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SPRING/SUMMER 2015 Winding Trails Newsletter ostering a ove for the utdoors • eveloping eadership and ife kills • reating a ense of ommunity DIRECTOR’S CHAIR

Dear Friends, I have to laugh. I am sitting at my desk writing this piece for the Spring/Summer newsletter and it is late February, the temperature is -2 degrees and there are several feet of snow on the ground. I have spent the last couple days talking with the staff about Dunning Lake, summer camps, and warm weather special events in the middle of one of the best winters in years and it doesn’t seem right. Notice I said one of the best winters in years. Your personal opinion of this winter season is totally dependent on your frame of mind. Many people are saying “I have had enough of this snow and I can’t wait for winter to end.” Not us! We love it, for several reasons. First, a snowy winter means cross country skiing at Winding Trails. Cross country skiing is the number one aerobic activity for winter sports. It works almost every muscle in your body and is very gentle on your joints. This winter we have had thousands of people join us for skiing. One group of regulars was the New Haven Outing Club that has come up every Wednesday. They are a group of 15-20 seniors ranging from 60 to 80 years old. I certainly hope I am as active as them when I get to that age. It was just awesome. The second reason I love a cold snowy winter is it provides more opportunities for families to spend time together in the outdoors. We have had a great season of ice skating and the Sportsplex Hill has held its snow for some outstanding sledding and sliding. This year will definitely go down as a great winter for Winding Trails. But this is New England, and one of the best parts of its charm is the change of seasons. Spring is coming! The Board of Directors and staff continue to work hard to make Winding Trails the best it can be. Last summer, we sent the membership a satisfaction survey and your response was overwhelmingly positive. There were definitely a few suggestions made that we will be implementing. In terms of major park improvements this year, you will find several items of note. First of all, we paved the gravel lot across from the Dunning Lake bathhouse. This will be a welcome addition for those of you pushing strollers or walking around without shoes. We are also purchasing additional picnic tables and grills for the beach area. We have allocated a substantial amount of money for the “refurbishing” of many buildings. Much of this will involve “re-facing” the outside of buildings and cedar staining them. The Dunning Lake boathouse was completed this fall and the Dunning Lake bathhouse is scheduled to be done this spring along with some inside improvements. We have also purchased a tow behind chip spreader. This is being used to spread wood chips on many of our trails that are in rough shape from years of erosion and usage. The spring and summer seasons are definitely our busiest. To take full advantage of the value of your membership, I encourage you to read this newsletter and fill your calendar with family fun Winding Trails’ events. The programs are conveniently separated into categories – Family, Youth, Adults, Aquatics, and Camps. Register early for the programs that interest you. We are finding more and more of our programs are gaining popularity and filling up early. Our guiding principles of fostering a love for the outdoors, creating a sense of community, and developing leadership and life skills are at the heart of all we do. I look forward to seeing many familiar faces as well as getting to know our new friends throughout the year. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact me..

Sincerely,

Scott Brown, CPRP WINDING TRAILS 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director Sal Corio, President Rick Flagg Brian Cunningham, Patrick Garvey LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE Vice President Steve Juers ON THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES Jill Clark, Treasurer Paul Meehan Lisa Duquette, Secretary Winding Trails is a nonprofit organization that relies Scott Muska upon volunteer members to help provide governance for the Rick Blake Scott Zenke organization. In addition to the Board of Directors, there Kerry Callahan are five committees that work to provide strategic, fiduciary, and generative oversight for the organization. Each year, we look for new members with diverse backgrounds in age, sex, WINDING TRAILS 2015 ethnicity, park usage, and interests to serve on the Board of COMMITTEE MEMBER VOLUNTEERS Directors and various committees. Time commitment varies depending on the position, you just need to have an interest Paul Amato Rob Low Betsy Sargent in Winding Trails and helping to make it better. If you feel Theresa Anzaldua Craig Matava Jamie Sullivan you have skills in fundraising, strategic planning, construc- Chris Chisholm Ryan McCann Robb Tacinelli tion, architecture, human resources, insurance, landscaping, Ann Clark Rufino Medina Andrew Taylor engineering, finance, marketing, recreation programming, or other pertinent areas that would be of help to us, please Mike Daly Larry Miller Walter Sargent contact Scott Brown, Executive Director at (860) 677-8458 Shaun Delaney Jim Platosh ext. 18. Help make a difference in your facility. Laura Faga Tom Roy 2 SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER GENERAL INFORMATION

MAIN OFFICE HOURS ANNUAL LAKE TREATMENT The main office is open 8:30am – 4:00pm Monday through Dunning Lake is one of our most precious resources at Friday. The main office will be closed on Memorial Day, May Winding Trails. Each year we monitor the health of the lake 25th and Friday, July 3rd. If you miss the office hours, you can by conducting water tests, inventorying plants, etc. The lake always use the convenient Drop Box slot next to the office door. currently has several species of invasive plants that we are con- trolling through a state permitted weed treatment. As a result, Dunning Lake will be closed on Wednesday, May 20th and SUMMER PARK HOURS Wednesday, June 10th at 4:00pm for our annual weed treat- ments. The lake will be open the following day after each of The park will be open for swimming daily from Saturday, these applications. We apologize for the inconvenience. May 30th to Labor Day, Monday, September 7th from 8:00am to dusk. Swimming is available May 30th to July 31st from 10:00am to 7:45pm and from August 1st to September 7th from 10:00am to 7:00pm (Depending on staff availability). The FIND US ON FACEBOOK gate locks promptly at dusk. (Please refer to your membership handbook for summer policies and regulations or our website www.windingtrails.org on the Membership page). NEW GUEST FEES DISCOUNT AFTER 5:00 PM THE GRILLE HOURS In our effort to continue to listen to our membership and respond, we are changing our guest fee policy. In the recent The Grille is our concession stand at Dunning Lake located member survey, several people suggested a discount on guest on the west side of the bathhouse It is open on weekends only, fees after 5:00pm. Currently, guest fees are $6.00 for adults from May 30th to June 21st. It will be open 7 days a week start- and $4.00 for children ages 3 to 15. Starting this season, guests ing June 22nd. The Grille will be open on the weekends only brought in by members after 5:00pm will be discounted by from August 22nd to September 7th. $1.00. The guest fee after 5:00pm will be $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Members using the guest booklet passes BOAT RENTALS will not receive an additional discount. Boat rentals are open every day 11:00am to 7:00pm from May 30th until September 7th. All persons renting a boat must be NO SMOKING POLICY EXPANDED at least 8 years old and a level 4 Swimmer. All boaters must wear lifejackets. In our recent member survey, the issue of smoking at Paddleboat ...... $3 .00/Half Hour Dunning Lake was mentioned by several members. The Canoe ...... $3 .00/Hour Board of Directors has discussed this issue and is expanding Kayak ...... $3 .00/Hour our no smoking policy for 2015. Presently, there is no smoking Sunfish ...... $6 .00/Hour (Must be a Level 4 swimmer on Dunning Lake beach. This policy will now be expanded and know how to sail) to include the entire Dunning Lake beach and picnic area. Paddle Board ...... $5 .00/Half Hour (Must be a Level 4 Individuals that do smoke will be asked to refrain from smok- swimmer or above) ing along the 900' beach and picnic area up to the wooden Boating Passes are available for purchase at the guard rail along the roadway. We ask for your cooperation Boathouse or Main Office. in complying with this expanded policy.

WINDING TRAILS STAFF • (860) 677-8458 Executive Director Scott Brown, CPRP Ext. 18 [email protected] Camp Director Keith Garbart Ext. 14 [email protected] Financial Manager Pat Schnee Ext. 19 [email protected] Education Director Mark Dale Ext. 16 [email protected] Recreation/Rental Coordinator Bailey Dailey Ext. 11 [email protected] Outdoor Adventure Director Robb Armstrong Ext. 13 [email protected] Camp Administrator Renee Felter Ext. 12 [email protected] Membership/Programs Administrator Kim Kowalski Ext. 10 [email protected] Naturalist Judy Witzke Ext. 33 [email protected] Park Director Bryan Martin Ext. 21 [email protected] Park Maintainer II Bill Francis Park Maintainer I Rick Glynn Park Maintainer I Nicholas Voitkevics

Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 3 GENERAL INFORMATION

BIKE DONATIONS NEEDED! Winding Trails Summer Day Camp is starting a mountain bike program for their campers this year. We are looking for donations of “slightly used” bikes. We are looking for bikes with 20” to 26” tires that can fit an 8 to 13 year old. If you have a bike your child has outgrown and can donate it, we would greatly appreciate it. We could also use bike helmets. All donations are tax deductible and we can pick up if needed. For more information contact Keith Garbart our Camp Director at [email protected] or by phone at (860) 677-8458 x 14.

PLEASE REMEMBER - PETS ARE PROHIBITED FISHING OPENING DAY IN THE PARK YEAR ROUND Dunning Lake will open for the 2015 fishing season at 6:00am on Saturday, April 11th. Children only under the age of 16 will be allowed to fish during the Children’s Fishing Derby on TENNIS INFORMATION April 11th. We at Winding Trails asks that that anyone over the age of 16 not fish in Dunning Lake from April 9th until The tennis courts will open on April 1st. The hours will be opening day. We appreciate your cooperation during this time. from 8:00am to 7:45pm. Two courts will be designated for *Note this is a week earlier than normal due to the new state statute. camp use between June 22nd and August 21st on weekdays We will also be holding our Annual Children’s Fishing Derby from from 9:00am to 3:00pm to accommodate the summer day 8:00am-11:00am (Please refer to your membership handbook for fish- camp children. ing rules and regulations or check our website www.windingtrails. org and click on the Membership page). WINDING TRAILS FAQS Where do I put the sticker? What are the rules about bringing a guest? Stickers must be attached to the lower driver’s side windshield. Members are allowed a maximum of 6 guests per day per The gate attendants will scan your vehicle each time you enter membership. Larger groups must contact our office so special the park. The sticker must be attached to the correct vehicle and arrangements can be made. Guests must park along the road in plate as noted on your membership application. These will be front of the gate house. Guest parking is not permitted inside your stickers for as long as your membership remains current, or the park. Guests must arrive at the same time as the member until you get a new vehicle. If there is a problem scanning your and are the responsibility of the member and should remain sticker please contact our office to have the problem corrected. with them throughout the day. The guest fee is $6 per adult and $4 per child (ages 3-15). Discount guest books are also available. What do I do if I need a new sticker? They contain 10 passes each and have no expiration date. Fees If you break your windshield you should remove the sticker are $30 for children's guest pass book and $50 for adult guest pass (in pieces if necessary) and return it to the Main Office to get book. Only members can purchase guest books and/or passes a new one. If you purchase a new car, we also need a copy of and only members can hand these passes to the Gate Attendant. the new car registration to update your file. If the old sticker is not returned, a $5 fee will be charged for issuing a new sticker. Is the water tested on a regular basis? Yes, we have the water tested monthly. The Farmington Valley How do I get a nanny into the park? Health District is responsible for the testing. Since the inception You can add a nanny or caregiver to your membership for an of Dunning Lake in 1972, we have never had a high bacteria additional $75. Contact the Main Office for an application. No count. The lake has always tested as one of the cleanest in the passes will be issued without a completed Nanny Application state. and photo ID. Nannies will be issued a nanny pass that must be presented when they enter the park. Nannies are only allowed Are dogs allowed in the park? access to the park with your family and/or the children in No. Winding Trails is a wildlife preserve. To protect the wildlife their charge. and each member's rights, we insist that no dogs or pets are allowed on the property year round. Where do we park? Winding Trails has six designated parking areas and an overflow Is membership ever revoked? area. On crowded days you may need to park in the overflow Yes, this has occurred. On very rare occasions we have individu- lot which is located on the peninsula. We ask that you do not als that break the rules or engage in behavior that is deemed park on any other grass areas. Parking tickets will be issued to dangerous or inappropriate. In these incidents, the Executive those parking in non-designated parking areas. Multiple park- Director does reserve the right to revoke membership privileges ing tickets may result in revocation of membership privileges. with no refund. 4 SPRING/SUMMER NEWSLETTER TRAILS TALK

NATURE’S PORCH – BEST SUMMER EVER! Nature’s Porch is getting ready to open for our third summer. or frog replicas. If you are interested in more information and We are very excited and hope you are too. The thought of sitting sought out the staff member, you would all walk to our teaching in the sun on the porch with family and friends, checking out vernal pool and learn how we monitor vernal pools. After that, the new information & activities inside and the return of the if you have an hour or two, your family or group could assist animals to the viewing shed is welcomed after a long cold winter. in our research and conservation of the property and would be Conservation is our theme this summer. We spend a lot of assigned a vernal pool to collect information that day. time and money to ecologically manage the 380 acres of property. Nature’s Porch is for everyone regardless of your interest Much of our conservation efforts are behind the scenes. We in nature or science. We ask for patience and good will as are going to highlight the natural wonders of Winding Trails we explore this themed weekend concept. We can’t wait to and share the research and monitoring we have been doing open and see old friends and make some new ones. See you over the years with our members through themed weekends. at the Porch! Here is how it will work. THEMED WEEKENDS Nature’s Porch will operate as a “drop-in” as usual during normal operating hours. However, each weekend will have April 4th & 5th ...... Vernal Pools – Frogs Return a theme to highlight a natural April 11th & 12th ...... Fishing Season Begins NATURE’S PORCH HOURS environment or species on our April 18th & 19th ...... Forest Blooms WEEKENDS: property. We encourage every- April 25th & 26th ...... Bluebirds & Nesting Saturdays & Sundays, one to stop by to say hello and May 2nd & 3rd ...... Safe Water April 4th – September 6th learn a few things about our May 9th & 10th ...... Vernal Pools – Tadpole Heaven 11:00 am to 7:00 pm beautiful natural environment. May 16th & 17th ...... Family Fishing Saturdays & Sundays, Inside the porch, on the barn May 23rd, 24th, & 25th . . . . . Bluebirds & Spring Babies September 12th – October 18th doors, we will provide general May 30th & 31st ...... Crayfish & Mussels 11:00 am to 6:00 pm educational information on the June 6th & 7th ...... Turtles & Other Reptiles HOLIDAYS: theme and the specific research June 13th & 14th ...... Peak of Flowering Plants Memorial Day & Labor Day, we have here at Winding Trails. June 20th & 21st ...... Likable Insects & Spiders May 25th & September 7th June 27th & 28th ...... Aquatic Plants – Native 11:00 am to 7:00 pm We will also provide a couple table activities to reinforce some July 4th & 5th ...... Habitat Enhancements WEEKDAYS: aspect of our theme. Those of July 11th & 12th ...... Summer Fishing Monday through Friday, you who are then excited by the July 18th & 19th ...... Frogs & Other Amphibians June 22nd – August 21st July 25th & 26th ...... Watersheds: Brook to Sound 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm theme and wish to learn more are encouraged to seek out the August 1st & 2nd ...... Basking Turtles porch staff member to see how August 8th & 9th ...... Mussels Winding Trails monitors, tracks or researches that environ- August 15th & 16th ...... Trees & Fire ment or species. If you have the time and interest, we will then August 22nd & 23rd ...... Aquatic Plants – Invasive send you out to do some research or monitoring to assist in our August 29th & 30th ...... Best Things of Summer conservation efforts. Here is an example. September 5th, 6th, & 7th ...... Fairy Houses Nature’s Porch opens April 4th. The theme is “Vernal Pools September 12th & 13th ...... Nature’s Open House – Frogs Return”. One of the barn doors will be general infor- September 19th & 20th ...... Fun Fungi mation like, what is a vernal pool and how does it work? The September 26th & 27th ...... Bugs in the Water second barn door will be Winding Trails specific, like how October 3rd & 4th ...... Fall Season Changes many vernal pools are on property and what we know about October 10th & 11th ...... Fall Bird Migration them. Some table activities could be a ground water display October 17th & 18th ...... Getting Ready for Winter

Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 5 TRAILS TALK

OVERNIGHT CAMPING: MOVING TO PACK IN – PACK OUT Years ago, there were very few people using the campsites and our trails. The recent improvements to Walton Pond and the addition of Nature’s Porch has resulted in an influx of families using the campsites and walking the trails more frequently. We are thrilled with the attention these areas are receiving, however we are experi- encing some unexpected conflicts. As a result of the increase in pedestrian traffic, we have changed our car policy at the campsites for this year. Our campsites will be “pack in / pack out” only. This means no cars will be allowed to drive to the campsites. Due to this change, we will be adding secure food storage containers at each campsite. This will keep your food safe from our woodland friends. We will also WINDING TRAILS’ DEER HERDS have pull carts so you can bring There are a couple of deer herds that call Winding Trails’ home. A deer herd is made your supplies to the campsite. up of two groups that are based on gender and social interactions. These are the doe Additionally, we would also family groups and the buck group. The members of the groups will intermingle calmly like to remind overnight camp- between themselves based on season and an established hierarchy. ing families about the safety of The doe family group is made up of a mature doe and her offspring. Her offspring can properly extinguishing camp fires include the current year fawns and the yearlings, which are the grown fawns from the upon leaving your site. Regarding prior year. The offspring are usually a mix of females and males. This family group can wood for campfires, there is number between three and five individuals. The young does will stay with their mother plenty of deadwood that can be until their first birth which starts a new family group. The young bucks entering their found in the woods around the second fall will leave the family group and join a buck group within the herd. campsites. You are encouraged to bring an axe and split what you The buck group consists of a mature buck that tolerates traveling with younger bucks need. The wood for these fires during the year. During most of the year, there will be friendly interaction between is not to be taken from the wood the young bucks that can include stares, lowered ears, kicking, and sparing, which is pile across from the Maintenance basically pushing each other around and testing hierarchies. The mature buck steps in Department or our educational from time-to-time to enforce his dominance within the group. During the rut or breed- cordwood display. ing season, the bucks will travel alone as hormones rise. They will mark their territory with antler rubs on tree branches and trunks along with ground scraps. These markers, We understand that these both visual and scent based, allow does and other bucks to access the health, vigor, and changes will be an inconve- dominance of the buck. nience for those interested in “car camping”. We do hope you will There are four to five doe family groups on the property. They consist of a family group continue to participate in this in the floodplain of Poplar Swamp Brook and the hill area along Canal Trail, another program as a “pack in/pack out group occupies the area above Trout Pond, with two to three other groups north and camper. If you still want a “car south of the Powerline. There is a buck group that travels along the Powerline corridor camping” experience, there are that runs through the property east to west. During the winter, dependent on snow fall, plenty of opportunities for this these groups will often combine into a large herd of twenty or more individuals. type of camping through state The white-tailed deer’s favorite habitats are fields surrounded by forest. This provides parks and private campgrounds. the best food and security for the group. Winding Trails does not presently have this type Thank you in advance for your habitat. The creation of a five acre natural grass field has been on our Forest Stewardship cooperation and understand- plan for about 10 years. The Area and Facilities Committee are reviewing plans and logistics ing with these new policies as to add a natural field to our property to increase habitat and biodiversity in the future. we strive to improve Winding Sources: New Hampshire State Wildlife – White-tailed Deer Trails for the benefit and safety www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife/Wildlife_profiles/whitetailed_deer.html of everyone. New England Wildlife – Habitat, Natural History, and Distribution by R. M. DeGraaf & Mariko Yamasaki

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DUNNING LAKE BEACH SAND Let’s talk about the sand on Dunning Beach. On the recent crystals and the number of times the product is washed. Winding member survey, the issue of sand quality at Dunning Lake Trails has tested each type of sand with varying degrees of suc- was mentioned by several members. It has been called “dirty” cess. The pool sand was used for several years but we found its and not real sand. Before we discuss the idiosyncrasies of sand, small grains were easily “moved” by wind and rain and quickly we need some perspective. To start, when we dream about an disappeared. We have found that the grade A mason sand has ideal beach, it brings comparisons to locations like Florida, worked out best for us, but it is not a perfect solution. Bermuda, Cape Cod, and the Caribbean. Those real and ideal There are other factors that contribute to what folks may call images, like the screen savers on our computers, show beauti- “dirty” sand. The first is we have a man-made beach that sits ful “sugar sand” beaches. Now, “sugar sand” is one of nature’s on sand, gravel, dirt, and rock deposited from a receding glacier gifts requiring a limestone base combined with salt water, time 2,500 years ago, which is a fact that won’t change. This is why and the perpetual motion of the ocean. Notice that the list of the lake was mined in the first place and why Dunning Sand great beaches did not include Connecticut or any lake in New & Gravel is located next door. The second consideration is we England. Unfortunately, Winding Trails cannot replicate, buy are beholden to the natural forces of rain, storms, and run-off. or maintain a picture perfect “sugar sand” beach. However, we The picture above shows what bad weather can do to your beach. have spent a lot of time, energy and money to provide the best The third consideration is whether to provide a hard or soft lakefront beach we can. Here are some of the considerations. beach. We have agreed upon a soft beach for the comfort of the Dunning Lake is a man-made body of water membership. If you have ever sat on the beach in carved out of what used to be Poplar Swamp. It the off-season, it is a hard beach. In other words, was started in 1968 by Dunning Sand and Gravel we let the weather pack it and we don’t disturb who at the time owned two-thirds of the present it, which leads to less run-off and sand loss. In lake. Winding Trails partnered with them and order to provide you with a soft beach, we employ gave the rights to mine the gravel from our third the use of our Cherrington beach cleaner and a of the swamp. It took almost twenty years and tractor pulled rake. Most mornings during the when they were finished, the Dunning family sold summer season, our maintenance crew grooms the entire 80 acre lake to Winding Trails for one and cleans the beach. This provides a soft beach, dollar in 1988. Before that time, Winding Trails’ but is more prone to erosion and run-off. The members and campers swam in our beloved 8-acre last issue is small. Those cute, innocent little Walton Pond which had sedimentation problems darlings industriously digging their holes with dating all the way back to the 60’s. Fortunately, shovels and Sponge Bob pails. Not one of us we corrected this situation with our Save Walton would have it any other way, but those little ones Pond project in 2011. can turn-over some serious earth. These children A 900-foot beach was constructed on the north take to heart that they can dig a hole to China shore Dunning Lake. It sits on a bed of sand, gravel and rock. or attempt to replicate a scale model of the Grand Canyon, we This rock includes the brownstones you see along the road inside have witnessed many attempts. And, kudos to them that try; the park. Some of this rock is formed into large solid ledges like because it is not easy digging, as anyone with a beach umbrella the peninsula where overflow parking is located. The beach has can attest to. However, this timeless practice does mix the a slope ranging from one degree to eight degrees depending substrate and adds dirt to the beach. on where you are on the beach. Over the course of any given In conclusion, Winding Trails tries to provide the best year through both wind and rain erosion, the sand ends up in beach possible. We spend time, energy and money to make the lake. This makes for a nice sandy bottom to the lake, but your beach the best place in the world. We understand that leaves the beach at times less than desirable. the beach sand is worn-out and dirty by the end of the sea- Many members are not aware that we spend approximately son. Our Area and Facilities Committee and staff are in the $6,000 each May bringing in new sand to spread on the beach. process of researching ways we can improve this situation. This involves trucking in 150 tons of sand and the hiring of a For now, we love that you choose to be with us on Dunning contractor to grade the beach and spread the sand. Sand can be Lake and there is no greater joy than to see our members and purchased in a variety of ways. There is a concrete sand, mason their families together on the beach, with the sun shining, sand, and pool sand which is classified by the size of the sand and their problems left outside the gate. TRAILS FUND: YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN! For the past 68 years Winding Trails has businesses, donations to the Trails Fund Dunning Lake picnic area. As part of the been a vital part of the Farmington and have helped Winding Trails to expand Winding Trails’ family, we are hoping you central Connecticut community. Like camp opportunities for deserving kids, will consider supporting the 2015 Trails most nonprofit organizations, we ask our advance our environmental initiatives, and Fund. One hundred percent (100%) of your friends and neighbors to support our mis- provide quality educational programs. tax-deductible donation will be used for sion through our Annual Campaign. These Last year with the help of nearly 300 General Support, Campership or Nature’s donations help us to make our community donations, we were able to send 71 deserving Porch-Environmental Initiatives. Donations a better place to live and raise our children. kids to camp, provided several free nature can be made online at www.windingtrails. Each year through the generous support programs, purchase equipment to improve org or through the special mailing that was from members, camp families, and area our trails, and added improvements to the sent early March. Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 7 WINDING TRAILS DAY CAMP / FAMILY PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

CAMP CORNER

Things have been busy at Winding Trails Summer T R A IL S pages on our website and on Facebook to see what Day Camp in preparation for a great 2015. As sum- is happening at camp as well as our calendar sec- mer approaches, we are busy planning new events WINDING tion. The popularity and demand for our camp to spice up your summer. The summer will be full S U M M E R P program continues to grow and we are currently AM of great activities such as archery, basketball, nature, C over 87% filled. We have also added a special one swimming, arts and crafts, special events, perform- Y CAMP week session at the end of the summer, August DA ers and much more. This summer we have added 17-21. In order to register for this session you must a Mountain Biking program to camp through our register for a previous session at camp. We are CWC time and for our upper campers. We have Over 55 Years of Camping Excellence excited about the opportunities for session five had a new shed built by students at Farmington and look forward to seeing you there. If you would High School to be able to store bikes while you like to check on availability for your child’s age are at camp and will have some bikes available for group, please call Renee at (860) 677-8458 Ext. use, but not many at this time. This will be a new 12 or go online at www.windingtrails.org, and program for us at Winding Trails and we look click on the camp page to view or download the forward to seeing it grow over the years. camp brochure. Camp is about trying new things and we feel each camper As always, we offer a variety of specialty half day camp this summer will have the chance to experience something new. programs also, like our LEGO Camp, Adventure Camps, Whether it is catching a fish at Walton Pond or performing a Sports Camps, and our Afternoon Explorer program. So gymnastics routine at opening, our campers will experience don’t sit inside playing video games this summer, get out and everything Winding Trails Summer Day Camp has to offer. enjoy all the great things that the Winding Trails Summer If you have not already done so, please check out our camp Camps have to offer!

OVERNIGHT CAMPING Did you know that members of Winding Trails can camp overnight THEME PARK MEMBER DISCOUNTS at the designated camp areas on Special discounted tickets for our members are available at weekends from May–October? two great theme parks! Winding Trails is happy to announce This is pack in/pack out camping, meaning you park in the lot this special offer to all of its members. You and your family and transport your gear to the site using our pull carts. There can get special rates at two of New England’s best amusement is a fire pit, picnic table, grill and a Sani-Can all on site. We parks; Six Flags of New England in Agawam, MA (Winding also keep the camp bathhouse, with hot showers, open for your Trails price $38.00, gate price $59.99) and Lake Compounce in convenience. The camping areas are intended for tents only. Bristol, CT (Winding Trails price $29.00, gate price $42.89). Your vehicle must stay in the parking lot. Please observe quiet Tickets can be purchased in our Main Office between the time from 9:00pm–9:00am. Space is limited. Please contact hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm, Monday - Friday. Bailey Dailey at [email protected] for reservations. Members Fee: ...... $15 .00 per family Guests of Members Fee: ...... $20 .00 per family

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21st ANNUAL WINDING TRAILS FAT TIRE CLASSIC Winding Trails, Inc. is proud to be a part of the Root 66 Northeast XC Mountain Bike Race Series. This series consists of 18 USA Cycling sanctioned events held at different venues around New England. This year we are also privileged to be a part of a new series called KENDA Cup East. This is a series of 5 races that will culminate in Walpole, MA in July. All levels of riders are encouraged to pre-register. The 5 mile loop is designed on Winding Trails’ 12.5 mile trail system and includes wide-open trails, hills, and turns combined with sections of technical single track. Beginner/Cat 3, Sport/Cat 2, Expert/Cat 1, and Pro classes will run with a variety of age groups. Distances will vary according to each class. There will also be a special First Timers’ Race (just one lap) and a free short kids’ race. Proceeds from the event go to the Trails Fund. Call 860-677-8458 or visit our website www.windingtrails.org for race 68TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY flyer and information. We will be using BikeReg for registra- Get your casting arms ready! Children ages 5 to 15 are eli- tions for this race at www.bikereg.com. All levels of riders are gible to participate in this awesome annual event. Prizes will encouraged to pre-register. be awarded in two age groups and several different categories. Date: ...... Sunday, April 26th Prizes in past derbies have included a bike, fishing rods and Time: ...... Start times vary depending on race class reels, camping gear, tackle boxes, and more. Registration will Fees: be handled at the event upon arrival. Children under 12 (participating in the kids race): . . . . Free First Timer Race: ...... $20 .00 Date: ...... Saturday, April 11th Pro*/Cat 1* Open, Cat 1/Singlespeed Cat 1*, Cat 2, Time: ...... 8:00am – 11:00am and Singlespeed Open: ...... $30 .00 Ages: ...... 5 – 15 years old USA Cycling Member Fee Cat 3 ...... $10 .00 Where: ...... Dunning Lake Non-USA Cycling Member Fee Cat 3 ...... $20 .00 Fee: ...... No Charge (Food and worms Non-USA Cycling Member Fee: Cat 2: ...... $40 .00 will be available for a nominal fee) There is an additional $10.00 fee for Day of Race Registration. *You must be a USA CYCLING member to race in Cat 1 and Pro races. FAMILY BREAKFAST AND EGG HUNT FEATURING PETER RABBIT Join us and Peter Rabbit for a scrumptious MOMMY AND ME AT NATURE FOR 2’s & 3’s breakfast of pancakes, bacon, sausage, cereal, First discoveries with nature are meant to be an exploration juice and other assorted breakfast goodies. After using one’s senses in the outdoors. Join Miss Judy, as you and you have enjoyed your wonderful breakfast, your child take a short expedition outside to explore. A story your entire family will be delighted as they with nature objects to touch will be part of the activity. Dress scramble for all the holiday goodies scattered with good walking shoes and choose clothes that can get dirty about in the egg hunt! We have plenty of treasures and treats for and are appropriate for the weather so we can explore rain or all. In addition to the candy and toys, every family will receive shine. Registration is required by three days prior to the start of one golden egg with a special prize inside! Don't forget you’re the program. goodie bag/basket to hold all your findings. Space is limited. Session I Registration is required by 3 days prior. Date: ...... Thursday, April 9th Date: ...... Saturday, April 4th Session II Session I: ...... 8:00am- Breakfast, 8:45am Egg Hunt Date: ...... Thursday, April 16th Minimum: 30 People ...... Maximum: 80 People Time: ...... 9:30 am – 10:15 am Session II: ...... 9:00am-Breakfast, 9:45am Egg Hunt Ages: ...... Adult with child Minimum: 30 People ...... Maximum: 80 People Where: ...... Nature’s Porch Session III: ...... 10:00am-Breakfast, 10:45am Egg Hunt Fee: ...... $ 9 .00 / day Minimum: 30 People ...... Maximum: 80 People Member Fee: ...... $ 6 .00 / day Minimum: 4 Children ...... Maximum: 12 Children Ages: ...... 10 and under Where: ...... Garmany Hall Member Fee: ...... $30 .00 per family

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2nd Annual Winding Trails

Drive “fore” Camp

Play some golf, have some fun, and help us send kids to camp through our Campership Fund!

18 holes * Shotgun Start * Best Ball st Friday, May 1 , 2015 12:00pm Registration 1:00pm Start Tunxis Plantation Country Club

Mulligans, Raffles, Games, Contests, Auctions & More!

$400 per 4-some Includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, and dinner (served at Winding Trails immediately following the tournament).

Dinner only (no golf): $25

All proceeds will go to the Winding Trails Campership Fund. All kids deserve a great camp experience- help send kids to camp!

2014 Winners Kevin o’Connell, Mike Rines, Craig Matava, and Glen Fern

Please visit www.windingtrails.org for registration and more information.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Sponsorship levels range from $150.00 to 14 $1,500.00 please call Keith at (860)677-8458 ext. 14

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EXPLORE THE NIGHT WALKS Get outside on Saturday Nights with Miss Judy, for an educational walk with hands-on activities with your family and friends. After the walk, return to make a fire, roast a few marshmallows, and enjoy the conversation. On those nights that it becomes fully dark, we walk to the recreation fields to view the night sky for seasonal constellations and special celestial events. Come prepared for the weather and to get your clothes a bit dirty. A pair of good hiking shoes and a pair of water boots or shoes are recommended. Registration is required three days before the date of the event. Session I: Fishing and Cooking Your Catch Date: ...... Saturday, April 11th Walk Time: ...... 6:00 to 9:00 pm Session II: Vernal Pool Tramp Date: ...... Saturday, May 9th Walk Time: ...... 6:00 to 9:00 pm Session III: Plants and Their Uses Date: ...... Saturday, June 13th Walk Time: ...... 6:00 to 9:00 pm 2ND ANNUAL Session IV: Frog Prowl Date: ...... Saturday, July 18th KINECTIC SCULPTURE RACE Walk Time: ...... 6:00 to 9:00 pm SPONSORED BY FLAGGSTEAD SMOKEHOUSE TO BENEFIT THE WINDING TRAILS CAMPERSHIP FUND Session V: Mussels at Dunning Lake Date: ...... Saturday, August 8th This event is like nothing you have ever seen. It is a race that Walk Time: ...... 6:00 to 9:00 pm brings artist, engineers, and physical competitors together to Where: ...... Nature’s Porch create a wacky vehicle that moves across land and water. A Ages: ...... All . combination of creativity, engineering, teamwork, athleticism, Fee: ...... $25 .00 per Family and fun is what is needed to participate in this event. It is open Member Discount Fee: ...... $15 .00 per Family to any person or group that is inspired to create an all-terrain Minimum: 2 Families ...... Maximum: 8 Families vehicle. The 8 mile race course starts and finishes at Winding Trails while touring parts of scenic Farmington. You can participate as an individual or as a team of any size. Build your WINDING TRAILS CAMPUS TOUR vehicle, decorate it as you choose, and get in costume. You won’t believe how much fun you can have. We are looking for Are you a new member and not quite sure where everything race participants, sponsors, volunteers, and spectators. Details is? Then this extensive tour of the park is just for you. Learn on the event can be found at www.ctkineticsculpturerace.com. about the history of Winding Trails, where all the facilities are, and where the “special” spots can be found. This tour Not every vehicle is “sea worthy.” People of all ages enjoy this will be on a tractor drawn wagon. Registration is required by event. Wednesday, May 6. Date: ...... Sunday, September 20, 2015 Time: ...... 11:00am Date: ...... Saturday, May 9th Where: ...... Dunning Lake Times: Fee: ...... $100 per team Session I ...... 10:00am. Session II ...... 11:30am . Session III ...... 1:00pm. NEW MEMBER MIXER AND PICNIC Where: ...... Nature’s Porch Fee: ...... Free Are you a new member and wish to meet other new members? Minimum: 8 ...... Maximum: 15 per session Here is a chance for you to quickly meet others who are new to Winding Trails. This evening will be started with some fun icebreaker field games and followed up with dinner (burgers, MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DAYS dogs, salads, etc.), conversation, and a campfire. Activities such This summer Winding Trails will offer two free guest days as archery, boating, and Nature’s Porch will also be available to show our members our appreciation for their support. You for you to enjoy. Registration is required by Tuesday, June th. may bring guests into the park for free on these two days. You Date: ...... Thursday, June 11th will still be limited to six guests on these days and all other Time: ...... 6:00pm – 8:00pm guest policies will apply. Ages: ...... All ages Dates ...... Monday, June 8th and Thursday, August 20th Where: ...... Walton Pond – Navajo Pavilion Fee: ...... $5 .00 per person (children under four are free) Minimum: 30 ...... Maximum: 100

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C.A.R.E. FAMILY BASS FISHING CLASS AND PRACTICE FOR ANGLERS WITH SOME FISHING EXPERIENCE This Family Fishing Class is for families with girls and boys that are 9-years and older and individuals that already have some fishing experience and want to learn how to target bass. It is being presented jointly by Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (C.A.R.E.) program, the CT B.A.S.S. Nation, and Winding Trails. This free class expands

NG TR your knowledge of large- and small-mouth bass and provides TOUCH-A-TRUCK & I A D I N L techniques needed to catch these predator fish. The C.A.R.E. I PUBLIC SAFETY DAY S program has taught over 185,000 people since 1986. Certified W There will be plenty of trucks, bike volunteer instructors will pass along their knowledge and T safety checks, bike obstacle course, and O K expertise that has been learned through years of bass angling. U C Big Wheel rally for those too small to ride C U This all day program offers an introduction in the morning H - - T R bikes. There will also be inflatables, games, A to get you ready for the fishing practice held that afternoon. and music available for your enjoyment. Amber Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite fishing rod Alert registrations will be available throughout the day. This and reel for the event. Lunch is provided by the CT B.A.S.S. event is made possible due to the generosity of local compa- Nation. Please register by Monday, April 6th. nies and agencies. You may see fire trucks, rescue vehicles, Date: ...... Sunday, April 12th garbage trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, and much more. We Time: also hope to have a helicopter land in our field year so you Class: ...... 9:00 am to 11:00 am can get an up-close view. If you or your company has a truck Outside Demonstration: ...... 11:00 am to 11:30 am or vehicle that would be perfect for this event and you want Lunch (hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks provided it to be included, please call our office at (860) 677-8458 for to participants by CT B.A.S.S. Nation) . . . .11:30 am to 12:00 pm registration. A large raffle will occur at the end of the day Practice: ...... 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm with all money going towards the Trails Fund. Refreshments Where: ...... Nature’s Porch will be available for a nominal fee. No registration required. Ages: ...... Families w/ girls and boys 9-years-olds and up and individuals Date: ...... Saturday, May 3rd Fee: ...... Free Time: ...... 1:00pm – 3:00pm Minimum: 15 people ...... Maximum: 45 people Where: ...... Upper Parking Lots Fee: ...... Free C.A.R.E. FAMILY FISHING CLASS AND CLIMBING TOWER DAYS PRACTICE FOR 9-YEAR-OLDS & UP This 2.5-hour program introduces the bouldering wall, climb- This Family Fishing Class is for families with children from 9 ing tower and zip line. The climbing tower and zip line are years-old and up and individuals that want to learn the basics of designed to provide a more individual challenge and to build fishing. It is being presented jointly by the Connecticut Aquatic self-confidence while still relying on the group support system. Resources Education (C.A.R.E.) program and Winding Trails. The tower activities include the 8' x 30' bouldering wall for This free class introduces you, your family, and friends to the practice before the climbing tower. The climbing tower is 40' wonders of water, fish and fishing. The C.A.R.E. program has high consisting of 3 sides; a 15' beginner wall with incline, a taught over 185,000 people since 1986. State certified volunteer 40’ intermediate vertical wall, a 40’ advanced wall with incline instructors will pass along the knowledge and expertise that and over hangs. The 300' long zip line is located at the top they have learned through years of angling. The class makes platform of the tower. A safety system (belay system) is used use of a DVD introduction, demonstrations and activities with the Tower and 2 Extreme Engineering auto belay system. to explain where to fish, how to identify fish, what bait to Registration is required by three days prior to the start of each session. use, and how to stay safe around the water. After the indoor SESSION DATE TIME classroom introduction, an outdoor fishing practice is held at I ...... Thurs ., May 7th ...... 4:00pm – 6:30pm Walton Pond. Please register by Monday, May 11th. II ...... Sat ., May 16th ...... 10:00am – 12:30pm Date: ...... Saturday, . May 16th III ...... Thurs ., June 4th ...... 4:00pm – 6:30pm Times: IV ...... Sat ., July 18th ...... 10:00am – 12:30pm Class: ...... 9:30 am – 11:00 am V ...... Thurs ., August 6th ...... 4:00pm – 6:30pm Lunch (bring your own): ...... 11:00 am – 11:30 am Ages: ...... 4 and up Practice: ...... 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Where: ...... Meet at the Climbing Tower Where: ...... Nature’s Porch & Walton Pond Fee: ...... $30 .00 Ages: ...... 9 years old through adults Member Fee: ...... $20 .00 Fee: ...... Free Minimum: 12 ...... Maximum:. 30 Minimum: 15 people ...... Maximum: 45 people

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C.A.R.E. FAMILY FISHING CLASS AND PRACTICE SKY HUNTERS IN FLIGHT FOR FAMILIES WITH 6- TO 8-YEAR-OLDS PRESENTED BY TRAILS FUND This Family Fishing Class is for families with children between Brian Bradley, an experience falconer 6 to 8 years-old and individuals that want to learn the basics and animal trainer for over twenty of fishing. It is being presented by the Connecticut Aquatic years, is invited back to present his Sky Resources Education (C.A.R.E.) program and Winding Trails. Hunters in Flight program. His passion This free class introduces you, your family, and friends to the for the outdoors and birds of prey led wonders of water, fish and fishing. The C.A.R.E. program has to his apprenticeship with the famous falconer and biology taught over 185,000 people since 1986. State certified volunteer professor Heinz Meng. The presentation is a detailed look into instructors will pass along the knowledge and expertise that the world of owls, hawks, and falcons. Discover their place in they have learned through years of angling. The class makes the environment and how these raptors hunt. This informative, use of a DVD introduction, demonstrations and activities to action oriented program, provided free to members through explain where to fish, how to identify fish, what bait to use, and donations from the Trails Fund will offer something for everyone. Registration is required by three days prior to the event. how to stay safe around the water. After the indoor classroom Date: ...... Thursday, August 6th introduction, an outdoor fishing practice is held at Walton Time: ...... 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Pond. Bring your own lunch to enjoy between the class and Where: ...... Amphitheater practice. Please register by Monday, May 11th. Ages: ...... All Ages Date: ...... Sunday, May 17th Time: Fee: ...... Free Class: ...... 9:00 am to 11:00 am Lunch (bring your own): ...... 11:00 am to 11:30 pm ACOUSTIC NIGHTS AT WINDING TRAILS Practice: ...... 11:30 am to 2:30 pm SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE UNITED ARTS CAMPAIGN Where: ...... Nature’s Porch & Walton Pond Ages: ...... 6- to 8-years-olds with Adults Come and enjoy some great music at Winding Trails in the Fee: ...... Free tranquil forest around Walton Pond. This series will highlight Minimum: 15 people ...... Maximum: 45 people some of the great local musical talent we have in the area. Each evening will showcase three performers. Food and refreshments will be available for sale or feel free to bring you own. These programs will be held rain or shine. Registration is not required. RIVERSIDE REPTILES’ LIVING DRAGONS Performers TBD. PRESENTED BY TRAILS FUND Dates: Brian Kleinman of Riverside Friday, May 8th at Nature’s Porch Reptiles is back to present Friday, June 5th at Amphitheater his program Living Dragons. Friday, July 31st at Amphitheater Dragons? No, not real dragons Friday, Sept 11th at Nature’s Porch — lizards! Meet many different Time: ...... 7:00pm . species of lizards: geckos that Place: ...... Nature’s Porch or Amphitheater climb glass, skinks with bright Ages: ...... All Ages Fee: ...... $6 .00 for Nonmembers Adults/ blue tongues, a legless lizard, a $5 .00 for Nonmember Children ages 3 to 15 cousin of the Komodo Dragon, Member Discount Fee: ...... Free and a lizard with an impressive frill. Meet these and many more as we venture into the realm of living dragons. Brian Kleinman is a local Connecticut naturalist who is pas- sionate about giving quality educational programs concerning Full Printing & Communications Management reptiles, amphibians, and other fascinating creatures of the animal world. His organization, Riverside Reptiles, specializes WINDING TRAILS TRI SERIES in giving adults and children “hands-on” learning experiences. FREE DEMO DAY All at the show are given opportunities to touch or look eye- to-eye with many captivating creatures while learning about Come pre-swim, ride & run the courses for this year and these diverse animals. With over twenty years of experience, MORE! Benidorm Bikes will be there to demo all the latest & he looks forward to sharing his knowledge with us. greatest in bikes & cycle gear. Fleet Feet Sports’ FIT Experts will provide Foot & Gait Analysis and for all your triathlon This is a free program provided by donations made to the needs, Fleet Feet will be offering tri gear at great prices. You Trails Fund. Registration is required by three days prior to the event. Date: ...... Thursday, June 25th will be able to demo the latest in wetsuits & trail running shoes. Time: ...... 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm As always, come on down and give it a Tri! Where: ...... Amphitheater Date: ...... Tuesday, June 9th Ages: ...... All Ages Time: ...... 5:00pm – 7:30pm Fee: ...... Free Where: ...... Transition Area (located by Walton Pond) Fee: ...... Free

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2014 WINDING TRAILS TRI SERIES WINNERS For over 14 years Sharon McHale has been running our Tri Series for hundreds of triathlon enthusiasts. Through her dedication, she has built a program that has attracted world class athletes and first timers to this ever growing sport. SPONSORED BY Whether individuals are participating in the Full Tri or the Tiny Tri, they are sure to hear Sharon encouraging them on and making sure they are enjoying themselves. This year is certain to be bigger and better. Congratulations to the top The weekly triathlon series will run on Tuesday evenings at finishers from the 2014 season and all the other hundreds Winding Trails. This year’s series will consist of a 1/4-mile swim of participants. Hope to see everyone out this summer! in Dunning Lake, a 8k trail ride (you must use a hybrid or off- TOP 3 OVERALL: road bike for the biking portion of the race), and a 5K-trail run through our beautiful woods. All ability levels are encouraged Women Men to come out and train in this friendly and fun environment. 1 . Cullen McHale 1 . Lizz Weiler Date: ...... Tuesdays, June 16th – August 18th 2 . Doug Lord 2 . Wendy Ku *August 18th end-of-the-series party (free for 3 . Alison Masapust 3 . Jon Arellano those participating in 5 or more races) Time: ...... 6:15pm – 8:00pm AGE GROUP WINNERS: Where: ...... Tri Transition area Under 15 Women 35-39 Men Ages: ...... 10 and over 1 . Alexandra Pool 1 .Geoffrey Manton Fees: PER RACE SERIES PASS EARLY BIRD MINI PASS TEAMS 2 . Jacquline Beaule 2 . Jason Soukup (by 6/9/15) (5 Races) 3 . Robert Low Under 15 Men Members 1 . Levi Davicyk 40-44 Women $15 ..00 . . $100 .00 . . . . $85.00 . . . . . $60 .00 . . $20 .00 2 . Tom Haviland 1 . Catherine Ryan Nonmembers 2 . Patricia Attianese Under 15-19 Women $25 ..00 . . $200 .00 . . . $175.00 . . . . $100 .00 . . $40 .00 3 . Catherina Diviney 1 . Erin McGuire Student 2 . Caroline Cappello 40-44 Men $15 ..00 . . $100 .00 . . . . $85.00 . . . . . $60 .00 . . $20 .00 3 . Shea Williams 1 . Steve Sadler 2 . Michael Cenci 20-24 Women 3 . Doug Boccuzzi TINY TRAILS TRI-TRAINING SERIES 1 . Aubrey Waggoner 2 . Rebecca Clark 45-49 Women Our truly beginner Tri, consists of 1/8th mile swim, 3 mile 1 . Holly Labarre ride (bike rules as stated above) and a 1+ mile run. It is a great 20-24 Men 2 . Theresa Krebs confidence booster for young and old alike. You CAN do this 1 . Eli Cohen-Lawler 3 . Laura Stanely one and work up to the sprint distance. 2 . Tim Reynolds Date: ...... Tuesdays June 16th - August 18th 45-49 Men 25-29 Women *August 18th end-of-the-series party (free for 1 . Paul Armstrong those participating in 5 or more races) 1 . Erin Faraco 2 . Matt Deneen Time: ...... 6:15pm – 8:00pm 2 . Ashley Hyatt 3 . Denis LaBarr Where: ...... Tri Transition area (located by Walton Pond) 3 . Rianna Demers Ages: ...... 10 and over 50-54 Women 25-29 Men Fees: 1 . Nora Hulton PER RACE SERIES PASS 1 . Chris Scannell 2 . Mary Liz Williams Members ...... $15 .00 ...... $100 .00 2 . Brandon Stafford Nonmembers . . . . . $20 .00 ...... $150 .00 3 . Thomas Daly 50-54 Men 1 . Roger Mahieu 30-34 Women 2 . Dan Isakson 1 . Stacey Archambault 3 . Peter Fabbri KIDS TRI’S 2 . Heather Carlson 55-59 Women 5 to 7 year olds: 25 yard swim, 1/2 mile bike and 1/2 mile run. 8 30-34 Men 1 . Cindy Scannell to 10 year olds: 50 yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run. Events 1 . Chris McElroy are spectator friendly, only $5.00 a carload. Come cheer on your 2 . Jeff O’Coin 55-59 Men family and friends! 1 . Steve Haas 3 . Robert Pezzulo Date: ...... Tuesdays, July 14th, July 28th, August 11th 2 . John McGrane 35-39 Women Time: ...... 4:00pm – 4:30pm 3 . Dave Gordon 1 . Rebecca Briggs Ages: ...... 5 – 10 2 . Heather Lynch 60+ Men Where: ...... Dunning Lake Peninsula area 3 . Debbie Livingston 1 . Russ Pribanic Fee: ...... $5 .00 race fee 2 . Barry Huber Member Fee: ...... Free

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“EXPERT” MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLINIC, WITH The movie will be shown outside at our amphitheater where JIMENA FLORIT DOLZADELLI there is bench seating available, however feel free to bring lawn chairs. Registration is required three days prior to the event. Take your riding to the next level. Get faster times on your Members only event. bike and transition to your run with more energy. This is a Movie: ...... Big Hero 6 clinic for experts only. We will focus on the 8k mountain bike Date: ...... Friday July 24th course of the weekly triathlon series. Experience course recon, Time: ...... 8:30pm technical skills, and transition practice. There will also be (start may be later or earlier depending on actual sundown) skills for you to practice on your own, because just one day of Where: ...... Amphitheater (in front of Garmany Hall) practice won’t do it alone. Bring your “race ready” bike, helmet Ages: ...... All . and energetic attitude! Jimena Florit Dolzadelli is a two time Member Fee: ...... $5 .00 (per family) Olympian, and four time NORBA Champion. Registration is Minimum: 50 persons ...... Maximum: 300 persons required by three days prior to event. Session I Date: ...... Tuesday, . May 19th PLAY AND STAY Session II OVERNIGHT Date: ...... Thursday, July 9th This program provides Time: ...... 6:00pm – 8:00pm you and your family the Where: ...... Tri Transition area opportunity to spend some Ages: ...... 10 and over quality time together. Fee: ...... $15 .00 Make memories your kids will Minimum 4 ...... Maximum . 10 cherish forever while enjoying dozens of activities and camping out at Winding Trails. Activities available include soccer, basketball, hiking, baseball, boat- “BEGINNER” MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLINIC, ing, archery and more. You bring the tent, sleeping bags and WITH JIMENA FLORIT DOLZADELLI toiletries and we will do the rest! This is a very popular pro- Safety and efficiency on the bike will be our priority. Working gram so early registration is advised. A BBQ on Friday night on drills, transition practice and course recon focusing on (6:30pm - 7:30pm) and a continental breakfast on Saturday the Tiny Tri bike course. There will also be skills for you to morning (7:00am - 8:30am) are included. Please note: the practice on your own, because just one day of practice won’t availability of archery and boating are based on certified staff do it alone. Bring your “race ready” bike, helmet and energetic availability and cannot be guaranteed. Registration is required attitude! Jimena Florit Dolzadelli is a two time Olympian, and by three days prior to the event. Members only event. four time NORBA Champion. Registration is required by three Session I days prior to event. Date: ...... Friday, June 26th– Saturday June 27th Date: ...... Thursday, June 25th Time: ...... 6:00pm. Friday – 9:00am Saturday Time: ...... 6:00pm – 8:00pm Session II Where: ...... Tri Transition area Date: ...... Friday, August 7th – Saturday, August 8th Ages: ...... 10 and over Time: ...... 6:00pm. Friday – 9:00am Saturday Fee: ...... $15 .00 Member Fee: ...... Adults $15 .00, Children (4 -12) $10 .00 Member Fee: ...... $10 .00 Minimum: 20 Families ...... Maximum: 50 Families Minimum 4 ...... Maximum . 10

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT WINDING TRAILS SUMMER KICK-OFF Start the summer off sizzling. Enjoy the sounds of summer Let’s go out to the movies! Big provided by our DJ and dance away the night in the evening Hero 6 is an action-packed com- breeze at the beach. Join in on our family summer game edy adventure that introduces tournaments, including bean bag toss, ladder ball, beach volley Baymax, a lovable, personal com- ball and many more. The kids will also enjoy our inflatable panion robot, who forms a special obstacle course and bounce house. Offerings will also include bond with robotics prodigy Hiro a cookout and activities to delight the young and the young-at- Hamada. When a devastating turn heart. Registration is required by June nd. Members only event. of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfold- Date: ...... Wednesday, June 24th ing in the streets of San Fransokyo, Time: . . . 6:00pm – 8:00pm, dinner will be served 6:30 - 7:30pm Hiro turns to Baymax and his Where: ...... Walton Pond Menu: ...... Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Mixed Vegetables, diverse group of friends— adrena- Potato Salad, Fruit Salad, Dessert, and Beverages line junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Member Fee: ...... $8 .00 per person Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred — who transform into a band Children 3 and under FREE (please make note of unlikely heroes. “Big Hero 6,” featuring comic-book-style of how many children 3 and under) action and hilarious, unforgettable characters — it's fun for Minimum: 50 ...... Maximum: 200 the whole family! Popcorn and refreshments will be included.

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BAKED POTATO FEST Where: ...... Walton Pond MENU: ...... Tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos with Winding Trails will once again be all of the fixings, dessert and beverages presenting the popular Baked Potato Member Fee: ...... $8 .00 per person Fest. Bring the family and create your Children 3 and under FREE (please make note of own luscious version of these meal-sized how many children 3 and under) baked potatoes and join in the fun of Minimum: 50 ...... Maximum: 200 dancing to the Electric Slide, Chicken Dance and other fun dances. Give HARTFORD MARATHON WOMEN’S TRIAHLON yourself a night out and join us for an evening at Walton Pond. Registration is required by July 6th. Members only event. Winding Trails has worked with the Hartford Marathon Date: ...... Wednesday, July 8th to host the Women’s Triathlon for many years. This popular Time: . . . .6:00pm – 8:00pm, dinner will be served 6:30-7:30pm event consists of a 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, and 5k run. Where: ...... Walton Pond Proceeds from this event support the Winding Trails Trails MENU: . . . Garden Salad, Baked Potato (toppings: nacho cheese, Fund. This event is typically held in September but due to some shredded cheese, bacon bits, broccoli, chili, sour scheduling conflicts because of the late Labor Day holiday, the cream, chives, butter), Dessert, and Beverages event will be held on Sunday, August 30th. Set up will be the Member Fee: ...... $8 .00 per person afternoon of Saturday, August 29th and will require the closing Children 3 and under FREE (please make note of of one parking lot to create the transition area. The race will how many children 3 and under) begin at 7:00am on Sunday morning and will be completed Minimum: 50 ...... Maximum: 200 by 10:00am. Cleanup and break down will be completed by noon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our FIESTA WINDING TRAILS! members. For further information and race registration, please visit www.hartfordmarathon.com. Grab your sombrero and your amigos and come party Winding Date: ...... Sunday, August 30th Trails’ style. Enjoy live music from the Mariachi band. Dinner Time: ...... 7:00am – 12:00pm and beverages will be included. Don’t miss out on the fun! Ages: ...... Women 16 and older Registration is required by August 3rd. Members only event. Where: ...... Dunning Lake Beach and Walton Beach Date: ...... Wednesday, August 5th Fee: ...... $90 Registration is handle through Time: . . . .6:00pm – 8:00pm, dinner will be served 6:30-7:30pm the Hartford Marathon Foundation

NATURE’S OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Spend a beautiful fall day at Winding Trails. This event is for all ages and generations. Come and see over 90 custom built fairy and gnome dwellings set along a half-mile stroll through our wooded trails. Parents’ Choice Award author Tracy Kane, will be on hand read- ing and signing her books on Fairy Houses. After being inspired by Tracy and the tour, you are ready to build your own fairy house in the village. Using only natural material, you are free to create a place that is interesting, fun, cozy, inviting and uniquely yours. This type of activity connects the written word to the natural world. It teaches respect for nature. It excites children to explore the natural world and it provides a quiet time to observe and discover. This all happens naturally. Tickets are available at Winding Trails starting in July for $5 per person in advance and $8 day of. Hope to see you there!

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DUNNING LAKE FREE SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN These programs will last between 1-2 hours depending on the number of participants. Please check age require- ments as not all programs are appropriate for all ages. Even though these programs are free, it is important to get an accurate participant count, so please register at www.windingtrails.org. All of these events are for members only. WINDING TRAILS WACKY RELAYS WINDING TRAILS OLYMPICS Let’s get wacky! Kick off the 2015 season! Today we will be Enjoy the skills and spills as our own members compete in getting wacky with relays like the dizzy bat relay, egg toss, a Olympic events. Winding Trails lifeguards will coach the teams. whip cream pie eating race, an obstacle course relay and many So come join the fun and help carry the torch down the beach. more! You don’t want to miss out in the fun! Registration is Registration is required by July 8th. required by June 31st. Date: ...... Wednesday, July 29th Date: ...... Wednesday, July 1st Rain Date: ...... Thursday, July 30th Rain Date: ...... Thursday July 2nd Time: ...... 2:00pm – 4:00pm Time: ...... 2:00pm . Ages: ...... 5 – 12 years old Ages: ...... 5 – 12 years old Where: ...... Roosen’s Roost Where: ...... Meet at the Boat House Fee: ...... Free Fee: ...... Free Minimum: 12 ...... Maximum: . 125 Minimum: 12 ...... Maximum: . 125 SUMMER FUN DROP IN EVENTS WINDING TRAILS SCAVENGER HUNT Come enjoy fun summer activities every week at the beach! Never heard of a scavenger hunt? Well, here’s how it works. We will have fun activities including an ice cream social, arts Get a bunch of your friends together and get ready to hunt. and crafts, water balloon tosses, sand building contests, and There will be a set time to find as many things as possible on many more. Each activity should last between 30 and 60 the list given to you. The team with the most items from the list minutes. There will be a new activity every time you come! at the end of that time wins. Registration is required by July 1th. No need to sign up, just stop on by when you are at the beach! Date: ...... Wednesday, July 15th Craft activities have limited supply. Rain Date: ...... Thursday, July 16th Days: ...... Tuesday and Thursdays Time: ...... 2:00pm . Dates: ...... June . 23rd to August 13th Ages: ...... 5 – 12 years old Time: ...... 1:30pm . Where: ...... Meet at the Dunning Lake Basketball Courts Ages: ...... 12 and Under Fee: ...... Free Where: ...... Programs area, next to the basketball court Minimum: 12 ...... Maximum: . 125 Fee: ...... Free

WET & WILD When it comes to celebrating summer nothing is better than getting wet & wild in the sun. Enjoy all your favorite water games as we splash our way into fun! Registration is required by July 1st. Date: ...... Wednesday, July 22nd Rain Date: ...... Thursday, July 23rd Time: ...... 2:00pm . Ages: ...... 5 – 12 years old Where: ...... Meet at the Boat House Fee: ...... Free Minimum: 12 ...... Maximum: . 125 LAST BLAST 2015 Great Quotes from our Member Survey: Join us for this popular annual event. Winding Trails has been a part of our family's life It is the biggest and best event of the for almost 25 years. All of our children attended year. Fireworks, live band, inflatables, the camps, special events, and other activities fried dough, ice cream, cotton candy which were not only fun but contributed to their and more. (The Grille at Dunning will growth and development. All of the staff were be open with a limited menu). No registration is required. always so supportive. Just a wonderful family place. Date: ...... Saturday, August 15th Time: ...... 4:00pm – 10:00pm Where: . . . . . Festivities will be held in the Dunning Lake Area Fireworks will go off at dark over the Lake!

Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 17 SPRING/SUMMER2015 Ongoing Friday, July 31st Friday, Friday, July 17th Friday, Friday, July 24thFriday, Thurs, June 25th Thurs, June 25th Tuesday July 14th Tuesday Thursday July 9th Tuesday July 28th Tuesday Monday, July 13th Monday, July 6th – July 17th July 6th – July 17th July 6th – July 17th July 6th – July 17th Saturday, JulySaturday, 18th JulySaturday, 18th July 20th – July 31st July 20th – July 31st July 20th – July 31st July 20th – July 31st Wednesday, July 1st Wednesday, June 22nd – July 3rd June 22nd – July 3rd Wednesday, July 8thWednesday, . Tuesday August 11th Tuesday Sunday, August 30thSunday, Saturday, AugustSaturday, 8th Wednesday, July 15th Wednesday, Monday, AugustMonday, 18th Thursday, AugustThursday, 6th AugustThursday, 6th Wednesday, JulyWednesday, 29th Wednesday, July 22nd Saturday, AugustSaturday, 15th Wednesday, June 24thWednesday, . . Thursday, AugustThursday, 20th Friday, September 11th Friday, Wednesday, August 5th Wednesday, Sunday, September 20th Sunday, August 3rd – August 14th August 3rd – August 14th August 3rd – August 14th Mon-Fri, August 3rd – 7th Mon – Fri, July 13th – 17th Mon – Fri, July 13th . Mon & Wed, July 13th – 22nd JulyMon & Wed, 13th Mon – Fri, July 27th – July 31st Mon – Fri, July 20th – July 31st . . Sat . & Sunday, Sept 12th & 13th 12th & SatSept Sunday, . & Mon – Fri, June 22nd – June 26th . Tues & Thurs, June 30thTues – July 9th . . Tues & Thurs June 23rd – AugustTues 13th . . Friday, June 26th – Saturday, June 27th – Saturday, June 26th Friday, ...... Friday, August . Friday, August 7th – Saturday, 8th . . . Swim Clinic Stroke Baked PotatoBaked Fest “Expert” Mountain Biking Clinic . Introduction Boats to Archery Lessons Kids Triathlon Scavenger Hunt Night PresentedPaint by Scene Art Bar Discover ScubaDiscover Session Three: Swim Lessons & CampDay Swim Clinic Stroke Day Climbing Tower . Explore the Night Walk Sailing Lessons Family Movie Night . Introduction Boats to Kids Triathlon Winding Trails Olympics Winding Trails Acoustic . Night Sailing Lessons Two: Session Swim Lessons Camp & Day Lifeguard Training & WildWet Acoustic Night Nature’s Open . House Kinetic Sculpture Race Sailing Lessons Swim Clinic Stroke JULY Wacky Relays Winding Trails Junior Lifeguarding Junior Lifeguarding AUGUST Introduction Boats to FiestaWinding Trails Fund – Program Trails . Sky Hunters Flight in Day Climbing Tower & StayPlay . Explore the Night Walk Kids Triathlon SEPTEMBER Spinning Sailing Lessons Introduction Boats to Session Four: . Swim Lessons Camp & Day Swim Clinic Stroke . LAST BLAST 2015 . ScubaDiscover Member Appreciation Day Hartford Marathon Triathlon Women’s Summer Fun Drop Events In Summer Kick . OffWinding Trails Fund - Living Program Dragons Trails “Beginner” Mountain Skills Bike Clinic Archery Lessons Play & StayPlay Friday 1st May Friday, May 8th May Friday, 8th May Friday, Friday, June 5th Friday, Sunday, May 3rd May Sunday, Monday, June 8th Monday, Tuesday, June 9th Tuesday, Tuesday, April 7th Tuesday, Tuesday May 19th May Tuesday Sunday, April 12th Sunday, Saturday, May 9th May Saturday, 9th May Saturday, June 8th – July 3rd Sunday, April 26th Sunday, Thursday, May 7th May Thursday, Saturday, April 4th Saturday, May 2nd Thursday, JuneThursday, 4th Thursday, AprilThursday, 9th Thursday, AprilThursday, 9th Tuesday, April 29thTuesday, Saturday, May 17th May Saturday, Saturday, June 13th Saturday, April 11th Saturday, April 11th Thursday, JuneThursday, 11th June 22nd – July 3rd Thursday, AprilThursday, 16th AprilThursday, 16th Wednesday, AprilWednesday, 8th Wednesday, AprilWednesday, 15th . . Wednesday, April 22nd Starts 29th May Friday, . . Ongoing through 1st Ongoing May Mon – Fri, June 8th – 19th . Mon – Fri, June 15th – 19th Mon – Fri, June 15th

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. . . EVENTS EVENTS CALENDAR CALENDAR OF Children’s Fishing Derby OF . New and Member Picnic Mixer . Explore the Night Walk Early Season Swim Lessons Beach Volleyball Tri-Training Series . Tri-Training One: Session . Swim Lessons Camp & Day Adult LuncheonAdult Walk, Talk, and Gawk Adult Walk, Talk, Nature Walk . Soccer olds for 3 year Little Feet . Soccer Little Sluggers . Soccer olds for 3 year and Gawk Walk, Talk, . Adult Nature Walk Arts & Crafts For Preschoolers Nature Rangers for 4's & 5’s Explore the Night Walk After School Adventures . Little Adventures . Introduction walking Nordic to Little Adventures After School Adventures JUNE Day Climbing Tower Acoustic Night Member Appreciation Day Lifeguard Training Demo Day Tri-Series Scuba Certification Water SafetyWater Instructor (WSI) Class “Expert” Mountain Clinic Bike C .A Family . .R .E Fishing Class & Practice Climbing Tower Day Climbing Tower Kid’s . Night Out . Explore the Night Walk 16th May . Saturday, Introduction walking Nordic to Day Climbing Tower C .A Family . .R .E Fishing Class & Practice . Natural Lawn Care . Safety & Public Day Touch–A–Truck Acoustic Night Campus Tour Winding Trails APRIL & VGroove Spinning Breakfast with Easter Bunny and Family Egg Hunt Mommy & Me at Nature for 2's & 3’s Mommy & Me at Nature for 2's & 3’s TireFat Classic Mountain Race Bike MAY Drive “fore” Camp Golf Tournament Nature Rangers for 4's & 5’s Little Feet . Soccer Little Sluggers C .A Family . .R .E Bass Fishing Class Walk, Talk, and Gawk Walk, Talk, . Adult Nature Walk CALENDAR OF EVENTS SPRING/SUMMER2015 Ongoing Friday, July 31st Friday, Friday, July 17th Friday, Friday, July 24thFriday, Thurs, June 25th Thurs, June 25th Tuesday July 14th Tuesday Thursday July 9th Tuesday July 28th Tuesday Monday, July 13th Monday, July 6th – July 17th July 6th – July 17th July 6th – July 17th July 6th – July 17th Saturday, JulySaturday, 18th JulySaturday, 18th July 20th – July 31st July 20th – July 31st July 20th – July 31st July 20th – July 31st Wednesday, July 1st Wednesday, June 22nd – July 3rd June 22nd – July 3rd Wednesday, July 8thWednesday, . Tuesday August 11th Tuesday Sunday, August 30thSunday, Saturday, AugustSaturday, 8th Wednesday, July 15th Wednesday, Monday, AugustMonday, 18th Thursday, AugustThursday, 6th AugustThursday, 6th Wednesday, JulyWednesday, 29th Wednesday, July 22nd Saturday, AugustSaturday, 15th Wednesday, June 24thWednesday, . . Thursday, AugustThursday, 20th Friday, September 11th Friday, Wednesday, August 5th Wednesday, Sunday, September 20th Sunday, August 3rd – August 14th August 3rd – August 14th August 3rd – August 14th Mon-Fri, August 3rd – 7th Mon – Fri, July 13th – 17th Mon – Fri, July 13th . Mon & Wed, July 13th – 22nd JulyMon & Wed, 13th Mon – Fri, July 27th – July 31st Mon – Fri, July 20th – July 31st . . Sat . & Sunday, Sept 12th & 13th 12th & SatSept Sunday, . & Mon – Fri, June 22nd – June 26th . Tues & Thurs, June 30thTues – July 9th . . Tues & Thurs June 23rd – AugustTues 13th . . Friday, June 26th – Saturday, June 27th – Saturday, June 26th Friday, ...... August . Friday, August 7th – Saturday, 8th . . . Junior Lifeguarding Swim Clinic Stroke Baked PotatoBaked Fest “Expert” Mountain Biking Clinic . Introduction Boats to Archery Lessons Kids Triathlon Scavenger Hunt Night PresentedPaint by Scene Art Bar Discover ScubaDiscover Session Three: Swim Lessons & CampDay Swim Clinic Stroke Day Climbing Tower . Explore the Night Walk Sailing Lessons Sailing Lessons Two: Session Swim Lessons Camp & Day Family Movie Night . Introduction Boats to Kids Triathlon Winding Trails Olympics Winding Trails Acoustic . Night Acoustic Night Nature’s Open . House Kinetic Sculpture Race Sailing Lessons Swim Clinic Stroke JULY Wacky Relays Winding Trails Junior Lifeguarding Lifeguard Training AUGUST Introduction Boats to FiestaWinding Trails Fund – Program Trails . Sky Hunters Flight in Day Climbing Tower & StayPlay . Explore the Night Walk Kids Triathlon SEPTEMBER Spinning Wet & WildWet Sailing Lessons Introduction Boats to Session Four: . Swim Lessons Camp & Day Swim Clinic Stroke . LAST BLAST 2015 . ScubaDiscover Member Appreciation Day Hartford Marathon Triathlon Women’s Summer Fun Drop Events In Summer Kick . OffWinding Trails Fund - Living Program Dragons Trails “Beginner” Mountain Skills Bike Clinic Archery Lessons Play & StayPlay Friday 1st May Friday, May 8th May Friday, 8th May Friday, Friday, June 5th Friday, Sunday, May 3rd May Sunday, Monday, June 8th Monday, Tuesday, June 9th Tuesday, Tuesday, April 7th Tuesday, Tuesday May 19th May Tuesday Sunday, April 12th Sunday, Saturday, May 9th May Saturday, 9th May Saturday, June 8th – July 3rd Sunday, April 26th Sunday, Thursday, May 7th May Thursday, Saturday, April 4th Saturday, May 2nd Thursday, JuneThursday, 4th Thursday, AprilThursday, 9th Thursday, AprilThursday, 9th Tuesday, April 29thTuesday, Saturday, May 17th May Saturday, Saturday, June 13th Saturday, April 11th Saturday, April 11th Thursday, JuneThursday, 11th June 22nd – July 3rd Thursday, AprilThursday, 16th AprilThursday, 16th Wednesday, AprilWednesday, 8th Wednesday, AprilWednesday, 15th . . Wednesday, April 22nd Starts 29th May Friday, . . 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...... For program information and registration, please visit www.windingtrails.org . EVENTS CALENDAR CALENDAR Children’s Fishing Derby OF . New and Member Picnic Mixer . Explore the Night Walk Early Season Swim Lessons Beach Volleyball Tri-Training Series . Tri-Training One: Session . Swim Lessons Camp & Day Adult LuncheonAdult Walk, Talk, and Gawk Adult Walk, Talk, Nature Walk Nature Rangers for 4's & 5’s Explore the Night Walk Touch–A–Truck & Public Safety & Public Day Touch–A–Truck JUNE Day Climbing Tower Acoustic Night Member Appreciation Day Lifeguard Training Demo Day Tri-Series Scuba Certification APRIL & VGroove Spinning Breakfast with Easter Bunny and Family Egg Hunt MAY Drive “fore” Camp Golf Tournament Mommy & Me at Nature for 2's & 3’s Little Adventures . Introduction walking Nordic to C .A Family . .R .E Bass Fishing Class After School Adventures After School Adventures . . Soccer olds for 3 year Little Feet . Soccer Little Sluggers . Soccer olds for 3 year and Gawk Walk, Talk, . Adult Nature Walk Arts & Crafts For Preschoolers . TireFat Classic Mountain Race Bike Little Adventures Water SafetyWater Instructor (WSI) Class “Expert” Mountain Clinic Bike C .A Family . .R .E Fishing Class & Practice Climbing Tower Day Climbing Tower Kid’s . Night Out . Explore the Night Walk 16th May Saturday, . Introduction walking Nordic to Day Climbing Tower C .A Family . .R .E Fishing Class & Practice Acoustic Night Campus Tour Winding Trails . Natural Lawn Care Mommy & Me at Nature for 2's & 3’s Walk, Talk, and Gawk Walk, Talk, . Adult Nature Walk Nature Rangers for 4's & 5’s Little Feet . Soccer Little Sluggers YOUTH PROGRAMS

NATURE RANGERS FOR 4’S AND 5’S LITTLE SLUGGERS Miss Judy takes your children on a journey of active outdoor A tee-ball program for boys and girls, ages 4 exploration to new places. Learn about early spring flowers, & 5. The emphasis of this program is on fun, Discover wood frog eggs hatching into tadpoles, or watch new however, some very basic tee-ball skills will be leaves appearing on the shrubs and trees. These plus many other taught. Registration is required by three days prior activities will be offered during each session. Dress them with to the start of each session. good walking shoes, and choose clothes that can get dirty and Session I are appropriate for the weather so we can explore rain or shine. Dates: ...... Tuesdays, April 21st – May 19th Registration is required by three days prior to the start of the program. Time: ...... 12:30pm – 1:15pm Session I Session II Date: ...... Thursday, April 9th Dates: ...... Wednesdays, April 22nd – May 20th Session II Time: ...... 10:45am – 11:30am Date: ...... Thursday, April 16th Ages: ...... 4 & 5 years old (must be 4 by start of program) Time: ...... 10:30 am – 11:30 am Where: ...... Meet at baseball field Ages: ...... 4- and 5-year-olds (adult may stay or drop off) Fee: ...... $60 .00 Where: ...... Nature’s Porch Member Fee: ...... $50 .00 Fee: ...... $10 .00 / day Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: 12 Member Fee: ...... $7 .00 / day Minimum: 4 Children ...... Maximum: 12 Children LITTLE ADVENTURES Join the fun! This 5 week program is designed for your 4- and LITTLE FEET SOCCER 5-year-old. Each week your child will spend 1.5 hours learning and practicing their skills on the Outdoor Bouldering Wall A soccer program for boys and girls, the Climbing Tower and participating in adventure activities. ages 4 & 5, will provide instruction in the Skills such as balance and coordination will be presented with fundamentals of the game of soccer. Skills the emphasis on FUN! Registration is required by three days prior and exercise will be presented with the to the start of each session. emphasis on FUN! Registration is required Session I by three days prior to the start of each session. Dates: ...... Tuesdays, April 28th – May 26th Session I Time: ...... 1:00pm - 2:30pm Dates: ...... Tuesdays, April 21st – May 19th Session II Time: ...... 11:30am – 12:15pm Dates: ...... Thursdays, April 30st – May 28th Session II Time: ...... 9:45am – 11:15am Dates: ...... Wednesdays, April 22nd – May 20th Ages: ...... 4 & 5 years old (must be 4 by start of program) Time: ...... 9:45am – 10:30am Where: ...... Meet up at the climbing tower Ages: . . . . . 4 & 5 years old (must be 4 by start of program) Fee: ...... $60 .00 Where: ...... Meet at Soccer field Member Fee: ...... $50 .00 Fee: ...... $60 .00 Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: 12 Member Fee: ...... $50 .00 Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: 12

SOCCER FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS A soccer program for boys and girls will provide very basic instruction in the fundamentals of the game of soccer. Skills and exercise will be presented with the emphasis on FUN! Registration is required by three days prior to the start of each session. Session I Dates: ...... Tuesdays, April 21st – May 19th Time: ...... 10:45am – 11:15am Session II Dates: ...... Wednesdays, April 22nd – May 20th Time: ...... 11:45am – 12:15am Ages: ...... 3 years old (must be 3 by start of program) Where: ...... Meet at Soccer field Fee: ...... $60 .00 Member Fee: ...... $50 .00 Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: 12

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AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES Your child will spend 1.5 hours a week participating in a variety of outdoor adventure activities from learning the basics of rock climbing on our 40' climbing tower, consisting of 4 sides; a 15' beginner wall, a 35' intermediate wall, a 35' advanced wall and the fourth side is a 60' x 35' cargo net. Participants may also have the opportunity to spend some time on our high ropes course where they would walk across cable bridges, climb up ropes, climb through tires, maneuver around logs, climb up, in and over a canoe, negotiate a giant’s ladder, swing from 50 feet, and jump into the abyss. Through this, your child has the opportunity to overcome personal fears and develop new self-confidence and trust. Registration is required by three days prior to the start of each session. Session I Dates: ...... Tuesdays, April 28th – May 26th Ages: ...... K - 2nd Grade Session II Dates: ...... Thursdays, April 30st – May 28th Ages: ...... 3rd – 5th Grade Time: ...... 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Where: ...... Meet at the climbing tower Fee: ...... $90 .00 Member Fee: ...... $75 .00 Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: 12

ARTS & CRAFTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS Come join us for a fun filled creative class that will stir your preschooler’s imagination. Every week your child will enjoy an hour of creative arts and crafts projects that they will be able to take home and show off to the entire family. Registration is required by three days prior. Dates: ...... Thursdays, April 23rd to May 21st Time: ...... 1:00pm to 2:00pm ARCHERY LESSONS Ages: ...... 3 to 5 years old Where: ...... The Lodge Activity Room Bull’s-eye! But can you do that twice? You can after learning Fee: ...... $30 .00 the techniques and skills of a great marksman. Come try this Member Fee: ...... $20 .00 challenging and exciting sport. Participants must be at least Minimum: 5 ...... Maximum 20 seven years of age. All classes will meet at the Archery Range near Walton Pond. Registration is required by three days prior to the start of each session. Members only event. KID’S NIGHT OUT! Session I This is the ultimate night out for any kid! Tons of games, Dates: ...... Tues & Thurs, June 30th – July 9th pizza, an ice cream sundae bar, a big screen movie, and endless Time: ...... 4:00pm – 4:45pm amounts of fun await you here at the Trails. This program Session II has evolved into a very popular kid’s event and space fills up Dates: ...... Tues & Thurs, June 30th – July 9th quickly. So parents, plan your night out and send the kids Time: ...... 5:00pm - 5:45pm here for theirs. It will be a night out that you will never for- Session III get. Sorry, parents not allowed! Please bring clothing that is Dates: ...... Mons & Weds, July 13th – July 22nd appropriate for outdoor and indoor play as well as provide a Time: ...... 4:00pm - 4:45pm sleeping bag/blanket and pillow for the movie. Registration is required by three days prior. Session IV Dates: ...... Mons & Weds, July 13th – July 22nd Date: ...... Friday, May 8th Time: ...... 5:00pm - 5:45pm Time: ...... 6:00pm - 10:00pm Ages: ...... 1st – 7th Grade (approximate ages 6-12) Ages: ...... 7 and older Where: ...... Garmany Hall Where: ...... Archery Range Fee: ...... $25 .00 Fee: ...... $35 .00 Member Fee: ...... $15 .00 Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: 10 Minimum: 20 ...... Maximum: 50

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INDOOR CYCLING/SPINNING INTRODUCTION TO NORDIC WALKING Looking for a great cardio workout? Spinning offers the If you’re still looking for the perfect way to get in shape and calorie burning, energy enhancing, stress decreasing overall become your healthiest, you’ve come to the right place. Nordic workout that is easy on the joints. Indoor cycling allows you walking is defined as fitness walking with specially designed the opportunity to work hard and have fun while you spin to poles. Using poles during natural swing with your arms you your favorite tunes. You provide comfortable workout attire, can activate almost 90 % of body muscles. sneakers or SPD compatible shoes, H2O, towel and desire. Its concept was developed on the basis of off-season ski-train- Cycling Schedule ongoing September 15th – May 1st. Schedule ing activity, and was popularized in 1999 in Nordic European follows the school calendar, (no school = no class). counters. With its growing popularity, Nordic Walking has Instructor: ...... Sharon McHale, MA Certified Instructor become one of the fastest growing recreational activities in & Jimena Florit Dolzadelli the world. Nordic walking has many health benefits. It’s a Days: ...... Mondays/Wednesdays /Fridays great and wonderful fitness activity for people of all ages Time: ...... 9:00am to 10:00am and fitness levels. Some of the benefits include, but are not Where: ...... The Lodge Basement limited to, a whole body workout; more calories burned in Fee: ...... Fitness Pass (see Fitness Pass box below) less time; effective as jogging, but less stress on your body; many levels of intensity, depending on person’s fitness levels; improves balance, increase posture and oxygen consumption FITNESS PASSES easy to master; provides great energy; can be practiced alone Fee Member Discounted Fee or with friends. If you are interested in more information or 4 Classes . . . $48 .00 ...... $40 .00 getting started with Nordic Walking please come to one of 8 Classes . . . . $88 .00 ...... $72 .00 the information sessions. 12 Classes . . . $108 .00 ...... $96 .00 Instructor: ...... Jolanta Osoba Olbrys, Certified Instructor 25 Classes . . . $200 .00 . . . . . $188 .00 Session I Date: ...... Wednesday April 29th VGROOVE CARDIO DANCE Session II Date: ...... Saturday, May 16th VGroove Cardio Dance combines dance, aerobics, kickbox- ing, strength and flexibility choreographed to “Top 40” music. Time: ...... 11:00am to 12:00pm Each dance is designed for all fitness levels. VGroove Fitness Where: ...... Garmany Hall specializing in developing a dance fitness program that works Fee: ...... $6 .00 your entire body while creating a fun atmosphere. This is not Member Fee: ...... Free your mother’s Jazzercise class. Call up your friends and come get crazy, hot, and sweaty while WALK, TALK, AND GAWK – burning calories. Easy to follow, open to all levels. First class ADULT NATURE WALKS free. Groove Schedule is ongoing September 15th – May 1st. Instructor: ...... Theresa Sporko, Certified Instructor Come join Miss Judy for a casual exploration as we walk Days: ...... Mondays along some of our many trails. We’ll talk about what we see Time: ...... 6:00pm to 7:00pm or some nature topics in the news. Sometimes we’ll stop to Where: ...... The Lodge Activity Room gawk at an interesting find alongside the trail. A different Fee: ...... Fitness Pass (see Fitness Pass info box) route and topic is planned for each day. Always dress for the weather and wear a good pair of walking shoes. Registration is required by three days prior to the start of the program. Session I Date: ...... Wednesday, April 8th Great Quotes from our Member Survey: Session II Winding Trails has been our saving Date: ...... Wednesday, April 15th grace. We head there every single Session III night after a long day of work or Date: ...... Wednesday, April 22nd camp. We grill out and relax on the Time: ...... 9:00 am to 10:30 am beach, take a hike or even grab a Ages: ...... Adults canoe. It our favorite place to spend Where: ...... Nature’s Porch time as a family. My youngest son Fee: ...... $6 .00 (age 6) tells me all the time how he Member Discount Fee: ...... Free wants to live at Winding Trails. Minimum: 4 Individuals ...... Maximum: 24 Individuals

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ADULT LUNCHEON WITH FRIENDS, PAINT NIGHT PRESENTED BY SCENE ART BAR FOOD AND NATURE Looking for a different night out? Come to the Winding The past few years we have offered a free luncheon and nature Trails Paint Night presented by Scene Art Bar in Unionville. program for adults each spring. We invite you to join us for a Our teaching artists will guide you, step-by-step, to create relaxing afternoon with your peers and an opportunity to learn your painting of Winding Trails scenery while you enjoy the some interesting facts. Lunch and beverages will be provided. company of your fellow classmates. You can take your paint- Registration is required by three days prior. ing with you to hang in your home or in your office, or give it Date: ...... Tuesday, April 7th as a gift. Art supplies, light snacks, and non-alcoholic bever- Time: ...... 11:30pm to 1:30pm ages will be provided. Bringing your own alcoholic beverages Where: ...... Garmany Hall is permitted, but please do not bring glass containers. Please Member Fee: ...... Free register by Monday July 6th. Members only event. Non Member Fee: ...... $10 .00 Date: ...... Friday, July 17th Time: ...... 6:00 to 9:00pm Ages: ...... 21 and older NATURAL LAWN CARE Where: ...... Navajo Pavilion The Farmington River Watershed Association (FRWA) Fee: ...... $45 .00 and Winding Trails are teaming up for this timely workshop. Minimum: 35 ...... Maximum: 100 Aimee Petras, the Education & Outreach Coordinator at the FRWA, will present this program that covers how to manage BEACH VOLLEYBALL your lawn without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. We will outline the steps you need to take including getting a soil Volleyball enthusiasts are invited to join us on our three sand test through mowing techniques. Additionally, we’ll delve into volleyball courts at the sportsplex. Set, spike and volley your common lawn problems such as grubs and thatch. Miss Judy way into fun with new and old friends. Play doubles, three or will have some family activities after the workshop to discover more. Whatever your skill level is, you will have fun playing what can happen to a watershed that has runoff from lawns this great summertime sport. No registration required, just drop in. which receive too many nutrients. Registration is required by Dates: ...... Mondays, June 15th – August 17th three days prior. Time: ...... 5:30pm to 7:30pm Date: ...... Saturday, May 2nd Where: ...... Sportsplex Time: ...... 9:00 to 10:30 am Ages: ...... 14 years and older Ages: ...... 9-years-old through adults Fee: ...... $6 .00 paid at the gate Where: ...... Nature’s Porch Member Fee: ...... Free Fee: ...... Free Member Fee: ...... Free Minimum: 10 ...... Maximum: 45

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WINDING TRAILS SWIM LESSONS POLICIES PRESCHOOL B

■ Builds off of the skills learned in Preschool A, while incorpo- ONLY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO REGISTER rating those learned in Level 1. Submersion is a major focus of FOR SWIM LESSONS AND SAILING/BOATING this level, along with gaining more independence in the water. LESSONS. Minimum Age: ...... 4 ■ The Winding Trails’ swim program runs according to the LEVEL 1 American Red Cross standards for swim lessons. ■ The prerequisite for each level is successful demonstration of Students are introduced to fully submerging, floating, and skills from the preceding level, except for Level I, which has jumping in deeper water and stroke development basics while no prerequisite. Each level of Learn-to-Swim also includes incorporating games to assist the learning process. training in basic water safety. Minimum Age: ...... 5 ■ Winding Trails offers six comprehensive course levels and two preschool levels that teach participants how to swim LEVEL 2 skillfully and safely. ■ Should enter the level able to jump in water over their head Before choosing a level, take each swimmers ability into with a noodle. Learning floats, glides, treading, and front and consideration. It is important that you sign up for the correct back crawl are the main focus of this level. Some time is spent level at the time of sign up so that he/she is not switched to in deep water learning to jump without any aids or supports. a different level which we may not be able to accommodate. Minimum Age: ...... 5 ■ Progression is at the swimmers own pace. Some will move quickly at first while others progress more slowly. We keep LEVEL 3 the entire learning process as much fun as possible. ■ Students should be comfortable swimming in deep water. Classes will be held rain or shine. If the weather prevents They begin diving and primary focus in on rotary breathing us from getting in the water, there will be other activities and refinement of front and back crawl, along with building available for your child. Keep in mind that in the event of endurance up to 15 meters (45 feet). The kicks for the 4 remaining a thunderstorm we have limited space for coverage. Please strokes are also introduced in this level (sidestroke, breaststroke, use your discretion. ■ butterfly, elementary backstroke). Minimum: 3-4 per class depending on swim level. Maximum: LEVEL 4 5-10 depending on swim level. ■ Registration must be complete, including payment, before Lap swimming is introduced along with the arms of the being accepted. Registration is required by two days before remaining 4 strokes (sidestroke, breaststroke, butterfly, elemen- the session starts. Register early, space is limited. tary backstroke). Some refinement follows introduction along ■ Registration is available online at www.windingtrails.org, with advancement of dives and endurance. or you can register with the paper form at the back of the LEVEL 5 newsletter. Strong endurance and only slight refinement of strokes remaining is required for entry into this level. Stamina, stroke perfection, and flip turns are fundamentals learned throughout SWIM LEVELS: the session. LEVEL 6 PRESCHOOL A Strictly Fitness Swimming/Lifeguard Readiness. Student Fundamentals of water safety, introduction to basic water skills should need little to no correction on stroke performance. Class such as floating, blowing bubbles, submerging and jumping (all builds upon swimming strokes with ease, efficiency, power, and without assistance). Incorporation of games allows children to smoothness over greater distances. Student should be comfort- both respect and enjoy the water. able swimming laps for a 35 minute time span. Minimum Age: ...... 3 DATES Session I Dates: ...... June 22nd - July 3rd Session II Do you have a suggestion for a program? Dates: ...... July 6th - July 17th Perhaps you know of a program that would Session III be great for Winding Trails to offer. We are Dates: ...... July 20th – July 31st always looking for new opportunities to offer Session IV to our many different constituents. Simply Dates: ...... August 3rd – August 14th send an email to [email protected] or Time: ...... See schedule call at (860) 677-8458 ext. 11 Fee: ...... $55 per child, per session (members only)

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2015 MEMBER SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE Registration is now available online at www.windingtrails.org and is required by the Thursday before the session starts. Register early, space is limited. SESSION I: JUNE 22nd – JULY 3rd REGISTER BY JUNE 18th Fee: $55.00 Preschool A Preschool B Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 — 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 — — 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 — 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 — — — — 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 — 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 — — 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 — 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 — — 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 — 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 — — 3:20-3:50 — — 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 —

SESSION 2: JULY 6th – JULY 17th REGISTER BY JULY 2nd Fee: $55.00 Preschool A Preschool B Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 — 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 — — 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 — 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 — — — — 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 — 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 — — 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 — 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 — — 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 — 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 — — 3:20-3:50 — — 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 —

SESSION III: JULY 20th – JULY 31st REGISTER BY JULY 16th Fee: $55.00 Preschool A Preschool B Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 — 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 — — 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 — 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 — — — — 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 — 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 — — 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 — 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 — — 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 — 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 — — 3:20-3:50 — — 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 —

SESSION IV: AUGUST 3rd – AUGUST 14th REGISTER BY JULY 30th Fee: $55.00 Preschool A Preschool B Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 — 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 10:40-11:10 — — 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 — 11:20-11:50 11:20-11:50 — — — — 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 — 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 — — 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 1:40-2:10 — 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 — — 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 2:20-2:50 — 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 3:20-3:50 — — 3:20-3:50 — — 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 4:00-4:30 —

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EARLY SEASON SWIM LESSONS WINDING TRAILS SWIM STROKE CLINIC Winding Trails offers a one week prep lesson before regular This clinic will provide each child with specialized focus on swim lessons begins. There are 4 different levels available. the techniques of each of the four strokes, flip turns, and racing Please read the descriptions and place your child in the starts. Strokes will be enhanced through the use of both drills appropriate level. These will help your child ease into summer and equipment. The stroke work will be supplemented with swim lessons as well as help determine what level they should dryland exercises and stretching that will enhance the major be in this summer. Register by Thursday, June 11th. muscles used in swimming to make this proper technique more Dates: ...... Monday – Friday, June 15th – 19th easily attainable. This clinic is for those in Level 4 and above. Fee: ...... $30 .00 (Members only) Participants need to be able to swim one lap in the lanes on Where: ...... Dunning Lake their own. Exceptions may be made on a case by case bases by RED LEVEL Lessons Coordinator. Registration is required by three days prior to the start of each session. Entering Preschool or Level 1 in summer 2015. Introductory Session I: ...... June 22nd – July 3rd aquatic skills such as blowing bubbles, floating with assistance, Session II: ...... July 6th – July 17th and retrieving objects from the bottom will be covered along Session III: ...... July 20th – July 31st with safety and games. (Children, regardless of age, need to Session IV: ...... August 3rd – August 14th be comfortable separating from their parent the entire lesson Time: ...... 4:00pm – 4:30pm and able to follow directions). Minimum age: ...... 3 Ages: ...... must be a level 4 swimmer or above Session I: ...... 12:30pm – 1:00pm Where: ...... Dunning Lake Swim Lesson Area Session II: ...... 1:10pm – 1:40pm Member Fee : ...... $55 .00 Session III: ...... 1:50pm – 2:20pm Minimum: 4 ...... Maximum: 20 Session IV: ...... 3:30pm – 4:00pm YELLOW LEVEL WINDING TRAILS SWIM TEAM Entering Level 2 or 3 in summer 2015. Students should need no assistance in submerging and capable of jumping into deep We are looking to bring back the Winding Trails Swim water. Independently floating, swimming, and diving will team this summer! We can only proceed with the swim team be the main focus along with stroke work on front crawl and if enough participants join and we are able to organize the backstroke. team. If you are interested in participating please contact Minimum age: ...... 5 Bailey Dailey, Recreation Coordinator, by Thursday, June Session I: ...... 1:10pm – 1:40pm 18th at 860-677-8458 Ext: 11 or [email protected]. Session II ...... 3:30pm – 4:00pm Session III: ...... 4:10pm – 4:40pm Session IV: ...... 4:50pm – 5:30pm INTRODUCTION TO BOATS GREEN LEVEL This class will provide instruction in the basics of our water- Entering Level 4 or 5 in summer 2015. Students should crafts including; canoes, kayaks, rowboats, funyaks, paddleboats have passed Level 3 and/or already contain the ability to dive, and will touch on sailing. Students will also learn some basic perform front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke, and be water safety skills. Skills and exercises will be presented with comfortable swimming multiple lengths (25yds) in water 6ft the emphasis on FUN! Registration is required by three days prior or more deep. Stroke refinement along with the introduction to the start of each session. of breaststroke, butterfly, and advanced diving techniques Session I will be learned. Date: ...... June 22nd – June 26th Minimum age: ...... 8 Time: ...... 11:30am – 12:30pm Session I: ...... 1:50pm – 2:20pm Session II Session II: ...... 3:30pm – 4:00pm Date: ...... July 13th – July 17th Session III: ...... 4:10pm – 4:40pm Time: ...... 5:00pm – 6:00pm Session IV: ...... 4:50pm – 5:30pm Session III BLUE LEVEL Date: ...... July 27th – July 31st Time: ...... 11:30am – 12:30pm Entering Level 5 or 6 in summer 2015. Children entering “blue” lessons should be mature, proficient swimmers who have little Session IV refinement left on all their strokes. Knowledge and execution Date: ...... August 3rd – August 7th of all strokes should already be excellent at this point. Mastery Time: ...... 5:00pm – 6:00pm techniques and endurance will be the main focus, eventually Ages: ...... 7 and up (must be a level 3 swimmer) ending the week with a 500yd swim. Where: ...... Dunning Lake Boat House Minimum age: ...... 10 Fee: ...... $45 .00 (Members only) Session I: ...... 4:10pm – 4:40pm Minimum: 4 ...... Maximum: 16 Session II: ...... 4:50pm – 5:30pm

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WINDING TRAILS SAILING AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING COURSE Sailing Classes will be offered on beautiful Dunning Lake. Would you like to become a certified lifeguard? Participants Learn the parts of a sunfish along with set up procedures, basic who successfully complete the course will be certified in CPR, maneuvering, tacks, jibes, capsizing and safe boating practices. First Aid, Lifeguard Training and Waterfront Training. All All sailing is two or three people per sunfish. Registration is candidates must be 15 years or older by the end of the last class. required by three days prior to the start of each session. Prerequisite: 1st day is able to swim 550 yards continuously using Session I only front crawl with rhythmic breathing and breaststroke; tread Date: ...... June 22nd - July 3rd water for 2 minutes using legs only; swim 20 yards pick up brick Time: ...... 5:00pm – 6:30pm and swim back with brick within 1 minutes and 49 seconds; Session II and swim 5 yards submerged and retrieve three rings (5 yards Date: ...... July 6th - July 17th apart). Registration is required one week before the start of class. Time: ...... 11:00am – 12:30pm Session I Date: ...... June 8th – June 19th Session III Date: ...... July 20th – July 31st Session II Time: ...... 5:00pm – 6:30pm Date: ...... July 20th – July 31st Session IV Days: ...... Monday – Friday Date: ...... August 3rd – August 14th Time: ...... 4:00pm – 8:00pm Time: ...... 11:00am – 12:30pm Ages: ...... 15 years old by end of class Where: ...... Dunning Lake Ages: ...... 8 and up (must be a level 4 swimmer) Fee: ...... $225 .00 Where: ...... Dunning Lake Boat House Member Discount Fee: ...... $175 .00 Fee: ...... $65 .00(Members only) Minimum: 4 ...... Maximum: 10 Minimum: 4 ...... Maximum: 16

AMERICAN RED CROSS JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING Junior Lifeguarding is a newly revised program which is designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course. The course focuses on building a AMERICAN RED CROSS WATER SAFETY foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills of future life- INSTRUCTOR (WSI) CLASS guards. (Students will NOT receive any type of certification). The purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Registration is required three days prior to the start of the session. Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach Session I and conduct Swimming and Water Safety Program courses, Date: ...... July 6th – July 17th including Basic Water Rescue course, the six levels of Learn-to Session II Swim, Parent and Child Aquatics among others. Prerequisite: Date: ...... July 20th – July 31st First day of class participants must demonstrates the following Days: ...... Monday – Friday strokes for 25 yards each: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, Time: ...... 2:00pm – 4:00pm elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly for 15 yards. Ages: ...... 13-14 years old (entering 9th or 10th grade) Maintain position on back 1 minute in deep water (float or Where: ...... Dunning Lake sculling). Tread water for 1 minute. Member Fee: ...... Free IMPORTANT NOTE: IF PARTICIPANTS CANNOT COMPLETE THE SKILLS LISTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS, THEY Minimum: 5 ...... Maximum: 12 WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE AND WILL BE ISSUED A REFUND. Registration is required one week before start of class. Days: . . . Friday, May 29th, Saturday May 30th, Monday through Friday, June 1st through 5th, Saturday June 6th Time: . . . . . Monday, Wednesday & Fridays 3:00pm – 8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm Ages: ...... 16 years old by end of class Where: ...... Dunning Lake Fee: ...... $240 .00* Member Discount Fee: ...... $200 .00* Minimum: 4 ...... Maximum: 10 *Additional $35 fee must be paid to the Red Cross after registering. Additional info will be sent out.

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WINDING TRAILS Times: Monday – Thursday ...... 9:00am – 12:30pm ADVENTURE PROGRAMS Friday Trip: ...... 9:00am – 4:30pm Our Adventure Programs are the perfect opportunity Ages: ...... 10 – 13 years old Where: ...... The Gazebo to make new friends, learn about teamwork, and take Fee: ...... $185 .00 on exciting challenges by stretching yourself to try new WT Member Fee: ...... $165 .00 experiences. Each of these programs will be facilitated by Minimum: 8 ...... Maximum: . 20 Robb Armstrong, Winding Trails Outdoor Adventure Director and our Adventure Staff. LITTLE ADVENTURERS KAYAKING/CANOEING Join the fun! Each day your camper will spend time learning and practicing their skills on the outdoor bouldering wall, Come along on this adventure as we enjoy the weather out on the climbing tower and participating in adventure activities. our lake. In the beginning of the week we will be canoeing, the Skills such as balance and coordination will be presented with second half of the week we will be kayaking. This camp will the emphasis on FUN! cover paddle strokes, rescue techniques, and whitewater basics. Session I: ...... June 22nd – June 26th On Tuesday we will canoe and Friday we will kayak down the Session II: ...... July 13th – July 17th Farmington River. Both of these trips will be full days. Session III: ...... August 3rd – August 7th Dates: ...... July 6th – July 10th Session IV: ...... August 17th – August 21st Times: Time: ...... 9:30am – 11:00am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday ...... 9:00am – 12:30pm Ages: ...... 4 – 6 years old Tuesday and Friday Trips: ...... 9:00am – 4:30pm Where: ...... The Gazebo Ages: ...... 10 – 13 years old Fee: ...... $100 .00 Where: ...... Boathouse WT Member Fee: ...... $80 .00 Fee: ...... $200 .00 Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: . 20 WT Member Fee: ...... $180 .00 Minimum: 8 ...... Maximum: 15 YOUTH ADVENTURERS Your camper will spend 2.5 hours a day participating in a ROCK CLIMBING/CAVING variety of outdoor adventure activities from learning the basics Scale new heights and explore the subterranean wonders. of rock climbing on our 40' climbing tower (consists of a 15' Learn and practice technical skills and movement on our beginner wall, a 35' intermediate wall, a 35' advanced wall, a 40-foot outdoor climbing tower. We will cover the description 60' x 35' cargo net and a zipline). Your camper is sure to leave and use of basic hardware, belaying and repelling, as well as with lasting memories as well as the opportunity to overcome discuss the formation of caves, structures and wildlife. On personal fears and develop new self-confidence and trust. Tuesday we will be caving in Clarksville, New York and Friday Session I: ...... June 22nd – June 26th we will go to Rattlesnake Mountain here in Farmington. Both Session II: ...... July 13th – July 17th of these trips will be full days. Session III: ...... August 3rd – August 7th Dates: ...... July 20th – July 24th Session IV: ...... August 17th – August 21st Times: Time: ...... Noon. – 2:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday ...... 9:00am – 12:30pm Ages: ...... 7 – 11 years old Tuesday and Friday Trips: ...... 9:00am – 4:30 pm Where: ...... The Gazebo Ages: ...... 10 – 13 years old Fee: ...... $115 .00 Where: ...... The Gazebo WT Member Fee: ...... $95 .00 Fee: ...... $200 .00 Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: 15 WT Member Fee: ...... $180 .00 Minimum: 8 ...... Maximum: . 20 DISCOVER SCUBA DISCOVER ADVENTURE Have you ever wondered what it is like to breathe underwater? Or maybe you have just heard so much about the Walton Pond Your camper will participate in a variety of outdoor adventure project and you wanted to take a closer look at the progress. activities from learning the basics of rock climbing on our Well then come out and see what everyone is talking about. In 40' climbing tower, to soaring through the air on our high this program we will spend a little time to explain the basic ropes course, to splashing around in the lake through lake principles of scuba diving and give you an overview of your scuba orienteering and raft building. Your camper is sure to leave gear which will be supplied for you. Once you feel comfortable, with lasting memories as well as the opportunity to overcome we will help you learn basic scuba skills. The skills you learn personal fears and develop new self-confidence and trust. during your Discover Scuba Diving experience may be credited Friday we will go to Brownstone Exploration & Discovery toward the full Scuba certification course. Park in Portland, CT. This trip will be a full day. Session I ...... Monday, July 13th Dates: ...... August 10th – August 14th Session II ...... Tuesday, August 18th

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Time: ...... 3:00pm – 5:30pm Session IV: ...... August 3rd – August 7th Ages: ...... 10 years old and up Time: ...... 10:30am – Noon Fee: ...... $75 .00 Ages: ...... 5 – 6 or entering kindergarten WT Member Fee: ...... $55 .00 Where: ...... Sportsplex Shed Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: . 20 Fee: ...... $100 .00 *All scuba gear will be supplied for participants including: WT Member Fee: ...... $80 .00 mask, fins, snorkel, etc. Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: . 20 SCUBA CERTIFICATION – PADI OPEN WATER DIVER In this program we will teach you all of the skills you need TENNIS to become a certified Scuba diver. This course is made up of 3 Our tennis program focuses on the fundamental skills needed academic lessons, 4 pool sessions, and 4 open water dives. The to participate in this life long sport. Participants learn the skills you learn during your Discover Scuba Diving experience proper techniques of grip, footwork, ground strokes, volleys, may be credited toward this Scuba certification course. This overheads, and serves. Players will also learn the basic rules program will be run in partnership with New England Ski and etiquette of the game. and Scuba and Farmington Farms Tennis and Athletic club.. Session I: ...... June 22nd – June 26th There will be two weekend day trips as well. Dates: TBD Session II: ...... July 27th – July 31st Classroom and Pool (Mondays & Fridays) Time: ...... 9:00am – Noon Dates: ...... June 8th – July 3rd Ages: ...... 6 – 10 years old Time: ...... 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: ...... Tennis Courts Ages: ...... 12 years old and up Fee: ...... $140 .00 Fee (Includes books and cards): ...... $400 .00 WT Member Fee: ...... $120 .00 WT Member Fee: ...... $375 .00 Minimum: 10 ...... Maximum:. 20 Student Personal Gear Package (mask, fins, snorkel, boots) ...... $215 .00 Stuff to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, a snack, sneakers, sunscreen and tennis racquet (WT will provide racquets for those Minimum: 4 ...... Maximum: 12 who need one).

WINDING TRAILS SPECIALTY GOLF SPORTS PROGRAMS Our Golf program focuses on the fundamental skills needed Your child will love our special editions of our widely to participate in this life long sport. Participants learn the popular Little Sports series programs. The focus is on proper techniques in holding the clubs as well as footwork FUN! So what are you waiting for? Get out and Play! and swing mechanics. Players will also learn the basic rules and etiquette of the game. TINY FEET SPORTS Dates: ...... June . 29th – July 3rd This program is designed for children 3 to 4 years old. The Time: ...... 9:00am – Noon one hour program will focus on teaching the very basic beginner Ages: ...... 6 – 10 years old skills of sports, balance, coordination, ball handling with a big Where: ...... Sportsplex emphasis on having fun. Fee: ...... $140 .00 Session I: ...... June 22nd – June 26th WT Member Fee: ...... $120 .00 Session II: ...... July 13th – July 17th Minimum: 10 ...... Maximum:. 20 Session III: ...... July 27th – July 31st Stuff to bring: Appropriate clothing, a snack and water bottle, sneakers, and sunscreen. Session IV: ...... August 3rd – August 7th Time: ...... 9:00am – 10:00am BASKETBALL Ages: ...... 3 – 4 years old Where: ...... Sportsplex Shed Participants will have a great time as they work on their Fee: ...... $85 .00 passing, ball handling, shooting, and dribbling skills. Newly WT Member Fee: ...... $65 .00 acquired basketball skills will be put to the test at an end of Minimum: 6 ...... Maximum: 16 the week tournament! Session I: ...... July 6th – July 10th LITTLE FEET SPORTS Session II: ...... August 17th – August 21st Time: ...... 9:00am – Noon This program is designed for children ages 5 to 6 years old. Ages: ...... 6 – 10 years old Basketball, soccer, tee-ball and tennis will all be included in Where: ...... Basketball Courts this 5 day, 1 1/2 hour program. The program will focus on Fee: ...... $140 .00 teaching the very basic beginner skills of each sport and will WT Member Fee: ...... $120 .00 have a big emphasis on having fun. Minimum: 10 ...... Maximum:. 20 Session I: ...... June 22nd – June 26th Stuff to bring: Appropriate clothing, sneakers, and sunscreen, a Session II: ...... July 13th – July 17th snack and water bottle. Session III: ...... July 27th – July 31st

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LACROSSE BASEBALL Suit up and find out why lacrosse is one of the fastest- Strike-in with this great program. Participants will learn growing sports in the country. Lacrosse combines the basic the fundamentals of baseball including game rules, proper skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into one fast-paced, batting technique, pitching, and the various field positions. high-scoring game. Athletes will learn all the fundamentals Dates: ...... August 3rd – August 7th of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, Time: ...... 9:00am – Noon non-checking environment. Ages: ...... 6 – 10 years old Dates: ...... July 13th – July 17th Where: ...... Baseball Field Time: ...... 9:00am – Noon Fee: ...... $140 .00 Ages: ...... Boys 6 – 10 or Girls 6 – 10 years old WT Member Fee: ...... $120 .00 Where: ...... Sportsplex Minimum: 10 ...... Maximum: 20 Fee: ...... $140 .00 Stuff to bring: Appropriate clothing, water bottle, WT Member Fee: ...... $120 .00 sneakers, baseball glove, and sunscreen (WT will Minimum: 10 ...... Maximum: 20 provide gloves for those who need one). Stuff to bring: Appropriate clothing, a snack and water bottle, sneakers, mouthpiece, protective gloves, helmet with full mask (or goggles for girls lacrosse), lacrosse stick, and sunscreen. (Winding Trails will provide equipment for those who need it, we do not have FLAG FOOTBALL goggles only helmets please make note on form if you need equipment. Participants will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the components of passing, catching, and de-flagging SOCCER or defensive positioning, all presented in a fun and positive Shoot and score with our new soccer camp. Participants will environment. The week will end with a fun skills showcase learn the fundamentals of soccer including game rules, drib- to show their newly acquired talents. bling and shooting techniques, as well as the proper positions Dates: ...... August 10th – August 14th on the field. The program will be a mix of drills and fun games Time: ...... 9:00am – Noon with the intent of getting ready for a full field game on the last Ages: ...... 6 – 10 years old day of camp. The main emphasis will be on having fun while Where: ...... Sportsplex playing the world’s game! Fee: ...... $140 .00 Dates: ...... July 20th – July 24th WT Member Fee: ...... $120 .00 Time: ...... 9:00am – Noon Minimum: 10 ...... Maximum: 20 Ages: ...... 6 – 10 years old Stuff to bring: Appropriate clothing, a snack and water bottle, sneakers, and sunscreen. Where: ...... Sportsplex Fee: ...... $140 .00 WT Members Fee: ...... $120 .00 Minimum: 10 ...... Maximum: 20 Stuff to bring: Appropriate clothing, a snack and a water bottle, sneakers, shin guards, and sunscreen. You may bring your own soccer ball if you like but they will be provided each day.

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AFTERNOON EXPLORERS Here is an exciting option to add to your morning sports/ half day programs for parents that would like their children to experience all aspects of camp. Campers may sign up for this afternoon program if they are signed up for any Winding Trails Half Day camp that ends at noon. This will include all the best from our sports/half day camps in the morning combined with an afternoon filled with fun and adventure at Archery, Boating, Nature, and more. The fun and excitement is here for you! So what are you waiting for? Get out and PLAY! Transportation provided from our summer day camp buses (no additional cost) and campers can attend early and late program ($22.00 per week for either) if needed. This program will be run as part of our ACA accredited day camp and CT State Licensed Day Camp. PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES LEGO PROGRAMS Session I: ...... June 22nd – June 26th Session II: ...... June 29th – July 3rd Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural Session III: ...... July 6th – July 10th engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite Session IV: ...... July 13th – July 17th creations. Children will be given instruction, design challenges, Session V: ...... July 20th – July 24th and competitions appropriate to their level of LEGO Technic Session VI: ...... July 27th – July 31st and System components. Each session will include directed Session VII: ...... August 3rd – August 7th projects with instruction, performance oriented projects with Session VIII: ...... August 10th – August 14th guidance, and free-building time to construct that “Really Session IX: ...... August 17th – August 21st Great Project” with huge quantities of LEGO. These are fun, challenging, hands-on, and minds-on camps suitable for Time: ...... Noon – 3:30pm novices to “maniacs.” These programs are in no way affiliated Ages: ...... 6 – 10 years old with the LEGO Group. Where: ...... The Lodge Fee: ...... $100 .00* WT Member Fee: ...... $80 .00* PRE-ENGINEERING WITH LEGO Stuff to bring: Appropriate clothing, lunch, water bottle, sneakers, Create, Play, and Learn. Build a town, city, or star base with bathing suit and sunscreen . houses, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. *Must be signed up for a morning program as well. Build motorized cars, trains, buses, and trucks; race them; crash them; repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGO building systems while learning useful construction techniques. Dates: ...... August 17th – 21st Ages: ...... 5 – 6 years old Times: Session I: ...... 9:00am – Noon Session II: ...... 1:00pm – 4:00pm Where: ...... The Lodge Fee: ...... $160 .00 WT Member Fee: ...... $140 .00

ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS WITH LEGO Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. This is a hands-on and minds on class suitable for LEGO novices to “maniacs.” Returning students will work on new projects and challenges. Dates: ...... August 17th – 21st Ages: ...... 7 – 9 years old Times: Session I: ...... 9:00am – Noon Session II: ...... 1:00pm – 4:00pm Where: ...... The Lodge Fee: ...... $160 .00 WT Member Fee: ...... $140 .00

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BOATING GUIDELINES ■ All persons renting boats must be at least 8 years old and have passed level 4 swimming lessons. Boat Attendants have the right to refuse boat rentals to any person(s) unable to manage a specific craft. ■ Boats are available for rent at the boathouse daily between the hours of 11:00am and 6:00 pm with the last boat into shore at 7:00pm. Rates are posted at the boat house. ■ Damage to the boats caused by horseplay or operator error will be charged to the member. ■ Individuals using the boats should not bring any valuables on to the water. Winding Trails will not be responsible for damage done to cell phones, car keys, etc. ■ All boaters, whether in Winding Trails boats or their own must wear lifejackets. If we cannot properly fit your child in a lifejacket, they will be unable to accompany you in the boat – No Exceptions! ■ BEACH RULES Electric motors not to exceed 5hp are permitted on the lake. No gas motors are allowed. ■ ■ All Posted Rules & Regulations are to be followed. Launching of boats is allowed only from the provided launch ■ site across from the Main Office building. Swimming is permitted only in designated areas when ■ No inflatable boats are permitted. lifeguards are on duty. ■ ■ Boats are restricted from swimming areas. Open water swimming is not permitted. ■ If you are transporting your boat to Dunning Lake from ■ The lifeguards are here to protect everyone. Please respect another lake, please be sure to wash your boat thoroughly prior their authority and judgment. Keep paths in front of the to launch. This will help prevent the spread of weeds and other lifeguard chairs free of chairs, towels, umbrellas, and beach organisms from one lake to another. A hose is located on the toys. side of the office building for your convenience. ■ ■ Children are the responsibility of their parents. No child Failure to follow the posted rules and regulations will result under the age of twelve is to be left unattended. Please do not in forfeiture of your membership. think the job of lifeguarding is that of baby-sitting. ■ Bubbles, water wings, rafts and other floating devices are prohibited. Coast guard approved lifejackets are acceptable but cannot be used to aid a child in getting to the rafts. Children are allowed to the rafts only if they are able to make it on their own. The safety of your family is important to us. ■ No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the water. ■ Smoking is prohibited from the beach area and picnic area at the waterfront. ■ Please do not bring glass containers to the park. ■ Please place trash in the proper receptacles and recycling bins. BOAT STORAGE ■ Picnic tables and grills are used on a first come first serve ■ basis. Reserving of tables is not allowed. Boats may be stored on the peninsula across from the Main ■ Office year-round for a fee. Baby changing tables are provided in both sides of the ■ All boats are stored at the owner’s risk. Winding Trails bathhouse. Do not use picnic tables for this activity. No cloth accepts no responsibility for loss or damage. diapers/pampers are allowed in the lake. All babies/toddlers ■ Only one boat can be stored at each boat slip. must wear swim diapers. ■ ■ Stickers will be issued showing the member number and Fishing is not permitted on the beach or in swimming areas. assigned boat slip. Stickers must be visibly displayed on all boats. Boats without a sticker will be removed. ■ Registration forms for storage of canoes, rowboats and sailboats less than 15 feet are available at the Main Office. ■ Fees must be kept up to date. Once you are notified of delinquent fees the boat will be removed from the peninsula and not released until all delinquent fees are paid.

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■ Guests must park their vehicles outside the gate along the edge of the entrance roadway. Please pull off to the side of the road and be aware of traffic. ■ Members should park in the designated lots and not on the grass. Parking along the road creates visual problems. Parking violations will be issued for cars parking in non designated areas. ■ No dogs or other pets are allowed in the park. ■ Drive slowly in the park. Speed limit in the park is 20 MPH. Bikers, walkers and wildlife utilize the roadway as well as the cars. ■ Please dispose of diapers by wrapping in a plastic bag before putting in the trash receptacles. Use the baby changing stations and not the picnic tables for changing. ■ Please put trash and recyclables in the proper receptacles. No glass containers, please. ■ Picnic Tables and Grills are used on a first come first serve basis. Reserving of tables is not allowed.

FISHING RULES PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION POLICIES

■ PROGRAM REGISTRATION Members, 16 years of age and older must have a valid fishing license. Children under 16 do not need a fishing license. ■ Participants will be notified by email if a class is filled ■ Please be sure to stick to posted limits on daily catches. or if the class has been cancelled. Registration for most Anyone with more than their limit will have his or her fishing programs can be done online on our website. If you prefer, privileges revoked. Keep in mind fishing is for all members. you can register by mail or in our main office. Over fishing only hurts all fishermen in the end. Please catch PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY and release. ■ Winding Trails reserves the right to cancel any program Members are allowed three trout or bass per day. If you bring due to low enrollment. Please register early! a guest, you and your guests’ limit together cannot exceed the ■ five trout or bass limit per day. Three working days prior to the start date for each program, ■ a decision will be made to cancel or run the program. If Members must pay for their guests either at the gate or in cancelled, you will be notified by Winding Trails and will the main office if gate is unattended. receive a full refund. ■ Bass Protective Slot Limits: 12"-16" long bass are in a ■ Winding Trails reserves the right to combine or divide protective range and must be released. Only one bass over 16" classes, to change the time, date, and/or location and to may be kept each day make other revisions in these offerings, which may become ■ necessary. Failure to follow the posted rules and regulations will result ■ in forfeiture of your membership. Every effort will be made to make up classes. However, activities cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control of Winding Trails that cannot be made up may not be refunded. GENERAL POLICIES REFUND POLICY ■ All vehicles must stop at the gatehouse to scan stickers and Winding Trails has multiple programs and specific policies collect guest fees. Membership stickers must be affixed to the for major programs such as camp and rentals. Please check lower left side of your windshield. Stickers not affixed will be website for details on these programs. The following refund turned into the main office. ■ policies are for our general programs and special events. Walkers/Bikers should use the main gate and will be ■ Full refunds will be given when requested up to one (1) permitted in the park only if they can provide identification as week prior to the start of the program. members. The Gate Attendant will verify membership. ■ ■ Once the decision has been made to run a particular Windows on vehicles must be rolled down so gate attendants program, no refund will be given unless Winding Trails can can speak to drivers and verify membership. ■ find a substitute, or there is a medical emergency. Each membership is limited to 6 guests per day at the guest ■ Absolutely no refunds will be given for any attended fees listed below. Larger groups must call the office at (860) portion of a program. 677-8458 so special arrangements can be made. ■ ■ There will be no cash refunds. Allow two (2) to four (4) Guest fees are $6.00 per adult and $4.00 per child (3 to 15 weeks to process a refund. yrs. old). Discount guest passes may be purchased in advance ■ from the Main Office or at the gate, by members only. A 25.00 fee will be assessed for ALL bounced checks!

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Online registration available for all programs at www.windingtrails.org 35 Winding Trails, Inc. Non-Profit Organization 50 Winding Trails Drive U.S. Postage Farmington, CT 06032 PAID (860) 677-8458 FAX (860) 676-9407 Hartford, CT www.windingtrails.org Permit #1754

MISSION STATEMENT Winding Trails, Inc. is a non-profit, organization serving people from Farmington and surrounding communities, providing year round recreational and educational activities for the enjoyment and growth of families and individuals of all ages. Winding Trails is dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of our natural woodlands and waterways that allow outdoor programming, character development, and other activities that strengthen the lives of those we serve. www.windingtrails.orgSURFED OUR WAY LATELY? Visit our web site to learn more about our facilities and programs. We encourage our members and non-members alike to browse our site and send us feedback. Online Registration is available for most programs.

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