REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION, Continued SUMMER REGISTRATION 2013

REGISTRATION INFORMATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION, continued SUMMER REGISTRATION 2013

st All Bethel Parks and Recreation programs are DATE: Tuesday, May 21 inclusive. We are committed to assuring equal access TIME: 9:00am-6:00pm to programs, activities and services to all individuals. LOCATION: Parks & Recreation Department th During the course of our programs we may be, at DEADLINE: June 24 for all programs excluding times, taking photos or filming the activities and its playground camps participants for instructional purposes or Public CAMP Television. For more information, please contact the DEADLINE: Session I: When we reach our limit or office at 794-8531. June 8th nd Session II & III: July 2 CANCELLATION POLICY All participants must be registered before the first day of the If Bethel schools are closed or cancelled, all Parks and program. Once a program has begun no registrations will Recreation programs will be cancelled. Athletic fields be accepted. may close due to inclement weather. Cancellation OFFICE HOURS information may be obtained by calling us at 794-8531 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and choosing option #1. For your convenience, office hours will be V extended until 6:00 p.m. on 5/21. WEEKEND CANCELLATIONS Please note: Excluding the dates listed Please contact your SPORTS ASSOCIATION or COACH. above, the night staff is not permitted to take registrations or payments. Bethel Baseball Association

www.bethel-baseball.com MAIL IN REGISTRATION

Mail in or drop off registration will not be nd Bethel Youth Soccer Association processed until Wednesday, May 22 and www.bethelsoccer.org could be subject to a waiting list.

Bethel Softball Association LATE FEE www.leaguelineup.com/bethelsoftball A $10 late fee per program will be

assessed for all registrations submitted Bethel Youth Lacrosse Association after the deadline date. Programs www.bethellacrosse.com may reach maximum capacity before the

deadline date – early registration is Bethel Youth Football recommended. www.bethelbobcats.com

NON-RESIDENT Bethel Women’s Softball Registrations for non-residents will not be www.eteamz.com/bethelsoftballwomen accepted until May 31st for an additional

$15.00 fee per program. Summer camp rd Registration for non-residents starts May 3 . REFUND POLICY /RETURN CHECK

AGE REQUIREMENT Return check charge fee is $28.00. All Children must meet the age requirement refunds are subject to a $10 within the session of the program for which administration surcharge. they’re registered. Proof of age may be If the Parks & Recreation Department cancels a required. program a full refund is given. No refunds will be given after the first class, unless extenuating circumstances SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT arise. Participants ages 60 and up are eligible for a $10 discount, excluding trips.

Staff Commission Eileen Earle, Director Meghan O’Connor, Chairperson Rachael McGrath, Recreation Supervisor Angelo Franzese Janet Beote, Secretary Pat Morton Maureen DeFazio, Program Coordinator Laura Ferguson William Pullan Gary Regan Parks Staff Lou Valenti Troy Andros Jim Robinson and Matt Hunt

NYSCA Clinic Women’s Self Defense All parents interested in coaching or helping out with any The R.A.D (Rape Aggression Defense) System of self- sports MUST be certified by the NYSCA, and have a yearly defense is an all female defense systems course that background check. You may renew, add a sport or take the provides the basic self-defense options to reduce the risk of initial clinic online. You will need your membership number an abduction or assault. if you’re currently certified. The instructions for the online clinic are as follows: This four week course includes lecture, discussion, and self- defense techniques suitable for adult women of all ages and 1. www.nays.org abilities. Topics include situational awareness, risk 2. Click on “Training Programs”. reduction and basic confrontational principles. 3. Click on “Volunteer Coaches (NYSCA)”. 4. Scroll down to “How it Works” – Click on NYSCA Students will be taught various techniques including kicks, ONLINE CLININCS. finger rolls, blocks, strikes and stances. 5. Click on “Join Now”. 6. New members must watch both the “Intro to Class is LIMITED to 10.

Coaching” video and the sport specific video. Age: 18 years and older **Background check form is available on our website** Days: Mon. & Wed. Dates: 6/24–7/17 (4 wks.) Please contact our office if you are unable to view the video Time: 7:00-8:00pm Fee: $15.00 online at 203-794-8531. Place: Municipal Center Program #5554 Stage Special Offers Instructor: Officer Courtney Whaley, Bethel Police Dept. Discount Lake Compounce Tickets St

We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase Swim Team discounted tickets to Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Recreational Swim Team Tickets will be available beginning June 4th until August 23rd Come join our summer recreational Swim and can be used for daily admission through September 1, Team and learn about the sport of 2013. swimming. All swimmers age 7 – 16 will learn the sport of swimming, be part of a Program #5499 team and have a fun and exciting summer. Lake Compounce Fee: $28.00 per ticket Adult & Junior Swim Team will begin on June 24th and run until August 7th. Practice will be held at the O’Neil Center of Western Movie Nights Connecticut State University. Meet schedule will be Movie nights on the Municipal Center available at first practice. front lawn are BACK!! A minimum of 40 participants will be required to have a Admission is free. Bring your family and friends along team. Metro Swim Shop will be available to purchase team with blankets and chairs. suits and other swimming apparel at the O’Neil Center the first week of practice. The movie will start at dusk, BUT there will be food and drink concession stands along with family entertainment Day: Monday – Thursday beginning at 7:00pm. Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 11 yrs old & older 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 10 yrs old & under June 27th Rise of the Guardians July 25th Wreck it Ralph Fee: $150.00 Individual $275.00 2 children th $400.00 3 children August 15 Hotel Transylvania Program #5544

Zumba Zumba The Bethel Mile Join us for The Bethel Mile Road Race at the Bethel Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that Municipal Center on June 1, 2013 to benefit the TJ Burke incorporates Latin and international music and dance and James Thomsen Memorial Scholarships. movements, which creates a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. Please wear aerobic fitness or dance The first race begins at 7:30am. Day of registration closes sneakers and bring water and a towel. Ages 15 to adult. at 7:00am.

Three separate races: Youth (12 & under), Open (13-39) Day: Wednesday Date: 6/26 – 8/7 (6 wks.) and Masters (40+). Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. No Class: 7/17 Place: Municipal Center Fee: $65.00 per individual Registration forms are available in the Park and Rec. office. G.P. Room Program #5553 Pre-registered prices are $20(adults), $10(12 & under). Instructor: Dolly Pinto Day of registration is $25(Adult), $10(12 & under).

READY, SET, GO TO KINDERGARTEN Tennis

This NEW class is for children entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2013. It can be 1, 2 or 3 weeks of fun and work Tennis Lessons refreshing old and new skills for the start of the school year. Bethel welcomes back Camp Director Greg Sansonetti for Classes will cover letter recognition, sequencing, patterns, his eighth season alongside his exceptional adult staff. For graphing and much, much more. This class is available for more information on Bethel tennis programs, contact 1, 2 or 3 weeks. MINIMUM of 10 students and a MAXIMUM Lorraine at 203-640-1724 or Greg at 203-414-9453 or visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.net. of 18. Cancellation line for weekend Tennis 203-283-5629.

Classes will be held on TUESDAYS at the Tennis courts by the High School baseball field. Day: Monday-Friday Week 1: 8/5-8/9 #5578 Session 1: June 25th – July 16th Rain date: 7/23 Week 2: 8/12-8/16 #5579 th th Week 3: 8/19-8/23 #5580 Session 2: July 30 – August 20 Rain date: 8/27

Time: 9:00-12:00pm Minimum of 4 participants. Fee: 1 week- $90, 2 weeks - $175, 3 weeks - $250 Location: Municipal Center Pee Wee Clinic: Lessons for children Ages 3-4 Activity Room Session 1 #5522 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. $49 Instructor: Sharon Dibuono Session 2 #5523 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. $49

Jr. Clinic: Lessons for Beg/Advanced Beg. Ages 5-7

Session 1 #5524 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. $79 Open Gym Session 2 #5525 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. $79

Summer Open Gym Jr. Clinic: Lessons for Beg/Advanced Beg. Ages 8-11 Keep playing basketball during the summer Session 1 #5526 6:00 -- 7:00 p.m. $79 at our open gym. You MUST be registered Session 2 #5527 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. $79 to participate, but you pay as you go.

This program runs for five weeks beginning Wednesday, July 10th through Wednesday, July 31st. Junior Tennis Camp Classes will run Monday through Thursday with a rain Registration form must be filled in and signed by parent or date on Friday. Camp will be held at the Tennis courts by the High School baseball fields. guardian prior to participation. Session 1: July 8 – July11 Rain date: 7/12 Day: Wednesday Dates: 7/10-7/31 Session 2: July 29 – August 1 Rain date: 8/2 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 Grades 5-8 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 Grades 9-12 Pee Wee Tennis Camp - ages 3 - 4: This action packed Place: Municipal Center Fee: $2 per night class offers children a fun introduction to the sport of tennis. Gym Class time will emphasize forehand, backhand and volleys in game situations. Minimum of 3 per class, maximum of 10.

Session 1 #5528 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. $49 Youth Track & Field Series Session 2 #5529 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. $49

A Youth Track Series will be offered this summer on Junior Tennis Camp - ages 5-7 & 8-12: Campers will learn Wednesday evenings, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 for children 3 th a different stroke each day. This camp includes instruction years of age thru 8 grade. on the forehand, backhand, serve and volley in game situations. There is also an optional cross-training Registration is at 5:30p.m. the night of the race. The race component to this camp to facilitate coordination as well as begins at 6:00 p.m. Maximum 3 events. improve endurance. USTA 10 and under tennis Match Play will be played on a modified court with tennis balls designed EVENTS: for their specific skill level. This will provide players with an 50M Dash – 5 and under 400M Dash opportunity to play “real” tennis and learn the rules of the 100M Dash 800M Run game. Children should bring a NUT FREE snack. 200M Dash Mile Run Mini hurdles Session 1 # 5530 9:30 am – 12:30 pm $149 Session 2 # 5531 9:30 am – 12:30 pm $149 Field clinics will be offered following the completion of the races: Long Jump, High Jump, Mini Jav and Shot Put. For more information on Bethel tennis programs, contact Lorraine at 203-640-1724 or Greg at 203-414-9453 or visit Fee: $2.00 per athlete/per meet www.fairfieldcountytennis.net INSTRUCTOR: Yvonne Grimes

U.S. Sports Institute Softball Camp US Sports Institute is at the forefront of Bethel Parks & Recreation Softball Camp providing quality sports camps and Players in grades 3-8 will work in small groups on basic programs, working with community-based skills and mechanics. Coach Fenn will organize and organizations across America. oversee Bethel High School softball player’s instruction at each station. We enable each camper to grow in an atmosphere that promotes integrity, self-esteem, positive values and good Skills taught include: proper throwing mechanics, hitting, sportsmanship. We are dedicated to delivering quality base running, pitching, fielding, game situations. programs, where children will not only have great fun but Participants should bring a glove, water bottle and a small also learn that “character really counts!” Regardless of snack. which camp or clinic your child attends, all activities take place in a positive, low pressure, educational environment CAMP DIRECTOR – COACH LYNN FENN to maximize learning, and also to ensure enjoyment for all INDUCTED INTO FASTPITCH HALL OF FAME participants. (PLAYER) 1998 B.H.S. VARSITY SOFTBALL COACH 33 YEARS Total Play Multi Sports - The ultimate sporting experience COACHED TO 7 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS where your child can play up to 16 different sports from around the world. QUALIFIED FOR STATE TOURNAMENT 26 OUT OF 33 SEASONS Dates: 8/12-8/16 TWICE RUNNER UP FOR CLASS ‘L’ STATE Time: 9-4 pm Age: 6-12 Fee: $189 #MS18120 CHAMPION Time: 9-12:30 pm Age: 5-12 Fee: $149 #MS18121 STATE CHAMPIONS 1998 Time: 1-4 pm Age: 5-12 Fee: $129 #MS18122 Place: Berry School Fields In the event of rain during camp, parents/guardians should pickup their child immediately. Total Sports Squirts - A great way to introduce children ages 3-5 to a variety of sports, such as, soccer, T-ball, Dates: 6/24-6/28 basketball, lacrosse and hockey. Time: 9:00-12:00pm Fee: $125 Place: Johnson School Fields Program #5542 Dates: 7/29-8/2 Time: 9:30-10:30 am Age: 3-5 Fee: $89 #SP18123 Place: Berry School Fields Field Hockey Camp Parent & Me Golf Squirts – This camp enables you to help Do you want to learn how to play field your child learn and succeed in this sport. Children will use hockey? Join the high school field hockey oversized, lightweight clubs to encourage the correct grip coaches and players to learn (or master) and swing. new and exciting drills and the rules of the

Dates: 7/29-8/2 game. Come and join the fun at the Field Time: 9:30-10:30 am Age: 3-5 Fee: $89 #GOS18124 Hockey Field in the outfield of H.S.

Place: Berry School Fields Baseball Field.

First Play Golf – The great thing about this camp is that it What you need to bring to camp: Stick, mouth guard, makes golf fun! Using the SNAG system, players will learn shin guards, eye goggles and a water bottle. (Sticks and the basic techniques while keeping the session interesting Shin guards can be borrowed) For further information, and active. please contact Coach McGowan at:

Dates: 7/8-7/12 Time: 9:00-10:30 am Age: 5-7 Fee: $109 #GOS18125 [email protected]. Time: 10:45-12:15 pm Age: 8-11 Fee: $109 #GOS18126 Grades: 5th – 9th Place: Berry School Fields Day: Monday-Friday Dates: 6/24-6/28 Time: 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. First Play Flag Football - Open to children of all ability Place: Outfield of H.S. Fee: $125 (includes t-shirt) levels. This camp offers an opportunity for any future Baseball Field Program #5503 football star to learn and enhance their skills in all areas, INSTRUCTOR: Kathleen McGowan running plays, catching, passing and defending

Dates: 7/22-7/26 Time: 9:00-12:00 pm Age: 5-12 Fee: $129 #FF18177 Place: Berry School Fields

For further information and ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.USsportsinstitute.com

Information and registration is also available at the Parks & Recreation office.

Skyhawks Sports Camp Children’s Self Defense r.a.d (resist aggression defensively) KIDS is a personal Skyhawks Summer Sports Camp empowerment safety education class for children that Under the expert care of our sports camp coaches, kids not strengthens family, encourages physical fitness and only learn individual sport-oriented skills, but also develop teaches core safety values to live by through its program. personally, socially, all while learning teamwork and building character and life skills through sports. Fun, activity-based programs include lecture, safety drills,

muscle memory exercises and dynamic simulation with a REGISTRATION IS ONLINE AT: focus on personal safety at home and school, realistic www.skyhawks.com defense against abduction, good-bad-uncomfortable touch, stranger awareness and personal empowerment. Skyhawks registration forms are also available at the Bethel Parks & Recreation Office. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers as there will be

some low-impact physical activities. Basketball - This fun, skill-intensive program is designed Class is LIMITED to 10. for beginning to intermediate players. Ages: 8-10 Grades 1-2 Dates: 7/29 – 8/2 Time: 9am – 12pm Days: Mon. & Wed. Dates: 6/24–7/17 (4 wks.) Fee: $105 residents/$120 non-res. Time: 5:30-6:30pm Fee: $15.00 Place: Bethel High School Gym Place: Municipal Center Program #5555 Stage Skills and Drills Basketball Clinic – This fun, skill- Instructor: Detective Lynn Morris, Bethel Police Dept. intensive clinic is designed for beginning to intermediate students in the following grades:

Grades: 3-6 Dates: 7/29 – 8/2 Time: 9am – 1pm. Tae Kwon Do

Grades: 7-9 Dates: 7/22 – 7/26 Time: 9am – 1pm Experience the excitement of traditional martial arts training! Fee: $100 residents/$115 non-res Tae Kwon-Do is the Korean art of self defense developed Place: Bethel High School Gym by General Choi Hong Hi, founder of the International Tae Kwon-Do Federation. Tae Kwon-Do is now an official Slam and Jam Basketball –Bring your newly learned skills Olympic activity! to the court and sign up to play in a week-long tournament style camp. Teams will be created based on the number of Our classes consist of a stretching warm up, repetitive players per age per camp. The week will conclude with a practice of fundamental techniques, non-contact and Friday Final Four! Olympic-style sparring, the traditional patterns of General Choi and realistic self -defense skills. Emphasis is placed Grades: 3-6 Dates: 7/29 – 8/2 Time: 1pm – 3pm on the values and ethics of honor, honesty and humility. Grades: 7-9 Dates: 7/22 – 7/26 Time: 1pm – 3pm Fee: $29residents/$44 non-res. Adult Beginners and family membership is enthusiastically

Place: Bethel High School Gym encouraged! Promotional rank advancement, federation membership, uniforms and equipment are available at extra Multi-Sport Camp – In this camp we combine three sports, cost, but not mandatory. Ages 8 to Adults - All levels. soccer, baseball and basketball into one fun-filled week. The rules and essential skills of each sport will be taught. Day: Tues. & Thurs. Dates: 6/25-8/1 (6 wks.)

Ages: 7-10 yrs Dates: 8/5 – 8/9 Time: 9am – 1pm Time: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. No Class: Fee: $115 residents/$130 non-res. Place: Municipal Center Fee: $ 60.00 G.P Room Program #5545 Place: Bethel Middle School/Benzing Field Instructor: Marvin Beninson, Third Degree Black Belt Volleyball – Volleyball skills are taught through game- and Assistant Instructor speed drills and daily scrimmages that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player.

Ages: 10-14 yrs Dates: 8/5 – 8/9 Time: 9am – 1pm Fee: $115 residents/$130 non-res. Place: Bethel Town Hall Gym

Mini-Hawk – This baseball, basketball, and soccer program gives young children a fun and positive first step in athletics.

Ages: 4-7 yrs Dates: 8/5 – 8/9 Time: 9am – 12pm Fee: $105 residents/$120 non-res. Place: Bethel Middle School/Benzing Field

FREE! BYSA Summer Soccer Nights 2013 BYSA Summer Camp 2013

nd th July 2 – July 25 , 2013 at Rourke Field

Tuesday & Thursday Nights 6-8PM Free Pickup Soccer games for ALL kids ages 7-12 years old

Organized pick up soccer games will be put together each night based on # of kids and ages. These are intended to let kids get out and free play for FUN. www.bethelsoccer.org www.uksocca.com

th th Adult supervision will be on site, but games will not be August 5 -9 , at the Berry School Fields officiated. Mini Camp (Ages 4-6) 9AM-10:30AM: $71 per player Half Day Program (Ages 5-14) 9AM-12PM: $109 per player ALL PLAYERS THAT WISH TO PARTICIPATE MUST Full Day Program (Ages 7-14) 9AM-3:00PM:$164 per player COMPLETE A BYSA REGISTRATION FORM AND LIABILITY RELEASE, IN ORDER TO PLAY. BYSA is once again proud to announce its continued partnership with U.K. International this year for our soccer Registration forms are available at the Parks and camp. After developing a fantastic relationship with U.K. Recreation office or at the BYSA web site. International in our travel program and the great response http://www.bethelsoccer.org to last 5 years summer camps we are glad to welcome them back for our summer program. Many new concepts, For additional information contact: Greg Correard, 744-8515 techniques, drills and fun new ideas on how to improve [email protected] soccer skills will be introduced.

U.K. International is renowned for their ability to consistently create “The Best Possible Soccer Experience” in a safe, educational and fun environment.

Comments from past camps: “Always my son’s favorite camp-now it’s my daughters too!” “My son loved it, learned the rules and has more interest in soccer now” “My daughter is having a great time. Coaches are enthusiastic and encouraging”

Skills & Drills Boys Lacrosse Camp Registrations can be done at the Parks and Recreation If you are a lacrosse player then this camp is for you. Camp office during normal business hours or online at the UK International website www.uksocca.com. will focus on individual stick skills, feeding, shooting, passing, groundballs, face-off strategies, and dodging. Registration # 81068011. Registration ends July 31, 2013.

It will also encompass team concepts like riding, clearing, BYSA Camp Coordinator: Greg Correard, 203-744-8515 transition game and man-up and man down situations. [email protected]

Camp will start each day with individualized programs for each position, including goalies and move into drills that Bethel Wrestling Camp help foster solid game play. Players will also learn drills and The Bethel Wrestling Camp is for conditioning concepts that they can do in the off-season that grades K thru 8th. will lead to more successful season play. Camp will be held th at Berry School Fields. Sign up prior to June 15 and get a free T-shirt!

Wrestling Shoes required Date: 6/24-6/27 (rain date 6/28) Program #5496 9:00a.m. – 11:30a.m. Gr. 3 & 4 Program #5497 11:45a.m. – 2:15p.m. Gr. 5-7 FEE: $100.00 (includes T-shirt) INSTRUCTOR: Keith Marotta, BHS Varsity Coach

Equipment Requirements: Appropriate helmet, mouthpiece, arm pads, Dates: 7/8-7/12 Shoulder pads, gloves, stick and a positive attitude! Time: 5:30-8:00p.m Place: Bethel Municipal Center G.P. Rm. Fee: $100.00, second child $75.00 Please make checks payable to: BYWC

For more info, questions and to sign up go to the BYWC website: www.bethelyouthwrestlingclub.com

Summer Playground Camp 2013

Registration begins Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Parks & Recreation office during regular office hours from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Non Residents may register starting May3, 2013.

Playground camps are for Bethel Residents and Non Residents for an extra non-resident fee of $15.00 per session. The camps are available to the following age groups: Preschool (ages 3-5), Junior (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 4-6), and Youth (grades 7-9). We also offer an Extended Day program for Junior and Senior campers. A camp day may consist of indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, offsite trips, as well as onsite entertainment and activities. All participants will receive a schedule of events, permission slips and information about the program. CAMP WILL NOT BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 4TH.

PRESCHOOL CAMP FEE: $175.00 per session – one week fee: $90 - SESSION 1: Fee is $160 to reflect the July 4th holiday. JUNIOR, SENIOR & YOUTH CAMP FEE: $250 per session – one-week fee: $150 SESSION I: Fee is $225 to reflect the July 4th Holiday FAMILY FEE: A $25 discount will be applied for multiple sessions and each additional child in Preschool, Junior, Senior or Youth Camps. **The discount does not apply for split sessions**

PRESCHOOL CAMP Preschool Camp is for children ages 3–5 by December 31, 2013, and is held at JOHNSON SCHOOL. Special events and trips will be available for all children. IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT ATTEND THE OFFSITE TRIPS, HE/SHE WILL NOT HAVE CAMP THOSE DAYS. All campers should bring a daily snack. MUST BE POTTY TRAINED.

#5515 SESSION I* JUNE 24 – JULY 5 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. #5516 SESSION II JULY 8 – JULY 19 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. #5517 SESSION III JULY 22 – AUGUST 2 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

PRESCHOOL EXTENDED DAY Extended hours will be available Mondays & Wednesdays from 12:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. for a cost of $30 per week. There is a MINIMUM of 8 participants required for the extended care to run.

#5509 Wk #1 June 24 - June 28 #5512 Wk #4 July 15 - July 19 #5510 Wk #2 July 1 - July 5 #5513 Wk #5 July 22 - July 26 #5511 Wk #3 July 8 - July 12 #5514 Wk #6 July 29 - Aug. 2 ______

JUNIOR CAMP Junior Camp is for children entering grades 1 through 3, and is held at ROCKWELL SCHOOL.

#5506 SESSION I* JUNE 24 – JULY 5 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. #5507 SESSION II JULY 8 – JULY 19 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. #5508 SESSION III JULY 22 – AUGUST 2 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

SENIOR CAMP Senior Camp is for children entering grades 4 through 6, and is held at THE MIDDLE SCHOOL.

#5532 SESSION I* JUNE 24 – JULY 5 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. #5533 SESSION II JULY 8 – JULY 19 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. #5534 SESSION III JULY 22 – AUGUST 2 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

JUNIOR & SENIOR CAMP EXTENDED DAY

Junior, Senior Extended Day camp is held at the BETHEL MIDDLE SCHOOL. Campers participating in this program should be dropped off at BMS. The Parks & Recreation staff members will walk Junior campers to Rockwell School at 9:00 a.m. A.M. Extended Day 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - FEE: $30.00 PER WEEK , (wk #2 is $25.00)

#5490 Wk #1 June 24 - June 28 #5493 Wk #4 July 15 - July 19 #5491 Wk #2 July 1, - July 5 #5494 Wk #5 July 22 - July 26 #5592 Wk #3 July 8 - July 12 #5495 Wk #6 July 29 - Aug. 2 ______

YOUTH CAMP Youth Camp is for boys and girls entering grades 7 through 9, and is held at the MUNICIPAL CENTER. #5549 SESSION I* JUNE 24 – JULY 5 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. #5550 SESSION II JULY 8 – JULY 19 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m #5551 SESSION III JULY 22 – AUGUST 2 MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ______**Runner program!! If your child is enrolled at our camp, and is also taking a sports camp held in the school system during camp hours we will be happy to have counselors bring or pick up your child!! More detail will be available at sign-ups**

BETHEL BASEBALL CAMP

AGES: 7 – 10 years

th DATES: July 8- July 11 (Rain date: July 12 )

TIME: 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon for camp 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. for individual lessons by appointment only call: 203-448-0507

PLACE: STONY HILL FIELDS (ABE MITCHELL PARK) BETHEL, CT

COST: $100.00 $30.00 per half hour for individual lessons

Camp Fee Includes: Camp T-Shirt, Small Group Instruction, Batting Cages, Competitive Drills, Baseball Olympics & Awards, Position Instruction and more!

Special Instructions: Listen to WLAD or WDAQ for cancellation, Campers should not arrive before 8:45a.m. If a day is cancelled before 9a.m. the make-up day will be Friday July 12th. There will be NO make-up for a day cancelled after 10 a.m.

Registration: Checks payable to Camp Director, Doug Goodrich can be dropped off/mailed to: Bethel Parks & Rec. 1 School Street, Bethel CT

For private Individual Instruction please call: 203-448-0507

CAMP DIRECTOR CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

DOUG GOODRICH CHRIS PETERSEN Former Danbury Westerners, Former Manchester Community College, Mattatuck Community College and University of Hartford, Sacred Heart University, Danbury High School Coach Danbury Westerners and Danbury High School Coach National Youth Sports Assoc. Member Currently the Director of Instruction for Newtown Babe Ruth

REGISTRATION FORM

CHILD’S NAME______AGE______D.O.B.______

ADDRESS______TOWN/CITY______ZIP CODE______

HOME PHONE #______CELL/WORK #______E-MAIL______

PARENT/GUARDIAN______

EMERGENCY CONTACT/PHONE #______

MEDICAL CONCERNS ______

T-SHIRT SIZE (Boys) S M L I enroll my child in all the activities of the Bethel Baseball Camp and verify that he/she is in good medical health and able to participate. I waive all claims against the camp directors, sponsors and staff arising from injuries sustained in approved activities. In the event of injury to my child, I hereby authorize emergency medical treatment to be administered by licensed personnel in my absence.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE______DATE______

Fall 2013 Baseball Registration

Sign up for Bethel’s Fall program at Mitchell Park’s refreshment stand on the following Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM:

MAY 18, 2013 MAY 25, 2013 JUNE 1, 2013

Registration will continue in the Parks & Recreation office after June 3rd during regular business hours. Sign up now to avoid a LATE FEE OF $35.00, WHICH IS EFFECTIVE August 2nd, 2013. The Final Registration date is August 16th, 2013. After August 16th there will be NO registrations accepted – NO EXCEPTIONS.

There will be four teams in the Majors, Minors, and the Rookie League. Tee will be as needed. The 12 Year Old Pre-Prep League will have two teams, the 13 year old one team, and the 14/15 year olds one team.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR ANY REASON.

FEES: Tee 5 YR. OLD $125.00 Rookie 6 – 7 YR. OLD $125.00 Minors 8 – 9 YR. OLD $125.00 Majors 10 – 11 YR. OLD $125.00 Pre-Prep 12 YR. OLD $150.00 Babe Ruth 13 - 15 YR. OLD $150.00

FAMILY FEE FOR BETHEL RESIDENTS ONLY - $175.00

PLAYING IN A FALL LEAGUE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL PLAY IN A LEAGUE NEXT SPRING. AGE AS OF 4/30/14 DETERMINES THAT.

www.bethelsoccer.org P.O. BOX 178, BETHEL, CT 06801

2013 Fall Intown Registration

Intown Begins at the Spring Soccer Picnic, June 15, 2013. Registration: ONLINE: Via the website by clicking the REGISTRATION button on the home page (www.bethelsoccer.org) or at the Parks & Recreation Office during normal business hours until August 30th, 2013. (end of normal registration) Ages: 4 ½ by the start of the season through 8th grade. Amount: $75 per child with a maximum of $150 per family (excluding travel soccer fees). Checks should be made payable to “BYSA”. Late registrations may be subject to space limitations.

The Intown Recreational Program has various leagues broken down by age group starting with the beginners learning the basics of soccer through fun, interactive ballgames and small field competitions and continuing through our full field leagues for children up through the 8th grade.

For additional information contact: Girls Director: Tim Cooke 778-3645 [email protected] Boys Director: Kevin Kurtz 770-3232 [email protected] Intown Program Director: Matt Chamberlain 744-0324 [email protected]

BYSA 2013- 2014 Travel Team Tryouts

CJSA Recognized Age Divisions for the Seasonal Year 2013 – 2014 Under 9 8-1-04 to 7-31-06 Under 12 8-1-01 to 7-31-02 Under 10 8-1-03 to 7-31-04 Under 13 8-1-00 to 7-31-01 Under 11 8-1-02 to 7-31-03 Under 14 8-1-99 to 7-31-00

Tryouts will be scheduled as follows and further details will be distributed at a later date.

Wednesday, June 5th (Rain date June 12th) Boys U9, Boys U10, Girls U9, Girls U10, Girls U11, & Girls U12 5:00–6:30PM @ Rourke Field Boys U11, Boys U12, Boys U13, Boys U14, Girls U13, & Girls U14 6:30–8:00PM @ Rourke Field

Friday, June 7th (Rain date June 14th) Boys U9, Boys U10, Girls U9, Girls U10, Girls U11& Girls U12 5:00–6:30PM @ Rourke Field Boys U11, Boys U12, Boys U13, Boys U14, Girls U13, & Girls U14 6:30–8:00PM @ Rourke Field

For additional information contact: Greg Correard 744-8515 [email protected] http://www.bethelsoccer.org

Bethel Family Beach Pass 2013

The Bethel Parks & Recreation Department is working with the Brookfield Parks & Recreation Department to offer this worthwhile family summer fun.

Brookfield Town Park, 460 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield (Just south of the Candlewood Inn) Beach Passes- (On sale beginning 5/6/13) Open to Bethel families for the eleventh year and at a family-friendly price! Come on in and enjoy this well-maintained, well-guarded scenic beach on Candlewood Lake. Just minutes away from Bethel, this waterfront park has a pristine view of Candlewood Lake while offering swimming for all ages. Park amenities include: large swimming area, toddler swimming area, sand beach, playground, basketball courts, shuffleboard, sand volleyball, tetherball, picnic tables, barbeque grills, restrooms/changing facilities, plenty of parking, food concession, friendly lifeguards and floating dock with diving board. Passes are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis. (Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX accepted)

Fee: $100.00 per Individual, $150.00 per family Note: 50% off after August 1, 2013

2013 Brookfield Town Park Beach Hours

Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, May 25 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 26 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. The fine print Monday, May 27 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Early Season - Before the last day of school Beginning 5/6/13 beach passes will ONLY (Tuesday, May 28 through June 23) be sold at the Brookfield Parks & Recreation Office. Our Office is located in Weekdays CLOSED Room 210 of Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road in Brookfield. Office hours Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sundays 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. Friday. Phone is 203-775-7310 and Summer Season - Begins the last day of school website www.brookfieldct.gov/rec. (June 24 through August 25) According to the Brookfield Parks & Recreation Commission, a family is defined Weekdays 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. as two married adults and dependents in Wednesdays NOODLE HOUR 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. the same household.

Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sundays 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. The Town of Brookfield will require proof of Late Summer Season residency and number of dependents per household. Acceptable forms include a (Monday, August 26 – Friday, August 30) copy of your 2012 Tax Return and either a current tax bill or a current utility bill. CLOSED Space is limited, so please act soon to Labor Day Weekend avoid disappointment. (Saturday, August 31 – Monday, September 2)

Saturday, August 31 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 1 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 2 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Bethel Youth Swim Lessons SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 6.

New for 2013, Participants MUST have a family beach pass in order to attend lessons. your choice of Lessons will be cancelled in event of heavy rain or thunder and lightning. two formats - We are not able to accept registrations once a session begins. daily or weekly lessons. 3:45 – 4:30 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Instructor #1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 3

Once a week for Instructor #2 Pre-School Level 1 Level 2 Pre-School Level 1 7 weeks (6/27 – 8/15) 4:45 – 5:30 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 45 minutes classes Instructor #1 Level 3 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 2

Instructor #2 Level 1 Pre-School Level 1 Level 2 Pre-School

Lessons meet once a week for 45 minutes each day, June 27 through August 15 (7 weeks). Due to limited availability of our WSI’s no make up classes for cancellations due to weather will be offered.

10:45- 11:25- 12:05- 12:35- 1:20- 2:00- 2:40-

Everyday (M-F) for 10 11:15 11:55 12:35 1:20 1:50 2:30 3:10 30 minute classes Instructor Level 4 Level 3 Level 5 ------Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Choose from 3 #1 sessions Instructor Level 2 Pre- Level 1 ------Level 1 Pre- Level 1 #2 School School

Lessons meet Monday through Friday for a total of 10 classes. Up to 2 classes per session will be made-up for classes cancelled due to weather. Choose from the following dates: Session 1: 6/26 – 7/10 – no classes 7/4 (make up classes 7/11-7/12) Session 2: 7/15 – 7/26 (make up classes 7/29-7/30) Session 3: 7/31 – 8/13 (make up classes 8/14-8/15)

Fee per session is $40.00 for one child, $75.00 for two children, $95.00 family max.

LEVEL: AGE: DESCRIPTION: Pre School Level 3 - 4 yrs Beginning instruction, water intro, class by self Water Exploration Level 1 5 + Aquatics orientation, supported floating/kicking Primary Skills Level 2 Expand fundamental locomotion & safety skills Stroke Readiness Level 3 Increase swimming competency, safety/rescue Stroke Development Level 4 Develop confidence & competency in strokes Stroke Refinement Level 5 Refinement of crawl, back, breast & side strokes

A detailed list of skills covered at each level is available for your review at the Parks & Recreation Office. We do our best to work with you to ensure that your child is placed at the correct level. However, swim instructors evaluate all swimmers on the first day of lessons, and you may be asked to switch levels so that your child will attain the maximum benefit.

2013 Bethel Boat Passes Boat Passes – Boat launch access to Candlewood Lake, includes quality boat ramp, courtesy docks and parking area. The purchase of a boat pass will allow the Bethel boat owner access to Candlewood Lake 24/7 for the 2013 season. A limited number of Bethel passes will be sold.

Available April 29, 2013 for Bethel residents and/or homeowners only. You MUST bring in your boat and Trailer registrations in order to obtain your pass. We do not keep copies on file from previous years.

Boat Pass – On Trailer $150.00 Boat Pass – Car Top $75.00

JOHN DEMILLE 48th ANNUAL FIRECRACKER 8K ROAD RACE th THURSDAY, JULY 4 2013

SPONSORED BY: BETHEL PARKS & RECREATION

ALL RACE PROCEEDS GO TO: SCOTTY FUND

TIME: 8:00 a.m. Kids Mini Cracker Races: 3-9 years old LOCATION: Route 302, P.T. Barnum Square 9:00 a.m. 8K Road Race Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center 1 School Street, Bethel, CT 0680 ENTRY FEE: Kids Mini Cracker $5.00 Road Race Pre-Registered $20.00, after June 21ST through race day $25.00 60+ Racers $15.00

AMENITIES: Tech Shirt and Race packets to first 400 ‘Pre-registered’ runners. Race packet pick up is day of Race only. T-shirts to first 100 Mini Cracker runners. *Mini Cracker shirt sizes are limited and will be allotted on a first come first serve basis, therefore for “Mini Cracker” only, shirt sizes are not guaranteed. $200.00 Cash Prize to the first place male and first place female to complete the road race. $100.00 Cash Prize to the second place male and second place female to complete the road race. $50.00 Cash Prize to the third place male and third place female to complete the road race. Woodbridge Running Company/Brookfield gift certificate to the top finishers in each category.

Awards given to top three male and female runners in each division: 14 &under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+

Chip timing and split time, with finish time posted at the end of road race and walk by Fast Track Timing, LLC.

Water stations and refreshments will be available to all participants.

Musical Entertainment!

REGISTRATION: Online Registration: http://register.fasttracktiming.com Mail Application and Entry Fee to: Eileen Earle, Race Director Bethel Parks & Recreation 203-794-8531 1 School Street Bethel, CT 06801 Make checks payable to: Bethel Parks & Recreation

------In consideration of acceptance of this entry, I, the undersigned, Intending to be legally bound, do hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against any and all race sponsors, or the cities and towns in which the race is contested, their representatives, successor or assignee, for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for completion of this event and a licensed Medical Doctor has verified my physical condition within the last six months. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any purpose whatever without compensation or remuneration. Have a fun race!

Last Name: ______First Name: ______Sex: Male/Female______

Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip ______

Phone:______Road Race: ______Kids Mini Cracker Race: ______

Running shirt: S______M______L______XL ______Age on Race Day:______

Mini Cracker T-shirt sizes: S (6-8) _____ M (8-10) _____ L (12-14) ______Child’s Date of Birth:______

How did you hear about this race? ______

Signature: ______Race #______(Parent if under 18)

MAY-SEPTEMBER, 2013 PROGRAMS AT THE BETHEL PUBLIC LIBRARY

May 1 10:30-11:00 am Spring Pre-School Storytime-Kids 3-5 years old without parent. No registration required. May 7 2:00-3:30 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Senior Center: The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise by Julie Stuart May 7 6:30 – 7:30 pm Storygami. For kids Grs. 2-5. Origami with storytelling. Registration required* May 8 10:30-11:00 am Spring Pre-School Storytime-Kids 3-5 years old without parent. No registration required. May 8 6:30-7:30 pm Combined Chess Club-Kids Grs. 1-7 who understand rules of game.* May 13 6:30-8:00 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Library: The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise by Julie Stuart May 13 6:30 – 7:00 pm PJ Storytime-Kids Ages 3-8 without adults-No registration required. May 14 6:00-7:30 pm Small Business Seminar: Protect Your Business from Sickness, Death, Retirement, and Partners* May 15 10:30-11:00 am Spring Pre-School Storytime-Kids 3-5 years old without parent. No registration required. May 21 7:00-8:00 pm Dramatic Musical Performance: “Steinbeck Out Loud” with Carol Birch* May 22 10:30-11:00 am Spring Pre-School Storytime-Kids 3-5 years old without parent. No registration required. May 29 10:00-11:30 am Adult Book Discussion at the Library: The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise by Julie Stuart May 29 10:30-11:00 am Spring Pre-School Storytime-Kids 3-5 years old without parent. No registration required. June 4 7:00-8:00 pm Author Talk and Book Signing with Michael Canavan* June 4 2:00-3:30 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Senior Center: The Lost City of Z by David Grann June 10 6:30-8:00 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Library: The Lost City of Z by David Grann June 11 7:00-8:00 pm Live Music at the Library: Pierce Campbell and the Kerry Boys* June 22 11:00-12:15 pm Teen Crafts: Tie Dye* for students entering grades 6-12 June 26 11:00am-12 noon Summer Reading Kick-off Program-“Dig into Reading” Magic Show-Kids-3 yrs old-Grade 5. No registration required. June 26 10:00-11:30 am Adult Book Discussion at the Library: The Lost City of Z by David Grann June 24- Online Beneath the Surface Teen Summer Reading Program for grades 6-12 Aug. 17 June 27 – Library Hours Dig Into Reading! Summer Reading Program. For kids-Pre-School – Gr. 5- Registration required Aug. 10 to participate. July 2 2:00-3:30 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Senior Center: Swamplandia by Karen Russell July 3 11:00 – 11:30 am Summer Fun Storytime-Kids 3-8 years old without adult. No registration required. July 8 6:30-8:00 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Library: Swamplandia by Karen Russell July 10 11:00 – 11:30 am Summer Fun Storytime-Kids 3-8 years old without adult. No registration required. July 11 10:30 – 4:00 pm Summer Craft Day-Kids all ages accompanied by an adult. No registration required. July 11 6:30-7:45 pm Teen Crafts: TBA* July 17 11:00 – 11:30 am Summer Fun Storytime-Kids 3-8 years old without adult. No registration required. July 18 10:30 – 4:00 pm Summer Craft Day-Kids all ages accompanied by an adult. No registration required. July 19 6:30-8:00 pm Jane Austen Book Club: Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen July 20 10:15-11:30 am Teen Craft-TBA* July 24 11:00 – 11:30 am Summer Fun Storytime-Kids 3-8 years old without adult. No registration required. July 25 10:30 – 4:00 pm Summer Craft Day-Kids all ages accompanied by an adult. No registration required. July 31 10:00-11:30 am Adult Book Discussion at the Library: Swamplandia by Karen Russell July 31 11:00 – 11:30 am Summer Fun Storytime-Kids 3-8 years old without adult. No registration required. August 1 10:30 – 4:00 pm Summer Craft Day-Kids all ages accompanied by an adult. No registration required. August 6 2:00-3:30 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Senior Center August 7 11:00 – 11:30 am Summer Fun Storytime-Kids 3-8 years old without adult. No registration required. August 8 10:30 – 4:00 pm Summer Craft Day-Kids all ages accompanied by an adult. No registration required. August 8 6:30-7:45 pm Teen Crafts: TBA August 12 6:30-8:00 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Library August 21 6:30-8:00 pm Jane Austen Book Club: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen August 28 10:00-11:30 am Adult Book Discussion at the Library Sept. 3 2:00-3:30 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Senior Center Sept. 9 6:30-8:00 pm Adult Book Discussion at the Library

Call Library 203-794- 8756 for more program information

*Requires registration.

**Registration is strongly encouraged for these programs.

Most programs take place in the Seelye Room, the Children’s Programming Room, the Teen Room or the Computer lab at the Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT

Call 794-8756 for more information, or go to the Library’s website at www.bethellibrary.org

All programs sponsored by the Bethel Public Library are open to the public, and meet accessibility requirements for the disabled. Those needing special accommodations should contact the library at least two weeks before the program date.

Bethel Parks & Recreation 1 School Street, Bethel, CT 06801 Phone: 203-794-8531 Fax: 203-778-7519

2013 SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM

Parent/Guardian______Home Phone:______Work Phone:______Address:______Cell Phone(s): ______City:______State:______Zip Code:______E-Mail:______

Emergency Contact (name & phone #)______

Participant’s Name Grade Birth Male/ Age Program Program Name Fee Fall 2013 date Female #

Allergies/Medications/Other Info. Office Use Only: Paid ______Cash______PER PROGRAM: Non Resident fee $15.00 Ck # ______Entered ______Late fee $10

Total Due:

Waiver Agreement: I am fully aware of the risk inherent and hereby give the above named applicant my consent to participate in the program(s) listed above, and agree to hold harmless the Bethel Parks and Recreation Department, its employees, elected officials, or any volunteers or instructors from any and all liability from any injury, claims costs or loss of services which might be incurred by participation in said programs, activities, or events. Permission is hereby granted for any child/participant to receive emergency treatment, if needed and I authorize the attending physician to administer any necessary medical attention. Furthermore, I certify that my child/participant is in excellent health and that there are no limitations to his/her participation except as stated in writing above. I have read this document carefully and signed it voluntarily with full knowledge of its significance.

Participant/Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date:______