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Our beach pass sticker program remains as convenient than ever. Our Beach passes are 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. Stop by our offices at 31 Arbor Way to get your Pass Today!

 
 

⚽ Soccer registration is in full swing!


Registration is now open for Instructional Soccer (ages 4 through 2nd grade) and our Futsal Clinic for ages 2 & 3. Click the button below to explore all of our upcoming soccer programs and register today!

 
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Youth Tennis Is Back!

Young players will learn and build fundamental tennis skills in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment with instructor Jedidah Xu. Two age-specific sessions are offered, with four lessons per session.


  • Tiny Tot Tennis (Ages 4–5)
  • Youth Tennis (Ages 8–13)


Lessons held at Robert Tedford Memorial Park

 

Ellington Alumni Lacrosse Camp

 

Keep Playing Even When School's Out


The Ellington Lacrosse Alumni Camp is led by former Ellington High School players now competing at the collegiate level across the country. The camp focuses on developing fundamental skills, game understanding, and position-specific training in a high-energy environment. Athletes receive instruction, drills, and mentorship while gaining insight into the demands of high school and college lacrosse.

 

🧚🐉 Get Creative with Art-Ventures!


Step into a magical world of imagination during Fairies & Dragons. Young artists will create fire-breathing dragons, whimsical fairy-inspired art, silly goblin masks, and more through hands-on projects.

Join us August 10–14, 2026, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Ellington Middle School.

🎶 A Knight to Remember is back! 🎬


Join us on Thursday, August 20 at Market Park for a free evening of live music and family fun. Enjoy a concert by Acoustic Rick beginning at 6:00 PM, then stick around for a showing of Moana (2016) as the sun goes down. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for a memorable night in the park!

Teen Foundational Strength Training Camp

 

This three day camp hosted by A Better Self Fitness and Wellness and instructed by Ellington resident Chelsea Lowe is designed specifically for athletes entering grades 7 - 10 and will teach teens how to build a proper warm-up routine, learn foundational strength training exercises, and reduce the risk of injury. It will also cover post-workout recovery and basic nutrition to help fuel the body before and after workouts, practices, and games. The program will include exercise modifications, use of equipment/props, progression options, and take-home materials. This program begins August 10 to provide the perfect compliment to your pre-season plans. Give your young athlete the foundational skills to help them achieve their highest potential!


 

Specialty Summer Camps

Skyhawk's Flag Football Camp



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.

Wiffleball Camp



This is a fun and energetic program where players can enjoy the classic backyard game in a fun setting. Participants will learn the fundamentals while competing in friendly games daily.

Skyhawk's Volleyball Camp



Skyhawks takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport & puts it all together into one fun camp. All aspects of volleyball are taught through drills and exercises that focus on skills.

 
 

The Ellington Roadrunners offer football and cheer programs for youth entering kindergarten through 8th grade, providing a fun and supportive environment where participants develop skills, confidence, teamwork, and lasting friendships.



Open to athletes and cheerleaders of all experience levels, the programs welcome both returning and first-time participants.

This is not an Ellington Recreation Department program. Click below for registration and program information.



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!



 

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