January 17, 2023
Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,

Welcome to the new year! We hope you are taking advantage of some of our many indoor activities offered for various ages at the Dorothy Hamill Ice Rink and Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. Registration is open for the 2023-2024 Cos Cob Community Preschool. Plus, it is time for the Annual Snow Sculpture Contest. More details on these and other programs are found below.

Residency verification began January 1, 2023. Please upload documents for verification prior to attempting to register for any activities or reserving a facility. Online registration for many spring activities opens on February 1.

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.

Wishing You a Healthy and Happy New Year,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
Cos Cob Community Preschool
Registration is open online for the 2023-2024 Cos Cob Community Preschool which is held at the community center on Bible Street. The Preschool, licensed by the State of CT, is for children ages 3 and 4. Classes are held Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon and families may register for 3, 4, or 5 days per week. A $50 per day of week deposit is due at the time of registration. Visit our website or download the Preschool brochure for more information. Children must be fully toilet trained.
Snow Sculpture Contest
Greenwich Recreation and the Greenwich Arts Council present the 11th Annual Snow Sculpture Contest. Create your best snow sculpture and submit a photo for a chance to win a prize from Greenwich Parks and Recreation! Learn how to enter here. The contest is only open to Greenwich residents and entries are due March 3.
Spring Recreation Activities
Online registration for many spring Recreation Activities will open on Wednesday, February 1. Prior to registering for any activities, your residency must be verified for 2023. Please visit www.greenwichct.gov/residency for more details. Employment opportunities for spring and summer will soon be posted; you must apply online.
Sponsors Make a Difference!
Not only does sponsorship financially assist the programs of Greenwich Recreation which in turn may improve the experience for the Greenwich community; sponsorship promotes your business in several ways. Click here for benefits included with sponsorship.
If you wish to sponsor a spring youth sports team click here.
Summerfare 2023
Free Admission
Summerfare 2023 will take place at Greenwich High School on Wednesday, February 1 from 6-8 p.m. It will be held in the Student Center. Meet representatives from 100+ camps, programs, and teen job employers, including Greenwich Recreation. Summerfare is for all elementary, middle, and high school students. For more information, email summerfare@ghspta.org.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
Public sessions are held daily; download the Public Session Schedule. On certain dates, the rink offers Stick and Puck Sessions. For more detailed information on rink policies, programs, and fees, check out the 2022-2023 Rink Brochure. Private organizations can rent available ice time; email Recreation Supervisor Rich Ernye.
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich

Winter Drop-in Pickleball for residents only has begun at BWGCC and will run though March 2023. Different levels of play are held on separate days. Please make sure you only attend the level of play which is suited to your skills. Drop-in Co-ed Volleyball for adults is held on Mondays over the winter beginning January 9. Other adult activities taking place at BWGCC this winter include Get-Fit Glenville Boot Camp, Zumba Fitness, and WGCC Weight Club.

Baby and youth programs happening at BWGCC this winter include: Boomslang Girls Basketball; Greenwich Stars Basketball; Look Who's Talking language exposure classes: Just Wee Two; Jumpin' Jams Music; The Dance Pointe classes; and Jack Rabbits Gymnastics.

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.
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.
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. 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.