MESSAGE FROM P&R SUPERVISOR
Southbury Parks and Recreation department have been working with volunteers, various organizations and town employees to transform the historical 'Spring Egg Hunt' into this year’s 'Spring Extravaganza'. This special event will feature several craft and activity stations, photo opportunities, and, of course, candy hunts! See below for details.
We had an overwhelmingly positive response to our new programs this year. The multi-generational Pokémon Go Bus Tour has served patrons ranging in age from 11 to 66! Pokémon trainers in the community are able to learn from each other as they play together. I’d like to thank the Southbury Senior Center for providing their bus and the wonderful driver Dennis for those events! And during February Vacation Camp, children were able to play outside in the snow. This activity may seem simple, yet we always look for programs to provide children with different activities in recreation.
The warmer months will soon be upon us. We anticipate that the summer pool memberships, swim lessons, and swim team will be open for enrollment by the end of April. Registrations for our summer camps are currently open for residents of Southbury and non-residents can register starting on March 1st. We are thrilled to announce that both Adventure Day Camp and TeenScape Camp will have an additional short week of activities called “Pre-Camp”.
Lastly, the new pickleball program and league will be offered this year. For other sports leagues in town, check out the list at www.southbury-ct.org/sports.
I look forward to seeing the community members at our upcoming programs and events!
Lexi Polasek, Recreation Supervisor (she/her)
Southbury Parks and Recreation
parkrec5@southbury-ct.gov
Events - Thank You for Participating!
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GUESS THE TOYS IN THE JAR
Thank you to the record breaking 101 submissions by visitors!! The correct number of 107 toys was most closely guessed by Gabby (guess: 108) and Madelyn (guess: 106) with Autumn (guess: 109) close behind! Winners will be contacted for their prizes!
THE SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA! – March 23, 2024
Southbury Parks and Recreation's 'Spring Egg Hunt' is now enhanced and revamped to the 'Spring Extravaganza'! It will be held in a NEW LOCATION and DIFFERENT TIME.
Location:
- Parks and Recreation/Senior Center Building at 561 Main Street South
- The Candy Hunt will take place next door at the Pomperaug Elementary School
Time:
- Sensory-friendly activities: 10:00 - 11:00 am
- General admission: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Activities taking place:
- Candy Hunt (featuring spring holiday candies)
- Spring and Holiday themed crafts
- Educational Information booths
- Decorated spring scenes for photo opportunities with a bunny and our photo booth with props
- Non-perishable food collection for the Southbury Food Bank
Details on what to bring, when to come, and what to expect!
GUESS THE CANDY IN THE JAR – by March 28, 2024
Come to the Parks & Recreation Office to guess the number of candies in the jar. Fill out a slip of paper with your contact information and your guess of the total number of candies in the jar. All ages are welcome to participate and there is no fee to guess. Last day to guess is March 28th! The winner is invited to take the candy home after the contest closes (but we have to keep the jar!).
SNOW SCUPLUTRE CONTEST – by March 28, 2024
We've had amazing entries this year! To see them all or to submit your creation, go to www.southbury-ct.org/snow-sculpture-contest. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, March 28, 2024.
ADVENTURE DAY CAMP AND TEEENSCAPE CAMP
Registration is now open for residents of Southbury. Registration for non-residents will open on 3/1/24. The Early Bird Rate will end on 4/1/24.
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
Southbury Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for Counselor-in-Training program that will be held at our Adventure Day Camp. Applicants need to be in grades 8-12 (entering in fall 2024). Deadline to submit application is April 8, 2024. Details and Registration
ADVENTURE DAY CAMP PRESENTS: APRIL VACATION CAMP – Register by 4/1
Adventure Day Camp children will have the experience of summer camp during their Spring Break by participating in a variety of camp games, activities, crafts, and going on a field trip to Urban Air in Orange, CT!
- April Vacation Camp | Grades K-8 | Monday-Friday, 4/15-4/19 | Various durations available spanning 7:15am-5:30pm | Register by 4/1 - Details and Registration
BOATING, PERSONAL WATERCRAFT, and WATER SKI SAFETY CERTIFICATE CLASS – First Class Registration by 3/29
This all-inclusive course allows you to legally operate a boat or personal watercraft and includes the modern water ski towing endorsement. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have learned about state and federal boating laws and guidelines. They will have earned a CT Safe Boating Certificate (often referred to as the "Boater's License"). The State Certified instructor will guide you through the download process which includes a one-time additional payment due to the State of Connecticut of $50.00 per certificate (separate from class cost). You are then certified for life. Connecticut's Safe Boating Certificate has reciprocal value throughout the entire United States and its Territories.
- CT Boating Certificate | Ages 10+ | Various days, 4/9-8/2 | Various times – Register by 3/29 for first class - Details and Registration
PICKLEBALL OPPORTUNITIES
Pickleball Academy
Let Ken Henderson and his Traveling Pickleball Pros Academy team of Certified Instructors help move your game up to the next Level! Ken is an IPTPA Master Level 2 Teaching Pro and 2018 US Open 5.0 Level US Open Gold Medalist.
Location for Pickleball programs: Ballantine Park, 611 Old Field Rd, Southbury
- Pickleball Academy: Clinic | Ages 16+ | Wednesday, 4/10 | Register by 4/3 - Details and Registration
- Beginner | 2:00pm-3:30pm
- Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate | 3:30pm-5:00pm
- Pickleball Academy: League | Ages 16+ | Wednesdays, 4/17-5/8 | Register by 4/11 - Details and Registration
- Beginner/Advanced Beginner | 1:00pm-2:30pm
- Low Intermediate | 2:30pm-4:00pm
Pickleball Fundraiser benefitting the Southbury Needy Fund Hosted by the Tri-bury Rotary
Southbury Parks and Recreation and The Tribury Rotary are happy to announce a Pickleball Tournament fundraiser for Southbury’s needy families and in honor of the new Ballantine Park pickleball courts. Pickleball is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and around the world. All proceeds will go to the Southbury Needy Fund.
- Pickleball Tournament | Ages 18+ | Saturday, 4/20 | 9:00am-5:00pm, specific schedule will be emailed to participants | Register by 4/5 - Details and Registration
Youth Programs
- Chess: Checkmate! | Ages 6-14 | Thursdays, 4/18-6/6 | 5:00pm-6:00pm | Register by 4/11 - Details and Registration
- Panther Prep Volleyball | Grades 6-8 | Tuesdays, 4/23-5/23 | 5:00pm-6:30pm | Register by 4/16 - Details and Registration
- Renew Kid’s Yoga | Ages 5-11 | Mondays, 3/18-5/6 | 5:30pm-6:15pm | Register by 3/11 - Details and Registration
- Southbury Elementary Schools Half Day Adventures | PES & GES Grades K-5 | 1:00pm-4:00pm - Details and Registration
- Wednesday, 3/20 - Register by 3/5
- Thursday, 3/21- Register by 3/6
- Spring Field Hockey | Grades 1-6 | Mondays, 4/22-6/3 (No Practice 5/27) | 5:00pm-6:15pm | Register by 4/15 - Details and Registration
All Ages
- Horseback Riding: Private Lessons | Ages 3+ | Times Determined with Instructors - Rolling Registration
- Painting Classes | Ages 6+ | Sundays | 12:30pm-2:30pm | Register by 2/26 for first session - Details and Registration
- Spring Package | 3/3-4/21 – Register by 2/26
- Luck of the Irish | 3/3 – Register by 2/26
- Hoppy Spring | 3/10 – Register by 3/4
- Where the Wind Blows | 4/21 – Register by 4/15
- Pokémon Bus Tour: Mailing list | Ages 12+ | Sign up to receive information about pop-up Pokémon events! - Register any time!
- Taekwon-Do | Ages 7 & up | Mondays & Wednesdays, 4/1-6/19 | Register by 4/15 - Details and Registration
- Beginners | 6:00pm-6:45pm
- Advanced | 7:00pm-8:00pm
- Tennis Lessons | Wednesdays, 4/24-5/22 | Register by 4/17 - Details and Registration
- PeeWee | Ages 3-4 | 3:30pm-4:00pm
- Junior Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 8-12 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Junior Low Intermediate/Intermediate | Ages 9-13 | 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Adult Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 13+ | 6:00pm-7:00pm
Adult Programs
- Chess: Game of Kings | Thursdays, 4/18-6/6 | 6:15pm-7:15pm | Register by 4/11 - Details and Registration
- Flow to Fit Yoga | Ages 18+ - Details and Registration
- Pilates Fusion | Saturdays, 3/23-5/11 | 8:30am-10:00am – Register by 3/15
- Pilates Fusion | Mondays, 3/25-5/13 | 6:00pm-7:15pm – Register by 3/18
- Pilates Fusion | Wednesdays, 3/27-5/15 | 6:00pm-7:15pm – Register by 3/20
- Gentle Yoga & Meditation | Wednesdays, 3/27-5/15 | 4:45pm-5:45pm – Register by 3/20
- Yoga for All | Sundays, 3/24-5/19 No class 3/31 | 9:00am-10:00am – Register by 3/18
- Yoga for All | Thursdays, 3/28-5/16 | 5:30pm-6:30pm – Register by 3/21
- Level 1 Core | Tuesdays, 3/26-5/14 | 5:30pm-6:30pm – Register by 3/19
- Level 2 Core | Mondays, 3/25-5/13 | 9:30am-10:45am – Register by 3/18
- Level 2 Core | Wednesdays, 3/27-5/15 | 9:30am-10:45am – Register by 3/20
REGISTER NOW FOR PROGRAMS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
To serve you better, all schedules of Southbury Parks & Recreation are subject to change. All Parks and Recreation programs are covered by the Universal Disclaimer.
Pavilion rental applications are now being accepted for Southbury residents, applications will be accepted for non-residents starting on March 6, 2024. The 2024 application can be accessed here.
Programs coming soon: Art in the Park on May 4th, Summer Concert Series, Adult Co-Ed Softball, The Community Garden, Sports Camps, Sharks Swim Team, Swim Lessons, and Open Swim. Visit our Programs Page regularly for more information.
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.