MESSAGE FROM P&R DIRECTOR
The mornings are getting brighter and the days are getting longer! Spring will be here before we know it. This time of year I look forward to seeing the daffodils pop up through the ground and the forsythia bushes blooming. Soon there will be a sea of yellow everywhere! It was a tough Winter for getting in walks and fresh air, but the end is in sight. If you’re like me and you still have some Winter projects on your to do list, don’t worry, we still have March to contend with. Our snow sculpture contest ends on March 17th, so if we get more snow, don’t forget to send us your snowy creations for a chance to win a prize!
At Parks and Rec we are busy getting ready for our Spring celebrations. Save the date: Our Spring Extravaganza will be on Saturday April 5th from 9:30am-11:30am. There will be Spring crafts inside our building, and we hope to do our candy scramble outside on the PES fields (weather dependent). If you have any plastic eggs or capsules that you are looking to get rid of, we would be happy to take them! You can drop them off in our office and we will clean them and re-use them.
Safe travels to everyone who is going away on Spring break! Anyone still in town should check out our April Vacation camp. We’ll see you at the parks and fields soon!
Meghan Lennon (she/her)
Parks and Recreation Director
MLennon@southbury-ct.gov
SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA! - Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:30am-11:30am
Location: Parks and Recreation/Senior Center Building at 561 Main Street South.
Activities taking place:
- Sensory-friendly activities, including a modified Candy Scramble, will occur throughout the event in a special accommodations area on the Senior Center Side of the building.
- Candy Scramble (traditional candy-filled eggs and capsules placed out for children to collect) separated into two age groups: children under 4 and children 5 and up. At 10:00am and 11:00am SHARP.
- Spring and Holiday themed crafts
- Educational Information booths
- Decorated spring scenes for photo opportunities with LIVE animals and our photo booth with props
- FREE to attend, please bring a donation for the Southbury Food Bank.
Full Schedule and Details.
WINTER GUESSING CONTEST: How Many Toys Are in the Jar? – by March 28, 2025
Come to the Parks & Recreation Office to guess the number of toys in the jar. Fill out a slip of paper with your contact information and your guess of the total number of toys in the jar. All ages are welcome to participate and there is no fee to guess. Guess deadline: March 28th. The winner will receive one free Parks and Recreation Clubhouse program and an option for a photo to be taken and posted on the Town of Southbury's social media, plus bragging rights!
SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST – by March 17, 2025
Spring is coming so we don’t know if we will get more snow, but if you have built a snow sculpture this season, submit a picture of your creation to the Town of Southbury's online form or drop it off at the Parks & Recreation Office on or before Monday, March 17, 2025. Submissions are now on display at Parks and Recreation’s contest corner.
MOMMY AND ME YOGA – March 22, 2025, 9:30am-10:30am
Mommy and Me: Infants is a unique program offered by Certified Wellness Coach and Yoga Teacher, Natalie. This program focuses on movement and meditation to help mothers honor their body changes, connect with themselves, and strengthen bonds between all adults and their babies. Mommy and Me aims to promote relaxation, restoration, and nurturing while fostering creativity, fun, and joy in the journey of parenthood! Plus, learn self-care practices such as: energy healing and breath-work to empower personal well-being. This FREE trial class introduces participants to Natalie's program.
Program will be held at Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main Street South. Registration appreciated but not required. Details and Registration
STAYING GROUNDED: WELLNESS TIPS sponsored by Ann’s Place – April 3, 2025, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Learn about Ann's Place and their free support services helping families facing cancer. Ann's Place uses a variety of techniques to help their clients reduce anxiety and stress. This session will share some of those techniques which can help you build resilience so you can better handle when life turns you upside down. Facilitated by Shannon Cobb, President and CEO and Uwa Osagie, Manager, Community Partnerships of Ann's Place.
Come out to be in a supportive environment and meet others you can relate to. You are not alone in this battle!
Program will be held at Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main Street South. Registration open up to program start. Details and Registration
UNDERWATER HOCKEY FREE TRIAL AT PHS – March 22, 2025, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Photo Credit: DavidUnderwater - Wikipedia
Anyone who likes swimming will enjoy this fun, no contact team sport. Equipment and instruction will be provided, but bring a snorkel, fins, and a mask if you have your own. Players will use a weighted puck and a shorter stick for better control under water. No experience required. For ages 14+.
Program will be held at Pomperaug High School Pool, 234 Judd Rd, Southbury. Registration open until program start. Details and Registration
ADVENTURE DAY CAMP & TEENSCAPE Summer 2025: Registration now open
Parks and Recreation Adventure Day Campers will enjoy days full of exciting sports and games, creative art projects, exciting field trips, pool time, swim lessons, and fun in the sun. Each Adventure Day Camp week will be creatively themed and scheduled by our camp staff with age-appropriate activities and special events designed to give campers the most fun and memorable summer camp experience possible.
- Week 1: Splish Splash | June 16 - June 20 | Register by 6/2
- Week 2: Color Wars | June 23 - June 27 | Register by 6/9
- Week 3: Party in the USA | June 30 - July 3 | Register by 6/16
- Week 4: Harry Potter | July 7 - July 11 | Register by 6/23
- Week 5: Winter in July | July 14 - July 18 | Register by 6/30
- Week 6: Summer Olympics | July 21 - July 25 | Register by 7/7
- Week 7: Disney Channel Originals | July 28 - August 1 | Register by 7/14
- Week 8: No-Theme | August 4 - August 8 | Register by 7/21
Click to register for Adventure Day Camp.
Click to register for TeenScape Camp.
CHEERLEADING WITH THE ROCHAMBEAU REBELS: Grades K-8
The Rochambeau Rebels are dedicated to providing an affordable competitive cheerleading program to area youth. This program provides a balanced and sustainable approach to youth cheerleading recognizing the needs of the athletes and their families. They are committed to excellence, creativity, and integrity that goes beyond the cheer mat.
The Rochambeau Rebels season will run from August through March. The Rebels will practice twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Southbury Parks and Recreation. Each practice will be 1.5 hours long. The younger squad will practice from 5:30pm- 7:00pm, and the older squad practice time will be 7:00pm-8:30pm. The Rebels will only focus on the competitive cheer skill building and will not do any sideline cheering for any sport.
Details and Registration
TRAUMATIC GRIEF COPING STRATEGIES: Ages 18+
Join bereaved parent and certified Compassionate Bereavement Care Counselor, Dianne Slater, as she presents coping strategies to help process grief felt by parents who have lost children.
In this 6 week course, Dianne facilitates community building and explores how parents can survive and thrive despite experiencing traumatic grief.
Program will be held at Southbury Parks and Recreation, 561 Main Street South, from May 7 to June 11, 2025, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Details and Registration.
WINTER OPEN SWIMS – Mid Season Discount!
Family and Adult/Lap Swimming started in January on Saturdays and Sundays at the Pomperaug High School Pool and will continue until April 13, 2025. Hours are from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. This weekend marks the halfway point in our season: pool passes are now discounted 50% for families, individuals, and seniors. Discount applies at check out. Buy pool passes. Day passes are available in our online store, show receipt to gain entry at pool.
Toddler and Preschool Programs
- A Step Ahead Soccer | 6 classes on Saturdays, 4/5-5/24 (no class 4/26) | Register by 3/21 | Details and Registration
- Age 2 | 12:00pm–12:45pm | $156 resident, $202 non-resident
- Ages 3-4 | 12:00pm–1:00pm | $188 resident, $244 non-resident
- Mini Stars: Spring Session | up to 2 years old | 4 classes on Tuesdays, 3/4-3/25 | 3:45pm-4:15pm | $45 residents, $58.50 non-residents | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
Youth Programs
- A Step Ahead Soccer | Age 5 | 6 classes on Saturdays, 4/5-5/24 (no class 4/26) | 12:00pm-1:00pm | $188 resident, $244 non-resident | Register by 3/21 | Details and Registration
- April Vacation Camp | Grades K-9 | Monday-Friday, 4/14-4/18 | 7:30am-3:00pm; plus option of 3:00pm-5:30pm | $275 residents, $357.50 non-residents (Mon-Fri) OR $60 residents, $78 non-residents (per day) | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Half Day Adventures | PES, GES, LMES, & MES Grades K-5 | 1:00pm-4:00pm; plus option of 4:00pm-5:30pm | $45 residents, $58.50 non-residents, $50 MES students (per day) | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Wednesday, March 5th
- Wednesday, March 19th
- Thursday, March 20th
- Wednesday, April 30th
- Panther Prep Volleyball | Grades 5-8 | 8 classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3/11-4/3 | 5:00pm-6:30pm | $175 residents, $227.50 non-residents | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- FUNdamentals of Field Hockey Presented by DELTA Field Hockey | Grades 1-7 | Thursdays, 4/24-5/29 | 5:00pm-6:15pm | $140 residents, $182 non-residents | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Golf Lessons: Juniors | Ages 7-14 | 4 classes | 4:30pm-5:30pm | $200 Resident, $260 Non-Resident | Details and Registration
- March | Wednesdays, 3/12-4/2 | Register by 3/7
- April | Mondays, 4/3-4/24 | Register by 3/27
- NEW My First Lemonade Stand | Grades K-2 | 8 classes on Wednesdays, 3/26-5/21 | 4:15pm-5:15pm | $240 resident, $312 non-resident | Register by 3/19 | Details and Registration
- March Parent's Night Out | Grades K-9 | Friday, 3/7 | 4:00pm-8:30pm | $55 residents, $71.50 non-residents | Register by 2/28 | Details and Registration
- NEW Cheerleading with the Rochambeau Rebels | Grades K-8 | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8/12-3/26 (+ competitions) | 5:30pm-7:00pm OR 7:00-8:30pm | $300 residents, $390 non-residents | Registration open now! | Details and Registration
- Pickleball Academy: Juniors | Ages 9-17 | 4 classes on Wednesdays, 4/2-4/23 | 4:30pm-5:30pm | $100 residents, $130 non-residents | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Renew Kids Yoga | Ages 5-11 | 10 classes on Saturdays, 4/26-6/28 | 10:00am-10:45am | $117 residents, $152 non-residents | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Tennis Lessons | 5 classes on Wednesdays, 4/30-5/28 | Registration open up to start of program | Registration and Details
- PeeWee | Ages 3-4 | $70 residents, $90 non-residents | 3:30pm-4:00pm
- Junior Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 5-7 | $150 residents, $195 non-residents | 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Junior Beginner/Advanced Beginner | Ages 8-12 | $150 residents, $195 non-residents | 4:00pm-5:00pm
- Junior Low Intermediate/Intermediate | Ages 9-12 | $150 residents, $195 non-residents | 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Junior Low Intermediate/Intermediate | Ages 12-15 | $150 residents, $195 non-residents | 6:00pm-7:00pm
Adult Programs
- FREE Wellness Tips by Ann’s Place | Ages 18+ | Thursday, 4/3 | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Free to attend! | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Centergy | Ages 18+ | 8 classes on Thursdays, 3/27-5/22 | 9:00am-10:00am | $80.00 resident, $104 non-resident (whole program) OR $15 resident, $20 non-resident (per class) | Registration open up to start of program; Drop-in option available | Details and Registration
- Flow to Fit Yoga | Ages 18+ | 8 classes | $137 residents, $178 non-residents | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Yoga & Pilates Fusion | Saturdays, 3/8-4/26 | 8:30am-10:00am
- Yoga for All | Sundays, 3/9-5/4 | 9:00am-10:00am
- Level 2 Core | Mondays, 3/10-4/28 | 9:30am-10:45am
- Yoga & Pilates Fusion | Mondays, 3/10-4/28 | 6:00pm-7:15pm
- Level 1 Core | Tuesdays, 3/11-4/29 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Level 2 Core | Wednesdays, 3/12-4/30 | 9:30am-10:45am
- Gentle Yoga & Meditation (Beginner) | Wednesdays, 3/12-4/30 | 4:45pm-5:45pm
- Yoga & Pilates Fusion | Wednesdays, 3/12-4/30 | 6:00pm-7:15pm
- Yoga for All | Thursdays, 3/13-5/1 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Golf Lessons | Ages 15+ | 4 classes | 6:00pm-7:00pm | $200 Resident, $260 Non-Resident | Details and Registration
- Adult Novice: March | Wednesdays, 3/12-4/2 | Register by 3/7
- Adult Novice: April | Thursdays, 4/3-4/24 | Register by 3/27
- Women Only: March | Mondays, 3/10-3/31 | Register by 3/7
- Women Only: April | Wednesdays, 4/9-4/30 | Register by 4/2
- FREE Mommy and Me Yoga | All parents with children 3 months to 1yr | Saturday, 3/22 | 9:30am-10:30am | FREE to participate | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Pickleball Academy | 5 classes on Wednesdays, 4/2-4/30 | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- New Beginner Classes / Pickleball 101 | Ages 18+ | 11:30am-12:30pm | $139 residents, $180 non-residents
- Fun Instructional League: Advanced Beginner/Low Intermediate League | Ages 18+ | 12:30pm-2:00pm | $169 residents, $219 non-residents
- Tennis Lessons | Ages 16+ | 5 classes on Wednesdays, 4/30-5/28 | $150 residents, $195 non-residents | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Registration open up to start of program | Registration and Details
- Traumatic Grief Coping Strategies | Ages 18+ | 6 sessions on Wednesdays, 5/7-6/11 | 7:00pm-8:30pm | $30 residents, $39 non-residents | Register by 4/30 | Details and Registration
- FREE Introduction to Underwater Hockey | Ages 14+ | Saturday, 3/22 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | Free to attend! | Registration open up to start of program | Details and Registration
- Zumba | Ages 18+ | 8 classes on Tuesdays | $80 resident, $104 non-resident (whole program) OR $15 resident, $20 non-resident (per class) | Registration open up to start of program; Drop-in option available | Details and Registration
- 3/18-5/13 | 9:00am-10:00am
- 3/11-4/29 | 6:30pm-7:30pm
All Ages
- Mid Season Discount! Open Swim | Saturdays and Sundays, 1/11-4/13 | 1:30pm-3:45pm | Ongoing Registrations | Details and Registration
- Adult Pass | Ages 17-54 |
$80 $40 residents, $104 $52 non-residents
- Child Pass | Ages 16 and under |
$25 $12.50 residents, $32.50 $16.25 non-residents
- Senior Pass | Ages 55+ |
$75 $37.50 residents, $97.50 $48.75 non-residents
- Painting Class Special Event: Snake Experience | Ages 6+ | Live snake in attendance! Sunday, 3/8 | 12:00pm-2:00pm | $30 residents, $39 non-residents | Register by 3/3 | Details and Registration
- Painting Classes | Ages 6+ | 12:00pm-2:00pm | $25 residents, $32.50 non-residents | Details and Registration
- In the style of… Abstract | Sunday, 3/9 | Register by 3/3
- Phoenix | Saturday, 3/15 | Register by 3/10
- In the style of… Bob Ross | Sunday, 3/16 | Register by 3/10
- In the style of… Pop Art | Sunday, 3/23 | Register by 3/17
- Bunnies | Sunday, 4/6 | Register by 3/31
- Birds | Sunday, 4/13 | Register by 4/7
- Blossoms | Sunday, 4/27 | Register by 4/14
- Parks & Rec Clubhouse: Reptile Experiences | Saturday, 3/8 | Register by 3/4 | Details and Registration
- Snakes + Ball Pythons | Ages 5+ | 9:15am-10:15am | $9 residents, $11.75 non-residents
- Ball Python Morphs | Ages 10+ | 10:30am-11:45am | $12 residents, $15.50 non-residents
- Reptile Feeding | Ages 2+ | 2:00pm-2:30pm | $5 residents, $6.50 non-residents
- Parks & Rec Clubhouse: Arts and Sciences | Details and Registration
- Shark Study | Ages 5+ | Saturday, 3/29 | 9:30am-10:30am | $10 residents, $13 non-residents | Register by 3/25
- Paper Mache | Ages 5+ | 2 classes on Saturdays, 3/15 & 3/29 | 11:00am-12:00pm | $12 residents, $15.50 non-residents | Register by 3/11
- NEW Family Game Night | Ages 6+ | 4 sessions on Thursdays, 4/3-4/24 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | $5 residents, $6.50 non-residents | Registration open up to start of program
- Taekwon-Do | Ages 7+ | 21 classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4/7-6/18 (no class 5/26) | $145 residents, $188.50 non-residents | Register by 4/21 | Details and Registration
- Beginner | 6:00pm-6:45pm
- Advanced | 7:00pm-8:00pm
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 10, 2025. The 2025 application can be accessed here.
Southbury Parks and Recreation would like to share these announcements from the local Youth Sports organizations. Please note that these programs are not run by the Southbury Parks and Recreation Department. All questions and comments should be sent to the organizations.
Pomperaug Soccer Club
Registration for the Spring 2025 In-House U4-U8 (Born 2017-2021) soccer program is open until 3/9. Visit the PSC website (www.pomperaugsoccerclub.com) for more details, timelines, and how to register.
Pomperaug Youth Softball
Leagues for 6u - 12u will run April 26th - June 14th at Settlers Park and Ballantine Park. Games will be scheduled on Saturday mornings in town or against local teams. Practices are TBD. Register by April 1, 2025 at www.pomperaugyouthsoftball.org. For more information contact Eric Koestner at pysvp1@gmail.com.
Pomperaug Youth Cheer and Dance
Spring clinics at Pomperaug High School for ages 5-14. There are Tuesday clinics for Cheer and Dance and Thursday clinics for Strength and Stretching. Each clinic session consists of 4 dates and there are 3 clinic sessions you can choose from in March, April and May. Sign up at pomperaugwarriors.sportngin.com. For more information contact Stephanie at yfandc@gmail.com.
Programs coming soon through Southbury Parks and Recreation: Art in the Park, Memorial Day, Town Pool Grand Opening, and more! Various summer camp registrations are live, visit our Programs Page for more information.
We Would Like to Hear from You!
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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, fill the online form.
Is there a class or event you would like us to offer? Please email us at mlennon@southbury-ct.gov and let us know.
If you have any other comments or suggestions, please email us at mlennon@southbury-ct.gov.