Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,
Registration for summer programs, including our day camps, opened online April 1. Many sections filled on the first day. Don't delay any more in registering! Greenwich residents need to verify residency for 2024 prior to registering for any Recreation activities. Greenwich residents who may qualify for financial assistance in paying for youth activities should read below and visit our website for more details.
As spring sports activities kick-off, this is a perfect time to remind parents of youth athletes to keep it fun, safe, and positive for the children. The National Alliance for Youth Sports and the Positive Coaching Alliance provide many resources to assist parents and coaches in making this possible; more details found below.
Information on summer activities, Department policies, and activities at Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center are found below. Additionally, see what Special Events are scheduled in the Greenwich community over the next few months. Tomorrow is our annual Kite Flying Festival at Greenwich Point. Save the date of Monday, May 27 for the annual Jim Fixx Memorial Day races, Saturday, June 29 for the Sandblast Sand Sculpture Festival, and Saturday, July 6 for the annual Fireworks Displays.
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.
Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
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Greenwich Parks and Recreation is committed to making our activities accessible to all youth of Greenwich. To this end, the Department has established a Youth Scholarship Program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents. Scholarship applications must be submitted and approved prior to registering for activities. | |
Kite Flying Festival
In cooperation with the Greenwich Arts Council, we are hosting the Annual Kite Flying Festival at Greenwich Point Park on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Bring your own kite and enjoy a day at the beach. In case of rain, call our hotline at 203-861-6100. The rain date is Sunday, April 14.
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Summer Youth Activities
In addition to summer day camps, Greenwich Recreation offers Summer Baseball, Swim Lessons, and Tennis Clinics. The Track Clinic is full. Check out the Skatepark section for skateboard activities.
Baseball is for ages 6-12; ages 8-12 should have prior experience playing organized baseball.
Swim lessons are for youth ages 4 and up and will be held at the Town Pool in Byram Park in three two-week sessions. Swim sections 1B, 1C, 1D, 3A, and 3B are full.
Youth tennis lessons at Bruce Park are for ages 8-15. Register for multiple sessions throughout the summer. Sections 1C and 2C are full.
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Summer Day Camps and Activities
Greenwich Recreation offers three day camps: Kamp Kairphree for ages 5-12, Adventurers Camp for ages 8-15, and Music and Art Camp for youth entering grades 4 through 9.
Kamp Kairphree and Adventurers Camp are both full; however, there is still room in Music and Art Camp. Music and Art is once again located at Eastern Middle School in Riverside. Only those participating in a morning music section may also enroll in afternoon art. The music sections include strings, band, and a beginner band option. The Morning Young Artist section is full.
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April 1 was opening day for online registration for summer day camps and other activities. Read our Summer 2024 Youth Camps & Programs brochure for general information on what we offer. Read below for information on withdrawal and waitlist policies for all activities. | |
Tennis/Pickleball Court Reservations and Activities
As of April 8, 2024, Town of Greenwich OnePass holders with a Tennis/Pickleball Pass can reserve court time on all public park and school courts in Greenwich. Each Tennis/Pickleball Pass holder may reserve (1) hour of court time each day and can make a reservation up to (5) days in advance. The Town of Greenwich OnePass with a Tennis/Pickleball Pass is needed to reserve a court during the season. Court reservations can be made online at www.greenwichct.gov/webtrac. When playing, please follow Tennis and Pickleball Court Information and Rules. For more details on courts and their locations, visit our website.
This is a reminder that starting this year, senior residents will have to purchase a Senior Tennis/Pickleball Pass in order to reserve tennis or pickleball courts and play during the "in play" season. The Senior Tennis/Pickleball Pass is $20 if it is purchased by April 14, and $25 if it is purchased on or after April 15.
To purchase a Senior Tennis/Pickleball Pass, Click here or go to www.greenwichct.gov/webtrac and select OnePass, then New One Pass. Once purchased, the Senior Tennis/Pickleball Pass will be added to your account and OnePass, and you can utilize the reservation system to book courts and play.
Online registration continues for Tennis Clinics for adults and youth which will be held at Bruce Park beginning in late June. Registration for Summer Pickleball group play for adults also continues. The Intermediate sections of play are full, as well as the Instructional Clinics. Make sure you register for the appropriate level of pickleball group play and only register for one level.
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National Alliance for Youth Sports
Do it for your children!
Youth sports coaches, many of which are volunteers, are the foundation of youth sports in the U.S. Those who are trained and educated on the many different aspects involved with coaching kids are best prepared to provide participants with a fun-filled, safe and rewarding experience.
NAYS Coach Training & Membership Program is the most widely used coach training program in the nation, having trained more than 3 million coaches since its inception in 1981. NAYS Coach Training is available online for coaches to complete at their convenience.
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Read more, and get your free training in a variety of areas including basic youth sports safety and first aid, instilling sportsmanship, concussion training, bullying prevention training. Email Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent, with questions. We want your children to be well cared for! | | |
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Memorial Day Races
2024 marks the 60th running of the Greenwich Memorial Day Races held on Monday, May 27. Registration is now open online for both the 5K and Kids 1/2 mile run. Register early as prices for each race will increase.
These events are put on by Greenwich Parks and Recreation but we wish to acknowledge our generous sponsor the Greenwich Concours D'Elegance, our sponsor Greenwich Old Timers Association, and our volunteer partners the Greenwich Road Runners.
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Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich
Starting in April, Drop-in Volleyball will be held for adults on Mondays and Drop-in Pickleball will be held at four different days/times for different levels of play each time. Both are for ages 18 and up. Pickleball players should take note of the definitions of skill levels prior to dropping in for play.
Hi Five Sports will be providing April school break half-day camp for children from April 15-19. For more information and to register, email or call 917-510-6147.
This summer, Ivy Bound will offer SAT and SSAT preparation courses for middle and high school students. Enroll online at www.ivybound.net or call 844-861-0682.
Adults can attend Zumba with Ruthie on Saturdays and Sundays, email Ruthie. Join a Boot Camp Class with Get-Fit Glenville LLC. 120 BPM is offering CPR and AED certification classes; email 120bpmllc@gmail.com. Membership is available for ages 18 and older at the WGCC Weight Club; call Denny Delaurentis at 845-656-1572.
Art, Movement & Mindfulness is a new program starting in April for ages 2-5 years old. Children will learn the fundamentals of art through innovative exercises that engage all of the senses and stretch the imagination; register here. Look Who's Talking is providing language development classes for babies up to 24 months. Jumpin' Jams is providing music classes for little ones. Just Wee Two has classes for ages 8 months through 3.5 years. The Dance Pointe has opened registration for season 16, starting Fall 2024. Registration information is available online at the Dance Pointe. Jack Rabbits Gymnastics will hold classes Friday mornings. Youth sports classes at BWGCC include Greenwich Stars Basketball and Tri State Thunder Basketball; for information email Coach Juricek.
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.
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Withdrawal Policy for Recreation Activities other than Day Camps
Once a participant is registered for a Recreation activity (excluding our day camps), a request to withdraw and receive a credit will be granted when the request is received in writing prior to the start of the activity. There is a $20 administrative fee per section for credits. Should someone withdraw from an activity after it has begun, the credit will be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the activity when the withdrawal is requested.
The general policy of the Recreation Division is that we do not issue refunds for a Recreation activity unless it has been cancelled. Registrants assume full responsibility for any changes in their personal life, which may affect their ability to participate. Please read all registration information carefully and contact us prior to registering if you have any questions.
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Waitlist Policy for Recreation Activities other than Day Camps | Once maximum enrollment has been reached for activity registration, a participant may elect to be placed on a waitlist. Should additional registration spots become available, those on the waitlist will be contacted in numerical order. Once contacted, if the person is still interested in enrollment in the activity, they will have two business days to make payment for the activity fee. If complete payment is not made within two business days, that person will be removed from the waitlist and the next person waitlisted will be contacted. If the waitlisted person is no longer interested in the activity, then the next person on the waitlist will immediately be contacted. Additionally, if the waitlisted person declines to respond to the Department of Parks & Recreation within two business days, the next person waitlisted will be contacted. | |
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Withdrawal Policy for Day Camps
This policy will be enforced for those who wish to withdraw from Adventurers Camp, Kamp Kairphree, and Music and Art Camp. Written withdrawal request prior to June 1 will be provided a full credit (100%) for the fee paid, less a $20 administrative fee per section. Written withdrawal request June 1 or after, but prior to the first day of camp section, will be provided only half credit (50%) for the fee paid and less a $20 administrative fee per section. Written withdrawal request June 1 or after, and after the camp section has begun, will be provided half credit (50%) for the fee paid, also pro-rated based on the remaining time in the section, and less a $20 administrative fee per section.
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Waitlist Policy for Day Camps
The general Waitlist Policy applies to the day camps of Adventurers Camp, Kamp Kairphree, and Music and Art Camp; however, there will be a fee of $20 assessed to be placed on the waitlist for each section of camp. Should the participant be taken off the waitlist and enrolled in the camp section, the $20 fee will be applied to the camp section fee. Once contacted, the person will have two business days to pay the balance due for the camp section. If the person remains on the waitlist and is not enrolled in the camp, there will be NO refund and NO credit for the $20 fee. This is to ensure that only those seriously interested in attending the day camp will place themselves on the waitlist.
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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.gov
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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.
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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. The hotline # is updated before the website is updated.
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