is a five-week program beginning June 28. Music and Art sections are for youth entering grades 4 through 9 in the fall of 2021. The afternoon Dance section is for youth entering grades 4 through 6. The camp will be held at Central Middle School. Morning sections are from 9 a.m. to noon, and afternoon sections are from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
COVID-19 safety measures shall be in effect as necessary for all three day camps. We will follow all rules in place by the CT Office of Early Childhood. Activities are subject to alteration based on COVID-19 restrictions. Enrollment is limited to ensure a safe and quality program.
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Kamp Kairphree is a co-ed program for children ages 5-12. It operates Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers rotate between the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center and two locations at Greenwich Point Beach. There are four two-week sessions beginning June 28. For registration information, click here.
Greenwich Summer Adventurers is a co-ed program for ages 8-15 that operates out of the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. It runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The summer is split into two sessions, totaling 7 weeks, beginning June 29. There is one special field trip per week.
Registration for day camps began online for Greenwich residents on April 1. There are NO refunds and we do not pro-rate fees. Requests for full credit (100% of fees paid) will be considered prior to June 1. June 1 or after, only half credit (50% of fees paid) will be considered. Once camp begins, the credit will also be pro-rated. There is a $15.00 administrative fee for credits.
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Greenwich Skatepark Open Daily
Admission Must be Purchased Online
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Registration is open online for Summer Swim Lessons. Lessons are for youth ages 4 and up and will be held at the Greenwich Town Pool in Byram Park. There will be four sessions of group classes which will run Monday through Thursday (with a rain date of Friday) for two consecutive weeks. The first session begins the week of June 28. Register for one, two, three, or all four sessions. Private lessons will also be available during the same time periods. |
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Sound the Alarm, Save a Life
The Greenwich Police, Fire and GEMS have partnered with the American Red Cross to conduct a "Sound the Alarm" project. It is an effort to provide free smoke detectors for every home in Greenwich that needs one. For more information in English, click here. En espanol. |
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The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course is open for the 2021 season. If you are interested in membership at "The Griff" for 2021, click here. For additional information on the course, check out their website.
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A Benefit for the Parks & Recreation Foundation
Enjoy a Unique Wine Experience to Celebrate All Things Natural featuring high-quality, artisanal wine and cheese. The benefit event will be held Thursday, April 15 from 7-8 p.m. Pick up your wine and cheese on the day of the event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Greenwich Cheese Shop in Cos Cob. A Zoom link will be sent to your email and included with your pick up. Questions? Call Sue Bodson at 203-249-7233 |
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Greenwich Seniors
Click here for the Greenwich Senior Center and their April 2021 edition of the Senior Newsletter. For additional information from the Commission on Aging, check out their website.
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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 $15.00 administrative fee 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.
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Parks and Recreation Foundation
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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 also 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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Youth Program Scholarships
The Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to income eligible resident families for participation in youth activities. Scholarship applications must be submitted a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to the start of the program. |
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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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