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Holiday Programs & Activities TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information & COVID 19 Requirements…2-3 Toddler Classes………………………………….…………………………..4 Holiday Family Activities …………………………………………...6, 11 Hanukkah …………….. ………………………………………………….14 & 10 Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8AM-4:30PM Family Fun Activity …………………………………………………….13-19 Address: 46 Church Street, Branford CT 06405 Arts & Crafts ……………...………………………………………………..4 & 7 Phone: 203-488-8304/Fax: 203-315-4017 Community Events & Contacts……………………………….20 Web: branfordrecreation.org Upcoming Events………………………………………………………...20 Email: [email protected] Follow us: Weather: If Branford Public Schools are facebook.com BranfordParksandRec cancelled or dismissed early, all Parks & Recreation programs and activities will REGISTER be cancelled. If schools have a delayed opening, programs will continue as scheduled, ONLINE TODAY! except for programs starting prior to 10am. Please note: If the BOE cancels their evening activities, it VISIT US ONLINE AT BRANFORDRECREATION.ORG will be at the discretion of our Department to keep evening programs on as scheduled. For the most up REFUND POLICY to date information, please visit our website or call the office. The following refund policy is in effect: Do you have questions? If a program/activity is cancelled by The Parks & Recreation Dept., a full refund will be issued. Contact our Office Staff To avoid classes being cancelled at the last minute Alex Palluzzi- Director Parks & Recreation due to insufficient enrollment & in order to accom- [email protected] modate waitlists, refund requests must be made no Dale Izzo- Assistant Director later than five(5) business days before a program [email protected] begins. Victor Amatori, Jr.- Program Supervisor Refunds are generally not given once a program has [email protected] begun, however, in the event of injury or illness, a Andrea Kenney- Program Coordinator refund request will be considered if accompanied by [email protected] a doctor’s note. No refunds on tickets, trips or pool Colin Sheehan– Arts & Culture Coordinator passes. [email protected] Absolutely no refunds will be given for any unused Monica Sullivan- Administrative Assistant portion of a program/activity. [email protected] All refunds are subject to a $10.00 processing fee. Megan Cunningham– Administrative Assistant When a program/activity is run by a third party [email protected] vendor, no refunds will be given after 5 business Branford Parks & Recreation days prior to the start of program/activity. “SMOKE FREE POLICY” All refunds are issued back in the original payment “Smoking is prohibited at all properties under the control format, except cash. of the Branford Parks and Recreation Dept. at all times, including but not limited to: buildings, grounds, entranc- es, sidewalks, parking lots and beaches. Smoking is de- fined as the use of: cigarettes, pipes, cigars and other devices that produce smoke including electronic ciga- rettes and water pipes.” Branford Parks & Recreation / Register online at branfordrecreation.org 2 COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING CLASSES COVID-19 PHYSICAL DISTANCING IN PUBLIC 1. If you do not feel well, stay home! PARKS AND TRAILS 2. If you have been in contact with someone who has 1. Do not use parks or trails if you are exhibiting symp- tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days or toms, have been exposed to COVID-19 or have traveled if you have traveled within the last 14 days to a state to one of the states on Connecticut’s Travel Advisory on the “State of Connecticut Advisory List”, please do List. not attend class. https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Travel 2. Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to 3. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before class time to be visiting parks and trails. checked in. All participants will have their 3. Be prepared for limited access to public restrooms temperature taken and will sanitize their hands. Any and water fountains. Prepare before you visit: “Go Be- participant with a temperature of 99.5 or higher will be fore You Go”. sent home and advised to contact their medical 4. Share the trails/parks. Warn other users of your provider. presence and wear your mask as you pass. 4. Please wear a mask or face covering. Parents /Adults 5. Avoid touching your face- eyes, nose, mouth. Be must wear a mask at all times (children under the age careful what you touch. of 3 years do not need to wear a mask). 6. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or cough/ 5. Only those registered for the class may attend. If you sneeze into your sleeve. are enrolled in a parent/child class, only one parent 7. Observe CDC’s minimum recommended physical and may attend with the child. Unfortunately at this time social distancing of 6 feet from other persons at all siblings are not able to attend. times. 6. Be prepared for limited access to public restrooms 8. Wash often for at least 20 seconds with soap and wa- and water fountains. Prepare: “Go Before You Go”. ter. If soap is not available, use an alcohol based hand 7. Please be respectful of other participants. sanitizer. 8. Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to 9. Wear a face covering or mask. attending class. 10. Take out what you take in, or use trash cans to dis- 9. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or cough/ pose of trash. Do not throw trash on the ground. sneeze into your sleeve. 11. Follow all posted signs. 10. All participants must adhere to social distancing requirements of 6 feet or more away from another participant. Looking for a Gift Idea? 11. The Parks and Recreation Dept. reserves the right to Looking for a clever gift idea? Need a last minute send any participant home for any reason. Christmas or birthday present? We have the answer….. 12. If you test positive for COVID-19 and are currently A Branford Parks & Recreation Gift Certificate or registered for a class you will need to test negative “Spread A Little Sunshine” will make the perfect gift!!!! before being able to participate in the program and no earlier than 14 days after you first test positive. Negative test results will be required to be submitted to the Director of the Department. If you test positive, you must agree to cooperatively 13. participate in any contact tracing program required by the Department of Health. Spread A Little Sunshine!! 14. Questions related to these requirements may be Special Occasions, Birthdays, Anniversaries, directed to the Director or Assistant Director of Thinking of You, Congratulations, Recreation. “Hang In There Sunshine”, etc. 15. The Parks and Recreation Department reserve the Option 1: Spread A Little Sunshine with a right to cancel a program at anytime. personalized video. $10.00 Option2: Spread A Little Sunshine by sending the Sunshine Mascot to a loved one. They will receive a special gift and some sunshine. $25.00 *Call the office for details; restrictions apply. Branford Parks & Recreation / Register online at branfordrecreation.org 3 Virtual Holiday Toddler Party Ages 1-5yrs Button Art by ReLoved Designs: Get into the Christmas spirit with Miss Erica and a Looking for a fun easy DIY craft project? Button very special guest, Santa Claus!!! During this 30 art is the perfect craft. Choose from a Snowman minute virtual party, we will sing holiday favorites, or a Tree. Canvas and supplies are included in read holiday classic and create a “countdown to the kit. Orders are placed as soon as you Santa” craft. Don’t miss the opportunity for your register! You will receive a call to pick up your kit little one to visit with Santa in a fun, safe way from from our office. Kits make a great gift for every- your home! When you sign up for this class, the one on your list. supplies for the simple craft will be dropped off in Fee: $20/kit your mailbox prior. Space is limited. Date Time Fee: Holiday Cookie Decorating Kits: Tues. Dec. 15th 9:30-10 AM $10 Have fun decorating your very own cookies in Tues. Dec. 15th 10:30-11 AM $10 the comfort your kitchen. “Sweets on Main” will supply a half dozen cookies, icing, sprinkles and Toddler Gingerbread House: Ages:1-5yrs. instructions to create your own masterpiece. Looking to get into the holiday spirit in a creative & Pick up kits on Monday Dec. 21st or Tuesday, fun way with your toddler? Join us for simple gin- Dec. 22nd, 7:30-4:30 gerbread house decorating! All supplies will be Date Fee: provided & class will have circle time and Pre-order before Dec. 18th $25 songs! Space is limited. Class will be held outside weather permitting so please bring a blanket. Date Time Fee: Thurs. Dec. 3rd 10-11 AM $10 Hanukkah Arts & Crafts with Miss Kidscapades ZOOM Classes Erica Have fun creating with the Kidscapades staff. Enjoy a fun arts and crafts project and story Class materials list & ZOOM link will be sent out a learning about Hanukkah. Craft items will be few days before the class begins. Be sure to delivered to your home & the virtual link will be gather your materials in advance. sent prior. Register by Dec. 15th Gingerbread Baby: Ages: 3-4 yrs. Date: Fee: Based on the classic story Gingerbread Baby by Thurs. Dec. 17th $10 Jan Brett, we will take a quick story walk to familiarize the children with that Gingerbread Ba- by. The rest of class will be spent engaging in Gingerbread Baby centered activities. Hanukkah Bedtime Stories Date Time Fee: Curl up for a bedtime story. Children will listen to Wed. Dec. 16th 10-10:30AM $15 a story in the comfort of their own home. (Links will be sent the morning of).
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