We're Hiring Summer Lifeguards | | Looking for a great summer job? Join our team as a Lifeguard! We offer competitive starting wages and will reimburse the cost of lifeguard certification (up to $300) for qualified hires. It’s a fun, rewarding way to spend the summer while gaining valuable skills and experience. Reach out to our aquatic director at the link below or at mbartley@ellington-ct.gov to get your application started and make a difference this summer! | | Ellington's Emerging Leaders | | All new week long summer camp experience designed to develop our next generation of leaders! | | Ellington’s Emerging Leaders Program is a one-week, hands-on leadership experience designed for motivated students entering 9th or 10th grade who want to make a difference in their community. This engaging program features a selective but supportive application process, designed to be positive and encouraging for all applicants. The program blends leadership development, team-building activities, guest speakers, volunteer opportunities, and exciting trips in a fun environment. With only 10 spots available, interested students are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity to build skills. The application period opens later this month! | | | |
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Instructional & Team Lacrosse Registration Ends this Month!
We offer instructional clinics focused on learning the fundamentals, stick skills, teamwork, and game basics, as well as league play for players ready to compete in organized games.
Our coaches emphasize skill development, sportsmanship, and confidence, all while keeping the game fun.
Come grow the game of lacrosse with us!
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Instructional and Team Soccer Registration Ends this Month!
Our spring soccer program is open to boys and girls from 2 years old through 8th grade and is designed for players of all skill levels. We offer both developmental clinics for beginners and league play for those ready for structured games.
Players will build fundamental skills, learn teamwork, and enjoy an active, fun environment led by experienced coaches. Join us this spring for a great season on the field!
| | 1st Ever Youth Dek Hockey League | | JRP Dek Hockey League is Accepting Registrations Now | | |
Join the newest league in the newest outdoor facility in town! This shoes only league (no skates needed) will operate just like all of our other traditional sports in town, where everyone will be placed on a team, supplied a jersey, and have a weekly practice and game.
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Skate, stick, score: Fast-paced action on every shift.
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Teamwork wins: Build skills, bonds, and bragging rights.
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Hockey outside: Enjoy the beautiful game outdoors.
Just like every other sport in town, volunteer coaches are a must! When registering please consider coaching a team and be part of this inaugural leagues program design.
Helmets with full cage/visor, shin guards, gloves and a stick are required. Limited equipment is available for loan for new players. Please contact recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov to secure your equipment if you are in need.
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Food Explorers
Invites students in Grades 2–5 to a hands-on culinary adventure on Mondays from 5:30–6:30 PM, April 27 –May 18. Get ready for a delicious journey with Food Explorers! In this hands-on dessert class for kids, Celebrate the season with fresh, fruity, and fun desserts! In the hands-on cooking class, kids will create spring-inspired sweets like Raspberry Cheesecake Pies, Lemon Sugar Cookie Trifles, Apricot Croissant Bites and Peach Melba Crumbles. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs, and gluten.All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian. This program encourages curiosity, creativity, and collaboration through sensory-rich experiences, hands-on learning, and our unique “food neutral” approach, giving kids the freedom to explore and build confidence in the kitchen. The program fee is $80 per child, and all materials are provided.
| | | Upcoming Events & Programs | 2nd Annual "Knight" Time Egg Hunt | | |
The first one was so fun, we decided to do it again!
Get there before 7:45PM to ensure your children get the most unique egg hunt experience in the area!
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Share Your Talents!
We are looking for passionate and talented instructors to share their expertise with our community! If you have a skill to teach, we would love to hear from you. Click the link below to fill out a proposal form!
| | | | | Ellington Recreation * 31 Arbor Way, Ellington, CT * recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov * 860-870-3118 | | | | |
