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Beach Passes on Sale Now!
We’ve streamlined the beach pass process to make your experience more convenient than ever. No more cardstock paper or permanent marker scribbles—beach passes are now durable stickers that easily attach to your car. Just stick it on and drive right through—no need to fumble with wallets, purses, or glove compartments. Click the link below to secure yours today!
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Get your Beach Pass Today!
Visit our website at the link below to view our operating schedule and to purchase your pass online!
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Adventure Awaits!
Registration for our exclusive travel based camp ends May 31st! Very few spots remain!
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Little Knights
Our summer camp for children ages 3 -5. Discounted price ends May 31st. Register today to secure your spot!
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Summer Knights
Our summer camp for children ages
6-12. Discounted price ends May 31st! Secure your spot today!
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Art-Ventures Amazing
Faces & Places
Oh, the places you'll go! Join us for a creative adventure where art meets history in the most unexpected ways. Travel through time as you explore ancient cave paintings, craft fossil replicas, and sculpt bread dough miniatures. Discover the mystery of gargoyle faces and journey to stunning Scottish castles—all through hands-on artistic creations. Running Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM at Ellington Middle School, this program invites young artists to dive into the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly fun. Bring an old oversized T-shirt as a smock, along with a nut-free snack and drink each day, and get ready to unleash your creativity!
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Art-Ventures
Pigasso & Mootise
Oh, the masterpieces you'll create! Join us for a hands-on art adventure at Ellington Middle School, where young artists ages 7-12 will explore the bold styles of Picasso, Matisse, van Gogh, and more. Experiment with tie-dyed T-shirts, mosaic art, decoupage animals, celestial stained glass, and funky 3D designs using unexpected materials. Running Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM, this creativity-packed art program invites kids to dive into the colorful, the quirky, and the wildly fun. Bring an old oversized T-shirt as a smock, along with a nut-free snack and drink each day, and get ready to unleash your imagination!
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Wiffleball Camp
Step up to the plate with this backyard classic! With games, Home Run Derbies, & a Playoff competition, the week runs July 21-24 from 9:00-11:00 AM at Tedford Park. Open to ages 9-16 and led by Coach Curtis, get ready for epic plays & fun!
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Skyhawks Mini-Hawk Camp
EMS Upper Field
Embark on an adventure with Skyhawks Mini-Hawk where younger children can explore a variety of sports. Mini-Hawk programs offer a fun, structured learning environment while enhancing balance and coordination. Campers improve athletically while learning sportsmanship and teamwork. Perfect for a playful introduction to athletics!
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Skyhawks Multi-Sport
EMS Upper Field
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork. Enjoy the benefits of exploring multiple sports while building lifelong skills with Skyhawks!
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Flag Football Camp
EMS Upper Field
This is the perfect program for your young athletes who want a complete introduction to America's Game or for those who simply want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play.
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Track & Field Camp
EHS Track
This program introduces young athletes to the sport of track and field that's rich in tradition and history. These programs combine technical development and fundamentals with a major focus on fun!
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Volleyball Camp
EMS Gym
Skyhawks takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it all together into one fun-filled camp. All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and exercises that focus on fundamentals, skills, and fun!
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Tiny Tot Tennis
Ages 4 & 5
The Philosophy for Tiny Tots is to provide a fun atmosphere for learning tennis fundamentals. Emphasis will be made on hand-eye coordination, body movements & skills.
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Pee Wee Tennis
Ages 6 & 7
Pee Wee Tennis is a soft introduction to tennis. We introduce a variety of games and activities using scaled-down equipment that are easily handled by children at this age level.
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Youth Tennis
Ages 8-13
Build a foundation for athletic development. Focus is on developing the ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) while forming skills necessary to serve, rally, & score.
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USTA JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM
Teams in three age groups (18U, 14U, and 10U) work on development and play and compete against teams from Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut in official USTA leagues. Practice/play will begin the week of June 24th and conclude in season ending tournaments around August 10th. Conditions permitting, all teams end their season with a weekend tournament.
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Adult Beginner Lessons
These small group lessons are designed for adult beginners who are new to tennis or returning after a long break. Participants will learn fundamental skills including proper grip, basic strokes (forehand, backhand, serve), footwork, and rules of the game. The supportive, small group setting ensures personalized instruction and plenty of practice time, making it easy & fun to build confidence & enjoy the game.
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Adult Intermediate Lessons
These small group lessons are ideal for adults with some tennis experience who are ready to refine their technique and improve consistency. Instruction focuses on stroke development, positioning, shot selection, and match play strategies. The small group format allows for individualized coaching and dynamic drills to build confidence and elevate your game in a fun, supportive environment.
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Adult Tennis Social League
Join us on Thursday nights at 6:30 at the Schwartz Park Tennis Courts for round robin doubles play. We’ll total up games won by the individuals for the night to identify the night’s winner. This will be a “league” for players of all levels. After our Thursday evening matches, we will head out for appetizers and drinks at an additional cost. Thursdays 7:00 pm, $10 on first night to pay for balls for the summer. Starts July 11 and runs through August 27. Email Recreationstaff@ellington-ct.gov to confirm your spot.
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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. Please click the link below to fill out a proposal form!
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