MAY 2013

Summer Recreation Program Guide

HAPPY SUMMER!

Camps, Camps, Camps! As always, we are offering a range of camps to suit everyone! Day camps for kids age 5-15, sports, acting, art, science, superhero, LEGO camps and more are available! Look inside to see everything that we have to make your summer unforgettable.

Make a splash at Simsbury Farms or Memorial Pool! Join the pool to be cool this KEY D ATES : summer. Music Mondays return with a DJ on the pool deck. Simsbury Farms has inner tubes and noodles for fun the in water. Lounge chairs are available for your comfort, • Summer Camp Programs are and Waterslide Wednesdays will be back! Season passes are on sale now; rates will set to begin July 1 increase beginning June 1, so buy your passes today! • Simsbury Farms Pools open June 15 Simsbury Farms Golf Course - If you haven’t been to the Simsbury Farms Golf • Memorial Pool opens July 1 Course recently, make plans to get to the place voted one of the Best Public Golf Course for 2013 in the Best of Hartford survey. With their brand new website and online tee time registrations, it couldn’t be more enjoyable to come golfing with us!

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DEPARTMENT INFO 12 SIMSBURY RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.SIMSBURYREC.COM KOALA KIDS This special half-day camp for our small friends is held rain or shine at the Simsbury Farms Apple Barn from 8:45AM-Noon, Monday through Friday for children ages 5 years - 6 years (as of December 31, 2013). Activities include arts, crafts, games and special events. A swim lesson is included. The cost for Koala Kids is $180 per 2 week session. The Session 1 fee is $75. Sec A Session I July 1-July 5 (no camp on July 4) Sec B Session II July 8-July 19 Sec C Session III July 22-August 2 Sec D Session IV August 5-August 16

CAMP STUFF-TA-DOO This outdoor day camp includes a wide variety of sports, arts, crafts, group games, free play, and special events. A swim lesson is also included as well as one field trip per session. Campers will be divided into groups according to age and swim lesson levels. Swim lessons are provided for all ability levels. The camp meets rain or shine at Central Elementary School from 8:30AM-3:00PM and uses the pool facilities at Memorial Park. Campers must provide their own lunch and transportation to and from camp. Participants must be in grades 1-6 during the 2013-2014 school year. Fee: $310/camper per 2 week session. Session 1 fee is $130. Sec A Session I July 1-July 5 (no camp on July 4) Sec B Session II July 8-July 19 Sec C Session III July 22-August 2 Sec D Session IV August 5-August 16

BEFORE & AFTER CAMP CARE Before & After Camp Care will be offered to Camp Stuff-Ta-Doo participants only. The program is held from 7:30-8:30AM and/or 3:00-5:00pm at Central Elementary School following the same schedule as the camp. Before & After Camp Care will provide supervised activities and playground time. The fee for After Camp Care is $70/camper per 2 week session and Before Camp Care is $50 per 2 week session. Space is limited in each program.

AWESOME ADVENTURE This exciting camp will give youths, ages 12-15, the opportunity to try a variety of challenging activities that will stimulate the senses. Each session will include activities such as scuba diving, caving, training in rock climbing, river rafting, ropes courses, and swimming. Participants will meet daily at the Simsbury Farms Ice Rink Facility from 8:15AM-3:15PM. Campers must provide their own lunch and transportation to and from camp. Participants must be 12-15 years old as of the end of the session they are attending. No camp on July 4. Sec A Session I July 1-July 5 $275 Sec B Session II July 8-July 19 $430 Sec C Session III July 22-July 26 $340 Sec D Session IV July 29-August 2 $340

SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM CAMP LOTS-TA-DOO This program for children entering grades 1-5 is held at the This camp will fill the gap for those children looking for fun until Squadron Line School, 9:00AM-Noon, Monday-Friday. This five school begins again. This camp will meet rain or shine at the week recreation program is held rain or shine and features sports, Simsbury Farms Ice Rink Facility and will feature sports, games, games, special events and crafts. The playground special events, and swimming every afternoon! Camp Lots-Ta-Doo runs July 1 to August 2. (No camp on July 4) will meet Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3:00PM. Participants must be Sec A Five weeks – 1 child $160 6-12 years old as of December 31, 2013. Campers must provide Sec B Five weeks - 2+children $295 their own lunch and transportation to and from camp. Sorry, no Sec C 1 Week Fee – 1 child $80 before or after camp care is available. Sec A Session I August 19-23 $145 SIMSBURY RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER PROGRAMS SIMSBURY SPRINTERS SUMMER SWIM JULY 4th ICE CREAM SOCIAL TEAM The annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social and Community This program is for swimmers up to age 18. The swim Band Concert will be held on Thursday, July 4 at the team provides coaching and instruction in competitive Simsbury Farms Ice Rink. Ice cream sundaes, costing $2 , swimming techniques. Senior practices (13 years & will be served at 6:00 p.m. with the Community Band older) and Juniors (11 & 12) are held from 8:30- kicking off at 7:00 p.m. 9:25AM and Juniors (10 years and younger) from 7:30- 8:25AM. Both sessions are held at the Simsbury Farms Pool. A stroke clinic for members of the team is offered on Tuesday 13th ANNUAL FAMILY FUN NIGHT and Thursday from 7:00-7:45PM at SIMSBURY FARMS POOL. Join the Simsbury Social Services Department, Recreation Dept., Police Because space is limited, sign up is required (procedure will be Dept., and other local organizations on Tuesday, July 23 for an evening announced at the Parents Meeting). The fee for the team is $130 for of fun for the whole family! Live entertainment, including the popular the season (Maximum family rate is $260). Parental Assistance with Boogie Bodies attraction, food, face painting, swim specials and other the Swim Team Parents Association is essential. family activities will be featured from 5:30-8:00PM. Watch for more – Due to space and coaching considerations, there is a limited detailed flyers out this summer. number of slots available for the swim team and a DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION OF JUNE 26. After this date, interested swimmers will be put in on a space available basis. Prerequisite: To participate each swimmer is required to take a swim test (date TBA) demonstrating the ability to do one length of the pool using a freestyle stroke (with arms out of the water). Refunds will be given for those who don’t meet requirements. ITTY BITTY POOL PARTY A pool party for children up to age 6 on Thursday, August 1. Participants will enjoy water games, dance contests, swimsuit contest, refreshments SELF DEFENSE CLINICS and more. The party is held at Memorial Pool from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Black Belt Jukido Instructors from the Sims- Admission is $1.00. bury Jukido Academy are offering a self- defense clinic to Children, Youths, Adults, and

Seniors ages 6 and older. Instructors will SIX FLAGS TICKETS teach and demonstrate basic self-defense techniques that can be used The Simsbury Recreation Department is once again selling to protect oneself in certain situations. The importance of awareness and risk avoidance will also be addressed. Participants should wear discount tickets to this exciting theme park. Tickets are just $36 comfortable clothing. Class size is limited so be sure to register ($54.99 at the gate) and can be purchased with cash or check at early. This one night clinic will be held at Boy Scout Hall. Simsbury Farms anytime during its operating hours. Tickets will Sec A Females Ages 6-up Wed June 19 6:30-8:30PM $10 be available through early September and are valid until the end of Six Flags’ operating season.

SUMMER BATON TWIRLING CAMPS Summer Spinning is quickly approaching. Register now BOSTON RED SOX vs. Cleveland Indians at for Twirling Camp at Boy Scout Hall. Call or e-mail Fenway Park This Sunday, May 26th trip includes Colleen Tighe ([email protected], 651-3649) with deluxe motor coach transportation (leaving SHS at questions. 10:00AM) and a game ticket ( Right Field Grandstand #3 ). The game is scheduled for 1:35PM, NEW TO DANCE AND TWIRL - This is an however, game time may be changed at MLB's opportunity for twirlers (grades K-2) who are just discretion. The fee is $85 per person. getting started! Come develop and polish your beginner skills. Sec A 8/19-8/22 9:30-11:00 a.m. $80 SPEED & AGILITY CAMP GEM STONE TEAM - This session is designed for twirlers This 4 week program is for any athlete who wants to get FASTER, more 1st—4th grade who have previously twirled with the Spinners. The EXPLOSIVE, and more ATHLETIC. Reduce Your 40 Yard Dash Time twirlers will be challenged to achieve finger twirls, 1 spins, partner by .2 Seconds, increase Your Vertical Jump by 2 Inches and learn Proper skills and beginner 2 baton tricks. Mechanics to Change Direction with Safety and Ease. This great new Sec B 8/19-8/22 12:30-2:30 p.m. $100 camp will be run by Brian Hartley MS, ACSM and Rich Kevorkian BS, CSCS. Athletes will be taken through a dynamic warm up to prepare for SENIOR SPINNERS - This camp is designed for our most each workout. Drills to improve overall athletic performance will proficient spinners, who will continue working on challenging team comprise the majority of each session. Our purpose during each session is routines with emphasis on synchronized twirling and advanced skill to improve athletes’ running speed, change of direction capability, and development. This camp is also open to twirlers interested in explosiveness. The day will conclude with a competition! This camp is stepping up to a more concentrated level of twirler. All twirlers must $199 and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Weatogue Park from be proficient in both vertical and horizontal 1 spins and both vertical July 9-August 1. and horizontal 4 & 8 finger twirls. Sec A Grades 10-12 4:00-5:00pm Sec C 8/19-8/22 2:30-5:00 p.m. $125 Sec B Grades 8 & 9 5:00-6:00pm Sec C Grades 6 & 7 6:00-7:00pm SIMSBURY RECREATION DEPARTMENT --- SUMMER PROGRAMS

MAD SCIENCE CAMP MAD SCIENCE CAMP BRONX ZOO BUS TRIP Junior Scientist Fun Lab Secret Agent Laboratory Join us on an exciting trip to the world famous (Ages 4-6) (Ages 6-12 or entering Grades 1-6) Bronx Zoo. With award-winning, cutting-edge Develop your special agent and detective exhibits featuring over 4,000 animals, there is In this Fun Lab, children get a chance to skills in this super hands-on week of no other zoo in the world like it! Whether explore many aspects of the world. fun! Uncover the science involved in you're nose-to-nose with Western Lowland Children will develop an understanding of evidence gathering and analysis. Sharpen Gorillas in their famous Congo Gorilla Forest, what science is and how it relates to their your secret agent skills and discover how spotting Snow Leopards in their naturalistic daily lives. They’ll even have a day as chemistry and the science of forensics Himalayan Highlands Habitat, or experiencing “Mad Science Master Builders,” building can come to the aid of a secret agent. almost an acre of an indoor Asian rain forest, and designing cool structures. Every day, Identify and collect evidence - from you're always within roaring distance of the kids will take part in a variety of exciting fingerprints to tracks to trash! Secret world's most amazing wildlife. The Total demonstrations and fun hands-on agents-in-training will use science and Experience Deluxe package includes zoo activities that will establish them as awesome technological tools to connect shuttles, Wild Asia Monorail, Bug Carousel, official ‘Junior Scientists’. This camp will the dots and help sniff out the suspects in Children’s Zoo, the New 4-D Theater, and the be held at the Apple Barn and will be held this investigation into the science of Congo Gorilla Forest. on July 4. sleuthing. Held at the Apple Barn. Sec A 8/26 7:15am-7:15pm Sec A 7/1-7/5 1:00-4:00PM $186 Sec A 8/12-8/16 1:00-4:00pm $186 $54 PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER PROGRAM WELL-SERVED TENNIS ACADEMY This exciting, fun and highly charged summer program is The mission of the Well Served Tennis being offered for children ages 6-12 years old. Mornings Academy is to provide children with autism in will consist of exciting acting classes and dance Classes. grades 4-8 an opportunity to learn the lifelong The acting classes consist of creative theater games, sport of tennis in a social environment. A concentration exercises, voice and speech work and camp day features group tennis instruction and structured improvisation to improve performance. Other fitness activities, craft, snack and lunch. topics include: monologue work, acting terminology, Snacks and lunch should be brought from sense memory, sub-text, stage skills, script work and home, no peanuts please! Each camper will more! These classes help students build confidence and have access to a volunteer coach to encourage inspire their imagination in a fun and supportive interest in tennis, model and teach stroke environment! The dance classes include high energy jazz dance and movement. The afternoons will consist of production and facilitate appropriate social rehearsals that will culminate with an end of the week interactions. In case of rain, we will use the performance for family and friends, Friday at 1:30pm! indoor gym at Henry James Middle School. Please pack a lunch and a snack. For more info and Upon registration, campers will be contacted registration info please visit performingartsprograms.biz. regarding specific guidelines and regulations This program will be held at Tootin’ Hills School. about camp. Camp will be held Monday- Friday, meeting on the HJMS tennis courts. Sec A 7/29-8/2 9:00am-2:30pm $235 There will be no camp on July 4. Sec A 6/25-7/3 10:00am-1:00pm $25

SUMMER FENCING CAMPS This program is open to boys and girls beginner Equipment: Fencing equipment will be to intermediate level fencers. The program will supplied (mask, gloves, foil, fencing jacket, teach the basic fencing fundamentals, develop underarm protector; chest protectors (for girls)); proper technique and bouting experience. Every masks are disinfected after each use. aspect of fencing is covered, developing a solid Participants should wear sneakers, T-shirt, and skill foundation to build upon after camp. On long pants without pockets or holes (preferably the first day of camp safety rules, regarding the sweat pants) or shorts/capris. This program is proper use of the fencing weapon (foil) and held at Boy Scout Hall. protective gear are introduced; student are quizzed on safety rules each day. A tournament Sec A 8/12-8/16 Ages 8-18 9:00-12:00PM is held on the last day of camp; parents and visitors are encouraged to attend. Sec B 8/12-8/16 Ages 8-18 12:30-3:30PM Cost: $200 REGISTER FOR THESE PROGRAMS ONLINE AT WWW.SIMSBURYREC.COM or CALL 860-658-3836 SIMSBURY REC. DEPARTDEPARTMENTMENT SUMMER SPECIALTY CAMP PROGRAMSPROGRAMS CAMP IN THE RAINFOREST OOOPSY GOOPSY ART FUN! SUPERHERO CAMP Not to be confused with our Rainforest after school program! Art explorers take Messy art is so much fun. Amazing are the Superhero Camps are a GREAT way for their inner artists for a walk in the works of art that come from making a children to interact with others in their area rainforest and discover a variety of mess! Think splatter, balloon and blow while learning important lessons in character. endangered creatures who live there. painting. Make slime and flubber and paint The curriculum is based on our six pillars of Lizards and poison dart frogs, bugs with paste. Oh, what a mess we make! character – Trustworthiness, Respect, and butterflies, tigers and monkeys and Create with salt dough and shaving cream Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and more. Learn about the layers of the and glue. Discover marbleizing and glitter Citizenship. During their time at camp, rainforest while experimenting with a painting, design batik T-shirts and experi- participants will do arts and crafts, play games, and engage in activities that promote the 6 variety of art forms. Experience fabric ence collage and sculpting with clay. pillars of character. Superhero Camps are open design while tie dyeing bandannas, Creative spirits are set free! (Artists must to boys and girls ages 4-7. All camps are half making rainbow T-shirts, and dress for a mess!) Face Painting or Glitter days (3 hours), and each camper receives a printing on umbrellas. Sculpt animals out Tattoos round out this art-filled week of camp t-shirt with their registration. Costumes of clay, make bug boxes, create rainforest fun! Camp will be at the Apple Barn. are provided so every camper feels like a flowers, draw tigers with oil pastels and Superhero! The Superhero Camp is run by paint ceramic butterflies. Discover stained Sec B 8/5-9 Ages 5-12 1:00-4:00 $165 staff from The EPIC Brands, and will be held Monday-Friday in the Apple Barn. glass and scratch art too. Jungle animal GLITTER TATTOOS or FACE Sec A 7/8-7/12 1:00-4:00PM $175 PAINTING add to this fun and imaginative week. Camp will be at the Apple Barn. Sec A 7/15-19 Ages 5-12 1:00-4:00PM $165

LEGO CAMPS BY PLAYWELL TECHNOLOGIES INC. Take a “crash course” in Demolition Derby, given instruction, design challenges, and enter the Sumo Wrestling Competition, design competitions appropriate to their facility with Engineering FUNdamentals a Mighty Metropolis, challenge the Battle LEGO™ Technic and System components. Campers will design and build motorized Track, build and race a Locomotive faster than Camps are 3-hour programs, run by expertly machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby a speeding Worm Drive. Explore concepts in trained and background checked staff. These cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and physics, mechanical engineering, structural camps will be held in the cafeteria at Squadron other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while playing Line School. mechanical engineering, structural engineering, with your favorite creations. Children will be and architecture while playing with your favorite Pre-Engineering creations. This is a hands-on and minds-on class Create, Play, and Learn. Build a town, city, or suitable for LEGO® building system novices to star base with houses, buildings, pyramids, “maniacs.” Returning students will work on new bridges, tunnels, towers and more. Build projects and challenges. motorized cars, trains, buses, and trucks; race them, crash them and repair them. Explore the Sec A Ages 7-10 7/15-19 12:30-3:30PM $175 many possibilities of Lego Building systems while learning useful construction techniques. Sec B Ages 7-10 7/29-8/2 12:30-3:30PM $175 Sec A Ages 5-7 7/15-19 8:45-11:45AM $175 Sec B Ages 5-7 7/29-8/2 8:45-11:45AM $175

Farmington Valley Girls Fall Field Hockey League The towns of Simsbury, Avon, Granby, Canton, Burlington and Farmington are working together on the Farmington Valley Girls Fall Field Hockey League. Teams will be formed in each town consisting of players in grades 5 and 6 and 7 and 8. Teams will practice one day a week in their respective towns and games will be played on Sunday afternoons in the various communities. Grades 5 and 6 will play at 2:30 pm, and grades 7 and 8 will play at 4:00pm. There will be 6 games, running September 8 - October 13. The 5th & 6th grade team will play 8 v 8 games with no goalie. The 7th & 8th grade team will play 11 v 11 games, with a goalie. Goalie equipment will be provided by the Town. Players will need to bring shinguards, eye protection, mouth guards, cleats or sneakers, a stick and water. Jerseys will be provided. Parent volunteers are needed to act as coaches and assistant coaches; if you are interested please contact Taryn Rea at 860-658-3836.

Sec A Grades 5 & 6 $79 Sec B Grades 7 & 8 $99 SIMSBURY RECREATION DEPT SUMMER SPORTS CAMP PROGRAMS SPORT SQUIRTS RAY REID SOCCER SCHOOL— The US Sports Institute Sport Squirts program is a great way to YOUNG STARS SKILLS CAMP introduce children aged 3-5 to a variety of sports such as Soccer, T-ball, The Ray Reid Soccer School is pleased to partner with Basketball and Hockey. All take place in a safe, structured environment the Simsbury Recreation Department to offer a Young to ensure learning. Activities are designed to evoke a child’s imagination Stars Skills Camp this summer. The Ray Reid Soccer in which they can Find Nemo, send Shrek into a spin, or capture School's Simsbury Young Stars Camps are weeklong, Jellyfish with Sponge Bob Square Pants. All activities promote hand-eye three-hour a day instructional soccer programs for boys coordination, movement and balance, and most importantly fun. & girls ages 5-13. These regional camps seek to develop and improve each player's technique, skills and creativity with the ball. Under the Section A July 8-12 Ages 3-5 4:30-5:30PM $89 @ HJMS direction of a first-class coaching staff, players will be exposed to Section B July 15-19 Ages 3-4 9:00-10:00AM $89 @ Curtiss Park dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and small-sided games Section C July 15-19 Ages 4-5 10:15-11:45AM $109 @ Curtiss Park emphasizing touches on the ball and possession. The Ray Reid Soccer Section D July 22-26 Ages 3-5 4:30-5:30PM $89 @ HJMS School’s Young Stars Camp will challenge players to improve their Section E August 5-9 Ages 3-5 4:30-5:30PM $89 @ HJMS skills in a fun filled environment while instilling a passion for the game. All players will receive a camp t-shirt, Ray Reid School cinch sak, a MULTI SPORTS CAMP soccer ball and Young Stars Certificate. Camp will be held at the Experience over 15 different sports from around the world Curtiss Park Soccer Fields, Tuesday-Saturday. with the US Sports Institute. All activities will take place in Section A June 25– 29 9:00AM-12:00PM Ages 5-13 $160 an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and most of all fun. Campers ages 5-12 years old FASTPITCH NATION SOFTBALL CAMP will receive technical instruction in each sport and The 3-day, 12-hour fastpitch skills camp runs experience the sport in a realistic game situation. Campers July 15- 17 from 9am to 1pm. Don't miss this will receive a t-shirt and certificate. Camp will take place at fantastic opportunity for players ages 8-18 at Henry James Middle School. Memorial Park, Field 6 in Simsbury to work with Granby High School varsity Head Coach, Brian McDermott. Section A July 8-12 Ages 5-12 9:00-12:30PM $174 Players will be separated by age and ability and coaches will emphasize Section B July 8-12 Ages 5-12 1:00-4:00PM $134 different aspects of the game including: Infield, Outfield, Throwing, Section C July 8-12 Ages 6-12 9:00-4:00PM $204 Hitting, and Baserunning. Players must bring drinks and a snack. Cost is Section D July 22-26 Ages 5-12 9:00-12:30PM $174 $150. Early Drop Off allowed at 8am. Emphasis will be put on the Section E July 22-26 Ages 5-12 1:00-4:00PM $134 fundamentals and drills used in college and applied for girls of all ages. Section F July 22-26 Ages 6-12 9:00-4:00PM $204 Players will work hard each day in a fast paced college style workout Section G August 5-9 Ages 5-12 9:00-12:30PM $174 that will leave them wanting more. Players will need cleats, glove and Section H August 5-9 Ages 5-12 1:00-4:00PM $134 plenty of water. THERE ARE NO RAINOUTS. If rain is forecasted Section I August 5-9 Ages 6-12 9:00-4:00PM $204 the camp will move indoors to Fastpitch Nation in Bloomfield. Section A 7/15-17 Ages 8-18 9:00-1:00PM $150 BEGINNER LACROSSE CAMP Beginner Lacrosse players will have great fun learning this exhilarating WICK STICKS FIELD HOCKEY CAMP game. The US Sports Institute Lacrosse program is ideal for entry level Come join the FUN! This field hockey camp will expose players with no previous experience. Players can experience Stick beginners to the great game of field hockey and advance the Handling, Passing, Scooping, Dodging and shooting as well as many skills of the experienced player. Participants will be placed in other fundamental techniques. Players will grouped by age, playing groups by age and skill to provide the right level of coaching ability and experience level. No previous experience playing lacrosse is for each athlete. Led by 6 time State Champion Coaches required to attend the clinic. This program is brought to you by the US Sandy Wickman Mason and Jody Bascetta, as well as former Sports Institute and is held at the Henry James Junior High School. USA U-21 player and elite level coach Cheryl Stone, this camp offers new Section A July 15-19 Ages 6-12 5:00-6:30PM $109 activities, lots of playing time, cutting edge skill drills, some friendly competition, and most of all, fun! Counselors at the camp include elite level SIMSBURY SOCCER CAMP high school and college players. This week long camp is held at the Local Soccer Coach Ken Akien and his coaching staff lead this summer Simsbury High School Multipurpose Field and participants should bring a program for younger soccer players. Each camper will receive field hockey stick (measure hipbone to ground for length), mouth guard, and enthusiastic instruction based on the individual’s age, ability and shinguards. There will be a limited amount of sticks to borrow. Please experience. Staff will create a positive environment for children to indicate your need during registration. If a camper has an interest in learn the game, while enhancing their individual skill development, goalkeeper for the week, indicate that at registration as well. using small sided games and keeping things FUN! All campers will Section A July 15-19 Grades 4-8 5:30-7:30PM $130 receive a t-shirt during the program. The morning program is designed for all children in grades 1-2 as well as 3rd grade girls (as of Sept. 13). Field Hockey-Step up your high school game! The afternoon session is designed for 3rd grade boys and all children in This clinic will focus on the fundamentals of the game as well as the 4th and 5th grades in the fall. This program is held at Curtiss Park. strategy and concepts of field hockey. Time will be spent on skill drills Please bring a labeled ball, shin guards, water and a snack to camp! Section A July 1-4 Grades 1-3 9:00-11:30AM $130 and playing situations. Coached by State Championship coaches Jody Section B July 1-4 Grades 3-5 12:30-3:00PM $130 Bascetta and Sandy Wickman Mason and current elite players of the game, this clinic is guaranteed to improve you as a field hockey player and promises to be FUN and competitive! Stick, mouth guard, shin guards and a love for this great game are required! Section B July 22-26 Grades 9-12 6:00-7:30PM $80

SIMSBURY FARMS TENNIS & GOLF CAMP HIGH SCHOOL CREW CLINIC The Simsbury Farms Tennis and Golf Camp is held from 9:00AM - This program is held at the Simsbury Crew Boathouse 2:00PM. The camp is designed to offer youths ages 7 -15 a combination off Drake Hill Road. Simsbury High School Crew of tennis, golf and swimming in a fun filled environment that includes Coach Ann Carabillo and staff will lead this quality instruction, activities and low-key competition. intermediate level crew clinic for those entering grades The program is directed by Bill Donahue, Director of 10-12 with previous rowing experience. The camp is Fun Unlimited Tennis for the past 20 years. The held Mon. through Fri, no Thursday, July 4, for the first week and tennis staff includes Bill and his teaching staff from Monday through Thursday from 9:00-11:00AM for the other sessions. Farmington Valley Racquet Club. The PGA Cost of the High School Crew Clinic is $55 per session. Non residents Professionals at Simsbury Farms Golf Course, as well may register after 6/1. as special guest speakers and counselors, provide golf Session 1 July 1 - July 5 instruction and lectures. Swimming will be held daily Session 2 July 8– July 11 at the Simsbury Farms Pool. The camp is held Session 3 July 15-July 18 Monday - Thursday, rain or shine. In the event of bad Session 4 July 22-July 25 weather, campers will report to Farmington Valley Racquet Club for a full day of activity. Cost for the camp is $195 per HIGH SCHOOL CREW CONDITIONING CLINIC session. This program is held at the Simsbury Crew Boathouse off Drake Hill Section A July 8-11 Road. Simsbury Hight School Crew Coach Ann Carabillo and staff will Section B July 22-25 lead this intermediate level crew conditioning clinic for those entering Section C August 5-8 grades 10-12 with previous rowing experience. The first session the Extend your day of tennis by taking an additional lesson from 2-3PM clinic will meet Monday-Friday, no Thursday, July 4, from 6:00- ($40). Please specify session, time, and level on registration form. 8:00PM. The other sessions will meet Monday-Thursday from 6:00- 8:00PM. Cost of the High School Crew Conditioning Clinic is $55 per session. Non residents may register after 6/1. FUN UNLIMITED TENNIS CAMP Session 1 July 1 - July 5 This fun-filled, action packed tennis program is held from 9:00AM – Session 2 July 8– July 11 2:00PM for ages 7 –15 and features many of your child’s favorite drills Session 3 July 15-July 18 and games, high quality instructors, supervised competitive play and Session 4 July 22-July 25 swimming. Younger, less experienced players will work primarily on basic stroke development, proper footwork and consistency. Older, SIGN UP FOR BOTH AND SAVE! more experienced players will concentrate on more advanced aspects of Sign up for both the Crew Camp and Conditioning Clinic for only $90! tennis including specialty shots, percentage tennis and basic shot patterns This reduced rate is not available online. To register for both camps at as well as further development of basic strokes. Competitive play will the reduced price, please call Simsbury Farms at 860-658-3836 include round robins, team tennis, tiebreaker tournaments and the Camp Singles and Doubles Championships. The camp is held at Simsbury Farms and Farmington Valley Racquet Club, Monday – Thursday. Cost HOWIE DICKENMAN BASKETBALL SCHOOL for the camp is $195 per session. FOR GIRLS AND BOYS Central Connecticut State University Coach Howie Dickenman, Session A July 15-18 his assistant coaches and players bring an exciting basketball Session B July 22-25 camp to Simsbury this summer for girls and boys in grades 1-6. Session C July 29-August 1 These 4-day camps promise quality, action packed sessions Session D August 5-8 featuring an emphasis on instruction, skill development stations, daily Session E August 12-15 games and competitions, and much more. The campers will be split by Extend your day of tennis by taking an additional lesson from 2-3PM age and ability. The camp is held at Henry James Middle School and ($40). Please specify session, time, and level on registration form. each camper receives a camp t-shirt. Section A July 22-July 25 12:30-3:30PM $100 Section B August 5-August 8 9:00-Noon $100

TROJAN BASEBALL SUMMER BASEBALL CAMPS CREW CAMP At the Trojan Baseball Camp, each player will experience This program is held at the Simsbury Crew Boathouse off of Drake Hill hands-on instruction. We concentrate on the game's Road. Simsbury High School Crew Coach Ann Carabillo and staff fundamentals as well as the values of hard work, persistence, members will introduce the fundamentals of the sport of rowing for those preparation, teamwork and sportsmanship. We offer entering grades 7-12 beginners and advance beginners. Participants professional and individualized instruction at every position. must feel comfortable in the water. The camp is held Mon. through Fri, All campers will be kept within their own age and ability no Thursday, July 4, for the first week and Mon-Thurs the second week bracket. Games are played daily at each level. The very popular "slip-n- of Session 1 only. Session 2 will run Mon-Thur both weeks. Cost of the slide" sliding practice as well as an appearance by Rocky the Rockcat are Crew Camp is $110 per session. Non residents may register after June 1. just a few of the highlights! Both camps ages 6-13. $150. Sign up a sibling and they can come for only $100! (To get this discount you Session 1 July 1- July 11 Session 2 July 15 - July 25 MUST call the Recreation Department to register.) Includes T shirt and Sec. A 9:00-11:00AM Sec. C 9:00-11:00AM New Britain Rockcats game ticket. Both camps will be held at Simsbury Sec. B Noon-2:00PM Sec. D Noon-2:00PM High School.

Sec A July 8-July 11 9:00AM-12:00PM SHS Baseball Field $150 Sec B Aug 5-Aug 8 9:00AM-12:00PM SHS Baseball Field $150

SPRING & SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAMS QUICK START TENNIS & SWIM CAMP SUMMER ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM Our special beginner/youth tennis camp will be offered at Simsbury This summer, Simsbury Farms and Fun Unlimited are proud to be part of Farms this summer. This exciting new camp features two 45 minute the USTA Tennis Welcome Center Program. Tennis Welcome Centers sessions of fun filled tennis instruction, a 45 minute swim lesson, and are designed to offer participants a variety of tennis programs including arts and craft project each day. In the event of rain, children will report round robins, leagues, social events and instructional clinics. Come on to Farmington Valley Racquet Club. out and join the FUN!!! Section A July 15-July 18 Ages 5-7 9:00-12:30PM $140 Section B July 29-August 1 Ages 5-7 9:00-12:30PM $140 Adult Beginner & Advanced Beginner Clinic - The six-week program Section C August 12 - 15 Ages 5-7 9:00-12:30PM $140 is designed to teach players the correct basics including proper grips, forehand & backhand groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, serves and SUMMER TENNIS INFO scoring. We strive to get you ready to play & enjoy the sport of tennis as This exciting program is under the direction of the staff of Fun quickly as possible. Free loaner racquets available. Unlimited Tennis. The classes meet Monday through Thursday for one Sec A Mon. 7/8-8/12 6:30-7:45PM $110 week sessions. Simsbury Farms Session 1 July 8-July 11 Sec B Wed. 7/10-8/14 7:45-9:00PM $110 Session 2 July 15-July 18 Simsbury Farms Session 3 July 22-July 25 Session 4 July 29-August 1 Session 5 August 5-August 8 Session 6 August 12-August 15 Adult Intermediate-Advanced Tennis Clinics - These six week high- energy, more advanced adult tennis clinics focus on proper stroke * In the event of rain, classes may be moved indoors to Farmington production, basic shot patterns, and percentage tennis. They are also a Valley Racquet Club or made up on Friday of each session. great workout!!! *The Department reserves the right to assign a child to the correct class Sec C Mon. 7/8-8/12 7:45-9:00PM $110 Simsbury Farms according to the child’s ability to ensure that every child receives the Sec D Wed. 7/10-8/14 6:30-7:45PM $110 Simsbury Farms proper instruction. *Loaner racquets are available each day to any participant who would like to borrow one. ADULT TENNIS CAMPS QUICK START TENNIS (AGES 5-7) This three day camp features a series of action-packed drills and games Beginner/Advanced Beginner designed to push your game to the next level. The camp will focus on Children are introduced to tennis using scaled-down racquets and special creating more depth, pace and consistency on groundstrokes and serves, equipment in a fun and rewarding way. Games and activities are as well as proper court positioning and shot selection during competitive designed especially for this age group. play. Classes are held Tuesday thru Thursday at Simsbury Farms. Sec. A 1:00-1:55PM Simsbury Farms $40 Sec A 5/28-5/30 9:30am-12:00pm $110 Sec B 6/4-6/6 9:30am-12:00pm $110 HOT SHOT TENNIS (AGES 8-10) Sec C 6/11-6/13 9:30am-12:00pm $110 Beginner/Adv. Beginner Younger Beginners and Advanced Beginners work primarily on basic stroke development, proper footwork and consistency. Children are TENNIS COURT RENTALS gradually introduced to competitive play through a series of fun-filled Simsbury Farms houses four tennis courts equipped with lights for night games like 9 Lives and King of the Court. play. Reservations may be made by calling Simsbury Farms Monday- Sec. A 1:00-1:55PM Simsbury Farms $40 Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM, at 658-3836.

BOYS & GIRLS START-UP GROUP (AGES 11-15) Fees: Beginner/Advanced Beginner Daytime (before 5pm) $6.00/hour and a half Boys and Girls Start-up Tennis is a program for older beginners. The Evening $10.00/hour and a half program focuses on learning fundamental skills quickly to allow Long Term (6 week session) $42.00 daytime/ $70.00 evening campers to catch up to their friends that have played longer. Participants are grouped with players their own age to insure a fun, comfortable, social environment. Sec. A 2:00-2:55PM Simsbury Farms $40

RISING STARS TENNIS (AGES 11-15) Intermediate This fun-filled, action-packed program is designed for the intermediate to advanced level juniors of all ages. Players continue to work on basic SUMMER GOLF INFORMATION stroke development along with specialty shots in a series of high energy Looking for golf camps, clinics, leagues or tournaments this summer? drills and games. Simsbury Farms Golf Course has everything you need! Information on Sec. A 2:00-2:55PM Simsbury Farms $40 the Lee Lapoli Junior 9-Hole Golf League, Junior Golf Clinics, Junior Golf Camps, Adult Beginner Clinics and Parent/Child Monthly Golf Tournaments is available on the Simsbury Farms Golf Course website, www.simsburyfarms.com or by calling 658-6246. Programs are happening now, so sign up today!

2013 SWIMMING LESSON SCHEDULE - SIMSBURY FARMS CODE "SF1" CODE "SF2" CODE "SF3" CODE "SF4" CODE "SF5" CODE "SF6" CODE "SF7" TIMES SESSION I SESSION II SESSION III SESSION IV SESSION V SESSION VI SESSION VII

7/1-7/5 7/8-7/12 7/15-7/19 7/22-7/26 7/29-8/2 8/5-8/9 8/12-8/16 7:30-9:25AM Sprinters Swim Team 8:00-10:00 AM Lifeguard Training Lifeguard Training 10:00-10:45am Parent/Child Parent/Child Parent/Child Parent/Child Parent/Child Parent/Child Parent/Child Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Six Level Six Diving Beg.\ Diving Beg.\ Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Inter. Inter. Level Six Level Six Level Six Level Six Level Six Diving Beg.\ Diving Beg.\ Diving Beg.\ Diving Beg.\ Inter. Inter. Inter. Inter. Diving Beg.\ Inter.

11:00-11:45AM Parent/Child Parent/Child Parent/Child Parent/Child Parent/Child Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Diving Int/Adv Diving Int/Adv Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Five Diving Int/Adv Diving Int/Adv Diving Int/Adv Diving Int/Adv Diving Int/Adv 11:00-12:00PM Water Exercise 12:00-12:45PM Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Six Level Six Level Six Level Six Level Six

2013 SWIMMING LESSON SCHEDULE - MEMORIAL POOL CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE CODE "MEM1" "MEM2" "MEM3" "MEM4" "MEM5" "MEM6" "MEM7" TIMES SESSION I SESSION II* SESSION III SESSION IV SESSION V SESSION VI SESSION VII 7/1-7/5 7/8-7/12 7/15-7/19 7/22-7/26 7/29-8/2 8/5-8/9 8/12-8/16 2:45-3:30pm Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four 3:45-4:30PM Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Swim Readiness Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Four Level Four Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Five Level Five 4:45-5:30PM Level One Level One Level One Level One Level One Level Three Level Three Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Two Level Four Level Four Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Three Level Five Level Five Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Four Level Six Level Six Level Six Level Six Level Six

SUMMER AQUATICS INFORMATION PUBLIC SWIMMING SCHEDULE Swim Readiness participants learn to: SIMSBURY FARMS June 15-23
Adjustment to class situation w/o parent
Enter and exit water safely
Mon.-Fri. 3:00-7:00PM Public Swim (no lap swim) Puts face in water
Blow bubbles in water
Explores deeper water Sat.-Sun. 11:00-12:00PM Lap Swim with assistance
Explores floating and kicking on front and back
12:00-6:00 Public Swim Water Safety Rules SIMSBURY FARMS June 24-August 25 RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 945 AM *Adult Lap Swim (begins 7/1) The American Red Cross offers six comprehensive course levels that 12:00-12:45PM *Adult Lap Swim teach how to swim skillfully and safely. The prerequisite for each level 1:00 - 8:00 PM **Public Swim is the successful completion and/or demonstration of the skills from the 7:00 - 7:45 PM **Adult Lap Swim preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisite. The Sat. & Sun. 11:00 - Noon Adult Lap Swim program will introduce some new skills at each level. Each level of Noon - 6:00 PM Public Swim Learn-to-Swim includes training in basic water safety and helping a *Limited number of lanes available swimmer in distress, in addition to the skills outlined below. **Pool closes at 5:00pm and there is no adult lap swim on nights of Swim Meets. Please refer to meet schedule at front desk. Which Level is right for me or my child? Choose the Learn-to-Swim level that best matches you or your child’s MEMORIAL POOL - July 1- August 16 “learn-to-swim” needs. Level 1 is for beginners with little or no Mon – Fri 10:30am-1:00pm Public Swim Sat. & Sun. Available for rental-see rental info experience in the water. To enroll into Levels 2-6, students must have completed or at least be able to confidently demonstrate the skills listed SUMMER 2013 PUBLIC SWIM in the previous level, including the exit skill requirements. Use the ADMISSION RATES learn-to-swim skills list as a guide to help you determine the appropriate level. RESIDENT: $3.00 Children 15 & under/65+ $5.00 16 & over NON RESIDENT: $5.00 Children 15 & under/65+ $7.00 16 & over How many lessons will it take for my child to “swim”? Learning skills varies among children. Readiness is influenced by TWILIGHT RATES (After 6:00pm) physical development, previous experiences, home environment, RESIDENT: $1.50 Children 15 & under/65+ $2.50 16 & over parental attitudes and individual preferences. For most skills, there are NON-RESIDENT: $2.50 Children 15 & under/65+ $3.50 16 & over simple prerequisites, activities and lead-ups that can prepare the child to perform those skills. It may take many lessons before a child can swim SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE AT WWW.SIMSBURYREC.COM. independently. Year-round practice, regular (supervised) exposure to Season Pass rates will increase as of June 1. water and positive encouragement are ways parents can help their child to progress. To make sure your child does learn to swim well, be sure they complete all of the learn-to-swim levels. ONE WEEK SWIM LESSONS—45 MINUTES LONG SIMSBURY FARMS & MEMORIAL POOLS NOW AVAILABLE TO YOUNGER SWIMMERS THIS SUMMER

Simsbury Farms Pool and Memorial Pool are giving you the flexibility of one STUDENTS CAN BE 3 YEARS OLD , TO ENROLL IN A LEVEL week lessons. The classes meet Monday – Friday. This extensive program is 1. HOWEVER, THE CHILD MUST BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE designed to allow the customer to tailor the lessons around their families schedules. Level One through Level Six classes are under the Red Cross IN A GROUP INSTRUCTIONAL SITUATION TO ENROLL. Certification Program. Full swim lesson time schedules are listed in the center of NOTE: All swim lesson participants must be of the correct age or corresponding this brochure. The fee for the classes is $50, or $40 if you have a 2013 season grade level by Dec. 31, 2013. pass. SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING NOW! LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS SESSIONS: Session I July 1-July 5 Purpose: To begin developing positive attitudes, good swimming Session II July 8-July 12 habits and safe practices in and around the water Session III July 15-July 19 Level 1 participants learn to: Session IV July 22-July 26
5 Bobs
Front float with support
Back float with support Session V July 29-Aug 2
Front glide with support
Back glide with support
Roll over from front Session VI Aug 5-Aug 9 to back
Roll over from back to front
Combined stroke on front with Session VII Aug 12-Aug 16 support
Combined stroke on back with support
Travels in water inde- pendently
Get a submerged object held at arm length
Water safety and PFDs FREE PRACTICE SWIM TIME LEVEL 1 EXIT SKILLS: Children enrolled in swimming classes may stay an additional ten minutes after their class to practice their strokes. The teachers are not part of this practice Enter independently, using either the ladder, steps or side, time and only those children that can practice on their own should take part. travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the Swim Readiness students are restricted to the wading pool. Only those enrolled water. in that time period are allowed in the pool. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position. (This part *** SWIM LESSON CLASS DESCRIPTIONS *** of the assessment can be performed with support.) PARENT & CHILD This is a water adjustment program for parents with their preschool children. LEVEL 2: FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS

SWIM READINESS - Ages 2 & 3 Purpose: To give participants success with fundamental skills,

including learning how to float without support and to recover to a Purpose: Introduce children to the water and group instructional vertical position situation. Level 2 participants learn to: To teach students how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various
Jump into water
10 Bobs l Front float and glide unassisted
Back float aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self rescue and glide unassisted
Roll over front to back
Roll over back to front
techniques. Front Crawl
Back Crawl
Open eyes under water and retrieve sub- Level 6 participants learn to: merged objects
Tread water using arm and leg actions
Water Safety
Front Crawl
Back Crawl
Elementary Back Stroke
Breaststroke
and PFDs Butterfly
Sidestroke
Flip turns for Front and Back Crawl
Open turns for breaststroke and butterfly
Tread water without hands
Surface dive LEVEL 2 EXIT SKILLS: and get an object off the bottom of 7 feet or more
Help and Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 Huddle position
Survival Floating and Swimming seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. LEVEL 6 EXIT SKILLS: Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes of your vertical position. choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 Jump into deep water, perform a survival float for 5 minutes, roll onto body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then back and perform a back float for 5 minutes. continue swimming for 5 body lengths. (You can Swim 20 yards, perform a feet first surface dive, retrieve an object from assist the participant when taking a breath.) the bottom of the pool at a depth of 7-10 feet, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point. LEVEL 3: STROKE DEVELOPMENT

Purpose: To build on the skills in Level 2 by provid- SPRINGBOARD DIVING INSTRUCTION ing additional guided practice in deeper water These diving lessons are designed for Beginner through Advanced Level 3 participants learn to: levels. No experience is necessary. Seven 1-week sessions. Fee: $50/
Front Crawl
Elementary Backstroke
Back Crawl
Breaststroke session, or $40 if you hold a 2013 season pass. Kick
Butterfly Kick
Scissors Kick
Rotary Breathing
Survival Floating
Back Float
Treading Water
Dive from a sitting or kneeling SIMSBURY FARMS DIVE TEAM position
Water Safety and non-swimming assists A four week dive program features practice Mon-Fri., from 12:00- LEVEL 3 EXIT SKILLS: 12:45PM and Dive Team meets. Participants must have passed Jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, Beginner Diving class. The fee is $75. Begins July 1. maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim

elementary backstroke for 15 yards. SPECIAL POPULATIONS Public Swim for disabled individuals or those with special needs is LEVEL 4: STROKE IMPROVEMENT scheduled for Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30AM at Simsbury. Purpose: to develop participants’ confidence in the strokes learned Pre-registration is required. Regular admission. in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills Level 4 participants learn to:
Front Crawl with rotary breathing
Elementary Back Stroke
Back WATER EXERCISE Crawl
Breaststroke
Butterfly
Sidestroke
Open turns for front and These classes include a progression of exercises using the water's resis- back crawl
Survival Swimming
Tread Water (using two different tance to tone up and firm without a strain. Participants need not be kicks)
Swim Underwater
Feet First Surface Dive
Dive from a compact swimmers, but must be comfortable in the water. The program runs 7 or stride position weeks at Simsbury Farms beginning July 1. Sections are held LEVEL 4 EXIT SKILLS: on Monday/Wednesday/Friday during the mornings.

Perform a feet first entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 Sec A 11:00AM-12:00PM $80 Adult $50 Senior yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE This is the Red Cross course to become a Lifeguard. Prerequisites LEVEL 5: STROKE REFINEMENT 1.– Swim 500 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order – 200 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a Purpose: To further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes stabilizing kick – 100 yards of breaststroke – 200 yards of either front Level 5 participants learn to: crawl or breaststroke. These 200 yards may be a mixture of front crawl
Front Crawl
Elementary Back Stroke
Back Crawl
Breaststroke
and breaststroke. 2.- Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke Butterfly Sidestroke
Sculling
Long shallow dive into front crawl
Flip surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return turns for front crawl
Flip turn for back crawl
Tuck and Pike Surface to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with object. dives
Rescue Breathing This course is held at the Simsbury Farms Pool. Candidates must be 15 years of age by the end of the class to enroll. LEVEL 5 EXIT SKILLS: Sec A July 1-July 19 Mon-Fri Sec B July 22-August 9 Mon-Fri Perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 *8:00-10:30AM $175 *8:00-10:30AM $175 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 50 yards. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position of travel ****POOL RENTALS**** as necessary and swim back crawl for 25 yards. Simsbury Farms Pool Rental Fee: $375.00 for all 3 pools for a two-hour period, weekends - 6:15-8:15PM. LEVEL 6: PERSONAL WATER SAFETY Memorial Pool Rental Fee: Memorial Pool is available for rental on Purpose: To refine strokes so participants swim them with more weekends from 10:00am-6:00pm in two hour periods. $250.00 for the ease, efficiency, power and smoothness and over greater distances. main pool and wading pool.

Simsbury Farms—The Heart of a Great Community Hours: Monday-Friday Address: Simsbury Simsbury Farms Phone: Director of Culture, Parks 9:00am-5:00pm Farms 860-658-3836 & Recreation 100 Old Farms Road Fax: 860-408-9283 Gerard Toner Website: www.simsburyrec.com P.O. Box 455 E-mail: [email protected] Recreation Supervisors Simsbury Farms Info line 658-2512. West Simsbury, CT Website: www.simsburyrec.com John Thibeault 06092 Taryn Rea Administrative Secretary The Simsbury Culture, Parks and Recreation Rebecca Riendeau Parks Superintendent Department seeks to provide quality leisure opportunities Orlando Casiano Parks Foreman which contribute to the environment, needs and interests Walter Soule Park Maintenance Staff of the people of Simsbury. Recreation is recognized as a Walter Anderson Stephen Gingras necessary service to the community and as an integral Don Arsenault part of Simsbury’s health and welfare. Henry Lacharite Ethan Deeds Tom Gaghan The Simsbury Recreation Department would like to thank the following individuals Kerry Muller for their time and efforts in improving parks and recreation in Simsbury. Golf Course Superintendent Culture, Parks and Recreation Commission Michael Wallace David Bush, Chairman Kelly Kearney, Vice-Chairman Golf Course Maintenance Staff Lawrence Gauvain Mark Lubetkin William Mullen Gerald Post Randall Niederwerfer Harry Ryan Frank Salls Steven Spalla Gerry Wetjen Steven Mainville Simsbury Farms Committee Gerald Post, Chairman Antonio Braz Sarah Cramer David Dell Maryanne Doran Denis Fallon Ron Patterson

DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND INFORMATION REFUND AND TRANSFER grade level by December 31, 2013 Farms recording, 658-2512. The POLICY : Cash refunds for (except where noted). department reserves the right to set a withdrawal from classes are issued maximum number for each class and for medical reasons only, upon REGISTRATION QUESTIONS: to cancel any class or event due to receipt of a doctor’s note. Program Please call Simsbury Farms at insufficient registration. credit will be issued for a withdrawal 658-3836 for questions regarding for any other reason if the request is class availability. SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMS: made at least seven days prior to the The Simsbury Culture, Parks and start of a class. No refunds or CANCELLATIONS AND Recreation Department welcomes transfers are made once a class has POSTPONEMENTS: No classes persons with disabilities in all begun. Transfers before classes have are held on Town holidays (except programs and services. Please call begun are only allowed on a space where noted), or if schools are closed the Recreation Office at 658-3836 so available basis and a $5 processing due to inclement weather. If school that we will know how to best serve fee will be charged all refunds/ openings are delayed due to you. credits/transfers. inclement weather, all class will be held at the regular scheduled time. If GENERAL INFORMATION : No schools are closed early, all afternoon VISIT US ONLINE! unregistered person may attend and evening classes are canceled. WWW.SIMSBURYREC.COM classes at any time. Children must be Cancellations and postponements of the correct age or corresponding will be announced on the Simsbury