Register online @ www.bloomfieldrec.com

Summer Camp Discount
Register by May 31st and receive a
$20 / child / session discount for
summer camps.
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Mission Statement
Bloomfield Leisure Services
The Bloomfield Leisure Services Department is
committed to providing quality recreational opportunities, preserving natural resources, and
managing a comprehensive system of parks
and facilities dedicated to enriching the lives of
a diverse and changing community.
Alvin & Beatrice Wood
Human Services Center
330 Park Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Leisure Services Staff
Phone Numbers
David Melesko
Director of Leisure Services
Leisure Office-------------------------------860-243-2923
Leisure Fax----------------------------------860-242-4267
Youth Center--------------------------------860-769-3566
Matthew Mace
Assistant Director of Leisure Services
Website Information
Melissa Satchell
Administrative Analyst II
Town of Bloomfield website
www.bloomfieldct.org
Bloomfield Leisure Services online registration
www.bloomfieldrec.com
Taij Howe
Clerk Typist II
Recreation Committee
Louis Blumenfeld
Chairman
Donna Banks
Mark DeSousa
Jerome Cooper
Vice-Chairman
Gail Nolan
Bloomfield Leisure Services Holidays
It is the policy of the Bloomfield Leisure Services Department to curtail or cancel regularly
scheduled recreation programs and activities
on the following dates:
Memorial Day - Monday May 30th
The Fourth of July - Monday, July 4th
Labor Day - Monday September 5th
Contents
General Information------------------------------1-2
Bloomfield Community Center,
Parks, Open Space & Schools---------------3-4
Youth Activities---------------------------------------------9
Summer Camps------------------------------------------10
Lisa Lane & Reservoir 3
Community Gardens-------------------------------4
Aquatics-------------------------------------------------11-12
Memorial Day & Family Activities--------------7
Recreation Registration Form-----------------------14
Celebrate Bloomfield----------------------------5-6
Summer Concerts---------------------------------------13
General Information Page 1
Adult Activities----------------------------------------8
Registration Information------------------------------15
Town of Bloomfield Phone Numbers
Youth Center-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-769-3566
Bloomfield Pool-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-761-3597
Senior Center----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-243-8361
Mini Bus-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-243-8364
Trash & Recycling----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-289-7850
Health District----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-561-7900
Social & Youth Services--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-242-1895
BATV-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-243-9710
Center Fire House-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-242-1779
Blue Hills Fire-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-243-8949
Prosser Library---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-243-9721
P. Faith McMahon Wintonbury Library-------------------------------------------------------------------860-242-0041
Board of Education---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-769-4200
Adult Continuing Ed--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-286-2637
Bloomfield High School---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-286-2630
GEMS----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-769-6600
Carmen Arace School------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-286-2622
Metacomet School-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-286-2660
Laurel School--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-286-2675
Family Resource Center---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------860-769-5518
Community Group
Phone Numbers & Websites
Bloomfield Tennis Club----------------------------------------860-242-5536
Bloomfield Raiders Football----------------------------------860-841-3297
www.bloomfieldraidersfootball.leag1.com
Centeral CT Jaguars Track Club-----------------------------860-794-2403
Chamber of Commerce-----------------------------------------860-242-3710
First Congregational Preschool------------------------------860-242-0776
Junior Soccer League-------------------------------------------860-578-4564
www.bjsact.org
Little League Baseball------------------------------------------860-286-9271
Wintonbury Hills Golf-------------------------------------------860-242-1401
Youth Basketball--------------------------------------------------860-463-4436
Notification
Depending upon how you register
for programs will determine how
you will be notified.
If you
register in person, you will
receive a receipt of your
transaction. If you register online
or by mail, you will be emailed a
receipt for the activities you registered for. If your program is
cancelled for any reason, you will
receive a phone call from the
Leisure Services Department to
inform you of the cancellation
and your refund options.
****Register Early****
Please keep in mind most classes require a minimum number of registrants for the activity to take
place. If that requirement is not fulfilled three days prior to the start of that program, the activity will
be cancelled. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and class sizes are limited. It is important
you sign up early for programs to make sure you get a spot in the activity and to ensure the activity is
not cancelled.
General Information Page 2
Community Center
Alvin & Beatrice Wood
Human Services Center
330 Park Avenue
Community Center, Senior Center, Leisure Services
Department, Social & Youth Services Department and
a Boundless Playground. Softball field, gym, play
field, brook, soccer fields, and six tennis courts.
Parks & Open Space
Woodland Manor
Essex Lane
Neighborhood playground with basketball court,
playground equipment, passive recreation, playfield,
& Brook.
Sinnott Farms
Ryefield Hollow
Playground apparatus, passive recreation, and play
field.
Town Green
Tunxis Avenue
LaSalette Open Space
120 Mountain Avenue
Gardens/flowers, passive recreation, picnic tables,
monuments and memorials.
Maplewood Open Space
Mallard Drive
Neighborhood playground with basketball court,
playground equipment, play field, and passive
recreation area.
Local Agriculture, gardens / flowers, hiking trails, pasWintonbury Park
sive recreation, pond and Captain Oliver Filley House.
Neighborhood playground with basketball court,
playground apparatus, passive recreation, play field,
brook.
Farmington River Park
Tunxis Avenue Extension
Shields Drive
Filley Park
Tunxis Avenue
Pond, garden / flowers, Scott Trail.
Hiking, picnicking, fishing and water studies. A magnificent 78 acres on the Farmington River.
Reservoir No. 2
Blue Hills Avenue
Hiking trails, passive recreation, brook, and radio control model airplane flying field operated by the Wintonbury Flying Club.
Samuel Wheeler Reed Park
School Street
Bird watching, hiking & passive recreation.
M.K. Wilcox Park
71 Hoskins Road
Fishing, pond, gardens/flowers, hiking trails, passive
recreation, picnic area, and community gardens.
Municipal Pool
390 Park Ave
Reservoir No. 3
Tunxis Avenue
Gardens / flowers, hiking trails, picnic area, Vista and
Metacomet Blue Trail.
50 meter pool, wading pool, bathhouse, picnic tables,
shelter, and play field.
Bloomfield Community Center, Parks & Open Space Page 3
Pershing Park
Allen Road
One acre, neighborhood playground with basketball
court, playground apparatus, and play field.
Rockwell Ave
Bill Lee Fields
73 Rockwell Avenue
Bill Lee baseball field, basketball courts, playground
apparatus, passive recreation, play field, four lighted
tennis courts.
Wintonbury Hills Golf Course
Terry Plains Road
18 hole championship golf course designed by
Peter Dye and managed by Billy Casper Golf.
Garden Meeting
On June 14th, at 6:00 PM, the meeting will be held at
the Lisa Lane Community Gardens. There will be a
tour of the gardens and to discuss the rules and regulations for use of the gardens.
(rain date June 15th )
Lisa Lane Community Gardens
Bloomfield Public Schools
Bloomfield High School
1 Huckleberry Lane
Baseball field, play field, soccer field, football
field, softball fields and track.
Carmen Arace Intermediate
& Middle School
390 Park Ave
Basketball court, gym, passive recreation, play field,
brook, soccer and softball fields.
Laurel School
1 Filley Street
Cricket field, open space and playground.
Metacomet School
185 School Street
Basketball hoops, Little League fields, brook, and
soccer fields.
The Lisa Lane Community Garden is a private public
collaboration between the Wintonbury Land Trust and
Community Partners. Plots will be available on a first
come first serve basis and will feature 12 Garden Plots
with two 4’ x 20’ raised beds. The Community Gardens
at Lisa Lane will have on-site well water available in
season. You can register for your plot at Bloomfield
Leisure Services Office
Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM -5:00 PM or Online.
Who:
Gardener’s
Dates:
Now to November 1st
Fee:
$15 / Resident
Location:
Lisa Lane Community Farm
Reservoir Three Community Gardens
The community gardens located at Reservoir Three.
A community garden is a place to grow food, flowers
and herbs in the company of friends and neighbors.
Water is available from the reservoir and must be carried to the plots. Plots are available on a first come first
serve basis and are 20’ x 35’. You can register for your
plot at Bloomfield Leisure Services
Office Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM -5:00 PM.
Who:
Gardener’s
Dates:
Now to November 1st
Fee:
$10 / Resident $20 / Non-Resident
$ 8 / Seniors
Location:
Reservoir Three - Tunxis Avenue
Parks, Open Space, Schools, & Community Gardens Page 4
---Celebrate Bloomfield 2016---
Community Golf Tournament
Sunday, May 1st Wintonbury Hills Golf Course
Sacred Heart Church Presents:
Give Back to Bloomfield
The tournament will features lunch, 18 holes of golf with a shot- Friday, June 3rd - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM rain or shine,
gun start, and a gourmet dinner. The proceeds of the golf tournament will go towards supporting the Celebrate Bloomfield
events and to the Bloomfield Food Bank. Registration: 11:00 AM
- noon Lunch: Noon - 1:00 PM Shotgun start: 1:00 PM Dinner:
5:30 PM -8:00 PM $125 / player $50 for dinner only.
Bloomfield Senior Services
Celebrity Bingo at the Senior Center
Wednesday, June 1st
starting at 1:30 PM ($1 / Card). for more information please
call the Senior Center at 860-243-8361.
Paint Night
Wednesday, June 1st, Town Green 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Town Green (rain site at 330 Park Ave) $ 15 / Person
We’ll provide snacks and supplies; Artist / Instructor Dolores
Howard will explain what to do and participants will go home with
their own personal work of art! No experience necessary. Advanced registration is required for this event at Senior Services
or Leisure Services.
Celebrate Bloomfield Buffet Breakfast
Friday, June 3rd, 9:30 AM
Join us for a buffet breakfast with special guest speaker Police
Chief Paul Hammick. In the Library at the Senior Center $5 / person and advanced registration is required through the Bloomfield
Senior Center.
Bloomfield Interfaith Association Presents
Community Choral selections
Wednesday, June 1st 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Bloomfield Interfaith Association will host an evening of worship, song and celebration. We are inviting the community to join
us by contributing a choral selection or two, or perhaps a brief inspirational reading or statement. This event will take place on
the Town Green from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. For more information,
please contact Rev. Suzette DeBeatham-Brown at (860) 9136524 or Rev. Robert Bergner at (860) 243-6085.
Summer Concerts on the Green
Thursday, June 2nd - 6:00 PM
Featuring BHS Band, Choir, & the Hartt School of Music
The Bloomfield High School Band, and show Choir. The Bloomfield Performing Arts program engages students in performing
educationally challenging and musically rewarding repertoire.
The Hartt School of Music
The Hartt School is the comprehensive performing arts
conservatory of the University of Hartford. The Hart School offers
innovative degree programs in music, dance, and theatre.
Renowned faculty who perform and teach around the world mentor our students in their pursuits of excellence.
as part of the town's "Celebrate Bloomfield" day! The Wilcox
Brother's band will be playing the best music from yesterday
through today - music the whole family will enjoy! Bring a blanket
or chairs and enjoy a great evening of music under the tent in
front of the Parish Center. Food will be available for purchase
from local restraunts or you may bring your own dinner. Organizations are also welcome to come and set up information
[email protected]. More information will be coming
soon!! Admission to the concert is free but we encourage attendees to bring:
• A Non-perishable food item for the Food Bank
• School supplies for Bloomfield Social + Youth Services
• Costume jewelry for the Bloomfield Senior Center
• Clothing and diapers for Catholic Charities
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more
information, please contact the parish office at 860-242-4142 or
email: [email protected].
Bloomfield Authors Fair
Saturday, June 4th 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Town Green
The 2nd Annual Celebrate Bloomfield Author’s Fair is scheduled
to take place on the Bloomfield Town Green on Saturday June 4,
2016 starting at 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM The event will feature a
variety of authors who will showcase and sell their books. There
will also be painters displaying their art work, as well as poetry
reading by budding and seasoned poets. Also, live entertainment
will be provided and an area for the children to enjoy various
games, face painting and other activities.
For more information on the upcoming author’s Fair, please contact
Marie
Robinson
at
860-993-6568/e-mail
[email protected] or Donovan Longmore at 860-7777558/ e-mail at [email protected].
Celebrate Bloomfield Community Craft Fair
Saturday,June 4th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Calling all Crafters! The Town of Bloomfield is having a craft fair
for the Celebrate Bloomfield week. The Craft fair will be held on
the Bloomfield Town Green under a large tent. The Town Green
is located directly across the street from the Town Hall and the
Prosser Library at 800 Bloomfield Ave. We will have a variety of
different crafters who will have a wide range of crafts including
quilts, jewelery, pottery, and honey products. Individuals that
would like to get a 10’x10’ space (no tent needed) should send
your check for $60 and information about your products to Mayor
Joan Gamble - 800 Bloomfield Avenue Bloomfield, CT 06002. If
you have questions please email [email protected].
Celebrate Bloomfield May 28th - June 5th Page 5
---Celebrate Bloomfield 2016---
CELEBRATE BLOOMFIELD POETRY EVENT
Prosser Library on June 4th, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Yes, Bloomfield has beautiful vistas and trails, tasty restaurants,
an intriguing history and, unlike other towns, a statue of a drummer boy on the Town Green. But come and enjoy one of Bloomfield’s literary assets: its concentration of recognized poets! Some
may not know that Bloomfield has the longest running poetry series in the state, run by Marilyn Johnston, at McMahon-Wintonbury Branch Library. The Celebrate Bloomfield Poetry Event will
be held at Prosser Library on June 4th, 12-4 pm. It has 3 parts: a
reading by people who submitted poems about Bloomfield or with
Bloomfield as a setting; a “Sampling of Bloomfield Poets” to
showcase the many poets who have made the town their home;
and an open mic where people can read poems, their own or others, on any topic. Poetry books by Bloomfield poets will also be
for sale.
In advance of Celebrate Bloomfield 2016, people can submit
poems about Bloomfield – historical, geographical, or personal
(memories, experiences, etc.). Selected poems will be published
in The Journal, the Bloomfield Messenger, or on Prosser Library’s
website. Everyone who submits poems, whether selected for
publication or not, is invited to read their poems at Prosser Library
on June 4th in the first part of the program beginning at noon.
To submit poems about Bloomfield, which is open to all ages,
send up to 3 poems as a Word document to Tom Nicotera at
[email protected] or mail poems to Tom Nicotera c/o
Prosser Library, 1 Tunxis Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002. Each poem
should be single-spaced and not exceed 21 lines. Deadline:
March 31 (postmarked). Include name, age if a child (optional),
and contact information.
Community Dinner Under the Stars
Saturday, June 4th - 6:00 PM - $ 30 / person
The highlight event of Celebrate Bloomfield week will be a night
of Social Hour and Dinner at the Wintonbury Hills Golf Course. A
buffet dinner with wine and beer will be included with the ticket.
Tickets for the event will be on sale at Town Hall and the Alvin &
Beatrice Wood Human Services Center in May with more information on ticket pricing forth coming. This event is sponsored by
Billy Casper Golf Management, a world renowned golf course
management company who currently manages and operates
Wintonbury Hills Golf Course.
AuerFarm - Celebrates Bloomfield
Sunday, June 5th - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Auerfarm has a wonderful day of fun family events planned.
There will be tours of the Auerfarm facilities including the children’s, community, and Foodshare gardens, as well as the 4-H
Education Center. There will also be hay rides available free of
charge. Visit with Auerfarm’s animals including alpacas, sheep,
cows, goats, chickens and rabbits. Food and refreshments will
be available for purchase and a bake sale as well as other activities will take place. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the pavilion
with picnic tables or spread out a blanket on the lawn.
Join the Wintonbury Land Trust
for Three Great Hikes
Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5
Friday, June 3, 6:00 pm to Sunset: Explore Bloomfield’s scenic
Seabury Wildwoods Trails, located adjacent to Seabury Retirement Community. This hike will start at the trail head of Seabury’s
Wildwoods Trail at the rear of Seabury Retirement Community in
Bloomfield. We will hike out to the Wildwoods Trail and explore
the several trails. We will end the hike with a sunset view of the
meadows and the flood-control dike. Total Distance: Approximately 2.0 miles This event is jointly sponsored with the Seabury
Trails Committee. Meet at the Wildwoods Trail Head/Visitor Parking at Seabury Retirement Community.
Saturday, June 4, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm: Hike LaSalette Park and
Hawk Hill and visit with the resident (Scottish) Highland cattle
This hike will start at the Oliver Filley House located in Bloomfield’s LaSalette Park. From there, hikers will proceed to the Wintonbury Land Trust’s Hawk Hill property to see how the Land
Trust is restoring the property to agricultural use. After visiting
with the resident Highland cattle and seeing some notable trees,
hikers will return to the start and experience gorgeous views of
Hartford on a clear day. Total Distance: Approximately 2.0 miles
Meet at the Oliver Filley House in LaSalette Park, 130 Mountain
Ave. (across from Duncaster Retirement Community).
Sunday, June 5, 10:00 am to 11:30 am: Explore Connecticut’s
newest state park: Auerfarm State Park. Afterward, you can join
the Celebrate Bloomfield events at the 4-H Education Center at
Auerfarm
We will hike the Orchard Trail from the historic Apple Barn along
Cider Hill Road to the High Orchard. Where we’ll have great
views of Hartford to the east and the Seven Sisters to the north.
Hikers will descend from the orchard through farm fields to the
Auer Farm Road Orchard and back to the Apple Barn. There will
be an optional side trip to the unique Mushroom House on the
North side of Auer Farm Road. Total Distance: Approximately 1.0
mile
Meet at the historic Apple Barn off Auer Farm Road; park along
the road. Auer Farm Road is off of Simsbury Road (Route 185).
Questions: See the Connecticut 2016 Trails Day brochure at
www.ctwoodlands.org/CT-TrailsDayWeekend2016), the Wintonbury Land Trust at http://wintonburylandtrust.org/, or contact
Kevin Gough at [email protected] or (860) 243-9508.
Celebrate Bloomfield May 28th - June 5th Page 6
Painting Under the Stars
We are partnering up with Senior Services to present
a fun-filled, "create your very own work of art" paint
night party! Make it a family event or bring a friend.
No experience necessary. We will provide supplies;
artist, (Multi-media Exploration instructor) Dolores
Howard will explain what to do; and you will go home
with your own original work of art! Register at Leisure
Services or The Senior Center.
Who:
Bloomfield Families
Dates:
Tuesday, May 3
Wednesday, June 1st
Time:
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fee:
$ 15
Instructor: Dolores Howard
Location:
Bloomfield Town Hall
rd
Memorial Day
Monday, May 30, 2016
9:30 AM - Road Race
10:00 AM - Mountain View Service
11:30 AM - Memorial Day Parade
12:00 PM - Ceremony at Town Hall Green
Family Night Ice Cream Social
Come out for a fun evening of games, arts and crafts,
and other activities that your child participates in while
enrolled in the Bloomfield Leisure Services Department summer camp program. The night will give you
Convertibles needed!
an opportunity to talk with your child’s counselors and
We need Convertibles and drivers to transport veter- friends from camp. We will have a variety of board
ans along the parade route. Please show your support games, Wii games, sack races, and arts and crafts
for this event. Call 860-243-2923 for more information. projects and of course an Ice cream social. Families
must pre-register by the Friday before the scheduled
date!
Thank You For Your Service
Campers & their families
We ask our veterans to come forward and participate Who:
Wednesday, July 6th
in this season's Memorial Day Parade. Call Leisure Dates:
Wednesday, August 3rd
Services for more information at 860-243-2923.
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee:
Free
Bloomfield Memorial Day 5K
Location:
Bloomfield
Municipal Pool
Sponsored by the The Bloomfield Leisure Services
Department and The Metropolitan District
Family Flashlight Hike
Commission.
Bring your flashlight and enjoy the beautiful trails at
Fee:
1 / $10, 2 / $15, 3 / $20, 4 / $25
M.K.
Wilcox Park located at 71 Hoskins Road. As a
Entries: Online, by mail, or
Race day 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at the Town Hall group, hike from the Wilcox house to the chimney
where you will enjoy a campfire, smores, and a story
Date: Monday, May 30th at 9:30 AM
will be told. (Children must be 4 years of age or older
Registration forms are available at the Bloomfield and accompanied by a parent). Must pre-register by
Leisure Services office or you can register Online at. the Wednesday before the date of the event.
Who:
Bloomfield Families
Dates:
Friday,
July 15th
https://www.raceentry.com/races/bloomfield-memorialFriday, August 12th
day-5k/2016/register
Time:
7:30 PM
Fee:
$
2
For information contact Matthew Mace at
(860) 243-2923 or Email at [email protected] Location: M.K.Wilcox Park
Memorial Day & Family Activities Page 7
Chicago-Style Steppin'
For beginners and Advanced
Beginners! Come and step
your way into fitness in an 8week Chicago style steppin'
beginners class. Get a good
aerobic workout while learning the fundamental footwork
of this exciting dance. No
partners are necessary.
Equipment required: comfortable shoes, preferably
with leather soles. (Women can bring flats or low
heels; No sneakers)
Who:
Adults
Dates: Beginners: Tuesdays - April 19th - June 7th
Advanced Beginners: Mondays - April 18th June 13th (No class Memorial Day)
Time:
7:00 PM- 8:30 PM
Fee:
$60 / Resident $70 / Non-Residents
Location: Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services
Center Dance Studio
Insanity Live
Insanity Live is
challenging, group
focused
athletic
training, cardio
conditioning, and
total-body strength
drills, designed for
people of all levels. The moves are easy to follow but
the workout WILL challenge you, change you, and get
you in the best shape of your life. It’s about letting go
of your excuses, your limits, and everything that holds
you back—and challenging yourself to Dig Deep. Get
ready to unleash your inner athlete and reach your
personal best—because progress starts outside your
comfort zone.
Who:
Adults 18 and up
Ses I:
Tuesdays, May 3rd - June 7th
Ses II: Tuesdays, June 21st - July 26th
Ses II: Tuesdays, August 16th - September 20th
Time:
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Fee:
$45 / Resident $55 / Non-Residents
Location: Alvin & Beatrice Wood
Human Services Center- Gym
Integrative Yoga Classes
What Is Therapeutic Yoga? Therapeutic yoga is
a system of self-care that focuses on easy to
learn exercises that can be done anywhere and
anytime to promote: 1) Health and
balance in the physical body,
2) Efficiency in breathing and energy
levels, 3) Relaxation, calm and
ease in the mind. Classes are
easy to moderate and suitable
for beginners. Please wear
loose, comfortable clothing
and bring a yoga mat and
a light blanket. All levels
welcome. For more information
or questions about the class, call
Beth Gibbs, at 860-219-1039 or
email her at [email protected]
Who:
Adults
Ses I:
Thursday, June 2nd - July 21st
Ses II:
Thursday, September 8th - October 27th
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Fee:
$56 / Resident $66 / Non-Residents
Location: Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services
Center - Music Room
For Quilters - SAMPLERS and More!
Come join us in this 8-week session to complete your
Sampler from the last class or to begin a new one.
Again, we will use the Leisure Arts publication: Learning to Quilt - A Beginner's Guide by Lori Yetmar-Smith.
The leaflet includes instructions and fabric requirements for twenty (20) different blocks. You can choose
to use one (1) or any number/combination of the
blocks in your design; as blocks range from very easy
to more advanced. Order your copy of the book online or through a local Barnes and Noble store, today.
Who:
Adults
Dates:
Thursdays, May 5th - June 23rd
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fee:
$60 / Resident $70 / Non-Resident
Location:
Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services
Center - Ceramics Room
Adult Activities Page 8
Tiny Feet Soccer
This unique program is an introduction to sports in a
fun non-competitive environment. The concepts
taught are basic and time spent on each activity is limited in order to maintain the attention of the children.
Emphasis is placed on the development of grossmotor skills, listening skills, learning to take turns, and
following directions. This is a parent and child program where parent participation is required.
Who:
Children ages 3 to 6
Sess I:
Tuesdays, June 14th - July 8th
Sess II:
Tuesdays, July 12th - August 4th
Time:
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM (3 - 4 year olds)
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM (5 - 6 year olds)
Fee:
$75
Location:
Alvin & Beatrice Wood
Human Services Center - Gym
Tennis Lessons by the
Bloomfield Tennis Club
Children will learn basic fundamentals of Tennis such
as how to hold a racket, swing properly, and move
their feet. The Instructors will run the children through
series of drills, where the instructors will feed tennis
balls and instruct the kids as they move through the
drills. The drills will incorporate forehands, backhands,
and volleys. Serves will also be worked on. The class
will conclude with some fun games like King of the
Court. We have two professional Tennis instructors
from the Bloomfield Tennis club that will be conducting
the lessons for us. Calvin Dees has over 30 years experience as a Tennis pro.
Who:
Children Ages - 6 - 14
Dates:
Monday - Friday
Ses I:
July 11th - July 15th
Ses II:
July 18th - July 22nd
Ses III:
July 25th - July 29th
Ses IV:
August 1st - August 5th
Ses VI:
August 8th - August 12th
Times:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Ages 6 - 10)
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Ages 6 - 9)
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Ages 10 - 14)
Fee:
$ 60 / session
Location: Bloomfield Tennis Club
45 Douglas Street
Bloomfield, CT 06002
BLOOMFIELD JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOC.
FREE SUMMER SOCCER CAMP
Monday - Friday, 6:00 PM - 7:30 pm
August 8 - August 12, 2016
This is a free soccer camp for Bloomfield residents.
Non-Resident fee is $25. The camp is held at the
Rec. Center by the BJSA volunteer coaches. For
boys and girls ages 5 - 13. Check the website to register and for more details on this fun annual summer
program. www.BJSACT.org
BLOOMFIELD JUNIOR SOCCER ASSOC.
FALL SOCCER SEASON
*Open for girls and boys ages 4-17.
*No previous soccer experience required.
Recreation and Travel soccer programs.
Registration Fee for Recreation players: $60 for first
player, $100 for 2 sibling players, $125 family max.
Registration Fee for Travel players: $60 per player.
Register online at www.BJSACT.org.
Register by Friday, August 12, 2016 to avoid $10
late fee.
For more information, visit www.BJSACT.org, visit us
at the summer soccer camp
or call 860-578-4564.
Story-Telling / Drumming / Pottery
A collaborative workshop taught by: Visiting artist
Won-Ldy Paye Renowned Book Author / Story-Teller
/ Musician / Artist & Bloomfield Leisure Service's own
Robin Blayer- Bulaong Multi-media / Ceramic Artist
A Creative Arts Workshop for Grades 2 thru Adults of
all ages Join us for a participatory course that explores The Narrative and Rhythm with an African flair
students will learn to play African drum rhythms, listen to and write stories, and create a clay pot using
pictorial images and symbols. Join us for a unique
arts event.
Who:
2nd Grade - Adult
Dates:
Mondays & Wednesdays
May 16th - June 6th
(No Class Memorial Day, Monday, May 30TH)
Times:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fee:
$75 / Resident $85 / Non-Resident
Instructor:
Robin Blayer-Bulaong
Location
Alvin & Beatrice Woods Human
Services Center - Pottery Room
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Lil-REC-ers
A supervised program for children ages 5 - 9 years old.
The program includes crafts, games, music, stories,
creative expression, special events, free play, and field
trips. Lil-REC-ers can take swimming lessons for an
additional fee. (Lessons may be cancelled on field trip
days.) It is recommended that parents send snacks
and a water bottle for their child. Children must be five
years of age by the first day of the session they attend.
Birth certificate and medical release forms are required. A Field trip schedule will be distributed on the
first day of camp. Parents who do not want their children to attend field trips must make other arrangements for the day.
The REC-ing Crew
This exciting camp will give youth ages 10 - 14 the opportunity to try a variety of challenging activities that
will stimulate the senses. The fun starts with sports,
games, field trips & more field trips, theme days and
special events. The REC-ing Crew campers can take
swimming lessons for an additional fee. (There may
be no lessons on field trip days.) It is recommended
that parents send snacks and a water bottle for their
child. The participants must be ten years of age by the
first day of the session they attend. Birth certificate
and medical release form are required. [Lunch money
for at least one field trips per week may be required.]
Parents who do not want their children to attend field
trips must make other arrangements for the day.
Camp Sunrise & Sunset
Space is limited for all before and after care programs.
Lil-REC-ers & The REC-ing Crew: Start your camp experience early with Camp Sunrise and finish the day
with sunset. Choose one or both to suit your needs.
Who:
Lil-REC-ers & the REC-ing Crew
Dates:
Ses I: June 27th - July 8th
(No Camp July 4th)
Ses II: July 11th - July 22nd
Ses III: July 25th - August 5th
Ses IV: August 8th - August 19th
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Sunrise
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Sunset
Fee:
Before Camp - $50 - Sunrise
After Camp - $50 - Sunset
Before & After Camp - $80 / session
Location:
Alvin & Beatrice Wood
Human Services Center
Summer Camps
Financial Assistance Available
For more information and eligibility requirements
please call the Bloomfield Social & Youth Services
Department at 860-242-1895.
Summer Food Program
Breakfast and lunch are provided for campers through
the Federal Summer Food Program FREE of charge.
For more information about the summer food program,
please contact the Bloomfield Board of Education
Food Services Office at 860-769-4208.
Club House Program
The Clubhouse program is for the children enrolled in
the Board of Education Summer School program and
provides extended camp activities for these students.
Swim lessons will be available for an additional fee as
well as other activities including Arts’s and Crafts,
board games, games, sports and swimming.
Who:
Children Kindergarden - 4th grade
Dates:
July 5th - July 29th
Time:
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fee:
$200
Location:
Alvin & Beatrice Wood
Human Services Center
Camp Fees & Schedule
Fee includes t-shirt (maximum of 2 per summer per
camper), daily activities, special events and field
trips. Field trip schedules will be available on the first
day of each session.
Lil-REC-ers, & The REC-ing Crew.
Who:
Children Ages 5 to 14
Dates:
Ses I: June 27th - July 8th
(No Camp July 4th)
Ses II: July 11th - 22nd
Ses III: July 25th - August 5th
Ses IV: August 8th - 19th
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fee:
$170 / session
Location:
Alvin & Beatrice Wood
Human Services Center
Registration:
All registrations must be received by 5 p.m. on the
Friday prior to the first day of the session you are
registering for. Any registrations received after this
time will be considered late and a $15 late fee will
be assessed to your payment. The program participant will not be eligible to start camp until the first
Tuesday of the session.
Summer Camp Discount
Register by May 31st and receive a $20 / child / session
discount for summer camps.
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Bloomfield Municipal Pool
Pre-Season Schedule
The pool will open for pre-season hours beginning on
Monday, June 20th through June 26th from 4:00 PM8:00PM.
Pool Membership Information
Pool memberships are available on an INDIVIDUAL basis.
Pool Membership are required to participate in swim lessons
and on the swim team. Swim memberships or daily admission passes are required for Recreational, Adult, Family, and
the laps at lunch program. Memberships can be purchased
Online or at the Leisure Services office. Single Admission
tickets for the pool can be purchased at the Bloomfield
Leisure Services Office or at the Bloomfield Municipal Pool.
Membership Cards are only available at the Bloomfield
Leisure Services office.
Dive in Movies
Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun-filled
Pool Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. evening relaxing in the cool water while watching a
The giving of false information relating to the membership, great family movie on our Big Screen! Don’t want to
privileges or violations shall be considered sufficient cause lounge in the water then bring your lawn chair or blanket and set up on the deck for the evening. There will
for revoking the membership without a refund.
be two dates for the Dive in Movies scheduled for Friday, July 15th and Friday, August 19th. The show starts
at 8:30 PM and a pool membership or daily admission
Membership Packages
pass is required to attend.
Resident Non-Resident
Adult Membership (18 +) $ 20---------$ 40
Child Membership (17 -) $ 10---------$ 20
Senior Membership (65 +) $ 10---------$ 20
Single Admission
$ 5----------$ 10
Single Admission Booklet $ 25------------$ 50
(6 daily admission tickets)
Laps @ Lunch
Want to get some great exercise in at lunch? Try the
Laps at lunch program. Meets Monday - Friday from
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Bloomfield Municipal Pool
and only requires a pool membership or daily admission ticket.
Bloomfield Municipal Pool Schedule
Monday - Friday Hours
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Swim Lessons
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Laps at Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Recreational Swim
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Adult Swim
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Swim Lessons
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Family Swim
7:20 PM - 8:00 PM - Adult Swim Lessons
Weekend Hours
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Saturday Swim Lessons
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Recreational Swim
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Adult Swim
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Family Swim
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Swim Lessons
The lessons are designed for children and adults and
follow the American Red Cross, “ learn to swim” curriculum. Pool Membership is required for participation
in swim lessons. The individual taking swim lessons
will be required to have a swim membership, in the
case of parent and child lessons only the child will be
required to have a membership. Class sizes are limited to eight students per class, so register early to ensure your spot. Swim registration is restricted to one
session. Enrollment opens the Wednesday before the
next session. You can register for swim lessons at the
Leisure Services Office Monday - Friday from
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Who:
Children 6 months - 17
Fee:
$7 / Resident $14 / Non-Resident
Location:
Bloomfield Municipal Pool
Adult Swim Lessons
These lessons are designed for adults with little or no
previous swim experience. Classes will focus on basic
water safety and stroke development that will help you
develop the skills you need to be comfortable in the
water.
Who:
Adults 18 and up
Fee:
$7 / Resident $14 / Non-Resident:
Location: Bloomfield Municipal Pool
Special Needs Swim Lessons
The Town of Bloomfield offers Special Needs Swim
lessons. These lessons are designed to be small in
size and may require assistance from parents /
guardians para professionals or support staff. Please
contact the Bloomfield Leisure Services office for more
information.
Who:
Children or Adults with Special Needs
Fee:
$7 / Resident $14 / Non-Resident
Location: Bloomfield Municipal Pool
Private Swim Lessons
Classes are recommended for children who may need
more one-on-one instruction or for students who may
be stuck in a level and need a little refinement in certain areas. Arrangements for the lessons are made
with the Individual Instructor at the pool.
Who:
Anyone Looking for Private Swim Lessons
Fee:
$20 / 40 Min Class
Location: Bloomfield Municipal Pool
Summer Swim Lesson Schedule
Monday - Friday
Session I - June 27th - July 8th
(No Class - Monday, July 4th)
Session II - July 11th - July 22nd
Session III - July 25th - August 5th
Session IV - August 8th - August 19th
Time
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
4:50 PM - 5:30 PM
5:40 PM - 6:20 PM
6:30 PM - 7:10 PM
7:20 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
Session I
Level
I, II, III, IV
I, II, V, VI
I, II, III, IV
I, II, V, VI
Infant Child
Special Needs
I, II, III
I, II, III
Parent Child
IV, V, VI
Adult Lessons
June 25th - August 20th
Time
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
Level
I, II, III
I, II, IV
I, III, V
I, II, VI
Infant Child
Adult Lessons
Lifeguard Training
Participants will be trained as pool lifeguards. Topics
will include standards of care, lifeguarding procedures,
preventing injuries, surveillance, rescue skills, Community First Aid and CPR. A Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Certificate will be issued upon successful completion
of the course. Prerequisites include: the ability to swim
500 meters nonstop, The ability to perform freestyle,
breast stroke, side stroke, and treading water for one
minute.
Who:
Strong Swimmers 15 and Up
Dates:
Sunday, July 10th - Monday, August 15th
Sundays - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mondays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fee:
$150 / Resident $200 / Non-Resident
Instructor:
Gregory Bassell
Location:
Bloomfield Municipal Pool
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Bloomfield Leisure
Services Department
330 Park Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Postal Customer
Bloomfield, CT 06002
When to Register
Bloomfield residents may register for programs. It is
recommended that individuals register as soon as possible as space is limited. Non-resident adults may register for instructional classes for an additional fee.
Nonresidents may register for programs where noted.
All other programs are for the exclusive enjoyment of
Bloomfield
residents.
By Mail, Walk-in or Online
Presort Standard
U.S. Postage
Permit No. 2141
CRID 6122633
Hartford, CT 06101
Residency
All Youth Programs are for residents and non-residents. Non-residents may attend classes as indicated
at an additional fee. Proof of residency requirements:
Adults
Adults may use the following forms of Identification to
prove residency: Driver’s License, Car Registration,
Auto Insurance Card, A utility bill (electric, gas or cable
major credit card bill),
In order to ensure registration for programs, your
registration must be received by the Leisure Services
Youth 17 & Under
Office one week prior to the first class of the program Enrollment in Bloomfield Public School or eligibility to
you want to attend, unless otherwise noted. Registra- attend a Bloomfield Public School.
tions may be made mailed in to the following address:
Bloomfield Leisure Services Department,
330 Park Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Register online at
Payment
www.bloomfieldrec.com
Check or money order. No cash should be sent
through the mail. Cash and credit cards including Discover, Mastercard & Visa are accepted for all registrations. Make checks payable to the Bloomfield Leisure
Services Department. Registrations are ONLY
processed at time of payment.
***NO checks over $ 75 after June 1st***
Refund Policy
Refunds for programs will be given only if a recreational activity is cancelled due to lack of registration
or a department activity schedule change is made.
Refunds for recreational activities will be given for
proven medical reasons. However, refunds must be
requested before the first activity period and must be
put in writing. Once an activity begins, no refunds will
be given. Checks returned for insufficient funds will
be charged an additional $25.
The Bloomfield Leisure Services Department has
made every effort to prepare this publication as
accurately as possible. However, errors may
make it into print and circumstances may require
program adjustments to fees, schedules, etc.
We reserve the right to make such changes.
We apologize in advance should you find an
error or for any inconvenience these errors or
adjustments may cause.
Registration Information