Summer Programs 2012
Here you will find information and registration forms on programs taking place during the summer months. All forms can be mailed in or dropped off with payments. Payments for recreation programs can be made at the Town Clerk office.
Sherry Hill
Recreation Director
860-343-6724
shill@townofdurhamct.org
SUMMER PLAYGROUND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Summer Playground Employment Information
Summer Playground Employment Application
TOD General Employment Application
SUMMER PLAYGROUND
Summer Playground Registration Form
Summer Playground detailed information
The first day of Summer Playground will meet Monday June 25th. Playground will meet from 9:00am – noon. Playground will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until August 10th. The registration fee for the Playground Program is $35.00 per child Family max of $70.00 for the summer.
LITTLE PEOPLE SUMMER PLAYGROUND
Little People Registration Form
Little People detailed information
First Session of Little People is closed. Still room in the second class!
The first session will meet 9:00am – 10:30am. The second class will meet from 10:30am – noon. Little People will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until August 10th. The registration fee is $35.00 per child Family max of $70.00 for the summer.
YOUTH NIGHT
Youth Night Registration Form
Youth Night information
Youth Night will begin Tuesday June 26 and will end Thursday August 9th. This program is open to all students entering grades 5, 6, 7 and 8th. Youth Night will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Strong School. We will be playing all sorts of sports and table games. You may register on any date that your child attends.The registration fee is $25.00 per student.
DURHAM SINGING IDOL CONTEST
We will see you next year. Will you be the 2013 Idol?
ZUMBA CLASSES
Zumba registration form
Class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Instructor: Shelly Welch
Tuesday Zumba® 6:30-7:30PM July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7 & 14 ($30)
Thursday Zumba® Toning 6:00-7:00PM July 12, 19, 26 & August 2, 9, & 16 ($30)
Register at the begining of each session. Drop in for class is $10.00 dollars. Classes held at Brewster School.
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga Registration Form
Instructor Sue Schade. Classes are held at the Durham Activity Center
Monday Yoga 7:00-8:00pm, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. August 6, 13, 20, 27 Fee: 45.00
Wednesday Yoga 7:00-8:00pm, July 11, 18, 25. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Fee: 40.00
Saturday Yoga 8:00am-9:00am July 7, 14, 21, 28. August 4, 11, 18, 25. Fee: 40.00
WOMENS HIKES
Contact Lucy@everyoneoutside.org (or 860-395-7771) or visit WomenoftheWoods.org for more information.
SUMMER FUN RUNS
Come and join us for our family fun runs. For 22 years the Durham Recreation Department has sponsored free summer Fun Runs each Tuesday evening from late June to mid-August. This year the season begins Tuesday, June 26 at 6:00pm. There are races for all age groups ranging from tots to high schoolers to adults. The races are held at the Coginchaug track and range in length from ¼ mile to 3.3 miles depending on age. With seven age groups all are accommodated. Ribbons are awarded to the younger set and results are published weekly in the Town Times. The races will be canceled in the event of dangerous weather. Bring your water bottle. Register before race evening.
JUNIOR COUNSELOR PROGRAM
Jr. Counselor Form
For students going into grade 8 to age 15, Living in Durham. Students will volunteer and participate in all summer programs. No Fee. Registration is required.
SUMMER EVENING TENNIS LESSONS
Tennis Lesson Registration Form
Instructor CT Coach of the year for 2012 Karen Kean, Boys Coginchaug Tennis Coach
For boys and girls entering grades 6-8 as well as adults. Classes start July 16-20 from 5:00pm-6:00pm. The adult class is from 6:00PM-7:00PM.
Practice will be a the Coginchaug Tennis Courts. Fee: $50.00
YOUTH CHEERLEADING CLINIC
Registration form for youth cheerleading
Join us as we work on cheers, dance, chants, and skills. Last day of clinic will be a team performance. Bows and Tee Shirt included. Let’s cheer and have some fun!
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL
Durham Recreation will be sponsoring Adult co-ed Volleyball to be held at Strong School on Monday evenings April 30, May 7,9,14, 21,28 June 4, 11, from 6:00pm – 8:45pm. Bring a ball and friends. Open to Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall residents.
WOMENS FUN SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Registration form for Womens Softball
2012 Softball Schedule
Games played in the months of July and August 2012
For Durham and Middlefield residents (grandfather clause applies)
We will play at the Coginchaug fields at 6:15pm. The registration fee is $30.00. Registration due by June 29th
TRACK & FIELD CLINIC
Registration form for Track & Field Clinic
Director: Dave Bellemare, Coginchaug Track Coach (djb06422@comcast.net)
Session starts July 9 – 13, 2012 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Coginchaug Track Facility
The clinic is for boys and girls in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade as of June 2012. Activities include Sprinting/Running, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin
fee: $55.00 (Fee includes Color T-Shirt, Snacks & Drinks, Instruction) Sponsored By: Durham Recreation
LITTLE DEVILS FOOTBALL SKILLS CLINIC
Little Devils Registration Form
Director John Bozzi coachbozzi@yahoo.com.
Tuesday July 24th through Thursday July 26th
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Coginchaug Varsity Football Field
For youth football players entering up to and including the sixth grade.
The “little devils” skills clinic will teach young football players the game’s fundamentals. Every player will be taught the basics of how to play offensive line, running back, receiver, defensive line, linebacker and defensive back. Players will learn blocking, tackling, ball carrying, pass catching, and pass defense
The clinic will be staffed by the Coginchaug High School freshmen football coaches and members of the Blue Devils varsity football team
A certified athletic trainer will be on site for each clinic session.
Each player will receive a Coginchaug football tee-shirt.
Players should bring water to each session.
Clinic fees: $25 for registrations submitted by July 6th
$35 for registrations submitted after July 6th
Registrations will be accepted up to and including July 23RD
BLUE DEVIL “VARSITY PLUS” FOOTBALL CLINIC
Blue Devil Clinic Registration Form
Monday July 23rd through Thursday July 26th.
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Coginchaug High School varsity football field
Full contact camp for players entering the 7th, 8th and 9th grades
Clinic Staff: Head Coach: John Bozzi coachbozzi@yahoo.com.
Defensive Coordinator: Jason Lussier
Varsity Assistant: Vin Balsamo
Varsity Assistant: Doug Frasier
Varsity Assistant: Hans Pedersen
The Blue Devil “Varsity Plus” Football Clinic is a full contact clinic run by the Coginchaug varsity football coaching staff. Players will receive the advanced instruction that will give them an edge in their upcoming seasons. Players will be taught the same skills and schemes used by the coginchaug varsity football team during individual skill sessions and team periods.
A certified athletic trainer will be on site for each clinic session.
Players will receive a coginchaug practice jersey but must provide their own football equipment (helmet, shoulder pads, pants, mouthpiece, etc). Equipment from your youth football league or high school freshman team is acceptable.
Players should bring water to each session.
Clinic fees: $60 for registrations submitted by July 6th $75 for registrations submitted after July 6th
YOUTH COOKING CAMP
Cooking Camp Registration Form
Come join us for a fun week of hands-on cooking and baking. You’ll learn basic baking and cooking techniques, useful tips and can-do recipes that you’ll be able to make at home!
Here are some of the fun and favorite foods we will be making:
Animal Cupcakes: Your choice of Monkey, Zebra, or Tiger
Pig Cookies: Made from sugar cookie dough looks like a pig when done. Very cute!
Buffalo Chicken Wings: Top Secret Recipe.
Taco’s: Made from crescent rolls
Blintz: Made with fresh fruit.
Every day we will make a different drink too! Like Snapple, Dairy Queen blizzards, Wendy’s frosty and smoothies.
More Programs are in the works:
Times and places will be announced:
Boys Blue Hoop Clinic
Girls Blue Hoop Clinic
Shorin Rye (Self Defense)