Mini Programs

The Ellington Parks and Recreation Department offers many different activities that will keep your family entertained.

While the coronavirus pandemic has caused our current programming to be cancelled, please read on for an overview of our typical offerings.

Children's Garden

While cancelled for the spring of 2020, the Ellington Recreation Department has implemented a Children’s Garden at Batz Community Garden. We hope to provide a place to learn about the joys and benefits of gardening, with hands-on opportunities – and to have fun! The Children’s Garden will provide a safe place to experience nature, discover the cycles of life and provide motivation to try fresh fruits and vegetables while encouraging a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Please check the Recreation Department website for further details.

Cross Country

Program Coordinator:
Coed, Grades 3-8
Fee: $15 Resident/$20 Non-Resident
Location: Ellington High School Track
The Fall Cross Country program is designed as a "training program" for the upcoming Ellington and Manchester Road Races, but with emphasis on fun and exercise. New and returning coaches are welcome to participate.
Please contact Dustin Huguenin at (860) 870-3118.

Summer Tennis (Youth)

Instructor: Gary Marquez
Location: Tedford Memorial Park
Sessions: July 20, 21, 22, 23 or August 3, 4, 5, 6
Tiny Tot: Ages 4-5 - 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Pee Wee: Ages 6-7 - 6:15 - 7:00 pm
Youth Beginner: Ages 8-13 - 7:15 - 8:15 pm
Fee: $50 per session
In the event of inclement weather a make-up class will be conducted in the week following the regular season. Class size will be limited to assure proper social distancing and ball pick up may occur. Parents may be requested to assist in ball pick up, using tubes provided, to minimize participants contact with the balls.

USTA JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS (JTT) 2019

Teams in three age groups work on development and play and compete against teams from Western Mass. and Northern CT in official USTA leagues. Click here for more information.

Jukido

LEGO Virtual Programs

JUNIOR.LEGO2021 ~ $135.00

JUNIOR.LEGO20212lb ~ $155.00 (this code is for purchasing 2lb bag of LEGO'S)

Meeting Dates:

Dates: Jan 6 – Feb 10 (6 classes) Days: Wednesdays Time: 2:00 PM

Location:

Virtual Program Offering

Descriptions: AGES 8-12

Junior LEGO® Masters

Do you think you have what it takes?

If so, then accept this challenge from the comfort and safety of your own home!

This is virtual Junior LEGO® Masters!

Each week you will have a 1-hour session to build and solve the unique story challenge.

A new challenge each week is presented to you live during the virtual class.

You can use pieces from your own LEGO® collection, or you

can purchase a 2-pound bag of assorted LEGO® that is yours to keep.

Dates: Jan 6 – Feb 10 (6 classes)

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 2:00 PM

$135.00 (Resident)
$140.00 (Non-resident)

Skyhawk's Virtual Program

code: SSA.123906V

Meeting Dates:

February 3 - March 3, 2021 4:00pm-4:45pm Ages: 6-9

Location:

Skyhawk's Virtual

Description:

Please Note - Zoom video link will be emailed to you prior to the session.

Here is a list of equipment/materials you will need throughout this program:

Beach Towel or Blanket and Water Bottle
Tall Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include water bottles, cups or building blocks
Flat Cones (approx. 10) – Alternatives include plastic bowls, small pillows or folded towel/clothes
Flat Spot – Alternatives include paper plate, shirt, piece of paper or a magazine
Sport or Playground Ball – Can range in size from a basketball to a tennis ball
Tennis Balls (3) – Alternatives include any ball similar in size or some rolled up socks

TIME (EST) 4:00pm – 4:45pm

$50.00 (Resident)
$55.00 (Non-resident)

Description :Skyhawks is proud to offer an engaging, game-based physical education program designed for the home. With passionate instructors at the program’s core, this class will offer children a wide variety of activities that involve locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative skills and fitness development exercises. Our goal is to build self-confidence, create body awareness and inspire each participant with a passion for an active lifestyle.