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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
February 2025
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The Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) Office will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 for Presidents' Day. | |
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February Vacation Camp
Grades 1-6
Monday, February 17th - Tuesday, February 18th
Mrs. Rockwell's Pavilion - Rockwell Park
Did someone say staycation? February Vacation Camp provides childcare services while Bristol Public schools are on winter break. Escape the cold and stay busy - activities include crafts, games, and a field trip. Learn More
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Spring Learn To Swim Registration - Mark your Calendar
Spring Learn to Swim (LTS) registration opens at 12PM on Tuesday, March 18th for Residents and Wednesday, March 19th for Non-Residents.
Spring LTS registration does not begin until Winter LTS has ended and participants have received their level recommendations. Prior to registration, be sure to visit BristolRec.com to review LTS level descriptions or call the pool at (860) 584-3837 to schedule a swim test!
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Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows- Level 2
Wednesdays, February 19th - March 19th
5:15 - 6:00 PM
Ages 7 - 16
Our friends at Shepard Meadows will help teach numerous horse skills such as grooming, tacking, and leading. This program also provides the opportunity to challenge participants to persevere, problem-solve, and communicate. Learn More
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Empower Hour
Ages 9 - 11 | Tuesdays
March 4th - April 29th
4:15 - 5:15 PM
Empower Hour is a free, 8 week social skills group open to Bristol elementary school students in 4th and 5th grade. The program addresses new topics each week, such as self-awareness, impulse control, relationship building, emotion regulation, and responsible decision-making through age-appropriate discussion and activities. Learn More
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Girls with a Purpose (GWAP)
Ages 11 - 14 | Wednesdays
February 5th - April 30th
5:15 - 6:45 PM
Girls With A Purpose is a free support group for Bristol middle school girls. Participants will engage in discussion and activities surrounding topics such as fostering healthy relationships with others, developing a high sense of self-love and self-esteem, the effects of bullying/peer violence, developing healthy routines/habits, and more! Learn More
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Man Up
Ages 11 - 13 | Wednesdays
February 26th - May 7th
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Man Up is a confidential support group for young men to discuss issues, receive support, develop new skills, and form positive relationships with peers and mentors. Man Up is created to act as a safe space for all participants to talk about hardships they are currently facing or have gone through in the past. Learn More
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April Vacation Climbing Camp at Pine Lake Adventure Park
Monday, April 14th - Thursday, April 17th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grades 5 - 8
This immersive experience is designed to challenge campers of all skill and comfort levels, fostering both physical and emotional growth through a variety of exciting activities and lessons. Throughout the week, campers will engage in a combination of low and high elements at PLAP, offering opportunities to push personal boundaries, improve physical endurance, and most importantly, have fun. Learn More
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Kid's Stroke and Fitness
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
February 21st - April 25th
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Ages 6 - 17
Get a taste of competitive swimming! Expert coaching on stroke technique, and great exercise in a team practice environment. There will be no make-up dates for inclement weather. Reserve your space now to work on your swimming strokes in the water! Learn More
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Downtown Live features an array of curated live entertainment from musical and dance performances, to comedy shows, education and lecture series, children's series, and more. Shows range in price from $25 to $45. The Rockwell Theater is located inside the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS) at 70 Memorial Boulevard, Bristol, CT 06010. Learn More | | | |
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Soul Sound Revue
Saturday, March 1st | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Get your dancing shoes on and shake those winter blues away because Connecticut’s #1 dance party band is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary at Downtown Live! Soul Sound Revue is by far the hottest nine piece Motown show this side of Detroit, performing the greatest hits in the true “Motown Tradition.” Learn More
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Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Sunday, March 9th | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. Learn More
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Comedy Night with Tammy Pescatelli, Shaquana Cochran and Jordan Karl
Saturday, March 15th | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today, Tammy Pescatelli brings a brassy sexiness coupled with a bold voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences – holding her own on the topics of sports, television, dating, and family life all while using a tongue-in-cheek humor style. Learn More
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Charlotte's Web
Saturday, April 12th | 3:00 - 4:15 PM
A classic brought to life! Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. Learn More
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Water Exercise Classes
We offer a variety of Water Exercise programs for all fitness levels — low Impact & lots of fun:
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Dennis Malone Aquatics Center - Pool Schedules
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Reminder: Winter Weather Closure Policy -
This is a reminder that when Bristol Public Schools are closed due to weather, the Dennis Malone Aquatics Center (DMAC) is closed and all recreation programs are cancelled for the day. When Bristol Public Schools observe a delayed opening, DMAC will open at noon. When Bristol Public Schools dismiss early due to weather, DMAC will close early and all recreation programs are cancelled for the remainder of the day. Weather closures are posted to the BristolRec.com and all program participants are notified via email and/or phone.
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Community Conversation
On January 25th we hosted the 6th Annual Community Conversation in partnership with Downtown Live. Touring comedy group 1 Degree of Separation brought dialogue, awareness, and acceptance to those suffering from depression through laughter and vulnerability. See photos
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BPRYCS received a donation from the Bristol Exchange Club to benefit the Parent and Child Program. | |
A grant from the Philip E. Rancourt, Jr. Compassion in Action Memorial Fund through the Main Street Community Foundation for $1,125.00 was awarded to the Community Services division. | |
We are extremely grateful to everyone who donated to the 2024 Holiday Gift Giving Program! Together, we were able to provide holiday assistance to over 450 youth living directly in Bristol! Community members, sponsors, and local businesses donated toys, clothing, gift cards, their time, their energy and LOTS OF LOVE in 2024 - thank you for making Bristol All Heart! | |
An extra special thank you to our Community Services Coordinator Aubrey Minkler, Youth and Family Coordinators Raven Cody and Ashante Malone, Youth Apprentice Renee Singleton, and our youth and family interns Alfred, Larry, and Savannah for all of their hard work and making the program possible! | |
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We are thrilled to announce the release of the 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan!
Development of the 2025 -2027 Strategic Plan included a comprehensive and inclusive 8-month planning process.
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We are proud to present the 2024 Annual Report showcasing the impacts and accomplishments of Bristol's Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services over the past year. | | |
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Project Updates
Transformative projects are underway across the City of Bristol parks system. The new renovations and amenities provide increased access to high-quality parks for residents and community members.
Parks Project Portal
In an effort to continue to increase transparency and community engagement, we are pleased to offer an interactive Parks Project Portal that provides residents access to up-to-date information on projects, presentations, and opportunity to provide real time feedback!
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City of Bristol
Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services
51 High Street
Bristol, CT 06010
www.BristolRec.com
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