Summer 2008
PROGRAMS
offered through

CLINTON PARK AND RECREATION

Registration Form (in PDF Format)

THE CLINTON TOWN BEACH:  Will officially open on June 21st.  Beach Passes can be purchased from the Gate Keeper between the hours of 9 am to 3 pm daily (weather permitting).  Beach Pass Fees:  Clinton Residents:  $20 per vehicle, Clinton Senior Citizens: $10 per vehicle, Non-residents: $25 per visit (no pass issued).  Lifeguards are on duty from 9 am to 5 pm, daily (weather permitting).

Clinton Family Day Clinton Town Beach July 19

FUN CAMP: Come join us for fun, games, and crafts!  Open to children who are 4 years old and entering Kindergarten as of September 2008 and older.  This six-week program will run from June 30th to August 8th.  The Fun Camp will meet three days a week at the Peters Complex and the other two days at the Town Beach. The hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Wednesday extension allows for more activities and better field trips to brighten up your child’s summer. Fee: $65 per week (Except the week of June 30th, which is $52) or $330 for the six weeks.

SWIM LESSONS: Swim Lessons will be held in conjunction with the H-K Park and Recreation Dept.  Schedule will be available at a later date.

MARTIAL ARTS: Martial Art Classes are available through Madison Academy located at 32 Wall Street, Madison, CT.  Two sessions will be offered. Classes will meet twice a week for eight weeks. Various days and times are available.  Classes available are Taekwondo (ages 6 to adult), Young Dragons (ages 3 to 5) and Cardio-Kickboxing (ages 10 to adult). The fee is $50 per session. Uniforms are required for all Taekwondo classes and can be purchased at Madison Academy.  Personal Training is also available for $45 per hour for three, one-hour sessions. Martial Arts Classes are held throughout the school year. Session VI:  June 23, 2008 – August 15, 2008

PILATES: Pilates Classes are available through Madison Academy located at 32 Wall Street, Madison, CT. Come join Instructor Michele McCarthy. She has been teaching group classes for over 18 years. Michele is highly qualified in teaching beginners through advanced students. Join her 1 hour classes held every (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. at 9:30 a.m). This is an ongoing class and geared to all levels. Fee: $85.00 (for 10 Classes), $10.00 Payable: To Clinton Recreation and Parks Department, $75.00 Payable: To Madison Academy of Martial Arts (At the time of your first class!) Babysitting service is available on weekdays. PLEASE bring your own mat!

YOGA: Will be offered at the P & R Building during the Summer.  More information will be available on our website; www.clintonparkrec.com

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM: Classes are held at the Jared Eliot School (cafeteria), Dates:  August 4-8, 2008, Monday - Friday and Times: 9:00 – 2:30 pm Ages: 6 – 14 years old.  Don’t miss out on this energetic, exciting class that teaches theater games, concentration exercises, voice and speech improvisational exercises, acting terminology, sense memory, subtext, stage skills and script work.  These classes will also be challenging and offer new and exciting activities for the more experienced participant as well.  (All materials will be provided and included in program price)  Fee is $185 and $190 for non-residents.  For more info check www.performingartsprograms.biz

DRAWING CLASSES: Tuesdays, August 12 – September 16, 2008 (6 Weeks) Held at 59, RT 148 Killingworth. Drawing classes will cover the following; Still Life, Landscape, figures and Art History. Supplies that are needed for this class: Charcoal (Soft or Extra soft vine charcoal), Paper (not newspaper, White drawing paper & big drawing pad, and a Magic Rub Eraser. Grades 4-8, Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. and Adults 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: Children $105. & Adults $245. Class Minimum is 5 and Maximum is 20. www.joanlevyartist.com

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL CLINIC: Joe Grippo’s Volleyball Camp will be held at the Morgan School gyms for two sessions.  Session I:  June 18th – 22th and Session II: June 23th – June 27th .  Open to grades 8-12 as of September 2008.  The time is 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. All girls must bring their own kneepads.  Fee is $35 per week. (Additional $5.00 for non-residents)

GIRLS’ HOOP CLINIC: Coach Joe Grippo’s Basketball Camp for girls will be held at the Morgan School gyms for two sessions. The Clinic consists of a daily program of instructions, lectures, individual and team play. Session I:  June 18th – 22nd and Session II:  June 23rd – June 27th . Open to grades 8-12 as of September 2008. The time is 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Fee is $35 per week. (Additional $5.00 for non-residents)

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP:  Boys and Girls Entering Grades 1, 2, and 3 as of September 2008 will be held at the Joel School Gym. The Camp will focus on basketball fundamentals, enthusiasm, and having fun! Starts: June 30 - July 3rd. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fee is $60.00 per camper. Each camper receives a Tee- shirt. Enrollment is limited to 35 campers. (Clinton Residents Only!)

TENNIS LESSONS: Frank Kelley’s tennis lessons will be held at the Peter’s Complex tennis courts.  The lessons will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for one hour per day during 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Each session is for two weeks. Session I: June 24th – July 3rd, Session II: July 8th – July 17th, Session III: July 22nd  –  July 31st  and Session IV: August 5th  – August 14th . Each session is $45 for Junior Lessons (ages 7-17). For Private Lessons, $40 an hour, call 669-5284.

SKYHAWK BASEBALL:

Skyhawks stays true to the classic with a baseball program that builds young athletes’ skills through drills and exercises developed with game speed in mind. The program is specifically designed to teach and refine the fundamental skills of the game – fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and base running – while infusing each athlete with the exciting spirit of the game.  All participants receive a baseball, t-shirt and merit award. Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 12:1.  Please be prepared to bring Lunch, Two snacks, Water Bottle, and Baseball Glove. July 7-11, 2008 held at Peters Complex.  Ages:  8-12, Time: 9am to 3 pm Fee:  $125.00 Clinton Residents, $130.00 Non-Residents

MINI-HAWK:

Mini-Hawk is an introductory program for young children.   Mini-Hawk helps participants explore soccer, baseball and basketball in a day-program setting.  There is no pressure, just lots of fun, while these young athletes participate in all three sports through unique Skyhawks games.  Our Mini-Hawk coaching staff is trained to meet the special needs of young children.  Staff is committed to helping children start off on the right foot, as they take their first steps into athletics.  Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1.  June 23 – 27, 2008 & August 11- 15, 2008 held at Indian River Complex. Ages: 4-7 yrs. Time:  9:00 – 12:00 pm  Fee:  $99  Clinton Residents, $104 Non-Residents

TINY-HAWK (Parent Participation Required):

Skyhawks newest program for 3 and 4 year olds helps children fine-tune their motor skills in soccer or basketball. No pressure, just lots of fun while these tiny athletes learn the basics through unique Skyhawks games. Our Tiny-Hawk coaching staff is trained to meet the special needs of young children. Our staff is committed to creating a positive introduction to sports. Children must be potty-trained to attend. Pull-ups are not allowed. Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 12:1. June 16 - 20, 2008 & August 18 - 22, Time: 9:00 – 10:20 am or 10:30 am – 11:50 am held at Indian River Complex. Ages: 3-4 yrs.  Fee:  $65 Clinton Residents, $70 Non-Residents

SKYHAWK BEGINNING GOLF:

For Beginning Golf, Skyhawks will be combining the SNAG Coaching System and equipment, with our flair for safe and fun sports instruction.

What is SNAG?  SNAG is the revolutionary new system for training beginning golfers using the most fun golf equipment around.  SNAG has created an entirely new approach to learning golf, one that is fun, creative and educational.

Instead of swinging and missing the traditional golf ball, our golfers will experience success by using larger, softer Snagballs that:

• Are safer;

• Are easier to hit;

• Significantly close the gap between the shots of the novice and the shots of an expert;

• Work in any environment (grass, dirt, pavement); and

• Stick to the Flag sticky.

Instead of putting into below-ground cups, beginning golfers will aim for the Flag sticky - three-dimensional, above-ground Velcro targets that retain the qualities of the traditional golf hole.

Instead of parents investing in expensive golf clubs, Skyhawks will provide Launchers and Rollers designed with larger heads and greater hitting surfaces that:

• Make it easier to hit the ball while learning proper swing techniques; and

• Allow for a wider variety of shots.

Skyhawks' goal is to build confidence while teaching proper technique and etiquette.  Beginning Golf - don't putt it off another minute!  Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 8:1.  August 4 - 8, 2008, Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm held at Indian River Complex.  Ages: 5-8 yrs. Fee: $99 Clinton Residents, $104 Non-Residents

SKYHAWK MULTI SPORT:

Skyhawks Multi-Sport programs usually consist of Soccer, Baseball and Basketball.  This fast-paced program is designed to teach the basic skills in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.  Participants are challenged daily in each of the three sports by structured exercises and fun games.  Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1.  August 11-15, 2008, Time:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm held at Indian River Complex.  Ages: 7 - 12 yrs. Fee:  $125 Clinton Residents,  $130 Non-Residents

BEACH VOLLEYBALL CAMP:

July 14 – 18, 2008, Time 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Program will be held at the Clinton Town Beach.  Ages: 7 - 12 yrs.  This is an instructional camp open to boys and girls.  Please bring water and sunscreen.  Skyhawk Volleyball teaches the fundamental skills through fun games and activities.  The camp will focus on passing, setting, hitting, digging and serving.  Participant-to-coach ratio is approximately 10:1 Fee:  $99 Clinton Residents,  $ 104 Non-Residents

FLAG FOOTBALL:  (4 DAY Camp) June 30 – July 3, 2008, Time:  9:00 am to 12:45 pm.  The program will be held at the Peters Complex.  Ages:  6 – 10 yrs. 

Participant-to coach ratio is approximately 14:1  Skyhawks Football is a great way to introduce children to a sport rich in tradition, and because it is flag football, the introduction is both safe and fun.  Players will learn the rules, as well as strategies for both offense and defense, along with the core skills of passing, catching and de-flagging. Fee:  $99 Clinton Residents,  $104 Non-Residents

US SPORTS MULTI SPORTS CAMP: 

July 28 – August 1, 2008, Time:  9 am – 1 pm ( 5 – 7 yrs old), 9 am – 3 pm ( 7 – 14 yrs old).  At the Peters Complex.  Experience over 15 different sports from around the world with the US Sports Institute.  All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and most of all fun.  Campers will receive Technical Instruction in each sport then experience the sport in a realistic game situation.  Campers will receive a t-shirt and certificate.  Half Day Fee:  $120.00,  Full Day Fee:  $140.00

BEGINNER LACROSSE CLINIC:

July 21 – 25, 2008, Time:  5:00 – 7:00 pm. Ages:  7 – 14 yrs old.  At the Peters Complex. Beginner Lacrosse players will have Great fun learning this exhilarating game.  The program is ideal for entry level players with no previous experience.  Players can experience, Stick Handling, Passing, Scooping, Dodging and shooting as well as many other fundamental Techniques.  Players will be grouped by age, playing ability and experience level.  No previous experience playing lacrosse is required to attend the clinic. Fee:  $95.00

ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY CAMP:
IS FULL

July 21 – 25, 2008, Time:  9 am – 12 noon, For children entering grades 2 – 5 as of Sept. 2008.  Monday – Wednesday – Friday:  Clinton Town Beach and Tuesday & Thursday:  Entrance of Peter’s Woods, Valley Road.  Beach Days:  Join naturalist Dana Skidmore for 3 mornings of beach exploration.  Children will be introduced to varying habitats: the salt marsh, the sandy beach and the mud flats.  They will use bucket and dip nets as well as beach seines to experience the local marine life in the sound.  They will get a crab’s eye view of barnacles feeding, periwinkles grazing on algae, green crabs camouflaging amongst sea lettuce and so much more.  Peter’s Woods:  Discover one of Clinton’s finest hiking trails!  Spend two mornings Mrs. Skidmore exploring local animal and plant species.  Learn the difference between a red oak and a white oak tree, feel the strong bark of a tulip tree and experience the smell of a black birch tree branch.  Become a bird watcher and learn the difference between a cardinal’s song and a chickadee’s song. Fee:  $125.00 Clinton Residents & $150.00 Non-residents

SUMMER SOCCER CAMP Will be held at the Indian River Complex.  Session I:  June 23rd – June 27th (8:30 am – 11:30 am), Session II:  July 21st - July 25th (8:30 am – 11:30 am).  Boys and Girls ages 6 – 11. Cost is $50.00 per session. (Attend both sessions for $95.00) All players will receive a cam T-shirt. You can register on-line at www.clintonsoccer.net for this program.

CLINTON FAMILY DAY:  JULY 19, 2008, Time: 9 am – 2 pm at the Clinton Town Beach.  Sand Sculpture registrations begin at 8:30 am.   Events are for children between the ages of 4 -12 and their parents. We will be posting a time schedule for all of the events on our website as the day approaches.  Please mark your calendar!

Clinton P & R Family Theatre:
Presents: Children of Eden
July 10 - 7pm
July 11 & 12 - 8pm
July 13th - 2:30pm

TOP NOTCH BASKETBALL
 
Boys and Girls entering grades 2-9 as of September 2008.  This will be held at the Eliot School gym during
August 4th – August 8th.  There will be a morning and afternoon session, Session I:  8:00-11:00 am and Session II: 12:00-3:00 pm.  If you choose both sessions, please bring a lunch.  Don’t forget a water bottle!  Fee:  $85.00 per session, $160.00 for both.  A $35.00 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration.

We will also have: START SMART BASEBALL, MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE TOWN BEACH, & SUMMER KID’S CORNER.  Dates and Times will be posted soon.

Registration Form (in PDF Format)

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