Mini Programs

TOWN OF ELLINGTON RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER 2022 TENNIS

Below is the listing of formal tennis programs being offered through the Town of Ellington Recreation Department. For questions on these offerings, please feel free to contact the Recreation Department or the Friends of Ellington Tennis at 860-462-3627 or fofellingtontennis@snet.net.

 

Kids Group Tennis Lessons

The following kid’s tennis lessons are small group lessons instructed by Gary Marquez at the Robert Tedford Memorial Park Tennis Courts. In the event of inclement weather, a make-up class will be conducted in the week following the regular session. 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.

Tiny Tot Tennis Lessons

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, participants are 4-5 years old, $50 per session (4 classes in a session)

·        Session TINY.TTTJY8: July 11, 12, 13, 14

·        Session TINY.TTTJYA: July 25, 26, 27, 28

·        Session TINY.TTTJYB: August 8, 9, 10, 11

 

Pee Wee Tennis Lessons

6:15 pm - 7:00 pm, participants are 6-7 years old, $50 per session (4 classes in a session)

·        Session PEE.PWEJY8: July 11, 12, 13, 14

·        Session PEE.PWEJYA: July 25, 26, 27, 28

·        Session PEE.PWEJYB: August 8, 9, 10, 11

 

Youth Beginner Tennis Lessons

7:15 pm – 8:15 pm, participants are 8-13 years old, $55 per session (4 classes in a session)

·        Session YUTH.TENJY8: July 11, 12, 13, 14

·        Session YUTH.TENJYA: July 25, 26, 27, 28

·        Session YUTH.TENJYB: August 8, 9, 10, 11

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 2022 Programs Offered:

All Camps located at the Ellington Middle School 46 Middle Butcher Road Ellington

except Track camp is @ the Ellington High School 37 Maple Street Ellington , CT 06029

Flag Football Camp Fueled by USA Football 06/27/22 07/01/22 M, Tu, W, Th, F 9:00a.m. 3:00p.m. 8 / 20 7 yrs. to 12 yrs. SSA134011 $175.00

Volleyball Camp 06/27/22 07/01/22 M, Tu, W, Th, F 9:00a.m. 1:00p.m. 10 / 22 Grade(s) 6 - 9 SSA134013 $155.00

Mini-Hawk Camp (Baseball, Basketball & Soccer) 07/11/22 07/15/22 M, Tu, W, Th, F 9:00a.m. 12:00p.m. 10 / 12 4 yrs. to 7 yrs. SSA134087 $145.00

Multi-Sport Camp (Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football & Soccer) 07/11/22 07/15/22 M, Tu, W, Th, F 9:00a.m. 3:00p.m. 10 / 19 7 yrs. to 10 yrs. SSA134105 $175.00

Volleyball Camp 08/08/22 08/12/22 M, Tu, W, Th, F 9:00a.m. 1:00p.m. 10 / 14 9 yrs. to 11 yrs. SSA134267 $155.00

Track and Field Camp 07/25/22 07/29/22 M, Tu, W, Th, F 9:00a.m. 12:00p.m. 8 / 20 7 yrs. to 12 yrs. SSA134229 $145.00  location: Ellington High School

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.

 

JUNE 27 - jULY 1 Art-ventures sPLISH SPLASH ART BLAST for ages 5-12

This inspiring week of art-ventures sparks creativity, engagement, exploration and individual expression.  Learn about the underwater world of seahorses, sea turtles and other wonderful creatures while exploring original art forms and techniques. Design beach hats, sunglasses, and T-shirts. Discover the art of mosaics while creating sea shell boxes. Sculpt shimmery coral and goofy clay octopuses. Paint ceramic fish banks and design ocean creature stuffed animals. Experience painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, collage, mosaics, fabric art and working with clay. 

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm, Mon - Fri
Location: Ellington Middle School
Fee: $169 for 15hrs of fun! All materials included.
Bring: an old over-sized T-shirt as a smock, a nut-free snack, and a drink each day
Register: http://parkrec.ellington-ct.gov

 

August 1 - 5, oopsy goopsy messy art fun for ages 5-12

The works of art that come from making a mess are quite amazing!  Think splatter and blow painting. Make slime and flubber. Create with shaving cream and glue. Design ceramic doggy banks and create shrinky-dink sculptures. Learn how to make your own clay, and then sculpt super cool masks. Decorate wacky, wild cars for an art car parade. Discover marbleizing and glitter painting, design batik T-shirst, and experience collage and fabric arts.  Creative spirits are set free!

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm, Mon - Fri
Location: Ellington Middle School
Fee: $169 for 15hrs of fun! All materials included.
Bring: an old over-sized T-shirt as a smock, a nut-free snack, and a drink each day
Register: http://parkrec.ellington-ct.gov

Instructor: Phil Fleury
Location: Ellington Middle School
Time : 8:30am-11:30am Grades 2-4  ( school year 2021-2022)

Time: 12noon- 3:00pm   Grades 5 - 8  (school year 2021-2022)

Fees: $145.00 Residents   $155.00 Non-Residents
Participants are required to bring a water bottle and basketball to camp daily.

Jukido (ages 6 years and older)
Instructor - Jacob Ward
Mondays from 6:00-7:00 pm at Center School

Session 4 - March 7,12,21,28; April 4,18 (April 25 makeup date)  Fee: $40 Residents/ $45 Non-residents

Session 5 - May 2,9,16,23; June 6,13      Fee: $60 Resident/$65 Non-Resident

Description: Nick Desrocher will be conducting this training session. Nick is a 20 year old Ellington Resident and student at the University of Hartford. He has played soccer for fifteen years which includes the Ellington High School varsity team and the CT Celtic FC. He has been coaching and evaluating youth soccer here in Ellington for 5 years. These training sessions are for players who are looking for elite training and will be working on ball skills, speed, strength and endurance. Check out NJDSoccer.com for more information.

 

NJD Soccer Elite Training Sessions

Ages: 8 -13 Max: 15 Dates: June 12, June 19, June 26 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Price: $70 Location: Robert Tedford Memorial Park Description: This camp will be conducted by coaches from NJD Soccer which consists of both current and former Ellington High School Varsity players. We will be working on ball skill, passing, team play, and speed while prioritizing having fun! Check out NJDSoccer.com for more information about the training sessions.

NJD Soccer Summer Training

Ages: 8 -15 Max: 30 Dates: June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Price: $140 Location: Robert Tedford Memorial Park Description: These training sessions will be conducted by coaches from NJD Soccer which consists of both current and former Ellington High School Varsity players. We will be working on ball skill, passing, team play, and speed. Players will be split up into groups by age and skill level. Check out NJDSoccer.com for more information about the camp

NJD Soccer 4-day June Camp

Ages: 6 -15 Max: 30 Dates: June 27 - June 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Price: $95 Location: Robert Tedford Memorial Park

Description: This camp will be conducted by coaches from NJD Soccer which consists of both current and former Ellington High School Varsity players. We will be working on ball skill, passing, team play, and speed while prioritizing having fun!

NJD Soccer 5-day July Camp

Ages: 6 -15 Max: 30 Dates: July 25 - July 29 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Price: $120 Location: Robert Tedford Memorial Park Description: This camp will be conducted by coaches from NJD Soccer which consists of both current and former Ellington High School Varsity players. We will be working on ball skill, passing, team play, and speed while prioritizing having fun

NJD Soccer 4-day August Camp

Ages: 6 -15 Max: 30 Dates: August 1 - August 4 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Price: $95 Location: Robert Tedford Memorial Park Description: This camp will be conducted by coaches from NJD Soccer which consists of both current and former Ellington High School Varsity players. We will be working on ball skill, passing, team play, and speed while prioritizing having fun! Check out NJDSoccer.com for more information about the camp.

Instructor:        Jerry Xu
Location:          Robert Tedford Memorial Park
Session:           Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 19, 21, 26, 28, May 3, 5, 10, 12

Tiny Tot:                 Ages 4-5,         5:30-6:00 pm           Fee:  $50 Resident/$55 Non-resident
Pee Wee:                Ages 6-7,         6:00-6:45 pm           Fee:  $50 Resident/$55 Non-resident
Youth Beginner:   Ages 8-13,        6:45-7:45 pm          Fee:  $55 Resident/$60 Non-resident

In the event of inclement weather, a make-up class will be held on the following Saturday morning of that week. Tiny Tot would be 9:00-9:30 am, Pee Wee would be 9:30-10:15, and Youth Beginner would be 10:15-11:15. Class size will be limited to assure proper social distancing and ball pick up.  Parents may be requested to assist in ball pick up.