Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Dept. Recreation P.O. 569 HK Department Higganum, CT 06441 Phone: 860-345-8334 Fax: 860-345-3842 www.hkrec.com

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Create a household membership with 2016 the HK Recreation Department! Register on-line for most programs at http://hkrec.recdesk.com/ recdeskportal/. Winter/Spring On-line Registration will be available for programs in this brochure beginning December 8th. What's Inside Programs

Important Information Pre-School & Youth Programs Tots, Critter Road Show, Pee Wee Soccer,...... Pre-School Science, Fairy Garden)..... Youth Programs Magic, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Karate, Engineering (Messy Workshops, Mondays, 2ndTumble Grade Basketball, Skyhawks Basketball,(Creative Art, Indoor Acting, Soccer, Skyhawks LEGO Soccer Engineering, & T-Ball, p.2 LEGO Minecraft, Motor Movers, LEGO 101, Young Chefs, Science Outreach, Kid's Guitar, Hip Hop, Baseball Mini-Camp, Flag Football, When I'm in Charge, p.3 Field Hockey Fundamentals)...... Teen Programs Family Fun (Babysitting, Fencing, Lifeguard Training, Driving)...... Science Center Tickets,(The A Yo-Yo Place People,Called Hope, Ice Fishing, Hotshot Canvas Contest)...... and Cupcakes, February/April Vacation Camps Aquatic Programs p.4-9 p.9-10 Swim, Adult Semi-Private Swim Lessons, Sr. Swim, Masters, Kayaking)...... Pool, Fieldhouse Schedule (Swim Lessons, Parent/Tot...... Swim, Pre-School p.11 Adult Programs Exercise, CPR/AED, Adult Guitar, Organizing Workshops, Horseback Riding, Boat p.12-13 Course, Dog Obedience, Hypertufa, (Aqua Aerobics,Zumba and Get...... Kickboxing, Fit!, Fitness Men's Yoga, B-ball)...... Active Adult Excursions p.14-15 Registration...... Form p.15

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Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/HKRec Important Information Our Mission The Haddam-Killingworth Recreation Department's goal is to provide a comprehensive year-round recreational program HK Recreation Department Staff which meets the needs of the individuals in the community. The department strives to provide positive recreational Robyne Brennan...... Director of Recreation experiences which contribute to the individual's physical, [email protected] social, emotional, creative, cultural, and educational growth and development in order to enrich the quality of life. Jen Saglio...... Director of Child Care [email protected] How to Register Josselyn Salafia...... Recreation Supervisor 1) In-Person (located in the white house in front of the High [email protected] School at 91 Little City Rd., Higganum) 2) Mail (HK Rec. Dept, PO Box 569, Higganum, CT 06441) Sheila Benoit...... Administrative Assistant 3) On-Line (http://hkrec.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/) [email protected]

All programs are on a first come, first served basis. Registrations must include a completed form and payment. Confirmation e-mails are sent automatically once HK Recreation Authority registered. Please make checks payable to the HK Recreation Dan Colonia, Chairman Dept. Returned checks will be charged a bank fee. William Bowles Bill Burley Upcoming Meetings: On-line Registration / Membership Jim Duffield Meetings are held on Create a household membership for easy registration. Robert Fitzgerald Wednesdays at 7:30 p m Members will be able to view their program and registration Tony Sledzik 1/27, 2/24, 3/23, 4/27, 5/25 history, as well as register for most programs from the Lisa Wiese convenience of home! It is very similar to internet shopping!

Step 1: Go to www.hkrec.com and click on our Registration Numbers Most Often Requested info. page. Click on the link to our RecDesk page. Haddam Town Hall...... 860-345-8531 Killingworth Town Hall...... 860-663-1765 Step 2: Register as a new member. Create a login name and BES After School Program...... 860-345-4692 password. Fill in your information and add additional family HES After School Program...... 860-301-0146 members in your household to your profile. (Your computer's cookies should be enabled in order for this to work). KES After School Program...... 860-301-1050 HK Soccer Club www.hksoccer.org Step 3: Register for available programs and pay with CC. (Jason Lonergan - President)...... 860-209-0833 HK Youth Lacrosse www.hkyouthlax.org Fees / Refund Policy (Mike Civiello - President)...... 860-452-4163 When fees are charged, payment is due at the time of HK Cougars Football www.hkcougars.com registration. Refunds will be given if requested at least (Peter Sonski - President)...... [email protected] 72 hours prior to the start of classes, or other designated HK Travel Basketball...... 860-982-3000 activities, unless otherwise stated at program registration. (Eric Rettberg - President) [email protected] There will be a $2 service fee, plus there may be extra Haddam Little League www.haddamlittleleague.org processing fees if you paid by credit card. However, there (Mike Stevens - President) [email protected] will be no refunds on excursions two weeks prior to the trip. Killingworth Little League (Dan Glynn)...... 203-605-8863 Once an activity has begun, there will be no refunds except Cougar Aquatic Swim Team (CAT) www.catswim.com in the case of illness, injury or relocation. Refunds will then be (Deb Whiteley - Manager)...... 860-345-7365 given on a pro-rated basis. Refunds will be given if a program Youth and Family Services...... 860-345-7498 is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. DEP - Boating Division...... 860-434-9840 Key Code - Facilities HK HS...... Haddam-Killingworth High School Looking for Program ideas HK Old MS...... Haddam-Killingworth Old Middle School If you have a skill you would like to share, the HK HK MS...... Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Recreation Dept. is always looking to conduct HES...... Haddam Elementary School new programs. Please e-mail BES...... Burr Elementary School [email protected] with your proposal. KES...... Killingworth Elementary School 2 HK Recreation...the Benefits are Endless! Pre-School & Youth Programs

Messy Mondays Pee Wee Indoor Soccer Pre-schoolers will learn the basic fundamentals of soccer this Your child will have fun getting messy. Experiment with winter with some fun drills, skills, and small-sided different textural materials such as shaving cream, goop, games. Please wear sneakers and shinguards. finger paints, play-dough, and more! Parents - leave the mess to us! A great social experience Who: Boys and Girls ages 3 - 4 for both you and your toddler / pre-schooler! Meets: Wednesdays Session 1: January 13 - February 10 Who: Children ages 18 mos. - 4 Session 2: March 9 - April 6 Meets: Mondays Time: 3:45 - 4:45 p m Session 1: January 25 - March 7 (No 2/15) Fee: $65 (non-res. add $10) Session 2: March 28 - May 9 (No 4/11) each session Location: HES Gym Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a m Instructor: UK International Soccer Camp Staff Fee: $47 / $32 siblings each session (non-residents add $10) Location: HK Old MS A-117 Science Outreach - Pre-School Instructor: Tracy Sizer The CT Children's Museum is coming to HK! Have fun learning about science! Children will participate in hands-on interactive experiments. The topics include: Critter Road Show Bridge the Gap Pre-schoolers will love learning about different critters. - After learning about various bridges along with their purpose and design, kids will build their very own 1) Wonderful Reptiles - meet one of the center's snakes, bridge and see which one is the strongest. turtles, and maybe even a bearded dragon. 2) Soft and Cuddly Mammals - meet one of the center's cuddly mammals Roller Coasters: Force and Motion - Explore different such as a bunny, hamster, or gerbil. 3) Critter Combo - meet roller coasters, go on a virtual ride, and build your own. Kids some of the favorites - fun surprise! will also learn about force and motion. Who: Children ages 18 mos. and up Wizarding Workshop - Learn to make potions, create and Meets: Wednesdays care for magical creatures, make your own wand, and other Session 1: February 3 (Reptiles) fun activities. Join us for a spell bound experience. Session 2: March 9 (Soft & Cuddly) Who: Session 3: April 20 (Critter Combo) Boys & Girls ages 3 - 5 Meets: Wednesdays Time: 10:00 - 10:30 a m Session 1: January 27 (Bridges) Fee: $15 / $10 2nd child each session Session 2: March 30 (Roller Coasters) (non-residents add $5) Session 3: (Wizarding) Location: HK Old MS Room A-117 April 27 Time: p m Instructor: CT Audubon Society Staff 1:30 - 2:15 Fee: $22 each session ($17 each if you sign- up for 2 or more sessions) Fairy Garden Fun Limit: Min. 10 Max. 20 Create your very own fairy garden. Each participant will go Location: HK Old MS Room A-117 home with a completed fairy garden which includes an 8" Instructor: Ch. Museum of Southeastern CT Staff container, plants, soil, dried goods such as moss, rocks, pebbles, sand, shells and bark and fairy garden accessories. Tumble Tots You will also get to decorate and paint a Students will be introduced to basic floor tumbling such as very special house for your fairies. Great front rolls, back rolls, cartwheels, handstands and bridges. for all ages! They will learn to walk front and back on the beam as well as hops, skips and little jumps. Who: Children ages 4 and up Session 1: Saturday, February 20 Who: Children ages 2 1/2 - 4 Session 2: Saturday, April 9 Meets: Tuesdays Time: 10:00 - 12:00 p m Dates: March 1 - 29 Fee: $45 each session Time: 9:30 - 10:15 a m (non-residents add $5) Fee: $72 (non-res. add $10) Location: Town and Country Nurseries, Haddam Limit: Min. 3 Max. 12 Instructor: Town and Country Nurseries Staff Location: Caffery's & Gymnastics, Middletown Instructor: Maureen Aresco, Caffery's Dance School

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NEW! Young Chefs of HK Engineering Workshops Young Chefs is a unique culinary experience which will Have fun in these engineering workshops! Topics include: offer cooking classes to children in a safe environment that will encourage discovery and creativity. Each visit will be Egg-gineering - have a blast learning about and applying a new experience with fresh monthly themes and exciting real-world engineering concepts in hopes of avoiding an egg- new programs. Students sharpen their skills by employing plosion! Given only recycled materials they will have to design the mantra, "Mise en Place" which, in the cooking world, a contraption capable of protecting a raw egg during free-fall translates into "Everything in its place." Young chefs will drops from varying heights. Students have so much fun with learn basics in kitchen safety, proper food handling, food this timeless engineering challenge that they will arrive to class preparation, cooking and baking techniques, presentation, eager and excited to apply real-world engineering skills! and so much more! At the end of each workshop the young Rocket Science - Blast off in this thrilling class perfect for chef will leave with a packet of info on how to recreate what we young "aerospace engineers." Use a wide variety of mediums made in class and tasty treats for their such as recycled bottles, foam blocks, tape, cardboard, family to try. Workshops include: paper, newspaper, string and glue. Young engineers will design Session 1: January 6 - Make rockets while learning about aerospace engineering. Chemical homemade raviolis to take home engineering will also be explored as a method of propulsion. for dinner along with English muffin pizzas for a snack in class. Green Engineering - Our “Go Green!” program focuses Session 2: February 3 - Celebrate on environmental engineering. Students will discuss and chocolate and make chocolate covered learn the pros and cons for renewable sources of energy apples! Coat apples with chocolate and decorate them with & fossil fuels. A wide range of mediums will be used in this sweet little candies. Give as a gift or enjoy for yourself. Also program, as students will use the sun, wind, water and more make tortilla snowflakes for a great snack. to learn about and generate sustainable energy such as a Session 3: March 2 - Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by hydroelectric waterwheel! making shamrock pretzels. Roll, shape and bake pretzel Who: Boys & Girls grades K - 4 dough and dip the rods in melted chocolate to take home. Meets: Tuesdays (KES) / Wednesdays (HES) / Session 4: April 6 - Make homemade fudge! Melt, mix, Thursdays (BES) pour and decorate the fudge. Session 1: January 12 at KES (Egg-gineering) Session 5: May 4 - Measure, mix, and knead pizza dough Session 2: February 4 at BES (Egg-gineering) to take home for your family's dinner plus enjoy at class. Session 3: February 9 at KES (Green Engineering) Session 6: June 1 - Summer is around the corner. Session 4: February 24 at HES (Egg-gineering) Learn how to make homemade granola bars and yummy Session 5: March 10 at BES (Green Engineering) smoothies that will give you great energy for all of your Session 6: March 23 at HES (Green Engineering) summer activities. Session 7: April 7 at BES (Rocket Science) Who: Boys and Girls grades 1 - 5 Session 8: April 19 at KES (Rocket Science) Meets: Wednesdays Session 9: April 20 at HES (Rocket Science) Time: 4:15 - 5:45 p m Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p m Fee: $26 each session (includes food) Fee: $22 each session ($18 each if you sign- (non-residents add $10) up for 2 or more sessions) Limit: Min. 7 Max. 12 Limit: Min. 12 Max. 14 Location: HK HS B-112 Location: HES, KES, or BES Libraries Instructor: Joanna Siciliano, HK HS Culinary Arts Instructor: Andrew Escalara, Engineering Imagination Teacher Skyhawks Soccer & T-Ball This sports program is designed to promote a philosophy of fun while learning soccer and baseball. Younger kids will learn the fundamentals and older kids will improve their skills in a safe, non-competitive environment. Eager minds can explore two different sports without the pressure to choose one over another. Participants will learn sports skills and basic team strategies through unique games & drills. Who: Boys and Girls ages 4 - 6 Meets: Wednesdays Fee: $75 (non-residents add $10) Location: Dates: May 11 - June 8 HES Gym / Outside Instructor: Skyhawks Staff Time: 3:45 - 5:00 p m

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Flag Football Creative Art The program provides young players a fun and exciting Explore a world of creativity! Children will create a variety of opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while different projects from wood to crafts to paper art and much learning lessons in teamwork. It will teach the fundamental more including a day of cookie decorating! Come use your skills children will need for future athletic programs while imagination to make wonderful treasures. Please bring a having a great time. Beginners and experienced players will smock/ shirt that can get messy, and a snack! work together, as a team, to introduce the concept of football Who: Boys and Girls grades K - 4 in a fun and safe environment. The goal of this program will Meets: Mondays at KES / Tuesdays at HES / be to enhance and develop individual skills while working in Wednesdays at BES / a team environment. Experienced players will be encouraged Session 1: January 6 - February 3 (No 1/20) at to handle leadership positions as team captains. The program BES Session 2: January 11 - February 8 (No 1/18) at will develop the leadership skills of team KES Session 3: January 12 - February 9 (No 1/19) at captains by utilizing their experience and skills HES Session 4: March 7 - 28 at to promote teamwork, pride and unity. This KES Session 5: March 8 - 29 at program will continuously place an emphasis HES Session 6: March 9 - April 6 (No 3/16) at on safety and sportsmanship. Sessions will BES Session 7: April 25 - May 16 at consist of warm-up, instruction and drills, and KES Session 8: April 26 - May 17 at HES conclude with scrimmages. Fee includes a Session 9: April 27 - May 25 (No 5/18) at BES shirt. Please indicate size on form. Time: 3:30 - 4:45 p m Who: Boys and Girls in grades 1 - 4 Fee: $50 each session (non-residents add $10) Meets: Saturdays Location: KES, BES, or HES All-Purpose Rooms Dates: January 23 - March 5 (No 2/20) Instructor: Tracy Distasio Time: 12:30 - 2:00 p m Fee: $72 (non-residents add $10) Location: KES Gym Coaches: Bill Guida and Mark Graveline Remember to send your child with a note to Hip Hop Dance Party Workshop their teacher if Austin is back with more cool fun Hip Hop and party dance attending an moves! Stay active this winter and learn new to current after-school songs. Kids will use their imagination and create their own activity! cool moves too. Don't miss the fun because Austin's dance party workshop is a rockin' good time! There will be fun DJ lights and an instructional entertaining presentation with lots of interaction. Great exercise too! Gymnastics Students will be introduced to basic floor tumbling as well as Who: Boys and Girls grades K - 5 some apparatus use. Students will work on front rolls, back Session 1: Wednesday, February 10 at HES rolls, cartwheels, handstands and bridges. They will learn to Session 2: Thursday, March 24 at KES walk front and back on the balance beam as well as hops, Time: S1: 1:10 - 2:10 p m (HES) skips and little jumps. Participants will also be introduced to the S2: 3:30 - 4:30 p m (KES) low-rail bar, and learn squats and straddles on the vault. Fee: $17 / $10 if enrolled in After-School same day each session non-res. add $5) Who: Boys and Girls grades K - 4 Location: HES and KES Gyms Meets: Tuesdays at BES / Fridays at KES Instructor: Austin Dailey, Red Supreme Productions Session 3: March 1 - 29 at BES Session 4: March 4 - April 8 (No 3/25) at KES * In the event of snow cancellation, Miss Maureen will add time to the remaining Discover the Benefits classes if possible or give a free pass to with HK Recreation... her Dance school. decrease boredom, hang out Times 3:30 - 4:15 p m Fee: $72 each session (non-residents add $10) with friends, stay safe, & Location: BES or KES Gym create memories! Instructor: Maureen Aresco, Caffery's Dance School

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Skyhawks Basketball (K-1) Karate Kids Skyhawks basketball breaks down this exhilarating sport into Meet friends and build self-esteem while learning the meaning fundamental skills that all athletes, no matter their skill level, of respect, self-discipline, concentration, need to succeed. The coach will lead the athletes through and self-control. Students will be introduced fun games and exercises, focusing on ball handling, , to Washin-Ryu Karate-Do, a unique form shooting and defense. There is no pressure -- just lots of fun of traditional Japanese Karate. Safety while these young athletes participate through unique games. awareness and how to avoid abductions Skyhawks coaching staff are trained to meet the specific will also be discussed. Students can attend needs of young children and is committed to helping them make-up classes at Mr. Moan's studio in start off on the right foot as they venture into athletics. Middletown. Who: Boys and Girls in grades K - 1 Free Demos: January 11th at HES and Session 1: Mondays, January 4 - February 8 January 13th at KES. Let your child try out a class to see if (No 1/18) they like it. Please e-mail [email protected] or josselyn@ Session 2: Thursdays, February 25 - March 31 hkrec.com to reserve a spot. (No 3/10) Times: a) 3:45 - 4:45 p m (Gr. 1) Who: Boys and Girls ages 5 - 12 b) 5:00 - 6:00 p m (K) Meets: Mondays at HES / Wednesdays at KES Fee: $70 each session (non-residents Session 1: January 25 - May 23 (No 2/15, 4/11) Limit: Max. 12 per session add $10) at HES Location: BES Gym Session 2: January 27 - May 25 (No 2/17, 4/13) at Instructor: Skyhawks Staff KES. Class will meet at normal time on half-days. 2nd Grade Basketball Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p m Fee: $92 each session (non-res. add $10) Learn the fundamentals of basketball such as dribbling, Location: HES or KES Gym passing, shooting, & defense. This instructional program is a Instructor: Mike Moan, 7th degree black belt great way for young players to prepare for the HK Rec. Youth Assistants: Mrs. Wheeler, 1st degree black belt (KES) Basketball League and develop their basketball skills. Mr. Judkins, 7th degree black belt (HES) Who: Boys and Girls in 2nd grade Meets: Saturdays Dates: January 23 - March 5 (No 2/20) Time: 10:30 - 12:00 p m Fee: $70 (non-residents add $10) Location: KES Gym Discover the Benefits... Coaches: Kevin Dennis and staff learn a new skill, get active, meet friends, build self-esteem, Acting and have fun! Activities include exciting theater games, improvisational exercises, acting terminology, concentration exercises, voice and speech, sense memory, subtext, stage skills, and script work. At the end of the session, there will be an informal UK International Indoor Soccer share to demonstrate what the participants worked on. New Young athletes will learn the basic fundamentals of soccer and exciting activities will be offered for past and experienced this winter with some fun drills, skills, and small-sided games. performers. Unleash your creativity! Please wear sneakers and shinguards. Who: Boys and Girls grades K - 4 Who: Boys and Girls in grades K - 2 Meets: Tuesdays (KES) / Thursdays (HES) Meets: Tuesdays at HES / Thursdays at KES Session 1: February 23 - April 5 at KES Session 1: January 5 - February 9 at HES Session 2: February 25 - April 21 (No 3/3, 4/14) Session 2: January 7 - February 11 at KES at HES Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p m (1:05 - 2:05 p m on 1/19) Time: 3:30 - 4:15 p m Fee: $70 each session Fee: $113 (non-residents add $10) (non-residents add $10) Limit: Min. 10 Max. 20 Location: HES or KES Gym Location: KES Music Rm. / HES Gym Instructor: UK International Soccer Camp Coach Instructor: Performing Arts Staff 6 HK Recreation...the Benefits are Endless! Youth Programs

Play-Well LEGOTM Technology Classes! Engineering Fundamentals Please bring a snack. No Lego’s will be taken home. Let your imagination run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, Motor Movers to the Rescue bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to It's a whole new dimension of LEGO™ building when you create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative create your own Motor Mover. Build a monkey, a bird and possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance other fascinating creatures that move. The monkey moves of an experienced Play-Well instructor. New challenges will hand-over-hand on the high wire, or use your imagination be available for repeat LEGO Engineers! (the sky is the limit) to create dozens of other motorized creations. Put it together, take it apart, and build whatever Who: Boys & Girls grades K - 4 you choose. Children will work individually and in groups. Meets: Mondays Dates: February 22 - April 4 Who: Children in grades K - 5 Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p m Fee: $138 (non-residents add $10) Session 1: January 14 - Feb. 11 (No 1/21) at HES Limit: Min. 11 Max. 16 Session 2: January 15 - Feb. 12 (No 1/22) at KES Location: BES Library Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p m Instructor: Play-Well LEGO Engineering Staff Fee: $103 each session (non-res. add $10) Location: KES or HES Library Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff

LEGO Minecraft 3D in the Cave This class combines Engineering and Lego™ building in Wizard's School of Magic one class. Come join the fun with Steve as he takes an adventure through the caves of Tikki Land exploring zombies Learn five magic tricks from Tom O'Brien, a professional and spiders. Have fun making a pickaxe and playing various magician, whose credits also include appearances on the games. Bring your tablet with Minecraft already installed Fox 61 Morning Show and WFSB's Better Connecticut. Tom or make a new friend and share their tablet. Pictures will is a master at his craft and is a wonderful and entertaining be e-mailed home. Children will work individually and in teacher as well. All students will receive their own magic kits groups. containing the props necessary to perform them at home, Who: Children in grades K - 5 and a magic wand! New tricks this session! Abracadabra! Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES Who: Boys and Girls ages 5 - 12 Session 1: March 10 - 31 at HES Meets: Wednesdays Session 2: March 4 - April 1 (No 3/25) at KES Session 1: February 3 at HES Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p m Session 2: February 24 at BES Fee: $103 each session (non-res. add $10) Session 3: March 23 at KES Location: KES or HES Library Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p m Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff Fee: $22 each session (non-res. add $5) Limit: Min. 8 Max. 20 Location: HES, BES, or KES Library LEGO 101 This class makes all the Lego™ bricks go haywire. Use Instructor: Tom O’Brien, Professional Magician our books to create androids, machines and cars to create your own invention. Children will work individually and in ...... groups. Pictures will be e-mailed home. Register Early Most programs have a minimum Who: Children in grades K - 5 number of participants in order to Meets: Thursdays at HES / Fridays at KES be conducted. Please register early Session 1: April 28 - May 19 at HES if a program interests you. Do not Session 2: April 29 - May 20 at KES wait until the last minute or else it Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p m may be cancelled due to insufficient Fee: $103 each session (non-res. add $10) enrollment. Location: KES or HES Library Instructor: CT Computer Education Staff www.hkrec.com 7 Youth Programs

Science Outreach "When I'm in Charge" The CT Children's Museum is coming to HK! Have This American Red Cross class teaches kids how to fun learning about science! Children will participate in be responsible when at home alone. Topics include hands-on interactive experiments. The topics include: internet safety, gun safety, family communications, sibling Bridge the Gap - After learning about various bridges along care, basic emergency care & confidence building. with their purpose and design, kids will work with partners to Who: Students ages 9 & up design and build their very own bridges, testing their design Session 1: Wednesday, February 3 and seeing which bridge is the strongest. Session 2: Wednesday, April 6 Roller Coasters: Force and Motion - Explore different Time: 5:45 - 7:45 p m roller coasters from around the world and a virtual ride. Fee: $26 each session (non-residents add $5) Students will break into teams and create a coaster of their Location: HK HS Lower Media own. Kids will work with Newton's three laws of motion and Instructor: Terri Benoit, American Red Cross the forces involved in the operation of roller coasters as they design, build, and test their own creations. Kid's Guitar Workshop Wizarding Workshop - Fans of Harry Group lessons are one of the best ways to get started Potter unite! Learn to make potions, create learning music. When learning in a group, students don’t and care for magical creatures, make your feel the stress sometimes associated with private lessons. own wand ,and other fun activities. Join This course is specifically designed for the beginning guitar us for a spell bound experience as this player. Students will learn how to read music, play scales, is a one-of-a-kind class you won't want use a pick, position both left and right hands, play songs, read to miss! chord charts, strumming and much, much more. Charles, the

Who: Boys & Girls grades K - 4 owner of Charles’ Music Center Meets: Wednesdays (HES) / Thursdays (KES) of Old Lyme, has been playing guitar for 29 years and teaching for Session 1: January 27 at HES (Bridges) more than 16 years. He is a fun, Session 2: January 28 at KES (Bridges) energetic teacher who believes Session 3: March 30 at HES (Roller Coasters) that learning music should be Session 4: March 31 at KES (Roller Coasters) fun. Students must bring a guitar Session 5: April 27 at HES (Wizarding) (acoustic or electric guitars are Session 6: April 28 at KES (Wizarding) acceptable) and a guitar pick. A music book will be provided. Time: 3:30 - 4:15 p m If you’d like to purchase an affordable guitar please feel free Fee: $22 / $17 each if register for 2 or more sessions / $15 each if enrolled in to contact Charles at (860) 434-9977. after-school same day (non-res. add $10) Who: Boys & Girls grades 2 - 6 Limit: Min. 10 Max. 20 Meets: Mondays Location: HES Rm. 18 or KES Library Session 1: February 1 - March 14 (No 2/15) Instructor: Ch. Museum of Southeastern CT Staff Session 2: April 18 - May 23 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p m Fee: $100 each session (non-res. add $10) Discover the Benefits... Location: HK HS Cafeteria tap into your creativity, be Instructor: Charles Domler, Charles Music School entertained, and try a new thing! Horseback Riding Classes will cover grooming, saddling, riding, safety skills, as well as fun games. Lessons are geared for the novice rider, but students with experience are welcome too. All equipment will be provided. Participants should wear pants. A heeled shoe (boots) is preferred. Western saddles will be used. The winter session will be indoors. Who: Boys and girls ages 6 - 13 Session 1: Tuesdays, February 23 – March 15 Fee: $165 each session (non-residents add $10) Session 2: Wednesdays, February 24 – March 16 Limit: Max. 4 per time slot Session 3: Tuesdays, May 3 - 24 Location: Greyledge Farm, 111 Dead Hill Rd Durham (Winter) Session 4: Wednesdays, May 4 - 25 Sycamore Farm, 118 Christian Hill Rd., Higganum (Spring) Instructors: Diane Digioia, Sycamore Farm and Times: S1 & S2: 5:30 - 6:30 p m or 6:45 - 7:45 p m Matt Farrell, Greyledge Farm (winter only) S3 & S4: 5:30 - 7:00 p m 8 HK Recreation...the Benefits are Endless! Youth & Teen Programs

Fencing Field Hockey Fundamentals With a rich tradition dating back hundreds of years, fencing is If you are looking to learn a new sport or are going into middle an Olympic sport that helps develop both large and fine motor school and are considering trying out for the field hockey team, skills. It encourages strategic thinking as well as physical this clinic is a great way to learn the fundamentals. Players will development. Using the foil as the introductory weapon, learn the rules of the game, playing positions, stick handling students will learn proper technique for basic footwork & skills, defensive and offensive skills, and more. Come join us to handwork as well as simple attack and defense techniques. learn the fun sport of field hockey!Please bring a field hockey There will be a combination of personal & group instruction, stick, cleats, sneakers, shinguards, & mouth guard. as well as partner drills. Equipment will be supplied with an emphasis on the proper and responsible use of weapons Who: Girls grades 4 - 6 and protective gear. Electrical scoring equipment will also be Meets: Thursdays used. Wear good sneakers, t-shirt & sweatpants. Dates: April 21 - May 26 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p m Who: Students ages 9 - 18 Fee: $72 (non-residents add $10) Meets: Wednesdays or Thursdays Location: HK HS Multi-Use Field Session 1: Wed., January 20 - March 16 (No 2/17) and Fieldhouse a) 6:00 - 7:00 p m (ages 9-13/ Beginner) Instructor: Alison Hall b) 7:15 - 8:15 p m (gr. 5 - 8 w/ approval from Mr. Barnett) Corkum’s Baseball Mini-Camp Session 2: Thurs., January 21 - March 17 (No 2/18) This clinic will consist of a series of drills and instructional games 6:00 - 8:00 p m (gr. 9 - 12) which will educate, train, and create a feeling of enjoyment Fee: $115 (non-residents add $10) one will get from participating in baseball. Throwing, fielding, Limit: Min. 4 Max. 8 hitting, and team play are the major areas of concentration. A Location: HK New MS Cafeteria great way to get ready for the Little League season. Instructor: Peter Barnett Who: Children ages 7 - 12 Dates: Monday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 12 Time: 9:00 - 12:00 p m Babysitter's Training Program Fee: $67 (non-residents add $10) Learn how to become a safe and responsible babysitter! This Location: HK HS Fieldhouse / Softball Field American Red Cross Program includes Basic Child Care, Instructor: Chris Corkum’s Baseball Inc. First Aid for breathing and bleeding emergencies, and injury prevention as well as other important topics to prepare young adults for babysitting. This class is an excellent opportunity to CRPA Hotshot Basketball help students build self-confidence as well as job leadership Shooting Contest and decision-making skills. Completion of the course will This state-wide event challenges a player’s speed, shooting, give students the opportunity to add their names to the HK dribbling, and rebounding ability. Each player will have one Recreation Dept.’s Babysitting Referral List. Fee includes an minute to shoot from “hotspots” placed on the court. The American Red Cross Babysitting Manual & Certificate. scorer in each division will move on to the county level of

the competition. Sponsored by the CT Recreation and Parks There will be a CPR for Babysitter's Association. Look for a detailed flyer in the schools! session, an extension of the Babysitting course, that will certify Babysitter's in Basic Who: Children ages 9 - 15 (Residents only) First Aid as well as Infant and Child CPR. Date: Wednesday, February 17 Students must take the Babysitting program Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p m with this class. Fee: $5 (must pre-register) / $10 at the door Location: HK HS Fieldhouse Who: Students ages 11 - 15 Session 1: Mondays, February 29 - March 14, 5:45 - 8:00 p m Babysitter Referral List Session 2: Thursday, April 14, 8:30 - 2:00 p m If you have taken the American Red Cross class, then * please bring peanut/nut free lunch call or e-mail the HK Recreation Department to find out CPR Session: T/Th, April 5 & 7, 5:45 - 7:45 p m how to add you name to our Babysitting Referral List. Fee: $72 each session / $46 for This is a great opportunity to get lots of babysitting jobs CPR session (non-res. add $10) close to where you live. Need a babysitter? E-mail us Location: HK HS Lower Media to get a list of babysitters in your area. Instructor: Terri Benoit, American Red Cross www.hkrec.com 9 Teen Programs

Crossroads Driving School OPTION 1 (Full Course) - includes 30 hours of classroom Who: Students 16 years old & up which includes the safe driving, drug and alcohol program, (must turn 16 before the 1st class) plus 8 hours of behind-the-wheel. Most insurance companies Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays (unless noted) offer a discount if you take this full course. Driving sessions Times: a) 2:50 - 4:50 p m or b) 6:00 - 8:00 p m will be scheduled by the instructor. Dates listed are classroom (Please list time when registering) only. Fee: $535 (non-residents add $10) Fees: $535 (Option 1) / $290 (Option 2) (non- OPTION 2 (Classroom - No Driving) - includes 30 hours residents add $10) / $150 (Option 3) of classroom which includes the Safe Driving, Drug and Location: HK HS Room C-111 Alcohol program. No behind-the-wheel. Instructor: Diane Stanley and Nancy McGee Fee: $290 (non-residents add $10) Option 1 and 2 (classroom dates): OPTION 3 (Safe Driving/Drug & Alcohol Program) - Session 1: January 11 - March 14 (No 1/18, 1/20, this 8-hr course fulfills the mandatory requirement of the State 2/10, 2/15, 2/17). (plus 1/6 - Parent/Student of CT for license applicants who choose a Home Training Class, 6:00 p m ). Please note: Class will be on Program. This is required for all drivers, including those over 18. 2/11 instead of 2/10. Fee: $150 Session 2: March 28 - May 23 (No 4/11, 4/13, 5/18) Required by State Law! (plus 3/23 - Parent/Student Class, 6:00 p m ) Parent/Student Informational Class: Please note: 4/18 & 5/16 classes will be All parents of students who are under the age 2:50 pm only. The 6:00 pm classes will meet 4/19 & 5/17 instead. of 18 and student drivers must attend orientation. Students will not receive a certificate unless they, as Option 3 (Safe Driving Program): well as at least one parent, attend this 2-hr. class. Session 3: January 11, 13, 25 (plus 1/6 - Parent/

Student Class, 6:00 p m ) Wednesday, January 6th or March 23rd from 6:00 Session 4: March 28, 30, April 4 (plus 3/23 - Parent/ - 8:00 p m at the HK HS Seminar Room Student Class, 6:00 p m )

On-Site Driver License Testing is provided by Crossroads Driving, LLC. Please call 860-262-0287 or visit www.crdrivingschool.com for more info.

Lifeguard Training Become a certified Lifeguard! Students will also become certified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, & Standard First Aid. Fee includes book, pocket mask, & certifications. Class will be a combination of blended learning (on-line computer work at home) and practice sessions. In order to take this class, students must pass a pre-course (swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating rhythmic breathing; tread water for 2 minutes using just legs; swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7 feet, & swim back with object). The pre-course will be on 2/22, 3:30 - 4:15 pm. You must pass the pre-course to be eligible to enroll. Who: Students ages 15 & up Meets: Monday, February 22 (pre-course) Mondays, February 29 - March 28 Saturdays, March 12 and 19 Time: (M) 6:45 - 9:00 p m / (S) 9:00 - 12:00 p m Location: HK HS Rm. C-101 / Pool Fee: $200 (non-residents add $10) Instructor: Robyne Brennan, LGT Instructor 10 HK Recreation...the Benefits are Endless! Family Fun & Special Events

NEW! February Vacation Fun! Ice Fishing The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) The Yo-Yo People Program will introduce you and your family to the sport of ice Fun entertainment fishing. State Certified Instructors will teach you everything Who would have thought you could make an entire show you need to know about getting started. You’ll learn all about out of yo-yos? John and Rachel Higby are a husband and the sport as well as safety, equipment, proper clothing to wear, wife duo who will bring back that nostalgic toy, reminding fish identification, and winter pond ecology. Participants will you of old favorite tricks such as Walk the Dog and Rock have the opportunity to attend an outdoor event on 1/30 (CARE the Baby. They will then amaze you Family Ice Fishing Derby in Coventry) or 2/6 (Winter Festival with new and bizarre tricks, such at Black Rock Pond). as Boingy-Boingy and The Human Who: Ages 9 and up Rollercoaster. Yo-yos attached to Date: Tuesday, January 12 bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10-foot Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p m strings, and multiple yo-yos looping Fee: $10 (non-residents add $5) while and unicycling Location: Care Center, 364 Route 80, Killingworth are just some of their finely tuned (across from Chatfield Hollow State Park) feats. High skill and deft timing to Instructor: Justin Wiggins, CT Aquatic Research swingin' music coupled with high Education Program energy and sarcastic humor make the Yo-Yo People a favorite for every age. A show you don't want to miss. Check out www.yoyoshow.com. Date: Tuesday, February 16 Discover the Benefits with Time: 1:00 - 1:45 p m HK Recreation... Fee: $5 per person payable at the door enrichment, education, Location: HK HS Auditorium socialization, and adventure!

CT Science Center Tickets The HK Recreation Department has tickets. What a great April Vacation Fun! deal! Fun for the entire family! Tickets are good any day of Birds of Prey the season - but please check with the venue! Fun winter April Vacation Educational Entertainment activity! Tickets are $14 each. A Place Called Hope is a Rehabilitation and Education Center for Birds of Prey, located in Killingworth. Their goal is to heal injured, orphaned, or ill birds and return NEW! them to the wild where they belong. A few of their birds Canvas and Cupcakes had injuries that were too severe or damaging to return (Parent/Kid Paint Night) them to freedom. There will be four birds of prey, including Unleash your inner Picasso in this unique a Red-Tailed Hawk, to see in this adult/child paint night workshop. This is a fun presentation who were not able to way for you and your child to have a fun night be released back into the wild - two out with friends, create a painting, and enjoy diurnal and two nocturnal. You will a treat. No prior experience necessary. Fee hear their survival story and see them includes all supplies. up close as well. Todd and Christine, the owners, will teach you how to Who: Children age 7 and up with an adult protect and respect wildlife in their Date: Friday, March 11 wonderful presentation. Check out Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p m http://www.aplacecalledhoperaptors.com. Fee: $60 per adult / child pair (non-residents add $10) Date: Tuesday, April 12 Location: HK HS Cafeteria Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p m Instructor: Kidscapades, LLC Instructor Fee: $5 per person payable at the door Location: HK HS Auditorium www.hkrec.com 11 HK Recreation Vacation Camps February 15 - 19 and April 11 - 15 The HK Recreation Department will be offering a vacation program during the February and April breaks at the HK High School Cafeteria. The vacation program will provide care for children in Kindergarten through Grade 6. We will be open all days of school vacation. The program will meet from 7:00 a m until 6:00 p m . The program’s activities are both active and passive in nature. Types of activities offered include: Arts & Crafts, Sports/Games, Free Play, Movies, Swimming in the HK Pool, and a Field Trip. Each day there will be organized games in the gym.

Schedule of activities: Swimming: Campers will have a choice to go swimming at the HK pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Lifeguards will be on duty along with camp staff.

Field Trips: * Admission fee and busing is included with your registration February: On Thursday, February 18th, the camp will be going to Launch Place in Hartford from 9:00 - 12:15 p m . Children must bring a bag lunch and wear socks. NO ONE is allowed in the building without a signed waiver (download at www.launchct.com).

April: On Thursday, April 14th, the camp will be visiting Marquee Cinemas from 9:30 - 12:30 p m . Movie TBA. Includes small popcorn and small drink.

Special Events: * Ticket price is included for these events with your registration The Yo-Yo People: On Tuesday, February 16th, campers will be amazed by new and bizarre tricks such as Boingy-Boingy and The Human Rollercoaster. Yo-yos attached to bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10-foot strings, and multiple yo-yos looping while hula hooping and unicycling are just some of their finely tuned feats.

A Place Called Hope: On Tuesday, April 12th, a Place Called Hope will be doing a presentation on their Birds of Prey. They will be bringing rehabilitated birds from their center including a red-tailed Hawk.

Sports Day: On Friday, February 19th and Friday, April 15th, there will be a sports/game jamboree. Sports will include: kickball, tennis baseball and knock-out. Other games like tennis court volleyball, capture the flag and dodgeball will also be played. earW a team t-shirt or hat and receive a prize that day! The Vacation fees are as follows:

Daily Full-Time (7:00 - 6:00 p m ) You may register your child for individual days. Payment is due by February 11th for February vacation and April 7th for April vacation. Payments must be made in full. - If attending on Monday (2/15, President's Day), the fee is $47 for the first child and $42 for the second child. This fee includes the holiday custodial fee. - If attending Monday (4/11), Wednesday (2/17 or 4/13) or Friday (2/19 or 4/15), the fee is $37/day for the first child and $32/day for the second child. - If attending on Tuesday (2/16 or 4/12) the fee is $42 for the first child and $37 for the 2nd child. Includes the special entertainment/activity fees. - If attending on Thursday (2/18 or 4/14), the fee is $52 for the first child and $47 for the second child. Includes the field trip admission and bus.

All Inclusive (M-F, 7:00 - 6:00 p m ) If you register your child all week, the fees are: February or April Vacation - $190 for the 1st child and $165 for the 2nd child each week. This is a $25 savings each week! Recreational Scholarships are available to families in need.

Late fee: There is a late pick-up fee of $5 for every 5 minutes a parent is late past 6:00 p m , paid directly to the program staff on the day of late pick-up. What to bring: Children should bring a bag lunch daily. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Anyone swimming should bring a bathing suit and towel. Children should wear sneakers and dress for active play. For further information, please contact us at 860-345-8334 or visit our www.hkrec.com 12 HK Recreation...the Benefits are Endless! HK Recreation Vacation Camp

To register for the Vacation Camp and Child Care Program: Please complete this form and mail it along with a check to: HK Recreation Department; P.O. Box 569 Higganum, CT 06441

Child(ren’s) Name______Grade (s) ______DOB______

Address______Town ______Home Phone (___)______

Parent’s names______e-mail______

Work Phone: Mother_(___)______Father_(___)______

Cell Phone #s Mother _(___)______Father _(___)______

Name & phone of person (other than parents) to contact in case of emergency:______

______

List any Medical Conditions______

Permission to swim in the H-K pool? (Circle) Yes No Shallow end only

February Vacation (please indicate the days your child will attend 2/15 - 2/19):

Full Days (7:00 - 6:00 PM) Registrations must be received by 2/11/16. Days attending: 1st child M ____ X $47 = $______2nd child M ____ X $42 = $______T_____ X $42 = $______T_____ X $37 = $______W____ X $37 = $______W____ X $32 = $______Th ____ X $52 = $______Th____ X $47 = $______F _____ X $37 = $______F _____X $32 = $______All-Inclusive (M-F) $190 ($25 savings) All-Inclusive (M-F) $165 ($25 savings)

Total = $______

April Vacation (please indicate the days your child will attend 4/11 - 4/15):

Full Days (7:00 - 6:00 PM) Registrations must be received by 4/7/16. Days attending: 1st child M ____ X $37 = $______2nd child M ____ X $32 = $______T_____ X $42 = $______T_____ X $37 = $______W____ X $37 = $______W____ X $32 = $______Th ____ X $52 = $______Th____ X $47 = $______F _____ X $37 = $______F ____ X $32 = $______All-Inclusive (M-F) $190 ($25 savings) All-Inclusive (M-F) $165 ($25 savings)

Total = $______

______does hereby covenant and agree to release and hold harmless the Parent's signature HK Recreation Dept. (and its agents) from and against any and all liability, loss, damage, claims or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for bodily injury and/or property damage, to the extent permissible by law, arising out of participation in a HK Recreation sponsored activity. I understand participation in a recreational activity may involve rigorous physical activity and risks of physical injury, and I assume these risks.

Parent / Guardian's Signature ______

www.hkrec.com 13 Aquatic Programs

Parent / Tot Swim Children's Swim Lessons An excellent opportunity for parents to acquaint their child Each session has a limited number of spots available for each with the water and begin the development of their swimming level. Levels and requirements are as follows: Please note: techniques. What a great way to socialize and build self- your child must be able to go in the water with our confidence. A parent/guardian must accompany swim instructors, not a parent. Please make sure their child in the water. your child is ready to take lessons. There are no refunds once a program begins. Who: Ages 9 - 36 months Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays Pre-Beginner (PB) - is at least 4 years old and has no Dates: May 12 - June 7 experience swimming. (cannot swim without an aid) Beginner (B) Time: 6:30 - 7:00 p m - completed Pre-Beginner; can swim the dog Fee: $64/$52 w/ pool paddle without an aid; and can float on back with an aid. membership (non-residents add $10) Advanced Beginner (AB) - completed Beginner and can Location: HK HS Pool swim the Front Crawl & Back Strokes. - Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI Intermediate (I) completed Advanced Beginner and can swim the Front Crawl, Back, & Elementary Back Strokes. Swimmer (S) - completed Intermediate & can swim the Pre-School Swim Front Crawl, Back, Elementary Back, Breast, & Side Strokes. Has your child graduated from our parent/tot swim classes, but is too young for our group lessons? This is the perfect S DATES TIMES Levels opportunity for your toddler to start swim lessons. Class is 1: Jan. 14 - Feb. 9 7:00 - 7:40 p m PB, B, AB, I, S for children who are age three. In order to participate, 2: March 1 - 24 6:00 - 6:40 p m PB, B, AB, I your child must be able to partake in a group 3: March 1 - 24 6:50 - 7:30 p m PB, B, AB, I, S instructional setting. Parents will not be in the 4: April 5 - May 5 6:00 - 6:40 p m PB, B, AB, I water. 5: April 5 - May 5 6:50 - 7:30 p m PB, B, AB, I, S (No 4/12, 4/14) Who: Toddlers age 3 Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays Who: Children ages 4 & up Dates: May 12 - June 7 Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 7:00 - 7:30 p m Fees: $68/$54 w/ pool Fees: $64/$52 w/ pool membership each membership (non-residents add $10) session (non-residents Location: HK HS Pool add $10), $5 discount for 2nd child Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI Location: HK HS Pool Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI Kayak Practice Sessions This winter enjoy the warm pool waters to work on your rolling Adult Semi-Private Lessons techniques or learn for the first time, rescue variations and Have you always wanted to learn to swim, but never had an scenarios, and advanced bracing opportunity to take lessons? Learn all the basics including techniques. Euro and traditional treading water, floating, and stroke development such as Greenland backgrounds, river or crawl, breast, side, and back. If you already know how to sea kayaks welcome. Instruction swim and want to advance your skills, this will help make you will be given upon request. For more a stronger swimmer. Class size can be from 1-2 students. information and how to register, Who: High School and up please call Greg Paquin or Kayak Waveology at 860-304- Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4000 or e-mail coach@ kayakwaveology.com. Session 1: January 14 - February 9 Meets: Sundays Session 2: March 1 - 24 Dates: December 20, January 10, February 28, Session 3: April 5 - May 5 (No 4/12, 4/14) March 13 Session 4: May 12 - June 7 p m Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p m Time: 7:50 - 8:30 Location: HK HS Pool Fee: $68/$54 w/ pool membership Supervisor: Gregory Paquin, local paddler, BCU (non-residents add $10) each session 5 Star Sea, BCU Coach 3 T, ACA Advance Location: HK HS Pool Open Water, Sea Instructor SOLO, Instructor: Lisa Johnson, WSI Wilderness First Aid 14 HK Recreation...the Benefits are Endless! Aquatic Programs Masters Swimming for Adults Designed for swimmers of all levels and abilities, HK Masters Swim Club provides individualized workouts and instruction to meet each person’s fitness goals. Open to adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming - one of the best forms of aerobic exercise. An excellent activity for anyone who wishes to get and stay fit. Masters provides a supportive environment designed to help swimmers improve fitness and/or train for specific goals and offers active support for a healthy lifestyle through friendship and camaraderie. For more info., please contact Jim Grimaldi at 345-7540.

Who: Adults 18 and over Meets: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (Jan./Feb, March/April, May/June sessions) Time: 6:00 – 7:15 a m Location: HK HS Pool Senior Swim Fee: $75 each 2 month session, plus HK Rec pool pass ($40/yr residents or $45/yr non-residents), plus CT Masters Swimming Membership ($40/yr) There will be a lunch time swim open for Senior Citizens on Fridays at 11:00 - 11:45 a m starting February ***Lifeguard Training... ***Aqua Aerobics... 26th. If you are planning on coming ***info. on page 10*** ***info. on page 16*** to swim, please call Robyne at 860- 345-8334. Schedule for the HK HS Pool & Fieldhouse ****Pool and Fieldhouse hours are subject to change **** DROP-IN SWIM LAP SWIM FIELDHOUSE (1 lap lane is available) Monday: 7:45 - 9:00 p m 7:15 - 7:45 p m 7:30 - 9:00 p m Basketball, Track Tuesday: 7:30 - 8:30 p m (7:40 pm 1/19-2/9) 8:30 - 9:00 p m 7:30 - 9:00 p m Basketball, Track Wednesday: 7:45 - 9:00 p m 7:15 - 7:45 p m 7:30 - 10:00 p m Volleyball League Thursday: 7:30 - 8:30 p m (7:40 pm 1/14-2/4) 8:30 - 9:00 p m 7:30 - 9:00 p m Basketball, Track Friday: 7:00 - 9:00 p m (Family Night) CLOSED Saturday: CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Sunday: 12:00 - 2:00 p m 12:00 - 2:00 p m Basketball, Track FEES: Pool memberships valid thru June 30, 2016 - SPECIAL 1/2 PRICE FEE! RESIDENTS: Family Pass - $40 / Individual Pass - $20 / Daily Admission - $4 NON-RESIDENTS: Family Pass - $45 / Individual Pass - $22.50 / Must buy pass...no daily admission SENIORS: 60 & over are admitted free of charge. School events take precedence over all drop-in activities. Call the Rec. Hotline at 860-345-8334 to find out if facilities are open. Pool Rules 1. Lifeguards have the authority to restrict inexperienced swimmers to the shallow end of the pool. Swimmers under the age of six are not allowed in the pool by themselves. 2. No horseplay. No running on the deck. No pushing, no dunking or obscene actions in the pool. No hanging on the lap lanes. 3. No diving at the shallow end! 4. No glass bottles, food, or chewing gum allowed in area. 5. Non-swimmers must sit in the observation area. 6. No flotation devices of any kind allowed (only our bubbles can be used with a parent in the water). 7. Swimmers must take a warm, soap before entering the pool. 8. Only cotton, synthetic fiber swim suits allowed. (No “cut offs”, boxer shorts, etc.). 9. Patrons are not allowed to throw balls in the pool. Please be mindful of other swimmers in the area. 10. No pets allowed. 11. All ladders must be put back in place if removed by a group. Ladders must be in the pool for swim lessons and drop-in swim. 12. Starting blocks must be covered when not in use. 13. No one allowed in pool unless a Lifeguard is on deck. Thank you. www.hkrec.com 15 Adult Programs - Aqua & Fitness

Fitness Yoga Aqua Aerobics Journey through a mind-body class. Discover the strength Feel great, look better, and have fun! This free-style class and cardiovascular benefits of this power yoga class and includes a variety of styles such as kickboxing, water walking, enjoy the relaxation as you reduce stress. Gain flexibility spinning, and more. Noodles, kickboards, and balance through a flow of yoga poses. This is a great and hand-bouys are used for a total body class for all levels including advanced, intermediate, and workout. This cardiovascular workout is beginners. Please bring a yoga mat to class. designed for all ages & fitness levels. No special equipment or swimming skills Who: High School - Adult required. Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 7:00 - 8:15 p m Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays Dates: January 12 - May 26 (No 2/16, 2/18, Session 1: January 11 - March 21 (No 1/18, 1/25, 1/27, 4/12, 4/14) 2/1, 2/3, 2/15, 2/17) Fees: $180 (36 coupons) Session 2: April 4 - May 25 (No 4/11, 4/13) $108 (18 coupons) Times: 6:45 - 7:45 p m (7:00 - 8:00 p m on 1/11, 1/13, $10 (1 coupon) (non-residents add $10) 1/20, 2/1, 2/3) Coupons: Each coupon is good for one class & Fees: 2x / week: $72/$62 w/ pool membership must be turned in each class. Coupons and Sr. Citizens each session expire in June '16 & are non-transferable. 1x / week: $42/$37 w/ pool membership Location: HK HS Cafeteria and Sr. Citizens each session Instructor: Liz Young, 200-hr Registered Yoga Trainer $10 drop-in rate (non-residents add $10) Location: HK HS Pool Instructor: Marilyn Wakefield

Discover the Benefits Zumba and Kickboxing with HK Recreation.... Sign up for just Zumba, just Kickboxing, or both! live longer, Zumba is a Latin inspired dance/fitness class promote health, you don't want to miss. Traditional Latin dances look better, are mixed with modern music and easy to lose weight, follow choreography to give a great and fun get fit and cardio workout. Stretching, abs and toning will feel great! also be added. Anyone can Zumba - no dance experience necessary. Get Fit! Re-shape your body and lose weight at the same time! Kickboxing is a great workout for everyone interested This personalized class will emphasize safe and effective in improving their stamina. This class is flexible and resistance training techniques to help achieve your fitness serves the needs of all students - it will get beginners into goals. A variety of cardiovascular equipment is available shape and it will challenge advanced athletes. Class will such as stationary bikes, elliptical trainers and treadmills. integrate a combination of punches and kicks. Additional There is also weight training equipment. All ability levels muscle and strength training exercises are incorporated will benefit from this class and participants can work out at to strengthen and tone. Please bring a mat or towel. their own personal pace. Start the year right and Get Fit! Meets: Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 p m (Zumba) Who: High School & up Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p m (Kickboxing) Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays Session 1: January 11 - February 29 (No 1/18, 2/15, Session 1: January 11 - February 29 2/17) (No 1/18, 2/15, 2/17) Session 2: March 21 - May 4 (No 4/11, 4/13) Session 2: March 14 - April 27 Fees: $60 each session (12 classes) / (No 4/11, 4/13) $36 each session (6 classes) / $10 (non-res. add $10) Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p m drop-in rate / Fee: $54 each session (2x week) / Location: HK HS Auxillary Gym $33 each session (1x week) / Instructors: Nancy Giannini, Certified Instructor (Zumba) $10 drop-in rate / (non-res. add $10) Jacub Pajor, Martial Arts Instructor Location: HK MS Fitness Room (Kickboxing) Instructor: Shay O’Brien 16 The Benefits Are Endless! Adult Programs - Fitness & Fun

Canine Encounters Dog Obedience CT Basic Boat Course Learn how to train your dog. Classes provide socialization Includes instruction in legal requirements, navigation rules, through a group setting & enhances the relationship between safety afloat, and other topics that will help participants owner and dog through the partnership which is developed become knowledgeable and safe boaters. Students passing through training. Communication, positive reinforcement, will satisfy the requirements for the CT Safe Boating Certificate repetition, consistency, and timing are combined to establish and Personal Watercraft Operation. bonding and skills. The basic commands such as sit, stay/ Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays wait, down, heel, the recall (come when called), and stand Session 1: March 8, 10, 15, 17 are taught in a positive and fun atmosphere. The goal is not Session 2: May 31, June 2, 7, 9 a controlled pet, but rather a well-mannered, enjoyable & Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p m loved companion. The 1st class is for owners only Fee: $15 each session (non-residents add $5) (theory). Location: HES All-Purpose Room Who: Dogs ages 5 months & up Instructor: DEEP Instructor Meets: Thursdays (rain date: Fridays) Session 1: March 10 - April 14 Adult Basketball Session 2: May 5 - June 9 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p m Under 30 Men Fee: $98 / $78 for repeat students (non- Who: Residents & HK HS residents add $10) Grads ages 18-30 Limit: Min. 4 Max. 10 Meets: Wednesdays, starting in Location: HK HS Outside (back of school) Jan. Register by 12/9. (1st class - HK HS Lower Media) Instructor: Marian Smith, Canine Encounters Over 30 Men Who: Residents ages 30+ Meets: Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays starting in Jan. Register by 12/13.

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Active Adult Exercise Try this new exercise and wellness program open to everyone! Are you new to exercise, recovering from injury, desiring to Discover the Benefits with HK improve your health and mobility? By offering both aerobic and discover a hobby, expand your weight training, with stretch and core strengthen, this program Recreation... covers all sides of the exercise spectrum. interests, socialize with friends; save a life! Mondays & Thursdays will be a fast paced standing aerobic exercise routine, using multiple muscle movements and hand weights, promotes brain stimulation, muscle regeneration, Adult / Child CPR, AED, & First Aid improved strength, circulation and heart rate. This American Red Cross Program will teach you how to Tuesdays & Fridays will be a slower paced standing class respond to a breathing or cardiac emergency for an Adult or which offers stretching, and strengthening of core muscles, Child. Participants will become certified in Adult and Child arms, legs, and a goal towards improving coordination and CPR as well as AED and First Aid upon completion of the balance using hand weights, bands, and balls. class. This class also satisfies the requirements or CT Meets: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays Childcare providers. Dates: April 11 - June 24 Meets: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a m Dates: March 8 & 10 Fee: $24 for a 16 class pass Time: 5:45 - 7:45 p m (good for 1 month) or $2 each Fee: $50 (non-res. add $10) class payable to instructor Limit: Min. 4 Max. 10 Location: St. Lawrence Church, Killingworth Location: HK HS Lower Media Instructor: Valerie Corley Instructor: Terri Benoit, ARC Instructor www.hkrec.com 17 Adult Programs - More Fun

Adult Guitar Workshop NEW! Have you always wanted to play guitar? Group lessons are Hypertufa Workshop Get your hands dirty this winter and create your very own one of the best ways to get started learning music. This hypertufa container. Learn how to cast your own planters course is specifically designed for the beginning guitar player. in hypertufa, a light weight combination of perlite, Portland Students will learn how to read music, play scales, use a pick, cement and peat moss. This is a fun and exciting workshop position both left and right hands, play songs, read chord for the winter. Please make sure you wear appropriate charts, strumming and much more. Charles, the owner of clothing especially since this can be a messy project. You Charles’ Music Center of Old Lyme, has been playing guitar will walk away with three beautiful containers handmade by for 29 years and teaching for more than 16 years. Students yourself. must bring a guitar (acoustic or electric guitars are acceptable) and a guitar pick. Date: Saturday, March 12 A music book will be provided. If you’d like Time: 11:00 - 1:00 p m to purchase an affordable guitar please Fee: $30 (non-residents add $5) contact Charles at (860) 434-9977. Location: Town and Country Nurseries, Haddam Instructor: Town and Country Nurseries Staff Who: Ages 13 and up Meets: Mondays Session 1: February 1 - March 14 (No 2/15) Haddam Club 60 Session 2: April 18 - May 23 Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month until Time: 5:45 -6:45 p m June at 1:00 p m at the Old School Meeting House on Fee: $100 (includes a book) (non-res. add $10) Rt. 154 in Haddam. New members welcome. Dress Location: HK HS Cafeteria informal, laugh & have refreshments and coffee. Other Instructor: Charles Domler, Charles Music School activities include informational meetings, trips, and bingo. Enjoy retirement with Haddam Club 60 - where every member counts. For more information, please call Beth Hartke at 860-345-4608. Discover the getBenefits organized, with learn HK a Recreation... new skill, try something new, tap into your NEW! creativity, and have fun! Organizing Workshop Learn to create an organized home with less clutter and less NEW! stress – leaving you with more time to enjoy your family and Adult Horseback Riding / your home! Reiner Riding Session 1: Creating an Organized Home Do you want to learn to ride or get back into riding? Or try Professional organizer, Joleen Peoples will show you how to Reiner - a western style of riding where horses perform implement an easy 3-step system to tackle clutter and take spins and stops, that are very cowboyish and lots of fun? All control of your home one room at a time. This personalized equipment will be provided. Participants should wear pants. strategy will make each room/living space function effectively A heeled shoe (boots) is preferred. The winter session will based on your family’s specific needs. be indoors. The facility is lighted. Session 2: Organizing Paper Clutter Who: Ages 14 and up Learn how to tackle stacks of sticky notes, piles of mail, Meets: Thursdays forgotten bills, and an unspeakable amount of paper Session 1: February 25 – March 17 clutter. This workshop will focus on Session 2: May 5 - 26 managing mail and paper flow, creating Times: 5:30 - 6:30 or 6:45 - 7:45 p m (S1) an organized filing system, and setting 5:30 - 7:00 p m (S2) up a finance planner to keep your bills Fee: $165 each session (non-res. add $10) and budget in order. Limit: Max. 4 per time slot Session 1: Wednesday, March 16 Location: Greyledge Farm, 111 Dead Hill Rd Durham Session 2: Wednesday, March 23 (Winter) Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p m Sycamore Farm, 118 Christian Hill Rd., Fee: $20 each session (non-res. add $5) Higganum (Spring) Location: HK HS Lower Media Center Instructors: Diane Digioia, Sycamore Farm and Instructor: Joleen Peoples Matt Farrell, Greyledge Farm (winter only) 18 HK Recreation...the Benefits are Endless! Excursions - Day Trips

All trips are "No Minimum trip". Departure times and pick-up locations Sign up early and save! TBA and will be based on the number Discount $5 if you sign up for of participants signed up. - UConn Game January 8 - Blithewold Mansion by March 18 UConn Women Basketball - One World Observatory by May 20th Come out and support your favorite female basketball - Boston Duck Tour by May 15th players at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies will face the East Carolina Pirates. Game time is at 1:00 Blithewold Mansion & Garden pm. Fee includes Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, admission to the Tour "Daffodils Days" game, & driver's gratuity. Travel to Rhode Island! The first stop will be the Lobster Pot Restaurant. Since 1929, the Lobster Pot has provided Date: Saturday, February 6 Rhode Islanders with the very best in dining experience. The Fee: $61 per person location, Bristol RI, is a classic New England seaside town steeped in history and home to the oldest Independence Day celebration in the country. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Narragansett Bay. Choice of meal is Chicken Discover the Benefits Piccata, Broiled Scrod or Broiled Salmon. The next stop with HK Recreation... is Blithewold Mansion for their Daffodil Days. Blithewold Mansion is one of the finest garden estates, planted with educate yourself,socialize! meet friends, travel, and hundreds of daffodils for the spring season. Tour the 45-room house and explore the gardens. Fee includes Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, complete luncheon, One World Observatory & tour of mansion and driver gratuity. Spirit of NY Cruise Date: Tuesday, April 19 Travel to New York City! The first stop will be theSpirit of New Fee: $107 per person York for a harbor luncheon cruise. Sit back and relax as you enjoy your meal on the water, taking in the varied sights and sounds. Buffet lunch will include salads, fish, pork, chicken, pasta and vegetables, as well as a variety of desserts. After lunch, the next stop will be the new One World Observatory. There are a million things to experience in NYC, but only way to see it all. Ascend to the top of the tallest building in Boston Duck Tour less than 60 seconds. Take in the iconic sights, surrounding Travel to Boston, MA. The first stop will be to Maggiano's waters and panoramic views of the skyline and beyond. Little Italy to enjoy a five-course lunch with choice ofChicken Explore three levels filled with innovation and inspiration. Marsala or Parmesan Crusted Tilapia. After lunch, the Engage with city pulse and the global ambassadors as they adventure continues by boarding a Duck. A Duck is an share stories of this amazing city. Step onto the expansive authentic, renovated WWII amphibious landing vehicle. Your sky portal and take a walk high above the streets of NY. tour condDUCKtor will narrate your journey through Boston. This will be an experience like no other. Fee includes See the Boston Common, the Gold Domed State House, the Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, complete Old North Church, Hancock Tower, and many more historical luncheon cruise, admission to observatory and sites. After that, SPLASHDOWN into the Charles River and driver gratuity. enjoy the beautiful water-side view of Boston. See Boston by Date: Wednesday, June 22 land and by water without changing vehicles! Fee includes Fee: $161 per person Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, complete luncheon, and Duck tour of Boston.

In order for us to conduct excursions, we need Date: Tuesday, June 15 participants to sign up as early as possible. We are Fee: $118 per person required to make deposits 30 days prior to a trip. This will reduce the possibility of a trip cancellation. Thank Upcoming trips... you for your cooperation. There are no refunds on trips - July TBA 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date. look for more info. in our next brochure! Tanglewood/Boston- September Pops 7 9/11 Memorial www.hkrec.com 19 Haddam-Killingworth Recreation CAR-RT PRESORT PO Box 569 Non Profit Organization Higganum, CT 06441 U.S. Postage Paid PERMIT No. 119 Deep River, CT 06417 POSTAL New this Winter: - Canvas and Cupcakes CUSTOMER - LOCAL - Cardio Kickboxing - One-day Engineering Workshops - Hypertufa Workshop - Organizing Workshops - Adult Horseback/Reiner Riding - Indoor Horseback Riding Session Registration Form - 2016 Winter/early Spring Create a household membership with the HK Recreation Department! Register on-line for most programs. Go to www.hkrec.com and click on our registration page or see page 2 for more details. All programs are on a first come, first served basis. Please make checks payable to the HK Rec. Department.

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