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Wednesday July 2, 2025
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 2-Rocking in the USA Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 2 in Wolfe Park (non trip week & no camp on 7/4)
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 2 (NO CAMP 7/4)
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 3 June 30-July 2: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Character Nights
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Monroe Babe Ruth/Jr's Baseball Permit Diamond #2
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Junior Tennis Clinics - Beginner/Advance Beginner 5-7 years old
Junior Summer Clinic Program is ready to hit the courts! Join us Wednesday nights at Wolfe Park from June 18 - July 23 (6-Week Session)Two time slots based on age is being offered. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (ages 5-7) 5:45-6:45pmBeginner/Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate/Intermediate (ages 8-16) 6:45-8:15pmBeginner: Player has either never held a raquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner:Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with the ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate:Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate:Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently. Participants should bring their own racquet and wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. Instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30).You would need to coordinate with Fairfield County Tennis Staff to get one. Greg Sansonetti is back with us in his 15th year along with his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years tennis teaching experience. For more information visitwww.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg directly before signing up at (203) 414-9452.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League - 2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League
This program is full and all teams are set as of 6/9/25. Manager's Meeting on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Town Hall. We are bringing back women's slow pitch softball program to Monroe!After a successful interest list was formed and two managers meetings, we will be a go for our season. As of 3/24/25 it looks like we will have 4-6 teams. Please register all your information in our portal so we can keep you updated on our progress. Make sure you answer all the questions and check out the box to receive email and text alerts!Some information to be aware of for this season:*Games will be on Wednesday nights and on select Monday nights*Residency requirements (only have to have one): Masuk HS graduate, currently lives FULL time in Monroe; owns property and pays taxes on that said property; works FULL time in Monroe; was on one roster with the Shelton/Monroe Softball Program from any season between 2020-2024. We will allow 6 out of town players per team and residents that boarder Monroe will be allowed to play as long as there is a Monroe resident on that team. (This is for this season only to get things started and could change in future seasons) *Must be 25 years of age or older by June 1, 2025*Metal single wall non composite bats are the only ones allowed*11 inch ball will be used*60 foot bases, 50 foot pitching mound and 6-10 foot arc*10 players max on field, can bat full roster and start 9 players to avoid forfeit*Can't have sub's from other teams even if they are registered*One courtesy runner per inning and one designated runner for injuries only and must be determined at the time of ground rules with the umpire. *Normal at bats, starting with a 0-0 count, but no extra foul*Rosters to be finalized by May 21, 2025 (may change!)*Frozen Roster as of June 11, 2025 (may change!)*Must follow all Wolfe Park Rules and have appropriate behavior *Team fee will be decided once we know how many teams play. The cost would be paid per team and not per person. This includes: field use, umpires, trophy for winning team and plaque for runner up, softballs and coordinator fee. Uniforms would be secured by each team independently.
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6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League - 2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League
This program is full and all teams are set as of 6/9/25. Manager's Meeting on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Town Hall. We are bringing back women's slow pitch softball program to Monroe!After a successful interest list was formed and two managers meetings, we will be a go for our season. As of 3/24/25 it looks like we will have 4-6 teams. Please register all your information in our portal so we can keep you updated on our progress. Make sure you answer all the questions and check out the box to receive email and text alerts!Some information to be aware of for this season:*Games will be on Wednesday nights and on select Monday nights*Residency requirements (only have to have one): Masuk HS graduate, currently lives FULL time in Monroe; owns property and pays taxes on that said property; works FULL time in Monroe; was on one roster with the Shelton/Monroe Softball Program from any season between 2020-2024. We will allow 6 out of town players per team and residents that boarder Monroe will be allowed to play as long as there is a Monroe resident on that team. (This is for this season only to get things started and could change in future seasons) *Must be 25 years of age or older by June 1, 2025*Metal single wall non composite bats are the only ones allowed*11 inch ball will be used*60 foot bases, 50 foot pitching mound and 6-10 foot arc*10 players max on field, can bat full roster and start 9 players to avoid forfeit*Can't have sub's from other teams even if they are registered*One courtesy runner per inning and one designated runner for injuries only and must be determined at the time of ground rules with the umpire. *Normal at bats, starting with a 0-0 count, but no extra foul*Rosters to be finalized by May 21, 2025 (may change!)*Frozen Roster as of June 11, 2025 (may change!)*Must follow all Wolfe Park Rules and have appropriate behavior *Team fee will be decided once we know how many teams play. The cost would be paid per team and not per person. This includes: field use, umpires, trophy for winning team and plaque for runner up, softballs and coordinator fee. Uniforms would be secured by each team independently.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 3
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Junior Tennis Clinics - Beginner/Advance Beginner/Low Intermediate/Intermediate 8-16 years old
Junior Summer Clinic Program is ready to hit the courts! Join us Wednesday nights at Wolfe Park from June 18 - July 23 (6-Week Session)Two time slots based on age is being offered. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (ages 5-7) 5:45-6:45pmBeginner/Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate/Intermediate (ages 8-16) 6:45-8:15pmBeginner: Player has either never held a raquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner:Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with the ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate:Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate:Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently. Participants should bring their own racquet and wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. Instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30).You would need to coordinate with Fairfield County Tennis Staff to get one. Greg Sansonetti is back with us in his 15th year along with his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years tennis teaching experience. For more information visitwww.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg directly before signing up at (203) 414-9452.
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6:55 PM - 7:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 4
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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Thursday July 3, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 2-Rocking in the USA Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 2 in Wolfe Park (non trip week & no camp on 7/4)
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 2 (NO CAMP 7/4)
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 3 June 30-July 2: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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11:59 AM - 12:00 PM
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Campsite 2 &3 Booked
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11:59 AM - 12:00 PM
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Campsite 2 &3 Booked
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11:59 AM - 12:00 PM
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Campsite 4 Booked
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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country K-2
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 3-5 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 1
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 3-5
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Monroe Babe Ruth/Jr's Baseball Permit Diamond #2
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 6-8 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 3
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 6-8
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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Monday July 7, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio on the Move Camp Session 1
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 3- Lace up those sneakers Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 3
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 3
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 4 July 7-July 10: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Monroe Babe Ruth/Jr's Baseball Permit Diamond #2
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Tuesday July 8, 2025
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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Summer 2 2025 Adult Pickleball Clinics With Mary Martinik - Intro to Pickleball Tuesday 7/8
Come learn how to play pickleball with Monroe Parks & Recreation Summer 2 Adult Pickleball Clinics! Our amazing instructor Mary Martinik will teach you how to play in a fun and safe environment!Sign up today, meet new friends and learn a new sport!Dates and info are on the flier below!
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio on the Move Camp Session 1
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 3- Lace up those sneakers Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 3
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 3
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 4 July 7-July 10: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 3-5
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Women's 35/over Open Play Pickleball - Summer 2025 Women's 35/over Open Play Pickleball
This program is FULL as of 6/20/25. We are no longer taking registrations. You may put yourself on the wait list only. Thank you! Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts weekly on Tuesday nights at the Wolfe Park courts to play pick-up games. Great chance to meet some new people, be competitive and have some outdoor fun!This program is for women aged 35/over who are already proficient in pickleball. Make sure you bring your paddle and balls to share. (This is not lessons and you should be very familiar with the rules) There will be no rain make-ups if we run into inclement weather. No refund or pro-rating if you can't attend any dates in this series and no substitutions of sending other person in your place.Registration is limited to 24 players. Attendance will be taken by out volunteer coordinator each week.
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Tuesday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 6-8
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Tuesday Swim Lessons Level 4
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 9-12
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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Wednesday July 9, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio on the Move Camp Session 1
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 3- Lace up those sneakers Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 3
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 3
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 4 July 7-July 10: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Character Nights
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Monroe Babe Ruth/Jr's Baseball Permit Diamond #2
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Junior Tennis Clinics - Beginner/Advance Beginner 5-7 years old
Junior Summer Clinic Program is ready to hit the courts! Join us Wednesday nights at Wolfe Park from June 18 - July 23 (6-Week Session)Two time slots based on age is being offered. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (ages 5-7) 5:45-6:45pmBeginner/Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate/Intermediate (ages 8-16) 6:45-8:15pmBeginner: Player has either never held a raquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner:Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with the ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate:Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate:Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently. Participants should bring their own racquet and wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. Instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30).You would need to coordinate with Fairfield County Tennis Staff to get one. Greg Sansonetti is back with us in his 15th year along with his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years tennis teaching experience. For more information visitwww.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg directly before signing up at (203) 414-9452.
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2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League - 2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League
This program is full and all teams are set as of 6/9/25. Manager's Meeting on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Town Hall. We are bringing back women's slow pitch softball program to Monroe!After a successful interest list was formed and two managers meetings, we will be a go for our season. As of 3/24/25 it looks like we will have 4-6 teams. Please register all your information in our portal so we can keep you updated on our progress. Make sure you answer all the questions and check out the box to receive email and text alerts!Some information to be aware of for this season:*Games will be on Wednesday nights and on select Monday nights*Residency requirements (only have to have one): Masuk HS graduate, currently lives FULL time in Monroe; owns property and pays taxes on that said property; works FULL time in Monroe; was on one roster with the Shelton/Monroe Softball Program from any season between 2020-2024. We will allow 6 out of town players per team and residents that boarder Monroe will be allowed to play as long as there is a Monroe resident on that team. (This is for this season only to get things started and could change in future seasons) *Must be 25 years of age or older by June 1, 2025*Metal single wall non composite bats are the only ones allowed*11 inch ball will be used*60 foot bases, 50 foot pitching mound and 6-10 foot arc*10 players max on field, can bat full roster and start 9 players to avoid forfeit*Can't have sub's from other teams even if they are registered*One courtesy runner per inning and one designated runner for injuries only and must be determined at the time of ground rules with the umpire. *Normal at bats, starting with a 0-0 count, but no extra foul*Rosters to be finalized by May 21, 2025 (may change!)*Frozen Roster as of June 11, 2025 (may change!)*Must follow all Wolfe Park Rules and have appropriate behavior *Team fee will be decided once we know how many teams play. The cost would be paid per team and not per person. This includes: field use, umpires, trophy for winning team and plaque for runner up, softballs and coordinator fee. Uniforms would be secured by each team independently.
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6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League - 2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League
This program is full and all teams are set as of 6/9/25. Manager's Meeting on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Town Hall. We are bringing back women's slow pitch softball program to Monroe!After a successful interest list was formed and two managers meetings, we will be a go for our season. As of 3/24/25 it looks like we will have 4-6 teams. Please register all your information in our portal so we can keep you updated on our progress. Make sure you answer all the questions and check out the box to receive email and text alerts!Some information to be aware of for this season:*Games will be on Wednesday nights and on select Monday nights*Residency requirements (only have to have one): Masuk HS graduate, currently lives FULL time in Monroe; owns property and pays taxes on that said property; works FULL time in Monroe; was on one roster with the Shelton/Monroe Softball Program from any season between 2020-2024. We will allow 6 out of town players per team and residents that boarder Monroe will be allowed to play as long as there is a Monroe resident on that team. (This is for this season only to get things started and could change in future seasons) *Must be 25 years of age or older by June 1, 2025*Metal single wall non composite bats are the only ones allowed*11 inch ball will be used*60 foot bases, 50 foot pitching mound and 6-10 foot arc*10 players max on field, can bat full roster and start 9 players to avoid forfeit*Can't have sub's from other teams even if they are registered*One courtesy runner per inning and one designated runner for injuries only and must be determined at the time of ground rules with the umpire. *Normal at bats, starting with a 0-0 count, but no extra foul*Rosters to be finalized by May 21, 2025 (may change!)*Frozen Roster as of June 11, 2025 (may change!)*Must follow all Wolfe Park Rules and have appropriate behavior *Team fee will be decided once we know how many teams play. The cost would be paid per team and not per person. This includes: field use, umpires, trophy for winning team and plaque for runner up, softballs and coordinator fee. Uniforms would be secured by each team independently.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 3
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Junior Tennis Clinics - Beginner/Advance Beginner/Low Intermediate/Intermediate 8-16 years old
Junior Summer Clinic Program is ready to hit the courts! Join us Wednesday nights at Wolfe Park from June 18 - July 23 (6-Week Session)Two time slots based on age is being offered. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (ages 5-7) 5:45-6:45pmBeginner/Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate/Intermediate (ages 8-16) 6:45-8:15pmBeginner: Player has either never held a raquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner:Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with the ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate:Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate:Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently. Participants should bring their own racquet and wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. Instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30).You would need to coordinate with Fairfield County Tennis Staff to get one. Greg Sansonetti is back with us in his 15th year along with his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years tennis teaching experience. For more information visitwww.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg directly before signing up at (203) 414-9452.
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6:55 PM - 7:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 4
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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Thursday July 10, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio on the Move Camp Session 1
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 3- Lace up those sneakers Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 3
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 3
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 4 July 7-July 10: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country K-2
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 3-5 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 1
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 3-5
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Monroe Babe Ruth/Jr's Baseball Permit Diamond #2
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 6-8 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 3
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 6-8
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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Friday July 11, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio on the Move Camp Session 1
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 3- Lace up those sneakers Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 3
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 3
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Concerts/or Family Nights
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Men’s 35/over Slow Pitch Recreational Softball League 2025 - Men's 35/over Slow Pitch Recreational Softball League
Registration is closed as of 4/11/25. We are no longer taking anymore players. Registration is now open! The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department has a 35+ year old Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League that plays on select Friday nights and Sunday mornings from late April through early August at various fields in Wolfe Park.In order to be eligible to play you must be a full time year round resident of Monroe, work full time (35 or more hours) in Monroe or have graduated from Masuk High School. Each team is allowed 4 out of town players. We currently have 10 teams with managers ready to go and require all players to register. In addition, individuals looking to get placed on a team may sign up and your contact info will be given to the managers in case they have some openings. Not everyone gets placed on a team. Dedicated team managers secure a sponsor and complete their team rosters/uniforms to participate.There was a yearly managers meeting that occurred already on Thursday, February 20, 2025. League Team fee is $850.00 for 2025 season. This includes umpires, two cases of balls per team, trophy for winning teams and league coordinator fee.For further information contact Glenn Laudenslager at gllaudens@gmail.com or the Monroe Parks and Recreation Office at 203-452-2806 and speak Missy Orosz, Director of Parks & Recreation Department. All participants MUST register and have a family account. Please answer all questions correctly and be prepared to show a valid photo identification/license at anytime during the season and your information must match what is on the rosters. Your team manager will give you all the details as they finalize everything. Registration closes on April 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm. No exceptions. Make sure you complete all questions and check off the box to have the ability to received email and text alerts about changes to the schedule.
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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series 2025 - HYPE!
Wolfe Park kicks off its 52nd year by hosting the 37th annual Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series! We are bringing some great entertainment to the Wolfe Park stage on select Friday evenings. Be sure to kick off your weekend with friends and family with us! Don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy on the lawn. Absolutely no glass containers or bottles allowed! All concerts in this series start at 7:30 pm. (Make-ups due to weather will be different!)* In the event of inclement weather, please call 203-339-6106 after 3:30pm.Peggy's Canteen will be open on all concert nights until 8:30 pm. Come and grab your dinner to enjoy on the concert lawn. Friday, June 27, 2025 VIVIDFriday, July 11, 2025 HYPE!Friday, July 18, 2025 Rhythm CityFriday, July 25, 2025 MischiefFriday, August 1, 2025 The Future Heavies Scroll all the way down to the left and click on each concert date to read the description the genre of music of each band will be playing. Please note, every effort will be made to make up any shows that get postponed due to weather. We usually have the rescheduled shows on a different Friday or Sunday evenings based on the availability of staff, band and the sound crew. Please allow us some time to coordinate everything before we can announce. All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian and all visitors to the concert area must follow park rules especially no pets, no glass containers and park your vehicles in appropriate spaces. Parking is on a first come, first serve basis and concert goers who have a valid park sticker will be allowed to park in the paved parking lot, while others without the park sticker will be directed to the gravel overflow lot.Stickers are only for Monroe residents with valid car registration through the Monroe Tax Collector's Office or Non-residents who purchased a pool membership in advance for the season. You will not be allowed to purchase or get parks stickers the night of the concerts. Please plan accordingly ahead of time! Concert stage is on the Cutlers Farm Road side of Wolfe Park.
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Monday July 14, 2025
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8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Panthers Hoop Camp 2025 - Week 2
Join us for some summer basketball fun with your friends!Our week-long camps are designed to improve player skills, leadership development, fundamentals knowledge and feature:Outstanding InstructionFREE camp T-shirt to each camperDaily drills & tournament style games grouped by age and abilityAwards – Outstanding Camper/Best Defender in each divisionContests – Foul Shooting, Hotshot, Lay-upsWeek 1: June 23 - 27 Boys: entering Grade 4-9Week 2: July 14-18 Boys and Girls: entering Grade 4-9 Masuk High School gyms 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM DAILYLed by Masuk High School Varsity Basketball coach, Pete Szklarz$30 Discount for signing up an additional Sibling OR $30.00 Discount for signing up for both weeks. For an additional week discount please call Monroe Parks and Recreation at 203-452-2806 to receive a promo code to plug in at registration or register with us over the phone.Visit www.PanthersHoopCamp.com for more information.
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio On The Move Camp Session 2
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 4-Get Moving & Shaking Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 4
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 4
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 5 July 14-July 17: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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Tuesday July 15, 2025
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Summer 2 2025 Adult Pickleball Clinics With Mary Martinik - Coach Play Advanced Tuesday 7/15
Come learn how to play pickleball with Monroe Parks & Recreation Summer 2 Adult Pickleball Clinics! Our amazing instructor Mary Martinik will teach you how to play in a fun and safe environment!Sign up today, meet new friends and learn a new sport!Dates and info are on the flier below!
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8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Panthers Hoop Camp 2025 - Week 2
Join us for some summer basketball fun with your friends!Our week-long camps are designed to improve player skills, leadership development, fundamentals knowledge and feature:Outstanding InstructionFREE camp T-shirt to each camperDaily drills & tournament style games grouped by age and abilityAwards – Outstanding Camper/Best Defender in each divisionContests – Foul Shooting, Hotshot, Lay-upsWeek 1: June 23 - 27 Boys: entering Grade 4-9Week 2: July 14-18 Boys and Girls: entering Grade 4-9 Masuk High School gyms 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM DAILYLed by Masuk High School Varsity Basketball coach, Pete Szklarz$30 Discount for signing up an additional Sibling OR $30.00 Discount for signing up for both weeks. For an additional week discount please call Monroe Parks and Recreation at 203-452-2806 to receive a promo code to plug in at registration or register with us over the phone.Visit www.PanthersHoopCamp.com for more information.
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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Specialty Camps
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio On The Move Camp Session 2
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 4-Get Moving & Shaking Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 4
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 4
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 5 July 14-July 17: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 3-5
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Women's 35/over Open Play Pickleball - Summer 2025 Women's 35/over Open Play Pickleball
This program is FULL as of 6/20/25. We are no longer taking registrations. You may put yourself on the wait list only. Thank you! Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts weekly on Tuesday nights at the Wolfe Park courts to play pick-up games. Great chance to meet some new people, be competitive and have some outdoor fun!This program is for women aged 35/over who are already proficient in pickleball. Make sure you bring your paddle and balls to share. (This is not lessons and you should be very familiar with the rules) There will be no rain make-ups if we run into inclement weather. No refund or pro-rating if you can't attend any dates in this series and no substitutions of sending other person in your place.Registration is limited to 24 players. Attendance will be taken by out volunteer coordinator each week.
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Tuesday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 6-8
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Tuesday Swim Lessons Level 4
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 9-12
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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Wednesday July 16, 2025
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8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Panthers Hoop Camp 2025 - Week 2
Join us for some summer basketball fun with your friends!Our week-long camps are designed to improve player skills, leadership development, fundamentals knowledge and feature:Outstanding InstructionFREE camp T-shirt to each camperDaily drills & tournament style games grouped by age and abilityAwards – Outstanding Camper/Best Defender in each divisionContests – Foul Shooting, Hotshot, Lay-upsWeek 1: June 23 - 27 Boys: entering Grade 4-9Week 2: July 14-18 Boys and Girls: entering Grade 4-9 Masuk High School gyms 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM DAILYLed by Masuk High School Varsity Basketball coach, Pete Szklarz$30 Discount for signing up an additional Sibling OR $30.00 Discount for signing up for both weeks. For an additional week discount please call Monroe Parks and Recreation at 203-452-2806 to receive a promo code to plug in at registration or register with us over the phone.Visit www.PanthersHoopCamp.com for more information.
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio On The Move Camp Session 2
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 4-Get Moving & Shaking Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 4
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 4
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 5 July 14-July 17: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Character Nights
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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Pond View Booked
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Junior Tennis Clinics - Beginner/Advance Beginner 5-7 years old
Junior Summer Clinic Program is ready to hit the courts! Join us Wednesday nights at Wolfe Park from June 18 - July 23 (6-Week Session)Two time slots based on age is being offered. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (ages 5-7) 5:45-6:45pmBeginner/Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate/Intermediate (ages 8-16) 6:45-8:15pmBeginner: Player has either never held a raquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner:Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with the ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate:Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate:Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently. Participants should bring their own racquet and wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. Instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30).You would need to coordinate with Fairfield County Tennis Staff to get one. Greg Sansonetti is back with us in his 15th year along with his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years tennis teaching experience. For more information visitwww.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg directly before signing up at (203) 414-9452.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League - 2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League
This program is full and all teams are set as of 6/9/25. Manager's Meeting on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Town Hall. We are bringing back women's slow pitch softball program to Monroe!After a successful interest list was formed and two managers meetings, we will be a go for our season. As of 3/24/25 it looks like we will have 4-6 teams. Please register all your information in our portal so we can keep you updated on our progress. Make sure you answer all the questions and check out the box to receive email and text alerts!Some information to be aware of for this season:*Games will be on Wednesday nights and on select Monday nights*Residency requirements (only have to have one): Masuk HS graduate, currently lives FULL time in Monroe; owns property and pays taxes on that said property; works FULL time in Monroe; was on one roster with the Shelton/Monroe Softball Program from any season between 2020-2024. We will allow 6 out of town players per team and residents that boarder Monroe will be allowed to play as long as there is a Monroe resident on that team. (This is for this season only to get things started and could change in future seasons) *Must be 25 years of age or older by June 1, 2025*Metal single wall non composite bats are the only ones allowed*11 inch ball will be used*60 foot bases, 50 foot pitching mound and 6-10 foot arc*10 players max on field, can bat full roster and start 9 players to avoid forfeit*Can't have sub's from other teams even if they are registered*One courtesy runner per inning and one designated runner for injuries only and must be determined at the time of ground rules with the umpire. *Normal at bats, starting with a 0-0 count, but no extra foul*Rosters to be finalized by May 21, 2025 (may change!)*Frozen Roster as of June 11, 2025 (may change!)*Must follow all Wolfe Park Rules and have appropriate behavior *Team fee will be decided once we know how many teams play. The cost would be paid per team and not per person. This includes: field use, umpires, trophy for winning team and plaque for runner up, softballs and coordinator fee. Uniforms would be secured by each team independently.
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6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
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2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League - 2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League
This program is full and all teams are set as of 6/9/25. Manager's Meeting on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Town Hall. We are bringing back women's slow pitch softball program to Monroe!After a successful interest list was formed and two managers meetings, we will be a go for our season. As of 3/24/25 it looks like we will have 4-6 teams. Please register all your information in our portal so we can keep you updated on our progress. Make sure you answer all the questions and check out the box to receive email and text alerts!Some information to be aware of for this season:*Games will be on Wednesday nights and on select Monday nights*Residency requirements (only have to have one): Masuk HS graduate, currently lives FULL time in Monroe; owns property and pays taxes on that said property; works FULL time in Monroe; was on one roster with the Shelton/Monroe Softball Program from any season between 2020-2024. We will allow 6 out of town players per team and residents that boarder Monroe will be allowed to play as long as there is a Monroe resident on that team. (This is for this season only to get things started and could change in future seasons) *Must be 25 years of age or older by June 1, 2025*Metal single wall non composite bats are the only ones allowed*11 inch ball will be used*60 foot bases, 50 foot pitching mound and 6-10 foot arc*10 players max on field, can bat full roster and start 9 players to avoid forfeit*Can't have sub's from other teams even if they are registered*One courtesy runner per inning and one designated runner for injuries only and must be determined at the time of ground rules with the umpire. *Normal at bats, starting with a 0-0 count, but no extra foul*Rosters to be finalized by May 21, 2025 (may change!)*Frozen Roster as of June 11, 2025 (may change!)*Must follow all Wolfe Park Rules and have appropriate behavior *Team fee will be decided once we know how many teams play. The cost would be paid per team and not per person. This includes: field use, umpires, trophy for winning team and plaque for runner up, softballs and coordinator fee. Uniforms would be secured by each team independently.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 3
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Junior Tennis Clinics - Beginner/Advance Beginner/Low Intermediate/Intermediate 8-16 years old
Junior Summer Clinic Program is ready to hit the courts! Join us Wednesday nights at Wolfe Park from June 18 - July 23 (6-Week Session)Two time slots based on age is being offered. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (ages 5-7) 5:45-6:45pmBeginner/Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate/Intermediate (ages 8-16) 6:45-8:15pmBeginner: Player has either never held a raquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner:Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with the ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate:Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate:Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently. Participants should bring their own racquet and wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. Instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30).You would need to coordinate with Fairfield County Tennis Staff to get one. Greg Sansonetti is back with us in his 15th year along with his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years tennis teaching experience. For more information visitwww.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg directly before signing up at (203) 414-9452.
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6:55 PM - 7:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 4
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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Thursday July 17, 2025
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8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Panthers Hoop Camp 2025 - Week 2
Join us for some summer basketball fun with your friends!Our week-long camps are designed to improve player skills, leadership development, fundamentals knowledge and feature:Outstanding InstructionFREE camp T-shirt to each camperDaily drills & tournament style games grouped by age and abilityAwards – Outstanding Camper/Best Defender in each divisionContests – Foul Shooting, Hotshot, Lay-upsWeek 1: June 23 - 27 Boys: entering Grade 4-9Week 2: July 14-18 Boys and Girls: entering Grade 4-9 Masuk High School gyms 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM DAILYLed by Masuk High School Varsity Basketball coach, Pete Szklarz$30 Discount for signing up an additional Sibling OR $30.00 Discount for signing up for both weeks. For an additional week discount please call Monroe Parks and Recreation at 203-452-2806 to receive a promo code to plug in at registration or register with us over the phone.Visit www.PanthersHoopCamp.com for more information.
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Camp
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio On The Move Camp Session 2
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 4-Get Moving & Shaking Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 4
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 4
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 5 July 14-July 17: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country K-2
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 3-5 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 1
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 3-5
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 6-8 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 3
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 6-8
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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Friday July 18, 2025
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8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Panthers Hoop Camp 2025 - Week 2
Join us for some summer basketball fun with your friends!Our week-long camps are designed to improve player skills, leadership development, fundamentals knowledge and feature:Outstanding InstructionFREE camp T-shirt to each camperDaily drills & tournament style games grouped by age and abilityAwards – Outstanding Camper/Best Defender in each divisionContests – Foul Shooting, Hotshot, Lay-upsWeek 1: June 23 - 27 Boys: entering Grade 4-9Week 2: July 14-18 Boys and Girls: entering Grade 4-9 Masuk High School gyms 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM DAILYLed by Masuk High School Varsity Basketball coach, Pete Szklarz$30 Discount for signing up an additional Sibling OR $30.00 Discount for signing up for both weeks. For an additional week discount please call Monroe Parks and Recreation at 203-452-2806 to receive a promo code to plug in at registration or register with us over the phone.Visit www.PanthersHoopCamp.com for more information.
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Studio On The Move: Summer Art Camp 2025 - Studio On The Move Camp Session 2
Studio On The Move - Fine Art Camp 2025 Celebrating 13 years with Monroe Parks & Recreation!!! Studio On The Move is a Fine Art Camp that has been developing children's unique individuality, through pure imagination, creative expression and the pure love of art for over 13 years. We feature “Fine arts lessons through the exploration of several different art media’s. Such lessons consist of clay creations, canvas mix paint, bisque, authentic watercolors and charcoal still life/quick draw. Our friendly and up-beat atmosphere will provide your child with a fun filled camp experience that our talented staff will ensure. In addition "Studio On The Move Fine Art Camp" will explore daily physical activity, games and musical expression daily all outdoors at the beautiful Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. This is a “peanut free” camp. Snacks and lunches will be checked daily to ensure your child’s safety. Art Professional & Art Assistants - Ratio: 1 to 9 children Camper Groups: 4-6 years old & 7-11 years old. All supplies are included. All projects and themes are never repeated throughout the 2 weeks. All themes and art projects are unique each week! Camp is rain or shine. For extreme weather we will send out email with and alternate location. Your children will not want to miss this program experience. For specific questions or concerns contact Kim Henderson at Kim@StudioOnTheMove.com or call 516-606-4244. You can also check out their website: www.StudioOnTheMove.com or search them on Facebook @ Studio On The Move. General Questions contact the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-2806 or email us at parksandrec@monroect.gov.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 4-Get Moving & Shaking Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 4
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 4
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Concerts/or Family Nights
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Men’s 35/over Slow Pitch Recreational Softball League 2025 - Men's 35/over Slow Pitch Recreational Softball League
Registration is closed as of 4/11/25. We are no longer taking anymore players. Registration is now open! The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department has a 35+ year old Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League that plays on select Friday nights and Sunday mornings from late April through early August at various fields in Wolfe Park.In order to be eligible to play you must be a full time year round resident of Monroe, work full time (35 or more hours) in Monroe or have graduated from Masuk High School. Each team is allowed 4 out of town players. We currently have 10 teams with managers ready to go and require all players to register. In addition, individuals looking to get placed on a team may sign up and your contact info will be given to the managers in case they have some openings. Not everyone gets placed on a team. Dedicated team managers secure a sponsor and complete their team rosters/uniforms to participate.There was a yearly managers meeting that occurred already on Thursday, February 20, 2025. League Team fee is $850.00 for 2025 season. This includes umpires, two cases of balls per team, trophy for winning teams and league coordinator fee.For further information contact Glenn Laudenslager at gllaudens@gmail.com or the Monroe Parks and Recreation Office at 203-452-2806 and speak Missy Orosz, Director of Parks & Recreation Department. All participants MUST register and have a family account. Please answer all questions correctly and be prepared to show a valid photo identification/license at anytime during the season and your information must match what is on the rosters. Your team manager will give you all the details as they finalize everything. Registration closes on April 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm. No exceptions. Make sure you complete all questions and check off the box to have the ability to received email and text alerts about changes to the schedule.
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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series 2025 - Rhythm City
Wolfe Park kicks off its 52nd year by hosting the 37th annual Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series! We are bringing some great entertainment to the Wolfe Park stage on select Friday evenings. Be sure to kick off your weekend with friends and family with us! Don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy on the lawn. Absolutely no glass containers or bottles allowed! All concerts in this series start at 7:30 pm. (Make-ups due to weather will be different!)* In the event of inclement weather, please call 203-339-6106 after 3:30pm.Peggy's Canteen will be open on all concert nights until 8:30 pm. Come and grab your dinner to enjoy on the concert lawn. Friday, June 27, 2025 VIVIDFriday, July 11, 2025 HYPE!Friday, July 18, 2025 Rhythm CityFriday, July 25, 2025 MischiefFriday, August 1, 2025 The Future Heavies Scroll all the way down to the left and click on each concert date to read the description the genre of music of each band will be playing. Please note, every effort will be made to make up any shows that get postponed due to weather. We usually have the rescheduled shows on a different Friday or Sunday evenings based on the availability of staff, band and the sound crew. Please allow us some time to coordinate everything before we can announce. All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian and all visitors to the concert area must follow park rules especially no pets, no glass containers and park your vehicles in appropriate spaces. Parking is on a first come, first serve basis and concert goers who have a valid park sticker will be allowed to park in the paved parking lot, while others without the park sticker will be directed to the gravel overflow lot.Stickers are only for Monroe residents with valid car registration through the Monroe Tax Collector's Office or Non-residents who purchased a pool membership in advance for the season. You will not be allowed to purchase or get parks stickers the night of the concerts. Please plan accordingly ahead of time! Concert stage is on the Cutlers Farm Road side of Wolfe Park.
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Monday July 21, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Food Explorers Program - Farmers Market Fresh: Seasonal Cooking Session 1 Grades 2-4
Join Food Explorers for a cooking program featuring in-season produce! Each day you'll be making two recipes using produce you can find locally, such as: Sweet & Savory Crostini, Greek Flatbreads, Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Fruit Pizzas. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Seats are very limited! Session 1: July 21- July 25 for current grades 2-4 onlySession 2: July 28-August 1 for current grades 5-8 onlyAll Sessions will be at Great Hollow Lake under the covered pavilion. $180 for Residents/ $200 for Non-Residents
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 5-Decades Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 5
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 5
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 6 July 21-July 24: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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Tuesday July 22, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 5-Decades Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 5
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 5
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 6 July 21-July 24: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 3-5
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Women's 35/over Open Play Pickleball - Summer 2025 Women's 35/over Open Play Pickleball
This program is FULL as of 6/20/25. We are no longer taking registrations. You may put yourself on the wait list only. Thank you! Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts weekly on Tuesday nights at the Wolfe Park courts to play pick-up games. Great chance to meet some new people, be competitive and have some outdoor fun!This program is for women aged 35/over who are already proficient in pickleball. Make sure you bring your paddle and balls to share. (This is not lessons and you should be very familiar with the rules) There will be no rain make-ups if we run into inclement weather. No refund or pro-rating if you can't attend any dates in this series and no substitutions of sending other person in your place.Registration is limited to 24 players. Attendance will be taken by out volunteer coordinator each week.
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Tuesday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 6-8
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Tuesday Swim Lessons Level 4
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 9-12
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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Wednesday July 23, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 5-Decades Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 5
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 5
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 6 July 21-July 24: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Character Nights
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Junior Tennis Clinics - Beginner/Advance Beginner 5-7 years old
Junior Summer Clinic Program is ready to hit the courts! Join us Wednesday nights at Wolfe Park from June 18 - July 23 (6-Week Session)Two time slots based on age is being offered. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (ages 5-7) 5:45-6:45pmBeginner/Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate/Intermediate (ages 8-16) 6:45-8:15pmBeginner: Player has either never held a raquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner:Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with the ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate:Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate:Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently. Participants should bring their own racquet and wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. Instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30).You would need to coordinate with Fairfield County Tennis Staff to get one. Greg Sansonetti is back with us in his 15th year along with his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years tennis teaching experience. For more information visitwww.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg directly before signing up at (203) 414-9452.
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League - 2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League
This program is full and all teams are set as of 6/9/25. Manager's Meeting on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Town Hall. We are bringing back women's slow pitch softball program to Monroe!After a successful interest list was formed and two managers meetings, we will be a go for our season. As of 3/24/25 it looks like we will have 4-6 teams. Please register all your information in our portal so we can keep you updated on our progress. Make sure you answer all the questions and check out the box to receive email and text alerts!Some information to be aware of for this season:*Games will be on Wednesday nights and on select Monday nights*Residency requirements (only have to have one): Masuk HS graduate, currently lives FULL time in Monroe; owns property and pays taxes on that said property; works FULL time in Monroe; was on one roster with the Shelton/Monroe Softball Program from any season between 2020-2024. We will allow 6 out of town players per team and residents that boarder Monroe will be allowed to play as long as there is a Monroe resident on that team. (This is for this season only to get things started and could change in future seasons) *Must be 25 years of age or older by June 1, 2025*Metal single wall non composite bats are the only ones allowed*11 inch ball will be used*60 foot bases, 50 foot pitching mound and 6-10 foot arc*10 players max on field, can bat full roster and start 9 players to avoid forfeit*Can't have sub's from other teams even if they are registered*One courtesy runner per inning and one designated runner for injuries only and must be determined at the time of ground rules with the umpire. *Normal at bats, starting with a 0-0 count, but no extra foul*Rosters to be finalized by May 21, 2025 (may change!)*Frozen Roster as of June 11, 2025 (may change!)*Must follow all Wolfe Park Rules and have appropriate behavior *Team fee will be decided once we know how many teams play. The cost would be paid per team and not per person. This includes: field use, umpires, trophy for winning team and plaque for runner up, softballs and coordinator fee. Uniforms would be secured by each team independently.
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 3
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Junior Tennis Clinics - Beginner/Advance Beginner/Low Intermediate/Intermediate 8-16 years old
Junior Summer Clinic Program is ready to hit the courts! Join us Wednesday nights at Wolfe Park from June 18 - July 23 (6-Week Session)Two time slots based on age is being offered. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (ages 5-7) 5:45-6:45pmBeginner/Adv. Beginner & Low Intermediate/Intermediate (ages 8-16) 6:45-8:15pmBeginner: Player has either never held a raquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner:Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with the ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate:Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate:Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently. Participants should bring their own racquet and wear comfortable athletic clothing and sneakers. Instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30).You would need to coordinate with Fairfield County Tennis Staff to get one. Greg Sansonetti is back with us in his 15th year along with his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years tennis teaching experience. For more information visitwww.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg directly before signing up at (203) 414-9452.
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6:55 PM - 7:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Wednesday Swim Lessons Level 4
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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Thursday July 24, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 5-Decades Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 5
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 5
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 6 July 21-July 24: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country K-2
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 3-5 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 1
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 3-5
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:35 PM - 6:05 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 2
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 6-8 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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6:10 PM - 6:50 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Swim Lessons - Summer Youth Thursday Swim Lessons Level 3
As of 7/1/25 some classes were cancelled due to lack of registration. If you were effected, phone calls were made directly to you. The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate swimming and water safety program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skill fully and safely, and think and act safely in, on and around the water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. You can download the swim placement level guide below in additional files.Max 5 registrations for Level 1 & 2Max 8 registrations for Level 3 & 4Swim levels are not based on age, but based on skill level. If your child its too old or young for a program please email parksandrec@monroect.gov. Our Recreation Supervisor will work with you to get your child into the correct class.Please review the placement guide under "additional forms". This is the Red Cross guidelines for swim levels.Level 1 - 3-5 year olds without parent.Level 2 - 4-7 year olds without parent.Level 3 - 6-10 year olds without parent.Level 4 - 10+ Proficient swimmerMake sure you register for the proper level. We cannot guarantee an automatic placement into the correct class once the sessions have started.This summer all sessions are 4 weeks. In the event that we must postpone a night, make-ups will be offered at Wolfe Park Pool at our discretion. We will notify you through email. Make sure your family account is all set up to receive the information. You may not switch to another class night if you can't make the dates you sign-up for.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 6-8
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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Friday July 25, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 5-Decades Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 5
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 5
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Concerts/or Family Nights
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Men’s 35/over Slow Pitch Recreational Softball League 2025 - Men's 35/over Slow Pitch Recreational Softball League
Registration is closed as of 4/11/25. We are no longer taking anymore players. Registration is now open! The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department has a 35+ year old Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League that plays on select Friday nights and Sunday mornings from late April through early August at various fields in Wolfe Park.In order to be eligible to play you must be a full time year round resident of Monroe, work full time (35 or more hours) in Monroe or have graduated from Masuk High School. Each team is allowed 4 out of town players. We currently have 10 teams with managers ready to go and require all players to register. In addition, individuals looking to get placed on a team may sign up and your contact info will be given to the managers in case they have some openings. Not everyone gets placed on a team. Dedicated team managers secure a sponsor and complete their team rosters/uniforms to participate.There was a yearly managers meeting that occurred already on Thursday, February 20, 2025. League Team fee is $850.00 for 2025 season. This includes umpires, two cases of balls per team, trophy for winning teams and league coordinator fee.For further information contact Glenn Laudenslager at gllaudens@gmail.com or the Monroe Parks and Recreation Office at 203-452-2806 and speak Missy Orosz, Director of Parks & Recreation Department. All participants MUST register and have a family account. Please answer all questions correctly and be prepared to show a valid photo identification/license at anytime during the season and your information must match what is on the rosters. Your team manager will give you all the details as they finalize everything. Registration closes on April 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm. No exceptions. Make sure you complete all questions and check off the box to have the ability to received email and text alerts about changes to the schedule.
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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series 2025 - Mischeif
Wolfe Park kicks off its 52nd year by hosting the 37th annual Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series! We are bringing some great entertainment to the Wolfe Park stage on select Friday evenings. Be sure to kick off your weekend with friends and family with us! Don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy on the lawn. Absolutely no glass containers or bottles allowed! All concerts in this series start at 7:30 pm. (Make-ups due to weather will be different!)* In the event of inclement weather, please call 203-339-6106 after 3:30pm.Peggy's Canteen will be open on all concert nights until 8:30 pm. Come and grab your dinner to enjoy on the concert lawn. Friday, June 27, 2025 VIVIDFriday, July 11, 2025 HYPE!Friday, July 18, 2025 Rhythm CityFriday, July 25, 2025 MischiefFriday, August 1, 2025 The Future Heavies Scroll all the way down to the left and click on each concert date to read the description the genre of music of each band will be playing. Please note, every effort will be made to make up any shows that get postponed due to weather. We usually have the rescheduled shows on a different Friday or Sunday evenings based on the availability of staff, band and the sound crew. Please allow us some time to coordinate everything before we can announce. All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian and all visitors to the concert area must follow park rules especially no pets, no glass containers and park your vehicles in appropriate spaces. Parking is on a first come, first serve basis and concert goers who have a valid park sticker will be allowed to park in the paved parking lot, while others without the park sticker will be directed to the gravel overflow lot.Stickers are only for Monroe residents with valid car registration through the Monroe Tax Collector's Office or Non-residents who purchased a pool membership in advance for the season. You will not be allowed to purchase or get parks stickers the night of the concerts. Please plan accordingly ahead of time! Concert stage is on the Cutlers Farm Road side of Wolfe Park.
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Monday July 28, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Food Explorers Program - Farmers Market Fresh: Seasonal Cooking Session 2 Grades 5-8
Join Food Explorers for a cooking program featuring in-season produce! Each day you'll be making two recipes using produce you can find locally, such as: Sweet & Savory Crostini, Greek Flatbreads, Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Fruit Pizzas. All recipes are nut-free and vegetarian but will contain dairy, eggs and gluten. Seats are very limited! Session 1: July 21- July 25 for current grades 2-4 onlySession 2: July 28-August 1 for current grades 5-8 onlyAll Sessions will be at Great Hollow Lake under the covered pavilion. $180 for Residents/ $200 for Non-Residents
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 6-Spirit Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 6
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 6
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 7 July 28-July 31: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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Tuesday July 29, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 6-Spirit Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 6
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 6
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 7 July 28-July 31: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 3-5
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Women's 35/over Open Play Pickleball - Summer 2025 Women's 35/over Open Play Pickleball
This program is FULL as of 6/20/25. We are no longer taking registrations. You may put yourself on the wait list only. Thank you! Join fellow pickleball enthusiasts weekly on Tuesday nights at the Wolfe Park courts to play pick-up games. Great chance to meet some new people, be competitive and have some outdoor fun!This program is for women aged 35/over who are already proficient in pickleball. Make sure you bring your paddle and balls to share. (This is not lessons and you should be very familiar with the rules) There will be no rain make-ups if we run into inclement weather. No refund or pro-rating if you can't attend any dates in this series and no substitutions of sending other person in your place.Registration is limited to 24 players. Attendance will be taken by out volunteer coordinator each week.
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 6-8
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Outdoor Volleyball with CT Sports Network - Youth Outdoor Volleyball Grades 9-12
Join in the Youth Volleyball Clinics at Wolfe Park with our partners and coaches from CT Sports Network. CT Sports Network will be holding Tuesday afternoon volleyball clinics throughout the Summer on the sand court at Wolfe Park. (Cutlers Farm Road side) The clinics are open to both new and experienced players with our coaches/certified staff will focus on teaching skills, rotations, game scenarios and the rules of the game in a stress free environment. There will be a mix of free play and alternative volleyball drills for the players to enjoy. Our clinics are open to players aged 9 through 17. All activities will take place in an atmosphere which promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork and FUN!All participants should have athletic shoes (or sand socks), water and you may also wish to bring your knee pads as well.In case of inclement weather, please use our information phone line after 3pm using 203-339-6106.
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Wednesday July 30, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 6-Spirit Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 6
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 6
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 7 July 28-July 31: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League - 2025 Women's 25/over Slow Pitch Softball League
This program is full and all teams are set as of 6/9/25. Manager's Meeting on Wednesday May 14, 2025 @ 6:30 pm in Town Hall. We are bringing back women's slow pitch softball program to Monroe!After a successful interest list was formed and two managers meetings, we will be a go for our season. As of 3/24/25 it looks like we will have 4-6 teams. Please register all your information in our portal so we can keep you updated on our progress. Make sure you answer all the questions and check out the box to receive email and text alerts!Some information to be aware of for this season:*Games will be on Wednesday nights and on select Monday nights*Residency requirements (only have to have one): Masuk HS graduate, currently lives FULL time in Monroe; owns property and pays taxes on that said property; works FULL time in Monroe; was on one roster with the Shelton/Monroe Softball Program from any season between 2020-2024. We will allow 6 out of town players per team and residents that boarder Monroe will be allowed to play as long as there is a Monroe resident on that team. (This is for this season only to get things started and could change in future seasons) *Must be 25 years of age or older by June 1, 2025*Metal single wall non composite bats are the only ones allowed*11 inch ball will be used*60 foot bases, 50 foot pitching mound and 6-10 foot arc*10 players max on field, can bat full roster and start 9 players to avoid forfeit*Can't have sub's from other teams even if they are registered*One courtesy runner per inning and one designated runner for injuries only and must be determined at the time of ground rules with the umpire. *Normal at bats, starting with a 0-0 count, but no extra foul*Rosters to be finalized by May 21, 2025 (may change!)*Frozen Roster as of June 11, 2025 (may change!)*Must follow all Wolfe Park Rules and have appropriate behavior *Team fee will be decided once we know how many teams play. The cost would be paid per team and not per person. This includes: field use, umpires, trophy for winning team and plaque for runner up, softballs and coordinator fee. Uniforms would be secured by each team independently.
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Thursday July 31, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 6-Spirit Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 6
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 6
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Tennis Camp - Week 7 July 28-July 31: Ages 5-18
Join us out on the courts at Wolfe Park for several week of tennis!Participants will focus on a different strokes daily. Instruction includes forehand, backhand, serve & volley. Match play for junniors with an appropriate ball. A minimum of 2.5 hours on-court instruction is provided daily. Wednesday is prize day! Players are asked to bring a nut-free snack daily and a filled water bottle. Early Bird Price: Resident rate: $190 per week (registered and paid by May 22)Non-Resident rate: $210.00 per week and would apply 1st then the discount off that price.Regular Price: $210 per week (beginning May 23)Non-resident rate: $230 per weekNote: week of June 16th rain date will be Friday, June 20th (3 day program) week of July 4th rain date will be Thursday, July 3rd (3 day program) Early Bird price $R145/NR $165 and Regular price R155/NR $175 USTA QuickStart Program using different size tennis balls for various ages. Participants should bring their own racquet. The instructor has 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch & 25-inch tennis racquet's for sale (price per racquet: $30). Contact Greg directly using information below. This is the 15th year of a partnership with Greg Sansonetti and his adult staff. Based in Fairfield County, Greg brings more than 30 years of tennis teaching experience. For more information, visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.com or contact Greg at (203) 414-4392. Register online at monroerec.org and follow payment instructions. In case of inclement weather the Monroe Parks & Recreation Cancellation Line will have an outgoing message after 8:00 am. Call 203-339-6106.Also make sure you have a valid email set-up in your family account and the main instructor will also send information sent via email.Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or played sparingly without formal instruction.Advanced Beginner: Player has been introduced to grips & strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep ball in play, learning to serve, can volley and is learning court positioning.Intermediate: Player can keep ball in play consistently, hits with some spin, and can serve and rally consistently.Please understand that we are unable to offer partial sessions for tennis camp.
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4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country K-2
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 3-5 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 3-5
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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CT Seahawks/RI Thunder Softball Permit Field #4
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5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
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Summer 2025 Soccer Clinics with CT Sports Network - Youth Soccer 6-8 years old
Join is for our very popular youth soccer program over the summer! We are partnering again with CT Sports Network to allow the youngest future soccer players a chance to have fun and learn the basics right in Wolfe Park. Groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-5: Sessions will include hundreds of touches on the ball while encouraging the players to develop within a holistic environment. This age group will run the sessions within a 'child's fantasy world' to help the players relate to the games and skills taught each week. Skills taught through the 6 weeks that will include dribbling, passing and shooting!Ages 6-8: These sessions will provide one day a week coaching, skill work and mock games. We will be utilizing young local referees (allowing them an opportunity to grow as well). The CT Soccer Network coaches will be assisting the volunteer parent coach to ensure we are able to encourage the players to practice the skills taught at the clinic. The 6 year olds will play in one group while the 7 & 8 year olds will combine to make the other group (number dependent).Our aim is to create enough small-sided teams to allow the players an opportunity to play a different team each week or not to play each team more than twice on any given session. 6 year olds will play 3v3 with no goalkeeper while the 7 & 8 year olds will play 4v4 with no goalkeepers. All players should wear comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers and bring a filled water bottle.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Summer 2025 Youth Cross Country Clinics With CT Sports Network - Youth Cross Country Grades 6-8
CT Sports Network will be offering Cross Country training to children aged 5-14 years old (current Kindergarten through 8th grade youth) this spring at Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park. The clinics are open to all runners with our training programs designed for beginners through experienced racers.The younger classes will focus on age appropriate running games and basic running techniques with the other clinics providing a strong concentration on running form and pacing while building endurance through running drills, games and core exercises.All participant should have athletic shoes and water with them to each practice. This program will still take place in light rainy conditions. If in doubt contact our cancellation line after 3:00 pm using 203-339-6106.
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Friday August 1, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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SFD Tweens Trip TBA
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Specialty Camps
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Camp for youth who completed PreK 4 through completed 6th grade - 2025 SFD Session 6-Spirit Week
Registration closes the Thursday before each week. We will NOT be able to add additional participants after that.Many sessions have been filled for some time now. You are welcomed to join our wait list. Summer Fun Days Camp is ready for the Summer 2025!We have eight weeks of FUN for your child. This camp is for youth who have completed PreK4 through 6th grade as of June 2025.All participants will have the opportunity to swim at the pool and in the lake, hike trails, play group games, sports, crafts and more!We will have themes each week that we hope your child will participate in. Some weeks have an off site Field Trip or have us bring in some special entertainment. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically, if applicable and a list of items to bring to camp along with camp rules, behavior expectations and other important information will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Our camp is NOT peanut free and all participants should be able to use the bathroom facilities independently and change in & out of their swim suits with very minimal assistance. Please be advised, that this camp is an outdoor program held at Wolfe Park from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. We do not offer partial weeks, half days, early drop off or extended after camp hours.In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools. Trips, special events and the days activities may have to change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session becomes full, please make sure add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free wait list and if we have additional openings we will contact you in the order that your child appears on the list to join the camp. Last year, our program filled up quickly! Don't miss out. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $225 Non Residents $250Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $175 Non Residents $225Regular Pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session until filled. Rates are as follows for Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 and Session 8.Residents $250 Non Residents $275Rate for Session 2 (No camp on 7/4)Residents $200 Non Residents $250Make sure you understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle.Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Kick Off WeekStart your summer with us! Swimming, Dress as a Lifeguard Day, Tye Dye, Ice Cream Party and Planet Bouncey makes a visit. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No camp 7/4)Rockin' in the USA WeekJoin us for swimming, our 6th annual All American BBQ, Red-White & Blue Day and a visit from "Lazer Tag on the Go" that will set up right at Wolfe Park. Sports, games, crafts and more!Session 3 July 7-July 11Tie Up Those Sneakers WeekWe will be having sports contests, shoe relay games, Dress-up in your favorite sports jersey day, wacky watermelon day and a field trip to Johnson Bowling Lanes. Plus swimming, crafts, games and more! Session 4 July 14-July 18Moving & Grooving WeekWe will have some Zumba Fun, "Tag your it" games, Banana Boat Sundaes and a field trip to Urban Air. There will also be swimming, crafts, games and more!Session 5 July 21-July 25 Decades WeekJoin us for a far out time! Dress up as your favorite decade, swimming, games and crafts! There will be a Candy Hunt and a visit from "Mini Golf on the Go" and "Bring the Hoopla! Session 6 July 28-August 1Spirit WeekShow your Monroe Pride with Red, Black & White Day, an Obstacle Course, Popsicles, Sports Contests and a field trip to the Movies. Don't forget we have swimming, crafts and more!Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Camp Has Talent WeekCome and watch our talent show as campers rehearse with their groups and counselor during the week. All will be invited! We will also have swimming, design your popcorn day and a visit from JMG Music for a Dance Party. Session 8 August 11-August 15"No" Back to School Blues Here!End of summer is here. Join us for Crazy Hair Day, Mismatched Sock Day, Craft Palooza and another visit from Planet Bouncy who will be bringing water slides to camp!A pizza party send off to wrap up this week too.All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any of the activities listed at anytime due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. There will be no refunds if you choose to keep your child home for any reason unless it follows our cancellation/refund policy. All campers are expected to follow our daily events as scheduled. On field trip days all must take our transportation to and from camp, so please plan accordingly. More details to follow as it gets closer to the start of camp. Our Camp Director is Christopher Eigenrauch. This is his second season with us. Our Recreation Supervisor, Chris Fracker will also be involved with camp, along with our Parks & Recreation Director Missy Orosz. We will have additional staff that will be announced soon.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2025 Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Program for youth who completed 6th grade through completed 8th grade - 2025 Tweens Camp Week Session 6
Session 1, 2 & 8 are the only one's with openings as of 6/13/25. Session 4 is FULL as of 6/12/25Session 7 is FULL as of 3/15/25. Session 6 is FULL as of 3/6/25.Session 3 is FULL as of 2/7/25.Please use wait list if there is session you would like that is full. We will call families if any openings occur in the order they are listed. Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp is ready to go for the Summer of 2025! We are excited to have eight weeks of FUN!This camp is for youth who have completed grade 6 through completed grade 8 as of the June 2025. Session 2 & Session 8 are Tweens Adventure Days @ Wolfe Park while Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 will be trip weeks with some camp activities still at the park.All participants will have have an opportunity to swim at the pool and lake, hike trails, play group games and sports every week.For the field trip weeks, the participants will hit the road three days a week for some great adventures. Specific schedules, permission waivers done electronically and a list of items to bring will be sent out as it gets closer to each particular week. Be advised, that departure times from Wolfe Park may need to be earlier than 9:00 am or pick up might be past 4:00 pm. Under no circumstances can a participant not take the provided transportation. All must use our bus!In case of inclement weather, we will be housed at one of the Monroe Public Schools and trips may change. Our alert system will be set up for you to join to receive messages in your family account at the time of registration. You can see how many spaces are available in each session. If a session is full, please make sure you add your child to the wait list and follow all registration instructions to complete like your doing a full registration. This is free and if we have openings, we will contact you in the order that it's completed and secure your fee in order to move your child to the program. Last year, our Tweens Adventure Program filled up so quickly, that we anticipate for this to happen again this summer. Please note a minimum of 24 participants is needed to be able to run each of the field trip weeks and the maximum is 40. (No exceptions!) The non-field trip weeks do not have a minimum but the maximum is 30 as they will be doing some activities with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Early Bird Pricing until 11:59 pm on 2/7/25:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $325 Non Residents $350Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $175 Non Residents $200Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $225 Non Residents $250Regular pricing is from 12:00 am on 2/8/25 until the end of each session:Rates are as follows Session 1, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5, Session 6 & Session 7Residents $350 Non Residents $375Rate for Session 2 (Non Trip Week & no Camp 7/4/25)Residents $200 Non Residents $225Rate for Session 8 (Non Trip Week)Residents $250 Non Residents $275Make sure understand our refund/cancellation policy before completing registration. It can be found on our webpage and in the section below in a PDF version in the additional forms section. NEW! We are offering a chance for all families to be entered in a raffle to receive one (1) complementary session week of their choice when all paperwork is completed and handed in as a hard copy to our office in person or by traditional mail by April 1, 2025. You still must register as normal and submit payment, but if you are the raffle winner we will return your fee for one camper in one session. We will have four prizes between both camps. This summer we will not be accepting forms that are sent as photos. Legible PDF's are welcomed to be emailed in, but will not be eligible for the raffle. Session 1 June 23-June 27Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe Adventure Park-Bridgeport, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Lake Quassy-Middlebury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 2 June 30-July 3 (No Camp 7/4)Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! Session 3 July 7-July 11Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmBrownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland, Xtreme Play-Danbury and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 4 July 14-July 18Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmHartford Yard Goats Baseball Game-Hartford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Black Hall Kayaking-Clinton (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 5 July 21-July 25Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmFarmington River Tubing , Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Roller Magic-Waterbury (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 6 July 28-August 1Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmGo Time Go Carting-Wallingford, Powder Ridge Park-Middlefield and Silver Sands State Park Beach-Milford (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 7 August 4-August 8Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp Trip Week 9:00 am-4:00 pmSports Center of CT-Shelton, Brownstone Adventure Sports Park-Portland and Lake Compounce-Bristol (Swimming & other on site activities) Session 8 August 11-August 15Summer Fun Days Tweens Adventure Camp @ Wolfe Park Swimming, sports, games & Fun! All trip sessions will include other traditional camp activities such as swimming, sports, games and special events with the Summer Fun Days Camp Program. Parent Handbook, Rules & Behavior Expectations will be posted soon. All accounts track on our management side when someone tries to register with date & time stamp. Please make sure you are using the correct account and be mindful NOT to make another one. This effects our ability for you to receive important information throughout the summer and to see if you actually did your registration during our early bird dates. If your having problems, please contact our office immediately for assistance. We reserve the right to change any trips/make alternative options due to inclement weather or for other unforeseen circumstances. We do NOT refund any camp fees if you keep your child home for any reason, unless it follows our refund/cancellation policies. All participants are expected to fully join in what we have planned as there is no alternate choice when we are off site. All campers must use the transportation provided by our camp both ways. Please make sure you have your child at camp for the correct departure times. We will not be able to wait for late arrivals or have you go to the destination. For pick-up, there may be times that we come back later than 4pm because of traffic. Communications will be sent out as it gets closer.
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Summer Fun Days 2025 C.I.T Program (Counselor in Training) - C.I. T (Counselor in Training) Summer Fun Days Camp Session 6
Our Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) program is a great opportunity for youth who have completed at least 9th grade to learn what it takes to a future camp counselor. The goal of the CIT program is to find participants that have a true desire to work with children and who may want to be considered for a future counselor position. Through hands on experience, the CIT's will participate in planning, implementing activities and over sight of some general camp areas with staff. CIT's will develop leadership skills, child safety, and conflict resolution skills. Each CIT will be assigned a counselor and at times, will be given a special event to help plan. A CIT is expected to collaborate with their counselor to encourage campers to participate in activities in a safe and fun environment. CIT participants will be evaluated at the conclusion of their camp service. This is a volunteer experience. CIT's are expected to be able to go into the swimming pool or lake, partake in arts & crafts, play sports and assist with lunch time duties when assigned. Deadline is April 1, 2025 and all CIT's must participate in a minimum of two full weeks. Parents, we understand that you may have questions, please have your child advocate for themselves. We will be working and mentoring your child and need them to go about our process accordingly. Please note the the "CIT Application" is listed below under "Forms" and needs to be filled out and returned to parksandrec@monroect.gov or handed in person to our office to be considered for an interview.If selected to be a CIT, you will receive additional paperwork and a code to register for the appropriate sessions.
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4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Concerts/or Family Nights
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Men’s 35/over Slow Pitch Recreational Softball League 2025 - Men's 35/over Slow Pitch Recreational Softball League
Registration is closed as of 4/11/25. We are no longer taking anymore players. Registration is now open! The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department has a 35+ year old Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League that plays on select Friday nights and Sunday mornings from late April through early August at various fields in Wolfe Park.In order to be eligible to play you must be a full time year round resident of Monroe, work full time (35 or more hours) in Monroe or have graduated from Masuk High School. Each team is allowed 4 out of town players. We currently have 10 teams with managers ready to go and require all players to register. In addition, individuals looking to get placed on a team may sign up and your contact info will be given to the managers in case they have some openings. Not everyone gets placed on a team. Dedicated team managers secure a sponsor and complete their team rosters/uniforms to participate.There was a yearly managers meeting that occurred already on Thursday, February 20, 2025. League Team fee is $850.00 for 2025 season. This includes umpires, two cases of balls per team, trophy for winning teams and league coordinator fee.For further information contact Glenn Laudenslager at gllaudens@gmail.com or the Monroe Parks and Recreation Office at 203-452-2806 and speak Missy Orosz, Director of Parks & Recreation Department. All participants MUST register and have a family account. Please answer all questions correctly and be prepared to show a valid photo identification/license at anytime during the season and your information must match what is on the rosters. Your team manager will give you all the details as they finalize everything. Registration closes on April 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm. No exceptions. Make sure you complete all questions and check off the box to have the ability to received email and text alerts about changes to the schedule.
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7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series 2025 - The Future Heavies
Wolfe Park kicks off its 52nd year by hosting the 37th annual Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series! We are bringing some great entertainment to the Wolfe Park stage on select Friday evenings. Be sure to kick off your weekend with friends and family with us! Don't forget to bring your blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy on the lawn. Absolutely no glass containers or bottles allowed! All concerts in this series start at 7:30 pm. (Make-ups due to weather will be different!)* In the event of inclement weather, please call 203-339-6106 after 3:30pm.Peggy's Canteen will be open on all concert nights until 8:30 pm. Come and grab your dinner to enjoy on the concert lawn. Friday, June 27, 2025 VIVIDFriday, July 11, 2025 HYPE!Friday, July 18, 2025 Rhythm CityFriday, July 25, 2025 MischiefFriday, August 1, 2025 The Future Heavies Scroll all the way down to the left and click on each concert date to read the description the genre of music of each band will be playing. Please note, every effort will be made to make up any shows that get postponed due to weather. We usually have the rescheduled shows on a different Friday or Sunday evenings based on the availability of staff, band and the sound crew. Please allow us some time to coordinate everything before we can announce. All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian and all visitors to the concert area must follow park rules especially no pets, no glass containers and park your vehicles in appropriate spaces. Parking is on a first come, first serve basis and concert goers who have a valid park sticker will be allowed to park in the paved parking lot, while others without the park sticker will be directed to the gravel overflow lot.Stickers are only for Monroe residents with valid car registration through the Monroe Tax Collector's Office or Non-residents who purchased a pool membership in advance for the season. You will not be allowed to purchase or get parks stickers the night of the concerts. Please plan accordingly ahead of time! Concert stage is on the Cutlers Farm Road side of Wolfe Park.
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