September-October 2022 News
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MESSAGE FROM P&R DIRECTOR
I am pleased to announce that we are again collaborating with Middlebury Parks and Recreation and the Pomperaug Basketball Community to provide another season of high-quality youth basketball. For the basketball programs to continue to be successful we need the support of volunteer coaches, assistants and ambassadors.
When we volunteer, we pave the way for the next generation of leaders and honor those who came before us. Volunteering provides opportunities that reach far beyond the task of coaching. Volunteering brings you closer to your community, helps you meet new friends, and is FUN! If you are interested in coaching, please fill out our submission form today. No experience is required and training will be provided.
For additional information about how you can pay it forward and share your talents please email me at parkrec1@southbury-ct.gov.
Michael Ganem, Director
Southbury Parks and Recreation
parkrec1@southbury-ct.gov
SCARECROW CONTEST - by October 23, 2022
When the leaves start to fall, be creative and make your scarecrow! Take a picture of your scarecrow and submit to this online form by October 23, 2022. Winners will be announced at the end of October.
PUMPKIN CONTEST - by November 6, 2022
Have some fun and paint or carve your funniest, scariest or most creative pumpkin. Take a picture of your pumpkin and submit to this online form by November 6, 2022. Winners will be announced at the end of November.
24th ANNUAL SOUTHBURY CELEBRATION - October 1, 2022
Food! Fun! Fireworks! Join us as we partner with the Southbury Training School for our 24th annual Southbury Celebration. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get set for a terrific evening of fun and celebration for all ages. (Rain date: Sunday, October 2nd)
- Food Court, Music, Vendors from 4:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Kids dance and activities from 4:30pm to 5:00pm.
- Southbury Police, Fire, and Ambulance personnel and equipment will be on-site providing public safety information.
- FIREWORKS approximately at 7:45pm!!!
12th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - October 22, 2022
Calling all Ghosts and Ghouls! The Ladies Auxiliary of the Southbury Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SVFALA) is hosting the 12th Annual Halloween Spooktacular. This year’s event will take place mostly OUTSIDE between Southbury Town Hall and Center Firehouse and will have an INDOOR component at the Firehouse. Children and families are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and collect candy from decorated booths along the walking path. This year’s participants include Southbury’s Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Parks & Rec, Police Department, Ambulance Association, and several other organizations and businesses. The event is free to attend, but non-perishable items and canned goods for the Southbury Food Bank are appreciated.
The Halloween Spooktacular will be held on Saturday October 22nd from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. (Rain date: Sunday October 23rd.)
Parking will be available in the lots at Pomperaug Elementary, Parks & Rec, and Town Hall.
There are limited spaces available for participants to decorate a booth and pass out candy. If interested, please contact the event organizer at svfaladies@gmail.com.
YOUTH BASKETBALL - RECREATION AND TRAVEL
Southbury and Middlebury Parks and Recreation and the Pomperaug Basketball Community have partnered together for the Recreation and Travel Basketball Leagues.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: ALL AGES PAINTING
All ages painting is back! Create your own piece of art to take home and display on your wall! Our instructor, Claire, will walk you through step by step in these painting classes featuring six all-new themes:
- Campfire in the Woods
- Swing Under the Moonlight
- Black Cat in a Pumpkin
- Ride through the Pumpkin Patch
- Lakeside Galaxy
- Bridge with Leaves
Painting Class | Ages 6 & up | Sundays, 9/18, 10/16 & 11/13 | 10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm | Register by 9/12 for earliest classes
NEW CLASS: ARTS & MOTION
Arts & Motion is a combination program including crafty projects and recreational play for children in grades K-6. Participants will be active, creative, and most importantly have fun! Arts & Motion helps children enhance their fine motor skills while exercising their problem-solving abilities and of course using imagination. Some activities/crafts may include STEM projects, games, and/or artwork pieces that can "move". Select themes feature in-person and home-kit options.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
September: Safari Expedition will include a safari scavenger hunt, animal relay races, designing a safari hat and water bottle, and more!
October: Halloween Bash will include Ghost Bowling, Memory Match Relay, Spider Web STEM activity, Halloween sensory bag, and more!
November: Nature Exploration will include Exercise Bingo, making your own RV, building your own (light up) campfire, using sun paper, and more!
TINY TOTS CLUBHOUSE
Toddlers and their parents/guardians will explore fun games and create unique crafts in the Tiny Tots Clubhouse. This program features play-based activities for active tots and the opportunity to explore & make different crafts with our instructors to take home! This program will feature different themes and be offered on average once a month. September class will be held outdoors at the Southbury Parks and Recreation Building location - please view our website for more details. Select themes feature in-person and home-kit options.
Parents/guardians are expected to assist their children with the crafts and with the activities.
September: Safari Expedition will include a safari scavenger hunt, animal relay races, designing a safari hat and water bottle, and more!
October: Halloween Bash will include Ghost Bowling, Memory Match Relay, Spider Web STEM activity, Halloween sensory bag, and more!
November: Nature Exploration will include Exercise Bingo, making your own RV, building your own (light up) campfire, using sun paper, and more!
Youth Programs
- Golf Junior Clinic | Ages 7-14 | Wednesdays, 10/5-10/26 | 4:30pm-5:30pm - Register by 9/28
- Character Strides | Grades 1 & 2 | Monday-Thursday, 8/1-8/4 | 6:30pm-7:30pm - Register by 9/8
- Chess: Checkmate! | Ages 6-14 | Thursdays, 9/15-11/3 | 5:00pm-6:00pm - Register by 9/8
- Fall Fun & Healthy Cooking | Ages 7-12 | Thursdays, 9/22-10/20 | 4:15pm-5:30pm – Register by 9/16
- Enchanted Ballet | Age 3 | Saturdays, 9/17-10/15 | 9:30am-10:15am - Register by 9/8
- Enchanted Ballet | Age 3 | Saturdays, 10/22-11/19 | 9:30am-10:15am - Register by 10/13
- PreK & Kindergarten Ballet | Ages 4-5 | Tuesdays, 9/13-10/25 | 5:00pm-5:45pm - Register by 9/8
- Panther Basketball Camp | Grades 5-8 | Various Days, 10/13 –10/25 | 5:00pm-6:30pm - Register by 10/3
- Shooting Stars: Basketball Clinic | Ages 3-5 | Mondays, 9/12 & 9/19 | 4:30pm-5:15pm - Register by 9/5
- Shooting Stars: Basketball Clinic | Ages 3-5 | Mondays, 10/3 & 10/17 | 4:30pm-5:15pm - Register by 9/26
- Shooting Stars: Basketball Game | Ages 3-5 | Saturday, 9/17 | 12:30pm-1:00pm - Register by 9/14
- Tennis Clinic: Pee Wee | Ages 3-4 | Mondays 9/19-10/10 | 3:30pm-4:00pm - Register by 9/12
- Tennis Clinic: Junior Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 5-7 | Mondays, 9/19-10/10 | 4:00pm-5:00pm - Register by 9/12
- Tennis Clinic: Junior Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 8-11 | Mondays 9/19-10/10 | 5:00pm-6:00pm - Register by 9/12
- PAC Swim Team: Returning and previously Evaluated swimmers ONLY | Ages 9-13 | Various days and times 9/26-2/26 - Register by 9/12
All Ages
- Taekwon-Do Beginners | Ages 7 & up | Mondays & Wednesdays, 10/3-12/21 | 6:00pm-6:45pm - Register by 10/24
- Taekwon-Do Advanced | Ages 7 & up | Mondays & Wednesdays, 10/3-12/21 | 7:00pm-8:00pm - Register by 10/24
- Horseback Riding: Private Lessons | Ages 3 & up | Times Determined with Instructors - Rolling Registration
Adult Programs
- Chess: Game of Kings | Ages 15 & up | Thursdays 9/15-11/3 | 6:15pm-7:15pm - Register by 9/8
- Golf Women's Clinic | Women Ages 15 & up | Thursdays 10/6-10/27 | 6:00pm-7:00pm - Register by 9/28
- Golf Adult Novice | Ages 15 & up | Wednesdays 10/5-10/26 | 6:00pm-7:00pm - Register by 9/30
- Yoga – Multiple Levels | Ages 18 & up | Various Days 9/25-11/16 | Various Times - Register by 9/21
REGISTER NOW FOR PROGRAMS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
To serve you better, all schedules of SP&R are subject to change.
Preparation for the CT license Exam 3A: Custom Grounds. This class will help prepare you to take the CT 3A Custom Grounds Ornamental and Turf supervisory license exam.
- Preparation for the CT license Exam 3A: Custom Grounds | Ages 18 & up | Mondays & Thursdays 11/07-12/05 | 6:00pm-8:00pm - Register by 10/31
Adventure Day Camp for grades K-5 is featuring a new camp during Winter Break.
- December Vacation Camp | Grades K-5 | Tuesday-Thursday 12/27-12/29 | 8:00am-3:00pm - Register by 12/19
INSTRUCTORS NEEDED!
Southbury Parks and Recreation is currently seeking instructors for the following programs:
- Toddler and Preschool aged children for a Creative Play Class
Please fill out this form and return it to our Southbury Parks and Recreation Office or e-mail us at parkrec1@southbury-ct.gov.
WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Do you have a talent that you would like to share? The Southbury Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for new instructors for our classes. To submit a class for consideration, download the form and return to our office.
Is there a class or event you would like us to offer? Please email us at parkrec5@southbury-ct.gov and let us know.
If you have any other comments or suggestions, please email us at parkrec5@southbury-ct.gov.
YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES
For information regarding youth sports organizations in town, please click here.